Tuesday, November 25, 2003
A DUBYA DUB AND OTHER SCANDALS
Lots of scandals in the GOP world today.
Everyone has been doing the right thing about the new RNC ad. Trashing it for being over-the-top fear, hate, and war mongering. "Support pre-emptive self-defense." Revolting.
It turns out that the RNC had to doctor up the Bush sound clip because he blew his line, because it's hard to enunciate lies and it's hard for Dubya to speak English.
You can link to here and here to read about brother Neil Bush and his 2 million dollar, zero experience superconducter job, as well as his ugly divorce/paternity battle.
In other scandal news, Diane F from California voted for the "poison pill" Medicare bill, along with 10 other Dems. Kind of reminds Damfacrats of when she lost her mind and told people to vote No on Recall and then walk away without picking a possible replacement. On principle. Let's just say that Damfacrats really like Barbara Boxer.
Lots of scandals in the GOP world today.
Everyone has been doing the right thing about the new RNC ad. Trashing it for being over-the-top fear, hate, and war mongering. "Support pre-emptive self-defense." Revolting.
It turns out that the RNC had to doctor up the Bush sound clip because he blew his line, because it's hard to enunciate lies and it's hard for Dubya to speak English.
You can link to here and here to read about brother Neil Bush and his 2 million dollar, zero experience superconducter job, as well as his ugly divorce/paternity battle.
In other scandal news, Diane F from California voted for the "poison pill" Medicare bill, along with 10 other Dems. Kind of reminds Damfacrats of when she lost her mind and told people to vote No on Recall and then walk away without picking a possible replacement. On principle. Let's just say that Damfacrats really like Barbara Boxer.
EDWARD KENNEDY
Medicare will be dealt a death blow tomorrow if seniors don't figure it out and get on the phone in droves to stop it. Ted Kennedy is known for being the Medicare caretaker. He supported the earliest versions of the prescription bill and now his filibuster to stop this travesty has been waived off by Daschle, the Bush enabler.
Damfacrats switched off the debate to watch him deliver the eulogy, with 40 years gone by since his older brother's death.
Clip # 1 - 45 sec.
Clip # 2 - 13 sec.
Clip # 3 - 47 sec.
Clip # 4 - 26 sec.
Clip # 5 - 59 sec.
Clip # 6 - 55 sec.
Clip # 7 - 57 sec.
Medicare will be dealt a death blow tomorrow if seniors don't figure it out and get on the phone in droves to stop it. Ted Kennedy is known for being the Medicare caretaker. He supported the earliest versions of the prescription bill and now his filibuster to stop this travesty has been waived off by Daschle, the Bush enabler.
Damfacrats switched off the debate to watch him deliver the eulogy, with 40 years gone by since his older brother's death.
Clip # 1 - 45 sec.
Clip # 2 - 13 sec.
Clip # 3 - 47 sec.
Clip # 4 - 26 sec.
Clip # 5 - 59 sec.
Clip # 6 - 55 sec.
Clip # 7 - 57 sec.
Monday, November 24, 2003
WITHER ON THE VINE
New Damfaudio - "Wither on the Vine" - 1.5MB - 47 sec.
Tom Daschle is dancing cheek to cheek with George W. Bush by not supporting a Medicare filibuster. As previously noted, Buzzflash wants a different Senate minority leader and Damfacrats concur.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is known for hoping Medicare would "wither on the vine." AARP supports the new Medicare bill butNovelli is also quoted as saying, "Newt's ideas are influencing how we at AARP are thinking." So said Senator Carl Levin of Michigan on Sunday night, during his Senate floor remarks.
New Damfaudio - "Wither on the Vine" - 1.5MB - 47 sec.
Tom Daschle is dancing cheek to cheek with George W. Bush by not supporting a Medicare filibuster. As previously noted, Buzzflash wants a different Senate minority leader and Damfacrats concur.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is known for hoping Medicare would "wither on the vine." AARP supports the new Medicare bill but
On Wednesday, Democratic Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi said, "I want you to know that Bill Novelli, the CEO of AARP, wrote the forward to Newt Gingrich's book. He wrote the preface to the book. Did you know that?"
TRIUMPH THE DOG ON FRESH AIR
Head over to NPR and listen to the Real Audio, especially at about 12:30. Triumph and Bill Oh Really seem to have a lot in common.
Head over to NPR and listen to the Real Audio, especially at about 12:30. Triumph and Bill Oh Really seem to have a lot in common.
Sunday, November 23, 2003
FOX COUNTERS DAMFAUDIO
Instant Audio - In a pathetic resort to happy-go-luckyism, Faux News Sunday segued out of a spot by using Billy Joel behind the President's tired and canned comments. Clip is unedited.
- Clip - 368K - 17 sec.
Instant Audio - In a pathetic resort to happy-go-luckyism, Faux News Sunday segued out of a spot by using Billy Joel behind the President's tired and canned comments. Clip is unedited.
- Clip - 368K - 17 sec.
DRUDGE HAS A PROBLEM WITH CHIEF ASSHAT
From the Hamster, Oh Really claims he sold a million of his new book. Drudge called him on it. Ding Ding!
From the Hamster, Oh Really claims he sold a million of his new book. Drudge called him on it. Ding Ding!
Saturday, November 22, 2003
GOP, ROVE SHOULD FEAR 'DEMZILLA'
This article at The American Prospect is long but hopeful and fact-filled.
Say what you want about him, DNC Chair Terry McCaullife is turning things around for the Good Guys:
This article at The American Prospect is long but hopeful and fact-filled.
Say what you want about him, DNC Chair Terry McCaullife is turning things around for the Good Guys:
In his first two, pre-McCain-Feingold years as chairman, McAuliffe retired the $18 million debt and raised an additional $25 million with which he bought and rehabbed a Capitol Hill building that will serve as the party's new headquarters when completed this December, and acquired the technology and the lists to reach donors and voters.
The committee's techies dubbed the donor and activist list -- which has grown from 400,000 names to well over a million -- "Demzilla." Already the donations coming in from Demzilla, though they average just $38, bring in enough revenue to cover the DNC's operating expenses.
McAuliffe is unsurprisingly bullish on its potential, announcing, "I will raise $100 million on Demzilla!" -- the amount of soft money the party raised in the 2000 election cycle. ***
McAuliffe plans to deliver another gift to the Democratic nominee this spring. The eventual winner, McAuliffe fears, is likely to emerge from the primary season battered and broke. At that point, Bush will have at least $200 million on hand for media buys.
"In 2000, Al Gore was dark," McAuliffe thunders, meaning that the vice president ran no television ads because he didn't have the money, "for 92 days!" Such darkness, McAuliffe vows, will not descend on 2004's nominee. "We will have tens of millions in the bank the day we get a nominee. On March 10, or whenever it is, we'll give the nominee $25 million." In the next breath, McAuliffe whittles the figure down to the $18.6 million the law permits the party to transfer. But his point is that such funding has never gone to the nominee "before September or October of election year." ***
Republican mastermind Karl Rove has made clear that he intends to add many of the 4 million currently unregistered evangelical Christians to the GOP's ranks by next November.
CLAIM V. FACT
Damfacrats have thus far failed to link to Common Dreams. Remedied. Note their "claim v. fact" presentation and their choice, shared by Catman, to post Orville Schell's "No Exit" article.
Damfacrats have thus far failed to link to Common Dreams. Remedied. Note their "claim v. fact" presentation and their choice, shared by Catman, to post Orville Schell's "No Exit" article.
LAND O' PLENTY
Contractors are lining up like land-rushers at the Oklahoma border, hoping to plant a flag on some of the 18 billion in contracts being awarded to prop up Iraq. An Army Corps engineer manager said "We have never seen anything like this and won't again."
Contractors are lining up like land-rushers at the Oklahoma border, hoping to plant a flag on some of the 18 billion in contracts being awarded to prop up Iraq.
"There are people here who can do great things, but will the government be prepared to take them on rather than the Halliburtons and Bechtels who they know from previous jobs?" asked one contractor.
Halliburton, the oil services company once run by Vice President Dick Cheney, has the prime contract to rebuild Iraq's oil fields, while San Francisco-based Bechtel has the main infrastructure contract.
New prime contracts are expected to be awarded only to companies from countries that helped in the war effort. That excludes firms from Germany, France and other nations that strongly opposed the U.S. occupation of Iraq
EVEN PADILLA DESERVES COUNSEL
Damfacrats were well aware when the feds first put him into custody. No proof offered, no lawyers allowed and no judge consulted. Even if he is a lowlife plotter, he is a citizen from Chicago and he deserves due process.
Damfacrats were well aware when the feds first put him into custody. No proof offered, no lawyers allowed and no judge consulted. Even if he is a lowlife plotter, he is a citizen from Chicago and he deserves due process.
DOWN WITH DASCHLE
Enough is enough. It's time to yank him from the top spot in the Senate minority. So says Buzzflash and Damfacrats concur.
Enough is enough. It's time to yank him from the top spot in the Senate minority. So says Buzzflash and Damfacrats concur.
BUSH TO VISIT GLOW-IN-THE-DARK STATE
In Nevada, some are saying that Bush broke a campaign promise when he "short-circuited" safety research at Yucca Mountain and hastily approved the location for national nuclear waste storage.
In Nevada, some are saying that Bush broke a campaign promise when he "short-circuited" safety research at Yucca Mountain and hastily approved the location for national nuclear waste storage.
SECOND JACKASS CHARGED IN GEYSER INCIDENT
These two were probably point men for energy interests.
These two were probably point men for energy interests.
Elford was cited last month for driving off-road, damaging park resources, having a loaded gun in his truck, improper food storage and driving on a suspended license.
Investigators allege Olsen was accompanying Elford, who they say drove his pickup truck around two barriers and spun ``doughnuts'' on fragile soil known as sinter surrounding Lone Star Geyser before getting stuck.
WELCOME TO FORTRESS BRITAIN
Instant Audio - Damfacrats view John McLaughlin as some sort of PBS friend. We don't mind admitting it. c.f. Tony Blankley, no friend of Damfacrats.
We'll let John have the last word on the England trip.
- Clip - 1:00 - 475K - wav
Instant Audio - Damfacrats view John McLaughlin as some sort of PBS friend. We don't mind admitting it. c.f. Tony Blankley, no friend of Damfacrats.
We'll let John have the last word on the England trip.
- Clip - 1:00 - 475K - wav
NY TIMES 'UNHELPFUL' TO DEAN
Check out this reminder that Dean's bad back kept him out of Vietnam but not off the slopes of Aspen. Doesn't bother Damfacrats but it won't play well in the general election after 9/11:
Check out this reminder that Dean's bad back kept him out of Vietnam but not off the slopes of Aspen. Doesn't bother Damfacrats but it won't play well in the general election after 9/11:
In the 10 months after his graduation from Yale, time he might otherwise have spent in uniform, Dr. Dean lived the life of a ski bum in Aspen, Colo. His back condition did not affect his skiing the way the rigors of military service would have, he said, nor did it prevent him from taking odd jobs like pouring concrete in the warm months and washing dishes when it got cold.This article reads like a bad personal injury case. Good stuff. Maybe the Times has decided to take a stand for General Clark before its too late.
Even the candidate's mother, Andree Maitland Dean, said in a recent interview about his skiing after receiving a medical deferment, "Yeah, that looks bad."
But, she said, that is the nature of his condition. It is aggravated by certain kinds of physical activity but not all kinds, she said. The condition is called spondylolysis, a low-back pain that sometimes radiates into the legs, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' online information site.
Dr. Dean said it was the military's decision to grant him the deferment, but he also said he was eager to get it. Had he wanted to serve, he probably could have.
AD ROADBLOCK BEGINS
Looks like we'll have to comply. This one urges viewers to tell Congress "to support the president's policy of pre-emptive self defense."
Jeez, this is the Washington Posting of the ad video from Hamster. Ramping up the facist tendencies.
Looks like we'll have to comply. This one urges viewers to tell Congress "to support the president's policy of pre-emptive self defense."
Jeez, this is the Washington Posting of the ad video from Hamster. Ramping up the facist tendencies.
TOMMY FRANKS - LEGAL EXPERT
He doubts the Constitution would survive WMD attack. From Pandagon and Screaming Points, too.
Nitpicker is down with the Damfacrats.
Gary Oldman faces from Quiddity.
The Whiskey Bar will get you up to date in a big way on the "spectacular fuckup" in the Middle East.
Of course, who better than the Smirking Chimp to get you up to date on Dubya?
Take Back the Media directs us to the audio feature: hypocrite of the week from Buzzflash. TBTM also has a radio.
Talking Dog is a phat blog and the post titles there remind us of all the Beatles songs owned by that singer in the news so much lately.
He doubts the Constitution would survive WMD attack. From Pandagon and Screaming Points, too.
Nitpicker is down with the Damfacrats.
Gary Oldman faces from Quiddity.
The Whiskey Bar will get you up to date in a big way on the "spectacular fuckup" in the Middle East.
Of course, who better than the Smirking Chimp to get you up to date on Dubya?
Take Back the Media directs us to the audio feature: hypocrite of the week from Buzzflash. TBTM also has a radio.
Talking Dog is a phat blog and the post titles there remind us of all the Beatles songs owned by that singer in the news so much lately.
Friday, November 21, 2003
CALIFORNIA REJECTS WALLY WORLD: WE DEMAND A RECEIPT
In a moderate victory for Damfacrats and the "Always Get a Reciept" message, the AP reports as follows:
The whole country needs to "accelerate this timetable."Calif. Requires Voting-Machine Receipts
In a major victory for voting rights advocates, California's secretary of state announced Friday that all electronic voting machines in California must provide paper receipts by 2006 ***Computer scientists and voting-rights advocates have been warning that at least 50,000 paperless terminals nationwide expose the vote to hackers, software bugs and mechanical breakdowns.
Major manufacturers of voting machines deny that the lack of paper receipts will jeopardize vote counts, and have been fighting just such a requirement for months. Still, Diebold Election Systems and Sequoia Voting Systems, two of the nation's largest companies involved, said it will comply.
The announcement comes less than three weeks after a state task force on voting began an investigation into allegations that uncertified software was used in California's Oct. 7 gubernatorial recall election.
According to Shelley's list of requirements for voting equipment companies, all counties that purchase new touch-screen terminals must provide a "voter verified paper audit trail," starting in July 2005.
In addition, voting-equipment companies must retrofit the touch-screen systems already being used in at least four California counties to include printers and paper receipts by July 2006.
PARTY LOYALIST SUBMITS SPECIAL 'DOGAUDIO'
The Damfacratic leadership has recieved strong support from the Rat Dog Damfacrat splinter group.
Check out the new blues Dogaudio from Rat Dodger, wherein the President advises: "If it feels good, just go ahead and do it." Destined for the top of the charts.
"BluesBush" - 1:21 - Quicktime audio - 1.4MB (recommended) - (Rightclick, save and play)
- 2.5 MB wav
- 643K wav (Low-Qual Dial-Up-Dogger)
The Damfacratic leadership has recieved strong support from the Rat Dog Damfacrat splinter group.
