Oww.. that Has ‘tert

I don’t know for a fact but I’d bet that was Kirby asking the questions in the YouTube.

gosh Jane … you really don’t like Joe, eh?

wonderful close!

and Lou Dobbs blasting voting machines now on CNN

Wes is a Patriot — I campaigned in a most possessed fashion for him for 2004.

An awesome man.

Go Ned!

loudobbs.com – poll – who represents your interests:

http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/lou.dobbs.tonight/

Seriously, what is wrong with Joe Tortureman?
Is it all calculus and no feeling?
Is he a reptile (sorry reptiles, you know I like you guys)?
Heart of stone and broken moral compass.

Thank you, Ned Lamont, for putting the issue right into perspective. And thank you, Wes Clark, for sticking it to Hastert and to the party.

Quick and to the point, get ‘em Ned.

Looks like Ned is gearing up for the home stretch … great stuff with Clark.

Maybe I’m just overindoctrinated, but I just can’t figure out what would make ANYONE vote for Lieberman, let alone a Democrat.

I was surprised to be the first commenter. I’m usually in the triple digits. Oh well, I’ll try to “Fitz” if ever happens again LOL.

Brownandserve @
1

Oww.. that Has ‘tert

(chuckle)

EPU’d

In border fence’s path, legislative roadblocks

Loopholes mean fence may never be built, at least not as advertised

The office of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tex.) yesterday released a letter from House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) promising to ensure that Chertoff has discretion over whether to build a fence or choose other options. Homeland Security officials must also consult with U.S., state and local representatives on where structures are placed.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15149231/

LOL It just gets better and better ; )

Soulless Joe

TRex @ 10

Maybe I’m just overindoctrinated, but I just can’t figure out what would make ANYONE vote for Lieberman, let alone a Democrat.

Ditto. For the life of me, I cannot understand the Dems in Conn. On a more positive note here in New Mexico, I read today that Heather Wilson (R) was on the Page Committee (or whatever it is called). She is already lagging behind Patricia Madrid. I would think this Foley thing is going to do her in. Oh Happy Day. I don’t live in her district, but nonetheless, she is another one that needs to go.

Joe = stale socks. time for a change.

TRex @ 10

Maybe I’m just overindoctrinated, but I just can’t figure out what would make ANYONE vote for Lieberman, let alone a Democrat.

I agree with you. Particularly with the way he gave Hastert a free pass yesterday in his comments. I hope the people who don’t pay attention until it gets close to vote have started to pay attention.

TRex @
10

Maybe I’m just overindoctrinated, but I just can’t figure out what would make ANYONE vote for Lieberman, let alone a Democrat.

My brother thinks Lamont is another “limousine liberal” rich guy, and he buys into some of Joe’s bullshit. Mostly because he is uninformed. I’m in the process of informing him.

Cozumel @ 13

EPU’d

In border fence’s path, legislative roadblocks

Loopholes mean fence may never be built, at least not as advertised

The office of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tex.) yesterday released a letter from House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) promising to ensure that Chertoff has discretion over whether to build a fence or choose other options. Homeland Security officials must also consult with U.S., state and local representatives on where structures are placed.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15149231/

LOL It just gets better and better ; )

I think it will end up as a series of golf courses with links fees that only Republicans can afford.

EPU’d (Thanks, Rayne, for calling down to the basement!)

When Hastert said he “takes responsibility,” what exactly did he take responsibility for?

Read his statement, and he actually takes no responsibility for anything. Foley is responsible for sending the emails, of course. The Dems and George Soros are responsible for leaking them. He’s asked about his staff’s role, but answers with doublespeak – which says in essence, “I’m not responsible for my staff.”

Hastert’s statement accepting responsibility seems to be little more than a sentence that says “my name is at the top of the House table of organization.” Everyone else is to blame for this mess, it seems, but not Dear Denny.

whoo, hear that?
*crickets*

Where is everyone?

Cozumel #13 –

Wait. The shoe hasn’t dropped yet.

Check out the FULL text of The Real ID Act, passed last year March, and you’ll see what I mean.

There will not be much more discussion about this fence if the Dems don’t take back a majority.

Were I a Republican, I’d start buying stock in whatever companies are starting to write up proposals.

Blecchhhh…

I have to think Lieberman has handed Lamont a huge gift here. This play so perfectly into the “out of touch, too long in Washington” theme.

OT Your daily gas and oil prices

Average price for regular gasoline 10/06/06 in 50 states and DC

$3.00 plus 1 state
$2.90 plus 0 states
$2.80 plus 1 state
$2.70 plus 0 states
$2.60 plus 6 states
$2.50 plus 3 states
$2.40 plus 5 states
$2.30 plus 6 states
$2.20 plus 11 states
$2.10 plus 14 states
$2.00 plus 4 states

Average national price: $2.282, down $.008 from yesterday
Down 65.6 cents from same time last year.
Highest recorded national average price: $3.057 9/5/2005

Highest average price: Hawaii $3.070
Lowest average price: Missouri $2.064

http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/sbsavg.asp

Nymex Crude Future $59.76, down $.26
Dated Brent Spot $58.86, down $.18
WTI Cushing Spot $59.76, down $.27

Same old, same old. Froomkin cited this article by Steven Mufson on theories of price manipulation:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/…..01907.html

It doesn’t really distinguish between the gas and oil markets and they are different. The part that I found interesting and which was also cited in a recent NYT story is the possible role of current Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. He came from Goldman Sachs and

Goldman runs the most important commodity index, which serves as the basis for about $60 billion in investment funds. And the firm has been selling gasoline holdings. “Goldman has been liquidating its gasoline position, and that’s put a lot of pressure on prices,” said Citigroup Inc. oil analyst Doug Leggate. “It’s a very large part of why gasoline has fallen.”

Goldman has issued three press releases about its sales. In June, it said that because of U.S. government regulations it would replace unleaded gasoline futures, which will be terminated, to futures in reformulated gasoline used in blending with ethanol. But then on Aug. 9, Goldman said it would reduce the gasoline portion of its index, sparking a steep one-day plunge in prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Goldman sources said yesterday that the proportion of gasoline in the index has been reduced by two-thirds.

It’s not that Goldman could go against the market but it could tip it since gasoline was near its historic high and seasonal declines were only a month or so away. In such a situation, it is possible to affect the timing of a change and also influence its rate. In fact, gas prices began their still ongoing decline just 3 days later on August 12.

CLARK: Why don’t you just say, in case of Hastert — it’s kids at risk. In case of Republians — it’s America at risk.

The Democrats need to point out that this is not an isolated incident that can be resolved with a few resignations and tearful apologies. This is the way the Republicans handle *everything*. It’s emblematic of the last six years, packaged (as I keep saying), in Jerry Springer terms.

I would also like to see them use the phrase “moral rot”.

bdu — Friday night is high school football,and in some towns it’s Homecoming game. Many folks are getting ready for the game, others finishing dinner, and still more commuting home.

It may be a bit quiet until 8:00 pm EDT.

And hopefully it’s quiet here tomorrow from 10am to 4pm while everybody is out beating the pavement going door-to-door in their neighborhoods.

David Lightman, the Washington Bureau chief of the Hartford Courant posted an item at the Chicago Tribune’s blog “The Swamp” this morning, opining that women democrats in general are getting a boost out of this story – and CT’s Diane Farrell in particular, running against Chris Shays. It’s a good read, covering briefly a number of tight races.

[The Courant is owned by the Tribune Co., thus the location of the posting.]

Emma Anne @ 23

I have to think Lieberman has handed Lamont a huge gift here. This play so perfectly into the “out of touch, too long in Washington” theme.

Not to mention the question of just whose side Joe is on. He seems to have come down firmly and decisively on the side of the pedophilia-enablers.

Smooth.

Clark and Lamont speak out against Hastert. A VERY prominent Democratic front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination seems to be conspicuously absent an opinion on this essential issue at hand. I like Clark. And I like Lamont. For lots of reasons.

I luvs me some Spazeboy!

Thanks for getting the footage

Rayne @ 26

bdu — Friday night is high school football,and in some towns it’s Homecoming game. Many folks are getting ready for the game, others finishing dinner, and still more commuting home.

It may be a bit quiet until 8:00 pm EDT.

And hopefully it’s quiet here tomorrow from 10am to 4pm while everybody is out beating the pavement going door-to-door in their neighborhoods.

Of course, some of us here on the west coast are still stuck at work ;0)

I’ll be at an AES trade show all day tomorrow though, but I wish all those who are volunteering their time lots of luck and love.

