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Today's TRMS

By Vanessa Silverton-Peel

Rachel Maddow will be coming to you guys live from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnessota! There is no Race for the White House tonight so Rachel will be on for 2 hours, 6-8pm ET.

The big stories this week are obviously Hurricane Gustav and Sarah Palin. Rachel will be reporting the latest on Gustav and discussing why and how Palin was never properly vetted.

Comments

(81)

Oh Good.

Rachel will be on today.

What RNC convention though?
I thought it go delayed.

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Cue Imperial Death March!
Impeach Bush!

By HoneyBearKellySeptember 1, 2008 - 4:01pm

All the speeches were

All the speeches were cancelled, but there is still stuff going on. They had some parlimentary stuff to get out of the way, mainly. They actually have to do certain things, there are deadlines coming very soon for getting on the ballot. So they can scale things back, but not delay them.

By Jason M. BryantSeptember 1, 2008 - 4:23pm

I have a question

about what happens if, and how, the republican ticket (Pres and VP) can be changed at this point. Obviously the vp can just withdraw. Can delegates change their votes at this point?
Perhaps I am only being paranoid--but desperate times call for desperate measures...is it too late for them to pull a fast one?

Anita

By missdaphneSeptember 1, 2008 - 4:43pm

This question came up a lot

This question came up a lot during the primaries, when it wasn't clear yet if Hillary would give up. The rules in question should apply to both parties.

Most states don't seem to have any laws forcing a delegate to vote for who they were supposed to vote for. So technically, there's nothing legally stopping most of them from switching their vote.

The parties of each state might have rules against switching, but it's not entirely clear.

It's actually a moot point, because only people loyal to the candidate are chosen to be delegates. Romney chooses all his delegates, McCain chooses all his delegates (well, their representatives in those states do the choosing). Then people vote for which set of delegates they want, though it is made to look like they're actually voting for the candidate.

So there's virtually no chance that any of the delegates would want to change their minds. Chances are astronomically lower than enough of them would to make any significant difference.

So basically, McCain/Palin is the ticket and there's no real chance of that changing unless they drop out.

By Jason M. BryantSeptember 1, 2008 - 4:59pm

Alberto Gonzales' incompetence won't go away

Lawyers for Alberto Gonzales say the former attorney general mishandled secret documents, but not on purpose. [snip]

Gonzales' lawyers say he was forgetful or unaware of the proper way to handle secret documents.

Oh, that makes it o.k., then. This guy was our chief law enforcement officer?

www.nytimes.com/aponline/washington/AP-Gonzales-Security-Breach.html

:roll:

By chemgirlSeptember 1, 2008 - 4:01pm

All right!

A live show!

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 4:02pm

Vetting Palin and McCain's decision making

The first most important decision that Obama and McCain each had to make: Obama chose Biden, McCain chose Palin. Now tell me who has better judgment?

By chemgirlSeptember 1, 2008 - 4:09pm

Thanks for the heads up, Vanessa

It saves an old fumbler quite a few of them.

By Rusty12September 1, 2008 - 4:37pm

Hey, Maddow!

Here's your excuse to interview SARAH VOWELL

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/31/opinion/31vowell.html

Please? Pretty please?

By essicSeptember 1, 2008 - 4:59pm

Second

I second the nomination of Sarah Vowell as the next guest on TRMS!

By JTGullsSeptember 2, 2008 - 1:15am

Palin

Rachel; I am a fan finally posting this, and I trust you to investigate these allegations about Sarah Palin. I have been blogging in support of Obama since beginning of Primaries, globally. This is my own investigation from blogs in Alaska.
a. Sarah Palin planned this month's ago regarding the 'troopergate' incident, when Hillary was defeated and to scramble for Hillary's supporters. She was going to do this, because she knew then, in fact, as far back as January....she was going to be picked, allegedly. She planned to lie about the brother-in-law to the NY voters, so McCain would get that state, because apparently NY state has a ban on taser use and it would bring sympathy.

