Never trust a Clinton

They are so transparently opportunistic; how much more proof do you need? Hillary_1

"And let me add one other thing, and I want to be very clear about this," she said. "If I had been president in October of 2002, I would not have started this war."

Then why did you vote to authorize it, Madame Hillary? This wouldn’t have anything to do with you losing traction in polls to Obama and John Edwards, would it?

Fanatics du jour

From a Web site for Clay Aiken fans in Georgia:

There is something very special about Clay’s voice that touches OUR souls. We can feel it deep within our being…..His voice feels like home to us and like we can finally be at peace when we hear him sing…

We get an overwhelming feeling that the man’s voice is an instrument…It is so strong and pure and expressive…We have NEVER heard anyone perform that way and have NEVER had anyone move us so deeply with their voice.

We are so inspired by Clay Aiken. He captured our hearts with his song and then he showed us how to love — Really love! His love and devotion to children is seen and felt in everything that he does.

His humility has taught us to open our hearts and minds to the possibilities for those around us and to work to open doors that have in the past been slammed shut. He has taught us by example to love one another, to use our voice for those who have none and to sing our song so that others can hear. For that we are grateful and exceedingly proud to be A FAN.

Meanwhile, Claymates nationwide are planning a “Clayvention at Sea.” Their idol can’t make it, though — he’ll be attending the White Party.

Working for the man

Hats off to Andy for deflating the hysteria pro and con over the Cartoon Network’s botched marketing campaign in Boston:

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Media coverage of the Cartoon Network bomb scare has thus far, and probably will continue to, miss the following point: if the advertising gizmos look so much like bombs, why did it take law enforcement three weeks to find them?

Hipster blog coverage of the Cartoon Network bomb scare has thus far, and probably will continue to, miss the following point: the two men who planted the devices were working on behalf of the largest media corporation in the world. They’re not independent artists or merry pranksters showing the country how out-of-touch “the man” is. They are, in fact, “the man”‘s contract employees and advertising a corporate product.

So what does he call Sharia law?

A Muslim leader has warned that Britain is moving towards a “police state,” comparing the situation to Nazi Germany after the anti-terror raids in the city of Birmingham this week. …

“The German people were told the Jews were a threat. The same thing is happening here. The Muslims are now the bogey people,” he said. “It’s a small community. It’s easy to pick on them. That’s what’s being done.”

Except Jews in Germany weren’t plotting to blow things up.

The gayest game show ever

Finally, I found it — a clip from the 1970s camp classic, "The $1.98 Beauty Show," hosted by Rip Taylor.Riptaylor

Not gay enough for you? One of the judges is Wayland Flowers and Madame. Do yourself a favor and check out the contestant who appears at the three minute mark — and notice the reaction she gets from judge Mabel King, Mama from "What’s Happening!!" How could you not love the ’70s?

(Bonus clip: Madame interviews Eva Gabor)

How ’bout shortening the legislative session?

Georgia has one of the worst public education systems in the country, routinely ranking in the bottom tenth on everything from literacy to SAT scores. So what’s the solution?

A new bill in the state Legislature would allow school systems to shorten the school year and give students and their families more summer leisure time.

The Flexibility for Excellence in Education Act, sponsored by Reps. Charles Martin (R-Alpharetta) and Ron Stephens (R-Garden City), would permit school boards to cut the school year by as many as 10 days.

State law now requires 180 days of instruction. But the two lawmakers said that’s too long and summer vacation is too short. …

Stephens, who lives near the coast, said a longer summer would boost tourism spending and the sales taxes that help fund school construction.

Yeah, tourism spending is a lot more important than education. Better speed up Georgia — Alabama’s gaining fast.

The minority rules

A new poll found that 55% of Americans believe gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve openly in the military. Will that translate to policy? Hell no. The Republicans aren’t going to allow it, while the Democrats would rather masquerade as “Middle Americans” than stand on principle … or with the majority.

By comparison, 19% of the 2,337 Americans polled said gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve “only if they keep their sexual orientation a secret,” and 18% said they should “not be allowed to serve in the military at all.”

Fanatics du jour

From a Web site for Clay Aiken fans in Georgia:

There is something very special about Clay’s voice that touches OUR souls. We can feel it deep within our being…..His voice feels like home to us and like we can finally be at peace when we hear him sing…

We get an overwhelming feeling that the man’s voice is an instrument…It is so strong and pure and expressive…We have NEVER heard anyone perform that way and have NEVER had anyone move us so deeply with their voice.

We are so inspired by Clay Aiken. He captured our hearts with his song and then he showed us how to love — Really love! His love and devotion to children is seen and felt in everything that he does.

His humility has taught us to open our hearts and minds to the possibilities for those around us and to work to open doors that have in the past been slammed shut. He has taught us by example to love one another, to use our voice for those who have none and to sing our song so that others can hear. For that we are grateful and exceedingly proud to be A FAN.

Meanwhile, Claymates nationwide are planning a “Clayvention at Sea.” Their idol can’t make it, though — he’ll be attending the White Party.

Working for the man

Hats off to Andy for deflating the hysteria pro and con over the Cartoon Network’s botched marketing campaign in Boston:Aquateeen

Media coverage of the Cartoon Network bomb scare has thus far, and probably will continue to, miss the following point: if the advertising gizmos look so much like bombs, why did it take law enforcement three weeks to find them?

Hipster blog coverage of the Cartoon Network bomb scare has thus far, and probably will continue to, miss the following point: the two men who planted the devices were working on behalf of the largest media corporation in the world. They’re not independent artists or merry pranksters showing the country how out-of-touch “the man” is. They are, in fact, “the man”‘s contract employees and advertising a corporate product.

So what does he call Sharia law?

A Muslim leader has warned that Britain is moving towards a “police state,” comparing the situation to Nazi Germany after the anti-terror raids in the city of Birmingham this week. …

“The German people were told the Jews were a threat. The same thing is happening here. The Muslims are now the bogey people,” he said. “It’s a small community. It’s easy to pick on them. That’s what’s being done.”

Except Jews in Germany weren’t plotting to blow things up.

Why not People’s “Sexiest Man Alive”?

Landmark Legal Foundation today nominated nationally syndicated radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

Limbaugh, whose daily radio show is heard

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by more than 20 million people on more than 600 radio stations in the United States and around the world, was nominated for the prestigious award for his “nearly two decades of tireless efforts to promote liberty, equality and opportunity for all humankind, regardless of race, creed, economic stratum or national origin. These are the only real cornerstones of just and lasting peace throughout the world,” said Landmark President Mark R. Levin.

“Rush Limbaugh is the foremost advocate for freedom and democracy in the world today,” explained Levin.

The first annual Michael Richards Award

AllHipHop.com reports that the video includes (Paris) Hilton’s use of the “N” word, as well as comments about Jews and some racial stereotypes that can’t be included here.

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“I am a fat ugly Jewish b***h … I’m a little ja**y Jew … I am a little black whore, I got f***ed in the butt for coke … I’m a ni**er and I’ll (unintelligible) … I’m black and I steal s**t, Yo I’m black and I steal…,” Hilton allegedly said.

God I hope this is true. One ignonrant slut down, one million left to go. By the way, I heard Nicole Richie called Lance Bass a fag.

Sic her.