The Beat Goes On

Somehow it seems certain that SanFranNan's favorite word "hoax" could be more aptly and (dare I say) properly applied to the lib-rul platform and energy stance. 'Course, her butthole buddy T. Boone might have swayed her with all of that cash... But I do not think that word means what she thinks it means.

Non-Olympic Stuff

I still have all the trust and respect for Shrillary that I do for Bambam - which is to say none-at-all. But this bit about the voice vote at the convention has the olde Clinton stench to it. She is either planning to screw Bambam royally this election or lay the groundwork for her 2012 campaign. As usual, her monomaniacal mind is ceaselessly dedicated to the relentless pursuit of political power in it's many forms. But as Al Smith used to say "Let's look at the record". Nothing from the time she started dating the serial rapist shows that she is any less of a poser and power freak than he is, except his preferred version flows through his reproductive equipment instead of the legislature.

I'm really wondering what's going to happen in Denver street theater while the convention is on.....

And if this doesn't starch your shorts, you are a lib-rul.... And beyond rational....

Gigglesnort!*

Thanks, Theo! Ripped from your site!



Once again Fat Mammy Cat (pull the other one! You ain't fat...) shows the mirth she views the world of celebrities through. RTWT.

Part le Deuce-n-a-half (1950's version)

Enjoy this English blog...

Doesn't SanFranNan scare the hell out of you??

Saturday's Thinks

Tam illuminates the shock and awe felt by clueless journalists... Col Peters called it when he stated that the Chinese are gonna be real pissed at the Sovs (yah, Russians) for invading during their 8/8/08 extravaganza. C'est la guerre...

L&T and the MIL are at the Fair. I'm planning on watering dogs, tending (potted) garden and then maybe a couple of miles in the park on the bike. Works for me.

Vee Pee

I think it's time the Republicans stole an idea from the Democrats. No, seriously.

In the grand tradition of Gerry Ferraro, McVain should seriously consider Alaska governor Sarah Palin. Mother, conservative, hunter, conservationist and hot (for an older woman) - what the hell's not to like? If nominated, she probably will pull in some PUMA /Shrillary votes. If elected as VP, Shrillary instantly becomes a ti-ti* footnote in history - and Sarah gets incumbent status. Sen Clinton is then hospitalized for clinical depression after she assaults Mild Bill when Sarah runs for all the marbles in 2012. Gawd, I love that scenario...

* N.B. - Pronounced "tee-tee", it means very small, GI.

Shrapnel from News Blasts

Who would've thunk Paris Hilton had a sense of humor? The worst part is that I'm not fully convinced she couldn't do the job as well as either of those two hammerheads. The presidential campaign slogan should be "We're Screwed '08"...

Still waiting for the other shoe to drop in the Cuyahoga County FBI raids on the houses and offices of two of the county commissioners. Guess which party..

Too damn bad about the Rifleman hanging it up. Feel comfortable with his public persona.

Pelosi and Reid are still chancres on the American body politic. News at 11.

Take That Spare $5 and...

Getcher butt and that $5 over to Larry Correia's place and take a chance on a pink weapon. All proceeds go to charity. Didi mao.

I Wonder if Sears Knows?

Of course 'net access became unavailable the day after I posted the previous nonsense.

Branson is expensive. It appears that the town of ~5,000 permanent residents successfully entertains and fleeces 10-11,000,000 visitors a year. I believe that one of the biggest money-makers has to be selling timeshares. To tourists. In order to get the discount on the BM/PRATR tickets, the L&T and I had to sit through a 2 hour sales pitch. We also had to show a photo ID and a "major credit card". So I showed them my driver's license and Sears card.

"Oh, no, sir, we need a major credit card!" So I used my Visa. Oll ist korrect.

The next day we did another one of these so my sister could get points for bringing "prospects" to the sales pitch.

"Sir, we need two forms of identification, please."

Okey-dokey. So I get out the driver's license and a picture ID from work.

