Comments for Wings For Wheels http://www.wingsforwheels.net The website and blog for Dave Lifton and the Wings For Wheels Podcast. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:04:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on My Chicago Blog by mike from roseville http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=711#comment-1531 mike from roseville Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:19:47 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=711#comment-1531 BRUCE has a new album coming out! I'm sure you and everyone else knew that, but I had an overwhelming urge to post it. Good Luck with the move! BRUCE has a new album coming out!

I’m sure you and everyone else knew that, but I had an overwhelming urge to post it.

Good Luck with the move!

]]> Comment on President Barack Obama by Jeff from Alexandria http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1528 Jeff from Alexandria Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:44:17 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1528 I'm still on an emotional high from it. I can't even describe how I felt at 11 pm EST when Olbermann announced it on MSNBC. Once Ohio went "blue" I knew it was over and was I like a kid at Christmas time 300 million times over. And to think I watched it alone instead of at a friend's because I thought I'd be bad company since I'd be too nervous. I’m still on an emotional high from it. I can’t even describe how I felt at 11 pm EST when Olbermann announced it on MSNBC. Once Ohio went “blue” I knew it was over and was I like a kid at Christmas time 300 million times over. And to think I watched it alone instead of at a friend’s because I thought I’d be bad company since I’d be too nervous.

]]> Comment on President Barack Obama by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1517 Bill-DC Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:52:08 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1517 Matt, very well put. Thank you. Matt, very well put. Thank you.

]]> Comment on President Barack Obama by Matt Mathai http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1515 Matt Mathai Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:41:33 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1515 I'm still in a state of mild shock. It's tough to believe this country actually voted Obama in. It speaks to the growth of the country, the shedding of some long-held biases, and the inclusion of new, more open-minded, constituents. I'm also very heartened by the reaction of people overseas. For too long we have treated the world as our own little playground, and have paid the price in respect and affection. I hope we can strike a new direction in foreign policy, one that doesn't think diplomacy means picking up shell casings after the firefight. I’m still in a state of mild shock. It’s tough to believe this country actually voted Obama in. It speaks to the growth of the country, the shedding of some long-held biases, and the inclusion of new, more open-minded, constituents.

I’m also very heartened by the reaction of people overseas. For too long we have treated the world as our own little playground, and have paid the price in respect and affection. I hope we can strike a new direction in foreign policy, one that doesn’t think diplomacy means picking up shell casings after the firefight.

]]> Comment on President Barack Obama by Laser http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1514 Laser Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:57:14 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1514 yes, we can. yes, we can.

]]> Comment on President Barack Obama by Mike Lastort http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1513 Mike Lastort Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:28:06 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=707#comment-1513 We all woke up in a different America today. I'm stunned. Absolutely stunned. I NEVER thought I would see a black president in my lifetime. What a great day for us. What a great day for the world. We all woke up in a different America today.

I’m stunned. Absolutely stunned.

I NEVER thought I would see a black president in my lifetime.

What a great day for us. What a great day for the world.

]]> Comment on Game. Set. Match. by Jeff from Alexandria http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=700#comment-1508 Jeff from Alexandria Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:02:46 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=700#comment-1508 I hope you're right Dave. But I'm still nervous that we'll see magical "tightening of the polls" followed by some funny, I mean Diebold-aided, results. I hope you’re right Dave. But I’m still nervous that we’ll see magical “tightening of the polls” followed by some funny, I mean Diebold-aided, results.

]]> Comment on Game. Set. Match. by paul http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=700#comment-1502 paul Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:09:51 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=700#comment-1502 I don't know if I was in a fog, but that looked like the Powell I remembered from the early '90's. It was more effective and complete than the Washington Post endorsement, and as welcome as the Tribune's. If only I can get Lara Logan to have a drink with me, all should be well. I don’t know if I was in a fog, but that looked like the Powell I remembered from the early ’90’s. It was more effective and complete than the Washington Post endorsement, and as welcome as the Tribune’s. If only I can get Lara Logan to have a drink with me, all should be well.

]]> Comment on New Everybody Else EP! by sistersue http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=698#comment-1485 sistersue Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:39:26 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=698#comment-1485 thanks for the heads up! I'll check it out. thanks for the heads up! I’ll check it out.

]]> Comment on Goodbye To The Cathedral by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=693#comment-1478 Liverbird Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:59:42 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=693#comment-1478 Well it will always be the "new" Yankee Stadium to me. My first game was 1957 and Whitey Ford on the mound. Enos "Country" slaughter played left field. Elston Howard was the regular catcher by then but it was a Sunday game after a Saturday night game so Yogi caught that day. Mantle, Richardson, Skowron, Bauer and Clete Boyer. I can't remember if Kubek played short or not. The opponent was the Athletics who would have been in last place if it wasn't for the Senators. Farewell old friend. Well it will always be the “new” Yankee Stadium to me. My first game was 1957 and Whitey Ford on the mound. Enos “Country” slaughter played left field. Elston Howard was the regular catcher by then but it was a Sunday game after a Saturday night game so Yogi caught that day. Mantle, Richardson, Skowron, Bauer and Clete Boyer. I can’t remember if Kubek played short or not. The opponent was the Athletics who would have been in last place if it wasn’t for the Senators. Farewell old friend.

]]> Comment on Goodbye To The Cathedral by Eric in Baltimore http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=693#comment-1477 Eric in Baltimore Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:54:32 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=693#comment-1477 I will always regret the fact that I never followed the Orioles up to New York for a game. This goes on the top of my list of lost opportunities in Baseball. #1 Visit Yankee Stadium #2 Visit Tiger Stadium #3 Visit Cleveland Stadium I will always regret the fact that I never followed the Orioles up to New York for a game. This goes on the top of my list of lost opportunities in Baseball.

#1 Visit Yankee Stadium
#2 Visit Tiger Stadium
#3 Visit Cleveland Stadium

]]> Comment on Goodbye To The Cathedral by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=693#comment-1476 Bill-DC Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:51:20 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=693#comment-1476 Nice Dave, especially you and your nephew Ben going. That's what baseball is all about and why it is so great going. Me, you and Benjamin definitely. Nice Dave, especially you and your nephew Ben going. That’s what baseball is all about and why it is so great going.

Me, you and Benjamin definitely.

]]> Comment on Goodbye To The Cathedral by sistersue http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=693#comment-1475 sistersue Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:41:36 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=693#comment-1475 nice memories. Can you e-mail me the picture of Ben at the stadium? I think he might like to have it. nice memories. Can you e-mail me the picture of Ben at the stadium? I think he might like to have it.

]]> Comment on More Awesomeness by aaron http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=690#comment-1470 aaron Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:46:17 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=690#comment-1470 It's "no longer available" -- try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW57drRWJ78 It’s “no longer available” — try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW57drRWJ78

]]> Comment on A Prediction by Jeff from Alexandria http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1469 Jeff from Alexandria Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:04:38 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1469 I can't believe that the general public seems to be eating all this shit she spews up. Disgusting, a very poor reflection of the public. I can’t believe that the general public seems to be eating all this shit she spews up. Disgusting, a very poor reflection of the public.

