Dame Mirrien Call Jon Stewart

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Sunday June 21, 2015 · 6:37 PM PDT

2015/06/21 · 18:37

This is the actor he most admires. He is leaving US to deal with the assholes without the humour.

Vladimir Can You Hear Me?

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Sunday August 05, 2012 · 5:07 PM PDT

2012/08/05 · 17:07

Mrs. President Putin, please talk to the man. "Pussy Riot" is not worthy of an international apocalypse. I have no idea why these kids decided to ignore conventional wisdom.

I don't have a dog, or pussy in this debate. Yes, the gals should not try to advance their career on the alter of religion. Don't contribute to the infamous. Don't make them martyrs.

For those who want more meat in a diary, do your own research. I'm not trying to enter the mystical world of "the media". I'm swimming in the opposite direction.

Don't look below. There is nothing worth commenting on when the major players are presenting themselves on a crucifixion alter.

Jon Stewart: “Would you kill Hitler”?

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Tuesday July 17, 2012 · 1:08 PM PDT

2012/07/17 · 13:08

“If I Could Turn Back Time”, (link to an oldie, an ode to the songwriter, not the performer, is provided below), that is the question my friends.

It’s a shame that high school students are not presented with this question, along with historical evidence. Oh, I know, many dedicated teachers dance lightly around the subject. Who can blame them? It’s like asking the question, why was Malcolm X murdered?

Without nuance, the answer is, I would execute Hitler. A few Germans tried. They had an internal, moral, value of life. The reality is that there is no time machine.

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Saturday July 14, 2012 · 11:08 AM PDT

2012/07/14 · 11:08

In my family, my brothers and I became the first generation born in a hospital. The only other thing we share, other than the physician of record, is a belly button so well hidden that it requires a cotton swab to clean the cotton lent that collects in the crevice.

This could be a humourous story of in(ies), and out(ies). My regrets, not today, not ever, never, as long as stories like the one below.

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Friday July 06, 2012 · 10:25 AM PDT

2012/07/06 · 10:25

I'm not sure if it was Colbert, or Stewart who complained that Dish was a wash in the rain. In desert areas, rain isn't much of a problem.

The significance of this event, just another piece of space junk? I don't think so. It is disappointing that Hughes has moved communications ventures to partners, like Ariane in France. We move into the world economy. Watching a live launch that did not include the usual censure of "sensitive data" was awesome.

If I were younger, investing in an education that included French language, engineering, and computer science offer many career opportunities, and rewards. Long ago, I checked out the University at Perpignan. The US needs to make an investment greater than the Kennedy years in Math, Physics, and Engineering. If we do not, we become the nation of yesterday.

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Friday July 06, 2012 · 9:12 AM PDT

2012/07/06 · 09:12

"The Magic of Belle Isle" is not likely to make any box office records. It opens in NYC today. I'm writing this diary to thank Rob Reiner for a movie tribute to an actor, who at age 72, still delivers a memorable performance, Morgan Freeman. The story Rob Reiner tells is one of redemption, and hope for all those who are handicapped, either mentally, or physically.

Dish offered a preview, via HDN (commercial free). The movie is longish in today's terms, nearly 3 hours as I recall. I've received many gifts, undeserved, in life, this movie was an inspiration. The only reason it caught my attention was in the title, Belle Isle. I thought the location would be Detroit.

It's a short diary, links provided below.

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Wednesday May 02, 2012 · 1:12 PM PDT

2012/05/02 · 13:12

It's not the first time this has happened in Phoenix. The only reason it's "breaking news" for me is that I live in this neighborhood. It's near three airports, an Air National Guard base, and a major freeway. My phone is ringing off the hook; friends, and family getting the news.

A neighbor tells me that the home is owned by a Las Vegas investor, that's the good news. The house was probably vacant. The story may be updated by the time I post. It appears to be a privately owned helicopter, red tail, possibly used for training new pilots.

