Larisa Alexandrovna's open letter to Bush read by Mike Malloy

On another note

Politico reports on behind the scene John Conyers conversation

The imprisonment of former Governor Don Siegelman of Alabama may be what does Bush's brain in. Karl Rove is expected, within one week to appear before the House Judiciary Commitee to give testimony regarding his involvement with the popular Democratic governor's jail time. John Conyers told the Crypt that "We'd hold him in contempt. Either that or go and have him arrested."

Kevin James make Dubya look brilliant

Special Comment

MSNBC's Keith Olbermann gives another Special Comment. This time on Mr. Bush's sacrifice for the soldiers has sent into the murder machine of his creation...Iraq. Mr. Bush's sacrifice was giving up golf. Golf! When I first read this story on Monday I was sickened. When I heard Keith's take on it, I was pleased that someone had the spine to say what went through my head on air. Watch for yourself.

The race issue in America

I have no idea what it is like to be a black man in this country, no clue. I do however feel I have put forth a strong effort to fight against racism. Blacks and whites had their heads beaten in the 60's in an effort to promote equal rights, and I would think they now are simply sad. Race has become a hot topic right now, and rightfully so. We have seen far too many incidents of police brutality, the sadness of Katrina, racial slurs in the workplace, schools, and streets of our communities, we see unfair jail sentencing, and unfair reporting of a man who's about to be President. The race card has two sides to it, I mean how people have you heard say "some of my best friends are black, I am not racist", or "You won't take my check at this resturant 'cause I'm black!" (I personally experienced the latter), or how about "Kyle, who you voting for? You want that n****R in the White House! WTF!". What age are we living in? This is a topic I get heated about, cause when my single mother raised me, she taught me from a young age, that I see humans, that's it. It has stuck with me for 36 years, thanks Mom. The issues that need discussed is what are whites afraid of, why the KKK or Neo-Nazis are not yet extinct. When we look at race crimes in this country that are played over and over by the media, it's no wonder whites might think they ought to be scared, and blacks angry. Take the Jena, La. beating of a white male by six young black men over the hanging of a noose. The media played the tape of that to death, and what did it accomplish? Nothing. It did not spark conversation amongst black and white colleagues or neighbors of why the noose was hung, did it? It sparked more racism. Or take Katrina, poor blacks and whites stranded in a city full of water, and what got more attention than the Bush Crime Family's horrendous reaction...yep, Kanye West's comment . I feel shame when I hear people of all colors say "we have come so far", we have not accomplished enough. We have made progress, but we have a long way to go. The following video says that much.



We, as Americans always praise ourselves for our "compassion", but I ask, what is it we are so compassionate about? Our ignorance to what a diverse safe community we could have? I am always intrigued when I hear a PSA about crime in our neighborhoods and how we should discuss it with people on our streets or in our apartment complex. I always wonder how many people discuss race issues, or political topics that revolve around race with those same people? I was chatting with the folks over at Democracy Interactive about race last night, and see the frutration growing in the country over the issue. If we choose to move on and pretend it's not there, then we run the risk of it rearing it's hateful head again. Let's honor those that fought for all of our rights by standing proudly in the way they visioned... unified.

UPDATE: Gov. David Paterson make clear that noose hanging in the form of a threat will now be punishable by law. Will other states follow suit?

Equal radio & Stephanie Miller fire back at the right-wing tool Brian Maloney

Blogger and Youtube extradonaire Anthony, aka Malmo Blue gives Stephanie Miller a hand pointing out the weak work by radio eaqualizer Brian Maloney, who probably listens to too much liberal talk radio. Failed radio host Maloney takes time away from his life to go after the likes of Steph, Mike Malloy, those that rock it from the left. As a daily listener of the Stephanie Miller, Maloney's effort to attack her for comments made for a good laugh. I find it amazing that someone who calls himself the Radio Equalizer never takes the time to point out the racist, the sexist, the calls for terror, the ignorant and hateful things that come out of the mouths of Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Brit Hume (Oh hell, any Fox host), or Bill Cunningham, Michael Savage or Rush Limbaugh. Oh, wait he does mention it, he mentions when he defends these ass-hats. Brian when you try to promote "equal" airtime for hosts, it should include praise and criticism to both the left and right. This idiot attacks Stephanie Miller for an actual funny comment from a talk show host/comedian, confusing the two jobs must be really tough for real journalists, right Brian? Oliver Stone has a new film coming about the Bush Crime Family, maybe when he is done he could get started on the story of a failed talk show host, who goes on to pander to Billo at Fox Noise, then sees the light and realizes "equal" defines balance, and then goes on to creating a successful blog. He then covers a story of a closeted gay Republican lawmaker, and realizes how bad conservative "values" are. Oh wait, that's a true story. Nevermind Mr. Stone, my bad.
Here's Anthony's work from youtube.

