Sep 27

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Is it over?

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Over? What!? It’s not over! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

No! It’s not over till WE say it’s over!

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Sep 25

NEW YORK (CNN) — "I have great, great confidence in our capital markets and in our financial institutions. Our financial institutions, banks and investment banks, are strong. Our capital markets are resilient. They’re efficient. They’re flexible."

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, March 16, 2008

"Our policy in this administration — laws shouldn’t bail out lenders, laws shouldn’t help speculators."

President Bush, May 19, 2008

"Our economy has continued growing, consumers are spending, business are investing, exports continue increasing and American productivity remains strong. We can have confidence in the long-term foundation of our economy…I think the system basically is sound. I truly do."

President Bush, July 15, 2008

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Those were the words of Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and President George W. Bush just a few months ago.

Today, of course, they have been proven completely wrong.

They are now telling us we are in a dire crisis, and that we must hand over hundreds of billions of dollars so they can lead us out of this mess.

What’s amazing to me is that the administration seems a little surprised that Congress and the American people are not marching in lockstep with them on this and not fully appreciating the urgency.

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Well here’s why, in one word: accountability.

This administration missed the boat on this crisis. They didn’t see it coming. That’s why when Bush goes on TV in a few minutes, he will face a very wary audience.

And Secretary Paulson, frankly, you didn’t help the situation with your initial, imperious request to Congress that you be handed this money and that your decisions "may not be reviewed by any court of law or administrative agency." Seriously, what were you thinking?

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And Democrats, you are by no means blameless in all of this.

At the center of this crisis are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Although they didn’t intend to encourage this spiraling chain reaction, it was leading Democrats in Congress — Senate banking chairman Chris Dodd and his long-time counterpart in the House, Barney Frank — who supported legislation that ultimately led to more and more of these bad loans we are all stuck with.

The people you thought you were trying to help are in even worse shape financially.

I know everyone is screaming about how urgent this crisis is and that action must be taken immediately.

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But I love and live by former Supreme Court Justice Brandeis’ great quote: "Sunshine is the best disinfectant."

What we need is scrutiny and debate. If it has to happen quickly, then


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Sep 24

Gary Unmarried — An early look

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jay mohr moonlights away from his invariable gig on ghost whisperer to star as gary brooks in this traditional sitcom. cbs has paired gary unmarried with the new adventures of old christine, which creates an spellbinding dynamic. premier, you have julia louis-dreyfus as a divorced woman trying to tangible her own life while dealing with her ex and their kid. then you get jay mohr as a recently divorced man trying to live his own life while dealing with his ex and their kids.in items, this seems to be almost the same show, only from the ex-husband’s point of think of rather than the ex-wife’s point of view. husband is a bit more lax with the kids while mom is overbearing and a two shakes of a lamb’s tail insane. i do similar to that in this divergence, the kids have more lucid and important personalities. in fact, gary (premiering tonight at 8:30 pm et) has a much wider tint all in all. both spouses have new relationships and gary’s girlfriend has a kid of her own.

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Sep 24

Dancing Down to a Dozen, Scores Start Climbing

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Sep 23

NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Aiken is finally confirming what many people suspected: He’s gay.

"American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken has rarely addressed rumors about his sexuality.

“American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken has rarely addressed rumors about his sexuality.

The cover of the latest People magazine shows Aiken holding his infant son, Parker Foster Aiken, with the headline: "Yes, I’m Gay." The cover also has the quote: "I cannot raise a child to lie or hide things."

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The magazine has an interview with Aiken and confirmed that he was on the cover but refused to release the article until Wednesday.

The baby’s mother is Aiken’s friend and record producer Jaymes Foster.

Aiken, who gained fame as the runner-up on "American Idol" in 2003, rarely addressed the frequent rumors about his sexuality. He said two years ago, "I don’t really feel like I have anybody to answer to but myself and God and the people I love."

The multiplatinum singer recently released the CD "On My Way Here" and made his Broadway debut this spring in "Monty Python’s Spamalot."


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Sep 23

Biden Sent to Re-Education Camp Over Computer Ad

There he learned very quickly about the eminent reasonableness of all Obama ads, including the one that derided McCain for his alleged technological ineptitude, an ad which Biden declared “terrible” just yesterday:

i was asked about an ad iâd never seen, reacting no more than to induce reports. as i said right then, i knew there was nothing intentionally special in the criticism of senator mccainâs views which look backwards not forwards and are at liberty of touch with the new economic challenges we face today. having now reviewed the ad, it is even more clear to me that given the disgraceful tenor of senator mccainâs ads and their persistent falsehoods, his campaign is in no position to criticize, especially when they continue to distort barackâs votes on an issue as special as keeping kids safe from sexual predators.

Is it just me, or does it seem that both Biden gaffes and clarifications thereof redound to McCain’s benefit?


