DITTOS RUSH! Contemporary media musings with an emphasis on fighting truth decay.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Wet Flashmob: RT reporterette soaked in water gun fight!
As Europe remains in the tight grip of a heatwave, in Moscow the temperatures have already broken several records this summer. Even AlGore would be impressed! On Saturday, some parts of the capital have been sizzling at +36C (+97F). To that, America says B.F.D.! For many Muscovites the burning sun is just another reason to have fun. This conservatively dressed reporterette gets soaked in the midst of her report.....
Eight States Join Challenge to Arizona Lawsuit!
Michigan attorney general leading charge against Obama administration's immigration lawsuit.
"The Obama Diaries" tour - Laura sees an old friend in Hartford!
Laura runs into a high school sweetheart of sorts: Her boyfriend in her Junior year! "He dumped me for someone much better looking!" (wink, wink)
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: UNION GOON HITS, SHOVES AND HARASSES GOP SUPPORTER!
You can see him using his left hand to knock a camera out of one of the volunteers hands at 8 seconds and again at 12 seconds. He returns later and shoves or hits the cameraman several more times.
Breitbart via YouTube
Breitbart via YouTube
President's Weekly Address: Filibustering Recovery & Obstructing Progress!
The President blasts Republicans in the Senate who are blocking unemployment insurance and small business tax breaks to create jobs, even as they push for permanent, massive tax cuts for the richest Americans.
"But again and again, a partisan minority in the Senate said “no,” and used procedural tactics to block a simple, up-or-down vote. Think about what these stalling tactics mean for the millions of Americans who’ve lost their jobs since the recession began. Over the past several weeks, more than two million of them have seen their unemployment insurance expire. For many, it was the only way to make ends meet while searching for work – the only way to cover rent, utilities, even food."
"But again and again, a partisan minority in the Senate said “no,” and used procedural tactics to block a simple, up-or-down vote. Think about what these stalling tactics mean for the millions of Americans who’ve lost their jobs since the recession began. Over the past several weeks, more than two million of them have seen their unemployment insurance expire. For many, it was the only way to make ends meet while searching for work – the only way to cover rent, utilities, even food."
Mr. President, should the Republicans in the Senate bend over to simply agree with and support every piece of agenda you and the Democrats bring forward? Would you do the same? I think not!
McCain & Hayworth face off in TV debate!
Friday night, a long-awaited debate between Arizona Senator John McCain and challenger JD Hayworth was held. They've gone after each other with campaign ads, but now are squaring off over the economy, health care, and of course, illegal immigration in person.
State-owned computer predicts oil path!
From KRQE CBS 13 Albuquerque:
An Intel-operated, state-owned supercomputer came up with a model forecasting the oil spill flow. With what appears to be a working cap on the BP oil spill, many people have been asking for weeks where the oil is likely to go.
An Intel-operated, state-owned supercomputer came up with a model forecasting the oil spill flow. With what appears to be a working cap on the BP oil spill, many people have been asking for weeks where the oil is likely to go.