HULK SMASHED
hot
Peace
Invalid Looser?
Good evening...my neighborhood sounds like Basra--smells bad, too. I hate fireworks.
peeeps
uh huh
Smash!
Such a girly kitty! She looks as tho she's just finished a tea party.
There might, or there might not be, post up above.
Hecate, Runnymeade Conspirator
Schroedinger's post!
Very kuhl.
Too %##%*%& hot:
Growing blaze near Goleta is California's top firefighting priority
Too %##%*%& hot:
Jessie's saying this right about now.
Satan is laughing his ass off . . . he just loves how they never GET IT when they're alive!
Man, Grace Kelly's dress is beautiful in "Rear Window". Not my favorite movie, but whatever.
Naught much else on the teebee tonight.
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
Weird
That's downright surreal.
.
Gentle, gentle rain.
The blood of the martyrs will water the meadows of . . . America?
I keep thinking of T.J.'s unquiet ghost, having to watch Chimp pretend to be president, today, at T.J.s home.
Repost...
Throughout his long public career, Senator Jesse Helms was a tireless advocate for the people of North Carolina, a stalwart defender of limited government and free enterprise, a fearless defender of a culture of life, and an unwavering champion of those struggling for liberty.
Throughout his long public career, Adolf Hitler was a tireless advocate for the people of Germany.
He restored the German economy and built the autobahn. He made the trains run on time.
He was fearless defender of the arian culture, and an unwavering champion of those struggling for living space.
"It is my God Given Right as an American to blow my hand off with illegal fireworks. It's in the Bible! If you don't like it you liberal pussy I'll tell the cops that you are a terrorist and were seen taking photos of the GG Bridge. Then you will be an enemy detainee and can't do anything about it!"
C the slack jawed Y.
Obama scores a major endorsement.
This is HUGE!
That's downright surreal.
Yeah, kinda leaves me speechless...
You get weird ads in yer gmail when you have "nascar" in your name...
I have seen Him in the watch fires of a hundred circling camps
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps;
His day is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His day is marching on.
Impeach!
Off to watch fireworks - although it is going to use $20 worth of gas...
Are we singing campfire songs now?
I must've missed Kumbaya.
Hecate, Miss Thing always looks so regal.
What would please Her Highness?
Man, Grace Kelly's dress is beautiful in "Rear Window". Not my favorite movie, but whatever.
Naught much else on the teebee tonight.
helena handbasket | 07.04.08 - 7:30 pm |
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I actually thought the exact same scene. I remember Hitchcock talking about that exact scene and what he wanted to accomplish. The perfect image when Stewart opened his eyes. I'll say he came close.
Haz u seen mah bukkit?
I have read a fiery Gospel writ in burnished rows of steel;
“As ye deal with My contemners, so with you My grace shall deal”;
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with His heel,
Since God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Since God is marching on.
Obama scores a major endorsement.
Obama's better than the alternative.
Not a stirring endorsement, I know.
Fuck.
.
focus, I hope you're safe.
Kitty, if the government wants to prevent Chinese cyber attacks, they should write to this here place.
There is computer whiz-bangs here (not me, take notice).
You get weird ads in yer gmail when you have "nascar" in your name...
When you have obscure utensils in your name Google leaves you alone.
.
Zero posts my snowshoe rabbit!
It is my God Given Right as an American to blow my hand off with illegal fireworks. It's in the Bible!
Makes me think of Mark Pauline of SRL...
BTW, are you aware of the upcoming Crucible shows? You can see them setting up from BART at West Oakland station...
Hecate!
Talked to Dr Dean not half an hour ago, and shared your concern about the potential damage to Dem candidates associated with inadequate voting facilities and Repub shenanigans in low income and repub-dominated areas.
He saud that the DNC was on this in a serious way at several levels:
Getting rid of bad Secy's of State and replacing them with new ones who have fair voting as their highest priority. He used Ohio as an example.
Getting rid of bad voting machines whose tallies can be tampered with or not verified (used Florida as example).
"Legions" of trained observers at the polling places. He said this was part of the 50-state initiative that had not received much public attention, but was nonetheless a very high priority.
Of course, actions count a lot more than words, but I feel quite certain that it is on their radar.
