Finally...

...Someone in Washington feels the same way about John Ensign's (R-HeadUpAss) politics as I do:

It’s not always easy to figure out what the American public will think about a particular issue or scandal, but we know how they feel about pets.

So they must have been thrilled — thrilled — when Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) issued a press release criticizing Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), a veterinarian, for his stance on an issue related to Medicare.

“Sen. Ensign should go back to practicing medicine on animals as he was trained, not on senior citizens,” Stark said in a press release.

For Ensign’s office, it was like Christmas.

Spokesman Tory Mazzola quickly retorted in an e-mail to the Hill that just because Ensign has gotten support for his proposal “doesn’t mean you have to attack doctors that care for our puppies and kittens. I may be wrong, but I’d say veterinarians have a higher approval rating than Nancy Pelosi’s Congress,” Mazzola said. (My response: Boo-Hoo!!)

Al Gore - Nobel Prize Winner!!! Congrats!!!

Al Gore did it!! He won an Oscar, an Emmy, now a Nobel Prize!!! And he did it all without cheating, like, I dunno... Satan... Oops - I mean, George W. Bush.

Yahoo News:

Former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Friday for their efforts to spread awareness of man-made climate change and lay the foundations for counteracting it.

Gore's film "An Inconvenient Truth," a documentary on global warming, won an Academy Award this year and he had been widely expected to win the prize."His strong commitment, reflected in political activity, lectures, films and books, has strengthened the struggle against climate change," the citation said. "He is probably the single individual who has done most to create greater worldwide understanding of the measures that need to be adopted."

It cited Gore's awareness at an early stage "of the climatic challenges the world is facing.The committee cited the Panel on Climate Change for two decades of scientific reports that have "created an ever-broader informed consensus about the connection between human activities and global warming."

Members of the panel, a network of 2,000 scientists, were surprised that it was chosen to share the honor with Gore, a spokeswoman said.

NOW, IF WE CAN ONLY GET HIM TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Attack of the Flying Monkey Right

It seems Michelle Malkin and her flying monkeys are on the attack again, or more to the point, a witch hunt over Graeme Frost. He is the 12 year old boy who gave the Democratic response after "W" vetoed the S-CHIP bill. I am not one to be silenced nor do I go out to silence anyone in the process. But what her and her minions have done is gone out of their way to destroy a family, who in my opinion, are struggling to get by. Yes, they've used the S-CHIP program - so what!!! I bought into a neighborhood at a cheaper cost 10 years ago and my home has gone up in value, although my income hasn't changed by much. If I had kids and didn't have adequate health coverage through my job, I would definitely sign up for S-CHIP to at least make sure my children were getting the health care they deserve. I am not an author or face on the Fixed News channel. So, until MM and her flying monkeys can live in $50K or less and not provide health care for her children - she should stay the hell away from those who cannot provide and let them live in peace and not go on pointless witch hunts...

But who am I?? In her eyes, I'm just a dirty fucking hippy!!!

Dedication - Neo-Con Edition

Dedicated to the Neo-cons who seem to think they run this country... Bruce Cockburn's "If I Had A Rocket Launcher" from 1984.

Public Service Announcement

Tonight's episode of "Boston Legal" revolved around a lawsuit about a 15 year old girl suing her school because it taught Abstinence Only education. The girl is HIV+ and was never taught about condoms - well, she was, but told that they were unreliable. It is important to educate children about sex, contraception and protection and how to avoid HIV and other STDs. No matter how much you drill into a child's mind about abstinence, they will find a way to experiment. If you get a chance to see the episode "The Chicken and the Leg", Alan Shore (James Spader) gives an outstanding closing about how the Bush Crime Family pushes abstinence only for schools and if they do not comply, they cut off federal funding. It's time Congress took a very hard look at this issue and bring back sex education.

Trojan
Durex

Bush & Congress need a refresher course in the Bill Of Rights

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Via Raw Story:

The proposed House bill offers some concession to the administration, and it includes fixes in surveillance that Democrats and Republicans agreed were needed, such as a clarification that no warrant is required to spy on strictly foreign-to-foreign phone calls and e-mails.