Check out the new blues Dogaudio from Rat Dodger, wherein the President advises: "If it feels good, just go ahead and do it." Destined for the top of the charts.
"BluesBush" - 1:21 - Quicktime audio - 1.4MB (recommended) - (Rightclick, save and play)
- 2.5 MB wav
- 643K wav (Low-Qual Dial-Up-Dogger)
DROP IN THE BUCKET
New Damfaudio - "Drop in the Bucket" - 2MB wav - 1:02
Fred and Mort weren't quite as intolerable back when they were part of McLaughlin's crew.
Fred Barnes appeared on the Faux evening news, to cross his arms defensively after lying about the number of British protesters and mischaracterizing Bush's visit as some sort of historic victory lap.
"The protests were a bust," he proclaimed. ABC News cited a 100,000 Scotland Yard number but the Guardian has the same number at 70,000. Organizers say 200,000.
You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to deduce that a lot of people are upset for some reason. The whole world could be Chasing Bush with rotton tomatoes and the numbers would still represent "a drop in the bucket" to these two shirts.
Dubya makes a cameo to assure us that he will do "what is ever necessary" to avoid going back to England. Wes Clark reassures us, in general.
"Drop in the Bucket"
{Low-Qual version: Dial-Up-Damf - 500K - 1:02}
New Damfaudio - "Drop in the Bucket" - 2MB wav - 1:02
Fred and Mort weren't quite as intolerable back when they were part of McLaughlin's crew.
Fred Barnes appeared on the Faux evening news, to cross his arms defensively after lying about the number of British protesters and mischaracterizing Bush's visit as some sort of historic victory lap.
"The protests were a bust," he proclaimed. ABC News cited a 100,000 Scotland Yard number but the Guardian has the same number at 70,000. Organizers say 200,000.
You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to deduce that a lot of people are upset for some reason. The whole world could be Chasing Bush with rotton tomatoes and the numbers would still represent "a drop in the bucket" to these two shirts.
Dubya makes a cameo to assure us that he will do "what is ever necessary" to avoid going back to England. Wes Clark reassures us, in general.
"Drop in the Bucket"
{Low-Qual version: Dial-Up-Damf - 500K - 1:02}
IMMENSE SPECULATION
(Reposted)
New Damfaudio - "Immense Speculation" - 2.1MB - 1:10
A jocular Bush spoke momentarily with reporters on Sunday, as he prepares for the trip to England in the wake of the latest tragic loss of life in Iraq. The President was heard to say, "Every time I go somewhere there's immense speculation."
Well, that's one way to label global outrage at his murderous policies and domestic worries that he will be targeted for attack. The "time table" has been set: a cosmetic "transfer" before next year's election. "Hat's off to Bill Kristol" and the rest of the PNAC warmongers.
Music samples: Albert King.
GOOD OLE FRAT DAYS
Liza
The Rat Dog Damfacrat leader known as Liza Minelli shows his solidarity by submitting this photo and wondering if Bush misses the "good ole frat days." It may be the expression on Blair's face that elevates this photo to platinum status.
With Johnny 1mo stepping up and Catman looking stronger than ever, the Damfacrats are gaining on the opposition. "We're movin out."
Liza
The Rat Dog Damfacrat leader known as Liza Minelli shows his solidarity by submitting this photo and wondering if Bush misses the "good ole frat days." It may be the expression on Blair's face that elevates this photo to platinum status.
With Johnny 1mo stepping up and Catman looking stronger than ever, the Damfacrats are gaining on the opposition. "We're movin out."
DROP IN THE BUCKET
New Damfaudio - "Drop in the Bucket" - 2MB wav - 1:02
Fred and Mort weren't quite as intolerable back when they were part of McLaughlin's crew.
Fred Barnes appeared on the Faux evening news, to cross his arms defensively after lying about the number of British protesters and mischaracterizing Bush's visit as some sort of historic victory lap.
"The protests were a bust," he proclaimed. ABC News cited a 100,000 Scotland Yard number but the Guardian has the same number at 70,000. Organizers say 200,000.
You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to deduce that a lot of people are upset for some reason. The whole world could be Chasing Bush with rotton tomatoes and the numbers would still represent "a drop in the bucket" to these two shirts.
Dubya makes a cameo to assure us that he will do "what is ever necessary" to avoid going back to England. Wes Clark reassures us, in general.
"Drop in the Bucket"
{Low-Qual version: Dial-Up-Damf - 500K - 1:02}
New Damfaudio - "Drop in the Bucket" - 2MB wav - 1:02
Fred and Mort weren't quite as intolerable back when they were part of McLaughlin's crew.
Fred Barnes appeared on the Faux evening news, to cross his arms defensively after lying about the number of British protesters and mischaracterizing Bush's visit as some sort of historic victory lap.
"The protests were a bust," he proclaimed. ABC News cited a 100,000 Scotland Yard number but the Guardian has the same number at 70,000. Organizers say 200,000.
You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to deduce that a lot of people are upset for some reason. The whole world could be Chasing Bush with rotton tomatoes and the numbers would still represent "a drop in the bucket" to these two shirts.
Dubya makes a cameo to assure us that he will do "what is ever necessary" to avoid going back to England. Wes Clark reassures us, in general.
"Drop in the Bucket"
{Low-Qual version: Dial-Up-Damf - 500K - 1:02}
Thursday, November 20, 2003
DR. LAURA OFFENDS RAVEN, OTHERS
Raven
From Media Life:
Raven
From Media Life:
The remarks were made in response to a caller who asked whether her daughter should attend a class trip to a mosque to learn how Muslims are treated in America.
"I'm so sick and tired of all the Arab-American groups whining and complaining about some kind of treatment. ... What culture and what religion were the murderers of 9/11? They murdered us," she said. "That's the culture you want your daughter to learn about?"
REST OF THE STORY
Even sweet ole' Paul Harvey appears to full of it on behalf of George W. Bush.
During his noontime radio broadcast, Harvey reported that about 300 Brits protested Bush's presence in England, that many of them were arrested for drunkenness and that we were all "misled" to believe that there would be massive protests. Just a few drunken idiots, essentially.
It was the hypocrisy of the "misled" comment that earned this post.
It is accurate that "several hundred" protesters jeered at the gates of Buckingham palace. However, Paul Harvey conveniently ignored the "tens of thousands" about whom one can read in an actual news report.
UPDATE: Can't find the proof on his website re-broadcasts. That's weird.
Even sweet ole' Paul Harvey appears to full of it on behalf of George W. Bush.
During his noontime radio broadcast, Harvey reported that about 300 Brits protested Bush's presence in England, that many of them were arrested for drunkenness and that we were all "misled" to believe that there would be massive protests. Just a few drunken idiots, essentially.
It was the hypocrisy of the "misled" comment that earned this post.
It is accurate that "several hundred" protesters jeered at the gates of Buckingham palace. However, Paul Harvey conveniently ignored the "tens of thousands" about whom one can read in an actual news report.
UPDATE: Can't find the proof on his website re-broadcasts. That's weird.
THIRD ON THE LIST
Damfacrats are third on the google search list for "fanatic anti-bush fever." We're comfortable with that.
Damfacrats are third on the google search list for "fanatic anti-bush fever." We're comfortable with that.
PRANK CALLS
Scoobie Davis has sick sick SICK transcripts of his close encounters with Limbo, Hannity, Man-Hands and others. A unique feast and a way righteous blog. Scoobie is in that green room.
Scoobie Davis has sick sick SICK transcripts of his close encounters with Limbo, Hannity, Man-Hands and others. A unique feast and a way righteous blog. Scoobie is in that green room.
BUZZFLASH RUNDOWN
Rochester, N.Y. has issues with Cheney.
Heavy DVD on Florida 2000 jip-fest. Damfacrats still bitter.
Bush campaign tops 100 million at whitehouseforsale.org with help from a "friend of New York."
Progressive internet radio. Like pacifica.org.
Rochester, N.Y. has issues with Cheney.
Heavy DVD on Florida 2000 jip-fest. Damfacrats still bitter.
Bush campaign tops 100 million at whitehouseforsale.org with help from a "friend of New York."
Progressive internet radio. Like pacifica.org.
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
MAXINE SPEAKS
Instant Audio - Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Cal.), just now, discussing dangerous Bush administration "spinning and sloganeering." - 20 sec. -173K.
Maxine will not be intimidated. (Full version)- 1:12 - 550K
Instant Audio - Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Cal.), just now, discussing dangerous Bush administration "spinning and sloganeering." - 20 sec. -173K.
Maxine will not be intimidated. (Full version)- 1:12 - 550K
PETROLICAN HOUSE BLOCKS RENEWABLE ENERGY MANDATES
UPDATE: good guys block extra point attempt, bill on hold.
As we expressed a few weeks ago in our on-topic Damfaudio, "The Hammer," the soon-to-be-law Energy Bill consists of a short and "negative list - oil, gas, coal, nuclear" or perhaps just a Disco Inferno as uggabugga suggests. The Good Guys were completely shut out from its drafting until this week.
UPDATE: good guys block extra point attempt, bill on hold.
As we expressed a few weeks ago in our on-topic Damfaudio, "The Hammer," the soon-to-be-law Energy Bill consists of a short and "negative list - oil, gas, coal, nuclear" or perhaps just a Disco Inferno as uggabugga suggests. The Good Guys were completely shut out from its drafting until this week.
The renewable-fuels provision had been a top priority of the environmental community. The bill passed earlier this year by the Senate included a requirement that large utilities draw as much as 10 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2015. But the measure was not part of the bill passed by the House, where the GOP majority strongly favors more extensive development of domestic oil and gas resources.Pete "sick of seeing windmills" Domenici is such a sourpuss.
THE PERFECT CARICATURE
C SPAN also broadcasted some BBC on Tuesday. Whatever the latest feel-good British poll results say, there is enough opposition to Dubya that the protesters have to divide up and decide which of his policies they despise the most.
The BBC played pretty fair and wanted to clarify that anti-Bush does not mean anti-America, although there is a danger of that shift occurring. Damfacrats thought it quite appropriate that one British commentator described Bush as "the perfect caricature" of what Europe does not want to be. - 921K wav.
C SPAN also broadcasted some BBC on Tuesday. Whatever the latest feel-good British poll results say, there is enough opposition to Dubya that the protesters have to divide up and decide which of his policies they despise the most.
The BBC played pretty fair and wanted to clarify that anti-Bush does not mean anti-America, although there is a danger of that shift occurring. Damfacrats thought it quite appropriate that one British commentator described Bush as "the perfect caricature" of what Europe does not want to be. - 921K wav.
MONEY WELL SPENT
If you give money to the Clark campaign the General makes sure you find the place where they keep the new Wes Clark video.
Shot four times, speaks four languages, wears four stars, the General is the Tough Love candidate for the Damfacrats.
If you give money to the Clark campaign the General makes sure you find the place where they keep the new Wes Clark video.
Shot four times, speaks four languages, wears four stars, the General is the Tough Love candidate for the Damfacrats.
JOHNNY 1MO: ALWAYS GET A RECEIPT AT WALLY WORLD
From his email:
"in the Times, where a couple college kids got hold of Wally worlds programming codes for their bogus voting machines and published them on the web, pointing out all the flaws
in their security?"
From his email:
"in the Times, where a couple college kids got hold of Wally worlds programming codes for their bogus voting machines and published them on the web, pointing out all the flaws
in their security?"
MONEY WELL SPENT
If you give money to the Clark campaign the General makes sure you find the place where they keep the new Wes Clark video.
Shot four times, speaks four languages, wears four stars, the General is the Tough Love candidate for the Damfacrats.
If you give money to the Clark campaign the General makes sure you find the place where they keep the new Wes Clark video.
Shot four times, speaks four languages, wears four stars, the General is the Tough Love candidate for the Damfacrats.
BUSH DEMANDS
Catman
Bush requested diplomatic immunity in the event his security staff decides to start shooting British protesters.
Catman
Bush requested diplomatic immunity in the event his security staff decides to start shooting British protesters.
HG FREE ZONE
Damfa
Damfacrats could not blog any further without posting this link to Bush-mercury-pandering and reminding all that the mercury in your metal dental fillings is not a good thing.
Damfa
Damfacrats could not blog any further without posting this link to Bush-mercury-pandering and reminding all that the mercury in your metal dental fillings is not a good thing.
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
IMMENSE SPECULATION
(Reposted)
New Damfaudio - "Immense Speculation" - 2.1MB - 1:10
A jocular Bush spoke momentarily with reporters on Sunday, as he prepares for the trip to England in the wake of the latest tragic loss of life in Iraq. The President was heard to say, "Every time I go somewhere there's immense speculation."
Well, that's one way to label global outrage at his murderous policies and domestic worries that he will be targeted for attack. The "time table" has been set: a cosmetic "transfer" before next year's election. "Hat's off to Bill Kristol" and the rest of the PNAC warmongers.
Music samples: Albert King.
DAMFAUDIO FOR PEACE
Below are some audio wavs. Damfacrats also have instant audio and hidden audio throughout the blog. Most Damfaudios (see margin to the right with links to wavs and descriptions) are 30-90 seconds long and 1 to 4 MB, usually around 2 MB. Dial-up Damfaudio coming soon.
Peruse the audio section or jump to the LATEST BLOG POST.
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MIDNIGHT SCHUMER
(Reposted)
N.Y. Sen. Charles Schumer at about 11:50 p.m. On C-SPAN2. Highlight - "Make a motion to correct the website."
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Full version - 400K (recommended)
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SANTORUM ALREADY MELTING DOWN ON THE FLOOR
(Reposted)
Four hours in and Senator Man-on-Puppykicker is starting to lose it. Anybody else notice that the Republicans have all the power and yet they have the most difficulty controlling their anger?
Clip - 560K
Bonus anger - 125K
Late Night Special - Zell at 2 a.m.- Clip - 480K
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Operation Iron Bib
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INSTANT AUDIO
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Trent Lott and the "nuclear option." -443K
trent Lott and the macro-legislative technique of scaring constiuencies into demanding dumb Petrolican-made solutions to problems that coincidentally seem to arise (read: Blackout) when the majority wants an obscene bill passed into law. -215K
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Vice President Cheney praises Sell-out Zell and then Hannity and Zell have a verbal fondling session. - 748K
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Bush recent Press Conf collage #1 - clip - 947K - 1:30
Bush recent Press Conf collage #2 - clip - 550K - :54
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Mary Landrieu helps summarize the judicial nominee debate-
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Petrolican hit parade. Discussing Rush and other topics. A Friday night Scarred-boroughs roll call:
Jim Pinkerton forces us to ask what the "opposite" would really mean about the Gipper:clip - 34K
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Non-political audio: free turkeys. -355K
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CNN planted question -225K
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AL GORE RIPS PETROLICANS ON DUE PROCESS
(Reposted)
Some days Damfacrats wish Al Gore would brush the low-grade candidates aside and run. Live on C-SPAN right now. Links to audio and video coming soon.
