You have to see this clip of Brit Hume telling Juan Williams that he needs to get "hosed down" on the entire Karl Rove/Scooter Libby situation. Brit's nightly broadcast: Special Report with Brit Hume airs week nights at 6pm. EST. Brit out classes all the rest with his quality reporting and in depth segments with real experts, and his truly fair and balanced reporting. The nightly panel is also wonderful. Almost always, Brit sits on the Sunday Panel during the show hosted by Chris Wallace, and in his comments on this panel, Brit often reveals his detailed knowledge on mulitple subjects! Congatulations Brit Hume and Fox News for your great service to the Amercian people.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Season of Discontent? No, not at all! (Part III)
Conservative commentators and bloggers continue to strongly disagree with Juan Williams, Fox News contributor, that we are in a "season of discontent." Juan's analysis is not only way off the mark, it is being challenged daily by intellectuals on the right, and by the humble author of Thespis Journal. Good news is breaking out all over, just don't ask Katie Couric and Matt Lauer to tell you. If not actually great news, the news you read from discriminating sources, is vastly different from what the networks and the New York Times want you to believe.
The latest person to state the truth is Michael Barone in a great piece of analysis today at townhall.com. Mr. Barone, a brilliant political thinker and election expert extraordinarie, has blunt langauge in his piece today.
"Much is made of Bush's current low standing in the polls -- though he rates much higher than did Presidents Truman, Nixon and Carter at their low points. But poll results count for less in a re-elected president than performance. Last week's four events turned some things around. Now Bush and his people must act."
In addition, Robert Novak has a great column today about George W. Bush moving forward on the supreme court nomination.
Keep the good news coming!
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Sweeny Todd at the Eugene O'Neill
There is an in depth article at The New York Times regarding the new production of Sweeny Todd at the Eugene O'Neil Theater on 49th Street and Broadway on Manhattan. The production (with actors doubling as instrumentalists) has sounded strange to me since I first heard of it.
An unbelievable amount of information may be found the official web site of this revivial.
This fascinating article at Variety Magizine provides detailed insights into the history of Sweeny Todd and the relationship of the prodcutions to this current revival.
The show officially opens this Thursday, November 3, and the New York Post provides great background information.
Hopefully, we will have updates of the reviews beginning next Friday.
A Season of Discontent? I Don't Think So! (Part II)
The emerging theory in the media of the demise of the Bush Administration is perpetuated in today's edition of The New York Daily News. Thomas M. Defrank writes the following as a part of the introduction to his column.
Now, what the President's father might call the "ugly S-word" has descended on his son's administration - further damaging a presidency that was already crippled and on the verge of unraveling.
"We used to have a problem with hubris," one senior Bush adviser said glumly. "Well, there ain't much swagger right now."
Now, what the President's father might call the "ugly S-word" has descended on his son's administration - further damaging a presidency that was already crippled and on the verge of unraveling.
"We used to have a problem with hubris," one senior Bush adviser said glumly. "Well, there ain't much swagger right now."
The liberals must not realize that they are setting the stage for another comeback by George W. Bush. William Kristol of The Weekly Standard and one of the pre-imminent conservative voices in Washington DC has a wonderful piece posted which states the case for Bush's comeback very well.
With the dénouement of the Miers fiasco and the Fitzgerald investigation, President Bush's beaten-down political fortunes should be ripe for a rebound. As we've said before, the recipe for starting a rally is straightforward: Get back to basics on the economy, the courts, and foreign policy. Go on the offensive in all of these areas. To regain the ground that was lost and to forge further ahead will require energy, discipline, and boldness from the Bush administration, and from the president himself.
John Podhoretz, in a column which recalls the central thesis of Bill Sammon's marvelous book, MisUnderestimated, says that many people are "Misjudging Dubbya."
And remember, there are signs all over of great news. There is a good chance that Scooter Libby will never be convicted, and in any case, The White House went largely untouched on Friday.
Rush Limbaugh is stil lthe number one talk radio host by a wide margin. Charles Krauthammer reminds us of the things that didn't happen on Friday. The "Today Show" recently embarrassed themselves, and conservatives are still laughing.
Over at the JunkYard Blog, they are still detailing the failues of local and state government in the aftermath ofHurricane. Ian Schwartz exposes another foolish move by long time white house correspondent and battle-ax, Helen Thomas with great commentary and video of coverage.
There is more bad news for the supporters of Reform Ohio Now, and this is good news for Republicans in Ohio. There are maps available of the potential congressional distrticts which would exist if Reform Ohio Now is passed.
Charles Krauthammer destroys the credibility of Brent Scowcroft and hands President Bush the gift of his strong analysis.
Don't be fooled by the media, there is no season of discontent here in Ohio.
With the dénouement of the Miers fiasco and the Fitzgerald investigation, President Bush's beaten-down political fortunes should be ripe for a rebound. As we've said before, the recipe for starting a rally is straightforward: Get back to basics on the economy, the courts, and foreign policy. Go on the offensive in all of these areas. To regain the ground that was lost and to forge further ahead will require energy, discipline, and boldness from the Bush administration, and from the president himself.
John Podhoretz, in a column which recalls the central thesis of Bill Sammon's marvelous book, MisUnderestimated, says that many people are "Misjudging Dubbya."
And remember, there are signs all over of great news. There is a good chance that Scooter Libby will never be convicted, and in any case, The White House went largely untouched on Friday.
Rush Limbaugh is stil lthe number one talk radio host by a wide margin. Charles Krauthammer reminds us of the things that didn't happen on Friday. The "Today Show" recently embarrassed themselves, and conservatives are still laughing.
Over at the JunkYard Blog, they are still detailing the failues of local and state government in the aftermath ofHurricane. Ian Schwartz exposes another foolish move by long time white house correspondent and battle-ax, Helen Thomas with great commentary and video of coverage.
There is more bad news for the supporters of Reform Ohio Now, and this is good news for Republicans in Ohio. There are maps available of the potential congressional distrticts which would exist if Reform Ohio Now is passed.
Charles Krauthammer destroys the credibility of Brent Scowcroft and hands President Bush the gift of his strong analysis.
Don't be fooled by the media, there is no season of discontent here in Ohio.
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon
Since we are currently involved in the most intense rehearsals of the Neil Simon play Rumors, I am most fascinated by the premiere of his most well known comedy The Odd Couple on Broadway this past week. Reading the reviews is an escape on all its' own. This is my attempt to provide the most extensive list of Odd Couple links on the web.
Broadway.com always provides its' very useful review summary.
Rob Kendt in his broadway.com review. A fabulous playbill.com article highlighting opening night.
Ben Brantley in his New York Times review.
Mr. Brantley has some colorful comments in his article:"But Mr. Lane is by nature a Broadway baby, and his line readings are sometimes frilled with self-parodyingly showbizzy flourishes and intonations. And while he wears his slob's costumes (Ann Roth is the designer) with an appropriate Neanderthal slouch, when this Oscar spiffs up, for work or to impress the ladies, he turns into a well-groomed clotheshorse despite himself. (He might make an excellent Felix.)"
Clives Barnes pens his review in the New York Post. The Yahoo news summary of reviews. Howard Kissel in the New York Daily News.
When visiting on Manhattan, I love to read the Post and the Daily News every day. These papers are two of the finest newspapers in the world. They are fierce competitors, and the papers have their tabloid characteristics, however, these are real newspapers with great articles based upon real research with extensive documentation.
It would be amazing to see this production of The Odd Couple.
Broadway.com always provides its' very useful review summary.
Rob Kendt in his broadway.com review. A fabulous playbill.com article highlighting opening night.
Ben Brantley in his New York Times review.
Mr. Brantley has some colorful comments in his article:"But Mr. Lane is by nature a Broadway baby, and his line readings are sometimes frilled with self-parodyingly showbizzy flourishes and intonations. And while he wears his slob's costumes (Ann Roth is the designer) with an appropriate Neanderthal slouch, when this Oscar spiffs up, for work or to impress the ladies, he turns into a well-groomed clotheshorse despite himself. (He might make an excellent Felix.)"
Clives Barnes pens his review in the New York Post. The Yahoo news summary of reviews. Howard Kissel in the New York Daily News.
When visiting on Manhattan, I love to read the Post and the Daily News every day. These papers are two of the finest newspapers in the world. They are fierce competitors, and the papers have their tabloid characteristics, however, these are real newspapers with great articles based upon real research with extensive documentation.
It would be amazing to see this production of The Odd Couple.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Matthew Morrison
Anyone who enjoys Broadway will love the slide show narrated by Matthew Morrison at The New York Times website today. Morrison is the star of Footloose, Hairspray, The Light in The Piazza, and now the new Broadway play, The Naked Girl in the Appian Way. The play sounds like it would be absolutely wonderful. Featured in the cast is also Richard Thomas, John Boy from the Waltons television series. Thomas is a broadway veteran who has had a distinguished career.
Enjoy this slide show at The Times.
Enjoy this slide show at The Times.
"A Season of Discontent?" I Don't Think So!!
