Today’s a big day for the geeks (like me) out there. Bigger than “odd day” and, yes, even bigger than “square root day.” It’s the day that the new Star Trek movie (creatively titled, “Star Trek,” I believe) opens nationwide. It’s the first Star Trek movie since Star Trek Nemesis was released about six and a half years ago, and it’s actually getting good reviews from critics and Trekkers alike. Unfortunately, I don’t like to go to movies alone, and with Granny gone, I doubt I’ll be going to see it. Then again, I may have to make an exception.
Not much else going on, really. Sam the Plumber is threatening to leave the GOP. :yawn: What, they haven’t been kissing his ass enough? If Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin leave, the Republican Party (which seems like a contradiction in terms to me) might have a chance at a resurgence.
Speaking of hypocrite Republicans and movies, Kirby Dick’s Outrage gets a wider stance release today. Among those “outed” in the film are California’s David Dreier, Kevin’s Gov, Charlie Crist, former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman, ex-Louisiana Congressman Jim McCrery, former New York City Mayor Ed Koch and ex-Idaho Sen. Larry Craig. Not a whole lot of surprises there. My only regret is that Kirby isn’t bald and nicknamed “Curly.” Oh well.
Speaking of hypocrites, they’re making a big deal out of a “second” topless photo of everybody’s favorite California bimbo – Carrie what’s her name – after she said there was only one. To be fair, this really is basically the same photo, just from the other side. It also doesn’t count as topless. Now there’s speculation that Carrie will lose the Miss California crown. Let me get this straight: an institution that exploits women, parades them around in bikinis, and pays for a boob job is going to strip this kid of her crown because she had some pretty mild photos taken of herself?
The person who plays the fictional character that the Republicans base their Homeland Security policy on – Keifer Sutherland – has turned himself in for head butting and breaking the nose of a fashion designer (to be fair, there was a ticking bomb in Keifer’s head). Personally, I think Republicans ought to base their policies on Sutherland’s character in Lost Boys instead. I mean, can you think of a better match with Republicans than juvenile delinquent vampires?
In keeping with the whole hypocrisy thing, the Today Show idiots (especially Matt Lauer) were gushing over the reopening of the Statue of Liberty crown, this morning. Matt was close to weeping with patriotism as he discussed what the statue “means to people all over the world.” All I could think of was they ought to put a hood over its head and strip its gown off. Then maybe we’d get a better feel for what the “whole world” thinks these days.
Oh well, time to head off for another day. Sure seems lonely around here.
The big news is that Lola will start puppy school on Sunday although hubby says reform school might be more appropriate.
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The wingnuts (aka Republicans) are busy pressing for sovereignty resolutions in their states. These resolutions are the latest manifestation of the “states rights” movement. But their wing nuttery has been complicated by the stimulus money. Seems their “greed is good” mantra is not working…or it is and that’s the problem. Poor Rethugs.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/08/us/politics/08sovereignty.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss
When I was a little girl of 5 my parents took a vacation at a farm/resort where I fell in love with a little calf named Molly Cow. The farmer slaughtered the calf, while my parents sent me to swim in order to avoid the horrible scene. Some Bozo decided I was too much of a wimp and took me to see this little calf, lying bloody in her pen. The scene has haunted me all my life and certainly didn’t make me any less wimpy.
The recent escape of another Molly Cow from slaughter is a thrill. Now that she lives on Long island, I think I’ll go visit her.
Former Red Sox star Dom DiMaggio dies at 92
Welcome back, Vern. The blog needs its musical score. How was NOLa?
Wow Sue…I got chills for Molly Cow and you. No time for heron cam today as the road north calls. Too bad Farmerkat is in OK.
No Mitch McConnell or Lindsay Graham? Maybe Kirby’s saving them for the sequel. Or a reach-around.
Charlie Crist is not news to anyone in Florida, but it could impact his chances of running for Mel Martinez’s Senate seat. If he doesn’t run, the Repiglican candidate will most likely be christofascist Marco Rubio, which should help the Dem candidate, most likely Kendrick Meek unless Tampa mayor Pam Iorio jumps in. She’s running out of time, though, and isn’t the world’s greatest fundraiser, so overall it looks good for Kendrick.
The macbook I’ve been using is having a bit of a meltdown. There’s a blue/grey screen when I turn it on and it won’t go away. :holla:
Go see the movie PJ it’s awesome!! I went to a matinee to save a couple of bucks. Hard to believe that the same guy who made Nemesis made this one. I’m going to try and see it again before the weekend is out, maybe take my nephew.
The George w Bush Librarium
re # 10 You have applecare….no worries…get thee to an applestore :blues:
I’ll be sure to do that tomorrow. I hope the ‘puter can be resuscitated.
Great time in NOLa. Some pics if you care. Maybe more soon but trying to catch up and deal.
http://music.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music.artistalbums&artistid=1372926&ap=0&albumid=6914280
Saturday’s photos from Lincoln. The chicks of Palemale’s daughter have hatched. She seems to have three. Palemale and Lola have not hatched any shicks since their nest was removed and the birds rebuilt it.
90 freakin’ degrees today and it’s still early May. If Sarah Palin wants to deny global warming, let her come down here and fry for a few days.
Rush Limbaugh must be sending the help out for his Oxycontin these days, because if he ventured out himself, he’d be a puddle of goo after about five minutes.
Kirby Dick’s outing of Charlie Crist hasn’t made the papers yet, at least not mine, but like I said yesterday, it’s not really news to anyone down here unless some of the far-righties make a stink about it to try to keep him out of the Senate race. Nothing so far – it’s too damn hot to make any stink. The heat is doing a fine job of that already.
Time to venture out for :40:
For those who are into pain, Bush-Buddy Bob will have Dick Vader as his sole guest tomorrow on Face The Nation. Maybe we should change the name of the show to Shoot Somebody In The Face The Nation. OK, I stole that joke from Daily Kos yesterday, but I really liked it. 😀
Longtime Austin Musician, Stephen Bruton Dies
🙁 :gate:
Scientists are airlifting dozens of one of the world’s largest frogs off of Montserrat island to save them from a deadly fungus devastating their dwindling habitat. The dense forest of this tiny British Caribbean territory is the last remaining stronghold of the critically endangered mountain chicken frog, a 2-pound (0.9 kg), frying pan-size amphibian that got its name because locals say its meat tastes like — you guessed it — chicken.
Once eaten as a delicacy, the frog was hunted and much of its habitat on Montserrat was destroyed by the temperamental Soufriere Hills volcano. Now experts fear a virulent fungus could decimate the few thousand frogs they estimate survive.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jl1VSqLM4BURWg-fdG4R-krfJMgAD982DCU00
Just got back from the Star Trek movie. As a fan of the origianl series (I never had time to get into the ones that followed) I can say they got it all right. Nimoy has a great role and gives it cred.