Just beautiful! I can’t believe I was away from Mudflats for 5 months or more. In the last couple of weeks I have grown accustomed to checking each morning for another beautiful image from Alaska. The horror of today’s politics brought me back here to find thoughts from like-minded progressives – but the open thread photos are truly a balm for the spirit.
Thank you, AKM!
(And btw you were great on teevee!!!)
@ Sauerkraut… should have known someone else would see a certain symbol.
But look again, and you will see a stone spirit looking up, eyes wide open, an aquiline nose and the mouth open in an “ooohh” moment…
AKM, your pictures give that “Oh” moment to all of us, and once again I thank you.
Some trees are just starting to turn here, one mile from the Long Island Sound. I took a drive up 91N this weekend, and it was like watching early Autumn progress in fast forward. Soon, it’ll be a spectacular drive…
I love this image, Akm. At first, I thought the stone(?) was a waterfall, and the orange-red leaves were whole trees. But then the coffee kicked in.
With some of the relatives still using mushroom healing..in the Mother Country..I muse about all that the indiginous populations..might share as to which are food sources abeit perhaps thin, which are calmatives and others to form an immed. compress..in needful situations..and others providing dangerous reactions to animal systems..when misused. Beautiful picture and one which indicates what we may all may find..if we pause as are out and walking, noticing..our world. Thank you.
All I see is a “symbol” in the naughtiest of terms! LOL!
Have been off line for a while while tending to BF’s family (mom in hospital, dad needing babysitting services 24/7).
What did I miss?
Probably already discussed, but thought I’d add my 2-cents on Letterman: He’s a comedian… a late night talk show host. He isn’t an elected official, we don’t have all the details, and it should be handled in privacy. It’s really none of our business at all.
I kind of suspected the thing with Stephanie, but never took that real far in my gut. Regardless, he doesn’t get paid to represent us, pass policy, or vote on law. Therefore, his indiscretions or simply consenting adult behavior shouldn’t be scrutinized.
JMHO on what I saw first on the news this morning.
AKM, You should post Dennis Zaki’s new Autumn video up. It’s AMAZINGLY beautiful and one of the best waterfall video’s I’ve ever seen. http://www.vimeo.com/6900733
I met Hillary Clinton in a dream early this morning. She was in CT for a speech. I was cleaning out my locker at my old job and saw her in the hall. (This is a dream sequence… they never make much sense). She told some woman she wanted to move and I suggested Connecticut. We began to talk and she pulled me aside and started to ask me questions… then I woke up. It was realllly real. She looks old up close.
Oh and I keep forgetting to put my camera in the car… thanks for the reminder , AKM
Joy Behar has a good tongue in cheek Letterman take on HLN. In fact, Joy has a new show that throws a lot of water on poor sport loser Palin. The more comedians that grab onto her the merrier!!
The thing that I like about David Letterman is that he is willing to poke fun at himself. He started to tell one of those jokes about people in high office who cheat, naming Gov. Sanford, Gov. Spitzer and each time he caught himself and let the audience have another good laugh at his expense.
Letterman should get through this ok, as unlike the sanctimonious Repubs who got caught with their pants down, he never claimed to be the epitome of “family values”, better than everyone else or that his personal failings were someone else’s fault.
I am putting out a warning for my fellow mudpuppies. DO NOT read stuff about the Xians “editing” the Bible at the same time as you are reading “Republican Gomorrah” It is the stuff of nightmares!! It also makes for a moment of “oooh” (or is it oooh chit!)
Texas Lawmakers Who Voted Against The Recovery Act Now Beg For Stimulus Funds For NASA
Every single Republican in the House voted against the $819 billion Recovery Act in January. Among the Republican senators who voted against the stimulus were Texas:
Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn.
Both of them complained that they wanted to see more tax cuts rather than government spending.
But now, both Hutchison and Cornyn are pressuring the Obama administration to give Texas $3 billion in stimulus funds.
The co-signers on the letter are a bipartisan group of the Texas delegation in the House, including 19 Republicans, all of whom also voted against the funds for which they’re now begging.
The letter was drafted and circulated by GOP Rep. Pete Olson.
Keith Olbermann will deliver an hour-long “Special Comment” on health care Wednesday night, MSNBC announced Tuesday.
Wednesday’s “Countdown” will be devoted entirely to “Health Care Reform: The Fight Against Death.” According to a network release, it will focus on “the need for and meaning of health care reform in the United States” and Olbermann will “propose group action by patients, and how patients can reclaim the debate over health care reform.”
Texas Lawmakers Who Voted Against The Recovery Act Now Beg For Stimulus Funds For NASA
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Over at HP’s coverage ( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/06/texas-gop-lawmakers-who-v_n_311033.html ) , a poster named GoMonkey Go (a 12:23PM post) had a great ‘aha gotcha’ proposal: “Give it to them! Let the big babies have their monies…only if they come to a big photo-op ceremony with the President where he personally hands them a giant check with the words “STIMULUS MONEY FOR TEXAS REQUESTED BY TEXAS GOP SENATORS” in huge letters on the Memo line.
That can be played in every ad against them next election.
I amended it to the following:
Give it to them! Let the big babies have their monies…only if they come to a big photo-op ceremony with the President where he personally hands them a giant check with the words “STIMULUS MONEY FOR TEXAS REQUESTED BY TEXAS GOP SENATORS…AFTER THEY VOTED AGAINST THE STIMULUS PACKAGE WHEN IT WAS ORIGINALLY PROPOSED!”
Oh, Barf!!! The holiday catalogs are arriving, and, any of you who receive the Potpourri one, turn to page 29. It is a “personalized beach print” with the feet of two lovers at water’s edge, and they have just obviously scratched their names in the sand. The names are “Sarah and Tripp”. (Of course you tell them the names you want, but wonder who was the PR person who chose those 2 for advertising?)
Great news today in our campaign against Glenn Beck. We’re announcing that nineteen more of Beck’s advertisers have stopped supporting his show.
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Here’s the full list of new companies ditching Beck: AmMed Direct, Citrix Online, Concord Music Group, Diageo, Eggland’s Best, Equifax, Eulactol USA (producer of Flexitol), GetARoom.com, Hoffman La Roche (maker of BONIVA), Metropolitan Talent Management, ooVoo, Overture Films, Scarguard, Schiff Nutrition (maker of Tiger’s Milk and Fi-Bar), Seoul Metropolitan Government, Subaru, Toyota-Lexus, Waitrose and Woodland Power Products, Inc.
Couple more heavy advertisers (Subaru/Toyota-Lexus) had been added. Think the list is now up to around 80 or 90 droppees…
GA Peach a/k/a Lance the Boil aka Crust Scramble @30
WOW – She is a nutcase! I read quite a few of the comments. It seems (once again) that Palin’s supporters are spouting out nothing but their emotions, whereas many of those opposed to Palin are offering actual facts and links.
