Almost New Years...

So I'll remind of a few comments previously posted...by me.


the most revolting behavior of the Bush Gang before, during and if ever after the war but the treatment of injured and maimed troops has to rank pretty high on a long, long list. The WaPo approached the story correctly in my view, bypassing the Walter Reed public relations officers to expose a very compelling and sad story.

No need to recount the mistreatment to those who deserve much better as it is gaining pretty good traction in most media outlets.

Let's instead look at what the larger picture confirms about the true Bush priorities during a time of war. Some folks may conclude that Bush actually hates the troops given the support so lacking after the wounded veterans return home.

I highly doubt that because I believe that he and his admin are so detached and indifferent to others that whether veterans suffer or not, are killed or not...name your "or not", they just aren't that into it. Oh sure, when troops are killed, it is a political inconvenience but if fatalities carried any weight whatsoever, I think we'd have had much different war strategery.

The fact that returning troops are being shortchanged is pretty consistent with all previous treatment so I guess surprise is not an emotion I'd associate with this news.

The horrific stories coming out of Walter Reed may in fact do more to highlight the Bush incompetence than any other war reporting thus far. It is truly shameful to have occurred and equally shameful if not telling that no high level Bushies have forward to reassure the American public that this is not acceptable.

How long before the long knives come out for anyone talking about this one?...I'm guessing the pushback starts tomorrow. Look for calls for Hull and Priest to be investigated for obtaining unauthorized access to WR starting tomorrow..... Does it embolden the enemy to acknowledge that the people running this clusterfuck don't give a shit about soldiers in Iraq or if and when they ever return?


So sad.....Johnny Get Your Gun part deaux? (sp)

Point/Counterpoint..

An observation from a Dead concert

After the show, on the way out, we saw someone up on a Jersey barrier haranguing the crowd, and I heard him say, "What you do with your peanut butter is your own business!" As good a summing up of this show as any, I think.

seems to indicate an accepted conception of Jersey....as if sayin..."well, he's from Jersey"...but, truth be told we do go thru alot of peanut butter.

Best Live Music Link...

Ever is here....

HANDS EFFING DOWN FOR GD FANS

Kinda Uncomfortable...

No?

Isn't this like giving a trophy to very skilled players who beat the wheelchair guys?

DETROIT - Jasmine McCall scored 23 points in Wayne State’s 132-13 rout of Temple Baptist on Saturday.

The 119-point margin of victory was three points shy of the NCAA Division II record. West Texas A&M defeated National Christian 155-33 on Nov. 29, 2001.

The Warriors made 58 field goals, four shy of the NCAA mark of 62 set by Norfolk State on Nov. 20, 1990, against Fayetteville State.

I don't know who was/is on then other team but does it need to be put on CNN?

NE Pats...

16-0.....hard to argue with that.

Approx. 90 days to opening day.

Paper of Record..

details some of the CIA torture tapes with astonishing obliviousness to the "no shit Sherlock" factor.

One thing missing from this graph would be the who and why on legal vs. political...which would seem to be pertinent to the discussion of WHO was covering majority party ass....

But both Porter J. Goss, then a Republican congressman from Florida and the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and Representative Jane Harman of California, the ranking Democrat, thought destroying the tapes would be legally and politically risky. C.I.A. officials did not press the matter.

Would it not be prudent to point out that Goss had control over any oversight? Just asking...but in case there is any confusion, Harman thought destroying the tapes was illegal...and Goss weighed in on the political implications.

Could be the..

craziest mofo ever....institution crazy I mean...


Terje's First Descent - The most amazing videos are a click away

Nice Vistas...

Kodiak Alaska - Click here for the most popular videos

Michael Douglas...

needs to fire his PR guy....he looks like his senile old man cozying up to the daughter-in-law.....

Someone needs to Call...

the Peace Frog in Paki...

Bela Fleck...

brings sophistication to the banjo like no other...

This Isn't Exactly...

man bites dog..but why, why doesn't any serious media cover the "religious" mafia and how they empty the pockets of their dipshit followers? Even so, I'm guessing they are Republicans and will always be so....good luck with that.

Skinny Elvis...

and his Momma cried...

Bhutto Assassinated....

but not by a tiger.... It's a big story but can you imagine if she was killed by a tiger?

Now, that would have been sad but priceless in... ya know a sad kinda way that assissinations are....but still, if you're gonna get whacked in Paki...you'd think a tiger mauling would be a pretty cool way to go.

From The You Can't....

make this stuff up dept...

I mean, you go to the zoo for a nice day out and you get MAULED BY A TIGER???? Wow....

Rudy's....

Hospitalized with "flu" symptoms....running hard for the sympathy vote.

Religion Blogging...

A few questions for the Repugs religious and rightous...Huck and Mitt..

For Huck: If my wife doesn't submit graciously...is it ok to take the gloves off?

For Mitt: Is it true that only Mormons can get into Super-Heaven?
If I go to a dead baby baptism...so I have to bring a gift?

Baseball Blogging..

not too much to say other than hopefully the Yanks can get a decent clubhouse dealer this year.... Whoever they have been using lately is not getting the job done.

Can you trade for those guys or do you have to go free agent?

Lawrence O'Donnell...

has the ultimate takedown on Romney's "religion" speech and those crazy ass Mormons..whoa!

Talented Ass...

In The Ass - The funniest movie is here. Find it

The Forgotten King..

is Freddie but he was good...no idea what ever if anything happened to him.

In opposite world...BB and Albert would say...yes he is heavy and he ain't my brother....

I think John Candy's..

name in P,T& A's ws Del....got me thinking about Del's and there aren't that many I wouldn't think....but here's a good one.

I Was Gonna Post...

Some Ray but this is way more fun...

Mavericks Still

rules though...estimated 45 ft wave...

It Was Pros Only..

for the most part surfing in So Cal yesterday and a big wave surfer up north was killed plying his trade...here are some shots from local spots....some mine, some from the local rag.

Good News...

For Yankee fans....Andy Pettite returns to complete second year of 2 year deal...

The Repugs You Tube...

debate was not easy to watch or listen to on the radio and I did a bit of both last week. High entertainment but the pandering to low IQ'ers gets on your nerves after a while.

Probably why my mind wandered to baseball and I mentally gave the guys a quick scouting report....

Guliani: Overated in all facets of the game. Thinks he's a power hitter and swings for the fence everytime....some bloops that turned into doubles due to fielder errors have him thinking he's in line for a future batting title. Weak arm and limited range in the field.

Huckster: Line drive hitter who might learn to hit for average. Good defensive skills and doesn't try to do to much. Fans seem to appreciate his hustle.

Thompson: Over the hill and can't catch up with hard stuff. Fans remember his legend more than actual performance. Too slow to advance even if he does get on base with a walk. No intimidation factor here.

Paul: Surprising opposite field power but can't run the bases...will chase breaking stuff out of the zone. Not agile enough to play in the field but plays in the wrong league with no DH.

Romney: Switch hitter who can only hit fastballs but swings at everything. Can be picked off on base and prone to errors in the field. Kinda guy that likes to admire his own home runs and might be due for a dusting from the right pitcher.

McCain: Another switch hitter who has changed leagues too many times to be effective as clean up guy. Used to play hard ...Had high upside years ago but now is at the tail end of a long term deal and no longer worth the money...has embarrassed himself and his team more and more often.

Trancedo: Replacement player with no discernible skills

Hunter: Couldn't carry Trancedo's jock.