Under the new law, the Attorney General or Director of National Intelligence would be authorized to receive blanket warrants to eavesdrop on several foreign intelligence targets who could call into the United States, but the bill would restore FISA court reviews of targeting procedures and steps taken to "minimize" Americans' exposure to surveillance. If an American is to become the "target" of surveillance, intelligence agencies would be required to seek an individualized warrant from the FISA court.

The American Civil Liberties Union said that concession would allow "blanket warrants" to authorize the National Security Agency and other US intelligence services to gather information on untold numbers of Americans who may not be suspected of doing anything wrong.

He should not be unscripted

"W" should never be unscripted. The man is an IDIOT!!! He cannot speak in public nor can he form a complete thought - or string a proper sentence together.

Rock On Dreamers!!!

Kills kids in War - but don't give them Healthcare

The Bush Crime Family would rather see out kids killed in an unjust war rather than help the poor ones by giving them healthcare.

White House:

Q How can the President justify spending billions for a war and denying child health care sanctions in this country, where the needs are there?

MS. PERINO: Well, there are obviously very [sic] two different issues. The President is for the expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. He wants to extend it by 20 percent for the next five years. There are those in Congress who want to expand it even further. And what we see -- we see that as a step towards more government-controlled health care. That is a policy difference that the President has.

Isn't it Ironic???

Chuckle-nuts is allowed to do extraordinary renditions, have secret prisons, hold people for years without access to lawyers, and yet he takes issue with Burma??? The man needs to read less books and try reading the U.S. Constitution!!!

Dana Perino:

MS. PERINO: Good afternoon. I have a statement on Burma, before taking your questions.

The President and Mrs. Bush remain concerned about the reports of violence and intimidation that continue to come out of Burma. The United States is pleased that U.N. Special Envoy Gambari was able to see Aung San Suu Kyi. Mr. Gambari remains in Burma in order to see the top junta leader, Than Shwe. We think it is important that they meet and that a process of national reconciliation can begin.

The United States is committed to working with countries around the world and especially those in the region to move Burma to a peaceful transition to democracy. President Bush had a good meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang last week. And today Jim Jeffrey, the Deputy National Security Advisor, will meet with Chinese Ambassador Zhou to the United States to further these discussions.

I think it's important to note comments made on Friday night by Chinese Premier Wen. He said that China is very much concerned with the situation and hopes that all parties show restraint, resume stability through peaceful means as soon as possible, promote domestic reconciliation and achieve democracy and development. The Chinese Premier said that China will continue to work with the international community to actively facilitate the proper solution to the problem.

I'll take your questions.

Q Do you have any reason to believe that junta leaders will meet with the U.N. Envoy?

MS. PERINO: I don't have any reason to believe one way or the other. We -- he is there waiting to meet with him and as soon as we have an update, we'll provide it.

Q And the protests, themselves, seem to have been stilled. What do you make of that?

MS. PERINO: Well, unfortunately, intimidation and force can chill peaceful demonstrations. And reports about very innocent people being thrown into detention, where they could be held for years without any representation or charges, is distressing; and we understand that some of the monasteries have been sealed. Now, obviously, this has, again, a chilling effect on protestors, but we would ask that everyone show restraint and allow those who want to express themselves to be able to do so in Burma.

Sometimes she says something right

Erin Neff of the Las Vegas Review-Journal actually said something we can, somewhat, agree on - except I've known for a long time CongrASSman Jon Porter (R-NV03) is still a hand-puppet for the Bush Crime Family. His unwavering support for the Iraq invasion and occupation will bring him down and his War Party come November 2008.

LVRJ:

Maybe the way people in other countries view us has something to do with Porter's enthusiastic support for the war in Iraq. Make no mistake, Porter was for the war before he was for it. Not only did he support it from the beginning, he's supported every funding bill, cheered on the surge and is now squarely positioned as one of the administration's go-to guys for the Iran message.