Progressive Patriots

Stephanie Miller, the absolutley funniest talk show host is the new subject for my Progressive Patriots post. The ability that her, producer Chris Lavoie, and voice deity Jim Ward possess to make us laugh make politics a process we can all stomach. Always willing to find the humor in the dark days of the Bush Crime Family's time in the White House takes talent. Being the daughter of former GOP veep candidate Bill Miller, Steph was able to see the wrongs of the Republican Party at an early age. With a successful show , numerous appearances on Larry King, Dan Abrams, and sometimes tough enough to appear on Fox Noise, although I would think she shows up at the Fox Studios with her big giant dogs for protection . Joined by Chris and Jim, the Stephanie Miller provides a look at Republican hypocrisies that many Americans are aware, some choose to ignore, and some right-wing tools attempt to challenge, which Steph and crew manhandle...with a laugh. Listening to The Stephanie Miller Show can also be hazardous to your composure, since many topics and words will stick with you throughout the day..."Guy Lafleur!!", "Bark Park", "Cheyboygen", and many other words, rants, Jim Ward's impersonations will just make you laugh out loud to nothing in the middle of a work day. The efforts to promote progressive politics make the show one of the funnest and finest of the genre.

An important test from The Young Turks

Progressive Patriots

Here's another nod to the progressive individuals who donate their efforts to better our country by pointing out the obvious truths we all know are there. Keith Tucker, cartoonist, and patriot is trying, like many of us to wake America from it's pathetic little Fox Noise coma. Keith's work for Marvel, Warner, Universal, and Disney are impressive, but given the state of despair many Americans find themselves in, his work now that provides an entertaining and facsinating glimpse at where the last 8 years have led us. Having recent contact with Keith, I will tell ya, he's as concerned as the rest of us. If you doubt that, then I encourage you to look at his work, or trust the Godess of Talk Radio, Randi Rhodes, whom has said she'd "decorate her house" with his work. We have alot work ahead of us, whether or not we get Barack Obama into the White House, thank God we have artists, writers and hosts to make it a little less lonely.

A little more fun with Hillary

This one is compliments of Ian at 1480 Kphx

George McGovern speaks up

George McGovern reverses his endorsement for Hillary's candidacy. The former Senator and Presidential hopeful from South Dakota took a leadership role many of us expect from our current party heads. George McGovern is obviously much better at math than the Clinton camp, for that matter much of the country is. It is mathmatically impossible for Hillary to win the nomination. George McGovern apparently made his move to urge her to step aside because he acknowledges what her denial is doing to the party faithful. Thank you Mr. McGovern. Hillary's run for the White House has tarnished many good memories of the Clinton era, which is over. Many Democrats across the country are frustrated with this primary, and yes Mrs. Clinton it is silly season, and it has been perpetrated by you. Look at your own voting record as Senator and you will see why most of us no longer trust you. For the sake of the America and the Democratic Party, please listen to George McGovern, and drop out.

On another note

Progressive Patriots

Much is said about politicians that move us to act, but these days they are few and far between, Russ Feingold and Dennis Kucinich come to mind. A new addition to my blog will be giving credit to those who inform us, entertain us, and motivate us. Those in print, on the airwaves, on the television, and those that live on our streets. I would like to start with my favorite talk show host, Mike Malloy. With producer and wife Kathy, Mike provides listeners an opt-out of the crap the Bush Crime Family has done to our country. Vents the frustration that true liberals in America feel Monday through Friday on NovaM Radio . In these trying times, unity is must. Without knowing it, Mike and Kathy provided a meeting place for progressives from Detroit, Sweden, Chicago, Phoenix, and Alabama (to name a few) a time to enjoy the show and share ideas. I am of course speaking of Democracy Interactive . Mike's humor, wit, and smarts provide a gloves off relief for disgruntled democrats, and concerned citzens around the world. In addition to his uniting efforts, it should be noted that Mike and Scott Ritter did a recent event for KPHX hosted by another patriot, Jeff Farias, who will soon find himself a subject here.