Well at least the feminist blogs have all been...
I haz a Z list blog, so I don't count. You know what I want to know? Where are the white boyz of the blogosphere? Those 30 somethings who were so all fired het up for Obama?
When you have obscure utensils in your name Google leaves you alone.
No cheesy diner ads?
That's a shame.
That's downright surreal.
Yeah, kinda leaves me speechless...
Hey, fast cars and the Navy go hand in hand.
Just ask Black Stig.
Gromit, how is your day? We're having a quiet one, some work, some simply being languid.
And no, I'm not going to tell you.
Apprentice to Darth Holden | 07.04.08 - 7:02 pm |
You must be from outer space. No earthling is this lame.
Did the Hutt send you after me?
Hecate's cat looks wise and ageless.
Gromit, aren't Chartreux cats gorgeous?
Chewey, blast 'im!!
/?/
focus, I hope you're safe.
Sallyh, Grandmere Poissonniere
Thanks Sallyh, I'm safe for now ... evacuated friends afraid to stay here though heading for the ocean - I may just join them ...
Hecate's cat looks wise and ageless.
Gromit
she looks like she's getting ready to pounce on something.
something grilled, for preference.....
oh man, halo says '0' what kind of '0' is this?
The MGM Wedding Dress for Princess Grace
The whole wedding attire was designed by Helen Rose, wardrobe designer at MGM. The MGM wardrobe department made the wedding dress as a gift from MGM. 1956 Wedding of Grace Kelly to Princess Rainier of Monaco
At the time, film star Grace Kelly was tied to an MGM contract for another 7 years. To get out of her 7 year contract with MGM Grace Kelly had to agree to the wedding being filmed by MGM for worldwide distribution. In later days she regretted the filming intruding on her wedding day.
"Your ass belongs to US Kelly! No way you are getting out of your contract."
so what's with the comments tonight
focus -- are you in the middle of the fires?
July 4, 2008: Uncle Sam as seen by the rest of the world these days?
foolme, in my case, a combination of grading papers, heat and humidity, and lack of motivation
Jesse Helms is still dead
Obama sucks. He is a politician.
Still voting for him, but meh.
Oh, I have heard a new song that is way groovy.
pigboy, the day started looking up at that point
Gromit, how is your day?
Outstanding, with perfectly beautific weather all the livelong day! Just packed my mom off after the evening part of the day-long block party, and Dr Mrs Gromit just headed to the ER to see a patient, so I get a few quiet minutes.
Several pictures from today at the home page. Including today's party, our house, the neighbor's incredibly cute grandson, and a very happy Howard and Dr Mrs Dean from breakfast this morning.
http://vtwayback.blogspot.com/
"Your ass belongs to US Kelly! No way you are getting out of your contract."
Sp ocko
she should have dared them to sue her for breach of contract.
she was the fairy tale princess. they'd have been killed in the press if they'd tried.
in the basin south and beneath the Gap fire -
What I really want to do is bake, and Monsieur is screaming no no no!
hey have you heard the news?
timmeh russert died
another weekend of ridiculous eulogies to a racist villager
a complete whitewashing of jesse's horrible record and failure to point out the shamefulness of having such a person in government for so long
Sallyh, Grandmere Poissonniere
I should have been more specific. My apologies. I tried to post something a moment ago and got a message to wait 20 seconds before posting again. The comment never posted and when I hit publish again, it said it was a duplicate post.
Then when I asked what's with the comments it popped up as pretty as you please.
Jesse Helms is still dead
Might not be a bad idea to cut off his head and stuff his mouth with wild roses.
Just in case.
Gromit, looks as if it was a wonderful day!
I woke up thinking it was Saturday, and my spirits really got a bounce when Monsieur reminded me it was only Friday
pigboy, the day started looking up at that point
Sallyh, Grandmere Poissonniere | 07.04.08 - 7:45 pm | #
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now if we could only get the current leader of the senate to say say something as stupid as Frist did so he'd resign and we'd get new leadership.
foolme, sorry, my dear
what does patriotism really mean?