If Porter didn't believe his own calculation that the "war on terror" plays well in his suburban district with lots of military families, he wouldn't be so stuck on his support for ongoing occupation.

The way he puts it, the Middle East needs us there to keep the world safe. Oh yeah, and Israel is over there, too. Porter will do whatever it takes to win. That may mean forsaking so-called Republican principles of small government and low taxes.

That may mean claiming support for the troops, or the children, or whatever else
is politically palatable.

Religon and Government Office

In keeping with the theme of my last post... Over ar HuffPo St. John McCain would prefer a Christian president (he can clarify his remarks until he's blue in the face), so I would like to remind him of Article VI of the US Constitution:

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

Jesus Hates Me... I Think

I live in Las Vegas and I work in Las Vegas... We have a lot of churches here, whether Catholic, Protestant, and way too many Mormon ones... Just don't come to my door - it would be greatly appreciated... But I digress... Anyway... I came across some strange people carrying signs... Not anti-war signs, but signs that told me I was going to hell on Fremont Street - all of this during Bikefest weekend... I saw some "Bikers For Jesus" but no "Hell's Angels"... Anyway, here are some pictures of the signs and the people holding them...

Hair-do Hates Poor Kids

John Ensign (R-HeadUpAss) hates poor kids. Let's hope none of his friends and/or patients kids are in need of health care - because his vote just told them all they can all go to hell. (Roll Call Votes).


I'm old, so this song came to mind by The Carpenters:

Hair-do Hates Free Speech

Think Progress:

Today, the Senate voted 72-25 to approve Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-TX) bill criticizing MoveOn.org’s Gen. David Petraeus ad in the New York Times. The “sense of the Senate” resolution “strongly” condemns the “personal attacks on the honor and integrity of General Petraeus.”

By the vote:

Harry Reid (D-NV): Endorses free speech
John Ensign (R-HeadUpAss): Hates free speech

George Bush = Moron

From McClatchy:

It took just eight decades but H.L. Mencken's astute prediction on the future course of American presidential politics and the electorate's taste in candidates came true:

On July 26th, 1920, the acerbic and cranky scribe wrote in The Baltimore Sun: "...all the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre — the man who can most easily (and) adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum. The presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

ASS!! Hair-Do Edition part 2

Sorry for not posting in awhile - been catching up on some DVD's that have been piling up... Anyway, here is an e-mail to Senator Ensign (R-HeadUpAss) sent today after he voted nay on restoring Habeas Corpus:

I don't understand... You support Mr. Bush and his failed war policies, yet you don't support restoring Habeas Corpus. Where do your priorities lie - with party or country??? With the way you vote, it seems that the answer is party. Have you no shame, Mr. Ensign???

Hitting those Meds again!!!

John Ensign (R-Panteen) is hitting the Med cabinet at his animal hospital again... Had this to say about our Cheerleader-In-Chief's "speech" about Iraq tonight posted on his website:

Washington, D.C. – Senator John Ensign released the following statement tonight after President Bush delivered his speech to the American People:

“After hearing from General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker, the President tonight outlined to the American people the best way forward in Iraq. Unlike some, he has listened to the recommendations of our troops engaged in the battle in Iraq. The bottom up approach and getting basic infrastructure needs in place has helped quell the violence in many of Iraq’s provinces. Al-Qaeda, and other terrorist organizations, believe the war in Iraq is the central front in their war against the West. It is critical that we listen to our generals and troops on the ground in order to achieve success in Iraq.”

Someone should remind him that Iraq had nothing to do with Al Qaeda before we invaded and occupied it. I'm still waiting for my CongrASSman Jon Porter to issue a "supportive" statement to "Dear Leader"...

Chuckle-Nuts speaks...

...And all I heard was Iraq... blah blah blah, Surge... blah blah blah... Victory... blah blah blah... Success... blah blah blah... he really should get a new speech writer.

Not So Funny

We invade and occupy Iraq and create a refugee crisis. Yet we won't help them out.