~ The man in the middle, Attorney General Antonio "Speedy" Gonzales will be on with Jane and Tony on Newsradio 710 KIRO's Morning News at 7:50 on Friday morning. He's a great get, kids, but we're thinkin' he must be history if he's doing the morning news in Seattle...
~ We're loving the feud, the kiss, and makeup of Rush and Arnold.
Rush called the Governator a sellout, then Arnold said, "Rush Limbaugh
is irrelevant. I am not his servant." Then it was all on-air
kissy-lips; Arnold espousing his liberal views on health care, and
immigration while Limbaugh made nervous nice-nice with the see-gars,
which are just about all they have in common. It's a cameo shot of the
'08 race when the GOP will explode like a $2 suitcase. Rush later told
listeners: "I want to remind all of you people in California, from the
get-go I have told you he was not a conservative. He's a good guy, but
he's not a conservative. He's a Republican." (author' note: hee, hee.)
~ Defending Ann Coulter's ugly cracks by saying it's her right to say whatever she pleases is like saying about Jeffrey Dahmer: "Well, a guy's gotta eat."
~ So far not a peep out of Coulter about Elizabeth Edwards' breast cancer- but Rush Limbaugh opined that the press conference about Elizabeth Edwards' Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. "... is to jump-start the campaign. This is to see if it'll jump-start the campaign." Big Pants, remember, referred on TV in 1993 to Chelsea Clinton, who was 13 at the time, as "the White House dog." Stay classy, Rush ...
~ Attention unemployed or underemployed local liberal talk show hosts: rumors have it that progressive KPTK will hire a local morning jock. We've heard it all before, but they're saying that CBS has finally agreed to spring for a local show. Dunno what they'd do with all those Stephanie Miller fans, though. She's hot- and another reformed Republican with a sense of humor.
~ The cornerstone of politics these days is grievance. It's really hard to keep that going when you're in power. I've admired their ability to hold on to that idea of being aggrieved while maintaining almost absolute control of all functions of government. I love it. And what are they most angry about? People who play the victim card! ~Jon Stewart on the Republican Party
~ Rush and Arnold have one other common interest- an appreciation for the ladies. It's not known if Schwarzenegger has erectile dysfunction like Rush who didn't let that retard his drooling for Valerie Plame: "This woman is a babe, and if she weren't married, I don't care what she's done or what her political affiliation is, I'd be throwing my hat in the ring."
~ Sean Hannity, a "heretic in public?" Well yes, at least according to Father Thomas Euteneuer, president of the Catholic Human Life International, who said he'd deny communion to the Fox News altar boy because Hannity is ITtoo liberal on birth control. The priest called Hannity a hypocrite, and bemoaned the "death of his faith." Observers infer that Hannity, a Rudy Guiliani supporter, is getting his pro-backsliding arguments up and running for the election cycle. Here's a great clip of the priest and Sean-boy duking it out.
~ We don't usually hang Drinking Liberally, that Tuesday schmooze at the Montlake Ale House, (2307 24th Avenue E., 8p). It's an early night, and contrary to all the right-wing flaming, nobody drinks all that much. It can be pretty fun, though. It's always a collection of name-brand bylines; media moguls and minions; elected politicians; and political professionals all come to drink the ale and kiss the rings of the assembled bloggers. Week before last, we missed a guest appearance by... KIRO talk star Bryan Styble (Sunday's 10p-1a) - unfortunately, no one noticed.
Styble at DL ... what will they think of next? And I thought affirmative action had been outlawed in this state!
Posted by: SeattleJew | March 23, 2007 at 01:18 AM
Karl Rove needs to be brought before Congress to answer many questions and under oath. This is ridiculous! Dems need to PUSH this issue all the way thru subpoeneas and Court challenge if necessary. Where's Mrs Pelosi? What is the deal with her...has the power but seems reluctant to use it? This is very disappointing. Mrs Clinton needs her to step up and be strong!