Last Sunday on Fox News Sunday, Juan Williams stated that, "we seem to be in a season of discontent." Without a doubt, Juan was referring to the plethora of inside the beltway topics being discussed on the panel moderated by Chris Wallace. Juan's boiler plate analysis from a liberal talking head is nothing new, in fact, the liberals have spent much of the last twenty-five years since Ronald Reagan's first inauguration trying to tell the American People that things are worse for them than could possibly know. Manhattan liberals and snobby Washington DC elites are often reprehensibly out of touch with real Americans as they function inside their artificial hypobaric chamber lacking in any small dose of reality. To witness this "bubble of unreality," one must only give a cursory glance around the cable news channels and watch Chris Matthews and other hysterical journalists panting in breathless anticipation this week to tell us the latest "news" from a collapsing White House. To Juan Williams and all the talking heads in Washington we have a message: from out here in Red State Country we aren't experiencing any season of discontent. In our busy lives, there simply isn't time to wallow in your liberal, Kool-aid induced season of discontent.
While counting on the notion that we the people need the elite liberal politicians and talking heads to clarify the picture for us, citizens are dealing with real life issues that make them unavailable for Juan Williams contrived season of discontent. The frantic left-wing journalists were the first ones on the scene to start telling us of George Bush's failures in Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. Yet, when was the last time you saw or read a story updating you on the progress in these red state stricken areas? While the sleazy, tabloid networks and cable news outlets move on to their "season of discontent" regular red state Americans are struggling to put their lives back together. The media attempted to capture the attention deficit disordered minds of their superficial audiences with hyped stories of disparaged minorities in New Orleans. The media largely ignored Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida because their Republican Governors took responsibility for their states and worked well with the federal government to provide real relief for their people in helping them rebuild shattered lives. But the real point is that the residents of these devastated areas are facing real live tragedies with courage and strength that are not easily made into a rallying-cry to bash President Bush.
Moreover, there are other events which demonstrate that most of middle America is not participating in the synthetic season of discontent.
- The economic news is not only good it is broad based.
- Zany, wacky Cindy Sheehan has been cast aside by those who once supported her. Her fifteen minutes of fame seem to be over.
- The Valerie Plame leak case didn't bring down the White House or even Karl Rove. Friday's news conference by Patrick Fitzgerald was more notable for things he said and for the things that didn't happen.
- Friday's news conference by Patrick Fitzgerald was more notable for things he said and for the things that didn't happen.
- Conservative Blogs are getting more and more attention everywhere and all the time.
- Paul Begala actually told the truth about something.
- Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination.
- A New Justice is on the horizon.
It will be interesting to see what intellectual gems emanate forth from Juan Williams and the other liberal talking heads this Sunday. Undoubtedly, they will be trying still to convince America that the Valerie Plame case is about the flawed case for war, and running their decades old play trying to convince us that we exist in an eternal season of discontent.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Undisputable!
Nothing in today's news about the indictment of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Vice-President Cheney's Chief of Staff, changes in any way the incontorvertible evidence cited in the Thespis Journal last Sunday. No one has even been indicted for leaking a name!
Patrick Fitzgerald has stated categorically that today's indictment has nothing to do with the war. This is a unique day for justice in American History! Patrick Fitzgerald seems to want to convict Mr. Libby and argue the entire case in front of the media. Fitzgerald did make a couple of revealing statements which trump the hopes of liberals to tie this case to the war.
"We have not made any allegation that Libby knowingly/intentionally outed a covert agent." He also stated that, "This indictment is not about the war. Not about the propriety of the war. This is stripped of that debate and focused on a narrow transaction...they will be frustrated and not good for process and fairness of trial."
This post at the politcal teen is better than watching hours of cable news.
Michelle Malkin has live-blogging and complete coverage. Her coverages are truly amazing. Michelle emphasizes that no one is charged with the underlying crime of outing Valerie Plame.
Powerline has a short, insightful article.
I am not in favor of trying this case in the court of public opinion. I think Fitzgerald compromised his own integrity today with his presentation convicting Mr. Libby.
"We have not made any allegation that Libby knowingly/intentionally outed a covert agent." He also stated that, "This indictment is not about the war. Not about the propriety of the war. This is stripped of that debate and focused on a narrow transaction...they will be frustrated and not good for process and fairness of trial."
This post at the politcal teen is better than watching hours of cable news.
Michelle Malkin has live-blogging and complete coverage. Her coverages are truly amazing. Michelle emphasizes that no one is charged with the underlying crime of outing Valerie Plame.
Powerline has a short, insightful article.
I am not in favor of trying this case in the court of public opinion. I think Fitzgerald compromised his own integrity today with his presentation convicting Mr. Libby.
Thoughts on Life
By now, most of you may know that I have my favortie conservative writers. I go back to them as often as they may pen a new essay to refresh my mind, and to find core values which are exploited each day by many people around me. Each of us needs a philisophical statement to use of "this we believe, this we proclaim. These bedrock principles of life; these core, guiding values serve to keep us grounded, focused, and moving ever onward towards better places in our lives.
Peggy Noonan is a favorite for many reasons. Her association with Ronald Reagan and her participation in crafting his vision for the United States provides a basis for her credibility. Her weekly columns are a testimony to her highly developed intellect. Her insights are singular, and sometimes breath-taking in their scope.
"This is. Our elites, our educated and successful professionals, are the ones who are supposed to dig us out and lead us. I refer specifically to the elites of journalism and politics, the elites of the Hill and at Foggy Bottom and the agencies, the elites of our state capitals, the rich and accomplished and successful of Washington, and elsewhere. I have a nagging sense, and think I have accurately observed, that many of these people have made a separate peace. That they're living their lives and taking their pleasures and pursuing their agendas; that they're going forward each day with the knowledge, which they hold more securely and with greater reason than nonelites, that the wheels are off the trolley and the trolley's off the tracks, and with a conviction, a certainty, that there is nothing they can do about it. "
Ms. Noonan continues: "That's what I think is going on with our elites. There are two groups. One has made a separate peace, and one is trying to keep the boat afloat. I suspect those in the latter group privately, in a place so private they don't even express it to themselves, wonder if they'll go down with the ship. Or into bad territory with the trolley."
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
They're At It Again....
Check out Michelle Malkin today. Condoleeza Rice is just the most recent conservative person who the press is trying to make into a monster. For those of you who missed it, her testimony last week on capital hill was nothing short of amazing.
Have you seen this Condi for President site?
This column by Dick Morris makes the strongest case yet to draft Condi.
Condoleeza 2008!
Have you seen this Condi for President site?
This column by Dick Morris makes the strongest case yet to draft Condi.
Condoleeza 2008!
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
More On Chris Matthews
You have to see what Ian at the political teen has up about Chris Matthews broadcast from this evening. Chris Matthews is way over the top. It is hilarious.
Check out this post from Ian. You might not believe it.
Check out this post from Ian. You might not believe it.
Magnificent Michelle!
Michelle Malkin is clearly in the top tier of news commentators and blogesphere masters. Her daily blog and weekly columns make her a must read every day.
You have to read her latest on Al Franken. Her perceptions and insights are right on the mark most every time. Fox News should give her a daily program as a venue to give America a daily reality check. Congratualtions Michelle! Your work is first rate!
You have to read her latest on Al Franken. Her perceptions and insights are right on the mark most every time. Fox News should give her a daily program as a venue to give America a daily reality check. Congratualtions Michelle! Your work is first rate!
Monday, October 24, 2005
Important Tuesday Quick Reads
Jed Babbin at The American Spectator makes a compelling case for conservatives to contemplate the worst week in George W. Bush's presidency.
John Fund at the Wall Street Journal provides a detailed analysis of "How We Got Here" on the Miers nomination. This is a qaulity piece.
NewsBusters is a new site that I found from Dr. Sanity. This site is informative and entertaining.
The Political Teen does another fabulous job in this posting on the Rove/Libby mess.
As much as we all despise it, The New York Times has reporting today on the Fitzgerald investigation which can not be ignored.
You have to read Michael Barone's latest. He is truly unique.
Happy Reading!
John Fund at the Wall Street Journal provides a detailed analysis of "How We Got Here" on the Miers nomination. This is a qaulity piece.
NewsBusters is a new site that I found from Dr. Sanity. This site is informative and entertaining.
The Political Teen does another fabulous job in this posting on the Rove/Libby mess.
As much as we all despise it, The New York Times has reporting today on the Fitzgerald investigation which can not be ignored.
You have to read Michael Barone's latest. He is truly unique.
Happy Reading!
Removing Republicans is Reforms Real Goal
New RON Radio Ad Reveals Partisan Agenda
Reform Ohio Now, RON for short, should stand for "Republicans Out Now" because it is clearly their objective according to the latest RON radio advertisement featuring State Senator Ray Miller.
"We must end one-party rule in Columbus," Miller says in the ads. Miller goes on to describe the importance of Issue 3 by saying "You and I may not have $10,000 to give to a candidate, but a lot of Republicans do." See attached script for the complete ad.
"According to their website, RON claims to be a 'non-partisan group,' but their latest ad makes it clear that this is a partisan power-grab," said Ohio First Spokesperson David Hopcraft.
The ad, paid for by Reform Ohio Now, is running on at least one radio station in Columbus.
Miller not only implores voters to support 2-5 to remove Republicans from office, he claims that passage of Issues 2-5 will also lead to greater minority representation. This is a claim that is disputed even by one of RON's own architect of Issue 4. According to a September 25 Columbus Dispatch article entitled "Proposal could mean fewer black legislators:"
"It is very possible you could see fewer minority faces elected to the state legislature as a result of the Reform Ohio Now initiative, said Michael P. McDonald, as assistant professor of government and politics at George Mason University who helped craft language for the ballot initiative."
"It's about time RON came out and admitted what this effort is really about," said Hopcraft. "Rigging our election system for their allies and removing Republican officeholders."
But, The Ohio Education Association, an affiliate of the National Education Association, states that these issues are "non-partisan, good-government issues
Moveon.org strongly supports the passage of these issues.
