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Mindcrime · Mindcrime

...breaking up these financial monstrosities that have the power to destroy our economy. The biggest applause line I have had in my book tour, by far and without exception, is this one: "If you are too big to fail, you are too big to exist." I think the American public, including a great many...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

I know in the past, the first hundred days in any president's first term is often used as a benchmark to measure the tone of the remaining time to come. Some presidents try to do too much, too soon, and thus make mistakes. Some do too little, thus come across as "inneffective." And some take mo...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

George W. Bush has announced he bought a $2 million home in the affluent Dallas neighborhood of Preston Hollow. He apparently no longer needs to maintain the everyman facade his Crawford ranch provided, so he's movin' on up. He clearly feels more comfortable in the company of equals, aka, his "...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

At least, that's what the headlines should read... WASHINGTON -- A newly declassified narrative of the Bush administration's advice to the CIA on harsh interrogations shows that the small group of Justice Department lawyers who wrote memos authorizing controversial interrogation tec...

Scott Leffler · Scott Leffler

President Obama and the feds are pretty upset over the plan for AIG executives to recieve about $165 million in bonuses. I think this is not only understandable, but reasonable. Why should a failed company such as AIG grant bonuses to those captaining the FAILboat? Why should we - the US Taxpayers - be...

Daddydog · Daddydog

Today GM Tonawanda released about 80 salary employees in a humiliating manner that had everyone shaking their heads in the plant..one by one each was called up to the room where they were told their fate, then given a white plastic garbage bag and an escort that was brought in from St. Catherines GM fac...

BrattyJenn · BrattyJenn

This needs absolutely no set-up or explanation. It must have been a joy to write this story! CRIME: DWI charges follow report of man passed out at the wheel Staff Reports Lockport Union-Sun & Journal CAMBRIA A Sanborn man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was reported...

Daddydog · Daddydog

Updated: 01/26/09 08:07 AM NORTH TONAWANDA Buffalo Stampede owner and concert promoter Vincent Lesh is looking at a bill of $60,000 for a liquor infraction that ended up costing him a $25 fine. In the wake of last summers concert series in Gateway Park that was raided by police, the city of North T...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

The numbers are in. Retail is off 5½ to 8 percent around the country. People are not only cutting back on retail, but services. The mindset of Americans right now is "if you don't need it, don't buy it." Have you cut your personal budget? What have you cut? ------------- We've made c...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

President Bush recently sat down with ABCs Martha Raddatz for an exit interview in Iraq recently in which she asked Bush about his legacy. BUSH: One of the major theaters against al Qaeda turns out to have been Iraq. This is where al Qaeda said they were going to take their stand. This...

Daddydog · Daddydog

13 Days since the last post on this forum so I figure I'd throw something up there tonight (instead of throwing something up tommorrow morning) We are heading for the Gateway Park Ball Drop and Pub Crawl...even though the weather is brutal we gotta check it out, so the woolies are on as we brave the 12 de...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

If you haven't seen this movie, rent it immediately. You will be shocked, enraged, envious and sickened all at once. Movie Website Trailer

Doc Wu · Doc Wu

An interesting blog post: Pardon Me, I'd like to cash in my Constitution

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

WASHINGTON -- The $25 billion rescue plan for the auto industry, desperately sought by Detroit's beleaguered Big Three, collapsed Thursday as Congress drew the line at one more bailout and Democrats said they wouldn't even consider it until the companies produced a convincing plan for re...

Daddydog · Daddydog

Dear Fellow Constituent: The George W Bush Presidential Library is now in the planning stages and accepting donations. The Library will include: The Hurricane Katrina Room, which is still under construction. The Alberto Gonzales Room, where you won't be able to remember anything. The Tex...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

[URL=http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c0cf508ff8/prop-8-the-musical-starring-jack-black-john-c-reilly-and-many-more-from-fod-team-jack-black-craig-robinson-john-c-reilly-and-rashida-jones]Propositi...

