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obamashuga_nuts - October 19th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

She's lovely, but not as lovely as I Am Michelle Obama And Michelle Is Me. There is a new book out by Mary Tomer, "Mrs O, The Face of Fashion Democracy". You heard it right: "fashion democracy". My video shows this "fashion democracy" in all its splendor. In another 3 1/2 years the video will be a full length feature film. Hmm, maybe it will be.

StlDan - October 19th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

Good day all, I spent the weekend in Socialistic Peoples Republic of Chicago. Glad to be back in the free state of Missouri.

GUNNYG - October 19th, 2009 at 12:37 pm

If you are a FREEDOM LOVING AMERICAN, check this out.

http://noliberalspin.blogtownhall.com/2009/10/19/...

The Anti Liberal Zone
http://noliberalspin.blogtownhall.com/

WE WILL NEVER SURRENDER

Growltiger - October 19th, 2009 at 1:07 pm

I saw "Law Abiding Citizen" last evening. Interesting movie. Thought provoking. Gerard Butler, as always, commanded the screen. Other actors faded into the background, even Jamie Foxx who was as always excellent. Just doesn't have the whateveritis that Butler has. Lots to think about in this film even though it goes WAAAAAY over the top in the violence from the second scene. The first sets it up with a wonderful father-daughter moment.

I recommend this movie for those who can stand an inordinate amount of violence. Plenty to discuss for those who think our system of justice is broken.

smellyfinger - October 19th, 2009 at 1:13 pm

If Harry Reid is not tossed out I will boycott his state for 20 years

BuckwheatPicard - October 19th, 2009 at 1:14 pm

I find Foxx annoying. He is good in a role but then i seems to believe he is the character for a few months. His real self often distracts from his movie self.
It probably makes no sense to anyone else, but I have difficulty looking past his behavior.

But then again I hold Matt Damon personally responsible for killing that search party that came to drag him home to his grieving mother, in Saving Private Ryan. Jerk.

BuckwheatPicard - October 19th, 2009 at 1:14 pm

I find Foxx annoying. He is good in a role but then seems to believe he is the character for a few months. His real self often distracts from his movie self.
It probably makes no sense to anyone else, but I have difficulty looking past his behavior.

But then again I hold Matt Damon personally responsible for killing that search party that came to drag him home to his grieving mother, in Saving Private Ryan. Jerk.

BuckwheatPicard - October 19th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

I'm with you.
I am also Boycotting Ohio until The Cure, Depeche Mode, Barry Manilow and Neil Diamond are in the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

PerfectTommy - October 19th, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Top five Mary Astor (seen above) films:
1) The Maltese Falcon
2) Dodsworth
3) Meet Me in St. Louis
4) The Palm Beach Story
5) Act of Violence

gingersnapper - October 19th, 2009 at 1:49 pm

obamashuga_nuts

"fashion democracy". ???? What does that mean???

personally I think most of her fashion taste is in her mouth.
some of the outfits look good (must be accidental) she should stick to black outfits with a bright color on top to draw the eye away from the 'thunder thighs'.

obamashuga_nuts - October 19th, 2009 at 1:50 pm

I'm boycotting Massachusetts!

Oh no, I live here.

ChiTownTom - October 19th, 2009 at 2:22 pm

You better come back to Chicago. I think you forgot to pay your exit fee.

StlDan - October 19th, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Oh man! Did I pay taxes while I was in Chitown, gonna claim you guys on my return this year.

ChiTownTom - October 19th, 2009 at 2:35 pm

You paid taxes? I'm sorry, you probably forgot to pay your tax tax then. Yep, you read it right, we put a tax on tax. It's the Illinois way.

ChiTownTom - October 19th, 2009 at 2:39 pm

The Maltese falcon is a great flic. I had to do a book report on the book and I couldn't find the cliff notes so I rented the movie. It made me a Bogart fan for life.

CobiWann - October 19th, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Rush. You have to add Rush into that mix, sir or madam.

Kit - October 19th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

Maybe some hope?

READY TO REVOLT: Oath Keepers pledges to prevent dictatorship in United States

http://www.lvrj.com/news/oath-keepers-pledges-to-...

BuckwheatPicard - October 19th, 2009 at 2:54 pm

the list is long, but I am a believer in achieveable goal setting. Small steps my friend.

