Face it. Everybody knows that the urge to war is what the Bible calls "The Satanic Urge", and that most of the Republicans are infected with it. Ron Paul is the laudible exception. But alas, he is not so smallweenied as his wan semaphors and toothshiners, who, at best, are lazy on Peace.
LAZY ON PEACE
So why are the Republicans lazy on Peace? Is it related to the Satanic Urge? Or is it more a matter of the profits they are making off of the acting out of the Satanic Urge?
Last night, while Ron Paul was winning the debate, Fred Thompson was fast asleep, having finished his job at Leno, where he disrespected Jay by walking off the stage in front of him, before the proper time. And why was he hunched over like a cave man? Is he really just a product placement for the new cavemen TV series? Let's ask Chompsky...
GNOME CHOMPSKY: Yes, Nonny, and thank you for asking. Fred Thompson IS a product placement for Cavemen, and we know what those syntactic structures can lead to. By representing the atavists and the simians, Metatron Thompson hovers under, not over, his Republican inferiors, and taunts them with every grunt, which echoes through their hindbrains like Craig and the daily embarrassment.
When all is said and done, "The Republicans who are not Ron Paul" will look back and wish they had the cahones to speak the full truth. Watching them fail to do so is the ongoing tragedy. Thank God for Ron Paul. Long live the Democratic Party!
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Luciano More: The Death of Pavarotti
I'm sad to hear that a great man has died today. Luciano Pavarotti, the most famous tenor in the world, and one of the greatest of humanitarians. Before there was Andrea Bocelli, there was Luciano the Light.
His 1982 Movie, "Yes, Georgio" happened to be the first movie I got to be in (I wind up as an extra in this, Black Rainbow, Toy Soldiers, and I think one more -- lotsa fun, you oughtta try it!) Anyway, in "Yes, Georgio", my role was to be an audience member at one of Georgio's concerts, which happened to occur at Boston's Hatch Shell -- named after Orrin and Richard Hatch, the Nudist Survivor. I suspect that if you get an electron microscope, you might be able to spot me in the crowd. I was near Fiedler's Head, although I'm not sure it was even there at the time. If it WAS there, it too was enjoying the music and festive jocularity. That is, if Arthur's spirit had any say in the matter, which, according to Science, it does.
May Luciano's spirit soar higher than the music he has brought to our thirsty earth, and may he rest among kindred spirits.
FROM WIKIPEDIA:
Pavarotti annually hosted the "Pavarotti and Friends" charity concerts in his home town of Modena in Italy, joining with singers from all parts of the music industry to raise money for several worthy UN causes. Concerts were held for War Child, and victims of war and civil unrest in Bosnia, Guatemala, Kosovo and Iraq. After the war in Bosnia, he financed and established the Pavarotti Music Center in the southern city of Mostar to offer Bosnia's artists the opportunity to develop their skills. For these contributions, the city of Sarajevo named him an honorary citizen in 2006.[14]
He performed at benefit concerts to raise money for victims of tragedies such as an earthquake in December 1988 that killed 25,000 people in northern Armenia.[15]
He was a close friend of Diana, Princess of Wales. They raised money for the elimination of land mines worldwide. He was invited to sing at her funeral service, but declined, as he felt he could not sing well "with his grief in his throat".
In 1998, he was appointed the United Nation's Messenger of Peace, using his fame to raise awareness of UN issues, including the Millennium Development Goals, HIV/AIDS, child rights, urban slums and poverty.[16]
In 2001, Pavarotti received the Nansen Medal from the UN High Commission for Refugees for his efforts raising money on behalf of refugees worldwide. Through benefit concerts and volunteer work, he has raised more than US$1.5 million, more than any other individual.[17]
His 1982 Movie, "Yes, Georgio" happened to be the first movie I got to be in (I wind up as an extra in this, Black Rainbow, Toy Soldiers, and I think one more -- lotsa fun, you oughtta try it!) Anyway, in "Yes, Georgio", my role was to be an audience member at one of Georgio's concerts, which happened to occur at Boston's Hatch Shell -- named after Orrin and Richard Hatch, the Nudist Survivor. I suspect that if you get an electron microscope, you might be able to spot me in the crowd. I was near Fiedler's Head, although I'm not sure it was even there at the time. If it WAS there, it too was enjoying the music and festive jocularity. That is, if Arthur's spirit had any say in the matter, which, according to Science, it does.