b. She new, according to blogs, and Cheney was advising her....several phonecalls made since January of this year, but thought McCain needed a woman on the ticket to get those votes. Apparently John McCain and Cindy McCain were all aware of this plan but thought Hillary would be the candidate at that time and the competition would be easier. Makes me think John McCain's choice for Presidential candidate was already decided by WH, doesn't it? Anyway, the blogs are furious with Palin in many firings and also her 'Gestapo' atmosphere were she also used her troopers to target individuals.

c. The pregnancy. According to some old blogs, it was her oldest daughter who gave birth to the young son Trig, and suppose she is pregnant again, perhaps allegedly. But Palin using the young grandson as a sympathy vote from other women, stating it is her own son, allegedly.

d. Gov. Palin's speech in January of 2008 (?) She said she was receiving coaching from the current V.P. of the United States.....and the blogger goes on to say "I wonder if he'll still be on the phone to her if she's elected?" from blogger rfn....."McCains people felt that the perception of opposition to spousal abuse is a good thing?" talking about troopergate again.

e. blog....."Halcro has something to do with the charge of troopergate". Aug. 31/08....2:oo pm darkdakota....."Why would he?"..."All he has to do is say that trooper Wooten tasered a little boy and at least in NY where tasers are illegal Palin would be vindicated." "No need to further investigate ....except for Palin haters and Halcro's appeasement".

f. Some bloggers felt that Alaska's fuel cost did not go down this past month and believe price fixing is going on....and Colberg (?) sent letter back to senators telling them he's having the Law's Consumer Protection Unit start an investigation. .Palin was paying citizens a gas profit tax for shut up money. Also, blogger rfn......"Geraldine Ferraro has left for St. Paul to announce her endorsement of McCain/Palin".

g. Sept. 21, 2007 blogger......"Extortion, bribary, conspiracy to impede us" ?????
"She didn't clean up the gang already done before she took office"..........Liar Palin

By nativegirlSeptember 1, 2008 - 4:59pm

Nativegirl

See what happens when you get your news from blogs?

By Half RepublicanSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:12pm

Thank you Thank you

Great to hear a live show - not a best of with so much news having happened this weekend. Gustav will be the Repubs' excuse for not being able to make "apples to apples" comparisons between last week's convention and this one.

By buckbuck11September 1, 2008 - 5:18pm

music for the new show...

Rachel,

Don't know whether you have much control over this, but here're some ideas for music you could use on your new teevee show:

1) "Pepita (iso68 Remix)" by Calexico - from "Black Heart" disc. Suitably sober but also hip.

2) There's a great Radiohead live cover of Blondie's "Union City Blues." Thought all y'all with the recent Blondie posts would appreciate this one.

3) "Beulah Witch" recorded by The Buddy Rich Big Band with Matt Sorum on drums (formerly of The Cure and G'n'R).

4) "Change Your Mind" by The Killers.

By biorhythmatistSeptember 1, 2008 - 5:25pm

Way cool!

(a) You actually know the plural of y'all (i.e., "all y'all")? Excellent.

(b) Radiohead covered Blondie? Wow, cool, I'll look it up.

(c) You know Blondie once covered "Ring of Fire" by June Carter Cash, right?

Welcome to the blog.

By essicSeptember 1, 2008 - 5:29pm

Thanks!

(a) I lived in the south for awhile. I even know the word "usedtocould" (but I'm not sure how to spell it)

(c) Didn't know that! I'll have to look that one up. Thanks. But I did once have a piece of Debbie Harry's birthday cake! Unfortunately she was nowhere near the cake at the time. Long story.

By biorhythmatistSeptember 1, 2008 - 5:59pm

Are you a scientist, by any chance?

The RMS Science Advisory Board is always recruiting. And we like nice people.

"usedtocould" is just fine.

You have to get all phonetic with it, as with "fixintuh."

By essicSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:10pm

Why, yes.

Yes, I am a scientist. Sign me up! Anything to support the Dear Dr.

By biorhythmatistSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:30pm

Why then...

...you're in the SAB. Welcome on board.

Keep an eye on the blog. We will have an SAB announcement soon.

By essicSeptember 1, 2008 - 9:06pm

all y'all all

Since "y'all" is a contraction of "you all", I consider "y'all" to be the plural of "you". I like to say that "all y'all" is just "ignant", but I'm not sure that joke comes across without my North Carolina accent to back it up.

By Jason M. BryantSeptember 1, 2008 - 6:04pm

Well, Jason...

...you're plain just wrong.

"Y'all" can be singular or plural. If you want to make sure you're addressing everyone in hearing range, the plural is "all y'all." As in, "Why don't all y'all come over to the house?" "All y'all" is idiomatic, not ignorant. If you ask, "Why don't y'all come over to the house," some people (especially those with whom you're not making eye contact) may be left wondering if you like them enough to have really invited them over. Using "all y'all" signals that you're prepared for a crowd at your house. See how useful that is?

These rules apply all across the South, including North Carolina. But if you're from deep hill country (west of the Piedmont in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina, or northwest Georgia, or eastern Tennessee, West Virginia, or Kentucky), the rules are different. They are:

(a) "you" is singular;
(b) "youen" is plural (vestige of old English and its Germanic roots); and
(c) "youens" is just plain dumb, because it's a double plural, like "feets."

I've heard "youen" regularly as far east as Shelby, North Carolina.

BTW, the pronunciation is "ignernt," not "ignant." I've never heard anyone say "ignant" in my life, and I've been from Murphy to Manteo.

Admit it -- you're really a Republican from Wisconsin, aren't you?

By essicSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:05pm

I can't tell if you're serious or joking, so apologies if joking

I'm an ex-Republican (technically still Republican, but planning to register as an Independent soon) who was born and raised in Marion, NC.

I've never actually seen the word "ignant" spelled, so I just wrote it the way it has always sounded to my ears. It was a joke anyway, not an actual opinion. I thought I made that clear when I referred to it as "that joke". When I've had this conversation with friends, I've been able to get across the idea that I know I'm being very elitist with my choice of slang.

As for "the rules" applying all across the South, I must have missed the that day in class when they taught the official meaning of the word. :)

All I said was that I consider "y'all" to be the plural of you. That's how it was used where I was raised, though I can't swear I never heard it used singularly. It does come from the contraction of "you" and "all," so it makes sense to me that it refers to a group of people.

I still think "all y'all" is redundant.

By Jason M. BryantSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:34pm

Well, Jason, here's the thing

We're from the same neck of the woods, and I'm not here to pick a fight with you. I'm just saying if you called somebody in Shelby "ignorant" for saying "all y'all" or "youen" (as you just did, above, because I'm from Shelby), well, that would be called elitist AND rude. It's like asking Walter Cunningham why he's pouring syrup on everything on his plate, yes? Understandable if you're seven years old. Otherwise, according to Calpurnia and Atticus, not okay at all. Usually, when someone goes to pains to distance himself from (or point out) the way rural or less educated people speak, he's a social climber. But you weren't doing that, were you? I mean, when you travel to India, you don't feel obliged to point out the "ignorance" of the idioms or dialects of the lower castes, do you?

If you think, because you missed class that day, that I'm making it up, try these:

white lady, texas
http://www.crazyauntpurl.com/archives/2005/06/yall_vs_yall_vs_1.php

rapper, virginia (explicit lyrics)
http://www.kovideo.net/lyrics/t/Timbaland/All-Yall.html

Tupac also used "all y'all"

Urban Dictionary
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=all%20y'all's

I've even heard a white male judge explain "all y'all" in a speech this year. He's highly educated -- just sees no need to hide his rural roots.

