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Yours truly gets mentioned on Slate!

Wow…this blog was mentioned over a month ago on Slate, and I didn’t even know it! I’m quite honored that they felt the need to give my humble little blog an honorable mention during their “Today’s Blogs” section by Rachael Larimore.

Oh, yeah…here it is! link

This could be it! THE big time for me! (Silence……..) OK, maybe not…I guess I need to get back to work!

Anyway, thanks for tuning in, folks! You are all appreciated!

June 27, 2005 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

USSC exposes file-sharing services’ liability; Dixie Chicks breathe sigh of relief

THE US Supreme Court just ruled that file-sharing services like Grokster can be sued if its users are the ones who are breaking copyright-infringement laws. I have no problem with that, really. But check this excerpt from the story out:

In the closely watched case, supporting the effort to sue the companies were dozens of entertainment industry companies, including musicians Don Henley, Sheryl Crow and the Dixie Chicks, as well as attorneys general in 40 states.

Emphasis mine. I’m sorry, but I don’t know how to break it to the Dixie Twits that Grokster, Napster, et al aren’t the ones responsible for declines in their record sales. Then again, I don’t think they want to hear that their fat little lead singer’s inability to shut up and just sing is the #1 cause in decline of their record sales. Like that political genius Larry the Cable Guy said: “Does anyone doubt that if it weren’t for the two good-looking ones, that fat little chick wouldn’t be working in a Lane Bryant store in Nashville?”

June 27, 2005 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Hillary Pressures Networks to Cancel Klein

Last week I mentioned that it was funny to watch the MSM ignore Ed Klein’s new Hillary-unfriendly book…a book that is creeping up the bestseller list despite the MSM blackout. Without addressing the substance or lack thereof in the book, I simply noted that the MSM did not extend the same attitude when it came to gossiphound Kitty Kelley’s anti-W book. Nope, the MSM was all over that like Ted Kennedy on a brandy sniffer.

Well, not only is the MSM ignoring it, but it looks to be a blackout as a direct result of an orchestrated campaign by the Clintons and their powerful media allies. Howard Kurtz, media critic for the Washington Post, said while he was hosting CNN’s “Reliable Sources” show: “A spokesman for Senator Clinton told me that when news organizations call, they do make the argument, why give this guy airtime?”

From NewsMax:

Though the celebrated author was scheduled to appear on more than a half dozen major TV network shows, all have cancelled except one, Fox’s “Hannity & Colmes.”

However, conservative host Sean Hannity did reveal that he was under immense pressure to cancel the program.

“I’ve had more political pressure than I’ve ever had in all my years in radio,” Hannity said to Klein during a radio interview. “Do you know the number of requests I’ve had to cancel you and not have you on this program? I’ve never in the history of this program had more demands to cancel the guest.”

(snip…)

Salem Radio Network’s Mike Gallagher, syndicated nationwide, said he was deluged by emails opposing Klein’s scheduled appearance and demanding he drop the author. Gallagher described the campaign as “very unnatural, like an orchestrated [effort]” and not from his listeners.

But other networks, particularly television, have succumbed to the pressure.

Klein’s original schedule had him appearing on several top-rated TV shows. But all of them have cancelled. Among the cancellations: “Extra;” MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews;” and CNN’s Paula Zahn show.

Several shows apparently expressed a keen interest in booking Klein until pressure from the Hillary camp stopped them, among them ABC’s “Good Morning America,” NBC’s “Today” show, and CNN’s “Aaron Brown.”

How about this for his disinvite from the little-watched MSNBC show Hardball?

An MSNBC producer told NewsMax that Chris Matthews’ “Hardball” had merely considered booking the Hillary author, saying the idea was dropped when producers found out that the book was “a big piece of crap.”

However, another source at the network told NewsMax that MSNBC chief Rick Kaplan has long been close to the Clintons (he was one of the celebrated Friends of Bill and Hillary who spent the night in the Lincoln Bedroom) – a fact that could have played a role in the network snubbing the Klein book.

Nope…nothing fishy about that sleepover connection thingee.

What’s funny is that Klein’s always been loved by liberals, because he is one. I mean, he was editor of the New York Times Magazine and held top editor jobs with liberal rage Newsweek and Vanity Fair. His leftie pedigree has never been challenged until now.

Also, NewsMax makes the same observation I made last week about the Kelley anti-W trash book:

Others are noting the media’s hypocrisy in dealing with the Klein book and how the same media treated Kitty Kelley’s book “The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty.” Kelley’s book offered far more salacious allegations about George W. Bush.

The books are hardly comparable, though; Klein is a veteran, award-winning journalist known for serious, and non political biographies, while Kelley has developed a reputation as a purveyor of gossip on her targets.

Last week, Fox News host Neil Cavuto told his audience, “Kitty [Kelley] was booked on shows. Ed is getting no bookings, period … Could it be the media relished dirt on the president, less so on the woman who wants to be president?”

With a heated presidential campaign underway last year, Kelley was given star billing on show’s like NBC’s “Today” show (with an unprecedented interview over three days); CNBC’s “Capital Report;” CNN “Newsnight” hosted by Aaron Brown; CNN’s “Lou Dobbs Tonight;” CNN’s “American Morning” with Paula Zahn; MSNBC’s “Hardball” with Chris Matthews, among others.

