Boston Boomer has a great post up about the insanity of trying to be sane in an insane world. Her citation of this study, in which sociologists had themselves admitted to mental hospitals by pretending to be crazy and then acted normally once they were committed, only to find that the only people in the asylums who knew they were only pretending to be crazy were the actual crazy people (the doctors and nurses NEVER realized), is worth a chuckle on many levels.
Also, this from Violet Sox is a must-read. A sheepish young feminist named Hilary G, who no longer participates in PDS’ fueled misogyny, wrote:
“In the wake of the Bush presidency, McCain’s choice of a female VP seemed like an audacious ploy to differentiate his campaign from Bush’s, to redeem the Republican ideology by distancing itself from the Bush presidency. The idea that this (Republican) woman could throw the whole election somehow gave me every incentive to hate her, to believe everything I heard about her, to brand her “one of those women that make other women look bad.” She was definitely a hate receptacle. McCain wasn’t a hate receptacle, despite his Republicanism, because he was a man.”
If in fact Hilary G is a real person and that is a genuine comment, well, welcome to Pumaville Hilary G! I’m thrilled you now see the light, though I find your word choice somewhat puzzling. You were afraid Palin might be a sign that McCain’s campaign was “distancing itself from the Bush presidency” and that Palin “could throw the whole election”? Well, what the heck would be wrong with “distancing itself from the Bush presidency?? Also, another way of saying “throw the whole election” is “WIN the whole election.” For crying out loud. If a candidate, or team of candidates, and the platform they push become attractive to a large enough number of voters who go ahead and decide to VOTE for the team, that’s called WINNING AN ELECTION IN A DEMOCRACY!
It sounds like what Hilary G is really saying is that she was afraid her team was going to lose so she decided to lie, cheat, and throw her principles overboard so that she could feel like a winner.
The candidates, by design and/or by coincidence, TRY to reach out to voters and persuade them of their competence, charisma, whatever. You appear to be characterizing Palin’s appeal as CHEATING. In fact, to take the insanity masquerading as sanity theme a bit further, you appear to have decided that since the other side might WIN FAIR AND SQUARE (though you call it cheating) that you and all your friends were JUSTIFIED IN CHEATING yourselves! In my book, participating in vile smear campaigns based on blatant and disproved lies (rape kits, creationism, incest) IS cheating. Damnit it all to hell, Hilary G.
Hilary G’s perhaps inadvertently candid assessment of the behavior and motives of the Left (and their toadies in the established Feminist Movement) makes it obvious to me: We were right then and we are right now. The Powers That Be were scared witless of Hillary Clinton and they feel the same way about Palin.
Don’t forget it Pumas. Every stupid, insane crazy LIE they use to Kill The Bitch is used for one, simple reason: They are TERRIFIED of her.
Good.
Because it should be repeated every few weeks, HERE is a CLASSIC post on Clinton Derangement Syndrome and the misogyny it made commonplace. Every single one of the links in this paragraph is to mainstream media outlet or a Big BOIZ Blog. Every single one.
Hillary Clinton is a bitch. A big ol’ bitchy bitch. And a cunt.A “big fucking whore.” Fortunately, you can “call a woman anything.” She’s “Nurse Ratched.” She’ll castrate you if she gets a chance. She would like that. She’s a “She-Devil.” She’s a madam, and her daughter’s a whore. She’s frigid, and she can’t give head. She’s a “She-Devil.” A lesbian. A nag. When things get tough, she cries like a big dumb GIRL. In fact, she’s just that — a “little girl.” In FACT, she wants to “cry her way to the White House.” To be, ahem, “Crybaby-in-Chief.” That proves that she’s not tough enough. But she’s also not feminine enough. She’s “screechy.” She’s an “aging, resentful female.” She’s “Sister Frigidaire.” She really ought to quit running for President and stick to housework. She basically spent her entire times as First Lady going to tea parties. She’s a monster whojust won’t die. In fact, she really should just die. You can buy aurinal target with her face on it to express what you really think of her. OMG she’s got claws! She’s crazy. In fact, she’s a lunatic. She’s petty and vindictiveand entitled. She’s a washed-up old hag. She’s “everybody’s first wifestanding outside probate court.” She’s a “scolding mother.” She’s shrill… shrill… shrill. She can’t take it when people are mean to her. She’s a “hellish housewife.” She’sTanya Harding. She CAN’T be President, what with the mood swings and the menses.Any woman who votes for her is voting with her vagina, not her brain. Women only like Hillary because she’s a fellow Vagina-American. And because they vote with their feelings. Frankly, anyone who still thinks we need “feminine role models” should get over it and move on, already. Oh, and men who supporters are castratos in the eunuch chorus. You shouldn’t make her President because she wants it too much. She’s totally just banking on support from ugly old feminists. And she looooves to “play the victim.” She cackles! And cackles. And cackles. It’s like she’s a witch or something! She’s definitely“witchy.” And now you can buy her cackle as your ring tone. Her voice, too, is “grating”—like “fingernails on a blackboard” to “some men.” She’s hiding behind her gender. She isn’t a “convincing mom” because she’s too strident. She never did anything on her own. Her husband keeps her on a leash. She hates men. Her campaign is a “catfight.” She makes people want to kill themselves, is like a “domineering mother,” and is cold. And OMG she has boobies! All of which are reasons to hateher. (And boy, could I go on.)
Oh, and if you even mention any of this, you’re either silly or a bad person.
And she has cankles. (h/t mangoprincess)
Oh, and p.s. The SCFP, MSM, and TPTB can just knock it the fuck off with the “Sarah Palin is a Polarizing Figure” baloney. She’s a POLITICIAN nitwits — she’s SUPPOSED to be supported by some and not supported by others. Are the Boston Celtics a POLARIZING basketball team? I guess they must be, at least according to fans of the L.A. Lakers. About half of all American voters pulled the lever for obama in November. The other half voted for McCain. How come no one calls obama a “Polarizing Figure” even though at least HALF of the voters don’t like him, didn’t vote for him, and think he’s a terrible president?
More people strongly disapprove of obama than strongly approve — his worst polling yet. His daily approval index is also at a new low: -3%
You know what that means!
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Susie1945 07.07.09 at 12:14 pm
Hi PUMAs –
What I find ironic about our tax system also – I paid SS taxes for over 45 years – now I am drawing SS and I’m still paying taxes on it………….. and starting in January 2010 I guess – still haven’t gone to one of those medicare/medicaid meetings even though I get information from some insurance/hospital at least once a week – I’m gonna be paying for medications I don’t take or use just because somebody said I had to…………I didn’t take COBRA (too expensive) and any other insurance would only cover catastrophic (whatever the hell that is) so here I am – knock on wood I guess
Just found out that a friend I went to high school with just died of cancer – need to get more details – but she was only a year older than me
This country is going to hell in a handbasket………….hold on………
BTW – did you know MJ died? Guess he’s been elevated to the same status as our Messiah pretendident………..how utterly stupid………….mind boggling to me
Also, I read every single comment over on Violet’s site regarding Palin – verrrrrrrrrry interesting – as far as I am concerned NOW then and NOW now can kiss my ass – they are obsolete and out of touch – if one cannot support other women (in this case Palin) then what’s the point?????