Seems there is no getting through to the fanatics – they are determined to stick with their views and won’t even read, let alone consider, that there might be another side to an issue.
Great news on this! Read a few days ago that one of the larger British grocery companies also bailed out……..but from the ENTIRE Fox network, not just Beck. Glad to know that the folks in England who are subjected to Fox and Beck, and are aware of how many US folks feel, are backing us.
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GA Peach a/k/a Lance the Boil aka Crust Scramblesays:
Here is a story that will make Gramiam happy.
She was sharing this announcement in the chat room Saturday night.
As reported on the Huffpo, Sheriff Arpaio from AZ was stripped of the ICE contract with the Federal Government and so he will lose Millions of dollars.
As per the story…. they say he is ” furious “… etc.
MSNBC had a bit this morning on the e-mail/facebook scam going around. Phil at Progressive Alaska was hacked yesterday morning and sure enough it appears he was hacked by the same people pulling this scam.
Frank “The Bank” on Sarah “The Quitter”
By Dan Fagan
Publisher
The Alaska Standard
“Former Governor Frank Murkowski made a startling observation about former Governor Sarah Palin on my radio show yesterday. Murkowski wondered if Palin quit because prospects of the gas pipeline were dimming. I also asked Murkowski if he planned on buying Palin’s book. To hear his answer click on the audio link below.”
nwsfromCA: NOPE! It’s not fixed yet. However, wheels they are a spinning towards resolution.
On Dave: What we also have to consider with Dave is that these affairs happened years and years ago. While I wouldn’t choose an affair with the Big Boss, it could seem inevitable that folks who spend SO much time together (leaving little time to anything else) would find romance at the office.
On Jay Leno’s last night at the Tonight Show, he announced that his “legacy” was going to be the children born of the show. He pointed out all the staff members who married and had kids and they were all on stage. And NO ONE batted an eye, except to shed a tear at how sweet it was to see all these little kids that were born as a result of their parents WORKING together. You couldn’t have concluded “scandal” there if you tried. Should be no different with Letterman.
Pepperzmom: There is a subtle link at the bottom that says “Comments”, then they load. And YES! Brian was a very calming force in the face of tribulation!
Leah Burton has posted a new article at http://godsownparty.com/blog/
Very enlightening reading – shows what we are up against over and over, everywhere!
Here is a brief paragraph from the article:
“Ammerman has made his positions quite clear. in publicly available speeches and articles. He believes that the United States government is planning to turn over sovereignty to the United Nations. He believes that they are secretly hidden throughout the United States, especially in inaccessible parks of the National Parks, foreign troops ready to take over. He further believes there are anywhere from 400,000 to 1,300,000 foreign troops here, including a contingent of Russian tanks in the Great Smokey National Park, all of which are under United Nations control. He believes that Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico has been given to the Russians; and that Fort Bliss in El Paso has been given to the Germans.
He believes all of this is under control of eight ruling families of the world, including Rothchilds, Warburgs and Rockefellers, who own the United States Federal Reserve and who dictate who is elected in this country.
He believes that our highest government officials are traitors and has called for the hanging of President Obama, Vice-President Biden, Secretary of State Clinton and Senator Dodd of Connecticut.
He knows to stop [the call to violence] just short of that. Rather by spouting all of this hatred and intolerance, he whips his crowd into a frenzy and then nods and smiles while members of the audience make the actual threats of violence.”
Here is a story that will make Gramiam happy.
She was sharing this announcement in the chat room Saturday night.
As reported on the Huffpo, Sheriff Arpaio from AZ was stripped of the ICE contract with the Federal Government and so he will lose Millions of dollars.
As per the story…. they say he is ” furious “… etc.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dawn-teo/toughest-sheriff-in-ameri_b_310314.html
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Thanks for sharing, HiG, but Gramiam won’t be happy until this freak is carted off to the pokey in a pair of his own pink handcuffs! He is so crooked that when he dies, all they will have to do to bury his carcass is to spin him around. He’ll screw himself into the ground!
gee, the whole palin family are quitters! who saw that coming?! (facetiously)
now they can ride the coattails of miss memoir…have they thought about what could happen if she crashes and burns?! (sinister laugh/crossing fingers)
BF’s mom is home, but weak. She’s been dealing with a series of really bad heartbeat fluctuations. The medicine will take some gettin’ used to. Doctors have gone back and forth on the pacemaker thing… one minute prepping Mom for surgery and the next talking her into trying a new medicine.
Dad is just really confused… with Mom not up to speed, it takes a village to care for Dad. When he put a gallon of milk in the pantry without telling anyone, that’s when it was decided he can’t be alone. The gases expanded and exploded the jug – sour milk was EVERYWHERE. Mom is home, but can’t be chasing him every minute.
Your snow picture on Monday reminds us about the arrival of winter soon.
Did Parnell make it a ‘ priority ‘ to make sure the fuel they need in the Villages has already arrived. Or is he waiting till the last minute and then blaming the ice for late deliveries..?
He has been described by yourself and others as a ‘ Vanilla Gov.”, or Mr. Milk-Toast, or the ” Invisible Governor “. He is not in the News at all….. Positive or Negative that we have heard. Is he really that ‘ invisible’..?
Max Blumenthal is on the Tavis Smiley show!! I nearly fell off my chair when I looked up at my muted tv to see Max. This means people really ARE starting to listen . Max and this sort of topic is not at all the typical interview for Tavis. Anyone who gets this show in their area should catch it because Max is getting better and better, each time he’s out there doing the interviews and Tavis is asking really good questions. Recommended!
Beautiful picture AKM. It’s phallic to me, but that just me.
Yes you are scaring us Greatgranny2B!
Samper, I hope all goes well for BF’s mom, oh, AND the Tigers.
Beautiful pic AKM – I hope someday you put together a book of your lovely Alaskan photographs. They are such a tribute to the beauty that abounds there!
Speaking of Max – After SP was nominated of course most of us flocked to AKM’s Mudflats pursuing the same goal of finding out more about her while scratching our collective heads at the same time.
Max was the one who got who actually had her pegged and wrote about who actually vetted the woman! Been a Max fan ever since. Check out this article:
It leads you to a very scary group called the Council for National Policy (Google them!). I promise it will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
I’m sure sorry to all that are getting scared – would it be better if I didn’t post sites of that sort?
I hate the thought of feeling that way myself, but it seems we must be aware of what is happening, and if it means having a certain amount of fear, that is better than being too blind.
We just need to find good things to smile about and cheer over each day, and know when to compartmentalize those negative things.
Samper – good that you are there to help out with the elders. I am now in that category and I worry about the additional burdens that I’ve been putting on my family. They are all wonderful to me, but I know it takes their toll with the worry and extra work. So we may not always show it or tell you great caregivers, but we do appreciate it!
Let’s also pray for the St. Louis Rams……..story is that Rush Limbaugh is trying to buy them! I hope he fails!
