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Rudy Just Can't Get Enough

Rudy Giuliani is floating the idea that he will run in a Special Election for NY Governor should Governor Paterson resign amidst all of his current revelations.

One problematic man for another? Oy.

Boycott Beijing

Please join me in boycotting the Beijing Olympics. I also plan on protesting China's treatment of Darfur when the Olympic torch comes to San Francisco on April 9. Please join in, if you can.

4000

This number did not pass me without notice. It infuriates me to my very core. The cavalier attitude coming from the White House makes me even more angry, so angry that I cannot see straight. Thanks to those brave men and women who have given up their lives for this pointless show of testosterone.

Another Not So Innocent Obama Backer

Gordon Fischer, a former chair of the Iowa Democratic Party and part of Obama's Iowa support team, also compared Bill Clinton unfavorably to Joe McCarthy.

McCarthy was a senator who was known for leveling accusations that people were Communists or spying for the Russians in the 1950s.

"When Joe McCarthy questioned others' patriotism, McCarthy (1) actually believed, at least aparently (sic), the questions were genuine, and (2) he did so in order to build up, not tear down, his own party, the GOP," Fischer, wrote on his blog.

"Bill Clinton cannot possibly seriously believe Obama is not a patriot, and cannot possibly be said to be helping -- instead he is hurting -- his own party. B. Clinton should never be forgiven. Period. This is a stain on his legacy, much worse, much deeper, than the one on Monica's blue dress." CNN

Wow, this is really low. I didn't think that Bill Clinton was running for office. Would Bill's comments be so scrutinized if he had not been the President?

Take A Listen

Happy Wariversary

It has not gone unnoticed by some that I had yet to post about the Iraq war today. I wanted to think about what I wanted to write, I am still so angry about this war that my words seem stuck, but this is just a sliver of how I feel.

Shock -- we went there and are still there, our young are dying
Awe -- that the crooks in charge lied to us about why, that some Americans still think this okay

Obama Dropping Like the Stock Market

Obama drops about 14 points in the newest poll. In worse news, McLame continues to poll well. (Reuters)

McLame, are people serious? Ugh. Is it too much to hope that people will do some actual research and think for themselves? Oh wait, this is America. Forget that I asked.

Republican Anti-Gay Hate Speech Lives

This is despicable on every level. How can such narrow minded hate speech exist? Apparently, Ellen DeGeneres tried to call Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern today, but the phone was not answered. Go figure. Can you say recall?

Politicians Make Bad Bedfellow Choices

Obviously, the Internet is full of people talking about NY Governor Eliot Spitzer and his inability to keep his pants zipped. I read a great post over at If I Ran the Zoo along with one by Lance Mannion, too. It made me want to write a bit about the subject myself.

My first thought is that if I were his wife, I would be pissed about how much money he spent. Don't they have three daughters to cloth, feed and educate? What message is he sending to his three daughters? (I am sure that when we was getting serviced, he didn't think about them.) How do they feel having to go to school or anywhere else for that matter?

As Steve, pointed out there was no IF in Spitzer's statement, no real apology either. It should be about ideas he says. Yes, well, it should be, but it is more than that. He transported money and a hooker across state lines which is a felony. He is guilty, he should resign and pay for his crime.

Mr. Spitzer, you cannot be perceived at righteous, tilting at windmills and chasing down the flaws at everyone else and not expect to have people out to get you. You have chased after some of the most powerful men in the US, did you honestly think that they would not lie in wait for you?

Please, they were wishing and hoping and praying for you to make a mistake. You did, you made a big one. You got caught, don't be surprised, take it like a man.

A Thought on HRC

A few people have emailed me to say that they are surprised that I am supporting Hillary Clinton for President because she represents the establishment.

Well, here is just one reason and response (others are forthcoming):

The people with the penises have been in charge for a really long time now and I just look at where we are in the World. America is not the shining city on the hill as it once was considered. So, I think that we need try my gender for a change.

Ask yourself, how would 911 been handled? Would we even be in Iraq? How would Katrina been handled?

