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David Zucker's video satire of Barbara Boxer's 'Ma'am' demand: 'It's just a thing'
One of the sadnesses of American politics is that so much of the satire is aimed at only one side of the political spectrum, costing us nearly half the possible laughs.
There are conservatives in Hollywood. They just don't run the place. One of the comedic luminaries of modern time, however, is David Zucker of "Naked Gun," "Airplane," "Police Squad" and "Kentucky Fried Movie" fame.
Now, just in time for the Nov. 2 midterm elections involving California's own career pol, Democrat Sen. Barbara Boxer, Zucker has produced a satirical video currently making the Internet rounds. (See bottom video below)
See more at latimesblogs.latimes.com
Are you facing a tough decision - need courage - ready to back out quit and run? Consider the first penguin in the water...
First Penguin In The Water
I once saw this National Geographic program about penguins and how after sitting on the eggs for weeks without food they were relieved for egg-duty by their mate – and headed straight for the ocean.
But, they stopped short and crowded on the cliff overlooking the sea in fear that a walrus would be waiting below to eat them, until finally one unlucky guy got jostled in by the crowd.
The penguins peered down to see if he was okay – and if he swam around and started eating, in they’d go.
Somebody has to be first.
And, if the stakes are lower than being eaten, maybe this time it should be you?
Read more at rickbutts.com
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Read more at www.activestate.com
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In this letter to a missed friend the writer is not being critical or condescending but asking for commiseration around the way that any of us can sell out and then wake up one day with the reality we reap around the choices we've sown.
When you trade hot air for a cool breeze (this is not a free trade - you give something up to buy that sweet air conditioning) you surrender a little bit more of your freedom.
Did you take a "walk on part in the war" (small perhaps even symbolic participation) for a "lead role in a cage."
And you think of your friend, bright and brimming with potential, and you see how you've both been changed and find yourselves far away. And since you both know what it's like - you share this common experience and understanding - you wish they were here with you - to comfort each other and perhaps rally for the next change.
Rick Butts
So you think you can tell,
Heaven from hell,
Blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail
A smile from a veil,
Do you think you can tell?
Did they get you to trade,
Your heroes for guns,
Hot ashes for trees,
Hot air for a cool breeze,
Cold comfort for change,
Did you exchange,
A walk in part in the war,
For a lead role in a cage?
How I wish,
How I wish you were here.
We're just two lost ...souls swimming in a fish bowl,
Year after year.
Running over the same old ground,
Have you found,
The same old fears?
Wish you were here.
This is a sign on the parking lot side of a building in Cherry Creek (Denver) Colorado. Cherry Creek is known for it's trendy restaurants, art shops, and plastic surgery.
Do you think they may have kind of fumbled on the domain name - or am I way too over-thinking this one?
Your opinion?
Windows is battling the overwhelming lead that Apple has in the wireless/data market. Live blogging is a good sign they are at least rolling in the digital social media market.
Do you own an Android?
Interested in the Windows Phone?
Live Blogging the Windows Phone 7 Launch
Microsoft is introducing its answer to Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android Monday, debuting phones that run on its Windows Phone 7 platform.
The new phones from manufacturers HTC, LG and Samsung will be sold beginning in November, the company announced Monday. The mobile move is important for Microsoft as it tries to catch up in the smartphone game, where it has admitted it has fallen behind. The company’s latest foray into smartphones, its Kin line, was abandoned after the phones had been on the market only a few weeks.
The software giant will discuss the availability of the phones and preview some of the features starting at 9:40 a.m. Eastern, and Digits will have a live blog.
Read more at blogs.wsj.com
Join me and the amazing HollyFelds band at the Skylark Lounge in Denver Colorado for Halloween. A Tarantino costume? What kinds of things does that conjure up in your imagination?
Please tell me here?
The Hollyfelds
we'll be performing a special set of classic songs from beloved Tarantino movies. You probably won't want to miss it. Oh and stay tuned for announcements of some very special costume contests...
You know how a baby falls asleep in the car seat, gently rocking out into oblivion to the hum of the motor and the sway of the car.
