Sneakeasy's Joint

This Just In: Report Says I'm Supposed to be On Edge

With all that's going on in the world, this past week, all I needed was to learn of a Missile Crisis in my own backyard!

I mean, who the hell knew??

Orange County's first missile crisis deepened on Wednesday after county mediators got tired of fast food and taking spit baths in the restrooms. Several Inter-municipal ballistic missile (IMBM) sites in Irvine and Santa Ana remained on high alert as a result of the failed talks.

"We are very concerned about the situation," said one county mediator who wished to remain anonymous. "Have you ever tried to dry your pits with paper towels? Let me tell you, friend. It sucks."

Residents in both cities are on edge.

I discovered a great website covering the Orange County Scene in a most interesting way, this evening: OC Legend: Orange County's Original News Fabricator.

COUNTY MISSILE TALKS FAIL: Conflict between Irvine and Santa Ana escalates -- Supervisors throw in the towel after 58 hours of intensely unproductive negotiations.

I guess I'd better head over to the nearest Army Surplus Store in the morning.

In the meantime Nikita, and I will take turns on watch, overnight, to make sure those dastardly Irvinebollah folk don't infiltrate Santanastan from the north. ;-D

Santanistanista Kiril over and out!

***UPDATE -- 0830 HOURS***

Working in 3 1/2 hour shifts Comrade Nikita and I stayed alert throughout the night for any shenanigans by the Irvinebollah.

All was quiet.

I do not believe they will be a problem considering that they also have to worry about Tustinistan, NewportBeachistan, and CostaMesaville, on other borders ( The CostaMesaville Airforce has its facility ( Named after a famous area warrior named John Wayne ) right on their border. ), not to mention LakeForestinia, LagunaHillia, and others, along the borders of its wilderness fringe.

Santanistanista Kiril over and out!

***END UPDATE***

OC Register Columnist Gordon Dillow Speaks Truth

With all the focus on Lebanon in recent days it is important we not forget Iraq.

Gordon Dillow had, until recently, been reporting from Iraq for the OC Register on his own Blog.

He took time out to respond to some questions by his friend Quang, of OC Blog, like SEJ, a Blog based in the OC.

He ended his response this way:

My outlook for Iraq is this: We can't lose the war in Iraq in Iraq, but we certainly can lose it in America. We have to steel ourselves to the fact that it's going to take years, but it can be done, if we have the will. If we're going to withdraw prematurely, just as we did in Vietnam, then we're going to waste the lives of the young Americans who fought and died there -- just as we did in Vietnam.

Read the full post: Gordon Dillow reporting from Iraq--on his own dime.

Blitzer Blitzed by Syrian Blabbermouths BS

CNN's Wolf Blitzer seriously dropped the ball today when interviewing a Syrian Official about todays events:

After warning Wolf that the world needs to stop Israel now before it takes this conflict beyond the Middle East, Shaaban tells Wolf to “remember” that, “Nazi Germany was claiming that it was fighting terrorism and then the whole world had to stop that. We are fighting something very similar to what happened as a result of the actions of Nazi Germany against civilians.”

Wolf DID NOT follow up on this nonsense.

Watch it for yourself courtesy of Outside the Beltway.

A Tip of the Hat to Hot Air.

Israeli Bombing Fallout Should Focus on Hezbollah

Israel bombs a site where air strikes on it had come from, and innocents are killed.

Everyone, and their brother, comes out of the woodwork to condemn Israel.

Israel, apologizes, and produces video to show how Hezbollah operates.

The gullable masses, many armed, in Beirut, and Gaza, storm the UN Compounds in anger at Israel, and America.

As I watched the UN Speeches this morning I was struck by the impotence of the UN.

Kofi gave a very frustrating speech.

The Lebanese Ambassador, in his rabid Anti-Israeli tirade spoke for all in the Middle East who wish nothing less than the destruction of Israel.

The Israeli Ambassador gave one of the most powerful speeches that body will ever hear as he explained what all people with half a brain know in their hearts about the worldwide conflict the West faces.

The Video of the Hezbollah missiles, on FOX, was devastating proof of terrorist perfidy, and the coverage of the people, some armed, attacking the UN compounds speaks volumes of peoples hatred against Israel, and America, and the ability of radicals to manipulate the poor, and gullible to such acts.

Nothing that comes out of the UN will work, or last.

I spent last week explaining a few things to a Moonbat, but I have a feeling that todays events will only inflame him, and his fellows, against israel, and America, even more.

Alexandra Von Maltzan, of All Things Beautiful, speaks for me as more images damning Hezbollah are revealed:

Finally, the damning images that prove that Hezbollah terrorist militiamen dressed in civilian clothes, who seem to have gathered an inordinate amount of support in Lebanon, have indeed been using civilian, mostly Christian neighborhoods as shields against Israeli attacks, and hiding and using weapons in a densely populated area.

The exclusive photographs smuggled out of Lebanon, were obtained by the Australian News Ltd. and published by their Sunday Mail here, and Sunday Herald Sun here. Why am I not surprised...

Read her whole, link filled, piece: 'Grapes Of Wrath' Revisited.

A Tip of the Hat to Michael Galien, of Liberty and Justice, who wrote a great piece called "The Hizbullah Doctrine".

The World Fights Islamofascists for a Reason

This is ridiculous.

The other day I wrote a post on the fight Israel is taking to Hezbollah, in response to recent provocations.

In an update I included a comment by a brand spanking new Blog calling for a "Free Lebanon", and my response to it.

I also wrote that "The Appeasers, Apologizers, and other assorted Moonbats are out, and about, helping spread disinformation on behalf of the enemies of Civilization."

Read: Israel, Lebanon, America, Iran, Genocidal Islamism and the Middle East.

I awoke this morning to find that someone calling themselves Narallah Lebanon was attempting to leave a comment.

