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Terror and The Mayor

Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:45 PM by Countdown

First of all, youtube shmootube...you better darn well believe CNN won't allow a question on this story in the Village Voice with any of their fancy interweb questions.  We'll have the article's author, Wayne Barrett, to discuss.

We'll have more on the Blackwater in Iraq fiasco...the story that alleges the FBI used NYC firefighters as spies...and the one and only Joel McHale will break down the news (yeah, we know) that Brit Brit is preggers again!  

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A closed mind sees nothing, and yet knows everything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyX4307WgBc

Carol, Long Valley NJ (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:29 PM)

Anomaly and Sarah- I know you were all teasing.  I deal with alot of salesmen in thier late 20s and tease them all the time.  Once I did it and a gay man I was working with pointed out to me that it is harrassment.  I was horrified, I still tease but now I ask first.  Most men love to be sexually harrassed but they do at least deserve a choice and we should know what were doing when we dimminish a person to one of thier physical traits.  Also I feel kind of responsible since everyone was happy believing he had blue eyes and I told Immortal Cougar I also thought his eyes were brown.  Which seems to be when the demands about him telling us his eye color started.  Thanks for taking all this with the grain of sand it comes with.

jen,il (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:31 PM)

Pam- Just to be clear it isn't something I do often.  The only other time I posted as someone else was as leona helmsleys dog, Trouble.  

jen,il (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:33 PM)

CA- Happy to entertain.  And just because I'm occasionally painfully honest, I was the person yesterday who posted as Keith saying his eyes are the color of the lost soul of news.  I was quite surprised it made it on the blog.  
jen,il (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 5:33 PM)

And I still say DAMN, that's deep.  However, I have a feeling all at once I'm persona non grata here so I'll just slink off into the forest.  Fare thee well, and if forever, still forever, fare thee well--or some such.

Immortal Cougar (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:36 PM)

jen,il..I responded to your 4:23PM post..if it ever gets posted. I disagreed some, but didn't take offense at all. If it doesn't show up, I'll try and remember what I said and respond again.

Laura in Los Angeles (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:38 PM)

Evening Newshole regulars.. I sure had a lot to read while at work (hardly working, yuk yuk). I have to say, your responses to Leisure Suit Larry are totally wasted. The more you prove him wrong, the more his IQ seems to go down.. He doesn't have the intellectual capacity nor the vocabulary to retort-beyond an eighth grade "Well you suck worse," level.

It's entertaining though, have to say that. Gotta love that Larry! Lol!

LT in MD (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:49 PM)

Immortal Cougar- No need to slink off.  Unless your into that sort of thing.  

jen,il (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:51 PM)

jen,il (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:33 PM)

I never meant you friend, it's Larry/Frank from Reno and small scottie/True Liberal I was referring to!!

PEACE!!

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:52 PM)

Kevin, Lincoln, NE (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 5:41 PM)

So what would be wrong with training Fire Fighters and Paramedics to be able to spot even more things in plain sight?

David Molinero (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:57 PM)

Packer VS Cowboys tomarrow. Get your game face on. Gotta watch that one

K. Collins, USN (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:59 PM)

The only good day was yesterday

O J (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:04 PM)

Carol, Long Valley NJ (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:06 PM)

Unless my Video is playing, how would they know what it is? I doubt that going through my videos would be part of their life saving duties. If all that they're doing is keeping their eyes open as they conduct their duties, where's the problem?

David Molinero (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:04 PM)

I live across the street from a fire department.  Which came in really handy this spring when we had a small fire.  They came into my house, even though the fire was on the side of the house, there was smoke in the house so they checked it out.  I had a bag of an illegal, we'll say weed, on my coffee table.  They never even mentioned it.  If firemen are also suppose to be policemen, how many houses are going to burn down while people try and hide anything that could possibly be considered incriminating before they call the fire department.    

jen,il (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:04 PM)

Since this photo and the Oil War are, well, about stealing Iraq's oil, you might read the front page of the LA Times today. It reported five Iraqi civilians were killed today by our troops, two children and three women I think. The point is this. No one will publish the truth. I emailed this article to news outlets and the New York Times, CNN, ABC and CBS, all of which censored them by mail delivery system failure sending it back. It's Russia, right here, right now. They're terrified of the internet. They can't own it, they can't kill it so they will stifle it. Fight back and happy hunting. Killin and drillin is bad for our health.

doomed (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:21 PM)

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 5:22 PM)

I knew you were FOS, that post proved it.  There is only one way you could possibly have any idea what my live identity is and it would take someone with a magnitude of order more intellect than you to discover it.  

