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POPSDavid Brooks: Bush shows why Palin unqualified This part of the populist strain of American conservatism disdains knowledge and prudence, favoring instinct, and compensates for lack of experience with brashness. They're great at rallying cries, but inept at the complex, historically contextual discipline of governance. She's not familiar enough with US history, for instance, to understand the significance of what she does. His government demonstrates the failure of her approach.
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POPSThanks Barry He understood the implications of Obama's passing over Hillary--not that Clinton voters would vote for McCain-Palin (though if even a few do so, it could make a difference), but that his pick of Palin when compared with Obama's shying away from Hillary would show McCain as a bolder and more confident leader. And he had the sense that Palin's anti-establishment conservatism, pro-family feminism, and tough-minded reformism would add something important to his campaign.
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POPSCongressman Alcee Hastings & THE RADICAL ISLAMIC Connection They say, "A man or a woman is judged and measured by the quality of their friends." I say Congressman Alcee Hastings is apparently in good company with this band of low-lifes who all have one thing in common, an ISLAMIC RADICAL & ANTI-AMERICAN THUG named Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam, who as you see, came to the defense of... Let's list them for comparison: Alcee Hastings (ousted judge) OJ Simpson Libyan Terrorist Muammar Qaddafi Mass Murderer - President Idi Amin of Uganda The Black Panther Party Convicts Doing Life in Attica State Prison _______________________________ Come'on Alcee, tell us if you've been training under Farrakhan. Farrakhan's anti-establishment sentiment sure reminds me of how you (Mr. Disgraced Judge & Congressman), diss our government officials like you are some militant in black sunglasses, standing at the right side of Farrkhan's shoulder. Coincidence? Perhaps not !
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POPSGeorge Carlin Dies at 71, Selected last week for Mark Twain Prize. Carlin was many things: Comedian, Actor, Anti-Establishment and political satirist, and an iconoclast that became an icon. Probably best remembered for his "7 Words" bit, I remember his "What is the Difference Between a Sport and an Activity " better. He was an amazing, insightful man with a crisp biting humor. He will be missed.
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POPSThe Orgasmic Birth *LOL* The LAST thing I wanted to do while I was in labor was to "make out" with my husband!! After all, wasn't this what got me in trouble in the first place??? Believe me, pushing both my daughter's big fat heads through my loins put quite a damper on any sexual thoughts!!!
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POPSArt by Banksy Hi folks, not sure if someone clipped this already, but worth another look I'm sure.
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POPSDid Bob Dylan Invent Rap and Music Videos? I don't think so, but it's a funny thought. {{ericw}} and I are both huge fans of Dylan -- Bringing It All Back Home was one of the most influential albums in my life (I was 16 when I first heard it).
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POPSOi, Oi, Oi Punk rock is a genre that will constantly be redefined, but will NEVER die. Today, digital punk is the norm, meshing maxed out bpm's of samples to the traditional "fuck the shit dick politicians and fuck you, too, two pump chump," anthems. Oi!
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POPSWill Coulter Finally Meet Her Match in Carlin? I have the feeling Mr. Carlin is going to have to have his thesaurus available so he can avoid using the four letter words he can use live or on cable. I am sure he can think of no one more suitable that Ms. Coulter to aim them at.