I consider myself a feminist because I am a female – sure as hell don’t consider myself male – I have boobs and a vagina – no penis………….
I may be an old feminist but I fought the fight back in the 60’s and have no energy to do it again…………….. it’s someone else’s turn..
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 12:15 pm
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 12:06 pm
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:39 am
ShadowFax,
Arrived at the stadium around 6:45. Tons of people. At 7:15 some guy with a bullhorn came out to tell us they didn’t have any more tickets!! Everyone was shocked and a.n.g.r.y. No one moved. No one left. We decided to go to dinner. After dinner in Redondo Beach, we went back to the stadium. Nothing had changed except the anger had accelerated to rage. We decided to leave before a riot broke out.
Got home around midnight. The traffic was thick. Busloads of people heading back to San Diego, etc.
Disappointed? Yes. Angry at the mismanagement… yes. Dragging today, yes. Worth the effort? Yes. Grateful for your generous offer? Yes! Yes! and YES! Thanks again, (((( Shadow!!!)))
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Dances- I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry you went though all that trouble and had those idiots screw this up like like.
Unfrickin’believable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, if I had flown there with my last cent and had that happen, I would have been in a rage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so very sorry.
Hugs.
Susie1945 07.07.09 at 12:15 pm
Oops – first – will send donation now
BTW – Murphy – are the cupcakes from the book??????????????
Did you bake them???
murphy 07.07.09 at 12:16 pm
MKfromLA, you’ll love this graphic of the Sphere of Influence of the Senate Finance Committee and what it might mean for “compromises” on Health Care:
http://riverdaughter.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/influence.gif
murphy 07.07.09 at 12:18 pm
i DID bake some pretty cupcakes last week Susie, but alas, not the ones in the pic.
mine had pink sprinkles on them — wow huh?
maybe i should take a pic next time and post it on a cupcake thread??
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 12:19 pm
Dances- I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry you went though all that trouble and had those idiots screw this up like like.
Unfrickin’believable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, if I had flown there with my last cent and had that happen, I would have been in a rage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so very sorry. Hugs.
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The results (yours and mine) were disappointing, but the underlying context is amazing to me. The energy and determination that was generated by each turn of the MJ Memorial tickets event mini-marathon was interesting and, in some ways, reassuring. I think it demonstrated Puma spirit. Worth it just for that fact.
It wasn’t meant to be. So be it. Nothing to be sorry about.
PS I should have headed to LA immediately.
NikkisMom 07.07.09 at 12:20 pm
Interesting video from the Chicago Tea Party….
what we all have in common (green party, republican, democrats, libertarians)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8tJKHHdf6I&feature=player_embedded
Susie1945 07.07.09 at 12:23 pm
Sorry Murphy – I had fat fingers when typing in my card # making donation and paypal kicked me out and said to try again in 30 minutes……………….so will try again in half hour or so……….bbl
gonna get some lunch – wish I had a cupcake –
Yes Murphy – post pictures……………..
theamericanway 07.07.09 at 12:35 pm
My daughters are more of an age to have appreciated MJ, but I also enjoyed his music/art. The mockery he suffered at the hands of ‘the media’ no doubt contributed mightily to his unhappy life, to his alleged need for drugs, and of course to his death. For these realizations, I will always grieve for him and all the others who are victims of the media mob.
What I take heart in seeing at this time is the incredible number of people who are doing what they can to show respect for his life. Despite the best efforts of a vicious industry that pulled in huge bucks serving to destroy the soul of the man, common people saw him for who he was and loved him then, and love him now.
The media. What a travesty.
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 12:35 pm
Dances – The energy and determination that was generated by each turn of the MJ Memorial tickets event mini-marathon was interesting and, in some ways, reassuring. I think it demonstrated Puma spirit. Worth it just for that fact.
It wasn’t meant to be.
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Yes, you’re right my friend.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh.
The only thing I am glad about not being able to go is that his casket will be there…….I couldn’t handle that sadness. It would send me over the edge.
The sadness over his death is the same way I felt when John Lennon died.
Amazing how people we have never talked to can effect our lives.
scarlet 07.07.09 at 12:38 pm
LEGISLATION
TREE PLANTING PROVISIONS IN ENERGY/CAP AND TRADE BILL
&
CAP AND TRADE GROWS
The hard workers at the Government Printing Office have now added in the last minute extras that Democrats attached to the climate change/cap and trade bill, as it now tips the scales at 1,428 pages in all.
That’s right. Just 1428 pages of legislative language for you to peruse this Summer.
If you want to download it, then here is your link:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h2454eh.txt.pdf
More info at 411 on the 111 pumapac forum:
scarlet 07.07.09 at 12:40 pm
OOPS
link to post 11
http://pumapac.org/forums/411-on-the-111/ posts 243 & 246
scarlet 07.07.09 at 12:46 pm
Are Batteries In Electric Cars, Hybrids Safe?
Next month will mark another important milestone on the road to cleaner, greener motoring: Mitsubishi Motor (7211.T) will begin mass-producing an electric vehicle, becoming the first major carmaker in the world to do so. By late July, the Tokyo-based automaker will deliver its $48,000 electric i-MiEV minicar to businesses and local governments.
Other automakers have similar ideas. Subaru, a unit of Japan’s Fuji Heavy Industries (7270.T), plans to sell 170 of its $48,000 plug-in Stella electric cars this year.
Yet even as carmakers race to showcase these green vehicles, some experts are raising concerns about their safety. The worst-case scenario: thermal runaway, which can happen when a short circuit inside a battery sparks a chain reaction, causing overheating or a fire.
“It’s not going to happen all that frequently, but the consequences could be catastrophic,” says Barnett.
Even if the battery works properly, other parts might fail. The vehicle’s control system, which monitors energy storage and discharge, could go haywire. And unlike the two-year life span of batteries for mobile phones, car batteries need to last 10 years or longer. “In batteries for laptops or cameras, everyone just assumes that after using any portable gadget for a while the battery will wear down and may only recharge to two-thirds of its original capacity,” says Nissan’s Horie. “You can’t design a car battery that way.”
http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=21274
murphy 07.07.09 at 12:51 pm
from the WSJ political diary, sorry no link:
“Stray Cat Strut
The Obama and Clinton camps have acted harmoniously in public ever since President Obama surprised many by making Hillary Clinton his Secretary of State. But there are still some tensions. Former President Bill Clinton is clearly not picking up on signals from the White House about its political priorities.
