And, we're back - a day later than I planned & (I think) Keith planned. ;D Lots of people have asked me or have asked me to comment about the latest rumors surrounding Keith & what may or may not be going on a Current as far as being "disgruntled." I'll get on my diarist soap box for just a bit to make a couple comments, but I really don't want to dwell too much on the matter because there's too much other important stuff doing on in the world & in the news to worry about rumor & scuttle - butt.
No one knows what happened as far as Keith not being a part of IA caucus coverage or (at least at this time) not being a part of NH primary coverage next week, and I don't know if we'll ever know unless someone involved decides to spill the proverbial beans. It did sound like Keith was planning a show but somehow got "over - ruled" by "powers that be" at Current; again, I don't know. HOWEVER, the coy & secretive way questions by fans & other concerned folk were handled (or NOT handled as the case may be) by all parties involved - including Keith - is not the way to generate & keep a fan base for a fledgling network trying to establish itself...especially in an election year with a major media figure at its center in the aforementioned fledgling network trying to establish itself. I don't mind a comment or 2 in the comments about this subject, but, again, let's all just keep our eyes on the proverbial prize at the beginning of this very important year & not dwell on rumors. Barring whatever, I'll be here every night doing what I've been doing for nearly 4 years now. :D
It's time for SPARK! Those out there wishing for the comic book world in "reality" just might be closer to their wish coming true. Man, those Romans thought of everything!
Can we get this program in my fair city?! Every year, it's like people are damn shocked that it sparkin' SNOWS in these parts! Finally, if you're in the southeast, and your local restaurant's running low on fries, this just might be the reason. ;D
Let's Countdown!
OK...interesting first line..."God is off, and I'm filling in for Him"? And, we're going pretty casual with a sweater! Here endeth the fashion review section of the diary. :D
#5 "Iowa I Hear Ya" AKA "Caucus Crunched" AKA "Conservative Conundrum" AKA "Conservative Wanted" - Keith began the segment by putting into perspective just how many people actually participated in the caucuses last night. Mittens won by a whopping 8 votes - less than a dozen doughnuts, boys & girls! Rep. Ron Paul came in 3rd. There's sonny boy right behind him! Rep. Paul today called Newt a "chicken hawk," and Newtie decided to GO AFTER Mittens today. Is that popcorn I smell? :) And, as we all now know, Bat$hit Bachmann threw in her bat$hit POTUS nominee towel today with the other half dressed in a lovely gay pink for the occasion. :D Governor Secession's still in, boys & girls!! Poor Markos... ;D Steve Kornacki gets the first crack at post mortem duty. Remember the "success" IA has had in the past predicting the GOBP nominee, boys & girls. Mittens actually did slightly worse in IA last night than he did there 4 years ago. He better gin him up some sexual harassment allegations! A JOKE, FOLKS!! ;D Man on Dog could do rather craptacular in NH; they tend to not be so frothy bat$hit there about social issues. ;) Hey, I gotta continue all this Man on Dog double entendre! Steve thinks last night in IA was Rep. Paul's final moment in the sun. Although, he's doing pretty well money - wise, too, and could stick it out for a bit. Senator McCentury endorsed Mittens today in NH. To paraphrase a wonderful tweet from earlier today, remember this is the guy who also thought $aint $arah from Wasilla would also be an OK POTUS! Some pretty high - powered "conservative" folk like James Dobson, Don Wildmon, and Gary Bauer are still STILL desperately trying to decide which MENSA candidate to give their blessing to. Tim Dickinson is next to analyze what happened last night. Those aforementioned fellows really REALLY don't want Mittens to be the nominee. Man on Dog's claiming he's raised a million dollars since yesterday?! He's using teh TurdBlossom math, I think. And, Mr. Tim DOES NOT like Sir Frothy! It would appear that "evangelicals" are absolutely petrified of "the M word." Again, there are OODLES of reasons to not vote for Mittens; he being Mormon AIN'T one of them.
#4 "Rick's Flare" AKA "Rick Rolling" - Oye'! I KNOW what Man on Dog's all about. And, while I DO look forward to what Dan Savage has to say, I'm not sure I'm up to being reminded of Man on Dog's "finest" moments. Let's all also remember that it was Man on Dog who tipped off Senator Lover Boy of NV off to the investigation into his "extra curricular" activities! Why isn't anyone talking about that?! Man on Dog also wants to ban birth control, so I imagine he thinks I'm a murderer. Keith asked about if Man on Dog's views have changed. Hell, I could've answered that question. Man on Dog's views have NOT changed; they're just acceptable among today's GOBP. Jeffrey's Toobin's The Nine brilliantly & frighteningly detail Man on Dog's anti - abortion $hit in PA in connection to Samuel Alito.
"Time Marches On!" - A doggie got into some spilled food & looks damn happy! :) Some folks GOT DOWN for Christmas. A little girl IS NOT digging on Barbie - HOT DOG! I ripped the heads off Barbies my own self. ;)
#3 "Occupy the Vote" AKA "Occupy the Primaries" - Occupy efforts are following GOBP primaries. Poor 'ol Mittens has gotten mic checked a few times. Darn that freedom of speech stuff! Oh, I just lurve that IA state fair video. :) To paraphrase what's been said often by better people, I'll believe corporations are people when Governor Secession executes one in TX! Occupy protestors are really hitting up the corporate coin influence in politics & not "favoring" any candidate or party. Michael Grosse is with Occupy NH; he is ready & rarin' to go for next week! It would appear Keith's not comfortable with mic checks.
WPITW - There's a "No Compromise" PAC that supported Bat$hit Bachmann & tried to tie her to Tim Tebow. Man on Dog's back! God's told Pat Robertson who's going to win the POTUS election, but he can't tell us because he'd have to kill us or something.
#1 "Recess!" AKA "Recess Play" - How 'bout the chutzpah {insert Bat$hit Bachmann pronunciation here} on that President Obama today?! He recessed appointed Richard Cordry to head the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau & some NLRB positions, too! The MENSA GOBP are being whiney *itches, of course, but had NO PROBLEM when GWB did it. President Obama announced the appointment in OH today. Senator Mitchie the Turtle was the chief whiner today. Ian Milllhiser gets chutzpah duty. :D Mr. Cordry won't get to serve his full term, however. The timing of the recess appointments was brought up; Mr. Millhiser just cares that President Obama did what he did today. But, I have a darn difficult time believing timing with last night wasn't A BIT of a factor. ;D