Frivolous Friday Open Thread

12 Comments

1. 

   Steven D on October 20, 2006 at 5:59 pm

   Not that good, really:

   E-mails received by CREW have prompted us to ask the Department of Justice to investigate whether Congressman Curt Weldon (R-PA) violated the law by intimidating government personnel “in the national security field” who support his opponent, Joe Sestak.

   The first e-mail describes a “hit list” compiled of Weldon opponent’s supporters. In addition, that e-mail notes the Weldon said something to the effect of “If they don’t think there will be retribution before or after the election, they’re kidding themselves.” The second e-mail states that Weldon had his staff contact Navy personnel to get information on Sestak.

   CREW has asked the Department of Justice to investigate this very serious matter. The e-mails, which are provided below, detail a disturbing, and potentially unlawful, abuse of power. 18 U.S.C. §600 and 18 U.S.C. §610 are implicated with this kind of behavior.

   Melanie Sloan stated that, “Not only has Rep. Weldon abused his position to financially benefit his daughter, he has threatened to misuse his position to punish those who support his political opponent. Rep. Weldon needs to learn that no one, not even a powerful member of Congress is above the law.”

   They will do anything to keep power.  Anything.

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     CabinGirl on October 20, 2006 at 6:01 pm

     I can’t wait for that corpulent sack of crap to lose the election.

2. 

   maryb2004 on October 20, 2006 at 6:01 pm

   It energizes me.  

   McCaskill is trying to raise extra money to run some ads during the WORLD SERIES since people in MO will be glued to their TV sets.  Michael J. Fox did an ad for her, tying her support for stem cell research to his support of her.

   Thanks for including her on your Act Blue page.

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     PsiFighter37 on October 20, 2006 at 9:42 pm

     I hadn’t seen Michael J. Fox since the final episode he did as the star of ‘Spin City’. It’s heartbreaking to see how far he’s gone downhill.

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       Denim Blue on October 21, 2006 at 12:50 am

       “I hadn’t seen Michael J. Fox since the final episode he did as the star of ‘Spin City’. It’s heartbreaking to see how far he’s gone downhill.”

       He’s been appearing as a wealthy man with cancer on Boston Legal for the last two seasons.  He has definitely gone downhill, but at least he’s still trying.

3. 

   Omir the Storyteller on October 20, 2006 at 6:20 pm

   But then what do I know, I can’t remember feeling any other way for a long, long time.

4. 

   jimstaro on October 20, 2006 at 7:16 pm

   From Dick Eats Bush

   Video: RIGHT NOW

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     DaveW on October 20, 2006 at 7:40 pm

     Absolutely brilliant video. Well worth passing around. Thanks, Jim.

5. 

   DaveW on October 20, 2006 at 7:31 pm

   I forgot how great this guy was.

6. 

   blksista on October 20, 2006 at 11:20 pm

   Ummmm…so we’re missing Hendrix, who was pro-war until just before his death?  Hendrix who swallowed Cold Warriorism whole during his stint in the Air Force, and supported the cesspool that became ‘Nam?

   Um, not that Hendrix.

   But the Hendrix that was in love with the freedom of playing…experimenting…well, alright.

   BTW, you all may wanna know:

   When The Levees Broke DVD Due

   Spike Lee’s documentary on the Katrina tragedy is due in December

   by David McCutcheon
   http://dvd.ign.com/articles/739/739726p1.html

   October 17, 2006 – On December 19, 2006, HBO will release When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts on DVD. The documentary, helmed by Spike Lee, takes an intimate look at the devastation to New Orleans when the levees broke, and will feature tons of bonus materials and extra features. It will be available for the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $29.98.

   The When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts DVD will feature the following bonus materials:

   • “Pix” – Photo montage set to music by Terence Blanchard
   • “Next Movement” – Over 90 minutes of unseen additional segments

   I just reserved a copy for my stepdad for Xmas at Amazon.com.

   I have a few words to say regarding his latest trip to New Orleans…later.  But it ain’t good.

7. 

   Andrew C White on October 21, 2006 at 12:16 am

   Kirsten Gillibrand

   … will be live-blogging in the Blue America fund-raising series at:

   Firedoglake
   Saturday, Oct. 21
   2:00 PM eastern

   Please spread the word and join Kirsten at 2:00 PM!

   Peace,

   Andrew

8. 

   Denim Blue on October 21, 2006 at 12:52 am

   I don’t know about you, but I’m missing Jerry Garcia a lot more than Hendrix..