Monthly Archives: June 2008

War For Oil

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 11:09 pm by Bob Cesca

NY Times: A group of American advisers led by a small State Department team played an integral part in drawing up contracts between the Iraqi government and five major Western oil companies to develop some of the largest fields in … Continue reading →

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Go, General Clark!

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 8:41 pm by Bob Cesca

General Clark is on MSNBC standing his ground. “This is about requirements to be president.” Right on. Goddamn, the Republicans and the McBushies are being cry-babies about this thing. General Clark didn’t question Senator McCain’s service, heroism or the veracity … Continue reading →

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Fail!

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 6:46 pm by Bob Cesca

I know there are probably about 2 people on this blog (including me) who dig pro cycling, but — breaking news — Floyd Landis is done. “Consequently, Floyd Landis is disqualified from the Tour de France 2006 and is suspended … Continue reading →

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The Last George Carlin Interview

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 6:06 pm by Bob Cesca

Dated June 23, 2008 and it’s one of the best interviews with Carlin I’ve ever read. Anyone who labeled him as “the comedian who said dirty words” really missed out on one of America’s great treasures. Share

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Run Away! Run Away!

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 1:08 pm by Bob Cesca

Senator Lieberman is making as ass of himself. Again. “Our enemies will test the new president early.” Seriously. How do you sleep at night, Joe-Joe? Share

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Cool!

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 8:38 am by Bob Cesca

Overheard on MSNBC just now: “Republicans that I know of are surprisingly cool.” Right on. Cool. Share

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Note To Republicans

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 8:33 am by Bob Cesca

This is Swift Boating: As we’re entering a week of attacks on General Clark and the Obama campaign, I thought I’d set the baseline for Swift Boating here. Those purple heart bandages were about the worst thing ever. Share

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Two Questions About General Clark

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 8:20 am by Bob Cesca

Does he suddenly work for the Obama campaign? And regardless, is anything he said not true? Just asking. Share

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Morning Awesome

Posted on 06/30/2008 at 8:17 am by Bob Cesca

Born on this day… My brother Brian. Happy birthday, Kid. Share

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Step Forward, You Coward

Posted on 06/29/2008 at 10:51 am by Bob Cesca

A freeper named “Andy Martin” is the culprit behind the “Who Is Barack Obama?” rumor e-mails according to investigator Dr. Danielle Allen. So now we know. I wonder when a very serious investigator will acknowledge that “Andy Martin” has been … Continue reading →

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Isn’t He Cute

Posted on 06/29/2008 at 10:06 am by Bob Cesca

One thing I’ve noticed during the eulogizing of George Carlin on TV… Several times this week, I’ve seen a television pundit air a particularly biting clip containing some important social or political satire. Not one of Carlin’s jokey jokes, but … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on 06/29/2008 at 9:45 am by Bob Cesca

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The ‘No Attacks Mythology’ on Morning Joe

Posted on 06/28/2008 at 5:43 pm by Bob Cesca

I mentioned this as it was happening yesterday, but C&L has the video of Joe Scarborough and David Gregory trying to pass off the No Attacks Mythology as a way to suggest that the McBushies have been anti-terrorism heroes. (“The … Continue reading →

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WTF?!

Posted on 06/28/2008 at 5:33 pm by Bob Cesca

RALEIGH — Thanks to some text message-savvy grandchildren, [nearly 10,000] North Carolina drivers whose license plates have the potentially offensive “WTF” letter combination can replace the tags for free. Awesome. I would keep mine. Share

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This Is A Silly Observation

Posted on 06/28/2008 at 9:09 am by Bob Cesca

I used to be a little freaked out by Senator McCain’s creepy forced smile. Until I realized that the smile looks like the frozen grandparents from Weird Science. Share

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Grover Norquist Is A Douchebag

Posted on 06/28/2008 at 8:55 am by Bob Cesca

“Norquist dropped by The Times’ Washington bureau today and, as part of his negative critique of Obama’s liberal stances on economic issues and other matters, he termed the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee ‘John Kerry with a tan.’” Grover used to … Continue reading →

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Hugh Hewitt Is A Douchebag

Posted on 06/28/2008 at 8:47 am by Bob Cesca

“By the way, I — I’m still trying to find two tickets to the Ohio State-USC game. And none of the USC people will give up their tickets to me. I’d pay fair price. They — they know Ohio State’s … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on 06/28/2008 at 8:29 am by Bob Cesca

MST3K Saturday! Share

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Unity

Posted on 06/27/2008 at 5:09 pm by Bob Cesca

I honestly never thought this event would ever happen. I’m so glad I was wrong. Share

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The Strategy

Posted on 06/27/2008 at 5:06 pm by Bob Cesca

Obama campaign manager David Plouffe details the state-by-state electoral vote strategy: Listen to this guy and remember that the campaign’s pre-primary delegate projections were spot on. Share

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