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Strange Eyes Keep On Watching Me
Author: clintster
Date: 02/25/2009 13:24:02
OK folks, just bear with us. Clintster is on his way for this morning's show; apparently he got into Momma's box wine last night and spent half the evening doing dueling George Takei impressions with Jim Ward. It was brutal.
Oh wait, here he is. Good Morning Clintster, how are you?
*mumblegrumble*BradandIantiquinginSanFernando*blitherblather*
(Narrator slips some extra strong coffee to Clintster)
Huhwhuwhahuh? Where am I? (rubs eyes) Ohhhh, right; Wednesday! Good morning, 4Fers! I apologize for the way I look here; crazy night. CRAAAAAAAAZY night! Anyway, let's take a look at a media personality that has been occupying my mind recently. Step with me into the crazy world ofArthur Brown Glenn Beck!
_____________________________________________________
It's no secret here that Glenn Beck is a "special" kind of conservative talking head. When CNN hired him a few years ago, as part of their "Let's punish America" initiative, he stirred up some controversy here and there. However, controversy did not equal ratings; he consistently pulled in the lowest ratings of any news/opinion program in his time slot, and after two years of pure suck, the powers that be at CNN mercifully pulled the plug.
Sensing an opportunity, Fox News swept up this red-hot powder keg of suck and put him into their 5pm slot, once held by John "ZOMG War On Christmas" Gibson. Appropriate? Yeah, pretty much.
In the month or so since the retooled (emphasis on TOOL) Glenn Beck TV machine show hit the airwaves, we have seen the following:
For people who want to see someone actually get carried away in a straitjacket on the air, I'd put my money down on Glenn Beck. O'Reilly might beat him to it, but I think Beck would make a greater show of it. Plus the jacket would hide those sweaters.
Thought I forgot about the eyes? The crazy eyes? The Big-Brother-Meets-Tom-Arnold eyes? Here, take this!
NOw, if you'll excuse me, I got to perfect my Chekhov impression. Nuclear wessers. Nuclearrrr Wessselssss...
Oh wait, here he is. Good Morning Clintster, how are you?
*mumblegrumble*BradandIantiquinginSanFernando*blitherblather*
(Narrator slips some extra strong coffee to Clintster)
Huhwhuwhahuh? Where am I? (rubs eyes) Ohhhh, right; Wednesday! Good morning, 4Fers! I apologize for the way I look here; crazy night. CRAAAAAAAAZY night! Anyway, let's take a look at a media personality that has been occupying my mind recently. Step with me into the crazy world of
It's no secret here that Glenn Beck is a "special" kind of conservative talking head. When CNN hired him a few years ago, as part of their "Let's punish America" initiative, he stirred up some controversy here and there. However, controversy did not equal ratings; he consistently pulled in the lowest ratings of any news/opinion program in his time slot, and after two years of pure suck, the powers that be at CNN mercifully pulled the plug.
Sensing an opportunity, Fox News swept up this red-hot powder keg of suck and put him into their 5pm slot, once held by John "ZOMG War On Christmas" Gibson. Appropriate? Yeah, pretty much.
In the month or so since the retooled (emphasis on TOOL) Glenn Beck TV machine show hit the airwaves, we have seen the following:
- On Inauguration Day, Beck cried over the media's handling of Sarah Palin, as he introduced her on his show. Yes, Sarah Palin.
He asserted that because Barack was now the President, it was now okay for America to put civil rights behind us.
He proposed that the US kick California out of the union. Why? Because it "makes blood shoot right out my eyes".
Beck not only compared the stimulus plan to socialism, but took it all the way to Communism!!!11ONE!
He shed tears over the death of a 9-11 widow in the recent plane crash in Buffalo, even though a few years earlier, he had said "I am so sick of them" for going on TV, asking for accountability, etc.
Most recently, while trying to pin the collapse of the auto industry on the unions, Beck claimed that UAW workers earn $154 per hour. Even factoring in benefits, vacation, overtime, etc., the actual number is about a third that.
For people who want to see someone actually get carried away in a straitjacket on the air, I'd put my money down on Glenn Beck. O'Reilly might beat him to it, but I think Beck would make a greater show of it. Plus the jacket would hide those sweaters.
Thought I forgot about the eyes? The crazy eyes? The Big-Brother-Meets-Tom-Arnold eyes? Here, take this!
