TGIF/Weekend
edition - March 6-8, 2009
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Critic calls party leader's squabble with Limbaugh a 'horror show'
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GOP Fights Back Over Criticism of Limbaugh |
FDIC's Bair warns on bank deposit insurance fund
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I wonder when Rush will step on his elephant trunk?
"I don't
need to tell you folks, but the economy is so bad right now that over 1,000
Americans have volunteered to become the Obama dog." --David Letterman
The-World-Will-Be-A-Safer-Place-Without George W. Bush
A Rush Limbaugh/Jon Stewart Debate Would Be Interesting
If you make a date to be on
a late-night talk show, it's best not to back out.
John McCain learned that lesson the hard way with David Letterman last fall, and
CNBC reporter
Rick Santelli just took it on the chin from Jon Stewart. Santelli and his
network wouldn't comment Thursday on Stewart's brutal takedown during Comedy
Central's "The Daily Show" on Wednesday.
"President
Obama -- talk about a tough gig, and talk about optimism. The guy is saying it's
a good time to buy stocks. So here's what you do. Instead of that latte you buy
in the morning, pick yourself up a thousand shares of GM." --David Letterman
Disturbing News
By Don Davis
"By the way, ladies and gentlemen, Rush Limbaugh is the new face of
the Republican Party. And I'm thinking, if I see any more of Rush
Limbaugh, I'm going to have to send my housekeeper out to buy me
painkillers." --David Letterman
Subject: Crazy economy
Lisa,
Its like watching crazy people running Wall St and our financial institutions.
More and more crooks are surfacing like Bernie Madoff.
And who is sitting in a cell?
Hrumph, they are lounging in luxury and giving themselves bonuses while their ship is sinking. They're nothing more than leeches.
You think these Gordon Gekkos are going to cooperate with Obama? I don't. The stock market proves it.
It is us against them.
Henry
Henry, I answered an email earlier and my response fits your email:
Banks are legal thieves, IMHO. It's no wonder we're bailing them out. I hear ya though. What I have been through recently trying to refinance etc...just exasperating.
I am pessimistic about Obama's stimulus plan because I think the "financial institutions" are going to continue with their bonuses and perks instead of attending to the needs of their customers.
Former GE CEO Jack Welch said it all recently (paraphrased)," Am I going to do business with the bank that takes me to lunch at McDonald's or the one that takes me on a 2 day weekend in the Bahamas. That's how business is done."
And they and WALL ST are fighting Obama tooth and manicured nail with their spa lubricated hands.
I agree wholeheartedly, it is us against them. And sadly, we're both losing.
Republican-Shenanigans News
In Senate, Republicans Block Spending Measure New York Times
Joe the Plumber versus Obama
Judicial Watch formally
filed a federal civil rights law suit on behalf of Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher,
Joe the Plumber ... "It is our contention that there is an open question whether
Joe the Plumber was number one on Obama's enemies list," Fitton said, referring
to the alleged White House enemies list including Rush Limbaugh.
"We
already have evidence that government officials were misusing government
resources to, in our view, to try harm our client for speaking out against Mr.
Obama."
"The Republican Party said it would donate Sarah Palin's $150,000 wardrobe to a needy cause. That's nice, that's nice. They looked around. It turns out the neediest cause is the Republican Party." --Jimmy Fallon
Rock-The-Voter News
Obama's safety net: the TelePrompter Politico
Can't Afford To Lock Up 1 Out Of 31 Americans? Who Knew?
One in every 31 U.S.
adults is in the corrections system, which includes jail, prison, probation and
supervision, more than double the rate of a quarter century ago, according to a
report released on Monday by the Pew Center on the States.
The study, which said the current rate compares to one in 77 in 1982,
concluded
that with declining resources, more emphasis should be put on community
supervision, not jail or prison.
Graphic by Rick
I can't decide between a value-menu burger or a share of Citi. - Grant "Bud" Gerver
Ads by Google
Biz-Tech News
Dow and S&P hit 12-year lows Reuters
And the Federal Reserve chairman said today that the $700 billion bailout of the banks is not going to be enough money. When did the Federal Reserve become like a car mechanic, you know? “Yeah, we can get the economy running for maybe $700 billion, but there’s no guarantee it’s not gonna stall out on you.”- Jay Leno
Across The Pond
British fraud investigators are probing the activities of accused Wall Street scammer Bernard Madoff's London office for possible money laundering, a law enforcement source said yesterday...Madoff, who remains under house arrest in Manhattan on $10-million bail, has a scheduled court date a week from today, when prosecutors must either indict him, announce a plea bargain or adjourn the case.
