Craig Crawford's Trail Mix

First?

I second that.

Nice one, CC...........

Lincoln, Mencken, Reagan and Bush
words for the ages and two mouths fulla mush......

This is a fascinating book coming out in March. How Lincoln Learned to Read: Twelve Great Americans and the Educations That Made Them.

http://tinyurl.com/cp8gxr

bet huffo won't be quoting craig today.

on a more somber note and in keeping with our new birth of freedom, craig, what's the reaction among your colleagues about the tice revelations on the gov't 24/7 eavesdropping of media?

sorry, forgot to give link on ko/tice story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUSZHC1Gu7U

and here's some of the transcript for those who'd rather read than listen and for those who swore never to watch ko again.

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/television/nsa_spied_on_journalists_106514.asp

Craig - A for today - the more things change the more they stay the same ---
And was it really the address that made the difference... naa

Did you put this in to feed the ping?

"the Democratic leaders have succeeded in exciting prejudice and passion, and have infused their poison into the minds of the people to a very large extent, and the changes are against us. ..."

So, let me get this straight. Lincoln helped make it possible for Obama to become prez, but W is Licolnesque.

I don't agree with Craig's use of Mencken's point that "it is difficult to imagine anything more untrue" than Lincoln's claim that the war was being fought to preserve democracy. " It was a short-sighted thought from the 1920s and not worth using to substantiate today's column.

First of all, how long would the fighting have continued and how much more damage would have been done to both sides?

Secondly, in this weakend state, we would have been more vulnerable to outside attacks.

Finally, the Confederates were NOT fighting for the rights of people to govern themselves, at least not all people.

However, I did learn one thing about Lincoln today. That the envelope story isn't true. Craig, Easter is coming up; please don't write a coulmn about the bunny. I don't wanna know.

Here's a deserved "I told you so" to Craig and all the others, Gordo too.

I missed the story about the presidential Mulligan, so in case I'm not the only one...

"Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the oath to Obama on Wednesday night at the White House — a rare do-over."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090122/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_oath_do_over

And I do think that Robert's "flub" detracted a bit from the speech. You know, you never get to make a first impression twice.

good morning gang....

Craig.... good column.... although I prefer to leave the Lincoln stuff behind now and look forward..... you've quit smoking again..... good for you....
my father quit many times.... the 17th try finally worked.... good luck....

I've refrained from saying anything about Caroline Kennedy's bid to become the new Senator from NY.... I honestly believe that the only thing that should count is what the citizens of NY state think..... I know in a state wide poll that AG Andrew Cuomo came out several percentage points higher than CK..... I hope that Patterson listens to his constituents.....

ETom... sorry to read about your niece.... may she have a long and bright future ahead of her.....

"gov't 24/7 eavesdropping of media?"

Nothing surprises me anymore Patd....especially not NSA tricks.

ping - What is this "deeper truth" of which you speak?

"Some lawyers and victims of the scandal have accused Beijing of failing to properly regulate the nation’s dairy industry and some believe the government covered up the scandal before the Beijing Olympics last August, disclosing the news in September."

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/23/world/asia/23milk.html?hp

Blue.... I gotta to not get started..
as brief as possible - Having touched and talked with people that touched and talked with those that lived during civil war- and hearing their storys was very powerful.

the lesson I learned was slavery is wrong - but this was present both north and south - and as the north "won" (no one wins) - they get to write the story.

That yes the rules where different - but I always heard of people taking care of people...

I recall one Sunday Dinner (this is lunch time after Church) and my best friend had his girl friend home from college... His Grandmother was there and asked her name... She said it was S Sherman. Grandma put her fork down and did not eat the entire meal.

As I tell my daughters - yes some bad things happened not only in the south but in all of America - we are far from perfection. But also know that your southern heritage is something to be proud of, and to celebrate the so many more good things and keep it going as you both are G.R.I.T.S.

Carol....
I admit I haven't paid much attention to Geithner's hearings..... but after reading your comments from last night.... I'm beginning to see you have a point....

with Obama's oft use of the word "responsibility", perhaps it is best to have a Secretary of Treasury that has nothing for which to apologize.... especially on not paying taxes.....

" His Grandmother was there and asked her name... She said it was S Sherman. Grandma put her fork down and did not eat the entire meal."

I'll bet that's right. Here in Tennessee, I seldom mention the fact that one great grandfather fought on the Union side in the Battle of Nashville, and another marched with Sherman to the sea.

would ya believe maxwell smart v.p.
god love him, as his mom would say, he tries.

"What wasn't noticed so widely was that instantly Obama's right hand went out and gave Biden's elbow a warning squeeze. This isn't Delaware, Dorothy."

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/01/biden-obama.html

mornin'

According to some of the talkers on Sirius Left yesterday _ I forget which one - Alex Benntt maybe? - the Gettysburg address was anything but a hit at the time. It was panned as too short considering the gravity of the events it was meant to memorialize and essentially was considered a slight by at least some of those who heard it (none of whom, I presume, were on the program yesterday). Speeches are nice, but in the end, without effective follow up that puts the speech in a favorable historical light, they become not much more than "pretty words . . . but what did they mean?" Had the Union army not "won" the war, Lincoln's address would likely have been forgotten, Obama would never have become president, and any African American who might have ultimately become president of whatever what would have been left of the United Staes would certainly not have chosen Lincoln's bible to use at his or her inauguration. Still, excellent piece, Craig.

couldnt really find it but there is the story about that sherman before the war was in charleston sc and had many friends there.......and as a result of that association he moved thru columbia sc instead of charleston with his famous march.....

it would seem, however, that columbia would be more in his path, and more symbolic as he wished to destroy the first state to secede......anyway, I'll try to find out more about that somewhere......maybe tomorrow.....yes, tomorrow, for after all.......tomorrow is another day....................

actually not more in his path I guess....i think he'd be moving north from savannah which would make charleston actually more in his path.....anyways..........I'll check it out............

And Sturg... Remember --- The Sun will come up Tomorrow, Tomorrow

yeah, but.........tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.....
creeps in this petty pace day to day to the last syllable of recorded time...........

Ping hope you enjoyed that "democratic leaders" Pingy treat. BTW, the Dems won pretty big in PA last year, as you might recall.

and frankly, pong...........I dont give a damn..............

lol

wrote a song once: If that sun dont rise again tomorrow, I guess it will be dark all day.......

http://www.newsweek.com/id/180103?gt1=43002

Very interesting...
Just another case where you think ya know what is going on only to find out later.....

Sturg... :~)
At least I am the bold good looking Rhett !

Pogo -- It was tasty !! Funny in that most my Family where Dem's... as was I in my youthfull bliss - But a southern Dem was it's own brand

One of Craig's best ever. A "print-keeper" that I will stow inside my copy of DKG's "Team of Rivals."

Good Morning all
Tom
I hated to here about your niece but very glad its 100% treatable.I have a wonderful niece with no insurance so glad your niece has some.I think I will give her a call.Hope you get feeling 100% soon. I remember so well all those colds and some times bronchitis that I had while I worked for GM.Its miserable having to work while sick..Feel better....