Free From Fuckabee

Rejoice! My prayers have been answered.

What the huck you ask?

Fuckabee dropped out, yesterday.

Democrats Aren't Electable

It is official, we're screwed again. Hello, EU Citizenship!

McCain can beat Obama and Hillary according to the new poll that was released today. This is what I have been saying in discussions that I have been having over the last few weeks. A lot of people, misguided as they may be, really like John McCain.

McCain is statistically tied with Sen. Barack Obama, 44 percent to 42 percent, and ahead of Sen. Hillary Clinton by 6 points, 46 percent to 40 percent.  The poll's margin of error was plus-or-minus 3 percentage points.

The poll also showed McCain with a 61 percent approval rating, a number higher than both Clinton's and Obama's in past polls.

Never mind that fact that he is not pro-choice, was involved in an anti-gay amendment in Arizona and wants to be in Iraq for 100 years. Do you remember his bomb Iraq story from this summer?

Fuckabee Rising

Fuckabee claims most of the Bible Belt, shocker. This wingnut wants Roe v. Wade to be overturned and also supports a Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Hey, doesn't the Constitution guarantee our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Isn't marriage supposed to be part of that happiness?

He claims to have traveled the US and the World, seriously? How can he be so closed minded? Scary, very scary. If he does any better or worse becomes the vp nominee, then women and the LGBT community are screwed back to the Dark Ages.

I can't even bring myself to discuss his stance on immigration.

Liam Gets A Presidential Nod from One CA Rep.

One CA Republican (not me, am Democrat) voted for my doggie, Liam. He did actually write him in as a protest, but we covered it so my last name doesn't appear here.

Obama, Can You Read This?

Obama is a great speaker, there is no debating it. He knows how to work the angles, all of the angles in fact. Have you ever noticed that during his televised speeches, the cameras don't pan him from far back?

Well, the answer is in the teleprompters that he uses. I haven't noticed any other candidate using them. Odd.

Who's on Obama's Campaign?

We keep hearing a lot about change. Both Hillary and Obama personify change.

If you ask Obama, he will tell you that Hillary equals more of the same and she can't bring change, but he can bring change. He wants people to see her as extension of Bill. If he wants to differentiate himself, then why does he have so many former Clinton staffers on his campaign?

Some examples:

1. Former National Security Adviser Tony Lake
2. Former Assistant Secretary of State Susan Rice
3. Former Navy Secretary Richard Danzig

These are just to name a few.

How does this personify change? On the plus side, we know Obama likes to recycle.
 

Is This Beaumont?

Beaumont, you ask? It is the fictional town of no fun in the movie, Footloose!

A St. Louis-area town is considering a bill that would ban swearing in bars, along with table-dancing, drinking contests and profane music.

City officials contend the bill is needed to keep rowdy crowds under control because the historic downtown area gets a little too lively on some nights.

City Councilman Richard Veit said he was prompted to propose the bill after complaints about bad bar behavior. He says it will give police some rules to enforce when things get too rowdy.

But some bar owners worry the bill is too vague and restrictive, saying it may be a violation of their civil rights.

Marc Rousseau, who owns bar R.T. Weilers, said he thinks the bill needs revision.

"We're dealing with adults here once again and I don't think it's the city's job or the government's job to determine what we can and cannot play in our restaurant," Rousseau said.

The proposal would ban indecent, profane or obscene language, songs, entertainment and literature at bars.

A meeting to discuss the proposal is set for Jan. 14.

It might be a violation of civil rights? You need to ask that question? What has the Patriot Act done to us?  Is this a plot by Fuckabee and his prayer circles?

Vote for Ralphie

Letterman on Iowa Last Night

Barack Obama speech draws thousands of Iowans who have always wanted to see an African American in person.

Got Caucus?

Unless you live in a cave, you know that the Iowa Caucus took place today. Barack Obama came in first, John Edwards picked up momentum by coming in second while Hillary came in third on the Democratic side. Dodd and Biden have now dropped out of the race. I am sorry to see them go.

