The week so far
Lots of things happened this past week, many have been commented on ad infinitum, some not so much.
Anna Nicole Smith passed away this past week, and that has brought more gold-diggers out than the strike at Sutters Mill. Anna Nicole cast her lot in life a long time ago, but what we are seeing now is (possibly) the destruction of the life of her daughter, whose paternity and custody are the big prizes in this gruesome contest.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has accused the US of military adventurism around the world, and of sparking a new arms race. He is right, as far as he goes, but he neglects to mention his own countries role in these 'adventures', or its efforts to undermine the US or any country seen as a competitor in any number of arenas. OK Vlad, you made the headlines, now shut up and do something productive for a change.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi seems to have stirred up a bit of a pudding with her expectation that she be provided with an Air Force transport capable of flying non-stop, coast to coast with her and her staff and the requisite press. I have a marvelous solution for this so-called problem, it is called the commercial air fleet, and flights to damn near anywhere are available at numerous times most days. The House of Representatives has always been known as the peoples chamber in Congress. Members of that chamber, including the leadership, up to the term of Tip O'Neill had always availed themselves of public transport, save for those occasions when they fly in behalf of the entire US government.
Shut up Pelosi, and remember who got you there. Do your job, don't dip too deeply into the public trough and keep your promises. That will prove your mettle, not the use of an Air Force jet.
Barack Obama has formally declared himself a candidate to the presidency.I wish him success; how he stacks up against the Hillary Clinton juggernaut will be what makes or breaks him in the eyes of the American public. Mitt Romney also hit the campaign trail, but he may be another John Kerry in terms of political clout.
Right now, I am calling the republican race for Rudy Gulliani, who is viewed by many to be a practical politician first, and a Republican second.
You heard it all here first, (or, you know, pretty close).
Stay focused.
Anna Nicole Smith passed away this past week, and that has brought more gold-diggers out than the strike at Sutters Mill. Anna Nicole cast her lot in life a long time ago, but what we are seeing now is (possibly) the destruction of the life of her daughter, whose paternity and custody are the big prizes in this gruesome contest.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has accused the US of military adventurism around the world, and of sparking a new arms race. He is right, as far as he goes, but he neglects to mention his own countries role in these 'adventures', or its efforts to undermine the US or any country seen as a competitor in any number of arenas. OK Vlad, you made the headlines, now shut up and do something productive for a change.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi seems to have stirred up a bit of a pudding with her expectation that she be provided with an Air Force transport capable of flying non-stop, coast to coast with her and her staff and the requisite press. I have a marvelous solution for this so-called problem, it is called the commercial air fleet, and flights to damn near anywhere are available at numerous times most days. The House of Representatives has always been known as the peoples chamber in Congress. Members of that chamber, including the leadership, up to the term of Tip O'Neill had always availed themselves of public transport, save for those occasions when they fly in behalf of the entire US government.
Shut up Pelosi, and remember who got you there. Do your job, don't dip too deeply into the public trough and keep your promises. That will prove your mettle, not the use of an Air Force jet.
Barack Obama has formally declared himself a candidate to the presidency.I wish him success; how he stacks up against the Hillary Clinton juggernaut will be what makes or breaks him in the eyes of the American public. Mitt Romney also hit the campaign trail, but he may be another John Kerry in terms of political clout.
Right now, I am calling the republican race for Rudy Gulliani, who is viewed by many to be a practical politician first, and a Republican second.
You heard it all here first, (or, you know, pretty close).
Stay focused.
posted by eccentric recluse at 11:19 AM
6 Comments:
Perfect, Nancy's plane is high on my list of things to think about too....oh and check it out, Lou Dobbs had, what, 5 or 6 days worth of coverage and it turns out Nancy hadn't made the request.
In the meantime, while our backs were turned, the worst president ever is hoping to fix intel around another war with another country. Somebody needs to shut up but it sure isn't Nancy!
JB
Happy Valentine's Day E_R!
xo
JB:
I am in no position to dispute your assertion regarding the Speaker, however, I did see, (I believe on CNN.com), a defense of the request from her office. There is probably more to this than meets the eye, on both sides of the issue, but I confess that I don't know what it is. If this was a 'plant' to raise some ruckus, why is there no outcry of indignation?
Post more if you see it.
Happy Valentine's Day. *smooch!*
"no outcry." Really ER. The dems seem to be the adults right now. Why would their have to be an outcry? Nancy went on Fox of all places and explained and thats that. Certain wingnuts that really REALLY want her to look bad kept distorting what was going on behind the scene. Typical really.
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/02/08/nancy-pelosi-clarifies-on-fox/
JB
JB, I like the way that you put that. "the dems seem to be the adults here right now...". Yes, the reaction is rather restrained, but I am cynical enough to think that the party would outsource this and turn it into a mini-watergate type of event, if for no other reason than to preserve the momentum picked up over the fast few months.
My point was that the issue has not yet been milked, and I find that to be a bit suspect...
Time for a new song, I have had enough of ? for this week...
E_R
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