Today’s Dictionary Word Of The Day: DELUSIONAL February 28, 2011
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You’ve got to ask yourself. Were these two separated at birth?
In the first place, they both rock the hat. Aside from that, they seem to have been drinking the same Kool-Aid. Mo says that the million people in the streets who want his head on a stake, with or without the chapeau, are druggies and Al Qaeda spies. Charlie, who has called his boss a putz and himself a ninja warlock assassin, says that CBS had no right to fire him, and furthermore, he wants a 50% raise over his already obscene salary. One of these guys is only going to be cured by a high caliber bullet to the head and the other is only going to be cured by high dose of anti-psychotic medication. You decide which is which.
Meanwhile, the big debate out here in the blogosphere is what the president should do about Libya and Gadhafi (the first thing we ought to do is decide how to spell the fucker’s name, but that’s another story). Predictably, the howlers on the FOX right are screaming that Obama has screwed the pooch yet again, but when no less than Eugene Robinson adds a voice to the chorus, it’s time to take some notice.
We’ve already wasted trillions of dollars on fruitless military intervention in Afghanistan and Iraq, places where we used to have an enemy but arguably don’t anymore and where we never really had any reason to be there in the first place, respectively. But in Libya, for a relatively modest investment of military dollars, we could get a lot of bang for the buck. We could prevent a lot of civilians from being slaughtered, we could facilitate a sudden cardiac arrest in a certain lunatic despot, and we could be back on the troop transports in under a month. But that would be too easy.
BW
One Last Word On The Oscars February 28, 2011
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I actually saw a couple of the nominated films this year, which is unusual, because my taste and that of the academy do not usually run even near to parallel. But I did catch both “Inception” and “The Kids Are Alright”, since one involved dreams and a bunch of stuff blowing up and the other involved lesbians, one of whom was Annette Benning, so I thought there might be sufficient entertainment value to warrant a look-see. Now that Anne Hathaway mentioned being overlooked despite her nude scene in “Love And Other Drugs”, I’ll add that to my DVD list for the summer. I’ll also grudgingly add “The Kings Stilts” (whoops, I meant “Speech”), since I need to find what all the fuss is about. I’m prejudiced going in however…damned Brits think they sound smarter than us even when they’re stuttering.
BW
Oscars For Geezers February 28, 2011
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Have to agree with my blogmate about the Oscars in general, but that doesn’t stop me from watching. For a couple of folks who consider “Celebrity Apprentice” high art, the bar isn’t exactly set too low on the Oscars for Mrs. Left and me. That being said, I have to agree about not even recognizing a lot of the current crop of stars. But for anyone of my age who was watching and caught Kirk Douglas presenting the best supporting actress Oscar, there had to be a note of incredulity. Kirk Douglas last night:
And him in “Spartacus” (1960):
Time is a cruel bitch.
BW
Regarding The Oscars February 28, 2011
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Never liked them.
For many years I thought it was a bunch of vapid, preening syrupy mopes giving each other strokes.
Now I think its a bunch of vapid, preening syrupy mopes who are younger and I don’t recognize and don’t know giving each other strokes.
But that’s just me – and more power to you if you are into that sort of stuff.
Stuff I Just Don’t Get February 28, 2011
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Ok, first off, I’m not really supporting the scholarship for white males only in Texas. I just thought I’d run it up the flagpole and see if it drew any fire. Since even my conservative blogmate seems to think it’s a bad concept, that’ s good enough for me. I just wanted to point out that I don’t immediately discount every right-wing idea and stance out of hand in some kind of reflexive disgust. When someone at least makes some sort of attempt to make a logical reasonable case, I’m willing to at least give it due consideration. Final judgement: Racially or sexually or religiously exclusive scholarships, contracts, clubs, and organizations = BAD (even if well-intentioned.)
But after watching the Oscars with Mrs. Left, including a couple of hours of the proverbial red carpet, I’ve come to the conclusion that I have no clue whatsoever where fashion is concerned. It’s a whole bunch of gay guys (not that there’s anything wrong with that) and Kellie Osbourne (who became an authority based on what criteria?) declaring certain ensembles to be divine and others hideous, those evaluations often being the diametric opposite of my personal assessments. For instance, Oscar host Anne Hathaway drew a Huffington Post “Worst-Dressed” nod for this:
While the same reviewer granted Kate Blanchett a “Best-Dressed” prize for this:
I don’t have a clue.
BW
Our Approach In Libya February 28, 2011
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Senator Joe Lieberman, an independent Democrat travelling with Sen McCain in the Middle East, told CNN: “The fact is that now is the time for action not just statements. The sanctions will have some effect on people in the top positions in the Libyan government and will lead them to think twice, but tangible support is needed.”
The senators noted how the American government had sent only a passenger ferry to evacuate US citizens, whereas the British had sent a warship and two Hercules aircraft over the weekend.
The Obama administration’s explanation that it had taken a quieter approach with Libya until US citizens had been evacuated had only limited credence, they said.
“I understand the security and safety of American citizens is our highest priority, but it is not our only priority,” said Sen McCain. “The British prime minister and French president were not hesitant and they have citizens in the country.” He added that on his visit it was clear that “people are looking to America for leadership, for assistance, for moral support”.
Dana Perino, a former White House press secretary, said: “The people of Libya have not head strong enough American support this week.”
What Would Sunday Be Without Them? February 27, 2011
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READERS BEWARE! February 27, 2011
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When my blogmate starts thinking this is a good idea, this blog might be in trouble. Rightwing praise from him? (I don’t even think this is a good idea)
Don’t worry, I’m not coming out in favor of any Leftie nutjob ideas anytime soon.
