Maron v Seder

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Molly Ivins, Columnist, Dies at 62

Molly Ivins, Columnist, Dies at 62

Molly Ivins, the liberal newspaper columnist who delighted in skewering politicians and interpreting, and mocking, her Texas culture, died yesterday in Austin. She was 62.

Ms. Ivins waged a public battle against breast cancer after her diagnosis in 1999. Betsy Moon, her personal assistant, confirmed her death last night. Ms. Ivins died at her home surrounded by family and friends. link

We are the people who run this country. We are the deciders. And every single day, every single one of us needs to step outside and take some action to help stop this war. Raise hell. Think of something to make the ridiculous look ridiculous. Make our troops know we're for them and trying to get them out of there. Hit the streets to protest Bush's proposed surge. If you can, go to the peace march in Washington on January 27. We need people in the streets, banging pots and pans and demanding, "Stop it, now!" link

One hellraising writer and feminist is gone far too soon and I already miss her.

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Pissing in the Liberal Punchbowl -- Again: The Democratic Conga Line in the American House of Lords

by Joe Bageant

Democrats are dancing around the head of Donald Rumsfeld like a scene from Lord of the Flies, heating up the tar buckets and plucking the goose in eager, nay, wild anticipation. Personally, I love the smell of tar and feathers in the morning and am quite willing to march on the White House as we speak. I like revenge as well as the next guy. But I also consider myself a compassionate man, one perfectly willing to let Bush's cabinet choose whether they wanna play the mommy or the daddy in the Big House, then move on to the real problems, such as the fact that a gallon of Old Grandad is nearly 50 bucks here in Virginia, or the fact that we are still a nation of people, half of whom were happy to elect a bunch of war criminals -- TWICE! -- and still are.

Ah, but lo and beshit, the Democrats have rescued us. If you can call running around like chickens with their heads up their asses while the Republicans did what they always do -- get caught stealing the national silverware, while bombing the hell out of some miserable piece of dirt as a distraction, thereby self-destructing in 12 years as usual, but getting obscenely rich in the process.

Pardon my cynicism, but the view is pretty damned sorry from here in the cheap seats. From down here it looks like every Yankee liberal north of Virginia seems convinced they are now shitting in such tall cotton that all they need do from here on out is foist Hillary Clinton on the many poor miserable bastards unfortunate enough to be called heartland Democrats because we don't have the balls to become heavily armed libertarians. Nominating Hillary might just drive us to it.

Meanwhile, we watch the only woman who can give the ambitious Hillary a run for the money when it comes to "the sneer behind the smile," Nancy Pelosi. Then it's on to the main act, in which we watch Honey Boy Obama "pass" in elite liberal society as a goddamned "negro", for chrissake! Will wretched wonders never end? Read More »

Very funny. I found Joe at Dissident Voice and I really like what he has to say. He has a book coming out Spring 2007.

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CROTAN

Dr. Dennis McKenna is the world's leading researcher into Ayahuasca, a trans-formative chemical compound that was developed by the Shamans of the Amazon. Just wanted to touch base with everyone and let you know about Croatan. Thank you for helping us to make this happen. Croatan is a unique event and the first of it's kind to be hosted in the heart of Appalachia. Dennis will be making a brief appearance at Malaprops (Asheville, NC) on Saturday around noon and then back to the Croatan site by the river that evening. The main lecture will be at 5:30 on Saturday, 4-22. [MORE]

Directions - You'll find more liberal, progressive, and underground events like this on my Asheville website.

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Re-Blogging

* John Lennon Day Dec 8 - 25th anniversary of his death.

* Captain Beefheart and his mother, an elf or a freak, and the plastic, horned devil.