It means telling people who ask such questions that they are to blame for our country's suckitude.
foolme, sorry, my dear
Sallyh, Grandmere Poissonniere
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my fault. by the way as an ex student, grade on the curve
The difference between Jar Jar Binks and Karl Rove?
Jar Jar Binks has actually seen combat.
I woke up thinking it was Saturday, and my spirits really got a bounce when Monsieur reminded me it was only Friday
Sallyh, Grandmere Poissonniere | 07.04.08 - 7:47 pm | #
Bonus... it is like waking up thinking you're late for work on your day off, then realizing you have the day off
Foolme, I love you, but I don't curve my grades.
*retch*
NTodd, did you eat something foul, or are you simply trying to emulate the 8 year old?
I haz a Z list blog, so I don't count.
I certainly like the opening:
You know what, Barack Obama, you can fucking bite me, OK?
The rest of it's pretty good, too.
I posted some suggestions on what to do at my brand-spanking-new blog at MyBarackObama.com, btw. Just sayin'...
another weekend of ridiculous eulogies to a racist villager
a complete whitewashing of jesse's horrible record and failure to point out the shamefulness of having such a person in government for so long
Tom Brokjaw | Homepage | 07.04.08 - 7:46 pm | #
You wonder how a 'liberal' press could do such a thing! But they will.
I just saw an article over on Americablog that John Warner, Republican Senator of Virginia, is trying to resurrect Jimmy Carters 55 mile an hour speed limit. He's just discovered that it not only saved oil and gas, but actually saved lives as well!!!
The republicans have managed to make Jimmy Carter, their most hated President, look like a prophet. He also had solar panels installed on the White House. Crazy.
The McLaughlin Group is discussing the state of the country and the state of our democracy. Are our best days behind us? Michelle Bernard says we're the best country on earth because people aren't murdered in our elections. Firstly, Michelle, tell it to the Kennedys. Secondly, if you set the bar any lower you would have to dig a trench.
Foolme, I love you, but I don't curve my grades.
Sallyh, Grandmere Poissonniere
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Oh well, I hope everyone gets an A anyway.
Just ask Black Stig.
*waits patiently for response*
An embarrassing shitstain has just been erased from North Carolina.
Good fucking riddance to scum sucking shitbags like Jesse.
I hope there is a hell.
Jesse Helms is still dead
A friend of mine pointed out earlier how apropos it was that Jesse and Bozo the Clown went in such close proximity...
"resurrect Jimmy Carters 55 mile an hour speed limit."
We were chatting about this at lunchtime. Consensus seemed to be "do it yesterday".
Michelle Bernard says we're the best country on earth because people aren't murdered in our elections.
Whereas, in Europe, people fear to vote or run for office.
foolme, most of the class is doing very well, and they'll get their A's.
I don't think I have anyone outright failing at the moment in any of my sections, although some are skating on the edge of it. Happily, they're a minority.
"UPDATE: Fox News phoned former Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) for his reaction to Helms’ passing. “He had a philosophy, had principles he believed in, and he stood and fought for them,” Lott said, adding that he admired that Helms accomplished his work without being “mean-spirited and disrespectful.” Lott added:
Senator Helms did it by sometimes supporting things that surprised people. But if you looked at it, if you looked at his faith and principles he believed in, it made sense."
http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07...ms-passes-away/
NTodd, did you eat something foul, or are you simply trying to emulate the 8 year old?
I had food poisoning from, we think, some bad, unpasteurized apple juice. Not. Pretty.
Say hello to four years of me!!!
I'm sure some here will be very happy about that.
And...we get Maddy all day Sunday and overnight
"resurrect Jimmy Carters 55 mile an hour speed limit."
We were chatting about this at lunchtime. Consensus seemed to be "do it yesterday".
Gromit
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I'm a little behind the times I see. Not unusual. I was in the picturesque little town of Gilbert for the Peach Festival around noon. Then came home and had a 4th of July nap. (felt it was the patriotic thing to do )
Just ask Black Stig.