Who are these bubbas named Patrick McHenry (whore-rors) from NC and Kingston from GA? They have pulled out the dregs.

on hairballs.

Rayne @ 22

Cozumel #13 –

Wait. The shoe hasn’t dropped yet.

Check out the FULL text of The Real ID Act, passed last year March, and you’ll see what I mean.

There will not be much more discussion about this fence if the Dems don’t take back a majority.

Were I a Republican, I’d start buying stock in whatever companies are starting to write up proposals.

Blecchhhh…

We presently have something pretty similar to that in NJ and it really hasn’t created much of a problem.

I’m paying the big buck 95 in SC.

http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx

Hugh @
24

OT Your daily gas and oil prices

Average price for regular gasoline 10/06/06 in 50 states and DC

$3.00 plus 1 state
$2.90 plus 0 states
$2.80 plus 1 state
$2.70 plus 0 states
$2.60 plus 6 states
$2.50 plus 3 states
$2.40 plus 5 states
$2.30 plus 6 states
$2.20 plus 11 states
$2.10 plus 14 states
$2.00 plus 4 states

Average national price: $2.282, down $.008 from yesterday
Down 65.6 cents from same time last year.
Highest recorded national average price: $3.057 9/5/2005

Highest average price: Hawaii $3.070
Lowest average price: Missouri $2.064

http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/sbsavg.asp

Nymex Crude Future $59.76, down $.26
Dated Brent Spot $58.86, down $.18
WTI Cushing Spot $59.76, down $.27

Same old, same old. Froomkin cited this article by Steven Mufson on theories of price manipulation:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/…..01907.html

It doesn’t really distinguish between the gas and oil markets and they are different. The part that I found interesting and which was also cited in a recent NYT story is the possible role of current Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. He came from Goldman Sachs and

Goldman runs the most important commodity index, which serves as the basis for about $60 billion in investment funds. And the firm has been selling gasoline holdings. “Goldman has been liquidating its gasoline position, and that’s put a lot of pressure on prices,” said Citigroup Inc. oil analyst Doug Leggate. “It’s a very large part of why gasoline has fallen.”

Goldman has issued three press releases about its sales. In June, it said that because of U.S. government regulations it would replace unleaded gasoline futures, which will be terminated, to futures in reformulated gasoline used in blending with ethanol. But then on Aug. 9, Goldman said it would reduce the gasoline portion of its index, sparking a steep one-day plunge in prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Goldman sources said yesterday that the proportion of gasoline in the index has been reduced by two-thirds.

It’s not that Goldman could go against the market but it could tip it since gasoline was near its historic high and seasonal declines were only a month or so away. In such a situation, it is possible to affect the timing of a change and also influence its rate. In fact, gas prices began their still ongoing decline just 3 days later on August 12.

I have not noticed ‘jenny from the blog’ lately.

it’s another fitz fix!

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sun…..03104.html

new graymail requests

Oklahoma kiddo @ 35

I have not noticed ‘jenny from the blog’ lately.

me neither and where is lotus, pray tell?

C-SPAN had the program today of former President Clinton campaigning Thursday for Joe Sestak. Clinton, as usual, made some great points. The main one–vote Democratic if you want to vote for someone in the reality-based community and not for the ideologues who brought you the huge deficit, the Iraq war, tax breaks for the wealthy, cuts in college loans, etc. The reality-based will listen to reason; the ideologues already have the answer so discussion is not an option.

Goldman is giving more money to dems than goopers this campaign season.

dang, i mentioned l*tus and je**y from the blog and ended up in moderation @ 37.

weird.

Just checking in to say hi. Am on a very serious health restoration program, physical and mental. Will have to back off of politics and blogging for a while til I get my equilibrium back. Anybody know where to get my gyroscope retuned? :) Tell tommy yum I’m reading that book the Art of Happiness that he recommended.

Will check in periodically and will continue to support our candidates and Marcy’s book. If anybody sees Medaka send my greetings.

Visited married daughter in SF. She’s doing great! Talked to graduate daughter in the Dom.Republic, she is also happy. Son is enjoying not being a freshman any more. Kids happy=mom happy. Boris is still alive and other kids recovering well. My 29th trip to Russia next month.

FIGHT BACK. SAVE THE CHILDREN.

pass_the_pretzels # 34

You are lucky. I’m quoting state averages, of course. South Carolina is one of the 4 states with gas selling on average in the $2.00-$2.10 range. The others are Missouri, Oklahoma, and Iowa.

Take care, egregious.

If you want to know why someone as duplicitous as Lieberman continues to have support, check out the story in the NYT (Jennifer Medina reporting) in which Lieberman claimed, falsely, that Lamont doesn’t support Israel.

Lieberman queries Lamont over commitment to Israel

As I wrote for an earlier post:

One would naturally think that given the title of Jennifer Medina’s NYT article, “Lieberman queries Lamont over commitment to Israel,” the article would have something to do with some credible evidence that Ned Lamont has shown insufficient support for the state of Israel. If the claim had even the slightest validity, it would indeed be news, because Lamont has consistently voiced his support for Israel and has urged the Bush Administration to return to the peace efforts followed by all past presidents as the best way to ensure Israel’s security. But as we have come to expect from Joe Lieberman, and unfortunately careless journalism as well, this story is not about Israel at all. It’s about scaring Jewish voters by telling them that Ned Lamont is supported by black, anti-Jewish politicians.

The story notes that at a fundraiser in Manhattan, Lieberman told “a largely Jewish group of a few dozen supporters” that one could draw conclusions about Lamont’s lack of support for Israel simply by observing that Lamont had the support of Democratic Representative Maxine Waters and the Rev. Al Sharpton.

So Joe got a two-fer — Lamont has scary black friends, and no matter what Lamont himself says, those scary black friends don’t support Israel. In the story, it seems Joe’s “proof” that Maxine Waters doesn’t support Israel is that she joined with about a dozen other Dems to abstain on a House resolution expressing support for Israel recently, but the resolution also contained language praising the Bush policy in the region. Maxine abstained for that reason. But the kicker is, Lamont had already announced that notwithstanding the BS about Bush, he would have supported the resolution at the time. At least Medina got that part right.

So Lieberman was being completely dishonest in claiming Lamont didn’t support Israel, but the whole point of the remark was to play the race card, again. He did the same thing before the primary, and Jane wrote on that at the time.

rwcole @ 38

Goldman is giving more money to dems than goopers this campaign season.

I would suppose that would depend on whether you took into account the effects of their interventions in the gasoline market.

angie @ 39

dang, i mentioned l*tus and je**y from the blog and ended up in moderation @ 37.

weird.

I don’t understand?

Hi guys –

Just wanna drop in and say hello to all my dear Firepups before I go do my “aqua-therapy” in the pool.

I can scarcely keep up with all the news as it goes down (”may you live in interesting times,” a curse, indeed), let alone have time left over to post. And then I was up so late last night trying to find out about the Apex NC chemical fire — my cousin lives right on the outskirts. Thank goodness no one was seriously injured, just some briefly treated for inhalation problems, then released. My cuz is OK and so are her kids and husband. (Hope they nail the corporation responsible!)

But I know y’all are on top of everything as rapidly as things occur! And it gives my heart a warm glow to know this FDL community is thriving right now. You all are the best!

One of the prayers that Mr. K8 and I utter every single night goes like this, “Please, Lord, help to unmask people of power to reveal exactly who they are. Please help trip up the evil and the corrupt in their very own evil and corruption. Please help to catch them in the very snares they set for others.”

I’m feeling like this prayer is being answered many, many times over in recent days.

We also pray for strength and energy and courage for all those who love justice and truth — and all you Firepups figure prominently in that category.

So I just wanted to thank everyone here around the Lake — hosts, posting guests, all the commenters — for your example, for your inspiration. You all help keep me motivated and focused and eager to keep on fighting, not just for this election, but for the rest of my life. Justice is a battle for the long haul, and this website is one of the best places anywhere to find renewal, refreshment of spirit, recharging of batteries, mutual support.

Long live FDL!

Oh, and lest I forget:

Fitz!!!!!!

TRex @ at 3:42 pm: I had to do a double take. I thought you were saying why would anyone vote for Lieberman let alone vote for a Democrat. I get it now. Whew!

Anyway, to those in the know, what’s the scoop with Ned’s campaign? All I’ve been hearing in the midwest is the pro-Lieberman Ned’s stalled variety.

you’all gotta check out the “write your own caption picture on this post over at crooks and liars!!!
bush and foley, “i don’t need no ruler”

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rwcole @
38

Goldman is giving more money to dems than goopers this campaign season.