Not just ANY comment, mind you, but what has to be the longest comment in the history of Blogging!

I certainly hope the Moonbat did a copy and paste of someone elses work. ;-D

The piece seemingly quoted half the Old Testament, and the Koran, to support its thesis that Israel has no right to exist because the ancient Jews and Christians re-arraigned, or deliberately misinterpretted, key elements of the story of Abraham and his sons to lay claim to a portion of Muslim land that they have no right to.

Just read the Koran, and compare!

God Almighty! I don't have time for this crap.

Rob, of Free Lebanon!, responded, on his blog, to my reply to his comment, and nothing he writes persuades me that the West should back down in its fight against Terrorists such as the Islamofascists running Hamas, Hezbollah, Al-Queda, and all the rest.

My reply follows...

Sneakeasy in Wikipedia again

WOW!

I am SOOO honored to learn, this morning, that the Wikipedia Entry recently created for Wide Awakes Radio includes this blog as one of the 1st Sources listed in the Media Coverage Section of the entry on July 9th.

The most current version of the entry can be read here.

That makes 2 such entries in Wikipedia since Mid-June.

I wonder if I show up in any others? ;-D

There seems to also have been a deletion of the article after it was 1st created, and posted, on the 4th.

The hosts went on the warpath immediately to defend themselves and reposted the entry the following day.

The ongoing discussion page has all the details, but I want to quote, in their entirety, so they are not lost, the initial fight for their rightful place, so all will know something very important about the way Wikipedia seems to work, something backed-up by the story I wrote about when I learned of my 1st entry:

object to the deletion of this article. The reason is not only that the corp has grown, but it is being linked by many bloggers in the right wing political spectrum in the US

Image deleted.

--Ron Williams 06:08, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

The project has been linked by the likes Michelle Malkin and immediately debuted to an actively politic audience. The project is continuing to grow and is likely to continue growth.

--24.51.4.8906:14, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

I object to the deletion of this article. The reason is that this is an actual company with an actual product. The 4th of July was the launch and the traffic receiving the stream actually exceeded expectations. Deleting this article is denying something that is true. Wikipedia is fast becoming known to be in the hands of the leftists in this nation. If it wishes to be known as being neutral, it should allow it to remain. To delete it at this point, is giving in to the left. Gribbit

I object to the deletion of this article. Wide Awakes Radio is a valid LLC company, has as Gribbit stated a valid product, and serves a purpose. It is being talked about on many leading blogs, and many of the hosts are well-known bloggers in their own right - some of whom have profiles on Wikipedia already. To delete this article is a misuse of Wikipedia and a blatant tossing of the well-touted "neutrality policy" that Wikipedia claims to have. Also (and perhaps most notable), the content will be distributed via Euphoric Reality, which fits the definition of "well-known blog", as well as Right Wing Nuthouse and other blogs that typically carry large userbases and readership. That means that this article fills the requirements listed in Wikipedia's guidelines, and should NOT be removed. Kit Jarrel  16:15, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

I object to the deletion. As already stated, this is a registered LLC - a real business. Also, this entry is notable for documenting the first internet broadcast endeavor of its kind. Its unique status deserves recognition.

Kat (Romeocat) --Romeocat 16:50, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

I object to the deletion of this article. It summarizes the development and growth of a legally licensed entity, contributed to by a multitude of show hosts, all of whom are bloggers. We have received exposure from many notable blogs, not the least of which is Michelle Malkin, consistently ranked in terms of traffic and links in the top five of all blogs.

--TD 17:29, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

I am NOT a "Notable Blog" by any stretch, if you judge by audience share, daily traffic, or comments left ( 1 post, in 2004, accounts for most of the visitors, and over 200 of the comments, I've had in 4 years  ( The traffic for the next couple of months was truly mindboggling! ). ), but I am honored to continually find myself being linked to,  from time to time, and have had many great correspondences, and thus developed many friendships, over the years.

I have been listening to the Wide Awakes, when time permits, and hope to call in to some of the shows again eventually.

Give them a listen, and check out the Blogs of the various Hosts as well.

Technorati Tags: Wikipedia, Wide Awakes Radio

Captain Gives No Quarter in Mid-East Coverage

While most bloggers, like myself, have to be content with tossing their 2 cents in ( Debating a Moonbat in the process ), on the fracas between Israel and Hezbollah, only  on occasion, others are marshalling their talents, and resources, to do the really important work of major coverage, opinionating.

Bloggers like me root around finding such interesting, and important, blog entries that will help our miniscule readerships gain a better understanding of the world around them.

If even 1 person, stumbling upon this post, gets something out of it then I will consider the last few hours of my own reading, and sharing what I found, worth the time, and effort.

The Left, and other assorted appeasers, and Anti-American, Anti-Israel, Anti-West, and Anti-War Against Terror types have no chance against the intellectual might of such folks.

1 such Blogger is Captain Ed, and his partner Whiskey, of Captain's Quarters.

In recent weeks CQ has had outstanding analysis, and plenty of doses of historical perspective, that will help any reader interested in understanding what is happening in the Middle East.

35 reasons why you should be reading the good Captain ( In chronological order ):

1. The Vatican Rag (Updated).

2. Israel Destroys Hezbollah HQ, But Nasrallah Escapes.

3. Sadr Itching To Join Hezbollah.

4. Israel Prepares Ground Offensive Into Lebanon.

5. We Don't Need Help, But Where The Hell Is It?.

6. G8: We'll Restrain Israel When You Restrain Yourselves.

7. Not All Lebanese Are Unhappy With Israel.

8. Arabs Fear Iran More Than They Hate The Jews.

9. Israeli Raids In Lebanon; Chirac Surrenders.

10. An International Force?

11. You Are A Fluke Of The Universe ...

12. Hezbollah Ready To Crumble?

13. Is This War Bush's Fault?

14. A Golden Opportunity.

15. Baby Speaks!

16. How Deeply Are Iran And Syria Involved In Lebanon?

17. They Won't Just Go Away If Israel Capitulates.

Israel, Lebanon, America, Iran, Genocidal Islamism and the Middle East

The great website called Honest Reporting has written a informative, link filled piece that explores some of the myths and facts following Hezbollah's attack on Israel:

It brings to the forefront facts to counter 6 Myths:

Myth 1: "Israel's response is disproportionate.".