Alaskan Sisu: Oosik is singular, so you can’t “kick them in the oosiks”. It’s a favorite trick played on Cheechakos (greenhorns) in AK to hand them one and not tell them what it is. I was actually stroking the thing when they told me what it was!!!
Now here’s a bit of great news from ThinkProgress.org !!!
Global survey says U.S. rises to most admired country in the world.
The United States is the most admired country globally thanks largely to the star power of President Barack Obama and his administration, according to a new poll.
It climbed from seventh place last year, ahead of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Japan which completed the top five nations in the Nation Brand Index (NBI). “What’s really remarkable is that in all my years studying national reputation, I have never seen any country experience such a dramatic change in its standing as we see for the United States for 2009,” said Simon Anholt, the founder of NBI, which measured the global image of 50 countries each year.
Max Blumenthal interview on Tavis Smiley @54 can be found on Max’s site: http://www.MaxBlumenthal.com with a link to the full interview over on the Tavis site.
Now it’s on to Charlie Rose interviewing Nancy Pelosi for the full hour. Not sure I can last that long. She seems to strike an odd chord with me. Can’t quite place it. But they’re talking health care so I’m going to try.
I’ll send good thoughts for the Tigers Samper, but you can’t tell my son. He won’t like that at all.
GG2B – Keep doing what you’re doing ! Good info that you’re finding.
Now I thought Levi’s pistachio commercial was kinda cute. The inside joke about Tank being his protection from you know Who as well as the double entendre. I’m not sure about THIS one. Or has Rex Butler ‘ leaked ‘ a faux story and someone ran with it..?{ Is it serious or some game going on ?}
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“Levi Johnston is getting reading to pose for Playgirl in a few weeks, and he’s making sure his body is ready to be bared for the shoot.
Levi’s lawyer Rex Butler tells Us, “He is in the gym six days a week for the next three weeks.”
Butler also said that the issue should be out before the end of the year.”
pearl89*** the clowns are priceless. next summer when the crazies return to d.c. wouldn’t it be wonderful to meet them with clowns. young and old, of every color, creed and gender. all laughing and mocking them. wow!
NY post editor Sandr Guzman was dismissed from her position as associate editor last week.
Guzman was the high profile employee to publicly speak out against a cartoon that likened the author of the stimulus bill..
Whom nearly everyone associated with the Pres. with a rabid primae the illustraion pictured 2 beffudled policemen having just shot the chimp twice in the chest..saying they’ll have ti find someone else to write the next stimulus bill..
This paper is owned by Rupert Murdoc?? Who da thunk…
Anyone else see Chris Matthews lambaste Levi? I don’t think he got the double entendre regarding “protection” – he made some nasty, snarky comments about getting Bristol pregnant. I think he was out of line to refer to Levi as the lowest of the lowest scum and must have been scraped from the bottom of the ocean.
I have noticed his bringing Sarah into the conversation several times of late and I think he still has a bit of admiration for her, although not quite as obvious as during the campaign.
No matter what he thinks of her, that is no reason to be so critical of Levi, who isn’t much more than a kid who has had some tough breaks in his short life. I sent an email to Hardball@msnbc.com and voiced this opinion.
i sometimes wonder how a writer like Dickens would portray a man like Rupert. how would he be described in himself and in his soul? how would Michelangelo paint or sculpt him?
Star @74 – (((hugs to take away the scaries)))
I saw that article on Guzman and yup – another Murdoch paper. The article mentions that she was the only black editor in some time and that there are few blacks employed by him. Someday………. he will get his due.
Pearl89 @66 – That was hilarious! Wish I’d been there to see it in person. That is probably the best way to combat some of these groups – make fun and toss their insanity back at them with a bit of inanity……..although it is probably over most of their heads. lol
aview999 @75 – I think we might see McChrystal on his way out shortly. My husband (retired Army) is astounded that he has been openly discussing such a delicate subject, especially when his statements are contrary to his C-I-C. He needs to put in his retirement papers. There was a bit of controversy over his appointment and the prior involvement with Pat Tillman’s death was brought up. Obama may not have had too many generals with the familiarity and skills in that region to put into the position. I hope the Tillmans finally get some answers and some peace of mind.
I surely hope we can soon get out of Afghanistan. It is a no-win situation and I don’t think most sane people would think of it as losing or all those idiotic statements McCain made during the campaign. There is more honor in realizing what can or cannot be, and acting accordingly, rather than losing more and more soldiers. Have been a young adult with a husband in Viet Nam in the late 60s/early 70s, it was hard because we both felt the war was futile, yet we had to do what a good Army family was expected to do – support it. I’m sure there are many families in the same situation with Iraq and Afghanistan.
Chris Matthews is a Republican (closet conservative)…his comments over the past several months have outed him, in my opinion…and he adores Pat Buchanan. that’s tell-tale in my book!
Voter turnout here in Wasilla appears very low! With that stupid Borough tax on the ballot, thought more would show up. It was early, 3pm, so maybe it will pick up when more people get off work. Disheartening to be the only one at the booth. Especially in light of comments from coworkers, “It won’t pass anyway, so I’m not wasting my time.”
Hey bubbles – always a pleasure to see you around!
I was looking at some of Palin’s Hong Kong snaps and that bump-it on Palin’s noggin looks abused.
I’ve drafted a piece of legislation entitled “An Act relating to the humane treatment of bumpits and providing for an immediate effective date.” I’m looking for sponsors to put it in the hopper for next session.
stef g. I realize oosik doesn’t come in a plural form (s) but it sure sounds hilarious eough to start using.
I agree Lainey. I think he’s slowly coming out of his closet. It’s a good thing too because I can’t stand him! He never lets anyone speak, even after asking them a question..
Lainey and Boodog – I was wondering about his party allegiance given his slant on so many stories. I get ill every time I see Buchanan – talk about a bigot! I’ve also thought how rude Matthews is with his constant interrupting. He needs to move off the afternoon/evening slot and join his buddy Joe in the morning…….I never tune in to MSNBC until afternoon.
Another one I just can’t watch is Andrea Mitchell. There are so many stories that she shouldn’t be allowed to even touch, given that her husband is Alan Greenspan – there is nothing unbiased when she reports on anything to do with the economy and finances.
Alaskan Sisu – Put me down for a sponsorship on that one – lol!
Dylan Ratigan had an interview with Anthony Weiner ( D-NY) and
” Dearh Panel creator Betsy M.”. Just like on Jon Stewart… it was not her day.
When she was asked repeatedly by Mr. Ratigan to answer ‘ specific ‘ questions he posed about the health care issues and got no answer he would stop the interview and say and point out to the audience…” She has refused to give me an answer to my question”. Rep. Weiner schooled her as well.
At times she scolded Mr. Ratigan ( said he was a lousy interviewer ) for not letting her talk endlessly about Her nonsense and at one point made this statement…
McCAUGHEY: “This will go down in history as one of the most browbeating interviews in television history.” { Awwww…. her feelings were hurt ;-( }
The clip is fairly long… almost 14 minutes. It was Fun to watch though.