On the Republican side, ultra conservative Mike Huckabee won. I was horrified to see his campaign headquarters featuring prayer circles as were some of the reporters. On the plus side, he is most likely beatable. If by some miracle he does win, women and the LGBT community are screwed.

One Iowa voter said that he voted for him because of his unabashed faith. It is his unabashed faith that makes me want to move to out of the US.

Lantos to Retire

Congressman Tom Lantos has announced that he will not seek re-election for a 15th term due to the fact that he has cancer. He has an amazing record as a humanitarian. Not only that, he survived the Holocaust as well. Lantos will be missed.

"It is only in the United States that a penniless survivor of the Holocaust and a fighter in the anti-Nazi underground could have received an education, raised a family, and had the privilege of serving the last three decades of his life as a member of Congress," Lantos said in a statement. "I will never be able to express fully my profoundly felt gratitude to this great country."

More Wingnuts to Watch

I have stumbled upon a repugnant Web site named Mothers Against Illegal Aliens. It is quite disgusting and hateful. The woman who runs the group, Michelle Dallacroce, is the only name listed on the Web site.

She is not a native of Arizona as she has claimed.

Dallacroce spewed this gem of hate on Neil Cavuto's show on May 18, 2006:

Michelle asserted that there is no reason "that we have to have" immigrant women and children in the United States, since there are no jobs for "the women and the children [to] do ... other than their children's job is to dumb down the American children and overpopulate our schools."

She touts that no good deed goes unpunished, so what will be her punishment?

Why is This News?

Apparently, our Mayor has become engaged. Why is this news? One article claims that he is the most eligible bachelor in our fair City of San Francisco. According to whom? If he is the best one we have, there better be a mass exodus of single women from town.

Some of his highlights:

• Gavin is 40
• Divorced
• Been to rehab for an alcohol problem
• Known for his temper
• Career in the toilet
• Had an affair with a married staffer

A Christmas Miracle

I heart the Concord Monitor.

Just go look.

If this guy gets any where, women and the LGBT community are screwed. Is he spending the next few days with all of his wives?

Shrub Gets on the Horn

                                                       

From the  Cartoonist Group

Got Flaxseed Oil?

Barry Bonds aka Barroid has been indicted today by a Federal Grand Jury on perjury and obstruction of justice charges.

He says he didn't.
Most people say that he did.

This isn't the point now. It is the issue of his lying that is in question with this decision.

The grand jury has had almost a year to bring about an indictment. Today, they handed down the decision. Is there new evidence? Nobody is saying.

Greg Anderson, Bonds' Trainer, was subsequently released from prison today. He has not, nor will he cooperate.

What do you think? Can he get a job, now? I am no fan of Barroid.

Veteran's Day Observed

Thanks for fighting the good fight. I appreciate your sacrafices. I repeat these sentiments.

RIP Norman Mailer

Hillary Hopes on Her, Her and Her

Chick Channel aka Lifetime Network sponsored a poll and finds that Hillary is drawing more women to be interested in the Presidential election. Now, that is a startling revelation. We finally have some real relevance in the discussion whether we support her or not.

Survey of more than 1,000 women  holds some of these results:    

• - 2/3 said they would vote for Clinton, the Democratic front-runner, and the remaining third would vote against her.
• - 7% said they would not vote for any female presidential candidate.
• - Of those polled, 23% said they were paying more attention to the election in November 2008, because a woman is among the major candidates.
• - 77% were not yet committed to any candidate, but 82% said they were definitely or probably voting in the election.
• - According to 39% of the women, this election is more important than previous ones, the poll showed.

This is interesting since Hillary has finally remembered that she is a woman and should try to help a sister out. She unveiled a plan on Monday in New Hampshire that calls for states to have a paid family leave plan and would free up monies to help achieve these goals. It is refreshing to see her use her motherhood as it immediately gives her something in common with thousands of others and crosses party lines.

Hillary is not my candidate of choice, but not for the zany reasons that are mentioned here by Tom.

Romney's Gay Bait and Switch

See Mitt flip. See him flop.

