Right on Barack! Go for their Achilles heel(s)!

McCain bottom of the barrel ad against Obama (30sec)

Barack responds (well) to that 30 seconds of trash you just saw...

ARIANNA HUFFINGTON . . . . "PALIN: A TROJAN MOOSE CONCEALING FOUR MORE YEARS OF BUSH"

By: Arianna Huffington
Huffington Post

Did Sarah Palin wrongfully push to have her ex-brother-in law fired? Was she really against the "Bridge to Nowhere?" Did she really sell Alaska's plane on eBay, or just list it on eBay? Did she actually have any substantial duties commanding the Alaska National Guard?

The correct answer to all these questions is: who cares? Which isn't to say these aren't valid questions, or that Palin and the McCain camp aren't playing it fast, loose, and coy with each of them. The point is that Palin, and the circus she's brought to town, are simply a bountiful collection of small lies deliberately designed to distract the country from one big truth: the havoc that George Bush and the Republican Party have wrought, and that John McCain is committed to continuing.

Every second of this campaign not spent talking about the Republican Party's record, and John McCain's role in that record, is a victory for John McCain.

Her critics like to say that Palin hasn't accomplished anything. I disagree: in the space of ten days she's succeeded in distracting the entire country from the horrific Bush record -- and McCain's complicity in it. My friends, that's accomplishment we can believe in.

Just look at the problem John McCain faced. George Bush has a disastrous record, and the country knows it. John McCain -- the current one, not the one who vanished eight years ago -- has no major disagreements with George Bush (and I'm sorry, wanting to fire Donald Rumsfeld a bit sooner doesn't qualify) and wants to continue his incredibly unpopular policies for another four years. The solution? Enter Sarah Palin, a Trojan Moose carrying four more years of disaster.

And the plan has worked beautifully. Just look at what's being discussed just 57 days before the election. Is it the highest unemployment rate in five years? The bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? The suicide bombing yesterday in Iraq that killed six people and wounded 54 -- in the same market where last month a bomb killed 28 people and wounded 72? That the political reconciliation that was supposedly the point of "the surge" is nowhere near happening? That Iraq's Shiite government is now rounding up the American-backed Sunni leaders of the Awakening? That the reason 8,000 soldiers may be leaving Iraq soon is so more can be deployed to Afghanistan where the Taliban is steadily retaking the country?

No. We're talking about whether Sarah Palin was or was not a good mayor, whether she was or was not a good mother, whether her skirts are too short and her zingers too sarcastic.

Contrary to what we're hearing 24/7 in the media, the next few weeks are not a test of Sarah Palin. The next few weeks are a test of Barack Obama.

He needs to dramatically redirect this election back to a discussion over the issues that really matter -- the issues that will impact the future of this country. A presidential campaign is a battle and this is the time for Obama to show some commander-in-chief skills. I'm not talking about calling Palin out for lying about his record and demeaning community organizing. I'm talking about grabbing the political debate by the throat. The country is already angry about what's happened over the last seven-plus years -- he shouldn't be afraid to give voice to that anger. Obama has spent years adopting a non-threatening persona; but he can't let his fear that appearing like an "angry Black man" (a stereotype not-too-subtly fueled by Fox News) will turn off swing voters keep him from channeling the disgust and outrage felt by so many voters --swing and otherwise.

McCain's team, in an effort to distract, is going to keep doing what they're doing -- diverting voters and the media with a tantalizing combination of personal trivia and small lies. It doesn't matter if they're caught in them -- in fact, all the better. Because they know there is no way in hell they can win if this election is about the big truth of the Bush years.

McCain's real running mate is George Bush and the failed policies of the Republican Party. Even if they are dressed up in a skirt, lipstick, and Tina Fey glasses.

For much, much more go to: The Huffington Post

Labour Day Reflections - Bill Moyers PBS

What is happening in the US is happening here in Canada too. Well worth watching.

August 29, 2008

Bill Moyers reflects on the meaning of Labour Day.


See video HERE

Double Trouble - Twin Hurricanes to hit US

These are HUGE storms! Global warming at its worst!

Gustav on the left. Hanna on the right.

NOTE: Hanna has been downgraded to a tropical storm
Update: Hanna is back as a hurricane, plus there is a THIRD one on it's way!

Look at an up-to-date animated view... these are incredibly big and fierce hurricanes. Click HERE

Pearl Helen Wahn - My mum

Pearl Helen Wahn

2o years ago today I lost my dear mom. I got the news while up at the cottage with friends. My last words to her before I left Toronto were "Love you mum...". It is amazing to think that it has been twenty long years since Pearl died.

My mom was unique. She did not fit into any stereotype. She ALWAYS spoke her mind and BS played no part in her life. I miss all the crazy stories she used to tell... the time she worked in a chocolate factory, a bra factory, and the time she ran a restaurant in Saskatchewan.

My mom was as practical as anyone can get. She did everything by hand, including sewing, which was one of her passions. Below is my mum sitting at her old Singer sewing machine. Mum would get on these sewing marathons for weeks on end. If she was in a really good mood, she would start singing. This was one of those moments.



My parents were an amazing couple. They loved each other far more than I ever knew. Below is the finest picture I ever took of them. It was the night of the Prime Minister's dinner at the Royal York Hotel. I had never seen them look so good. Mom had this incredible Chanel dress she had bought many years before. I had never seen it before. She altered it herself, which included raising the hem line to what was fashionable then. She was a knock-out in it!!