Posted by: Duffman | March 23, 2007 at 06:49 AM
Just as an aside; I think referring to the Hon Alberto Gonzales as 'speedy Gonzales' is demeaning and not right (connotation is not good).
Even tho I believe in this situation he ought to resign (because of likely doing Pres Bush's (i.e. Karl Rove's) bidding - I believe he deserves respect for his hard work at achieving this position. I believe he went to our Air Force Academy and Harvard and was respected all along the way.
Posted by: Duffman | March 23, 2007 at 07:05 AM
If KPTK replaces Stephanie Miller with viaduct talk, they will lose listeners. But, there is always streaming and podcasting...bye bye KPTK.
Posted by: sparky | March 23, 2007 at 07:28 AM
Re: Speedy.
It's what Hood does. Disparage someone based on their name/ethnic background/appearance/sexual orientation.
Posted by: Tink | March 23, 2007 at 08:14 AM
KPTK
There are more than enough popular local hosts that could replace Miller's imitation of Limbaugh.
Webb??? Steinbrueck?
Rememebr who the competition would be? The heavily anointed Dave Ross. Ross is old world and his market segment is njot going to steal from Miller's.
Posted by: SeattleJew | March 23, 2007 at 08:23 AM
Hood is a bigot, a hater. He's homophobic because he is an OLD QUEEN himself.
Posted by: King1090 | March 23, 2007 at 08:25 AM
By the same token, I don't think that's fair or justified either.
Posted by: Duffman | March 23, 2007 at 08:32 AM
hmmm. I used to know Michael in another life. He was a good cook liked the women.
Posted by: mimi | March 23, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Call Gonzales what he is: An unthinking order taker who breaks laws to protect Bush's hindparts. Of course, the right (morally bankrupt liars that they are) will excuse anything, even if it breaks their so-called values. Reality literally means nothing to them.
Posted by: cowpotpi3 | March 23, 2007 at 08:47 AM
I'd love to see Mike Webb back on the radio. He has been a victim of a great injustice but he is a great broadcaster and still has a huge fanbase. KPTK would be smart to hire him.
Posted by: King1090 | March 23, 2007 at 08:48 AM
"I'd love to see Mike Webb back on the radio. He has been a victim of a great injustice but he is a great broadcaster and still has a huge fanbase. KPTK would be smart to hire him."
Oh come on Kirby, nice try. KVI is irrelevant and you know it.
Posted by: Pilgrim | March 23, 2007 at 09:02 AM
Wow Michael,
First Orbusmax, now Kirby...I'm sure Dori will be showing up next. I bet Duffman is really John Carlson - trying to pass himself off as a woman.
Posted by: Lady Jane | March 23, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Mike Webb should go to Air America- he is perfect for them- he is a convicted felon and a mental case.
Posted by: KS | March 23, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Seattle Jew thinks Stephanie Miller is like Limbaugh and Mike Webb still thinks we dont know he posts on here as KING 1090....this place gets more interesting every day...
Posted by: sparky | March 23, 2007 at 09:16 AM
Mike Malloy said last night that changes were coming to the novaM network. He couldn't say what, but intimated after mentioning AA hosts that perhaps they were coming over to nova.
Posted by: coiler | March 23, 2007 at 09:51 AM
It's not known if Schwarzenegger has erectile dysfunction like Rush who didn't let that retard his drooling for Valerie Plame: "
Bla'Ms fishin' for unhinged Orb. Love it. Keep it up
Posted by: mercifurious | March 23, 2007 at 09:51 AM
King 1090 creeps out of his cave:
Hood is a bigot, a hater. He's homophobic because he is an OLD QUEEN himself.
Gee. Someone remind me. Who was it again who is known for incessently calling Bla'M an "OLD QUEEN"?
Somebody call Harborzoo's men-in-white-suits. They're coming to take you away - HAHA!
Posted by: mercifurious | March 23, 2007 at 09:56 AM
Wow pretending to be something you're not over the internet. Seems to be a lot of that going on around here...