Since 2006, Romney is anti-gay he claims. however, back in the days of 1994 that was a very different story. He wanted to be Governor, not President back then. Gay lover or hater? Me thinks thou is confused and what does that tell us?

Have none of these candidates learned that magazines and newspapers plus the Internets last forever? On the plus side, he won't win.

Will Montezuma Get Revenge?

Montezuma, Ohio that is. Daniel Huffman is running for Mayor against his sister, Charlotte Garman, who is the incumbent. If their parents are alive and residents of this town, will they vote? This should make for an interesting holiday season, eh?

From AP:

"I really don't believe she's tickled about it," said Huffman, 45.

The village that sits along Grand Lake St. Marys has just 138 registered voters so it's not unusual for the candidates to be familiar with each other. Garman, 49, said she was surprised but not upset that her younger brother entered the race.

"He has every right to run," she said. "The same as I do."

Tricky Dick Cheney Goes Confederate

The Grim Veeper decided to day a long hunting trip yesterday. He went to the exclusive Clove Valley Rod and Gun Club (it is tax exempt) in upstate New York. You must be a member or the guest of a member. It is said that a membership costs thousands of dollars per year. Disgusting, but not offensive, right? Elitist, yes.

There is of course a catch. Here is the appalling part:

There is a Confederate flag hanging in the garage of the club. He claims that he did not see it, furthermore, he claims that nobody in his party saw it, either. Wow, everyone needs their eyes checked.

Another reason to add the list of why I hate this administration. They are crooks, liars and hate mongers.

Bush Sees White People

Here is a photo of W with -- wait for it, wait for it -- WHITE PEOPLE. Do you see any ethnic people in the photo or any of the others? Hmm, no ya don't. Dumb Dumb met up with the Govenator to tour San Diego -- white, republican land. Before he left the White House made some lame statements about how you can compare this to Katrina and took a dig at the elected officials of Louisiana. He neglected to mention Heckuva Job Brownie. Nor did he mention his own less than stellar actions.

The Prince of Compassion (with my embellishments):

Standing with his arm draped around the shoulders of Kendra Jeffcoat, whose house had burned to the ground, Bush said, "We know how tough it is for you (I have no clue b/c I am a very rich man)," as Jeffcoat's eyes filled with tears. "The American people care for (white) people like you who are suffering."

SoCal is On Fire

It is estimated that almost 1 million people will be relocated due to the fires in Southern California. The Santa Ana winds have struck again. Dumb dumb or his advisers may have learned from the Katrina debacle and the deplorable way that they treated African Americans. I saw stole this graph from NYT:

Of course, it is easier for him to want to help white people. After all, San Diego county is predominantly Republican. Is that why Bush is coming to SoCal? Is he trying to remove the stench of the rotting bodies from the 9th Ward off? Good luck, you'll need it. What kind of messages does this send? He'll come for white people? Kanye is still correct.

I am happy to report that fire has not touched my family members who live in the LA area nor any of my friends. We feel very fortunate.

Obama Alienates the Gays

First, I have never been a Barack Obama for President supporter. He doesn't have enough experience and we don't know enough about him. My point has been proven. Obama is going on tour with gospel singer Donnie McClurkin. Obama has refused to cancel these dates by releasing this lame statement.

McClurkin is anti-gay in the worst way. He also claims that he was gay, was "cured" and wrote about it in his book. An example of the hate that he spews:

Donnie McClurkin, who, they say, on The 700 Club “has accused gay Americans of trying to kill our children.”

The bottom line is that Obama's appearances with this hate monger are unacceptable for a Democratic Presidential candidate now and forever. We will not forget this endorsement of hate speech. The anger is growing just see Agitprop,  Pam and Towleroad to name a few. Did he think that the rest of us wouldn't find out?

I quit Barack Obama forever.

Americans Practice Looksism

First impressions. They seem to rule our world. It follows suit, then that Americans apply this method to selecting a political candidate. FanFUCKINGtastic.

