The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Left Coast Billy Jeff

Posted on | October 18, 2010 | Comments Off on Left Coast Billy Jeff

by Smitty

Uncoverage points to Lefty panic, as Billy Jeff attempts to re-inflate the leaden zeppelin of Progressivism. All of which calls for a parody:

Going to California

Spent my days with a woman unkind,
Smoked my stuff and drank all my wine.
Made up my mind to make up for a botch,
Going to California with an aching in my crotch.
Someone told me there’s a candidate out there
With Monica’s eyes and Jennifer Flowers’ hair.
Took my chances on a big ol’ jet airliner, never let
them tell you that Air Force One is finer.
The sea was red (as my eyes) and the sky was grey (as my hair),
wondered how tomorrow could ever follow today.
The mountains and the canyons started to tremble and shake
as the children of ______ began to awake*.

Seems that the wrath of the blogs
Got a click on the post and it started to flow;
My polls might be sinking.

Throw me a link
if I reach it and think
I’ll meet you up there
where the path runs straight. . .to drink.

To find a queen without debate,
I’ll slip away for carousing in the Haight…
la la la
Riding golden hover pony on a campaign promise
Tryin’ to find a woman who’s never, never, never heard of this.
Standing on a Hill amidst a Republican phalanx,
Telling myself it’s to Nancy. . .we owe our thanks.

*Smooth departure

Category: Bill Clinton, Uncoverage

Best C-SPAN Moment Evah!

Posted on | October 18, 2010 | 24 Comments

Helen Rittelmeyer is a friend of mine, a brilliant young conservative writer whom I long ago dubbed “The Amazing Miss Rittelmeyer.” Exactly why her ex-boyfriend Todd Seavey decided that a C-SPAN book forum would be an ideal place to discuss their “tumultuous” relationship . . . well, see if you can figure out why he’s her ex-boyfriend.

Update (Smitty):
Todd: hey, dude, nothing bites like having to sit next to someone who has kicked you to the curb. I don’t know if there will ever be another opportunity as good as this, so this shout is out to you, man:

Category: Video

Is Ladd Ehlinger Jr. Irresistible? (Pt. 2)

Posted on | October 18, 2010 | 3 Comments

What is it with this guy? Now he’s got Angel Fleming of Fleming & Hayes hanging all over him!

Da Tech Guy reviewed Ladd’s film Hive Mind and interviewed the filmmaker.

Category: Ladd Ehlinger

Ann Marie Buerkle Answers Dishonest Attack Ads From Democrat Dan Maffei

Posted on | October 18, 2010 | 6 Comments

Reporting the latest NY-25 news at The American Spectator:

Republican congressional candidate Ann Marie Buerkle today rebutted attack ads from Democrat incumbent Rep. Dan Maffei that accused Buerkle of being delinquent on property taxes.
“I’ve spent the past several weeks suffering from the negative ads of my opponent,” Buerkle said at a press conference in front of a small shopping center she owns in the Syracuse suburbe of Camillus. “[Maffei] has made these allegations that I am delinquent in my taxes, instead of stating the truth, which is that we have a payment plan for the tenants who are in this plaza.”
Buerkle has explained that she has a “triple-net lease agreement with her tenants whereby they are responsible for the property taxes.” When her tenants fell behind on their taxes in January 2010, she “was faced with the choice of evicting them or covering their taxes. She contacted the County and worked out a formal signed and notarized payment plan with them. Monthly installment payments are made to the County.” . . .

Read the whole thing. Here’s video:

Here’s my interview with Andre, who rents salon space from Ann Marie Burkle:

A few photos:

A patriotic Buerkle supporter.

Buerkle greets supporters.

A post-press conference interview. Note the young man at the right — he’s the video “tracker” from the DCCC.

ANN MARIE BUERKLE for U.S. CONGRESS

Category: Ann Marie Buerkle, Congress, Election, New York

She Gets It From Her Mom

Posted on | October 18, 2010 | 9 Comments

The cuteness, I mean:

That’s younger daughter Reagan at her older sister Kennedy’s wedding this summer. We are not only a good-looking family, but also well-armed.

Category: Family, Mrs. Other McCain

‘Scared,’ Mr. President?

Posted on | October 18, 2010 | 8 Comments

“Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now, and facts and science and argument do not seem to be winning the day all the time, is because we’re hard-wired not to always think clearly when we’re scared. And the country is scared.”
— President Barack Obama

DeWITT, N.Y. — So Obama’s agenda is no long “Hope and Change.” Now it’s “Facts and Science,” and if you disagree, it’s because you’re “hard-wired” for irrationality. Insulting condescension from leaders may be why so many people are mad as hell. My latest American Spectator column:

“I work 75 hours a week at this place,” said the owner-operator of a convenience store on State Route 41 in Cortland County. “All I ever get are bills coming in, where they’re raising the taxes on this and raising the taxes on that.”
The silver-haired small business owner’s diatribe had begun when I put a copy of the Syracuse Post-Standard on the counter and he asked, “Reading about all our political prostitutes?”
Obviously I was from out of town and he had apparently spotted me as a reporter, so I asked him what his feelings were about the upcoming election. “I’m not voting for any incumbents — all the challengers, that’s who I’m voting for,” he said. . . .