Myth 2: "Lebanon bears no responsibility for the actions of Hezbollah."

Myth 3: "Hezbollah is an indigenous Lebanese 'resistance' organization."

Myth 4: "Outside actors such as Iran are not fuelling the crisis."

Myth 5: "Israel continues to occupy Lebanese land, specifically the Shebaa Farms area."

Myth 6: "Arab prisoners held in Israeli jails were kidnapped from Lebanese soil and should be released."

The article: Israel Under Fire.

Other articles of interest:

1. In the New Republic, Yossi Klein Halevi argues that Israel’s two-front war is really the start of a longer-term struggle with Iran and radical Islam.

Sneakeasy Referenced in Wikipedia!

Over the last couple of weeks I've noticed visitors coming from a link at Wikipedia, but since they were not staying long I didn't explore further.

Silly me! I should have took a look. ;-D

I've just discovered that a piece of mine has been linked to in a piece on Wikipedia!

Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia written collaboratively by its readers.

Looking into just WHEN a reference to my blog appeared gives insight into the evolution of a Wikipedia Entry.

The original entry, created on 4/7/06, by someone called Fightingdaman, is about the Washington DC Anarchist , and artist, Mike Flugennock, and can be deemed to be favorable of his work.

On June 6th a little balance began to creep in. ;-D

On June 13th another addition was made, but on the 20th some deletions were made with the explanatory note "Removed lengthy insert featuring fabrication, slander, and no links or sources".

Someone didn't like their hero shown for what he is. ;-D

On June 26th Balance returned with some additions, and an explanatory note of their own: "More factual information on Mr. Flugennock's political beliefs." ;-D

This time the info that was deleted was returned with links attatched as references, including one to me, and to another blog, that of columnist Bridget Johnson, GOP Vixen. ;-D

I do not know who did this, but I AM extremely flattered, and honored that I was chosen as a worthy source.

There followed versions on July 5th, and July 12th ( With slight changes by someone named Truedeadhead ).

On July 18th the Balancing continued with an explanatory note by Truthseeker 1231: "Updated info on Flugennock's recent support of Palestinian suicide bombers."

The next day, the 19th, the creator of the original article fought back explaining: "Clean up hardocre POV skewing."

This clean-up included removing all but 3 of the negative references, including mine, and trying to defend the artist.

Somebody is pissed. ;-D

Why should this person feel so compelled to defend this Moonbat?

If the artist feels his views, and, um, creative expressions, are being mis-understood let him speak for himself.

On July 20th Balance was again restored by Nosuchthingasansfsanarchist with this explanation: "Put back in citations-removed opinionated rants from local friend of Mike Flugennock."

COMPARE the 2 versions side by side. ;-D

No entry is final on this site, it seems, andthe only way to get a true picture of the subject under discussion is to checkout all the previous editions of the piece but, when such changes run to the dozens, or more, who has the time?

The portion of the entry that references my article, and seems to be  upsetting to supporters of the artist:

Much of his art is extremely provactive, sometimes to the point that it would be deemed offensive and anti-semitic by many. [1] [2] Flugennock has expressed solidarity with suicide bombers who target civilians in Iraq. [3] He has supported the murder of Jewish civilians in Israel. [4] He has stated that efforts to ease the dire conditions in Darfur are "for the benefit of imperial expansion" of the United States. [5] On his website [6] and and his posts on DC Indymedia [7] , he rails against "ADL/AIPAC/New York liberal types". Flugennock was one of only six Americans to submit an entry in the Iranian Holocaust cartoon contest, a competition organized by those who support the Iranian president's position on Holocaust denial. [8] [9].

Very Cool!

The other links, and their comments, are well worth your time as they expose the Far Left for what they are to all the world.

Actually his own website damns him as well.

Technorati Tags: Wikipedia, Mike Flugennock, Anarchist, Anti-Semitism, Ant-America, Anti-Israel

A Moose comments on the not so hidden agenda of the Left

Well, ok, not an ACTUAL Moose, you know, like Bullwinkle, but the unoffical Blog of the Democratic Leadership Council. ;-D

It seems the Center of the Party is realizing its Far Left branch might be a liability. ;-D

A not so hidden agenda is of concern to the writer.

Over and over again, the lefty bloggers contend that their major objective is not an ideological one but rather a partisan one. They claim that they want to win. Badly.

The Moose begs to differ. It is not the goal of the left to prevail, but rather to purify.

The Move On/ Kos hoards want to "rid the Democratic Party of the Centrist Hawks."

The left is now precipitating a civil war within the Democratic Party. But, maybe not. Some centrist leaders who know better are already striking the colors. They are showing no fight. Some are caving in the hope of appeasing the fever swamp as they pursue other ambitions.

Some Dems are fighing back because they know that any victory by the Deaniacs will only encourage them. ;-D

Interesting. ;-D

"The left's agenda is not to defeat the Republicans, but to purify the party. That is their great conceit."

Technorati Tags: Deniacs, Democrats

Is the Left changing its views on Bigotry?

Tom Elia, of The New Editor, explains in a piece called "When Geography 'Equals' Bigotry."

Technorati Tags: Liberal Bigotry, Bigotry

Does Google have a Sense of Humor?

Ok, this is weird.

