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12/28/2008
The Politically Correct Will Destroy the Earth!
A candidate for the Republican National Committee chair sent out a holiday CD to committee members that includes the song "Barack the Magic Negro," a parody first aired on Rush Limbaugh's radio show.
Chip Saltsman, the former campaign manager for Mike Huckabee who's considered a long shot in the crowded field for RNC chair, is a friend of the song's writer, Paul Shanklin, a comedian and frequent Limbaugh guest. The CD, called "We Hate the USA," pokes fun at liberals, their causes, and their slip-ups with titles like "The Star Spanglish Banner," "Love Client #9" and "Wright Place, Wrong Time."
In a voice meant to recall Al Sharpton, Shanklin sings on the "Barack the Magic Negro": "They'll vote for him and not for me, cause he's not from da hood. See, real black men like Snoop Dogg or me or Farrakhan have talked the talk and walked the walk, not come in late and won."
Limbaugh first aired the song, which draws on a column from the Los Angeles Times, on his show in 2007. PC gone amok ...
The press would have you think this is a 'CD of the Magic Negro' - it is not. It's a compilation of parody songs by Rush Limbaugh's favorite - Paul Shanklin. Parody by definition, cannot occur without stepping on somebody's toes. The song itself has little to do with Barack Obama and everything to do with Al Sharpton, who, at the time of its release, was busy ripping Don Imus's lungs out, meddling in the Jena 8 trial and generally doing what he always does - race baiting. Remember Tawana Brawley? Now, if you want to hear the 'offending' song - poke the Reverend in the eye in the image above. This politically correct crap has to stop. This particular instance has nothing to do 'racism' and is squarely aimed at 'racial' politics within the BLACK community. Please recall that the good Reverend did run for President himself. And since when is this news? Is anyone out there old enough to remember Vaughn Meader? The number one album the year JFK was assassinated was 'The First Family' - a parody of the Kennedy clan and Camelot, rife with 'Irish' humor and Catholic jokes. And what of all the despicable racism found across the radio dials by the likes of 50 Cent and Snoop Fucking Dogg? PUBLIC airwaves, I might add. So anyone out there whose panties are in a bunch over this latest in a long history a good-natured American political parody can kiss my ass. Looks like Google is pulling down 'The Magic Negro' videos on Youtube - here's another version of the same song. Pass it on!
12/27/2008
A nice rubber room with armed guards would do ...
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Talked into a sidewalk news interview Friday, Gov. Rod Blagojevich
appeared as confident as he was in his Dec. 19 news conference, again
denying any wrongdoing and vowing he'll be vindicated.
"I think the accomplishments for people speak for themselves, and if somehow that's impeachable, then I'm on the wrong planet, and I'm living in the wrong place," Blagojevich said.
"I know what the truth is, and the truth is I've done absolutely nothing wrong, and I've done a lot of things right," the governor said. "And even in this process, without saying too much, that was all about trying to end up with the right decision that could do the most things for the people of Illinois, and when the full truth is told, you will see precisely that."
Asked about Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn's call for his resignation, Blagojevich said, "I think I made it abundantly clear that I have no intention whatsoever of leaving a job the people of Illinois elected me to perform because of false accusations and a political lynch mob."
The governor also disclosed that, beating President-elect Barack Obama to the doggy punch, a new puppy is now a permanent part of the Blagojevich family, though he appears to be allergic to it. Loon
The guy's certifiable, but in his insanity I detect a confidence that should worry the incoming administration. I do not believe Blago would be this tenacious nor fight so stubbornly if he didn't have some serious cards in the hole. When he ultimately cuts the deal that will keep him out of prison - it may very well involve numerous major players in Obama's inner circle - if not the Messiah himself.
If I were Patrick Fitzgerald, I'd put him in protective custody immediately.
From the Ministry of Culture ...
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Andy Burnham says he believes that new standards of decency need to be applied to the web. He is planning to negotiate with Barack Obama’s incoming American administration to draw up new international rules for English language websites. The Minister of Culture describes the internet as “quite a dangerous place” and says he wants internet-service providers (ISPs) to offer parents “child-safe” web services.