Rachel Maddow will be on in about 15 minutes. IF HE SHOWS…..her guest is Rick Berman, the rich guy who has been footing the bill for these so-called grassroots movements. It should be one heated show!
On Caregiving: We aren’t doing ANYTHING more or less than ANY of you fine Pups would do in similar circumstances.
We do it because we love the oldsters and do it without question or complaint or thoughts that it’s a “burden”.
It’s our job in life. To take care of one another. And I’m happy that we are able to do so.
Thanks for all the good thoughts.
NOW… onto what ALSO matters! The Tigers are ahead by 1 run at the middle of the 10th inning. The Twins have to get 2 runs in the bottom to win. Talk about a nail biter! They can’t do it. I know they can’t. We need this far too badly for us to lose now. We NEED some good feelings in Detroit.
Buff Gal: Your son’s priorities are misplaced!
Praying fervently that Rush doesn’t get the Rams! He doesn’t deserve to get EVERYTHING he wants. And the Rams are better off without his egomania and hatred.
Gotta say I used to watch Letterman alot. I don’t now because I don’t stay up that late, but I do think he needs to stop talking about his affair/affairs & making jokes about it on his program. He seems to be lacking a sensitivity chip in regards to his wife & girlfriend & a narcissistic quality that’s a little unlikable. In this situation less is more.
Funny story. I live in Santa Rosa, CA & there is a small town nearby called Sebastopol. A woman was driving her kid to school & paparazzri started taking pictures of & her son. She called police & they came. Apparently one of Dave Lettermman’s ex girlfriends lives in this area & the paparazzi are swarming the area. I guess this is going to be a really big story if they are trrolling around in Sebastopol. It seems ridiculous.
We were robbed on a bad call. Our guy got hit, they didn’t call it.
If they called it, he would have taken a base (bases were loaded) and drove in a run. It’s being analyzed to death. The home plate umpire didn’t see it, but the replays show that we were still in it.
Love your picture!
I was in Denali at the end of August. It was already autumn in the tundra-so spectacular! One of the most beautiful sights I have seen in all my years.
I watched that Dylan Ratigan interview with Anthony Weiner and Betsy McCaughey and thought Ratigan did a great job. Of course, the more I see Weiner the more I like him…he’s smart, does his homework and doesn’t back down.
I liked how Ratigan didn’t let Betsy get away with not answering his question and repeatedly turning the topic back to the old people ‘death panels’. As the interview went on, it reminded me more and more of Palin’s VP debate and how she only answered the questions she wanted to answer, regardless of what the moderator asked!
I agree with others here that Matthews’ interrupting his guests is getting excessive and annoying. Maybe it’s time for Ratigan to take over Chris Matthews’ place in prime time.
I love this time of the year. If you put your face very close to the earth, you will be assailed with every scent possible – soil, fungus, the smell of heavy yeast, metal, sweet like fresh baked bread, and many, many other smells.
The duff becomes almost mystical. The sound of moose hooves will echo for hundreds of yards as they traverse the trails leading up to the Chugach mountains. Sounds transform over distances, and that strange quiet that grips the winter begins to take over the landscape. You can stand perfectly still and be filled with the energy of a falling leaf.
Just beautiful! I can’t believe I was away from Mudflats for 5 months or more. In the last couple of weeks I have grown accustomed to checking each morning for another beautiful image from Alaska. The horror of today’s politics brought me back here to find thoughts from like-minded progressives – but the open thread photos are truly a balm for the spirit.
Thank you, AKM!
(And btw you were great on teevee!!!)
just beautiful , one of the best times of the year to take your camera for a walk
You have great eyes AKM, seeing pictures everywhere around you. I so enjoy them!
Wonderful. Fall has always been my favorite time of year; thanks for sharing.
Great colors… but… that white object looks like a certain type of symbol.
I’m gonna shut up now.
very pretty..thank you
Sauerkraut says:
“Great colors… but… that white object looks like a certain type of symbol.”
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That was my first reaction too! hee hee hee
@ Sauerkraut… should have known someone else would see a certain symbol.
But look again, and you will see a stone spirit looking up, eyes wide open, an aquiline nose and the mouth open in an “ooohh” moment…
AKM, your pictures give that “Oh” moment to all of us, and once again I thank you.
Some trees are just starting to turn here, one mile from the Long Island Sound. I took a drive up 91N this weekend, and it was like watching early Autumn progress in fast forward. Soon, it’ll be a spectacular drive…
I love this image, Akm. At first, I thought the stone(?) was a waterfall, and the orange-red leaves were whole trees. But then the coffee kicked in.
With some of the relatives still using mushroom healing..in the Mother Country..I muse about all that the indiginous populations..might share as to which are food sources abeit perhaps thin, which are calmatives and others to form an immed. compress..in needful situations..and others providing dangerous reactions to animal systems..when misused. Beautiful picture and one which indicates what we may all may find..if we pause as are out and walking, noticing..our world. Thank you.
All I see is a “symbol” in the naughtiest of terms! LOL!
Have been off line for a while while tending to BF’s family (mom in hospital, dad needing babysitting services 24/7).
What did I miss?
Probably already discussed, but thought I’d add my 2-cents on Letterman: He’s a comedian… a late night talk show host. He isn’t an elected official, we don’t have all the details, and it should be handled in privacy. It’s really none of our business at all.
I kind of suspected the thing with Stephanie, but never took that real far in my gut. Regardless, he doesn’t get paid to represent us, pass policy, or vote on law. Therefore, his indiscretions or simply consenting adult behavior shouldn’t be scrutinized.
JMHO on what I saw first on the news this morning.
AKM, You should post Dennis Zaki’s new Autumn video up. It’s AMAZINGLY beautiful and one of the best waterfall video’s I’ve ever seen. http://www.vimeo.com/6900733
weird open topic add:
I met Hillary Clinton in a dream early this morning. She was in CT for a speech. I was cleaning out my locker at my old job and saw her in the hall. (This is a dream sequence… they never make much sense). She told some woman she wanted to move and I suggested Connecticut. We began to talk and she pulled me aside and started to ask me questions… then I woke up. It was realllly real. She looks old up close.
Oh and I keep forgetting to put my camera in the car… thanks for the reminder , AKM
Samper, wondered what happened to you. I saw something about credit cards and travel and thought of you. Did that all get straightened out?
ok.
the first thing i saw, too, was the “symbol” there also.
(maybe this is a personality test. akm is trying to discern just how deviant her readers are)
More than I am, apparently!
And it’s actually a piece of bleached wood. AKM
Joy Behar has a good tongue in cheek Letterman take on HLN. In fact, Joy has a new show that throws a lot of water on poor sport loser Palin. The more comedians that grab onto her the merrier!!
