Craig Crawford's Trail Mix

Thanks to those who shared your pictures in this video. Hope I got everyone in (think I did). And thanks to everyone for keeping this such a lively little corner of the "internets."

Craig,

Thank you for your attention to all our friends at Trail Mix and for the memory of our friend C-Bob. The crew looks no less motley in photos than in print. The only surprise was that L.Lib looked much thinner than I would have expected. (I wonder which paw he types with.)

Vid looks great Craig, job well done.

Morning Craig,

Thank you for giving us bloggers and furry friends faces. It makes it
more difficult for me to be grouchy to anyone now that I know there
are such intriguing looking people behind those words.

Such beautiful doggies and kitties, too! I think Baby (my big furry guy) is in love.

Oh, while I am disappointed that my photo did not "make the cut" (be the good Lord willin'...I'll try again, next year!!)....I am just so happy to see everyone else...the familiar faces from the last video and all the new faces, too!!

Great job! The choice of music is perfect.
Thanks for giving us a place to get on the internets.

“The wounds of sexism need to be the subject of a national discussion,” the chairman, Howard Dean, said in an interview. “Many of the most prominent people on TV behaved like middle schoolers” toward Mrs. Clinton. "

A little late Howard...wonder what the good doctor has to say about Howard's failure to speak up before this.

The rest of the article is much better...about the power the Clinton bloc holds.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/07/us/politics/07women.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin

"Cynthia Ubaldo, 44, a Clinton supporter in Columbus, Ohio, just switched her registration from Democratic to independent and donated $10 to Mr. McCain. The endorsement on Saturday is a mandatory, empty gesture, Ms. Ubaldo said. "

Craig,

Your best work yet. Thanks.

“The wounds of sexism need to be the subject of a national discussion,” the chairman, Howard Dean, said in an interview. “Many of the most prominent people on TV behaved like middle schoolers” toward Mrs. Clinton. " Katherine Graham Cracker

Yes Katherine, I wonder where Dean was when all of this wounding was taking place. To come out saying this now fits right in. Now at least we know he noticed. But that makes it all the worse that he didn't say that when it would have mattered. Instead of using it in a lame attempt to bring us back into the fold.

What a neat video!! It's really nice being able to put faces to the names. (My pics must be with LushIsLinda's, but next year is another year!)

The song and video was lovely. I am sorry my photo was left out. I am sure I sent it... but oh well... still nice.

wish I could watch the video

Catherine,

Thank you for posting the link to Howard Deans' comments. He has thoroughly disgusted me during the primary. Not only did he not speak up about the misogyny bubbling like molten lava and handicapping Senator Clinton, his inept leadership was at least partially responsible for the debacle with Michigan and Florida. Dean was one of those continually implying Clinton should hurry up and drop out of the race. From the beginning, it was obvious he was starry-eyed about Obama.

Ruth, maybe Craig will some day post a link to some still pictures too. Why won't your computer view videos?

Craig

You did see that we got word that Colorado Bob is still among us? He is not on computer, but is still in the world.

Great job on the video. Everyone looks unbelievably handsome, wise, erudite, and compassionate. : ) Love the fern foto of David.

Luscious, Flatus, and E-Tom,

I tried sending a picture too. We may have all landed in a black hole somewhere. In my case, that's just as well.

I'm sorry not all of you Trail Mixers were included in the video.

Could it be Craig did not receive your photos? Maybe he can post LushisLinda,
EuroTom and Flatus in a sequel sometime soon among any others left off today.

Indeed, PM. Email purgatory is a mighty big place with many nooks and crannies.

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they're probably hung up somewhere in one of those internets tubes........

I sent mine on May 27th... but really it's ok. I think the music and the video was lovely and it was great to see the faces of so many posters.

Pogo looks totally different than I expected...

Bear is cute, LOL

That's all for now.

oh yeah sturgeone I totally had a different image of you.. I thought you'd be short hair with some weird comedian face! :-) Really everyone looks good. It's so nice to put a face next to the poster.

In my case, that's just as well.
--EdVB

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!! I just laughed so hard, I threw my head back and cracked it on the back of the chair(ouch).

you're so funny!!

Great work Craig. Loved the music I do wish you could find the lost photos and maybe do a re-edit. That's a shame that some of our most beloved regulars aren't in there.
(Anyone think Craig is annoyed yet at hearing us gripe?)