Other liberal organizations have rushed to the cause of Reform Ohio Now.
An urgent message to all conservatives, Republicans, and voters who want and demand fair elections: Vote No on issues 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Read more:
Liberal Reforms in Ohio: Trick or Treat?
Ian Schwartz
Reform Ohio Now, RON for short, should stand for "Republicans Out Now" because it is clearly their objective according to the latest RON radio advertisement featuring State Senator Ray Miller.
"We must end one-party rule in Columbus," Miller says in the ads. Miller goes on to describe the importance of Issue 3 by saying "You and I may not have $10,000 to give to a candidate, but a lot of Republicans do." See attached script for the complete ad.
"According to their website, RON claims to be a 'non-partisan group,' but their latest ad makes it clear that this is a partisan power-grab," said Ohio First Spokesperson David Hopcraft.
The ad, paid for by Reform Ohio Now, is running on at least one radio station in Columbus.
Miller not only implores voters to support 2-5 to remove Republicans from office, he claims that passage of Issues 2-5 will also lead to greater minority representation. This is a claim that is disputed even by one of RON's own architect of Issue 4. According to a September 25 Columbus Dispatch article entitled "Proposal could mean fewer black legislators:"
"It is very possible you could see fewer minority faces elected to the state legislature as a result of the Reform Ohio Now initiative, said Michael P. McDonald, as assistant professor of government and politics at George Mason University who helped craft language for the ballot initiative."
"It's about time RON came out and admitted what this effort is really about," said Hopcraft. "Rigging our election system for their allies and removing Republican officeholders."
But, The Ohio Education Association, an affiliate of the National Education Association, states that these issues are "non-partisan, good-government issues
Moveon.org strongly supports the passage of these issues.
Other liberal organizations have rushed to the cause of Reform Ohio Now.
An urgent message to all conservatives, Republicans, and voters who want and demand fair elections: Vote No on issues 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Read more:
Liberal Reforms in Ohio: Trick or Treat?
Ian Schwartz
Sunday, October 23, 2005
George Will
This is the finest column written on the Harriet Miers nomination. It is, in fact, one of the finest articles ever written by Mr. Will. The entire essay is well worth reading.
"Can Miers' confirmation be blocked? It is easy to get a senatorial majority to take a stand in defense of this or that concrete interest, but it is surpassingly difficult to get a majority anywhere to rise in defense of mere excellence."
There is a great analysis piece over at Red State. Thank you Leon H. for your great work in this article and for taking time to comment on my Red State entry today about the Rove/Libby/Plame scandal.
"Can Miers' confirmation be blocked? It is easy to get a senatorial majority to take a stand in defense of this or that concrete interest, but it is surpassingly difficult to get a majority anywhere to rise in defense of mere excellence."
There is a great analysis piece over at Red State. Thank you Leon H. for your great work in this article and for taking time to comment on my Red State entry today about the Rove/Libby/Plame scandal.
Just Thinking About Broadway.........
I was just listening to the original Broadway cast of RENT sing "Seasons of Love" and enjoying research on some recent and upcoming New York productions. It would be a fabulous time to be in the city. These pictures from a limited run of PURLIE this past Spring create vivid images of a night at the theater enjoying this classic of Broadway. Many artists, critics, and audience members would love to see a great PURLIE with an extended open-run at a Broadway theater. Any investors interested in producing this classic of Broadway should immediately notify me.
The first photgraph on the right is Blair Underwood starring as "Reverend Purlie." WOW! This looks like it must have been a stunning and visually impressive production. In the second picture, I can just imagine Anika singing the great inspirtational show-stopper, "I Got Love."
The third photo is of tony-award winner Lillias White (seated) and tony-award winner Anika Noni Rose. As Missy and Luttibelle there is no doubt that these two dynamic performers brought the house down.
A Primer on Karl Rove, Scooter Libby and the Valarie Plame Mess
Let's talk about what we know in a quick sketch of underreported facts about the Rove/Libby/Plame fiasco. Several hard-hitting essentials stand out among all of the other dischordant voices singing in cacophonous rapture about the pending disaster at the White House.
While Chris Matthews devoted almost his entire Hardball program this week breathlessly exploiting his longing for the menacing atmosphere of the Watergate era in which he came of age, and The New York Times attempts on a daily basis to excoriate Mr. Rove and Mr. Libby, noteworthy, meticulous, and irrefutable evidence destroys the possibility that the leak case is a crime that can be made to stick. In an ironic twist of circumstances, assorted leaks to the New York Times from attorneys close to Patrick Fitzgerald contradict Matthews' portrayal of the narrative. Today, News Max provides us with a unique analysis of a New York Times report which places the entire circumstance in context. There is so much more to the story than what the mainstream press wants us to know. A cursory glance at the television news every day, or merely watching the latest hysteric shouting his warped and creepy suggestion about Karl Rove on CNN or MSNBC will not provide anyone with the necessary background for understanding the multi-layered saga of which we are all now witnesses.
Let us start with news of today and work our way backwards. According to the News Max breakdown of the New York Times story, the entire investigation now seems to come down to a matter of contradictory statements, and possible charges of perjury.
"The New York Times said, conflicting accounts given by Mr. Rove and Mr. Libby have been the focus of Mr. Fitzgerald's probe `almost from the start' - raising questions about whether the respected prosecutor continued his investigation after determining that no underlying crime had been committed. It's not clear whether Fitzgerald believes that Rove and/or Libby had indeed violated the 1982 Intelligence Identities Protection Act, but couldn't prove his case. Or whether he realized early on that the law didn't apply to Ms. Plame, who doesn't qualify as a covert agent because she hadn't served abroad within five years of her "outing."
Read the entire News Max article.
This latest account from News Max and the New York Times-as much as we might hate admitting it- appears to be grounded in reality. Nearly all of the hard news accounts (print versions of the case) lead to the conclusion that any indictment must be unrelated to an offense against the underlying law. The probability that anyone will be charged with "outing" Ms. Plame as a covert agent is not likely. Rush Limbaugh has continually kept this story on his front burner. Along with other conservative voices, he has articulated the strong case that implicates Valerie Plame in her own outing:
"So, here is what we have. Valerie Plame uses here married name, her cover name, working at the CIA front company called Brewster-Jennings & Associates, contributes $1,000 to the Gore campaign. The media spins this as a revelation resulting from the Novak article-and of course, Karl Rove. But, this is not what this shows. What this shows is that Valerie Plame blew her own cover right her because she contributed to the campaign of Gore under the same name that she used for her undercover, her married name, and the name of a CIA front company that she worker for. So, Valerie Plame violates who knows what other kinds of protocol using her undercover name, exposing the existence of a CIA front company and all of this is totally ignored because supposedly her name was leaked and that is how people noticed. Now, this is a clever, clever attempt to try to spin the as she didn't do anything wrong. Why is it perfectly normal for an American and CIA agent to contribute and want to contribute to the Gore campaign."
"So, here is what we have. Valerie Plame uses here married name, her cover name, working at the CIA front company called Brewster-Jennings & Associates, contributes $1,000 to the Gore campaign. The media spins this as a revelation resulting from the Novak article-and of course, Karl Rove. But, this is not what this shows. What this shows is that Valerie Plame blew her own cover right her because she contributed to the campaign of Gore under the same name that she used for her undercover, her married name, and the name of a CIA front company that she worker for. So, Valerie Plame violates who knows what other kinds of protocol using her undercover name, exposing the existence of a CIA front company and all of this is totally ignored because supposedly her name was leaked and that is how people noticed. Now, this is a clever, clever attempt to try to spin the as she didn't do anything wrong. Why is it perfectly normal for an American and CIA agent to contribute and want to contribute to the Gore campaign."
Check out Rush Limbaugh's timely analysis from this summer.
There is little doubt that the mainstream press has oversimplified the entire manner in an attempt to get the public to buy into another government scandal. This adolescent attempt to obfuscate and obscure the facts of this complicated chaos has produced resulting doubts with some of the people paying attention, and is furthered almost daily by The New York Times, Chris Matthews and the so-called news programs on PBS. One important factor remains to this day regarding Mr. Wilson and his trip to Niger. It is sighted by the wonderful Stephen Hayes of The Weekly Standard.
"ON JULY 22, 2005, the New York Times published a lengthy, front-page article detailing the work of two senior Bush administration officials, Karl Rove and Scooter Libby, on the Niger-uranium story. A seemingly exhaustive timeline ran alongside the piece. In 19 bullet points, the Times provided its readers in considerable detail with what it regarded as the highlights of the story. The timeline traces events from the initial request for more information on the alleged Iraqi inquiries in Africa to Joseph Wilson's trip to Niger; from the now-famous "16 words" in President Bush's 2003 State of the Union to the details of White House telephone logs; from Bush administration claims that Karl Rove was not involved in the leak to the naming of special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, and on from there to the dates that White House officials testified before the grand jury.
As I say, seemingly exhaustive. But there is one curious omission: July 7, 2004. On that date, the bipartisan Senate Select Intelligence Committee released a 511-page report on the intelligence that served as the foundation for the Bush administration's case for war in Iraq. The Senate report includes a 48-page section on Wilson that demonstrates, in painstaking detail, that virtually everything Joseph Wilson said publicly about his trip, from its origins to his conclusions, was false."
We can never leave out the brusque style or acerbic wit of Ann Coulter on display in her column of July 15, 2004. Her view of Wilson is right on the mark.
