Month: March 2014

Athenae, So Called Liberal Media1 Comment

Blogger Ethics Panel Part the Ten Thousandth

Allison Hantschel

This is in no way a threat to our republic, unlike those unwashed people in their pajamas saying whatever they want on the Internet: To illustrate the threat outsourcing agreements pose, Free Press released on Wednesday an updated version of its report Cease to Resist: How the FCC’s Failure to Enforce Its Rules Created a New Wave of Media Consolidation. The study examines the current wave of consolidation sweeping across the broadcast industry. The report documents the increased use of outsourcing agreements by Gannett Company, Nexstar Broadcast Group, Raycom Media, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tribune Company and other broadcasters. Through these … Continue reading Blogger Ethics Panel Part the Ten Thousandth

Athenae, So Called Liberal Media1 Comment

Blogger Ethics Panel Part the Ten Thousandth

Allison Hantschel

This is in no way a threat to our republic, unlike those unwashed people in their pajamas saying whatever they want on the Internet: To illustrate the threat outsourcing agreements pose, Free Press released on Wednesday an updated version of its report Cease to Resist: How the FCC’s Failure to Enforce Its Rules Created a New Wave of Media Consolidation. The study examines the current wave of consolidation sweeping across the broadcast industry. The report documents the increased use of outsourcing agreements by Gannett Company, Nexstar Broadcast Group, Raycom Media, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tribune Company and other broadcasters. Through these … Continue reading Blogger Ethics Panel Part the Ten Thousandth

Athenae, So Called Liberal Media1 Comment

Blogger Ethics Panel Part the Ten Thousandth

Allison Hantschel

This is in no way a threat to our republic, unlike those unwashed people in their pajamas saying whatever they want on the Internet: To illustrate the threat outsourcing agreements pose, Free Press released on Wednesday an updated version of its report Cease to Resist: How the FCC’s Failure to Enforce Its Rules Created a New Wave of Media Consolidation. The study examines the current wave of consolidation sweeping across the broadcast industry. The report documents the increased use of outsourcing agreements by Gannett Company, Nexstar Broadcast Group, Raycom Media, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tribune Company and other broadcasters. Through these … Continue reading Blogger Ethics Panel Part the Ten Thousandth

Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, Tommy T3 Comments

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Tommy T

Oy veh. Every damned time. Ms. A gave me permission to do a short special post, since this happened: Texas Gov. Perry throws support behind McConnellThe Washington Times ^ | Saturday, March 15, 2014 | Adam Beam Posted on 3‎/‎16‎/‎2014‎ ‎11‎:‎26‎:‎23‎ ‎AM by TADSLOS MURRAY, Ky. (AP) – Texas Gov. Rick Perry threw his support behind U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell on Saturday, telling 300 fellow Republicans that the minority leader will win re-election. McConnell finds himself in a GOP primary fight with wealthy businessman Matt Bevin, who attended the event but wasn’t allowed to speak. “I love the number six,” … Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, Tommy T3 Comments

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Tommy T

Oy veh. Every damned time. Ms. A gave me permission to do a short special post, since this happened: Texas Gov. Perry throws support behind McConnellThe Washington Times ^ | Saturday, March 15, 2014 | Adam Beam Posted on 3‎/‎16‎/‎2014‎ ‎11‎:‎26‎:‎23‎ ‎AM by TADSLOS MURRAY, Ky. (AP) – Texas Gov. Rick Perry threw his support behind U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell on Saturday, telling 300 fellow Republicans that the minority leader will win re-election. McConnell finds himself in a GOP primary fight with wealthy businessman Matt Bevin, who attended the event but wasn’t allowed to speak. “I love the number six,” … Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, Tommy T3 Comments

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Tommy T

Oy veh. Every damned time. Ms. A gave me permission to do a short special post, since this happened: Texas Gov. Perry throws support behind McConnellThe Washington Times ^ | Saturday, March 15, 2014 | Adam Beam Posted on 3‎/‎16‎/‎2014‎ ‎11‎:‎26‎:‎23‎ ‎AM by TADSLOS MURRAY, Ky. (AP) – Texas Gov. Rick Perry threw his support behind U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell on Saturday, telling 300 fellow Republicans that the minority leader will win re-election. McConnell finds himself in a GOP primary fight with wealthy businessman Matt Bevin, who attended the event but wasn’t allowed to speak. “I love the number six,” … Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, Tommy T3 Comments