Although rendering a snap judgment on a candidate's competence with just a quick glance may seem a superficial way to judge people, a Princeton University study finds that such reasoning accurately predicted election outcomes in about 70% of gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races last year. USAToday

Of all of the shortcuts that we take, this seems just so wrong. We need to look at the candidates qualifications, i.e. their voting record, stance on the issues and prior experience. Damn, America is a sinking ship.

So Long San Francisco Treat

Vincent DeDomenico who is credited with inventing Rice-A-Roni has passed away. He was 92 and died in his sleep. After he sold, the Golden Grain Macaroni Company in the 1980s, he went on to start the controversial Napa Valley Wine Train.

1 Republican Out, Too Many To Go

According to the NYTimes, Senator Sam Brownback is said to be dropping out of the race to be the Republican nominee. The poll numbers show him at 2% in Iowa. At least for now, Roe v. Wade is safe from this wingnut.

Mitt Romney's number flip, just like his stance on issues like Abortion and questions about his religion. I have a few questions for him.

This is all subject to change when the candidates hit Iowa hard before the Caucus that is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2008.

On the Radar

Offensive or Freedom of the Press? Too far? What are your thoughts? Hillary is naked, what is that about? What does this say about women? Barack is naked, too. Why only the Dems? I think that this cover is a version of a past Vanity Fair cover.

Radar has more to say. Supposedly, if you look inside they have photoshopped Mitt in Mormon Underwear.

Go Al!

President Vice President Al Gore won the Nobel Prize. WTG! It would be great if he would consider running this time around. After all, we already know that he is electable. He has the experience. I don't think that he will do it, but a girl can dream. SFGate

Hate on the Rise in US

A Black, female professor at Columbia University found a noose on her office door. This is a hate crime that is heinous, outrageous and despicable.

It makes me sad, angry, frustrated, and embarrassed all at once. I did not write about Jena Six because I haven't been able to contain my anger.

These acts are on the rise and they go against every fiber in my being. Thinking about it makes me sick and at this point, I am too upset to be able to articulate shock and abhorrence at these events.

Dear Pro Gay Abby

Dear Abby:

As a person with many LGBT friends, I just want to thank you for being pro gay marriage. I think that it makes sense. You are right when you say it is about civility.

Best wishes,

Catherine

Clear Channel Clearly Sucks

Rush Limbaugh needs to shut his pie hole. Seriously. More importantly, he needs to do some actual research instead of just making up facts or using his twisted views as facts. This also goes for the dumb asses who listen to the crap and hate that he spews on a daily basis.

The other day the airbag said that the Democrats and liberals use "phony soldiers" when the need strikes them to criticize the war.  Yea, that is it, that is what we all do.

Well, several reps were outraged and wrote a letter to the CEO of Clear Channel. His response?

Mark Mays, CEO of Clear Channel Communications Inc., wrote a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, saying, "Over the years Mr. Limbaugh has repeatedly praised the dedication and valor of our brave men and women in uniform.

"Given Mr. Limbaugh's history of support for our soldiers, it would be unfair for me to assume his statements were intended to personally indict combat soldiers simply because they didn't share his own beliefs regarding the war in Iraq."

Election Fatigue

This is the way to describe me. I am not in love with any candidate at this time. I took the Candidate Match Game quiz over at USAToday and found that -- drumroll please -- my candidate match.

1. Dennis Kucinich
2. Joe Biden
3. Christopher Dodd

I may blog less about politics for a bit as I find this whole election cycle sad, annoying and irritating.

Mayor McCheeseball Can't Get Endorsements

I may have mentioned once or twice that I do not care for San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. He has accomplished nothing except for dating and attending fake rehab. The Boy Blunder seems to get a free pass from most of the City and I don't get it.

He is running for re-election almost unopposed. This would make one think that he is racking up the endorsements, but this is not the case. Interesting, eh? This speaks volumes to at least me.

Oh, we a scandalized member of the Board of Supes who was suspended today by the Mayor. This makes sense, but Gav being Gav, appointed one of his people. Nepotism reigns supreme. Nice work.

Proud Presidential Moment #756

                  

                                             

       

Happy National Park(ing) Day!

