Quote du jour

"Stacy McCain’s old laptop was the hardware equivalent of a Steven King novel"

-"Smitty"

Obama's Speech Trumped By Boehner's Full (or Empty) House

It looks like President Petulant has tried his hand at petty school yard politics. Did you hear about Obama's planned "jobs address"? This wasn't urgent enough to tell the nation before he went on vacation for ten days, but all of the sudden, he wants to make an address to Congress the same day, the same time the Republicans had scheduled a candidate's debate at the Reagan Library.

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) has asked President Obama to address a joint-session of Congress on Thursday, Sept. 8, when it wouldn't conflict with the Republican presidential debate.



Citing logistical difficulties, Boehner requested that Obama hold his jobs address, which Obama wants to deliver next Wednesday, one day later.



The Speaker's letter made no mention of the more obvious conflict: between the president's speech, and a Republican presidential debate scheduled on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. EST. That debate is the first of the post-Labor Day political season, and the first one in which Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) is set to participate.

It was a juvenile move. Strictly "bush league" (Small "B"). He wanted to upstage the Republicans on the one hand, and use Congress as a bunch of props and a backdrop to stage the glory that is Obama.

One small problem: The President has to be invited to address Congress. Apparently, the President didn't even ask Congress about the speech, but arrogantly expected that if he said "jump" the peasants would ask "How high?".



Enter the adults with a cold splash of harsh reality for President Petulant. Boehner said that there might be "parliamentary or logistical impediments" that might interfere with his speech. That's right. "Parliamentary" (wink, wink) or "logistical" (nudge, nudge) impediments". If fact, I think that Boehner could probably give Obama an iron clad guarantee that there'd be at the very least a parliamentary impediment to the President's proposed schedule.



Note to the Obama White House: This ain't bean bag.





H/T Memeorandum

Obama: "Kiss of Death" to Yet Another "Green" Company

Remember when Barack Obama told us that "Green" energy was the wave of the future, providing the jobs the economy needed while keeping the air cleaner and enabling us to clone unicorns?? Okay. I may have made that last part up!



But, another company that Obama visited, hyped and funneled large amounts of federal money to, is going belly up. I know! Big surprise!

“Regulatory and policy uncertainties in recent months created significant near-term excess supply and price erosion,” Solyndra's CEO said.



A California-based solar company that received a $535 million loan guarantee from the Obama administration announced Wednesday that it will shut down.



The company, Solyndra Inc., said Wednesday it would suspend its manufacturing operations and lay off 1,100 employees effective immediately. The company said it intends to file a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.



“Regulatory and policy uncertainties in recent months created significant near-term excess supply and price erosion,” Solyndra CEO Brian Harrison said in a statement. “Raising incremental capital in this environment was not possible. This was an unexpected outcome and is most unfortunate.”

Oh, really? "Regulatory and policy uncertainties"? Would those be the regulations and policies generated by the Democrat controlled legislature and governor's mansion, or the would those be the regulations and policies generated by the Democrat controlled Senate and White House?



The mind reels!

Solyndra received the $535 million stimulus loan guarantee from the Energy Department in 2009 to help finance the construction of a new plant to manufacture solar panels.

A half a billion here, a half a billion there...pretty soon it adds up to real money!



What are the odds that the current resident of the White House will take this as a sign that "Green" technologies are not necessarily the engine to drive the economy out of this recession, or do you think he will double down on stupid?



Yeah. Me, too.



H/T Memeorandum

Medal of Honor

Staff Sergeant Don J. Jenkins



Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Jenkins (then Pfc.), Company A, distinguished himself while serving as a machine gunner on a reconnaissance mission. When his company came under heavy crossfire from an enemy complex, S/Sgt. Jenkins unhesitatingly maneuvered forward to a perilously exposed position and began placing suppressive fire on the enemy. When his own machinegun jammed, he immediately obtained a rifle and continued to fire into the enemy bunkers until his machinegun was made operative by his assistant. He exposed himself to extremely heavy fire when he repeatedly both ran and crawled across open terrain to obtain resupplies of ammunition until he had exhausted all that was available for his machinegun. Displaying tremendous presence of mind, he then armed himself with 2 antitank weapons and, by himself, maneuvered through the hostile fusillade to within 20 meters of an enemy bunker to destroy that position. After moving back to the friendly defensive perimeter long enough to secure yet another weapon, a grenade launcher, S/Sgt. Jenkins moved forward to a position providing no protection and resumed placing accurate fire on the enemy until his ammunition was again exhausted. During this time he was seriously wounded by shrapnel. Undaunted and displaying great courage, he moved forward 100 meters to aid a friendly element that was pinned down only a few meters from the enemy. This he did with complete disregard for his own wound and despite having been advised that several previous rescue attempts had failed at the cost of the life of 1 and the wounding of others. Ignoring the continuing intense fire and his painful wounds, and hindered by darkness, he made 3 trips to the beleaguered unit, each time pulling a wounded comrade back to safety. S/Sgt. Jenkins' extraordinary valor, dedication, and indomitable spirit inspired his fellow soldiers to repulse the determined enemy attack and ultimately to defeat the larger force. S/Sgt. Jenkins risk of his life reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

S/Sgt. Jenkins: We humbly salute you and thank you for your service.