Thanks Mom and Dad for everything. I will never forget.

Question: "Mr McCain, how many houses do you own?" . . .

Answer, "I'm not sure. I will have to ask my staff" "...at least four..."!!!!!

Oh really! Check out Obama's response...

REPUBLICANS for Obama!

Their numbers are growing...

These two Republicans I actually admire. They predict double digit figures of Republicans voting for Barack! Thank God there are R. Americans with a brain in their head, and not afraid to speak out about what is wrong with their party.

Electing a "Fiscal Conservative" (applies to Canada as well)

Cirque du Soleil Cat Move

For some reason it made me laugh a lot. What a hoot! Bet it will give you (at the very least) a heavy duty snicker... even if you don't like cats. ;)))

Happy Pride Toronto 2008

I'm voting Republican...

George Carlin 1937-2008 "I'm an old F#%k" . . . . . . . HBO 2008

George's last HBO Special (2008). 7 parts available. This first part deals with old age and death. George was hysterically funny until the end. Very recent.

Also... George Carlin: Inside the Actors Studio - 2004 (Part 1 of 5)
To view, click HERE

Matt dances his way acound the world . . .

An amazing video! 14 months in the making, 42 countries, and a cast of thousands.
A work of art.
Watch it in High Def by clicking on "Where the Hell is Matt", then turn on HD, and click to enlarge to full screen


Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.

Scott gets it all out . . .

Watch the Republicans pile on Scott for being a tattle-tale on the Bush Administration. Thank God he spoke up. Scott has major Balls!

Sundays just won't be the same

Tim Russert 1950 - 2008

Television loses a giant in the industry
A terrible loss to television journalism
We always trusted what Tim said

NBC has a huge crater to fill

Letterman - Scott Mcclellan - Good questions - Honest answers

Not a bad speech Hill . . . Finally . . .

Full screen version available HERE

HISTORIC ! OBAMA WINS NOMINATION !

Well, it's finally over. Barack Obama is now the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. This is truly historic.

The truly sad part is that Hillary Clinton STILL refuses to concede and throw her support behind Senator Obama. Talk about a sore loser! It's disgraceful. Also yesterday she said she is willing to be Vice-President! That is not her decision to make! As the Democratic nominee, Obama gets to pick his running mate... not her! She is essentially trying to bully him into it.

You would think after being defeated, Hillary would quickly jump on the band wagon and endorse Barack, but no... she refuses to accept the outcome. She is living in her own little dream world.

Talk about lack of class!

UPDATE: ABC News is reporting Hillary will officially concede Friday. Yeesh... she should have done it last night.

UPDATE II: New York Times
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will endorse Senator Barack Obama on Saturday, bringing a close to her 17-month campaign for the White House, aides said. Her decision came after Democrats urged her on Wednesday to leave the race and allow the party to coalesce around Mr. Obama.

For more in-depth analysis, see video below.

Hillary waiting for assasination attempt on Obama?!! She cannot survive any longer in this race.

Images via Huffington Post ;)

Just how low will Hillary Clinton go? Well she has now reached the absolute bottom of the barrel. An explosive new low from a desperate candidate.

Listen to MSNBC's Keith Olbermann in a "Special Comment" explain why Hillary Rodham Clinton should NOT be the next President of the United States. If you were still leaning towards Hillary, you probably won't after seeing this.

Video of her incredible comment and her very weak apology HERE. (includes some MSNBC commentary)

Keith's Special Comment...

Face it HRC . . .

IAN'S EDITORIAL: If you DON'T like Obama... Then WATCH this...

If you agree that short sound "bites", and everything compressed to fit a 2 minute TV news slot is unfair to a politician... then here is a chance to get to know the REAL Barack Obama. No interruptions.

23 Minutes. That's all I ask for. Watch this, and remember, he will probably (God willing) be the next President of the United States of America. Take the time to get to know him better. You're gonna hear a LOT more about him! So, kiss and make up... Love your enemy, and all that stuff. You will ONLY see this on the web. Too long for television.

Please comment on how you feel after viewing the ENTIRE 23 minute interview? Do you feel a little more comfortable now, knowing this gentleman will probably * be in the drivers seat, instead of Bush and his crooked cronies??

I think the world will be in better hands. Canada will soon be dealing with a GENTLEMAN for a change. Imagine that! I applaud our American cousins. Now everyone is starting to go in the CORRECT direction. This will help the environment too.

NO CHEATING! 23 minutes Only when you have time... and an open mind.

NBC's Brian Williams interviews him. Full length. No interruptions.



A full screen version is available HERE

Saturday Night Live (justly) nails Hillary

Amy Poehler goes for the jugular. She scores a direct hit in the opening to this weeks show.

Arianna Huffington on the Right and the Mainstream (US) Media

Update here: "Tim Russert Takes Offense, Bans Arianna Huffington From NBC News" - Crooks and Liars

Can the Canadian media be next? Are we susceptible as well?

"Candy" - Feb 1993 - April 28, 2008

Candy will be greatly missed by my three nieces; Cassandra, Victoria, and Alycia. They grew up with Candy from a very early age. My condolences to all. As you can see, she was very sweet. Candy was in her 16th year.