At least Rush believes me

On the same day the Defense Department released a report containing more evidence that Iraq did not cooperate with Iraq prior to 2003, Dick Cheney continues to assert otherwise.

“He (al-Zarqawi) took up residence there before we ever launched into Iraq, organized the al-Qaida operations inside Iraq before we even arrived on the scene and then, of course, led the charge for Iraq until we killed him last June,” Cheney told radio host Rush Limbaugh during an interview. “As I say, they were present before we invaded Iraq.”

However, a declassified Pentagon report released Thursday said that interrogations of the deposed Iraqi leader and two of his former aides as well as seized Iraqi documents confirmed that the terrorist organization and the Saddam government were not working together before the invasion.

The Sept. 11 Commission’s 2004 report also found no evidence of a collaborative relationship between Saddam and Osama bin Laden’s al- Qaida network during that period.

Have we ever had a better example of a bald-faced liar?

Baseball Inc.

Longtime Malcontenters know I’m a big baseball fan. You also know I deride the corporatization of America, where everything has a logo, nothing’s sacred, selling out is taken for granted and tradition is passe.

So you can imagine I’m pretty pissed off by the announcement that a representative from Georgia Power will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch at tonight’s home opener. The Braves aren’t the only team to do so, but several franchises don’t, including the Yankees and the Cardinals.

They have Stan Musial, or Bob Gibson. We have some fat, middle-aged white guy bounce a ball three times to scant applause. I’d like to boo, but it’s not corporate guy’s fault. It’s the Braves’ ownership, represented by a bunch of soulless suits from New York. Of course, I doubt anyone from Time Warner will be there tonight. And when Liberty Media takes over, I’m sure the practice will remain the same.

Those guys would never allow tradition to trump commerce, not even for a night. Once again the corporate bloodsuckers seem content with giving fans the middle finger. Perhaps it’s time we return their salute.

Urkel’s revenge

I was in the mall yesterday and noticed that jeans are hanging lower than ever. Hasn’t that trend played out yet? As I told my nephew, why are you giving free advertising to Calvin Klein (he wouldn’t be seen in Fruit of the Loom)? Beyond my hippie inclinations, I sense a reversal coming — might highwaters soon be in vogue?

At least Rush believes me

On the same day the Defense Department released a report containing more evidence that Iraq did not cooperate with Iraq prior to 2003, Dick Cheney continues to assert otherwise.

“He (al-Zarqawi) took up residence there before we ever launched into Iraq, organized the al-Qaida operations inside Iraq before we even arrived on the scene and then, of course, led the charge for Iraq until we killed him last June,” Cheney told radio host Rush Limbaugh during an interview. “As I say, they were present before we invaded Iraq.”

However, a declassified Pentagon report released Thursday said that interrogations of the deposed Iraqi leader and two of his former aides as well as seized Iraqi documents confirmed that the terrorist organization and the Saddam government were not working together before the invasion.

The Sept. 11 Commission’s 2004 report also found no evidence of a collaborative relationship between Saddam and Osama bin Laden’s al- Qaida network during that period.

Have we ever had a better example of a bald-faced liar?

Baseball Inc.

Longtime Malcontenters know I’m a big baseball fan. You also know I deride the corporatization of America, where everything has a logo, nothing’s sacred, selling out is taken for granted and tradition is passe.

So you can imagine I’m pretty pissed off by the announcement that a representative from Georgia Power will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch at tonight’s home opener. The Braves aren’t the only team to do so, but several franchises don’t, including the Yankees and the Cardinals.

They have Stan Musial, or Bob Gibson. We have some fat, middle-aged white guy bounce a ball three times to scant applause. I’d like to boo, but it’s not corporate guy’s fault. It’s the Braves’ ownership, represented by a bunch of soulless suits from New York. Of course, I doubt anyone from Time Warner will be there tonight. And when Liberty Media takes over, I’m sure the practice will remain the same.

Those guys would never allow tradition to trump commerce, not even for a night. Once again the corporate bloodsuckers seem content with giving fans the middle finger. Perhaps it’s time we return their salute.

The depths of equality

Hooray, now we can be just as cheesy as straight people!

The Walt Disney Co. has changed its policy to allow same-sex couples to participate in a popular Fairy Tale Wedding program it runs mainly at its two U.S. resorts and cruise line, a Disney spokesman said on Thursday. …

The Lavish Wedding Option also includes a ride to the ceremony in the Cinderella coach, costumed trumpeters heralding the couple’s arrival, and attendance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters dressed in formal attire.

I think we can now officially retire the stereotype of the gay bon vivant. My kingdom for an ascot!

Urkel’s revenge

I was in the mall yesterday and noticed that jeans are hanging lower than ever. Hasn’t that trend played out yet? As I told my nephew, why are you giving free advertising to Calvin Klein (he wouldn’t be seen in Fruit of the Loom)? Beyond my hippie inclinations, I sense a reversal coming — might highwaters soon be in vogue?

The depths of equality

Hooray, now we can be just as cheesy as straight people!

The Walt Disney Co. has changed its policy to allow same-sex couples to participate in a popular Fairy Tale Wedding program it runs mainly at its two U.S. resorts and cruise line, a Disney spokesman said on Thursday. …

The Lavish Wedding Option also includes a ride to the ceremony in the Cinderella coach, costumed trumpeters heralding the couple’s arrival, and attendance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters dressed in formal attire.

I think we can now officially retire the stereotype of the gay bon vivant. My kingdom for an ascot!

Cap du jour

Behind the scenes at the photoshoot —

Rush: “Everyone’s stupid but us.” Dick: “I like the cut of your jib.”

Hillary’s problem

Nearly half of Americans view Hillary Clinton as corrupt. Too bad 100 percent of respondents don’t agree — because she certainly is — but it’s comforting to know not everyone is fooled by the Clinton spin machine.