For instance, the Obama White House has pulled out all the stops to block potential primary opponents to New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who was appointed last year to take Mrs. Clinton’s seat. Intervention by President Obama or Vice President Biden convinced several New York Democrats not to challenger her. But White House efforts have not dissuaded Manhattan Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, whom polls show likely to beat the incumbent with support from urban Democrats, many of whom find the upstate Ms. Gillibrand unsimpatico.
Ms. Maloney has managed to line up former President Clinton to headline a fundraiser in Manhattan on July 20. Although she is quick to acknowledge his appearance does not constitute an endorsement, Mr. Clinton’s decision is clearly a show of support given that Senator Gillibrand is about to announce her re-election bid.
Another New York Democrat clearly not marching in lockstep with the Obama White House is House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel. “I really don’t understand why President Obama got involved in our primary,” Mr. Rangel told the New York Daily News. He added that he’s not ready to endorse any candidate, but he went out of his way to praise Ms. Maloney: “I really cannot say anything negative about a senior member who wants to run and whose polls, at this point in time, appear to be in her favor.”
The New York primary, still 14 months away, is shaping up to be a major test of the Obama administration’s ability to herd the political cats of the Democratic Party. So far, Mr. Obama seems to be having limited influence over a couple of big strays.
– John Fund”
scarlet 07.07.09 at 12:51 pm
See all the Last-Minute Changes to the Climate Change Bill
http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1077-See-all-the-Last-Minute-Changes-to-the-Climate-Change-Bill
murphy 07.07.09 at 12:55 pm
From one of the obama supporters who follows us on Twitter (I know, weird.)
“williams1977RT @pumapac: Kill the Bitches http://bit.ly/BStSj. Does it start with PUMApac?”
nice.
i told you they were unhinged.
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 1:02 pm
“For instance, the Obama White House has pulled out all the stops to block potential primary opponents to New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who was appointed last year to take Mrs. Clinton’s seat. Intervention by President Obama or Vice President Biden convinced several New York Democrats not to challenger her.”
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Obastardslimepondsackocrap. What freakin’ part of “Democracy” doesn’t that lackwitted thug understand?
Susie1945 07.07.09 at 1:04 pm
Tell him to go follow the circus on tv, the web, twitter and whatever else – bitches are tough – watch out wee willie…
waterpanther 07.07.09 at 1:06 pm
Oh, I think Big Dawg’s getting the signals. He’s just ignoring them.
VTcat 07.07.09 at 1:19 pm
Crap & Tax is now before the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee. I have their phone numbers if anyone wants them.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090707/D999N5D83.html
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 1:24 pm
waterpanther 07.07.09 at 1:06 pm
Oh, I think Big Dawg’s getting the signals. He’s just ignoring them.
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I agree, now I’d love to know why he has decided to ignore them. I’m a little baffled that he has decided to take on this fight unless Maloney was a big supporter of HRC in the election.
DWP – I don’t want to ruin your day, but tv is reporting that there are empty seats in the Staple Center and they were passing out the extra tickets they had to the press. I wonder who screwed up the distribution yesterday.
Sunshinelvr 07.07.09 at 1:24 pm
I admit that MJ is a musical icon, he is also an idol to many people. However, it seems to me that all this hoopla over his death -(YES< Virginia, he is still dead!) -is a real slap-in-the-face to those kids who may (or may not) – have been molested. I know the courts did not find him guilty, OJ was found not guilty also. So not much faith in the courts from me.
* They took my soap off to show this all over TV land! I ask you –If Elvis had been accused of the things MJ was accused of–would this circus be happening??
Sunshinelvr 07.07.09 at 1:25 pm
Keep up the good work Pumas, I have been a little under the weather, but I read the blogs every time I get the chance! (((Pumsa)))
murphy 07.07.09 at 1:29 pm
Maloney was and is a HUGE Hillary supporter BCL. She drank the koolaid after Denver, but then, “everyone” did.
I was backing Maloney for Clinton’s seat, though I was pleased with GIllibrand, and either way:
It’s the DEMOCACY, Stupid!
(not YOU bcl, emmanuel and obama)
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 1:32 pm
Murphy,
That’s what I thought so Bill is saying thank you. I wondered if Maloney was more of a liberal than Gilligrand and that might appeal to Bill more. I’m not from New York but I favored Maloney, but didn’t personally have a problem with Gillibrand. Didn’t know that BO supported her. Odd.
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 1:33 pm
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 1:36 pm
((((((Pumas)))))
Checking in, hope you are all having a great day!!!
Murphy, wonderful post… couldn’t click on all the links for the HRC comments because they were just toooooooooo aggravating…
Thanks for the cupcake…. will be back later for another one…
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 1:36 pm
They just wheeled MJ’s casket into the Staple Center in front of the stage – it is a closed casket covered in flowers.
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 1:37 pm
(((((((TT))))))))
Miss ya….
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 1:44 pm
So far the memorial is like a church service with lots of music and respect.
MKfromLA 07.07.09 at 1:48 pm
Murphy #4
Thanks for sharing Riverdaughter’s graphic of the Sphere of Influence of the Senate Finance Committee.
http://riverdaughter.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/influence.gif
You’re right, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Here’s the Open Secrets page for Big Phrma -
http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/indus.php?ind=H04
and here’s the one for “health professionals”
http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/indus.php?ind=H01
Hey, that makes me think … what’s the difference between unions for regular people versus “professional organizations” like the AMA?
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just popping in & out; working on my other ‘project’
simofish 07.07.09 at 1:52 pm
The Haircut
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked
About his bill, and the barber replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you; I’m
Doing community service this week.’ The florist was pleased and left the shop.
When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a ‘thank
You card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the
Barber again replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you; I’m doing community
Service this week.’ The cop was happy and left the shop.
The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a ‘thank you’
Card with a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.
Then, a Congressman came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his
bill, the barber again replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you; I’m doing
Community service this week.’ The Congressman was very happy and left the shop.
The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen
Congressmen lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the
Citizens of our country and the members of our Congress.
MKfromLA 07.07.09 at 1:54 pm
Sunshinelvr -
If Elvis had been accused of the things MJ was accused of…
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here’s what Wikipedia says about Elvis & Priscilla
Elvis and Priscilla met in 1959 at a party in Bad Nauheim, Germany during his stay in the army.[53] She was 14 at the time, while he was 24. They quickly began a romantic relationship and were frequently together until Elvis left Germany in 1960
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley#Marriage_to_Priscilla
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 1:56 pm
simofish…..
#32 – So true…
MKfromLA 07.07.09 at 1:57 pm
good one Simofish
though I admit, I expected the punchline to be … the Congressman sent a bill to the barber)
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outa here BBL
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 1:58 pm
Priscilla has said in books later that Elvis would not sleep with her until long after she joined him in Memphis and she may have actually said not until they were married. I know she always felt bad because he dated such beautiful women and would not have sex eith her.
scarlet 07.07.09 at 1:59 pm
VTcat 07.07.09 at 1:19 pm
Crap & Tax is now before the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee. I have their phone numbers if anyone wants them.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090707/D999N5D83.html
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Yes, would you post them?