"On the basis of the answers he got, Wilson concluded that Saddam had not sought uranium ore from Niger. Since "Africa" means "Niger" and "British intelligence" means "Joseph Wilson," Wilson realized in horror that Bush's statement referred to Wilson's very own report! Out of love for his country and an insatiable desire to have someone notice his worthless existence, Wilson wrote an op-ed in The New York Times calling Bush a liar.
The whole story was already nutty enough to be believed by every columnist at The New York Times. But then journalist Robert Novak revealed that Clown Wilson had been sent as an unpaid intern to Niger by his wife, a chair-warmer at the CIA who apparently wanted to get him out of the house. This in turn provoked our own Walter Mitty to accuse Karl Rove of outing his wife as an undercover "spy" in retaliation for his attacks on the Bush administration. (And P. Diddy told me Britney Spears is out to get me! I'm a spy too!)"
As you listen to all the hot air emanating forth from the hysterical media, remember that you are more well read than they are, and you don't have a political agenda to accomplish with your thinly woven tapestry of misconstrued and deficient evidence.And a note to Karl Rove: anything that doesn't kill us will make us stronger.
Finally, if you haven't already seen it over at the political teen, you must see this montage of Chris Matthews demonstrating his obsession with Rove and Libby. I am glad that I watched some of his program this week-it made me angry enough to write this article and summarize my thoughts with the facts which have brought all of us to today.
"ON JULY 22, 2005, the New York Times published a lengthy, front-page article detailing the work of two senior Bush administration officials, Karl Rove and Scooter Libby, on the Niger-uranium story. A seemingly exhaustive timeline ran alongside the piece. In 19 bullet points, the Times provided its readers in considerable detail with what it regarded as the highlights of the story. The timeline traces events from the initial request for more information on the alleged Iraqi inquiries in Africa to Joseph Wilson's trip to Niger; from the now-famous "16 words" in President Bush's 2003 State of the Union to the details of White House telephone logs; from Bush administration claims that Karl Rove was not involved in the leak to the naming of special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, and on from there to the dates that White House officials testified before the grand jury.
As I say, seemingly exhaustive. But there is one curious omission: July 7, 2004. On that date, the bipartisan Senate Select Intelligence Committee released a 511-page report on the intelligence that served as the foundation for the Bush administration's case for war in Iraq. The Senate report includes a 48-page section on Wilson that demonstrates, in painstaking detail, that virtually everything Joseph Wilson said publicly about his trip, from its origins to his conclusions, was false."
You must read Mr. Hayes spectacular article in total.
For further indictments of Mr. Wilson you must read the following article at The American Thinker which details more of Mr. Wilson's failures that promulgated this current crisis.
Andrew McCarthy has a brilliant essay from July still posted at the NRO. This is a comprehensive examination of all the things left our by the mainstream press to date.
We can never leave out the brusque style or acerbic wit of Ann Coulter on display in her column of July 15, 2004. Her view of Wilson is right on the mark.
"On the basis of the answers he got, Wilson concluded that Saddam had not sought uranium ore from Niger. Since "Africa" means "Niger" and "British intelligence" means "Joseph Wilson," Wilson realized in horror that Bush's statement referred to Wilson's very own report! Out of love for his country and an insatiable desire to have someone notice his worthless existence, Wilson wrote an op-ed in The New York Times calling Bush a liar.
The whole story was already nutty enough to be believed by every columnist at The New York Times. But then journalist Robert Novak revealed that Clown Wilson had been sent as an unpaid intern to Niger by his wife, a chair-warmer at the CIA who apparently wanted to get him out of the house. This in turn provoked our own Walter Mitty to accuse Karl Rove of outing his wife as an undercover "spy" in retaliation for his attacks on the Bush administration. (And P. Diddy told me Britney Spears is out to get me! I'm a spy too!)"
As you listen to all the hot air emanating forth from the hysterical media, remember that you are more well read than they are, and you don't have a political agenda to accomplish with your thinly woven tapestry of misconstrued and deficient evidence.And a note to Karl Rove: anything that doesn't kill us will make us stronger.
Finally, if you haven't already seen it over at the political teen, you must see this montage of Chris Matthews demonstrating his obsession with Rove and Libby. I am glad that I watched some of his program this week-it made me angry enough to write this article and summarize my thoughts with the facts which have brought all of us to today.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Ian Schwartz
You have to read everything over at The Political Teen. Check this journal entry for more of Ian's wonderful work. Congratulations, Ian on a wonderful blog.
The Failed Miers Nomination
You heard it here first. The first rumblings that the Miers nomination will be pulled by the Bush administration are heard in today's Washington Times. The Washington Times article is undoubtedly the truth, and is the first hint of the end long sought by articulate conservative voices. There have been such great writings on this nomination. You can find much more here, here, and here.
This failed nomination is well-documented. Bring on Edith Jones or Janice Rogers Brown.
Charles Krauthammer's latest New York Daily News column is also wonderful. They ought to bring Charles into the White House and get him on the team.
This failed nomination is well-documented. Bring on Edith Jones or Janice Rogers Brown.
Charles Krauthammer's latest New York Daily News column is also wonderful. They ought to bring Charles into the White House and get him on the team.
Friday, October 21, 2005
PROOF
There is proof of the partisan nature of the "Reform Ohio Now" movement. Check out this page at moveon.org While OEA continues to declare that the ammendments are "good-government, non-partisan" issues, moveon.org blows their cover.
Even the Dayton Daily Democrat agrees that Issue 5 is bogus. Actually their rationale to defeat issue 5 works well for all of the ammendments.
Surely if the Dayton Daily Democrat says it, we should all vote no.
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Even the Dayton Daily Democrat agrees that Issue 5 is bogus. Actually their rationale to defeat issue 5 works well for all of the ammendments.
"But the status quo is not so dire. Moreover, a ballot measure is not necessary. The Legislature ought to be able to work this out. After all, the politicians have no great political stake in defending the status quo in this particular matter.
When legislation is possible, it's preferable to going to the polls. The legislative process allows for public hearings, careful deliberation and fine tuning. Sometimes an end-run must be made around the politicians. Not this time. "No" is the right vote."
When legislation is possible, it's preferable to going to the polls. The legislative process allows for public hearings, careful deliberation and fine tuning. Sometimes an end-run must be made around the politicians. Not this time. "No" is the right vote."
Surely if the Dayton Daily Democrat says it, we should all vote no.
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Thursday, October 20, 2005
An Amazing Teenager
Ian Schwartz, the political teen, is an amazing guy for a teenager. His blog the political teen is worth reading every day. This post of Ian's tonight, is one of his most insightful in a long series of great posts. Ian sees Chris Matthews watergate era news coverage for what it is: a relic out of the past, the way the mainstream media used to be able to manipulate the coverages of everything. Chris Matthews has beeb breathless all week in anticipation of an indictment. The evidence suggests that no crime was ever committed, and the overreaching prosecutor may produce indictments in order to make a name for himself. Karl Love not Lewis Libby will ever be convicted of any crime because they did not commit any crime! You read it here first.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Condoleeza Rice: Diplomat and Politician Extraoridnaire!
Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice is probably the most effective person in the Bush administration alongside Vice-President Richard B. Cheney. Her testimony today in front of the senate Foreign Relations Committee was stunning it its’ boldness, complexity and insight. Her exchange with Barbara Boxer shown on Fox News was priceless. As Dr. Rice clarified the picture for the members of the committee, it became increasingly obvious that her perspectives and intellect are politically and intellectually superior to the grandstanding senators.
In her over three hours of testimony, Dr. Rice proved to be both combative and pacifying. Condi is a brilliant woman, and she demonstrates it every time she goes up on the hill.
Condi for President in 2008! I think that this rumor has a lot of good in it! Condi for Vice-President right now! (May God Bless Dick and Lynne Cheney)
Be sure to catch everything over at the political teen. He is wonderful. Check out my other posts on Ian Schwartz.
Liberal Reforms In Ohio: Trick or Treat (Part III)
There is hope in Ohio this week as the forces are aligning to defeat states issues 2, 3, 4, and 5. You have to see the video of the first television advertisement that places all of the flawed issues in proper perspective. You will love this commercial!
There is a great editorial in the Cleveland Plain Dealer which best summarizes conservative opposition to the issues.
Issue 2 (No-Fault Absentee Voting)
“Issue 2 would make absentee voting easier, but only at the cost of creating other, larger problems.”
Issue 3 (Campaign Finance)
“Tipping the scales in favor of usual Democratic contributors is a naked partisan ploy, and presenting this as a lasting solution to corruption is just hogwash."
Issue 4 (Redistricting)
“…At least you can argue with an elected politician at the ballot box. Where do you go to argue with an unelected mathematician?”
Issue 5 (Elections Oversight Commission)
“If you don’t like the secretary of state, you can vote against him every four years. If you don’t like a nine-member appointed panel, tough.”
The entire article is worth reading.
There is little doubt left that even if reforms would help in Ohio, these constitutional amendments are defective and deserve to be soundly defeated at the polls on November 8. A compelling case has been made-now go to the polls and vote no!
There is a great editorial in the Cleveland Plain Dealer which best summarizes conservative opposition to the issues.
Issue 2 (No-Fault Absentee Voting)
“Issue 2 would make absentee voting easier, but only at the cost of creating other, larger problems.”
Issue 3 (Campaign Finance)
“Tipping the scales in favor of usual Democratic contributors is a naked partisan ploy, and presenting this as a lasting solution to corruption is just hogwash."
