Al Jazeera's U.S. Reporter profiles Fort Drum's Bradley Manning

If you are interested the line starts right behind me

What people aren't buying this Christmas--Sarah Palin's new book.

Clever and true--especially the last line

Check this out before you buy a ham for Christmas

Hey! Hitler's funny in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_k7WPv2EvY&feature=player_embedded

Glenn Beck explains the wikileaks guy's sex life with a blackboard & Chalk

A little ditty on internet censorship

Just say yes

Leslie's gone but not forgotten

Cutting through the bs in 1985

This is a slow loading file but suffer through it. Its worth it.

There is a message here

This doesn't actually mean anything--its just one of my favorites

I'm sharing--you share too

Quantative Easing Explained Clearly and Scarily

Tea Party--The Canadian way

A sensible assessment of "Big Wind"

Please read Perry White's blog
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/blogs10

Where do you stand?

Where are you on the political map? No really. Take the world's shortest political quiz. Click here.

Good lyrics--pathetic music

Bye Bye, Batshits

Hell, why not? This is so good I'm repeating it.

Rachael reacts to MSNBC kicking Olberman to the curb

Jon Stewart rapped--no really--rapped

I agree!

Follow this link to find out about 5 nutjobs elected to Congress last night

http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/315571/5_most_terrifying_congresspeople_elected_last_night/

Hereeeeers Kos

All things must end sometime

With the political season at an end the 'stock footage' business is going into its annual crapper.
To perk it up what else but a sale.

Jon Stewart making way too much sense @ the rally to restore sanity.

Memories

The Rand Paul STOMP--this really is an actual ad

We'll do anything for cash. Anything!

Its simple--but I liked it

D Rap

This isn't the language I would have chosen. But I do endorse the sentiment.

Uh, I couldda done better with more time to think

What is Celibacy?


Celibacy can be a choice in life, or a condition imposed by circumstances.


While attending a Marriage Weekend, My wife and I, listened to
the instructor declare, 'It is essential that husbands and wives know the
things that are important to each other.."


He then addressed the men,
'Can you name and describe your wife's favorite flower?'


I leaned over, touched my wife's hand gently, and whispered,


'Gold Medal-All-Purpose, isn't it?'


And thus began my life of celibacy.........

In case you missed it on SNL

Buying America one race at a time

Darrel on the Patty Ritchie insiders

Darrel on Skelos Espada Monserrate Ritchie from Jim Cummings on Vimeo.

prominent people promoting pot

Don't leave your home! They forecloser may not have the paper to prove that the bank really owns it.

Why is this man behind in the polls? Why?

The good Beck--Jeff

If you didn't think the commercial below this was funny try this one on for size.

These people are voting Republican

Yes, I'm a libel blogger and Yes I think Warren Buffet is right

Usually this blog doesn't just repeat the stuff done by cable news. But this Rachel piece is just too gloriously ripe to simply pass by. In case you missed it, enjoy.

Pick out what you don't like. I'm going with the wars first.

See! We have kool aid too.

Abbie on John Lennon's death

This is an old 1981 interview on NYC's public access channel. Chicago 7 radical Abbie Hoffman had just emerged from his long underground as Barry Freed. Of course, his underground was spent here in the Northcountry on Wellsley Island.

Carl's unlogic

You aren't a racist if you only are a bigot in private.

If you have friends and relatives in the Lone Star State please pass this along.

Still the funniest! The Onion.

Hey! You forgot the bigot part.

Suess homage

Hey New York Senators this is uncomfortable. Fix it please.

This is JD's kind of rally

Artwork by T-Party folk---Music by Tom Lehrer

Here is the person the R's selected in Delaware.

Strange bedfellows indeed

Something this blog has never said before. Here it comes. Wait for it. "We agree with Karl Rove."

The 'Shareholder Protection Act'--we need it

The augmented Beatles

Truthteller

I'm proud to join this distinguished company

We, the undersigned, are progressive bloggers from across New York State. We write, report, and opine about the politics, culture, and economies of our diverse communities.