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 2:17 pm
Microsoft warns of a new serious computer security hole that they have not yet developed a patch for:
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090707/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_microsoft_security
VTcat 07.07.09 at 2:27 pm
scarlet #37
Here they are.
Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee Members:
Majority members
Barbara Boxer, California, Chairwoman (202) 224-3553 / (916) 448-2787
Max Baucus, Montana 202) 224-2651 / (406) 657-6790
Tom Carper, Delaware (202) 224-2441/ (302) 856-7690
Frank Lautenberg, New Jersey (202) 224-3224/ (973) 639-8700
Ben Cardin, Maryland (202) 224-4524/410-962-4436,
Bernie Sanders, Vermont[1] (202) 224-5141/802-862-0697
Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota (202) 224-3244 / 612-727-5220
Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island (202) 224-2921 / 401-453-5294
Tom Udall, New Mexico (202) 224-6621/ (505) 346- 6791
Jeff Merkley, Oregon (202) 224-3753/ (503)-326-3386
Kirsten Gillibrand, New York (202) 224-4451/ (212) 688-6262
Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania (202) 224-4254/ (215) 597-7200
Minority Members
Jim Inhofe, Oklahoma, Ranking Member 202) 224-4721/ (405) 608-4381
George Voinovich, Ohio 202-224-3353 Local Office- 513-684-3265
David Vitter, Louisiana (202) 224-4623/ 225-383-0331
John Barrasso, Wyoming (202) 224-6441/ 307-261-6413
Mike Crapo, Idaho (202) 224-6142
Kit Bond, Missouri (202) 224-5721
Lamar Alexander, Tennessee (202) 224-4944
freddiebrown 07.07.09 at 2:29 pm
I believe Michael Jackson was a very special, sweet person – very misunderstood because he was different. So different that people did not know what to make of him. So they made him a bad person. More than his music, I miss the fact that there is one less good person in the world.
Never once thought he was the man that people villified him to be.
I hope he is in a better place now.
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 2:36 pm
freddiebrown 07.07.09 at 2:29 pm
I believe Michael Jackson was a very special, sweet person – very misunderstood because he was different. So different that people did not know what to make of him. So they made him a bad person. More than his music, I miss the fact that there is one less good person in the world.
Never once thought he was the man that people vilified him to be.
I hope he is in a better place now.
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Amen (((Freddie)))
simofish 07.07.09 at 2:38 pm
freddie – #40 — me too — loved Michael Jackson — when I see people accuse him of things for no reason other than they are ignorant / jealous it burns my ass. Last night some assholes were on Hannity spewing hate and I thought to myself you have GOP members admitting to adultry, etc, etc and here’s a guy who was found NOT GUILTY — plus I think Michael had a huge heart and some people tried to take advantage of that.
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 2:39 pm
BigCat,
#38-Thanks for the heads up…
VT Cat,
#39 – thank you for the list…
((freddiebrown)) miss ya… hope you’re doing okay…
freddiebrown 07.07.09 at 2:56 pm
((Goofmom)) – hey… to you and all.
Thanks for asking. I am doing really well. Things are really busy..going to Atlanta tonight but watching MJackson on the computer.
I too grew up with his music and later just wishing people would just leave him alone. There are so many hateful, judgemental people out there – they will never stop. They need to feed their abysss that is a hateful hole in their life.
Long live Michael Jackson !
sistermoon3 07.07.09 at 3:13 pm
Feelings of love and appreciation for Michael Jackson have truly been inspiring today during this memorial. It has been truly great. Maybe these same loving feelings will truly make us all feel that “We are the World” I would hope these same feelings can go out to each individual although while they dont have the money or power to help as many as he might have, they will carry on the spirit of giving. I hope and pray this will not turn into a circus of letigations and ruin the moment. But, that is for the future. Anyway, Rest in peace Michael.
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 3:13 pm
Usher just broke down signing ‘Gone too soon’, the Jackson family rushed over and put their arms around him.
This is a beautiful memorial, so moving…
theamericanway 07.07.09 at 3:15 pm
Re murphy #14:“I really don’t understand why President Obama got involved in our primary,” Mr. Rangel told the New York Daily News.
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After what DC Dems did for O’s Primary run last year, maybe he figures that is SOP.
Maybe if we explain the legitimate electoral process….
Nah. He’s not going to buy into that.
theamericanway 07.07.09 at 3:44 pm
3:45 pm DJIA -139
RememberNovember 07.07.09 at 4:07 pm
A very touching memorial for Michael Jackson….. sigh
and now back to earth….. another Czar? Thirty three now or is it thirty four? This one is for health insurance. These paople are not elected – they are presumably being given powers that take away from States rights?
HP Boston 07.07.09 at 4:07 pm
I am so sick of BarrraCK HUSSINNEEE I could puke all day every day! Please let him wander the earth and never return…..
AND
BTW – did you know MJ died? Guess he’s been elevated to the same status as our Messiah pretendident………..how utterly stupid………….mind boggling to me
I can go there…I must be missing some gene or sumptin…never in my life have I ever cared a whit about any “star” or “entertainer”…..all the same to me…they do their stick, I like em or I leave em. They do a good job or bad I care not about their lives or scandals, most are not noteworthy. OH but I have always thought that Elizabeth Taylor was the most beautiful woman I ever saw…..
VTcat 07.07.09 at 4:07 pm
goofsmom #43, You are more than welcome. I’ve deposited the list in several locations and emailed it to several hundred friends.
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 4:08 pm
Dow closes down 161.27. What the heck?
RememberNovember 07.07.09 at 4:11 pm
paople – people – Pffttt!
Yes that quick shot of Elizabeth Taylor – incredibly beautiful
HP – didn’t Jackson’s daughter bring it all back to family though – the loss of a Daddy?
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 4:15 pm
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 3:13 pm
This is a beautiful memorial, so moving…
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Sounds like you got the best seat in the house afterall.
Good on ya.
RememberNovember 07.07.09 at 4:18 pm
TexasTigress – nice to see you stopped by and thanks for the explanation of goofs’ ‘cow and cabbage’!
Sarah Palin has a very feisty message for BO – (on Fox)
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 4:18 pm
Dances- yea, it was a heart breaker, almost glad I didn’t go.
VTcat 07.07.09 at 4:19 pm
BCL #152. People are starting to get the picture.
RememberNovember 07.07.09 at 4:20 pm
((Shadow)) and ((Dances))
BBL
HP Boston 07.07.09 at 4:23 pm
HOLY thunder did you feel that!! Murphy are you okay…Peres??