PerfectTommy - October 19th, 2009 at 2:56 pm

The film is quite faithful to the book, so it was less likely to get you in trouble for writing a bogus report. (Unless you gave a physical description of Spade, who is a "blonde Satan" in the book.) I pity the student who writes a book report on "The Scarlet Letter", using the Demi Moore film.

ddaichiro - October 19th, 2009 at 2:57 pm

Rush!!!!!!!!! Thank You CobiWann! I saw them 5 times.

AL. - October 19th, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Take a look to the new adventures of Mr Ziegler :
http://www.mediaite.com/online/why-david-keene-th...

PerfectTommy - October 19th, 2009 at 3:03 pm

Looking at IMDB, I see that Mary Astor played Magaret Lord (Tracy's mother) in a TV version of "The Philedelpia Story" in 1954. I'm sure it's not as good as the Hepburn/Grant edition, but it would be interesting to see. (This week I'm doing all movie-TV character quizes at http://www.ruamoviegenius.blogspot.com)

dcase - October 19th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

we in the 'burbs try to avoid the Checkpoints when we make our rare travels into Dalytown. The conservative underground here knows things. How to get to Sabbatino's on Irving Pk road without
having your papers checked. Cub games are more difficult bu not impossible.

Sox games? (big laugh inserted) they're ALL Obamites. You are doomed if you go there…

ChiTownTom - October 19th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Yea, I was one of those students. I once wrote a 40 page term paper on Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle". The paper ended up being an infomercial on Sinclairs' socialist views. My English teacher had an idea that I didn't read the book when I failed to mention the lead character's name once in 40 pages. Oh well, live and learn.

dcase - October 19th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

we in the 'burbs try to avoid the Checkpoints when we make our rare travels into Dalytown. The conservative underground here knows things. How to get to Sabbatino's on Irving Pk road without
having your papers checked. Cub games are more difficult but not impossible.

Sox games? (big laugh inserted) they're ALL Obamites. You are doomed if you go there…

ChiTownTom - October 19th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that there are more Obamite Cub fans than Obamite Sox Fans.

dcase - October 19th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

Rush yes…

But Barely Maninuff? Yeesh…

BuckwheatPicard - October 19th, 2009 at 3:23 pm

the man can sing a song.
Feel free to substitute Burt Bacharach if you want
but hey you are welcome to come up with your own meaningless boycott. I stand by mine.

EdSki - October 19th, 2009 at 3:33 pm

Open thread Liberty Quote of the Day!

"You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down. Up to man's age-old dream — the maximum of individual freedom consistent with order — or down to the ant heap of totalitarianism. Regardless of their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would sacrifice freedom for security have embarked on this downward path. Plutarch warned, 'The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.' The Founding Fathers knew a government can't control the economy without controlling people. And they knew when a government sets out to do that, it must use force and coercion to achieve its purpose. So we have come to a time for choosing." –Ronald Reagan

mrm-in-wnc - October 19th, 2009 at 3:40 pm

this will piss y'all off:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywgUCdefSW8

John - October 19th, 2009 at 3:44 pm

I live here too, and I'm boycotting the new sales tax increase by driving to NH to buy all my beer and wine.

Sal - October 19th, 2009 at 4:00 pm

I'd drop Act of Violence and add Red Dust. Just for the contrast of Astor and Harlow.

T-Rav - October 19th, 2009 at 4:10 pm

As a fellow Missourian, good for you, even though we do have our blue pockets too–including St. Louis, sorry to say. Love the city, but some of the people there seem to be total whack jobs.

Another Carolyn - October 19th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

I love The Palm Beach Story. It's a shame Preston Sturges didn't make as many movies as John Ford or Alfred Hitchcock.

Ben Franklin - October 19th, 2009 at 5:24 pm

Obama and his goons continue to target Fox News.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/18/white-...

If this isn't scary, I don't know what is. How long before this Communist dictator storms Fox's offices and seizes their computers? The letter "C" networks better wake up, because, if they don't tow the line, they're next!

dcase - October 19th, 2009 at 5:41 pm

probably not. But there are many norht shore Cub fans who are clueless koolaid drinkers.
They are not REAL Cub fans. They think Mark Kirk is a Republican, too. But the Sox/blue collar/union thing is real.

