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.
“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?
One of the few Democrats with balls, Congressman Dennis Kucinich read 35 articles of impeachment against President George Bush on the House floor late last Monday. It’s all there - the lies, the use of torture, the ignoring of Congress, and the using of propaganda to start a war. Mr. Kucinich has tried unsuccessfully to start impeachment hearings before on Bush and also VP Dick Cheney in the past. Can he succeed now?
Well it looks like the corporate run media will be of no help. The day after on Tuesday, the news of the impeachment was being discussed across the blogosphere and on progressive talk radio. I did not see the story hit the CNN front page until Wednesday. OK, even if you think all the charges are bogus won’t you think a Congressman bringing criminal charges against the President might be news worthy? It sure was when Bill Clinton was lying about a blow job. This is another reason why we know when right wing blow holes mention the “liberal” media they are full of shit.
Another obstacle to impeachment hearings will be the Democratic leadership itself and why would that be? Progressive radio talk show host Randi Rhodes had a excellent post on this very topic that everyone should read where her belief is that the Democrat leadership would end up implicating themselves in any hearings!
So to get the Judiciary Committee to act on Kucinich’s articles of impeachment it will be up to the people which is ME and YOU. Here is a checklist for what to do for anyone you wants George to pay for his crimes against America.
1. Read (or download the PDF) the 35 articles of impeachment of George Bush by Dennis Kucinich or watch the videos of him reading them on the House floor Monday.
3. Sign the petition to get the media to cover the call for impeachment by having Meet the Press interview Dennis Kucinich for a full half hour this Sunday. While not updated on the petition site yet, the host of Meet the Press Tim Russert has passed away and the petition was addressed to him. The original “Ten Reasons to Impeach George Bush and Dick Cheney” petition to sign.
6. Use this kit to organize support to have your local government pass a resolution for impeachment.
7. Use your own blog to bring attention to the articles of impeachment before the House.
Why is it so important for Congress to have hearings on these charges against George Bush rather then just let him finish the last couple of months of his term? The articles of impeachment center around the abuse of power by the office of the Presidency. Our founding fathers’ number one fear with Democracy failing was the possible abuse of power by the President and they took that in account when writing the Constitution. George Bush has repeatedly ignored Congress and the Federal Courts while abusing his power so has violated the balance of powers set forth in our Constitution. If Mr. Bush goes unpunished for his crimes then a precedent will be set for future Presidents that will not be in the interest of the people or our Democracy.
John McCain, the Republican Presidential nominee has been rushed to a near by hospital with chest pains and apparently in cardiac arrest which was reported by CNN today. There will be a update on his condition later today which is the only information aids to McCain have released so far.
OK OK… I totally made up the headline and the first paragraph and this is just going to be one of my rants. John McCain is in excellent health (benefit of the doubt here) as of right now but that is subject to change. In fact, I will use this post as a place holder in the unlikely event McCain is elected President. Really at 71 years old (72 in August) what else could we expect during his term? Being that Dick Cheney is still VP we can say George Bush’s biggest accomplishment as President so far is not dying. McCain’s choice as running mate will need to be a sound one considering his age. Condoleezza Rice? Now you can see my point here.
The Republican party faithful like their candidates old and pasty white but what about the rest of us? I think the oldest generation has held power long enough and has messed things up real good for us all so maybe it’s time to pass the touch. We need a candidate who will get the America people excited again and McCain who would be better suited for a Viagra commercial is not it.
Some people would counter and say McCain has experience… I don’t know about you but someone who is pro-war, embraces the failed currant President, has flip-flopped his positions, and gets confused between Sunni and Shia (video) is not the the kind of experience we should be looking for. Google the words McCain and confused when you have some time on your hand. Really, do we need another sitting President with Alzheimer’s?
Let’s not forget McCain has not really released his medical records to the public either. We can look beyond McCain’s physical health or if he can get a erection for a second but what about possible mental issues? This is a man who has been held captive and tortured in war so who knows what made up demons lurk in his mind. It is well known that McCain easily loses his temper with friends and even called his own wife a c*nt in front of other people. He just does not appear stable enough to be able to handle the pressures of being President.
I wish McCain had beaten out Bush in 2000 but now his time has already pasted. Sorry, we do need to question if McCain is really up to snuff to be our next President. I very well could be to hard on the old man but what do you think?
Make sure you go to the JibJab site when it is up to check out the other laugh out loud videos by them.