In other news, here's a fascinating story in today's NYT about the relocation of Alexander Hamilton's historic "country home" in NYC. I never knew about that attraction -- would love to go visit it sometime. The link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/07/nyregion/07grange.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin

sturgeone....

you need to change your name to Eric Clapton...seriously!!

Ruth,
while you're here, I just want to ask you if you've tried re-clicking craigs comments Link above his blog to reload the page. Not that there is anything wrong with the way you do it now, but I was just wondering if that, too, wouldn't reload it for you.

For anyone who would like to send Mr. Dean a message on his thoughtful and sympathetic remarks can write to him here

http://www.democrats.org/page/s/contactissues

Mine may have burned up some of the tubes in the internets so there could be detours.

(Anyone think Craig is annoyed yet at hearing us gripe?)
http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2008/06/our-anniversary-video.html#comment-98282

No.

Think it's what Flatus said: "Email purgatory is a mighty big place with many nooks and crannies."

Good, Jamie gave Dean a piece of her mind.

chloe,
I have dial up and mighty slow dial up at that.Our rural lines have not been updated for over 30 years.Aol has faster dial up but that isn't available out here in the sticks either.I'm only 5 miles from town but I might as well be 100.Love the country but it has ir's disadvantages.We have a natural gas line about a mile from us but can't get on it.We have to use the more expensive propane.I used to be able to watch live podcasts,but think they may have improved them so even thay are out of reach

Ruth

Just for the record, I'm actually in there three times ... Craig rather overdid it. : )

Lady from side with owl
Lady from front with wooden statue
Lady in pink shorts (30 years ago), but I have a good memory even if no one else does. : )

Interesting story in today's LATimes on where women go from here, in the post-Hillary world. An excerpt:

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Did Clinton's roller-coaster ride from inevitable nominee to indebted also-ran shatter stereotypes that had long kept women from the height of American politics, or not? Did the insults that accompanied her run -- the shouts of "Iron my shirt," the Hillary Nutcracker, the mocking T-shirts -- lay bare a vein of sexism that many had considered long gone, or were they anomalies? What exactly did it all mean for the next woman?

Susie Wilson offered the lesson she learned: "Be strong. Don't let people put you down. You keep going. That's a good message for women."
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Full story:
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-women7-2008jun07,0,554219.story

Sturge -- you do look like Clapton! The funny thing is, when I first saw the photo I thought you looked just like a friend of mine who is a record producer here. He was at the Grammys one year (with his singer wife) and someone said, "Hey, Eric! How's it going?"

But he's also been mistaken in Hollywood for Speilberg.....

My garden -- which I sent out for 9/11's love of gardens, also didn't make the cut....but that's okay.

Piece of Jamie's mind
http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2008/06/our-anniversary-video.html#comment-98287

The way this election season has gone so far, I'm running out of pieces.

Chloe
I had tried that before and also refresh button on my pc.But after your suggestion I tried it again but this time I right clicked the arrow above and then clicked refresh and it worked.
thank you

Ruth

Doggone it Ruth! I'm going to miss those single-character posts. :)

Heading out for a day of hazy, hot, & humid umpiring. Go Big Brown.

Good luck all.

I have dial up and mighty slow dial up at that.Our rural lines have not been updated for over 30 years.Aol has faster dial up but that isn't available out here in the sticks either. painter

Ruth,
I agree with you. Coming from California, where a quarter acre was considered a large lot. Living in the country is glorious.

Since you used to be able to view videos, are you sure there isn't an update you can do for any changes that have occurred. Just a thought, you can probably get ATT DSL if you want to, It's gotten a lot cheaper and more readily available. We love ours. It's changed everything. You can check on line to see if it's available in your zip code, or just call. It's wireless or ethernet. Not all that long ago, dial up was all that was available where we are too But things are changing fast.

LL
Lol,I think the single characters are faster but then I'm not able to lurk

Ruth

aww, craig, my dog was so disappointed to miss her 15 secs of fame. it's her favorite photo/persona as the drunken cheerleader Effie Sue submitted for the 1999 version "girls gone wild" when the FSU 'noles won the championship.

chloe
There aren't any towers nearby for wireless.My son just moved in a mile down the road and he is getting Wild Blue and if he likes it then I will consider it.But like I said before I am on this thing more than I should be now.Can't imagine the time I would spend here with fast internet.The cost could be offseytby dropping my land line and aol and call wave.So it is not prohibitive.

Ruth

Jamie, between you and me, I think Dr Dean will find himself suitably hammered.