]]> Comment on A Prediction by Brian http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1457 Brian Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:40:19 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1457 But, she's hot! But, she’s hot!

]]> Comment on Podcast Update by Brian http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=660#comment-1456 Brian Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:39:27 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=660#comment-1456 This is perfect timing because I lost my MP3 player after Vegas and just bought an iPod. yes, a real iPod. So I just listened to the anniversary show in time for you to post something new this week. Hope all is well. This is perfect timing because I lost my MP3 player after Vegas and just bought an iPod. yes, a real iPod. So I just listened to the anniversary show in time for you to post something new this week.

Hope all is well.

]]> Comment on A Prediction by Aaron S. http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1455 Aaron S. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:56:22 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1455 I can confirm that he did in fact say this. I disagreed, only because McCain is stubborn and removing her for any reason other than illness or something blameless like that just opens up the door too wide for competency attacks. I can confirm that he did in fact say this. I disagreed, only because McCain is stubborn and removing her for any reason other than illness or something blameless like that just opens up the door too wide for competency attacks.

]]> Comment on A Prediction by admin http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1454 admin Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:02:00 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1454 He seems to have the appropriate evangelical credentials, which is really all you need with them. He seems to have the appropriate evangelical credentials, which is really all you need with them.

]]> Comment on A Prediction by Jeff from Alexandria http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1453 Jeff from Alexandria Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:42:18 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1453 Would Pawlenty get the base as fired up? He may but who knows. I agree that the GOP will get Alaska's 3 EVs regardless, but I doubt Pawlenty will deliver Minnesota for McCain. Would Pawlenty get the base as fired up? He may but who knows. I agree that the GOP will get Alaska’s 3 EVs regardless, but I doubt Pawlenty will deliver Minnesota for McCain.

]]> Comment on A Prediction by admin http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1452 admin Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:39:36 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1452 I just finished reading about the kid a few hours ago. This is looking worse and worse for them. There are two things that can happen. She can withdraw (voluntarily or be forced off) or stay on. The former, if done as quickly as possible, allows the party to do the appropriate damage control in plenty of time for the general. The latter will give plenty of ammo to the Democrats, especially as the excuses that are being made for her (Alaska's proximity to Russia, for example) become even more ludicrous. Lack of foreign policy experience is one thing. Lack of foreign policy awareness is another. Pawlenty is the best choice to replace her, which shows you just how screwed they are because he looks so much better in comparison. Carrying the state doesn't mean anything. They were going to win Alaska's paltry electoral votes regardless. What's more important to them is that it brings out the base nationwide. I just finished reading about the kid a few hours ago. This is looking worse and worse for them. There are two things that can happen. She can withdraw (voluntarily or be forced off) or stay on. The former, if done as quickly as possible, allows the party to do the appropriate damage control in plenty of time for the general. The latter will give plenty of ammo to the Democrats, especially as the excuses that are being made for her (Alaska’s proximity to Russia, for example) become even more ludicrous.

Lack of foreign policy experience is one thing. Lack of foreign policy awareness is another.

Pawlenty is the best choice to replace her, which shows you just how screwed they are because he looks so much better in comparison. Carrying the state doesn’t mean anything. They were going to win Alaska’s paltry electoral votes regardless. What’s more important to them is that it brings out the base nationwide.

]]> Comment on A Prediction by Jeff from Alexandria http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1451 Jeff from Alexandria Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:25:46 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=677#comment-1451 Here's the magical question: if she ends up being removed from the ticket, who steps onto the McCain Express? It can't be Lieberman, the right would revolt. It won't be Romney. As much of a pompous, know it all, plastic asshat as he is, stupid he is not. He's not going to join a likely losing ticket. It won't be Jindal, he's tied up in his own state right now and could be for weeks (we're all thinking of everyone on the Gulf coast). Pawlenty would probably get over being an afterthought, but word I hear is he still can't make Minnesota competitive so that would hurt him. Even as more rumors come out (i.e. one that her 5th child was actually her 16 year old daughter's who was pulled out of school because of "mono") McCain may be stuck with Palin. Here’s the magical question: if she ends up being removed from the ticket, who steps onto the McCain Express? It can’t be Lieberman, the right would revolt. It won’t be Romney. As much of a pompous, know it all, plastic asshat as he is, stupid he is not. He’s not going to join a likely losing ticket. It won’t be Jindal, he’s tied up in his own state right now and could be for weeks (we’re all thinking of everyone on the Gulf coast). Pawlenty would probably get over being an afterthought, but word I hear is he still can’t make Minnesota competitive so that would hurt him. Even as more rumors come out (i.e. one that her 5th child was actually her 16 year old daughter’s who was pulled out of school because of “mono”) McCain may be stuck with Palin.

]]> Comment on Give Her Credit by Peter Haas http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=665#comment-1449 Peter Haas Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:04:51 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=665#comment-1449 I hope by now that the blogosphere can get beyond its irrationally exuberant hatred of the Clintons. Geez. I hope by now that the blogosphere can get beyond its irrationally exuberant hatred of the Clintons. Geez.

]]> Comment on Podcast Update by admin http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=660#comment-1447 admin Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:26:13 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=660#comment-1447 No, it's not him. No, it’s not him.

]]> Comment on Podcast Update by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=660#comment-1418 Bill-DC Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:23:21 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=660#comment-1418 Looking forward to it. I hope the author is who I think it is (I won't spoil it for others). Looking forward to it. I hope the author is who I think it is (I won’t spoil it for others).

]]> Comment on Richmond Setlist, Part 1 by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=644#comment-1350 Bill-DC Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:03:34 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=644#comment-1350 Outstanding! Brian's getting me a copy of this show. Glad you and Marcel were able to see this show. Outstanding! Brian’s getting me a copy of this show. Glad you and Marcel were able to see this show.

]]> Comment on He Didn’t Want To Leave The Stage by aaron http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=640#comment-1346 aaron Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:33:20 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=640#comment-1346 Sounds like it was awesome, glad to hear it. I suppose I need to see him one of these days. Sounds like it was awesome, glad to hear it. I suppose I need to see him one of these days.

]]> Comment on Isaac Hayes, R.I.P. by admin http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=617#comment-1332 admin Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:46:57 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=617#comment-1332 I wound up hearing "What The Hell Child Is This" from the South Park Christmas CD today. I wound up hearing “What The Hell Child Is This” from the South Park Christmas CD today.

]]> Comment on Isaac Hayes, R.I.P. by paul http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=617#comment-1331 paul Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:54:08 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=617#comment-1331 Some of the lesser-known tunes from the Shaft soundtrack are some of my favorites - especially for relaxation. "Early Sunday Morning", "A Friend's Place", "Bumpy's Rules", etc. Some of the lesser-known tunes from the Shaft soundtrack are some of my favorites - especially for relaxation. “Early Sunday Morning”, “A Friend’s Place”, “Bumpy’s Rules”, etc.