Issue 4 (Redistricting)
“…At least you can argue with an elected politician at the ballot box. Where do you go to argue with an unelected mathematician?”
Issue 5 (Elections Oversight Commission)
“If you don’t like the secretary of state, you can vote against him every four years. If you don’t like a nine-member appointed panel, tough.”
The entire article is worth reading.
There is little doubt left that even if reforms would help in Ohio, these constitutional amendments are defective and deserve to be soundly defeated at the polls on November 8. A compelling case has been made-now go to the polls and vote no!
Monday, October 17, 2005
Rush Limbaugh
You must read this wonderful article by the great one, Rush Limbaugh. Rush is the most singuler voice in the conservative movement. We needed to hear from Rush at this critical moment in our history. You will enjoy this column.
You also have to read this detailed column by Stephen Hayes over at the Weekly Standard. This is comprehensive coverage of the Valarie Plame mess.
Check out all the comments to my articles at www.thespis148.redstate.org It is interesting to see the debate. I wish more citizens of Ohio were aware of the "Reform Ohio Now" hoax.
One more link: I love Michael Barone. He has a great deal to contribute to our national discussion.
You also have to read this detailed column by Stephen Hayes over at the Weekly Standard. This is comprehensive coverage of the Valarie Plame mess.
Check out all the comments to my articles at www.thespis148.redstate.org It is interesting to see the debate. I wish more citizens of Ohio were aware of the "Reform Ohio Now" hoax.
One more link: I love Michael Barone. He has a great deal to contribute to our national discussion.
On Broadway This Fall..........
There is a fascinating article at The New York Daily News about DIVAS who can be seen in New York City this Fall. Read it all, you'll love it! The Daily News has great pictures and provides interesting reading every day.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Sunday Odds and Ends
The Valarie Plame story has seemed bogus from day one. Her husband, affectionately known to Ann Coulter as "Clown Wilson," bashed the Bush administration over the possibility of finding yellow cake in Niger. There is some wonderful analysis over at Red State by Mark I. He has several links and more information available than the combined efforts of This Week with George Stephanapoulous for the past year.
According to the analysis of Bill Kristol on Fox News Sunday, Karl Rove and Scooter Libby are braced for the worst meaning an indictment which would cause them to forfeit (at least temporarily) their jobs at The White House. It seems like more disturbing news for the administration.
Mark Kilmer at Red State has his usual detailed post-mortem on the Sunday News programs. Pay close attention to the news from THIS WEEK'S roundtable on the Valarie Plame mess-it is near the bottom of the story. The Stephanapolous program is getting worse and worse. Isn't it time for ABC to go a different direction with THIS WEEK, and restore some integrity and interest to this ground-breaking Sunday program which have never gotten past the dpeature of David Brinkley?
Rush Limbaugh provides several insights into this matter in his archives. You can read more here, here, here, here, here, and here. Read all the articles. They are well documented and researched and pre-date this latest media feeding frenzy.
As usual, Bill Kristol's commentary is insightful and useful in understanding a story which has been exploited by the mainstream media.
Starting Over On a Supreme Debacle?
It seems from this article in Time that the White House is starting over with Harriet Miers nomination. This strategy makes little or no sense. Everyone with any sense is waiting for Ms. Miers to begin her testimony, and the testimony will no doubt be mostly broadcast live with extensive commentary in the mainstream media, Fox News, Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, and a virtual smorgasboard of commentary in the blogesphere. The damage of the nomination is done within the conservative ranks of the Republican Party. A new public relations gamble is not going to change anyone's mind. I suppose that the White House is thinking that it must have some positive news coming out, and this might be an indication that conservatives have a strategy of their own to convince Miers to withdraw her own name.
Liberal Reforms in Ohio: Trick or Treat? (Part II)
The amendment package being sold to Ohio Voters as “Reform Ohio Now” has the potential to tarnish and trash the election procedures in Ohio which have been fair, open, fraud-free, and managed with integrity for most of Ohio’s history. Rush Limbaugh and other articulate conservative voices keep repeating the phrase that “elections have consequences.” Liberals all over the nation are attempting to nullify the incontestable results of several elections by scheming to manipulate the judicial branch of state and local governments, and thereby advancing their agenda without the necessary ratification of the voters. And now in Ohio, the liberals are pursuing a thinly disguised endeavor of using the ballot initiative to further reject the will of the electorate, and create a synthetic environment in which voters and votes are created to advance causes which have been repetitively rejected by voters. The goals and movtives of the liberal partnership are clear: expand the base of likely voters by relaxing all of the measures that keep the elections fraud-free, increase voter turn-out, and overwhelm the conservative voting base in Ohio. It must be noted that the democrats tried this strategy in the 2004 Presidential race, and despite an extremely high voter turn out across the state, George W. Bush still won the state by over 118,000 votes. The best course of action for the voters of Ohio is to reject the benevolent sounding rhetoric of the liberals and vote no on state issues 2, 3, 4, and 5.
One of the sponsoring organizations, The Ohio Education Association, has told its’ members that the issues are “non-partisan, good-government issues.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Firstly, let us examine the “non-partisan” nature of “Reform Ohio Now.” The efforts of the RON organization are at bedrock some of the most prominent leftist organizations in Ohio and across the nation. The list of liberal organizations includes moveon.org, The People for The American Way, Americans For Democratic Action, The Ohio Education Association, The Ohio Federation of Teachers, Common Cause, the Sierra Club of Ohio, and Howard Dean’s Democracy for America. Among RON’s largest financial donors are George Soros and Peter Lewis. Even the New York Times has called the alliance supporting the amendments “A coalition dominated by democrats, unions, and watch dog groups” (The New York Times 9-9-05). At The People for the American Way web site their idea of “non-partisan” includes a “right-wing watch,” links blasting President Bush, Senator Bill Frist, and Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, and voluminous attacks on every imaginable conservative cause. You can read more detail of liberal democrat involvement at this web address. You will be shocked by the depth of the liberal bench amassed to try to "reform Ohio!"
Perhaps the most blatant example of partisanship on the part of RON and their supporters can be found on the web site of Representative John Conyers, democrat of Michigan. Conyers speaks out on “Reform Ohio Now” as if he were a voting resident of our state. As one of the most partisan, liberal representatives on the national scene, Mr. Conyers stands as proof of the partisanship of these amendments. He states on his own web site, “the Republican Party in Ohio, which holds all state-wide elected offices, is in serious trouble with the voting public. Ohioans are tired of the corruption that is rampant throughout Ohio The closeness of the OH-2 special election, in which Iraq War veteran Paul Hackett came within a whisker of winning in a district that Rob Portman carried with 72% of the vote, was due as much to the widespread disgust with the Republican Party in Ohio as it was to the growing opposition to the war.”
Since The Ohio Education Association has put forward these amendments as “good-government issues,” let us examine the text of the ballot initiatives for a test of good government. The idea of double voting has become infamous in places like Chicago, Detroit, Miami and Philadelphia, and the RON movement appears to want to bring it to Ohio. Issue 2 would permit voters to cast two ballots in each election: one absentee, and one provisional. According to the language in issue 2:
"An elector to whom a ballot has been mailed, but which has not been received by the issuing county board of elections prior to the election, may cast a provisional ballot on election day. If the elector’s first ballot is received by the tenth day following the election, the provisional ballot shall not be counted."
In other words, a voter can cast two ballots, and the system will become subject to layers of big government red tape to avoid fraudulent elections. County Boards of Election would have to be responsible for sorting out all of the double voting. Can anyone spell F-R-A-U-D? Are fraud and double-voting part of the “good government” to which OEA President Gary Allen is referring?
Issue 5 will end local control over elections and replace it with a statewide board of political appointees who serve nine-year terms and are unaccountable to the voters of Ohio at any time. Currently, local bi-partisan boards manage the elections in the counties of Ohio. Local citizens man the polling places and insure the veracity and authenticity of each voter. The newly created board would replace the elected and accountable Secretary of State and have unlimited spending authority. “Good Government” as described by the supporters of RON must mean using nine political appointees to replace one elected official, and issuing the board members a blank check to operate the statewide elections.
The proposals of the Reform Ohio Now show the typical liberal excesses and overreaching. Issues 4 and 5 are designed to solve the problem of conflicts of interest on the part of the secretary of state. In 2004, Ken Blackwell was President Bush’s Ohio campaign manager at the same time he was running the election, which certainly appeared to be negative. While it may be true that a law is needed-not an amendment- a law that prohibits the secretary of state from running any political campaign (other than his or her own) during an election, amending the constitution to include a nine member board of cronyism simply creates more of an overindulgence of government to remedy a non-existent dilemma. As with several of the issues, there is no need to create another layer of bureaucracy or another unaccountable board.
In addition, Issues 4 and 5 both mandate blank-check budgets for the two new boards that the amendments would create. Whatever they deem "necessary," they receive in terms of tax payer dollars.Ohio voters should reject all issues 2-5. The issues are either outright harmful changes, or they would be better handled as laws instead of constitutional amendments -- or both.
There are several compelling reasons to reject issues 2-5, however none of the reasons can trump the fact that the immense, defective, and meticulously slanted amendments have unintended consequences and do not belong in the Ohio constitution. Former President of the Ohio Senate Richard Finan has stated it best, “These matters do not belong in the Ohio Constitution, precisely because it is difficult and expensive to change the constitution. When the public feels the problems with these amendments, the public cannot correct them without more campaigns for constitutional amendments costing millions of dollars.
