Okay- I tried, but bringing two rejects back from last season to perform in order to fill time is down right insulting.
Alexis and Michael are in the top twelve and we have already been clued in that Anoop was close behind Micheal sowe will see him again in the wildcard round.
Tatiana and Danny are placed at the center of the stage for the cliff-hanger- duh!
The only advantae of the new format, that I can see, is the reduced number of shows each week. Previously it was guys on Monday, Girls on Tuesday and results on Wednesday.
But seriously- kill the results show off in 30 mins- even that would be long for this dreck.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
American Idol- Season 8
OKay- it is harder to get into this this year and apparently they are going to choose the top male and female and a third place contestant each week for the next three weeks. Then they will do some sort of wild card round to fill out the top 12.
So Okay- there is no clear female winner tonight so I am simply going to guess that it will be Alexis. Danny was very strong so he is a good bet. I would probably give the edge to Anoop for remaining in the running but if he falls out now he will return in the wild card round.
But there wasn't anything too exciting here.
So Okay- there is no clear female winner tonight so I am simply going to guess that it will be Alexis. Danny was very strong so he is a good bet. I would probably give the edge to Anoop for remaining in the running but if he falls out now he will return in the wild card round.
But there wasn't anything too exciting here.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Again- not one vote of support by house Republicans
Minnesota's own Michelle Bachmann has once again seen fit to jump in front of a microphone (FOX news, no less) in order to be a mouth piece for the most extreme view of the Republican party. The woman continues to demonstrate what an absolute nutbag she is.
In the first thirty seconds of her appearance in the provided link she blames Obama and 'the liberal democrat position' for $ three trillion deficit spending.
Point one- the bill that was before them was $789 billion, or roughly three quarters of a trillion dollars. It is the first and only bill that has been pushed by this administration. So apparently math is not her strong suit.
Point two- This bill is a well targeted solution to an economic slide that occurred under Republican leadership. To try to place the cost at the feet of democrats is flat out dishonest.
Point three- Is anyone besides me raising the concern that the war started byt he bush administration and supported twice by Michelle Bachmann si still going on? Is anyone raising the concern that under the bush administration- with Bachmann kissing his ass all the way lowered taxes on the rich during wartime (the first time in history that a wartime administration did not raise taxes)?
You think this third point is not connected? Well think again. This current recession- which started officially in January of last year- can be directly attributed to the stubborness of the previous administration.
Any Republican who tries to place the current deficit at the feet of Obama should be called out by honest people on both sides of the aisle.
But if Obama wants to get serious about solving this current crisis he needs to get back to the basics he ran on. Namely, The Iraqi War is the primary cause of our economic situation. Wasteful spending, squandered resources- including human life and the absolute arrogance of our position there must be ended. President Obama needs to govern as he ran.
The stimulous package just passed is probably not a great bill. In truth, the only thing I like about it is that it is an attempt to do something. I also appreciate that Obama has tried to reach across the aisle without bending over and kissing their lily whites. But, in the end, it probably is not enough.
The Republicans have shown their colors and will likely oppose anything the new president tries to do. And that is good news. I would propose he apply the same attitude in congress that he applies to foreign affairs, "if you unclench your fists we will extend our open hand."
In the mean time, I suggest that our new president stop worrying about appeasing people who will not be appeased and govern based on the principles on which he ran. Lead by example, end the war, empower people to bring about the change we need.
In one year and 7 months- a little less- we will once again have a chance to get rid of the nut job windbag and her counterparts in congress. Until then, let them put together any kind of opposition to change they can muster- they will only come out looking like the morons that they are.
In the first thirty seconds of her appearance in the provided link she blames Obama and 'the liberal democrat position' for $ three trillion deficit spending.
Point one- the bill that was before them was $789 billion, or roughly three quarters of a trillion dollars. It is the first and only bill that has been pushed by this administration. So apparently math is not her strong suit.
Point two- This bill is a well targeted solution to an economic slide that occurred under Republican leadership. To try to place the cost at the feet of democrats is flat out dishonest.
Point three- Is anyone besides me raising the concern that the war started byt he bush administration and supported twice by Michelle Bachmann si still going on? Is anyone raising the concern that under the bush administration- with Bachmann kissing his ass all the way lowered taxes on the rich during wartime (the first time in history that a wartime administration did not raise taxes)?
You think this third point is not connected? Well think again. This current recession- which started officially in January of last year- can be directly attributed to the stubborness of the previous administration.