Hat tip Home of Heroes



There are fewer than a hundred living MoH recipients today. Their names and their stories should not be forgotten. My mission is to honor one of those heroes here each week, and salute them for their courage and sacrifice. In the words of John Fitzgerald Kennedy:

“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors; the men it remembers.”

Cross posted at Say Anything

Liga BBVA The League That Moves The World Commercial Song Don’t know yet. What is the song?

Iker Casillas and Andrés Iniesta, new global ambassadors for Liga BBVA. This week the BBVA Group will launch a global advertising campaign that brings the two stars from the world's best soccer league together for the first time and promotes the bank's values in all corners of the world.

Liga BBVA (La Liga): The League That Moves The World Commercial
Song: Don’t know yet. What is the song?

The objective of the commercial, titled "Liga BBVA, the League that moves the world", is to boost the bank's leadership and global positioning, as well as its geographic expansion.


With 50 scenes shot in different countries, it tells how the Liga BBVA's two ambassadors can move and stop the world, making the earth into a giant soccer ball through attention-grabbing and surprising images worthy of the best films. Read more >>

Daryl Hannah Arrested at White House

The "Buy This Woman a New Shirt" Telethon starts on Labor Day



"The Blade Runner actress got taken away by Park Police after protesting an oil pipeline in front of the White House"



Not sure whether or not to feel sorrier for her that she is a wackadoo environmentalist or that she isn't remembered for anything since "Blade Runner" (1982).

Much-arrested Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah was taken away from the White House in restraints Tuesday afternoon.



Hannah was taking part in an ongoing protest against the unbuilt Keystone XL oil pipeline.



"Sometimes it's necessary to sacrifice your freedom for a greater freedom," Hannah said in Lafayette Park before her arrest. "And we want to be free from the horrible death and destruction that fossil fuels cause, and have a clean energy future."

H/T Memeorandum

Quote du jour

Events happen. Leaders are elected to lead (from the front, incidentally). That means dealing with events, not plaintively claiming to be their victim.

-Charles Krauthammer

Batman Arkham City Official Gameplay Trailer This Ain't No Place Commercial Song Short change hero by The Heavy.

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City -- five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum -- and the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.

Batman: Arkham City Official Gameplay Trailer This Ain't No Place Commercial
Song: Short change hero by The Heavy
Buy the song on Amazon here.


Lyrics used in the commercial
I can't see where you comin' from
But I know just what you runnin' from:
And what matters ain't the "who's baddest" but
The ones who stop you fallin' from your ladder... ...

This ain't no place for no hero.
This ain't no place for no better man.
This ain't no place for no hero
To call home

This ain't no place for no hero.
This ain't no place for no better man.
This ain't no place for no hero
To call home... ...

Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

Get an exclusive look at Batman: Arkham City and see the Dark Knight in action with this brand new gameplay trailer for the exciting sequel.

Fan di Fendi The New Fragrance Commercial Song Cheap and Cheerful by The Kills.

Fan di Fendi is the fragrance you just adore to adore. A glamorous chunk of sensual gold you cannot resist.

Fan di Fendi: The New Fragrance Commercial
Song: Cheap and Cheerful by The Kills
Fan di FENDI Glrls: Anja Rubik & Karmen Pedaru & Abbey Lee Kershaw


Anja Rubik was born in Poland, in 1985.
Throughout her career, she has appeared in an extensive and impressive assortment of advertising campaigns for high-end brands. Currently, Anja lives in Manhattan. In her spare time, she enjoys fine arts and traveling.


Karmen Pedaru was born in Estonia, in 1990.
At age 18, Karmen moved to New York and began modeling full time. Style.com and Models.com both recognized Karmen as a top 10 newcomer after her first season. In her free time, she enjoys learning about the photography and design side of the fashion industry.


Abbey Lee Kershaw was born in Australia, in 1987.
Her career in the fashion industry began when she won the Girlfriend CoverGirl Model Search in Australia. In her spare time, she enjoys vintage shopping and music festivals.

The Eau de Parfum was created paying special attention to ingredients as a tribute to Fendi’s know-how and expertise in materials such as fur and leather. Fan di Fendi is a wildly exciting fragrance, a sexy scent for the skin: luminous, sensual and addictive.

Song: Cheap and Cheerful by The Kills
Released: Jan 1, 2008 (From the Album Midnight Boom)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Like a hit refrain, Fan di Fendi is insistent, addictive and irresistible. Electrifying and possessing you, haunting you. Getting under your skin, inhabiting you. The ultimate must-have for the Fan of Fendi! Who is she? She is a girl of the night.


Lyrics used in the commercial
I'm bored of cheap and cheerful
I want expensive sadness

I want you to be crazy
Cause you're boring baby when you're straight

It's alright (it's alright)
To be mean (to be mean)

I want you to be crazy
Cause you're boring baby when you're straight... ...

