Monday, October 1, 2007
Greta Van Susteren In Paradise
Greta is likely to have another one of her Natalee Hollaway Woodstocks For Ratings with this story.
If the deceased were:
a) Unattractive;
b) A minority; and
c) Not related to a well-known public figure . . .
We wouldn't hear hardly a word.
If the deceased were:
a) Unattractive;
b) A minority; and
c) Not related to a well-known public figure . . .
We wouldn't hear hardly a word.
Green People, Like Martians
How is it possible to be more green than Governor George E. Pataki? You'd think the former Governor was piloting the Exxon Valdez listening to these pagans environmentalists describe how they worship protect our planet.
Chichester Edits Statements For Accuracy
George Gresham, head of Local 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers on Governor Spitzer's driver's license scheme:
“Thousands of undocumented immigrants (illegal aliens who are documented, but their documents are fraudulent) live and work throughout New York State. They contribute not only to the rich diversity of our State (break our Federal laws), but play an essential role in our economy as well. Allowing immigrants (illegal aliens) the opportunity to obtain driver licenses in a responsible and secure manner (amnesty) will enable them to earn a living, while improving security and enhancing road safety (I don't believe a word of this schlock) . . . New York’s immigrants (illegal aliens) should not be made to suffer any longer due to the failure of Congress and the President to achieve consensus on this issue.”
“Thousands of undocumented immigrants (illegal aliens who are documented, but their documents are fraudulent) live and work throughout New York State. They contribute not only to the rich diversity of our State (break our Federal laws), but play an essential role in our economy as well. Allowing immigrants (illegal aliens) the opportunity to obtain driver licenses in a responsible and secure manner (amnesty) will enable them to earn a living, while improving security and enhancing road safety (I don't believe a word of this schlock) . . . New York’s immigrants (illegal aliens) should not be made to suffer any longer due to the failure of Congress and the President to achieve consensus on this issue.”
Senator McCain, Broke
It's difficult to envision any scenario where Senator McCain comes back to win the nomination, especially since he's $2 million in debt.
The "Personal Venom" Of The Surrender Now Defeatists
Retiring Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Peter Pace has a few words for the Cindy Sheehankooks and her allies in Congress.
"And what worries me is that in some instances right now we have individuals who are more interested in making somebody else look bad than they are in finding the right solution. They are more interested in letting their personal venom come forward instead of talking about how do we get from where we are to where we need to be."
"And what worries me is that in some instances right now we have individuals who are more interested in making somebody else look bad than they are in finding the right solution. They are more interested in letting their personal venom come forward instead of talking about how do we get from where we are to where we need to be."
The Madison Avenue Congressional Republicans
Today's WaPo reports Congressional Republicans:
". . . may be having an identity crisis. Boehner, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and President Bush have met regularly on what Boehner calls his 'rebranding' initiative: winning back for the GOP the mantle of fiscal discipline and limited government."
John Boehner speaking like an advertising executive is not the appropriate way for Republicans to communicate their message (when they figure one out.) No "rebranding" is going to wash away 12 years of majority control where they morphed into a party nearly bereft of principles. I can't think of any issue, other than the tax cut issue, where the retort to a Republican idea isn't: What were you doing for 12 years?
". . . may be having an identity crisis. Boehner, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and President Bush have met regularly on what Boehner calls his 'rebranding' initiative: winning back for the GOP the mantle of fiscal discipline and limited government."
John Boehner speaking like an advertising executive is not the appropriate way for Republicans to communicate their message (when they figure one out.) No "rebranding" is going to wash away 12 years of majority control where they morphed into a party nearly bereft of principles. I can't think of any issue, other than the tax cut issue, where the retort to a Republican idea isn't: What were you doing for 12 years?
Rudy, Who Voted For Democrat Mario Cuomo
N.Y. Times: Giuliani Inspires Threat of a Third-Party Run
The Times reports:
"Alarmed at the possibility that the Republican Party might pick Rudolph W. Giuliani as its presidential nominee despite his support for abortion rights, a coalition of influential Christian conservatives is threatening to back a third-party candidate."
What took them so long.
It is well known that he's pro-abortion and pro-gun control. Less well-known, but equally troubling, were his ringing defenses of New York City's Marxist rent control laws. He even presided over a "coming out day" for homosexual city workers when he was Mayor.
If the Republican party nominates Rudy, it goes the way of the Whigs.
The Times reports:
"Alarmed at the possibility that the Republican Party might pick Rudolph W. Giuliani as its presidential nominee despite his support for abortion rights, a coalition of influential Christian conservatives is threatening to back a third-party candidate."
What took them so long.
It is well known that he's pro-abortion and pro-gun control. Less well-known, but equally troubling, were his ringing defenses of New York City's Marxist rent control laws. He even presided over a "coming out day" for homosexual city workers when he was Mayor.
If the Republican party nominates Rudy, it goes the way of the Whigs.
Point of Personal Privilege, Mr. Chairman
After the historic collapse-choke my Mets just perpetrated on baseball history, Jerry's advice to George is needed.