* Tea Time and more to come soon from Lightning Is My Girl

* For a sleepy beach town known for having more white people with dreadlocks than any other place in the nation, Santa Cruz is a Mecca for the self-proclaimed ideological liberal. [More »]

* Students send chocolate vagina to douchebag Rush Limbaugh. [via]

* Happy Dreams Can Become Reality. So what are you all waiting for? Didn't you hear? You can make the choice, right now, this moment sitting in your chair reading this, to maximize your level of happiness for all time. And if it is my permission you are looking for, then yes, go for it!! Follow your bliss, be happy, and the universe will take care of you. Because that is what the universe wants more than anything else, for you to be truly and deeply happy for all eternity. [via]

Most definitely. We can choose to be miserable or choose to be happy. Totally up to you.

* Peace On Earth is a nice outdoor setup, if a wee bit chilly.

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Are You A Republican?

I am: 1% Republican.

"You're a complete liberal, utterly without a trace of Republicanism. Your strength is as the strength of ten because your heart is pure. (You hope.)"

Are You A Republican?
Arrrrrrrrggggggghhhhh...must---purge--other---1 %

(via: preemptive karma)

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**Update--May 11, 2005
WAYNESVILLE - Pastor Chan Chandler submitted his resignation to the members of East Waynesville Baptist Church on Tuesday, a move some said was the only way to resolve current tensions at the church. link

Members Say Church Ousts Kerry Supporters
A Baptist pastor in North Carolina has touched off an exodus in his church by declaring Democrats are not welcome as members.

The Rev. Chan Chandler of East Waynesville Baptist Church in Waynesville ex-communicated nine members who refuse to support President Bush, according to WLOS-TV in Asheville, N.C.

Another 40 have left in protest in a controversy that began before the election last November and came to a head Sunday.

"He preached a sermon on abortion and homosexuality, then said if anyone there was planning on voting for John Kerry, they should leave," said Selma Morris, a 30-year member of the church. "That’s the first time I’ve ever heard something like that. Ministers are supposed to bring people in." "[Chandler] told us that if we didn't support George Bush we needed to resign our position and get out, or go to the altar and repent, and support George Bush."

Chandler, who could not be reached for comment, has insisted his actions are not politically motivated.

North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jerry Meek sharply criticized the pastor Friday, saying Chandler jeopardized his church's tax-free status by openly supporting a candidate for president.

A contributor to the leading liberal weblog Daily Kos wrote: "For those that thought that there has not been a full scale war lanched against liberals; for those who didn't take the radical right's promise to "eradicate liberals" seriously, I present to you, Exhibit A: East Waynesville Baptist Church has just kicked out all its Democratic members."

This sad spectacle is the predictable consequence of the radical religious right's insistence on measuring a person’s religion by social-political litmus tests. How soon will others follow suit? [more »]

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Tripping Thru The Web, April 1 Edition

Happy St Stupid's Day!
Celebrated by The First Church of the Last Laugh. The 27th annual absurd parade wanders, totters and meanders around, starting at the Embarcadero Plaza. Bring old lottery tickets, pennies and socks for the stations of stupid, and dress accordingly. Free. Noon. Justin Herman Plaza. (SF, CA) I feel a little silly, does that count?

Ilustration Friday is a photo meme with a weekly challenge. This week's topic is, "Crowded".
(via: Anne?)

And speaking of photos, take a look at this one Marie took of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Adjectives fail me.

Comedian Mitch Hedberg dies at 37 - That's sad. He had the dry-est delivery of any comedian I'd ever heard. A truely unique individual. I saw his first television appearance, which was on Letterman several years ago, and every chance I had after that.
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Sez the Rev Falwell:
"Grown men should not be having sex with prostitutes unless they are married to them."
[more noxious gems...] (via: maru whow gets best quote of the day honors for this: Boy, will he be suprised to find out that the Almighty is a liberal black lesbian... )

I Spy A Screw-Up - Latest column in which Maureen Dowd calls bullshit.

NYPress's 50 Most Loathsome New Yorkers list is relentless. It must have been a blast constructing this column. Better duck, bloggers. The shit's slinging in your direction, too, as the first target is the " Franken-headed Gawker Media emperor Nick Denton". Priceless.
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There's a brand spanking new collaborative blog in town. The Scarab Dreamer, is ticking with wild anticipation. Go on over and have a look.