The argument, then, is not that the state political systems do not need improvement. The argument is that Issues 2 through 5 are not improvements in either substance or place. They are, at worst, special-interest schemes or, at best, well-intentioned attempts to build a bridge too far.”
Neal Boortz's Latest
Neal Boortz has another wonderful column over at Town Hall renewing his call for the elimination of the IRS. Neal and congressman John Linder have made their case in the best-selling book, The Fair Tax Book. Conservatives need to unite to ignite a prarie fire across America to demand the implementation of The Fair Tax. Neal says it best himself:
"There is no room here to go into depth on the FairTax. Very briefly stated, H.R. 25 would eliminate all personal and business income taxes, death taxes, Medicare taxes, Social Security taxes, capital gains taxes and the Alternative Minimum Tax. The FairTax would remove the embedded taxes that exist in the retail price of virtually all consumer goods and services, averaging 22%, and replace those embedded taxes with a 23% embedded consumption tax. Every American household would receive a monthly check from the government to cover the consumption taxes that would be paid on the basic necessities of life up to the poverty level. Businesses could operate in America without any tax component on capitol or labor. Individuals could save and invest without any tax consequences. The FairTax plan would completely eliminate the federal tax burden for America’s poorest families while bringing unprecedented economic growth and job expansion. American businesses and American dollars that have fled our crushing tax structure will be able to come back home to work in America without tax consequences. This is the type of tax reform the American people are looking for, not “business-as-usual” tax increases and politically expedient tinkerings with our already-broken tax code.
"There is no room here to go into depth on the FairTax. Very briefly stated, H.R. 25 would eliminate all personal and business income taxes, death taxes, Medicare taxes, Social Security taxes, capital gains taxes and the Alternative Minimum Tax. The FairTax would remove the embedded taxes that exist in the retail price of virtually all consumer goods and services, averaging 22%, and replace those embedded taxes with a 23% embedded consumption tax. Every American household would receive a monthly check from the government to cover the consumption taxes that would be paid on the basic necessities of life up to the poverty level. Businesses could operate in America without any tax component on capitol or labor. Individuals could save and invest without any tax consequences. The FairTax plan would completely eliminate the federal tax burden for America’s poorest families while bringing unprecedented economic growth and job expansion. American businesses and American dollars that have fled our crushing tax structure will be able to come back home to work in America without tax consequences. This is the type of tax reform the American people are looking for, not “business-as-usual” tax increases and politically expedient tinkerings with our already-broken tax code.
Enactment of the Fair Tax would constitute the biggest transfer of power from the government to the people since the ratification of our Constitution. Much more information on the FairTax can be gleaned from the website for Americans for Fair Taxation."
Read more at the official home page for The Fair Tax.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Liberal Reforms in Ohio: Trick or Treat? (Part I)
Check out my new posting over at www.thespis148.redstate.org
Ken Mehlman has stated of the 2004 Ohio election that, "The undisputed facts in Ohio are: Democrat officials had to be stopped by the courts from misleading voters about the day of the election; a Democrat affiliated group paid a worker in crack cocaine to submit fraudulent voter forms; and Democrat allies attempted to disenfranchise Ohio voters by submitting registration cards for Mary Poppins, Dick Tracy and Michael Jordan. Republicans will continue to register and inspire new voters, make it easier for everyone to vote at the polls and protect everyone's franchise from being cancelled out by illegal or fraudulent registration."
Calling all Republicans nationwide and especially in Ohio: have you even heard of state issues 2, 3, 4, and 5 which are being marketed in a made-to-order, unsavory liberal soup called “Reform Ohio Now”? These so-called reforms would have a destructive impact on voter rights, discount the fundamental concept of individual voter responsibility, and attempt to reverse the legitimate outcome of many recent elections.
Moreover, the “Reform Ohio Now” movement exists simply to slap Ken Blackwell in the face, and simultaneously skew future Ohio elections in favor of democrat candidates for all statewide offices and congressional seats. The democrats, liberals, and the mainstream media have been on a yearlong campaign to repay Mr. Blackwell, Ohio’s Secretary of State, for “stealing” the Ohio election for George W. Bush last November. And, as you know, these liberals won’t let the incontrovertible evidence surrounding the 2004 election stop their insatiable desire to punish Ken Blackwell, and the more than 2.8 million voters who supported George W. Bush in Ohio! They are willing to fundamentally alter Ohio’s election system based upon the false perception promulgated by all the national networks and liberal organizations that Ohio’s election in 2004 is equal to the election debacle in Florida of 2000.
The liberal’s premise is faulty, however they will not allow a flawed hypothesis to stop their attempt to capitalize on a warped perception promoted by the democrats and their allies in the media on election night 2004.. In Ohio, we conservatives remember quite well the treatment of Ohio by ABC, NBC, and CBS, CNN, and MSNBC. While these other networks were creating their own story (the story they wanted to exist: voter fraud, and election irregularities in Ohio) Michael Barone at Fox News demonstrated his intricate knowledge of nearly every county in Ohio. Barone compared and contrasted the vote totals and voter turn-out from Warren, Butler, Claremont, and other strong Republican counties with Cuyahoga County (strong Democrat territory) and made the case early in the evening that Bush looked to be winning Ohio. Mr. Barone, and Ken Mehlman, who was on every network who would have him, turned out to be over ninety percent accurate in their prediction of the Ohio vote totals. WOW! The networks haven’t been able to claim an over ninety percent accuracy rate on an election night since Reagan/Mondale in 1984.
Ian Schwartz, the political teen, has a virtual smorgasbord of information refuting any claim to fraud or irregularities in the 2004 Ohio election. You can read all of Ian’s comments and links at on his web site.
On June 23 2005, Captain Ed at www.captainsquartersblog.com detailed a post-mortem on the Ohio election. With strong research Captain Ed produced an article replete with documented verification reminding voters that the election fraud that did occur was on the part of democrats, “So, yes, Virginia, there was voter fraud in Ohio. What the “Exempt Media” wants to keep from us is that it occurred on behalf of the Democrats. The race, unlike in Wisconsin and Washington, wasn't close enough for it to make a difference. For that, Ohioans can be grateful.” The marvelous guys at www.powerlineblog.com strongly support Captain Ed in their post of October 22, 2004 wherein the democrats were found to have registered a terrorist to vote. This is unbelievable.
And, finally to prove that the most recent Ohio election was not fraudulent and therefore demands no remedy, each of the liberal myths are totally debunked in this lengthy and well-documented article at the Ohio GOP website.
Ian Schwartz, the political teen, has a virtual smorgasbord of information refuting any claim to fraud or irregularities in the 2004 Ohio election. You can read all of Ian’s comments and links at on his web site.
On June 23 2005, Captain Ed at www.captainsquartersblog.com detailed a post-mortem on the Ohio election. With strong research Captain Ed produced an article replete with documented verification reminding voters that the election fraud that did occur was on the part of democrats, “So, yes, Virginia, there was voter fraud in Ohio. What the “Exempt Media” wants to keep from us is that it occurred on behalf of the Democrats. The race, unlike in Wisconsin and Washington, wasn't close enough for it to make a difference. For that, Ohioans can be grateful.” The marvelous guys at www.powerlineblog.com strongly support Captain Ed in their post of October 22, 2004 wherein the democrats were found to have registered a terrorist to vote. This is unbelievable.
And, finally to prove that the most recent Ohio election was not fraudulent and therefore demands no remedy, each of the liberal myths are totally debunked in this lengthy and well-documented article at the Ohio GOP website.
Point by point, all of the complaints against the election procedures, and against Mr. Blackwell have been destroyed. So why then do the voters in Ohio need “Reform Ohio Now?” Answer: the citizens of Ohio do not need to amend their state constitution to fix problems which do not exist. Furthermore, while Ohio has problems with its elections that are roughly similar with other states, the election problems are not at all addressed in issues 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Ken Mehlman has stated of the 2004 Ohio election that, "The undisputed facts in Ohio are: Democrat officials had to be stopped by the courts from misleading voters about the day of the election; a Democrat affiliated group paid a worker in crack cocaine to submit fraudulent voter forms; and Democrat allies attempted to disenfranchise Ohio voters by submitting registration cards for Mary Poppins, Dick Tracy and Michael Jordan. Republicans will continue to register and inspire new voters, make it easier for everyone to vote at the polls and protect everyone's franchise from being cancelled out by illegal or fraudulent registration."
Friday, October 14, 2005
Rosie O'Donnell Returns to Broadway in Fiddler On The Roof
Rosie O'Donnell has returned to the Minskoff Theater on Broadway portraying Golde in the revival of Fiddler On The Roof. Although this production has been scheduled to close in January, Rosie joins Harvey Fierstein in the gorgeous revival of a show which was once the longest running show in Broadway history. Since most of us will not get to New York to see Rosie in this production, we have to rely on the concensus of several critics to imagine her performance. I am a great fan of Rosie O'Donnell the person, and without a doubt, she will help sell many tickets to a show which has struggled through its' eighteen month run.
There are full length reviews at Broadway.com, The New York Post, The New York Times, and The New York Daily News.
Those Damn Yankees Set to Play Again!
This upcoming production of DAMN YANKEES looks to be first rate production of the Broadway Classic from 1955. Matt Bogart will star as Joe Hardy, and the remainder of the cast are mostly top flight Broadway performers. Anyone want to make a trip to Washington DC to see this great show? Some of you will remember the XHS Production from 1999. Damn Yankees is a personal favorite, and made the career of Gwen Verdon.
In The Dayton Daily News........