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Sep 22

John Adams’ sets Emmy record with 13 awards

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The sleek ’60s drama “Mad Men” made Emmy history Sunday as the first basic-cable show to win a top series award, while the sitcom “30 Rock” and its stars Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin also emerged as big winners.

As did HBO’s “John Adams,” which was named best miniseries and garnered acting awards for stars Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson.

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The historical drama set a record for most awards, 13, including five trophies Sunday and eight previously announced. The record of 11 was held by HBO’s “Angels in America,” the TV academy said.

 

“We’re all so very grateful to have jobs in this turkey-burger economy,” Fey said after accepting the best comedy series trophy for her satire about a late-night TV show.

“This is the greatest job I’ve ever had in my life,” Baldwin said of his role as a network executive.

He paid tribute to Fey, the NBC show’s star and creator, as “the Elaine May of her generation.”

Fey said, “I thank my parents for somehow raising me to have confidence that is disproportionate with my looks and abilities. Well done. That is what all parents should do.” She also won for best actress and writing in a comedy series.

Many Emmy winners draw relatively small audiences. AMC’s “Mad Men,” which looks at America through the prism of Madison Avenue, is lucky to get 2 million viewers.

Glenn Close of FX’s “Damages” and Bryan Cranston of AMC’s “Breaking Bad” captured drama acting trophies.

Close, honored for her portrayal of a ruthless attorney, complimented her fellow nominees, including Holly Hunter and Sally Field.

Cranston won the trophy for his role of a desperate man who turns to making drugs.

Dianne Wiest of “In Treatment” and Zeljko Ivanek of “Damages” won supporting acting honors for a drama series. Jean Smart of ABC’s “Samantha Who?” was honored as best supporting actress in a comedy series, with Jeremy Piven her actor counterpart for “Entourage.”


The award for best TV movie went to “Recount,” about the 2000 Bush-Gore race.

Martin Sheen, who played a fictional president on “The West Wing,” lauded television for giving America a front-row seat to real presidential campaigns. Then he urged viewers to vote for “the candidate of your choice, at least once.”

HBO was the most-honored network, with 26 awards. ABC was second with 12 awards, followed by CBS, NBC and PBS with 10 each; AMC with eight, Showtime with five and Fox with four.

Here are the Emmy winners:

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Supporting Actor, Drama: Zeljko Ivanek, “Damages”

Supporting Actress, Drama: Dianne Wiest, “In Treatment”

Supporting Actor, Comedy: Jeremy Piven, “Entourage”

Supporting Actress, Comedy: Jean Smart, “Samantha Who?”

Miniseries: “John Adams”

Made-for-TV Movie: “Recount”

Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Laura Linney, “John Adams”

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Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Tom Wilkinson, “John Adams”

Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Eileen Atkins, “Cranford” (Masterpiece Theatre)

Directing for a Drama Series: “House” – “House’s Head,” Greg Yaitanes

Writing for a Drama Series: “Mad Men” – “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” (pilot), Matthew Weiner

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Writing for a Comedy Series: “30 Rock” – “Cooter,” Tina Fey

Variety, Music or Comedy Series: “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”

Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: Don Rickles – “Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project”

Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: “80th Annual Academy Awards,” Louis J. Horvitz

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Sep 21

Election Show Needed an October Surprise

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the hang-up that can make improv comedy so about is that you never separate what you’re going to get, and neither do the artists performing in the show. there was sufficiency funny in designation lead that we’re amenable to imagine that some nights are far better than others. clearly these folks are satisfactory at what they do—they never committed the cardinal sin of breaking character, expanse other things—but, when all was said and done, our overall sense of touch nearly the usually thing was “eh.”

The premise of the show: let’s make fun of the political process by holding a fake election based on fake problems. Seattlest is a snob about our politics, mind you, but there is so much to make fun of with our current election. As it were, their fake President Willott was a sort-of spinoff of George W. Bush in appearance and manner, but nothing else. Maybe that was the misleading part. If he had been nothing like Bush, we would’ve been more enticed into this “fake” world they were creating. But, then there were the sort-of Candy Crowley and sort-of Andrea Mitchell characters. In other words, they sort of went there, but not really. We would’ve appreciated the whole show much more had they either taken some blatant stabs, or gone in a completely different direction altogether, making zero reference to current politicians and pundits, satirizing the entire process from an absurd, objectivist standpoint. But, instead, the show lingered somewhere in between, flirting with mocking the establishment, but never really making it happen.

As soon as we walked in the place and sat down, one of the actors calling himself Senator Buckley cornered us and started asking questions about where we stand on “the issues.” We made up a bunch of ridiculous “issues” (glue v. gravity, and other things we don’t remember). In the end, Buckley went with someone else’s issue and ran on a platform that was based on putting live bald eagles on every American flag. Our idea was so much funnier. Oh well, Buckley lost to a guy who wanted to turn the whole world into a series of tiny Americas—kind of funnier. The third opponent’s platform? Everyone gets their own personal grammar—funniest, but he somehow didn’t stand a chance.