May Luciano's spirit soar higher than the music he has brought to our thirsty earth, and may he rest among kindred spirits.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
The Man from Hemp
HEMP, NC
Bill Clinton was known as The Man from Hope, as that was where he grew up...in Hope, Arkansas. John Edwards is The Man from Hemp...and no, I don't mean marijuana. I mean Hemp...a small town in North Carolina whose current name happens to be Robbins.
Hemp was not the first name of Robbins though. The town of Robbins began in 1795 when Alexander Kennedy, a revolutionary war soldier (who happens to be my 5th great-grandfather, and the son of John Kennedy, the immigrant), settled in the area and established what would become the largest gun factory in the South. The promise of jobs drew others to the area, which became known as Mechanics Hill. In 1838, the gun factory closed and the townspeople cleared the land for agricultural purposes. It was during this time that gold was discovered in the area, and the town experienced a minor gold rush.
FUR ELISE
"At the turn of the twentieth century, the Durham-Charlotte railroad came through, and a depot was built in the town. In 1900, the town registered its name as Elise, in honor of the daughter of the president of the railroad. The railroad brought many more jobs and people to the town. In 1904, Elise Academy, now Elise Middle School, was established to educate the children of Elise. It was at this time that the townspeople applied for an official U.S. post office; they were notified that there was already a town in North Carolina with the name Elise. The post office assigned the town the name of Hemp, and after much argument among the townspeople, the new name was begrudgingly adopted in 1915. However, many people continued to refer to the town as Elise for years to come. In 1935, Hemp was incorporated as a town."
http://www.hsl.unc.edu/phpapers/robbins00/RCommDescr.htm
"During the 1920's, the town experienced industrial growth. Hemp was supplied with power in 1923, and the following year, Moore Mills Textile plant, the first textile mill, was established. The mill was purchased by Karl Robbins in 1930 and renamed the Robbins Silk Mill. The textile industry continued to play a significant role in the town until 1990. "
I believe it is this mill that John Edwards' father worked in.
ECONOMY: Kennedys, Guns & Gold
"The economy of Robbins has been marked by periods of growth and decline. In 1795, the Kennedy family opened the largest gun factory in the south in an effort to supply revolutionary war soldiers with rifles. The Kennedy gun factory created 75-100 jobs for the area; the factory continued to grow through the early 1800s, employing 150 people at its peak (Changing the Name of Hemp, 1943). When the gun factory closed in 1838 the land was cleared for agriculture. It was at this time that gold was discovered (City Government of Robbins, n.d.). Mining kept the town alive through the transitions in major industries. The gold mines are now being utilized to mine for talc."
My family still has ties and land in Moore County, where not only one may find Robbins, Elise, Hemp and Mechanics Hill (which are the same place), but one may drive to the southern end of the county and play fine golf at Pinehurst. It is a testament to the American Spirit that a small-town boy can, through hard and good work, rise to become the de facto leader of the world. I, for one, think the world would be well served.
Bill Clinton was known as The Man from Hope, as that was where he grew up...in Hope, Arkansas. John Edwards is The Man from Hemp...and no, I don't mean marijuana. I mean Hemp...a small town in North Carolina whose current name happens to be Robbins.
Hemp was not the first name of Robbins though. The town of Robbins began in 1795 when Alexander Kennedy, a revolutionary war soldier (who happens to be my 5th great-grandfather, and the son of John Kennedy, the immigrant), settled in the area and established what would become the largest gun factory in the South. The promise of jobs drew others to the area, which became known as Mechanics Hill. In 1838, the gun factory closed and the townspeople cleared the land for agricultural purposes. It was during this time that gold was discovered in the area, and the town experienced a minor gold rush.
FUR ELISE
"At the turn of the twentieth century, the Durham-Charlotte railroad came through, and a depot was built in the town. In 1900, the town registered its name as Elise, in honor of the daughter of the president of the railroad. The railroad brought many more jobs and people to the town. In 1904, Elise Academy, now Elise Middle School, was established to educate the children of Elise. It was at this time that the townspeople applied for an official U.S. post office; they were notified that there was already a town in North Carolina with the name Elise. The post office assigned the town the name of Hemp, and after much argument among the townspeople, the new name was begrudgingly adopted in 1915. However, many people continued to refer to the town as Elise for years to come. In 1935, Hemp was incorporated as a town."
http://www.hsl.unc.edu/phpapers/robbins00/RCommDescr.htm
"During the 1920's, the town experienced industrial growth. Hemp was supplied with power in 1923, and the following year, Moore Mills Textile plant, the first textile mill, was established. The mill was purchased by Karl Robbins in 1930 and renamed the Robbins Silk Mill. The textile industry continued to play a significant role in the town until 1990. "
I believe it is this mill that John Edwards' father worked in.