That is feeling the earth move OVER YOUR HEAD!!!! Jezzzzzz
murphy 07.07.09 at 4:24 pm
BCL #152, people are starting to realize that the “green shoots” were really just mold.
murphy 07.07.09 at 4:25 pm
not here yet HP, thanks for the warning!
HP Boston 07.07.09 at 4:27 pm
Oh ya we are have SEVERE thunderstorms here in Metro West…as Murph is fond of saying. Bet she is under a bed ….Oh I hear the sirens now..it was a definite hit near me!
stoney42 07.07.09 at 4:42 pm
Disturbing post, Murphy. Could not click on all the references.
Glad to see BO still falling.
scarlet 07.07.09 at 4:53 pm
This year’s G8 Summit will be held in Italy, in the earthquake-hit region of L’Aquila, from 8 to 10 July.
Above all, the G8 must support and promote African-driven development, and listen to the needs of the African leaders who will be present at the G8.
ONE is calling for the G8 countries to urgently take the following actions:
http://one.org/c/us/hottopic/2830/
Susie1945 07.07.09 at 5:01 pm
Scarlet #64 -
Where the hell is the money gonna come from?? This country is broke now, in debt to our eyeballs, more companies outsourcing jobs so less revenue coming in and the jackasses in congress & white house want to issue another stimulus? Remember the last one – the one we all read and reported on? WTF?
Plus – vote scheduled on Friday on a 1400 page bill that again no one has read and a 300 page amendment just added………….
We need to impeach all the bastards……………including the newest czar #37 – health plan czar – chew on that one…
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 5:14 pm
Stevie Wonder singing to Michael today…
I love the middle of the song best.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwj1GI3J7ME
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 5:17 pm
Sorry, politics just seems so abstract to me today.
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 5:49 pm
((((HP Boston)))))
Hope you are okay….. Let us know, when the storm is over of course…
(((((Shadowfax))))))
Have had a few days like that myself recently…
Dragonfly 07.07.09 at 5:50 pm
murphy 16:
From one of the obama supporters who follows us on Twitter (I know, weird.)
“williams1977RT @pumapac: Kill the Bitches http://bit.ly/BStSj. Does it start with PUMApac?”
nice.
i told you they were unhinged.
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The little misogynist needs a job so he can spend his time more productively.
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 5:52 pm
((((goofsmom))))
Back at ya girl.
Cape Hatteras 07.07.09 at 5:56 pm
For those that missed this yesterday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNekriXfAV4
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 6:07 pm
The little misogynist needs a job so he can spend his time more productively.
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The miscreant doesn’t deserve a job… employ Nobamas first.
Rather than a job, I’d rather see him be taught a lesson …
did I mention the fact that two of my brothers are excellent teachers?
theamericanway 07.07.09 at 6:09 pm
Is O finally getting his just desserts?
…”Who is Mr. Obama? Where did he come from?” asked Nikita Ivanov, 21, a law student. “How did he get to power? He says he will make a change, but already he is showing very aggressive policies in Afghanistan.” As the presidents motorcade made its way from the airport Monday, curious onlookers appeared intermittently along the route. A few flashed peace signs, but most watched in silence. The scenes were similar as the presidential convoy made its way through the city, shuttling Obama from his luxury hotel near Red Square to meetings.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/07/AR2009070702321.html
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 6:10 pm
Dances,
#72 – Now here I thought your cousin Guido would be the perfect teacher for this little misogynistic miscreant… LOL
Shadowfax 07.07.09 at 6:23 pm
DancesWithGuido
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 6:34 pm
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2009/07/07/sarah-palin-really-taking-gamble/
I wish I was fishing in Alaska!
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 6:43 pm
We may have to vote for a Conservative! Well, it’s the Democraps fault. From the article above:
She is poised to fill a leadership vacuum and there is no better time than now, when Obama’s numbers (especially with Independents) are at the precipice of plunging. The iron is scalding hot and Palin, ever the shrewd politician, knows exactly when to strike.
Susie1945 07.07.09 at 6:46 pm
Actually normapapuma – they just showed a video clip of sarah palin with rubber waders, etc salmon fishing – now I can’t picture any of those elitist east & west coast washington beltway people doing anything like that but…………….I can picture Hillary Clinton doing exactly what Sarah is doing and laughing that big laugh of hers and having one hell of a good time…………….I know, people who live in the middle of the country are nothing but hicks, rednecks, low-class, uneducated, bitter knitters, racists, etc. etc. etc. but we do know how to have fun…………….although fishing to me is not fun – like watching paint dry………………did I forget any discriptors??????????????
murphy 07.07.09 at 6:53 pm
i think you got the bases covered there Susie!
has everyone seen the unrest in China with the Muslim separatists in West China?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/5766327/Han-Chinese-mob-takes-to-the-streets-in-Urumqi-in-hunt-for-Uighur-Muslims.html
the Muslims killed 100 or so non-Muslim Chinese in revenge for two Muslims who died in Chinese custody — Now the non-Muslim Chinese are retaliating. pretty chaotic scene — would love Pers’ take. and everyone’s of course. she usually has a few choice words though!
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 6:55 pm
Susie
I saw the videos all day from the fishing expedition. That’s why I’m saying-so cool.
I’m also a fan of Philip Craig’s “Vineyard” mysteries-reading on right now. They’re always fishing in Martha’s Vineyard and it sounds like fun. Plus I like to eat fish, AND I’m from Puerto Rico-seafood paradise!
Susie1945 07.07.09 at 7:04 pm
I like fish & seafood too – I live in Minnesota – land of over 10,000 lakes & I’ve been on quite a few of them – of course, some are not much more than big ponds but the big lakes are fun to just ride around in boats or pontoons (party boats
)- if fish are biting then it’s kinda fun but I won’t bait the hook or take the fish off – but I have cleaned them & know how to fillet a fish………..my ex-husband and I went deep sea fishing off the coast of Florida from Jacksonville – Bermuda Triangle – LOL – was fun – also went fishing for lake trout and freshwater salmon on Lake Michigan……….that was fun too…
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 7:08 pm
When I was a kid we actually baited out hooks with corn meal balls so we wouldn’t have to kill any worms. Caught a little sunfish. Felt really bad and put it back in the lake. Never fished again. Mostly catfish in our lake in Ohio.
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 7:26 pm
#82
Aaaah. Poor little sunfish! I like bass. Only caught little ones but they’re delish.
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 7:27 pm
Murphy,
#79 – Throwing my little 2cents out there on your question… After I read the article you linked and also this article:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090707/ts_nm/us_china_xinjiang
I have come to the conclusion that the situation in China has all the makings of a second Palistinian/Gaza. Seems the Muslim Chinese are very unhappy with the Non-Muslim Chinese that are settling in the region. IMHO…
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 7:29 pm
They’re showing a fish dish in PR on the Travel Channel right now-weird!