I hate to see that evening sun go down.

Watching the wonderful reception the State Dept. employees are giving to Secy. of State Hillary Clinton is just great.

And listening to SOS Clinton is most re-assuring.

Awesome first paragraph from a Jack Shafer profile on Chris Matthews:

Nobody in TV news stir-fries his ideas and serves them to the audience faster than MSNBC's Chris Matthews. Drawing from a larder filled with old anecdotes, unreliable metaphors, wacky intuition, and superficial observations, the always-animated Matthews steers whatever's handy into the hot wok that is his brain. The sizzling free-associations skitter through his limbic system, leap out his mouth, and look for a resting spot in the national conversation, where they steam like fresh lava in untouchable heaps.

http://www.slate.com/id/2209405/pagenum/all/

Cool toys for the family gun nut.

iPod Touch mounted on M110 Sniper Rifle

The application is available from the iTunes store for $11.99

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/

Jack

Lardo

Steaming piles of lava aren't what come to mind when I think of Tweety.
Is lava the new euphemism for prime fertilizer?

Jack

Jack...LOL. If you're still Jonesing for some good Matthews bashing, you should read the whole profile. It really eviscerates him.

"for all those who thought i had lost my mind as of noon yesterday, can i get a round of 'i told you so'?"

craig, just read your 11:03 pm from last thread and tho't it deserved a replay (or would that be re-plea?).

not only a "craig told us so" huzzah, but an "atta boy" for saving the nation's judicial system from more rw litigation and saving us from innumerable gordo gaggles.

once more with feeling
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/heroes-hip-hip-hurray-benards-song/1748091809

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192129

Ping

That was very bad science reporting.
The examples given were all enviromental factors that influence development with in the womb. There was no change in the genes. To be Lamarkian change there would have to be genetic change.
lol
Darwin is safe, but the sad state of science reporting is not

It reminds me of my word of the day yesterday

Agnotology: Culturally constructed ignorance, purposefully created by special interest groups working hard to create confusion and suppress the truth.

http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/17-02/st_thompson

Atta boy! Pogo too!

Craig -
If you're having another go at stopping smoking , try tooth picks as an aid to the ole' hand / mouth part of the habit. They don't rot your teeth, and you can bite down on them when the "jones" rise up really bad. I found that my hands were a big part of my addiction, they didn't have the old job to do anymore.

"Glad he's including all the CIA prisons"

Me too

RE :
Roberts screwing up the oath -

I still think he looks like the inflatable auto-pilot in "Airplane".

NPR had some big program on this morning about whether Obama is still smoking. I kept thinking, "Who cares? I just want him to make good decisions!" Which he appears to be doing....

They SHOULD have been doing programs about whether Bush was still a drunk....

You can own a piece of civil rights history.

The school building involved in the Brown v board of education civil rights case is being auctioned off today.

http://www.nbcactionnews.com/news/local/story/Desegregation-School-Up-For-Sale/4hsCYDyoJkGy_UjEjQQRxw.cspx?rss=764

Jack

It was 81 degrees in my backyard yesterday, today we will set another new high temperature for this date. That will be 3 of these in the last 3 weeks.

Lincoln I was thinking more Robin Hood:)

Apparently there is a Democrat Play book?

This is Paul Begala, this morning on Imus in the Morning. Day 3 of Obama’s day in office, the talking points have been distributed?

http://youhavetobethistalltogoonthisride.blogspot.com/2009/01/paul-begala-men-in-tights.html

"Apparently there is a Democrat Play book?"

*Snort*

If Obama can get democrats to all sing on the same page. lol That would be the political miracle of all time.

A democratic play book?
lol

Jack

Graph of the way a cigarette tastes

http://boingboing.hexten.net/2009/01/21/graph-of-the-way-a-c.html

EuroTom,
Saddened to learn about your niece. Comforted somewhat that it's treatable.
There is a medical term "spontaneous remission" I think that is the medical term for a miracle but they don't use the word.
So keep hope alive as anything is possible in this mysterious world.

However, the New York Post seemed less impressed, saying “very strange outfit. Far too glitzy and blingie”.

The LA Times, too, held similar doubts.

“Rather disappointing choice for a woman who generally has excellent fashion sense. Going to have to kick it up a notch from this dowdy outfit if she wants to be the next Jackie/Diana,” News.com.au quoted the LA times as saying.

The dress is rather dull for the moment. It fails to accentuate her figure. This would be a dress for church, and not this memorable day, another writer added.

The mum-of-two, hailed by fashion experts, had later changed into white chiffon, one-shoulder gown, designed by Jason Wu, for the inauguration balls, which prompted the new President to say: “First of all, how good looking is my wife?” (ANI)

Everyone is PUMA now

LOL at that Newsweek LaMarkism article. Darwin never said that offpring can't inherit acquired traits of their parents - they manifestly do - his thesis is that the traits that drive evolution are the enduring traits necessary to survival that are passed on genetically, the absence of which eventually leads to extinction - or atl east that's how I remember understanding it from way back when I studied it. The flea and giraffe examples show how poor the reporting is - The flea's helmet, at least as it is described, is a genetic marker that does not eventually manifest in the flea's DNA, and does not become a trait - because it is not necessary for the survival of the flea speciies. The giraffe's neck has become part if its DNA - seen any short necked giraffes from zoo dwelling giraffes' offspring? That would be the expected result if the thesis of the article was correct and LaMarkism explained the longer necks. More likely, the giraffes with longer necks survived and passed the long-neck gene along because they could eat enough to survive and the the short necked giraffes became extinct even though they too stretched for leaves - they did not ultimately get enough nourishment to survive. Darwin's model may be neither perfect nor all encompassing, but it does a very good job of explaining the emergence of new species from old and the extinction of old species that do not adapt to changing conditions. I think African elephants would have a tough time living there if they were covered with the hair of their forebears.

And anywho - evolution is a theory that does a pretty good job of explaining an observed phenomenon - the fact that there are other processes observable in the world no more disprove Darwin's theory than Darwin's theory explains away other observations that appear not to fit it but fit into a different theory of change among and within species.

Up to 30 whales beached on Tasmanian island

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1106ap_as_australia_stranded_whales.html

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192154

Bob, mind if I borrow some of that - I've been freezing my tush off here for the past week. Aha, it's supposed to get to 40 today - first time we've been above freexing since last Tuesday (the 13th, that is).

A democratic play book - now that would be a minor miracle.