MILF · MILF

Sen. Charles E. Schumer plans to conduct a statewide Internet lottery to distribute 350 tickets for President-elect Barack Obamas historic inauguration Jan. 20. The inauguration of a new president is always an exciting event, Schumer said in a statement Sunday. But I think we all realize that...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

Today I feel supremely hopeful about our country's future. There is a chance for our country to be great again. A chance to right the wrongs of the last eight years. A chance to restore accountability and responsibility to every facet of our government. A chance to rebuild international bridges of tr...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

One of my biggest fears is not that the wrong candidate will become President. (That's my second biggest fear.) My greatest is that it won't be the citizenry of the United States that makes that decision. Voter fraud is rampant. And I'm not talking about ACORN or Mr. Ed. That's a whole different thre...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

OK, OK, I stole the title from Reader's Digest. But when I read this it was the first thing I thought of... Hospital bills woman who never saw a doctor DALLAS - A woman says she waited 19 hours at Parkland Memorial Hospital's emergency department for treatment of a broken leg and nev...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

Everyone loves a good gaffe, and McCain's latest is a doozy: McCain: "You know, I think you may have noticed that Senator Obama's supporters have been saying some pretty nasty things about Western Pennsylvania lately." Throng of Supporters: "BOOOOO...

Scott Leffler · Scott Leffler

Yesterday I heard a hundred people wish one another a "Happy Fourth of July." Arghhh! It's "Independence Day" ... not "the Fourth of July." We don't say, "Merry December 25th." Or "Happy October 31st." Let's not forget the "Independe...

Mindcrime · Mindcrime

Secret Service Looking Into Potential Threat Against Obama The Secret Service is following up on media reports today that someone in the crowd at a McCain/Palin event suggested killing Barack Obama, according to Secret Service spokesman Malcolm Wiley. The shout of "kill...

BrattyJenn · BrattyJenn

As Mary Pemberton of the Associated Press reports in a story headlined "Palin's town billed rape victims to get evidence": When Sarah Palin was mayor of Wasilla, the city billed sexual assault victims and their insurance companies for the cost of rape kits and forensic examinations...

BrattyJenn · BrattyJenn

Okay, a coupla observations about last night's debate... First of all, did Sarah Palin have something in her eye? What was up with all of the winking and kiss blowing? I could have lived without it. I coulda lived without her sashaying all over the stage with her special needs child. Yes, okay, we get...

Ski16 · Ski16

I do agree with Scott's analysis that both candidates seemed to hold their own, but Obama really came out on top. One major problem that I have with McCain, is his continued insistance that his age and experience make him the more qualified candidate. In my opinion, that "experience" pu...

FacePalm · FacePalm

In May, Alvin Clavon received a foreclosure notice on the simple, Spanish-style house in South Los Angeles that he shares with his wife and three boys. They bought the place in 2003 with a fixed-rate loan. They painted the walls, fixed the yard and made friends with the neighbours, who l...

Ski16 · Ski16

Maybe you can help me out. With the Feds bailing out AIG, i keep hearing "don't worry, it didn't involve tax payer money!" My questions is, where the hell did the money come from then??

MILF · MILF

Lockport lost a great character and a fun loving popular guy, Joe Ski, the other day. Joe was one of the owners of the Ski Lodge who used to be a fixture there in the early years. He was also a long time bartender at Briandi's at the mall. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched. Seems li...

Daddydog · Daddydog

Subject: Fwd: Britain is Repossessing the U.S.A. - A Message from John Cleese To: The citizens of the United States of America: In light of your failure to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your in...