Chloe
We live on 1.6 acres in the middle of a corn field and it is so peaceful here.One neighbor is 1/4 mile and other is 1/2 mile.Close enough but also far enough

Ruth

"The way this election season has gone so far, I'm running out of pieces."

Jamie, you and me both.

chloe There aren't any towers nearby for wireless Ruth

Att doesn't use a tower. It uses your phone line and you only make it wireless if you want to, through a router they sell you.

Knew it would happen - an Obama "D" list.

http://rense.com/general82/count.htm

Lard -- Love seeing the new dog!

I just heard the best dog story on CNN.....a guy who lost his house, his mother, his car and his two dogs in a tornado two weeks ago got a call from the salvage yard where they'd towed his car. The salvage yard told him there was a dog who'd moved into the car and wouldn't leave....yep -- it was one of his!

BTW that pix landed on the cutting floor that time too.

she wonders if you'd be more interested in her rather risque shots of her and my randy cat Bucky who thinks he's a dog. no? and are posts like these why you're going to facebook? has CQ had enough of our not-so-deep profundity?

We live on 1.6 acres in the middle of a corn field and it is so peaceful here.One neighbor is 1/4 mile and other is 1/2 mile.Close enough but also far enough RuthPosted by: painter

Ruth,
It sounds heavenly.
As it is where I live, also. We have 5 acres, but our neighbors are closer by.

patd, I have a cat who thinks he's a dog too. And he's as big as one. Huge.

We live on 65 acres, about 20 miles outside of DC...it's to die for!!
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just kidding...LOLOLOL...we actually live in a town house...our yard is about as large as most peoples' kitchen table!!!

.we actually live in a town house...our yard is about as large as most peoples' kitchen table!!! Posted by: LushIsLinda

Been there, done that.

LiL

Many years ago in one of those architechtural magazines I saw a town house in DC where they had dug down to create another story that became an indoor/outdoor entertainment area.

It game them a great deal larger "kitchen table"

Been there, done that.
--chloe

awww, c'mon chloe, you make it seem like a bad thing...

I have a cat who thinks he's a dog too. And he's as big as one. Huge.

Posted by: chloe | June 7, 2008 9:26 AM

bucky, a third their size, actually lords it over my two dogs. thinks he's the alpha male here. delusions of grandeur.

OMG, Jamie...I would love to see that!!!

bucky, a third their size, actually lords it over my two dogs. thinks he's the alpha male here. delusions of grandeur.patd

LOL

awww, c'mon chloe, you make it seem like a bad thing...
Posted by: LushIsLinda

Sorry. Didn't mean to.

I certainly am not implying that we all want the same things.
Sorry.

LL
Although I love to visit Large cities,I don't think i could handle the fast pace.Sometimes tho a table sized yard would be welcome because of all the work..But that is only temporary insanity.I sorta enjoy the yard work.
My husband is nagging me now to get outside and replace the papers under the tomatoes because the strong winds from the last 3 days have played havoc with them.
Eventually,I'll get it done

chloe
telephone lines won't support high speed or wireless

Ruth

Craig,,,,,,,awe! Thank you for the shout out with all those pics....You are always someone I think highly of. Been since the last election. One 360 gone....how about another? lol

Sturg!!! You looking like Eric Clapton.....hmmm.....

Renee, So nice to see you after so long.

TIP!! You are beautiful and your sons are so handsome!!!

Corey, I almost forgot how handsome you are. Good to see you and gal pal Julia again.

Harbor, too bad they can't see your beauty, but that gorgeous pup will do!

To the rest, I look forward to becoming more aquainted in the future. Good looking bunch of people. So nice to see the faces. After experiencing the first video, I have found this treat from Criag puts a brighter light on us and makes a road to friendship.

my son wants to build a new house with most of it underground.It would be cheaper to cool and heat and he wouldn't have to worry about tornado warnings.Besides the taxes would be low because they only tas the structure above the ground.What they can't see they can't tax.LOL

Ruth

A McCain Mistake
"If Barack Obama is elected president, mutual friends say the best course for Hillary Clinton might be nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court rather than staying in the Senate."
http://www.creators.com/opinion/robert-novak.html

I managed to see first 28 sec.'s of video.If I was able to pause it it could download and I could check back in three hours and maybe it would be done.My son sent me a 45 sec. video that took about 45 minutes to download

Ruth

my son wants to build a new house with most of it underground
painter

It's a great idea. As long as he has the land and doesn't have any restrictions. Where we are you don't even have to have permits.

i always balance the clapton doppleganger thing by remembering years ago that i looked like lee harvey oswald.......perspective is a good thing......