Susie1945 07.07.09 at 7:31 pm
Every male in my family fishes – but my brother in law does catch and release – he & my sister live on a lake – last summer I was up for a few days – he & I were fishing off the dock – he baited the line, I threw out the line into the lake and we were catching ’sunnies’ (little sunfish – taste really good) but Jeff would take the fish off the hook and throw it back – we probably caught the same fish several times
– my preference is for walleye pike – so good – taste is kinda similar to talipia, but better if fresh caught
Susie1945 07.07.09 at 7:33 pm
Murphy, et al – regarding the muslim situation in China -wonder how those people in Bermuda are feeling about now with their Uighurs???????????????
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 7:37 pm
This is sort of related to the health reform topic-Fish is good for you! My brothers do underwater fishing in Puerto Rico. It’s more like hunting, with harpoons. They catch lobster too-not sure how. But it’s pretty dangerous I think-NEVER going!
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 7:45 pm
I’m postina an email I received today from a Jake Brewer after I signed a Read the Bill petition awhile back. Don’t know that much about this group but this email is interesting, but long:
This is another big week for government transparency, Friends.
You’ve created tremendous momentum for our Read the Bill campaign, and we’re nearing our goal of 15,000 petition signatures before Congress enters its August recess. 11,982 of you have signed as of this morning, and more endorsements and partners are coming by the day. Incredible.
This week, though, something just as big is happening over in the Senate with our campaign to pass S. 482 – The Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act – and we could really use your help.
Senate offices won’t be expecting us to care about this issue or make phone calls… which is exactly why we need make them.
http://www.sunlightfoundation.com/pass482/
Two things have to happen for S. 482 to pass. First, the Republican and Democratic leaders have to agree on a time for a vote, and our lobbyist is working hard to get them to come to an agreement.
The second thing is where we really need your phone calls:
When the bill comes up for a vote, Senator Pat Roberts will offer an amendment that must be defeated. He will claim his amendment is about transparency, but to be perfectly blunt: it’s not.
Please call your senators to ask them to vote NO on the Roberts amendment to S. 482. We’ve made it easy for you. Just click on your senators’ names and follow the simple steps.
http://www.sunlightfoundation.com/pass482/
The Roberts amendment would violate the privacy of donors to nonprofit organizations by forcing their names to be made public any time the nonprofit decided to file an ethics complaint against a sitting senator.
Think about it. You have a constitutionally protected right to free association. That includes making private contributions to whatever nonprofit organization you choose. The Roberts amendment would eradicate that right whenever an organization asked the Ethics Committee to investigate whether a senator violated Senate Rules. The result? Organizations will be forced to choose between protecting their donors’ constitutional rights or filing an ethics complaint. You better believe a lot of them will decide against filing the complaint.
Call your senators and let them know that because the Roberts amendment would mean fewer legitimate inquiries into alleged violations of Senate rules, the amendment is antithetical to transparency.
S.482 is an important bill that provides voters with timely online access to critical information on senate campaign finances. The bill should NOT be derailed by an anti-transparency amendment.
Thank you so much for your concern and your phone calls!
Jake
ps We’re going to be watching the upcoming health care bill like hawks to make sure Congress is transparent, and that they read the bill. Stay tuned.
HP Boston 07.07.09 at 7:47 pm
Do you think this is a test to see if a leftie will fly?
I doubt BarrraCK Husinneee will let the consevatives(who/what ever the hell they are) block his pics!
Critics turn up heat on Sotomayor
McConnell hints at racial bias; NRA expresses ‘very serious concerns’
updated 4:15 p.m. ET, Tues., July 7, 2009
WASHINGTON – Conservatives stepped up their criticism of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday, but it was unclear how far Senate Republicans were willing to go to create bumps in what appears to be a smooth road to confirmation for President Barack Obama’s first high-court choice.
Even as the Senate’s top Republican suggested that Sotomayor let racial bias cloud her rulings, he and other GOP senators refused to say whether they would accede to conservative activists’ demands to try to delay a final vote to confirm her until September.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31778283/ns/politics-white_house
waterpanther 07.07.09 at 7:49 pm
Well, I’m not Pers, but I will say that reducing this to a matter of Muslim/non-Muslim Chinese is a not only a simplification but a misrepresentation.
The Uighur people are of different ethnic and linguistic stock than the Han Chinese. They’re Turkic, related to the peoples of Usbek, Khazhak, Turkestan, etc.. Their language is Indo-European, and their culture is closer to the other steppe peoples’ than it is to the Han Chinese. They’ve had limited home rule that’s now being threatened by in-migration of the Han Chinese, in a deliberate attempt to absorb them into the People’s Republic and to dilute their culture and political influence.
They and their ancestors have been in the region for a couple thousand years. Maybe some PUMAs will remember the Caucasian mummies found in western China a decade or so ago. Those are the forbears of the Uighurs. They show up in paintings in the area during the Buddhist period–red haired, blue-eyed monks and noblemen/women. Yes, they’re mostly Muslim. No, this conflict is not in essence about religion. It’s about an attempt at cultural and political imperialism on the part of the Han Chinese.
simofish 07.07.09 at 7:51 pm
HP — Sotomayor is a shoe in — it’s still OK to be racists towards whites — last weeks SC ruling for Ricci was just a fluke as far as they are concerned.
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 7:52 pm
waterpanther
Is this situation like the Chinese moving their people into Tibet to keep the Tibetans from self rule and following the Dalai Lama?
HP Boston 07.07.09 at 7:57 pm
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 7:45 pm
I got it too…..I am not sure I care about the NONPROFIT donors!
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The Roberts amendment would violate the privacy of donors to nonprofit organizations by forcing their names to be made public any time the nonprofit decided to file an ethics complaint against a sitting senator.
Think about it. You have a constitutionally protected right to free association. That includes making private contributions to whatever nonprofit organization you choose. The Roberts
amendment would eradicate that right whenever an organization asked the Ethics Committee to investigate whether a senator violated Senate Rules. The result? Organizations will be forced to choose between protecting their donors’ constitutional rights or filing an ethics complaint. You better believe a lot of them will decide against filing the complaint.
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 8:00 pm
Interesting that Reid may have done something right. Well, they better not tax our health care. It’s already too expensive and doesn’t cover everything. We pay and pay, then when we need health services-we pay again. They can tax it when the cost of health care goes down.
http://congress.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/07/07/reid-demands-baucus-drop-tax-on-benefits/
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 8:01 pm
waterpanther,
Very interesting… So it becomes ethnic not religious. ie Serbian/Croatian.
Yet at the same time it is a who came first to the land… I don’t see the Chinese government not getting involved. This has probably been in the making since Tiananmen protests. (If I remember correctly, one of the articles referenced that the most well known of the protesters at Tine min is from this region and a Uighur.)
I look at the situation in Xiaxaing as Palestine/Gaza because again it is the land… not just the fact that they are Muslims..