This post is more of a thank you to the true base of the Democratic Party than anything else, but I hope it serves to drive liberals to the various outlets that get us through these times by arming us with knowledge, and for introducing folks like me to the fine Nova M crowd. Coming soon for this new feature will be Sam Seder, Jeff Farias, and Thom Hartmann. Peace.

An endorsement for Barack Obama

Why I am endorsing Barack Obama for President, and what I believe it means to see him in the White House. We all discuss how far we have come in this country, and we have, yet much it was accomplished as a country divided. That saddens me. From the civil rights movement, to women's rights, to worker's rights we always faced some sort of opposition. People joke about the "divided states of America", well it is no joke, it is true. Blacks, whites, Democrat, Republican, rich and poor, Baptist, Catholic, non-denominational, or Muslim, it is a diverse crowd in our communities, yet remains divided. Our country needs, as Dennis Kucinich said "we need a healer" to lead. We need to be lead out of war, we need to be lead into unity. Given Barack's background and strength at withstanding pressure, I cannot see anyone more qualified. Most of this country has come to realize what many of knew back in 2000, George Bush is a failure, and cannot lead, and subsequently, much of the country can't stand him. Can we tolerate 4-8 more years of division? No. Can we afford to spend the next 100 years in Iraq as Senator McCain suggests? Hell no! Half of this country cannot stand Hillary Clinton, I have become one of them. I did not used to be, it was this primary season that soured me on the Clintons. I have always said, "having the White House occupied by Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton is not very Democratic", yet did not feel disgust at her as I do now. When I hear people mention that they cannot vote for a black man, I am quick to remind them that one of the greatest leaders in our country was a black man in the form of Martin Luther King Jr. , when I hear someone say he's probably only going to do things for the black community, I am quick to remind them that "our" communities are all ailing in one form or the other, and the best method is to lift up all Americans. When I hear someone say "eeeek! A Muslim!", I am quick to point out that the e-mail garbage that many of our friends and family received was propaganda spread by the Clinton campaign, and then proceed to ask them whether it was "yesterday, or last month that they were upset by that ex-marine, Baptist Reverend Wright?" which is it? Withstanding all of this is tiring on Obama supporters and I can only imagine what it is on him. With that said, no matter tiring it is, it is up to us to right the damages done to our country, and having a leader that had the foresight to oppose a war from it's onset is a good start. Having a leader that brings together citizens from each community together is even a better start.
Peace. (Yes We Can!)

Governor Don Siegelman, smiling a little more these days, since his release from prison, out on bond pending an appeal. His case, closely watched by many, ignored by the MSM until recently, is getting traction. Convicted in 2006 for bribery and other charges that seemed politically motivated. Karl Rove has been named by many researching the case. Raw Story, Dan Abrams, Crooks and Liars, Unfiltered News Network, Mike Malloy, Thom Hartmann and numerous others have linked Rove to stories reported by Alabama attorney Jill Simpson. The one time Republican volunteer revealed stories of Rove and other GOP operatives pushing the Justice Dept. to seek a conviction. When that failed the first time, Simpson claims Rove asked her to find evidence that Siegelman was cheating on his wife. The Rove machine knows no shame does it?

Well, all of this has finally caught the attention of Congress . Rove's attorneys have exchanged words with Dan Abrams for covering the story, and Abrams invited him on his show to present his case. He declined. Now Congress is pushing for Rove to testify under oath, he again is claiming "executive privelege", please!!! He can go on Fox News, discuss the case, and deny any involvement, yet, when he is challenged by not only an MSNBC host, and Congress, he can't? What are you hiding this time Karl? If Congress makes good on their threat of subpoena, we can be sure Bush and Co. will come running to his rescue. Will Rep. Conyers show the backbone we know he has? We hope. We do not jail political opponents in the United States. In the United States we jail criminals like Karl Rove. The following is a fantastic interview of Don Siegelman with Thom Hartmann.