LiL

This isn't what I saw since that involved digging down for a whole new story to the home, but it is the general idea. In this one they blended the kitchen and patio areas to make one livable space

http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/2008-05-01/row-house.aspx

telephone lines won't support high speed or wireless Ruth

i mis-spoke, ATT had to bring fiber optics out here.

Well Sturg, Forgot to say I have a crush on Clapton. ;0)

Craig,

Thank you for putting this forum together and allowing all of us to share it with you.

Enjoyed the video pics--nice to see some of those who comment here.

My dog, Hubbell the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, is at 2:48. For some reason my name didn't get on the photo but I thought maybe some terrier lovers would like to give him a shout out...

Ruth, I suppose the least expensive way of getting better speed would be buying a good external modem. Something like a USR. Then, you'll have to have a family member tweak it for you.

Chloe
He inherited over 100 acres from a farmer lady he has worked for the last 30 years,so has plenty of rooma dnwill build where the underground level will open on the edge of a hill

Ruth

Sheila, you're so fickle! :)

Thanks Craig for this wonderful video. Its nice to place the faces with some really great comments. I was impressed with all the posters who are animal lovers, that is just one more reason why I like this blog.

I have 2 German Shepherds both with 3 legs. One was badly abused and the other was a stray who was hit by a car.

I have to say the picture of BrianNYC, who drives me crazy with his comments, it seems to me he did pose on purpuse to show that he is a "meanass".

Keep up the good work everyone!

Ruth, remember after the war when lots of people out in the country lived in their basements with nothing but a staircase to let people know there was somebody down below?

Thanks Flatus.I will check that out.But I think if their is an easy answer some of my more technically advanced neighbors would have figured out how to do it .They are also looking into Wild Blue.

There aren't enough people living out here to make it feasable for the phone company to install better lines.

I have 2 German Shepherds both with 3 legs. One was badly abused and the other was a stray who was hit by a car. Posted by: mamaknows

I have a 3 legged cat. She was hit by a car 15 years ago. She's 16 now and going strong.

will build where the underground level will open on the edge of a hill Ruth Posted by: painter | June 7, 2008 10:07 AM

Wow! What an opportunity.

Flatus,
Don't think that happened in this part of the country.I do remember tho that no one locked their doors.Everyone had skeleton keys that were universal and opened everyone's door.We still have skeleton keys for a rental house we own,but also have slide locks for those doors.Main door has regular key.Life used to be so simple.
My mother told me when she drove the older kids to school she left the baby in the crib,until she came back.That was a ten mile trip.Today she would have been arrested.But, back then it was a common practice.

Ruth

Well he's naggin' again.so guess I better go before it gets too hot.Have to take him for dialysis in 90 minutes,so don't have too much time
See you all later
Ruth

Patsi...thanks for the Chopper props. I think his newfound Internet fame is going to his head today!

Sheila, you're so fickle! :)

Posted by: Flatus | June 7, 2008 10:08 AM

Flatus, I admit to a certain need for visual stimulation....where's YOUR picture? ;0)

........oooooooo......Jim McKay has died.

General Election Campaign Begins With New Playing Field
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/06/general_election_campaign_begi.html

Is Bogus Michelle Obama Rumor Based On A Work Of Fiction?
http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/06/power_broker.php

Sorry Gordo!

One more non-political comment.

Britain's gas prices went to $8.50 this week. Protests on the 30 cent (convertion) tax hike still gives their plight some grounding on ours.

Its uncomfortable for sure. But wow....good thing they have excellent mass transportation and I think we should get on board and break out our mothball fleet.

"where's YOUR picture? ;0)"

Internet purgatory along with a few others. We're all headed down to Orlando to hang out in Craig's parents' hot tub sipping the beverage of our choice. Should work nicely on a HOT early summer day. :)

Greetings from the desert:

Thanks, Craig, for the video and for your stewardship of TrailMix, nee Crawfordslist. I appreciate your columns each day and look forward to what you have to say on the world of politics that few of us really know from the inside out like you do. Here's looking at you for another year of commentary!

I'm a Black, Male, Hillary supporter. Since Obama is the apparent Democratic nominee, it's time to talk about the magnitude of his challenge in the General Election versus the Primary.