"You really need some help. A regular psychiatrist couldn't even help you. You need to go to, like, Vienna or something. You know what I mean? You need to get involved at the university level, like where Freud studied, and have all those people looking at you and checking up on you. That's the kind of help you need. Not the once-a-week for eighty bucks, no. You need a team. A team of psychiatrists working around the clock, thinking about you, having conferences, observing you like the way they did with the elephant man. That's what I'm talking about, because that's the only way you're going to get better."
"You really need some help. A regular psychiatrist couldn't even help you. You need to go to, like, Vienna or something. You know what I mean? You need to get involved at the university level, like where Freud studied, and have all those people looking at you and checking up on you. That's the kind of help you need. Not the once-a-week for eighty bucks, no. You need a team. A team of psychiatrists working around the clock, thinking about you, having conferences, observing you like the way they did with the elephant man. That's what I'm talking about, because that's the only way you're going to get better."
Clarence Thomas, Still Unloading
ABC News today reports extensively on the new Clarence Thomas book, "My Grandfather's Son." The quotes are searing (for those who may not know who he's talking about here, it's the Senior Senator/Aquatic Wonder From Massachusetts, Joe Biden (D-Neil Kinnock) and others too numerous to mention.
"These people who claim to be progressive & have been far more vicious to me than any southerner and it is purely ideological . . .
"People get bent out of shape about the fact that when I was a kid, you could not drink out of certain water fountains. Well, the water was the same. My grandfather always said that, 'The water's exactly the same.' But those same people are extremely comfortable saying I can't drink from this fountain of knowledge. They certainly don't see themselves as being like the bigots in the South. Well, I've lived both experiences. And I really don't see that they're any different from them."
"These people who claim to be progressive & have been far more vicious to me than any southerner and it is purely ideological . . .
"People get bent out of shape about the fact that when I was a kid, you could not drink out of certain water fountains. Well, the water was the same. My grandfather always said that, 'The water's exactly the same.' But those same people are extremely comfortable saying I can't drink from this fountain of knowledge. They certainly don't see themselves as being like the bigots in the South. Well, I've lived both experiences. And I really don't see that they're any different from them."
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Did Gov. Richard Milhouse Spitzer Read The 9-11 Commission Report?
Today's N.Y. Times reports Mayor Giuliani's criticism of Governor Spitzer's plan to provide illegal aliens with driver's licenses:
“I think it would just create an even further level of fraud and confusion in what is already a very confusing picture.”
He's dead right.
Governor Spitzer is so deluded in proposing this scheme you'd think he was elected governor of Montana. Or Idaho. Or South Dakota.
Terrorists are not coming for Montana, Idaho or South Dakota.
They're coming for Eliot Spitzer's state.
My state.
The Governor should educate himself, and browse through the September 11th Commission report:
"Fraud is no longer just a problem of theft. At many entry points to vulnerable facilities, including gates for boarding aircraft, sources of identification are the last opportunity to ensure that people are who they say they are (emphasis added)."
“I think it would just create an even further level of fraud and confusion in what is already a very confusing picture.”
He's dead right.
Governor Spitzer is so deluded in proposing this scheme you'd think he was elected governor of Montana. Or Idaho. Or South Dakota.
Terrorists are not coming for Montana, Idaho or South Dakota.
They're coming for Eliot Spitzer's state.
My state.
The Governor should educate himself, and browse through the September 11th Commission report:
"Fraud is no longer just a problem of theft. At many entry points to vulnerable facilities, including gates for boarding aircraft, sources of identification are the last opportunity to ensure that people are who they say they are (emphasis added)."
Moveon.org Needs To Be Sedated
Washington Post: Democrats' Chances to Alter Iraq Strategy Dwindling; Reid Says Next Showdown May Not Occur Until New War-Funding Request, Perhaps Early Next Year
I await the full-page ad denouncing the "betray us" of Congressional Democrats.
I await the full-page ad denouncing the "betray us" of Congressional Democrats.
"I was being pursued not by bigots in white robes but by left-wing zealots draped in flowing sanctimony."
Clarence Thomas in the WaPo today
He unloads.
On Sen. Howard Metzenbaum:
"It would be kind to describe him as unlikable."
On Sen. Howell Heflin:
" . . . made me think of a slave owner sitting on the porch of a plantation house."
He compares then-Judiciary Chairman Joe Biden (D-Neil Kinnock) "to the lying hypocrites in the old song 'Smiling Faces Sometimes' by Undisputed Truth."
He unloads.
On Sen. Howard Metzenbaum:
"It would be kind to describe him as unlikable."
On Sen. Howell Heflin:
" . . . made me think of a slave owner sitting on the porch of a plantation house."
He compares then-Judiciary Chairman Joe Biden (D-Neil Kinnock) "to the lying hypocrites in the old song 'Smiling Faces Sometimes' by Undisputed Truth."
