I wish someone would ring my bell!

Sweet. I am now a fan.

I am absolutely, positively certain that Sara Taylor, Monica Goodling, Alberto G., et al have been coached to use the phrase “I DO NOT RECALL,” instead of “I cannot recall.”
It is a statement of fact.
They are — at that moment of testifying — not recalling.
It is not a statement of ability.
The follow-up question ought to be, “Can you remember?”
Ain’t they a clever bunch of snarkie 13-year-olds!

hey, joh, are you starting to feel abandoned and vulnerable about now?

Anita Ward, Ring My Bell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNxFxkSPat4

This has been my spin all day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..mp;search=

Other Pat @ 3

I am absolutely, positively certain that Sara Taylor, Monica Goodling, Alberto G., et al have been coached to use the phrase “I DO NOT RECALL,” instead of “I cannot recall.”
It is a statement of fact.
They are — at that moment of testifying — not recalling.
It is not a statement of ability.
The follow-up question ought to be, “Can you remember?”
Ain’t they a clever bunch of snarkie 13-year-olds!

And, “I take issue with” or “I don’t agree with your characterization of”

a dose of Radiohead angst

Buddhabrot kind of spin…

Hey, Donita – Love that rain music! Sitting inside Cafe del Mundo in Anchorage with Big Mitch, who just came in from the rain. We’re talking Alaska politics.

OT..but it will put you in a spin..

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, July 13 (Reuters) – Turkey’s army has boosted troop levels in the southeast to more than 200,000, most of them stationed along the border with Iraq, security sources told Reuters on Friday.

The unusually large-scale buildup, which includes tanks, heavy artillery and aircraft, is part of a security crackdown on Kurdish rebels hiding in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq, said the security sources, who declined to be named.

http://rawstory.com/showarticl…..537048.htm

great tune, howling bells just made a sale. thanks donita!

John McCain on Terror Carlson: McCain wants al Quaeda conflated with Iraq.

Terror states that downplaying al Quaeda in Iraq is dangerous.

Finally the guy with white hair says this is exaggerated.

So Fitz won another today, huh?

Damn, that dude is the shiznit! Buh-bye Conrad.

Steve-AR @ 10

OT..but it will put you in a spin..

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, July 13 (Reuters) – Turkey’s army has boosted troop levels in the southeast to more than 200,000, most of them stationed along the border with Iraq, security sources told Reuters on Friday.

The unusually large-scale buildup, which includes tanks, heavy artillery and aircraft, is part of a security crackdown on Kurdish rebels hiding in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq, said the security sources, who declined to be named.

http://rawstory.com/showarticl…..537048.htm

Crikey.

Message to my party (Dems) from me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..U&NR=1

Steve-AR @ 10

OT..but it will put you in a spin..

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, July 13 (Reuters) – Turkey’s army has boosted troop levels in the southeast to more than 200,000, most of them stationed along the border with Iraq, security sources told Reuters on Friday.

The unusually large-scale buildup, which includes tanks, heavy artillery and aircraft, is part of a security crackdown on Kurdish rebels hiding in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq, said the security sources, who declined to be named.

http://rawstory.com/showarticl…..537048.htm

I can just hear Alfred K (Al the Spook) telling us “you don’t f*ck with the Turks”.

Message to Congress:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8NZd7NlHbQ

Hi, Donita!
Good vacations for you!
Great playlist, I love the tunes!! You rock!!!

In my playlist of this week, I’m hearing The Plasmatics, L7 and Pandora no Hako!

Plasmatics – It’s My Life

Plasmatics – Bump and Grind

L7 – Shitlist

L7 – Diet Pill

Pandora no Hako – TAC

Stranglers! Tank!

Open thread? OK. Great post at TPM Coffeehouse: Why Are Dems Such Cowards on Impeachment?

The Constitution prescribes a remedy when a President or Vice-President commits “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

It is impeachment.

And everyday we learn more about the unconstitutional behavior of Vice President Dick Cheney.

Every poll on the subject indicates strong support in the country for impeaching the Veep (who has a 13% approval rating.)

But Democrats do nothing, thereby themselves thwarting the Constitution and allowing to stand the idea that impeachment is appropriate when a President lies about his sex life but not when a Vice President operates entirely outside of the law.

Hi Guys. The big Alaska Firedoglake meetup is in full swing. We believe we have achieved 100% particiapation!

Ed Teller has a nice computer

Ed*ard Teller @ 22

Hi Guys. The big Alaska Firedoglake meetup is in full swing. We believe we have achieved 100% particiapation!

So you both made it, huh guys? CHEERS

LS @ 18

Message to Congress:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8NZd7NlHbQ

;0)

‘Killer’ Wasps Menace State Department

WASHINGTON – As if the insurgency in Iraq and the fight against terrorism wasn’t enough, U.S. diplomats are now struggling with a new threat: menacing “killer” wasps that have infested areas around the State Department’s headquarters.

Cheney’s revenge?

Bush (he wishes) to the Iraqi’s: Pump it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..mp;search=

Ed*ard Teller @ 22

Hi Guys. The big Alaska Firedoglake meetup is in full swing. We believe we have achieved 100% particiapation!

Have fun, you guys! Wish I were there. Hey, ET, did you get my post about linking to larger pic of Tancredo debate?

oh, BTW this is Big Mitch on Ed’s computer

How ’bout this Lahoma?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..8&NR=1

To Congress – Get up!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-50fhqD3HtA

For my pals in the Lone Star State. See ya’ll next week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..mp;search=

From me to my Democratic Party:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..E&NR=1

Ed*ard Teller @ 29

oh, BTW this is Big Mitch on Ed’s computer

You look like Ed*ard Teller

NP
Firo, from the exquisite ryoondo tea label
http://www.ryoondo-tea.jp/soun….._Touch.mp3

Since we’re in music mode, check out this Nick Anderson video rap in the Houston Chronicle of all papers!