In the overall Primary contest, less than 30% of the registered Democratic base voted. That's the problem! While less than 30% of the overall base voted, nearly 100% of Obama's new, natural and energized constituencies voted. Even if all of the people who supported Hillary switch their votes in the General Election, there's still over 70% of the base that didn't vote for either of them. Presuming that those in the base who didn't or couldn't vote are not part of Obama's or Hillary's supporters/constituencies, that would make that demographic White, Male & Female, Middle to lower income, Less than college-educated, etc. In short, McCain's demographic.

Where is Obama's room for growth? Where can he mine enough voters (a) to reach the popular vote levels necessary to challenge nationally in a Presidential General Election (b) in a electoral winner-take-all?

".....it is tempting to believe that Mrs Clinton’s wrath alone would be capable of launching missiles at distant targets..."

Obituaries of the Clinton almost-dynasty premature
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e095ffe6-33d1-11dd-869b-0000779fd2ac.html?nclick_check=1

Ana Ivanovic wins the French Open! *Does happy dance*

Flatus,

I'm positive you are just as handsome as Sturg. ;0)

Speaking of Handsome, EPROF! SO distinguished

Great video...thank you, Craig and all contributors to this wonderful site.

"On Vacation"

In the overall Primary contest, less than 30% of the registered Democratic base voted. That's the problem! While less than 30% of the overall base voted, nearly 100% of Obama's new, natural and energized constituencies voted." Posted by: John Hogue | June 7, 2008 10:50 AM

John, that's a brilliant analysis. I haven't heard anyone else say that.

In memory of Jim McKay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFWt_Dt4ces&feature=related

I watched Wide World Of Sports with my Dad almost every weekend. A Father daughter moment that I have cherished. Thanks Jim!

John, if you're still here, I hope you'll elaborate more.

The main point of what you said, as I see it, is that the primary was not a good representation of the general.

What John fails to point out is that the same number holds trues for Hillary, it's a sauce for the goose, sauce for the gander issue. One can assume that the vast majority of Dems will end up voting for Obama, and that his "new voters" are more than enough to Obama over the top. John's argument also doesn't account for what most experts agree will be rather depressed repug turnout. Sorry John your thesis doesn't hold water.

Sheila:

Thanks for the kind remarks about an old geezer. I hope you're doing well in WA, my old stomping grounds. I lived in Yakima for sixteen years and Pullman for two in the 70's and 80's. The Yakima Valley is now known for its wines as much as for its apples. Have you and Jamie had lunch yet? I understand Tacoma has really changed in the past ten years or so for the better. Haven't we all? Stop by my blog once and while and see what I'm seeing these days from politics to baseball.

Great video, Craig! As people have already said, it's nice to put some faces with the names.

I'm afraid there are many Obama supporters who could care less about logic. Posted by: Nick

Nick,
if they're serious, then it's time to start caring.

Has anyone noticed how 'obsessed' the media is with Hillary. There seems to be nothing else they can talk about.

Great video, Craig. My pics didn't make the cut, either. But that's OK. Next time, maybe.

Hey Eprof!

I will, I just didn't know you were back up! In fact, I will pass the renewal of your blog at Madmustard. He'll be happy.

Chloe,
I think the media might be kicking their collective asses right about now. Whatever will they do now that Hillary won't be there to kick around?

"Its uncomfortable for sure. But wow....good thing they have excellent mass transportation and I think we should get on board and break out our mothball fleet"

Sheila, Where I stayed on Loch Long in one of a chain of house cluster, there was a single road going around the peninsula that connected to all the B & Bs and a village large enough for a super market and other basic services that had a rail connection to the larger towns and finally Glasgow.

Bus and rail service was so frequent, clean and convenient you would only need a car for long trips. It was wonderful.

The U.S. enslavement to the car and freeways is rediculous.

Nice video again , Craig!

Here's Gail Collin's editorial from today that, I think, speaks to many of the HRC supporters here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/07/opinion/07collins.html?em&ex=1212984000&en=898eaeb2ff19bce0&ei=5087

Sheila, the ladies I hang out with don't care whether I'm handsome or not. Ask Pogo, he can tell you for sure. :)

looks like I will have to t-vo Hillary's speech.leaving at 11 central and I believe that is when she is coming on.Don't want to miss it.It will be a winner for the networks.Will watch on fox unless it is on c-span.Does anyone know?
Ruth

Is she speaking at 2 PM here in the east?

