Archive for February 2005
The monthlies.
Chris Rock(s) Bush
Last night’s Oscar event in Hollywood, of all places, had this display of Chris Rock exercising his right to free speech. A lot of people like to bash Bush. I’m not going to bash Bush here tonight. I saw “Fahrenheit 9/11.” I think Bush is a genius. I think Bush did some things this year [...]
Shilling for the Top Job
I am sorry, but the MSNBC headline, “Clinton: Hillary would be an ‘excellent president’,” is a bit much. I mean, can former President Bill Clinton really be considered an objective person when discussing his wife, Senator Hillary Rodham? Come on. I would love for Hillary to be the next president, but I wonder what her [...]
Mackris v. O’Reilly, p. 66
Keith Olberman (Countdown, MSNBC) has a continually-updated segment unofficially titled, “the self-destruction of Bill O’Reilly.” Well, let me assist in the self-destruction… Image: The Smoking Gun
Cheney’s Poker Face
The following blog-entry was recently awarded a 2004 Koufax Award for most humorous post. Poker With Dick CheneyTranscript of The Editors’ regular Saturday-night poker game with Dick Cheney, 6/19/04. Start tape at 12:32 AM. The Editors: We’ll take three cards. Dick Cheney: Give me one. Sounds of cards being placed down, dealt, retrieved, and rearranged [...]
He Said, He Said
Another doozy from Bush, while in Europe, responding to whether or not he will seek approval from Europe before attacking Iran. And finally, this notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. And having said that, all options are on the table. (Laughter.) Source: The White House That’s right, [...]
Lonely in the Bushes
President Bush needs a real man. During a photo opportunity, Mr. Bush refused to be pinned down on whether relations had improved to the point where Mr. Bush would be inviting Mr. Chirac to the United States or even to Mr. Bush’s ranch in Texas. “I’m looking for a good cowboy,” Mr. Bush joked, dodging [...]
Mackris v. O’Reilly, p. 65
Keith Olberman (Countdown, MSNBC) has a continually-updated segment unofficially titled, “the self-destruction of Bill O’Reilly.” Well, let me assist in the self-destruction… Image: The Smoking Gun
Footing the Emergency Bill
The Bush administration has recently submitted an $82 billion emergency supplemental budget request to the congress. This must be an emergency, since the $82 billion includes: A request for $658 million to build what would be the largest embassy in the world: a fortress in Baghdad’s Green Zone that would replace the former palace complex [...]
Mackris v. O’Reilly, p. 56
Keith Olberman (Countdown, MSNBC) has a continually-updated segment unofficially titled, “the self-destruction of Bill O’Reilly.” Well, let me assist in the self-destruction… Image: The Smoking Gun
Dear Readers
The last three days I have been attending a conference titled, “Landslides and Slope Stability,” a course presented by the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in San Jose. As a result, I have been unable to post to the blog. However, there is good news. I have recently struck a deal with a local telecommunications company [...]
Mackris v. O’Reilly, p. 55
Keith Olberman (Countdown, MSNBC) has a continually-updated segment unofficially titled, “the self-destruction of Bill O’Reilly.” Well, let me assist in the self-destruction… Image: The Smoking Gun
It is Raleigh nice to be here.
Meanwhile, in Raleigh, North Carolina, the president met another tough question while selling his Social Security reform. Q Mr. President, Durham city councilman – THE PRESIDENT: Welcome. Q Good to be here. THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for serving. Q Thank you. More importantly, I’m a husband and a father of three young daughters. And first of [...]
Sick To His Stomach
Here is a photo of John Kerry respectfully listening to the president as he delivers his State of the Union address. You know Kerry is thinking, “What a jackass.” And how about Senator Chuck Schumer [D-NY] (lower left) giving Bush the look your older brother or sister gives when you have just done something completely [...]
Gagging on Gannon
Here are some of Gannon’s greatest questions posed to the president or his press secretary, Scott McClellan. Q In your denunciations of the Abu Ghraib photos, you’ve used words like ‘sickening,’ ‘disgusting’ and ‘reprehensible.’ Will you have any adjectives left to adequately describe the pictures from Saddam’s rape rooms and torture chambers? And will Americans [...]
The Question that Killed Jeff Gannon
I will be posting shortly about the abrupt end of the illustrious reporting career of Jeff Gannon (aka, JD Guckert; that’s right, he used a fake name). But here is the question that started the unraveling of Gannon’s rise to fame. During a January 26, 2005, briefing at the White House, Jeff Gannon of Talon [...]
Striking Out at Tee-Ball
The administration handpicks supporters for these town-hall forums Bush is staging while selling his Social Security reform idea. Unfortunately, even a softball question from a supporter may surprise you if you know absolutely nothing. From Tampa… Q — really understand how is it the new plan is going to fix that problem? THE PRESIDENT: Because [...]
Mackris v. O’Reilly, p. 54
Keith Olberman (Countdown, MSNBC) has a continually-updated segment unofficially titled, “the self-destruction of Bill O’Reilly.” Well, let me assist in the self-destruction… Image: The Smoking Gun
Mackris v. O’Reilly, p. 43
Keith Olberman (Countdown, MSNBC) has a continually-updated segment unofficially titled, “the self-destruction of Bill O’Reilly.” Well, let me assist in the self-destruction… Image: The Smoking Gun
Bush Barnstorms the Bushleagues
President Bush is touring America attempting to sell his plans for Social Security reform. Similar to his re-election campaign, the administration is staging town-hall forums where real-Americans are able to “press” the president. Unfortunately, just as during the campaign, dissenters are not allowed. Here are some examples of the hard questions Bush faces at these [...]
Super Bowl Prediction
New England Patriots 22, Philadelphia Eagles 19.
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