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BooMan
Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly. He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.
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Anna Nicole Smith. What a tragic life. And now a circus atmosphere upon her death.
Actually not on my mind but Leading Off Every Damn News Show Tonight, including now on OB’s show!!
Tragic life, if so she made it so!
I met her & talked with her for a while. She was very, very sweet, not to mention, also quite beautiful. I don`t know why, but she is the only person in my life who I ever asked to sign a little note for me.
Here`s the note. One might call it an autograph, but she did not just automatically sign her name & hurry off. She & I had been talking a bit & I asked her for the note before we separated from our, coincidental only, meeting. Was she who she was inspite of the media, or because of the media?
Because of the media, don’t you think? It seems like she’s surrounded by people who just sponge off of her wealth and don’t care a thing about her – why else would they let her spiral out of control like she did? I’ll bet she lost the will to fight when her son died.
Nobody seemed to even know about her except Mr. Marshall, who took a liking to her. From then, she was put down, demonized, manipulated & became famous because she was, now, famous. “Aliens Abducted My Cat”, “Sixty Pound Baby Born To 400 Pound Granny” “AnnaNicole Golddigger”, that`s what sells. Once the shark starts to feed, the frenzy starts, a la pre-invasion. Her life the past few years have been very tragic, but in contrast to how much she was demonized in the press, she sure took the heat better than most. Those with the magnifying glass couldn`t burn the ant this time. Speculating now, after her death the way it`s being touted in the press, shows how callous the sharks are. “Speak well of the dead.”
Imagine the innocent daughter`s future. Please say a prayer for the little one, who now is an orphan, untill the lawyers & the courts find out if either one or none of the two people claiming parental right is in fact the father or not. Tragedy for a large number of people, is no more, nor no less, than for one person. Thank you for thinking of the one, along with your concern for the many.
I’m saddened by her death. I wonder if after losing her son she felt like a failure and felt she lost the one person who really loved her.
I had a hunch this would happen not long after the loss of her son.
it stinks.
i’m disgusted by the tabloid fascination the so-called “news media” has with the death of a former playboy bunny whose only claim to fame was a marraige to an old guy, creating gossip and supposed scandal.
the non-stop coverage of this non-event precludes indepth review of the real stories of the day that truly need to be examined by the american people so they can make informed decisions.
like, what kind of diaper did that astronaut lady wear in the car, anyway?
That depends. I have a hard time believing that not many people might consider the lady has a sickness or an imbalance. If she`s just a “normal”
person, how in the hell did she get into space after years of being in the space program. The first two words in this comment are claimed, to prevent others from using it like a highschooler. That lady also has children who will now suffer the taunts of their “peers” as a result of how things are reported. Sick
If Bush wants to attack Iran, now’s the time to do it. Nobody in the US will know about it until the media’s done dissecting her will.
We as a country need to stop trying to live vicariously through ‘celebs’ and be happy with who we are. Or if not, strive to get to that place in life that does make you happy.
I feel sad for ANS for she led a tough life the last few years – in the spotlight and constantly critisized. But my life and need for information does not revolve around her untimely and tragic passing.
Unfortunate.
I was driving home today from work on what was probably the same route taken by the family targeted by murderous vigilantes, as outlined in Oui’s Recommended Diary.
That will haunt me for awhile.
That would give me nightmares ME.
Please be careful out there, amigo.
Blogroll dust up at dKos kinda sucks. But I’ll still come over and lurk as long as the lights are on ’round here.
The “underbelly” (cf: The Hidden Comments) is getting kinda threatening over there. The public squabbling isn’t helping anyone.
I have a mental image of a street cafe, where hecklers are wandering among the regulars. Yes, I still pop over regularly.
But I’d like to thank all you “Froggies” for your hospitality again.
You`re welcome. Here`s a “flower” from my underwater garden.
Hi Head
That looks like it should be in some sci-fi movie. Great shot though.
It is, & Thanks
that’s my top 10 ; )
peace out
Where’ya at? Fishin’ for gators? Must be near me. It’s gettin’ hot in South Florida. Spring comes quickly.
i wanna go to floridaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thats my favorite w(h)ine.
its so cold here
the good news is i got paid lots of money today by men who pleasured me senseless.
im ready for bed
Come on down…
Actually, my legal home is in Michigan but I guarantee you I won’t be back until the geese get there. I watch the sky as I walk.
Hi Anna
Floridaaaaaaaa is always a good whine during winter up north.
Getting paid a lot of money to be pleasured senseless, well who could ask for more. 🙂
if sex is all the way at number 9… 😉
My mind mainly on damn bureaucracy…I guess necessary red tape after the way the spouse f-ed things up royally on the job; thank Deity-Of-Choice for a great union and awesome union reps that went to the mat and saved his ass.