HP Boston 07.07.09 at 8:03 pm
Yes, they’re mostly Muslim. No, this conflict is not in essence about religion. It’s about an attempt at cultural and political imperialism on the part of the Han Chinese.
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Suck up the Muslim…they are a danger to the world………
It is not a religion but an imperial political supremacy!
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 8:03 pm
BCL #89
What happens if BIGCORP donates to non-profits, plants officers, and file bogus ethic complaints against senators as a way of undermining them… wouldn’t that bill be helpful under those those circumstances?
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 8:03 pm
BigCat,
#93 – Yep, good comparison…
HP Boston 07.07.09 at 8:05 pm
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 8:00 pm
It is all pure theater…elections coming ya know.
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 8:05 pm
PBS is doing a show on Samuri swords and they are showing a Japanese female who is a modern samuri warrior descended from a long line of samuri warriors. I wonder how long the guys have been letting the women join their club.
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 8:06 pm
Dances,
#98 – Great point… I don’t care if a non-profit discloses my name… why do other people… it’s not like you are giving out your address and cell phone #.
I would like to know who is donating and how it affects the policy of the non-profit…
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 8:08 pm
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 8:03 pm
BCL #89
What happens if BIGCORP donates to non-profits, plants officers, and file bogus ethic complaints against senators as a way of undermining them… wouldn’t that bill be helpful under those those circumstances?
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I can give you Jake’s email address and you can ask him. I have no idea, just posted it as a heads up for anyone who wants to followup.
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 8:09 pm
BCL
No thank you. I get more email than I can read…
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 8:11 pm
#90 HP Boston,
“Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, now known as LatinoJustice PRLDEF, from 1980 to 1992.”
Oh, gawd. Sotomayor is one of them? They’re always defending illegal immigrants-which has nothing to do with Puerto Ricans, who are citizens. It makes life for Pro-Statehood Puertoricans impossible. People start confusing the two groups and we get thrown in with the illegals!
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 8:15 pm
#100 HP’
True. Everything’s a damn chess move to these people.
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 8:16 pm
Other pumas have posted info from the Sunlight Foundation but I have to admit that I have not done any background investigation on them…Instead I follow Melanie Sloan (or Slone) at Citizens for Reform and Ethics in Washington CREW. She dogged the Bush admin the whole time they were running the country. Now she is hot on the heels of the Obama/dems and has named John Murtha, Jim Webb and either Chris Dodd or Barney Frank as the most financially unethical dems.
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 8:18 pm
Here’s the link for CREW
http://www.citizensforethics.org/
waterpanther 07.07.09 at 8:24 pm
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 7:52 pm
waterpanther
Is this situation like the Chinese moving their people into Tibet to keep the Tibetans from self rule and following the Dalai Lama?
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That’s a good parallel, BigCatLover. And goofsmom is right, too. It’s the land–it’s been the Uighur homeland for a couple millenia, maybe longer. Some linguists/archaologists place their ancestors their during the Bronze Age (around 1200 BCE).
The history of the area is fascinating. A major leg of the Silk Road went through it, and Marco Polo traversed the Taklamakan Desert on his way to Beijing. I have a pet theory that the Indo-European peoples who settled in what is now Western China and the Celts were the first groups out of the gate when the Indo-Europeans began their migrations out of their own homeland somewhere (authorities differ on exactly where) on the southern Eurasian steppe. One went east, the other group went west. (And one flew over the cuckoo’s nest.) You find tartan cloth associated with the Celts in their migrations all across Europe, from Hallstadt in Austria to Ireland. And you find the same types of “plaid” patterns in the weavings of the early Indo-European in Xinjiang. You don’t find them in the intervening Indo-Aryan cultures.
So yes, the cultural differences are deeply rooted. As are the people themselves.
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 8:29 pm
normapapuma,
#106 – Including those running the current American so-called 2 party system…
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 8:30 pm
waterpanther
Fascinating. The only thing I’ve seen on these people is the program you referenced about the Caucausan mummies found in China. I’ll check my local library and see if I can find some books on their history and connection to the Celts.
catsrlove 07.07.09 at 8:55 pm
Hi all, Still not been feeling well,but I decided I was going to read some posts today anyway.
Are PUMA’s supporting this 24/7 coverage of the death (suicide) of MJ? Sorry, he may have been found innocent, but he was guilty as hell. Did you not see his “fun room” where he took all the little boys to bed?
That made me want to throw up. There is no person in this Country that deserved the media blast he has had. Then the tax payers of L.A. had to pay for all of the security today. I would have told the Jacksons to pay for it themselves.
Another person died the day he died. Her name was Farrah Fawcett. She was a beautiful woman who suffered so much pain in her last three years in her fight with cancer. She was strong, courageous. I respected her a great deal.
She had so much class. She showed it in death. She had a private ceremony for friends and family.
Have a good evening all.
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 9:12 pm
catsrlove
I think more correctly, Farrah’s family and frineds had a private ceremony for her, but we’ll never know since her death was overshadowed by a superstar and ignored by the press. Sorry you don’t feel well.
Didn’t you used to sign your posts with a picture of a cat’s ears and whiskers. I always thought that was so cute.
normapapuma 07.07.09 at 9:15 pm
Going to call it a night-thanks PUMAS!
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 9:19 pm
night normapapuma and catsrlove
lionpuma 07.07.09 at 9:26 pm
Off topic but found this to be interesting… Snopes.com, supposedly THE place for facts says Obama wasn’t born in the place he claims http://wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=103306 Hmm… Let’s see what the excuse is now.
waterpanther 07.07.09 at 9:30 pm
BigCatLover,
There are two really good ones:
The Tarim Mummies, by J. P. Mallory and Victor H. Mair
The Mummies of Urumchi, by Elizabeth Wayland Barber
The Mallory and Mair book is a more general history of the people and their neighbors and region. Barber is a textile expert, so there’s more in her book about the weavings.
One interesting facet of this culture was the very high status of women, as shown in the burials. Again, something they shared with the Celts.
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 9:36 pm
waterpanther
Thanks, I searched my library catalog online but could not find anything related.
catsrlove 07.07.09 at 9:38 pm
BigCatLover,
I did misspeak, but I’m sure she spelled out her wishes as I have mine. Most responsible people do.
Sorry to me he was not a superstar. He was simply adored by many who couldn’t see the evil. He was a man-child who believed he could have anything he wanted, so he took everything he wanted.
It’s chronic pain: fibromyalgia and back disorder. I am one week from my third epidural in the spinal column. If that doesn’t help, I will just live with that too. I just can’t be at the pc very long.
=^..^=
BigCatLover 07.07.09 at 9:44 pm
catsrlove
Back pain is terrible. Thanks for the cat, it makes me smile.