So let's say it's a narrow Cub victory. Sox Park is Obama country, pal…

dcase - October 19th, 2009 at 5:42 pm

probably not. But there are many north shore Cub fans who are clueless koolaid drinkers.
They are not REAL Cub fans. They think Mark Kirk is a Republican, too. But the Sox/blue collar/union thing is real.

So let's say it's a narrow Cub victory. Sox Park is Obama country, pal…

dcase - October 19th, 2009 at 5:46 pm

yes, Barry can sing a song. Even if he didn't write 'I Write the Songs'…

Bacharach is preferred but neither belongs in the rock Hall of Fame. However it is NOT a meaningless boycott. Add Progressive Insurance to your boycott list and we'll join..

BuckwheatPicard - October 19th, 2009 at 5:53 pm

they seem to be letting in some who aren't necessarilly the obvious chice recently. so who knows.
yes all things evil in Ohio can be included.
Sorry to those of you who live there, but that is your own choice.

Randyl2 - October 19th, 2009 at 5:57 pm

Kudos to JOHN STOSSEL !

John Stossel is a powerhouse of an investigative reporter. After 28 years at ABC he is now a new member of the FOX news family. Stossel is his own man, but FOX, unlike ABC, will support his abilities to seek truth for truth's sake. The meltdown of MSMedia continues.

Kit - October 19th, 2009 at 6:11 pm

You're right, it did. Unfreakin' believable.

Kit - October 19th, 2009 at 6:11 pm

I read that and was about to post the link but I see that I don't have to. You're right though, VERY scary.

Kit - October 19th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

Alright!

David Ehrenstein - October 19th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

Mary Astor in "The Palm Beach Story" has always been my role model.

ReaderRedux - October 19th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

"Mad Men" keeps gettin' better.

ChiTownTom - October 19th, 2009 at 6:37 pm

Please, don't mention Mark Kirk. Back to the Sox\\Cubs. I can attest to the Sox/blue collar/union thing. I am one of those. I know it may be hard to believe but most of the blue collar types have a "conservative" tilt. It is mostly because they are racist. Either way, we both have a good share of Obamobats. (and they drink the koolaid down to the last drop)

David999 - October 19th, 2009 at 6:48 pm

The stuff that dreams are made of

SomeDame - October 19th, 2009 at 6:49 pm

It sure does! Betty now knows Don is Dick. What to do? Don has bit off more than he can chew with the Stalker Schoolteacher with the Nutty Brother. Roger is a hoot. What's with the Brits getting rid of Sterling-Cooper? Who will own it next? Poor Sal…and BRING BACK JOAN!!!

Mr_Steve - October 19th, 2009 at 7:21 pm

As a prelude to an attempted takeover of the media, Obama removed some of his opposition by falsely accusing Fox News of being the GOP mouthpiece. Rahm Emanuel, Chief of Staff and the propaganda minister, insisted that those not disregarding them with be ostracized as well, thus parading lurid details about the news reporters. Talk show hosts who warned listeners against letting their friends and relatives become part of the Obama Movement were subject to smear tactics. Thus Obama silenced the mouths of those who would dare oppose him.

I hate comparing Obama to a German dictator in the 1900's, but if the shoe fits.

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:32 pm

she usually looks like a walking, talking pic-nic table…

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:40 pm

the funniest example of bad liberal government (i.e. Chi-town government) at work is when a WalMart had the unmittigated gall to apply for permits to build a store in Chicago or a close related suburb. It was denied with all the typical flurish of the a$$hole union thugsand enviro-radicals and a whole cadre of nuts. WalMart moveedthe project about two blocks to a receptive township which welcomed the jobs and sales tax revenue . score another VICTORY for liberal governence. My Dad is from Kankakee, south of Chicago but grew up in Chicago Heights. I have many relatives in the Chicago area and love going up there. I spent almost an entire Cubs/Pirates game wandering from hotdog stand to hotdog stand last time I was there! Love the "fried dough" at the park stands, pizza…damn I'm hungry now (and not 6'00" 390lbs!)