]]> Comment on Episode 56: The Second Anniversary Show by Kevin http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=609#comment-1330 Kevin Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:11:35 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=609#comment-1330 Took me a while to get to this, but congrats on year two of your reign. We'll have to do another show. Took me a while to get to this, but congrats on year two of your reign. We’ll have to do another show.

]]> Comment on Episode 56: The Second Anniversary Show by Noebie http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=609#comment-1329 Noebie Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:37:52 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=609#comment-1329 Congratulations! Congratulations!

]]> Comment on This Is How You Own A Crowd Without Singing A Note by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=599#comment-1324 Liverbird Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:16:18 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=599#comment-1324 For a while there I thought Clemons was going to put his cloak over Bruce's sholders a la james Brown -- enjoyed that -- Thanks For a while there I thought Clemons was going to put his cloak over Bruce’s sholders a la james Brown — enjoyed that — Thanks

]]> Comment on Dudes Who Look Like Craig Finn, Part 1 by Eric in Baltimore http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=602#comment-1321 Eric in Baltimore Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:31:58 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=602#comment-1321 How about flash forward 20 years... <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/mbartalos/RurrVSJ-AEI/AAAAAAAAAG4/5oZv-BmsQdY/2007.09.08%2332_6x4_half_japanese_at_yard_dog_austin.jpg?imgmax=512" rel="nofollow">David Fair</a> of Half-Japanese How about flash forward 20 years…

David Fair of Half-Japanese

]]> Comment on Hot Fun In The Summertime by Helen and Morty http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=598#comment-1314 Helen and Morty Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:14:04 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=598#comment-1314 BEAUTIFUL looking children! I've also got a pool with noone in it. You taken' me on? BEAUTIFUL looking children! I’ve also got a pool with noone in it. You taken’ me on?

]]> Comment on Hot Fun In The Summertime by Dave Lifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=598#comment-1313 Dave Lifton Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:37:33 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=598#comment-1313 No blood, no obligation, no dice. No blood, no obligation, no dice.

]]> Comment on Hot Fun In The Summertime by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=598#comment-1312 Bill-DC Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:28:08 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=598#comment-1312 Ditto here in No. VA once Benjamin takes another couple swimming classes. Nice video, especially the diving. Ditto here in No. VA once Benjamin takes another couple swimming classes.

Nice video, especially the diving.

]]> Comment on Hot Fun In The Summertime by Kevin http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=598#comment-1311 Kevin Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:01:03 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=598#comment-1311 I've got two kids and access to a big pool here anytime you want to come and play I’ve got two kids and access to a big pool here anytime you want to come and play

]]> Comment on Episode 55: The Summit, Part 2 by Eric in Baltimore http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=596#comment-1309 Eric in Baltimore Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:35:06 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=596#comment-1309 I'm with Mike in re: Steely Dan. I understand the reasons why people like them, but whatever those reasons are, they just don't break through the layer of pretension that rests atop their work like the layer of clear gelatin on a canned ham. Great show by all three of you. :) P.S. Nice choice on the Splitsville track. If your listeners are interested, Brandt Huseman is also playing in another band called The Pale Stars. Power Pop with a healthy dose of Americana. I’m with Mike in re: Steely Dan.

I understand the reasons why people like them, but whatever those reasons are, they just don’t break through the layer of pretension that rests atop their work like the layer of clear gelatin on a canned ham.

Great show by all three of you.

:)

P.S. Nice choice on the Splitsville track. If your listeners are interested, Brandt Huseman is also playing in another band called The Pale Stars. Power Pop with a healthy dose of Americana.

]]> Comment on Unintentional Rudeness by Michele http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=594#comment-1305 Michele Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:02:16 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=594#comment-1305 Bill-DC: I sit next to a woman who leaves her cell phone on constantly. Last week, she went to a five-hour meeting where she left not one, but two phones ringing. Someone left a message and the damn things beeped every few minutes. I turned them off, but I let her know that they were off in case she needed to get her messages. She didn't apologize but shrugged it off. She also talks on speakerphone constantly, when she's not shouting the latest details of her personal life to the entire floor. I'm working at home more often to keep my sanity. The day I leave this job for good, I'm buying the most obnoxious ringtones I can find (Macarena, anyone? I already have Step by Step by New Kids on the Block.) and I'm putting my cell in a locked cabinet and calling myself every few minutes. Bill-DC: I sit next to a woman who leaves her cell phone on constantly. Last week, she went to a five-hour meeting where she left not one, but two phones ringing. Someone left a message and the damn things beeped every few minutes. I turned them off, but I let her know that they were off in case she needed to get her messages. She didn’t apologize but shrugged it off.

She also talks on speakerphone constantly, when she’s not shouting the latest details of her personal life to the entire floor. I’m working at home more often to keep my sanity.

The day I leave this job for good, I’m buying the most obnoxious ringtones I can find (Macarena, anyone? I already have Step by Step by New Kids on the Block.) and I’m putting my cell in a locked cabinet and calling myself every few minutes.

]]> Comment on Unintentional Rudeness by Helen and Morty http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=594#comment-1301 Helen and Morty Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:36:38 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=594#comment-1301 Here's one for your weekly Last Angry Man series! The other day I was in the supermarket and reached to get a bottle of milk. Apparently I came too close to this guy's father and while Mr. Corageous was walking away, he said loud and clear, "oh you must be from NY - everyone's very rude there." I answered, "no, I come from the same home town as you." I have a whole load of these wonderful things. Living in Florida promotes rudeness not by New Yorkers but by others, young and old. I wish I would have thought to say to him, In New York, when we have something to say, we say it to your face. Here’s one for your weekly Last Angry Man series! The other day I was in the supermarket and reached to get a bottle of milk. Apparently I came too close to this guy’s father and while Mr. Corageous was walking away, he said loud and clear, “oh you must be from NY - everyone’s very rude there.” I answered, “no, I come from the same home town as you.”

I have a whole load of these wonderful things. Living in Florida promotes rudeness not by New Yorkers but by others, young and old. I wish I would have thought to say to him, In New York, when we have something to say, we say it to your face.

]]> Comment on Unintentional Rudeness by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=594#comment-1300 Bill-DC Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:53:55 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=594#comment-1300 Add co-workers who leave their cell phone at their desk when they are in meetings or at lunch and the damn thing won't stop ringing. Add co-workers who leave their cell phone at their desk when they are in meetings or at lunch and the damn thing won’t stop ringing.

