Jack & Jill Politics

I love the phrase that Brown Man Thinking Hard uses in his essay today to describe her -- "the syntax killa from Wasilla."

Hope he won't mind my borrowing it, permanently.

That Sarah Palin is one lying woman. remember: "scratch a liar, find a thief" She's really guilty of something. Sounds like she's making a 4th of July speech instead of a resignation speech.

For a little off the wall conversation. Has anyone seen the DVD or the movie written and directed by Jada Pinkette Smith entitled THE HUMAN CONTRACT. I just watched it and I am quite pleased with it. I just adore that little bitty giant of a woman.

McCain and Palin are just plain crazy... and Palin doesn't hide it so well. Republicans really went off the deep end in 2008, propelled by Bush and Cheney. I'm afraid we haven't seen the last of Sarah Palin: she wants the presidency real bad, and she got a taste of it last fall, and I'm afraid she'll never stop.

Is she using a *** teleprompter***?

lol

If she is, someone forgot to add punctuation. That woman just goes on and on saying nothing. Where in teh world do the Republicans find these dumb women. That one who thinks that hunger is motivational, and the certifiable Bachman woman. What is wrong with them. How in the world did they ever get voted into office.

"(they say she’s speaking ENGLISH, but I have my doubts.)"

**dead**

She's never spoken it before, why would she start now?

I put up some Patti Labelle & Labelle videos. Old School Friday: Who Was In A Band, Then Went Solo & Back To A Group http://tinyurl.com/n28s5s

I know you young ones don't get it..but this is the reality.

With a career that spanned the entire history of rhythm and blues, from '50s doo wop to '80s soul, Marvin Gaye exemplified the maturation of romantic black pop into a sophisticated form spanning social and sexual politics, Marvin Gaye was one of the most consistent and enigmatic of the Motown hitmakers.

Palin's resignation...translated into JJPnese:

People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska.

TRANSLATION: That's why Todd and I were, if not members, closely affliated with the Alaska Seccession Party.

I want Alaskans to grasp what can be in store for our state.

TRANSLATION: For the next few weeks, tons of media from the lower 48 will hole up in every nook and cranny in Alaska, trying to find out what's about to go down.

Alaska’s mission – to contribute to America.

TRANSLATION: Drill baby Drill.

Our destiny to be reached by responsibly developing our natural resources.

TRANSLATION: Drill baby Drill. Also.

And you know me by now, I promised even four years ago to show my independence… no more conventional “politics as usual”.

TRANSLATION: Y'all know I'm a nut bag. But I'm hot though. Also.

And we are doing well! My administration's accomplishments speak for themselves. We work tirelessly for Alaskans.

TRANSLATION: I'm not leaving b/c I suck. Alaska is swell!

Even those debt-ridden stimulus dollars that would force the heavy hand of federal government into our communities with an “all-knowing attitude” – I have taken the slings and arrows with that unpopular move to veto because I know being right is better than being popular. Some of those dollars would harm Alaska and harm America – I resisted those dollars because of the obscene national debt we’re forcing our children to pay, because of today’s Big Government spending; it’s immoral and doesn’t even make economic sense!

TRANSLATION: Obama's trying to rear his head over Alaska and destroy us!

Political operatives descended on Alaska last August, digging for dirt.

TRANSLATION: And they found some, which is why I'm 'bout to tell you what I'm 'bout to tell you.

Todd and I are looking at more than half a million dollars in legal bills in order to set the record straight. And what about the people who offer up these silly accusations? It doesn’t cost them a dime so they’re not going to stop draining public resources – spending other peoples’ money in their game.

TRANSLATION: Bloggers suck.

I choose to work very hard on a path for fruitfulness and productivity. I choose not to tear down and waste precious time; but to build up this state and our country, and her industrious, generous, patriotic, free people!

TRANSLATION: So long, suckas! I've had a taste of the lower 48 and I'm dusting off my red plastic heels and heading down South!

Nah, only dead fish "go with the flow".