Chichester's One-Sentence Movie Reviews
Rudy
"Based On A True Story"
Cast & Credits
Rudy: The goonie or oompa-loompa from The Lord of the Rings
Written by: Angelo Pizzo
Directed by: David Anspaugh
Rudy loves the University of Notre Dame and his big brother steals his girlfriend (which never happened) after his best friend dies and Rudy gets on a bus in the middle of the night and travels to Notre Dame where he meets Father O'ShaunnessyflanaganO'Hennessey (who never existed) who helps him get a job with Fortune (who never existed) working at the stadium and Rudy tries to paint the N.D. helmets as a booster but this hot chick tells him he can't any more since he's not an N.D. student and Rudy finally is admitted to N.D. on the fourth try where he makes the practice team and Jamie O'Hara/Vince Vaughn (who never existed) doesn't like him and Rudy says he's going to make the dress roster one day even though his other bad guy brother makes fun of him and his Dad says you're-just-a-Ruettiger and even though Coach Ara Parseghian promised Rudy he would play in his senior year (which never happened) Ara retires and evil movie bad guy Dan Devine is hired and leaves Rudy off the final game dress list against Georgia Tech (which never happened) and Rudy quits the team only to have Fortune talk him out of it and co-captain Roland Steele (who never existed) goes to Devine's office and places his jersey on Devine's desk asking that Rudy play in his place (which never happened) and Rudy plays and gets carried off the field after sacking the quarterback.
The End.
Next week: Hoosiers
"Based On A True Story"
Cast & Credits
Rudy: The goonie or oompa-loompa from The Lord of the Rings
Written by: Angelo Pizzo
Directed by: David Anspaugh
Rudy loves the University of Notre Dame and his big brother steals his girlfriend (which never happened) after his best friend dies and Rudy gets on a bus in the middle of the night and travels to Notre Dame where he meets Father O'ShaunnessyflanaganO'Hennessey (who never existed) who helps him get a job with Fortune (who never existed) working at the stadium and Rudy tries to paint the N.D. helmets as a booster but this hot chick tells him he can't any more since he's not an N.D. student and Rudy finally is admitted to N.D. on the fourth try where he makes the practice team and Jamie O'Hara/Vince Vaughn (who never existed) doesn't like him and Rudy says he's going to make the dress roster one day even though his other bad guy brother makes fun of him and his Dad says you're-just-a-Ruettiger and even though Coach Ara Parseghian promised Rudy he would play in his senior year (which never happened) Ara retires and evil movie bad guy Dan Devine is hired and leaves Rudy off the final game dress list against Georgia Tech (which never happened) and Rudy quits the team only to have Fortune talk him out of it and co-captain Roland Steele (who never existed) goes to Devine's office and places his jersey on Devine's desk asking that Rudy play in his place (which never happened) and Rudy plays and gets carried off the field after sacking the quarterback.
The End.
Next week: Hoosiers
McCain, Stumbling
N.Y. Daily News: McCain: No Muslim president, U.S. better with Christian one
McCain said:
"I admire the Islam. There's a lot of good principles in it. But I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles, personally, I prefer someone who I know who has a solid grounding in my faith."
If he does admire "the Islam" he should have no problem with a Muslim in the Oval Office.
Whenever a candidate enters into a discussion like this about faith, it's all over. The kook left is going to have a field day with this quote.
McCain said:
"I admire the Islam. There's a lot of good principles in it. But I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles, personally, I prefer someone who I know who has a solid grounding in my faith."
If he does admire "the Islam" he should have no problem with a Muslim in the Oval Office.
Whenever a candidate enters into a discussion like this about faith, it's all over. The kook left is going to have a field day with this quote.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Chichester Edits Statements for Accuracy
New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes today in support of Governor Spitzer's scheme to provide driver's licenses to illegal aliens:
“Governor Spitzer’s actions will shine a light on those who are willing to become productive members of our society and workforce (I don't care if illegal aliens broke our laws since they could become dues-paying members of my union racket one day). As such, greater scrutiny (amnesty) will reduce the opportunities for those who would otherwise take advantage of individuals willing to work and provide for their families (unlike us Carthusian Monks at the AFL-CIO who have never taken advantage of anyone). The ability to protect a workers’ livelihood is essential, regardless of immigration status (we at the ALF-CIO have a long history of corruption so don't be surprised that I just said I don't give a damn about the law).
“Governor Spitzer’s actions will shine a light on those who are willing to become productive members of our society and workforce (I don't care if illegal aliens broke our laws since they could become dues-paying members of my union racket one day). As such, greater scrutiny (amnesty) will reduce the opportunities for those who would otherwise take advantage of individuals willing to work and provide for their families (unlike us Carthusian Monks at the AFL-CIO who have never taken advantage of anyone). The ability to protect a workers’ livelihood is essential, regardless of immigration status (we at the ALF-CIO have a long history of corruption so don't be surprised that I just said I don't give a damn about the law).
The "Nazis" at ICE
AP reports agents for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided 11 McDonald's restaurants in Nevada and arrested at least 56 illegal aliens.
After the raids Gilbert Cortez, a "Latino leader," said:
"We don't approve of the Gestapo methods ICE is using."
Gestapo.
In the mind of Mr. Gilbert Cortez, "Latino leader," the enforcement of American federal law by immigration officials is the moral equivalent of an evil that slaughtered six million Jews.