Found this via Anthony (Malmo Blue), www.equal-radio.blogspot.com

Fun with Hillary (I suppose it's possible?)

Fun with John McCain

From Huffington Post, by Seth Grahame-Smith

Hillary Clinton will win Pennsylvania.

Arguments over the meaning or meaninglessness of her win will dominate MSM and stretch bandwidth to its breaking point. Bloggers and pundits will dust off their favorite boxing metaphors: "Hillary's off the ropes!" "Obama can't land the knockout!" Hillbots will rejoice, Obamabots will panic, and McCainbots will watch Murder She Wrote and go to bed at six-thirty. I'll probably write a scathing post attempting to prove that Hillary is the devil incarnate. We'll all lose our minds.

In hope of preventing some of this hysteria (especially my own), I thought it'd be helpful to keep a few things in mind during Tuesday night's results -- from Hillary's "victory" speech to the blizzard of spin that's sure to follow:

1. Remember that there's no way Hillary can become the nominee without a superdelegate coup -- which would alienate a generation of young Democrats and dangerously fracture the party.

2. Remember that her campaign leaked internals showing an eleven point lead (as a means of firing up her supporters and getting out the vote). Therefore, any win smaller than eleven points should be considered a disappointment by her own assessment.

3. Remember that every time Hillary begins a sentence with "you know," or "my opponent," the next thing out of her mouth is a lie.

4. Remember that when Clinton surrogates say "this proves Obama can't win the big states," they're ignoring the fact that he actually won more delegates in Texas -- not to mention twice as many states as she has.

5. Remember that when the pundits argue that Obama can't win in white rural areas because they broke for Hillary, they're ignoring the fact that he won (in alphabetical order): Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

6. Remember that when Hillary talks about who will be "better against John McCain in the fall," she's talking about the fall of 2012.

7. Remember that Hillary's campaign is $10M in debt, while Obama's has more than $40M in cash on hand.

8. Remember that Hillary's lead in Pennsylvania was as a high as 26 points only a month ago.

9. Remember that Hillary's late Pennsylvania rebound was forged in the fires of negativity and fear-mongering.

10. Remember that the only manufacturing job Hillary ever brought to Pennsylvania was the manufactured notion that she was a middle-class, whisky-swilling duck killer, and not an anti-union multi-millionaire.

War, Inc.

Trailer for John Cusack's new film "War, Inc."

Right where she belongs

Furman Unniversity provided Ann Coulter with fine accomadations to give here hate-filled address regarding those damn liberals. Coulter is a rotten excuse for Conservatism, and an even worse excuse for an American. So, I can thinnk of no better setting for a meet and greet and book signing than a restroom. Just picture Ann calling our ilk "godless" or "un-american" to the sound of flushing toilets ?

New Rules

Shame on us!

Veteran's care, an issue discussed quietly by people who give a damn and people who don't. Some of us shout about it. Well, Mike Malloy graciously spoke about a study by the Rand Corporation about 300,000 Iraq Vets are suffering injuries, and are not getting the care they need. I take all of this personally, as my friend "Pfc Unnamed" takes his own twists and turns with life home from war. When he and I speak, we appreciate each others political leanings, yet could drink and argue all night. However, one thing we discuss is veteran's care, respect for our vets, and where political differences have gotten this country, and for the most of those said talks...we agree 90% of the time. I have attended rallies, made my placards, spoke critical of this war since it's conception and first and foremost, my thoughts and prayers were with American soldiers that would lose their lives...permantly! Whether it death or injury, it was a cost too high. When you think of the talks of not invading Iraq, the anti-war folk were labeled "un-patriotic", and told to sit down and shutup. Now, much of the country agrees with us, but what are we doing? Writing a blog? Writing a Congressperson? Calling a talk show and bitchin about it? Not F'n good enough! This is a shared responsibilty, this is a human responsibility, this is an American responsibilty! I can mention however, a group, Homes for Our Troops , is providing assistance with events and fundraisers, I applaud them. We as a whole community will make some sort choice in November, if we can, I hope we make a choice for someone to begin to end this crap we have gotten ourselves in. We get to vote for a President, we get to vote for Senators, we get to vote for Congresspeople, we get to vote, essentially, we can vote for actual support for our troops . The following YT audio is from an angry Mike Malloy, and I urge you to listen. Shame on you Republicans, shame on you Democrats, shame on you the American citizen, and shame on me. Talk to everyone about this, stand up! Share your opinion, 'cause son of a bitch, this is a non-partisan issue.