John White details all of the untold aspects of Reform Ohio Now in this opinion piece in today's Dayton Daily News. the hidden agenda of Ohio's most liberal and democrat organizations is being exposed. I hope that people are reading the papers and gathering the truth on this matter.
Election Problems in Ohio, Oh NO!
To hear the democrats and the Ohio Education Association tell it, elections in Ohio have been fraudulent for several years. They avoid discussions of voter responsibility, and claim that the November 2004 election proves that there have been significant problems. Nothing could be further from the truth. These people create their own reality, and publicise it using terms that appeal to unknowing voters. These myths about the election of 2004 are all refuted in a well-researched and lenghty article. Let's see if we can get Ann Coulter to use this great article for a chapter in her best-selling book, "How To Talk To A Liberal-If You Must."
Wait 'Till You Read This.........
Representative John Conyers (democrat of Michigan) is sounding off on Reform Ohio Now. Since when does a democrat from Detroit tell Ohio citizens how to vote? No responsible voter in the many rural counties of Ohio, the so-called red counties, need John Conyers to speak for us! Ohio has been targeted by the most liberal organizations in the nation to have our election process changed. The move is a lightly masked attempt to overturn the results of several statewide elections. Being here in Ohio, living here, working here, paying taxes here, and following elections very closely for oevr thirty years, I am outraged at this attempt to take over our elections process. Vote NO on state issues 2, 3, 4, and 5!
UPDATE: The Ohio Education Association claims on its' website, and in The Ohio Schools magazine that Reform Ohio Now is non-partisan. I wonder what the columbus leadership of the orgnaization is saying to the Conyers propaganda, and the list of supporting organizations? For the dues paying members, it's just more politically charged left-wing rhetoric forced upon the membership.
“The four amendments, which will be on the statewide ballot on November 8, form one of the most comprehensive reform packages in the country. They are not partisan issues, but good-government issues designed to clean up corruption and institute accountability measures regardless of who is in power.”
OEA President Gary Allen in Ohio Schools.
Does anyone really believe this?
UPDATED AGAIN: The "non-partisan" group People for the American Way has a "non-partisan" post demanding the passage of the Reform Ohio Now ammendment package.
It just keeps getting better!
UPDATE: The Ohio Education Association claims on its' website, and in The Ohio Schools magazine that Reform Ohio Now is non-partisan. I wonder what the columbus leadership of the orgnaization is saying to the Conyers propaganda, and the list of supporting organizations? For the dues paying members, it's just more politically charged left-wing rhetoric forced upon the membership.
“The four amendments, which will be on the statewide ballot on November 8, form one of the most comprehensive reform packages in the country. They are not partisan issues, but good-government issues designed to clean up corruption and institute accountability measures regardless of who is in power.”
OEA President Gary Allen in Ohio Schools.
Does anyone really believe this?
UPDATED AGAIN: The "non-partisan" group People for the American Way has a "non-partisan" post demanding the passage of the Reform Ohio Now ammendment package.
It just keeps getting better!
Just Say NO!
Nancy Reagan's phrase has never been more appropriate in Ohio! "Just Say No" to the Reform Ohio Now constitutional ammendment proposals on the November 8 ballot. The Findlay Courier has it right in its editorial today.
There are a couple of proposals in these amendments that have merit. But for the most part, Ohio already has an excellent election system that has served us well for decades. Democrats as well as Republicans have won many elections here in the past. In particular there`s no reason to amend the state constitution.
Read the whole editorial, it is worth it.
UPDATE: Read what the college Republicans are saying here.
These issues were proposed by a group called Reform Ohio Now (RON), in the wake of the 2004 presidential election in which Ohio was the critical swing state that re-elected President Bush. RON`s backers include Common Cause, the Ohio AFL-CIO, the Ohio Federation of Teachers, Planned Parenthood and a number of out-of-state groups with an interest in swinging Ohio back to the Democratic side.
There are a couple of proposals in these amendments that have merit. But for the most part, Ohio already has an excellent election system that has served us well for decades. Democrats as well as Republicans have won many elections here in the past. In particular there`s no reason to amend the state constitution.
Read the whole editorial, it is worth it.
UPDATE: Read what the college Republicans are saying here.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Withdraw Miers Now........
When we hear all of the scream-fests on the cable news stations, we long for a voice of reason, originality, and wisdom. Peggy Noonan, one of Ronald Reagan's speech writers, has penned one of her finest columns ever in today's Wall Street Journal. The entire article is recommended reading, and here is just one paragraph of her truly meaningful essay.
"Can this marriage be saved? George W. Bush feels dissed and unappreciated: How could you not back me? Conservatives feel dissed and unappreciated: How could you attack me? Both sides are toe to toe. One senses that the critics will gain, as they've been gaining, and that the White House is on the losing side. If the administration had a compelling rationale for Harriet Miers's nomination, they would have made it. Simply going at their critics was not only destructive, it signaled an emptiness in their arsenal. If they had a case they'd have made it. "You're a sexist snob" isn't a case; it's an insult, one that manages in this case to be both startling and boring."
Would anyone venture a guesstimate of the timeline for the withdrawl of the Miers nomination? Surely it will happen sooner rather than later.
"Can this marriage be saved? George W. Bush feels dissed and unappreciated: How could you not back me? Conservatives feel dissed and unappreciated: How could you attack me? Both sides are toe to toe. One senses that the critics will gain, as they've been gaining, and that the White House is on the losing side. If the administration had a compelling rationale for Harriet Miers's nomination, they would have made it. Simply going at their critics was not only destructive, it signaled an emptiness in their arsenal. If they had a case they'd have made it. "You're a sexist snob" isn't a case; it's an insult, one that manages in this case to be both startling and boring."
Would anyone venture a guesstimate of the timeline for the withdrawl of the Miers nomination? Surely it will happen sooner rather than later.
Ann Coulter's Acerbic Wit
Ann Coulter's acerbic wit has never been more fully on display than with her column today. The conservative revolt continues (as it should) with ideas and ideals at stake. While Hurricane Harriet may be confirmed, the long term impact of this nomination is the next huge political story.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
The Light of Truth
Sterring Committee to Defeat Reform Ohio Now
Senator Finan, Youngstown Mayor McKelvey Unveil Ohio First
Steering Committee, Coalition Opposing State Issues 2, 3, 4, 5
Columbus – Former Ohio Senate President Richard H. Finan, a Republican, and Mayor George M. McKelvey of Youngstown, a Democrat, today urged all Ohio voters to protect their vote by voting NO on State Issues 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the November 8 ballot.
Finan introduced fellow co-chairman Mayor McKelvey of the Ohio First Voter Education Fund Steering Committee. Mayor McKelvey then introduced other Steering Committee members in a Statehouse news conference.
“Issues 2-5 are bad for Ohio whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or Independent,” Mayor McKelvey said. “They strip control over the elections process from Ohio voters and hand it to state bureaucrats with a blank check book to spend our tax dollars.”
“Out of state special interests are telling us that we can’t be trusted to control our own elections. RON puts its faith in appointed bureaucrats. I put my faith in the Ohio voter.”
The two leaders introduced other Steering Committee members including David W. Johnson, Chairman of the Ohio Manufacturers Association; Donald K. McLaurin, Mayor of Trotwood and Dr. Douglas Oliver, Associate Professor at the University of Toledo.
Also present were representatives of: the Christian Coalition of Ohio, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Ohio Concrete Construction Association, the Ohio Dental Association, the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, the Ohio Trucking Association, and the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce. These groups are a sample of the wide range of groups that oppose Issues 2, 3, 4 and/or 5, including such faith based and business organizations as Citizens for Community Values and the Ohio Association of Realtors.
Steering Committee, Coalition Opposing State Issues 2, 3, 4, 5
Columbus – Former Ohio Senate President Richard H. Finan, a Republican, and Mayor George M. McKelvey of Youngstown, a Democrat, today urged all Ohio voters to protect their vote by voting NO on State Issues 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the November 8 ballot.
Finan introduced fellow co-chairman Mayor McKelvey of the Ohio First Voter Education Fund Steering Committee. Mayor McKelvey then introduced other Steering Committee members in a Statehouse news conference.
“Issues 2-5 are bad for Ohio whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or Independent,” Mayor McKelvey said. “They strip control over the elections process from Ohio voters and hand it to state bureaucrats with a blank check book to spend our tax dollars.”
“Out of state special interests are telling us that we can’t be trusted to control our own elections. RON puts its faith in appointed bureaucrats. I put my faith in the Ohio voter.”
The two leaders introduced other Steering Committee members including David W. Johnson, Chairman of the Ohio Manufacturers Association; Donald K. McLaurin, Mayor of Trotwood and Dr. Douglas Oliver, Associate Professor at the University of Toledo.
Also present were representatives of: the Christian Coalition of Ohio, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Ohio Concrete Construction Association, the Ohio Dental Association, the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, the Ohio Trucking Association, and the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce. These groups are a sample of the wide range of groups that oppose Issues 2, 3, 4 and/or 5, including such faith based and business organizations as Citizens for Community Values and the Ohio Association of Realtors.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Explosive News on the Miers Nomination....WOW!
Eric at Red State has an explosive article this evening. His reporting is a revelation on the entire matter. There seems to be a melt-down underway at The White House. They are in a desperate mode to sell Miers. Calling Edith Jones and Janice Rogers Brown: are you still available??!!
This fabulous column details the job of the Chief Justice. The article is a timely, well-researched and definitive description of the constitutional role of John Roberts, and is also timely.