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 9:46 pm
catsrlove,
fibromyalgia sucks…
Prayers and thoughts go out to you…
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:04 pm
July 8, 2009
Washington D.C. Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON (AP) — An ordinance recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries went into effect Tuesday in the District of Columbia, and a member of the City Council said he planned to follow up with a measure to allow same-sex marriage in the city.
The bill recognizing the marriages was approved 12 to 1 by the City Council in May. Congress, which has the final say over the city’s laws, had 30 days to review the legislation. Since it took no action, the bill automatically became law.
Councilman David Catania is fine-tuning a bill that would allow same-sex marriages to be performed in Washington.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/us/08marriage.html?_r=1&hp
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:05 pm
wut r y’all doin’ up this late??
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 10:07 pm
Hi Dances,
That is great news in #122…
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:07 pm
Court Upholds Dismissal of Colorado Professor
:::snippet:::
“Mr. Churchill, an ethnic studies professor, caused an uproar when he referred in an essay to some victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as “little Eichmanns,” and argued that that was the true reason he was terminated. He filed a wrongful-termination suit, and after a trial earlier this year, a jury found that his political views played a substantial role in his dismissal. But in his 42-page ruling, Judge Naves said the jury’s decision to award Mr. Churchill only $1 compelled him to deny reinstatement.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/us/08churchill.html?hp
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:09 pm
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 10:07 pm
Hi Dances, That is great news in #122…
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Yes, it is! Slowly but surely…
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:12 pm
Sending GPS Devices the Way of the Tape Deck?
By JENNA WORTHAM
The smartphone is already the Swiss Army knife of the digital age — a quick flick of the finger can transform it into a camcorder, Web browser, gaming device or music player. For many consumers, the Apple iPhone and its competitors are versatile enough that they can get by without separate cameras and laptops.
Now the smartphone is beginning to displace yet another stand-alone device — the GPS receiver — as a convenient way for drivers to get directions to unknown destinations.
More than 40 percent of all smartphone owners use their mobile devices to get turn-by-turn directions, according to data from Compete, a Web analytics firm. For iPhone users, the figure is even higher, eclipsing 80 percent.
High-end phones like the BlackBerry from Research in Motion and the new Palm Pre increasingly come equipped with features common in portable navigational devices, like spacious touch-sensitive screens, intuitive menu designs and improved audio capabilities.
“The smartphone has made a lot of progress in the last year,” said Dominique Bonte, director of navigation research with ABI Research. “It gets very close to what people expect from the experience of the personal navigational device.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/technology/08gps.html?hpw=&pagewanted=print
Coulda saved myself some money and skipped the gps I bought
murphy 07.07.09 at 10:16 pm
I like RD’s take on the Franken swearing-in. I’m not a Minnesotan, and some of our best Pumas are, so I know I may be wrong, but i LIKE Al Franken, always have. I never watched SNL and have heard that he’s made some pretty sexist statements, but he reminds me of SP in his outsider genuine-ness.
What IS it with you Western/Midwesterners, and especially you Minnesotans? You keep putting up GENUINE citizens as candidates.
weird.
http://riverdaughter.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/you-can-call-him-senator-al/
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:16 pm
Women’s Soccer League Forges Ahead Without TV Deal or Big Sponsors
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Selling Americans on professional soccer has been tough. Selling them on women’s team sports has been tougher. Selling them on a new women’s soccer league during a deep recession may prove to be the toughest task of all.
Yet with high hopes and low expectations, the Women’s Professional Soccer league started its first season in April. The seven-team league has no television rights deal, a meager media budget and just a handful of major sponsors. It also must overcome history: The Women’s United Soccer Association, built on a wave of support after the host United States won the 1999 Women’s World Cup, folded after only three seasons.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/sports/soccer/08league.html?hpw
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:17 pm
I liked Franken during the Bush2 years. Appreciated RD’s post.
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:19 pm
Franken is supposed to be a policy wonk, and can draw the contiguous United States from memory! (Yesterday (?) I posted a youtube (via The Confluence ) of Franken drawing))).
DancesWithPumas 07.07.09 at 10:26 pm
I promised myself I’d be in bed by 7:30PM.
Godnight PUMA Nation.
goofsmom 07.07.09 at 10:49 pm
Nighty-night Dances…
murphy 07.07.09 at 10:56 pm
hell and poetry posted,
take it upstairs!
murphy 07.07.09 at 10:58 pm
dwp, yup! I was inspired by that — tried to do it myself. I did okay, my map looked pretty accurate but I forgot Oklahoma and Utah, god forgive me.
Juliette 07.07.09 at 11:01 pm
BCL #89
I signed that petition too and have the contract ready to fax over to Rep. Alyson Schwartz and Senators Spector And Casey PA.
What are the chances anyone will sign this contract; little to none I guess, but it will at least let them know that their constituents exist and are paying attention.
No company sould be too big to fail.
No bill should be to long to read.
Juliette 07.07.09 at 11:07 pm
BCL
It sadens me to realize that the most corrupt politicians in Washington right now are 1. Chris Dodd
2. Barney Frank
3. John Murpha
The list goes on, and of course there are some pretty corrupt republicans as well, but the majority of damage seems to be coming from the dems right now.
Juliette 07.07.09 at 11:08 pm
Thanks VTcat #39 for the list.
I will start making calls tomorrow.
Juliette 07.07.09 at 11:21 pm
I listened to alot of talking heads try to second guess Sarah Palins strategy; if in fact it is that, with regards to running for POTUS in 2012. Many of them expressed the notion that “quiting ” was a bad strategy and one that republicans and democrats alike will use against her.
I wonder is these morons understand that political strategy for a women must me invented and cannot follow the patterns of winning male candidates. There is aparently a different set of rules for dealing with women candidates as opposed to male candidates.
I trust Palin to create a new and affective female strategy to win in 2012, if the office of POTUS is what she will be seeking.
Even if she does not decide to run for president or any other public office, I feel certain that she will continue to play a powerful and most positive roll in advocating for the American People, something that my party seems to have forgotten about completely.
Juliette 07.07.09 at 11:34 pm
Murphy
Get another wonderful post. I thought the video was great when I watched it via Zee’s link last night. Great call on highlighting it in today’s post.
Seems that George Soros (or Schwartz) the most evil man on the planet made a cameo in this video. This is a character that, I believe requires much more of our attention.
To me Obama’s financial policies are to stupid even for him.
I remain convinced that Soros hand picked the man who could sell the American people shit on a stick. Soros’ plan is to nation bust by bringing down financail systems. If Obama continues his spending policies, George Soros’ strategy will surely suceed. Soros is the most dangerous of vultures and will surely destroy US if we let him.
Juliette 07.08.09 at 12:21 am
Get=Yet
Stray Yellar Dawg 07.08.09 at 7:17 am
Great that you posted this video here. I know the artist who put it together. Quite a talent she has!
Love the cupcakes too!
SYD
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