The thing that I like about David Letterman is that he is willing to poke fun at himself. He started to tell one of those jokes about people in high office who cheat, naming Gov. Sanford, Gov. Spitzer and each time he caught himself and let the audience have another good laugh at his expense.
Hi All,
Yikes! When I’m at the top of the comments it looks as if there’s an ad for “Palin Doubler.”
Letterman should get through this ok, as unlike the sanctimonious Repubs who got caught with their pants down, he never claimed to be the epitome of “family values”, better than everyone else or that his personal failings were someone else’s fault.
5 sauerkraut Says:
October 6th, 2009 at 4:32 AM
Great colors… but… that white object looks like a certain type of symbol.
I’m gonna shut up now.
The Lingam of the North?
Ok, I obviously need tutoring in how to quote on here! Anyone?
Nice picture. At least Letterman is taking responsibility for his actions.
Well, I must be as pure as the driven snow….I had to go back and see what you all were talking about as regards the photo!
I am putting out a warning for my fellow mudpuppies. DO NOT read stuff about the Xians “editing” the Bible at the same time as you are reading “Republican Gomorrah” It is the stuff of nightmares!! It also makes for a moment of “oooh” (or is it oooh chit!)
Texas Lawmakers Who Voted Against The Recovery Act Now Beg For Stimulus Funds For NASA
Every single Republican in the House voted against the $819 billion Recovery Act in January. Among the Republican senators who voted against the stimulus were Texas:
Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn.
Both of them complained that they wanted to see more tax cuts rather than government spending.
But now, both Hutchison and Cornyn are pressuring the Obama administration to give Texas $3 billion in stimulus funds.
The co-signers on the letter are a bipartisan group of the Texas delegation in the House, including 19 Republicans, all of whom also voted against the funds for which they’re now begging.
The letter was drafted and circulated by GOP Rep. Pete Olson.
http://thinkprogress.org/2009/10/06/texas-stimulus-nasa/
ALERT! OLBERMANN ALERT!
Keith Olbermann will deliver an hour-long “Special Comment” on health care Wednesday night, MSNBC announced Tuesday.
Wednesday’s “Countdown” will be devoted entirely to “Health Care Reform: The Fight Against Death.” According to a network release, it will focus on “the need for and meaning of health care reform in the United States” and Olbermann will “propose group action by patients, and how patients can reclaim the debate over health care reform.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/06/keith-olbermann-to-delive_n_311125.html
Martha Says: October 6th, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Texas Lawmakers Who Voted Against The Recovery Act Now Beg For Stimulus Funds For NASA
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Over at HP’s coverage ( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/06/texas-gop-lawmakers-who-v_n_311033.html ) , a poster named GoMonkey Go (a 12:23PM post) had a great ‘aha gotcha’ proposal:
“Give it to them! Let the big babies have their monies…only if they come to a big photo-op ceremony with the President where he personally hands them a giant check with the words “STIMULUS MONEY FOR TEXAS REQUESTED BY TEXAS GOP SENATORS” in huge letters on the Memo line.
That can be played in every ad against them next election.
I amended it to the following:
Give it to them! Let the big babies have their monies…only if they come to a big photo-op ceremony with the President where he personally hands them a giant check with the words “STIMULUS MONEY FOR TEXAS REQUESTED BY TEXAS GOP SENATORS…AFTER THEY VOTED AGAINST THE STIMULUS PACKAGE WHEN IT WAS ORIGINALLY PROPOSED!”
samper:
I went to your Greek adventure page back in September, and tried to leave a message, but it wouldn’t take.
Anyhow, glad Brian was able to keep his moose-cool on your trip and provide a witty recap of the adventures of samper & moose.
I have to wonder, though, whether you 2 could be considered the new version of Rocky & Bullwinkle…
Amy S. is an idiot who needs to get up to speed re: sarah via mudflats.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-10-04/should-women-back-palin-in-2012/?cid=hp:beastoriginalsR5
Nice picture, AKM.
#28 Re: Texans and sim money. Not only do they have to agree to the photo op, they must also too vote for a robust public option for health care!
Oh, Barf!!! The holiday catalogs are arriving, and, any of you who receive the Potpourri one, turn to page 29. It is a “personalized beach print” with the feet of two lovers at water’s edge, and they have just obviously scratched their names in the sand. The names are “Sarah and Tripp”. (Of course you tell them the names you want, but wonder who was the PR person who chose those 2 for advertising?)
Update on Beck/Fox advertising… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-rucker/19-more-advertisers-ditch_b_311256.html
19 More Advertisers Ditch Glenn Beck
Great news today in our campaign against Glenn Beck. We’re announcing that nineteen more of Beck’s advertisers have stopped supporting his show.
***snip***
Here’s the full list of new companies ditching Beck: AmMed Direct, Citrix Online, Concord Music Group, Diageo, Eggland’s Best, Equifax, Eulactol USA (producer of Flexitol), GetARoom.com, Hoffman La Roche (maker of BONIVA), Metropolitan Talent Management, ooVoo, Overture Films, Scarguard, Schiff Nutrition (maker of Tiger’s Milk and Fi-Bar), Seoul Metropolitan Government, Subaru, Toyota-Lexus, Waitrose and Woodland Power Products, Inc.
Couple more heavy advertisers (Subaru/Toyota-Lexus) had been added. Think the list is now up to around 80 or 90 droppees…
The names are “Sarah and Tripp”
tigerwine, thanks for the heads up to avoid certain catalogs, and to be on the lookout in others!
Well, at least it wasn’t Sarah & Todd, or Sarah & Trick, or Bristol & Levi….
Just sayin’….
Looks like Dwarf Arctic Birch (Betula Nana), Crowberry (Empetrum Negrum), and Diapensia (Diapensia Lapponicum) for the flowering plants.
The lichen might be a Cetraria Cucullata.
Alaskans call phalliform objects oosiks.
GA Peach a/k/a Lance the Boil aka Crust Scramble @30
WOW – She is a nutcase! I read quite a few of the comments. It seems (once again) that Palin’s supporters are spouting out nothing but their emotions, whereas many of those opposed to Palin are offering actual facts and links.
Seems there is no getting through to the fanatics – they are determined to stick with their views and won’t even read, let alone consider, that there might be another side to an issue.
Thanks for the link!
lovely pic akm
PepperzMom (GA) @33
Great news on this! Read a few days ago that one of the larger British grocery companies also bailed out……..but from the ENTIRE Fox network, not just Beck. Glad to know that the folks in England who are subjected to Fox and Beck, and are aware of how many US folks feel, are backing us.
@GreatGranny2B
I think they’ve been brainwashed by Fox and their churches.
Here is a story that will make Gramiam happy.
She was sharing this announcement in the chat room Saturday night.
As reported on the Huffpo, Sheriff Arpaio from AZ was stripped of the ICE contract with the Federal Government and so he will lose Millions of dollars.
