Why I watch Olbermann (or would if I had cable) instead of Papa Bear.
I'm not the only one who thinks dissent and discussion is healthy.
Or, if you don't feel like reading it, watch him deliver the speech himself (the above link is his blog, but its a transcript of the clip below).
Olbermann channels Murrow
(fyi, I chose this clip because it's of the highest quality)
8.30.2006
8.29.2006
YouTube is my hero.
So, I've been foraging around YouTube. Admittedly, mostly watching various clips from the Daily Show and Colbert Report (a side effect of not having basic cable).
Found this gem. Enjoy:
The Daily Show has awesome editors.
Found this gem. Enjoy:
The Daily Show has awesome editors.
8.22.2006
WTF? You heard me. WTF?
So, poking around the internet you find doozies. Especially when Ann Coulter is involved. So I couldn't resist reposting this, primarily because of the absurdity of it.
"Take note, conservatives: No American need ever fear the liberal establishment again. It's all over but the sobbing.
Back when there were only three TV stations and no Internet, talk radio or Fox News, it used to be so easy for the MSM (mainstream media) to destroy reputations — Joe McCarthy, Barry Goldwater, Richard Nixon, Robert Bork, Dan Quayle, Oliver North, Clarence Thomas, Pat Buchanan, Newt Gingrich, Paula Jones and Linda Tripp, to name a few of the MSM's prey.
Liberals aren't having so much fun now that the rabbit has the gun."
Of particular note to me is the people on this list. First off, could we be talking about the farther right? Not a single liberal that has been shamed in media, nope, all good upstanding conservatives. But seriously, look at the caliber of this list. McCarthy!? Nixon?! And it's the media's fault these people fell? I mean, come on.
I apologize for bitching about this, but I honestly couldn't believe it. Maybe Hitler should have hired her as press secretary.
On a far more serious note:
You must watch this video!
"Take note, conservatives: No American need ever fear the liberal establishment again. It's all over but the sobbing.
Back when there were only three TV stations and no Internet, talk radio or Fox News, it used to be so easy for the MSM (mainstream media) to destroy reputations — Joe McCarthy, Barry Goldwater, Richard Nixon, Robert Bork, Dan Quayle, Oliver North, Clarence Thomas, Pat Buchanan, Newt Gingrich, Paula Jones and Linda Tripp, to name a few of the MSM's prey.
Liberals aren't having so much fun now that the rabbit has the gun."
Of particular note to me is the people on this list. First off, could we be talking about the farther right? Not a single liberal that has been shamed in media, nope, all good upstanding conservatives. But seriously, look at the caliber of this list. McCarthy!? Nixon?! And it's the media's fault these people fell? I mean, come on.
I apologize for bitching about this, but I honestly couldn't believe it. Maybe Hitler should have hired her as press secretary.
On a far more serious note:
You must watch this video!
8.13.2006
Random Thoughts
I'm pretty sure I've used that title before for one of my blogs, but oh well. Anywho here are some random thoughts on my mind. First, at the Iowa State Fair I made it a point to sign the "Support Stem Cell Research" petition over at the Democrat's booth in the Varied Industries building. Bear in mind, that I'm generally hesitant to take Red/Blue sides, but it's no suprise to anyone I know that I'd think that way. On a related note: Jim Nussle, running for governor. He was not part of the attempted majority to overturn the president's veto (read: he effectively voted for the president). If I wanted a Republican whipping boy... well, I'd elect Rove to our statehouse. Somebody find me a free thinker. (Paging Doug Gross: At least you didn't appear to be a whipping boy).
This is related to another problem I've found lately. If you weren't aware, the Des Moines city council (and the state, to be fair) has grown into a good ol' boys club. The problem: they're Democrats. My deep rooted fear is that come November the balance of power is going to shift and that this will shift to a deeply red state. Now, let me be clear on this, I'm all for "voting the bums out." So, why can't people in their own party who feel the incumbent is no longer serving their needs run against them. So what if it ends up being Democrat vs. Democrat (or vice versa), separate the wheat from the chaff.
Enough political rambling. I've finally update the link over to the left. Apple has unleashed their new Mac Pro. And since it's an Intel system, it should take no translation to figure out that this baby cooks (with gas, and a double burner). Hot stuff, check it out.
On a tangent from Justin's blog: I've found one thing in my ripe old age. Friends are only as good as you keep them. I realize now that I neglected my good (high school) friends when I went to college. Maybe this is normal, but I have a great set of friends. Yes, relationships change, and they have, but I try to make it a point to see those friends whenever possible. Yes, this means as soon as (or shortly after) I get a job, I'm headed to Cham-bana. But maintaining family is just as important, and I owe my brother a trip to Carbondale as well.
Enough for tonight. I have a session for Tuesday to plan.
This is related to another problem I've found lately. If you weren't aware, the Des Moines city council (and the state, to be fair) has grown into a good ol' boys club. The problem: they're Democrats. My deep rooted fear is that come November the balance of power is going to shift and that this will shift to a deeply red state. Now, let me be clear on this, I'm all for "voting the bums out." So, why can't people in their own party who feel the incumbent is no longer serving their needs run against them. So what if it ends up being Democrat vs. Democrat (or vice versa), separate the wheat from the chaff.
Enough political rambling. I've finally update the link over to the left. Apple has unleashed their new Mac Pro. And since it's an Intel system, it should take no translation to figure out that this baby cooks (with gas, and a double burner). Hot stuff, check it out.
On a tangent from Justin's blog: I've found one thing in my ripe old age. Friends are only as good as you keep them. I realize now that I neglected my good (high school) friends when I went to college. Maybe this is normal, but I have a great set of friends. Yes, relationships change, and they have, but I try to make it a point to see those friends whenever possible. Yes, this means as soon as (or shortly after) I get a job, I'm headed to Cham-bana. But maintaining family is just as important, and I owe my brother a trip to Carbondale as well.
Enough for tonight. I have a session for Tuesday to plan.