ECONOMY: Kennedys, Guns & Gold
"The economy of Robbins has been marked by periods of growth and decline. In 1795, the Kennedy family opened the largest gun factory in the south in an effort to supply revolutionary war soldiers with rifles. The Kennedy gun factory created 75-100 jobs for the area; the factory continued to grow through the early 1800s, employing 150 people at its peak (Changing the Name of Hemp, 1943). When the gun factory closed in 1838 the land was cleared for agriculture. It was at this time that gold was discovered (City Government of Robbins, n.d.). Mining kept the town alive through the transitions in major industries. The gold mines are now being utilized to mine for talc."
My family still has ties and land in Moore County, where not only one may find Robbins, Elise, Hemp and Mechanics Hill (which are the same place), but one may drive to the southern end of the county and play fine golf at Pinehurst. It is a testament to the American Spirit that a small-town boy can, through hard and good work, rise to become the de facto leader of the world. I, for one, think the world would be well served.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
ConvergeSouth 2007: Where Bloggers Meet and Share
We at anonyMoses Blog Manumissives are extremely pleased to note the approach of this year's blog bash called ConvergeSouth. In order to remind myself, it is quite likely that i will post a few items regardingthe venerable event, so do not be alarmed. Rather sign up before it gets too full. You have waited long enough...
friday theme: "The Fifth Estate"
KEYNOTE
JASON CALACANIS
STEP BY STEP
Owning the news - the challenges of moving from old media to new.
Panelist: Dan Conover
Panelist: Will Bunch
Moderator: Joe Killian
Interactive Panel: WE DO AGREE TO DISAGREE
How community-driven nontraditional news sites have changed the
way we perceive what is news or newsworthy
Panelist: Ruby Sinreich
Panelist: Chris Rabb
Panelist: TBA
Moderator: Ed Cone
WORKSHOPS
To Be Announced
Dr. Abdul Alkalimat
Legal Issues Online
Eric Fink
Affiliate Marketing, Web 2.0 and Social Media
Sam Harrelson
Science Blogging
Bora Zivkovic
We Don't Need No Titles
Billy Jones
Get Your Political Foot in the Door
E.C. Huey
saturday theme: "The Making of the fifth estate"
KEYNOTE
Dr. ABDUL ALKALIMAT
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Creative people and groups are
providing new context to the world around them
Panelist: Anil Dash
Panelist: TBA
Moderator: Sean Coon
MOVING PICTURES - IMAGES AND VIDEO ON THE WEB
HOW-TO
Podcasting and Beyond
PRESENTER: Amber Rhea
HOW-TO (part 1)
CurrentTV
How to make a Current pod, demo pods, answer questions and take pitches
HOW-TO
Videos that Don't Suck
PRESENTER: TBA
HOW-TO
Better Blogging
PRESENTER: Ed Cone
HOW-TO (part 2)
CurrentTV
How to make a Current pod, demo pods, answer questions and take pitches
HOW-TO
Riffing an Existence with Lenslinger
PRESENTER: Stewart Pittman
Sustainable Journalism
PRESENTER: Kirk Ross
AMATEUR SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Hosted dinners throughout downtown Greensboro
Music downtown
friday theme: "The Fifth Estate"
KEYNOTE
JASON CALACANIS
STEP BY STEP
Owning the news - the challenges of moving from old media to new.