]]> Comment on Unintentional Rudeness by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=594#comment-1299 Bill-DC Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:24:33 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=594#comment-1299 Nice Dave! Here is what bugs the hell out of me: The a-hole stopped in front of me at a red light and he's using his phone either talking or texting. The light turns green and the bastard is still there texting or talking. I don't like to use my horn a lot but I get great pleasure honking at these jerks and watching their reaction. Nice Dave! Here is what bugs the hell out of me:

The a-hole stopped in front of me at a red light and he’s using his phone either talking or texting. The light turns green and the bastard is still there texting or talking. I don’t like to use my horn a lot but I get great pleasure honking at these jerks and watching their reaction.

]]> Comment on Tuesday Morning Links - Random Stuff by liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=593#comment-1298 liverbird Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:16:37 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=593#comment-1298 The Pellacanos article was pretty good. I really heart his novels. The Pellacanos article was pretty good. I really heart his novels.

]]> Comment on Jesse Helms by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=586#comment-1297 Liverbird Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:40:38 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=612#comment-1297 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ken: [looking at a surreal Bosch painting] It's Judgment Day, you know? Ray: No. What's that then? Ken: Well, it's, you know, the final day on Earth, when mankind will be judged for the crimes they've committed and that. Ray: Oh. And see who gets into heaven and who gets into hell and all that. Ken: Yeah. And what's the other place? Ray: Purgatory. Ken: Purgatory....what's that? Ray: Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham. [pause] Ray: Do you believe in all that stuff, Ken? Ken: About Tottenham? ——————————————————————————–
Ken: [looking at a surreal Bosch painting] It’s Judgment Day, you know?
Ray: No. What’s that then?
Ken: Well, it’s, you know, the final day on Earth, when mankind will be judged for the crimes they’ve committed and that.
Ray: Oh. And see who gets into heaven and who gets into hell and all that.
Ken: Yeah. And what’s the other place?
Ray: Purgatory.
Ken: Purgatory….what’s that?
Ray: Purgatory’s kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren’t really shit, but you weren’t all that great either. Like Tottenham.
[pause]
Ray: Do you believe in all that stuff, Ken?
Ken: About Tottenham?

]]> Comment on On Coldplay by admin http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=587#comment-1296 admin Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:49:25 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=613#comment-1296 "I'm so glad you're home." "Of course I'm home. I'm uncool!" God, I love Phillip Seymour Hoffman... “I’m so glad you’re home.”

“Of course I’m home. I’m uncool!”

God, I love Phillip Seymour Hoffman…

]]> Comment on On Coldplay by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=587#comment-1295 Liverbird Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:47:12 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=613#comment-1295 "That's because we're uncool. And while women will always be a problem for us, most of the great art in the world is about that very same problem. Good-looking people don't have any spine. Their art never lasts. They get the girls, but we're smarter. “That’s because we’re uncool. And while women will always be a problem for us, most of the great art in the world is about that very same problem. Good-looking people don’t have any spine. Their art never lasts. They get the girls, but we’re smarter.

]]> Comment on Episode 52: Chart Attack With Popdose by Chartburn: 7/18/08 | Popdose http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=573#comment-1294 Chartburn: 7/18/08 | Popdose Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:43:28 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=597#comment-1294 [...] Jason and Jeff were on my show, we talked about the unfortunate influence of cocaine in ’80s music and videos. This video is [...] [...] Jason and Jeff were on my show, we talked about the unfortunate influence of cocaine in ’80s music and videos. This video is [...]

]]> Comment on If You Can Read This… by aaron http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=589#comment-1289 aaron Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:53:54 +0000 http://69.89.31.246/~wingsfor/wordpress/?p=589#comment-1289 oh yeah man -- i can see you. oh yeah man — i can see you.

]]> Comment on Jesse Helms by paul http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=586#comment-1288 paul Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:30:38 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=612#comment-1288 I'm caught in 2 worlds...nope, dead's fine. Unrelated, is Coldplay really the #1 act in the world right now? Just turned off the performance on the daily show. I’m caught in 2 worlds…nope, dead’s fine. Unrelated, is Coldplay really the #1 act in the world right now? Just turned off the performance on the daily show.

]]> Comment on Is Guy Fieri A Douchebag? by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=583#comment-1286 dslifton Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:40:59 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=609#comment-1286 Hey, TJ. That comment wound up in my Spam folder because of that link. Hey, TJ. That comment wound up in my Spam folder because of that link.

]]> Comment on Is Guy Fieri A Douchebag? by TJ http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=583#comment-1287 TJ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:58:59 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=609#comment-1287 Giada is quite a hottie. However, I find her bleached ultra-white teeth to be a blinding distraction. I can't look at her teeth, so I find myself always staring at her chest. It appears that I'm not alone: www.giadascleavage.com Giada is quite a hottie. However, I find her bleached ultra-white teeth to be a blinding distraction. I can’t look at her teeth, so I find myself always staring at her chest. It appears that I’m not alone:
http://www.giadascleavage.com

]]> Comment on Tuesday Morning Links - George Carlin Edition by paul http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=579#comment-1284 paul Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:11:51 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=604#comment-1284 "Shit in a handbag" still makes me laugh, among so many other things he said to get me through the 70s. “Shit in a handbag” still makes me laugh, among so many other things he said to get me through the 70s.

]]> Comment on Tuesday Morning Links - George Carlin Edition by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=579#comment-1283 Bill-DC Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:07:27 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=604#comment-1283 I was stunned at Carlin's passing so I honored him at DCU's golf outing by using those seven words each time my ball missed the green or ended up in the woods. RIP George. I was stunned at Carlin’s passing so I honored him at DCU’s golf outing by using those seven words each time my ball missed the green or ended up in the woods. RIP George.

]]> Comment on “That Element” by mrs pouncer http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=574#comment-1275 mrs pouncer Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:10:38 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=598#comment-1275 Or to something she detected in the ether: Argon, for example, or another of the noble gases. Did she looked like a retired bio-chemist? Remember, these elderly scientists often carry untapped retained information for many years, even when in the early stages of dementia. Do be kind towards the aged infirm; she may have been trying to recall the Periodic Table as some sort of mental agility exercise. Greetings from the Thames Valley, mrs Pouncer Or to something she detected in the ether: Argon, for example, or another of the noble gases. Did she looked like a retired bio-chemist? Remember, these elderly scientists often carry untapped retained information for many years, even when in the early stages of dementia. Do be kind towards the aged infirm; she may have been trying to recall the Periodic Table as some sort of mental agility exercise. Greetings from the Thames Valley, mrs Pouncer

]]> Comment on “That Element” by aaron http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=574#comment-1276 aaron Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:27:57 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=598#comment-1276 Maybe you're misinterpreting her comment. She might have been referring to politicians, or even Republicans. Maybe you’re misinterpreting her comment. She might have been referring to politicians, or even Republicans.

]]> Comment on Episode 39: For You Bruce (Repost) by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=448#comment-1021 dslifton Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:20:36 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=464#comment-1021 Thanks. It works now. Thanks. It works now.