It will be interesting after the election to look at the contribution reports for August, September, and October to see who made similar shifts, placing corporate bets that the Abramoff/Delay/Republican K Street project is dead and they ought to send some $$ to the new leaders in town.

Love to you, egregious. May your heart be healed of sorrow, and your mind renewed.

Oklahoma kiddo @
46

angie @ 39

dang, i mentioned l*tus and je**y from the blog and ended up in moderation @ 37.

weird.

I don’t understand?

neither do I and it remains in moderation. have I just missed the two ladies, or what?

scarecrow, your 44 is a good reminder . thanks.

punaise @ 49

({[({[({[egregious]})]})]})

yep.

Howard Fineman made a funny on Hardball.

CHRIS: What about Susan Ralston?

HOWARD: I think the GOP is loath to have yet another figure added to the mix here; I mean, it’s getting like the cover of the Sgt. Pepper’s album.

Pretty good mental image!

scarecrow @ 43

If you want to know why someone as duplicitous as Lieberman continues to have support, check out the story in the NYT (Jennifer Medina reporting) in which Lieberman claimed, falsely, that Lamont doesn’t support Israel.

Lieberman queries Lamont over commitment to Israel

As I wrote for an earlier post:

One would naturally think that given the title of Jennifer Medina’s NYT article, “Lieberman queries Lamont over commitment to Israel,” the article would have something to do with some credible evidence that Ned Lamont has shown insufficient support for the state of Israel. If the claim had even the slightest validity, it would indeed be news, because Lamont has consistently voiced his support for Israel and has urged the Bush Administration to return to the peace efforts followed by all past presidents as the best way to ensure Israel’s security. But as we have come to expect from Joe Lieberman, and unfortunately careless journalism as well, this story is not about Israel at all. It’s about scaring Jewish voters by telling them that Ned Lamont is supported by black, anti-Jewish politicians.

The story notes that at a fundraiser in Manhattan, Lieberman told “a largely Jewish group of a few dozen supporters” that one could draw conclusions about Lamont’s lack of support for Israel simply by observing that Lamont had the support of Democratic Representative Maxine Waters and the Rev. Al Sharpton.

So Joe got a two-fer — Lamont has scary black friends, and no matter what Lamont himself says, those scary black friends don’t support Israel. In the story, it seems Joe’s “proof” consists that Maxine Water’s doesn’t support Israel is that she joined with about a dozen other Dems to abstain on a House resolution expressing support for Israel recently, but the resolution also contained language praising the Bush policy in the region. Maxine abstained for that reason. But the kicker is, Lamont had already announced that notwithstanding the BS about Bush, he would have supported the resolution at the time. At least Medina got that part right.

So Lieberman was being completely dishonest in claiming Lamont didn’t support Israel, but the whole point of the remark was to play the race card, again. He did the same thing before the primary, and Jane wrote on that at the time.

This is an outrage. This kind of misstatement is not clever. It’s the kind of below the belt behavior I have come to expect of Lieberman. Lamont IS a supporter of the state of Israel. Another example of the dirty-pool Lieberman is so very game at.

Take care of yourself egregious. Your’e doing God’s work.
Shooting you some positive energy.——->>>>>>>

scarecrow @ 54

punaise @ 49

({[({[({[egregious]})]})]})

yep.

blessings to you. ditto.

hugs to Mr. and Mrs. K8 too!

egregious @ 40,
Hugs and more hugs ;~)
I’m going to recommend a book that seems very calming to me, when I’m down: The Skull Mantra, by Eliot Pattison.

egregious, healing thoughts your way.

Mrs. K8 –

One of the prayers that Mr. K8 and I utter every single night goes like this, “Please, Lord, help to unmask people of power to reveal exactly who they are. Please help trip up the evil and the corrupt in their very own evil and corruption. Please help to catch them in the very snares they set for others.”

Well, that explains it; whatever you’re saying in those prayers, keep saying it. Glenn Greenwald opines (with tongue in cheek)!! that this is such a perfect scandal that it may be divine intervention. This was posted/linked to earlier today.

Does the Foley scandal prove the existence of a God?

OT:

1999 Teen Sex Scandal: Hastert & the GOP vs. ABC News & Brian Ross.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/10/6/151223/489

Spotlight?

PS – On Hardball, Joe Scarborough said he thinks the Dems will probably take the House and the Senate.

PPS – Howard Fineman quote, above, is paraphrased, not word-for-word.

Mentioning the names of certain people puts you in mod? How come?

shoephone @ 63

Mentioning the names of certain people puts you in mod? How come?

I dunno but it happened to me last week when I asked about l*tus.
I never did hear where she’s been. *s*

Oklahoma Kiddo –

This is an outrage. This kind of misstatement is not clever. It’s the kind of below the belt behavior I have come to expect of Lieberman. Lamont IS a supporter of the state of Israel. Another example of the dirty-pool Lieberman is so very game at.

I’m trying to recall anything substantive that Joe has said about Lamont in the last three months that wasn’t misleading and/or intellectually dishonest. And I can’t think of anything. But without a lot more money from the party and other Dems, there are only so many counter ads that Lamont can run. And it’s not in his nature to go negative. An outside force needs to come in and just blast Lieberman, every day, for his persistent lying.

Hi Busted! Nice to see you.

(I miss l*tus too, but maybe we’re not supposed to ask?…)

I’m using my FDL coaster right now.

Who is Lwtus?

Hi shoephone!

scarecrow @ 60

Mrs. K8 –

One of the prayers that Mr. K8 and I utter every single night goes like this, “Please, Lord, help to unmask people of power to reveal exactly who they are. Please help trip up the evil and the corrupt in their very own evil and corruption. Please help to catch them in the very snares they set for others.”

Well, that explains it; whatever you’re saying in those prayers, keep saying it. Glenn Greenwald opines (with tongue in cheek)!! that this is such a perfect scandal that it may be divine intervention. This was posted/linked to earlier today.

Does the Foley scandal prove the existence of a God?

As to the existence of GOD? You might take a look at what the great French mathematician had to say about this several hundred years ago. This naturally, is if you care to. I do not advocate for the existence of anything. Except math, of course.

“Descartes’ Ontological Argument”

http://plato.stanford.edu/entr…..tological/

op99 @ 68

Who is Lwtus?

Our Floridian Flawah.

op99 @ 68

Who is Lwtus?

Don’t you mean “lowtus”?

scarecrow @ 65

Oklahoma Kiddo –

This is an outrage. This kind of misstatement is not clever. It’s the kind of below the belt behavior I have come to expect of Lieberman. Lamont IS a supporter of the state of Israel. Another example of the dirty-pool Lieberman is so very game at.

I’m trying to recall anything substantive that Joe has said about Lamont in the last three months that wasn’t misleading and/or intellectually dishonest. And I can’t think of anything. But without a lot more money from the party and other Dems, there are only so many counter ads that Lamont can run. And it’s not in his nature to go negative. An outside force needs to come in and just blast Lieberman, every day, for his persistent lying.

That was an extremely ugly article. Evidently Joe was very upset about it — he meant those comments to be heard only by a private audience and wasn’t happy about being publicly called on it.

He does most of his egregious race baiting behind closed doors now — the public stuff is mostly dog-whistle or by proxy, but it’s the underlying theme nonetheless. He certainly is not above pouring gasoline on that particular nasty, hate-filled fire.

punaise @ 67

I’m using my FDL coaster right now.

I have a FDL coaster too. I love it.

Jane Hamsher @ 74

punaise @ 67

I’m using my FDL coaster right now.

I have a FDL coaster too. I love it.

where’d the FDL store go? I couldn’t find it.

You know what happens to people who play with matches?

They wet the bed.

(according to my dear departed Grandmother)

Bustednuckles @ 76

You know what happens to people who play with matches?

They wet the bed.

(according to my dear departed Grandmother)

I heard that too.

ember @ 78

Bustednuckles @ 76

You know what happens to people who play with matches?

They wet the bed.

(according to my dear departed Grandmother)

I heard that too.

considering your moniker, I am sure you did. :) dear ember.

I look forward to Senator Lamont campaigning with President Clark for his second term!

angie @ 78

ember @ 78

Bustednuckles @ 76

You know what happens to people who play with matches?

They wet the bed.