All less than 1 minute:
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THE HAMMER
(Reposted for Tom Delay charity scandal)
New Damfaudio - "The Hammer" -1.6MB
Word got out that Mayor Bloomberg put House Majority leader Tom Delay on his GOP "do-not-contribute to" list, which aides said was distributed to New Yorkers.
The Hammer (a/k/a the Exterminator) dispatched a fellow Texan, Rep. Joe Barton, to "guarantee ya that Tom Delay is a friend of New York." Of course, the GOP convention is in New York next year. If Delay and his Enron brethren get too friendly, especially with their secretive "Comprehensive" Energy Bill, New York can get set to enjoy blackouts, pollution and higher rates.
Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass) and cable news hosts accompany Barton on this newest Damfaudio.
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DON'T FORGET THE HIDDEN AUDIO
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New Damfaudio - "Immense Speculation" - 2.1MB - 1:10
A jocular Bush spoke momentarily with reporters on Sunday, as he prepares for the trip to England in the wake of the latest tragic loss of life in Iraq. The President was heard to say, "Every time I go somewhere there's immense speculation."
Well, that's one way to label global outrage at his murderous policies and domestic worries that he will be targeted for attack. The "time table" has been set: a cosmetic "transfer" before next year's election. "Hat's off to Bill Kristol" and the rest of the PNAC warmongers.
Music samples: Albert King.
DAMFAUDIO FOR PEACE
Below are some audio wavs. Damfacrats also have instant audio and hidden audio throughout the blog. Most Damfaudios (see margin to the right with links to wavs and descriptions) are 30-90 seconds long and 1 to 4 MB, usually around 2 MB. Dial-up Damfaudio coming soon.
Peruse the audio section or jump to the LATEST BLOG POST.
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MIDNIGHT SCHUMER
(Reposted)
N.Y. Sen. Charles Schumer at about 11:50 p.m. On C-SPAN2. Highlight - "Make a motion to correct the website."
Short version - 71K
Full version - 400K (recommended)
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SANTORUM ALREADY MELTING DOWN ON THE FLOOR
(Reposted)
Four hours in and Senator Man-on-Puppykicker is starting to lose it. Anybody else notice that the Republicans have all the power and yet they have the most difficulty controlling their anger?
Clip - 560K
Bonus anger - 125K
Late Night Special - Zell at 2 a.m.- Clip - 480K
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Operation Iron Bib
- Clip - 227K - 10 sec. wav file
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INSTANT AUDIO
(Reposted)
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Trent Lott and the "nuclear option." -443K
trent Lott and the macro-legislative technique of scaring constiuencies into demanding dumb Petrolican-made solutions to problems that coincidentally seem to arise (read: Blackout) when the majority wants an obscene bill passed into law. -215K
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Vice President Cheney praises Sell-out Zell and then Hannity and Zell have a verbal fondling session. - 748K
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Bush recent Press Conf collage #1 - clip - 947K - 1:30
Bush recent Press Conf collage #2 - clip - 550K - :54
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Mary Landrieu helps summarize the judicial nominee debate-
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Petrolican hit parade. Discussing Rush and other topics. A Friday night Scarred-boroughs roll call:
Disgraced Reagan Atty. Gen. Ed Meese----
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Disgraced Fanatic Roy Moore
The Venomous David Horowitz
- Clip - 50K - :5
Sen. Zell Miller (''D''-Ga.)
The "Blacklisted" Bernard Goldberg
Arch Neo-Con James Woolsey
- Clip - 90K - :8
Sen. Lindsay Graham (R - SC)
Stormin Norman
Jim Pinkerton forces us to ask what the "opposite" would really mean about the Gipper:clip - 34K
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Non-political audio: free turkeys. -355K
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CNN planted question -225K
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AL GORE RIPS PETROLICANS ON DUE PROCESS
(Reposted)
Some days Damfacrats wish Al Gore would brush the low-grade candidates aside and run. Live on C-SPAN right now. Links to audio and video coming soon.
All less than 1 minute:
Audio Clip #1 - 346KHere's a Daily Outrage from Little Red Cookbook to supplement this.
Audio Clip # 2 - 475K
Audio Clip # 3 - 190K
Audio Clip # 4 - 272K
Audio Clip # 5 - 426K
Audio Clip # 6 - 500K
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THE HAMMER
(Reposted for Tom Delay charity scandal)
New Damfaudio - "The Hammer" -1.6MB
Word got out that Mayor Bloomberg put House Majority leader Tom Delay on his GOP "do-not-contribute to" list, which aides said was distributed to New Yorkers.
The Hammer (a/k/a the Exterminator) dispatched a fellow Texan, Rep. Joe Barton, to "guarantee ya that Tom Delay is a friend of New York." Of course, the GOP convention is in New York next year. If Delay and his Enron brethren get too friendly, especially with their secretive "Comprehensive" Energy Bill, New York can get set to enjoy blackouts, pollution and higher rates.
Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass) and cable news hosts accompany Barton on this newest Damfaudio.
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DON'T FORGET THE HIDDEN AUDIO
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BUZZFLASH LINKS TO DAMFACRATS
The rooky blog known as Damfacrats generated sudden massive and unexpected interest when the legendary progressive news portal known as Buzzflash posted a link in favor of Damfaudio:
Buzzflash has interviewed Paul Krugman, Paul Begala, Al Franken, Greg Palast, Molly Ivins and many more righteous heros of our day.
Thanks to Buzzflash, Blah3, the band and all the fellas.
The rooky blog known as Damfacrats generated sudden massive and unexpected interest when the legendary progressive news portal known as Buzzflash posted a link in favor of Damfaudio:
Buzzflash has interviewed Paul Krugman, Paul Begala, Al Franken, Greg Palast, Molly Ivins and many more righteous heros of our day.
Thanks to Buzzflash, Blah3, the band and all the fellas.
Monday, November 17, 2003
DEFINITELY WORTH THE READ
Thanks to the embryonic iliketowrite blog for this beautifully slanted and unbelievably pithy article in the CSM.
Thanks to the embryonic iliketowrite blog for this beautifully slanted and unbelievably pithy article in the CSM.
Even Bush's planned meeting with the families of British soldiers killed in Iraq has turned into a public relations disaster.
The Scotsman reports that Reg Keys, the father of Lance Corporal Thomas Keys who died in Iraq, said the US president was just using "propaganda words."
The BBC reports that Mr. Keys, who has not been invited to meet the president but has been much quoted by the British press ahead of the visit, also said "I don't know how the man (Bush) has the nerve to show his face in his country after costing the lives of 53 British servicemen. They didn't die for a noble cause, they died for Bush's political reasons, they were just sacrificial lambs."
DAMFA: DEAN GOOD IN SACK BUT NOT MARRYING TYPE FOR DEMS
Congratulations to North Country Rat Dog Damfacrats. Another wedding of respected party members.
Congratulations to North Country Rat Dog Damfacrats. Another wedding of respected party members.
"SO THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO MISUNDERSTANDING ON THE PART OF FOX OR ITS VIEWERS"
Thanks a million - no, 87 billion - to Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo for linking us to this Wes Clark video that must be watched.
The word "distort" is used.
Thanks a million - no, 87 billion - to Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo for linking us to this Wes Clark video that must be watched.
The word "distort" is used.
MORE DEAN REALITY
Tapped, the American Prospect blog, hits Dean, uh, the nail, on the head by sending us here.
Tapped, the American Prospect blog, hits Dean, uh, the nail, on the head by sending us here.
MULTI-LAYERED
"Scary development down in Washington yesterday. A small plane entered White House airspace. It's always scary when that happens. President Bush was rushed to an undisclosed fundraiser." —David Letterman
Can't let the Frist thing go quite yet. Link to the DU if you don't get the cartoon. Actually link to it anyway it's the new Top Ten.
Grabbed from The Hamster's cage.
"Scary development down in Washington yesterday. A small plane entered White House airspace. It's always scary when that happens. President Bush was rushed to an undisclosed fundraiser." —David Letterman
Can't let the Frist thing go quite yet. Link to the DU if you don't get the cartoon. Actually link to it anyway it's the new Top Ten.
Grabbed from The Hamster's cage.
Sunday, November 16, 2003
CONTEMPT
Instant Audio - No need to go to law school to understand contempt of Court. Just listen to Tony Faux.
- Clip - :15 - 156K
Instant Audio - No need to go to law school to understand contempt of Court. Just listen to Tony Faux.
- Clip - :15 - 156K
Saturday, November 15, 2003
FOR CAMP PENDLETON
Instant Audio - O' Really explains to an email-er why he can't be troubled with visiting Camp Pendleton but offers such a wonderful consolation shill.
- Clip - 141K - :13
Instant Audio - O' Really explains to an email-er why he can't be troubled with visiting Camp Pendleton but offers such a wonderful consolation shill.
- Clip - 141K - :13
SHAPED SHADED EXAGGERATED IV
No evidence of weapons hidden in Syria. Dr. Congo Fever says that the US is "finding confirmation" that Saddam "intended to continue... programs." How alarming.
Bush will meet with the familes of a British soldier (although he hasn't met any American families, has he?), who intend to accuse Bush of lying about the war.
No evidence of weapons hidden in Syria. Dr. Congo Fever says that the US is "finding confirmation" that Saddam "intended to continue... programs." How alarming.
Bush will meet with the familes of a British soldier (although he hasn't met any American families, has he?), who intend to accuse Bush of lying about the war.
Mr Maddison and his wife, Julie, suspect that the spectre of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction was raised to "frighten" the country into war, although they think it was right to topple Saddam. "We've gone to war for the wrong reasons," he said. "I'm still hoping that weapons of mass destruction will be discovered, but I'm beginning to think we were being lied to."
HIERARCHY OF VALUES SAYS NOMINATE CLARK
In returning finally to the issues raised by a patient and noble Atom Station and what must be quite a small audience indeed, Damfacrats will examine our hierarchy of values.
What do we value most and in what order?
1. The election of a different President with different federal governmental policies.
George Soros has seven billion dollars and he said that he would relinquish it all if it could guarantee regime change.
We share his fervor if not his wallet.
2. The election of the Democratic nominee that has the best chance of winning the election.
Although people seem to run around putting words like "electable" and "unelectable" in quotes as if it was some kind of sub-issue, it is the only issue. Some or much of this issue is based on unprovable assumptions but that is the way of politics.
As evidence that it was too close to call, Atom Station presented a poll where Clark did 1% better than Dean as against Bush. That poll was taken after Dean had spent X times more money and time than Clark. Some or many of these polls deliberately leave out the 'General' title because they know it will instantly raise Clark's numbers.
Damfacrats have presented poll information on many occasions, for example, in BUSH LOSES TO PIECE OF PAPER, August 25th, we noted that the blind-bio of Clark beat Bush by 9 points, before Clark had even declared his candidacy.
3. The most effective promulgation of communication that will convince the electorate to vote out Dubya.
The Atom-Damfa banter has basically focused on this third value. Is it appropriate for Damfacrats to use over-shaded and admittedly harsh rhetoric? Only if it serves the above three values.
This kind of involved post, and the Atom Station post that inspired it, are no way to reach the masses. Damfacrats present the hierarchy of sub-values to promote the primary value of effective political communication.
Wise and persuasive writers have blogged that we should not stoop to the Petrolican level of politics. Nonsense.
Fight fire with fire. Petrolican brownshirts slant everything. NPR should be more slanted, fuck it. If Damfacrats must chop up some audio and repeat it for successful propaganda effect, we will do so.
What does it sound like to an otherwise apathetic African-American voter, who the Dems need to romance, when a candidate says "white people" a half dozen times in 5 minutes? Who knows, but maybe it sounds like the "Mostly White Folks" Damfaudio.
Maybe listeners will get the message that Dean's mouth flirts with Democratic disaster. We certainly weren't implying that Dean was a racist, just that he might be perceived that way.
Conclusion
Based on the trends of brownshirt talking points, Damfacrats believe that the 2004 election will be an all out negative campaigning war. The primary theme: liberals hate America.
Seeing the Forest is absolutely right about the need to stand up to the attacks and return fire so Clark had better not pull an Al Gore. Dean has the return fire, that's true. He just doesn't have the armor.
Can you even imagine Bush cracking jokes about Clark and trying to paint him as an America-hater? In the end, it will sound like troop-bashing and Bush will have to stay away from ridiculing a squeaky clean General. Conversely, Bush will have a field day with Howard Dean.
Atom Station points us to a Petrolican attack on Dean and a Rush Limp-balls nickname but that is not indicative of what truly goes on in cable and AM radio news hell, where many, many more people are paying attention. Limp-balls had a daily smear campaign against Clark as soon as he announced, featuring the still-present lie that Clark is "Perot-type-crazy." We recently discovered that Gen. "Charc/Integ" Shelton has decided to back Edwards in a Petrolican stunt that reflects their fear of Clark.
Convention does not remotely resemble the blogosphere. Perception is everything. Facts mean little.
As Bill Clinton said at the Iowa steak fry, Dems can "fall in love" with whomever we want during the primaries but need to "fall in line" when it comes time to back the right person against George W. Bush. Damfacratic slogan: Be for Real.
In returning finally to the issues raised by a patient and noble Atom Station and what must be quite a small audience indeed, Damfacrats will examine our hierarchy of values.
What do we value most and in what order?
1. The election of a different President with different federal governmental policies.
George Soros has seven billion dollars and he said that he would relinquish it all if it could guarantee regime change.
We share his fervor if not his wallet.
2. The election of the Democratic nominee that has the best chance of winning the election.
Although people seem to run around putting words like "electable" and "unelectable" in quotes as if it was some kind of sub-issue, it is the only issue. Some or much of this issue is based on unprovable assumptions but that is the way of politics.
As evidence that it was too close to call, Atom Station presented a poll where Clark did 1% better than Dean as against Bush. That poll was taken after Dean had spent X times more money and time than Clark. Some or many of these polls deliberately leave out the 'General' title because they know it will instantly raise Clark's numbers.
Damfacrats have presented poll information on many occasions, for example, in BUSH LOSES TO PIECE OF PAPER, August 25th, we noted that the blind-bio of Clark beat Bush by 9 points, before Clark had even declared his candidacy.
3. The most effective promulgation of communication that will convince the electorate to vote out Dubya.
The Atom-Damfa banter has basically focused on this third value. Is it appropriate for Damfacrats to use over-shaded and admittedly harsh rhetoric? Only if it serves the above three values.
This kind of involved post, and the Atom Station post that inspired it, are no way to reach the masses. Damfacrats present the hierarchy of sub-values to promote the primary value of effective political communication.
a) Brevity.4) Foregoing absolute integrity in order to win the election.
MoveOn.Org has that ad contest going. Thirty second time limit. The voters who will decide this election have a short attention span that must be accommodated.
Damfacrats try to present the quiddity (ok, essence) of an anti-Bush theme as quickly as possible. The "flag-metro" statement was an attempt to encapsulate these themes (grrr memes):
-flag issue,
-metrosexual issue,
-Dems are impatient and weakened with several choices,
-Dean is a manipulative politician like all the rest,
-Dean will alienate too many swing voters
-Dean is in danger of saying something that sinks him,
-Petrolicans will hang a sadly effective "gays-lover" sign on Dean
b) Convention.