All Earth's Seasons Now Arrive Two Days Earlier, Researchers Report

Not only has the average global temperature increased in the past 50 years, but the hottest day of the year has shifted nearly two days earlier, according to a new study by scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard University.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090121144053.htm

pointless drivel
clinton hatred driving force

First Shot Fired in the GOP Battle Against Action on Climate Change

The Journal's blog relays the basic fact: an anonymous senator has placed one of those pesky "holds" on the nomination of Lisa Jackson, the president's pick to head the EPA, as well as the nomination of Nancy Sutley, future head of the Council on Environmental Quality.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/01/first-shot-fired-in-the-gop-battle-against-action-on-climate-change.php

Oh, how the pendulum has swung. Repug now want to COUNT rejected absentee ballots in MN? This has to be a first - Repugs wanting to count votes in an election.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/21/franken-senate-going-to-t_n_159839.html

Oh, yeah, Coleman loses without them, right? Silly me.

"Wasn’t this supposed to be “the greenest Inauguration ever”, organized by people who like to talk about “personal responsibility”, “change”, and other platitudes?

Our favorite part of this peek into the barren wasteland left in the wake of Obamapalooza is the Kool-Aid kid near the end who masters the obvious and notes, “That’s a lot of litter.”

Not that she helps pick any of it up or anything.

But, she’s probably wearing Obama socks and O-logo-ed undies.

Hope!

Change!

Hypocrisy!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMrJE7J3fWU

http://hillbuzz.wordpress.com/2009/01/22/why-couldnt-any-of-obamas-followers-pick-up-any-of-the-mess-they-made/

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An interesting quote, looks like the Reps. are in a little disarray

It is about some of the maneuvering by Reps over the Holder confirmation vote.

"I don't want the hard left to make policy, but I also don't want the hard right to make policy," said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/251/story/60462.html

Jack

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192171

I agree with Jack that the First Lady outfits are fair game for comment. After all, they are preserved for the future in the Smithsonian...unlike the apparel of a Senator or candidate. If you're going to call that sexist, you might as well start calling the very existence of most fashion coverage and fashion critics sexist.

"Here's an inaugural fact: Porta-potties went largely unused"

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/politics/story/60475.html

LL, it may be fair game, but it means bupkuss. Michelle is a nice looking woman - and maybe she'll quit going after designer gowns from newbies - that IMO usually look like shit - and go with the old guard of designers and such of the world - who will make her look even better. In the end, who cares? If her husband doesn't do a bangup job, no one will give a rat'sass about what she wore to a party. BTW, Hillbuzz,while a bit over the top, was right IMHO.

Pogo

Just a thought , we've had 4 men comment on womens fashion stuff, and no women. I wonder if the women are reading our comments, shaking the head and just rollling their eyes.

Jack

My two cents worth. I thought she and the kids looked very nice at the inauguration.

My thoughts about the evening gown are somewhat different. First, I don't like the single broad strap across one shoulder that seems to be the trend now. Second, even with hi-def I wasn't able to get a decent appreciation for the fabric so nothing to say about its appearance. Third, it seemed as if she was having trouble maneuvering in the gown. Was the fabric too heavy/stiff? I guess it takes years of practice to handle a gown the way Vanna does.

Jack...
actually..... I'm thankful the blog hasn't descended into an entire day of rehashing the Civil War...... :)

Now for Mr Obama. He looks very nice in business attire. But, his evening dress is not well thought out.

jack, I'm sure you've used a portapotty when you're dressed to deal with freezing temps. It's usually a whole lot easier just to hold it - something the folks planning the need for them probably didn't consider. LOL

Pogo

As to what an experienced designer can do check out Hillary's gown

http://hillary.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/01/21/the_hillary_inauguration_gown

I think Michelle got the better deal

Jack

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192193

First , I don't consider a tux formal attire--semi-formal at best. Second, his shirts don't fit properly. Third, if his wife is going dressed to the nines, then he should wear white tie to make her proud.

Where's Mr. Blackwell when you need him?

However, the New York Post seemed less impressed, saying “very strange outfit. Far too glitzy and blingie”.

Sock, That's what I said about the suit. The ball gown OTH was wonderful.

Hey, what about their socks?

he oath of office flub on Inauguration Day led to an awkward moment Wednesday between President Barack Obama and VP Joe Biden.
Watch Video

Vice President Joe Biden makes a funny ... but President Barack Obama isn't amused.

Obama Doesn't Find Biden's Joke Funny
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Obama asked Biden to swear in senior members of the White House staff during a press conference Wednesday.

Biden may have had a senior moment instead, forgetting momentarily what he was supposed to do.

Obama: Joe, you want to administer the oath?

Biden: Am I doing this again? Oh! For the senior staff. My memory's not as good as Justice Roberts' ... Chief Justice Roberts.

Obama, not looking amused, gave Biden a tap on his back with his right hand in an attempt to get his VP back on track.

The oath then took place without any more incidents, but Biden did get some laughs from staffers and the press corps.
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/us_world/Bidens-Oath-Joke-Doesnt-Amuse-Obama.html

Pogo

According to the article, it seems there was a run on depends in the Washington DC area

Jack

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192149

Straws are good too. You can "inhale" through them.

I thought Michelle Obama looked wonderful in both outfits. She's tall and wears clothes very well. I give her extra credit for keeping her gown toned down a bit considering the economy. Must be tough knowing you're never going to please everyone, but everyone will have an opinion about what you put on in the morning.

flatus - He did wear a white tie with his tux.

Extra, extra credit to MO for wearing heels for 15 hours or so.

Demerits to Aretha for stealing the bow from Hello Kitty.

"Here is video of a halting and, at times, confused President "Barack Obama signing a series of Executive Orders related to Guantanamo Bay and the terror suspects held there. At times, Obama seemed not to know what was in the particular order he was about to sign. Several times, Obama asked for help from off-camera to know what it was that he was signing! ... It certainly looks better when the President can clearly describe the orders he is signing, especially when they could have such drastic consequences to the safety of Americans."

http://www.freedomslighthouse.com/2009/01/halting-pres-obama-signs-executive.html

Wow, it's going to be a long four years for you, Gordo.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192194

Jack, Have to agree with the writer about Hillary's gown. She is little to begin with and that neck and waist design made her looked scrunched together. Now that blue gown worn earlier was absolutely perfect for her figure and coloring. She needs vivid colors or she just looks blah.

Gordo

Isn't it wonderful that we now have a president that pauses and reads what he signs.

Instead of one who just signed whatever was put before him.

Jack

hey.... I don't care what they were wearing on the outside.... I just hope everyone had enough sense to wear what was needed underneath it all.....

http://www.sockcompany.com/newhotchillys.html

Four years? Depends on the ability of THE USURPER's string-pullers (SoetorObama is a puppet) to suppress the the TRUTH about his "hidden" past.

lol

It is gonna be a long eight years for you Gordo,

Time to take up a different hobby. How about a nice collection of Obama Inaugural souvenirs. You could start with a collection of Obama bobble head dolls starting with Obama dressed in his tux and white tie. Don't forget Obama the basketball player and most rare of all Obama the bowler. The possibilities are endless and should keep you busy and happy until 2016.

Jack

Craig, great post today. Thanks for the history lesson and the eloquence of your voice.