I have a hunch Mr. Cortez won't be disavowed or denounced any time soon by the National Council of La Raza.
The AP further reports:
"The raids drew immediate criticism from Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and activists, who estimated the number of arrests to be closer to 100.
"The mayor joined a news conference area Hispanic leaders and members of the American Civil Liberties Union called in front of the federal courthouse late Thursday."
After the raids Gilbert Cortez, a "Latino leader," said:
"We don't approve of the Gestapo methods ICE is using."
Gestapo.
In the mind of Mr. Gilbert Cortez, "Latino leader," the enforcement of American federal law by immigration officials is the moral equivalent of an evil that slaughtered six million Jews.
I have a hunch Mr. Cortez won't be disavowed or denounced any time soon by the National Council of La Raza.
The AP further reports:
"The raids drew immediate criticism from Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and activists, who estimated the number of arrests to be closer to 100.
"The mayor joined a news conference area Hispanic leaders and members of the American Civil Liberties Union called in front of the federal courthouse late Thursday."
Newt. Go Away. Please.
Newt Gingrich won the Republican Congressional majority on November 8, 1994. No individual deserves more credit for the historic achievement.
He should stay retired from public office.
Gingrich is responsible for beginning the long, slow fall of his majority.
He gave up the fight against spending and big government.
He carried on publicly while professing fidelity and morality, which gave the left a joyful opportunity to condemn his hypocrisy.
He "melts" around the Clintons. Apparently, he's still melting, which The Hill reports today.
He should stay retired from public office.
Gingrich is responsible for beginning the long, slow fall of his majority.
He gave up the fight against spending and big government.
He carried on publicly while professing fidelity and morality, which gave the left a joyful opportunity to condemn his hypocrisy.
He "melts" around the Clintons. Apparently, he's still melting, which The Hill reports today.
The Catcher of the Phony
Phony of the Week: Former NFL Player Tim Green.
The New York Times reports Green is considering a run for the New York State Legislature, and:
"He had been a Republican, according to the Onondaga County Board of Elections, but changed his enrollment. He enrolled as a Democrat, according to people with knowledge of his discussions with the party, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because a run is not certain."
The New York Times reports Green is considering a run for the New York State Legislature, and:
"He had been a Republican, according to the Onondaga County Board of Elections, but changed his enrollment. He enrolled as a Democrat, according to people with knowledge of his discussions with the party, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because a run is not certain."
Senator Sam Brownback, and Groveling
Sen. McCain, Sen. Thompson, Gov. Romney and Mayor Giuliani made the right decision to boycott the debate last night hosted by talk show host Tavis Smiley at historically-black Morgan State University.
Because they would have to defend themselves against different variations of: Why are you a racist?
Disagree?
Mr. Smiley on CNN yesterday:
"They're trying to go, these front-runners, these Republican front-runners, trying to go through this entire primary process and never have to address voters of color and never be queried by journalists of color. And I think in the most multicultural, multiracial, multiethnic America ever, that, quite frankly, is unacceptable."
All one needs to know about Mr. Smiley's motives is that he had the temerity to invite Alan Keyes. Excuse me, but when did Keyes become a presidential candidate - again?
The four leading contenders for the nomination don't need to share a stage with Keyes. His only purpose would be to scream and rage at the candidates for being insufficiently Keyes.
The Republican field should debate race in America. But not in a forum that is so obviously a set-up for embarrassment.
Because they would have to defend themselves against different variations of: Why are you a racist?
Disagree?
Mr. Smiley on CNN yesterday:
"They're trying to go, these front-runners, these Republican front-runners, trying to go through this entire primary process and never have to address voters of color and never be queried by journalists of color. And I think in the most multicultural, multiracial, multiethnic America ever, that, quite frankly, is unacceptable."
All one needs to know about Mr. Smiley's motives is that he had the temerity to invite Alan Keyes. Excuse me, but when did Keyes become a presidential candidate - again?
The four leading contenders for the nomination don't need to share a stage with Keyes. His only purpose would be to scream and rage at the candidates for being insufficiently Keyes.
The Republican field should debate race in America. But not in a forum that is so obviously a set-up for embarrassment.
Governor Richard Milhouse Spitzer
The Governor on Bloomberg's opposition to his amnesty driver's license policy.
"He is wrong at every level - dead wrong, factually wrong, legally wrong, morally wrong, ethically wrong."
It's only a matter of time before he starts Captain Queeg-ing and asking who stole his strawberries
"He is wrong at every level - dead wrong, factually wrong, legally wrong, morally wrong, ethically wrong."
It's only a matter of time before he starts Captain Queeg-ing and asking who stole his strawberries
"Against Children's Health"
There are issues in politics ripe for demagogues that can be easily dismissed. And than there are "children's issues."
Yesterday, the Senate voted 67-29 to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program by $35 billion.
"Anyone who votes in lock step with the president and against children's health, they are going to hear about it back home," said Rep. Chris Van Hollen (Md.), chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
"Against children's health."
This language is ludicrous. Yet effective.
The merits of a "children's issue" don't matter. The facts don't matter.