As much as it is actually possible to do so in any diverse culture, look at candidates through the eyes of the conventional voting masses. This was the main point of the flag-metro statement and Protection from Dean week.
The only reliable evidence we have against speculation is what has previously occurred, thus we decide that the electability of New England Democrats is highly suspect.
The past also tells us that the class of young voters who frequent the internet with 20 dollars to donate to Dean will not play a critical role and will party or watch TV instead of voting. (Atom freak-out moment? >>> Not to slam anybody's mod buddies or anything).
The past tells us that people fear what they view as dramatic change (read: Bush to Dean).
c) Wit
The medicine goes down a lot better with a little choo-choo precursor. Getting Bush voters to admit error to themselves means we need to hurt their pride as little as possible. The truth about Dubya hurts. A lot. Too much for some to even believe it
Dean and his handlers have Clark beaten when it comes to humor. Dean is in danger of winning particularly because it is tempting to have the bliss of a Dean-Bush race where Dean takes his daily jabs . Resist this temptation. This value does not control the ones above it.
Damfacrats are no comedians but we try to present overtly ridiculous portrayals of the opposition while we bang the drumbeat to Peace.
d) Love.
This may sound unconventional but Damfacrats are convinced that the Love talking point is underrated. Americans have so much love and the Dems need to help them feel it because it's a good and real feeling that we don't believe Bush can use effectively.
Fear ("Terr-ah") and anger (at "big" government) is what drives Bush's popularity. In the June 17 speech that got me hooked, Clark said in reference to 9/11: "we need to forget about the fear. Forget about the anger." Damfacratic slogan: Tough Love.
Wise and persuasive writers have blogged that we should not stoop to the Petrolican level of politics. Nonsense.
Fight fire with fire. Petrolican brownshirts slant everything. NPR should be more slanted, fuck it. If Damfacrats must chop up some audio and repeat it for successful propaganda effect, we will do so.
What does it sound like to an otherwise apathetic African-American voter, who the Dems need to romance, when a candidate says "white people" a half dozen times in 5 minutes? Who knows, but maybe it sounds like the "Mostly White Folks" Damfaudio.
Maybe listeners will get the message that Dean's mouth flirts with Democratic disaster. We certainly weren't implying that Dean was a racist, just that he might be perceived that way.
Conclusion
Based on the trends of brownshirt talking points, Damfacrats believe that the 2004 election will be an all out negative campaigning war. The primary theme: liberals hate America.
Seeing the Forest is absolutely right about the need to stand up to the attacks and return fire so Clark had better not pull an Al Gore. Dean has the return fire, that's true. He just doesn't have the armor.
Can you even imagine Bush cracking jokes about Clark and trying to paint him as an America-hater? In the end, it will sound like troop-bashing and Bush will have to stay away from ridiculing a squeaky clean General. Conversely, Bush will have a field day with Howard Dean.
Atom Station points us to a Petrolican attack on Dean and a Rush Limp-balls nickname but that is not indicative of what truly goes on in cable and AM radio news hell, where many, many more people are paying attention. Limp-balls had a daily smear campaign against Clark as soon as he announced, featuring the still-present lie that Clark is "Perot-type-crazy." We recently discovered that Gen. "Charc/Integ" Shelton has decided to back Edwards in a Petrolican stunt that reflects their fear of Clark.
Convention does not remotely resemble the blogosphere. Perception is everything. Facts mean little.
As Bill Clinton said at the Iowa steak fry, Dems can "fall in love" with whomever we want during the primaries but need to "fall in line" when it comes time to back the right person against George W. Bush. Damfacratic slogan: Be for Real.
Friday, November 14, 2003
DAMFACRATIC INSTANT AUDIO
Operation Iron Bib
- Clip - 227K - 10 sec. wav file
INSTANT AUDIO
Petrolican hit parade. Discussing Rush and other topics. A Friday night Scarred-boroughs roll call:
Operation Iron Bib
- Clip - 227K - 10 sec. wav file
INSTANT AUDIO
Petrolican hit parade. Discussing Rush and other topics. A Friday night Scarred-boroughs roll call:
Disgraced Reagan Atty. Gen. Ed Meese
-Clip - 116K - :11
Disgraced Fanatic Roy Moore
The Venomous David Horowitz
- Clip - 50K - :5
Sen. Zell Miller (R-Ga.)
The "Blacklisted" Bernard Goldberg
Arch Neo-Con James Woolsey
- Clip - 90K - :8
Sen. Lindsay Graham (R - SC)
Stormin Norman
PNAC ENDS THE WORLD
Catman
I searched for "PNAC Ends The World" (google) and the top result was this.
Catman
I searched for "PNAC Ends The World" (google) and the top result was this.
LEARN, GODDAMIT, LEARN
The internet is intellectual infinity. Thanks to Girl Hacker.
Damfacrats are pro-hemp and don't anyone forget it.
The internet is intellectual infinity. Thanks to Girl Hacker.
Damfacrats are pro-hemp and don't anyone forget it.
INCREDIBLY INTRICATE
It's overwhelming. In contrast is uggabugga, which referred us to the aforementioned and which always floors us with just a few lines and some kind of chart.
It's overwhelming. In contrast is uggabugga, which referred us to the aforementioned and which always floors us with just a few lines and some kind of chart.
GET SERVED
Damfacrats got home and flipped on Faux News, only to discover a story we have been unable to find on the web thus far (last ten minutes).
Faux says that _____, a woman who complained of sexual misconduct by the new Governor of California, intends to sue him for libel. She made her accusations following the release of big L.A. Times article.
The incident occurred in 1991, so the statute of limitations has run, which is a sensible rule. However, her cause of action for libel is alive and well.
It seems that the Arnie campaign didn't like the piling on of accusations. His people responded to her claims by directing anyone who wanted to know about the woman's credibility to a particular website.
The website was run by a County and listed people's criminal convictions. It showed that this woman had many convictions, including something like sixteen for prostitution.
The problem? Same name, different woman. Now that's a blown smear job.
The woman is suing Arnold and MSNBC, who republished the statements about the convictions.
The Faux people say that her lawyer hopes to arrange the service of a summons and complaint - and this is the good part - during his inauguration. Unlikely to happen, but, wouldn't it be grand?
Faux played this story only to make MSNBC look bad.
UPDATE: Hmmm nothing about MSNBC in the Newsmax coverage.
Damfacrats got home and flipped on Faux News, only to discover a story we have been unable to find on the web thus far (last ten minutes).
Faux says that _____, a woman who complained of sexual misconduct by the new Governor of California, intends to sue him for libel. She made her accusations following the release of big L.A. Times article.
The incident occurred in 1991, so the statute of limitations has run, which is a sensible rule. However, her cause of action for libel is alive and well.
It seems that the Arnie campaign didn't like the piling on of accusations. His people responded to her claims by directing anyone who wanted to know about the woman's credibility to a particular website.
The website was run by a County and listed people's criminal convictions. It showed that this woman had many convictions, including something like sixteen for prostitution.
The problem? Same name, different woman. Now that's a blown smear job.
The woman is suing Arnold and MSNBC, who republished the statements about the convictions.
The Faux people say that her lawyer hopes to arrange the service of a summons and complaint - and this is the good part - during his inauguration. Unlikely to happen, but, wouldn't it be grand?
Faux played this story only to make MSNBC look bad.
UPDATE: Hmmm nothing about MSNBC in the Newsmax coverage.
"WILLIE THE PIMP" HATCH
Pandagon posted a link to a good floor debate breakdown, which includes a photo of Sen. Harkin with his "I'll be home watching The Bachelor" sign. Key reference: Captain Beefheart.
Related: Do the Mudshark, baby. Good stuff regarding "meme."
Pandagon posted a link to a good floor debate breakdown, which includes a photo of Sen. Harkin with his "I'll be home watching The Bachelor" sign. Key reference: Captain Beefheart.
Related: Do the Mudshark, baby. Good stuff regarding "meme."
Thursday, November 13, 2003
RAVEN AMUSED AND INTRIGUED
Raven says: "I knew it would only be so long."
Raven also asks the question: "Asshat for President?"
Raven says: "I knew it would only be so long."
Subscribers will be able to monitor live television for specific words or phrases and receive e-mail updates whenever they are uttered. If you are so inclined, Tom Brokaw will never say "Bush" or "Iraq" on the air without your hearing about it.Raven also says: "Senator Mike Crapo (ha!)" and reports as follows: "Sen. Sam 'brownshirt' Brownback preaches about prayer and the pledge LIVE."
Raven also asks the question: "Asshat for President?"
OF CONCERN
Catman
Here's some interesting Iraq/Vietnam comparisons.
Excerpt:
Unfortunately, we're now dealing with shit like the PNAC, which has me terrified...if you guys haven't checked it out ...
Catman
Here's some interesting Iraq/Vietnam comparisons.
Excerpt:
In 1966, Shoup, who had already warned both Kennedy and Johnson that the military had no business in Vietnam, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that most of the South Vietnamese people were fighting against "those crooks in Saigon", leaders whom the US had imposed upon them.(Cat's emphasis)
In one of his many speeches throughout the country, Shoup said, "If we had and would keep our dollar-crooked fingers out of the business of these nations so full of depressed, exploited people, they will arrive at a solution of their own. [A solution] that they design and want. That they fight and work for. [Not one] crammed down their throats by Americans."
Unfortunately, we're now dealing with shit like the PNAC, which has me terrified...if you guys haven't checked it out ...
NITPICKER'S VOTER CATEGORIES
Nitpicker keeps after Colin Powell and suggests that voters come in three categories: "1) ignorant, 2) lazy or 3) both -ignorant and lazy." Backs it up well, so go check it.
Nitpicker is also for Wesley Clark and posted something groovy that Damfacrats hadn't seen:
Nitpicker keeps after Colin Powell and suggests that voters come in three categories: "1) ignorant, 2) lazy or 3) both -ignorant and lazy." Backs it up well, so go check it.
Nitpicker is also for Wesley Clark and posted something groovy that Damfacrats hadn't seen:
I believe that the arts are very important to the future of our America. A country has a soul and we have to continually find and examine our own. Arts help us do this. So, I believe in restoring funding for the NEA. I haven't fixed any given level, except that I want to raise the prominence of the arts in our daily lives, and I want to reopen the idea of giving grants to individuals. We just have to create the right mechanism to find merit and promise.- The General.
NOTHING MORE ATTRACTIVE
Than a clever female who posts classic Clark video and kicks all the right memes.
Than a clever female who posts classic Clark video and kicks all the right memes.
REAL TIME MISCHIEF
From Rueters:
From Rueters:
The online poll, a regular feature of Frist's site, normally generates limited interest. The previous day, a question about honoring veterans drew just 35 votes.Ah, what could be better? Atrios is just that good. Damfacrats voted too, of course, it being a Dr. Frist week around here.
But the nominee question was spotted by a liberal weblogger, or online diarist, known as Atrios, who linked to Frist's site and asked his readers to weigh in. By early evening, over 9,000 people had responded, with some 60 percent voting "No."
That wasn't lost on Democrats, who took to the Senate floor to bait Republicans. "Even the majority leader's Web site indicates that what is going on here is absolutely wrong," said Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada.
JUDGE ROY NO MOORE
Easy headline. Swing on over to Blah3 for the damning summary and the link. Thanks to same for the link to us, BTW.
Easy headline. Swing on over to Blah3 for the damning summary and the link. Thanks to same for the link to us, BTW.
EIGHT HUNDRED
Damfacrats are much obliged to Incoming Signals for directing folks to 800 Important Women Artists. We got through the "A"'s and decided this one was, in particular, something to see.
Incoming Signals also links to the complete Young Ones scripts. (Give me IT!)
Damfacrats are much obliged to Incoming Signals for directing folks to 800 Important Women Artists. We got through the "A"'s and decided this one was, in particular, something to see.
Incoming Signals also links to the complete Young Ones scripts. (Give me IT!)
ANYTHING BUT BORING
A lot of bloggers seem to be saying that the 30-hour debate is a big snoozefest. Damfacrats, respectfully, could not disagree more. Fascinating. Revealing. Historic. Unprecedented.
This is quite possibly the token Petrolican warm-up to "going nuclear" in the legislative sense, where the presiding officer simply announces that the fillibuster ends with a 51% vote. It will be the focal point of their talking point: "We tried for thirty hours to convince Democrats until, finally, we had no choice but to push the button."
A lot of bloggers seem to be saying that the 30-hour debate is a big snoozefest. Damfacrats, respectfully, could not disagree more. Fascinating. Revealing. Historic. Unprecedented.
This is quite possibly the token Petrolican warm-up to "going nuclear" in the legislative sense, where the presiding officer simply announces that the fillibuster ends with a 51% vote. It will be the focal point of their talking point: "We tried for thirty hours to convince Democrats until, finally, we had no choice but to push the button."
INSTANT AUDIO
N.Y. Sen. Charles Schumer at about 11:50 p.m. On C-SPAN2. Highlight - "Make a motion to correct the website."
Short version - 71K
Full version - 400K (recommended)
N.Y. Sen. Charles Schumer at about 11:50 p.m. On C-SPAN2. Highlight - "Make a motion to correct the website."
Short version - 71K
Full version - 400K (recommended)
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
SANTORUM ALREADY MELTING DOWN ON THE FLOOR
Four hours in and Senator Man-on-Puppykicker is starting to lose it. Anybody else notice that the Republicans have all the power and yet they have the most difficulty controlling their anger?
Clip - 560K
Bonus anger - 125K
Late Night Special - Zell at 2 a.m.- Clip - 480K
Four hours in and Senator Man-on-Puppykicker is starting to lose it. Anybody else notice that the Republicans have all the power and yet they have the most difficulty controlling their anger?
Clip - 560K
Bonus anger - 125K
Late Night Special - Zell at 2 a.m.- Clip - 480K
MEMORIES
When the Damfacratic stronghold was out west at Reed College, we voted for a Republican for the first and only time. Guess who that was?
When the Damfacratic stronghold was out west at Reed College, we voted for a Republican for the first and only time. Guess who that was?
Over the following decades, the Senate occasionally directed its sergeant at arms to arrest members. But the first openly physical act of compulsion did not occur until 1988. On February 24, 1988, in an attempt to establish a quorum on a campaign finance reform bill, Capitol police carried Oregon Republican Senator Robert Packwood into the chamber feet first at 1:17 a.m.Thanks to The Sardonic Subversive.
OTTO
A different kind of "pure" blogger is the temporary blog champ.
By the way, The Atom Station deserves another response but Damfacrats are weary tonight. We promise not to cheese out.
A different kind of "pure" blogger is the temporary blog champ.
By the way, The Atom Station deserves another response but Damfacrats are weary tonight. We promise not to cheese out.
ANOTHER BLOGGER FOR CLARK
Pontificator "comes out."
Here's a good quote: "It's time to make the difficult choice." The key phrase here, for the fence-sitters and play-nicers, is "it's time."
Pontificator "comes out."
