Crazy Stuff you don't hear about

POLITICO: Laura Rozen: on foreign policy - U.S. sentences Iranian lured in sting to 5 years

$25 round trip to DC!

This is How they get the Tea Party Folk to Washington!

Wha?

44% of Americans would rather have Bush than Obama.

I give up.

Perfect Sense

Count me part of the 94% of Americans that think its likely scientist are fudging the data...the scientist paid for Exxon that is.

What Barack Obama Really Thinks Of The White House

What Barack Obama Really Thinks Of The White House Press

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DB from Tennessee

Er.

Riiiight

Believe it when I see it

The Real I am just a Bill song.

Not the End of World

If you are tired of hearing Obama is screwing America by bringing the 9/11 terrorist here, this article should make you feel better.

AHHHHHH!!!

PEOPLE ARE SO STUPID!!!! You cant just keep people in cages forever!!!!!!

lol..GOP is so pro America they don't even need to know about America

Did anyone pay attention to tea party today?

First they said the pledge wrong
Then the House leader mixes up the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

Sunny day, sweepin' the clouds away

Even Sesame Street makes fun of Fox News.

The South Hates Him

Obama's favorability-unfavorability rating in the South is 28-67, while it is 68-23 in the rest of the country. Amazing.

dem vs. gop

Awesome

Republicans and Fox

So funny that Perino went on FOX to complain that The Administration is calling out a new organization for being partisan propaganda, when just a few months ago she called NBC the same thing when she was part of the last admin...

AHHHH!

SC Republicans shouldn't be allowed in Newspapers

Demint and Judaism? really?

Fox News

Its really bad.

Republican Base Hatred of Obama

Most really aren't racist, just a little...uhm..misguided?

Christmas Tree Hoax

I don't know if I am more mad at Politico for printing it or the teabagger for making it up.

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Fourth Grader Asks Obama,

Fourth Grader Asks Obama, "Why Do People Hate You" - Political Punch

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Right Wing

Always the small print

Fox News - what a bunch of little bitches

The Nobel Prize thing is really killing those jerks at Fox News and they are not doing such a good job at hiding it.

I love The Onion

Poll: Happy, Healthy Obamas Out Of Touch With Miserable Americans

Which is Worse? Fake Pimp or Real Gun? Wonder which will be on Fox Tonight.

Fox Vice President lets truth slip.

“The fact that our numbers are up 30 plus in the news arena on basic cable I’d like to think is a sign that we are just putting what we believe to be the facts out on the table,” said Michael Clemente, Fox’s senior vice president for news.

Shep Smith's Once a Month Fair and Balanced moment.

fox misleads, nate silver doesn't.

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/10/question-order-may-bias-fox-news-health.html

Turn off Fox News.

The rest of the world has.

Serious, I would hate Obama too if I watched Fox News. I just argued with someone about it for 30 minutes...makes me sad.

Graham Blasting Beck Again

Before anyone gets happy thinking our Senator is rising above partisan politics..go ahead and stop. The only reason Grahamsy is knocking Beck is because Beck said America is better with Obama over McCain.

Graham loves McCain.

Why I hate fox

Media Matters

(btw, I am cool with local fox affiliates)

Can we call them unamerican yet?

I was a Representative from Florida on Twitter

So, two days ago Alan Grayson said some pretty interesting things. (Republicans want you to die). I thought it was awesome so I looked him up on Twitter. He didn't exist. I didn't want him to miss a chance to make some money, so I started @Alan_Grayson. People would check in and follow, and most of my posts led to ways to donate money. I figured the real @alangrayson would not let the opportunity to talk on Twitter pass by for too long and I would erase mine.

Weeeeell...this morning I noticed that real deal conservative icon commentator Michelle Malkin had wrote a mean editorial about Alan Grayson. So I write a tweet saying "you know you must be doing something right if @michellemalkin is writing lies about you." Well, much to my surprise, @michellemalkin (600,000+ followers) responded back with

FYI: @Alan_Grayson is on Twitter -- and he's STILL regurgitating junk science - http://bit.ly/10Y6bF

(I had always suspected she never checked sources and talked crap not caring if it was true or not)

I went from having like 15o followers to like 400, and conservative trolls were flaming all over @alan_grayson. So the Liberal followers starting warring with the conservative trolls. It was crazy!