(according to my dear departed Grandmother)

I heard that too.

considering your moniker, I am sure you did. :) dear ember.

why, I set myself up for that one, fair and square ;)

That was an extremely ugly article. Evidently Joe was very upset about it — he meant those comments to be heard only by a private audience and wasn’t happy about being publicly called on it.

Jane, that fact is itself very important, but I haven’t seen it reported anywhere. Is there any way to confirm it? In fact, I haven’t seen the Medina article picked up by the Connecticut papers, but perhaps it was by the local tv? Bob from CT here?

Inventor @ 79

Me too!

scarecrow @
81

That was an extremely ugly article. Evidently Joe was very upset about it — he meant those comments to be heard only by a private audience and wasn’t happy about being publicly called on it.

Jane, that fact is itself very important, but I haven’t seen it reported anywhere. Is there any way to confirm it? In fact, I haven’t seen the Medina article picked up by the Connecticut papers, but perhaps it was by the local tv? Bob from CT here?

I heard it from someone who heard it from a NYT staffer involved with the story. Both I trust.

TRex @ 10

Maybe I’m just overindoctrinated, but I just can’t figure out what would make ANYONE vote for Lieberman, let alone a Democrat.

The Force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded.

ember– I do love your handle– it makes me think of (many nights long ago) snuggling down all happy after much good company, dinner and conversation in a little cabin in Virginia after kicking Macaca’s butt and throwing him out of our midst after he disrespected minorities and his own wife and all the gals there.

peace and embers.

Bustednuckles @ 64

shoephone @ 63

Mentioning the names of certain people puts you in mod? How come?

I dunno but it happened to me last week when I asked about l*tus.
I never did hear where she’s been. *s*

Ask no more:

http://www.forbesautos.com/showroom/lotus/

Wes is out there WALKIN’ THE WALK – as always – along with Ned. Two up-front, straight shooting guys.

And, as always, Lieberwhiner has to have something weenie to say about it. He spent ‘03/’04 taking taking cheap shots at Wes and now the poor guy can’t seem to understand Wes supporting Ned instead of him. Has to get in some kind of smarmy dig every time Wes’ name comes up.

Joe is a small, sleazy man.

Go Ned! Wes Clark ‘08!

Despite ‘the buck stops here’ nonsense, how could anyone have bought hastert’s claim of responsibility when he clearly states, ‘I didn’t do anything wrong’???????

egregious….someone just recommended The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho to me…..do you know about it? Is it any good? It sounded like it might be of help in restoring one’s gyroscope. If you want to correspond with someone off the comment line, feel free to email me at erkroeker at yahoo . com.

Jane Hamsher @ 73

Evidently Joe was very upset about it — he meant those comments to be heard only by a private audience and wasn’t happy about being publicly called on it.

Tough. He’s running for re-election to a public office. I didn’t like Bush and Cheney trying to run their “real” campaign to private audiences, and I don’t like this.

check out the story in the NYT (Jennifer Medina reporting) in which Lieberman claimed, falsely, that Lamont doesn’t support Israel.

this Medina does not support Israel.

Bustednuckles @
64

shoephone @ 63

Mentioning the names of certain people puts you in mod? How come?

I dunno but it happened to me last week when I asked about l*tus.
I never did hear where she’s been. *s*

Hmm, I think we may have something here. Remember when the petalled one was in mod-jail for a week or so? A platoon of mods could not figure out why. I asked after her one Late Night and that was the one-and-only time I ever got moderated. Wonder if it has something to do with the spam trapper and the name of a certain spreadsheet software?

NZ Expat @ 89

egregious….someone just recommended The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho to me…..do you know about it? Is it any good? It sounded like it might be of help in restoring one’s gyroscope. If you want to correspond with someone off the comment line, feel free to email me at erkroeker at yahoo . com.

that is a beautiful book. I read passages of it at our son’s fifth grade “graduation” ceremony years ago.

angie,
thanks so much! I’ve been at FDL every day for over a year. Ember seemed appropriate because this site rekindled my interest in politics which I thought had died with ERA and the movie star president.

Hello from, where the hell am I? Oh yeah, Centerville, TX.

Oilfieldguy @ 94

Hello from, where the hell am I? Oh yeah, Centerville, TX.

Lost in the middle of nowhere?
Hiya OFG.

The Republican heavy hitters, Rove, and the rest, are worried. Very worried. And well they should. Hence the Ralston sacrifice. The Democrats will take the Congress this fall. But we have to pour it on now. When Rove pulls a Ralston, you can be sure the big boys are just about beached.

Oilfieldguy @ 95

Hello from, where the hell am I? Oh yeah, Centerville, TX.

You say you’re in Baja?

I just heard that Utah Congressman Cannon is blaming the parents of the pages for the problem. Let’s see. Explain the strategy. He’s blaming the parents of Republican pages. I would expect those to mainly be Republican parents. Again, explain the strategy of blaming your supporters for raising such little, predatory beasts….

When things go bad for republicans…BLAME SOROS!

Hi OFG -

Welcome center!

Oklahoma kiddo @ 97

Oilfieldguy @ 95

Hello from, where the hell am I? Oh yeah, Centerville, TX.

You say you’re in Baja?

Yeah, on the corner of walk and don’t walk, halfway between lost and found in the state of confusion. Wish I could vote for Kinky while I am here.

He’s blaming the parents and the tick-now-low-gee too.

Cannon has shot his wad.

pfft.

Hi OFG!

Hey, OFG!

I heard today that Republicans have decided to keep the money that Foley donated to their campaigns because “that’s what he would want us to do.” As if.

I also heard the deficit is up to $250 billion. Doesn’t that pretty much the fiscal conservatism” meme out of the water?

There hasn’t been much discussed about Ralston since last Oct/Nov. I thought she sought reassignment to a different nook in the Admin back then. I was surprised to hear she was actually still with Rove. What gives? I get the feeling Rove has wanted to be able to keep an eye on her at all times.

Sitting on a park bench…
Eyeing senate seats with bad intent…

;>)

In regards to this Ralston thing, I wonder if there will be any indictments coming down the pike.

Wouldn’t that be a lovely October Surprise for Rove.

These Repugs sure are flubbing up. Big ol’ tough Daddy party kicked in the shins by naughty lil pages. Blame has now hit warp nine.

Turnin’ off the lights and lockin’ the door.
I’m going to go pick up my new kitty kat. I haven’t even met her and I’m excited.
Everyone have a great weekend. See ya Monday.

darkblack @ 107

Sitting on a park bench…
Eyeing senate seats with bad intent…

;>)

brilliant. just brilliant. now, how to get the song outta me head?

Muzzy @ 105

There hasn’t been much discussed about Ralston since last Oct/Nov. I thought she sought reassignment to a different nook in the Admin back then. I was surprised to hear she was actually still with Rove. What gives? I get the feeling Rove has wanted to be able to keep an eye on her at all times.

There’s a woman who knows where the bodies are buried. Be interesting to see what wingnut parachute she ends up with.

When dems take over Congress can they pass legislation to stop or limit Bush’s signing statements?

Scratch that – even if they did, I guess he’d just add a signing statement to the bill, huh?

Really concerned about this and wondering what we can do about it…

Happy Kitty Busted!

Hey FirePups — need a hand for a sec with a word association test related to some opposition research I’m doing.

What do these states have in common? Just give me the first one or two things that pop into your mind:

Alaska
Oklahoma
Louisiana
South Carolina
South Dakota
Washington State

Jane Hamsher @ 83

scarecrow @
81

That was an extremely ugly article. Evidently Joe was very upset about it — he meant those comments to be heard only by a private audience and wasn’t happy about being publicly called on it.

Jane, that fact is itself very important, but I haven’t seen it reported anywhere. Is there any way to confirm it? In fact, I haven’t seen the Medina article picked up by the Connecticut papers, but perhaps it was by the local tv? Bob from CT here?

I heard it from someone who heard it from a NYT staffer involved with the story. Both I trust.

If your sources are correct, then there’s an explosive story waiting to be written, whose basic facts are already known by at least some in the press. The hypothetical story would be:

Senator Joe Lieberman has been telling private audiences, particularly those involving Jewish supporters, that Ned Lamont does not support Israel, arguing that Lamont is supported by prominent black officials who do not support Israel, even though he concedes publically that Lamont’s statements and positions have been consistently pro-Israel. However, when Lieberman’s private comments making this link between race and support for Israel were reported in a recent NYT story, Lieberman was upset that his comments had been publically reported.

Some responsible journalist needs to ask the Senator, publically, whether this interpretation is correct. Is he in fact making this link? And why does he believe it to be fair?

angie @ 110

brilliant. just brilliant. now, how to get the song outta me head?