KGC
According to Steve Clemons this was a plan to run her for president in 2016. Looks like she came to he senses.
I like Clemon's idea of giving her the Ambassadors post that her grandad had.

http://www.thewashingtonnote.com/

Jack

Jack

Kennedy will have to make the same disclosures as ambassador. I think her foray into public life is over.

BY JAMES T. MADORE | james.madore@newsday.com
11:57 AM EST, January 22, 2009

ALBANY - An aide to Caroline Kennedy said Thursday her withdrawal from consideration for the open U.S. Senate seat was because of an undisclosed "personal situation," not the deteriorating health of her uncle, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.).

The aide declined to provide details about the nature of the impediment or its likely duration. However, the aide said Kennedy "in the early afternoon, 1 o'clock some time around that time . . . became aware of a personal situation that she determined was going to inhibit her ability to perform a job that obviously takes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week advocating on behalf of New York."
http://www.newsday.com/iphone/ny-ussena0123,0,2045041.story

now this sounds bizarre.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192206

I've said it before , and I'll say it again. They should give an I.Q. test before you can buy a computer.

"Her remarks included no direct criticism of the previous Bush administration, but she also clearly suggested that President Barack Obama's team will be more welcoming of input from government workers, and less divisive.

"We want to send a clear and unequivocal message," she said. "This is a team and you are the members of that team. There is not anything that I can get done from the seventh floor, or the President can get done from the Oval Office, unless we make clear we are all on the American team. We are not, any longer, going to tolerate the kind of divisiveness that has paralyzed and undermined our ability to get things done for America."

http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-01-22-voa26.cfm

Jack:
"Here's an inaugural fact: Porta-potties went largely unused"

Here is something I haven't read anywhere yet. I noticed late Monday night that a great many of the porta potties (we call them Kybos) were locked with zip ties so they couldn't be used. I don't know if anyone ever went along and removed the zip ties but I am guessing they did not. There seemed to be a lack of follow through on most of the plans. Also there was a large group of Kybos during the concert on Sunday that no one could use because there was a security perimeter that could not be crossed.

The kybos that were unlocked were full and nasty as early as Monday. Thank goodness I had the credentials to get into some of the official office buildings. The one by my congressman's office even had a couch. :)

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192194

Jack, looks like it was made from fine silk draperies. Methinks the bar is set too low for a meaningful comparison. I was a Hillary supporter, but to be honest, Michelle's designers have a bit more to work with.

Jamie, you're beyond my understanding. Just guessing, but I'd say your scar is a lot like the flea helmets. And in the birth - 5 years period, are the genes fluid or is the body just particularly adaptive to the instructions encoded in the genes? I haven't a clue, but blue's musings are interesting - and who knows? they could be right.

Does he have something in common with aunt Zeituni ? Both illegal aliens? Think it is not possible? Doesn't just require his birth outside the US to cause him to not have US citizenship. Never was "natural" born. May have lost "born" status -- if he ever had it.
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Obama's illegal alien aunt dances the night away

"One special guest who commanded attention at the party was Zeituni Onyango, 56, Obama's aunt from Kenya who has been in this country illegally and is getting help in her immigration fight from another ball guest, Cleveland attorney Margaret Wong.

Hey, no problem. Despite ignoring a deportation order and illegally collecting welfare Ms. Onyango now has a lawyer fighting for her "rights." Yes we can count on change you can believe in."

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/01/obamas_illegal_alien_aunt_danc.html

now that hrc is sos, where will her primary residence be for purposes of voting, liscensing, taxes? will wjc move from harlem office and chautauqua home?

Patd

I think the Clinton's consider the Chappaqua their legal residence. They have owed a house in Georgetown since he left the WH and she joined the Senate.
There is no foggy bottom residency requirement for SOS.

Zoey

You make more sense, as I've never been to a large event (and they don't get much larger than that one) where the portapotties weren't overflowing.

It is the middle of january and it is a beautiful day high 50's and sunny. I going out side for a while.

Jack

bobble heads gordo, bobble heads

Jack

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192224

Jack,

The Democrats may shoot themselves in the foot, but unlike Republicans, don't use a cannon and take out a lot of innocents when the deed is done.

More Clinton obsession

Bry Bry the Clintons version of Gordo

CBob and other environmentally interested parties:

Don't miss this Salon article about Dolphins. You may never go to SeaWorld again

http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2009/01/22/dolphins_sundance/index.html

That is the seal of The United States not der leader. This is not The Obama Nation

Cry Cry
You're an idiot! Go have your eyes examined--stop off for a Brain scan while your at it!

Come on Cry Cry educate us how the 20th Amendment overrides the oath of office Mr Know nothing!

Looks like President to me

http://www.ideachampions.com/weblogs/600px-Seal_Of_The_President_Of_The_Unites_States_Of_America_svg.png

Does it have a possum on it?

Sen. Barack Obama's campaign has stirred a lot of buzz with its latest innovation, a new seal that combines elements of the actual presidential seal and Obama's logo.

Some people are poking fun at the Obama folks for this. But if you want voters to imagine your candidate as president, what better way to do that than to have him appear behind a faux presidential seal? It actually makes sense on a certain level.

And this is probably a good time to experiment with it. That way, if there's a voter backlash, the sense that Obama has gone too far, the campaign has plenty of time to throw the seal down the memory hole in the hope that it will have been forgotten by Election Day.

They may want to rethink the Latin inscription "vero possumus," however. It made me think of opossum. I don't think the campaign wants people thinking of opossum when they look at Obama.

Vero possumus essentially means "Truly we're able" which is basically "Yes, we can," the Obama campaign's slogan

missing link
http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2008/06/obamas_great_seal.html

State Department

http://www.sw-at.us/linklogos/DOS.jpg

very similar to the Great Seal of the US

http://www.newnetprofits.com/MOimages/US-GreatSeal-eagle.svg.png

Are you calling Hillary a seal? That ain't nice.

Jamie -
Check, "No Sea World" on my next world tour. But if it's going to depress me, I'm going to pass today. I have a high pain threshold, but I'm lappin' over the top today.
Let's see if we're making history out here on the Staked Plains today ?

It's pretty depressing particularly when you consider that if I had to kill anything above the level of a chicken or fish in order to eat, starvation would be just around the corner.

Honestly, all these rich folks need to get an Abogado on retainer to make sure their employees have their papers in order or are on the track to do so. That and a tax guy who knows how to really hide things.

wow

In a stunning revelation, a source close to Gov. David Paterson insisted this afternoon that the governor "had no intention" of picking Caroline Kennedy for New York's vacant senate seat - because she was "mired" in an issue over taxes, her nanny and possibly her marriage.

Kennedy was "mired in some potentially embarrassing personal issues," the source said, citing tax liabilities and worker compensation liabilities connected to the employment of a nanny.

The source also said the state of her marriage may have presented a problem as well.

"She has a tax problem that came up in the vetting and a potential nanny issue," the soruce said. "And reporters are starting to look at her marriage more closely," the soruce continued, refusing to provide any specifics.