Feel Good!

The almost tolerable Mike Barnicle subbing for Tweety again today.

LS @ 5

Anita Ward, Ring My Bell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNxFxkSPat4

yes!! glad I’m not the only one old enough to remember that….

Ed*ard Teller @ 22

Hi Guys. The big Alaska Firedoglake meetup is in full swing. We believe we have achieved 100% particiapation!

Hi from back here in N.E. Please pass this on to your friends:

But today the National Marine Fisheries Service gave members of the public two weeks to get their say-so typed up and shipped in on a five-year extension of a rule allowing the Navy to use low-frequency sonar that enviros insist will harm whales and dolphins.

The contact info is at the bottom of the SI story. Two weeks and the clock is ticking! Unbelievable!

I’ve been listening to my favourite version of “Summertime” and Eva Cassidy’s rendition of “Fields of Gold“.

Hi everyone…since we have a music/open thread, I’d like to tell any and all Firepups in central FL about a show. I’m appearing with the Pink Floyd tribute band Wall of Echoes at Bourbon Street nightclub, New Port Richey, Saturday, July 14 @9pm. Everything you would expect-lights, lasers, and quad surround-sound. Thanks, FDL and community!
http://www.wallofechoes.com
http://www.clubbourbonstreet.com

my little tribute to skeletor chertoff —-

devo – gut feeling

This playlist is really good and gets better the second time around.. Thanks Donita and fini!

Elliott @ 34

Ed*ard Teller @ 29

oh, BTW this is Big Mitch on Ed’s computer

You look like Ed*ard Teller

We’ve solved half of Alaska’s problems in 55 minutes. Now, if the governor will only act upon them…. ET

We are not holding our breath.

tj consider your bell rung…………

Hey Big M and Ed*ward – I’m stuck at work downtown in Anchorage. So just how many is 100% – two?

brownandserve @ 40

I’ve been listening to my favourite version of “Summertime” and Eva Cassidy’s rendition of “Fields of Gold“.

I love Eva Cassidy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUwTdqPkluY this is one of my favorites.

edward the teller at 10 says “Hey, Donita – Love that rain music! Sitting inside Cafe del Mundo in Anchorage with Big Mitch, who just came in from the rain. We’re talking Alaska politics.”
sooo coooooollllll!!!!!!!!!!

the only firepup in my vicinity i have no desire to meet……..oh well……other firepups, keep the campfire fire burnin’ and have fun when you get to share it!!!!!!!

JPL @ 47

brownandserve @ 40

I’ve been listening to my favourite version of “Summertime” and Eva Cassidy’s rendition of “Fields of Gold“.

I love Eva Cassidy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUwTdqPkluY this is one of my favorites.

If you haven’t discovered it yet, check out her myspace tribute site.

Ed*ard Teller @ 44

Elliott @ 34

You look like Ed*ard Teller

We’ve solved half of Alaska’s problems in 55 minutes. Now, if the governor will only act upon them…. ET

We are not holding our breath.

then it’s off to Washington, you two!

Egads! Sorry Ed*ard – that other unmentionable letter jumped in there.

Please forgive or impeach me or insist I not do that again or sumpthin’.

Since this thread started out with Australian music, I give you Australia’s greatest songwriter, Paul Kelly: http://youtube.com/watch?v=RZrfG9P6_D0

Has there been a Friday the 13th News Dump yet?

Hi Suzanne! No dive?

open music thread???????

then i would like to put in a plug for richard butler’s band ‘love spit love’……..he is of psychadelic furs fame…….patrickrex is touring with them now………

richard butler is known from them, but, the love spit love tour was so memorable……..most people miss the visual—-picture it, love, then spit, then say love again…..love it……..

but love spit love was an awesome band, and i have been to many many concerts in my life, have been surrounded by musicians, now and since high school, so have been to many, many, many concerts……and been blessed to having them play guitar while i do dishes………

and i have an extensive music collection, so i’m not just talkin’ out of my ass….i hate to cuss, but there it is……..

but love spit love was by far the best concert i have ever heard….goose flesh for weeks from it……..it ranks as my number one concert of all time……..and was in a small bar in oxford, ohio….didn’t take away from the importance…….

get the cd, love spit love…….so many songs, all different, all different instruments, a cornucopia…….and it rocks…..deeply……like i said, gooseflesh for weeks after hearing it live……..

second best, james taylor in concert, if you ever get the chance, is transformative………

Not wearing my mod hat, RonD. The dive lets ya know when I’m working :)

Lew has the Friday Padilla review up.

FYI, new thread

Come on up stairs. Padilla case with Lew Koch.

Ah. And a most becoming mod hat it is. See you upstairs.

I hope that Pat Tillman’s sacrifice and the withholding of information about his death by the White House and Pentagon pushes blinded Republicans into the light.

Pat Tillman’s mother and brother as well as Jessica Lynch appeared before Congressmen asking for their help to uncover how LIES were told about their service to our country.

Pat Tillman died from friendly fire. Jessica Lynch was injured and captured; a wild story was fabricated about her horror.

Anyone else hangin’ around down here?

Oh, my goodness: best thing I’ve yet found on youtube:

Glenn Gould, unknowingly close to his death, revisits the Goldberg Variations

My hat is off to Jessica Lynch. It would have been so easy to go along with the Bush gang’s buildup, and she didn’t. Instead she went public on national television. Given the temptation, her actions are a shot of courage for all the rest of us.