NOw, if you'll excuse me, I got to perfect my Chekhov impression. Nuclear wessers. Nuclearrrr Wessselssss...
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Comment by 
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 13:59:07
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 13:59:07
Mornin' all! 
What a night - great speech from OUR president, then Providence College knocks off #1 Pittsburgh which will probably give UConn back the top spot next week..
(edit: holy spelling errors!)
What a night - great speech from OUR president, then Providence College knocks off #1 Pittsburgh which will probably give UConn back the top spot next week..(edit: holy spelling errors!)
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:12:37
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:12:37
Good morning, bloggers!! Excellent post, clintster!
I was very impressed with President Obama's speech and his willingness to tackle several long standing issues, such as education and health care. I have seen schools in desperate need of repairs, not to mention more classroom space, books, and teachers. Let's hope that we emerge from this time of crisis a much better nation.
I was very impressed with President Obama's speech and his willingness to tackle several long standing issues, such as education and health care. I have seen schools in desperate need of repairs, not to mention more classroom space, books, and teachers. Let's hope that we emerge from this time of crisis a much better nation.
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/25/2009 14:14:21
TriSec on 02/25/2009 14:14:21
Morning, folks! Passing through; I'm off to the outplacement agency in a few minutes, then I have an interview at AFLAC! around lunchtime...
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
Comment by 
clintster on 02/25/2009 14:21:47
Yikes! Tri, I hope you can get the head lice problem taken care of soon. And good luck on the interview today!
clintster on 02/25/2009 14:21:47
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks! Passing through; I'm off to the outplacement agency in a few minutes, then I have an interview at AFLAC! around lunchtime...
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
Yikes! Tri, I hope you can get the head lice problem taken care of soon. And good luck on the interview today!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:41:30
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:41:30
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks! Passing through; I'm off to the outplacement agency in a few minutes, then I have an interview at AFLAC! around lunchtime...
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:43:54
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:43:54
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks! Passing through; I'm off to the outplacement agency in a few minutes, then I have an interview at AFLAC! around lunchtime...
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:46:41
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:46:41
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks! Passing through; I'm off to the outplacement agency in a few minutes, then I have an interview at AFLAC! around lunchtime...
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:51:55
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:51:55
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks! Passing through; I'm off to the outplacement agency in a few minutes, then I have an interview at AFLAC! around lunchtime...
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/25/2009 14:53:49
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 14:53:49
Eeep Will with the multiplicity!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:54:22
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 14:54:22
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks! Passing through; I'm off to the outplacement agency in a few minutes, then I have an interview at AFLAC! around lunchtime...
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
TriSec, good luck with the interview!!
Sorry to hear about Javi. I hope that it is not head lice.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/25/2009 14:54:24
wickedpam on 02/25/2009 14:54:24
Morning :hug:
Tri - eek! sorry to here about Javi's possible bad hair day
Tri - eek! sorry to here about Javi's possible bad hair day
Comment by wickedpam on 02/25/2009 14:57:27
wickedpam on 02/25/2009 14:57:27
Do ya think Gov. Bobby "the exorcist" Jindal has merged a southern accent with an Indian accent?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 15:07:14
I refreshed the page a few times. It is puzzling that I got duplicate posts.
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2009 15:07:14
Quote by Scoopster:
Eeep Will with the multiplicity!
I refreshed the page a few times. It is puzzling that I got duplicate posts.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/25/2009 15:30:25
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 15:30:25
Comment by Scoopster on 02/25/2009 15:37:43
Heh.. I think this comment I found at FSZ said it best:
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 15:37:43
Quote by wickedpam:
Do ya think Gov. Bobby "the exorcist" Jindal has merged a southern accent with an Indian accent?
Heh.. I think this comment I found at FSZ said it best:
*[new] sorry i was laughing to hard (5.40 / 5)
the republicans outsourced their new image to India.
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by: Pinche Tejano @ Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 22:40:11 PM EST
Comment by wickedpam on 02/25/2009 15:51:05
wickedpam on 02/25/2009 15:51:05
um - Chris - Lousiana is not an eastern state, it's bisected by the Mississippi
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/25/2009 16:09:10
livingonli on 02/25/2009 16:09:10
Good morning folks. 