TRANSLATION: I'm getting out of Alaska while the gettin's good.

I will support others who seek to serve, in or out of office, for the right reasons, and I don't care what party they're in or no party at all. Inside Alaska – or Outside Alaska.

TRANSLATION: I'm running for President of Alaska. Because we're leaving the US and Obama's control.

I thought about how much fun some governors have as lame ducks… travel around the state, to the Lower 48 (maybe), overseas on international trade – as so many politicians do. And then I thought – that’s what’s wrong – many just accept that lame duck status, hit the road, draw the paycheck, and “milk it”.

TRANSLATION: I'm not Mark Sanford or Tim Kaine. I'm gonna resign first, THEN get paid!

Some will question the timing. Let’s just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile…

TRANSLATION: The indictment's getting ready to drop, so love peace and soul.

In fact, this decision comes after much consideration, and finally polling the most important people in my life - my children

TRANSLATION: I'm playing the Mom card...

My decision was also fortified during this most recent trip to Kosovo and Landstuhl, to visit our wounded soldiers overseas, those who sacrifice themselves in war for our freedom and security

TRANSLATION: And the red-blooded patriotic American card (thank you for your service to this country)...

And I will support you because we need you and you can effect change, and I can too on the outside.

TRANSLATION: I'm hosting a Tea Party with Glen Beck.

We need those who will respect our Constitution where government’s supposed to serve from the bottom up, not move toward this top down big government take-over

TRANSLATION: It's all Obama's fault.

In the words of General MacArthur said, “We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”

TRANSLATION: After some of my flunkies take the bullet and go to jail for me, I'll be back in 2012! Toodles! *wink*

Oh my goodness! Thank you for that translation because I just don't understand a word that woman says when she does speeches. Bless you.

hosting a tea party with Glenn Beck did for me!

Lord, I luv me some Town translations..

what would we do without them?

You rock.

Some will question the timing. Let’s just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile…

TRANSLATION: The indictment's getting ready to drop, so love peace and soul.


BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

LOl! Brilliant JJPnese.

Town, thanks for all your work, but the bottom line is the woman and her family and followers are totally nut cases.

You think we've been cold?

Mudflats, an Alaska blog, ain't NO JOKE!!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

luv Mudflats

They're a stitch.

Michael Jackson: Beyond Great
Jermaine Dupri
Grammy-award winning music producer
Posted: July 2, 2009 10:55 AM

I'm starting to believe that's a destination; the next step in life once you get that title.
It seems we're living in a world where people build you up just so they can break you down. No one has ever really come back to the level that got them there in the first place.
So I ask you, was there a stage left big enough for Mike to moonwalk on that would have satisfied the hunger of someone who is beyond great? Honestly, I don't think so. I said it plenty of times to every artist I've worked with: if I were to produce a record that sold over 40 million, you people would never see me again in that light. Cause, after all the applause, award winning and love comes the hate, in all forms, sizes and shapes, and you can only ignore it for so long before the competitor in you is awakened. After a while, that hate starts making you think it's possible to outdo what's already been done. Mike had already achieved something that no one else could. That was his destiny.
When the media first started reporting on his death I was in New York. The minute I heard the news I was on the plane LA. As soon as I touched down the coverage started blowing up, and in all those reports they talked about "Thriller" being the biggest-selling album ever, then jumped right to, "But after that, he could never seem to top that and his legal problems, etc, etc."

First off, no one; I repeat NO ONE, has topped that and never will!!! Even in death he's done something no other artist has done before: He broke records by being the first artist eva to sell 2.5 million downloaded songs, and counting! As of today, he owns the entire top nine positions on Billboard's Top Pop Catalog Albums chart. No artist living today can match that.

But back to my original point: This being a world-stopping moment, I got a chance to view this world I live in for what it really is. I've felt that pressure cooker that the public puts you through when you've achieved a certain level of success and no one gives you props for what you've already done. Instead, they say, "So, whatchu got for us now? What's next?"