Republicans are petrified. Petrified at the thought of Democrats attacking them if President Bush vetoes this bill.
Who can possibly be "against children's health" in our country? Anyone who uses such simpleton language should be laughed out of public life. Not only does that not happen, the Chris Van Hollens go on to hold positions of immense power.
Van Hollen language debases the body politic.
Yesterday, the Senate voted 67-29 to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program by $35 billion.
"Anyone who votes in lock step with the president and against children's health, they are going to hear about it back home," said Rep. Chris Van Hollen (Md.), chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
"Against children's health."
This language is ludicrous. Yet effective.
The merits of a "children's issue" don't matter. The facts don't matter.
Republicans are petrified. Petrified at the thought of Democrats attacking them if President Bush vetoes this bill.
Who can possibly be "against children's health" in our country? Anyone who uses such simpleton language should be laughed out of public life. Not only does that not happen, the Chris Van Hollens go on to hold positions of immense power.
Van Hollen language debases the body politic.
Nancy Pelosi Protecting America's Border
Speaker Tracy Flick Nancy Pelosi In USA Today:
"I have been against the fence, I thought it's a bad idea even when it was just a matter of discussion. These are communities where you have a border going through them, they are not communities where you have a fence splitting them.
"It just isn't fair. Those young people who came to America one way or another ... their opportunities are curtailed because of the situation. And it's not only harmful to them — it's harmful to the country."
"I have been against the fence, I thought it's a bad idea even when it was just a matter of discussion. These are communities where you have a border going through them, they are not communities where you have a fence splitting them.
"It just isn't fair. Those young people who came to America one way or another ... their opportunities are curtailed because of the situation. And it's not only harmful to them — it's harmful to the country."
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Rudy, Who Voted For Democrat Mario Cuomo
N.Y. Times: Giuliani Replaces Lead Fund-Raiser
"Maria Comella, a spokeswoman for Mr. Giuliani, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, said the fund-raiser, Anne Dunsmore, had not been fired, but would not say why she had been removed."
I'll tell you why. Because she's the genius who had to know about that California fund-raiser where backers were asked to donate $9.11.
"Maria Comella, a spokeswoman for Mr. Giuliani, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, said the fund-raiser, Anne Dunsmore, had not been fired, but would not say why she had been removed."
I'll tell you why. Because she's the genius who had to know about that California fund-raiser where backers were asked to donate $9.11.
Chichester's Entourage Checks In / RE: "Prince Marry A Prince"
Not a single Democratic candidate was willing to say he or she thought such instruction inappropriate for students in the second grade. The reluctance to offend a powerful Democratic interest group was striking.
After the debate, MSNBC commentator Pat Buchanan summed it up succinctly:
"[John] Edwards and these folks, the Democrats, they came off tonight as a nanny-state party. They're not going to let me smoke in public, they're not going to let an 18-year-old Marine have a beer, but they're going to give 6-year-olds -- teach 'em about homosexual marriage. I mean, you get the average American out there -- this might be big stuff at Dartmouth, but I can tell ya: That doesn't sell." - Rick "Flash" Davis.
After the debate, MSNBC commentator Pat Buchanan summed it up succinctly:
"[John] Edwards and these folks, the Democrats, they came off tonight as a nanny-state party. They're not going to let me smoke in public, they're not going to let an 18-year-old Marine have a beer, but they're going to give 6-year-olds -- teach 'em about homosexual marriage. I mean, you get the average American out there -- this might be big stuff at Dartmouth, but I can tell ya: That doesn't sell." - Rick "Flash" Davis.
Chichester's Entourage Checks In / RE: Hillary
This is a fund-raising e-mail a buddy received from Hillary (he's still an official one-of-the-fellas despite being on Hillary's e-mail list). Hillary claims if you "enter now" (which is not explained), you'll be lucky enough to be one of three people to watch a debate with her husband. Presumably, this means forking over the dough.
At first, I thought this was a gag e-mail. It isn't. The "big bowl of chips" and carrots language is not Rudy-level weird, but somewhat odd.
Dear ____,
I hear you might be watching a debate with Bill -- can I ask you a favor?
Bill mentioned "a big bowl of chips" in the email he sent you Tuesday. If you are one of the three people who get the chance to join him, can you make sure he eats carrots, not chips?
I know I can rely on you for this -- because you've been there for me this entire campaign. I've relied on you and more than a million of your fellow supporters, and you've never let me down.
Today, I need your help at a critical moment in the campaign. We're just a few days away from the end-of-quarter deadline, when we have to report the fundraising numbers that will set the tone for the final crucial months. The media and our opponents will use the numbers we report to determine the strength of our grassroots support -- help our campaign today and we can beat our goal.
And if you enter now, you could be one of three supporters invited to watch an upcoming debate with Bill.
Help me win today. Make a contribution: (link removed).
The decisions we make about our campaign's strategy over the next few weeks will depend on the strength of your support. If you make a contribution today, before Sunday's FEC deadline, those decisions will be easier -- because we will know we have the resources to win.
We're making history, you and I. Together we can change course in Iraq, restore America's standing in the world, achieve energy independence, and make sure every single American has quality, affordable health care.