Any Republican who tries to place the current deficit at the feet of Obama should be called out by honest people on both sides of the aisle.
But if Obama wants to get serious about solving this current crisis he needs to get back to the basics he ran on. Namely, The Iraqi War is the primary cause of our economic situation. Wasteful spending, squandered resources- including human life and the absolute arrogance of our position there must be ended. President Obama needs to govern as he ran.
The stimulous package just passed is probably not a great bill. In truth, the only thing I like about it is that it is an attempt to do something. I also appreciate that Obama has tried to reach across the aisle without bending over and kissing their lily whites. But, in the end, it probably is not enough.
The Republicans have shown their colors and will likely oppose anything the new president tries to do. And that is good news. I would propose he apply the same attitude in congress that he applies to foreign affairs, "if you unclench your fists we will extend our open hand."
In the mean time, I suggest that our new president stop worrying about appeasing people who will not be appeased and govern based on the principles on which he ran. Lead by example, end the war, empower people to bring about the change we need.
In one year and 7 months- a little less- we will once again have a chance to get rid of the nut job windbag and her counterparts in congress. Until then, let them put together any kind of opposition to change they can muster- they will only come out looking like the morons that they are.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Can't remember the last time the media said this:
Neil Diamond is Totally Awesome!!! (See related link)
Maybe its just me but I was glad to see Neil on tv but underwhelmed by him and by the whole show. I think the reason Diamond and even McCartney ( of whom I am not a fan) were such highlights of the show is because the whole thing became so jumbled.
I felt they tried to do too much and extended it out too long.
And for the record- I had never seen or heard the Jonas Bros. before and was not overly impressed. They seemed to all sound like chipmunks and they flailed around out of control on their instruments. But the most annoying part for me was when they kept calling out " Go Stevie" and "let me take it Stevie" as if they actually belong on stage with such a giant.
Given that Stevie wonder has performed on more Grammy Presentations and over a longer period of time that any artist- wouldn't it have been a better choice to give him the stage to himself and let these little clowns bow before him?
Maybe its just me but I was glad to see Neil on tv but underwhelmed by him and by the whole show. I think the reason Diamond and even McCartney ( of whom I am not a fan) were such highlights of the show is because the whole thing became so jumbled.
I felt they tried to do too much and extended it out too long.
And for the record- I had never seen or heard the Jonas Bros. before and was not overly impressed. They seemed to all sound like chipmunks and they flailed around out of control on their instruments. But the most annoying part for me was when they kept calling out " Go Stevie" and "let me take it Stevie" as if they actually belong on stage with such a giant.
Given that Stevie wonder has performed on more Grammy Presentations and over a longer period of time that any artist- wouldn't it have been a better choice to give him the stage to himself and let these little clowns bow before him?
Monday, February 02, 2009
What a Dope? really?
If you haven't seen the photo of Michael Phelps or heard or read about the hype, check out the link.
This is a disappointing event, to be sure. But is it worth the hype. Like so many others I was mermerized by Michael's performance this past summer and four years before. And by all accounts he has handled himself in the public eye, for the most part, with a particular grace.
The publication "News of the World" has a reputation for sensationalizing its stories and the 'partier' who is quoted in the story lacks a certain credibility.
From what I have seen about this in the media it would appear that he was partying like a 23 year old who is normally under a great deal of pressure. It is uncertain at this point what his sponsors and his endorsement companies will do with this news. I hope they cut him a bit of slack.
The bigger issue, of course, is a culture that elevates celebrity to hero status. Maybe an instance like this makes him a bit more human and a bit more humble. I wouldn't have agreed with the way he chose to blow off steam but it is good to see that he has the same need as all of us to do so.
This is a disappointing event, to be sure. But is it worth the hype. Like so many others I was mermerized by Michael's performance this past summer and four years before. And by all accounts he has handled himself in the public eye, for the most part, with a particular grace.
The publication "News of the World" has a reputation for sensationalizing its stories and the 'partier' who is quoted in the story lacks a certain credibility.
From what I have seen about this in the media it would appear that he was partying like a 23 year old who is normally under a great deal of pressure. It is uncertain at this point what his sponsors and his endorsement companies will do with this news. I hope they cut him a bit of slack.
The bigger issue, of course, is a culture that elevates celebrity to hero status. Maybe an instance like this makes him a bit more human and a bit more humble. I wouldn't have agreed with the way he chose to blow off steam but it is good to see that he has the same need as all of us to do so.
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