And all y'all is not redundant. It's a refinement on a collective pronoun. Always means "more than three." But you know what? You don't have to use the expression, and I have no desire to make you like or use it. Just don't lecture me if I like it and use it. How's that? Truce?

(BTW, where I'm from, animals are "raised," and children are "reared.") ;-)

By essicSeptember 1, 2008 - 9:05pm

No. No Truce.

No. No Truce.

Because I was never fighting. You're the only one fighting.

I made it as obvious as I possibly could that the "ignorant" comment was a joke. I actually used the word joke. If you don't think it was funny, that's fine, I often fail at funny and I'm okay being told that. But please don't say that my words were elitst and rude, then offer me a truce as if I was fighting with anyone.

By Jason M. BryantSeptember 1, 2008 - 9:16pm

I dunno, Jason

Maybe I'm wrong about you. After all, all I know about you is what you reveal on the blog. I just think you seem to talk down to people an awful lot here. And I kept my opinion to myself until you "corrected" me on contractions -- in a fleeting conversation -- that I was having with someone else.

As I said, maybe you're a great guy. Maybe we'd enjoy having a beer sometime. Maybe it's all in the inflection and tone that gets lost on the 'net. But from the very little bit I've seen here on the blog, it sure seems like you enjoy correcting people and, once you sink your teeth in, you just can't let go.

So, Sport, how about let's start over? I mean, this has definitely become a tempest in a teapot, and it's really not any fun at all -- for me or, I'm sure, for anyone else on the blog. So, I'll accept that you were making a joke this time, and I just didn't get it. How does that sit with you?

By essicSeptember 1, 2008 - 9:52pm

MSNBC New Show

I would like to see a "Perspectives" segment on the show. It would allow a deeper investigative or opinion opportunity to delve into a subject. For example: (current) vetting processes used by each party, pros and cons of up and coming legislation in Congress, as done on the radio show with your guests.

I love to listen to your info and opinions, please keep up the great work!! I also would love to see a occasional blurb from David Bender on the TV, how great that would be!!!

By jordansnonSeptember 1, 2008 - 5:42pm

What happened?

I was listening to Rachel on 1090 in Seattle but all of a sudden the line went dead. Did the Repubs pull the plug? I wanted to hear what Rachel had to say about Palin.

By TeriRSSeptember 1, 2008 - 5:46pm

no sound on the video stream

hi, I'm trying to watch Rachel on the video stream and I get picture, but no sound. Is it just me or is it happening to anybody else?
thanks!
--Lexie

By jaina2000September 1, 2008 - 5:49pm

Go read Crooks and Liars right now

there's a post titled Who Chose Sarah Palin that everyone should read.

By IndyJeanSeptember 1, 2008 - 5:50pm

Here is the link

For anyone who wants to read the post that IndyJean references, here is the link:

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/09/01/who-chose-sarah-palin/

By Polly Tics (not verified)September 1, 2008 - 6:53pm

STREAMING PROBLEM!

Hey, is anyone else not getting the AA stream of Rachel's show? It opens the window but no show sound. What gives?

P.S. I'm not able to stream from my local affiliate either!

By jad68_esqSeptember 1, 2008 - 5:54pm

For once, I can still hear the stream

Maybe it has something to do with the fact that my Internet provider is Qwest. You know, the one that says it doesn't spy on us?

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 5:56pm

Palin

Here I am again, but I have so much Rachel that has been noted, so I'll continue......
h. Aug. 14, 2008 blog; "NOW EVERYBODY KNOWS what we are dealing with in Wasilla". "Diane Keller was trained by Palin, Palin was her mentor.....Palin just was a tad smarter and lasted longer than Keller." " Now it's all in the open and they both busted for Gestapo ways......" "Now, let's get this embarrassment out of office." "Imagine how McCain feels right now". "Probably like a jackass for even considering a woman".