I did a search for Lirik ffeizarudnuk, which is my name spelled backwards.

This is the search result.

Soooo, I click on the link.

Imagine my surprise. ;-D

Welcome to Google Mirror.  ;-D

It is the brain child of the folks at All too Flat. ;-D

Apparently Google DOES have a sense of humor since they have allowed this bit of fun to exist. ;-D

Technorati Tags: Google, elgooG

Where's George?

Who is he?

What is he?

Is he a figment of someone' feverish, Bush hating, imagination?

Exposing the Minions of W.A.C.K.I.E. ( World Allied Conspiratorial Kongress of Idiotarians Everywhere ) is the current pre-occupation of Eric, of Classical Values, who is fascinated by these questions, and what he has found out, or maybe that should be "NOT found", makes for a great ongoing mystery.

The questions revolve around trying to turn up a retired political science professor who worked in the Nixon and Reagan administrations, and is being quoted all over the Far Left Blogosphere, and other Far Left sites.

Can't find him in any account of Nixon or Reagan anywhere.

After wasting an hour, I'm stumped.

There has to be an easy explanation. Surely this George Harleigh is a famous man, and I'm missing something....

What troubles me is that these stories are widely linked and repeated, but only by leftists. Neither the MSM nor the right wing seem to pay much attention.

Does that mean that it doesn't matter whether the reports exist? Or that it doesn't matter whether they're true?

Absolutely Fascinating.

Wonkette compares my Blog to an Asshole

Ok, ok, THIS is what Wonkette ACTUALLY SAID:

Blogs Are Like Assholes. Everybody's Got One. And They All Stink.

I simply MUST protest!

MY asshole Blog ( I actually write another, on cycling, as well. ) does NOT stink!

How could a Blog that produces such wonderfully creative stuff such as this, and this, stink?

Just like a damn Liberal to try to lump us all together so as to be fair, and not offend the ones that DO stink.

Anyway, what prompted Wonkette to make such a sweeping generalisation is that the Pew Internet and American Life Project has released a big new study about blogging. 

A few findings I found interesting as they apply to me and my blogging:

76% of bloggers say a reason they blog is to document their personal experiences and share them. with others.

64% of bloggers say a reason they blog is to share practical knowledge or skills with others.

When asked to choose one main subject, 37% of bloggers say that the primary topic of their blog is "my life and experiences."

11% of bloggers focus on politics and government; 7% focus on entertainment; 6% focus on sports; 5% focus on general news and current events; 2% on religion, spirituality or faith; and additional smaller groups who focus on a specific hobby, a health problem or illness, or other topics.

Technorati Tags: Blog, Blogger, Blogging

New Delhi Busy Banning Blogs in India

Censorship of a small number of Blogs, including American Conservative sites with small traffic numbers, by the Indian Government has consequences that are affecting thousands of Indian Bloggers ability to accress their own blogs to post.

Lots of protests, and Blogger organizing, has ensued. ;-D

India's burgeoning blogging community is up in arms against a government directive that they say has led to the blocking of their web logs.

The country's 153 internet service providers (ISP) have blocked 17 websites since last week on federal government orders.

Some of these sites belong to Google's Blogspot, a leading international web log hosting service.

Indian bloggers say that the decision is an attack on freedom of speech.

A number of them have started filing petitions under the country's new landmark freedom of information law which gives citizens the right to access information held by the government.

Bloggers say the ban has meant that people do not even have access to blogs like the one set up to help the relatives of the victims of the recent train bombings in Mumbai (Bombay) .

The government is not saying why it has banned each of the sites in its latest notification.

This has incensed bloggers in India, which has about 40,000 blog sites, even more.

Read the full piece by the BBC.

Hezbollah Started it, Israel Aims to Finish it

While idiots in France blather nonsense, and get their asses ripped for it by Emperor Misha, the Israelis are taking matters into their own capable hands and kicking the snot out of their enemies.

THE WEEKLY STANDARD = Hezbollah starts a war, by Lee Smith

A Tip of the Hat to the Emperor!

The Jabberliberal

'Twas brobby, and the flizzy wotes
Did ziffle and wapple in the yillie;
All ninsle were the jorigives,
And the rume taths ingrobie.

'Beware the Jabberliberal, my friend!
The pen that writes, the mouth that talks!
Beware the Jubleftie Snake, and the wind
Out the rear of the Feminista-squawks!'

He took his verpil Microphone in hand:
So long the tinzeme enemy he hunted--
Finally rested he by the BumBum stand,
Then stood awhile and grunted.

And, as in deep contemplation he stood,
The Jabberliberal, with nostrils flaring,
Came shuffling  through the neighborhood,
And screeched loudly without caring!

I am Air America!! And calmly and truly
The microphone spoke Conservative!
He left it hoarse, its voice gone Blooey
He then let loose with a happy expletive!

'And did you silence the Jabberliberal?
Come out of my radio, my voice of reason!
O dribjous day! Yeehaw! Yaziberal!'
I chortled and tried to keep from sneezin'.

'Twas brobby, and the flizzy wotes
Did ziffle and wapple in the yillie;
All ninsle were the jorigives,
And the rume taths ingrobie.

All thanks for the inspiration goes to Lewis Carrol, fellow Bear Flag League member Annika, and the comments of the blogger known as Tuning Spork, from Victor's interesting post. ;-D

Technorati Tags: Jabberliberal, Jabberwocky, Jubleftie Snake, Feminista-squawks

Head up Your Ass Media

Today is a great day for freedom. I think it's entirely fitting that I have chosen this day to announce the biggest event in the New Media's short history. Today is the long awaited launch day for Head Up Yer Ass Media ( H.U.Y.A.M. )

What is Head Up Yer Ass Media, you ask?

Head Up Yer Ass Media is the brainchild of blogger Kiril, The Mad Macedonian, of Sneakeasy's Joint. That's me. I have a peculiar sense of humor, and I'm a Conservative, so sue me.