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

tommyfd

Oy veh. Every damned time. Ms. A gave me permission to do a short special post, since this happened: Texas Gov. Perry throws support behind McConnellThe Washington Times ^ | Saturday, March 15, 2014 | Adam Beam Posted on 3‎/‎16‎/‎2014‎ ‎11‎:‎26‎:‎23‎ ‎AM by TADSLOS MURRAY, Ky. (AP) – Texas Gov. Rick Perry threw his support behind U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell on Saturday, telling 300 fellow Republicans that the minority leader will win re-election. McConnell finds himself in a GOP primary fight with wealthy businessman Matt Bevin, who attended the event but wasn’t allowed to speak.“I love the number six,” Perry … Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Adrastos, Congress, Political Crack7 Comments

Let The Freak Show Begin

Peter Adrastos Athas

I really didn’t think that 4 term former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards (hereinafter EWE or just plain Edwin) would run for Congress. I even predicted a non-candidacy on social media. In the immortal words of Graham Parker “I thought I was right, I was wrong.” After EWE’s announcementthere was a lot of back and forth on NOLA twitter between the moralists who were outraged and horrified and those of us who view politics as entertainment with higher than average stakes. The moralists are concerned that EWE’s candidacy will “hurt the state’s image.” Give me a fucking break, we have a … Continue reading Let The Freak Show Begin

Adrastos, Congress, Political Crack7 Comments

Let The Freak Show Begin

Peter Adrastos Athas

I really didn’t think that 4 term former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards (hereinafter EWE or just plain Edwin) would run for Congress. I even predicted a non-candidacy on social media. In the immortal words of Graham Parker “I thought I was right, I was wrong.” After EWE’s announcementthere was a lot of back and forth on NOLA twitter between the moralists who were outraged and horrified and those of us who view politics as entertainment with higher than average stakes. The moralists are concerned that EWE’s candidacy will “hurt the state’s image.” Give me a fucking break, we have a … Continue reading Let The Freak Show Begin

Adrastos, Congress, Political Crack7 Comments

Let The Freak Show Begin

Peter Adrastos Athas

I really didn’t think that 4 term former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards (hereinafter EWE or just plain Edwin) would run for Congress. I even predicted a non-candidacy on social media. In the immortal words of Graham Parker “I thought I was right, I was wrong.” After EWE’s announcementthere was a lot of back and forth on NOLA twitter between the moralists who were outraged and horrified and those of us who view politics as entertainment with higher than average stakes. The moralists are concerned that EWE’s candidacy will “hurt the state’s image.” Give me a fucking break, we have a … Continue reading Let The Freak Show Begin

Adrastos, Congress, Gret Stet Politics, Political Crack7 Comments

Let The Freak Show Begin

Peter Adrastos Athas

I really didn’t think that 4 term former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards (hereinafter EWE or just plain Edwin) would run for Congress. I even predicted a non-candidacy on social media. In the immortal words of Graham Parker “I thought I was right, I was wrong.” After EWE’s announcementthere was a lot of back and forth on NOLA twitter between the moralists who were outraged and horrified and those of us who view politics as entertainment with higher than average stakes. The moralists are concerned that EWE’s candidacy will “hurt the state’s image.” Give me a fucking break, we have a … Continue reading Let The Freak Show Begin

Athenae, Kids Today, So Called Liberal Media3 Comments

Positive Stories

CHRIST, this just keeps getting worse: While school officials are within the law to exercise prior restraint on student publications created as part of a student course, they should not. If the descriptive words used in Kumar’s story are at the heart of this issue, then it’s better that the district address the use of those words, not employ a policy that allows censorship of topics some might find disagreeable. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan Jr., in Texas v. Johnson (1989), wrote: “If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit … Continue reading Positive Stories

Adrastos, Congress, Political Crack

Let The Freak Show Begin

Peter Adrastos Athas

I really didn’t think that 4 term former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards (hereinafter EWE or just plain Edwin) would run for Congress. I even predicted a non-candidacy on social media. In the immortal words of Graham Parker “I thought I was right, I was wrong.” After EWE’s announcementthere was a lot of back and forth on NOLA twitter between the moralists who were outraged and horrified and those of us who view politics as entertainment with higher than average stakes. The moralists are concerned that EWE’s candidacy will “hurt the state’s image.” Give me a fucking break, we have a … Continue reading Let The Freak Show Begin