The best part of the show were the improv attack ads that took the ridiculous lies of real-life smear campaigns and turned them into absolute absurdity. For example, ads attacking Senator Buckley suggested numerous variations to the “eyes gauged out by bald eagles” theme. These and other small moments made us laugh out loud and enjoy ourselves, even when our gin and tonic had worn off. But, aside from the part where quasi-Candy Crowley made out with quasi-Andrea Mitchell, the show mostly lacked what is often so hysterically funny about great improv (and, for that matter, great political campaigns): the element of surprise.

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Sep 20

Dreamz Of Apocalypse

what is it that we all dream about the apocalypse for anyways? i make up people glamorize the guess because they want comparability, even it makes their reality worse. people that hate other people think about a world like that where they don’t have to try to be anything or stir anyone. but really, you in no way deceive to assay to impress anyone except yourself. haters inclination always be the same, square if they became palatial, they’ll at no time stop being haters. that much we do certain. i don’t think it should even be an recourse unless we’re really in a situation that would requirement it, like if overpopulation makes tons of people people another planet and that planet attacks ours then undeniable that could realistically end in a nuclear apocalypse possibly. but now days, if we were to annihilate ourselves due to nuclear means that would be so wholly inept of us. ignorant as hell. there honestly is no reason why a third world war should ever start. back in wwii they attacked people and the enemy would know you’re coming, and then you’d send in a wave of troops, which they’d already expect, and they’d get slaughtered, then we’d bombard the hell thoroughly of each other cultivate individual of us gives up. that’s the olden days of how war was played. war isn’t like that anymore. that was back when we had senseless things like bombers dropping bombs on cities and basically people were too hot to fight. but now days everyone knows better, or they’re supposed to! we better hope so. so if we were to learn from our mistakes then we’d back supplied from fighting when someone says “yo mama…”. besides, we’ve all seen the fill someone in on-apocalyptic movies, there’s no reason to hurry for that sort of future! i conceptualize though, that many reasons could publish such a thing cook as a replacement for real someday. but would we bluntly be that cretinous again? i just don’t bring a world war starting any time soon. such things are insane. i mean honestly, atomic weapons? to the max war? what could come from any of that? global warming is unhealthy enough! it’s not likely, but we could do ourselves in even without any weapons involved if we’re not careful.

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Sep 18

Ten Largest Prime and Subprime Lenders, 2005

From Edward M. Gramlich’s new book Subprime Mortgages: America’s Latest Boom and Bust. We add the last column of current status.

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Anthony Congiano: Three Cents A Gallon

Last night the Democrats caved in on the “drill baby drill” mantra of the GOP and voted to allow the oil companies to drill off shore… sort of.

What the Democrats actually did was apply some very clever strategy back against the Pro-Oil Company Republicans, turned the tables on them, and got more for the United States than anyone could have imagined.

First, a question, did you ever notice that the Republicans never tell you how much savings ‘We the People’ can expect from drilling off shore? They are screaming, “America needs relief” … well, we all agree on that one. They scream, “We can get billions of barrels of oil off our shore”… well, that is true but they leave out an extraordinarily important fact - We the People will only save 3 cents a gallon, that’s right, just 3 cents.

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Startling but it’s true… every single estimate shows that American will save 3 cents a gallon in 10 years and up to 7 cents a gallon in 20 years. Do you remember when Glenn Beck mocked those that said, “You won’t see any savings for 10 years”? He spit back his retort by screeching, “I want to drill now because I plan on being here in 10 years”, but he never did tell you what the savings would be. Bush, McCain, Palin, Limbaugh, none of them ever tell you.


3 cents a gallon.

The news media has been equally to blame for not telling the American public these facts. The national polls just ask Americans if they are in favor or not in favor of drilling off shore, without telling them that Exxon-Mobil will make billions of dollars in profit and ‘We the People’ will save 3 cents a gallon.

Last night the Democrats gave something to the oil companies, they allowed them to drill off shore… 50 miles or more off shore, and, only if the State agrees. Fifty miles away where an oil-spill would not damage our shorelines and there is little to no oil. The oil companies are not going to drill there.

the legislation also included the following three points, (source cbs news):

1. Provide tax credits for wind and solar energy industries, the development of cellulose ethanol and other bio fuels.

2. Require utilities nationwide to generate 15 percent of their electricity from solar, wind or other alternative energy source.

3. Give tax breaks for new energy efficiency programs, including the use of improved building codes and for companies that promote their employees use of bicycles for commuting.

The news media will leave out all the details and just say, we’re going to drill baby drill, and since it is a popular idea right now, (again because Americans aren’t told what the miniscule savings will be), it takes this off shore drilling argument off the table for the Republicans.

The Democrats are learning to play the game, just like the Republicans. Instead of playing the game to benefit the oil industry, however, the Democrats are playing the game to benefit ‘We the People’, the Environment and to funding renewable energy resources. Very well played.


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