Fun-loving and free. Crazy about life, luxury and everything lovely. Sensual, electrifying and playful. She is Fan di Fendi, the Fendi woman, a faithful fan of Fendi. The new perfume by Fendi diffuses Roman sun and electric nights, leather and roses, luxury and seduction. Read more >>

Just another day at the office for Jennifer Lopez Commercial Song Jenny From The Block by Jennifer Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony revealed their new, exclusive Kohl's collections to some of the most influential fashion and home magazines at an editorial fashion preview in New York City on May 2. An industry first, Jennifer and Marc are the first celebrity couple to have simultaneously designed separate collections for one retailer.

The Jennifer Lopez collection includes contemporary sportswear, dresses, handbags, jewelry, shoes and sleepwear. The Jennifer Lopez Home Collection features bedding and towels. The Marc Anthony collection includes sportswear, dress shirts, neckwear, accessories, suit separates, sport coats and shoes.

Kohl's: Jennifer Lopez – Just another day at the office Commercial
Song: Jenny From The Block by Jennifer Lopez


Lyrics used in the commercial
Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got
I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block... ...

Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got
I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block... ...

Music video by Jennifer Lopez performing Jenny From The Block. (C) 2002 Sony bmg music entertainment. Watch for the Jennifer Lopez collection and the Marc Anthony collection this fall. Only at Kohl's.

Song: Jenny From The Block by Jennifer Lopez
Released: September 26, 2002 (from the album This Is Me... Then)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Sex in Advertising

For all you connoisseurs of advertising...







I may not be sure exactly what she's selling, but, I'm pretty sure I'm in the market!

"His Master's Voice"

"His Master's Voice"



The old RCA dog had nothing on Obama!

"Words, just Words" - Read While You Wait!

Appropriately, from this perspective, Obama looks smaller than the teleprompter...and he is. Sheesh! You'd think the guy could say something on occasion without relying on someone else's words!



H/T The War Planner

Apple iPhone 5 Concept Features Commercial Song Movement Proposition by Kevin MacLeod.

Amazing Concept iPhone 5. This CG iPhone 5 has advanced iPhone features such as a sleeker iPhone design, a laser keyboard & holographic display all rolled into this iPhone 5 video.

Apple iPhone 5 Concept Features Commercial
Song: Movement Proposition by Kevin MacLeod

The computer generated Concept iPhone 5 features is an exponential leap to the iPhone 4 or iPhone 3gs of today.



Song: Movement Proposition by Kevin MacLeod
Released: 2011
Buy the song on Amazon here.

We hope you enjoy this iPhone 5 video more than the current trend of iPhone 5 rumors such as iPhone 5 leaked and iPhone 5 unboxing videos. Apple is yet to make the iPhone 5 announcement. So have your fill of this new iPhone video before the iPhone 5 release.

Ashley Smith for Diesel's new perfume, Loverdose Commercial Song Love To Love You Baby (Loverdose Remix) by Donna Summer.

Diesel spices up its perfume line with the new edgy edition named Loverdose in a game of words that be interpreted as "Lover Dose" or "Love Overdose”. The fragrance is announced as a "beautiful but deadly weapon of seduction", made to "ignite passions like never before".

Ashley Smith for Diesel's new perfume, Loverdose Commercial
Song: Love To Love You Baby (Loverdose Remix) by Donna Summer

Diesel Loverdose allegedly possesses molecules that stimulate hypothalamus, the part of the brain responsible for attraction and lust. The very composition is floral – spicy, opening with star anise and mandarin. Sambac jasmine, licorice and gardenia petals form the core of the composition, placed on an oriental base of amber, vanilla and woody notes.



Song: Love To Love You Baby by Donna Summer
Released: December 6, 1975 (From the album Love to Love You Baby)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Lyrics used in the commercial
I love to love you baby...

When you're laying so close to me
there's no place I'd rather you be
than with me here

I love to love you baby...



The bottle is symbolically designed to resemble a heart – shaped diamond pierced by an arrow, colored in intense shades of purple. The face of the fragrance is a young model Ashley Smith.

Diesel Loverdose is available as 35, 50 and 75 ml Eau de Parfum.
Loverdose was launched in 2011. (Source: Fragrantica.com)

Lanvin Fall Winter 2011-2012 Ad Campaign Commercial Song I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) by Pitbull.

The atmosphere is opulent and sophisticated: two features reflecting Alber Elbaz for Lanvin's fashion at best.

Lanvin Fall Winter 2011-2012 Ad Campaign Commercial
Song: I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) by Pitbull


Lyrics used in the commercial
And this how we gon do it
Dale

one-two-three-four
Uno-do’-tres-cuatro
I know you want me (want me)
you know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
you know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
you know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)

(Hahaha)
one-two-three-four
Uno-do’-tres-cuatro

Rumba (Si)
Ella quiere su Rumba (Como)
Rumba (Si)
Ella quiere si Rumba (Como)
Si e’ verdad que tu ere guapa,
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tu tiene la boca grande
dale ponte a jugar (Como)

one-two-three-four
Uno-do’-tres-cuatro (Woooo-ooo)... ...

Close up, in Steven Meisel's shots showing the AW 2011/12 collection, of a refined line reminding of '70s glamour.

Music video by Pitbull performing I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho). (C) 2009 Ultra Records.