So go ahead an attempt to harass someone with your sister, the police sergeant, and whoever else you want to bring along.  Lol

Please quit lying here, I never once threatened you in any way, I only point out your foolishness.  It seems that you are the one making threats.  I have come to the conclusion that you should seek professional help, compulsive lying is a serious mental disorder.  

scott henderson nv (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:49 PM)

so the saint of NYC is really just a self serving greedy wannabe president? he's 8 years too late. at least the worst thing about Bush is that he was a deserter. but what Rudy has been up to used to be called "consorting with the enemy" or let's take the gloves off: it's treason and the punishment is a life sentence of hard labor if you're lucky, but if you get what you deserve it's death by hanging. anyone who "consorts" should have the necktie party.

Lin, Cincinnati, OH (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:32 PM)

Krista, Blackwater on steroids gives a whole new meaning to 'war on drugs', huh?

Texashogfan (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:53 PM)

Immortal. No,no, kitty, Immortal is forever. You're a News holer and that's forever, too. (Tip. Don't burn anyones' karma. Some of these bloggers are News holers, but some are just Newholes.)

Steve Turner Cedar Falls (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:55 PM)

What's with the story on firefighters? Of course they should be on the lookout for signs of terrorism, just like they are trained in non-firefighting subjects like meth lab awareness.

"The fire department's jurisdiction is to put out fires," said Civil rights attorney Norman Siegel.

That's not true at all. Since firefighters would be ther first to arrive at a terrorism event, they should be as aware of it as possible. The idea of fire departments only putting fires out went away in the 80's.

Alex Knoxville, TN (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 10:18 PM)

Say, Keith, how come your knocking Dancing with the Stars?  Last night was a terrific show!  Just because you think sports is the know-all-end-all of life, there are those of us who like "Dancing."  I'm  tired of hearing you blab about footfall for an hour and ahalf on Sunday night - so there!

Wilma Henricks (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 10:26 PM)

Sorry Gals. I shouldn't have used the term 'knocked up' when describing Britter's possible condition, as it is rather vulgar. I should have used the 'street term' KU, or maybe PG...no, not Parental Guidance, she's past that, but the Fifties term for pregnant. (But now that I think of it, she could be rated PG-25.)

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 11:28 PM)

jen,il..about your 4:23PM post..I just basically said I didn't equate some of your points with a simple question about eye color. No big deal..I still like you jen..and you brought up some good points. I think this whole sexual harassment thing has gotten out of hand since it became law for it to be against the law. Makes it hard for people to be themselves in the workplace sometimes..but that's a whole different subject..and now..let's move on from the eye color thing.

Laura..who isn't asking anymore what color Keith's eyes are..in Los Angeles (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:42 AM)

Jen-I agree...I really feel like his eyes are brown.

Sarah, Tucson, AZ (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:32 AM)

jen,il (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:23 PM)

You guys are actually creeping me out on this eye thing.  Hopefully this isn't going to be a replay of Stephen King's "Misery".

Kevin of NJ (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:01 AM)

Terror and the First Lady ; Trouble for Hillary?
Hillary Clinton stood by and did nothing as her husband,disgraced and impeached President Bill Clinton,continuously sexually harassed and terrorized numerous ladies in Arkansas and Washington. Could she be an accessory before and after the fact? Time will tell as more facts about Hillary's past comes forth.  