On another note

Bitterness

I wrote Mike Malloy a letter regarding the stupidity of Republicans and Clintons twist of Barack Obama's use of the word "bitter". Senator Obama was spot on in the use of the word, however he would of served himself better to leave religion and guns out of it. I would like to expand my thoughts on the letter Mike read last night. The use of the word "bitter" describes where alot of American people are nowadays. For myself, I am bitter when I walk through my neighborhood, and count 17 foreclosed/for sale homes. I am bitter when I read reports of 80,000 Americans lost their jobs in the month of March, knowing that I could be in the next 80,000 for the month of April, as my company just filed bankruptcy 2 weeks ago. I am bitter when I see my January 15th vote not counted because my Democratic Party lined up some piss ant rules that left Michigan and Florida voters behind. I am actually pissed about the aforementioned, and even more outraged that Hillary Clinton has tarnished my fond memories of her and her husband because now she wants to change the rules. I am bitter that my oldest friend, a Republican hack who is being a sucessful GOP'r in D.C., but at what cost? I am bitter that we are at war that is costing American citizens now, and their unborn grandchildren billions. I am bitter that the American voters allowed this crap to go on? I am bitter that the media was bought and paid for, and my first candidate, Dennis Kucinich, never had a chance. I am bitter that racism is still an issue we need to discuss, we are American! I thought we were better than that. I am bitter that millions of American go ill because they cannot get insurance. I am bitter that my mother has been robbed blind by a divorce attorney, a divorce she did not seek, yet pays out on a daily basis. You get the picture. These are dire times for many Americans, and we see a little light sometimes. I hope the public does not buy the crap that Hillary Clinton and John McCain of Senator Obama is a "liberal elitist". I believe politicians like Dennis Kucinich, Russ Feingold, Sherrod Brown, and Barack Obama when they recognize what ails us, Paul Wellstone recognized it. So, you ask "bitter"? Son of bitch! You bet I am. A couple quotes come to mind right now...."What would Wellstone Do?" and "Yes We Can" Peace.

A Little Something for Democratic voters in Pa.

McCain vs Obama...this is good

The left-wing has made me insane

Yeah right! The grassroots movement that has long opposed the war in Iraq. Yet, we are called every name in the book. We have marched, been arrested, abused and believe it or not...praised by many. Cindy Sheehan stood up, gave our efforts a face they could not ignore. Thank You Cindy. Anthony over at equal-radio put this video together of Jeff Farias interviewing Cindy. So, a great thanks to both Anthony and Jeff.

Leaving Iraq...not an easy task

General Patraeus and Ambassador Crocker spoke today on the status of Iraq, and the increased violence. The rhetoric used was no differant than their last assesment...suspend a draw down of troops, and we still need more time. In otherwords, we're covering for George, we gotta run out the clock. Presidential hopefuls, Senators Obama, Clinton, and McCain all were critical of the status. How do we leave? Can we? Politicians, pundits, critics, and supporters have offered thoughts and ideas for 5 years now. In that time, we have lost 4,024 American soldiers, 29,628 wounded American soldiers, and countless Iraqi civilians have died since this error. A caller on the Mike Malloy show, whom is vacationing, asked Marc Maron a great question. It provided food for thought, he mentioned that the Republican rhetoric on the war has long been, we cannot allow the fallen soldiers deaths cannot be in vein. Ok, so in order to prevent that, we allow more deaths of American soldiers? The other thing is the "win the war" mindset, or the "protect American interests"...I thought we went to war over WMD. This blunder of strategy is failing, and to make it worse, we start sabre rattling with neighboring Iran. Senator Obama is correct that engaging Iran in our exit is necessary.





At what point do we declare victory? When do we leave? It is going to be difficult, but needs to happen asap. It cannot be done with McCain diplomacy, or Hillary's untruthfulness.