Jamie
I wish they would start using the railroads again to transport goods.The money and gas we would save would make a tremendous savings on our roads and our dependence on oil.We could probably produce enough of our own oil we wouldn't have to appease the arab countries.Then they can eat their oil.

Ruth

Noon, from the email I got.

PoU

I herard it was 12 eastern.

P o U

I understood 12 East Coast. CNN and MSNB crud are already covering it.

CNN and MSNBC are already covering it though.

Ruth: I don't think so. I could be wrong, but I thought I saw some article earlier this morning that had it at 2 eastern. I'm sure someone on this board will be able to confirm the time for us.

I was a bit slow in posting, didn't see your responses. Thanks for the info!

Ah, Nick! You seem to be counting the votes cast for the Democratic primary candidates to all be registered Democrats. As a political news junkie like so many of us, I'm sure that you are aware of caususes versus primaries, cross-over voting patterns and state primary rules that allowed independent's to vote in Democratic primaries.

By your own informed reading and study, what percentage of the votes cast were not registered democrats: 20%? More? Less? If I recall accurately, no single primary ever reached as high as 50% of registered Dem voters, even where independents and cross-overs were allowed.

Ye Gods

Turned to MSNB Crud for a few minutes and Maddow KO and company are still ragging on Clinton about all the possible "bad" things she "might" say.

Over to CNN where at least there is some semblance of balanced coverage.

Whatever will they do now that Hillary won't be there to kick around?Posted by: nannymm | June 7, 2008 11:09 AM

They're be bored. And boring.

Happy 3rd Anniversay gang.....

Craig.... thanks for the video.....
I LOVE seeing everyone's photos..... and such cute pets!

oh..... and I think all the women are beautiful and all the men are handsome...

my first picture was taken at Mt Tremblant and the second one is at the family camp.... the handsome guy next to me is my hubby, Rick.....

I too have a cat that thinks she's a dog..... she's only 71/2 lbs....
her name is Paris..... but we call her Little Paris Pinknose for short....

well.... the weather people were correct..... we went from 50 degrees yesterday to 90 degrees today..... Rick put my screen tent up..... a good book and a tall glass of lemonade are calling..... c ya later....

I recommend all Clintonites steer clear of MSNBC for the speech coverage, especially if they had a big breakfast.

The US is so far behind the curve on mass transportation it's not even funny. Here in AZ, ADOT is widening I-10 from west of PHX and east of Tucson, about 160 miles, from four lanes to six and eight lanes plus talk about another loop around PHX on the south side. Do you think there is any talk about an inter-city line between PHX and Tucson? NO! There is rail line in place and passenger service between the two cities was curtailed about 10 years ago. Folks here are all upset about $4.00 a gallon gas that started yesterday but no one is willing to commit to rail service, just "lower the damn price."

Is Keith Olbermann's snide act on MSNBC the future of TV news?
By Howard Rosenberg, Special to The Times
June 7, 2008
Former Times Television Critic Howard Rosenberg, a Pulitzer Prize winner for criticism in 1985, will be writing occasional commentaries about news on television and the Internet.

It seems like a couple of centuries since His Holiness Pope Walter reigned as God's deputy on the airwaves. Even longer if you think about leave-'em-laughing funnyman Keith Olbermann.

The leer, the smug histrionics, the relentless needling, the shameless self-puffery, the accusatory rants excoriating Bushies and other Republicans as well as cable competitor Fox and its temperamental bully, Bill O'Reilly. And, of course, the comedy.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-comment7-2008jun07,0,6590521.story

RR
"oh..... and I think all the women are beautiful and all the men are handsome..."
It's because of the inner beauty that shines through

"And, all the children are above average." Where have we heard that tag line?

i've gotta run off to the grocery store, but i have no doubt that you guys will fill me in on the details of the speech when i get back. take care! i look forward to hearing your analysis.

KGC: I love your terrier! My terriers say Bow Wow!

They have the visual on Fox. A plain wooden lectern; like an old wooden coffin.

Flatus...you're so right. Spooky.

Posted by: eprof2 | June 7, 2008 11:28 AM

Rail between Northern Sonoma County and Marin is about the go on the ballot for the third time. Each time stopped by the wealthy NIMBYs in Marin.

There is no rational argument against. The rails are there and the stations are in place. I am waiting for an elected official with the guts to get up and say "You arguments are full of crap."