Larry Charleston, SC (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:57 AM)

Jen,IL: No offense taken sweetie by your first post and your follow up one. As already stated here "The Simpsons" analogy was perfect. We were all curious.I work with guys in professionial bands. When writing their bios I always list age, height,hair color, and eye color.
Keith's bios list his age, his height ,his shoe size,his extra bone in back, his depth perception problem, his gluten free diet, his live in girlfriend's name and age, but there is no mention of his eye color.
I guess not knowing will keep us watching. But more importantly we all watch becuase he speaks the truth. After last night's reports I was so depressed and down,thinking what happened to this country?Where is the one I grew up in where if people wanted to demonstrate against a war they could, their rights to privacy where protected. If a president and vice president were involved in crimminal activities, the Congress had enough back bone to start impeachment proceedings. To find a little levity in this dark time about eye color was just a way to release a little frivolity in these discussions, much like us having to hear about Brittany all the time.
Thanks Jen for your post.

Adelaide, CA (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:41 AM)

I took the political test scored in the lower left. Scott in NV: You're actually pleased that your views are more in line with Hitler's than Gandhi's?
Your posts (and others) indicate that you're a RWA personality type all along. I said as much months ago. Fortunately though you RWAS are a noisy lot. You are distinctly in the minority in this country. The Independants are wise to the Right Wing BS and are peeling to the left as I write this. In short you neofascists are TOAST in 2008.
BTW How is the "previously owned" car business going?
TY Pam Bignardi!

Bill Rochester NY (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:11 PM)

junebug (5:56 PM Post):

Yes, I saw that report about Rudy. This guy is dirty, there is no doubt, and more will come out during these primaries.

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:20 PM)

Rory (It's just a hint of rhumatiz), Oakland, CA Wednesday 4:54 PM..thanks Rory. Now Krista and I are set, along with anyone else who joins us to watch Family Guy.

Laura..all cozy and warm..in Los Angeles (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:24 PM)

Kevin of NJ 8:01 AM..don't creep out Kev, I think it's pretty much a done deal. Let's hope anyway.

Laura..done with the eye thing..in Los Angeles (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:48 PM)

scott henderson nv (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:49 PM)

A bit scared small one!! Yeah, I know ALL about you!! Judging from your response, you seem to be a bit "FREAKED OUT"!! GOOD!!

LOL INDEED!!

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:51 PM)

Pulls up a chair next to Krista & Laura, adjusting lap robe.

25 years? Zoikes, back when he was an african-american man.

Then again, it's been 29 years this week the we here in SF went through hell. Firat the Jonestown tragedy, then the assasination of Moscone & Milk. Seems so long ago, yet just like yesterday.
Rory (It's just a hint of rhumatiz), Oakland, CA (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:54 PM)

Rory:as a born and bred native of the bay area,I too am feeling old and also like it was all yesterday.
Okay now where did I put my teeth- (teasing  have  all my real ones)

Adelaide, Sunnyvale, CA (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:59 PM)

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:51 PM)

I really think you should seek help.  In the mean time I'll look forward to meeting you in person... lol.  

I love the theme of the twilight zone, and for some reason am reminded of it every time you refer to me.

scott henderson nv (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:00 PM)

scott henderson nv (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:00 PM)

CIAO Used Car Salesman!! Get to work now!!

LOL!!

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:07 PM)

Bill Rochester NY (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:11 PM)

Bill that test was obviously designed by a liberal, and I seriously doubt any of the historical figures took the test.  A liberal arbitrarily placed them, I think Hitler should have been placed high in the upper left quadrant.  I was about one unit up on the authoritarian axis, and about 6 units to the right.  

You know in math on the Cartesian plane the lower left quadrant corresponds to all negatives, while the upper right axis is all positive.  I interpret that to mean you are wrong on everything, while I am right on just about everything.

scott henderson nv (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:12 PM)

Texashogfan (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:53 PM) You bet! I posted comments along those lines (with a bit more detail) in the thread for last night's (Wednesday) show; we'll see if they make the moderator's cut.