This is what happens when thanks to timing several replays of the same St. John's game where they got their ass kicked multiple times and I had to add 4 minutes to time out each airing I didn't get home until 2 AM.
At least I am off today.
This is what happens when thanks to timing several replays of the same St. John's game where they got their ass kicked multiple times and I had to add 4 minutes to time out each airing I didn't get home until 2 AM.
At least I am off today.
Comment by livingonli on 02/25/2009 16:10:37
Second what he says there. 
livingonli on 02/25/2009 16:10:37
Quote by clintster:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, folks! Passing through; I'm off to the outplacement agency in a few minutes, then I have an interview at AFLAC! around lunchtime...
And in the "when it rains, it pours" department, Javi may have been exposed to head lice last weekend. And since we've all been to area two, and to get there we have to pass over area one....
:kickcan:
Yikes! Tri, I hope you can get the head lice problem taken care of soon. And good luck on the interview today!
Second what he says there.
Comment by livingonli on 02/25/2009 16:12:14
I remember that happening to me a few times with the old AAP blog.
livingonli on 02/25/2009 16:12:14
Quote by Will in Phoenix:Quote by Scoopster:
Eeep Will with the multiplicity!
I refreshed the page a few times. It is puzzling that I got duplicate posts.
I remember that happening to me a few times with the old AAP blog.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/25/2009 16:29:54
wickedpam on 02/25/2009 16:29:54
Ya know I dont' get what so hard about reading this 500-800 page bills? Granted their probably a dry read, but I manage to get through books this size in a week sometimes.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/25/2009 16:42:05
wickedpam on 02/25/2009 16:42:05
Okay - Jackie Stallone needs her own show :D
Comment by livingonli on 02/25/2009 17:56:47
livingonli on 02/25/2009 17:56:47
Bloggie? Hello? 
Comment by Scoopster on 02/25/2009 18:11:26
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 18:11:26
It's been vewwy quiet the past few days, with Bob/Raine on the road and Tri hitting the streets.
Comment by livingonli on 02/25/2009 18:14:55
livingonli on 02/25/2009 18:14:55
That it has.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/25/2009 18:30:41
wickedpam on 02/25/2009 18:30:41
sorry been in 
mode
mode
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 19:02:57
Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 19:02:57
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 19:33:14
Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 19:33:14
Emailing Bobby Jindal's office about mag lev train lie done. My email included this little gem from factcheck.org:
A number of congressional Republicans, including Reps. Patrick McHenry (N.C.), Thaddeus McCotter (Mich.), Candice Miller (Mich.), and Sens. John McCain (Ariz.) and Jim DeMint (S.C.), have accused Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, of inserting an $8 billion "earmark" into the stimulus bill for a levitating train from Disneyland to Las Vegas. That’s a major distortion. No money is specifically set aside for such a train.
What the bill contains is $8 billion in funding for unspecified high speed rail projects (skip to p. 237 for the relevant section). The money is to be allocated by the secretary of transportation. A DOT spokesperson told us that it is “premature to speculate” about what exactly will be funded. Even vigilant pork-busting budget watchdogs agree that the "levitating train earmark" charge is without merit: Taxpayers for Common Sense, a nonpartisan group that scours legislation for earmarks, told us that there is "no way that this provision is an earmark for Sen. Reid."
I also included this link. High speed rain corridors. , which is from the DOT. No links between Vegas and Disneyland.
I ended up calling him liar.
A number of congressional Republicans, including Reps. Patrick McHenry (N.C.), Thaddeus McCotter (Mich.), Candice Miller (Mich.), and Sens. John McCain (Ariz.) and Jim DeMint (S.C.), have accused Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, of inserting an $8 billion "earmark" into the stimulus bill for a levitating train from Disneyland to Las Vegas. That’s a major distortion. No money is specifically set aside for such a train.
What the bill contains is $8 billion in funding for unspecified high speed rail projects (skip to p. 237 for the relevant section). The money is to be allocated by the secretary of transportation. A DOT spokesperson told us that it is “premature to speculate” about what exactly will be funded. Even vigilant pork-busting budget watchdogs agree that the "levitating train earmark" charge is without merit: Taxpayers for Common Sense, a nonpartisan group that scours legislation for earmarks, told us that there is "no way that this provision is an earmark for Sen. Reid."