As per the story…. they say he is ” furious “… etc.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dawn-teo/toughest-sheriff-in-ameri_b_310314.html
MSNBC had a bit this morning on the e-mail/facebook scam going around. Phil at Progressive Alaska was hacked yesterday morning and sure enough it appears he was hacked by the same people pulling this scam.
http://redtape.msnbc.com/2009/10/on-the-web-its-not-always-easy-to-know-who-your-friends-are-mistakes-in-judgment-can-be-very-costly–internet-imposters.html
Sorry. Too busy watching Levi’s pistachio ad to notice it’s fall:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33192698#33192698
stef g. – As an Alaskan I’ve never used that term but it will fit nicely into my future usage of certain words.
I have yet to hear any Alaskan say “I’m gonna kick you in the oosiks ” but it is definitely a possibility, also too.
Frank “The Bank” on Sarah “The Quitter”
By Dan Fagan
Publisher
The Alaska Standard
“Former Governor Frank Murkowski made a startling observation about former Governor Sarah Palin on my radio show yesterday. Murkowski wondered if Palin quit because prospects of the gas pipeline were dimming. I also asked Murkowski if he planned on buying Palin’s book. To hear his answer click on the audio link below.”
http://www.thealaskastandard.com/content/frank–bank-sarah–quitter
nwsfromCA: NOPE! It’s not fixed yet. However, wheels they are a spinning towards resolution.
On Dave: What we also have to consider with Dave is that these affairs happened years and years ago. While I wouldn’t choose an affair with the Big Boss, it could seem inevitable that folks who spend SO much time together (leaving little time to anything else) would find romance at the office.
On Jay Leno’s last night at the Tonight Show, he announced that his “legacy” was going to be the children born of the show. He pointed out all the staff members who married and had kids and they were all on stage. And NO ONE batted an eye, except to shed a tear at how sweet it was to see all these little kids that were born as a result of their parents WORKING together. You couldn’t have concluded “scandal” there if you tried. Should be no different with Letterman.
Pepperzmom: There is a subtle link at the bottom that says “Comments”, then they load. And YES! Brian was a very calming force in the face of tribulation!
Anyone get their anniversary card yet?
Leah Burton has posted a new article at http://godsownparty.com/blog/
Very enlightening reading – shows what we are up against over and over, everywhere!
Here is a brief paragraph from the article:
“Ammerman has made his positions quite clear. in publicly available speeches and articles. He believes that the United States government is planning to turn over sovereignty to the United Nations. He believes that they are secretly hidden throughout the United States, especially in inaccessible parks of the National Parks, foreign troops ready to take over. He further believes there are anywhere from 400,000 to 1,300,000 foreign troops here, including a contingent of Russian tanks in the Great Smokey National Park, all of which are under United Nations control. He believes that Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico has been given to the Russians; and that Fort Bliss in El Paso has been given to the Germans.
He believes all of this is under control of eight ruling families of the world, including Rothchilds, Warburgs and Rockefellers, who own the United States Federal Reserve and who dictate who is elected in this country.
He believes that our highest government officials are traitors and has called for the hanging of President Obama, Vice-President Biden, Secretary of State Clinton and Senator Dodd of Connecticut.
He knows to stop [the call to violence] just short of that. Rather by spouting all of this hatred and intolerance, he whips his crowd into a frenzy and then nods and smiles while members of the audience make the actual threats of violence.”
honestyinGov Says:
October 6th, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Here is a story that will make Gramiam happy.
She was sharing this announcement in the chat room Saturday night.
As reported on the Huffpo, Sheriff Arpaio from AZ was stripped of the ICE contract with the Federal Government and so he will lose Millions of dollars.
As per the story…. they say he is ” furious “… etc.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dawn-teo/toughest-sheriff-in-ameri_b_310314.html
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Thanks for sharing, HiG, but Gramiam won’t be happy until this freak is carted off to the pokey in a pair of his own pink handcuffs! He is so crooked that when he dies, all they will have to do to bury his carcass is to spin him around. He’ll screw himself into the ground!
Add Tom DeLay to the Quitters Hall of Fame:
http://bit.ly/OEfo5
gee, the whole palin family are quitters! who saw that coming?! (facetiously)
now they can ride the coattails of miss memoir…have they thought about what could happen if she crashes and burns?! (sinister laugh/crossing fingers)
Samper @45 – Not yet, but mine went out this AM.
How’s BFF’s mom doing?
Thanks for asking GG2B.
BF’s mom is home, but weak. She’s been dealing with a series of really bad heartbeat fluctuations. The medicine will take some gettin’ used to. Doctors have gone back and forth on the pacemaker thing… one minute prepping Mom for surgery and the next talking her into trying a new medicine.
Dad is just really confused… with Mom not up to speed, it takes a village to care for Dad. When he put a gallon of milk in the pantry without telling anyone, that’s when it was decided he can’t be alone. The gases expanded and exploded the jug – sour milk was EVERYWHERE. Mom is home, but can’t be chasing him every minute.
One day at a time!
GreatGranny2B~ Thanks for scaring the crap outta me!! Guess i need to get out more…
Cool pictures AKM..Thanks for sharing
AKM…. What has your New Governor been doing…?
Your snow picture on Monday reminds us about the arrival of winter soon.
Did Parnell make it a ‘ priority ‘ to make sure the fuel they need in the Villages has already arrived. Or is he waiting till the last minute and then blaming the ice for late deliveries..?
He has been described by yourself and others as a ‘ Vanilla Gov.”, or Mr. Milk-Toast, or the ” Invisible Governor “. He is not in the News at all….. Positive or Negative that we have heard. Is he really that ‘ invisible’..?
Quick shout out –
Max Blumenthal is on the Tavis Smiley show!! I nearly fell off my chair when I looked up at my muted tv to see Max. This means people really ARE starting to listen . Max and this sort of topic is not at all the typical interview for Tavis. Anyone who gets this show in their area should catch it because Max is getting better and better, each time he’s out there doing the interviews and Tavis is asking really good questions. Recommended!
Back to watching.
Please hold good thoughts for the DETROIT TIGERS, who play tonight in a tie-breaker for the division playoffs!
We really need something to celebrate!
Beautiful picture AKM. It’s phallic to me, but that just me.
Yes you are scaring us Greatgranny2B!
Samper, I hope all goes well for BF’s mom, oh, AND the Tigers.
Beautiful pic AKM – I hope someday you put together a book of your lovely Alaskan photographs. They are such a tribute to the beauty that abounds there!
@Buffalo Gal and any other Max fans,
Speaking of Max – After SP was nominated of course most of us flocked to AKM’s Mudflats pursuing the same goal of finding out more about her while scratching our collective heads at the same time.
Max was the one who got who actually had her pegged and wrote about who actually vetted the woman! Been a Max fan ever since. Check out this article:
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/state_of_change/352178/ultra_secretive_right_wing_group_met_in_minn_to_vet_palin
It leads you to a very scary group called the Council for National Policy (Google them!). I promise it will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
I’m sure sorry to all that are getting scared – would it be better if I didn’t post sites of that sort?