*waits patiently for response*
nascardaughter
Ah, I see. From info on the show, "Top Gear":
The Stig's name derives from presenter Jeremy Clarkson's days at Repton School; where, according to Clarkson, new students were always called "Stig". A proposed name for the Stig was originally "The Gimp" until protests from Perry McCarthy nixed the idea. There have been two official Stigs on the show, while various other Stigs have made cameo appearances for particular episodes. The first Stig wore black overalls and helmet. It was introduced in the first episode of the current format by Jeremy Clarkson as the resident test driver, as the presenters could not consistently post fast times themselves. Clarkson noted that "we don't know its name, we really don't know its name, nobody knows its name, and we don't wanna know, cause it's a racing driver." Clarkson then described The Stig as having a very small brain, who had worthless opinions, a disorder described by Clarkson as "Mansell Syndrome". Its job description was to "just go out there and drive fast". This Stig was used for the first two series of the show. It was then "killed off" at the start of the third series when he was shown driving a modified Jaguar XJ-S off the flight deck of HMS Invincible during a stunt and landing in the sea.
NTodd, sorry to hear that. E is offering plenty of TLC, I assume?
Leonard Nimoy - Put A Little Love In Your Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=w...feature=related
http://
alabasterbrow.blogsome.co...racelovely3.JPG
http://z.hubpages.com/u/109600_f260.jpg
Grace Kelly in a dress from Rear Window
Damnit, I get better mileage doing 73 in my Forrester than I do at 60.
is trying to resurrect Jimmy Carters 55 mile an hour speed limit
That was Nixon, actually.
The republicans have managed to make Jimmy Carter, their most hated President, look like a prophet. He also had solar panels installed on the White House. Crazy.
foolme1ns
Marx said history is tragedy the first time, farce the second.
Those of us who remember the Carter administration have a sense of deja vu whenever we watch the news.
And for anyone crying salt tears over the problems at GM and Ford, just bear in mind that this is the second time in 30 years they got caught making big gas guzzlers in a time that calls for smaller more sensible vehicles.
Now that is farcical.
I had food poisoning from, we think, some bad, unpasteurized apple juice. Not. Pretty.
Once you've had real food poisoning, you realize all your previous "cases" were just tummyaches...
Richard, you're a dear, but no way am I clicking on that. My inner geek has its limits.
The Reason for the Season:
The Declaration of Independence.
(For all those whose personal copy might not, for whatever reason, be close at hand today.)
foolme, most of the class is doing very well, and they'll get their A's.
I don't think I have anyone outright failing at the moment in any of my sections, although some are skating on the edge of it. Happily, they're a minority.
Sallyh, Grandmere Poissonniere
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hooray then. Maybe the skaters will start to catch on soon.
"resurrect Jimmy Carters 55 mile an hour speed limit."
We were chatting about this at lunchtime. Consensus seemed to be "do it yesterday".
Sorry. I can't drive . . . 55!!!!
Marx said history is tragedy the first time, farce the second.
Those of us who remember the Carter administration have a sense of deja vu whenever we watch the news.
And for anyone crying salt tears over the problems at GM and Ford, just bear in mind that this is the second time in 30 years they got caught making big gas guzzlers in a time that calls for smaller more sensible vehicles.
Now that is farcical.
Adam Hominem
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I like what Mark Twain said: "History doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes".
I'm a little behind the times I see.
Not at all. I meant I was chatting with human neighbors over hotdogs and salad. In the real world.
Double penetration.
Leonard Nimoy - Both Sides Now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=W...feature=related
I can't tell if he's singing, or yawning.
I have had "real" food poisoning once.
You are right Dave. The other times were pikers compared to that one time.
Rain! All over the yard! Naked Happy Dancing Summer Rain! Plantz iz happy. Hecate iz happy.
Oh, this is rich. The Heritage Foundation's big minds published a study in 1986 claiming the 55mph limit saved no more than 1% of fuel.
"Rain! All over the yard! Naked Happy Dancing Summer Rain! Plantz iz happy. Hecate iz happy."
Wingnut neighbor calling police to complain about wet, naked witch next door.
Hecate-- Did you see that Dr Dean answered your question (above)?
Sorry. I can't drive . . . 55!!!!
Supreme Commander Thor
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you might just be surprised, after a few tickets. 
When we had the 55 mile an hour speed limit all the cars that were made had the 55 in the middle of the speedometer. Psychological.
