(Thanks to Fitzy for liberating his invitation.)
As we speak, I’m sitting in Ann Arbor, MI. It’s quiet. There’s a air of foreboding, imminent danger.
In just minutes, Dick Cheney is coming to the area.
(Don’t worry, I’ve already donned my kevlar vest and buckshot-proof umpire’s mask.)
Dick is trying to help crazy wingnut Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) stay in Congress. Tim Walberg, one of the least influential Congressmen who isn’t already under indictment. Tim Walberg, who is so pathetic, even the local GOP would love someone better. This is the guy who invited Dick Cheney into my neighborhood.
But you can help make Tim Walberg pay for inviting Dick into my neighborhood. Support Blue America candidate, Mark Schauer.
Mark Schauer’s the guy we expect will rid MI-07 of crazy Tim Walberg come November. He currently represents Battle Creek in the State Senate (where Democrats elected him the Democratic Leader); Battle Creek makes up a healthy chunk of the more conservative part of this district, while other parts of the district are getting increasingly filled with good liberals leaking out of Lansing and Ann Arbor. Mark already polls even with Walberg when you compare bio to bio.
"If I were in Tim Walberg’s camp, I would have grave concerns at this point that a relatively unknown Democrat in a traditionally Republican district can match up so competitively," said EPIC-MRA political analyst John Cavanagh.
Mark has spent a long time helping to improve the lives of people in this district. He’ll be able to do more from DC. And he’ll be a good friend and reliable Democrat to help the rest of us repair the damage done by Dick Cheney.
This week, the blogosphere is aiming to increase Dick and Tim’s "grave concern" by fundraising for Mark Schauer. Please join that effort. Do it to piss off Dick. And do it to add a great Democrat to the House of Representatives.
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- Dick Cheney, Scooter Libby, and the “Unremarkable” Meat Grinder
- Early Morning Swim: Special KO and John McCain vs. Dick Cheney Edition





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Oh Yeah, I’m in to pissin’ off Darth. Bastard.
I think big dick is permanently pissed off.
Woo hoo!
Thanks, Marcy. Time to get rid of crazy Tim.
Donations: I’m in.
Hi Marcy! Thanks for your leadership on this.
Margaret!! Love the photo. It is so “you!”
I just got off the phone from calling Reyes, Pelosi and Rep. Pete Starks’ offices about the FISA “compromise” so I am ON FIRE.
and then, came back just in time for Marcy? Oh yeaaah. THAT’S what I’m talkin’ about!
wow. I just read the fine print on that invite! “must arrive by 4:15. PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR SECURITY PURPOSES”
Does that include time for waterboarding?
Don’t forget to include your SS# within your R.S.V.P.!
AND WEAR SAFETY ORANGE.
Man, do I miss “edit” SAFE-TY. That’ SAFETY ORANGE.
I thought you wrote, “Don’t forget your RIP.”
this is great stuff
I hope cheney knows with no doubt, the fund raising was “enhanced” for mark BECAUSE dick came out for his oponent
sweet
Can you imagine what a pain the *ss it would be to have the Vice President come to your house?
I wouldn’t want to bother even if I liked the guy. I don’t like the guy.
you don’t like the vice president?
do tell
I just p*ssed off Dicko with $25.00 to Mark. EW, you shouldn’t have to live in terror anymore from right next door!
There was a local interview with the owner saying, “I’m just supplying the venue. I’m not actually DOING anything for this.”
Didn’t sound like he supported Walberg either.
so I clicked on the invite and there is no per plate price
does this mean the reception is free?
I wonder what’s on the menu, besides quail wings. And what does Dick drink? It must be something manly.
Homann hasn’t made any donations this cycle.
then would this be a donation in kind, letting Cheney bring his court in?
In 2006 Homann gave $2,000 to Walberg’s rival, former Rep. Joe Schwarz, R-Battle Creek.
makes me think of Henry VIII coming to visit
No, I cut off half the invite, bc it included the hosts’ phone and email. You can click through to Fitzy’s site to see the whole thing.
Of course! Everybody knows the Republican Party is the Party of manly men.
Oh, that’s sweet! Schwarz is about as far away ideologically as you can be from Walberg and still be in the same party. Rather, suffice it to say that it’s not entirely clear that Schwarz still is in that party…
From the Battle Creek Enquirer, it explains why Cheney is coming, cuz Walberg can’t cut it on his own.
He had the VERY generous support of Club for Growth in 2006. They’re less enthusiastic now.
Fred and his wife have given to their community:
That is a cool thing to do.
EW, I have the feeling that Homann isn’t too enthusiastic about hosting this.
You may well be right, but what could possibly make you host Cheney, of all people, if you weren’t enthusiastic?
Lotsa fun to be made of the name Homann.
I wonder what Junja’s nickname is for him?
Stay safe, EW!
Aloha Ya’ll! Christy, I left ya a question downstairs…! *g*
hi every body!
i just got here from business meets this afternoon,
and EWWWWWW!
I’d be LIVID if someone invited Cheney anywhere NEAR my area of the globe.
omg
that’s just rude and unacceptable! will def contribute to Schauer.
anything to po dadick!