Here's a good quote: "It's time to make the difficult choice." The key phrase here, for the fence-sitters and play-nicers, is "it's time."
SOROS: WE WILL SPEND WHAT IS NECESSARY
Thankfully, some rich people are too rich to need George W.'s big-money policies:
Soros has 7 billion dollars and said he would give it all up if a Bush loss was guaranteed.
Thankfully, some rich people are too rich to need George W.'s big-money policies:
"IT IS THE central focus of my life," Soros said, his blue eyes settled on an unseen target. The 2004 presidential race, he said in an interview, is "a matter of life and death."George Soros says that Dubya is a "danger to the world" who reminds him of Nazi Germany and is "leading the U.S. and the world toward a vicious circle of escalating violence."
Soros, who has financed efforts to promote open societies in more than 50 countries around the world, is bringing the fight home, he said. On Monday, he and a partner committed up to $5 million to MoveOn.org, a liberal activist group, bringing to $15.5 million the total of his personal contributions to oust Bush.
Overnight, Soros, 74, has become the major financial player of the left. He has elicited cries of foul play from the right. And with a tight nod, he pledged: "If necessary, I would give more money."
Soros has 7 billion dollars and said he would give it all up if a Bush loss was guaranteed.
MORE COMPUTER VOTING FREAK-OUT MOMENTS
Thanks to Pandagon for reminding America to Always Get a Receipt.
Thanks to Pandagon for reminding America to Always Get a Receipt.
40% OF NEW JOBS ARE PART-TIME
Damfacrats have been lookin for a solid and simple explanation of why the recent "Bush-economy success" is invalid. This, from Nathan Newman, should do it.
Damfacrats have been lookin for a solid and simple explanation of why the recent "Bush-economy success" is invalid. This, from Nathan Newman, should do it.
ORIN HATCH GUIDE TO LYING
It's the same thing over and over again. "We don't know why the Dems would do this." "It's just a simple up or down vote. That's all we ask."
It is so typical of the Petrolican way of fibbing.
Pretend that you don't understand why anyone would disagree. Never explain your opponent's argument and confront it.
At most, make up a phony opposition argument, make it as feeble as possible, then trash it.
Make sure your claims are completely hypocritical, i.e., if you are steamrolling everything through Congress you must feign outrage when the minority flexes any muscle whatsoever.
Take an extreme and irrelevant example and act like it represents the entire minority view.
Be sure to make unfounded accusations of unconstitutional behavior because it takes a law degree or a lawsuit to confirm or deny such a charge. Bill O' Reilly uses this effective "legal standard" tactic on a smaller scale, by deeming every opinion he dislikes "defamation."
It's the same thing over and over again. "We don't know why the Dems would do this." "It's just a simple up or down vote. That's all we ask."
It is so typical of the Petrolican way of fibbing.
Pretend that you don't understand why anyone would disagree. Never explain your opponent's argument and confront it.
At most, make up a phony opposition argument, make it as feeble as possible, then trash it.
Make sure your claims are completely hypocritical, i.e., if you are steamrolling everything through Congress you must feign outrage when the minority flexes any muscle whatsoever.
Take an extreme and irrelevant example and act like it represents the entire minority view.
Be sure to make unfounded accusations of unconstitutional behavior because it takes a law degree or a lawsuit to confirm or deny such a charge. Bill O' Reilly uses this effective "legal standard" tactic on a smaller scale, by deeming every opinion he dislikes "defamation."
FRIEND OF DAMFACRATS PASSES NY BAR
A great law school friend has passed the NY bar on his fifth attempt. Passed Jersey the first time. Yeah, man, welcome.
A great law school friend has passed the NY bar on his fifth attempt. Passed Jersey the first time. Yeah, man, welcome.
CLAMPING DOWN LIKE SADDAM
The only solution to Iraq that Damfacrats have heard from Petrolicans and their water-carriers is to clamp down harder on the resistance. Michael Weiner said the US should clear everyone out of various towns and then level all that (and who) remains with bombs.
We know that no one is supposed to say this sort of thing and... no question Saddam was a hideous villain but... isn't it just like Saddam to go house to house, quashing the resistance and intimidating everyone into compliance?
Is that what it takes to "control" "Iraq" as it is understood as a "nation?"
The only solution to Iraq that Damfacrats have heard from Petrolicans and their water-carriers is to clamp down harder on the resistance. Michael Weiner said the US should clear everyone out of various towns and then level all that (and who) remains with bombs.
We know that no one is supposed to say this sort of thing and... no question Saddam was a hideous villain but... isn't it just like Saddam to go house to house, quashing the resistance and intimidating everyone into compliance?
Is that what it takes to "control" "Iraq" as it is understood as a "nation?"
DO YOU BELIEVE IN FATE?
We don't, but thought it worth mentioning that Damfacrats 2004 is #2004 today at the Truth Laid Bear. A Crawly Amphibean in the Ecosystem.
We don't, but thought it worth mentioning that Damfacrats 2004 is #2004 today at the Truth Laid Bear. A Crawly Amphibean in the Ecosystem.
ATOM STATION BROADCASTS DIGNIFIED RESPONSE
Damfacrats will have to address this later, as if anyone was interested in our mini-macro dialogue, for we are in danger of being axed if don't get back to the office. Looks like we're actually going to have to discuss facts instead of Damfacratic propaganda. What a hassle.
Damfacrats will have to address this later, as if anyone was interested in our mini-macro dialogue, for we are in danger of being axed if don't get back to the office. Looks like we're actually going to have to discuss facts instead of Damfacratic propaganda. What a hassle.
FRIEDMAN SIDESWIPING ABUTMENTS
Thanks to He who has recently relegated Himself to the passenger seat in the primary demolition derby for directing us to a well-deserved and well-written punking of Tom "Flintstone" Friedman.
Thanks to He who has recently relegated Himself to the passenger seat in the primary demolition derby for directing us to a well-deserved and well-written punking of Tom "Flintstone" Friedman.
STRAIGHT OUT OBSTRUCTION
New Damfaudio - "Straight Out Obstruction"
Most people already know about Senate Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist's youthful habit of finding homeless cats on which to perform ad hoc dissections, so Damfacrats will sleep instead of linking.
Santorum and Frist get charged up for the big floor show and do The Stray Cat Ob-struct for some reporters.
New Damfaudio - "Straight Out Obstruction"
Most people already know about Senate Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist's youthful habit of finding homeless cats on which to perform ad hoc dissections, so Damfacrats will sleep instead of linking.
Santorum and Frist get charged up for the big floor show and do The Stray Cat Ob-struct for some reporters.
Tuesday, November 11, 2003
OLBERMAN'S STAFF VISITING?
Uh, don't think so. However, Countdown picked up Sunday's McWord story and the CNN Mac/PC plant story, and even defended Clark against the latest weak-ass attack.
Uh, don't think so. However, Countdown picked up Sunday's McWord story and the CNN Mac/PC plant story, and even defended Clark against the latest weak-ass attack.
IRAQ AIN'T NO GERMANY
Damfacrats are pleased that someone is not too depressed to deal with this particular issue.
Damfacrats are pleased that someone is not too depressed to deal with this particular issue.
ATRIOS WALKS AWAY
Yes, we ended that headline with a preposition but, hey, who cares, we don't have any responsibility, it's not like we are the King of Blogs or anything and, after all, it's just too depressing to try and write properly so, yes, we're writing a run-on sentence that smacks stupidly with sarcasm because, well, we just can't be troubled with that pandemic primary problem. (yes, we used cheeseball aliteration and we're not going to check how to spell "aliteration" either)
Yes, we ended that headline with a preposition but, hey, who cares, we don't have any responsibility, it's not like we are the King of Blogs or anything and, after all, it's just too depressing to try and write properly so, yes, we're writing a run-on sentence that smacks stupidly with sarcasm because, well, we just can't be troubled with that pandemic primary problem. (yes, we used cheeseball aliteration and we're not going to check how to spell "aliteration" either)
CNN PLANTS MAC/P.C. DEBATE QUESTION
Atrios noticed the story and Damfacrats have already posted the audio. Reposted below and right here.
Atrios noticed the story and Damfacrats have already posted the audio. Reposted below and right here.
POLITICAL DEBATE IN BOSTON
Each of the candidates had a thirty-second video that they played for the youngsters. NYC Walter recommends the Clark video.
Michael Weiner was apparently watching the debate on television as he did his radio show because Damfacrats heard him start to act disgusted by it. He let the audio play and the student inquirer said "I have a question..it's not quite boxers or briefs, but..."
Savage launched into a moralizing and degrading tirade about how repulsive it was that the candidates were being asked about their underwear.
As the actual debate unfolded, during the part Mike Savage didn't play, the girl continued and asked "... Mac or P.C.?"
Monday, November 10, 2003
RAVEN'S REAGANS
Raven finds selected quotes from the Reagan movie in Media Life:
Raven finds selected quotes from the Reagan movie in Media Life:
Dr. Loyal Davis (Nancy's step-dad) talking about Hollywood: "As far as I can tell, it's nothing but Communists and drug addicts."
Nancy: "It didn't used to be this bad, did it, Mother?"
Edith Davis: "Hell, no. When I was here it was just wall-to-wall Jews and queers."
Holmes Tuttle, about Reagan running for governor: "Reagan's not an actor, he's a movie star. Besides, it's good that he doesn't know anything about government. It makes him more of a man of the people."
Nancy, to Mike (Reagan's adopted son from his first marriage): "I'm not your mother. I don't have to want you. Go back to your real mother and your real father - whoever they were."
Patti, as a young adult hippie: "Gerry Ford is a real argument for birth control. Gerry Ford ... Richard Nixon ... not to mention my father. The pigs have taken over, you know?"
Patti: "Elvis is dead. He would have made a better president than Daddy."
Nancy, reciting what she wished she had said to Mrs. Gorbachev: "No wonder your husband always looks so bored -- because he's married to you, you Stalinist!"
A performer mimicking Nancy at the Gridiron Dinner (a roast for the president): "We're living like kings. So what if Ronnie's cutting back on welfare? I'll still wear a tiara in my coifed hair."
ANOTHER JUDGE IS FAIR AND BALANCED
Damfacrats are strongly opposed to blanket criticism of the judiciary branch so we try to post things like this to remind everyone of how important all three branches are.
Props to The Hamster, once again.
Damfacrats are strongly opposed to blanket criticism of the judiciary branch so we try to post things like this to remind everyone of how important all three branches are.
Props to The Hamster, once again.
ANOTHER JUDGE ENDORSES DEAN
After seeing this post at Eschaton, we just couldn't resist another over-the-top dig. Atrios does not endorse this headline.
After seeing this post at Eschaton, we just couldn't resist another over-the-top dig. Atrios does not endorse this headline.
FABULOUS
Our site tracker reveals that a web search on CNN's engine for "Karl Rove's Church" yields only one result: Damfacrats 2004.
Our site tracker reveals that a web search on CNN's engine for "Karl Rove's Church" yields only one result: Damfacrats 2004.
DAMFACRATS CALLED 'MEAN AND DISHONEST'
While Damfacrats would not normally engage in the "response to blog criticism" process, we feel compelled to do so in this case. Over at The Atom Station, the writer had this to say about one of our "Protection from Dean Week" posts:
Let us just begin by letting the writer know in what way we are in agreement. The first thing we said about the "flag" remark was "we know what Dean means," so we agree that Dean had the right idea with the wrong (read: outrageous anti-African-American blunder) words. He should have said "Nascar Dads." <<<----(audio link)------
Damfacrats voted Green in 2000, for many of the same reasons expressed by Atom Station. This fact was recorded on the Damfacratic blog long ago.
Damfacrats would also love to live in a society where we had a realistic electoral choice between Mrs. Progressive and Mr. Extra-Progressive. We would love to be able to pick candidates based on their core ideals and their love of humanity, fairness, truth and their love for love itself, which Damfacrats value over all.
Damfacrats, like our attacker, will cherish, support, defend and protect whomever the nominee is, EVEN Joe Lieberman (no chance), although we would retch along the way.
Such is not the case with everyone else in the USA. Damfacrats need not dissect all the tired arguments about Dean's electability. However, those arguments are the KEY to understanding what we are laying down around here: Be For Real.
Everything critical directed at Dean is based on one concept: America will reject him in the general election. Our criticism has nothing to do with his policies or personality.
For you see, Atom Station, as you would have seen had you looked around our blog sufficiently, DAMFACRATS LOVE DEAN! Atom Station misses the point entirely. We love Dean but we hate Dubya oh, so much more, and the time has come to Be For Real.
We will not "screw around" with ideals during the age of Petrolicanism. We will not worry about stances on VoteOffs and we will ignore charisma, passion and yes, even love. Damfacrats basically care about only one thing: who can beat Dubya
The election is happening right now and the future is being set - it's not just "everyone be nice and the best candidate will emerge." It's not up for grabs and so unpredictable that it is somehow a "smear" to accuse Kucinich of unelectability. As we have written on our blog several times, we love Dennis's ideas too, but it is pure fantasy to think he can win even the nomination, let alone the general election.
Yes, Atrios, Damfacrats are not oracles of Delphi but there are reasonable arguments to be made that Clark has a better shot at winning than Dr. Dean and every other candidate, for that matter. More than reasonable. Correct.
Just about every time we took a shot at Dr. Dean we apologized for it. It's kind of like having to quarentine a contagious family or shoot a rabid dog.
1. Metrosexual - Atom Station asks: What's wrong with being a "metrosexual"? Isn't that the enlightened attitude that we should be looking for in the Democratic nominee?
Nothing is wrong with being metrosexual but there is a big problem with saying so when you are trying to convince middle-America that you are an acceptable alternative to the incumbent. Everything a candidate says gets watered down into an idiotic and vague electoral impression, e.g. "trans-metro-what-now? I don' like the sound a' that I reckon I'll go with George W., he's a good Bible man."
Damfacrats figure that Dean was trying to be cute for his young supporters, probably because a young aide informed him of a hilarious South Park episode. As far as so-called metrosexuals being enlightened, we would point out that being in touch with one's feminine side is enlightened, but worshiping material items, clothing and one's own primped up reflection is not.
2. Republicanesque - "Does coming out for Clark entail using Republicanesque smears against Dean?"
As Damfacrats mentioned in a comment somewhere, the Petrolican strategy for smearing Dean is to say next to nothing. This is because they are praying for him to win the nomination with full confidence that he will lose. Meanwhile, Petrolicans have been sliming Clark with every hateful, twisted, cheap shot in the book, from day one.
Do we need to hit people over the head for them to understand all this? Apparently we do, thus, Protection From Dean Week.
3. "Why not focus on the things you like about your candidate?" Damfacrats have done plenty of that, for weeks, and we "came out" in August, generally leaving Dean alone. So have a lot of other folks, who have been reluctant to even endorse anyone specific.
Not good enough. Newsflash: negative campaigning works.
It is time to stop screwing around with Dean and make people understand what we believe to be gospel: Clark is "The One," (provided that, Goodness forbid, NeoCon spooks don't try to off him because of that fact).