It is an effort of the soon to be 3 yr. old Fighting W.a.c.k.i.e. All-over Project ( FWAP!! ).

As the 1st post of the project, in Sept. 2003 explained:

I, The Mad Macedonian, secure in my Branch Maceyugoserbulgarigreekadonian Compound, has decided to ally myself with The Emperor in the ongoing battle to expose the minions of the World Allied Conspiratorial Kongress of Idiotarians Everywhere ( better known as W.A.C.K.I.E. ).

Here's what Head Up Yer Ass Media is all about:

Stuff and Nonsense, LOTS of Nonsense

As regular visitors know I write poetry from time to time, along with other Creative Writing activities ( See Archives. ).

One type of poem I have yet to try is the Nonsense Poem, a style made famous by Lewis Carroll.

Fellow Bear Flagger Annika's Journal has plenty of poetry related posts to explore, and poster Victor devotes the newest Wednesday Poetry Day post to the subject of Nonsense Poems in an interesting post.

The Annika Poetry Archive is here.

Sneaks Wide World of Blogging 52

Welcome to this edition of Sneaks Wide World of Blogging.

This series is dedicated to the proposition that Blogging is a prime example of the saying "Variety is the Spice of Life".

Let's get to the good stuff! ;-D

This edition is dedicated to African-American Conservative Bloggers.

Yes, Virginia, they exist, and they have much to say. ;-D

When African-American Report Outed me as a Brotha ( Still hoping to learn more, so stay tuned! Hee, hee! ), the other day, I found an upside to this developement.

For quite some time I've had the following African-American Conservative Blogs in my Blogroll: La Shawn Barber's Corner, and Uncle Sam's Cabin, along with fellow Bear Flag League member Cobb, in the BFL Roll.

I also have links to African-American Websites such as The New Coalition, and BlackConservative.net.

Now I have found more sites to add.

This post is intended to introduce you to the 'Hood that is Black Conservatism.

This community is something Liberals would prefer not be widely known about, and is something that annoys many Black Liberals especially.

There is a lot to read here folks.

The good news is that you have plenty of time until the Fall Elections to enjoy these selections, and the comments left to them, and learn more about what these sites have to offer.

Bush said the S-Word, so what!

Everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY, is all a flutter over Shrub saying "SHIT" within 10 miles of an open microphone.

BIG, FUCKING, DEAL, people!

Get over it, already!

Nixon, and LBJ were MASTERS of the Potty Mouth.

Back in the day things were differnt.

If Walter Cronkite played an audio tape of either cussing, even if it WAS at the Ruskie Leader, or the North Vietnamese, the shock to the unsuspecting American Public would have been deep, and the ensuing uproar would have been something to behold, I'm sure.

Today, even 4 year olds say the S and F words on a daily basis in some circles, so this story is one big YAWN when there are far more important stories for the media to cover.

The BEST post I've read on the subject is by the AngryBlackBitch:

My Gawd…was my first thought…no wonder the Head Asshole in Charge (HAiC) is confused as a motherfucker!

He doesn’t listen!

All that grunting and gasping and interruptus maximus…hush, now and listen for a spell!

Hush...all that muttering makes a bitch want to pinch someone.

Lawd, have mercy!

She's just getting warmed up, so brighten your day, and read the full piece. ;-D

Some thoughts on home Training...

Technorati Tags: Shit, LBJ, , Nixon, Bush, Blair, G8

When the Old is Called Home and the New Gets the Call

One of my Uncles recently passed away, this month, just short of his 71st Birthday.

He was a self-proclaimed former Hell's Angels member who married, had kids, got religion, and went to school to be a preacher, becoming a Southern Baptist Minister in the early 70's.

Like his older brother, he could tell a good off-color story, too.

Through the years he was responsible for the growth of many new congregations in Arizona and Colorado, among other places, and his Military Funeral was very well attended.

The other day, as I was perusing the list of African American Blogs on AfAmReport, I came across a great blog by a woman just beginning the journey of Service to God, as a Minister of the Gospel as practiced by the Lutherans, I believe ( She is apparently an Intern at a church, and gives sermons, and performs other activities as well ).

Well, Vicar Andrena wrote a piece, and a Sermon, last week, that caught my attention.

Is anyone at home at AfAmReport?

After writing about my mysterious inclusion in the List of Blogs on a new website dedicated to providing links to websites, and Blogs, of interest to African-Americans, by African-Americans, I decided to write the Webmaster in an attempt to find out why.

Wassup Cuz!!;-D

Yo, Brotha, I am so DOWN with your including me in your blogroll, and all, and was so impressed with your site that I Blogged about it tonite.

But, I have a question, or 2, I hope you can answer. ;-D

My post.

Sincerely Yours,

KIRIL KUNDURAZIEFF
The Mad Macedonian!
Putting the ING in BLOGGING Since May 2002

As of this evening I've had no response, and am still listed on the site. ;-D

Don't get me wrong.

I am glad to find myself in this situation.

In checking out the lists I found several Blogs, especially Conservative ones, that I might not have found on my own.

I spent this afternoon checking places out, and even leaving comments on a few.

I'll be adding some Conservative ones to the Blogroll, and writing about them later in the week.

Technorati Tags: African-American, Black Man, Negro, Colored Person, Colored Man

121st Carnival of the Cats is up

The 121st edition of the purrrfectly delightful Carnival of the Cats is ready for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Musings is the host who introduces you to 59 entries to keep you occupied until next weeks edition rolls around.

Technorati Tags: Cat, Cats, Kitten, Kittens

Middle East War Coverage from Pajamas Media

As I sit here looking over these round-ups I am in awe, once again, of the power of the  Internet, and the Blogosphere.