Don't let that small mindset take away from what a great artist has already given us. No one can touch what he did. We were blessed to have someone with his incredible talent living among us. God put Mike here to do what he did and wasn't gonna allow the devil and his helpers to destroy something so beautiful. He put him on the biggest stage of all. The whole world loved Mike, and Mike gave that love for his fans back tenfold. No one, not even President Obama, can top that.

Quincy Jones said it all the other day in his tribute to Mike on a blog post for the Los Angeles Times.
"This blessed artist commanded the stage with the grace of an antelope, shattered recording industry records and broke down cultural boundaries around the world, yet remained the gentlest of souls. Michael Jackson was a different kind of entertainer. A man-child in many ways, he was beyond professional and dedicated. Evoking Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr. and James Brown all at once, he'd work for hours, perfecting every kick, gesture and movement so that they came together precisely the way they were intended to. Together we shared the '80s, achieving heights that I can humbly say may never be reached again and reshaped the music business forever."
Beyond great is the place Mike holds in our hearts for eternity. It was part of God's plan.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jermaine-dupri/mi...

I wanted to play that "wrap it up" music they use during the Oscars when the speeches go on for too long.

I heard some of this on MSNBC earlier excerpts from http://www.bradblog.com/?p=7280

FURTHER UPDATE: Okay, I've now been able to get independent information from multiple sources that all of this precedes what are said to be possible federal indictments against Palin, concerning an embezzlement scandal related to the building of Palin's house and the Wasilla Sports Complex built during her tenure as Mayor. Both structures, it is said, feature the "same windows, same wood, same products." Federal investigators have been looking into this for some time, and indictments could be imminent, according to the Alaska sources.

The BRAD BLOG has not been able to receive confirm from any federal sources on this. Our information comes from local Alaskans who follow Palin, and who have been keeping an eye on this for some time, while keeping it quiet at the request of federal investigators.

Oh Lawdy! It's as if this woman missed the part of elementary school when they teach you how to structure sentenses and paragraphs. Has she ever heard of a period? It's just one long run on sentense. I think I lost a few IQ points watching it. I'm going to go read a book now and get back the smarts I lost.

It was truly painful to watch. Somewhere, an English teacher punched a wall.

Probably all 4 of her English professors at all 4 the colleges she went to in 6 years. LOL!

She barely breathed between run-ons. Truly an English professor's nightmare!

LMAO!

Spirit, can you give us an example of her runs-ons? I'm dying already!

I know there is what they all were greater and better for change and I know we need more Triggs not less Triggs in this world and be independent to our values.......

BWA HA HA HA HA HA

rikyrah this may qualify as a media alert

http://www.examiner.com/x-12837-US-Headlines-Ex...

President Obama to speak at A Capitol Fourth on the 4th of July
July 3, 11:10 AM

July 4, 2009 marks America’s 233rd birthday. Celebrating live from the nation’s capitol, the PBS program, A Capitol Fourth, will mark festivities culminating in a glorious fireworks display. President Obama will deliver a message that will air exclusively during the program. This marks the president’s first Fourth of July as the nation’s leader.

The PBS program, A Capitol Fourth will air live on July 4, 2009 between 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Check your local listings to view time schedules in your area. The program will feature celebrity entertainment, a concert from the National Symphony, and will end with the grand finale firework displays over the Washington Monument.

President Obama’s message is expected to include a request that Americans honor those who’ve created a new form of government and for citizens to recommit themselves to our country’s ideals. It is believed that he will also give special mention to the children’s television program ‘Sesame Street’, which is celebrating its 40th year. According to a press release by Robert Gibbs, President Obama is currently at Camp David, but will return in time for the Fourth of July festivities at the nation’s capitol. The fourth of July also marks the president’s daughter, Malia’s 11th birthday. They will have a party for Malia, including approximately 20 of her friends, and then host a military picnic at the West Lawn. Approximately 1200 military families will be in attendance. The president will then participate in the events planned for A Capitol Fourth. He and his family will enjoy the spectacular fireworks shows at the end of the event.