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	Too Big To Fail = Too Big To Exist (Preview) ...breaking up these financial monstrosities that have the power to destroy our economy. The biggest applause line I have had in my book tour, by far and without exception, is this one: "If you are too big to fail, you are too big to exist." I think the American public, including a great many...	Mindcrime	0	964	May 13, 2009 by Mindcrime
	First 100 Days (Preview) I know in the past, the first hundred days in any president's first term is often used as a benchmark to measure the tone of the remaining time to come. Some presidents try to do too much, too soon, and thus make mistakes. Some do too little, thus come across as "inneffective." And some take mo...	Mindcrime	1	1000	May 7, 2009 by Daddydog
	There goes the neighborhood. (Preview) George W. Bush has announced he bought a $2 million home in the affluent Dallas neighborhood of Preston Hollow. He apparently no longer needs to maintain the everyman facade his Crawford ranch provided, so he's movin' on up. He clearly feels more comfortable in the company of equals, aka, his "...	Mindcrime	1	1087	May 6, 2009 by donjoaoresort
	Cheney & Rice Arrested (Preview) At least, that's what the headlines should read... WASHINGTON -- A newly declassified narrative of the Bush administration's advice to the CIA on harsh interrogations shows that the small group of Justice Department lawyers who wrote memos authorizing controversial interrogation tec...	Mindcrime	0	1129	May 3, 2009 by Mindcrime
	AIG Bonus fiasco ... (Preview) President Obama and the feds are pretty upset over the plan for AIG executives to recieve about $165 million in bonuses. I think this is not only understandable, but reasonable. Why should a failed company such as AIG grant bonuses to those captaining the FAILboat? Why should we - the US Taxpayers - be...	Scott Leffler	2	1059	May 3, 2009 by Mindcrime
	GM Tonawanda Powertrain classless salary bloodbath (Preview) Today GM Tonawanda released about 80 salary employees in a humiliating manner that had everyone shaking their heads in the plant..one by one each was called up to the room where they were told their fate, then given a white plastic garbage bag and an escort that was brought in from St. Catherines GM fac...	Daddydog	0	1261	Apr 22, 2009 by Daddydog
	The funniest thing I have ever read in the US&J.... (Preview) This needs absolutely no set-up or explanation. It must have been a joy to write this story! CRIME: DWI charges follow report of man passed out at the wheel Staff Reports Lockport Union-Sun & Journal CAMBRIA A Sanborn man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was reported...	BrattyJenn	2	1181	Feb 11, 2009 by Anonymous
	Bring Business to NT! Lose $60,025! Any Takers? (Preview) Updated: 01/26/09 08:07 AM NORTH TONAWANDA Buffalo Stampede owner and concert promoter Vincent Lesh is looking at a bill of $60,000 for a liquor infraction that ended up costing him a $25 fine. In the wake of last summers concert series in Gateway Park that was raided by police, the city of North T...	Daddydog	0	1011	Jan 27, 2009 by Daddydog
	What can you do without? (Preview) The numbers are in. Retail is off 5½ to 8 percent around the country. People are not only cutting back on retail, but services. The mindset of Americans right now is "if you don't need it, don't buy it." Have you cut your personal budget? What have you cut? ------------- We've made c...	Mindcrime	4	1384	Jan 7, 2009 by Mindcrime
	So What! (Preview) President Bush recently sat down with ABCs Martha Raddatz for an exit interview in Iraq recently in which she asked Bush about his legacy. BUSH: One of the major theaters against al Qaeda turns out to have been Iraq. This is where al Qaeda said they were going to take their stand. This...	Mindcrime	3	1120	Jan 7, 2009 by Daddydog
	New Years Eve Celebrations (Preview) 13 Days since the last post on this forum so I figure I'd throw something up there tonight (instead of throwing something up tommorrow morning) We are heading for the Gateway Park Ball Drop and Pub Crawl...even though the weather is brutal we gotta check it out, so the woolies are on as we brave the 12 de...	Daddydog	2	1151	Jan 6, 2009 by Scott Leffler
	Sicko (Preview) If you haven't seen this movie, rent it immediately. You will be shocked, enraged, envious and sickened all at once. Movie Website Trailer	Mindcrime	0	1134	Dec 17, 2008 by Mindcrime
	One for the Police State file (Preview) An interesting blog post: Pardon Me, I'd like to cash in my Constitution	Doc Wu	1	1034	Dec 16, 2008 by Mindcrime
	The Fate of the American Auto Industry (Preview) WASHINGTON -- The $25 billion rescue plan for the auto industry, desperately sought by Detroit's beleaguered Big Three, collapsed Thursday as Congress drew the line at one more bailout and Democrats said they wouldn't even consider it until the companies produced a convincing plan for re...	Mindcrime	5	1272	Dec 9, 2008 by Daddydog
	George Bush Library (Preview) Dear Fellow Constituent: The George W Bush Presidential Library is now in the planning stages and accepting donations. The Library will include: The Hurricane Katrina Room, which is still under construction. The Alberto Gonzales Room, where you won't be able to remember anything. The Tex...	Daddydog	0	984	Dec 5, 2008 by Daddydog
