I have nothing to add to this. ‘Cept, of course, “yup.”
July 13, 2004
A Poem from 1968, Revised by the Ghost of Richard Brautigan, 2004 (nineteenth in a series)
Yes, the Fish Music A trout-colored wind blows through my eyes, through my fingers, and I remember how the trout used to hide from the dinosaurs Michael Moore when they he came to drink at eat donuts beside the river. The trout hid in subways, castles and automobiles. They waited patiently for the dinosaurs Michael Moore to go finally waddle away, [and for America to return to her senses.]
July 13, 2004
Tell your facts to shut up
Today’s must-read post is Dan Darling’s overview and analysis of the Senate Intelligence Committee Report. A (very) brief excerpt from a very thorough interpretation: In general, this document is a lot better than that Staff Statement No. 15 that was churned out by the 9/11 commission. One other thing to be mentioned, incidentally, is that this report specifically undercuts some of the 9/11 Commission’s key findings with respect to Iraq
July 13, 2004
Brokaw, Koppel stunned that the subtle editorializing with which they pollute their newscasts has co
Chicago Sun-Times‘ Phil Rosenthal, “Who do you believe: us, or Michael Moore?” When it comes to assessing TV news coverage of the situation in Iraq, much of “Fahrenheit 9/11” is Hindsight 20/20, according to NBC’s Tom Brokaw. Of greater concern to him and other top network newspeople, however, is the sense that some moviegoers consider Michael Moore’s film more credible than their own reports. “My complaint was not with the
July 13, 2004
Benjamin Braddock provides filial assurances regarding the condition of his metaphorical bread loaf
Braddock: “Oh no, Dad, it’s completely baked.”
July 13, 2004
Lynndie England orders breakfast at her hometown diner
England: “Two eggs over easy and some buttered toast, please.” Waitress: “Sausage or bacon with that?” England: “No. No, thanks.” Waitress: “White or wheat on the toast?” England: “White, please. Oh, and coffee.” Waitress: “Great. Be right back with your coffee, then.” England: “Thanks so much.” **** update **** Waitress: “Can I bring you anything else, hon?” England: “No, that’ll do it. Just the check, please.”
July 13, 2004
Another country that can’t possibly have troops in Iraq because the US is fighting this war unilater
So, y’know, no biggie, I guess. **** more, from Malkin and friends.
July 13, 2004
Another country that can’t possibly have troops in Iraq because the US is fighting this war unilater
So, y’know, no biggie, I guess. **** more, from Malkin and friends.
July 13, 2004
Random Al Franken thought, Monday, July 12
I bet you anything George McSmirkychimp hates herring. Probably only eats fresh rainbow trout. From a stream. The Biblethumping oil gaucho. update: Can you imagine Chimpy eating gefilte fish? Me neither. God how I hate that man.