Since the 17th Century, New York State has been a gateway to the New World for people from all over the world – of every color, nation, and creed. Openness, tolerance, and diversity are what made New York great. The movement of people, ideas, and commerce westward to America’s frontier was made possible by all New Yorkers.

The rights guaranteed to us as citizens of New York and the United States are blind to religion or race. We, the undersigned, extend our hands in friendship to Muslim New Yorkers – who, like people of any faith, share our common hopes and dreams for themselves and their children.

In 2001, violent extremists indiscriminately murdered and injured thousands of innocent New Yorkers, including hundreds of Muslims. Those extremists committed their crime in the name of Islam, perverting it into a message of hatred and fear. We remember starkly the pain of this attack, and have overwhelming compassion for its victims and survivors.

But we cannot allow a hateful act to engender new hate. American values, principles, and rights should not be jettisoned because they are claimed by, or owed to, a particular faith whose name was horribly abused. We New York State bloggers believe it is our duty to stand up for the values that make America great – that our laws and Constitution apply equally to all – Muslim and Christian; Jew and Gentile; believers and non-believers.

We, therefore, support and defend the right of Muslim New Yorkers to build a community center on privately owned land in Lower Manhattan.

Signed,

Phillip Anderson (The Albany Project), Alan Bedenko (BuffaloPundit/WNYMedia.net), Rich Boatti (The Albany Project), Michael Bouldin (The Daily Gotham), Adama D. Brown (GlowDemocrats), Ezra Ford (Jefferson Democrat), Brian Keeler (The Albany Project), Cynthia Kouril (Firedoglake), Elana Levin, David Michaelson (The Daily Gotham), Mark Odien (WNYMedia.net), Liza Sabater (CultureKitchen), Chris Smith (WNYMedia.net), Andrew C. White (The Albany Project)

How many beans are you?

Not only does the guy on the right do spots for Darrel and Sean Coffey he also does them for advocacy groups too. Jimmy Siegel is the best of the best. (Me on the left.)

Another gem from my AZ brother-in-law

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> -General Peter Cosgrove is an Australian.
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> General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio recently.
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> Read his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children.
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> Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you have to love this! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time.
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> In a portion of an ABC radio interview between a female broadcaster and General Cosgrove who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military Headquarters.
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> FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
> So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?
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> GENERAL COSGROVE:!
> We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery and shooting.
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> FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
> Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?
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> GENERAL COSGROVE:
> I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.
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> FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
> Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?
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> GENERAL COSGROVE:
> I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.
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> FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
> But you're equipping them to become violent killers.
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> GENERAL COSGROVE:
> Well, Ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?
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> The radio went silent for 46 seconds and when it returned, this interview was over.

Spots don't come more straightforward than this

Its been around for awhile but I just found this site. Barelypolitical.com

Networking

Here is something for political candidates to consider. The benefits are obvious.

The comments are platitudinous puff but the outfits are cute.

Don't these people have spellcheck

Is it art? trash? vandalism? worthwhile?

This is an idealized message but I buy the philosophy. I believe in building from the bottom up.

An old straight guy finds these signs funny

Another in the collection of TV spots ya gotta luv

Nice production. The question is, "Can we afford the bugger?"

Jimmy Siegel scores again

The Lillith Fair--Good Music, Good Performance--Sarah McLachlin

He did a number of versions of 'War' but I like this one.

We are going to allow this to happen to young female U.S. citizens?

Jimmy and me

Take it from an old video guy. The guy on the right is

a deeply talented videographer/producer/director/editor/voice.

His name is Jimmy Seigel and here is a current example of his work.

Love this one!

Presented with apologies to Brian @ Grindstone Financial

Money

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkRIbUT6u7Q&feature=player_embedded

And from my brother-in-law from AZ yet another story.

A blond teenage girl, wanting to earn some extra money for the summer, decided to hire herself out as a 'handy-woman' and started
canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighborhood. She went to the
front door of the first house, and asked the owner if he had any
odd jobs for her to do.