]]> Comment on Episode 39: For You Bruce (Repost) by david http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=448#comment-1022 david Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:40:33 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=464#comment-1022 I can't download Episode 39. It's the only one I get an error message on. I can’t download Episode 39. It’s the only one I get an error message on.

]]> Comment on Episode 52: Chart Attack With Popdose by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=573#comment-1272 dslifton Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:37:32 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=597#comment-1272 No, that didn't get mentioned. I did, however, say that it looked like Halloween at the world's worst gay nightclub. Eyes Wide Shut might have been overlong (I don't know. I didn't see it), but it did have one of my favorite Chris Isaak songs, and is therefore superior to Self Control on principle. No, that didn’t get mentioned. I did, however, say that it looked like Halloween at the world’s worst gay nightclub.

Eyes Wide Shut might have been overlong (I don’t know. I didn’t see it), but it did have one of my favorite Chris Isaak songs, and is therefore superior to Self Control on principle.

]]> Comment on Episode 52: Chart Attack With Popdose by Ben in Seattle http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=573#comment-1271 Ben in Seattle Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:28:47 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=597#comment-1271 For years now I've been wondering if anyone else ever noticed that the video for Laura Brannigan’s sexy “Self Control” record has virtually the same plot as Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut? Only the video does in less than five minutes what the great visionary needed two and a half hours to accomplish. Sorry if you covered this in the show (I admit I didn't listen). For years now I’ve been wondering if anyone else ever noticed that the video for Laura Brannigan’s sexy “Self Control” record has virtually the same plot as Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut?

Only the video does in less than five minutes what the great visionary needed two and a half hours to accomplish.

Sorry if you covered this in the show (I admit I didn’t listen).

]]> Comment on Episode 52: Chart Attack With Popdose by Eric in Baltimore http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=573#comment-1274 Eric in Baltimore Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:03:33 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=597#comment-1274 Sorry about the broken hyperlink above. Another great comment in the show was that Phil Collins and Huey Lewis were guys one would like to share a beer with. Well, one of the many visiting critics at my architecture school was an architect in Austin who was Huey Lewis' cousin. He was a fun guy, and if the family was similar I would bet Huey was definitely a guy you could have a laugh with. Sorry about the broken hyperlink above.

Another great comment in the show was that Phil Collins and Huey Lewis were guys one would like to share a beer with. Well, one of the many visiting critics at my architecture school was an architect in Austin who was Huey Lewis’ cousin. He was a fun guy, and if the family was similar I would bet Huey was definitely a guy you could have a laugh with.

]]> Comment on Episode 52: Chart Attack With Popdose by Eric in Baltimore http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=573#comment-1273 Eric in Baltimore Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:53:01 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=597#comment-1273 Great show. Awesome concept. Regarding the banned Duran Duran video, it was in fact Girls on Film and it was because of nudity. I know this because at a church sleepover someone had the [a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran_(1983_video)">videodisc collection of Duran Duran's videos and we watched the banned video in the church basement. Much to the chagrin of the parent who purchased it, the full length uncensored version was on the videodisc. I shit you not. Great show. Awesome concept. Regarding the banned Duran Duran video, it was in fact Girls on Film and it was because of nudity. I know this because at a church sleepover someone had the [a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran_(1983_video)”>videodisc collection of Duran Duran’s videos and we watched the banned video in the church basement. Much to the chagrin of the parent who purchased it, the full length uncensored version was on the videodisc. I shit you not.

]]> Comment on Forty Years Ago by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=571#comment-1267 Liverbird Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:50:51 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=595#comment-1267 I worked for him as a 17 year old kid -- the same age my son is today. Raised money and the like. I was studying for a final at about 12 on the East Coast. I was also listening to the radio when I heard his victory speech and then its awful aftermath. Took the test the next day in a fog. the following day I went to NYC at 6 in the morning and stood in line until about 2 before I passed his casket at Saint Patrick's. Then my buddies, my mom and my kid sister went down to Elizabeth to watch his train go by heading for Arlington Cemetary. We'll not see his like again. RIP Bobby I worked for him as a 17 year old kid — the same age my son is today. Raised money and the like. I was studying for a final at about 12 on the East Coast. I was also listening to the radio when I heard his victory speech and then its awful aftermath. Took the test the next day in a fog. the following day I went to NYC at 6 in the morning and stood in line until about 2 before I passed his casket at Saint Patrick’s. Then my buddies, my mom and my kid sister went down to Elizabeth to watch his train go by heading for Arlington Cemetary. We’ll not see his like again. RIP Bobby

]]> Comment on “It’ll Soon Shake Your Windows And Rattle Your Walls…” by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=572#comment-1268 Liverbird Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:54:02 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=596#comment-1268 "Ah but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now" “Ah but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now”

]]> Comment on Episode 52: Chart Attack With Popdose by Beau http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=573#comment-1270 Beau Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:37:50 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=597#comment-1270 Wow, YouTube is being really harsh in taking down videos. Wow, YouTube is being really harsh in taking down videos.

]]> Comment on Episode 52: Chart Attack With Popdose by CHART ATTACK!: HOT PODCAST ACTION Edition! | Popdose http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=573#comment-1269 CHART ATTACK!: HOT PODCAST ACTION Edition! | Popdose Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:30:24 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=597#comment-1269 [...] Download Link: Wings For Wheels, Episode 52: CHART ATTACK! (Dave Lifton, Jeff Giles, Jason [...] [...] Download Link: Wings For Wheels, Episode 52: CHART ATTACK! (Dave Lifton, Jeff Giles, Jason [...]

]]> Comment on Episode 51: Podsafe Power Pop by Brian http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=563#comment-1256 Brian Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:11:28 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=587#comment-1256 Outstanding episode. Great songs all around. Outstanding episode. Great songs all around.

]]> Comment on Cheney To West Virginia: Go Fuck Yourselves. My Family Did by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=570#comment-1266 dslifton Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:44:58 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=594#comment-1266 It'll temporarily stop when all of America's problems are solved on January 20, 2009... It’ll temporarily stop when all of America’s problems are solved on January 20, 2009…

]]> Comment on Cheney To West Virginia: Go Fuck Yourselves. My Family Did by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=570#comment-1265 Liverbird Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:07:08 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=594#comment-1265 Once a Dick always a Dick Not sure if you are trying to be the new Huffington blog or not? I like the music and comedy stuff more myself, enough useless political blogs already Once a Dick always a Dick

Not sure if you are trying to be the new Huffington blog or not?

I like the music and comedy stuff more myself, enough useless political blogs already

]]> Comment on Adios, Hillary by steveballmer http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=569#comment-1264 steveballmer Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:09:57 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=593#comment-1264 Hellary and her racist army are ripping the Democratic party apart and I'm sitting back enjoying it! Hellary is EVIL! Hellary and her racist army are ripping the Democratic party apart and I’m sitting back enjoying it! Hellary is EVIL!