"oh no, sir, one of the IDs must be financial in nature."*

So I pick up the work ID and whip out my Sears card.

"Sir, we need a major credit card."

So I pull out the Visa again. But I wonder if Sears knows they aren't a major credit card. Probably have more paper on the street than AmEx....

Report

Even my son was heavily-entertained.

Entering the Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater/Grill/"'57 Heaven" museum there is a clear section of flooring that lets you see a couple of '57s on display in the museum on the floor below. I allow as how $18 is a mite expensive to look at old rides. After walking the gift shop, we head to our seats. I guess there are average 25 seats/row and 25-30 rows. So 600-700 in the crowd. We're ninth row, close to center, easy for my old eyes. Large video screens flanking the stage are showing clips and stills from AB broadcasts over the years interspersed with the same for the Righteous Bros and Paul Revere and the Raiders on AB.

Show starts on time - bonus points! Paul Revere is 70 honkin' years old and uses that as a basis for a lot of his schtick. Two of his band members have been with him for 35 years, one for 24, and the newest "baby Raider" (at 4 years with the band) is Bill Medley's son, Darren. The kid's got a set of pipes on him. Lots of PRATR old tunes and fast patter. Mein son was cracked up by the monkey with cymbals having his hat blown off by a starter's gun by PR. Overall, good time rock-n-roll.

After a 15 minute intermission with RB clips and stills prominent on the video screens, Mr Medley made his appearance. At 68, he used AARP and his grandchildren as the centerpieces of his schtick. All of the RB hits followed, with his daughter McKenna doing the duet "The Time of My Life" with him. The Raiders changed clothes and added a harmonica player before backing Bill. He did a couple tunes with his son including some new stuff. His voice hasn't the industrial strength richness that it had 20 years ago when I last saw him, but 50% of Bill is as strong as 100% of most anybody else. Before "Unchained Melody" he asked the vets in the audience to stand and I was bloody well surprised to see a good 35-40% of the audience stand. Branson loves its veterans.

The show lasted 2 1/2 hours. Afterwards, there were the usual sales of cds and dvds, with all of the performers more than willing to sign anything. Still photos were encouraged even during the performance, and afterwards they were good for posed photos. With a list price of $45, and our tickets @$20 due to a willingness to sit through a 3 hour vacation presentation, I'd rate the show at a B+. If you have the chance at Lake Tahoe, Vegas, or Branson - grab the opportunity. Usual disclaimers - I have no pecuniary interest, received no recompense, and no old farts were harmed during this show. More later...

Not Enough Publicity/More Branson

Show of hands of everyone who is cheesed off at the DNC for the fuel tax caper? I know I'm late to the party but the arrogance of the DNC using untaxed fuel from the city of Denver to prepare for a purely partisan convention bespeaks an arrogance that is truly Kerry-esque in disregard of the legalities. However, non-electronic coverage of the most ethical Congress evah appears to be sadly-lacking-to-non-existent. Oh wait, there it is - next to the McVain op-ed in the New York fishwrap...

Boy howdy, did Denny drop some blame right on the elitist azzoles that deserve it. I do believe it was Charlton Heston that said "Political correctness is tyranny with manners". He hadn't seen the insanity that is now seeping out of the lib-rul commune.

Branson has been interesting so far. Yesterday started with a frog-strangler and ended in the pool. In between was a tour of the local veterans' museum. I was a little disappointed in how many of the display weapons appeared to be cast replicas without noting the fact. Pictures to follow soon. But not real soon.

Took the L&T and my sister to the Stone Hill winery for a tour after lunch. After dinner we're all going to see Bill Medley and Paul Revere and the Raiders. Should be a fun show. Report on that tomorrow...

This just in.... The MSM is still fellating Hopey McChange as he parlays the 143 days into world domination. I'm starting to get the feeling they are in for a major disappointment in November. BDS will become MDS. One can only hope McVain develops and nurses grudges...

(BTW Greybeard, you were absolutely right about the traffic. At least on the main drag it is at a Chicago-level of suckitude....)