The team at JibJab (site my be down right now) have released a new video and it has been almost four years since their last election satire. It’s ushers Bush out and introduces Obama and McCain to some jibjab hazing and of course it has a appearance by the Clintons. The pokes at McCain are right on but I don’t really understand the shots at Obama. Make sure you go to the JibJab site when it is up to check out the other laugh out loud videos by them.
Former White House press secretary Tony Snow, twice member of the Bush Administration died at 53 years old from colon cancer he was suffering from for a number of years early this morning. The media spent the morning talking about what a nice guy Tony was and how hard he fought his cancer. I will not disagree with either count and I know it’s not polite to speak ill of the recently deceased for at least a couple of days but here goes anyway.
The media has been concentrating mostly on his time as White House press secretary. I like to talk about Mr. Snow’s first stint in the White House for President George Bush in 1991, as chief speechwriter and later as Deputy Assistant to the President for Media Affairs (1992–1993). Snow’s most important role was after the takeover of Afghanistan and the people did not want to hear about another invasion into Iraq and it showed in the polls at the time. He was very instrumental in running the public relations campaign (propaganda) fueled by the lies feed from Bush and company to make the case for a another war. As we know, public opinion turned and the war in Iraq was on and is still going over four long years later.
When we think about the cost of the Iraq war (over 4,000 American troops dead, 80,000 to million Iraqis dead, and will hit the trillion dollar price tag), George Bush possibly may not have been able to make it happen without the hard work of Tony Snow. Our country has owes a great debt to Mr. Snow and I mean literally.
Tony Snow was only the front man for the criminal gang known as the Bush administration so I hope he passed away peacefully. Since Congress won’t punish them, hopefully God will have more fittings ends for the rest of the gang — Rove, Rumsfeld, Cheney, and Bush.
This became a question I started to think about when I read this short article in the Buffalo News yesterday about a young girl who was raped and thrown from a car…
NIAGARA FALLS — Lured by the promise of crack cocaine and alcohol, a 17-year-old girl told police she was raped after going to party with two men she met at a Portage Road grocery store Saturday.
The victim, a former Youngstown resident currently staying with a friend in the city, told police she met the men around noon Saturday and decided to go with them after they offered to supply her with crack cocaine and alcohol. The three used both substances while driving around the city.
At some point, one of the men raped the victim, and she was later kicked out of the car, police said.
First, I need to start by saying that it obvious form my blog that I am a progressive person. I also always have been pro-choice, pro-woman rights, and believe no means no. I just wonder if sometimes a woman can put her self in a situation where the only result you could expect is to be raped.
I am not talking about a situation where a woman who wears a short shirt and had a couple up of drinks who runs into the wrong guy and some one then says she deserved it. The girl in question from the story who is 17 years old meets two guys that she does not know in a store and proceeds to leave with them because they offer her alcohol and crack cocaine . Come on now! The only way this story could have ended if she did not give it up willingly was that she was going be raped.
I know forcing someone to have sex by force and blaming the victim is not politically correct but can their be a situation where we tell the victim take look at yourself and get some help to change your life. What I am asking is can the girl be in the wrong just the same as the two men? I am not saying the guys who were involved are not scum bags and should not be prosecuted. I really would like to hear the opinions from women and men on this so please leave a comment. Any women who have had a similar real life experience and who would like to share please do so. Please note I am not looking for legal arguments but how society should view this episode.
Happy Independence Day America, on this 4th of July! I just have a couple thoughts to air before I go to my girlfriend’s family reunion where we will feast on food and engage in various friendly (ha!) sporting competitions. It’s my understanding also that her brother has enough fireworks to overthrow a small Latin American country (OK, think peace now) so it should be a fun time.
-Republicans are more patriotic
Since the Reagan administration the far right wing of the Republican party has tried to monopolize God and patriotism. I say it is high time the people realize the real patriots are progressives who want to move America forward again and improve our way of life. I think the people are starting to realize the status quo is not a option anymore now.
-Stop with the hate America crap
The “hate America” label seems to be a new invention of idiotic right wingers. When anyone dares criticize any of the wrong headed policies or war crimes of the Bush administration or has a different point of view, they will since have no counter argument shout back you “hate America”. Let’s save the “hate America” label for the “real” terrorists.
-Fireworks
It is a American tradition on the 4th of July to blow ones self or someone else up but it’s time to end this practice on the foreign policy front. Americans need to let the powers to be know that the bombing (by us or Israel) of Iran is not a viable option or in our best interest. We can’t fall asleep while waiting for the election.
-Let’s take the word “independence” to heart
This time next year if we have the right President in office we should have a plan to start withdrawing our troops from Iraq. We need to let Iraq follow their own path for independence now.
I can’t think of better day then the birth of our nation to officially mention on this blog I will be giving my vote to Barack Obama for President. Who better to usher into the White House but a man who is the most like all Americans? I can’t think of anyone who has run for the highest office in our history that is not only racially mixed but also comes from a diverse cultural background. I think all Americans can see a little of themselves in Obama. While Mr. Obama is not a perfect man (still a mere politician), I trust him the most to fix our economy, work on health care access for all, to uphold our civil rights, and have a plan to bring our troops home. I believe he will try to address our problems with us together instead of using rhetoric to divide us like the last administration. My fellow Americans, please think clearly and not be misled so you can do the right thing and make the next election day a historic one…
“Hookers double your stimulus rebate” is the new headline hitting blogs across the country and now being reported on CNN. It seems many Nevada brothels, like the world famous Bunny Ranch and the Chicken Ranch are seeing some lean times because of high gas prices. Their main customers who are truck drivers have little money left to spend on some relaxation with a lady after filling up the rig these days. While it’s sad to see the ladies earning less, they like everyone else need to and are adjusting to the new economic reality of fuel prices. So if find yourself in Nevada looking for some quick love, please help the local economy and the working ladies by taking advantage of the deals.
While this is a lighter look at high gas prices, I am thinking about a more serious post on the issue so stay tuned. In the mean time think about these questions… Who benefits the most from high gas prices? Does gas prices have less to do with supply and demand then market speculation? Why is George Bush doing nothing about high gas prices?
Make sure you go to the JibJab site when it is up to check out the other laugh out loud videos by them.