'Well, I guess I could use somebody to paint my porch,' he
said. 'How much will you charge me?'

Delighted, the girl quickly responded, 'How about $50?'

The man agreed and told her that the paint brushes and everything
she would need was in the garage. The man's wife, hearing the
conversation said to her husband, 'Does she realize that our porch
goes ALL the way around the house?'

He responded, 'That's a bit cynical, isn't it?'

The wife replied, 'You're right. I guess I'm starting to believe all
those dumb blond jokes '.

Later that day, the blond came to the door to collect her money.

'You're finished already?' the startled husband asked.

'Yes,' the blond replied, 'and I even had paint left over, so I
gave it two coats.'

Impressed, the man reached into his pocket for the $50.00 and
handed it to her along with a ten dollar tip.

'And by the way,' the blond added, 'it's not a Porch, it's a Lexus.

This message was produced for another state but its fair to picture Skelos & Kolb doing this ditty in our state.

The Who circa late 70's

This is the guy who wants to be our Empire State Comptroller.

Last night in Clayton Addie, Darrel and John. These are strong, hard working office holders that deserve your vote. I'm proud to be a Dem too.

Crooks vs. Jerks

This isn't a political piece today but its fascinating none the less. Its a short, insightful commentary on the legal war between Viacom vs. You Tube.

And the emmy goes to.....

I'm not certain this is a Jimmy Siegal produced commercial but it has the look. In any event its the best of the early crop.

No! You can't see my papers. Not in my America.

But hey! Can you salt it and plow it?

Talkin' wacky.

And talking off balance right here in our own empire state may I refer you to the first paragraph from a Middletown Times Herald story

MIDDLETOWN — Under a Gov. Carl Paladino, political hacks would be swept from the state payroll, Medicaid spending would be slashed by 40 percent and state programs or even entire agencies that are deemed unnecessary would disappear.
Underused prisons would be turned into work camps for welfare recipients.

Fellow blogger Adama Brown raised my consciousness by reporting on the reporting on The Albany Project blog. Just read the thing one more time and see if your skin crawls too.

By the way there were 234 views on our tiny site last week. Thank you. Just for comparative purposes Jeff Graham had about 6,500 on his.

See what you think.

a couple of problems with pitch and tempo but the thought is pure

From my AZ brother-in-law

Number 10
Life is sexually transmitted.
Number 9
Good health is merely the slowest possible
rate at which one can die.
Number 8
Men have two emotions: Hungry and Horny.
If you see him without an erection, make him a sandwich ..
Number 7
Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day,
teach a person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for
weeks.
Number 6
Some people are like a Slinky ...
not really good for anything, but you
still can't help but smile when
you shove them down the stairs.
Number 5
Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday,
lying in hospitals, dying of nothing.
Number 4
All of us could take a lesson from the weather.
It pays no attention to criticism.
Number 3
Why does a slight tax increase cost you $200.00,
and a substantial tax cut saves you $30.00?
Number 2
In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird.
Now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.

And The Number 1 Thought ........ Life is like a jar of Jalapeno
peppers; what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.

Lady Ga Ga on the AZ immigration law--not especially civil discourse

Just like some of us old guys Pete Seeger is 'seasoned' but still at it. Actually he is older than dirt but still doing new material.

From the NYT

I'm sorry this bothers me.

Kathleen M. Rice, the Nassau County district attorney and a Democratic candidate for attorney general, did not cast her first ballot in an election until 2002, nearly two decades after she first registered to vote, according to election records.

Ms. Rice, 45, registered as a Republican in 1984 before enrolling as a Democrat in 2005 to run for district attorney. Yet she did not vote in a single election for 18 years, her campaign conceded on Saturday. It was a lapse she described as a youthful failing and one she regretted.

A coupla guyz from NY

Most humorous 'Tee of the Week'

We like the bottom line. How about you?

If you aren't offended by something in this piece you didn't watch it.

