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08 Flag Disrespect Un-Story Has New Twist

post from Garling Gauge on 16 May 2008 11:57:42 PM. © Garling Gauge

“These are the times that try men’s souls” is an understatement. Political theater at its best.©2008 Garling Gauge. All Rights Reserved..

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Friday Stuff

post from The Liberal Doomsayer on 16 May 2008 11:50:00 PM. © The Liberal Doomsayer

Here's why "Senator Honor And Virtue" should fire his chief political adviser Charlie Black...

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...and the next time you hear that "straight-talking maverick" criticizing Obama or anyone else for expressing a wish to have a dialogue of sorts with Hamas, remember what he said here to James Rubin (hat tips for these two videos to The Daily Kos)...

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...and leave it to The Onion to ask the question on no one's lips (well, maybe one or two people), and that is this: Are politicians failing our lobbyists?...

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...and I'll bet you were just wondering what went on while Falafel Boy had his legendary meltdown, didn't you? Well, now you know.

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OR-05: It's called "baking soda"

post from Daily Kos on 16 May 2008 11:30:08 PM. © Daily Kos

Republican Mike Erickson, candidate for the nomination in Oregon's 5th District, has come under heavy fire lately from primary opponent Kevin Mannix, with rumors afloat that Erickson used to hold wild cocaine parties on his boat.

Well, Erickson flatly denies these scurrilous allegations; he's not only never used cocaine, but

"I've never used cocaine. I wouldn't know what it looks like," Erickson said, adding that he has never used illegal drugs or tobacco.

He doesn't know what cocaine looks like? He's never seen Beverly Hills Cop? He's never cooked with baking soda?

I had to snort at that one.

Call me a skeptic, but Erickson's denial just doesn't pass the smell test.

It would have been a bit more plausible if he just denied knowledge of the coke parties. Something like "If there's been cocaine use here, well, it's been happening right under my own nose."

Anybody else got a clever pun? A not-so-clever one?

In all seriousness, this is one of the most ridiculous statements we've seen yet this cycle. Either Erickson is a bald-faced liar, or a first-class moran. It's his choice as to which he'd rather be.

And please submit all coke-related Erickson jokes below!

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Oregon (Campaign) Trail

post from Taylor Marsh on 16 May 2008 11:30:00 PM. © Taylor Marsh

Guest post by ScanDoes anyone else fondly remember Oregon Trail?That was just a game, but this election sure isn’t. Just a few days to go...though ballots are already being mailed in this weekend. So your calls are very much needed at this time. I[...]

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Huckabee: ‘I apologize that my comments
were offensive.’

post from Think Progress on 16 May 2008 11:11:00 PM. © Think Progress

Earlier today, while speaking at the NRA convention in Louisville, KY, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made an offhand joke after being interrupted by an offstage nice. In his joke, Huckabee claimed that Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) “dove for the floor” when “somebody aimed a gun at him.” Huckabee has released a statement apologizing for the remark:

During my speech at the NRA a loud noise backstage, that sounded like a chair falling, distracted the crowd and interrupted my speech. I made an offhand remark that was in no way intended to offend or disparage Sen. Obama. I apologize that my comments were offensive, that was never my intention.

Obama was placed under secret service protection last year — the earliest ever for a U.S. presidential candidate — because of racially motivated threats.

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C&Ls Late Nite Music Club with Steve Earle

post from Crooks and Liars on 16 May 2008 11:00:33 PM. © Crooks and Liars

Steve Earle has been a longtime Crooks & Liars fave and with Bush in the Middle East, who could resist the title track from his 2002 masterpiece, Jerusalem? Steve has been involved with socially conscious music since he was a teenager to young to play in bars, writing songs against aggression in Vietnam and against [...]

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Late Night FDL: Not too poor to paint or too
proud to whitewash

post from Firedoglake on 16 May 2008 11:00:09 PM. © Firedoglake

Bill Donohue, whose religious indignation as the head of the Catholic League might seem to the cynical to be more informed by his loyalty to The Heritage Foundation than to his catholicism, has forgiven Senator McCain's great and good friend Rev. Hagee[...]

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Obama Delegate Round-Up

Today's edition was a bit lighter than the recent run on delegates, with Californian Congressman Pete Stark being the only delegate endorsement of the day. Apparently nobody wants to be relegated to the Friday afternoon news dump. Nonetheless, advantage Obama as he continues to pull away from Clinton.

Congressman Stark said, "Senator Barack Obama has captured the imagination of Americans in a way we’ve not seen for decades. He’s inspired millions of young people to register to vote and join the ranks of our Democratic Party, he’s consistently opposed the war, he advocates universal health care, and he delivers a message that transcends party politics at the same time.

"I have the greatest respect for Senator Clinton and for her many years of service, but I believe the time has come to unify our party. The outcome we need in November is a Democratic President. To achieve that, we must turn our focus squarely on Senator McCain and his quest to continue another four years of the failed Bush agenda.

"Barack Obama is the person we need as the next President of the United States of America. I’m excited to help him achieve that goal."

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Open Thread

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Long Time Comin'

Duke Cunningham briber Tommy Kontogiannis sentence to 8 years and one month. From the San Diego Union-Tribune ...The contrition, tears and poor health of Thomas Kontogiannis were not enough to spare him a prison sentence of eight years and one month for[...]

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