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:40 pm

the funniest example of bad liberal government (i.e. Chi-town government) at work is when a WalMart had the unmittigated gall to apply for permits to build a store in Chicago or a close related suburb. It was denied with all the typical flurish of the a$$hole union thugsand enviro-radicals and a whole cadre of nuts. WalMart moved the project about two blocks over to a receptive township which welcomed the jobs and sales tax revenue . Score another VICTORY for liberal governence. My Dad is from Kankakee, south of Chicago but grew up in Chicago Heights. I have many relatives in the Chicago area and love going up there. I spent almost an entire Cubs/Pirates game wandering from hotdog stand to hotdog stand last time I was there! Love the "fried dough" at the park stands, pizza…damn I'm hungry now (and not 6'00" 390lbs!)

DohXs - October 19th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

Calling Gary Trudeau! Please read today's Day By Day and and put down your pen while you hang your head in shame. And give the money back you talentless thief.

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

First saw them in 1976 while they were touring 2112, and recording the tour for the live album version…there was no barrier between the stage and the crowd, I leaned on the stage… I've seen them at least 5 or 6 times since, as best as I can remember…

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

The Pro Football HOF in Canton is pretty cool…

Randyl2 - October 19th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

WEAR IT !

If it looks like a fascist duck, and walks like a fascist duck, and quacks like a fascist duck . . .

then it's time for duck dinner

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

The Pro Football HOF in Canton is pretty cool…

Of course it IS short of Cowboys legends, and there are quite a few…let's face it!

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:47 pm

Agreed, love Vegas, that's my kind of town. Last time I was there I was dispatched by the boss to buy her a hair brush (?, don't ask!) and got a sunburn in two blocks. A $2.00 brush cost $8.50. I thought I was in Europe.

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:48 pm

Is AC/DC in? I saw them with Bon Scott before he died, I think in '77.

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:48 pm

as a "jingle writer"! he is/was a quite prolific jingle writer

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

damn it dd, when you make sense you make damn good sense! we must rest you away from the evils of liberalism and drag you to the libertarian/conservative bent.

mrm-in-wnc - October 19th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

Fact-check the administration? How dare they!!!!

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

I'll help you rarely leaving Texas unless it's to fly over the People's Republic of Taxachusetts. I did enjoy visiting Fenway a few summers back. I left my Yankees hat in the car in an effort not to have to get in a fist fight with a toothless Bostonian though!

mojo - October 19th, 2009 at 8:05 pm

"Don't be silly. You're taking the fall."
– Bogie

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

I was in a university library when I watched this. I blurted out loudly WHAT? what a POS Murtha is, a complete POS!

EdSki - October 19th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

You have my condolences. I live in NY. Fortunately upstate.

EdSki - October 19th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

To be honest, I don't think its that big a deal.

First off, it's a commandment on the left to never, ever, (and I really mean it) ever, watch FOX.

Secondly, and more importantly, the main reason for this, is the left needs to have villains to hate and attack. This White House always attacks some one, or some thing. Character assassination is all they know.

By attacking FOX, its giving cover to the other news to cover this, instead of what really is going on in Washington.

EdSki - October 19th, 2009 at 8:13 pm

Check out this book then, I took it the the Jersey Shore on vacation a few years ago, and I love it.

http://www.amazon.com/Myths-Lies-Downright-Stupid...

EdSki - October 19th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

Trudeau is a leftist, he has no shame. He reminds me of Letterman, used to be funny, some time in the distant past.

Today, I don't even waste my time.

BigBossOgg - October 19th, 2009 at 8:17 pm

Great great piece, great background in the companion pieces there, Gunny, well worth the reading time for anyone who is despairing of there being any hope in these dark times, and the darker , to come.

ChiTownTom - October 19th, 2009 at 8:49 pm

They're still fighting about that. There are three newly proposed Wal-marts that the city council will be voting on soon. If Wal-mart would just grease the right palms (or as we up here call it "drop the envelope") it would be a done deal.

p.s. Small world. I grew up in the south suburbs and went to the local Catholic high school in Chicago Heights. (also known as "Da Hites".)