The ABC News15 video below:

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Saturday April 28, 2012 · 2:27 PM PDT

2012/04/28 · 14:27

Hey everyone, I posted a long comment in The Troubadour's diary earlier today. Several people have asked me to post this is as a diary. I do not have an inside track, at the present time, regarding the facts to suggest any illegal contributions by foreign entities, or any laws that apply after the sweeping ruling by SCOTUS.

Has the MSM reported on SuperPac contributions made by Amway, or any of its foreign affiliates? I'm posting this hoping someone will. Amway tentacles may read like a genealogy chart. Sorting fact from fiction will require an investigative reporter, with great skill, resources and courage.

Sources on the internet are slim, limited primarily to left leaning, independent reporting sources. Alan Grayson piqued by interest.

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Thursday April 19, 2012 · 2:03 AM PDT

2012/04/19 · 02:03

This is an opinion piece, for those looking for links, analysis, or wholesale support of members in the current administration; you will find a cornucopia of factual material on the internet. If you wish to comment for, or against my argument, I welcome your input.

My opposition to the formation of a Dept. of Homeland Security began with the Bush administration. My initial objection was to both the cost, and administrative nightmares associated with creating another agency to monitor US citizens, with the potential to hamper foreign intelligence gathering.

We all should remember shrub’s remarks after Katrina, “Heck of a job, Brownie”. As we all know, nothing could be further from the truth. Appointing bureaucrats or awarding political supporters has consequences. President Obama has a historical reference.

More below:

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Tuesday April 03, 2012 · 8:33 PM PDT

2012/04/03 · 20:33

It's a quiet night on Dkos, hope this news release diverts your attention from the Karl Rove crafted Romney victory speech.

I'm not going to do the homework for conservative members of Dkos. Teh Google, or insert your favorite search engine, is my suggestion for those, like my brothers, who say stupid things and expect me to defend my position.

Government plans to sue Arizona sheriff for targeting Latinos
By Jeremy Pelofsky | Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday said it was preparing to sue Arizona county sheriff Joe Arpaio and his department for violating civil rights laws by improperly targeting Latinos in a bid to crack down on illegal immigrants.
Snip….

"MCSO's refusal to engage in good faith negotiations requires us to prepare for civil (court) action," Austin said. He added that the Justice Department has recently discovered more information about the "failure to reasonably investigate sex crimes" by Arpaio's office.

The Justice Department in a December report outlined numerous alleged civil rights violations, including that Latino drivers were four to nine times more likely to be stopped than non-Latinos by Arpaio's force.
(Additional reporting by David Schwartz in Phoenix; Editing by Anthony Boadle)

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Friday March 09, 2012 · 5:17 PM PST

2012/03/09 · 17:17

Having spent several hours reading excellent diaries today, I must say that Daily Kos is the best blog on the internet. It is a theater without the cost of admission. Political theater has become so predictable. I’ve decided there’s nothing I can add to the discussion. Please allow me a flight of fantasy.

My love of theater began in my high school years. I would walk 3 miles, each way, regardless of the season, to watch the latest flicks. While some of my generation considered the theater a place for a “make out session”, my weekly trips were an escape from boredom. I've had a job since the age of 16. My parents never gave me a penny to waste on a work of fiction.

I came to escape boredom. I stayed to learn about life outside my bubble. My bubble, your bubble, sometimes a whole society trapped in a bubble of dishonesty about reality. It is a journey that continues today. If a movie, or documentary, is boring, has no message, does not capture my mind, does not connect to my emotions, it deserves a fail rating.

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Monday January 16, 2012 · 10:00 AM PST

2012/01/16 · 10:00

A search on DKOS "Iran" was not very helpful. Perhaps there are many diaries on the subject without the "tag" line. I lack expertise in foreign policy. I also realized that Republicans face the same dilemma. Other than a campaign based on stoking conservative hate of the other, and economic fears, what can Mittens bring to the table?

Please feel free to link your own diaries on the topic.

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