It takes 2/3'rd last time around it got more than enough in Sonoma and 57% in Marin. They should be ashamed of themselves.

Bus and rail service was so frequent, clean and convenient you would only need a car for long trips. It was wonderful.

The U.S. enslavement to the car and freeways is rediculous.

Posted by: Jamie | June 7, 2008 11:09 AM

The years I spent in Northern and Southern europe transporting myself from country to country or just to market, were some of the best.

We are going to be forced to do this and I for one am looking forward to it.

i flipped by msnbc.......fat russert
cnn.............donna brazille
fox.................neil cavuto

no, thanks................

Posted by: Ally | June 7, 2008 11:33 AM

Fin sends a big woof right back. He is a dog's dog.
He loves all dogs big and small. There is no dog park around here so I have to arrange playdates with the neighbors --we have quite a collection --his girlfriend is a golden named Daisy Mae

Oh goodie.

The video has been updated with some of the missing folk. Replay if you haven't seen them already.

boy the brain gets rusty when you don.t use it every day.Was trying to set up timer for Hillary's speech an forgot how.Duh.After a few trial and errors I figured it out.You have to hit guide then record..And I've done it many times before.Oh Well!!

Ruth

"Presuming that those in the base who didn't or couldn't vote are not part of Obama's or Hillary's supporters/constituencies, that would make that demographic White, Male & Female, Middle to lower income, Less than college-educated, etc. In short, McCain's demographic."-John H.

Where's there the data on this PRESUMPTION? Sounds like a bunch of spindrool* to me.

*coined by LaL

Nice video....3 years is a long time for any thing to actually last. Congratulations Craig and everyone who participates.

I really would like to thank everyone for their different opinions, that are interesting and many times eye opening. There is a wealth of experience represented on the Trail...more then any one person could ever experience in a life time.

It's a pleasure to "know" you all....thank you : )
peace~

Chef Sheila
Nice to see u posting
Enjoyed everyones photosand
What a very nice group of peaple here.

Thx Craig, Great job on the video montage. And Odie thanks you too.

Happy Anniversary Y'all!

KGC: No dog parks around here either. Hubbell and Katie have to keep each other company. We do get a lot of dog walkers past our house so they spend a lot of time barking at passerby (and napping, and chewing bully sticks and then napping some more.)

.....Have you ever noticed, that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

Have a great weekend everyone!

Thanks Tony,

Good to see you are becoming a normal poster too!

What a thrill it was to take the train to Chicago in the 50's.Saw patty page on stage then took the milk train home after spending the day shopping and eating with my mother and my aunt.It was so safe then.There was no fear getting off train in the loop which was always night because of the darkness.made many trips to riverview also by changing many buses from downtown.

Ruth

CNN has had the good sense to make Candy Crowley as the Senior person on site for the speech.

CNN has had the good sense to make Candy Crowley as the Senior person on site for the speech.Posted by: Jamie Author Profile Page | June 7, 2008 11:52 AM

Agree,
She's the best.

I thought the speech was supposed to start at noon, and she still hasn't left her house yet?

Tony,

Really like your photo. It's nice putting a picture with the person. Glad you have joined our little tribe.

Brian --------------------------------

There is spin coming from all directions about the MO video - it's impossible to determine the truth. Both Bob Beckel (Dem) and Roger Stone (Repub) believe this has substance. Can't know if it's really the Repubs in possession (if it exists), or the Clinton campaign - maybe both. This story seems to have hit the net in early May. Harold Ickes began to vigorously push the idea of a Repub "October Surprise" against Obama in early May. Many more details to this story are emerging - won't go into them. It appears to be a very sophisticated plan to feed info to the public in preparation for something.

Michelle Obama Whitey Tape Reported on Fox & Friends (Beckel)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhI03pDryZw&feature=related

Roger Stone Brings Up the Infamous "Whitey" Tape!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZjoqq62oKU

To BrianinNYC:
Of course the goose-and-gander thing applies. One difference is that Hillary's natural constituency composes the majority of the General Election voters.

I would be careful in assuming what the great majority of the Democratic base will do. Ask John Kerry.

To Chloe:
You are correct that the Primary and GE are night-and-day different. The electoral winner-take-all is a killer. Realistically, there will only be a few opportunities to change Red to Blue or Blue to Red. There are more against than for Obama. Applying my overlay to critical swing states such as OH, PA, FLA, MI. etc highlights the magnitude of Obama's challenge.