Athenae, So Called Liberal Media

Blogger Ethics Panel Part the Ten Thousandth

Allison Hantschel

This is in no way a threat to our republic, unlike those unwashed people in their pajamas saying whatever they want on the Internet: To illustrate the threat outsourcing agreements pose, Free Press released on Wednesday an updated version of its report Cease to Resist: How the FCC’s Failure to Enforce Its Rules Created a New Wave of Media Consolidation. The study examines the current wave of consolidation sweeping across the broadcast industry. The report documents the increased use of outsourcing agreements by Gannett Company, Nexstar Broadcast Group, Raycom Media, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tribune Company and other broadcasters. Through these … Continue reading Blogger Ethics Panel Part the Ten Thousandth

Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, Tommy T

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Tommy T

Oy veh. Every damned time. Ms. A gave me permission to do a short special post, since this happened: Texas Gov. Perry throws support behind McConnellThe Washington Times ^ | Saturday, March 15, 2014 | Adam Beam Posted on 3‎/‎16‎/‎2014‎ ‎11‎:‎26‎:‎23‎ ‎AM by TADSLOS MURRAY, Ky. (AP) – Texas Gov. Rick Perry threw his support behind U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell on Saturday, telling 300 fellow Republicans that the minority leader will win re-election. McConnell finds himself in a GOP primary fight with wealthy businessman Matt Bevin, who attended the event but wasn’t allowed to speak. “I love the number six,” … Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gov. Goodhair turns Turtle edition

Athenae, Stupid Republican Tricks3 Comments

Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Allison Hantschel

This is an interesting point, on the whole “men in the inner cities just don’t love work enough” Paul Ryan fiasco: wiscojoe 20 minutes ago The problem for modern-day Republicans, like Ryan, is that most of them were trained during an age when direct mail marketing was the primary GOP outreach tool. This allowed them to send direct messages to targeted groups where they could really let the “Southern Strategy” loose, sending out vile rhetoric without the risk of it reaching mainstream audiences at the national level. Now that we’re in a digital age, these Republicans haven’t yet seemed to … Continue reading Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Athenae, Stupid Republican Tricks3 Comments

Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Allison Hantschel

This is an interesting point, on the whole “men in the inner cities just don’t love work enough” Paul Ryan fiasco: wiscojoe 20 minutes ago The problem for modern-day Republicans, like Ryan, is that most of them were trained during an age when direct mail marketing was the primary GOP outreach tool. This allowed them to send direct messages to targeted groups where they could really let the “Southern Strategy” loose, sending out vile rhetoric without the risk of it reaching mainstream audiences at the national level. Now that we’re in a digital age, these Republicans haven’t yet seemed to … Continue reading Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Athenae, Stupid Republican Tricks3 Comments

Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Allison Hantschel

This is an interesting point, on the whole “men in the inner cities just don’t love work enough” Paul Ryan fiasco: wiscojoe 20 minutes ago The problem for modern-day Republicans, like Ryan, is that most of them were trained during an age when direct mail marketing was the primary GOP outreach tool. This allowed them to send direct messages to targeted groups where they could really let the “Southern Strategy” loose, sending out vile rhetoric without the risk of it reaching mainstream audiences at the national level. Now that we’re in a digital age, these Republicans haven’t yet seemed to … Continue reading Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Athenae, Stupid Republican Tricks3 Comments

Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Allison Hantschel

This is an interesting point, on the whole “men in the inner cities just don’t love work enough” Paul Ryan fiasco: wiscojoe 20 minutes ago The problem for modern-day Republicans, like Ryan, is that most of them were trained during an age when direct mail marketing was the primary GOP outreach tool. This allowed them to send direct messages to targeted groups where they could really let the “Southern Strategy” loose, sending out vile rhetoric without the risk of it reaching mainstream audiences at the national level. Now that we’re in a digital age, these Republicans haven’t yet seemed to … Continue reading Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Adrastos, Congress, Political Crack, Terrorism7 Comments

Don’t Mess With Dianne

Peter Adrastos Athas

I realize that it’s fashionable on the netroots left to dismiss Senator Dianne Feinstein as a lap dog of the intelligence community. That’s a misreading of Senator Feinstein who, whatever her flaws, is nobody’s stooge. I will always think of her as the Mayor who helped San Francisco recover from the twin blows of Jonestown and the Milk/Moscone assassinations. (For a brilliant account of that era, check out David Talbot’s Season of the Witch.) I’d also like to point out that she’s been consistently opposed to torture. She’s not perfect but this is one tough lady, y’all, and nobody’s doormat. … Continue reading Don’t Mess With Dianne