i. Charlie Crist of Florida apparently recommende Palin last year and so did Karl Rove and Newt Gingrich. But they thought Hillary was going to trump Obama at that time. So they conjured this plan month's ago to defeat Hillary, then Obama when he was leading and eventual win. They new they had to emasculate Obama to win.

j. "Wooten was just in a custody battle, nothing else"

k. haute_monde_ak says "Fire the trouble makers"..."She'd have to fire herself, her sister, her husband, she is the leader of this 'den of theives'" "I think we need to start fresh and impeach her" by tonyttiger

Quotes from bloggers;
"Sarah needs to send Todd packing" "Poking into everybody's business".
"I'd like it, if someone did something to the a_ ....hole Wooten". "Todd involved with Steven's, Sarah is a vindictive liar"....
"Frank setup by Sarah and now taking the fall for her". "Frank Wakowski was set-up, but he should have known better than to get in bed with her". "Annette, next to go down". "lackey gets bumped Off".

"Kopp given $10,000 to keep quiet". "Who gave her the money to get started?", "She's an embarrassemnt to all women". "She flaunts herself then puts nail in coffin of matanucka maid". (?) "Got Walt Monegan fired". "Palin is an idiot" . "Governors abuse of power".....classless". "PSEA contract forced upon them by the governor Sarah Palin". "Emails, check". "lack of aptitude for the job and absence of statesmanship, lack of judgement".

"Blames a staffer for her problems and failed to say it was her responsibility and not offer an apology to Monegan" ....."gave $10,000 to Monegan". "self-preservation.....incompetent". "trying to buy votes with energey policy to get elected". "Keep Bailey quiet for Palin......cost?"
"The landscape is littered with the bodies of those who crossed Palin"......"Check out Frank Bailey Van Palin". "Alaskans calling for her resignation".

By nativegirlSeptember 1, 2008 - 5:56pm

You know, if you control the vote count...

...you could put up Bozo the Clown and Kaiser Bill's Batman against Abe Lincoln and Tom Jefferson and still the former would "win". So as long as Diebold is in the picture, McCain and Palin is just as good a choice as another.

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 6:09pm

Repub Convention

I am very happy to see that Gustav weakened and the damage was not as bad as feared. Having said that I am in no way fooled by the reaction of the republicans and how they have essentially pulled out of the "convention competition" to avoid the comparison with the democrats and the inevitable failure to compare. I think they saw what the democrats achieved and to save face decided not to play the game. This was simply Michael Johnson pulling up with a muscle injury in the big race when he thought he was going to lose.

By babs0108September 1, 2008 - 6:14pm

Hey, Rachel!

I'm watching the video stream thing, and it looks like you're sitting in the dark. What's up with that?

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 6:27pm

sound?

Hey Cap'n, are you getting sound through the video stream?
--Lexie

By jaina2000September 1, 2008 - 6:32pm

Nope.

I'm watching through one window and listening to the regular audio through another. Kind of a hokey system, but it is AAR.

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 6:34pm

Okay, not so good.

Obviously there's a big lag between the video and the audio. I can see her laughing about a minute after I heard her laugh. Oh, well.

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 6:41pm

thanks

that's what i was doing too :( hey AAR, anyway you guys could find a way to fix this for tomorrows show? please please?
--Lexie

By jaina2000September 1, 2008 - 6:56pm

Isn't THAT Con-VEEEEEEEN-ient!

I bet they are really busy working on their spin in their hotel rooms. They have really got the work cut out for them!!! The Ron Paul Convention just got even more interesting.

Dear AAR: Give Sam Seder a show 5 days a week. ~ me

By del AAP modSeptember 1, 2008 - 6:31pm

yummmmmmmmm mmmmm Maddow

so late here in this part of the world..yes look up and to the right then down a bit ...over here, over the sea.
listening to Americas most intelligent on air woman R.M.
chopping down my watermelon squares its wayyy past midnight
who the FXXX cares about John Mccain. lol. He is off his rocker.

Does America really care about human rights, womens rights, human rights for gays lesbians and transgenders...
No? Yes?

