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Saturday, August 04, 2012
Friday, August 03, 2012
Ex-Senator Larry Craig back in the news: that bathroom incident was part of my Senate duties
By Jack Brummet, G.O.P. Sex Scandals Editor
Ex-Republican U.S. Sen. Larry Craig is attempting to derail a federal election lawsuit against him by laughably arguing that his notorious July 11, 2007, Minneapolis airport bathroom bust in a sex-sting operation was actually part of The Senate's business. The Federal Election Commission argues that he owes $217,000 in campaign funds he used to pay for his criminal defense.
The FEC sued Craig, charging that he converted the campaign money to personal use by spending it on his legal defense after he was accused of soliciting sex in a Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport bathroom.
"Not only was the trip itself constitutionally required, but Senate rules sanction reimbursement for any cost relating to a senator's use of a bathroom while on official travel," Craig's lawyer wrote in documents Thursday.
At the time of his initial arrest, an undercover officer said Craig tapped his feet and signaled under a stall divider that he wanted sex. Some other ATIT coverage of The Senator around the time of "the incident."
Ex-Senator Larry Craig
Ex-Republican U.S. Sen. Larry Craig is attempting to derail a federal election lawsuit against him by laughably arguing that his notorious July 11, 2007, Minneapolis airport bathroom bust in a sex-sting operation was actually part of The Senate's business. The Federal Election Commission argues that he owes $217,000 in campaign funds he used to pay for his criminal defense.
The FEC sued Craig, charging that he converted the campaign money to personal use by spending it on his legal defense after he was accused of soliciting sex in a Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport bathroom.
"Not only was the trip itself constitutionally required, but Senate rules sanction reimbursement for any cost relating to a senator's use of a bathroom while on official travel," Craig's lawyer wrote in documents Thursday.
At the time of his initial arrest, an undercover officer said Craig tapped his feet and signaled under a stall divider that he wanted sex. Some other ATIT coverage of The Senator around the time of "the incident."
Another Republican cork soaker takes a fall: Senator Larry Craig busted in the men's room scouting for man on man action
POTUS and golf carts!
By Mona Goldwater, Society Editor
Our Presidents golf a lot. And as you can see from these photos, they also like to ride around in golf carts. Enjoy this small selection of Presidents riding around in gold carts with their friends, familes, and other Presidents.
Our Presidents golf a lot. And as you can see from these photos, they also like to ride around in golf carts. Enjoy this small selection of Presidents riding around in gold carts with their friends, familes, and other Presidents.
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George, Sr. with Tiger Woods
George, Sr. with Sen. John McCain
President Jimmy Carter with President Anwar Sadat
HST with Winston Churchill
Presidents Clinton and Obama
Ike
President and Laura Bush with Premier Karzai
JFK and kids
President and Laura Bush in Golf Cart 1
President Bush with S. Korea President Lee
RMN with pal Jackie Gleason
BHO
The President and First Lady
RWR
RWR with Prime Minister Thatcher
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Nils Lofgren and Grin perform "Rusty Gun"
By Jack Brummet, Music Editor
I heart Nils Lofgren. He started the band Grin not long after he worked on Neil Young's first album with Crazy Horse. Grin never got any traction and although every one of their releases was critically acclaimed, their records stiffed, but me and my friendos latched on and loved them. After Grin fell apart, Nils did some solo work, and then joined forces with that mighty juggernaut Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, where he has played every since. He joined Young's band when he was 17, and played piano and guitar on After The Gold Rush and on the album I consider Young's masterpiece, Tonight's The Night. I love this guy. I think I need to post a clip of some of his E Street stage antics (e.g., performing a somersault on stage whilst playing a solo). The Boss and the E Street band are back on the road this summer, and will probably be lining up some fall dates stateside. . .
On this song, it must be Nils playing the accordion. I know he learned to play one when he was five years old., and studied it for ten years. He's been a member of The E Street Band, with their ups and downs, since 1984 (he replaced Steven Van Zandt [a/k/a The Sopranos Silvio Dante], although Little Steven returned and now he AND Nils are permanent member of the band). TMI?
I heart Nils Lofgren. He started the band Grin not long after he worked on Neil Young's first album with Crazy Horse. Grin never got any traction and although every one of their releases was critically acclaimed, their records stiffed, but me and my friendos latched on and loved them. After Grin fell apart, Nils did some solo work, and then joined forces with that mighty juggernaut Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, where he has played every since. He joined Young's band when he was 17, and played piano and guitar on After The Gold Rush and on the album I consider Young's masterpiece, Tonight's The Night. I love this guy. I think I need to post a clip of some of his E Street stage antics (e.g., performing a somersault on stage whilst playing a solo). The Boss and the E Street band are back on the road this summer, and will probably be lining up some fall dates stateside. . .
On this song, it must be Nils playing the accordion. I know he learned to play one when he was five years old., and studied it for ten years. He's been a member of The E Street Band, with their ups and downs, since 1984 (he replaced Steven Van Zandt [a/k/a The Sopranos Silvio Dante], although Little Steven returned and now he AND Nils are permanent member of the band). TMI?
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Freedom In Peril, a dated (and chilling-for either side!) but well-made piece of NRA propaganda
By Jack Brummet, Bill of Rights Editor
"Freedom In Peril - Guarding the second amendment in the 21st century" is a pamphlet put out by the National Rifle Association. The propaganda first appeared in 2006. It is beautifully designed and illustrated. It gives you a pretty clear picture of just where the NRA stands (as if you didn't know already). Without going into particulars on the merits of the second amendment debate, I will say events in the last few years (say, since about 1968) and the arms debate makes me remember Kris Kristofferson's lyric:
You can read the pamphlet here.
"Freedom In Peril - Guarding the second amendment in the 21st century" is a pamphlet put out by the National Rifle Association. The propaganda first appeared in 2006. It is beautifully designed and illustrated. It gives you a pretty clear picture of just where the NRA stands (as if you didn't know already). Without going into particulars on the merits of the second amendment debate, I will say events in the last few years (say, since about 1968) and the arms debate makes me remember Kris Kristofferson's lyric:
"Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose"
You can read the pamphlet here.
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Thursday, August 02, 2012
An assortment of strange photos of modern U.S. Presidents
by Pablo Fanque, National Affairs Editor
Oddly enough, seven of these photographs in our archives star President George W. Bush. . .
Oddly enough, seven of these photographs in our archives star President George W. Bush. . .
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Photo: President Clinton (a/k/a Hand Gestures No. 76)
by Pablo Fanque, National Affairs Editor
I am not sure of the provenance of this photograph. I just hope it wasn't taken at one of his Monica Lewinsky press conferences. . .
I am not sure of the provenance of this photograph. I just hope it wasn't taken at one of his Monica Lewinsky press conferences. . .
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The Lake Of Fire
A man died and found himself in limbo, waiting in a long, long line for judgment. He noticed that some souls were allowed to march right through the pearly gates. Others were led over to Satan, who threw them into a lake of fire. Every so often, instead of hurling a condemned soul into the lake of fire, Satan would toss him or her off to one side.
After watching Satan do this several times, the men's curiosity got the better of him. He strolled over to The Great Deceiver:
"Excuse me, there, Your Darkness," he said. "I'm waiting in line for judgment, and I couldn't help wondering why you toss some people off to the side instead of flinging them into the fires of hell with the others?"
"Ah," Satan said with a grin. "Those people are from Seattle. I'm just letting them dry out so they'll burn."
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Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Mitt Romney's tax problem leads Jeb Bush to clear his calendar for the next four years
By Pablo Fanque, National Affairs Editor
Mitt Romney's mounting tax return problem have led to many calls to Jeb Bush this week. "Jeb? Do you have any plans for the next four years? We think we may need to go with a designated hitter. . ."
Mitt Romney's mounting tax return problem have led to many calls to Jeb Bush this week. "Jeb? Do you have any plans for the next four years? We think we may need to go with a designated hitter. . ."
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Happy 70th birthday to Jerry Garcia
By Jack Brummet, Music History Editor
Today would have been Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday. . .if only. Here is a photo from the last time I saw him, with the Grateful Dead, at Seattle's Memorial Stadium on May 26, 1995. He died two months later, at the age of 53.
Today would have been Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday. . .if only. Here is a photo from the last time I saw him, with the Grateful Dead, at Seattle's Memorial Stadium on May 26, 1995. He died two months later, at the age of 53.
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