I hate the thought of feeling that way myself, but it seems we must be aware of what is happening, and if it means having a certain amount of fear, that is better than being too blind.
We just need to find good things to smile about and cheer over each day, and know when to compartmentalize those negative things.
Samper – good that you are there to help out with the elders. I am now in that category and I worry about the additional burdens that I’ve been putting on my family. They are all wonderful to me, but I know it takes their toll with the worry and extra work. So we may not always show it or tell you great caregivers, but we do appreciate it!
Let’s also pray for the St. Louis Rams……..story is that Rush Limbaugh is trying to buy them! I hope he fails!
Alaskan Sisu: Oosik is singular, so you can’t “kick them in the oosiks”. It’s a favorite trick played on Cheechakos (greenhorns) in AK to hand them one and not tell them what it is. I was actually stroking the thing when they told me what it was!!!
Now here’s a bit of great news from ThinkProgress.org !!!
Global survey says U.S. rises to most admired country in the world.
The United States is the most admired country globally thanks largely to the star power of President Barack Obama and his administration, according to a new poll.
It climbed from seventh place last year, ahead of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Japan which completed the top five nations in the Nation Brand Index (NBI). “What’s really remarkable is that in all my years studying national reputation, I have never seen any country experience such a dramatic change in its standing as we see for the United States for 2009,” said Simon Anholt, the founder of NBI, which measured the global image of 50 countries each year.
ROFLMAO @ tigerwine
Max Blumenthal interview on Tavis Smiley @54 can be found on Max’s site: http://www.MaxBlumenthal.com with a link to the full interview over on the Tavis site.
Now it’s on to Charlie Rose interviewing Nancy Pelosi for the full hour. Not sure I can last that long. She seems to strike an odd chord with me. Can’t quite place it. But they’re talking health care so I’m going to try.
I’ll send good thoughts for the Tigers Samper, but you can’t tell my son. He won’t like that at all.
GG2B – Keep doing what you’re doing ! Good info that you’re finding.
Off to watch Pelosi.
Alaskan Sisu,
Oosik is the Inupiat word for the os bone of a walrus.
Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/penis_bone
Bring on the clowns:
http://eyebeam.org/reblog/09-07-24/tennessee-clowns-kicked-kkk-asses-in-knoxville-tennessee-a
GG2B~ ((((Hugs)))) no biggie…Just wish there wasn’t so much hate in the world…
Greatgranny2B, You ARE doing a good service, keep it up! I just wish there wasn’t so much scary stuff for you to find!
Not to get too crude here, but if you have ever seen the size of an oosik, it gives new meaning to the word “boner”!
tigerwine…(boner) is he the one with the fake tan!!! he he
Now I thought Levi’s pistachio commercial was kinda cute. The inside joke about Tank being his protection from you know Who as well as the double entendre. I’m not sure about THIS one. Or has Rex Butler ‘ leaked ‘ a faux story and someone ran with it..?{ Is it serious or some game going on ?}
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“Levi Johnston is getting reading to pose for Playgirl in a few weeks, and he’s making sure his body is ready to be bared for the shoot.
Levi’s lawyer Rex Butler tells Us, “He is in the gym six days a week for the next three weeks.”
Butler also said that the issue should be out before the end of the year.”
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/06/levi-johnstons-iplaygirli_n_311586.html
pearl89*** the clowns are priceless. next summer when the crazies return to d.c. wouldn’t it be wonderful to meet them with clowns. young and old, of every color, creed and gender. all laughing and mocking them. wow!
{{{{{{{{{{samper}}}}}}}}} you are a good lady.
NY post editor Sandr Guzman was dismissed from her position as associate editor last week.
Guzman was the high profile employee to publicly speak out against a cartoon that likened the author of the stimulus bill..
Whom nearly everyone associated with the Pres. with a rabid primae the illustraion pictured 2 beffudled policemen having just shot the chimp twice in the chest..saying they’ll have ti find someone else to write the next stimulus bill..
This paper is owned by Rupert Murdoc?? Who da thunk…
Sorry if these were posted:
Tillman’s parents want general’s record reviewed
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2009-05-13-tillman-mcchrystal-parents_N.htm
On same topic:
http://crooksandliars.com/john-amato/gen-mcchrystal-was-behind-pat-tillman-c
And great news here!!!:
Barbara Lee Introduces A Bill To End The War In Afghanistan
http://crooksandliars.com/john-amato/barbara-lee-introduces-bill-end-war-afg
Anyone else see Chris Matthews lambaste Levi? I don’t think he got the double entendre regarding “protection” – he made some nasty, snarky comments about getting Bristol pregnant. I think he was out of line to refer to Levi as the lowest of the lowest scum and must have been scraped from the bottom of the ocean.
I have noticed his bringing Sarah into the conversation several times of late and I think he still has a bit of admiration for her, although not quite as obvious as during the campaign.
No matter what he thinks of her, that is no reason to be so critical of Levi, who isn’t much more than a kid who has had some tough breaks in his short life. I sent an email to Hardball@msnbc.com and voiced this opinion.
i sometimes wonder how a writer like Dickens would portray a man like Rupert. how would he be described in himself and in his soul? how would Michelangelo paint or sculpt him?
Star @74 – (((hugs to take away the scaries)))
I saw that article on Guzman and yup – another Murdoch paper. The article mentions that she was the only black editor in some time and that there are few blacks employed by him. Someday………. he will get his due.
Pearl89 @66 – That was hilarious! Wish I’d been there to see it in person. That is probably the best way to combat some of these groups – make fun and toss their insanity back at them with a bit of inanity……..although it is probably over most of their heads. lol
aview999 @75 – I think we might see McChrystal on his way out shortly. My husband (retired Army) is astounded that he has been openly discussing such a delicate subject, especially when his statements are contrary to his C-I-C. He needs to put in his retirement papers. There was a bit of controversy over his appointment and the prior involvement with Pat Tillman’s death was brought up. Obama may not have had too many generals with the familiarity and skills in that region to put into the position. I hope the Tillmans finally get some answers and some peace of mind.
I surely hope we can soon get out of Afghanistan. It is a no-win situation and I don’t think most sane people would think of it as losing or all those idiotic statements McCain made during the campaign. There is more honor in realizing what can or cannot be, and acting accordingly, rather than losing more and more soldiers. Have been a young adult with a husband in Viet Nam in the late 60s/early 70s, it was hard because we both felt the war was futile, yet we had to do what a good Army family was expected to do – support it. I’m sure there are many families in the same situation with Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thanks for the picture, AKM. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year.
Chris Matthews is a Republican (closet conservative)…his comments over the past several months have outed him, in my opinion…and he adores Pat Buchanan. that’s tell-tale in my book!