It's hard to believe America cares about these basic fundamentals that police states abuse.

Sarah Pale-EN...ya pale. Beauty paegent eeek. Please no sunny robot women. She is horrifying.

Maybe America has no hope. Maybe America has lost all its shine and now is just a dull rumble of right wing violence and destruction.

Why does this election stuff go on so freaking long, its a big long info-mercial.
A big long mud slinging of emptiness. Being and Nothingness in the USA. Yep.

Rachel Maddow totally makes this interesting, where as normally.............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
more queers on the radio please. Are we the ONLY ones with brains?

By wildwolfgurlSeptember 1, 2008 - 6:37pm

haha

wow. have a nice trip?

By streethandsSeptember 2, 2008 - 2:56am

don't mind if i do

shokran habibi, merci beaucoup, mucho gracias, grrrazi, whallah -sida yassar yeameen, halaaasss
kef yanni? Non parle autre langues? Porquoi pas?

Can we change this form to talk about the European Community? mmmmmmmmmm

By wildwolfgurlSeptember 2, 2008 - 5:27am

Could Palin bow out?

Does anyone think that Palin will use her daughter's "unfortunate condition" to remove herself from the nomination, thus allowing McCain to pick a new Veep and still have it on the books that he picked a woman?

By ValleyGalSeptember 1, 2008 - 6:43pm

No way.

If she does, that sinks McCain. Her pulling out for any reason makes it look like he made a bad decision and picked someone who couldn't do the job. Since the daughter is 5 months pregnant, there's no way they could claim this was unforeseeable.

By Jason M. BryantSeptember 1, 2008 - 6:53pm

where is rachel

ok glad i not alone in not able to get her on line feed. thought it was just server full. may be not. hope it will be re broadcast later. be aware the attack dogs are getting ready and will not be caged untill mccain is elected. the worse it looks for mccain the worse they will get. we need to get some one like web to throw some jerk up against a wall, sence kerry won't , the next time one questions their patritism or support of the troops. if kerry had done that when liberman did on tv the questions would of stoped. and yes biden should kick her butt. but if he does people will say he picking on a girl.

By bwfrostySeptember 1, 2008 - 6:50pm

Trooper Gate

There has been a lot of misinformation going out about troopergate and Sara Palin. Most of it comes from the Republicans. The first thing they were saying was that her brother-in-law beat his wife and tasered his son. Here is the truth about the trooper.:

http://www.adn.com/politics/story/476430.html

He is not a great guy, but not a wife beater or child abuser.

Mike in AK

By akguySeptember 1, 2008 - 6:54pm

Wow, that was an interesting

Wow, that was an interesting article.

So the "tasering his son" actually sounds like a story about two rednecks fooling around. The son thought the taser was neat, the dad used it on hi in a (somewhat) safer way than normal, then the son asked him to do it again. A little reckless, but no intent to harm the child and no real harm done.

This is all getting really confusing.

By Jason M. BryantSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:23pm

Tasering his son

Yup, this is typical "spin". All you heard about this troopergate, even from RM herself was the line, "well if he tasered his son and beat his wife, maybe this will be positive for Palin". RM needs to read this story. I hope she reads her blog.

By the way, it is funny you mention "redneck". Wasilla is the redneck capital of Alaska. It is also the Meth Capital. Why if she was such a good mayor was there such a bad meth problem in Wasilla?

"The Palmer/Wasilla area known as "the valley" is the meth capital of Alaska.
Highest burglary rate in the state.

Mike in AK

By akguySeptember 1, 2008 - 7:52pm

And...

...again.

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 10:42pm

Customer Serice at Air America

· Email: aarsupport@gmail.com

Direct all emails to Bob.

By Polly Tics (not verified)September 2, 2008 - 6:06am

Who was the mayor RM was interviewing earlier?