Though Kelley made unsubstantiated allegations, including charges of illicit sex and drug use against Bush (previously she accused President Reagan of date rape in a book that received page one coverage from the New York Times), her book drew huge media interest.

Rush notes that the MSM rarely “circle the wagons to defend a politician.” Normally, they get off on ruining a politician’s career. Not so with the Clintons, especially one with aspirations of higher office.

Well, the MSM tried to ignore the Swift Boat Vets, but ultimately could not due to pressure from the alternative media (blogosphere, talk radio, Internet). My guess is that this will be different, because while the MSM really wanted Kerry to win and pulled out damned near all the stops to do it, they will drink the Clinton purple Kool-Aid and die before they let any anti-Hillary info (true or not) hit the airwaves.

Finally, “among the criticisms are claims that Klein has accused Hillary of being a lesbian and that Bill Clinton raped his wife. But a read of Klein’s book shows that he never makes either allegation.” In other words, trot out the same lazy liberal arguments to any idea: don’t read the details, just demagogue.

June 27, 2005 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Stolen election and red state Americans kill moonbat

Some of you may have read or heard about this already. My apologies for being late to this, but I decided to weigh in.

Some liberal moonbat in Tuscon, AZ, named Cory William Zimbleman died last week or the week before. His obit has to be read in order to be believed. Here’s part of it, exactly as it appears in the Tuscon paper (and online version):

An avid atheist, he studied the bible and religion with more fervor than most Christians. He had strong political opinions and followed Amy Goodman’s radio broadcast “Democracy Now.” Alas the stolen election of 2000 and living with right-winged Americans finally brought him to his early demise. Stress from living in this unjust country brought about several heart attacks rendering him disabled.

I feel griefstricken and horrible that I in part contributed to this man’s demise! To think that his whole life was caught up so much in politics that he allowed it to ruin his health to the point of mortal deterioration…I mean, it is just sad. Not his death (which is sad to those who knew him)…but his narrow worldview and fatal obsession.

Look, I despised Bill Clinton with every fiber of my being, but I had a nice life during the Clinton years (no, libs, this is not an invitation to tell me my happiness was based upon Clinton’s policies, economy, etc.). While I hated how that man defiled the Oval Office, I didn’t live my life obsessing with anything that went on in D.C. During the Clinton years, I attended FSU, got married, had kids, and established a helluva career (among many other accomplishments and memories). I never thought “Yeah, all that was great, but it meant nothing because Bill Clinton was president!”

Also, note in the obituary the phrase “an avid atheist.” Isn’t that like saying “a fervent non-drinker” or “a staunch non-parent”? How can you enthusiastically not believe in or practice something? Here’s guessing that right about now, Mr. Zimbleman is a believer.

Also, he fervently studied the Bible of a religion he rejected. Why? Most atheists I know are always looking for “gotchas” in the Bible to try to prove that it’s bullsh#t and thus there is no Christian God. You would think they would be content to simply allow the 90% of us Americans who believe in God to wallow in our “ignorance”, right? But no…they try to bring us down to their level of misery by trying to get us adopt their non-believing attitudes.

Look, I have no problems with atheists who live and let live. It’s not my job to convince them that they’re going to Hell, and I really don’t wanna try. I dated a girl in college for over a year who was an atheist, but she didn’t begrudge me for going to church or believing in God. I didn’t try to convert her, so we got along great. I have a couple of friends who are atheists or believe in other gods. Besides, I’m far from perfect, to say the very least, so I don’t exactly feel like being a hypocrite and telling other people how to live a righteous life when I fall WAY short of one myself. My “live and let live” attitude is in stark contrast with the hostility displayed by most atheists I’ve ever encountered who are downright angry at those of us who don’t share their views.

Anyway, R.I.P., Mr. Zimbleman. I’m sorry that your family and friends are grieving because you let your politics and worldview deprive them of more time with you.

June 27, 2005 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Ted Kennedy to Rumsfeld: "Resign"

During a Senate grilling session last week, Scuba Boy Ted Kennedy asked Rumsfeld if he would resign. “Don’t you think it’s time you resigned?” he asked. Rummy responded thusly: “Senator, I’ve offered my resignation to the president twice. Both times, he declined to accept it.”

I am constantly amazed at the level of gall that this cretin from MA posseses! I would have loved for Rummy to have responded with something like this:

“Senator, considering that you have killed more human beings with your car than I have ever personally killed; and considering that you let said human being die a slow torturous death; don’t you think that you of all people should be the last person to lecture anyone on torture, and that you should be the one who resigns?”

Yeah, the folks of MA keep re-electing Teddy. That means that his bosses (the voters) approve of his performance…God knows how, but they do. Rummy’s boss (W.) approves of his performance. So if it’s good enough for Scuba Boy to keep his job because his bosses are happy, then it’s good enough for Rummy to keep his job for the same reason.

So while Howard Dean bloviates about Tom DeLay starting a jail sentence, I wonder how the Screamer feels about his party looking to a drunken murderer like Ted Kennedy for leadership, hmmm?

June 27, 2005 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment