Ben & Jerry created "Yes Pecan!" ice cream flavor for Obama. They then asked people to fill in the blank for the following:Read More......
For George W. they created "_________".
Here are some of their favorite responses:
Grape Depression
Abu Grape
Cluster Fudge
Nut'n Accomplished
Iraqi Road
Chock 'n Awe
WireTapioca
Impeach Cobbler
Guantanmallow
imPeachmint
Good Riddance You Lousy Motherfucker... Swirl
Heck of a Job, Brownie!
Neocon Politan
RockyRoad to Fascism
The Reese's-cession
Cookie D'oh!
The Housing Crunch
Nougalar Proliferation
Death by Chocolate... and Torture
Chocolate Chip On My Shoulder
You're Shitting In My Mouth And Calling It A Sundae
Credit Crunch
Mission Pecanplished
Country Pumpkin
Chunky Monkey in Chief
George Bush Doesn't Care About Dark Chocolate
WMDelicious
Chocolate Chimp
Bloody Sundae
Caramel Preemptive? Stripe
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Ben & Jerry & George
Is this email real? Is it a joke? I don't know. But it's funny as hell.
THIS JUST IN: Amazon is re-classifying "gay" books as "adult" books (i.e., porn)
"Giovanni's Room" by James Baldwin is now porn because Baldwin was gay and the book has gay characters? Excuse me?
This is one of those reports that is difficult to confirm. But I did check Giovanni's Room on Amazon, and in fact, Amazon no longer shows a "sales ranking" for it, just as the reports allege. And I just found out that the LA Times appears to have confirmed it:
I was going to wait to post this until tomorrow, but the story is flying around gay Internet users, so I'm posting this now. Amazon has a serious, and fast growing, problem on its hands. Read More......
This is one of those reports that is difficult to confirm. But I did check Giovanni's Room on Amazon, and in fact, Amazon no longer shows a "sales ranking" for it, just as the reports allege. And I just found out that the LA Times appears to have confirmed it:
"American Psycho" is Bret Easton Ellis' story of a sadistic murderer. "Unfriendly Fire" is a well-reviewed empirical analysis of military policy. But it's "Unfriendly Fire" that does not have a sales rank -- which means it would not show up in Amazon's bestseller lists, even if it sold more copies than the Twilight series. In some cases, being de-ranked also means being removed from Amazon's search results.Other books virtually burned by Amazon for being gay, per the LA Times:
Our research shows that these books have lost their ranking: "Running with Scissors" by Augusten Burroughs; "Rubyfruit Jungle" by Rita Mae Brown, "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic" by Alison Bechdel, "The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1" by Michel Foucault, "Bastard Out of Carolina" by Dorothy Allison (2005 Plume edition), "Little Birds: Erotica" by Anais Nin, "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" by Jean-Dominque Bauby (1997 Knopf edition), "Maurice" by E.M. Forster (2005 W.W. Norton edition) and "Becoming a Man" by Paul Monette, which won the 1992 National Book Award.Michel Foucault, E.M. Forster, and Paul Monette are now porn brokers simply because they're gay, or their books have gay characters?
I was going to wait to post this until tomorrow, but the story is flying around gay Internet users, so I'm posting this now. Amazon has a serious, and fast growing, problem on its hands. Read More......
Cat Easter dinner
Since we're going to have a good Easter meal we thought the cats should have something special as well. It's an all natural cat food that is just fish and they both adore fish. Sushi (the grey cat) even knows when I bring home a sole that has roe inside. I open the door and he's running circles around me right into the kitchen. This tin is chunks of tuna. Do your best to ignore the cat fur addition to the carpet. We do. The vacuum can only take so much...just like us.
Sushi being Sushi. He becomes a maniac when fish is involved, and inhaled his portion before moving over to Nasdaq's dish. Feeding these two has been difficult for years because Nasdaq (the large one) became very creative in the past with finding ways to eat her food and then his, leading to the weight problem. We started moving his bowl up to higher locations but she eventually found ways to hike herself up to where his bowl was and then devour it. All of it. She can't get up very high anymore so now he's making up for past lost dinners.
Having eaten his dish and Nasdaq's dish, Sushi stood firm and demanded more. After watching Nasdaq "talk" and then get attention, he's started "talking" as well. Read More......
Breaking: Navy frees captain in firefight
Big day on the high seas and glad to see that there was some thinking and planning as opposed to immediate gun slinging as the right wingers wanted. It's amazing what can be done when cooler heads prevail.
An American ship captain was freed unharmed Sunday in a swift firefight that killed three of the four Somali pirates who had been holding him for days in a lifeboat off the coast of Africa, the ship's owner said.Meanwhile, the radical right is upset that this was a good day for America. They remind me of the old joke here in France where someone complains that sure, it worked in practice but will it work in theory. What a bunch of jackasses. Read More......
A senior U.S. intelligence official said a pirate who had been involved in negotiations to free Capt. Richard Phillips but who was not on the lifeboat was in custody.
Phillips, 53, of Underhill, Vermont, was safely transported to a Navy warship nearby.
Rick Warren suddenly cancels ABC appearance
At the very last minute, with no warning, he canceled on Stephanopoulos, on Easter Sunday no less, due to "exhaustion." Hmm... Stephanopoulos didn't sound convinced. Nor am I. It's Easter Sunday. Warren was going to be on ABC's This Week, doing his schtick as "America's Pastor." This was a big opportunity for him, on the biggest Christian day of the year (at least in my church, Easter is bigger than Christmas). And suddenly he cancels.
I suspect that Warren might have been worried that Stephanopoulos would ask him about the Moonie Times article in which top religious right leaders are slamming Warren for backing away from his previous anti-gay activism. While I think it's even odds that Stephanopoulos wouldn't have even gone there, it being Easter Sunday and all (not that that's a good reason to play softball with a guest, but I still think it would have happened) it looks as though Warren wasn't willing to risk it.
The dynamics are fascinating. Read More......
I suspect that Warren might have been worried that Stephanopoulos would ask him about the Moonie Times article in which top religious right leaders are slamming Warren for backing away from his previous anti-gay activism. While I think it's even odds that Stephanopoulos wouldn't have even gone there, it being Easter Sunday and all (not that that's a good reason to play softball with a guest, but I still think it would have happened) it looks as though Warren wasn't willing to risk it.
The dynamics are fascinating. Read More......
The fundies are po'd at Rick Warren
Hate is the family value that holds the religious right together. And when one of them strays, when a religious right leader tries to back away in shame from his own homophobia, the rest of God's bigots get very very angry.
As you'll recall, I reported a few days ago about how evangelical leader Rick Warren appeared on Larry King the other night and seriously distanced himself from his past advocacy for Prop 8 in California, to the point of lying about his previous anti-gay positions and advocacy.
Well. That didn't go over very well in thumperland.
From the cult-run newspaper, the Moonie Times:
I re-read what I wrote, and asked myself: Is it possible that Rick Warren simply feels honestly sorry for his past homophobia, and is trying to make amends? Maybe. But he didn't say that on Larry King. Warren lied about his past homophobia, rather than confessing his sins and seeking forgiveness. That makes me think that Warren's ambition, and not his heart (or soul) are guiding his newfound tolerance. Read More......
As you'll recall, I reported a few days ago about how evangelical leader Rick Warren appeared on Larry King the other night and seriously distanced himself from his past advocacy for Prop 8 in California, to the point of lying about his previous anti-gay positions and advocacy.
Well. That didn't go over very well in thumperland.
From the cult-run newspaper, the Moonie Times:
Evangelical leaders say they are bewildered and stunned by the Rev. Rick Warren's apparent turnaround on gay marriage after the famous California pastor said earlier this week that he was not a proponent of California's Proposition 8....Someone clearly had a come to Jesus with Rick Warren over the gay issue. And Mr. Warren, who isn't exactly what one would call camera-shy, seems to have understood that his ties to the religious right are hurting his attempt to become the next Billy Graham - i.e., the likable far-right extremist. So now it's an open battle between Warren's ambition and his bigoted friends in the religious right. This should be truly fun to watch. And to think we have Larry King to thank.
"I was extremely troubled by the way he appeared to be so anxious to distance himself from the same-sex issue and to make clear he was not an 'activist' and that he'd only addressed the issue in a very minor way," said the Rev. Al Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky.
Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America, said his denial is "absolutely baffling."
"Whether he supports Proposition 8 now, after the fact, is overshadowed by the bizarre claim that he did not say what the evidence so clearly proves he said."
I re-read what I wrote, and asked myself: Is it possible that Rick Warren simply feels honestly sorry for his past homophobia, and is trying to make amends? Maybe. But he didn't say that on Larry King. Warren lied about his past homophobia, rather than confessing his sins and seeking forgiveness. That makes me think that Warren's ambition, and not his heart (or soul) are guiding his newfound tolerance. Read More......
Sunday Talk Shows Open Thread
Don't expect a lot of news this Easter Sunday morning. The shows have a pretty low key lineup. Except of course CNN, which will be having John on Reliable Sources at around 10:15AM Eastern.
Worst show of the day goes to "This Week." For some reason, George has the liar Rick Warren as his main guest. Why? What does the lying homophobe have to offer? And, yes, Warren did compare gay relationships to pedophilia and incest. Now, he's lying about it. His right wing allies are worried about Warren's lying. Clearly, Warren has realized that it's getting harder to be a homophobe these days. Find out where he really stands, George. Ask Warren about Iowa and Vermont.
"Meet the Press" has a journalist panel. That means no real guests, no real news. This show gets worse by the week. David Gregory is just a bad host.
"Face the Nation" has the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Arturo Saruhkan. Obama will be in Mexico this week. And, there are a few issues between our nations.
CNN's "State of the Union" is doing Iraq with General Ray Odierno and Iraq's National Security Adviser Mowaffak al-Rubaie. CNN's host, John King, was one of those White House reporters who never challenged the Bush administration about the rust to war in Iraq.
CNN's Reliable Sources will be interviewing AMERICAblog's John Aravosis at around 10:15AM Eastern time about the press coverage of the recent spate of positive gay marriage news.
And, the teabagging network, FOX News, features two conservative Senators: Evan Bayh (D-IN) and Tom Coburn (R-OK). I'm sure they'll be asked about the teabagging parties since that's all FOX can talk about these days.
Have at it.... Read More......
Worst show of the day goes to "This Week." For some reason, George has the liar Rick Warren as his main guest. Why? What does the lying homophobe have to offer? And, yes, Warren did compare gay relationships to pedophilia and incest. Now, he's lying about it. His right wing allies are worried about Warren's lying. Clearly, Warren has realized that it's getting harder to be a homophobe these days. Find out where he really stands, George. Ask Warren about Iowa and Vermont.
"Meet the Press" has a journalist panel. That means no real guests, no real news. This show gets worse by the week. David Gregory is just a bad host.
"Face the Nation" has the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Arturo Saruhkan. Obama will be in Mexico this week. And, there are a few issues between our nations.
CNN's "State of the Union" is doing Iraq with General Ray Odierno and Iraq's National Security Adviser Mowaffak al-Rubaie. CNN's host, John King, was one of those White House reporters who never challenged the Bush administration about the rust to war in Iraq.
CNN's Reliable Sources will be interviewing AMERICAblog's John Aravosis at around 10:15AM Eastern time about the press coverage of the recent spate of positive gay marriage news.
And, the teabagging network, FOX News, features two conservative Senators: Evan Bayh (D-IN) and Tom Coburn (R-OK). I'm sure they'll be asked about the teabagging parties since that's all FOX can talk about these days.
Have at it.... Read More......
The final steps or not
What I always love about history is that it always evolves. Who knows if this theory is correct? I recall being told the history of "the cross" during our visit to Jerusalem and it was chosen by Constantine's mother a few hundred years after the death of Jesus. She had three crosses brought to her and ultimately chose "the cross" because a woman was healed in that spot, according to a local guide. Who are we to say it wasn't the right choice and if nothing else it gives us a great story and new debate. Read More......
A few Easter related photos
A few summers ago Joelle and I traveled through Egypt and Jordon and then into Israel via the West Bank. The arrival through that particular entrance was pretty bad, among the worst border crossings I have ever done while traveling six continents including previous visits to Israel and passing through Eilat on a few week prior to this. For Joelle the crossing set the mood for our visit to Jerusalem and then many of the so-called Christians that we met reminded her of the miserable thumpers she went to school (and detested) with at a religious right school in Pennsylvania. (She was a first born child so when her parents told her to go there, she went.)
After being treated like dirt and being told a complete lie by a Lutheran guest house in the old quarter I eventually found a room at an Episcopal guest house which was slightly better. Despite being a city of religion, the hatred and religious intolerance is palpable inside the city walls. It was all a bit much for Joelle who is spiritual though not religious and she struggled during our days in Jerusalem. I'm neither but love history so I found the city to be fantastic regardless of what quarter you were visiting. (We received a few obnoxious and offensive comments on the eastern side while minding our own business though many others were quite friendly.)
Following the initial night inside the city walls we moved a few blocks outside where it was much more enjoyable and friendly. I still think of the great kosher restaurant where the family made tasty Moroccan food. If you like history, the city of Jerusalem is one of the most amazing places in the world.
Street sign in old Jerusalem for the famous Via Dolorosa.
Priest (Greek Orthodox? Armenian?) touching one of the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa.
Inside the Holy Sepulcher, Joelle touching the spot where Jesus' cross stood. The women behind her was running out of patience because she thought Joelle should have rushed through like everyone else. Instead Joelle had pointed her head lamp inside the hole and was busy looking around since it might be a while before she makes it back.
Steps below the spot above, this is where Jesus was laid and anointed (with oils) following his death. Quite a crowd builds up here with many visitors touching the marble and resting items (crosses, cloth, books, etc) on it to take back home for others. We later witnessed a hair pulling/crying episode. Very strange for me but for others it all seemed normal enough.
In one of the many rooms below the main floor of the Holy Sepulcher, you can find crosses etched into the walls left from centuries ago. I believe someone told us this may have been from the days of the Crusaders though it could have been a story.
The tomb of Jesus is noticeably ornate today though back in the day it was simple. Steps away from here (and this long line) inside the Holy Sepulcher are great examples of what the tomb would have looked like. It's a simple hole and would have been covered with a rock. Today (maybe not *today* but on a normal day) the line is at least one hour before you go in. I opted for the real McCoy example behind here.
I know that some people would not visit because they oppose their politics and while it's fair to have disagreements, you would also be missing so much. Having been bashed for being an American (during the Bush years) while traveling in remote areas of the world, I personally don't subscribe to this approach. I was ripped by so many people as if I was a Bush-loving Republican so it annoys me to take such a stance. Israel makes good and bad decisions just like any other country and when I compare what Israel has done compared to its neighbors - who have also received billions upon billions - it's hard not to be impressed.
Anyway, hope everyone is preparing to have a nice Easter meal with friends and family. We're gathering on Easter Monday with family though somehow, we're not having a traditional leg of lamb. Oh the humanity. Read More......
After being treated like dirt and being told a complete lie by a Lutheran guest house in the old quarter I eventually found a room at an Episcopal guest house which was slightly better. Despite being a city of religion, the hatred and religious intolerance is palpable inside the city walls. It was all a bit much for Joelle who is spiritual though not religious and she struggled during our days in Jerusalem. I'm neither but love history so I found the city to be fantastic regardless of what quarter you were visiting. (We received a few obnoxious and offensive comments on the eastern side while minding our own business though many others were quite friendly.)
Following the initial night inside the city walls we moved a few blocks outside where it was much more enjoyable and friendly. I still think of the great kosher restaurant where the family made tasty Moroccan food. If you like history, the city of Jerusalem is one of the most amazing places in the world.
Street sign in old Jerusalem for the famous Via Dolorosa.
Priest (Greek Orthodox? Armenian?) touching one of the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa.
Inside the Holy Sepulcher, Joelle touching the spot where Jesus' cross stood. The women behind her was running out of patience because she thought Joelle should have rushed through like everyone else. Instead Joelle had pointed her head lamp inside the hole and was busy looking around since it might be a while before she makes it back.
Steps below the spot above, this is where Jesus was laid and anointed (with oils) following his death. Quite a crowd builds up here with many visitors touching the marble and resting items (crosses, cloth, books, etc) on it to take back home for others. We later witnessed a hair pulling/crying episode. Very strange for me but for others it all seemed normal enough.
In one of the many rooms below the main floor of the Holy Sepulcher, you can find crosses etched into the walls left from centuries ago. I believe someone told us this may have been from the days of the Crusaders though it could have been a story.
The tomb of Jesus is noticeably ornate today though back in the day it was simple. Steps away from here (and this long line) inside the Holy Sepulcher are great examples of what the tomb would have looked like. It's a simple hole and would have been covered with a rock. Today (maybe not *today* but on a normal day) the line is at least one hour before you go in. I opted for the real McCoy example behind here.
I know that some people would not visit because they oppose their politics and while it's fair to have disagreements, you would also be missing so much. Having been bashed for being an American (during the Bush years) while traveling in remote areas of the world, I personally don't subscribe to this approach. I was ripped by so many people as if I was a Bush-loving Republican so it annoys me to take such a stance. Israel makes good and bad decisions just like any other country and when I compare what Israel has done compared to its neighbors - who have also received billions upon billions - it's hard not to be impressed.
Anyway, hope everyone is preparing to have a nice Easter meal with friends and family. We're gathering on Easter Monday with family though somehow, we're not having a traditional leg of lamb. Oh the humanity. Read More......
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