]]> Comment on Adios, Hillary by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=569#comment-1263 dslifton Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:46:27 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=593#comment-1263 There's a lot I like about Levin, but he's also fought back a lot of environmental legislation that would put more pressure on the automobile industry. Being from Michigan, that just makes him a good representative of his constituents, but it's not what we need at this point. There’s a lot I like about Levin, but he’s also fought back a lot of environmental legislation that would put more pressure on the automobile industry. Being from Michigan, that just makes him a good representative of his constituents, but it’s not what we need at this point.

]]> Comment on Adios, Hillary by LooseKannon http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=569#comment-1262 LooseKannon Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:32:51 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=593#comment-1262 I’m watched the proceedings on CNN. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, who currently supports neither Democratic candidate, is the virtuous embodiment of the notion of “fair and balanced” that Fox News so shamelessly sullies. Levin belongs on the Supreme Court, and if Clinton insists on a divisive floor fight at the convention then maybe Levin should run for the top job if the delegates cast their first round votes and the nomination remains unresolved. www.loosekannon.com I’m watched the proceedings on CNN. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, who currently supports neither Democratic candidate, is the virtuous embodiment of the notion of “fair and balanced” that Fox News so shamelessly sullies.

Levin belongs on the Supreme Court, and if Clinton insists on a divisive floor fight at the convention then maybe Levin should run for the top job if the delegates cast their first round votes and the nomination remains unresolved.

http://www.loosekannon.com

]]> Comment on R.I.P., Harvey Korman by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=568#comment-1260 Liverbird Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:43:55 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=592#comment-1260 De Mo-nay, De Mo-nay Another genius gone De Mo-nay, De Mo-nay

Another genius gone

]]> Comment on “You Were A Tomato!” by Liverbird http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=566#comment-1257 Liverbird Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:41:19 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=590#comment-1257 "Nobody wants to pay $20 to watch people live next to chemical waste. They wanta see that they can go to Jersey" Brilliant director and actor. RIP “Nobody wants to pay $20 to watch people live next to chemical waste. They wanta see that they can go to Jersey”

Brilliant director and actor. RIP

]]> Comment on R.I.P., Harvey Korman by paul http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=568#comment-1259 paul Sat, 31 May 2008 02:08:09 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=592#comment-1259 That's what I was going to say! I was also thinking of the Gone With The Wind sendup from the Carol Burnett show (maybe it was on one of your clips, Dave, but I can't play those on my machine), plus all of the other great scenes from Mel Brooks movies - like the one in High Anxiety where he becomes a fight referee. So many great moments. RIP Jimmy McGriff, also. That’s what I was going to say!

I was also thinking of the Gone With The Wind sendup from the Carol Burnett show (maybe it was on one of your clips, Dave, but I can’t play those on my machine), plus all of the other great scenes from Mel Brooks movies - like the one in High Anxiety where he becomes a fight referee. So many great moments.

RIP Jimmy McGriff, also.

]]> Comment on R.I.P., Harvey Korman by Eric McErlain http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=568#comment-1261 Eric McErlain Fri, 30 May 2008 18:54:35 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=592#comment-1261 Don't get saucy with me, Bernaise ... Don’t get saucy with me, Bernaise …

]]> Comment on “You Were A Tomato!” by paul http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=566#comment-1258 paul Tue, 27 May 2008 03:24:38 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=590#comment-1258 Awfully good stuff. Nothing comes close anymore. Awfully good stuff. Nothing comes close anymore.

]]> Comment on The New Yankee Stadium by harvey frommer http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=495#comment-1127 harvey frommer Mon, 26 May 2008 23:28:37 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=515#comment-1127 Now booking speaking appearances, book store signings, interviews, displays, museum exhibits, excerpts, internet postings, pod casts, reviews, publicity and marketing ops for the book. Harvey Frommer 603 795 2753 --- End of forwarded text --- ===================================================== Coming Fall 2008 REMEMBERING YANKEE STADIUM (The Definitive Book) http://harveyfrommersports.com/Yankeestadium.html SHOELESS JOE AND RAGTIME BASEBALL http://travel-watch.com//frommerfullcover.jpg ==================================================== Now booking speaking appearances, book store signings, interviews, displays, museum exhibits, excerpts, internet postings, pod casts, reviews, publicity and marketing ops for the book.

Harvey Frommer
603 795 2753

— End of forwarded text —

=====================================================
Coming Fall 2008
REMEMBERING YANKEE STADIUM
(The Definitive Book)
http://harveyfrommersports.com/Yankeestadium.html
SHOELESS JOE AND RAGTIME BASEBALL
http://travel-watch.com//frommerfullcover.jpg
====================================================

]]> Comment on “Let’s Keep This Party Polite…” by SEKim http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=558#comment-1248 SEKim Fri, 23 May 2008 14:18:32 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=582#comment-1248 So now that Celine is gone does that mean that gag-inducing Titanic number will be retired? (but then does it also mean a Cher or Bette Midler number will be added?) God help us if it's Half Breed and Wind Beneath My Wings! K So now that Celine is gone does that mean that gag-inducing Titanic number will be retired? (but then does it also mean a Cher or Bette Midler number will be added?) God help us if it’s Half Breed and Wind Beneath My Wings!

K

]]> Comment on Dana Milbank Is Brilliant by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=561#comment-1254 dslifton Tue, 20 May 2008 19:24:09 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=585#comment-1254 Republican strategists want Obama? Did you even read the article I linked to? "Clinton has a new reason to stay in the race -- President Bush's former chief strategist. 'Just today . . . one of the TV networks released an analysis by, of all people, Karl Rove, saying I am the stronger candidate,' she says of research by Rove's firm showing Clinton doing better than Obama against McCain, based on the averaging of state opinion polls." This is to say nothing of the Tennessee GOP's smears against Obama and his wife, the Rev. Wright and Hussein controversies (he's a Muslim, but has a Christian preacher?), lapel pins, and the incredibly insipid "elitist" tag. Oh wait, that last one was started by Hillary. Of all the arguments one can have as to why Hillary Clinton should be President, and there are many valid ones, yours may be the dumbest. And that's why I'm not deleting it. Republican strategists want Obama? Did you even read the article I linked to?

“Clinton has a new reason to stay in the race — President Bush’s former chief strategist. ‘Just today . . . one of the TV networks released an analysis by, of all people, Karl Rove, saying I am the stronger candidate,’ she says of research by Rove’s firm showing Clinton doing better than Obama against McCain, based on the averaging of state opinion polls.”

This is to say nothing of the Tennessee GOP’s smears against Obama and his wife, the Rev. Wright and Hussein controversies (he’s a Muslim, but has a Christian preacher?), lapel pins, and the incredibly insipid “elitist” tag. Oh wait, that last one was started by Hillary.

Of all the arguments one can have as to why Hillary Clinton should be President, and there are many valid ones, yours may be the dumbest.

And that’s why I’m not deleting it.