Read a good book, Angie.

;>)

darkblack @ 106

Sitting on a park bench…
Eyeing senate seats with bad intent…

;>)

You will long remember November’s dropping polls
As the voters finally see the rot that’s long displaced your soul.

Love to you, Egregious, and healing thoughts.

scarecrow @ 81

That was an extremely ugly article. Evidently Joe was very upset about it — he meant those comments to be heard only by a private audience and wasn’t happy about being publicly called on it.

Jane, that fact is itself very important, but I haven’t seen it reported anywhere. Is there any way to confirm it? In fact, I haven’t seen the Medina article picked up by the Connecticut papers, but perhaps it was by the local tv? Bob from CT here?

I think one or two people in CT probably read the NYT, regardless of whether the CT papers pick up the story. I’ve been surprised — given their endorsement of Ned — how credulous most of the NYT’s coverage of Holy Joe since the primary has been. (OK, I admit that once I know the reporter hasn’t done their homework I might not read that much farther.)

Rayne @ 115

Hey FirePups — need a hand for a sec with a word association test related to some opposition research I’m doing.

What do these states have in common? Just give me the first one or two things that pop into your mind:

Alaska
Oklahoma
Louisiana
South Carolina
South Dakota
Washington State

Oil, natural resources, waterways, ports and working poor.

* most of them end in “a”.

Bustednuckles @ 109

Turnin’ off the lights and lockin’ the door.
I’m going to go pick up my new kitty kat. I haven’t even met her and I’m excited.
Everyone have a great weekend. See ya Monday.

congrats on your new kitty!

congrats to your lucky new kitty on her choice of human…

wish you both many years of love and purrs.

Hi, OFG:

Believe it or not, I have fond childhood memories of Centerville, TX!

The interstate wasn’t there, of course, but it was half-way between our town and my grandmother’s town, so that’s where we would meet when one of us kids was going for a visit.

There was a big old hotel there, that is draped in numinous memories for me (It had a little pond with a frog sculpture for decoration), which is where we would meet.

When we were driving all the way, we would stop at the cafe there just off the square, for my father to have two cups of coffee. He was all about keeping to the schedule (gotta make time) so we had to explore the little town really fast.

Thanks for reminding me of Centerville. :)

Rayne @ 114

Hey FirePups — need a hand for a sec with a word association test related to some opposition research I’m doing.

What do these states have in common? Just give me the first one or two things that pop into your mind:

Alaska
Oklahoma
Louisiana
South Carolina
South Dakota
Washington State

Don’t know about the others but there’s no state income tax in Washington.

Greetings from Seattle!

Rayne @ 114

Hey FirePups — need a hand for a sec with a word association test related to some opposition research I’m doing.

What do these states have in common? Just give me the first one or two things that pop into your mind:

Alaska
Oklahoma
Louisiana
South Carolina
South Dakota
Washington State

Were these all US states “purchased” from European rulers who had subjugated indigenous peoples?

[as opposed to the old fashioned Pilgrim way of directly killiing and subjugating the indigenous residents - their grandparents’ benefactors.

yep, those Pilgrim descendents had grit. no farming the genocide out to “rulers”, not for them…]

dang, Hugh– you make a good point.

always.

Rayne @ 114

Hey FirePups — need a hand for a sec with a word association test related to some opposition research I’m doing.

What do these states have in common? Just give me the first one or two things that pop into your mind:

Alaska
Oklahoma
Louisiana
South Carolina
South Dakota
Washington State

Republican whackos.

Interesting that Lieberman stands with Hastert in this Republican sex scandal. Anyone else besides me wonder what dirt the GOP has on Lieberman? It must be something awfully good.

Alaska

Washington State

Louisiana
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota

rearranged acronym:

A W LOSS

Rushton @ 127

Interesting that Lieberman stands with Hastert in this Republican sex scandal. Anyone else besides me wonder what dirt the GOP has on Lieberman? It must be something awfully good.

or is simply the money

darkblack @
105

Sitting on a park bench…
Eyeing senate seats with bad intent…

;>)

snot’s running down his nose
greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes

I missed this earlier. I was wondering what bad news the Bush Administration would try to slip out on Friday afternoon. Apparently, this is it:

Rove aide (Ralston) resigns in fallout over Abramoff

From the last thread:

Oklahoma kiddo @
26

Don’t know how many like Tex-Mex, but I do.

Freddy Fender, aka Baldemmar Huerta, late from the “Texas Tornados” is dying.

Thanks for letting us know, Kiddo. Here’s a slow one for Freddy

kirk murphy @
120

Bustednuckles @ 109

Turnin’ off the lights and lockin’ the door.
I’m going to go pick up my new kitty kat. I haven’t even met her and I’m excited.
Everyone have a great weekend. See ya Monday.

congrats on your new kitty!

congrats to your lucky new kitty on her choice of human…

wish you both many years of love and purrs.

So, kirk, when am I going to get a report back about the equine cat brush?

I should never edit myself– when I say waterways and ports, I mean to say that the states not on the coasts are dependent on others and scritch-scratch gimme gimme happens.

I will stand by natural resources and the working poor, though.

Hugh has a great point.

angie — oh man, me too, I’ll be stuck with that earworm all night.

Drying in the cold sun
Watching the pretty pages run
Looking like a lame duck
Spitting out disinfo what a stupid f*ck
LieberLung…

Must eat, bbl.

kirk murphy @ 117

You will long remember November’s dropping polls
As the voters finally see the rot that’s long displaced your soul.

And you snatch the G.O.P.’s last check
How deep your pocket sounds,
Directorships bloom like
fungus in the spring

;>)

ember @ 128

Rushton @ 127

Interesting that Lieberman stands with Hastert in this Republican sex scandal. Anyone else besides me wonder what dirt the GOP has on Lieberman? It must be something awfully good.

or is simply the money

How about Joe gets elected, comes ova all Repub despite assurances otherwise, gets SecDef post. At least that’s what they are telling him now…

HotFlash @ 132

From the last thread:

Oklahoma kiddo @
26

Don’t know how many like Tex-Mex, but I do.

Freddy Fender, aka Baldemmar Huerta, late from the “Texas Tornados” is dying.

Thanks for letting us know, Kiddo. Here’s a slow one for Freddy

Oh dear. I didn’t know. I’m a fan since the 60s.

Washington Week is such a waste. My favorite quote was from the Establishment nincompoop John Harris when he said that Ned Lamont had run a typical Rovian campaign (because he had appealed to his base) Apparently, Harris doesn’t realize that in a primary that’s who you are supposed to appeal to, you know, your own party, unlike Joe.

A close runnerup came from Linda Robinson who said that with Warner’s negative take on Iraq there was likely to be a new plan proposed for Iraq after the election. I guess it’s so important that it can wait a month and another 30-40 American dead. Dutifully, Robinson opined in Bush speak talking points that they will propose something between stay the course and cut and run, conveniently forgetting that nobody has proposed cut and run, not Murtha, not Kerry. In fact, Murtha’s plan does stand between Bush’s mindless stay the course and the fictitious cut and run.

I have a suggestion for a new TV show. How about getting a group of experienced reporters together and have them talk intelligently about the week’s top stories? I know it hasn’t been tried but it might be interesting.

What great point did Hugh make? Im lost

Thanks for the help with the pop quiz, gang.

Must just be me, I guess; I figured if more people saw the same connection it might be legit.

I thought I saw a connection between these states; each of them were “targets” of a PAC called “Special Teams 2004″.

And all of them have Native American tribes, as well as folks that might have been on the take from Abramoff.

I think. I’m still doing the legwork. Tripped on this PAC while digging for connections between Foley and Hastert on money.

Seems really, really weird that neither Foley nor Hastert got money from the 20 PAC’s I just ran through FEC. Like everybody else did, but not these two. I’m going bonkers from looking, too, going to have to give it up.

HotFlash @ 132

From the last thread:

Oklahoma kiddo @
26

Don’t know how many like Tex-Mex, but I do.

Freddy Fender, aka Baldemar Huerta, late from the “Texas Tornados” is dying.

Thanks for letting us know, Kiddo. Here’s a slow one for Freddy

Thanks, right back atcha…

Bill — it wasn’t a direct point, but it was there in his daily run-down of gasoline prices.

The states I mentioned also trend towards lower than average gas prices.

Hmm.