Giving film-style ratings to individual websites is one of the options being considered, he confirms. When asked directly whether age ratings could be introduced, Mr Burnham replies: “Yes, that would be an option. This is an area that is really now coming into full focus.” ISPs, such as BT, Tiscali, AOL or Sky could also be forced to offer internet services where the only websites accessible are those deemed suitable for children.
Mr Burnham also uses the interview to indicate that he will allocate money raised from the BBC’s commercial activities to fund other public-service broadcasting such as Channel Four. He effectively rules out sharing the BBC licence fee between broadcasters as others have recommended. His plans to rein in the internet, and censor some websites, are likely to trigger a major row with online advocates who ferociously guard the freedom of the world wide web.
However, Mr Burnham said: “If you look back at the people who created the internet they talked very deliberately about creating a space that Governments couldn’t reach. I think we are having to revisit that stuff seriously now. It’s true across the board in terms of content, harmful content, and copyright. Libel is also an emerging issue.
“There is content that should just not be available to be viewed. That is my view. Absolutely categorical. This is not a campaign against free speech, far from it; it is simply there is a wider public interest at stake when it involves harm to other people. We have got to get better at defining where the public interest lies and being clear about it.” You better read the rest ...
In case you missed it, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered his 'Christmas' message to the World on Channel Four, despite universal protests. And note, please. this man's 'job' - Minister of Culture. I am all in favor of protecting children from the Internet - I believe parental control and some sort of rating system or hardware modification is called for. However, what this man is suggesting goes far beyond protecting the children - he wants to protect us from ourselves - the central motivation of the Left. And while they scream bloody murder about the Patriot Act or Guantanamo, those on the Left happily embrace CCTV camera saturation in Britain which currently photographs every Briton at least 300 times per day and they gladly support and elect socialist ideologues such as Mr. Burnham - he with his 'high-minded' meddling and Ministry of Culture. There's a reason for that. As long as the Left can make enough noise to keep the useful idiots of this world focused on non-issues like the Patriot Act and 'warrantless wiretaps' - they can implement their own tyranny and its trappings. The Left is quick to call any intrusion they find counter-productive -'fascism'. But what they are really up to is far worse - totalitarianism.
12/26/2008
Grand Theft Chutzpah
Las Vegas leaders are figuring out which public works projects could be funded under the one-trillion dollar federal stimulus package proposed by President-elect Barack Obama. Mayor Oscar Goodman is looking to bring more tourists and more traffic to the downtown area, and he says if federal stimulus money can help fund some big-ticket projects, such as the Mobster Museum, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, and the proposed new city hall, then they'll take it. Goodman hopes to speak with Senator Harry Reid about the three projects, which he says will pay for themselves by attracting more development, residents, and businesses to the downtown area. Goodman says he hasn't submitted any requests, nor is anything formal yet. Stink
Politicians and crooks taking taxpayer money and obligating future generations with a mountain of debt to build a museum showcasing mobsters, gangsters and crooks - there's a kind of poetic justice - a karmic validation in that. And in Sin City! The irony is beyond imagination. What I want to know is, when will the American taxpayer stop this insanity? Where's the outrage? This bailout/stimulus mentality is getting surreal in its scope and I am starting to worry we may not be able to stop it or recover from it.
12/25/2008
Merry Christmas
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How many times have we heard stories of children surviving the most calamitous events?
A child dug from the rubble. Pulled from the wreckage. Thrown from the building. Saved from the fire. Born in the snow.
Without the trappings of prophecy, Magi or blazing stars, who's to say any of those babies is not 'chosen by God'?
And does that matter? Are we so rigid in our beliefs, that we insist a 'savior' be heralded by angelic chorus?
And would we hear those notes in the cacophony of our existence?
If Jesus was born today, would you know it?
And can we wait for the coming of a 'special' child to bring peace and harmony into this world?
Do you think we'd miraculously know salvation was at hand?
I am a life long atheist.
I have little patience with the concept of 'God' ... or His son.
I do however, see in every child, the salvation of us all.
That to me is Christmas.
We mark this day to honor the birth of one child - we should honor the birth of every child in so doing.
I think Jesus would agree.
Merry Christmas to you all. Kiss those babies and cherish them - they might be God.