Gossip columns have reported for more than a year that Kennedy's marriage to Ed Schlossberg is essentially over, and the gossip site Gawker.com has reported rumors that she's been linked to New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0109/The_real_reasons.html

yikes linked to Pinch

Well the record is 79, and we're now at 78 at the airport. 83 in my back yard though. This January here, is turning out just like 07'.

Not here bob, just a normal January for a change. Maybe it will drive the armadillos back home.

Jack

c'mon - every Paul Simon fan (and really, who isn't one?) knows it;s teh presidential seal.
From Loves Me Like a Rock:

If I was the President (Was the President)
The minute the Congress called my name (Was the President)
I'd say, "Now who do (Ooh)
Who do you think you're fooling?"
I've got the presidential seal
I'm up on the presidential podium
My mama loves me, she loves me

thats why it is called weather and not climate

So when is the good governor gonna do his job , and name someone ?

Hey Jack,
Thanks for the porta potty story. I emailed one of the companies in the article and have already received a reply back. Alpine was a sub-contractor and was required to ziptie the porta potties during transport and to leave them ziptied once placed. The main contractor was reponsible for removing the zipties. Alpine is following up with the contractor to see who dropped the ball so they can all learn from this situation.

We have 45 degrees and have lost 4 inches of snow since I left last Saturday. However, we are supposed to have a high of 9 degrees on Saturday with a low of -1 tomorrow night.

CBob

The good gov is expected to name Clinton's replacement by Sat.

Shall we have a pool. I'm guessing Andrew Cuomo but Paterson says he would like to appoint a women.
Mahoney just got a great chairmanship in the house so maybe the upstate woman

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/01/20/2009-01-20_paterson_has_hillary_clintons_senate_rep.html

You need to learn to read.

Bri Bry

Guess your cousin didn't keep you in the loop
marital and tax problems

Jack,
Just talked to close friend in the FBI. He thinks that with the new rules covering enemy combatants that very few new ones will enter the system....

He said he thinks that the military will not be capturing many and definitely won't be holding many militants. The few that are captured will quickly be handed over to the Afghans or Iraqis.

sock drawer open,

There is no reason why a tax problem should keep her from being appointed. It is now OK to "forget" you tax obligations.

If you get caught, then you pay. It is like a free "do over"

Jack -
When it gets written down, it becomes climate. When it's landing on your head it's weather.

When you look at the records on the National Weather Service site, you click the word "Climate" to get them.

Current conditions at Kansas City, Mo. :
It's 67 degrees downtown.

High Avg. High Low
70 1967 36 -10 1930

It's 31 degrees above avg in K.C.

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/product.php?site=eax&product=RWR&issuedby=eax

One vote for Bob Kerrey.

My God,

Good help is hard to find these days, they just can't keep my taxes straight.

Take no prisoners, means shoot to kill.

The apologists always have some excuse
it must have been someone in John Edward's campaign who had the affair. Yeah that's the ticket!

Funny day here.

This woman believes that Michelle should drop her stylist from Chicago and hire someone with more experience or ability to foresee the dress in long camera shots etc. They start with classic styles then add silly embellishments (red dress the flopping bow, lumpy fabric in gown,.strap too wide etc.) She is pear shaped and I don't believe they have been using the most flattering cuts- needs more v necks. She obviously wasn't comfortable in the gown as she was lifting and tugging regularly. Colors aren't the best choice either. The golden dress should have been an absolutely perfect color as it was probably the most photographed day of her life. I think she might be pretty in coral chiffon, maybe a halter type dress a la Marilyn Monroe. She has great shoulders , should stand up straighter, and to hell with her husband, flaunt her height and put on some heels! I've heard she will only use american designers which is good. Dump the stylist from Chicago, certainly there is someone more talented in NY or LA.

Hillary's Gown- I saw one head shot wchich only included the pink upperhalf, which looked nice, despite the too heavy brocade around the shoulders. On the other hand the grey bottom killed it. The dress was very reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth's style of gown. I know she is a woman of a certain age, but don't think she needs to go that far.

Vanguard,

He did say that they capturing prisoners for intel was becoming a no-win scenario and that faced with the prospect of having to ship them to the US for prosecution.....not a real desirable result.......better to just not have any prisoners.......

Sorry, It's 65 in K. C,
It's 67 in Lawrence.

South Pole -
Temperature
-28.5°C -19.3°F
Summer at the bottom of the world.

Mt Washington -

Temperature 4.6°F
Wind 84.4 mph
Direction 283° (W)
Gust - 89.8 mph

Mount St. Helens

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/

http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE50L3W920090122?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews

I can't recall Kyl saying anything like that about Bush. guess it wasn't that important.

Halema`uma`u - Kilauea Volcano

http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cam3/

does the apologist is an idiot jig

At Sidwell Friends, children are not allowed cell phones

Old Faithfu Geyserl, Yellowstone -

http://www.nps.gov/archive/yell/OldFaithfulcam.htm

I knew the job of President had a lot of things going for it but I never suspected that the President would have his/her own Seal. Aren't those things sorta smelly and only eat fish? Who feeds it and who cleans up after it? Ever seen those sea lions on the coast near San Fran. Smell......eee!

Dooty -
He has his own thermonuclear arsenal , to go with it.

I actually watched Out Faithful erupt on that link one day, I clicked on it and it started-up just as I got there.

A real intertubes hoot.

Senor Horsedooty

The seal is absolutely necessary. The barking helps the President train for press conferences.

Wow,

Sure is alot of Good, Honest, mistakes being made on taxes these days......by some pretty knowledgeable people too........

Anyone know where I can sign up for some good, honest mistakes?.....I feel like I'm missing out.....:)

CNBC is doing a documentary on the big business of Pot tonight.

Just when you think it won't get any swallower, they pour a little more out of the saucer.

How about a nice cup of :
Hot Chocolate -

Every 1's a winner baby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSMscNzYk7M

Everyone's A Winner - Tina Turner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f--2OTYZqIc

OOOOOHHHHHHH ......... HURT ME TINA.

Tina is out of retirement and back on tour!

Important- please read

For anyone interested in helping to stop the Cape Wind Project, please send this form to Ken Salazar. This project has so many negative aspects, there are other options available (deep wind turbines and a location out of the shipping lanes)which are infinitely better for the environment, citizens and much less expensive. This latest development, a document from the Federal Minerals Management Services, is one of Bush's final gifts he pushed through for his cronies, the wealthy crooks of Cape Wind.

https://secure2.convio.net/apns/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=141

forgot to add greedy as well.

So Wolf has a piece on the 3300 dollar Blackberry Obama's gonna carry.

OSH,
If those regulations haven't been promulgated then shouldn't all wind projects in the US be put on hold???

President Obama won the first fight of his presidency: He can keep his BlackBerry.

A ruling has been reached among the president’s advisers – and the Secret Service – that will allow him to keep his e-mailing device. The decision is set to be explained this afternoon at the first White House briefing of the new administration.
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/obama-gets-a-thumbs-up-for-his-blackberry/

"It's 65 in K. C"

Yep 30 degrees above average, but then again last week it was 30 degrees below average. Next week who knows.
Winter in Kansas city gotta love it.