EdSki - October 19th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

He goes after plenty of villains in that one. I gave it to my sister when I was finished, she loved it. I told her to don't bother giving it back to me, find some mind out there just waiting to be educated!

ddaichiro - October 19th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

I yam what I yam James

this was hard to find – good link
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids...

ddaichiro - October 19th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

AC/DC got in years ago. the whole thing is pretty much a total joke with some of the non-rockers they’ve voted in. One of their top officials is a RUSH hater and keeps them out every single year.

http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/inductee-list/

Jamesb - October 19th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

That was fantastic dd, you made my day. Interesting bit about the R&R HOF having a *personal* issue with RUSH. Without them included it basically invalidates what they're there for, honor those acts and artists tat have transcended time and changing societal tastes.

Thanks for the link, Colbert was funny too! (words I thought I'd never utter)

Peart is a brilliant lyricist in addition to being probably the finest rock drummer I've ever seen live, a that's big boat load of great drummers.

PerfectTommy - October 19th, 2009 at 3:07 pm

Looking at IMDB, I see that Mary Astor played Magaret Lord (Tracy's mother) in a TV version of "The Philedelpia Story" in 1954. I'm sure it's not as good as the Hepburn/Grant edition, but it would be interesting to see. (This week I'm doing charaters from Movies to TV at <a href="http://www.ruamoviegenius.blogspot.com/” target=”_blank”>http://www.ruamoviegenius.blogspot.com/ )

tobytylersf - October 19th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

Ah, Mary Astor! I particularly liked her in Dodsworth; she was my favorite other woman. Also, does anyone here know about her famous affair with George S. Kaufman? She apparently kept a diary, which later became part of the public record because of her divorce from her husband, who unfortunately for her happened to read her diary. Wild scandals back in the day. When the press asked Kaufman about it, he said, "no comment, but you may say that I did NOT keep a diary."

gingersnapper - October 20th, 2009 at 12:52 am

Jamesb
Oh now Jamesb are you being racist or just snarky, like me?

spinalcracker - October 20th, 2009 at 1:01 am

To me James, Michelle seems to be, either trying to swallow her teeth like someone high on coke, or disingenously emotional. I dunno that's just my observation.

BTW Yanks lost a tough one, today, oh well get em tomorrow.

Jamesb - October 20th, 2009 at 1:47 am

nothing racial about a large (not fat) woman wearing broad stripes and checkers! Call Mr.Blackwell, not racist, pu-leeze!

Jamesb - October 20th, 2009 at 1:49 am

ya, tough loss, but C.C. shut 'em down manana! Is it 2-3-2 format? either way I see a 3-1 lead if C.C. is on.

Randyl2 - October 19th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

i'll try to, it's one of those on my mental book list that I haven't got to. I would love to see him unleashed on ACORN or SEIU

thanks

CaptainSpaulding - October 20th, 2009 at 4:21 am

Don't worry – the Socialism is spreading.

chopper - October 20th, 2009 at 4:23 am

Has anyone had the opportunity to read the 1,502 page Senate Healthcare Plan yet?

CaptainSpaulding - October 20th, 2009 at 4:23 am

I saw Where the Wild Things are this weekend. Then I went to a really depressing movie called "Where the Wild Things are". For a kids movie it was a real downer.

CaptainSpaulding - October 20th, 2009 at 4:24 am

That's the Administration's message to the American people in 2009.

stanw909 - October 20th, 2009 at 6:49 am

In response to the White House's war with Fox new I submit this bumper sticker – WATCH FOX. I DARE YOU ! and if that doesn't work – WATCH FOX. I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!

gingersnapper - October 20th, 2009 at 2:05 pm

Jamesb
Ok -not racists…I just wanted to be part on the 'in crowd' and use the label.

It is sooo cold out here in the real world…..I needs me some global warming….I hear it is on Sale in Oslo. When the won goes there- maybe he can pick up some along with his pizza prize.

ReaderRedux - October 20th, 2009 at 6:00 pm

I'm a little late in replying, but . .
I'm not sure exactly what Betty knows. I think it only showed a Don Draper divorce and some photos of Dick, as if to leave "us" unsure of how much she learned.
Love it all, and agree Roger is hysterical.

dcase - October 20th, 2009 at 6:08 pm

sad but true…

however when it comes to worthlessness the Cubs can't be topped- the worst free agent signing in the history of professional sports- no the worst business move by any entertainment enterprise in history- 'Fonzie' Soriano… so there's that…

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