A website called Buzzflash.com thought I was real, then called Grayson's office to find out i am fake..here are their tweets...


From @BuzzFlash

BuzzFlash admits its errors. We called the office of Hero of the week, Rep. Alan Grayson, and @alan_grayson is not his official site.

@alan_grayson is site of an admirer of the Congressman, but his official site is inactive at this time until he decides how to best use it

BuzzFlash confirmed all this with Rep. Grayson's office. @alan_grayson is a good faith effort by a support to help the Congressman out.

However, @alan_grayson does not officially speak for the congressman, even if it supports him. Got that.

I thought that was awesome, and then I realized that what I am doing is a little wrong, even if I am trying to be right. I know that a lot of people are actually fooled into thinking I am him (I mean, I only have his name and picture and am tweeting exact quotes from him). So I try to contact his office to let them take over the account. I can't find any real addresses, so I have to send an email to his Lake County office. I am not even sure anyone checks it....

well, 5 hours later I get a letter from who I figure is a low level staffer....

Sam,

Thanks for your support of the Congressman. I work for Rep. Graysons, so if you have questions or comments feel free to shoot them my way.

I think people are getting a bit confused about the twitter feed and are wondering if it is actually Grayson speaking. Would you mind clearing that up and putting into the twitter feed bio that your twitter account is unofficial and that you are not Alan Grayson? It would also be useful to just put out a tweet that the twitter feed is unofficial.

Thanks,

Matt

I thought it was a very polite way of saying "Cut that crap out guy!"

I dont' want to give up though, and I really wanted Grayson to start tweeting (plus, I didn't want to tell 750 people I am an complete fraud.)

So I send this email.

Thank you for contacting me. Didn't mean to cause confusion but there was a twitter vacuum and it seemed like a good way to raise a little money for you guys. Didn't think Michelle Malkin would actually think it was real.

Will be happy to crush peoples hopes, but it might not be as bad if Rep. Grayson is going to start using his Twitter feed. People are looking for a Democrat that doesnt' mind throwing a few elbows, and this would be a great way to get his voice heard.

Before I send out the tweet, do you know when or if Rep. Grayson is going to start tweeting? Would love to send all traffic his way.

Really hope I didn't cause any problems..I must admit I felt a little guilty..but he would be great on Twitter.

Sam

Then I start thinking, the original email was from a guy named Matt Stoller..and I am like, that name is familiar..and I look it up, and he is a pretty big guy in the liberal blogging world.....

Whoops! I now know that no matter how much I want Alan Grayson to tweet, it doesn't matter, they probably know more about politics than me (I am just a lowly teacher wanting to be in politics.)

So I send this email...

Oh, you are not just a Grayson staffer, you are "the" Matt Stoller, you already know exactly what you want me to do and have already told me. Getting on that Tweet right now.
Will @AlanGrayson be Representative Grayson's twitter address if he decides to start tweeting at some point in the future?

Sam

I haven't heard back from him yet...but no matter what, by midnight I am coming clean....


I know 740 followers and a few 100 tweets aren't that great, but Michelle Malkin mentioned my fake account, but this is probably as close as I will get to Washington, and that's sad...haha....

Nonetheless, it was a fun day....but I was wrong (but in a good if weird way).


Update: Response from Matt Stoller
I think that'll be his twitter name, yeah. He hasn't decided how he wants to approach twitter. What do you think?
I write: I think that he should hurry up and jump on while he is new to the nation. He probably should mention it on one of his TV interviews that he is tweeting (though it is getting to be an old thing).
Pretty much just put up a quote every now and then of what he is saying, followed occasionally by what TV interview he is doing so people turn in (just don't make TV the only thing he tweets).

Reporters are pretty lazy, look how many times McCain and Gingrich get on TV or Politico just by tweeting out something. If you want to "win the morning" one day just say something controversial but true. You have a lot of people out there wanting someone to take on the Palins, Grengrichs, Becks and Malkins of the world.

Have a great weekend, fun playing the congressman for a few days. If he gets on Twitter follow me..SamofCarolina.


Update: No response from Grayson's camp. Oh well......

Update: Rumor has it @AlanGrayson started today...I email..this is how it goes.