The folks at Pajamas Media have outdone themselves in keeping up with this constantly evolving story, beginning on the 11th:

Developments in Gaza

Widening Into War?

WAR

MidEast War: I

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MidEast War: VI

MidEast War: VII

MidEast War: VIII

The Israel- Hezbollah War could spread into a wider conflict.

Think not?

Wretchard, of The Belmont Club, has a few thoughts:

As the world waits for events to answer the question: will the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalate to a regional or even global conflict, it is useful to recall two things. First, Israel though legally "at war" with the nation-state of Lebanon is actually at war with a subnational group called Hezbollah...

The second thing to remember is that we are now seeing in Lebanon and in the Global War on Terror in general, a replay of the old argument between precision strikes and morale bombing. Israel the advocate of the precision strike, Hezbollah the advocate of morale bombing; recalling that for most of history it is the morale bombers who have won.

Did that get your attention?

Read the whole essay, and check out the great discussion in the comments: Hoist With One's Own Petard.

Technorati Tags: Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Middle East War

Israel, Lebanon, Syria, America, Iran, Canada, Michigan, and Cooking

I know, I know... What the hell?

I promise there IS a connection.

You, and I may not agree entirely with the thesis presented by Shark-Fu, of AngryBlackBitch, in relation to the current dust up in the Middle East, but you will be entertained, and have something to think about, I guarantee you.

My attention was caught by the opening to her most recent post in which she wrote:

Lawd, all y'all need to chill…chill the hell out…chill like vodka that has been in the freezer for a month…CHILL!

Heaven to hell and back again, this situation is making a bitch emotional!

Damn.

I found that SO funny, and even funnier when I imagined Condi Rice speaking the words. ;-D

I wanted to read more, and found the earlier piece that I urge you to read.

Consider:

Say we have militias in Michigan who regularly engage and kill Canadians across the border and evade domestic capture. Said Michigan militia fighters kidnap Canadian soldiers and bomb border towns, sparking an aggressive response from Canada. Canada bombs Detroit and the airport there, to which the Mayor of Detroit responds by saying “What the fuck? Why are you bombing us? We’re trying to deal with those pesky militias too, but they have support on the border and it’s just not easy!” To which Canada responds…"The bombings will continue until the soldiers are released.” And then the militia tosses a few more bombs…followed by a formal statement of responsibility…followed by Canada closing the border and denying entry…followed by further escalation and drama.

But mayhap a bitch is reading this wrong.

Anyhoo, a bitch is concerned because there doesn’t seem to be a clear path to calm. There are lives at stake…soldiers have been kidnapped and cities are being shelled.

Above and beyond that, this bitch is also concerned about the message being sent by this bizarre set of events.

"What IS she talking about, what the Sam Hill does this have to do with COOKING?", I hear you asking. ;-D

Read: Pondering Current Drama. ( Read the comments, too. Great Stuff! )

Technorati Tags: Israel, Lebanon, , Syria, America, Iran, , Canada, , Michigan

Meowsings of a Right Paw Puttie Tat 3

I AM the TOMCAT! ;-D

VET: "Nikita is such a HANDSOME Boy!"

ASST: "Nikita is so FRIENDLY!"

ASST: "What a BIG Man!"

VIEW OF LADIES EVERYWHERE: "Awww... He's so CUTE!!!"

Official Report by the Doc after my appointment at my new Vet:

Nikita is a Handsome Boy.

He weighed 16.5 lbs. today. ( I'm not overweight, just a HUGE Cat, hee, hee. )

His Physical Exam was normal except for a few scabs over his shoulders/neck, and some mild dental tartar.

The Scabs are most likely due to allergies. ( Wassup with this? I didn't notice I was allergic to ANYTHING! )

If they don't clear up after the Bath ( Not so hard to take, fellas, as long as it's only yearly, or every 3 years. ) and Advantage treatment please let us know.

Recommend tartar control treats like the CET Chews for his teeth. ( Those things sure are TASTY! )

He received his FRCP Vaccine booster as well. ( Needles don't scare ME! )

Much to my embarrassment Daddy let them give me a Damn Lion Cut, instead of the full body shave I got the 1st time I suffered this fate, in 2003, so I've got a Mane from my head to my shoulders, uncut hair on my paws, and... a puff ball on the end of my tail. ;-D

As for the rest.... I've got my DIGNITY, but what can I say.... I AM cooler in all this heat, just like the last time, so I won't go hide under the bed for a week, or anything like that.

Besides, I WOWED them at the Vet, and the Ladies were putty in my paws everywhere we went, especially AFTER the Haircut. ;-D

Including a bag of the chews ( $15 ), the visit cost Daddy around $152.

And I'm worth every penny, we both agree. ;-D

Next year, when I officially become a Jr. Member of the Senior Ranks, I will get Blood Work and a Urinalysis done, as well as my Annual Physical.

What a day!

I think this is the beginning of a beeyouteeful relationship! :-D

Technorati Tags: Cat, Pussycat

African-American Report Outs Sneakeasy as a Brotha

My secret is out!

I am a Black Man.

I have SOUL.

I know how to give a technically accurate, and stylish, I might add, High Five.

I can do the Funky Chicken, and not embarrass myself TOO MUCH in the process.

I am an unabashed fan of the Wayans Brothers, whose film, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, I consider to be a masterpiece, and whose TV Show, In Living Color, is the same.

I just LUV Watermelon!

I think Michael Jackson should have quit, while he was ahead, with Thriller, especially the brilliant video.

My list of favorite Black actors, and actresses, going back to the 1930's, is too long to get into.

I love, Instrumental Jazz, especially the older stuff, Ragtime, and a good ol' fashion Negro Spiritual, as well.

The Harlem Globtrotters RULE!

If, after all that, you STILL have your doubts, just look at my photo!