Bush-Prison-Torture News
"So for all you dumba** homeowners out there who let your optimism and bad judgment blind you into accepting money that was offered to you from banks, educate yourselves [on screen: clip of CNBC analysts saying that the housing industries were fine]. It's not rocket science, homeowners. It's just alchemy. You just had to tune into CNBC's shows, like 'Fast Money' and 'Squawkbox.' Reasoned financial reporting that combines the raw speed of 'Fast Money' with the intelligence of a box of parrots. You just had to listen. [on screen: clips of CNBC analysts saying it was 'time to buy']. Wow! If I'd just listened to CNBC I'd have a million dollars today, provided I started with a hundred million dollars." --Jon Stewart
President Newt Gingrich (shudder)
Newt Gingrich is talking out loud about a possible run for the White House in 2012.
Today is Friday, March 6, the 65th day of 2009. There are 300 days left in the year.
On this date:
In 1857, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford
that Scott, a slave, was not an American citizen and could not sue for his
freedom in federal court.
In 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the first full-scale American raid on Berlin during World War II.
Five years ago: President George W. Bush backed off on plans to require frequent Mexican travelers to the U.S. to be fingerprinted and photographed before crossing the border.
One year ago: A Palestinian killed eight students at a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem before he was slain. Twin bombings in a shopping district in Baghdad killed at least 68 people and wounded 130 others.
Go-F**k-Yourself News
Cheney is laying low. Don't ya love it!
All Hat No Cattle weekend commentary
Recent missteps by Republican leaders cause them to kick
selves in ass
Observing the Republican Party lately has been like watching the last
cannibal on a deserted island. He starts with his own left foot. (Some
anthropologists theorize that this is where the phrase “getting off on the wrong
foot” originated.)
Let’s review chronologically:
1) Sat., 2/28 – Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, the first
black to hold the post, makes an uppity, suicidal decision to criticize
right-wing radio icon Rush “Da Man” Limbaugh. Steele already has horrified the
conservative base by using phrases like “urban-suburban, hip-hop settings” and
“young, Hispanic, black — a cross section” to describe the larger constituency
that the GOP should seek if it ever wants to win a national election again.
2) Sun., 3/1 – Millions of Da Man’s minions demand apology from Steele or his
head on a pike.
3) Mon., 3/2 – Steele says “Sorry massah” and only gets a public flogging.
4) Tues., 3/3 – Grumblings about Steele by GOP kingmakers and behind-the-scenes
players continue, with some criticisms of him leaked to the news media for
anonymous use.
5) Wed., 3/4 – Steele denies that he criticized Rush; he claims he was
criticizing what Rush’s detractors say about Rush – that he’s “hateful”,
“incendiary”, etc. Steele obviously is lying. Gets flogged some more – not for
lying, but for getting caught lying so obviously on TV.
6) Thurs., 3/5 – Millions of minions complain some more about Steele and his
errant ways. Steele apologizes again for the falsely perceived criticism of Da
Man that Steele now claims he never intended as criticism. Gets flogged again.
7) Fri., 3/6 – Dr. Ada Fisher, one of only three blacks among the 183 members of
the Republican National Committee, acknowledges she sent an e-mail to 11 other
committee members suggesting that maybe, just maybe, Steele should resign or be
replaced through another RNC election of a new president. More public flogging
ensues.
8) The future – Steele, who has been leading the RNC for only one month,
contemplates hanging himself rather than face further flogging or possibly even
lynching at the hands of his beloved fellow Republicans. But he screws that up,
too, and ends up banging his head hard when his rope breaks and he hits the
floor. He wakes up to realize that maybe he should have been a Democrat.
Actually, that last part – No. 8 – is pure fiction. Steele has not hanged
himself or even resigned. Yet.
Subject: Mint Julip Fund
Hi, Lisa! Keep up the good work! Yer the best! (along with Marty at BCE)... If'
I wasn't a Wolverine from the Great White North, I'd stand at yer stoop, flowers
and hat in hand... BadtotheboneBob
At my age, I'll take all the compliments I can get.
Big thanks, Bob and the many years you have supported me.
Marty is great!
Mint Julep? Too strong for me. I prefer chardonnay a la box.
Love ya!
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Odd News
To Help You Deflate Photo
Women stand
with their Afghan Hound before going into the parade ring during the Crufts dog
show in Birmingham, central England, March 5, 2009.
Photo/Darren Staples
Peace.