James Dobson hasn't really helped with Miers nomination although the White House appears to have enlisted his help. The Judiciary Committe has threatened to call Mr. Dobson to testify. His comments were not ready for prime time, and now he has attempted to explain his remarks. More likely than not, he has added fule to the fire. Read all the links: they are worth it!
This fabulous column details the job of the Chief Justice. The article is a timely, well-researched and definitive description of the constitutional role of John Roberts, and is also timely.
James Dobson hasn't really helped with Miers nomination although the White House appears to have enlisted his help. The Judiciary Committe has threatened to call Mr. Dobson to testify. His comments were not ready for prime time, and now he has attempted to explain his remarks. More likely than not, he has added fule to the fire. Read all the links: they are worth it!
Dick Morris Does It Again!
The incomparable Dick Morris has out a wonderful new book. He was everywhere yesterday promoting the new book about Condi Rice and Hillary Clinton. Today, News Max has more information. This book sounds like a must read. Go Condi 2008!
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Sweeny Todd on Broadway
The factory whistle shrills on Broadway when the Londoners of Fleet Street return in a new revival of Stephen Sondheim´s Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Oct. 3.
John Doyle, who staged the original London run, directs the musical which will open on Broadway at the Eugene O´Neill Theatre Nov. 3.
Sweeney Todd features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, drawing from the play by Christopher Bond (itself based on characters created by British journalist George Dibden-Pitt, who adapted his 1830s penny dreadful tale into a popular stage melodrama). The story follows a vengeful barber (Sweeney Todd) in Victorian England and his neighbor (Mrs. Lovett) who owns a pie shop that becomes popular due to a surplus of fresh meat.
This unique staging casts actor-musicians to retell the story of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street and company. A cast of ten (with no ensemble) perform on various instruments ranging from flute, trumpet and clarinet to cello, accordion and bass in addition to their acting and singing duties.
Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Assassins) will star in the title role opposite Tony Award winner Patti LuPone (Evita) as the lovable meatpie-maker Mrs. Lovett — her first Broadway musical role in 17 years — for the new Broadway revival.
You can read more here, here, and here.
Revolt, Revolution, Disharmony, and Discontent
Any lingering question of an open revolt among the conservatives was put to rest on the Sunday News Programs. There is clear division among conservatives, and Bill Kristol, Ann Coulter, Patrick Buchanan, Michelle Malkin and the writers over at Confirm Them are not going away. The programs were “All Harriet, All the Time.”
Experts Bill Kristol and Brit Hume made valuable contributions to the current debate during the Fox News Sunday panel. The panel, moderated as always by Chris Wallace, was masterful in their discussion of the issues surrounding the Harriet Miers nomination. Bill Kristol restated his call for Miers to withdraw her own nomination.
This article at Red State makes the points against the nomination of Harriet Miers more emphatic than ever.
George Will, instead of moving on, seems to punctuating his advice with his column in the New York Post today.
Confirm Them continues to vigorously engage the debate on all fronts from all sides at all times.
Finally, you have to read what Ed Morrissey has written on his Captain's Quarter's Blog. It is fantastic writing.
Experts Bill Kristol and Brit Hume made valuable contributions to the current debate during the Fox News Sunday panel. The panel, moderated as always by Chris Wallace, was masterful in their discussion of the issues surrounding the Harriet Miers nomination. Bill Kristol restated his call for Miers to withdraw her own nomination.
This article at Red State makes the points against the nomination of Harriet Miers more emphatic than ever.
George Will, instead of moving on, seems to punctuating his advice with his column in the New York Post today.
Confirm Them continues to vigorously engage the debate on all fronts from all sides at all times.
Finally, you have to read what Ed Morrissey has written on his Captain's Quarter's Blog. It is fantastic writing.
The Pajama Game on Broadway
Amazing that the Pajama Game would once again make its' way to Broadway. The production will mark the broadway performing debut of Harry Connick Jr.
You can read much more about this production here.
There are several articles with detail about the production.
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Celebrate Wicked
Wicked Week sounds like a great time to celebrate the second anniversary of the Stephen Schwartz smash musical, WICKED.
Read more about it here. Congratulations Stephen Schwartz.
Defeat Reform Ohio Now!!
After much searching, a web site has been found that is dedicated to the defeat of the "Reform Ohio Now" ammendments. Inform everyone: vote no on issues 2, 3, 4, and 5!!
Hurricane Harriet
There is some chance the Miers nomination will be pulled by President Bush or defeated in the senate. The Sunday News Programs are likely to impact on the roller-coaster ride of the Miers nomination. There is always extensive coverage at Red State of the Sunday news shows. At a time like this, the conventional wisdom as voiced on the Sunday news shows can sway the tide of political opinion.
Kathleen Parker takes an excellent stab at the Miers nomination.
Check out this column by Robert Novak in which he coins the phrase "Hurricane Harriet."
Leon H. takes his turn at asking for the Miers nomination to be withdrawn. He says, "why wait for the hearings."
Kathleen Parker takes an excellent stab at the Miers nomination.
Check out this column by Robert Novak in which he coins the phrase "Hurricane Harriet."
Leon H. takes his turn at asking for the Miers nomination to be withdrawn. He says, "why wait for the hearings."
Friday, October 07, 2005
Did You Know Harriet Miers One Week Ago?
It was an whirlwind of a week in the world of Supreme Court Justice nominations. It is difficult to know what to think. It would have been great to see Edith Jones or Janice Rogers Brown get their chance to sit on the high court. Conservatives wanted one of their great justices named to fill the seat of Sandra Day O'Conner. The nomination of Harriet Miers produced a firestorm of critcism from the conservative intelligencia across the nation.
This debate has produced some of the best writing and analysis in months.
This article by Charles Krauthhammer is one the strongest arguements against Harriet Miers yet. Who can defy the brilliant Mr. Krauthammer?
Ann Coulter skewers this nomination by President Bush. This column by Ann is one of her most scathing of all time.
The Weekly Standard's Bill Kristol wasted no time in sharing his searing thoughts on the Miers nomination.
George Will, dean of the conservatives, blasted President Bush for his nomination of Harriet Miers. I am not sure I agree with Mr. Will, but he and Charles Krauthammer can surely make a powerful case.
Over at The American Thinker, Thomas Lifson has an essay defending Mrs. Miers as a practical choice for the Supreme Court. Mr. Lifson's essay is thought provoking. His theory may prove to be accurate as time moves forward.
Fearless Michelle Malkin has no tolerance of Harriet Miers qualifications for the Supreme Court. Michelle makes a fabulous case too.
Fred Barnes gives all conservatives hope in this current battle over The Supreme Court.
What is your view of the Miers nomination? Respond to chanticleer148@yahoo.com
This debate has produced some of the best writing and analysis in months.
This article by Charles Krauthhammer is one the strongest arguements against Harriet Miers yet. Who can defy the brilliant Mr. Krauthammer?
Ann Coulter skewers this nomination by President Bush. This column by Ann is one of her most scathing of all time.
The Weekly Standard's Bill Kristol wasted no time in sharing his searing thoughts on the Miers nomination.
George Will, dean of the conservatives, blasted President Bush for his nomination of Harriet Miers. I am not sure I agree with Mr. Will, but he and Charles Krauthammer can surely make a powerful case.
Over at The American Thinker, Thomas Lifson has an essay defending Mrs. Miers as a practical choice for the Supreme Court. Mr. Lifson's essay is thought provoking. His theory may prove to be accurate as time moves forward.
Fearless Michelle Malkin has no tolerance of Harriet Miers qualifications for the Supreme Court. Michelle makes a fabulous case too.
Fred Barnes gives all conservatives hope in this current battle over The Supreme Court.
What is your view of the Miers nomination? Respond to chanticleer148@yahoo.com
More on Reform Ohio Now
This is a wonderful article attacking the so-called "Reform Ohio Now" ammendments. Please inform yourself and vote NO on issues 2, 3, 4, and 5. Tell all your friends, relatives, and contacts that these ammendments represent a hoax on the voters of Ohio! Do all you can to raise awareness of these issues.
If anyone has any further articles or links, contact me at chanticleer148@yahoo.com
If anyone has any further articles or links, contact me at chanticleer148@yahoo.com
Saturday, October 01, 2005
All About RUMORS
We will be trying to update with information about Neil Simon's RUMORS over the next few days. RUMORS is truly a great play with potential to leave the audience laughing even after the show.
Neil Simon, America’s best known multi-award winning playwright, excels in presenting the frustrations and vagaries of life with delicious humour. His comic concoction RUMORS is based on a dinner party where four snazzily-dressed couples gather at the home of Charlie and Myra Brock to celebrate the tenth wedding anniversary of their hosts.But Charlie is lying upstairs with a bullet hole in his ear lobe, and Myra is nowhere to be seen.We are pitched headlong into high-voltage hilarity as the friends try frantically to protect their host (who is deputy mayor of New York), and themselves, by hiding the evening’s events from the outside world.
Neil Simon, America’s best known multi-award winning playwright, excels in presenting the frustrations and vagaries of life with delicious humour. His comic concoction RUMORS is based on a dinner party where four snazzily-dressed couples gather at the home of Charlie and Myra Brock to celebrate the tenth wedding anniversary of their hosts.But Charlie is lying upstairs with a bullet hole in his ear lobe, and Myra is nowhere to be seen.We are pitched headlong into high-voltage hilarity as the friends try frantically to protect their host (who is deputy mayor of New York), and themselves, by hiding the evening’s events from the outside world.
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