Did you see that Dr Dean answered your question (above)?
No ?????????????????
/
Genuflects in Dr. Dean's direction
you might just be surprised, after a few tickets.
As someone who's almost lost his license twice--no, I wouldn't be.
greetings again, folks.
Sallyh, that's good news.
NTodd, that's not such good news. As your lawyer I recommend Imodium AD and a frequently freshened damp cloth for your brow.
I'm a little behind the times I see.
Not at all. I meant I was chatting with human neighbors over hotdogs and salad. In the real world.
Gromit
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Oh. I feel better now.
Clarkson then described The Stig as having a very small brain, who had worthless opinions, a disorder described by Clarkson as "Mansell Syndrome".
Hmm. This disorder may also affect some members of the pundit class...
type, type, type,
what's that? .... oh it's fireworks....
type. type... type.... what's that?.... oh it's fireworks....
type, type, type... what's that?... oh it's fireworks....
type... type... type... what's that? oh it's fireworks....
NTodd, sorry to hear that. E is offering plenty of TLC, I assume?
Oh, yes, she's been wonderful. And prepared to take me 2 blocks to the emergency room, but I improved after several bouts of the most amazing vomiting I have experienced.
As someone who's almost lost his license twice--no, I wouldn't be.
Supreme Commander Thor
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well take heart, I'm sure this is going no where fast, (no pun intended)
Wingnut neighbor calling police to complain about wet, naked witch next door.
If he didn't call the police about our singing around a burning caldron and singing last night, I figure we're safe. Waxing moon and all. There's about one rain a summer like this one, demanding dancing. I have a big fence, anyone offended has to work hard to be offended.
Hecate, See my post at 7:39. And my picture from this morning:
http://vtwayback.blogspot.com/20...-jay-
lorie.html
And the world's cutest kid, other than your grandson:
http://vtwayback.blogspot.com/20...cutest-
kid.html
Hecate nails it:
It is my fucking body. If I take a whim to tattoo it, I will. If I take a whim to shave my head, I will. If I take a whim to cut my toenails, I will. If I take a whim to get an abortion, I will. On a whim. Because it is my fucking body and there's just no compromise between you, who apparently believes that my body can become state property for the use of the state's interests, and me, since I believe that, well, that it is my goddess-damned body and not the state's. One could have hoped that someone whose ancestors were considered property might have had an understanding of this point, but, turns out, possessing a penis make that point irrelevant.
You stupid, naive fucktard. The fundies won't vote for you no matter how fast you sell me down the river. And I, I am going to have to get v drunk to make myself vote for you. And you'd better hope that John McCain starts gaining on you, or my checkbook, well, I won't be in a hurry to open it. You stupid, arrogant, male asshole.
Enjoy.
YOU ARE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!!!!!!
Gromit,
Wow; Dr. Dean is looking v good! Your grandkid???
"I have a big fence, anyone offended has to work hard to be offended."
People like that really offend me.
dave™© | Homepage | 07.04.08 - 8:05 pm | #
That's my boy!!!
Gromit, that child gives me hope. Thank you.
Back later, maybe, after I dry off.
Love you, you lovely, liberal Moonbats.
That's my b--
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzz...
"Democracy
"Democracy used to be a good thing, but now it has gotten into
the wrong hands."
Senator Jesse Helms"
sadly he was not talking about the current administration
Wow; Dr. Dean is looking v good! Your grandkid???
Yes, he's lost weight and seems very relaxed and happy. Dr Mrs Dean takes the credit and says she's been getting him to do daily bike rides.
Neighbor's grandkid. My boys tell me that I have none, and I'm willing to take their word for it.
The other times were pikers compared to that one time.
A nurse friend of mine told me, when it's coming out both ends - THAT'S food poisoning!
Obama scores a major endorsement.
This is HUGE!
Obama scores a major endorsement.
This is HUGE!
dave™©
Wow the note left on my Obama-stickered car yesterday said exactly the opposite. Yet interestingly, that message and yours are both intended to make me think less of Obama.
Sometimes I think my whole life is a Fox reality show...
several bouts of the most amazing vomiting I have experienced.
Our bodies do attempt to care for us.
