Now here’s some political parody that I can appreciate. Check out the satire of the Right-Wing Facebook. If it seems a little too truthful, that’s because it’s meant to get a few messages across to a sometimes under-informed American public. The Right-Wing Facebook parody site is a project by People For the American Way and RightWingWatch.org – two of my favorite sites. Rudy Giuliani Has Added You as a Friend on Right Wing Facebook 10/19/07 – At the Voters Value…
My friend Nicolae sent me a link to this Candidate Selector at VAJoe. The results were a little surprising. Comment if you find other tools like this. I’d like to compare. Your Top Match Former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel (D) 95.00% match You are number 1,172,008 to use the Candidate Calculator. Your Other Top Matches Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich (D) – 90.00% Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) – 90.00% Delaware Senator Joseph Biden (D) – 85.00% Middle of the Pack…
Hardcare: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOmRDt5T-Qs[/youtube] This has been your editorial of the day. On the other hand: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8eRc4erX_A[/youtube] I really like that one. Here’s the original Ren and Stimpy version: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNqrNIdcPMA[/youtube]
Here’s a video that gives a pretty good idea of how America is currently viewed in much of the world. It may have an unfamiliar flavor to an American audience, but it’s worth watching the whole song. The imagery is striking. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnlMnf7t4t4[/youtube] (Thanks to JR) Don’t miss an American video response.
The roundup of the news that catches my eye and matters to me is focused around a national theme, as it often is. We are too easily misled and kept in the dark. When we see a bit of light, it is too easy to cover our eyes. We have been progressively desensitized, but we’re not the first. I am beginning to have some hope again. “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually…
Some goodies for those of you who are unaware of Bohemian Grove… the “new world order.” Obsession with the occult, while having a different sort of public image… Since 1873, the Global Elite has held secret meetings in the ancient redwood forest of northern California. Members of the so-called “Bohemian Club” include former Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon and Reagan. The Bush family maintains a strong involvement. Each year at Bohemian Grove, members of this all-male “club” don red, black and silver…