If that don't PROVE to you that I'm Black then I have an extra pair of glasses I can let you borrow. ;-D

The final proof, if any is STILL needed, is that I have been accepted by the website called AFRICAN-AMERICAN REPORT ( AfAmReport )!!

Eye Report, the Doc Explains

I saw my eye Doc to day to discuss 3 tests grom a couple of month a go.

I learned why it took so long to get back to me on my test results.

Someone misfiled my file folder alphabetically in the H's, or somewhere. ;-D

Anyway, while my eye pressure was not normal at the time of the tests, it is now in the high end of normal today.

The Doc is unsure I have Glaucoma, though the signs are a mixed bag of results that lean in that direction.

He showed me images, and charts, of my results, that clearly show the issues of concern.

My Right Eye has less optic nerve than expected, and it is really obvious.

My Left Eye is not so bad off.

On the Visual Field Test, a test that involved pressing a clicker each time I saw a flashing dot, thus showing where I might have blind spots:

The Left Eye results were significantly abnormal.

The Right Eye results were pretty normal.

What this all means as a Glaucoma Indicator:

High Eye Pressure/ Normal Eye Pressure results are a borderline indicator.

The Abnormal Optic Nerve Appearances, though Borderline, are the strongest indicator.

With regards to the Visual Field Test he says it 's possible my unfamiliarity with the test caused part of the results.

This puts me in the "Glaucoma Suspect" Class, like so many people with my conditions.

Therefore he wants to repeat the tests in early November before going further.

As things stand if the next tests are similar to these results I could go blind in the Left Eye ( The one that recently had Cataract Surgery ), in 10 - 15 years, without treatment ( A regimen of eye drops ) to slow the progress down.

On top of that I may eventually need Bifocals because I am having a hard time reading tiny print on labels ( For now I bought a $7, 2x2, magnifying glass until my next Doc Visit. )

Meowsings of a Right Paw Puttie Tat 2

Hello, Nikita here...

The other night Daddy was speculating on why I've suddenly begun to contribute around here again.

Some would say I don't need no stinkin' reason to do what I do, I'm a CAT.

There is some truth to that theory, I suppose, but not in my case.

I have always enjoyed writing about my life, and expressing my opinions, it just took a while for me to understand just how much.

With access to Daddy's Computer, and 10 hours alone in which to find something to do other than just eat, sleep, and stare out the back window, contributing the occasional post is a fine way to spend some part of my day.

Daddy is a true Cat Person, you know.

Who else BUT a Cat Person could dream up a post like THIS ONE, risking the ire of Radical Feminists, and other women with no sense of humor, worldwide, with his wit, and insight?

Sadly Maximus is no longer with us, and while how that came about might disturb some folks, I respect Daddy more because of his compassion, and caring.

You may have noticed a collection of links in the sidebar under my picture.

I will get to those soon, but for now encourage you to take time out from admiring my glorious pose, and check them out on your own.

Today I wish to re-acquaint you with my previous writings on this blog.

Innnnpuuuttt!!!!

Back in March I wrote a post encouraging people to weigh in with their thoughts on a pair of related short stories I have written.

I wanted readers to think about certain things as they read the stories, and formed their opinions, and then to share those opinions with me in a comment, or e-mail.

Yesterday my recent correspondent, Beth, became the 1st person to so respond, and I added her e-mailed thoughts to the comments, in the hopes of encourages future readers to toss in their own 2 cents.

I came home tonite to be pestered by Nikita, in the hopes that I could get HIM some advice and encouragement, too. ;-D

As any observant visitor will have noticed, by now, Nikita, my feline best bud, and the Bouncer of this fine establishment, has been active in the side bar.

With his recent return to making blogging contributions, as he celebrated his 8th birthday, he has, with my enthusiastic encouragement, begun adding links below his Photo in the sidebar.

As he contemplates contributing more around here, he is also, it seems, at least considering the unthinkable: Once more tackling his Memoirs.

It has been very hard over the years for him to even think about the lost 21 chapters.

He is troubled by these considerations:

1. Should he try to re-write what was lost even though the new version might not have the same sense of immediacy, and emotion, that was the hallmark of the writing of the powerful original that cemented his reputation as a well respected contributor to message boards, and later led to his contributions here?

2. Should he ignore what was lost, and move forward from where he left off?

3. Or should he try to do both?

Doing anything about this won't be an over night decision, after all it has taken over 3 years to get him back to considering the project at all.

In the meantime he hopes to get readers to express their opinion on that part of his memoirs that remain, and on the 3 choices above.

Maybe it was turning 8, and thus heading into Feline Middle Age ( 48, in Cat Yrs.! ), that has stirred his interest in finding ways to contribute around here, once again, I don't know, but it appears that he is serious.

Let's see how long it lasts. ;-D

Technorati Tags: Cat

Pod People Take Over Wide Awakes Radio!

The bad news is that WAR is still not on the air.

The good news is that WAR is PODCASTING! ;-D

I have not been able to listen yet, but here are some links, including to my Special on the whole WAR cast, to keep you entertained:

Real War Room "Pre-Show". ( Real Teen )

Pod People are WAR. ( Cao )

Uncooperative Radio podcast.

Pod People Take Over WAR. ( Basil )

Total Kaos - Engage. ( Cracker )

***UPDATE - 7/11 - 130AM***

MORE PODCASTS!

The Right View Examines Kyle XY.

Passionate America Show podcast #1.

The Right Track Podcast.

I've been listening to some of the above collection of Podcasts since I got home from work a few hours ago, and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and will listen to more later this morning.

This stuff is great!

Several cases of nerves, I'm sure there was, but all gave assurred performances that reminded me of some of the best that can be found on Talk Radio.

And I mean that sincerely, having been a Talk listener, Left, and Right, since 1978.