Andrew Breitbart gets what he deserves

old 'new' ideas from the elephants

Carl Sagan's view. Amen.

enjoy Elizabeth

All of us who know and appreciate John Sullivan will share his enthusiasm for his daughter's new release. "All That I Am"-- Elizabeth Sullivan.

http://www.myspace.com/thehealingbegins

Pete Seeger--way back

If you are under 50 maybe you never heard this two minute societal comment.

Think we might be doing this again?

Remember?

Please don't forget clowns like this are still around in our beautiful northcountry. Althought it would be even more beautiful if they weren't.

Those of who think the ACLU is a flaming bunch of creepazoids will find this piece really disturbing.

Interesting question.

George Carlin's version of who actually owns you

For weeks, Republicans have been tripping over each other as they rush to defend BP. They've apologized to the oil giant, accused the President of a shakedown, and called for deregulation of the oil and gas industry. It's as if they've forgotten that they have a responsibility to the people of the Gulf who've seen their lives and livelihoods upended by this tragedy.

We've put together a site to help get the story out and show in a very pointed way exactly how Republicans are standing with BP. Will you check it out and share it with five friends?

The President's messages are getting increasingly avant garde.

Weekly Address: Jobs Creation from White House Weekly Address on Vimeo.

from 'The Onion.'

The President's messages are getting increasingly avant garde.

Weekly Address: Jobs Creation from White House Weekly Address on Vimeo.

from 'The Onion.'

Happy mutually shared birthday to all of us.

Hope this pisses you off.

This blogger takes some issue with this 'oldie but goodie' video. However, the points raised deserve some thoughtful consideration. Play it and think.

So theres not a dimes worth of difference between the elephants and donkeys? Bullpoop.

ET lives in the NYS Assembly

You gotta love the frustration of this Assemblyman. "Just like ET I wanna go home." In sort of a subtlety watch in the background as a grinning Sheldon Silver saunters by. Click it.

From Green to Blue

Oregon: Police Explain Decision to Revisit Gore Case

By JESSE McKINLEY

Published: July 1, 2010

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The Portland police on Thursday explained their decision to reopen an investigation into accusations that former Vice President Al Goremade unwanted sexual advances toward a masseuse at a Portland hotel in 2006. In a release, the department said that there were “procedural issues,” including a lack of “command-level review,” when detectives interviewed Mr. Gore’s accuser in 2009. That interview came after several failed efforts to interview her by the police shortly after the incident is supposed to have occurred.

This is a real commercial for a real candidate and its really funny.

Please take about 10 minutes and think about this

Jackson Browne

Addie, baseball and ice cream

How about an A.G. candidate who won't use the office as a stepping stone

This is a cut and paste from the NY Law Journal.

If Elected A.G., Coffey Says He Has No Plans to Run for Governor

Sean Coffey has made it clear what he will not do if elected attorney general—run for governor. As part of a roll-out of his 10-page agenda to reform state government, the Democratic nominee for attorney general pledged Monday not to run for governor if elected. Mr. Coffey said he had "no interest in running for governor, so it's an easy pledge for me to make."

The decision not to follow in the footsteps of Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo reflected Mr. Coffey's continuing efforts to position himself as an Albany outsider. The former securities class action litigator also said the announcement would help him get certain proposals passed by the Legislature.

As part of his proposals, Mr. Coffey said he will seek new authority for the attorney general to independently initiate corruption investigations and enforce campaign finance laws. "One thing that may make it easier for the Legislature to approve the expansion of authority is the understanding that that additional authority is not going to be used for political gain," he said. —Nate Raymond

I wonder if the other 4 wannabe AGs would make a similar promise. I'm betting the answer is as my beloved Texas born high school english teacher Mrs. Burch would say, "Zeee Rowe!" In a frustrated outburst she once threatened to award me that grade. I deserved it for inflicting her with an on purpose big backside pain. But being the nice person she was didn't do the 0 thing. Wish I could thank her now.