Voter turnout here in Wasilla appears very low! With that stupid Borough tax on the ballot, thought more would show up. It was early, 3pm, so maybe it will pick up when more people get off work. Disheartening to be the only one at the booth. Especially in light of comments from coworkers, “It won’t pass anyway, so I’m not wasting my time.”
Hey bubbles – always a pleasure to see you around!
I was looking at some of Palin’s Hong Kong snaps and that bump-it on Palin’s noggin looks abused.
I’ve drafted a piece of legislation entitled “An Act relating to the humane treatment of bumpits and providing for an immediate effective date.” I’m looking for sponsors to put it in the hopper for next session.
stef g. I realize oosik doesn’t come in a plural form (s) but it sure sounds hilarious eough to start using.
I agree Lainey. I think he’s slowly coming out of his closet. It’s a good thing too because I can’t stand him! He never lets anyone speak, even after asking them a question..
Lainey and Boodog – I was wondering about his party allegiance given his slant on so many stories. I get ill every time I see Buchanan – talk about a bigot! I’ve also thought how rude Matthews is with his constant interrupting. He needs to move off the afternoon/evening slot and join his buddy Joe in the morning…….I never tune in to MSNBC until afternoon.
Another one I just can’t watch is Andrea Mitchell. There are so many stories that she shouldn’t be allowed to even touch, given that her husband is Alan Greenspan – there is nothing unbiased when she reports on anything to do with the economy and finances.
Alaskan Sisu – Put me down for a sponsorship on that one – lol!
Dylan Ratigan had an interview with Anthony Weiner ( D-NY) and
” Dearh Panel creator Betsy M.”. Just like on Jon Stewart… it was not her day.
When she was asked repeatedly by Mr. Ratigan to answer ‘ specific ‘ questions he posed about the health care issues and got no answer he would stop the interview and say and point out to the audience…” She has refused to give me an answer to my question”. Rep. Weiner schooled her as well.
At times she scolded Mr. Ratigan ( said he was a lousy interviewer ) for not letting her talk endlessly about Her nonsense and at one point made this statement…
McCAUGHEY: “This will go down in history as one of the most browbeating interviews in television history.” { Awwww…. her feelings were hurt ;-( }
The clip is fairly long… almost 14 minutes. It was Fun to watch though.
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/06/betsy-mccaughey-dylan-rat_n_311044.html
Rachel Maddow will be on in about 15 minutes. IF HE SHOWS…..her guest is Rick Berman, the rich guy who has been footing the bill for these so-called grassroots movements. It should be one heated show!
On Caregiving: We aren’t doing ANYTHING more or less than ANY of you fine Pups would do in similar circumstances.
We do it because we love the oldsters and do it without question or complaint or thoughts that it’s a “burden”.
It’s our job in life. To take care of one another. And I’m happy that we are able to do so.
Thanks for all the good thoughts.
NOW… onto what ALSO matters! The Tigers are ahead by 1 run at the middle of the 10th inning. The Twins have to get 2 runs in the bottom to win. Talk about a nail biter! They can’t do it. I know they can’t. We need this far too badly for us to lose now. We NEED some good feelings in Detroit.
Buff Gal: Your son’s priorities are misplaced!
Praying fervently that Rush doesn’t get the Rams! He doesn’t deserve to get EVERYTHING he wants. And the Rams are better off without his egomania and hatred.
Samper: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>good vibes..
Rick Berman is an a**ho** !!! he’s on Rachel now.
Gotta say I used to watch Letterman alot. I don’t now because I don’t stay up that late, but I do think he needs to stop talking about his affair/affairs & making jokes about it on his program. He seems to be lacking a sensitivity chip in regards to his wife & girlfriend & a narcissistic quality that’s a little unlikable. In this situation less is more.
Funny story. I live in Santa Rosa, CA & there is a small town nearby called Sebastopol. A woman was driving her kid to school & paparazzri started taking pictures of & her son. She called police & they came. Apparently one of Dave Lettermman’s ex girlfriends lives in this area & the paparazzi are swarming the area. I guess this is going to be a really big story if they are trrolling around in Sebastopol. It seems ridiculous.
We were robbed on a bad call. Our guy got hit, they didn’t call it.
If they called it, he would have taken a base (bases were loaded) and drove in a run. It’s being analyzed to death. The home plate umpire didn’t see it, but the replays show that we were still in it.
Very sad evening in Samper’s World.
Ah Samper………sorry to hear that. Chin up, maybe something good will happen for Detroit very soon!
Phoebe: The paps need to lay off Sebastopol!
It’s really a non-story that he had relationships with consenting adults many years ago.
The STORY is the EXTORTION. They should be following the slug who threatened him with exposure and cashed a $2M check.
I feel sorry for the woman and her son. They probably had no idea what was going on and were frightened. I would be.
I would be even if I was Dave’s long ago ex trying to live a quiet life in a little town 3500 miles away from him.
No one deserves that kind of harassment. Not even an ‘ex’ from a decade ago.
Love your picture!
I was in Denali at the end of August. It was already autumn in the tundra-so spectacular! One of the most beautiful sights I have seen in all my years.
GreatGranny2B : “I think we might see McChrystal on his way out shortly”
I hope your right.
honestyinGov -
I watched that Dylan Ratigan interview with Anthony Weiner and Betsy McCaughey and thought Ratigan did a great job. Of course, the more I see Weiner the more I like him…he’s smart, does his homework and doesn’t back down.
I liked how Ratigan didn’t let Betsy get away with not answering his question and repeatedly turning the topic back to the old people ‘death panels’. As the interview went on, it reminded me more and more of Palin’s VP debate and how she only answered the questions she wanted to answer, regardless of what the moderator asked!
I agree with others here that Matthews’ interrupting his guests is getting excessive and annoying. Maybe it’s time for Ratigan to take over Chris Matthews’ place in prime time.
I love this time of the year. If you put your face very close to the earth, you will be assailed with every scent possible – soil, fungus, the smell of heavy yeast, metal, sweet like fresh baked bread, and many, many other smells.
The duff becomes almost mystical. The sound of moose hooves will echo for hundreds of yards as they traverse the trails leading up to the Chugach mountains. Sounds transform over distances, and that strange quiet that grips the winter begins to take over the landscape. You can stand perfectly still and be filled with the energy of a falling leaf.
Here is more on the Weiner/McCaughey debate:
http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/weiner-and-mccaughey-go-head-to-head-in-health-care-debate.php?ref=mp
If anyone needs a good laugh, Sarah Palin’s book title, “Going Rogue, an American Life” needs a reality check. Entertainment Weekly found over 100 books, all subtitled “An American Life.”
http://shelf-life.ew.com/2009/10/06/sarah-palin-memoir-going-rogue-american-life/
If that is any example of Lynn Vincent’s creativity, we are in for one good read!
Not very “mavericky” to use a (sub) title for the 101st time, now, is it?