More Information:

Fireworks Shows celebrate the Fourth of July at a Capitol Fourth

More information regarding a Capitol Fourth including travel, schedules, opening times, performances, and how you can attend or watch the event.

Another article from Daily Beast:

Did a Scandal Sink the U.S.S. Palin? by Max Blumenthal

President Barack Obama released a statement on governor Palin's resignation before leaving for Camp David:

"Boo is straight trippin', yo?"

i wonder if Snow Ho has a FOX show in her future? does this mean she'll be on T.V. even more!? *shuddering*

most likely, especially if Bill Kristol has a vote...I'm convinced Kristol has a thing for Palin...oooooh wouldn't that be a great family values story from the "rightie nuts" Kristol and Palin and old poor Todd somewhere trying to track them down....woooo hoooo! Reality TV here we are!!!

Don't forget about Greta Van Faceliftstern. Todd and her seemed pretty tight...

ok...you did it....I am laughing!

Or Pat BucKKKlanan. He loves the Sno Ho.

Is this why Palin may have resigned?

Brad Blog: Federal Indictments for Palin in Embezzlement Scandal May Be on the Way

You really have to watch the entire 18 minute resignation speech. I mean, What thee fuck? There are ducks swimming in the pond behind her, quacking loudly and drawing attention away from her rambling discourse. She's using the rah-rah vocal inflections of an overaged cheerleader. If you listen carefully you can even hear Flipper come back from the dead to heckle her somewhere in the middle of the audio. Then, when the speech ends the camera pans to her legion of supporters: 8-10 middle aged and homely fans who look to be milling about in a trailer park. This shit is embarrassing, especially when you compare it to the impressive stagecraft we've grown accustomed to after two years of the Obama campaign.

Come to think of it, it fits her.

I watched raw video at KTUU in Alaska. Gezzus !

did you all see this from dailykos...I'm liking it alot

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/3/7494...

Don't You Guys Have ANYTHING Better To Do?
by Muzikal203

Share this on Twitter - Don't You Guys Have ANYTHING Better To Do? Fri Jul 03, 2009 at 07:35:18 AM PDT
The last couple of weeks I've noticed a bit of an uptick in the "we need to show that the Obamas aren't perfect" meme in the media. Politico loves hit pieces on Michelle Obama (they REALLY have to knock her down a peg or two, she's even MORE popular the the President), and anytime they can point out any little potential issue Obama is having, they are ON IT. This latest piece of shit takes the cake though:

I think rikyrah posted an Open Thread on it earlier.

thanks, I know I have seen some articles...didn't know if this was posted.

From Marc Ambinder @ the atlantic.com
What Palin's Really Up To. (Hint: She Wants To Fight.)

Looks like palin might want to be a better looking Ann Coulter!

Ambinder is right on in his assessment. In other words, Palin believes that she's Joan of Arc. Palin is resigning to lead the troops into battle to take back America, and to do so, she must leave Alaska and head to the lower forty-eight where she can jump right into the cultural and political fray. And before anyone thinks that she's chasing windmills, so to speak, let's just remember that Joan of Arc became a saint.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-wh...

Malia Obama's birthday: President's oldest daughter will turn 11 as thousands descend on White House lawn for 4th of July

For presidents' children, birthdays come with perks -- and pitfalls

ohmigawd.... I don't even know WHAT to say.

A comment at Blue Oregon

Is she serious? I've never seen her so unhinged. That was bordering speaking in tongues. Gotta be something weird to come... otherwise why resign before you term ends?

By the way, one more Palinism: one of my serviceman buddies saw Palin in Pristina, Kosovo last week at the airport. His friend said hello and asked her if she would be in Pristina long. Sarah's response, "Not long. I'm on my way to Kosovo."

The woman is a fucking IDJIT. She cannot lead this country - EVER!!!

I think she believes her own press....the woman is nuts.

I know it is corny but I still love watching the president leave for Camp David and especially this week end for Malia's birthday.

http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/07/03/...