So help me make history by making a contribution before Sunday's key FEC deadline. If you enter today, you might be bringing a guest to watch an upcoming debate with Bill. Help our campaign before Sunday's FEC deadline. Make a contribution: (link removed).
Chips or carrots aside, I know Bill is really excited about the chance to watch a debate with you. It's one of his favorite things to do: sit down with friends and talk politics. So I hope you'll enter today for the chance to bring a guest to watch an upcoming debate with him. He's looking forward to it -- and I hope you are, too. Not just because it will be a great experience, but because you know just what your support means to me and to my campaign.
The end-of-quarter deadline is just a few days away, so there's no better time to give. I need your help now -- before midnight on September 30 -- more than ever.
The FEC deadline is just a few days away. Make a contribution. Thank you so much for everything you do to help my campaign.
Sincerely, Hillary
At first, I thought this was a gag e-mail. It isn't. The "big bowl of chips" and carrots language is not Rudy-level weird, but somewhat odd.
Dear ____,
I hear you might be watching a debate with Bill -- can I ask you a favor?
Bill mentioned "a big bowl of chips" in the email he sent you Tuesday. If you are one of the three people who get the chance to join him, can you make sure he eats carrots, not chips?
I know I can rely on you for this -- because you've been there for me this entire campaign. I've relied on you and more than a million of your fellow supporters, and you've never let me down.
Today, I need your help at a critical moment in the campaign. We're just a few days away from the end-of-quarter deadline, when we have to report the fundraising numbers that will set the tone for the final crucial months. The media and our opponents will use the numbers we report to determine the strength of our grassroots support -- help our campaign today and we can beat our goal.
And if you enter now, you could be one of three supporters invited to watch an upcoming debate with Bill.
Help me win today. Make a contribution: (link removed).
The decisions we make about our campaign's strategy over the next few weeks will depend on the strength of your support. If you make a contribution today, before Sunday's FEC deadline, those decisions will be easier -- because we will know we have the resources to win.
We're making history, you and I. Together we can change course in Iraq, restore America's standing in the world, achieve energy independence, and make sure every single American has quality, affordable health care.
So help me make history by making a contribution before Sunday's key FEC deadline. If you enter today, you might be bringing a guest to watch an upcoming debate with Bill. Help our campaign before Sunday's FEC deadline. Make a contribution: (link removed).
Chips or carrots aside, I know Bill is really excited about the chance to watch a debate with you. It's one of his favorite things to do: sit down with friends and talk politics. So I hope you'll enter today for the chance to bring a guest to watch an upcoming debate with him. He's looking forward to it -- and I hope you are, too. Not just because it will be a great experience, but because you know just what your support means to me and to my campaign.
The end-of-quarter deadline is just a few days away, so there's no better time to give. I need your help now -- before midnight on September 30 -- more than ever.
The FEC deadline is just a few days away. Make a contribution. Thank you so much for everything you do to help my campaign.
Sincerely, Hillary
Gosh-Golly-Gee-Whiz
Sandy Treadwell on a recent visit to Washington, D.C.:
"I sat in the visitors' gallery a couple of months ago and they were debating an amendment to the homeland security bill . . .The debate was unbelievable. It was contentious. Both parties were shouting at one another. Nothing was getting accomplished. Everything in Washington is so partisan and it's all about who has a political advantage over the other side."
Sandy, don't run for Congress if you really believe this bumpkin-speak. Washington, D.C. isn't for naifs.
"I sat in the visitors' gallery a couple of months ago and they were debating an amendment to the homeland security bill . . .The debate was unbelievable. It was contentious. Both parties were shouting at one another. Nothing was getting accomplished. Everything in Washington is so partisan and it's all about who has a political advantage over the other side."
Sandy, don't run for Congress if you really believe this bumpkin-speak. Washington, D.C. isn't for naifs.
Governor Richard Milhouse Spitzer
When you're to the left of Michael Bloomberg, nanny mayor, you've got a problem.
Rep. John Dingell: "This Is Going To Cause Pain"
The AP reports Congressman John Dingell, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, seeks a 50-cent-a-gallon tax on gasoline and jet fuel, a tax on carbon and the elimination of the interest tax deduction on home mortgages for homes over 3,000 square feet.
He said:
"I'm trying to have everybody understand that this is going to cost and that it's going to have a measure of pain that you're not going to like . . . This is going to cause pain. The pain is shared in a way that is fair, proper, acceptable and accomplishes the basic purpose . . . All my friends tell me you can't do this, it's going to be political poison."
I love this guy. Keep telling the American people you want to cause them "pain," John. In fact, use that word constantly.
So despite pledges by SpeakerTracy Flick Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Pat Geary Harry Reid that they would be "fiscally responsible," one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress has a massive tax hike agenda aimed right at the middle class.
He said:
"I'm trying to have everybody understand that this is going to cost and that it's going to have a measure of pain that you're not going to like . . . This is going to cause pain. The pain is shared in a way that is fair, proper, acceptable and accomplishes the basic purpose . . . All my friends tell me you can't do this, it's going to be political poison."