I also included this link. High speed rain corridors. , which is from the DOT. No links between Vegas and Disneyland.
I ended up calling him liar.
Comment by TriSec on 02/25/2009 19:49:21
TriSec on 02/25/2009 19:49:21
Hey folks. Back from a HUGE interview with Aflac!
How huge? It could be trasformative!
How huge? I saw a lowly Cessna flying into Norwood on the way home and I almost cried because if this works out, it could put that dream back in reach.
How huge? They want me back for a second-round interview....within a matter of days.
How huge? It could be trasformative!
How huge? I saw a lowly Cessna flying into Norwood on the way home and I almost cried because if this works out, it could put that dream back in reach.
How huge? They want me back for a second-round interview....within a matter of days.
Comment by TriSec on 02/25/2009 19:50:37
TriSec on 02/25/2009 19:50:37
Oh and yes, it would be a career change.
But all my key skills are transferable!
But all my key skills are transferable!
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 19:56:03
:party:
Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 19:56:03
Quote by TriSec:
Hey folks. Back from a HUGE interview with Aflac!
How huge? It could be trasformative!
How huge? I saw a lowly Cessna flying into Norwood on the way home and I almost cried because if this works out, it could put that dream back in reach.
How huge? They want me back for a second-round interview....within a matter of days.
:party:
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 19:56:58
What would you be doing for the Moscovy Duck if I may ask?
Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 19:56:58
Quote by TriSec:
Oh and yes, it would be a career change.
But all my key skills are transferable!
What would you be doing for the Moscovy Duck if I may ask?
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 20:05:18
Mondobubba on 02/25/2009 20:05:18
Comment by Scoopster on 02/25/2009 20:07:10
WOOOOHOOOO Go get em Tri!
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 20:07:10
Quote by TriSec:
Hey folks. Back from a HUGE interview with Aflac!
How huge? It could be trasformative!
How huge? I saw a lowly Cessna flying into Norwood on the way home and I almost cried because if this works out, it could put that dream back in reach.
How huge? They want me back for a second-round interview....within a matter of days.
WOOOOHOOOO Go get em Tri!
Comment by livingonli on 02/25/2009 20:11:04
livingonli on 02/25/2009 20:11:04
Congrats on what's hopefully good news, Tri. 
Now hopefully my own situation will get a turnaround soon.
Now hopefully my own situation will get a turnaround soon.
Comment by TriSec on 02/25/2009 20:21:44
TriSec on 02/25/2009 20:21:44
Aha, it would be outside sales. But before you groan and picture Your Loyal TriSec as an insurance salesman, let me say this....it's completely different than the traditional model.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/25/2009 20:25:03
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 20:25:03
Comment by livingonli on 02/25/2009 21:59:21
livingonli on 02/25/2009 21:59:21
Tap Tap. Is this thing on?
Comment by Scoopster on 02/25/2009 23:38:06
Scoopster on 02/25/2009 23:38:06
So I just had a second look at Clintster's opening and I CAN'T UNSEE GLENN BECK'S BJ LIPS..
Comment by clintster on 02/25/2009 23:50:18
So my eevil plan is working.
clintster on 02/25/2009 23:50:18
Quote by Scoopster:
So I just had a second look at Clintster's opening and I CAN'T UNSEE GLENN BECK'S BJ LIPS..
So my eevil plan is working.
Comment by livingonli on 02/26/2009 00:07:14
livingonli on 02/26/2009 00:07:14
So Rush continues to carry water for the GOP. His '06 statement denouncing it was so crap.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/26/2009 00:09:36
Its Governor LIARPANTS :stomps foot:
Mondobubba on 02/26/2009 00:09:36
Quote by clintster:
Don't worry, Gov. Bobby Faildal; Rush still loves you.
Its Governor LIARPANTS :stomps foot:
Comment by TriSec on 02/26/2009 00:10:28
TriSec on 02/26/2009 00:10:28
Trisec is in lurk mode...
Comment by livingonli on 02/26/2009 01:37:56
livingonli on 02/26/2009 01:37:56
Republicans on Twitter are really stupid.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/26/2009 02:39:54
The Navy is giving this bad boy away for free. Blog boat? YEAH!
Mondobubba on 02/26/2009 02:39:54
The Navy is giving this bad boy away for free. Blog boat? YEAH!