Art With Latex Designs has great looking necklaces and chokers uniquely make of latex so I'll be having one when I can make up my mind. (via: ollapodrida who's in the midst of a posting frenzy of most excellent links and we're all the beneficiaries.)

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Rummy Dines With Roger Ailes & Friends - Roll Call’s Mary Ann Akers will reveal Thursday that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dined earlier this week with Fox News CEO Roger Ailes and Sen. John Thune, the man who took out former Democratic Minority Leader Sen. Tom Daschle, RAW STORY has learned.

The dinner, Akers is set to report, included Rumsfeld, Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper, Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, conservative columnist William Safire and Wall Street Journal editorial page editor Paul Gigot, and their wives.

Leaping Areolas! They're so arrogant and blatantly rub it in our faces now. Don't give me no more liberal media shite when you publicly break bread with Roger Ailes & Sen. John Thune. It's reprehensible.

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1967 -- First issue of rock oriented magazine "Rolling Stone", which includes a free "roach clip," is published in San Francisco. Published by Jann Wenner, with John Lennon on the cover.

Media|Film
Chaotic Cinema - Surreal and Cult Films has a subjective top ten and a list of 100 favorites films. Great site for you film buffs. (via: ollapodrida)


Local|News
Asheville's first liberal talk radio program, WPEK, is coming in January 2005. The first program goes on the air LIVE Saturday, January 8, from 10 AM-Noon with first guest, Deepak Chopra, and on January 15 is Steven Halpern.

And new music site, Asheville Music, features local musicians, venues, dates, and more.

Pleez excuze my ttyping. I'm reloading.

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Election Bummer Webtrail

How did the tragedy of 9/11 turn into a mass psychology message to accept Bush? Who told us to salute? Why should we? Greg Palast's piece today is worth a read. more »

Emma Brockes on how George Bush's victory catapaulted liberal Britain into a collective depression. Our good friends across the pond offer their condolescences. more »

CNN techie names image file of preznit Bush "asshole.jpg" - screenshots. (via: maruthecrankpot)

Cyndy's got so much good information, I couldn't link only a few, so stop in and have yourself a look around.

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The GOP Doesn't Reflect America
- by Michael Moore

Michael Moore. The Anti-Coulter. No spewing, slithering, deep-rooted Coulter hate permeating the USA Today convention update column. Showing that you can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar douche. No matter your political persuasion, his article today is worth reading. An excerpt...

"I've often found that if I go down the list of "liberal" issues with people who say they're Republican, they are quite liberal and not in sync with the Republicans who run the country. Most don't want America to be the world's police officer and prefer peace to war. They applaud civil rights, believe all Americans should have health insurance and think assault weapons should be banned. Though they may personally oppose abortion, they usually don't think the government has the right to tell a women what to do with her body.

There's a name for these Republicans: RINOs or Republican In Name Only. They possess a liberal, open mind and don't believe in creating a worse life for anyone else."

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Republicans: Don't forget to vote November 3.

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:: Art by Dee Rimbaud. [link seen @ stew's]

:: {Quote For Today}
"The media are finished with their big blowouts on the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, and there is one thing they forgot to say: We're sorry. Sorry we let unsubstantiated claims drive our coverage. Sorry we were dismissive of experts who disputed White House charges against Iraq. Sorry we let a band of self-serving Iraqi defectors make fools of us. Sorry we fell for Colin Powell's performance at the United Nations. Sorry we couldn't bring ourselves to hold the administration's feet to the fire before the war, when it really mattered. Maybe we'll do a better job next war." - Rick Mercier in a column published Sunday in The Free Lance-Star.

:: 674 and still counting. The number of comments on The Majority Report website this morning.

:: The Liberal Voice - Air America Radio Forums. Discussing Liberal Talk Radio.