Cbob in the last 40 years I've seen Missouri januarys where wild flowers and ones where the temeratures never got above freezing. As I said we are having an ordinary January.
Pointing out the warm day today as a sign of global warming is as useless as pointing to the below 0 cold last week as a point refuting it.

Jack

Agnotology: Culturally constructed ignorance, purposefully created by special interest groups working hard to create confusion and suppress the truth.

I think this is becoming my favorite word.

I've noticed a lot of it on both sides of the global warming debate too.

Jack

Jack,
I'm with you on that one.....

I agree that pumping pollutants into the air and water is damaging and we should continue all efforts to minimize and eventually eliminate it.

But I'm wondering if this rush to green has more to do with the temps not cooperating than any impending doom......you know ....pass it quick before our data is disproven......old mother nature just won't do as she's told.....:)

Here we see Howard Annis Kurtz, gooper trophy husband practicing agnotology

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012200822_pf.html

Hmm. Don't exactly know Jaxtrader but what you're saying makes sense.

OSH,
I understand the local opposition and since I don't have a horse in the race I;'ll leave it to the locals.....

But I will offer some professional opinion....The shipping lanes argument won't pass scrutiny. I'm very familiar with the navigation lanes there and the area discussed is a shoal (shallow) area already......

Ships will run aground there regardless of what's put there. Some big lit up windmills are just going to serve as additional warning to stay out of there.....

I'm sure there's other arguments.....that's just not one I'd put alot of effort into.

Hope George Mitchell does a better job in the middle east than he did with the baseball steroid scandal.

I don't know that other sites have the same fairly low air travel either. The FAA recently came out against it.

Cbob,

Deniers on one side and Zealots on the other......

Where do regular, practical types fit in I wonder....

Jax- that simply isn't true. It's a sound, not shoals and shallows. We have fast ferries going right through there as well as the cruise ships.

And standard draw ferries too.

Data -

Based on preliminary data, the globally averaged combined land and sea surface temperature was the eighth warmest on record for December and the January-December period.

http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/2008/dec/global.html

---------------
From those "zealots" at NOAA.

OSH,

The authorized vessel traffic scheme does not run through there.

Some shallow draft vessels may run through there if they can get over the shoals. If they do they are operating outside the authorized traffic scheme.

No deep draft vessels can make it over the shoals. Shoals to ship people is anything significantly shallower than the channel.

Cbob,
u know them too huh.....:)

20 million on the Mitchell report
Rosen: Sorry, but the net effect of this is a whitewash. A lot of HGH-using All Stars breathing easier today.

Jack Shafer: Mitchell's comparison of his MLB steroid investigation to his brokering of the N. Ireland peace talks is worth a horse laugh: We should forgive and forget the steroid users for the same reason the Irish are supposed to forgive and forget, to paraphrase him. Equating widespread cheating with a nasty civil war seems bizarre. Does he really think an excess of finger-pointing in baseball circles will restart steroid use the way finger-pointing in N. Ireland will restart the war?

http://www.slate.com/id/2179971/pagenum/all/

Mitchell's last mideast report
http://www.meforum.org/blog/obama-mideast-monitor/2009/01/mitchell-to-be-mideast-peace-envoy.html

Pet Peeve. This one just happened on 1600 with Schuster.

Republican Bob Ehrlich just uttered the knee jerk line, "The top 1% pay 40% of the taxes". That is true. What no one like Schuster ever says is, "Yes, but they control more than 90% of the wealth, so they are getting the middle class of pick up 60% of the taxes for less than 10% of the wealth.

Somebody needs to put a great big pin into that lying Republican balloon. The reason we have these massive boom bust cycles is because that super wealthy group isn't paying about 60% of the taxes the way they did under Kennedy.

As opposed to your uncritical unthinking brown nosing of every event you support you might as well be a Republican

Kerchner v. Obama: Complaint, Petition Filed in NJ Federal District Court

"The complaint seeks to learn the truth about whether Obama is an Article II “natural born Citizen” and eligible to be President and Commander in Chief.

As you know, the courts have refused to reach the underlying merits of the many lawsuits that have been filed on the question of whether Mr. Obama is an Article II “natural born Citizen” and eligible to be President and Commander in Chief. My clients and I hope that we will get a court to reach the underlying merits of this question so that the American people will be assured that Mr. Obama is their legitimate President and not an usurper."

http://www.therightsideoflife.com/?p=3039

Once again you show yourself to be a total dip and no respect for people's privacy

you are a total jerk

check please

bri bry
the baby with no sense of humor
he can dish it out but can't take it
and when faced with people who give it like he tries to
he resorts to outing people

how inappropriate

Jax- There are ferries running daily to Nantucket from Hyannis, draggers and barges. I don't know the legality of it but the cruise ship industry hops from Nantucket to the Vineyard and then up to Boston. They aren't the little ones either. The World pulls in most every year. There's some cans out there they maneuver around but they all do. This mammoth project is smack dab in the middle of everything. The recreational boaters go back and forth round the clock. Use to have a charter business, me and everybody from the cape were out on squash meadow all the time. It just isn't the right place. The proposed project 10 miles off the south shore of the Vineyard is infinitely preferable. This Corp. has already spent millions on legal fees etc., trying to shove it down our throats in our public waters and have to gaul to tell us that it will save us money. We already have some of the highest costs for electric in the country, so we would be all about cutting those costs, if it were the case. People around here are really very environmentally conscious, green, grow local , the gamut. Despite their leanings, this project has little support from the public.

Check please

baby bri bry

go back to your baby pool and bully people who care about what you might think

here you are nothing but an annoying piece of crap who spends the day online because he has no life

Gordo- If you are still here, could you please tell me what Carter did when Bill's mother died?

The American people did not know about his "hidden" past! Hillary was usurped.

Sage:

Usurper: One who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another.
===============================
"Today on CNN, Wolf Blitzer announced that President Obama is a man of his word and wants to instill transparency within the government. Well, let him start with himself. Show us you are a man of your word and release your passport history, your vault birth certificate and your applications, registrations, grant/loan information from your college years."

http://drorly.blogspot.com/2009/01/supplemental-brief-has-been-distributed.html

I don't so, but maybe dead flowers.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192348

You're the ass

Gordo, could you please answer, you piqued my curiosity the other night. Jamie kindly did some research and I googled about , but didn't find anything about that period of time.

sea -------------------------

Carter gave the Clintons plenty of trouble about Whitewater (A scandal "invented" by the NYT's Jeff Gerth -- sometimes working out of Clinton-hater Sheffield Nelson's law office.). Carter's statements helped force the naming of an Independent Council.

Along with Senator Moynihan. I remember seeing him on MTP -- he couldn't keep his mouth shut about Whitewater. I followed the Whitewater story in great detail. The Clinton-haters wanted an IC so they could go on a "fishing expedition".