Today is a day to call attention to the need for more parks and open space.  The Trust for Public Land has the 411 including How-to information.

San Francisco has a few and I will try to check 'em out and report back.

Conservative San Diego Mayor NOW Endorses Gay Marriage

Sanders said, "I just could not bring myself to tell an entire group of our community they were less important, less worthy or less deserving of the rights and responsibilities of marriage than anyone else, simply because of their sexual orientation.

"Sanders said he thought of friends and members of his staff who are gay, including his daughter Lisa."I want for them the same thing that we all want for our loved ones. For each of them to find a mate, whom they love deeply and who loves them back. Someone who they can grow old together and share life's experiences."Sanders said his decision simply came down to "doing the right thing."

Follow the link, if you have a minute and watch his heartfelt statement. Finally, some of these Republicans are starting to get it! This is a big step forward.

And The Winners Are . . .

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released its third annual report on the most corrupt members of Congress entitled Beyond DeLay: The 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress (and two to watch). This encyclopedic report on corruption in the 110th Congress documents the egregious, unethical and possibly illegal activities of the most tainted members of Congress. CREW has compiled the members’ transgressions and analyzed them in light of federal laws and congressional rules.

Sixteen members have been replaced from last year’s list of 25.

Check out Beyond Delay which offers short summaries of each member’s transgressions as well as the full-length profiles and all accompanying exhibits.

Members of the Senate:
Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R-NM)
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK)

Members of House:
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA)
Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-CA)
Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL)
Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA)
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
Rep. William J. Jefferson (D-LA)
Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA)
Rep. Gary G. Miller (R-CA)
Rep. Alan B. Mollohan (D-WV)
Rep. Timothy F. Murphy (R-PA)
Rep. John P. Murtha (D-PA)
Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM)
Rep. Rick Renzi (R-AZ)
Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY)
Rep. David Scott (D-GA)
Rep. Don Young (R-AK)
Rep. Jerry Weller (R-IL)
Rep. Heather A. Wilson (R-NM)

Dishonorable Mention:
Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID)
Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)

Several members in the study are already under federal investigation including: Reps. Calvert, Doolittle, Feeney, Jefferson, Lewis, Miller, Mollohan, Murphy, Renzi and Young, as well as Senator Stevens.

Fun With Math

Over at the White House and the Pentagon, they are very proud of their progress and touting the numbers to slap themselves on the back. Although, they should just slap themselves. Let's have some fun with math, shall we?

3 out of 18

What does that equal?

1/6 or 17%

Hmm, I think that I will tell my boss and my co-workers that I am only going to to do 1/6th of my job duties effective today. I will also tell them that I will only pay attention to 17% of what is said in meetings and only be billing 17% of my time at work instead of the 85% that I am actually expected to bill.

Do you think that will be a problem?
Yes, then why aren't we more outraged by the third rate job that is being put forth in front of us?

David Vitter Equals Hypocrite

David Vitter is a conservative US Senator who hails from Louisiana. He campaigned on conservative, family values and shit. He is of course a lying, hypocritical liar. Shocker! A Republican who can't keep it in his pants, but points the finger at others.

Vitter was a client of the DC Madam
An ex-call girl had something to say today, too

Luckily, blogenfreude has chronicled the entire disaster. Moral majority, my ass. Don't these people work?

Facebook Deletes Breastfeeding Pics

A mom in Canada received an email from Facebook telling her that she had violated the terms of use of the Web site because she had posted pictures of herself breastfeeding. What the hell? Since when is breastfeeding obscene?  This is ridiculous.

I find Facebbook's attitude obscene. TechCrunch has a good post and wisely points out that this type of feeding centers around breasts.

Karen Speed (the mom) has responded by deleting her profile and started a blog. Other moms are following suit by deleting their profiles, too. I have been thinking about starting a Facebook profile, but in the interest of sisterhood -- forget about it!

Moment of Silence

I interrupt this blog, to do something more important than point a finger and yell.

My pause is to remember and honor the two friends who were killed in the WTC.

You may both be gone, but you are not forgotten.

Iraq Fatigue Hits Airwaves