These folks are embarking on a great journey here, and I applaud their courage in boldly putting their interesting, and opinionated, thoughts out there for us to hear, and discuss.

You may not agree with everthing, I know I probably won't, and I'm on their side as a fellow Republican ( Moderate Persuasion ), but you will find reason to think about the issues none the less, and even laugh a few times as well.

BTW... Until tonite I had never listed to a PODCAST before.

Thank You, Wide Awakes, for helping me, um, end my Podginity ! ;-D

***END UPDATE***

***UPDATE - NOON 7/11 ***

It's ALLLIIIVE!!! ;-D

Don''t let that stop you from checking out the above Podcasts, however! ;-D

***END UPDATE***

Technorati Tags: Wide Awakes Radio, Wide Awakes, Conservative Talk Radio, Conservatism

Dialog on the issue of being Gay 3

Thoughts on the being gay dialog, part 2 and the Valentine's Day Hitchin' Spree, having had my opinion solicited by the esteemed Mad Macedonian ... :-)

… and having taken my time to where I can now comment on a couple of state supreme court rulings on the subject …

BY BETH, of The Beth Zone.

PART 1.

PART 2.

Most gay and lesbian folks I know would be thrilled to have civil unions, and have enough perspective not to care whether the M-word gets reserved for heterosexual marriages.  There's only so much you can accomplish with wills, durable powers of attorney, domestic partnership registrations, etc., which can be expensive and time-consuming to put together.  And after all the expense and effort, they're not airtight. 

Widowed partners are still losing houses to antagonistic relatives going to court to challenge wills, and are still prey to "activist judges" who think their sense of propriety trumps legal documents executed by competent adults.  Hospital emergency room personnel still blow off domestic partners.  And it took Diane Whipple's horrible death at the paws of an attack dog in the hall of her own apartment building to get a same-sex partner the right to sue for wrongful death ... in one state only.

Unfortunately, the Defense of [Hetero] Marriage movement wants same-sex couples to have NOTHING.  I have kinfolk in Virginia; I've been kept apprised of the legislation there that would ban any "marriage-like" partnership arrangement. I've been told about the D.A.R. ladies who went to Richmond to lobby against it, because it would keep aged and widowed sisters from sharing houses and giving each other survivor rights to that property.  Likewise, the Georgia Supreme Court just upheld the ban that gives us NOTHING and tries to makes sure we get NOTHING, ever.

WAR, oh, WAR, are you today?

WAR, oh WAR, are you going to be on today?
Why did you leave me here all alone?
I searched the net over and I thought I'd found you.
But you had more trouble and PTHHP! You was gone.

You announced your great purpose, and your re-launch day line-up.
You were being publicized,in a great lengthy piece, all over internet space.
I wanted to listen to you and hear you so much.
I guess that I would have if I'd found your place.

( GRAB A BEER, AND REPEAT 1ST SECTION ( Those 4 lines are the CHORUS, for all you in Rio Linda ) )

I went to your Blog at 10 in the morning.
You had all them Liberals and Leftist Moonbats in your cross-hair.
You would not have scared me and I was ready to see them run so,
But the Connection Gods did not seem to care.

( RePeAt firsh, HIC!, sec- HIC!-sion )

I told you my darlin' you looked like a Keeper.
Made you so Glad, you haven't stopped smiling since.
But tell me my True Love, if you ain't got up and running yet,
How do I listen with no connection? It makes no sense!

( SHING FIRSH SESHION, HIC!, ONSH MORE, HIC! )

When I discovered you last week,
You looked so pretty in your intelligence and grace.
But when I bent over my keyborad and started to listen to you,
you popped a circuit all over the place!

( ONCSH MORE, WIFF FEELING! HIC!, THEN CRY INTO YOUR MUG OF BEER )

*** With deep love, and admiration, and sincere, heartfelt, apologies, to Hee Haw.

Last night, for 90 minutes or so, I had the great pleasure of chatting by phone with Kender, who it turns out grew up less than a mile from me in the 70's and 80's in the Inland Empire, and even attended the same Middle School, and High School, long after I had passed through them.

What a wonderfully small world we all live in. ;-D

Kender and his technicians are amazing, as is this whole project they are launching from the ground up.

I had no real idea of the uniqueness of the effort this whole crew, hosts, and all, is embarked on, untill last night, and my admiration grew.

All their work in fixing the problems is appreciated.

It will be well worth the effort by them for you to tune in.

Trust me!

Technorati Tags: Wide Awakes Radio, Wide Awakes, Conservative Talk Radio, Conservatism

Sneaks Wide World of Blogging 51

Welcome to this edition of Sneaks Wide World of Blogging.

This series is dedicated to the proposition that Blogging is a prime example of the saying "Variety is the Spice of Life".

Let's get to the good stuff! ;-D

This edition is dedicated to the birth, this coming week, of a new Conservative Radio effort.

It is called Wide Awakes Radio.

You may have noticed the links I've added in the sidebar, including one of my Blogrolls.

The Wide Awakes, were born on January 6th, 2005, as a community of like minded Conservative Bloggers "dedicated to spreading conservative ideas and ideals on the net."

There are currently 28 contributors to the Blog.

They may not be the 1st such community but they sure are just as opinionated, and passionate.

As the Announcement post ( the 2nd entry posted that day ) states:

The name of our blog is “The Wide Awakes” named after supporters of Abe Lincoln in 1860 who marched through the streets in torchlight parades and spread the word of Lincoln’s candidacy.

The 1st contribution was a splendid dissertation on the fight over the final approval of the results of the 2004 Presidential Election that, and the reactions of Democrats, in a heartfelt effort to appease the Moonbats of the Left, calls their Blog God, Kos, a "blithering, idiotic, nincompoop".

Hee, hee. ;-D

The Alliance has a Statement of Purpose that makes a very important observation, and describes how they plan to react