Posted by: cowpotpi3 | March 23, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Youve been compormised Duf why dont you just leave!!!
Posted by: TROLLfinder | March 23, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Get it right, its "SLEAZY" Gonzales Theres nothing speedy about the guy.
Posted by: Donkey O.T. | March 23, 2007 at 10:58 AM
TF: Because I feel so welcome here!
DOT: Harsh!
Posted by: Duffman | March 23, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Oh btw TF, you could use some help with your spelling.
Posted by: Duffman | March 23, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Alan Prell for the KPTK spot. The guy is funnier than hell, HAS NEVER FORGED AN INSURANCE DOCUMENT, and once he's given a chance for people to warm up to him, a chance he wasn't given by shortsighted, fired KIRO P.D., HE'LL BEAT "THE GREAT MAN" Ross, with his soporific, pompous snoozefest over at KIRO. Prell Prell Prell Prell PRELL
Posted by: Tommy008 | March 23, 2007 at 02:03 PM
I like Allen Prell...but, I'd take Dave Ross in a heartbeat over him. Prell was too scattered and unfocused.
Posted by: Pilgrim | March 23, 2007 at 02:31 PM
Heard Carl Jeffers on DR's show this a.m. - fast talker; what about him.
Posted by: Duffman | March 23, 2007 at 02:37 PM
I like Carl as well...not sure I could take his style 3 hrs a day x5 a week ..He is well prepared informative tho.
Posted by: pilgrim | March 23, 2007 at 02:40 PM
I thought Carl was pretty interesting today. I hope he's right because I get worried about this Congress and its inability to seem to get things going.
He said that the House Iraq time table vote 218-212 was a positive outcome because they got it done. Doesn't matter that it was close . . . does matter that they did it.
I'm going to hope he knows what he's talking about.
I do think he talks too fast, is too self-congratulatoty, and likes to hear himself talk too much. So, I don't listen very often. Would if he'd take more calls and listen better.
Posted by: joanie | March 23, 2007 at 04:06 PM
Shit duf all your good for is spell checking, check this
Fuck Off TROLL!
How did i do on the spelling this time, any suggestions asshole
Posted by: TROLLfinder | March 23, 2007 at 04:40 PM
"..any suggestions.."
Only one: you might check your manners. Hope that made you feel real good, you could have gotten your point across with a lot less bile. You might consider growing up one of these days.
Posted by: Duffman | March 23, 2007 at 05:01 PM
Posted by: joanie | March 23, 2007 at 05:55 PM
http://www.longmontfyi.com/Local-Story.asp?ID=15357
Here you Merci...the ultimate and conclusive proof.
Posted by: Duffman | March 23, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Tran did have a shot at the seat- she ran didn't she? In such a race, in such a year wouldn't have ever voted against an incumbent Democrat. Tran should start in politics at the bottom- Council, Leg, even Congress, to shoot at a sitting Democratic Senator, inexperienced and coming from nowhere without a base, or a real strategy is a losing proposition. You must be very young, Joanie to be so ideological...
Posted by: blathering michael | March 23, 2007 at 07:26 PM
Shame on you, Michael. One is never too old to be idealogical. Aren't you concerned with ideas? And perhaps I am idealistic. Why not?
If not this year, when? It was hardly an effort for the Dems this year. Almost anybody should have beaten a Republican, esp. in this state. With the Republicans on the run, why not make a case for a real Democrat again?
She is a better Democrat than Cantwell. It is a jaded and corrupt system you support. That's why we have the corrupt government - on both sides - that we have.
And it was a primary Michael. We could all have supported whomever became the candidate. A primary is supposed to start the discussion. Pelz allowed no discussion.
I'm not idealistic. I'm just not a herd animal . . . can you say the same?
Posted by: joanie | March 23, 2007 at 08:20 PM
I was surprised that Maria Cantwell was able to payoff her strongest primary opponent without any serious blowback during her run against Hong or later in the general election.