Can anyone tell me the name of the mayor whom RM was interviewing. I know he is from Alaska, but I came in late to the show, so I don't know the name of the town where he was/is mayor. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

By beteljoozSeptember 1, 2008 - 6:55pm

Bob Weinstein

Mayor of Ketchikan, I think it was.

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 6:56pm

Thank you!

Thanks for the fast response, Cap'n. And thanks to the Doc for such a great interview.

By beteljoozSeptember 1, 2008 - 6:59pm

Mayor of Ketchikan

I don't remember hearing the name, but it was the Mayor of Ketchikan Alaska. His name is Bob Weinstein

Mike in AK

By akguySeptember 1, 2008 - 7:25pm

Hmmmm

This style looks vaguely familiar...

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 7:05pm

Just answered my question.

How ya doin', Singy?

:winky:

PS: I saw Escape from New York and Escape from LA too.

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 1, 2008 - 10:46pm

Ah, But Did You See V FOR VENDETTA, Cap'n?

Or better, read the graphic novel.... ;)

By drdarkenySeptember 2, 2008 - 12:28am

Saw the flick

Not impressed. Didn't read the comic book...excuse me, "graphic novel".

"If you want a picture of the future of Man, it is a boot in a human face--forever."--George Orwell

By capn_crustySeptember 2, 2008 - 7:58am

Movie Reviews

I never read the "graphic novel" either but I thought the movie was great, both in content and style.

By Polly Tics (not verified)September 2, 2008 - 8:13am

Customer Service at Air America

· Email: aarsupport@gmail.com

Address all emails to BOB

By Polly Tics (not verified)September 2, 2008 - 12:34pm

preggers for palin teen

Why is this teen/family/governer suddenly so special for "keeping the baby"? Thousands of families do it every day...does anyone recall the movie JUNO?...or, conversely, the criticism of Jamie Lynn Spears? Conservatives preach abstinence to prevent pregnancy...someone should ask Smiley Sarah what her position is on that. How is NOT aborting babies suddenly so heroic? I bet if Sarah was a single mother on food stamps her decision would have been different. Too bad she wants to outlaw that right for her non-married "sisters". Bottom line, there are plenty of white, non-college educated, low-income voters who look at McCain-Palin and see "MILF with an old dude" and Obama-Biden as "those guys are gay"...we all know how the local mechanic reacts to a MILF...

By natashSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:21pm

Conservative Values?

I thought the Dr. Laura, conservatives believed it was necessary to stay at home to take care of your children until at least high school if not college? What does it say about conservatives who back a VP who has a disabled child and has a full time job as Governor and maybe VP and a husband who works the Oil Pipeline?

Mike in AK

By akguySeptember 1, 2008 - 7:29pm

My take on Palin

I think this whole VP thing is one of those "Look over Here!" tactics the repugs are so good at creating. What ever is being cooked up is neatly covered up by this Palin business! You gotta know McCain isn't running this campaign and the Palin decision wasn't his...this wreaks of Rove. The way the media is paying total attention to the story, which gets embellished daily, what with the daughter now, is just as planned. They can milk this for a couple more weeks, mean while could be voting lists are getting altered, machines getting rigged, etc., etc.

I don't mean to sound paranoid, but history has shown to their way.

By Grumpy NorwegianSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:24pm

A similar thought

OK, not the paranoia part, but the attention-grabbing part. By this pick and all the media attention being paid to the unknown SP, they have successfully squashed the effect of the DNC, taken away attention from Obama/Biden, AND have managed to keep McCain away from further scrutiny. As Rachel has pointed out, too much attention on McCain and his flubs, inconsistencies, etc, would be bad for McCain. So, the strategy is to take away spotlight from Obama, put it on the McCain campaign in general, but not specifically on McCain.

By biorhythmatistSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:58pm

Hot For Teacher

Rachel waxing nostalgic led me to say, "Nooooo!" Think about it from the *teacher's* (i.e., my) perspective. Gross. Ew. Student crushes - every teacher's biggest fear. Skeeves me out.