:: GMail. What a blatantly bogus riff that was/is. I mean they announce it on April Fool's Day, aka Saint Stupid Day, (which Pixie celebrated in a big way). It's gotta be a prank, so when are they going to cop to it?

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We came. We bombed. We fucked up. Top 30 Reasons to Vote Bush - Cheney '04. [found @ youliveyoulifeasifitsreal]

Anybody with a giant vagina tattooed on them and 4 spikes in their dick is extremely ballsy in my book. And speaking of balls, he just happens to have 3 of those. The shady life and uncertain future of a legendary roadie. [link]

Spain didn't waste time planning and organizing after their recent tragedy. Their leader encouraged them to show their solidarity and they hit the streets en mass. [photo] Bush sent regards to Spain about the tragedy: "If it makes you feel any better, we can attack a country that had nothing to do with it." [via: bill maher, hbo]

New Ronnie Wood Interview - After a physical, if he doesn't stop smoking now, he'll develop emphysema in a year. Also sets the record straight about recent claims of falling off the wagon. [link]

AIR AMERICA RADIO NETWORK (Liberal Radio) TO LAUNCH MARCH 31, 2004 - They've got a great line-up of on-air talent. Janeane Garofalo, Al Franken, and more.

Wanna Ride Naked? Bicyclists uniting worldwide to show their protest of oil dependency on June 12. Asheville's trying to organize a group. There are many bike riders, bike tours, bike races, and bike clubs in the Asheville, NC area.

If you can't laugh at yourself, allow me.

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» Rickie Lee Jones leans hard to the left and doesn't care who knows, saying liberal and left aren't dirty words. To accentuate her point, she breaks into "Ugly Man", one of her newer songs about a politician who's just like his father. "Tell Somebody", about of all things, the Patriot Act. "Chuck E's in Love", a sentimental crowd favorite was both a solo effort and an extended backup vocals display; the old Gerry & The Pacemaker's classic "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" was a surprise tune. And "Satellites" - always a favorite, still echoes long after it's over. Her voice was the shining star; the main attraction. Very soulful, fun & playful, sorrowful, and sometimes child-like. Filling up aching ballads with her poetic lyrics, unleashing her inner radical, she's equally about the music and the message, remaining faithful to her vision.

» Henry Rollins is rumored to have recently bought real estate here in Asheville, NC. He has a Feb 29 Orange Peel concert here.

Too many Divas, not enough stage.

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Ready to kick Monday's ass?

Liberal Friendly & Unfriendly Places - See if your US city is listed. Asheville, NC, is listed with several references to it being a New Age Mecca. Sixty Minutes or someone did a story once proclaiming us as a best-kept secret/Gay-friendly, New Agey fru-fru kinda place. Which actually sums it up nicely.

Angels In America on HBO didn't disappoint. It was enormously entertaining. Part II is next Sunday. Did you notice who played the Rabbi at the funeral in the beginning? I didn't until they rolled the credits. Wow.

December 8 - Musical Events
1947 - Gregg Allman's Birthday
1943 - Jim Morrison's Birthday

John Lennon died on this day, December 8, 1980. A beautiful memorial to John Lennon can be found in the "Strawberry Fields" section of Central Park, in the shadow of his home in the Dakota building. The original Strawberry Field(s) in actually in the Liverpool area.

{quote for today}
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make..." (i think he wrote these words)

~John Lennon

Bush to stimulate economy with magic dildo.