One investigation led to another -- I followed all the "scandals". Can remember Bill Clinton's lawyer (Bob Bennett) expressing outrage that Starr had gotten involved in the Paula Jones case. The anti-Clinton lawyers were working together to tarnish the Clintons -- knowing it would damage Gore.

Gordo- So he came out with some sort of statement at the time of his mom's funeral that you were referring to the other night?

's not like we hadn't given Caroline Kennedy plenty of warnings with our raving coverage:

* We were writing about her special friendship with NYT publisher Pinch Sulzberger before she ever dreamed of being in the Senate!
* The NYT, coincidentally, got the scoop on her Senate bid.
* We warned her this whole Senate thing was a bad idea.
* We pointed out that all she had to say was 'You know.'
* And did so again.
* Finally we were forced to un-endorse her.

The only thing we can't figure out is that politicians normally take their name out of contention to prevent skeletons from tumbling out of the closet (see: Bill Richardson), not to cause an avalanche of rumors and speculation
http://gawker.com/5137383/was-it-something-we-said

KGC- not sure if you are aware of it, but residents of the Vineyards don't fare so well. The County of Dukes County is the poorest in the Commonwealth.

sea -----------------

Just after BC's mother died, he went to Europe. At a press conference, BC was asked about something Cater had said involving Whitewater (don't remember what). The Clintons were not able to resist the Repub demand for an IC when Dems like Carter and Moynihan were themselves raising questions about the Whitewater land deal and their relationship with the McDougals.

OSH

I think that post refers to summer residents that not poor people who live in the Vineyards year round. No offense meant.

Thanks for the Pat Buchanan link though, his thoughts regarding the Republican Party..Good News,your not all bad..........

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192361

Gordon is to Obama
as
Bry Bri is to the Clintons

Check Please!

Hey KGC, I understand, went to the link and saw that was a direct quote. Didn't know at first if, with all this windmill talk, that is was just coincidence. Regardless, most people don't know the economic reality here. Use to be like that on Nantucket, it isn't anymore as most of workers are now flown or brought by ferry daily.
I know it isn't easy, try not to let him get your goat, think he gets off on it.

"Somebody needs to put a great big pin into that lying Republican balloon."

Ha! Yes, indeed, Jamie!

OSH

Normally I don't have anything to do with him
the old pigs and wrestling in the mud hoids true
and I should remember that at all times

I know how you feel, still its not always easy!

KGC

Here's a silly video I saw at "The Page". Lots of familiar politicos I recognize & some I have no clue who they are.

We need a little humor right this very minute.

Patsi--Your very favorite guy is in there along with someone who I am pretty sure is no one's favorite here.

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/ae73278a00/high-five-inauguration

Today's trailmix is excellent and probably a good indication of the quality of the book about to come out

Gordo- Thank you very much for elaborating. My memory is no where as good as yours, but it's coming back to me- with your help!

I received one of the finest gifts ever today. My friend, who has been working on an encyclopedia for nearly 3 years, sent me a copy and she mentioned me in the acknowledgements. I am so honored and still a bit in shock.

And just to add a bit more on the Caroline Kennedy fiasco--

Apparently "some" close to Senator Ted Kennedy are pretty unhappy that the "reason" given by some in her camp for the withdrawal was his illness.

"Ted Kennedy's Circle Upset by Caroline's Awkward Exit" by Karen Tumulty

http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1873328,00.html

"you don't want to throw a clot. "

Truly one of the most disgusting phrases on the planet. Can't imagine anyone really using it.

"My friend, who has been working on an encyclopedia for nearly 3 years, sent me a copy and she mentioned me in the acknowledgements. "

How cool! Congrats!

KGC

"ethics are important except when they aren't"

Afraid this sort of stuff is starting to pile up, so much for change.

NEW GLOBE RAISES EIGHT QUESTIONS OBAMA MUST ANSWER

"The new issue of Globe has issued eight questions to the Obama Administration stating that the questions must be answered by Obama. Out of the eight questions, three come from claims brought forth in my book: #6 questions whether Obama cheated on Michelle with both men and another woman, #7 questions when did Obama really stopped using illegal drugs and #8 asked Obama "are you connected to the shooting death of Donald Young?"

http://larrysinclair-0926.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-globe-raises-eight-questions-obama.html

why should PRESIDENT OBAMA have to waste any time on this crap Gordo? Larry Sinclair is the least credible human you idolize.

Like PRESIDENT OBAMA say it with me Gordo slowly, PRESIDENT OBAMA....I will not waste any time with that creep. Piss off ant.

And they wonder why so many are so skeptical about the Wall Street bailout.

John Thain, who engineered the sale of Merrill Lynch to Bank of America was forced out today after BOA posted a $15 billion quarterly loss last week & is asking the US govt for more money.

Last year Thain (then head of ML) redecorated his office ---Total bill $1.22 million (while this was not with taxpayer money--but with shareholders) just another example of the disconnect between these Masters of the Universe & the rest of us. Oh, & he also was seeking a $10 million bonus which did not materialize after NY AG Cuomo started investigating.

Decorator's fee - $837,000
Area rug -$87,000
Mahogany pedestal table $25,000
19th century credenza $68,000
pendant light fixture $19,000
4 pairs of curtains $28,000
pair of guest chairs $88,000
George IV guest chair $18,000
6 wall sconces $,2700
waste basket $1,400
coffee table $5,852
commode with legs $35,115

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=ap2Hq6Ub9vgc&refer=home#

Horsedooty ----------------

Afraid to listen? Sure you are !!! Deep down, you wonder -- is LS speaking the truth?

A $1,400 trash can. Un-fricking believable.

Posted by: Coreen Author Profile Page | January 22, 2009 8:53 PM

well it is the same decorator the Obamas hired...but I guess it's ok because they are freezing everyones pay rate :)))))

WPIX 11 New York TV reporting exclusive

Upstate congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand selected
by Paterson to take Hillary's senate seat.

http://www.wpix.com/landing/?Confirmed-Kirsten-Gillibrand-Chosen-to-F=1&blockID=193155&feedID=1404

Bailout gave execs a chance to move up bonus payments....

http://tiny.cc/5M7TS

KGC

I had heard that Michael Smith was her decorator too.

As long as you are one of the cool kids in the in crowd everything is ok!

Just like Tim Geithner--- forgot to pay taxes-who cares, so what---he will solve the banking crisis--right!

Patsi,

Did you have a chance to check out the silly video at The Page I posted earlier.

I thought of you when I saw it, since your favorite politician is in it.

Check Please

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/22/kirsten-gillibrand-new-yo_n_160195.html

With most Democratic leaders in Albany coming from the New York City area, one source said this would be an important move for the Governor to have a Senator from upstate. Sources say Gillibrand would be an asset to Paterson in any bid for election in 2010.

Oh Patsi you're hear,

illiterate moron
Get Gordo to proofread for you

Albany Times Union is up with signs point to Gillibrand.