Me:Sorry to bother you with lame twitter stuff, its just @alangrayson started tweeting today. Is that you guys?

Matt Stoller:Y

So I get a Y in response? I at at first think he is asking why? but turns out he actually meant "Yes".

You would think I would get at least a full word answer..geez...You tweet for someone and get no respect.....

anyways..its over at 867 followers....@AlanGrayson is tweeting.

Because of me.

Indoctrination much?

Granted this is in a non gov't run church..buuuut, it goes to show were the Republicans actually do their indoctrinating..and have been for years.

Astroturf

The Townhalls were like wrestling...but instead of having cool stunts you have misinformed old people.

We all know this...

but you don't have to say it Bill! Yes, the right wing machine is awesome good (or evil) and its out to destroy Obama. Everyone knows that (except those who are slave to the machine), but the ex prez doesn't need to say it!

In another corner of South Carolina, GOP lawmaker booed | McClatchy

In another corner of South Carolina, GOP lawmaker booed | McClatchy

I might would vote for Inglis...since a more liberal person wouldn't stand a chance.

Fox News knows whats Important

Don't worry about the terrorist, Top Billing should be worry about the 1st grade teacher who made a bad choice in Jersey.

(oddly enough this same story was on Drudge..hmmmm)

A Reason I voted Obama.

Mostly I have been just posting things about how the Republicans are just a joke right now, even though they get a lot of good press.

However, I haven't posted enough on why I think the Obama administration is a good thing for our country.

Well, here is something. Its an Article about Obama fussing at the World Community. He can do this, because he is not a hypocrite, unlike the past 8 years.

In case you didn't know what to be afriad of

Fear This!

Acorn? Really? You want to talk about Acorn.

Tired of hearing about Acorn? Hand them them a copy of this next time, and ask them if Acorn is really worth talking about.

Update..Link works now.

Update II..seriously, now the link works.

Glenn Beck thinks he is equal to Jon Stewart? I think not.

For one thing, Jon Stewart never endorsed inflicting harm on members of Congress. Politicususa.com

The Daily Show on the Values Voters Summit

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Moral Kombat
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Healthcare Protests

My old friend Glenn

Hollywood Speaks Up for Insurance Companies

Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell

I like our team...but still scared about '10

Protest!

Fun on Huffpo

Funny

Obama is ruining Bush's Economy.

Get Em CNN

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day

Just a reminder, we will talk to our sworn enemies, for fun!

(h/t Ben)

Still hating on Fox

Yes, I am over doing Hate Fox News Day, but its propanda machine went off kilter today..

Best part is at 6:40

Today is Hate Fox Day on the blog

Just Make It UP

Apparently Fox cannot get enough of Acorn

Notice how they have ACORN mentioned 5 times on the home page and how they try to associate it with Pelosi by putting most of the ACORN links under the story about her.

Fox vs. Reality

Using Daily Kos as a source is just as wrong as basing your opinion on Fox News, but you this pretty much shows what Fox cares about.

Healthcare plan protestors/Anti-Obama jerkoffs can add offending Holocaust survivors to their resumes

Holocaust survivor assaults protestors with Obama-as-Hitler posters.

If Obama is Hitler, then does that mean the neo-Nazi skinheads support him?

Is this the straw?

Mark Sanford, please go away.

Glenn Beck:The Movie--Starring Andy Griffith

In honor Micheal Jackson, DC returns to the 80's!

Jimmy Carter Stinks!




Be afraid of Poor Black People!




Russia is Evil!

He's got a point, maybe several

Words of Paul Rieckhoff, Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, when he appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher recently: "...Our country has been divided since 9/11, really, and there's no more time for partisanship and bickering, especially in a time of war. When I was in the military, we weren't Republicans or Democrats. We were all united in defending our country. And if we do, god forbid, get hit again, the Republicans, Democrats, Communists, Socialists, everybody else and their mother need to get together and figure out how to defend this country and take care of each other. That's what I saw eight years ago today...And Glenn Beck can go to Afghanistan, too. I'm fine with that."
Further into the discussion: "Bill, if we want to send a message to the terrorists eight years later, how about fixing Ground Zero. I mean, it's eight years later and there's still a hole at Ground Zero. Every politician in this country beat on their chest and said how we are going to fight back and show them how resilient we are. I live in Manhattan. I live in New York City. We were incredibly affected just like everyone else, but there's still a hole there. And it's a testament to the bureaucratic inefficiency, the infighting, and the greed that has dominated our politics."