]]> Comment on Dana Milbank Is Brilliant by sabueso http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=561#comment-1255 sabueso Tue, 20 May 2008 18:54:44 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=585#comment-1255 DEFEAT REPUBLICAN’S PERVERSE STRATEGY Please, do not let the Democratic presidential candidate, ideal for the Republicans strategy, win the primary election. Do not facilitate the triumph of the Republican strategists that, in collusion with their media arm, disparage Hillary’s candidacy on a daily basis while at the same time praise Obama’s, with the nefarious objective of getting his nomination and in consequence securing the White House for one more period. Republicans are convinced that McCain will defeat Obama. This perverse strategy is based on the assumption that the social pathology of racism, as a human factor, affects the decision making process of electing a USA President between a black candidate and a white one. It is sad but necessary to realistically process this proposition in order to eradicate from the political arena, once and for all, this Maquiavelic behavior. At the same time we'll impede four more years of economic, social, and moral deterioration of our beloved country. We do not have anything against Obama; in fact we despise the maquiavelic strategists using him as a guinea pig. It is condemnable, though not illegal and to some extend understandable. What we cannot understand nonetheless, are the reasons behind the Democrats endorsing Obama knowing full well that he is not going to be elected. We wonder what’s behind these nonsensical actions. HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!! EL PUEBLO UNIDO JAMAS SERA VENCIDO!!!! SI SE PUEDE!!!! VIVA HILLARY!!! DEFEAT REPUBLICAN’S PERVERSE STRATEGY

Please, do not let the Democratic presidential candidate, ideal for the Republicans strategy, win the primary election. Do not facilitate the triumph of the Republican strategists that, in collusion with their media arm, disparage Hillary’s candidacy on a daily basis while at the same time praise Obama’s, with the nefarious objective of getting his nomination and in consequence securing the White House for one more period. Republicans are convinced that McCain will defeat Obama.

This perverse strategy is based on the assumption that the social pathology of racism, as a human factor, affects the decision making process of electing a USA President between a black candidate and a white one. It is sad but necessary to realistically process this proposition in order to eradicate from the political arena, once and for all, this Maquiavelic behavior. At the same time we’ll impede four more years of economic, social, and moral deterioration of our beloved country.

We do not have anything against Obama; in fact we despise the maquiavelic strategists using him as a guinea pig. It is condemnable, though not illegal and to some extend understandable. What we cannot understand nonetheless, are the reasons behind the Democrats endorsing Obama knowing full well that he is not going to be elected. We wonder what’s behind these nonsensical actions.

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

EL PUEBLO UNIDO JAMAS SERA VENCIDO!!!!

SI SE PUEDE!!!!

VIVA HILLARY!!!

]]> Comment on Sometimes The Punchline Writes Itself by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=560#comment-1253 Bill-DC Mon, 19 May 2008 19:12:53 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=584#comment-1253 American Idol but come to think of it, both would be the correct answer. American Idol but come to think of it, both would be the correct answer.

]]> Comment on Sometimes The Punchline Writes Itself by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=560#comment-1252 dslifton Mon, 19 May 2008 14:26:21 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=584#comment-1252 Are you referring to American Idol or the Democratic Primary? Are you referring to American Idol or the Democratic Primary?

]]> Comment on Sometimes The Punchline Writes Itself by Bill-DC http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=560#comment-1251 Bill-DC Mon, 19 May 2008 13:00:53 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=584#comment-1251 I can't believe this bad karaoke contest is still on tv. I can’t believe this bad karaoke contest is still on tv.

]]> Comment on Sometimes The Punchline Writes Itself by Michele http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=560#comment-1250 Michele Mon, 19 May 2008 01:22:57 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=584#comment-1250 That gave me a good chuckle as well. However, I have this uncontrollable urge to watch the finale, just for all the unintentional comedy. I know I need to seek help for this. That gave me a good chuckle as well. However, I have this uncontrollable urge to watch the finale, just for all the unintentional comedy. I know I need to seek help for this.

]]> Comment on Bissinger-Leitch: More Analysis by Eric http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=556#comment-1244 Eric Sun, 18 May 2008 06:32:35 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=580#comment-1244 What about the anti-hero as hero from the 1930s era mafias that were glorified in Hollywood films years afterwards? I'm sure there are other similar examples maybe prior to the 1930s. The anti-hero as a hero is as old as time immemorial. Despite Bissinger's sandpaper delivery it's easy to understand his perspective. I don't think it's so much about protecting the veil surrounding the athlete, since newspapers remove that on their own when news stories are printed about paternity lawsuits and things of that ilke. I think Bissinger is more concerned with a certain kind of swarmy delivery with which satire or even sarcasm can descend into appealing only to the lowest common denominator. I assume most sports blog writers still read newspapers or newspaper writers online for information. It's that part of the equation that I think kind of flew over Bissinger's head when he attacked Leitch. That part also goes to what Leitch was saying about the two complimenting one another. What about the anti-hero as hero from the 1930s era mafias that were glorified in Hollywood films years afterwards? I’m sure there are other similar examples maybe prior to the 1930s. The anti-hero as a hero is as old as time immemorial.

Despite Bissinger’s sandpaper delivery it’s easy to understand his perspective. I don’t think it’s so much about protecting the veil surrounding the athlete, since newspapers remove that on their own when news stories are printed about paternity lawsuits and things of that ilke. I think Bissinger is more concerned with a certain kind of swarmy delivery with which satire or even sarcasm can descend into appealing only to the lowest common denominator.

I assume most sports blog writers still read newspapers or newspaper writers online for information. It’s that part of the equation that I think kind of flew over Bissinger’s head when he attacked Leitch. That part also goes to what Leitch was saying about the two complimenting one another.

]]> Comment on More Bellagio Videos by Del Boca Vista Beauty http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=559#comment-1249 Del Boca Vista Beauty Sun, 18 May 2008 02:50:50 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=583#comment-1249 Ain't technology grand? Ain't "Ole Blue Eyes" still the best? Mio caro Luciano brings me to tears and always will. Ain’t technology grand? Ain’t “Ole Blue Eyes” still the best? Mio caro Luciano brings me to tears and always will.

]]> Comment on Alex Ovechkin Just Bangs Bitches And Drinks by Army of Douche-ness aka the Doucheface Killa http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=534#comment-1200 Army of Douche-ness aka the Doucheface Killa Fri, 16 May 2008 17:19:31 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=557#comment-1200 HJBB&D! ahhaahaha. awesome. I found your site when I googled our beloved Hall of Scrote member to see how many times he's been meta-blogged. Nice reference here! HJBB&D! ahhaahaha. awesome. I found your site when I googled our beloved Hall of Scrote member to see how many times he’s been meta-blogged. Nice reference here!

]]> Comment on “Let’s Keep This Party Polite…” by paul http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=558#comment-1245 paul Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:47 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=582#comment-1245 "a lady doesn't wander all over the room and blow on some other guy's dice" I first got that when I was 8 years old. Never gets tired. “a lady doesn’t wander all over the room and blow on some other guy’s dice”

I first got that when I was 8 years old. Never gets tired.