4. The Suggestions: Atom Station wants us to "not burn bridges" and to think of whether we would say such things if we knew the guy was running against Bush next year.
Maybe Dean himself could follow that advice, a man who said great things about Clark until the first poll came out showing Clark leading around the nation. In any event, these kind of suggestions, and "flag" apologies, are just cleaning up the froth for a mad dog we need to be shooting.
Let's not forget that Damfacrats have been trying very hard to be humorous about all this tough love. But it is no joke, and, as we have posted a few times already, a vote for Dean is a vote for Bush.
In the end, we have much love for Atom Station and all our Democratic family but Damfacrats especially" heart" folks like Nakedfurniture, too, for "coming out" for "General Dark."
If the writer at Atom Station wants to be truly appalled, he can check out our Damfaudio - "Mostly White Folks." Now, that's what we call a good-old-fashioned everything-out-of-context unfair smear job. Maybe he will start a Republicanesque boycott.
While Damfacrats would not normally engage in the "response to blog criticism" process, we feel compelled to do so in this case. Over at The Atom Station, the writer had this to say about one of our "Protection from Dean Week" posts:
... since the whole Confederate flag flap, the smears seem to have heightened, especially against Dean. Exhibit A: This quote:The Atom Station went on to make several more accusations, ask several questions and make several suggestions. Damfacrats, according to the writer, are implied "assholes," guilty of "Republicanesque smearing."Let's stop screwing around with the Confederate flag pandering metrosexual who just can't cut it next year.No, this didn't come from The Corner or Andrew Sullivan's blog. It came from a liberal Democratic blog that's come out for Clark. ***
There's a line between respectful criticism and being mean and dishonest. This kind of rhetoric is mean and dishonest.
Let us just begin by letting the writer know in what way we are in agreement. The first thing we said about the "flag" remark was "we know what Dean means," so we agree that Dean had the right idea with the wrong (read: outrageous anti-African-American blunder) words. He should have said "Nascar Dads." <<<----(audio link)------
Damfacrats voted Green in 2000, for many of the same reasons expressed by Atom Station. This fact was recorded on the Damfacratic blog long ago.
Damfacrats would also love to live in a society where we had a realistic electoral choice between Mrs. Progressive and Mr. Extra-Progressive. We would love to be able to pick candidates based on their core ideals and their love of humanity, fairness, truth and their love for love itself, which Damfacrats value over all.
Damfacrats, like our attacker, will cherish, support, defend and protect whomever the nominee is, EVEN Joe Lieberman (no chance), although we would retch along the way.
Such is not the case with everyone else in the USA. Damfacrats need not dissect all the tired arguments about Dean's electability. However, those arguments are the KEY to understanding what we are laying down around here: Be For Real.
Everything critical directed at Dean is based on one concept: America will reject him in the general election. Our criticism has nothing to do with his policies or personality.
For you see, Atom Station, as you would have seen had you looked around our blog sufficiently, DAMFACRATS LOVE DEAN! Atom Station misses the point entirely. We love Dean but we hate Dubya oh, so much more, and the time has come to Be For Real.
We will not "screw around" with ideals during the age of Petrolicanism. We will not worry about stances on VoteOffs and we will ignore charisma, passion and yes, even love. Damfacrats basically care about only one thing: who can beat Dubya
The election is happening right now and the future is being set - it's not just "everyone be nice and the best candidate will emerge." It's not up for grabs and so unpredictable that it is somehow a "smear" to accuse Kucinich of unelectability. As we have written on our blog several times, we love Dennis's ideas too, but it is pure fantasy to think he can win even the nomination, let alone the general election.
Yes, Atrios, Damfacrats are not oracles of Delphi but there are reasonable arguments to be made that Clark has a better shot at winning than Dr. Dean and every other candidate, for that matter. More than reasonable. Correct.
Just about every time we took a shot at Dr. Dean we apologized for it. It's kind of like having to quarentine a contagious family or shoot a rabid dog.
1. Metrosexual - Atom Station asks: What's wrong with being a "metrosexual"? Isn't that the enlightened attitude that we should be looking for in the Democratic nominee?
Nothing is wrong with being metrosexual but there is a big problem with saying so when you are trying to convince middle-America that you are an acceptable alternative to the incumbent. Everything a candidate says gets watered down into an idiotic and vague electoral impression, e.g. "trans-metro-what-now? I don' like the sound a' that I reckon I'll go with George W., he's a good Bible man."
Damfacrats figure that Dean was trying to be cute for his young supporters, probably because a young aide informed him of a hilarious South Park episode. As far as so-called metrosexuals being enlightened, we would point out that being in touch with one's feminine side is enlightened, but worshiping material items, clothing and one's own primped up reflection is not.
2. Republicanesque - "Does coming out for Clark entail using Republicanesque smears against Dean?"
As Damfacrats mentioned in a comment somewhere, the Petrolican strategy for smearing Dean is to say next to nothing. This is because they are praying for him to win the nomination with full confidence that he will lose. Meanwhile, Petrolicans have been sliming Clark with every hateful, twisted, cheap shot in the book, from day one.
Do we need to hit people over the head for them to understand all this? Apparently we do, thus, Protection From Dean Week.
3. "Why not focus on the things you like about your candidate?" Damfacrats have done plenty of that, for weeks, and we "came out" in August, generally leaving Dean alone. So have a lot of other folks, who have been reluctant to even endorse anyone specific.
Not good enough. Newsflash: negative campaigning works.
It is time to stop screwing around with Dean and make people understand what we believe to be gospel: Clark is "The One," (provided that, Goodness forbid, NeoCon spooks don't try to off him because of that fact).
4. The Suggestions: Atom Station wants us to "not burn bridges" and to think of whether we would say such things if we knew the guy was running against Bush next year.
Maybe Dean himself could follow that advice, a man who said great things about Clark until the first poll came out showing Clark leading around the nation. In any event, these kind of suggestions, and "flag" apologies, are just cleaning up the froth for a mad dog we need to be shooting.
Let's not forget that Damfacrats have been trying very hard to be humorous about all this tough love. But it is no joke, and, as we have posted a few times already, a vote for Dean is a vote for Bush.
In the end, we have much love for Atom Station and all our Democratic family but Damfacrats especially" heart" folks like Nakedfurniture, too, for "coming out" for "General Dark."
If the writer at Atom Station wants to be truly appalled, he can check out our Damfaudio - "Mostly White Folks." Now, that's what we call a good-old-fashioned everything-out-of-context unfair smear job. Maybe he will start a Republicanesque boycott.
ARMITAGE NOT AS LIKEABLE
Damfacrats used to think maybe Deputy Secretary of State Armitage was O.K. Sort of the way a lot of Americans went around thinking Powell was trustworthy, as some still do. Another Day in the Empire remedies a shallow impression.
Damfacrats used to think maybe Deputy Secretary of State Armitage was O.K. Sort of the way a lot of Americans went around thinking Powell was trustworthy, as some still do. Another Day in the Empire remedies a shallow impression.
CAVUTO SHOOTING FOR HIS OWN DAMFAUDIO
Maybe a cameo, if he's lucky. Here's some things he had to say about Paul Krugman:
Thanks to Groupthink Central.
Maybe a cameo, if he's lucky. Here's some things he had to say about Paul Krugman:
And by the way, you sanctimonious twit, no one -- no one -- tells me what to say. I say it. And I write it. And no one lectures me on it. Save you, you pretentious charlatan.
That doesn't make me less of a journalist. But, Mr. Krugman, it does make you more of an ass. Here's the difference: You insinuated it, I just said it.
Thanks to Groupthink Central.
F. LEE BAILEY QUOTE
"Can any of you seriously say the Bill of Rights could get through Congress today? It wouldn't even get out of committee."
From Drunken Ravings, not to be confused with Drunken Ravens.
"Can any of you seriously say the Bill of Rights could get through Congress today? It wouldn't even get out of committee."
From Drunken Ravings, not to be confused with Drunken Ravens.
Sunday, November 09, 2003
QUIZILLA CRAZE SWEEPING THE BLOG NATION
Frankly, we prefer Thumbzilla. However, Freeway Blogger deserves some attention.
Frankly, we prefer Thumbzilla. However, Freeway Blogger deserves some attention.
DRUDGE COMMENT
Someone has probably already commented on this but isn't it strange that there is an "ancestor" ad at the top of the Drudge Report, as if visitors who are keenly interested in their racial or National purity predominate?
Someone has probably already commented on this but isn't it strange that there is an "ancestor" ad at the top of the Drudge Report, as if visitors who are keenly interested in their racial or National purity predominate?
DEAN CLOSEOUT?
Protection From Dean week is wrapping up and Damfacrats want to thank Temple of Democracy for taking the whole matter as seriously as it should be taken.
Protection From Dean week is wrapping up and Damfacrats want to thank Temple of Democracy for taking the whole matter as seriously as it should be taken.
DNC BLOG IS ALL OVER IT
More Petrolican stonewalling
More Petrolican stonewalling
The Bush White House, irritated by pesky questions from congressional Democrats about how the administration is using taxpayer money, has developed an efficient solution: It will not entertain any more questions from opposition lawmakers.
CONSERVATIVE STUDENTS REJECT BUSH
We don't know why he uses the "prodigal son" line twice but it's OK and, as Sell-Out Zell shows us, an attack from one's own does wonders.
We don't know why he uses the "prodigal son" line twice but it's OK and, as Sell-Out Zell shows us, an attack from one's own does wonders.
This is not conservative leadership. Conservative presidents like the Great Communicator and Bush Sr., although often dishonest, at least responded to criticism. Bush Jr. just ignores it, repeating the same trite message with the same clueless smirk. It is antithetical to the small-government, freedom-loving ethos of the Republican Party that Bush continues to shroud his policies and positions in secrecy and incoherence, shielding them from accountability.Thanks to Matt Yglesias.
GREAT PHOTOS AND BOGUS PSYOPS
Thanks to Talk Left for pointing us here, where there is an incredible gallery of photos from the anti-Dubya protests in former Damfatown, Portland, Oregon. Talk Left also got an exclusive (it seems) about an insider with the Jessica Lynch rescue film crew, conducting "psyops" against the American people.
Thanks to Talk Left for pointing us here, where there is an incredible gallery of photos from the anti-Dubya protests in former Damfatown, Portland, Oregon. Talk Left also got an exclusive (it seems) about an insider with the Jessica Lynch rescue film crew, conducting "psyops" against the American people.
AL GORE RIPS PETROLICANS ON DUE PROCESS
Some days Damfacrats wish Al Gore would brush the low-grade candidates aside and run. Live on C-SPAN right now. Links to audio and video coming soon.
All less than 1 minute:
Some days Damfacrats wish Al Gore would brush the low-grade candidates aside and run. Live on C-SPAN right now. Links to audio and video coming soon.
All less than 1 minute:
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THE CULTURE WAR RAGES: BATTLE OVER THE MEANING OF WORDS AND OUR COLLECTIVE MEMORY
McDonald's has a problem with a dictionary. Maybe they will sue.
It's apparently OK to say "queer" now. Listen to Jim Pinkerton's claim regarding the meaning of "gay basher." Wouldn't this mean that Reagan was "queer?"
What is a "war" and what is "Terror?" What does "mission" mean? What do the words "accomplished" and "imminent" and "life" mean? Who owns and defines the words "fair and balanced?"
Bush's popularity inevitably rests on his "leadership" and "character," while Shelton claims that Clark is unfit to be President, because of "integrity" and "character" issues. What they really mean is "personality."
It's not so much that the people don't understand politics. What really disappoints Damfacrats is that people don't even understand English anymore and are allowing the government to teach the class.
Freud was right about some things. For example, Republicans tend to stumble on their words when they lie or say something true that they don't want to have to say. This is called a "tell" in the con business.
If you want to know when a Republican is lying, just listen for the word "fact." If they say "as a matter of fact," "in fact," or "the fact is," as a warm-up, get ready for some bull.
McDonald's has a problem with a dictionary. Maybe they will sue.
It's apparently OK to say "queer" now. Listen to Jim Pinkerton's claim regarding the meaning of "gay basher." Wouldn't this mean that Reagan was "queer?"
What is a "war" and what is "Terror?" What does "mission" mean? What do the words "accomplished" and "imminent" and "life" mean? Who owns and defines the words "fair and balanced?"
Bush's popularity inevitably rests on his "leadership" and "character," while Shelton claims that Clark is unfit to be President, because of "integrity" and "character" issues. What they really mean is "personality."
It's not so much that the people don't understand politics. What really disappoints Damfacrats is that people don't even understand English anymore and are allowing the government to teach the class.
Freud was right about some things. For example, Republicans tend to stumble on their words when they lie or say something true that they don't want to have to say. This is called a "tell" in the con business.
If you want to know when a Republican is lying, just listen for the word "fact." If they say "as a matter of fact," "in fact," or "the fact is," as a warm-up, get ready for some bull.
Saturday, November 08, 2003
UNSTICKER
New Damfaudio - "Unsticker"
This Damfaudio is somewhat overdue.
As Damfacrats discussed on October 12, the book on Saddam went from "has, in fact, reconsituted nuclear weapons" to "harbor ambitions to threaten ... clandestine attempts ...research on a possible ... confirmed" program.
NSA Dr. Congo Fever Rice should know that it's not possible to "remember forward," so there is no need to "remember back."
George W. chimes in with an assessment of her appearance and her role in the administration. It's a big week for doctors in Damfaworld, apparently.
New Damfaudio - "Unsticker"
This Damfaudio is somewhat overdue.
As Damfacrats discussed on October 12, the book on Saddam went from "has, in fact, reconsituted nuclear weapons" to "harbor ambitions to threaten ... clandestine attempts ...research on a possible ... confirmed" program.
NSA Dr. Congo Fever Rice should know that it's not possible to "remember forward," so there is no need to "remember back."
George W. chimes in with an assessment of her appearance and her role in the administration. It's a big week for doctors in Damfaworld, apparently.
HAMSTER WEARS 'PURE BLOG' CROWN LATELY
For example, The Hamster hears that little City Beat bangs a loud peace drum (although we question citing CounterDunce as a source).
For example, The Hamster hears that little City Beat bangs a loud peace drum (although we question citing CounterDunce as a source).
SENTOR HOLLINGS' CAMBODIAN MOMENT
Catman notifies us of yet another compelling link, to GNN, where they posted some of the Senator's floor remarks. It's a little difficult to tell what the Senator proposes that our country do at this point but this much is clear to him: Iraq is another Vietnam and Vietnam was a mistake "from the get-go."
Damfacrats should point out that his remarks were made on Monday, the 3rd, and they include quotes from H.W.'s book. The same quotes were used in a Damfaudio "Father's Advice" (with poor sound) the night before, so maybe Hollings also happened to catch Andy Rooney on Sunday night. Damfacrats think it unlikely that he caught the new Damfaudio.
Catman notifies us of yet another compelling link, to GNN, where they posted some of the Senator's floor remarks. It's a little difficult to tell what the Senator proposes that our country do at this point but this much is clear to him: Iraq is another Vietnam and Vietnam was a mistake "from the get-go."