Oh No Joe

Today Joe, local idiot, said that Obama should be ashamed for not going on Fox News Sunday since he is going on every other Sunday Show.

Let it be noted, after his "You Lie" speech, Joe only went on Fox News Sunday to defend himself.

(Crap, I stole this from Wonkette and not thinking that I did, but yes, I stole.)

The reason Obama is not going to Fox News is because Fox News viewers have already made up their minds, plus with 23 1/2 hours of airtime devoted to 10 employees at Acorn, there wasn't much time to change minds.

912 Protest

At the 6:30 point Boiling Spring Showed Up

Makes me a little sick.

Rush Actually said this.

And please don't forget ther are a million and a half fights everday at school.

Also don't forget that Rush was named today one of the top ten most powerful people in the media.

Lol..Caught on Tape

They beat me to it.

I took this screen shot earlier to talk about how Drudge is a race baiter. If anyone says they read something on Drudge, they probably have no idea what they are talking about.

However, for some reason the press usually follows Drudge, because he speaks for the Conservative Base.

However, Gawker did a much better job than me.

Tricky Tricky

Wow, reading from this it looks like Jeremy Lott might know what he is talking about since he is the editor of the Capital Research Center!

but then you google Capital Research Center and get

Capital Research Center (CRC) is a conservative non-profit
organization that was founded in 1984 by Willa
Johnson ".......... The group opposes the growth of government-welfare
programs and promotes private sector alternatives. The CRC is commonly understood to pursue a right-wing
agenda.

So, whenever you see someone who is writing for Research center or Foundation you never heard of, look it up. Usually it is owned by the Republican Party, and sometimes owned by the Democrats. Either way, take the information with a grain of salt.

Kayne is From SC

Gotta love the Lindsey Graham cameo

Politics was never totally civil

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/14/zelizer.joe.wilson/index.html

History does repeat itself...

This socialism charge on Health Care is almost 80 years old.

Stay Classy Silent Majority

If only all those signs were votes, you might have a real voice in DC.

Top Ten #2 is the best

Wonkette on pre 911 America.

http://wonkette.com/411028/a-childrens-treasury-of-911-musical-videos#more-411028

I admit, I am very envious of the snark abilities of Wonkette. 1st paragraph on pre 911 america is great.

Better History of South Carolina

Politico isn't the best newspaper in the world, and here is a much better article about silly SC pols.... I really didn't know about some of this stuff either. On the Whitehouse steps?

Good Morning! SC on the front page.

Joe Wilson was wrong...

..in almost everything he said. However, if you turn the phrase just right, you can say that he might be somewhat not lying.
Which goes to show, things are hardly ever black and white, though we always search for that in politics.
But the key things is this, and this is in black and white... we are already paying for undocumented aliens, its not like the hospitals are going to let them die.

But don't pay me any attention, I will send you to the man I think is the best reporter out there (by meaning he is actually fair and balanced and looks at the facts) Jake Tapper

Wonkette

(what Joe Wilson saw according to Wonkette)

I probably look at too many political websites a day, but the one that's the most fun is Wonkette. Its pretty much "The Daily Show" of online political blogs, so if you want a good laugh check it out.

I am banned from posting politics on Facebook, so I will create a blog

The exact moment former SC Representative Joe Wilson made his speech, and the exact minute I knew I couldn't keep my views to myself.

Welcome to my new blog, no one will probably care to check it, but I have got to find a way to share ideas, and this is it! I am addicted to Politics, but just as I get tired of seeing pop ups for FarmTown on my Facebook, people were tired of my constant political updates. (And cute farmtown animals are not nearly as combative as posts ridiculing and besmirching someone's ideology over and over again)

In case your wondering, and somehow found this blog, Joe Wilson screamed liar during Obama's speech, which isn't done..ever. He has already been told to apologize by McCain, and Joe has already apologized, but his dem opponent Rob Miller is raising a bunch of money. (probably not as much as Joe is going to raise though) http://www.actblue.com/page/kossacks4miller

The end of my first post.

Feel free to be a ranting commenter below.