The selection of Gillibrand would help Paterson's unstated goal of preparing for his 2010 run by putting an upstate woman on the same ballot with him.

She is also a proven fundraiser who would head into 2 back to back election cycles in a 2010 special election & the regular Senate contest in 2012 with a well-stocked war chest.

The guest list for Friday's noon announcement includes a number of people close to the second term congresswoman.

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/storyprint.asp?StoryID=762658

"Did you have a chance to check out the silly video at The Page I posted earlier."

Yes -- hilarious!

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/01/an-address-for-the-ages.html#comment-192390

no deep down I think you have made the swan dive off the cliff. Nothing you have ever posted has come to pass.

new blog name suggestion...Craig's Crazies

Ironically funny hope it's not prescient:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=216538&title=changefest-09-obamas-inaugural

I have a problem, and I could use some Help: I own my own business, which was opened on Jan 20th. I have Two young girls, that work for me, who were to work that day. They took the day off, without so much as a phone call, leaving me shorthanded. Now, I don't know if I should Fire them, suspended them without pay, or just overlook the whole thing? My problem is, if I overlook it, what is to stop anyone from taking off, without some sort of notice?

No one on here, has one word of advice to give me?

Lampe, you absolutely must have a written personnel policy (manual) that let's your employees no exactly what the rules are and the consequences. All your punitive actions follow from those rules.

Hiring is time consuming and expensive. You can't afford to ignore what happened. If you think they had a temporary lapse, then consider documented counseling pointed out the infraction, what the effect was on the organization, and what will happen the next time around.

Depends on if you think these girls have something positive to offer your business. In my plant, that is known as a no call/no show and employees are usually terminated for that unless there are special circumstances.

Temps are told that their assignment has ended and are no longer needed.

Lampe,

I would take each one of the girls separately and have a nice "come to Jesus" meeting. Explain how they should have called in and if it happens again, they get fired.

I do have a policy, and they do know the rules; My problem is that thes are college kids, trying to help pay their way. I don't want to be the reason they can go. So, that is where I stand at this moment. They have never been late, or not rported for work. And, yes they knew we were open.

Lampe

They are what they are. How important is it to you and how easy are they to replace.
If you hire on the lower end of the scale that is the quality of worker you get. live with it. If your are paying above average and therfor paying for people to show up then make a scene.

Jack

Lampe, you're not their mom. They created their own problem. Let them own it, not you.

Sorry about some of the spelling typing to fast.

I don't pay on the lower end of the scale.

If this is the first time and they have been good then you might cut them some slack. It is a moral responsibility, if they don't show up then they place a burden on others. It is a point that needs to be made for their benifit.

Jack

Thanks: I will think over all comments, before making my mind up:

"Bush's 'War' On Terror Comes to a Sudden End"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012203929.html

I LOVE this. If ANYTHING Bush said or did worked or made any sense, I wouldn't be so joyous. But it was such a failed presidency that it was pathetic.

Who will Paterson appoint to Hillary's Senate seat?

No doubt that Caroline has skeltons in her many closets.

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BTW, Caroline isn't Mrs. Kennedy as I so often heard recently. She's Mrs. Edwin Schlossberg.

What's with this Kennedy thang?

I'm still annoyed that Jacquline Onassis was buried with her former hubby, John Kennedy, and not the then current hubby, Aristotle Onassis. Even thought the marriage went sour, they were still married. After all, they were married 7 years.

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"You said you were afraid they would take you to snuff films. That is what you said yes?"

Indeed it is. Unless the link is from some site that I recognize.

" I own my own business, which was opened on Jan 20th."

Lampe -- I assume you mean it was open on Jan 20 -- not "opened" -- right?

Digital technology:

http://www.argyleinamerica.com/photonuts.jpeg

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Thain, last chairman and chief executive officer of Merrill Lynch, is the most disgusting crook since Ken Lay of Enron.
This entire saga of paying bonuses just days before accepting fed-bailout cash is criminal, and I hope the current investigation shows same.

Microsoft ain't the only big time player to take hits with layoffs ...I retired from Eaton Corp...8,000 layoffs announced recently....

Y'all really oughta just leave that thing alone........just clogs up the blog........

It's time to start a NEW list. I was going to list "Bush's Economic Downturn" but look at this baby, and it's not even current.

So I thought I might keep a list of all the positive actions Obama's taking to neutralize bush's ruining the world. But even that's moving so fast I can't keep up.

So far...and I'll stop this one.

Bush's Economic Downturn

12/23/2008

Christmas tree sales
European ski resorts
Recession Slows Prostitution
Economy forces some brothels to close
Retail
VoIP Industry
Recycling gets crushed by economic downturn
California private schools
workplace perks
medical community
Business donations
Homeless surge
Job losses
Car rental companies
Bankruptcies set to triple
Economic downturn hits rugby
Saudi Arabia Expects Budget Deficit
Auto industry suppliers hammered
Economic downturn hits expat workers
IT Storage Spending
Tough times for musicians mean silent nights
Spain Moves to Restrict Immigration
FedEx to slash salaries
more people to suicide
Parents Forgo Day Care
Swiss Watch Exports Drop Sharply
Time to Slash the Flower Budget
Arts Suffer
Eco groups feel sting
Hyundai Motor's US Output Halves
Sumo association scraps planned London tour
The Olympic Glow Gives Way
Business confidence drops
US Markets Fall
Layoffs add to economic woes
Crime increases
French Madoff investor found dead in NY: Suicide

Flint said Nevada is now down to about 23 legal brothels. The Old Bridge Ranch at Mustang, Playmate Ranch at Mina, Penny’s in Winnemucca, Angel Ladies in Beatty and the Cottontail Ranch at Lida Junction in Esmeralda County have all shut their doors recently, largely because of the economic downturn.

1/17/2009
Circuit City failure leads list of 40,000 job cuts

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., which plans to get rid of 1,100 positions, 9 percent of its global staff

•Rental car company Hertz Global Holdings Inc., which is eliminating 4,000 jobs, about 12 percent of its workforce

WellPoint Inc., which is cutting about 1,500 jobs, or 3.5 percent of its staff

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, which this year will eliminate up to 1,000 jobs, or more than 10 percent of its workforce. It also is requesting rate increases for some of its health insurance customers.

Drug company Pfizer Inc., cut nearly a third of its 8,000 salespeople

ConocoPhillips, which said Friday it will cut about 1,300 jobs

Insurer WellPoint Inc. is cutting about 1,500 jobs

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. announced its third round of layoffs in a year Friday and will slash pay for top managers by 15 percent, other salaried workers by 10 percent and hourly workers' salaries by 5 percent.

Saks Inc. said it is slashing 1,100 jobs

Motorola Inc. said it will eliminate 4,000 jobs

Google Inc., cut 100 recruiters

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I've seen that pic before. A thousand points of light.

And I might add that a lot of places are taking pay cuts to avoid RIF's.

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If anyone/someone(s) wanna help keep up with a positive list of Obama's deeds contact me through Facebook. And The List needs a name.

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