Song: I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) by Pitbull
Released: February 24, 2009 (From the album Rebelution)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

The song's official music video was released on March 9, 2009 by Ultra Records on YouTube and was directed by David Rousseau. To date the video has received over 188,088,897 views (05.08.2011), is the 3rd most viewed "electronic" music video of all time, the 4th top video of all time. and the 8th most viewed music video of all time. (Source: Wikipedia)

The two adv protagonists, Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmermann, pose as if they were almost dancing, in perfect synch, wrapped in warm-hued dresses, elbow length gloves and precious bracelets. Read more >>

Quote du jour

“A man of 21 with learning disabilities has been granted taxpayers’ money to fly to Amsterdam and have sex with a prostitute.”



...Why do they need a Dutch hooker? Just another hardworking foreigner doing the jobs Britons won’t do? Given the reputation of English womanhood, you’d have thought this would be the one gig that wouldn’t have to be outsourced overseas.

-Mark Steyn

Summadayze 2012 Colourfornia Campaign Song Colours by Calvin Harris.

Following on from the new summa vibes of 2011 we are proud to unleash this years new campaign of colour to celebrate Australia's most iconic music festival. Proudly brought to you by Future Entertainment, Fuzzy and Cross Promotions, Australia's legendary Summafieldazye festival is back in 2012 with an even fresher season of sound, colour and sun.

Summadayze 2012 Colourfornia Campaign
Song: Colours by Calvin Harris
Buy the song on Amazon here.


Lyrics used in the commercial

Yeah
Uh, uh, ah

No* I don't care what you dress like
Or what you wear
But please make sure baby
You've got some colours in there... ...

Get some colours on, get some colours on
Get some colours on, get some colours on... ...

Following on from the new summa vibes of 2011 we are proud to unleash this years new campaign of colour to celebrate Australia's most iconic music festival Summadayze.

Proudly brought to you by Future Entertainment Australia's legendary Summadayze festival is back in 2012 with an even fresher season of sound, colour and sun. Read more >>

Glee Season 3 Promo Dodgeball Commercial Song We Got the Beat by The Go-Go's.

Entering its sophomore season, GLEE is a biting musical comedy that has quickly become a pop-culture phenomenon. The highest-rated new scripted series of the season boasts critical acclaim, a loyal fan base of "GLEEks", two certified Gold albums, more than 10 million song downloads and an incredible 19 Emmy nominations – earning it the distinction of being the most-nominated series of the year. To top it off, the genre-defying, award-winning series has been picked up through its third season.

Glee Season 3 Promo: Dodgeball Commercial
Song: We Got the Beat by The Go-Go's


Lyrics used in the commercial
See the people walking down the street
They don't know where they wanna go
They're walking in time

They got the beat
They got the beat
They got the beat, yeah
We got it
Jumpin', get down round and round and round. Wooooo
We got the beat
We got the beat
We got the beat... ...

Music video by The Go-Go's performing We Got The Beat. (C) 2009 EMI Music

Song: We Got the Beat by The Go-Go's
Released: May 27, 1980 (From the album Beauty and the Beat)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

After GLEE was recognized by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with nominations in all major categories, the show took home four awards, including one for Ryan Murphy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and one for Jane Lynch for as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

A third season of the Fox musical comedy-drama television series Glee was commissioned on May 23, 2010 while the first season aired. It is scheduled to premiere on September 20, 2011.
Read more >>

9/11 - "Like Walking Into Hell"

This hour long National Geographic special is being rebroadcast tonight at 9 PM Eastern (6PM PDT) and again at midnight Eastern. Catch it if you can.



It is not at all clichéd to say, Thank God that George Bush was our president when this terrible thing happened to us.



H/T Hot Air



Cross posted at LCR, Say Anything.

Dear Malaysians Say Sorry (DiGi Dear Malaysians) Campaign Song For Forgiveness by Min'z.

An poignant exploration into the power of apologies and forgiveness.

Dear Malaysians Say Sorry (DiGi Dear Malaysians) Campaign
Song: For Forgiveness by Min'z


Lyrics:
I've never really found the time
To see what's on the other side of me
Never really had the time
To open my eyes to look, to see

I've never really bothered
To get close to the ground
Been in my fortress forever
By my narrow views I am bound

I've grown tired of stupid games
That tell us we're not the same, and
Today I come in all eagerness

I've grown tired of stupid games
That tell us we're not the same, and
Today I come seeking for forgiveness

There's really no point in fighting
And blaming all those around
I want to see myself within you
You're the treasure that I found

Now I am glad I took the time
To see what's on the other side of me

The "Dear Malaysians" campaign was created to help Malaysians say "I'm sorry" and seek forgiveness from one another during the festive season. Hopefully, it'll teach us how to brighten someone's day, one apology at a time.

Spread the joy of forgiveness at www.dearmalaysians.com

Nissan Versa Sedan Headroom Commercial Song Don't Stop (Color On the Walls) by Foster the People.

The All-New Nissan Versa has the most headroom per dollar of any car in America, as seen in this inventive stop-motion commercial and track from Foster the People called Don't Stop (Color on the walls).