Hugh — actually, as you probably recall, there used to be such a program, called Washington Week in Review. Paul Duke, Peter Lisagore and others who were really interesting. They’re all gone. Last night on PBS, there was an excellent series on war reporters, including Ernie Pyle and others from WWII, and how their jobs have changed with the nature of war and the dishonesty of the governments waging it.

Bill @ 141

What great point did Hugh make? Im lost

Me too. I mean it’s so unlikely.

whoops, Bill– I mistakenly credited Hugh for kirk murphy’s 125.

smart men, both.

good points are made by both of them, all the time.

Rayne @ 114

Hey FirePups — need a hand for a sec with a word association test related to some opposition research I’m doing.

What do these states have in common? Just give me the first one or two things that pop into your mind:

Alaska
Oklahoma
Louisiana
South Carolina
South Dakota
Washington State

Native Americans.

Oklahoma kiddo — then it wasn’t just me.

Figures someone from OK would see it, too.

scarecrow @ 145

Hugh — actually, as you probably recall, there used to be such a program, called Washington Week in Review. Paul Duke, Peter Lisagore and others who were really interesting. They’re all gone.

Miss those guys.

Rayne @ 114 -

And I thought it was something like: the states that are dead last in education spending. (Washington is pathetic, on that account.)

Okay, off to Bartell’s!

Hugh @ 144

Bill @ 141

What great point did Hugh make? Im lost

Me too. I mean it’s so unlikely.

Hugh stunned? we’ve got a problem.

Hugh @ 146

Bill @ 141

What great point did Hugh make? Im lost

Me too. I mean it’s so unlikely.

Quite the opposite — I didn’t want miss it!

shoephone — well, now that you mention it…

I guess casinos are more important than schools, if you’re looking to make some soft money that isn’t easily traced, a la Sun Cruz.

Rayne @ 114

Hey FirePups — need a hand for a sec with a word association test related to some opposition research I’m doing.

What do these states have in common? Just give me the first one or two things that pop into your mind:

Alaska
Oklahoma
Louisiana
South Carolina
South Dakota
Washington State

Ted Stevens, Tom Coburn, David Duke, Strom Thurmond, John Thune, Maria Cantwell?

Thought I was on to something for a minute.

heh.

What was it Foley wanted that page to do? Get a Buzz and Neal?

Jane Hamsher @ 74

punaise @ 67

I’m using my FDL coaster right now.

I have a FDL coaster too. I love it.

Jane, speaking of FDL merchandise… have you given any more thought to the FDL business card idea? I really think it could be a great way for FDL readers to spread the word about FDL to their friends, family, and acquaintances.

People love to get business cards, and they really carry a great deal of weight – adding an aura of legitimacy and authority, a sense that FDL has really “arrived” in the flesh and blood world outside the internet (which, of course, happened long long ago, but it is the perception that matters).

It is one thing to mention FDL to a friend, and another entirely to give them a business card so they can ponder it and remember to look it up later.

Bill @ 157

What was it Foley wanted that page to do? Get a Buzz and Neal?

To the moon!

Rayne @ 142

Thanks for the help with the pop quiz, gang.

Must just be me, I guess; I figured if more people saw the same connection it might be legit.

I thought I saw a connection between these states; each of them were “targets” of a PAC called “Special Teams 2004″.

And all of them have Native American tribes, as well as folks that might have been on the take from Abramoff.

I think. I’m still doing the legwork. Tripped on this PAC while digging for connections between Foley and Hastert on money.

Seems really, really weird that neither Foley nor Hastert got money from the 20 PAC’s I just ran through FEC. Like everybody else did, but not these two. I’m going bonkers from looking, too, going to have to give it up.

Rayne
Only thing I can see is that several of these states have no or low minimum wage laws.

http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm

angie @ 156

Bill @ 157

What was it Foley wanted that page to do? Get a Buzz and Neal?

To the moon!

we’re due an Apollo, gee

punaise @ 161

angie @ 156

Bill @ 157

What was it Foley wanted that page to do? Get a Buzz and Neal?

To the moon!

we’re due an Apollo, gee

Sirius-ly?

Is it just me, or does anybody else think Hastert looks like an old buffalo?

Bill @ 159

punaise @ 161

angie @ 156

Bill @ 157

What was it Foley wanted that page to do? Get a Buzz and Neal?

To the moon!

we’re due an Apollo, gee

Sirius-ly?

comet-y central

Rayne @
149

Oklahoma kiddo — then it wasn’t just me.

Figures someone from OK would see it, too.

Indians were also my first thought..

Anyone humming this tonight?

Shine on, shine on harvest moon.)

speaking of space… the final frontier:

Tonight’s full Moon will be almost 12 percent bigger than some of the full Moons this year, according to
NASA, setting up a fine viewing opportunity when it rises in the evening.

The reason: The Moon is near perigee, the point on its slightly out-of-round orbit that is closest to Earth.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/…..NlYwM5NjQ-

Re moderation: my computer is infested with ad software which has taken over almost every function. And yet my comments (simple as they may be) almost never are moderated. I have been advised my machine needs to be totally emptied (wiped???) and I could start all over again. Options: Take it to my son-in-law (works in computer security) and wait a month or so, pay $100 to a computer fix-it shop, or do it myself.

Ummm, so I do nothing. I am not emailing anyone or receiving anything because I am afraid of what it will do. I only read and post here once in a while.

Re situation with oldest son who lost his wife in Feb., he is now hospitalized. Long sad trubulent story. His children are with his wife’s family. Too much pain. One day at a time…

punaise @ 152

Hugh stunned? we’ve got a problem.

I am. There isn’t, but it’s still genius.

op99 — you were very, very close.

Cantwell did get money through the Abramoff scams, money from two tribes — Agua Caliente and Saginaw Chippewa, which to the best of my knowledge are not natural constituencies for her (not in her state – correct me if I’m wrong).

Swap out David Duke for Tauzin, Thurmond for Taylor and Hayes.

punaise @ 163

Bill @ 159

punaise @ 161

angie @ 156

Bill @ 157

What was it Foley wanted that page to do? Get a Buzz and Neal?

To the moon!

we’re due an Apollo, gee

Sirius-ly?

comet-y central

In the history books, this will be just a coma.

Ok, who could really keep up with punaise!?

Margot — good point about the minimum wage.

Boy, do we have House cleaning to do. Senate also.

Need to completely gut lobbying and campaign finance, start from scratch.

Rayne @ 165

Cantwell did get … money from … Agua Caliente

well, then she’s really in hot water

(ai! que calor!)

Rayne @ 171

Margot — good point about the minimum wage.

Boy, do we have House cleaning to do. Senate also.

Need to completely gut lobbying and campaign finance, start from scratch.

did you see the bill moyer’s program the other nite? we have decades of work ahead of us.

GrandmaJ @ 167

Re moderation: my computer is infested with ad software which has taken over almost every function. And yet my comments (simple as they may be) almost never are moderated. I have been advised my machine needs to be totally emptied (wiped???) and I could start all over again. Options: Take it to my son-in-law (works in computer security) and wait a month or so, pay $100 to a computer fix-it shop, or do it myself.

Ummm, so I do nothing. I am not emailing anyone or receiving anything because I am afraid of what it will do. I only read and post here once in a while.

Re situation with oldest son who lost his wife in Feb., he is now hospitalized. Long sad trubulent story. His children are with his wife’s family. Too much pain. One day at a time…

I am so sorry to hear that things are so hard.

GrandmaJ @ 166

Re moderation: my computer is infested with ad software which has taken over almost every function. And yet my comments (simple as they may be) almost never are moderated. I have been advised my machine needs to be totally emptied (wiped???) and I could start all over again. Options: Take it to my son-in-law (works in computer security) and wait a month or so, pay $100 to a computer fix-it shop, or do it myself.

Ummm, so I do nothing. I am not emailing anyone or receiving anything because I am afraid of what it will do. I only read and post here once in a while.

Re situation with oldest son who lost his wife in Feb., he is now hospitalized. Long sad trubulent story. His children are with his wife’s family. Too much pain. One day at a time…

This has saved my computer a few times, I think:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
It is just a free spyware/adware scan you can run, no muss, no fuss.
Then there’s Ad-aware, a free download. Very good. It finds the ad goblins and quarantines them and deletes them. I hope this helps.

I have always thought that one of the great unsung villains of our times is Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. He has been one of the foremost opponents of campaign finance reform of any kind. IIRC he was involved in the case that had the Supreme Court declare that money equals free speech ensuring that our political system was and would remain up for sale.