"it's impossible to determine the truth"

I'm sure you won't let a little thing like the truth get in your way Gordo.

The electoral winner-take-all is a killer. Posted by: John Hogue | June 7, 2008 12:02 PM

John,
that's why these straight national polls bother me. They don't mean much. You have to look at them on a state by state basis for them to be much help.

The National Building Museum, where HRC will speak, is one of DC's lesser known treasures. It's one of my favorites, since it deals with architecture, urban planning and design, but is beautiful just for itself -- wonderful public space. Also not ever as crowded as the major museums on the Mall. (This one is closer to Chinatown.) Amazing gift shop.

They've held miniature plane flying contests within its central hall.

Another great place to visit -- the newly redone Portrait Gallery is remarkable. Great place to see, even if you are short of time and can only see a gallery or two.

http://www.nbm.org/

As I said John I find your thesis lacking, and not free from bias either.

Here's link for the National Portrait Gallery (where Hillary is not speaking!), but very worth a visit.

http://www.npg.si.edu/

How much longer before Marie Antoinette leaves the castle and comes down to address her subjects? 12:15 and she still hasn't left her house for a 12:00 speech. Typical of the Clintons.

Jamie,
Are you still watching on CNN.

What is it with the people talking about how great Hillary is, how much character she has and how much the party needs her and her support. These are the very same people who've been trashing her for months. What gives. Did she suddenly change in their eyes. Or is it the obvious, that they just now figured out that they need her supporters. Oh wait, I think I already have the answer to that.

Chloe: If you don't want to hear any praise about HRC, just flick to MSNBC.

Brian ----------------------

Complain to Beckel and Stone - they put this story out to millions of people. Have you looked at the YouTube videos? Are you afraid to watch?

God, it is actually kind of amusing to watch Russert, Olbermann and Matthews await the speech today. They're like 3 little boys who have spent the past year torturing a neighborhood cat -- and now the cat is about to die and the little boys will have to find something new to do. They're so sad.

And like I said -- to me, it's amusing to see them reduced to this level. I really do hope there is some sort of comeuppance for the way they've dragged journalism down during this campaign. I can't decide which of the three was the worst -- probably either KO or Tweety in a tie, with Russert right on their tail.

Chloe: If you don't want to hear any praise about HRC, just flick to MSNBC. Posted by: Ally

LOL
Ally,
No thanks. I learned my lesson months ago.

Gordo I never watch the vids you post. It's been my habit to avoid toxic waste. Now you're trying to blame others for your actions.

LL: Tweety saying that she can't really speak to her own accomplishments is pretty obnoxious. They are all investing way too much in this speech. Just because Hillary circles the wagon today doesn't mean the Clintonites will fall in line. Time is the only salve.

I can't decide which of the three was the worst -- probably either KO or Tweety in a tie, with Russert right on their tail. LardassLiberal

Olbermann, definitely.

Brian --------------------

"Gordo I never watch the vids you post."

That explains your ignorance and confusion!

Ally,
She's the center of their Universe.

The first few lines of her speech:

"I apologize for delaying the start of my speech.

I've been on the telephone with Sen Obama seeking to verify my understanding of our conversation at Sen Feinstein's home on Thursday evening.

Unfortunately, what I thought was his wholehearted support of women's issues, and universal, fully-funded healthcare has failed to materialize.

This morning I arose fully prepared to support and endorse Sen Obama as the nominee of our party. This afternoon, I can no longer do so...."

Now, wouldn't that be something?

I not totally convinced we'll see a concession from Hill today. I'll be shocked myself if there's no hedging in her speech. It's not in their DNA (Clintons). I hope I'm wrong.

Gordo,
You know some people aren't interest in learning anything new. It would muddy up the waters too much.

Now, wouldn't that be something?
Posted by: Flatus Author Profile Page | June 7, 2008 12:27 PM

Oh, to expect the unexpected.

Flatus...if for no other reason that would be something because it would result in immediate fatal heart attacks for KO, Tweety and Tim the Buffalo.

Maybe she'll emerge in the same, black "dragon lady" cape she wore to testify at Starr's grand jury. Wouldn't that be a thrill?

if for no other reason that would be something because it would result in immediate fatal heart attacks for KO, Tweety and Tim the Buffalo. Posted by: LardassLiberal June 7, 2008 12:30 PM

LOL. My husband keeps looking over his shoulder and asking what I'm laughing at.

Chloe. Just don't mention my name. I don't need no trouble from hubby! :-)