Nissan Versa Sedan: Headroom Commercial
Song: Don't Stop (Color On the Walls) by Foster the People


Song: Don't Stop (Color On the Walls) by Foster the People
Released: 23 May 2011 (From the Album Torches)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Lyrics used in the commercial
Walk little walk
Small talk big thoughts
Gonna tell them all just what I want
That Street two streets I see you and me... ...

Nissan Versa Sedan: Legroom commercial (Link)
All-New Nissan Versa Sedan: Headroom commercial (Link)
All-New Nissan Versa Sedan: Legroom commercial (Link)

Free music: Nissan VERSA iAd Commercial Song Don't Stop (Color On the Walls) by Foster the People. Learn more

Quote du jour

Obama is on the receiving end, as unpleasant as it might be for him, of the standard, run of the mill vitriol launched toward a sitting president. George W. Bush had it much worse, far as I can tell, and whined about it far less frequently.

-Keith Koffler

"Biden Golfed in Hours Preceding Hurricane"

Joe's a little unclear of the concept of "golf".

Delaware was pounded by Hurricane Irene on Saturday night, but Vice President Biden got in one last round of golf in his home state before the heavy stuff started coming down, Fox News has learned.



Biden played golf at a Wilmington-area course on Saturday morning, according to two sources familiar with his schedule.



Asked directly whether Biden played golf on Saturday, Biden's office would not comment to Fox News.

I don't know why Biden should be shy in fessing up to a round of golf. After all, the Vice President does have to be able to assume all the duties of the President, should something (God forbid!) happen to him!

Themes Like Old Times

Welcome Back, Kotter

Léa Seydoux Prada Candy parfum Commercial Song Runnin' Wild by Léa Seydoux. (Original Version by Marilyn Monroe)

Prada Candy is instantly seductive -- pure pleasure wrapped in impulsive charm. In an explosion of shocking pink and gold, Prada Candy takes us on a walk on the wild side, showing us a new facet of Prada femininity where more is more and excess is everything.

Léa Seydoux: Prada Candy parfum Commercial
Song: Runnin' Wild by Léa Seydoux (Original Version by Marilyn Monroe)


Lyrics used in the commercial
Running wild, lost control
Running wild, mighty bold
Feeling gay, reckless too
carefree mind all the time, never blue
Always going, don't know where
always showing..I don't care
I don't care... ...

Taking extremity as a starting point for new ideas, Prada Candy evolved from a desire to push things to the maximum, to create totally new, unexpected and optimistic concepts. Prada Candy declares that there is no better time than now to be daring and passionate about life.

Song: Runnin' Wild by Marilyn Monroe (Some Like It Hot Soundtrack)
Released: 1959
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Runnin' Wild is a popular song first composed and recorded in 1922, written by A.H. Gibbs, Joe Grey and Leo Wood.

It is probably best known for its inclusion in the classic 1959 comedy film Some Like It Hot, set in the late prohibition era. The song is performed during a rehearsal on a train journey,with Marilyn Monroe providing the vocals. (Source: Wikipedia)

Ron Paul: "We Can't Afford the Empire"

Ron Paul was on Fox News Sunday this AM. On the whole, he said a lot of good things about Obama's Libyan Misadventure and how we cannot know at this time whether or not Quaddafi's successor will be better or worse than he was. Paul goes on and equates all of our foreign policy as if it were the same as in Libya, and this is sadly not the case. And even parts of that he gets wrong.

"The current situation in Libya may be a short term victory for Empire, but it is a loss for our American Republic."

Note the unfortunate and incorrect usage of the word "Empire" (I'm assuming he's talking about the U.S.)

empire: a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom, as the former British Empire, French Empire, Russian Empire, Byzantine Empire, or Roman Empire.

Could I get a list of nations from you, Mr. Paul, of those nations absorbed by the U.S. Empire? Japan, Germany and Italy were conquered by the allies in WWII. We have troops stationed in each of those countries to this day (The wisdom of that can be debated another time.) Are those countries part of our "Empire"? Do they pay tribute to us? Do we rule over them?



Historically, empires seize the resources of conquered nations. That is why to this day, we are pumping American oil out of Kuwait and Iraq. No, wait! We aren't??



Because we are not an "Empire". We have influence around the world and with other countries and I see no problem with that. We support the cause of freedom around the world. We support our democratic allies. But, we have no "colonies", nor are we seeking any. Our military actions, at least in the past, have all come with an "exit strategy". You should look that up, Mr. Paul. Empires don't have "exit strategies" when they invade other countries. They plan for continual occupation. Our strategies of "occupation" have to do with the stability and integrity of the countries before we exit. So when he says things like "We can't afford the Empire", is he serious and mistaken, or merely careless with his words?



Speaking of that, did you note the use of his word "silly"? Speaking of the US dealing with Qaddafi (after he "admitted that his country had been trying to develop a broad arsenal of unconventional weapons, and he promised to dismantle them up and submit to international inspections"-NYT):

"But, why is it that we started doing business with him five years ago? Was that a good thing? I think that was silly, too."