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Okay, let's Blog Around The Block
» Maggie May is maintaining her amazing 2 month success over nicotine. And making up her Christmas List for André.
» meg has great free images she'll let you use. If you've never visited her, you'll always find something useful here as well as fun and good conversation.
» I see The Other Side has one of meg's fine images posted today.
» Karen got Pirates Of The Caribbean and watched it last night. That oughta cure what ails you.
» Holy Blog Return, Batmam. Kane's back in great form. =) Live from Hawaii. Aloha Friday, Kane!
» Chapel-Perilous - bsti's take on the latest weblog popularity contest. But *we* all know their site is one of the best out there.
» Tish just found she has pleurisy; but somehow managed to make some yummy holiday cookies. Be well NOW, I say. And will someone please get her some damn tea?
» Weirdpixie mentions checking out Guerilla News Network for their videos and news. They've been a great mainstay in the liberal online community.
» Shawn saw the Dresden Dolls this week and has a picture and a review. Nice job.
» The 20 Most Annoying Conservatives Of 2003 - I found on By Sand And Sea. Several times a year Pandagon nails the shit out of it.
» Rhonda's MIL is very ill. Sending healing wishes to your family, Rha.
» Johnny B's been busy, but did manage to catch a Christmas play. His Haloscan comments were acting all funky.
Whew....That's all the time I have.

On Sunday evening, December 7th, 2003, thousands of people around the country will gather to watch and discuss the new documentary Uncovered: The Whole Truth about the Iraq War. Find a party in your area.

Member of the clean plate society.

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Tuesday. Monday's Do-Over.

{shopping} Going for that Instant Slut look for Halloween? Buy the Black Slut Pantyhose With All Over Runs. Now on sale for $13.49....for pantyhose with runs in them. $13.49 for something I can probably dig out of my trash??

{music} Anyone watching PBS's The Blues show? It's excellent. What makes it more interesting to music lovers is that it shows the blues pioneers' songs interspersed with newer artist's versions of the old standards. I didn't know Cream's recording of Skip James' "I'm So Glad" raised money for a life-saving operation for James.

{print} Pop, pop. SSSSSSSSSSSSsssssssssssssss. That's the sound of two deflated egos, Chuck Klosterman and Neal Pollack, after reading Village Voice's Nick Catucci's piece, No Feelings. Caution: Contains picture of a middle-aged, pasty, flabby white man sans shirt. Snarky overindulgence must be fattening.

VV has another nice story on Parker Posey by Michael Musto.

{Survey} Women Over 40 Seek Younger Dates - Why not? I've gone with much, much younger and a whole hell of a lot older. Umm, the details really aren't necessary.

{quote} "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~Mark Twain

Too namby-pamby new-age tofu-licking pro-sex liberal for ya?

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Hi there. Having trouble getting the old ass in gear? Why not cast the runes to see what Monday holds for you? Or you might enjoy Buddha Minders this Monday morning. Ok. I'm going to go visit you now and also visit three new weblogs today.

{overheard} Wesley Clark. There's just something inharmonious 'bout a liberal general. Like a vegan coyote. And a civilian (well, a National Guard deserter) is our current prez. It's too easy to hop aboard just anyone's bandwagon these days if it looks like it can run over Bush and Co.

{monday reruns} what really happened/zenzibar/spiraling cycle/

Rickie Lee Jones' new cd, The Evening of My Best Day will be released Oct 7. Would love to hear it.

International A.N.S.W.E.R. held protests against the war in many cities this weekend. End the Occupation of Iraq! Bring the Troops Home Now! October 25 - Mass March on Washington, DC.

Jam Base is an easy way to see what bands are playing in your area. I found the link at Pause Record.

{Quote}The greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fall. ~Confucius

Have you crashed your Windows today?

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Good Morning.....

::Coming soon - Twister Duvet. I played that without the duvet, but we called it Kama Sutra.

::The Original Blogger - Presidential Candidate Bob Graham "Do my 4,000 color-coded, laconic notebooks over the last 30 years count?" And the sheep go marching on...

::Hosted by Billy Bob Thornton, Inside/Out: Warren Zevon follows the songwriter through his personal journey with this terminal illness and chronicles the development, production, and impact of his album The Wind. Sunday, August 24.

::blog finds
Thought Blog
London Mark

Quote For Today
I have to be the Zen master when the soldier at the gate gets condescending. ~Salam Pax, Baghdad Blogger

Too namby-pamby new-age tofu-licking pro-sex liberal for ya?

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