Panelist: Dan Conover
Panelist: Will Bunch
Moderator: Joe Killian
Interactive Panel: WE DO AGREE TO DISAGREE
How community-driven nontraditional news sites have changed the
way we perceive what is news or newsworthy
Panelist: Ruby Sinreich
Panelist: Chris Rabb
Panelist: TBA
Moderator: Ed Cone
WORKSHOPS
To Be Announced
Dr. Abdul Alkalimat
Legal Issues Online
Eric Fink
Affiliate Marketing, Web 2.0 and Social Media
Sam Harrelson
Science Blogging
Bora Zivkovic
We Don't Need No Titles
Billy Jones
Get Your Political Foot in the Door
E.C. Huey
saturday theme: "The Making of the fifth estate"
KEYNOTE
Dr. ABDUL ALKALIMAT
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Creative people and groups are
providing new context to the world around them
Panelist: Anil Dash
Panelist: TBA
Moderator: Sean Coon
MOVING PICTURES - IMAGES AND VIDEO ON THE WEB
HOW-TO
Podcasting and Beyond
PRESENTER: Amber Rhea
HOW-TO (part 1)
CurrentTV
How to make a Current pod, demo pods, answer questions and take pitches
HOW-TO
Videos that Don't Suck
PRESENTER: TBA
HOW-TO
Better Blogging
PRESENTER: Ed Cone
HOW-TO (part 2)
CurrentTV
How to make a Current pod, demo pods, answer questions and take pitches
HOW-TO
Riffing an Existence with Lenslinger
PRESENTER: Stewart Pittman
Sustainable Journalism
PRESENTER: Kirk Ross
AMATEUR SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Hosted dinners throughout downtown Greensboro
Music downtown
Thursday, August 16, 2007
David Beckham's First Goal for America
Becks brings them to their feet with his famously bent futbol.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
AFL-CIO Debate, Chicago, Aug.7, 2007
Here is the entire debate from last night, which was shown to MSNBC customers. The first clip shows Carolina's own, Senator Edwards, as he arrives at the debate.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
The Web 2.008 Campaign
By Edward Cone
Web video and social networks are two of the hottest technologies for Campaign '08. Video is ready for prime time, social networking is a relative unknown...
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Friday, August 03, 2007
OUTFOXED: Why Democrats Needn't Appear on FOX News
OUTFOXED:
Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Featuring
BILE ORALLY
THE YELLOW "JOURNALIST"
Exhibit A
Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Featuring
BILE ORALLY
THE YELLOW "JOURNALIST"
Exhibit A
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The Edwardian Age: John Edwards TV
Start it up, and one video will flow into the next. You can put down your mouse, relax, and enjoy...
Monday, July 30, 2007
Ingmar Bergman - July 14, 1918 – July 30, 2007
Rest in peace, sweet genius.
A powerful scene from "The Serpent's Egg"
A powerful scene from "The Serpent's Egg"
Friday, July 27, 2007
Digby speaks to the Take Back America conference
Ladies and Gentlemen, Digby...
That's Digby in the middle
(Thanks to FireDogLake, TBA, and the Supreme Cogitatrix.)
That's Digby in the middle
(Thanks to FireDogLake, TBA, and the Supreme Cogitatrix.)
Hagee, Lieberman & The Princes of War
Pastor Pigboy Hagee will not rest until America bombs Iran, igniting Armegeddon, and providing the catalyst for the removal from this world of the "true Christians" (and converted Jews). And now he has enlisted the convertible Joe Loserman to his satanic and bloody cause.
Watch as the Nation's Max Blumenthal take on these killer "Christians".
(Thanks to Huffington Post and the Nation for airing this, the Supreme Cogitatrix for bringing it to my attention, and Max Blumenthal for his ground-breaking journalism.)
Watch as the Nation's Max Blumenthal take on these killer "Christians".
(Thanks to Huffington Post and the Nation for airing this, the Supreme Cogitatrix for bringing it to my attention, and Max Blumenthal for his ground-breaking journalism.)
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Walk the Earth
"Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth
Unseen, both when we wake, and when we sleep."
- "Paradise Lost", John Milton
Unseen, both when we wake, and when we sleep."
- "Paradise Lost", John Milton
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
John Edwards - HAIR
The 2nd most popular video on YouTube...
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1 "Thriller" (original upload) YouTube 106 new links 1,152,025 views
2 John Edwards - Hair YouTube 40 new links 128,645 views
3 Beyonce Busted Her Face! YouTube 39 new links 2,657 views
4 Rhain Davis the Whiz Kids join Manchester United YouTube 25 new links 485,882 views
5 Breaking News: All Online Data Lost After Internet Crash YouTube 24 new links 318,213 views
6 Diet Coke and mentos YouTube 24 new links 452,258 views
7 Beyonce Concert Orlando YouTube 24 new links 8,190 views This video has been removed from YouTube
8 Niño Predicador YouTube 23 new links 264,425 views
9 CNN anchor refuses to read LINDSAY LOHAN story!! YouTube 22 new links 173,081 views
10 Britain's got Talent : Paul sings Opera Daily Motion 20 new links 15,194,885 views
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