"Silly", Mr. Paul? The lesson Qaddafi learned after the Iraq war, was that dictators with WMDs did not "live long and prosper". After renouncing his WMDs and allowing international inspections, why shouldn't we at least move tentatively to encourage those types of reforms? The fact that he had renounced weapons of mass destruction spoke well for leaving him in place, rather than roll the dice that the next government might be worse and we may have helped to put them there. On this, we agree. But, I shudder to think of our next president standing toe to toe with some foreign leader and telling him "That's just silly". Presidents (and candidates for president) ought not to be careless in their language.



And while we're on the subject, I have mentioned before Paul's use of the word "squabble" to describe Israel's fight for its very survival. I think if I were the Israeli Prime Minister, faced with a Paulian presidency, I would begin to explore options to wage the war more aggressively with my neighbors, knowing I could not count on the U.S. to "watch my back". (Kind of like it is now with Obama, only worse.)



Paul claims that a "telltale" of his support is measured by the volume of contributions from active military duty personnel.

"Because of my foreign policy, I get more donations from active military duty people."

Maybe. Or maybe they, like many others, value your position on the Constitution. Active military personnel have volunteered to put their lives on hold and their lives on the line to uphold the Constitution. They, like you, hold it in high regard. But, unless he has received correspondence from a majority of those contributors saying that it is his foreign policy views that prompted them to give, then perhaps his assumption is unfounded.



I noted another, minor, unfounded assumption in his anecdote about Mises. When asked about a country in economic crisis, Ludwig von Mises was asked if he were the leader of that country, what would he do. He said, "I'd quit". Paul took this to mean "in other words, take your hands off it". Only that wasn't what he said. He didn't say he'd reduce government activity, he said he'd "quit". The most likely reasons are, if he was the leader who was responsible for the disaster that befell his nation, he broke it and should not have the authority to break any more, or that he assumed the office with the country in disastrous financial shape and he wouldn't want to be blamed for it. The most likely explanation was, it was a joke, as in, "Why would I want to take on those kinds of headaches?"



If Mises saw that the solution was less government intervention, and he was in a position to make it happen, why would he "quit"? To borrow a phrase from a prominent candidate for president, that's just silly!



Finally, the scariest part of his remarks go to the heart of the Global War on Terror.

"They (American service personnel) don't want perpetual war, when they are undeclared and you don't see the end and you don't know who the enemy is..."

Mr. Paul: No one wants a perpetual war, declared or not, where you don't see the end and you don't know who the enemy is. But, that is the war that has been forced upon us, it was not of our choosing. Al-Qaeda is not a country with a defined border. We cannot defeat them and give their government our terms of peace. And if al-qaeda were wiped off the map tomorrow, that doesn't mean we would be forever free from fanatical terrorists. It has been said that "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom". There's something mighty perpetual in the word "eternal". Just as it applies to our Constitution, it applies to our national security. If we can utilize the military to root out camps and enclaves of extra-national terrorists, then we should do so, and let the host nations know that if they willingly shelter terrorists within their borders, that those actions have dire consequences.



To the extent that Obama's KMA in Libya was an undeclared war, I agree with Paul 100%. But the alternative isn't a wholesale withdrawal to our nation's borders, but rather a judicious examination of our military's mission around the world and eliminate that which does not serve the purpose. But, as long as terrorists fight without uniform or flag, we will not always know our enemy, and we will not see the end in the foreseeable future. That doesn't mean we give up the fight or make a temporary, and ultimately futile, retreat to our borders. Whenever possible, we must carry the fight to the terrorists, and support our allies in their struggles for freedom and self determination.



Paul has said we will treat all countries alike. I cannot see treating Britain and Israel like Libya or Iran. The battle to defeat Western civilization is a global conflict. No nation on the planet is better equipped than this one to provide leadership in that conflict. It is not the path of Empire, but of preservation. The survival of our democratic allies can aid us in our battle top preserve our values and our way of life. Like the word "empire", I don't think Mr. Paul understands that.



Mr. Paul: I salute your attempts to uphold the Constitution, but your foreign policy? If it weren't so deadly serious, I'd call it "silly", too. But, it remains the main reason you will never be president.



Update : "And we do have an empire" 4:34 in. (from 2010)

900 bases in 135 countries = empire. (Or maybe just too many bases?)

Glee's Fashion Night Out Music video

The cast of Glee performing "Fashion" by David Bowie in their Fashion Night Out 2011 music video for Vogue.

Glee's Fashion Night Out Music video
Song: Fashion by Glee cast (Original Version by David Bowie)


Lyrics:
There's a brand new dance
but I don't know its name
That people from bad homes
do again and again
It's big and it's bland
full of tension and fear
They do it over there but we don't do it here

Fashion! Turn to the left
Fashion! Turn to the right
Oooh, fashion!
We are the goon squad
and we're coming to town
Beep-beep
Beep-beep... ...

As McKinley High's resident style guru, a Glee cover of David Bowie's Fashion is right up Kurt's street.
But the one-off music video, which is the result of a collaboration between the hit show and Vogue, sees the whole cast get involved.

Music video by David Bowie performing Fashion. (C) 2009 EMI Music.

Song: Fashion by David Bowie
Released: 24 October 1980 (from the album Scary Monsters and Super Creeps)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Made to promote the glossy title's annual Fashion's Night Out event in New York, it aired in the U.S. last night during a repeat episode from season two. It sees Rachel, Artie, Quinn and co get a glamorous makeover that takes them from the more familiar school gym environment to the catwalk.
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Sealy Mattress Jump Commercial Song Original Music.