I love this guy. Keep telling the American people you want to cause them "pain," John. In fact, use that word constantly.
So despite pledges by Speaker
Quoting Sen. Clinton's Answers From Last Night's Debate
"Uh . . . Er . . . Ah . . . HA HA HA . . . Uh, er . . . Er, uh . . . HA HA HA . . . you know . . .Ah, uh . . . Uh, ah . . . you know . . . "
Bill Richardson, Extremist
Tim Russert: Governor Richardson, if you're president of the United States you're automatically honorary chairman of the Boy Scouts of America. In light of that organization's position on sexual orientation, would you accept that position?
Gov. Richardson: No, I wouldn't. Because I think, as president, I would commit myself, number one, that I will be a leader that prevents discrimination on the basis of race, gender and sexual orientation. I will also be a president that follows the Constitution of the United States.
This is what it has come to for the Democratic party. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the most venerable institutions the United States has ever produced. Yet Bill Richardson, if elected president, would insult their noble efforts and tradition by declining to serve as the honorary chairman. It truly boggles the mind. I'd like to see him get elected just to watch him try to pull this off.
Gov. Richardson: No, I wouldn't. Because I think, as president, I would commit myself, number one, that I will be a leader that prevents discrimination on the basis of race, gender and sexual orientation. I will also be a president that follows the Constitution of the United States.
This is what it has come to for the Democratic party. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the most venerable institutions the United States has ever produced. Yet Bill Richardson, if elected president, would insult their noble efforts and tradition by declining to serve as the honorary chairman. It truly boggles the mind. I'd like to see him get elected just to watch him try to pull this off.
Chichester Edits Statements For Accuracy
Senator Joe Biden (D-Neil Kinnock) last night on Hillary's 1990's health care reform disaster:
"I'm not suggesting it's Hillary's fault (damn right I'm suggesting it's Hillary's fault). I think it's a reality that it's more difficult, because there's a lot of very good things that come with all the great things that President Clinton did (I have no idea what the hell I just said), but there's also a lot of the old stuff that comes back (the impeached, disbarred held-in-contempt-of-court by a Federal judge ex-president who fools around with interns) . . . When I say old stuff, I'm referring to policy, policy (I hope I didn't completely screw myself for Secretary of State in Hillary's administration)."
"I'm not suggesting it's Hillary's fault (damn right I'm suggesting it's Hillary's fault). I think it's a reality that it's more difficult, because there's a lot of very good things that come with all the great things that President Clinton did (I have no idea what the hell I just said), but there's also a lot of the old stuff that comes back (the impeached, disbarred held-in-contempt-of-court by a Federal judge ex-president who fools around with interns) . . . When I say old stuff, I'm referring to policy, policy (I hope I didn't completely screw myself for Secretary of State in Hillary's administration)."
Pollsters Anonymous
CNN: Giuliani has caught up with Romney in New Hampshire
The Serenity Pollster: May I continue to strive to maintain thePolling Serenity to accept the crosstabs things that are not mine to sample change, courage to change the focus groups things that I should for the margin of error betterment of my fees the planet or even one likely voter life upon it , and the wisdom to know the wording of the question difference.
To be a near-daily feature given the media's obsession with polls and the horse race.
The Serenity Pollster: May I continue to strive to maintain the
To be a near-daily feature given the media's obsession with polls and the horse race.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The United States of America, Plus San Francisco
According to ABC local news in Havana San Francisco Film Commission Executive Director Stefanie Coyote "would only allow the Marine's production crew to film on California Street if there were no Marines in the picture. They wound up filming the empty street and will have to superimpose the Marines later."
The story quotes Captain Greg Corrales of the San Francisco Police Department Traffic Bureau:
"It's insulting, it's demeaning. This woman is going to insult these young heroes by just arbitrarily saying, 'no, you're not going to film any Marines on California Street.'"
What an absolute disgrace.
The story quotes Captain Greg Corrales of the San Francisco Police Department Traffic Bureau:
"It's insulting, it's demeaning. This woman is going to insult these young heroes by just arbitrarily saying, 'no, you're not going to film any Marines on California Street.'"
What an absolute disgrace.
Chichester's Entourage Checks In
Apparently, and I have not read the story yet, the patriotic City of San Francisco, where Speaker Tracy Flick Nancy Pelosi resides, has denied the United States Marine Corps a permit to film a commercial. More asap.
How To Annoy Chichester II
Candidates, incumbents, flacks and their supporters should do every single humanly possible thing and avoid using these words and phrases since they cause Chichester's head to explode.
Dis (Chichester feels like DeNiro playing Russian Roulette with Walken and Savage in The Deer Hunter).
Street cred (committing a felony gets you respect, which makes sense).
In the final analysis, in the last analysis, in the moment, in a zone (the Four Horsemen of incoherence).
Dis (Chichester feels like DeNiro playing Russian Roulette with Walken and Savage in The Deer Hunter).
Street cred (committing a felony gets you respect, which makes sense).
In the final analysis, in the last analysis, in the moment, in a zone (the Four Horsemen of incoherence).