On a another note

Defining Patriotism and Support for the Troops

Conservatives and Liberals have long hurled insults at one another, some rarely actually hurt. Yet, some actually do. This past fall American Friends Service Commitee attended a salute to our troops in Kansas, and found themselves being arrested. For what? Having banners that opposed the war. Peacefully Protest! I am all for, but when we are told to sit down and shut up, or told we don't support the troops, or are called un-american or all three and more. I gotta draw the line. I have been arrested, ticketed, and escorted out of a venue where President Raisan Brain was speaking. My arrest, well 2 days after the 2004 election, I was driving to work, pulled over, and asked to step out of my 1976 Volvo. I was then frisked, cuffed, and put in a police car. I proceeded to ask why I was being arrested? I was told to shut up. I asked again. I was then told that I had an unpaid traffic ticket in my Township. I had paid the ticket, had my court notice in glovebox, which the officers would not look at. My court notice said "paid in full". After spending nearly eight hours in jail, knowing that the $140 I had was $40 shy of my bail, I was given my dinner and the "rub". The food expediter informed me, I was pulled over for stickers on the back of my car. "Support our Troops, Bring them Home Now!", and "Defend America, Defeat Bush!" , and "Kerry 2004". I was then released with the aide of family and two months later refunded my bail, with an apology letter of course. Or how about being ticketed for disturbing the Peace while handing out flyers about Peace? Or being escorted out of a Bush rally for wearing a t-shirt with a peace logo on it? What has happened to our country? Being told I do not support our troops is an insult that hurts, being called un-american hurts, especially since I love my country. I believe it is the greatest country in the world, I just don't think we always act like it. America is a country of genuine compassion, yet that compassion is being torn apart with bigotry, relegion, and deciet from both sides of the aisle (generally the right side of the aisle), but political deciet nonetheless. I encourage you to listen to the Mike Malloy moment below. If you are pressed for time, go to the 5 min. mark then proceed. It's where the Conservative rule has taken Progressive Patriots.

Tom Cruise is mad dude...

The National Ledger reported on a new medicinal marijuana called Tom Cruise Purple . Afterall, the Gods on spaceships who have given Tom his life and career here on planet earth prohibit the use of any drug. Tom's attorneys are sending legal documents to the Mothership for further instructions, and possible legal action and/or abduction. Katie, his wife/prisoner has yet to give a statement. Stephanie Miller has some comments from Tom in the blog section at her site, go to audio, and click on tinsel talk.

Swift This Senators McCain and Clinton

Saturday, Senator John Kerry campaigned for Barack Obama and discussed "Swiftboating". Huffington Post reported on this via the National Journal, but I will continue it. John Kerry's endorsement and efforts on Obama's behalf provide a lesson for progressive Democrats, and it is to respond fast and respond with truth. In 2004, the liberal base, the anybody but Bush crowd, and middle of the road Democrats were quick to defend John Kerry's weak kneeed reaction to the "Swifboat" attacks, and cringed at his advisors. John Kerry was a good candidate, although, I am still a Deaniac. His clarity on what happened in 2004 show he knows we were there, and a snapshot of what Senator Obama is in for. Now if we could just get Hillary to go away. To John McCain's credit, his campaign has been fairly clean, but just wait until he has an actual opponent. Barack Obama has been on the high road, and has responded brilliantly to Hillary's dirty politics. However, John Kerry's help now provides a proactive move that shows Senator Obama's message is clear...consistently, progressively, and honestly. Thank you Senator Kerry for your timing.

Randi Rhodes' comments on Hillary...who cares.

So now everybody is either upset with Randi's comments or upset that Air America Radio has suspended her. I am the latter. Randi's comments were off the cuff remarks in a stand-up appearance. "What a whore Geraldine Ferraro is! She's such a fucking whore!" She then proceeded to say, "Hillary is a big fucking whore, too" to a mixed audience reaction. "You know why she's a big fucking whore? Because her deal is always, 'Read the fine print, asshole!" Air America hosts, current and past have always had an edge. Sam Seder, Mike Malloy, Janeane Garofalo, and Randi are all firecrackers when calling it like they see it. Harsh remarks? Yeah. Uncalled for? Maybe. This will benefit Randi and AAR in the long run. Yet, if Progressive bloggers and radio listeners keep whining like "I am never listening to Air America again", it is just self-defeat. And anyway, Youtube has pulled the video, so you don't get whine about it.