In Sealy's new commercial, "Jump", a variety of people have some classic fun, jumping on a Sealy Posturepedic, while showing us their colorful individual style. Sometimes you feel like jumping. And for those of us on memory foam mattresses, sometimes you don't.

Sealy Mattress: Jump Commercial
Song: Original Music (Music was composed for the commercial)


Credits:
Advertising Agency: Leo Burnett, Chicago, USA
Chief Creative Officer: Susan Credle
Creative Director/Art Director: Lee Walters
Creative Director/Copywriter: Shane Hutton
Senior Agency Producer: Scott Gould
Account Director: Christa Tanner
Production Company: aWHITELABELproduct
Director: Arni & Kinski
Cinematography: Darius Khondji
Special Effects: MassMarket
Editors: John Hopp, Steve Prestemon/The Whitehouse
Sound: Eleven
Color: Cinelicious

Your Sealy mattress comes with a full 10 year warranty, ensuring it will look and feel the same way for a long time. Sealy has the most rigorous testing standards in the industry. They also use the most durable, high-quality materials available – the result of a commitment to perfection that has lasted over 130 years. Read more >>

Old Navy Presents My Country 'Tis Of Thee Commercial Song My Country, 'Tis of Thee by Samuel Francis Smith.

Old Navy is celebrating the 4th of July and America's freedom with the Let Freedom Ring Sale. Take in the fireworks in a free new dress, a pair of shorts or other styles in the store because this week when you buy two items, you'll get the third one free! Valid 6/29-7/4. In-store only. Excludes jewelry. Third item must be of equal or lesser value.

Old Navy Presents: My Country 'Tis Of Thee Commercial
Song: My Country, 'Tis of Thee by Samuel Francis Smith


Lyrics used in the commercial
Old Navy 'Tis of thee
sweet land of buy two items and get a third one free

My Country, 'Tis of Thee, also known as "America", is an American patriotic song, whose lyrics were written by Samuel Francis Smith. The melody is that of the United Kingdom's national anthem, "God Save the Queen", although Smith encountered it by way of a German adaptation. The song served as a de facto national anthem of the United States before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official anthem. (Source: Wikipedia)

Old Navy Records Presents Welcome to the Ankle Show Commercial Song The Ankle Show by Cherrie and the Stems.

Old Navy Records™ is bringing you another original hit. Introducing Cherrie and the Stems with their latest single, Ankle Show. The song rallies women everywhere to let their ankles show in Ankle Jeans and Flirty Flats. Shazam the spot to catch the looks and unlock secret goodies from Old Navy. US only.

Old Navy Records Presents: Welcome to the Ankle Show Commercial
Song: The Ankle Show by Cherrie and the Stems

Genres: Pop, Music
Released: Mar 11, 2011
Link: Itunes Free Download.


Lyrics used in the commercial
Ladies
Time to raise the cuff
I ain't bluffin'
Show some ank' cause I ain't seen nothin'
Welcome to the ankle show
It's a little bit of leg
It's how it goes
Jeans raised up
Shoes down low
Welcome to the ankle show
Alright, time to show those ankles please
Those sexy little things about a foot below your knees
Welcome to the ankle show
A little peek of leg
It's how it goes
Hemline high
Shoes down low
Welcome to the ankle show

Quote du jour

"Those Democratic party SOBs in Washington won’t trust us to pick out our own light bulbs: what makes you think that they’ll let us have our own private manned space program? The only real question is which government agency they’ll use to stamp it out."

-Moe Lane -"This isn't heartwarming"

A Little Saturday Night Music

Jerry Orbach - Try to Remember (1962)







Ah, Lennie Briscoe...we hardly knew ye!

Saturday Linkaround

Cartoon of the Day – NRO Home page



The Imperial Presidency- Mark Steyn



Why Hasn’t the Economic Recovery that Obama Promised Happened?



Bad Luck? Bad Faith? –Krauthammer



Costco to Remove Electric Car Chargers Because Nobody’s Using Them



Is economic “graceful decline” the true agenda of some warmists?



65 Climate Weenies Arrested Near White House



Stolen Valor: Supreme Court Asked to Uphold Military Impostor Law



How Obama Spent His Summer Vacation - In Cartoons



Obamas Share Sacrifice at Pricey Vineyard Restaurant



A contrast of two civilizations



Facing facts on Obama’s Syria miscues –John Bolton



The King of Debt –video



‘Ed Schultz With a Smaller Rack’



Tweet of the Day: Charles Krauthammer



Another "off the radar" taxpayer funded junket



On the Vineyard, Obama fever is no longer raging- “The bloom is off the hibiscus”, to coin a phrase…



Indiana College Bans National Anthem at Sporting Events



Hurricane Irene seen from space - photo



Hurricane Preparedness - a checklist



Leave MLK Jr. Alone



Ron Paul: Ignoring or ignored by the media?