Oh yeah, the semester starts tomorrow. Thanks a ton.

By chemgirlSeptember 1, 2008 - 7:58pm

The New Guy

Andrew has a nice voice. Especially when speaking about being "in a tight spot".

Just sayin'. :)

By NJSharonSeptember 1, 2008 - 11:31pm

9/1 show: Iraq editorial/report source

During the "News from Iraq and life during wartime" segment, Rachel mentioned a report or editorial that made the case for how/why the US should stay in Iraq indefinitely to secure oil supplies.

Does anyone have the author/title/link to that?

Thanks!

#edit 1: Can't wait to see you on on your new slot at MSNBC!!!

#edit 2: Is there a forum for Maddow show?

By anchorSeptember 2, 2008 - 12:45am

Test.

Test.

By Buxtehude_BarbarossaSeptember 2, 2008 - 2:33am

The Important "news" of the day

Who knew that sumo wrestling had a drug problem?

ca.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idCAT12793120080902

Two Russian sumo wrestlers tested positive for marijuana in tests on Tuesday, a Sumo Association spokesman said, less than two weeks after another Russian was arrested and then fired over suspected possession of the drug.

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New "90210" returns tonight - 2 hours of inane, stupid, (dare I say) fun on the CW. Yes, I sheepishly admit I'll be watching. As will chemsis. We're suckers for canned plotlines and bad acting.

www.cwtv.com/shows/90210

By chemgirlSeptember 2, 2008 - 8:15am

Enough of the Carnival

Okay, so much of the PTA carnival in Wasilla. Back to the adults.
What if Obama/Biden refocused the country on the tasks ahead and named a cabinet, which challenged the GOP to try and find people who weren't BushCo or mobbed up lobbyists? If they couldn't find a VP, how can they match the depth of a Democratic cabinet?
We've gone from an adult discussion of the considerable challenges and the way to meet those challenges of Obama's speech at the convention to trailer park gossip at the Harper Valley PTA-- but it has to stop, the world is watching, and some of that world is not friendly.

By NicoloMSeptember 2, 2008 - 9:55am

RNC: Must-see TV?

Tonight's lineup of speakers:

- Bush, videotaped
- Law and Order Thompson
- Joe-mentum

By chemgirlSeptember 2, 2008 - 1:03pm

Where is the United States at the RNC ?

I am an african american woman trying to look at both sides of this election.When I watched the DNC I seen the UNITED states ,but when I watched the RNC I seen only a couple of people that were not white.I was in my own home and felt kinda nervous. What were they saying? if your not a white republican your not proud of your country? The country I grew up in is very mixed,so what happend at the RNC.

By msfabSeptember 3, 2008 - 12:36am

Yes! Yes! Yes! Format = Campaign Asylum!!!!!

From Media Bistro:
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/2008_conventions/after_the_rnc_new_s...

After the RNC, New Shows, New Names

So, as we searched for the parking garage where we left the rental car hours earlier in downtown St. Paul (a 15-minute search, by the way), we ran into MSNBC's Rachel Maddow who was about to do an interview with IFC.

We'll be doing a live chat with Maddow later this week. And she also let us know, that if you want to get a sense of what her new MSNBC show (premiering Monday at 9pmET) is going to look like, go to the Campaign Asylum channel on YouTube. (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=campaign+asylum&search_type=...)

AWESOME! I LOVE that format! BIG :D

By cool_princessieSeptember 2, 2008 - 1:11pm

Thanks

Thanks for the link Cool P!

That's a great style. Looking forward to it for sure.

By JTGullsSeptember 2, 2008 - 2:10pm

VP pick and $$

Can we find out where the $10M came from for McCain? Why does it feel like he 'sold' the VP slot?

By debbbbSeptember 2, 2008 - 1:14pm

How pathetic

Listening to the convention yesterday made me understand better why so many people accross the world hate the US. I don't know how you can have so little respect for men that have accompli