	Prop 8: The Musical (Preview) [URL=http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c0cf508ff8/prop-8-the-musical-starring-jack-black-john-c-reilly-and-many-more-from-fod-team-jack-black-craig-robinson-john-c-reilly-and-rashida-jones]Propositi...	Mindcrime	0	969	Dec 5, 2008 by Mindcrime
	Schumer establishes Internet lottery for inauguration tickets (Preview) Sen. Charles E. Schumer plans to conduct a statewide Internet lottery to distribute 350 tickets for President-elect Barack Obamas historic inauguration Jan. 20. The inauguration of a new president is always an exciting event, Schumer said in a statement Sunday. But I think we all realize that...	MILF	0	1276	Nov 17, 2008 by MILF
	President-Elect Obama (Preview) Today I feel supremely hopeful about our country's future. There is a chance for our country to be great again. A chance to right the wrongs of the last eight years. A chance to restore accountability and responsibility to every facet of our government. A chance to rebuild international bridges of tr...	Mindcrime	2	1067	Nov 7, 2008 by BUFWINGS
	Steal Back Your Vote (Preview) One of my biggest fears is not that the wrong candidate will become President. (That's my second biggest fear.) My greatest is that it won't be the citizenry of the United States that makes that decision. Voter fraud is rampant. And I'm not talking about ACORN or Mr. Ed. That's a whole different thre...	Mindcrime	0	1070	Oct 25, 2008 by Mindcrime
	That's Outrageous! (Preview) OK, OK, I stole the title from Reader's Digest. But when I read this it was the first thing I thought of... Hospital bills woman who never saw a doctor DALLAS - A woman says she waited 19 hours at Parkland Memorial Hospital's emergency department for treatment of a broken leg and nev...	Mindcrime	1	1112	Oct 23, 2008 by BUFWINGS
	Political Gaffes (Preview) Everyone loves a good gaffe, and McCain's latest is a doozy: McCain: "You know, I think you may have noticed that Senator Obama's supporters have been saying some pretty nasty things about Western Pennsylvania lately." Throng of Supporters: "BOOOOO...	Mindcrime	0	997	Oct 22, 2008 by Mindcrime
	Pet peeves ... (Preview) Yesterday I heard a hundred people wish one another a "Happy Fourth of July." Arghhh! It's "Independence Day" ... not "the Fourth of July." We don't say, "Merry December 25th." Or "Happy October 31st." Let's not forget the "Independe...	Scott Leffler	35	1928	Oct 17, 2008 by BUFWINGS
	Barack Obama's Life In Danger? (Preview) Secret Service Looking Into Potential Threat Against Obama The Secret Service is following up on media reports today that someone in the crowd at a McCain/Palin event suggested killing Barack Obama, according to Secret Service spokesman Malcolm Wiley. The shout of "kill...	Mindcrime	5	1216	Oct 17, 2008 by BUFWINGS
	Still another reason to hate Sarah Palin..... (Preview) As Mary Pemberton of the Associated Press reports in a story headlined "Palin's town billed rape victims to get evidence": When Sarah Palin was mayor of Wasilla, the city billed sexual assault victims and their insurance companies for the cost of rape kits and forensic examinations...	BrattyJenn	39	1797	Oct 17, 2008 by BUFWINGS
	Did Biden win the debate? You bet'cha, doggone it! (Preview) Okay, a coupla observations about last night's debate... First of all, did Sarah Palin have something in her eye? What was up with all of the winking and kiss blowing? I could have lived without it. I coulda lived without her sashaying all over the stage with her special needs child. Yes, okay, we get...	BrattyJenn	7	1322	Oct 4, 2008 by Scott Leffler
	Friday Night's Debate (Preview) I do agree with Scott's analysis that both candidates seemed to hold their own, but Obama really came out on top. One major problem that I have with McCain, is his continued insistance that his age and experience make him the more qualified candidate. In my opinion, that "experience" pu...	Ski16	11	1489	Oct 3, 2008 by Mindcrime
	This is "our" fault because . . . ? (Preview) In May, Alvin Clavon received a foreclosure notice on the simple, Spanish-style house in South Los Angeles that he shares with his wife and three boys. They bought the place in 2003 with a fixed-rate loan. They painted the walls, fixed the yard and made friends with the neighbours, who l...	FacePalm	0	1100	Sep 30, 2008 by FacePalm
	Federal Government Bailout (Preview) Maybe you can help me out. With the Feds bailing out AIG, i keep hearing "don't worry, it didn't involve tax payer money!" My questions is, where the hell did the money come from then??	Ski16	12	1399	Sep 26, 2008 by Andrew
	Joe Ski (Preview) Lockport lost a great character and a fun loving popular guy, Joe Ski, the other day. Joe was one of the owners of the Ski Lodge who used to be a fixture there in the early years. He was also a long time bartender at Briandi's at the mall. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched. Seems li...	MILF	0	933	Sep 26, 2008 by MILF
	A needed laugh from Monty Python... (Preview) Subject: Fwd: Britain is Repossessing the U.S.A. - A Message from John Cleese To: The citizens of the United States of America: In light of your failure to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your in...	Daddydog	2	967	Sep 21, 2008 by Scott Leffler
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