Negro
"To rob the Negro of his reputation of thinking through a problem
in his own fashion is about the same as trying to pretend that he
doesn't have a natural instinct for rhythm and for
singing and dancing."
"The Negro cannot count forever on the kind of restraint
that's thus far left him free to clog the streets, disrupt traffic,
and interfere with other men's rights."
When a caller to CNN's Larry King Live show praised guest
Jesse Helms for "everything you've done to help keep
down the niggers," Helms' response was to salute the camera
and say, "Well, thank you, I think."
(Wilmington Star-News, 9/16/95)
dave™© | Homepage | 07.04.08 - 8:11 pm
Come on, you don't have to pretend. You'll be very happy when I win. You can spend the next 4 years saying "I told you so!". It will be a very vindicating experience for you.
UK judge rules that Pringles are not spuds
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/
20080...Cuf8wH.1h1vaA8F
New York Times and The Washington Post
"The New York Times and The Washington Post are both infested
with homosexuals themselves."
The Post, he charged, "caters to homosexual groups.
Just about every person down there is homosexual or lesbian," jesse helms
Smoking
I was with some Vietnamese recently, and some of them were
smoking two cigarettes at the same time. That's the kind of
customers we need!
Jesse Helms, US Senator from North Carolina,
at a dinner to promote the state's tobacco industry, 1996
Source:BQ
Tax Dollars
"Your tax dollars are being used to pay for grade school
classes that teach our children that
CANNIBALISM, WIFE-SWAPPING, and the MURDER
of infants and the elderly are acceptable behavior. ''
Part of the text of a fundraising mailer sent out by the
Helms campaign.
It will be a very vindicating experience for you.
President John McCain | 07.04.08 - 8:13 pm | #
You are deluded. I knew it.
Voodoo
Nevertheless, if the Administration insists on funding these
programs I shall not stand in the way, so long as you agree
to the following conditions: 1) that no funds be obligated to
any affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood
Foundation (IPPF) in Haiti, including PROFAMIL; and 2) that no
funds be provided directly or indirectly to any group whose
programs include producing material intended to be used in
a voodoo ceremony ... A.I.D. is funding programs that
endorse or legitimize what amounts to witchcraft."
Jesse Helms, quoted in Mat Honan, "Jesse Helms'
Political Voodoo," Mojo, March 23, 1999
WSJ sez the big tomato/salmonella scare is actually due to Jalapeños.
WSJ sez the big tomato/salmonella scare is actually due to Jalapeños.
P O'Neill
So it's the Mexicans' fault?
Interesting.
WSJ sez the big tomato/salmonella scare is actually due to Jalapeños.
P O'Neill
How did they get across teh border?
Overall, NPR's story on the death of Jesse Helms was pretty disgusting. Emphasis on recollections by his friends, and of the well-known campaign ad that played off of equal opportunity law, they described it as "famous, or to some, infamous."
Very little said about the vile, divisive racist prick that he actually was.
montag
And NBC very thoughtfully ran Helms' most famous ad, the "hands wadding up the job rejection letter" one with the voiceover of "You really needed the job but they had to hire a minority..." without the slightest mention that that ad was the singlehanded product of Charlie Black.
Charlie Black Who, you say? Charlie Black the just-named Top Boss of the McCain campaign. But that I suppose wouldn't be Respectful when the story is about the death of another ancient bigot. Oh noes.
Doubts about "daring" hostage rescue
By GottaLaff
Report:
But while [Ingrid Betancourt] was still in the air, the Swiss radio station RSR broadcast a report questioning the official version of the operation to free Ms Betancourt and 14 other hostages – saying that money, not cunning, had clinched their freedom.
According to Bogota, the hostages were freed in an elaborate ruse by Colombian intelligence agents who had infiltrated the Marxist Farc rebels holding them.
But RSR said that the 15 hostages “were in reality ransomed for a high price, and the whole operation afterwards was a set-up". Citing a source "close to the events, reliable and tested many times in recent years", it said that the United States – which had three citizens among those freed – was behind the deal and put the price at $20 million."
http://thepoliticalcarnival.blog...age-
rescue.html
Apparently it's specifically salsa served in restaurants and not in jars that is the suspect.