Krista Swisher, Indianapolis, IN (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:39 PM)

scott henderson nv (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:12 PM)

You are aware, small scott, that Hitler was an uber radical conservative, right?  You really did need to listen more in school . . . you have NO clue what the hell you are talking about here about 99% of the time.  Do you even KNOW what the Cartesian plane IS?  Or did you just lift that off of Free Republic?

junebug (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:10 PM)

Immortal. No,no, kitty, Immortal is forever. You're a News holer and that's forever, too. (Tip. Don't burn anyones' karma. Some of these bloggers are News holers, but some are just Newholes.)
Steve Turner Cedar Falls (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:55 PM)

Thanks for that endorsement, Steve.  You're right, what would this place be without at least one big catty cat sneaking around?  

On second thought, don't anybody answer that.

Immortal Cougar (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:14 PM)

Sorry Gals. I shouldn't have used the term 'knocked up' when describing Britter's possible condition, as it is rather vulgar. I should have used the 'street term' KU, or maybe PG...no, not Parental Guidance, she's past that, but the Fifties term for pregnant. (But now that I think of it, she could be rated PG-25.)
Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa (Sent Wednesday, November 28, 2007 11:28 PM)

I think the term they used in the 1950s on I LOVE LUCY was enceinte, the French word for pregnant.  SOOOO cultured, oo la la!  My favorite though is an old Victorian standby--"in an interesting condition."  Makes pregnancy sound like that so-called old Chinese curse--"may you live in interesting times."  And AIN'T we, though.

Immortal Cougar (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 3:35 PM)

Steve 11:28 PM..no need to apologize to me. I called it as I see it, didn't take any offense for your same description I used. A woman like Britney doesn't deserve any nice words to describe her or her "condition". She's a rather "nasty" woman..but thanks Steve for being a gentleman.

Laura in Los Angeles (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 3:38 PM)

Scott from mathematics you should know that a negative multiplied by a negative yields a positive product. The tangent function is positive in the third quadrant. The square root of negative one is an imaginary number, where the cube root is real. Arguing the politics of who devised the test is irrelevant. You crowed about being an upper right.
Now go get your brown shirt and  pay your idol the "Kornfield Fuhrer" in Nebraska a visit.

Bill Rochester NY (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:43 PM)

When referring to Hollywood's leading Queen of Trailer Trash and Vulgarity -- there is no synonym for pregnancy that is off-limits.  How can a mere word be more vulgar than the twit herself?  

Carol, Long Valley NJ (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 5:15 PM)

I took the political test scored in the lower left. Scott in NV: You're actually pleased that your views are more in line with Hitler's than Gandhi's?
Your posts (and others) indicate that you're a RWA personality type all along. I said as much months ago. Fortunately though you RWAS are a noisy lot. You are distinctly in the minority in this country.
Bill Rochester NY (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:11 PM)


Bill if you looked closely you would have seen Hitler wasn't even in that quadrant--Ghandi, Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama were.  Frankly I consider that mighty good company!

Aunt Ornery (living in Orneryland) (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 5:41 PM)

Obviously Britney is a great advocate for spankings, as she needs the thrashing of a lifetime.
It is, certainly, too late for her but maybe a a few good spankings will prevent others like her from becoming like her.
so sad.... turn her off PLEASE! turn her off

f j s, kansas city, mo (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:38 PM)

Bill Rochester NY (Sent Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:43 PM)

Bill you need to stick with politics.  The tangent of a function can be negative, positive, zero, or can approach infinity in any quadrant, or were you referring to Tan(x)?  In any case by definition in the third quadrant the x component of a point is negative while the y component is positive.   As far as imaginary numbers go, they don’t exist in the R2 Cartesian coordinate system kind of like liberals who don’t function in the real world.

scott henderson nv (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 10:53 AM)

Aunt Ornery Thanx again but in the scoring section Hitler (or as I like to call him, "crazy eyes") was in the first quadrant upper right. Stalin aka "Uncle Joe" was in the upper left quadrant while Gandhi was in the lower left.

Bill Rochester NY (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 12:04 PM)

Aunt Ornery Thanx again but in the scoring section Hitler (or as I like to call him, "crazy eyes") was in the first quadrant upper right. Stalin aka "Uncle Joe" was in the upper left quadrant while Gandhi was in the lower left.
Bill Rochester NY (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 12:04 PM)

Lower Left was exactly where some of us were, Bill.

Aunt Ornery (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 6:55 PM)



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