Posted by: Pugetsound | March 23, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Ph(J)oanie sez
"If not this year, when? It was hardly an effort for the Dems this year. Almost anybody should have beaten a Republican, esp. in this state. With the Republicans on the run, why not make a case for a real Democrat again?"
For those anti-war activists who worked so hard to get the Dems in power how'd todays vote turnout for you. Instead of defunding the war, you got stabbed in the back with what was passed today. And to even get this bill passed a whole lot of pork had to be paid out to get the centrist Dems to climb on board and vote in favor of it. Truth be told, you've been played for fools. Why is Howard Dean so silent?
Grab some popcorn. This is going to be a most excellent election season. Will the activists wake up or will they continue to put heavy make up on their face in the morning to cover up the bruises so the neighbors don't see the black and blue marks.
Posted by: Pugetsound | March 23, 2007 at 09:13 PM
that's me, Joanie, just one of the herd...
Posted by: blathering michael | March 23, 2007 at 09:27 PM
Thought so . . . :)
Posted by: joanie | March 23, 2007 at 09:31 PM
Webb is slurring and rambling on his podcast right now - he's got some, meds, legal or otherwise. he can't remember stuff, he's high and not making sense. He's trashed.
Posted by: mink | March 23, 2007 at 10:01 PM
"..I'm just not a herd animal.."
And that, young lady, is one thing I like about you.
Posted by: Duffman | March 24, 2007 at 08:28 AM
You must be very young, Joanie . . .
Yes, indeed, I am . . . :)
Duff, how can such a confused old gent as yourself be so sweet sometimes?
Posted by: joanie | March 24, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Ha ;) yeah, must be my inherent state of confusion.
Say Joanie I have a g/daughter studying to be a teacher (at SPU); any advice (above don't expect to get rich...)
Posted by: Duffman | March 24, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Yo TROLLfinder: you asked Duff if he could find any spelling errors in you last communication, which ended with calling him an asshole. Well, I found one: "...all your good for is spell checking..." You should have said all you're good for is spell checking, but hey, who's really intersted in your crap anyway?
Posted by: Brianne | March 24, 2007 at 12:27 PM
oops,that shoulda been interested but you probably didn't notice
Posted by: Brianne | March 24, 2007 at 12:29 PM
Ha..thanks Brianne, I guess in my haste to discount the message I missed that.
Posted by: Duffman | March 24, 2007 at 12:31 PM
"You must be very young, Joanie . . .
Yes, indeed, I am . . . :)"
Immature doesn't equal young.
Posted by: Pugetsound | March 24, 2007 at 12:46 PM
You know, Duff, the best advice I have is to have a life beyond teaching and become wise rather than smart. Also, to trust her instincts rather than a lot of textbooks on teaching.
I started teaching later in life, and I think it helped a good deal.
Also, I substituted (by choice) for a year because I wanted to see what other teachers were doing and I wanted to test the waters at different grade levels. I learned more that year than I did during my whole certification process.
I bet you know that life experience is the best teacher.
I wish her well.
Posted by: joanie | March 24, 2007 at 12:53 PM
"I bet you know that life experience is the best teacher."
Indeed I do! Thank you, I'll pass this on to her. She's just done some teacher-helper work at a school near us (for a 2nd grade class) and it's been interesting hearing her slant on that...she's so excited about what she thinks she can add...hope she remains that way.
Posted by: Duffman | March 24, 2007 at 12:59 PM
"You should have said all you're good for is spell checking"
Oh great just what we need on this blog, yet another fucking spell checker.
Go to hell Brianna
Posted by: TROLLfinder | March 24, 2007 at 05:03 PM
Joanie writes,
"You must be very young, Joanie . . .
Yes, indeed, I am . . . :)
Duff, how can such a confused old gent as yourself be so sweet sometimes?"
Confused? Yes Joanie you are, but don't fret, Spring Break is just around the corner.
Posted by: Steve | March 24, 2007 at 09:34 PM