Friday, September 10, 2004
Yankees wanted a forfeit for a game agaisnt the Devil Rays. So they wanted simply to be declared the winer of something outright in Florida without ever having to follow the rules of the game.
Reminds me of something.
It’s amazing how the press can excoriate Kerry over whether he did or didn’t go to Cambodia on this date or that date 30 years ago, and it reveals his character, yet Cheney continues to flat out lie through his teeth and no one bats an eye. Or claim that a vote for kerry is a vote for death, or claim that the shitty economy is actually really doing much batter than you think because the statistics aren’t taking into account people selling cock shaped chicken on ebay.
Its 2000 all over again.
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
The WSJ editorial pages fevered imagination:
Mr. Clinton's 370-168 electoral victory over George H.W. Bush in 1992 put to rest any doubt about the new President's legitimacy.
The truth:
In 1992, after President Bush lost to Bill Clinton, former Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.) said he represented the 57% of Americans who voted against Clinton. In 1997, after Clinton won again, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) refused to answer with a simple yes when I asked him seven times whether Clinton was the legitimately elected President.
Just listened to the twins lame ass speech on Frankens show. I had read parts of it and knew it was awful, but its amazing how Barbara sounds just like I imagined. A woman whose vocal cords were ravaged by years of cigarettes, pot and booze. God that voice just dropped her from a 7 to a 6.
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Alan Keyes is a gift that just keeps on giving.
According to a list of quotes put out by the Democratic candidate, Keyes said in a radio interview at the Republican National Convention that Jesus would not vote for Obama. The quote was part of a list Obama sent reporters of Keyes' accusations and epithets about him since Keyes became a candidate, NBC5 political editor Dick Kay said.
Kay also reported that Keyes called Obama a "socialist and a liar" on a cable access news show on Monday. Obama said he wants to win big to give Keyes a spanking because Keyes wages a scorched earth campaign. Keyes then went into a very long analysis of the word "spanking" and suggested it might be related to slavery and insulting to African- Americans.
Monday, September 06, 2004
How I spent my summer vacation
Just got back from NYC where I was, in nutbag Zell Millers words, an "agitator". I spent the day sightseeing, and the nights trying to watch other people get into trouble.
Wednesday started with a trip to the New York City Museum. Somewhat disappointing to be honest. They barely scratch the surface. They did have a Pat Moynihan exhibit that did make up for everything else, but all in all you'd be better off renting the amazing New York Documentary by Ric Burns.
Wednesday afternoon I headed over to McSorleys, one of my favorite bars.
Unfortunantly since its so historic, It's only wotrthwhile on a Wednesday afternoon. Otherwise its overcrowded with tourists and college students. Sadly, there was a fresh signed autographed picture of Dennis Hastert on the wall, which was a bit of a buzzkill. But the cheap beer and Otter, the black lab, made up for it.
After that I went across teh street to Cooper Union where People for the American Way was sponsoring a reading of the Constitution by such people as Betty Friedan, Richard Gere, John Sayles, Alec Baldwin, Robert Byrd (via video) and others. That was quite entertaining. People reacted like ar cok convcert to tehir favorite aprts. "Whooah! 5th amandement ! YEAAAH!"
And to the people who hissed at the second amendment, you should read and understand its actual meaning, instead of the spin from the NRA.
Afterwards as I was walking out I saw John Sayles walking out with the crowd. Being a huge film guy, I've loved his films ever since I saw City of Hope in college over ten years ago. I walked over to him outside and told him I was a big fan and we ended up talking film for a good 10 minutes or so. And then I got a picture with him.
If you haven't seen anyof his movies, youre missing out. He's one of the best indie filmakers out there. My favorite remains City of Hope. But hes also done greats like Matewan, Secret of Roan Inish, Passion Fish, and Lone Star.
His newest is Silver City, which is a political film about a Bushlike idiot son of wealth and power running for giverner. It looks to be another one of his great ensemble pieces. IT opens in a few weeks.
Form there I went up to Central Park for the big NOW rally. Like the one in DC, this one covered the gamut from liekmended protestors, to left wing fruitcakes.
Exhibit a:
PETA was there too. Why I have no idea.
From there , Rob (former creator of Bob's Daily Diatribe and current NYC resident who was nice enough to let me crash at his place) went to this place called the Tank, where many bloggers, artists, and protestors were hanging out. It's a funky art space with an outsude and inside loungue.
There we watched Zell Millers eye bulging Hatefilled nazilike rant and Cheneys lie ridden speech, drank cheap beer and jeered. They had a "blogger ally" where everyone was furiously typing away into their thinkpads. Also, Run Against Bush was headquartered there, so I got to see hotties in shorts stretching before they ran. Protesting is fun!
Then they had an open mic rant against the RNC, which turned into a bunch of drunks using Cheneylike expletives to describe Bush. So we decided to leave and check out Union Square. ALways a hotbed of protesting no matter what the date. there was a smattering of people about, and some guy sleeping out there with a big sign agaisnt bush you were encouranged to sign.
Kinda dull by Union Square standards, so I made a mental note to go back first thing tomorrow. So we toook off. On teh subway ride home we shared a car with some anarchists. Who look like what you expect. Idiot teenagers who need a job and a shower.
Thursday late morning, Union Square was more happening. Veterans against Bush were out in force with signs, installation pieces, and the media was out as well. Theere was one sign that was anti Kerry, but it was dwarfed by the others.
From here I headed over to MSG to check out the scene. I had thought it would be nuts, but it was relativly mild. Everything was cordoned off, cops were everywhere. most of them doing nothing but standing around, shooting the shit, and mentally calcuating here overtime pay. I did see John Sununu waddling into the Hardball trailer to get his makeup done.
As I wandered down the street, I took what I think is the perfect picture to encapsulate the Republican Party:
Then I went to the Upright Citizens Brigade for a show. 5 bucks for some funny sketch comedy. Worthwhile. And it was right outside MSG, which was sweet, so we got to see the big main protests on thursday night. And better yet, I got my second favorite photo taken.
From there we wandered up a block right into the thick of things. We ended up in a throng of some protestors, but Rob pointed out that if you actually read the signs, they were pro bush. Kinda. They were this group called the Protest Warriors. But the only problem was they were a bunch of idiots, there signs were vague and in small print so you had no clue what they were doing until you read them, and they were belligerent tools.
At that point I looked over, saw a long haired hippie hand his kid chalk so he could play on the street, while sourrounded by hundreds of angrey protestors and baton wielding cops. Quiant scene.
Then I turned around and came smack dab in front of this genius, standing before a giant line of cops.
At this point I felt it wise to be on my way. So we backed up bit of range and just soaked it in at a safe distance. Then we moved onto some bars in Chelsea and were joined by our friend Kate, and we all watched Bush's shitty speech in a nice bar, with a flaming bartender who was pretty damn funny.
Friday I headed up to the upper west side to go for a Zabars run and then some bagels at H&H next door, a tradition with me. Had lunch on a park bench on central park west, and headed home.
And now I got a freaking cold.