Next time anyone tells me unions are irrelevant, they’re gonna get a piece of my mind, and I don’t have that many to spare after the past 9 months…
Re: the top story of the day — I’m just worried what’s going to happen to that daughter who was just born a few weeks ago; the guy who claims he’s the father is trying to get custody. I’d like a judge to at least make sure she has a chance at a reasonably normal life…
The mainstream news is so sad today, for two reasons…
First, the lousy coverage of Anna Nicole Smith’s death. Talk of drugs, DNA tests, fights over wills. The real message is a sweet Southern lady got lost in a world of money, lawyers, and fast times…Emergency paternity hearing tomorrow? Let’s say something nice and let her rest!
Second, (perhaps not unrelated) Nancy Pelosi is exhibiting grace while being skewered! Lou Dobbs “I know for a fact that the plane she was assigned can get to California without refueling…” No one challenges the idiot–turns out, that’s only true with a really strong tail wind. Great way to “protect” the person who stands behind Shooter Cheney in line for the responsibility of protecting us all.
I’d really like to see some objective news. Maybe I’ll pop over to BBC.com.
I can’t believe no one is talking about the fact that the Pentagon can’t account for one TRILLION dollars.
Instead the ‘news’ is talking about the phony story about Pelosi’s plane, ANS, astronauts and the daily drumbeat of evil Iran and that’s about it.
One TRILLION dollars………
apparently Bush I was right when he accused reagan of “voodoo economics” back in the day. translated it means conservatives, right wing hacks, etc., are really bad at math.
it’s that or the harping about Pelosi’s airliner is the equivalent of, “see! they waste money, too!”
gimme a break.
What’s on my mind? Well, driving home tonight I heard about 45 minutes of Scooter Libby’s grand jury testimony on C-SPAN radio. What a whiny, nasally weasel! He’s a fairly tall and athletic guy–I was surprised that his voice is so weaselly.
I saw in the FAQ that there is a Froggy Bottom Cafe, but I don’t see a link to that.
Anyway, I’m new here, got here from big Orange.
Do people crosspost from there a lot?
Also, does this site have the copyright rules that daily Kos has, or is it anything goes?
I can’t answer all your questions, but for the cafe look over at the recent diaries and it will usually have one running. We trying to keep one going 24/7. Once comments get to around 100 we usually make up another cafe. The cafe is just to meet people and BS. We leave all the political stuff for the oustide.
Welcome to the pond and when you find the cafe jump on in.
Thought I’d give you a little help on finding Happy Hour.
Froggy Bottom Happy Hour here
Hi plf515 – welcome.
Hi, I came here from there a week ago. I think you’ll find the signal-to-noise ratio here a lot higher.
Welcome.
I hope so…at any rate, the best part of this place is that when you write a diary, it lasts longer than 15 minutes before it scrolls off the page.
Welcome — I’ve noticed your handle over there and look forward to your contributions. A few folks crosspost, like BooMan, Steven D, and clammyc; I’ve been known to crosspost a few diaries when I’m not too freakin’ lazy… 😉
Thank you. Actually, my handle there now is slightly different — Alexandre — for obvious reasons.
Welcome here. BTW, Copyright rules are rules backed by laws or the other way around. Apart from that, the rule here is “Don`t be a prick” You`ll see that people take it seriously. As it`s the only rule it`s easy to not get confused. Enjoy. I`m serious, that`s the rule. I`m not chiding you at all.
Cool. The green looks good on us, does it not?
My thoughts are on the horrible situation in America brought on by bush and company….Thoughts on the tragic life of Anna Nicole and how the media is trashing her life;I am sure she just wanted peace which money cannot buy….I heard on Mike Malloy show that Angela King who was special adviser to the Secretary General of the U.N. since 1997,and did much work for the advancement of women worldwide;She worked tirelessly on the equality of women and human rights….Ms.King died yesterday of cancer, was 68 years old….I doubt you will hear of this lady on the media news…..How sad…..
but not illegal..the only change to the headline is the 3000 Americans Dead. What gives?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17051786/
Of course, we’re all waiting for your momentous announcement about how you decide to react to last weekend’s suggestions of the creation of a community board and some elaboration of the “don’t be a prick” rule.
Hi Arminius, Whew, I thought I was the only one who didn`t get the memo. Just being humorous, but, you`d think. Seriously I do hope to hear something one way or another, especially after all the saddened people`s efforts.
I don`t know where the title “Photographers needed” came from.
What’s on my mind?
That’s not in order of importance.