No, I’m with you. Fitzy made a comment about how the invite got liberated. I’m guessing it came fairly close to the source.
I guess this is how you stay in good with the Republican party.
Suffice it to say, though, a number of Schwarz’ supporters will be voting for Mark in November.
Imagine that, guess their Club for Growth’s growing the wrong way, shame that.
Dick Cheney is not the one I am angry with. I expect what he puts out. I am absolutely outraged with Senator Clinton’s insinuation that if she is not elected president, then we deserve a President McCain. In light of Clinton’s recent pronouncements, antics, and her 3:00 AM ad, after what I believe to be careful consideration and soul searching over the last few days, I’m no longer certain I can stomach voting for Senator Clinton for anything. Ever. I am really sick of you, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
No, it’s changed its name and mission. It’s the “Club for Dance” now, with Bush leading the way just like he did yesterday. They want to put a smile on the faces of growing twin populations of unemployed and homeless through carefree, spontaneous dancing.
The Office of Preznit never looked more dignified.
oh the nightmares I will have. Dick Cheney doing the Frug
Do you think if John McCain is elected that Cheney will no longer have influence?
Cheney hasn’t said that he’s giving up the VP office. He may view McCain as just another convenient puppet.
noooo, he needs to be turned out to pasture
noooo, he needs to be placed behind bars!
The Office of Preznit never looked more dignified.
don’t you find yourself wishing that there was *somebody* at the WH who could tell reporters, most especially any and all foreign reporters, that it’s time to leave the room for a little while – on account of The president of The United States of America is about to make a complete and total ass of himself in public – and if it’s all the same to y’all, we’d rather not have this seen worldwide?
Marcy, make sure you lock your doors tonight and put the dog on Red Alert Status since you have a luney in the neighborhood. Probably a couple pints of Guiness would help too.
If Cheney was able to control the idiot we now have in the WH, with perhaps minimal effort, McCain should be no problem for the big man Dick, I’m thinking, my friend. ;0)
Her lovely dog is always on Red Alert Status.
Some might argue that Cheney, Rove and Bush all belong in Gitmo.
That’s a big change for you, kiddo. I’m in the same position myself. I would have never thought anything could make me feel this way, but she crossed a line I couldn’t have imagined a Democrat crossing.
Has it ever been decided whether Dick is part of the Executive Branch?
Marcy, stay safe! May I go OT? Pow Wow left this little P.S. on Glenn’s post on FISA;
Delay, delay, delay…! There is a god…! *g*
Some might argue that Cheney, Rove and Bush all belong in Gitmo.
I not only might – I could – quite convincingly and with a great deal of pleasure
Cheney just needs keep a room filled with lobbyists to entertain McCain.
I’m having friends over for dinner and serving lots of garlic, so I should be safe.
Things have become politically volatile and fluid and in our homestead, my friend. Not incidentally, Lahoma is even angrier at Senator Clinton than I am. ;0)
can it be behind bars out in the pasture?
Suddenly someone very close by has reminded me about how hungry I might be feeling. And now that I think about the subject, she is right. Tonight baby-back pork ribs. I steam them until they’re about half cooked and then I put them on the BBQ. With homemade sauce. Oh… and Margaritas. It’s Friday night!
LOL! Something Italian?
Nothing in the constitution limits the Vice President to two terms.
I would try to get an invite for those ribs but you live too far away.
Have to figure out what I’m making mr wobbs for dinner (I’m juice fasting) the weather is beautiful here, maybe he can just grill a steak or something
Leg of lamb and caesar salad.
Cheney came and spoke in my town in October 2006. Bush came, too, on a separate trip. On election day, our Democratic candidate for Congress defeated the 5-term R incumbent.
I seriously believe that the appearances by Cheney and Bush contributed to the Republican candidate’s defeat.
Mission accomplished.
Bring it on.
sounds a little to pleasant for the one who had to “go to the dark side!”
Ribs at Kiddo’s and lamb at your’s! Damn that’s some good eats tonight!!
I am in accord with your household, kiddo (and Lahoma)
Man, I’m salivating… TPMM is reporting that the House bill will have a sunset period of 2 years, not the 4 years as Glenn reported, and certainly not the 6 that the Senate passed… Exclusivity is in the bill…
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpoi…..aft_of.php
I said nothing about it being a nice pasture
Yummmm…we’re grilling seasoned chicken on the BBQ with loaded Baked taters and broccoli…and some Cuervo Gold, before we eat….
could it be one of the poo-filled, factory farm pastures?
Check this out…they knew but did nothing…per Thinkprogress link:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/wor…..ntentSwap9
I hope this is not a poo thread.
That sounds great! I never see good lamb in the stores in TX.
Don’t forget…NOW and Bill Moyers tonight…PBS…
sounds perfect to me *g*
It seems to be the dinner hour. I’m going to go have some Indian food.
Not throwing any, just letting it lie there for Darth.
Alrighty then!
okay making moqueca (seafood stew in coconut milk) for mr wobbs.
Do you notice that Clarke’s memos rhetoric increases as 9/11 grew closer…?
Hello? The 3 a.m. phone call goes unanswered…!
Ding…and the Repubs claim to keep us safe…
Heh, we haven’t been attacked since…! 8-P
terra terra
Yet…