Larry King has 5 ex pages on; all gung ho; they claim they heard rumors Foley was gay but say they were never warned about possible predator behavior. That will be the news. Pages weren’t warned. One of the guys talks like he just got out of Jesus camp, with Melhman talking points.

Rayne @
142

Thanks for the help with the pop quiz, gang.

Must just be me, I guess; I figured if more people saw the same connection it might be legit.

I thought I saw a connection between these states; each of them were “targets” of a PAC called “Special Teams 2004″.

And all of them have Native American tribes, as well as folks that might have been on the take from Abramoff.

I think. I’m still doing the legwork. Tripped on this PAC while digging for connections between Foley and Hastert on money.

Seems really, really weird that neither Foley nor Hastert got money from the 20 PAC’s I just ran through FEC. Like everybody else did, but not these two. I’m going bonkers from looking, too, going to have to give it up.

I typed in Special Teams 2004 Political Action Committee and got two hits back, one from Outback Steakhouse’s list of political contributions in 2004, listed at opensecrets.org. But opensecrets.org doesn’t list Special Teams 2004 as a PAC……? What is the Alaska link?- I can’t find it.

Rayne @ 170

Margot — good point about the minimum wage.

Boy, do we have House cleaning to do. Senate also.

Need to completely gut lobbying and campaign finance, start from scratch.

For me the count on S.3930 (torture) was most telling. The country needs at a minimum seventeen new Senators and forty six Representatives to keep that kind of vote in check.

GrandmaJ @
167

Seconded on Ad-Aware.

Also, if you use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser, I would recommend using the NoScript plugin…Everywhere but in domains that you trust (such as FDL).

Bill @
157

What was it Foley wanted that page to do? Get a Buzz and Neal?

Neal and Bob.

GrandmaJ — very sorry about your family situation, wish there was something we could do for you. We’ll have to continue to pray/send healing thoughts to you and yours.

In regards to your computer, assuming you have a PC running Windows: you need to spend the $100 and have it cleaned, or spend $20-$50 on getting a memory stick/flash memory media, then go to the library (if they have high speed internet).

Download these things (you can find them on CNET.com):
– ZoneAlarm firewall (free version)
– Spybot (anti-spyware/anti-malware, free)
– AdAware (anti-spyware/anti-malware, free)
– AVG from Grisoft (open source anti-virus – free)

Download to stick memory, copy to your computer from stick memory, install, then run each package.

If you are already using a firewall, you may have a problem with it since it’s not doing what you need it to do. Probably ought to consider removing and replacing it (never surf without one, though).

You will need both of the anti-spyware packages because no one package picks up all spyware. Just run them alternatingly.

AVG is a nice, non-invasive anti-virus; I suspect whatever you currently have isn’t working properly, should replace it.

I suggest an alternative browser, too, to see if that also helps with blocking the problem stuff.

You might be able to pay a teenager you trust to handle all of this for $25 bucks. I know my 12-year-old could handle it, from downloading to install to running the software to clean out the bugs. You may still need to have a tech do more work on your machine, can’t guarantee this won’t be necessary — but you would have the tools you need to keep your machine clean and running smoothly.

And then you’ll be back up and running at top speed with the rest of the FirePups. Best of luck to you.

Hugh @
176

I have always thought that one of the great unsung villains of our times is Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. He has been one of the foremost opponents of campaign finance reform of any kind. IIRC he was involved in the case that had the Supreme Court declare that money equals free speech ensuring that our political system was and would remain up for sale.

No argument here.

Rayne — VA, CT, and FL also lay claim to Native Americans (when it suits)… actually lots of states do. Could it be so sophisticated a rip-off that much is stolen via other states who have a bit more scrutiny constantly cast upon them?

(tinfoil optional at this point.)

darkblack @ 176

GrandmaJ @
167

Seconded on Ad-Aware.

Also, if you use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser, I would recommend using the NoScript plugin…Everywhere but in domains that you trust (such as FDL).

I use adaware too. also try spywareblaster. free here:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.co…..aster.html

Rayne @
114

Hey FirePups — need a hand for a sec with a word association test related to some opposition research I’m doing.

What do these states have in common? Just give me the first one or two things that pop into your mind:

Alaska – very few harpsichords
Oklahoma – some harpsichords
Louisiana – wet harpsichord (Katrina)
South Carolina – delivered one there
South Dakota – Shrine to Music – lots of harpsichords
Washington State – Two friends there who build harpsichords

punaise @ 160

angie @ 156

Bill @ 157

What was it Foley wanted that page to do? Get a Buzz and Neal?

To the moon!

we’re due an Apollo, gee

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

John Casper @ 182

Hugh @
176

I have always thought that one of the great unsung villains of our times is Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. He has been one of the foremost opponents of campaign finance reform of any kind. IIRC he was involved in the case that had the Supreme Court declare that money equals free speech ensuring that our political system was and would remain up for sale.

No argument here.

Husband of BushCo Labor (?!) Secretary Elaine Chao, one of two current cabinet members outside the line of Presidential succession; she is not native-born.

John Casper @ 183

Hugh @
176

I have always thought that one of the great unsung villains of our times is Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. He has been one of the foremost opponents of campaign finance reform of any kind. IIRC he was involved in the case that had the Supreme Court declare that money equals free speech ensuring that our political system was and would remain up for sale.

No argument here.

Right with you and I don’t much care for his wife, either.

Balrog! Welcome back.

Yes, TSF, Elain Chao

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

So many facets to that one.

angie — yeah, I caught the Moyers’ program. But I already knew it was going to take us as long to get out of this mess as it did to get in it.

We need to pledge to ourselves that at some point we must launch a viable third party that will keep the other two in check; the Republicans have proven that a majority party cannot ever represent the best interests of a nation in a two-party system. Theoretically it should, but it’s far too easy to game.

Shorter analysis: Absolute power corrupts absolutely – proven.

Ed*ard Teller — go to the FEC site here:

http://query.nictusa.com/

Go to the link for Committee Search, type in Special Teams. You’ll see two of them, one for 2004 and one for 2006. Evidently the goals for 2006 have changed a LOT.

Eureka Springs — yes, the Tortue vote was most emblematic of the nature of the threat we face, made the point crystal clear. But the threat has been creeping up on us for some time, and we’ve been asleep (like The Real ID Act — very bad bit of legislation and not enough Dems got angry about it).

hpschd @ 181

Louisiana – wet harpsichord (Katrina)

no worries: you can sterilize it yourself in an auto-clavecin

Eureka Springs, AR @ 192

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

So many facets to that one.

O-pal-ease.

egregious @
40

Just checking in to say hi. Am on a very serious health restoration program, physical and mental. Will have to back off of politics and blogging for a while til I get my equilibrium back. Anybody know where to get my gyroscope retuned? :) Tell tommy yum I’m reading that book the Art of Happiness that he recommended.

Will check in periodically and will continue to support our candidates and Marcy’s book. If anybody sees Medaka send my greetings.

Visited married daughter in SF. She’s doing great! Talked to graduate daughter in the Dom.Republic, she is also happy. Son is enjoying not being a freshman any more. Kids happy=mom happy. Boris is still alive and other kids recovering well. My 29th trip to Russia next month.

FIGHT BACK. SAVE THE CHILDREN.

I have been reading your messages for many months, with great awe and admiration. You have my greatest thoughts and prayers for what you need to feel better and to take care of yourself.

I know I am EPU’d – but this was the first time I was able to check in today.

If you don’t read this, I will just have to hope that you receive my good thoughts when you need them by whatever means.

Best,
Kathie

punaise @ 194

hpschd @ 181

Louisiana – wet harpsichord (Katrina)

no worries: you can sterilize it yourself in an auto-clavecin

Well, it is baroque, but it can be restored.

OfT, small Fitz fix, Per Jeff in the comments from tnh: White House aide to Rove resigns

WASHINGTON – A key aide to presidential political strategist Karl Rove resigned Friday in the wake of congressional report that listed hundreds of contacts between disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House.

Susan Ralston, special assistant to President Bush, submitted a resignation letter to him less than five weeks before the midterm elections…..

hpschd @ 192

punaise @ 194

hpschd @ 181

Louisiana – wet harpsichord (Katrina)

no worries: you can sterilize it yourself in an auto-clavecin

Well, it is baroque, but it can be restored.

by the Reauquot Co.

hpschd @ #186

We’ve got a Newman and a Jack Peters at UAA, both from Seattle.

Eureka Springs, AR @ 190

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

So many facets to that one.

A Short Ride in a Facet Machine?

HotFlash @ 196

Eureka Springs, AR @ 190

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

So many facets to that one.