Please read the whole thing. That little store — near beautiful Lake Skaneateles — was Da Tech Guy’s favorite stop of the trip. A few more photos:

Ann Marie Buerkle meets with supporters at the Grange in Clyde.

A Carl Paladino yard sign.

Our host here in New York, the Lonely Conservative, who says she’s “not taking anything for granted” in this election. 

Pete and I are about to get back on the road. There’s a Buerkle press conference near Syracuse to cover, and then we’re on our way to Pennsylvania, land of the bitter clingers. Hit the tip jar!

Category: Congress, Election, New York

‘I Want Your Money’ Was On The Money, Indeed

Posted on | October 18, 2010 | 8 Comments

by Smitty

I give it eight out of ten on IMDB. The movie essentially juxtaposes the Gipper and BHO personally, while building a mostly linear historical framework of Progressivism in which to drop the ideological conflict.

I Want Your Money works for at least three audiences:

  • Conservatives will have a blast enjoying Reagan, McCotter, Gingrich and the rest serving up a healthy dose of common sense.
  • Independents will benefit from having a conservative layout of the current crisis, in stark opposition to the output of the Propaganda media.
  • Liberals may, if they’ve remaining consciousness, benefit from having the abject failure of the Progressive Utopia presented in this manner.

There is always going to be room for attacking a 90 minute flick for oversimplifying matters. Also, the three ‘politizoid’ segments were entertaining, and will hold the general audience, but the Forgotten Man installment got too lost in being entertaining to drive the point home well. Or I was just getting tired by then. The boxing finale was fun, but didn’t add much to the documentary as such, but may help broaden the appeal of the film.
These segments do a fine job of lampooning former presidents, Arnold the Governator, and Sarah Palin. The pokes at personal foibles, as well as the criticism of W for the increases in federal spending, keep the film from being too grossly partisan, though Griggs is unapologetically pro-capitalist.
The chief criticism I have of the project is that my personally detested zombie, the Federal Reserve, didn’t receive the stream of shotgun shells necessary to reduce it to former zombie status. In other words, cutting taxes is like cutting the tops off of dandelions; the reform we require is about killing the roots, and this film doesn’t broach that. Really, my criticism is meant as an excuse to give Griggs a budget for a sequel.
As soon as I can verify that the film will still be showing next Friday at this venue, my intention is to set up an Adopt a Candidate viewing. The troops would be well encouraged, and bringing in a healthy wad of people to watch this will help get more work like this in the pipeline.

Category: Barack Obama, Progressivism, Republicans

LIVE AT FIVE – 10.18.10

Posted on | October 18, 2010 | Comments Off on LIVE AT FIVE – 10.18.10

TOP NEWS

Obama Struggles To Avert Midterm Catastrophe


The President mixes with his core constituency of rich NE liberals

“It’s hard sometimes to say ‘Yes We Can'”

Pentagon Prepares For Huge WikiLeaks Dump
120-man review crew poised for action at Pentagon

Chilean Miners Return To Rescue Site For Mass Of Thanksgiving
Many face uncertain future, unexpected choices

Abbas Squelches Assad’s Call For Continued Resistance
Friction began even before Arab League summit started



POLITICS

Ky. Senate Race Turns Bitter: Rand Paul Rips Conway For Ad Questioning Paul’s FaithFGSFDS

“Jack, you should be ashamed of yourself. Have you no decency? Have you no shame?”

U. Del Students Mostly Oblivious To Senate Race
So much for the youth vote


Carly For CA Now, Bigger Things Later?



THE ECONOMY, STUPID

Will Apple’s Culture Kill The iPhone?

Asian Stocks Mixed; Mazda Down As Ford Sells Majority Stake

Fire At Kimberly-Clark Mill Could Lead To Tissue Shortage – Just In Time For Flu Season



SPORTS

Fish Win Third Straight Road Game, Beat Packers 23-20 In OT

Now 3-2 after initial losses

Season Not Over Yet And Already NY Press Measuring Lee For Pinstripes
I hope those people all die in a fire. Srsly.


J-J Taylor:  Everyone Knows The Cowboys’ Season Is Already Over

Despite 28-10 Loss To Steelers, Browns’ McCoy Shows He’s The Real Deal



FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS

Lohan To Have “Family Day” Visit With Mom, Brothers Monday

No love or visitation for Dad, though.

Justin Bieber Investigated For Assault In Canada

By Popular Demand: Antoine Dodson’s Bed Intruder Costume
O_o

Simpson’s People (Her Dad) Snubs Vets

No Love Dividend For Carey Mulligan From Wall Street



Rihanna, Eminem Reunite For “Love The Way You Lie (Part 2)”

Lions Gate Might Have MGM Lion By The Tail



FOREIGNERS

Pope Benedict Proclaims Six New Saints
First Australian, Canadian Saints Among Those Named

Saudis Warn France Of New Al-Qaeda Threat

Little Hope For Miners In Latest PRC Disaster

Sarkozy Hangs Tough On Pension Reform Despite Strikes



BLOGS & STUFF

Michelle Malkin: Obama Voters Fresh Out Of Hope, Still Eager For Change

Vodkapundit: Guess Who Leads In Foreign Contributions? (Hint: Not The GOP)

GVDL: Tabbing For Trouble

Pat Dollard: Iranian Interference In Iraq Turns Sunni Allies Back Into Rebels

— compiled by Wombat-socho

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