Damfacrats should point out that his remarks were made on Monday, the 3rd, and they include quotes from H.W.'s book. The same quotes were used in a Damfaudio "Father's Advice" (with poor sound) the night before, so maybe Hollings also happened to catch Andy Rooney on Sunday night. Damfacrats think it unlikely that he caught the new Damfaudio.
Friday, November 07, 2003
GOOD ADVICE FOR RUMMY
Catman
Catman directs us to this sound bit of advice and this good animation about factory farming: The Meatrix. Simultaneously recommended by D. Cuz.
Catman
Catman directs us to this sound bit of advice and this good animation about factory farming: The Meatrix. Simultaneously recommended by D. Cuz.
IMPRESSIVE
Damfacrats feel a little guilty about beating up on Dean. Something nice instead, about Carol Mosely-Braun, candidate for President:
first African-American Democratic senator
first female African-American senator,
first female senator from Illinois.
Damfacrats feel a little guilty about beating up on Dean. Something nice instead, about Carol Mosely-Braun, candidate for President:
first African-American Democratic senator
first female African-American senator,
first female senator from Illinois.
GLOBAL DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTION
New Damfaudio - "Global Democratic Revolution"
"And now I'm pleased to sign into law, the Iraq Afghan- Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Bill." Dubya couldn't even say that one right. Maybe he choked on his words like the lawmakers who cast secret votes on the bill.
New Damfaudio - "Global Democratic Revolution"
"And now I'm pleased to sign into law, the Iraq Afghan- Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Bill." Dubya couldn't even say that one right. Maybe he choked on his words like the lawmakers who cast secret votes on the bill.
Thursday, November 06, 2003
BUZZFLASH RUNDOWN
Two more judges shitcan new abortion law.
Heartbreaking
More people following Damfa's lead, as set forth in July.
Independent Judiciary picks up the "Going Nuclear" Damfaball and runs with it.
Two more judges shitcan new abortion law.
Heartbreaking
More people following Damfa's lead, as set forth in July.
Independent Judiciary picks up the "Going Nuclear" Damfaball and runs with it.
DEM LAWMAKER SETS RECORD STRAIGHT
"Many Democrats disputed the Reagan record and urged CBS to cover what they view as the former president's failures.
U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) wrote an open letter to Moonves last week urging the network to include "some of my recollections of the Reagan years" in "the interest of historical accuracy."
Dingell's "recollections" of Reagan included "$640 Pentagon toilet seats; ketchup as a vegetable; union busting; firing striking air traffic controllers; Iran-Contra; selling arms to terrorist nations; trading arms for hostages" and "apartheid apologia; the savings and loan scandal; voodoo economics."
"I hope you find these facts useful in accurately depicting President Reagan's time in office," wrote Dingell in the conclusion of his Oct. 29 letter."
"Many Democrats disputed the Reagan record and urged CBS to cover what they view as the former president's failures.
U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) wrote an open letter to Moonves last week urging the network to include "some of my recollections of the Reagan years" in "the interest of historical accuracy."
Dingell's "recollections" of Reagan included "$640 Pentagon toilet seats; ketchup as a vegetable; union busting; firing striking air traffic controllers; Iran-Contra; selling arms to terrorist nations; trading arms for hostages" and "apartheid apologia; the savings and loan scandal; voodoo economics."
"I hope you find these facts useful in accurately depicting President Reagan's time in office," wrote Dingell in the conclusion of his Oct. 29 letter."
WHO WILL BE NEXT?
She went to Notre Dame for undergrad. Here is an email from an old law school friend:
Subject: Moving To Iraq
Hello Everyone,
I know that its been a while since I have been in contact with some of you,
but I will be deployed from Fort Lewis, Washington next week with my Army
unit to Iraq for a year in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. We will be
based somewhere near Kirkuk from what I understand.
My new email address is sarah----------@us.army.mil
Hopefully, I will be able to access it often- my address will be
CPT Sarah
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Thanks and have a great holiday season!
Love,Sarah
She went to Notre Dame for undergrad. Here is an email from an old law school friend:
Subject: Moving To Iraq
Hello Everyone,
I know that its been a while since I have been in contact with some of you,
but I will be deployed from Fort Lewis, Washington next week with my Army
unit to Iraq for a year in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. We will be
based somewhere near Kirkuk from what I understand.
My new email address is sarah----------@us.army.mil
Hopefully, I will be able to access it often- my address will be
CPT Sarah
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Thanks and have a great holiday season!
Love,Sarah
DEAN APOLOGIZES, WINS BIG UNION VOTE
This is the kind of endorsement George W. loves for Dean to get.
This is the kind of endorsement George W. loves for Dean to get.
GOING NUCLEAR
The Petrolicans have been steamrolling every outrageous bill through Congress to the point where they even called the cops on Democrats one day.
Damfacrats caught some of Sen. Trent Lott (R) on C-SPAN who, along with Bill Frist, personifies the methodology of the majority: if the Democrats in the Senate have too much power to stop their horrific agenda, they'll just change the Senate rules until they can do what they want.
The ultimate act of Congressional abuse will occur if Petrolicans decide to use what NY Sen. Schumer calls the "nuclear option."
A minority party judicial nominee fillibuster can only be stopped with 60 votes, unless someone "pushes the button" and asks the chair (VP or sub) to announce a new rule: only 51 votes needed to break the fillibuster. Trent Lott is all for "going nuclear."
At a cultural conference in the North Country last weekend, local Rat Dogs asked if the Democrats would help pass the so-called Healthy Forest bill. Trent explains what happened and also sums up the macro-legislative technique of scaring constiuencies into demanding dumb Petrolican-made solutions to problems that coincidentally seem to arise (read: Blackout) when the majority wants an obscene bill passed into law. At least the Senate's version is a little less so.
The Petrolicans have been steamrolling every outrageous bill through Congress to the point where they even called the cops on Democrats one day.
Damfacrats caught some of Sen. Trent Lott (R) on C-SPAN who, along with Bill Frist, personifies the methodology of the majority: if the Democrats in the Senate have too much power to stop their horrific agenda, they'll just change the Senate rules until they can do what they want.
The ultimate act of Congressional abuse will occur if Petrolicans decide to use what NY Sen. Schumer calls the "nuclear option."
A minority party judicial nominee fillibuster can only be stopped with 60 votes, unless someone "pushes the button" and asks the chair (VP or sub) to announce a new rule: only 51 votes needed to break the fillibuster. Trent Lott is all for "going nuclear."
At a cultural conference in the North Country last weekend, local Rat Dogs asked if the Democrats would help pass the so-called Healthy Forest bill. Trent explains what happened and also sums up the macro-legislative technique of scaring constiuencies into demanding dumb Petrolican-made solutions to problems that coincidentally seem to arise (read: Blackout) when the majority wants an obscene bill passed into law. At least the Senate's version is a little less so.
Wednesday, November 05, 2003
UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND OFFENSIVE
Looks like the abortion criminalizers don't know how to take "no" for an answer. The Consitution says that the government can't force a person to give birth when her health is threatened. Good audio at the link.
Doctor: You might die if you carry to term.
Woman: What can I do?
Doctor: Partial-Birth Abortion.
Woman: That's horrible. I'm not sure what I should do.
Doctor: It's your choice.
GOVERNMENT: It's not your choice. We're going to place this financial or actual gun to your head and you are going to remain pregnant and give birth even if it kills you.
CONSTITUTION: I don't think so. Leave her alone.
GOVERNMENT: Aw, shucks, those meddling judges. Those murdering baby-killer Democrats. Those rotton secularists. Anti-freedom jerks. Well, at least we got some Bible votes.
A "per se" violation is not a good thing: "In Lincoln, U.S. District Judge Richard Kopf issued a temporary restraining order, citing concerns that the law lacked any health exception. "It seems to me the law is highly suspect, if not a per se violation of the Constitution," Kopf said."
Looks like the abortion criminalizers don't know how to take "no" for an answer. The Consitution says that the government can't force a person to give birth when her health is threatened. Good audio at the link.
Doctor: You might die if you carry to term.
Woman: What can I do?
Doctor: Partial-Birth Abortion.
Woman: That's horrible. I'm not sure what I should do.
Doctor: It's your choice.
GOVERNMENT: It's not your choice. We're going to place this financial or actual gun to your head and you are going to remain pregnant and give birth even if it kills you.
CONSTITUTION: I don't think so. Leave her alone.
GOVERNMENT: Aw, shucks, those meddling judges. Those murdering baby-killer Democrats. Those rotton secularists. Anti-freedom jerks. Well, at least we got some Bible votes.
A "per se" violation is not a good thing: "In Lincoln, U.S. District Judge Richard Kopf issued a temporary restraining order, citing concerns that the law lacked any health exception. "It seems to me the law is highly suspect, if not a per se violation of the Constitution," Kopf said."
MOSTLY WHITE FOLKS
New Damfaudio - "Mostly White Folks"
Latest prescription from Dr. Damfa, featuring Dr. Dean and Doc Watson.
New Damfaudio - "Mostly White Folks"
Latest prescription from Dr. Damfa, featuring Dr. Dean and Doc Watson.
POLITICAL DEBATE IN BOSTON
Each of the candidates had a thirty-second video that they played for the youngsters. NYC Walter recommends the Clark video.
Michael Weiner was apparently watching the debate on television as he did his radio show because Damfacrats heard him start to act disgusted by it. He let the audio play and the student inquirer said "I have a question..it's not quite boxers or briefs, but..."
Savage launched into a moralizing and degrading tirade about how repulsive it was that the candidates were being asked about their underwear.
As the actual debate unfolded, during the part Mike Savage didn't play, the girl continued and asked "... Mac or P.C.?"
Each of the candidates had a thirty-second video that they played for the youngsters. NYC Walter recommends the Clark video.
Michael Weiner was apparently watching the debate on television as he did his radio show because Damfacrats heard him start to act disgusted by it. He let the audio play and the student inquirer said "I have a question..it's not quite boxers or briefs, but..."
Savage launched into a moralizing and degrading tirade about how repulsive it was that the candidates were being asked about their underwear.
As the actual debate unfolded, during the part Mike Savage didn't play, the girl continued and asked "... Mac or P.C.?"
Tuesday, November 04, 2003
GOOD STRAW POLL
Everyone should participate over at George W. Bush Will You Please Go Now? It was, after all, election day. The Damfacratic levers behind the curtain at the schoolhouse lined up quite uniformly for the local good guys. Who needs Diebold?
Everyone should participate over at George W. Bush Will You Please Go Now? It was, after all, election day. The Damfacratic levers behind the curtain at the schoolhouse lined up quite uniformly for the local good guys. Who needs Diebold?
PASS THE DRO
I just saw this live on CNN's "Rock the Vote" Debate. So I may not get it right.
Q. Ever get high?
Yes: Dean, Kerry, Edwards
No: Sharpton, Clark, Kucinich, Lieberman
Refuse to answer: Mosely-Braun
I just saw this live on CNN's "Rock the Vote" Debate. So I may not get it right.
Q. Ever get high?
Yes: Dean, Kerry, Edwards
No: Sharpton, Clark, Kucinich, Lieberman
Refuse to answer: Mosely-Braun
WOMEN UNITE FOR CLARK
Damfacrats assume that Dean's confederate flag truckers wouldn't support funding for these groups down in Sell-outTown, Georgia.
Damfacrats assume that Dean's confederate flag truckers wouldn't support funding for these groups down in Sell-outTown, Georgia.
SELL-OUT ZELL
Cheney and Hannity get so excited about this Benedict Arnold that they nearly cream themselves with adulation. Listen how Hannity is so in awe that he can barely respond coherently to this backstabber during one of their fondling sessions, which followed the rolling of the Cheney clip.
Hannity ends with his heartfelt warning that Democrats will be marginalized if they don't all jump into bed and start rubbing themselves all over George Bush like Sell-out. This is similar to how O'Reilly drones on and on about how CBS is going to get hurt if they run the Reagan movie, as he did tonight, claiming that he is just "looking out for CBS."
The craziest thing at work here is a clear theme shared by the Dean and Zell stories. Southern conservative Democrats do not want the party defined by Dean, the internet and some American misperception of hyper-liberalism. So Dean tries to paint himself in the blue and gray and sounds like he is donning a pointy white hat.
Meanwhile, Wesley Clark falls in between the Zell bed-wetting and the Dean bed-sharing as the "Tough Dove" who will make the party strong and Bush obsolete. Damfacrats are loath to put out a contract on a fellow "Dr.," especially a good guy like Howard, but it's time.
Cheney and Hannity get so excited about this Benedict Arnold that they nearly cream themselves with adulation. Listen how Hannity is so in awe that he can barely respond coherently to this backstabber during one of their fondling sessions, which followed the rolling of the Cheney clip.
Hannity ends with his heartfelt warning that Democrats will be marginalized if they don't all jump into bed and start rubbing themselves all over George Bush like Sell-out. This is similar to how O'Reilly drones on and on about how CBS is going to get hurt if they run the Reagan movie, as he did tonight, claiming that he is just "looking out for CBS."
The craziest thing at work here is a clear theme shared by the Dean and Zell stories. Southern conservative Democrats do not want the party defined by Dean, the internet and some American misperception of hyper-liberalism. So Dean tries to paint himself in the blue and gray and sounds like he is donning a pointy white hat.
Meanwhile, Wesley Clark falls in between the Zell bed-wetting and the Dean bed-sharing as the "Tough Dove" who will make the party strong and Bush obsolete. Damfacrats are loath to put out a contract on a fellow "Dr.," especially a good guy like Howard, but it's time.
Monday, November 03, 2003
AMERICA: HMMM ... HOWARD DEAN ...
Don't get the wrong idea. Damfacrats had hair as long as anyone. America is a different story and its time for Dean to step aside.
Don't get the wrong idea. Damfacrats had hair as long as anyone. America is a different story and its time for Dean to step aside.
PROTECTION FROM DEAN WEEK
Dubyah inspires Damfacrats to invent a week. It's also "Bash Zell Miller" week.
Dubyah inspires Damfacrats to invent a week. It's also "Bash Zell Miller" week.
WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE PRESIDENT?
Bush in a word.
Clark in a paragraph:
"Clark spent his sophomore year at Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tenn. Classmate Rob Hosier remembers sleeping in Clark's dorm room one night and waking up Saturday at 5 a.m. to find him quietly working on a plaster of Paris model of a paramecium by the daylight filtering through the windows."
Clark in ten minutes: one of the best parts is when he says the words "Joe Lieberman" and can't keep from laughing.
One of the most popular bloggers in the world finally got around to endorsing Clark. Bout time. Let's stop screwing around with the Confederate flag pandering metrosexual who just can't cut it next year.
Bush in his element.
Bush in a word.
Clark in a paragraph:
"Clark spent his sophomore year at Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tenn. Classmate Rob Hosier remembers sleeping in Clark's dorm room one night and waking up Saturday at 5 a.m. to find him quietly working on a plaster of Paris model of a paramecium by the daylight filtering through the windows."