]]> Comment on “Let’s Keep This Party Polite…” by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=558#comment-1246 dslifton Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:34 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=582#comment-1246 We've gotten Celine a lot, too. It's too bad the song is so horrid, because it's one of the most beautiful shows they do in terms of the "choreography." Your Song by Elton John and Viva Las Vegas are also beautifully done, too. I'll upload those when I can find them. We’ve gotten Celine a lot, too. It’s too bad the song is so horrid, because it’s one of the most beautiful shows they do in terms of the “choreography.” Your Song by Elton John and Viva Las Vegas are also beautifully done, too. I’ll upload those when I can find them.

]]> Comment on Episode 50: Danny Federici, R.I.P. by paul http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=554#comment-1238 paul Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:13 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=577#comment-1238 Very nice Very nice

]]> Comment on “Let’s Keep This Party Polite…” by Brian http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=558#comment-1247 Brian Thu, 15 May 2008 23:04:49 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=582#comment-1247 I have been to Las Vegas twice. I went with my wife in 2006 and we got Celine's Titanic song at the fountains. I went by myself in 2007 and got Luck be a Lady. Sign from God, huh? I have been to Las Vegas twice. I went with my wife in 2006 and we got Celine’s Titanic song at the fountains. I went by myself in 2007 and got Luck be a Lady.

Sign from God, huh?

]]> Comment on Bissinger-Leitch: More Analysis by Jeff from Huntington http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=556#comment-1243 Jeff from Huntington Thu, 15 May 2008 02:32:13 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=580#comment-1243 We all be cheering for laundry. Or something like that. I'm making a sincere effort to be emotionally detached from sports, and to just enjoy games for what they are. It's working a bit and is good for the psyche. We all be cheering for laundry. Or something like that. I’m making a sincere effort to be emotionally detached from sports, and to just enjoy games for what they are. It’s working a bit and is good for the psyche.

]]> Comment on Episode 50: Danny Federici, R.I.P. by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=554#comment-1240 dslifton Wed, 14 May 2008 22:51:10 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=577#comment-1240 FWIW, I love Sancious. NYC Serenade and Incident On 57th Street would not have been the same without him. He's still around. In the 80s, he played with Peter Gabriel, then moved on to Sting. I don't know if he's still with him. FWIW, I love Sancious. NYC Serenade and Incident On 57th Street would not have been the same without him. He’s still around. In the 80s, he played with Peter Gabriel, then moved on to Sting. I don’t know if he’s still with him.

]]> Comment on Episode 50: Danny Federici, R.I.P. by Peter Haas http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=554#comment-1239 Peter Haas Wed, 14 May 2008 22:16:34 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=577#comment-1239 Random comment: does David Sancious (sp?) ever get any love from the Springsteen faithful? Back when I was a BS fanboy, I bought his solo album, which was very serviceable jazz-fusion back in the day. Haven't heard a peep about him since, but he was clearly a capable keyboard player for the likes of BS. -Pete Random comment: does David Sancious (sp?) ever get any love from the Springsteen faithful? Back when I was a BS fanboy, I bought his solo album, which was very serviceable jazz-fusion back in the day. Haven’t heard a peep about him since, but he was clearly a capable keyboard player for the likes of BS. -Pete

]]> Comment on Bissinger-Leitch: More Analysis by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=556#comment-1241 dslifton Wed, 14 May 2008 02:15:11 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=580#comment-1241 That may be the quickest comment I've ever gotten. Hooray for pingbacks! That may be the quickest comment I’ve ever gotten. Hooray for pingbacks!

]]> Comment on Bissinger-Leitch: More Analysis by Brian http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=556#comment-1242 Brian Wed, 14 May 2008 02:03:08 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=580#comment-1242 Good stuff. The more I read and think about this, the more I wonder why Will didn't just look at Bissinger and say, "we're talking about sports, for God's sake!" The rest of us realize the athletes are flawed humans - sometimes tragically so as you say - and have given up idolizing these guys and taking a closer look at things. Personally, I think I'm better for it. Good stuff. The more I read and think about this, the more I wonder why Will didn’t just look at Bissinger and say, “we’re talking about sports, for God’s sake!”

The rest of us realize the athletes are flawed humans - sometimes tragically so as you say - and have given up idolizing these guys and taking a closer look at things. Personally, I think I’m better for it.

]]> Comment on Episode 50: Danny Federici, R.I.P. by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=554#comment-1235 dslifton Mon, 12 May 2008 14:53:14 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=577#comment-1235 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> Comment on It’s Over by Jeff from Huntington http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=551#comment-1232 Jeff from Huntington Mon, 12 May 2008 02:02:34 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=575#comment-1232 Hey, Shuler was crap with the Saints too. I'm glad to read on the WaPo online (or was it CNN) that Obama is going to a rally in Charleston, WV. Even if he gets routed on Tuesday, IMHO it would be a very big mistake going forward to not visit the state, at least for a few hours. Looking to the fall, while it's been a GOP state recently, I believe Democrats are still the majority party in terms of registration by quite a bit. By going there, he's telling them that he's looking out for them no matter how much he may lose there. It was boston.com where I first saw him with a superdelegate lead. Hey, Shuler was crap with the Saints too.

I’m glad to read on the WaPo online (or was it CNN) that Obama is going to a rally in Charleston, WV. Even if he gets routed on Tuesday, IMHO it would be a very big mistake going forward to not visit the state, at least for a few hours. Looking to the fall, while it’s been a GOP state recently, I believe Democrats are still the majority party in terms of registration by quite a bit. By going there, he’s telling them that he’s looking out for them no matter how much he may lose there.

It was boston.com where I first saw him with a superdelegate lead.

]]> Comment on Episode 50: Danny Federici, R.I.P. by Gina http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=554#comment-1237 Gina Sun, 11 May 2008 12:02:35 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=577#comment-1237 A lovely Tribute, Dave Thank you A lovely Tribute, Dave

Thank you

]]> Comment on It’s Over by dslifton http://www.wingsforwheels.net/?p=551#comment-1231 dslifton Sun, 11 May 2008 00:52:31 +0000 http://www.wingsforwheels.net/wordpress/?p=575#comment-1231 CNN's count favors Hillary. Every other place I've seen has Obama ahead. Since Tuesday, Obama has picked up 20 superdelegates, while Hillary has picked up only two (but one also defected). Of of the new ones to declare for Hillary: Heath Shuler. That's the type of judgement that made him so successful with the Redskins. CNN’s count favors Hillary. Every other place I’ve seen has Obama ahead.

Since Tuesday, Obama has picked up 20 superdelegates, while Hillary has picked up only two (but one also defected).

Of of the new ones to declare for Hillary: Heath Shuler. That’s the type of judgement that made him so successful with the Redskins.

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