Have You Figured It Out Yet Conservatives?
One reality that becomes immediately apparent to a non-Kool-Aid conservative who goes to work as a Hill staffer is the irrelevancy of the conservative movement and conservative media in the eyes of the Republican conference, including the leadership and ranking members. 45 Republicans voted to expand the SCHIP program last night. From what I gather, there wasn't much concern about limited government emanating from Minority Leader John Boehner, Minority Whip Roy Blunt and other senior Republicans.
Rudy, Who Voted For Democrat Mario Cuomo
When then-Vice President George Herbert Walker Bush announced his candidacy for president Newsweek put him on their cover with the headline "Fighting the Wimp Factor." It was a typically gratuitous dig from the MSM, and rejected soundly. First by Republican primary voters, and second by the American people in the general election against Gov. Michael Dukakis.
Rudy Giuliani is "fighting the weird factor." And unlike the charge against 41, there's much truth to Rudy's weirdness, which today's Wall Street Journal editorial notes. Rudy pulling out his cell phone to speak to his bride, quite simply, gave everyone the creeps. NRA members were surprised or confounded because many are not familiar with his mercurial behavior before, during and after his New York City mayoralty. They'll definitely have an opportunity to witness more of "the weird factor" before the campaign is over.
Rudy Giuliani is "fighting the weird factor." And unlike the charge against 41, there's much truth to Rudy's weirdness, which today's Wall Street Journal editorial notes. Rudy pulling out his cell phone to speak to his bride, quite simply, gave everyone the creeps. NRA members were surprised or confounded because many are not familiar with his mercurial behavior before, during and after his New York City mayoralty. They'll definitely have an opportunity to witness more of "the weird factor" before the campaign is over.
Lunatic Update
N.Y. Times: Iran’s Media Assail President’s Treatment
"The program repeated scenes that showed the audience cheering Mr. Ahmadinejad, suggesting that a lot of the audience was made up of his supporters. 'I saw even Jewish students who walked out of the talk saying Mr. Ahmadinejad was very convincing,' a woman wearing a head scarf told the program in English."
You can only get so angry at a demented, depraved and terrorist-laden government before it becomes a bit unproductive. It's apparent they enjoy our denunciations and rage. Today, they just need to be laughed at. The laughter that followed The Lunatic's pronouncement that there are no gays in Iran may have stung and startled him more than any single moment during the visit.
"The program repeated scenes that showed the audience cheering Mr. Ahmadinejad, suggesting that a lot of the audience was made up of his supporters. 'I saw even Jewish students who walked out of the talk saying Mr. Ahmadinejad was very convincing,' a woman wearing a head scarf told the program in English."
You can only get so angry at a demented, depraved and terrorist-laden government before it becomes a bit unproductive. It's apparent they enjoy our denunciations and rage. Today, they just need to be laughed at. The laughter that followed The Lunatic's pronouncement that there are no gays in Iran may have stung and startled him more than any single moment during the visit.
TU: John Signor Elected President of Capital OTB
I have known John for 15 years, and congratulate him on such a wonderful career achievement. It's a cliche that your best friends would do anything for you. John would truly do anything for his friends. There's no doubt he'll excel in this position, which is what he's done everywhere he's worked. Congrats again, John. You deserve it.
Times Union: New president approved at OTB
Times Union: New president approved at OTB
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Chichester Edits Statements For Accuracy
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on SCHIP and fiscal responsibility:
"The President has no credibility on matters of fiscal responsibility (never mind that I'm proposing the largest tax hike in American history, and you criminals, er, I mean, smokers should get ready to pay 61 cents more per pack) due to his astonishing record of compiling historic deficits over the last seven years. As former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan (a shameless, say anything Washington, D.C. cocktail party kiss-ass) recently observed, the President has completely abandoned fiscal discipline.
“The New Direction Congress (we did a focus group and were told our approval rating would go from 11% to 12% if we used the phrase 'New Direction Congress') passed a balanced budget plan (according to our friends at Enron and The Mustang Ranch) that restores pay-as-you-go budget rules and rejects new deficit spending. It invests in health care for America’s children (buying votes with more middle class welfare), college affordability for middle class families (more future dependents, hopefully), homeland security improvements to better protect the American people – investments that are all fully paid for."
"The President has no credibility on matters of fiscal responsibility (never mind that I'm proposing the largest tax hike in American history, and you criminals, er, I mean, smokers should get ready to pay 61 cents more per pack) due to his astonishing record of compiling historic deficits over the last seven years. As former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan (a shameless, say anything Washington, D.C. cocktail party kiss-ass) recently observed, the President has completely abandoned fiscal discipline.
“The New Direction Congress (we did a focus group and were told our approval rating would go from 11% to 12% if we used the phrase 'New Direction Congress') passed a balanced budget plan (according to our friends at Enron and The Mustang Ranch) that restores pay-as-you-go budget rules and rejects new deficit spending. It invests in health care for America’s children (buying votes with more middle class welfare), college affordability for middle class families (more future dependents, hopefully), homeland security improvements to better protect the American people – investments that are all fully paid for."
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