Clark in ten minutes: one of the best parts is when he says the words "Joe Lieberman" and can't keep from laughing.
One of the most popular bloggers in the world finally got around to endorsing Clark. Bout time. Let's stop screwing around with the Confederate flag pandering metrosexual who just can't cut it next year.
Bush in his element.
FATHER'S ADVICE
New Damfaudio - "Father's Advice"
Andy Rooney recites the speech he would write for President Bush, which would include quoting George H.W. Bush. Tim Russert quotes Sen. Zell Miller (turncoat) quoting Merle Haggard.
New Damfaudio - "Father's Advice"
Andy Rooney recites the speech he would write for President Bush, which would include quoting George H.W. Bush. Tim Russert quotes Sen. Zell Miller (turncoat) quoting Merle Haggard.
WORST CRAP OF THE DAY
Here is a true piece of crap from the Washington Times.
Mark Steyn and Republicans (read: Zell Miller (D - Ga.)) seem positively orgasmic over the so-called "boost" in the economy. When you are starting from well below zero, the first decent quarter is not the time to do a touchdown dance.
In typical "Brownshirt" style, Steyn phonies up a bunch of contradictons and claims they characterize the speaker as inconsistent, hypocritical and/or untrustworthy. The so-called "love letter" from Clark to Bush was carefully-worded and moderate support for the U.S. in a time of inevitable war from a former military leader. What's an anti-war General to do?
Here is a true piece of crap from the Washington Times.
Mark Steyn and Republicans (read: Zell Miller (D - Ga.)) seem positively orgasmic over the so-called "boost" in the economy. When you are starting from well below zero, the first decent quarter is not the time to do a touchdown dance.
In typical "Brownshirt" style, Steyn phonies up a bunch of contradictons and claims they characterize the speaker as inconsistent, hypocritical and/or untrustworthy. The so-called "love letter" from Clark to Bush was carefully-worded and moderate support for the U.S. in a time of inevitable war from a former military leader. What's an anti-war General to do?
Sunday, November 02, 2003
DuPONT STILL PUTTING PROFITS OVER PROGRESS
It wasn't that long ago that DuPont teamed up with Hearst to scare everyone into outlawing hemp. Now it seems that DuPont would rather hinder cancer research than let any of its precious OncoMouse money get away.
It wasn't that long ago that DuPont teamed up with Hearst to scare everyone into outlawing hemp. Now it seems that DuPont would rather hinder cancer research than let any of its precious OncoMouse money get away.
CORRECTION RETRACTION
Damfacrats have this love-hate thing going with Chris Matthews. Thanks to Atrios for allowing us to keep the love side going and for lending (some) credence to World Net Daily's confirmation of Damfacratic suspicions that Matthews is under a lot of pressure to not criticize Dubyah.
P.S. Not to worship at the alter of Atrios but he also alerted us to yet another blonde bee-atch.
Damfacrats have this love-hate thing going with Chris Matthews. Thanks to Atrios for allowing us to keep the love side going and for lending (some) credence to World Net Daily's confirmation of Damfacratic suspicions that Matthews is under a lot of pressure to not criticize Dubyah.
P.S. Not to worship at the alter of Atrios but he also alerted us to yet another blonde bee-atch.
PROTECT ME, GEORGE W.
Mary at Naked Furniture lets us know that we missed a special week invented by the President. She makes one of her keen observations, too.
Mary at Naked Furniture lets us know that we missed a special week invented by the President. She makes one of her keen observations, too.
BE FOR REAL
"I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks," says Dean, and we know what he means. However, Clark is more clearly that candidate, which is precisely why he deserves the nomination. Damfacrats are down for Dr. Dean but let's Be For Real: he cannot beat President Bush so it's time to knock him down a few pegs. Sorry, Dean people.
"I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks," says Dean, and we know what he means. However, Clark is more clearly that candidate, which is precisely why he deserves the nomination. Damfacrats are down for Dr. Dean but let's Be For Real: he cannot beat President Bush so it's time to knock him down a few pegs. Sorry, Dean people.
Saturday, November 01, 2003
Friday, October 31, 2003
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Damfaudio 1998 - "Ill Angels"
A Homicide/Edgar Allen Poe Damfaudio from back in the day. Happy Halloween from the Damfaudio archives.
Damfaudio 1998 - "Ill Angels"
A Homicide/Edgar Allen Poe Damfaudio from back in the day. Happy Halloween from the Damfaudio archives.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
LOW RATINGS ZONE
Raven
Fox News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor" at 8 p.m. was down 30 percent to 1.86 million while 7 p.m.'s "The Fox Report with Shepard Smith" dipped 25 percent to 1.2 million since last October.
Raven
Fox News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor" at 8 p.m. was down 30 percent to 1.86 million while 7 p.m.'s "The Fox Report with Shepard Smith" dipped 25 percent to 1.2 million since last October.
"I WOULD ASSUME THAT THEY'RE EITHER, OR, AND PROBABLY"
Damfacrats used to complain that Dubya never gave press conferences. On second thought, back to back days of Bush Q & A gets pretty demanding.
Damfacrats used to complain that Dubya never gave press conferences. On second thought, back to back days of Bush Q & A gets pretty demanding. Tuesday, October 28, 2003
NORTH COUNTRY SUPPORTER SUBMITS QUICKTIME
Props A Gander- Rat Dodger
Clever. Troubling. True.
(Right-click, Save Target, and Play).
Props A Gander- Rat Dodger
Clever. Troubling. True.
(Right-click, Save Target, and Play).
BUZZFLASH RUNDOWN
From "One Citizen" to all of us:
Paul Wellstone was such a good guy and Rep. Jim McDermott still is. Damfacrats aren't so sure about Mara Liason.
Cher and Damfacrats have this much in common: they have both called C-SPAN and gotten on the air.
From "One Citizen" to all of us:
Paul Wellstone was such a good guy and Rep. Jim McDermott still is. Damfacrats aren't so sure about Mara Liason.
Cher and Damfacrats have this much in common: they have both called C-SPAN and gotten on the air.
RAVEN & LIZA PONDER PAY RAISES; GARCIA STILL NEEDS NO DAY JOB
6,000 of our troops still need the high Kevlar vests in Iraq, and our economy is in turmoil. Why is a Congressional pay not linked to job performance and success as with the rest of the country?
Raven submits this analysis:
Members of the first Congress back in 1789 received $6 a day for their services. By 1855 they earned $3,000 a year and in 1865, the year the Civil War ended, they received $5,000.
Other salary landmarks:
1907-1925--------$7,500
1925-1932--------$10,000
1947-1955--------$12,500
1955-1965--------$22,500
1965-1969--------$30,000
1969-1975--------$42,500
1983-------------$69,800
1987-------------$89,500
1992-------------$129,500 (no honoraria allowed)
1993-------------$133,600
1999-------------$136,700
2000-------------$141,300
2001-------------$145,100
2002-------------$150,000
2003-------------$154,700
Only one House member - Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah - voiced objections to the congressional increase.
Damfa is not sure what "honoraria" means.
In other money news, Raven reports that Jerry Garcia is still among the top twenty deceased earners, at 5 million, and wonders what Jerry did with it all, after purchasing the $5 T-shirts he always wore.
6,000 of our troops still need the high Kevlar vests in Iraq, and our economy is in turmoil. Why is a Congressional pay not linked to job performance and success as with the rest of the country?
Raven submits this analysis:
Members of the first Congress back in 1789 received $6 a day for their services. By 1855 they earned $3,000 a year and in 1865, the year the Civil War ended, they received $5,000.
Other salary landmarks:
1907-1925--------$7,500
1925-1932--------$10,000
1947-1955--------$12,500
1955-1965--------$22,500
1965-1969--------$30,000
1969-1975--------$42,500
1983-------------$69,800
1987-------------$89,500
1992-------------$129,500 (no honoraria allowed)
1993-------------$133,600
1999-------------$136,700
2000-------------$141,300
2001-------------$145,100
2002-------------$150,000
2003-------------$154,700
Only one House member - Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah - voiced objections to the congressional increase.
Damfa is not sure what "honoraria" means.
In other money news, Raven reports that Jerry Garcia is still among the top twenty deceased earners, at 5 million, and wonders what Jerry did with it all, after purchasing the $5 T-shirts he always wore.
Monday, October 27, 2003
AN EARLY START
Hardball reports that Al Sharpton began preaching at age 4 and was an ordained minister by age 9.
Hardball reports that Al Sharpton began preaching at age 4 and was an ordained minister by age 9.
Sunday, October 26, 2003
POLITICAL DEBATE IN DETROIT
Damfa
Live Report:
Lieberman is being a cheap-shot lowlife attack artist who is getting booed and deserves it.
Damfacrats were suprised at how nice the Fox question panel was back at the Philadelphia debate. No surprises tonight.
The summer's unity is falling apart, even though it was a successful strategy. Now Dean, Lieb and Kerry are stabbing everyone in the back, such that we don't hear enough anti-Bush rhetoric. Unsuccessful.
"We gonna have the battle between the Christian Right and the right Christians." says Rev. Al Sharpton, to thunderous applause.
To Dean's claim that his lack of foreign policy experience can be remedied by having good advisors, Kerry notes how successful that was for Bush and says "we're electing a President of the United States not a staff." It's so cool how Dean deliberately mispronounces Jerry Falwell's name. It almost sounds like "foul well."
It's nice that John Edward speaks out so strongly against the problems with the Patriot Act. He voted for it.
Gwen Ifill from PBS joins in the "pretend not to understand and mischaracterize the record" abuse of General Clark. Did Fox put an envelope of compromising photographs under her door? Basically, if your ideas become too complex, they will appear inconsistent to those who cannot simultaneously hold in their minds two competing yet reasonable notions.
"If you wanna live like a Republican you gotta vote for the Democrats." Gephart likes this one, as he should.
Thanks Gwen, for pointing out that Edwards is a trial lawyer who is "supposed to be compromised by that." What kind of photos were they?
One panel member claimed in a question that Kucinich proposed "replacing" the DOD with a Department of Peace. He did not, although Damfacrats love his new Dept. of Peace idea.
Ifill correctly calls Lieb "Bush-Lite" and he tries to stick the label onto Clark. Will this guy please drop out today?
Clark is trying to follow his handler's advice too much. He seems uncertain and speaks poorly at times. His inexperience shows. He is in danger of seming a little whacko at times. He should probably stop smiling when he is attacked but he is wise not to return any attacks. He is the best candidate by far.
Damfa
Live Report:
Lieberman is being a cheap-shot lowlife attack artist who is getting booed and deserves it.
Damfacrats were suprised at how nice the Fox question panel was back at the Philadelphia debate. No surprises tonight.
The summer's unity is falling apart, even though it was a successful strategy. Now Dean, Lieb and Kerry are stabbing everyone in the back, such that we don't hear enough anti-Bush rhetoric. Unsuccessful.
"We gonna have the battle between the Christian Right and the right Christians." says Rev. Al Sharpton, to thunderous applause.
To Dean's claim that his lack of foreign policy experience can be remedied by having good advisors, Kerry notes how successful that was for Bush and says "we're electing a President of the United States not a staff." It's so cool how Dean deliberately mispronounces Jerry Falwell's name. It almost sounds like "foul well."
It's nice that John Edward speaks out so strongly against the problems with the Patriot Act. He voted for it.
Gwen Ifill from PBS joins in the "pretend not to understand and mischaracterize the record" abuse of General Clark. Did Fox put an envelope of compromising photographs under her door? Basically, if your ideas become too complex, they will appear inconsistent to those who cannot simultaneously hold in their minds two competing yet reasonable notions.
"If you wanna live like a Republican you gotta vote for the Democrats." Gephart likes this one, as he should.
Thanks Gwen, for pointing out that Edwards is a trial lawyer who is "supposed to be compromised by that." What kind of photos were they?
One panel member claimed in a question that Kucinich proposed "replacing" the DOD with a Department of Peace. He did not, although Damfacrats love his new Dept. of Peace idea.
Ifill correctly calls Lieb "Bush-Lite" and he tries to stick the label onto Clark. Will this guy please drop out today?
Clark is trying to follow his handler's advice too much. He seems uncertain and speaks poorly at times. His inexperience shows. He is in danger of seming a little whacko at times. He should probably stop smiling when he is attacked but he is wise not to return any attacks. He is the best candidate by far.
BUSH BROS CONTROL SPORTS?
Nah. But Texas won the NBA and Florida won MLB and NFL. Too bad for the Bushs, little Damfatown University knocked off U of Texas on the way to the NCAA men's basketball championship title.
Nah. But Texas won the NBA and Florida won MLB and NFL. Too bad for the Bushs, little Damfatown University knocked off U of Texas on the way to the NCAA men's basketball championship title.
BUZZFLASH RUNDOWN
Damfa
When it comes to computer voting, Damfacrats' motto is "Always Get a Receipt."
It was 40 years ago today that Bob Dylan premiered "The Times They are A Changin." Damfacrats wonder if Dylan would approve of Damfaudio.
A Bush-voter apologizes to the world in former Damfatown newspaper.
Fox News wanted to sue The Simpsons, a show on Fox, for using a parody news crawler. The Hamster has the full story.
Petrolican GirlZ GoNe WiLd
Damfa
When it comes to computer voting, Damfacrats' motto is "Always Get a Receipt."
It was 40 years ago today that Bob Dylan premiered "The Times They are A Changin." Damfacrats wonder if Dylan would approve of Damfaudio.
A Bush-voter apologizes to the world in former Damfatown newspaper.
Fox News wanted to sue The Simpsons, a show on Fox, for using a parody news crawler. The Hamster has the full story.
Petrolican GirlZ GoNe WiLd
CAUSE A STINK
New Damfaudio - "Cause a Stink"
Bush Administration fights filtering with filtering. Including banning cameras from American air bases when a coffin returns from Iraq. Even the crack squad at Fox News Watch couldn't defend it.
Jim Pinkerton deserves to be taken out of context. Reagan speech writer Peggy Noonan gives her immediate review of this Damfaudio, which also happened to be her review of the CBS Reagan movie, which she hadn't seen or read: "basic, kinda dumb and vulgar idealogical propaganda."
Al Sharpton spoke at the peace march in Washington and so did the father of a lost soldier.
New Damfaudio - "Cause a Stink"
Bush Administration fights filtering with filtering. Including banning cameras from American air bases when a coffin returns from Iraq. Even the crack squad at Fox News Watch couldn't defend it.
Jim Pinkerton deserves to be taken out of context. Reagan speech writer Peggy Noonan gives her immediate review of this Damfaudio, which also happened to be her review of the CBS Reagan movie, which she hadn't seen or read: "basic, kinda dumb and vulgar idealogical propaganda."
Al Sharpton spoke at the peace march in Washington and so did the father of a lost soldier.
MAN-HANDS ANN TALKING DOLL
Damfacrats aren't sure how we missed this one. Thanks to Timshel and World O' Crap and TBogg for making sure we didn't.
Damfacrats aren't sure how we missed this one. Thanks to Timshel and World O' Crap and TBogg for making sure we didn't.
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