A Short Ride in a Facet Machine?

are y’all stoned or somethin’?

New Thread

TeddySanFran: As you know, a California appeals court upheld the State’s ban on gay marriage. A 2-1 decision. The dissent was Justice Anthony Kline who many years ago founded a liberal public interest law firm, Public Advocates, with Sidney Wolinski and was later legal affairs secretary for Gov. Jerry Brown. Together they overturned discriminatory funding for schools and improved prisoner treatment in California prisons. Tony should have gone on to the California Supreme Court, but Reagan et al ended that. Back about 1975 or so, while a law student, I worked as an intern to Tony Kline on prisoner rights issues — very similar to Gitmo issues today — and he won a big case to get due process in parole hearings. They were good people, great lawyers.

Court decision re gay marriage

HotFlash @
201

Eureka Springs, AR @ 190

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

So many facets to that one.

A Short Ride in a Facet Machine?

A candied overture?

Scarecrow @ 6:52 pm

Thanks for the background on Tony Kline. I was relieved there was one dissent anyway. On to the California Supreme Court!

Margot @ 160 -

(Hell, I ain’t afraid of a little EPU)

I’m pretty sure Washington State has the highest minimum wage in the nation – $7.62 an hour.

scarecrow @ 145

Hugh — actually, as you probably recall, there used to be such a program, called Washington Week in Review. Paul Duke, Peter Lisagore and others who were really interesting. They’re all gone.

Haines Johnson, was another. And there was someone else wonderful whose name I can’t remember, who wrote a great book on Russia and then did a documentary for PBS about same.

Ken Bode (pronounced Bo-dee) was a fantastic moderator on Wash Week. He got booted off for being too smart, too truthful, and asking too many important questions.

Hence, we ended up with Gwen Ifill.

Valley Girl @ 132

kirk murphy @
120

Bustednuckles @ 109

Turnin’ off the lights and lockin’ the door.
I’m going to go pick up my new kitty kat. I haven’t even met her and I’m excited.
Everyone have a great weekend. See ya Monday.

congrats on your new kitty!

congrats to your lucky new kitty on her choice of human…

wish you both many years of love and purrs.

So, kirk, when am I going to get a report back about the equine cat brush?

angie @ 146

whoops, Bill– I mistakenly credited Hugh for kirk murphy’s 125.

smart men, both.

good points are made by both of them, all the time.

Angie, thaks for your kind praise, but Hugh’s the smart one.

I’m the one who keeps losing the links for wonderful kitty tools…

links that Valley Girl was nice enough to share.

The links come in handy when the kitties love a brush so much they like to nudge against it on the floor….

and I’m not clever enough to find the brush….

or the link to replace it….

Meow… (hangs his head, tucks in tail, does scrunchy ear thing…..)

PS: The wheat kitty litter is the bomb, though!

How sad is it that everyone wants Hastert’s head on a platter, but Condi “I have no recollection of that mega-important briefing wherein I could have maybe tried to stop 9-11 before it happened” Rice gets to skate? Why doesn’t anyone seem to care about why that little tidbit didn’t make it into the 9-11 commission report? I think the GOP has done a superlative job of taking everyone’s eye off the ball that actually matters.

punaise @
202

HotFlash @ 196

Eureka Springs, AR @ 190

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

So many facets to that one.

A Short Ride in a Facet Machine?

are y’all stoned or somethin’?

Point and match! (collapsing into giggles)

Lieberman has been throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Lamont. And then he gets journalists like that idiot on Washingon Week to say that Lamont is running a nasty campaign.

Unfortunately, people who don’t know Ned, but are familiar with Lieberman, believe Joey.

It is BushCo’s “Alice Through The Looking Glass,” Connecticut style

Kak @ 205

Scarecrow @ 6:52 pm

Thanks for the background on Tony Kline. I was relieved there was one dissent anyway. On to the California Supreme Court!

Yes, it was great to see Dennis Herrera, our city attorney, say that this was a three-round fight, and that we’d lost the second, but the third would really tell the tale.

HotFlash @ 211

punaise @
202

HotFlash @ 196

Eureka Springs, AR @ 190

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

So many facets to that one.

A Short Ride in a Facet Machine?

are y’all stoned or somethin’?

Point and match! (collapsing into giggles)

i don’t carot all about this silliness.

None of my posts are showing up.

dab from CT @ 216

None of my posts are showing up.

I see this one.

TeddySanFran @ 215

HotFlash @ 211

punaise @
202

HotFlash @ 196

Eureka Springs, AR @ 190

That was a Gemini nearly missed it.

So many facets to that one.

A Short Ride in a Facet Machine?

are y’all stoned or somethin’?

Point and match! (collapsing into giggles)

i don’t carot all about this silliness.

We keep this up and the mod’ll put the cabouchon it.

Hastert’s so radioactive right now that a growing number of Congresscritters are suddenly cancelling fundraisers where he was supposed to be the lead draw.

And Denny’s odd belief that he could get out from under the cover-up charge by blaming everything on Bill Clinton and George Soros isn’t working either, even with other Republicans:

Comments that Hastert made in a Tribune interview suggesting the scandal had been orchestrated by ABC News, Democratic political operatives aligned with the Clinton White House and liberal activist George Soros were considered a serious misstep in national Republican circles, an official said. Senior Republican officials contacted Hastert’s office before his news conference Thursday to urge that he not repeat the charges, and he backed away from them in his news conference.

“The Chicago Tribune interview last night–the George Soros defense–was viewed as incredibly inept,” a national Republican official said. “It could have been written by [comedian] Jon Stewart.”

dag garnet, have y’all gone loco?

Yes, that is me asking the “Hastert question” of Ned and Wes Clark. Average people, like the nurses I work with, just don’t have the time or inclination to learn about the Geneva Conventions or habeus issues. But when they hear in passing while they are doing 4 things and the news is on, that kids are at risk — they stop and listen. Yes, the war is critical, but for the average “soccer mom” here, I think this story has legs.

More grist for the war mill from last night when Spazeboy and I interviewed Brigadier General John H. Johns. Talk about a man from West Point who us just so mad — everything he has stood for as a proud military man is being shredded in front of his eyes. (you can see it here or here

We’re all pitching in and helping each other — Joe was close to Bob today, so he nailed him on Hastert — while Spazeboy and I were at UConn. Lots of energy from the students at the rally.

People are rumbling about the campaign — hey, this is a marathon. We’re at about mile 10 of 27. At this point in August, we were 20 points down, now it’s about 10. Ned’s fear ad, first broadcast yesterday demands your attention by starting with that scream and being in B&W like the Iraq ad. IMHO, Lieberman is still polling well because of the name recognition. When people get in that booth, and have to go down SEVEN lines to Lieberman, we’ll see the real results.

What’s really needed at this point is phone canvassing. People are not tuned in yet the way we junkies are. When Lamont callers and canvassers start telling people about Joe — they nearly fall over. It is all about the one-to-one education effort — and you all can phone from wherever you are. Check the Lamont Web site.

Ned still has great crowds while Joe does very few public appearances that aren’t set up with carefully screened attendees. The debate Monday even 10/23 with Stephanopoulous moderating should be interesting. I’m betting it will be live on C-SPAN. But, against the home NY Giants playing Monday night football, it won’t get the greatest viewership.

We’re doing well, working hard and trying to pace ourselves over the next 30 days, while we all work at our full-time jobs and miss our significant others. Thanks for all of your support!

kirby, your enthusiasm…and perspective, are welcome. from afar, various among us are experiencing some anxiety, so you’re long view helps.

Rayne @
26

bdu — Friday night is high school football,and in some towns it’s Homecoming game. Many folks are getting ready for the game, others finishing dinner, and still more commuting home.

It may be a bit quiet until 8:00 pm EDT.

And hopefully it’s quiet here tomorrow from 10am to 4pm while everybody is out beating the pavement going door-to-door in their neighborhoods.

Argh. I’ll probably be sleeping. This new schedule change (5 p.m. – 1.30 a.m., plus a longer commute) is driving me batty. I like it. But it’s still a big change.

If I get used to it soon enough, I’ll be pounding some pavement for Ciro. I haven’t seen one sign up for him yet, and I’d really like to have him for a Congressman. Anyone but Bonilla! Hm. Maybe it’s time to do a bit of snooping for photos of Bonilla smiling beside Hastert or Foley. And hm… Wonder about his campaign contributions. That puto would take money from Satan if it would keep him in Washington (which, honestly, is better than having the cabron here-but not as my Rep!).