Name that Famous Movie Quote



Why Conservatives Get Paranoid About Obama



MLK Jr Memorial Has Massive Mistake



Idiot Surfer Killed in Virginia Beach Due to Storm In a related story, world average IQ raises 2 points



New Scandal at DoJ as Illegal Guitars End Up In Hands of Mexican Drug Lords -Iowahawk







Rule Five Roundup*:



Camp of the Saints - Rule Five Saturday, Hump Day Rule Five, Rule Five News



Classic Liberal – Cradle of Rule 5 Love



The Daley Gator – Daley Babes: Silvan Krispin, Catherine Oxenberg



Eye of Polyphemus – Annabeth Gish, Flavia de Oliveira, Anne Hathaway, Miranda Kerr



Friday Night Babe – Clair Cooper



Hookers and Booze- Weekend Double



Jake Finnegan - Katy Perry



Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World - Friday Pin up



Maggie’s Notebook – Girls with guns



Pirates Cove - Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup, If All You See..., If All You See…, If All You See…



POH Diaries -Rule 5: Maryeve Dufault



Randy’s Roundtable – Midweek Break, Thursday Nite Tart





Reaganite Republican – Hot Romanian Chicks, II



Sex in Advertising - Miss Turkey



Soylent Green – Friday Corset



Support your local Gunfighter – Hayden Panettiere



The Last Tradition- Bikini Baristas



Major Hottie



Theo Spark –Bath night



The Other McCain- Rule 5 Monday



Vintage Babe of the Week – Yvonne Furneaux



Barber shop -Woodsterman Style



Saturday Night Sunglasses











*By no means comprehensive.



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Cross posted at Say Anything

The Secret of the Runaway Bride

Eighteen year old Valeriya Shevchenko, was resplendent in her wedding finery at the City Clerk's Office in New York City on Tuesday. She was waiting for her fiance to arrive, when the earthquake hit. She ran through the park with her cellphone, trying to find him. They met up at a subway station nearby and returned to the City Clerk's office to be married.



One small problem: They were trying to keep their marriage a secret, because their families disapproved. As Fate would have it, the young lady fleeing in her wedding dress was just too good of a shot for an enterprising photographer to pass up.



I can just imagine their wedding vows: "Baby, when I look at you, I can feel the earth move!"



Best wishes to the happy couple.

Name That Famous Movie Quote...

They're here!

Kia Hamster Share Some Soul Commercial Song Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock by LMFAO.

First they drove. Then they rapped. Now they're dancing. But they're not doing any old dance. They're shuffling. And they're doing it harder, faster and better than any hamster has ever shuffled before.

Kia Soul 2012: Hamster & Aliens Share Some Soul Commercial
Song: Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock by LMFAO

Not only are the hamsters making a comeback; the Kia Soul, the urban crossover vehicle that started a craze is back and better than ever delivering more power and better fuel efficiency than ever before, the 2012 Kia Soul, "a new way to roll". Learn more


Lyrics used in the commercial
Party rockers in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time
And we're gonna make you lose your mind
Everybody just have a good time
Everyday I’m shuffelin... ...

Music video by LMFAO performing Party Rock Anthem featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock. (c) 2011 Interscope.

Song: Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock by LMFAO
Released: January 25, 2011 (From the album Sorry for Party Rocking)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Old Navy Presents Superfan Nation Commercial Song Sister Christian by Night Ranger.

Old Navy gives you home field advantage with Superfan Nation gear for both college and pro teams. Score for the whole family from just $14. US Only.

Old Navy: Presents Superfan Nation Commercial
Song: Sister Christian by Night Ranger
Model: Heather Storm (Actress, Model)


Lyrics used in the commercial
The lyrics are changed to advertise college and professional sports teams shirts.

Superfan Nation at Old Navy stores
Has football gear for your favorite teams and more
Styles galore

You're wearing a shirt that fits so right
College and Pro hey who's that guy
He brought pizza he's all right.

Song: Sister Christian by Night Ranger
Released: 1984 (From the album Midnight Madness)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Music video by Night Ranger performing Sister Christian. (C) 2004 Geffen Records.

Quote du jour

“President Obama said that even though we’ve been downgraded, we’re still a AAA nation. Unfortunately, he meant in the minor league baseball sense.”

–Jimmy Kimmel

Anderson Silva Lip-Syncs Burger King Commercial Song Lovin' You by Minnie Riperton.

For those of you that thought UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is nothing more than the nastiest 185-pounder to ever live, you’re partially correct. However, "The Spider" is also known for having a personality that runs for days and he revealed as much in a commercial for Burger King.

Anderson Silva: Lip-Syncs Burger King Commercial (Remixed Version)
Song: Lovin' You by Minnie Riperton
Buy the song on Amazon here.


Lyrics used in the commercial
Lovin' you is easy cause you're beautiful
Makin' love with you is all i wanna do
Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true
And everything that i do is out of lovin' you
La la la la la la la... do do do do do... ...

The Brazilian Budweiser advertisement that was released earlier this month has got nothing on this Minnie Riperton-inspired spot.

Anderson Silva: Burger King Mega BK Stacker - Lovin' You Commercial
Song: Lovin' You by Minnie Riperton
Buy the song on Amazon here.

In addition to 'The King of Beers' and Burger King, Silva also promotes for Nike in his homeland.
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