Adrastos, Congress, Political Crack, Terrorism7 Comments

Don’t Mess With Dianne

Peter Adrastos Athas

I realize that it’s fashionable on the netroots left to dismiss Senator Dianne Feinstein as a lap dog of the intelligence community. That’s a misreading of Senator Feinstein who, whatever her flaws, is nobody’s stooge. I will always think of her as the Mayor who helped San Francisco recover from the twin blows of Jonestown and the Milk/Moscone assassinations. (For a brilliant account of that era, check out David Talbot’s Season of the Witch.) I’d also like to point out that she’s been consistently opposed to torture. She’s not perfect but this is one tough lady, y’all, and nobody’s doormat. … Continue reading Don’t Mess With Dianne

Adrastos, Congress, Political Crack, Terrorism7 Comments

Don’t Mess With Dianne

Peter Adrastos Athas

I realize that it’s fashionable on the netroots left to dismiss Senator Dianne Feinstein as a lap dog of the intelligence community. That’s a misreading of Senator Feinstein who, whatever her flaws, is nobody’s stooge. I will always think of her as the Mayor who helped San Francisco recover from the twin blows of Jonestown and the Milk/Moscone assassinations. (For a brilliant account of that era, check out David Talbot’s Season of the Witch.) I’d also like to point out that she’s been consistently opposed to torture. She’s not perfect but this is one tough lady, y’all, and nobody’s doormat. … Continue reading Don’t Mess With Dianne

Adrastos, Congress, Political Crack, Terrorism7 Comments

Don’t Mess With Dianne

Peter Adrastos Athas

I realize that it’s fashionable on the netroots left to dismiss Senator Dianne Feinstein as a lap dog of the intelligence community. That’s a misreading of Senator Feinstein who, whatever her flaws, is nobody’s stooge. I will always think of her as the Mayor who helped San Francisco recover from the twin blows of Jonestown and the Milk/Moscone assassinations. (For a brilliant account of that era, check out David Talbot’s Season of the Witch.) I’d also like to point out that she’s been consistently opposed to torture. She’s not perfect but this is one tough lady, y’all, and nobody’s doormat. … Continue reading Don’t Mess With Dianne

Athenae, Stupid Republican Tricks

Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Allison Hantschel

This is an interesting point, on the whole “men in the inner cities just don’t love work enough” Paul Ryan fiasco: wiscojoe 20 minutes ago The problem for modern-day Republicans, like Ryan, is that most of them were trained during an age when direct mail marketing was the primary GOP outreach tool. This allowed them to send direct messages to targeted groups where they could really let the “Southern Strategy” loose, sending out vile rhetoric without the risk of it reaching mainstream audiences at the national level. Now that we’re in a digital age, these Republicans haven’t yet seemed to … Continue reading Direct Mail Rhetoric in a Digital Age

Adrastos, Immoral Values, Music, Religion

Rot In Hell, Fred

Peter Adrastos Athas

I am usually inclined not to speak ill of the dead or to gleefully await someone’s demise, but there are exceptions to any rule. Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Churchinfamy is an exceptionally egregious exception to that rule. His only claim to fame is being pastor of the homophobic cultish church that protests at people’s funerals. The lowest form of protest imaginable. Contemplating his passing makes me want to dance a jig, piss on his grave, and/or flush his ashes down the terlet. Of course, the latter would pollute the sewer and some poor Ed Norton bastard would have to … Continue reading Rot In Hell, Fred

Music, Tommy T1 Comment

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

Tommy T

No post this week, good people. Here’s some video from U.K.’s 2011 reunion tour. I just know that tour drummer Marco Minneman, being of a certain age, must have cut his musical teeth on the original U.K. albums, and had to be sitting there thinking: “I’m in U.K! I’m actually in fucking U.K.!!“ Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

Music, Tommy T1 Comment

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

Tommy T

No post this week, good people. Here’s some video from U.K.’s 2011 reunion tour. I just know that tour drummer Marco Minneman, being of a certain age, must have cut his musical teeth on the original U.K. albums, and had to be sitting there thinking: “I’m in U.K! I’m actually in fucking U.K.!!“ Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

Music, Tommy T1 Comment

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

Tommy T

No post this week, good people. Here’s some video from U.K.’s 2011 reunion tour. I just know that tour drummer Marco Minneman, being of a certain age, must have cut his musical teeth on the original U.K. albums, and had to be sitting there thinking: “I’m in U.K! I’m actually in fucking U.K.!!“ Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

Music, Tommy T1 Comment

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

hobbular

No post this week, good people. Here’s some video from U.K.’s 2011 reunion tour. I just know that tour drummer Marco Minneman, being of a certain age, must have cut his musical teeth on the original U.K. albums, and had to be sitting there thinking: “I’m in U.K! I’m actually in fucking U.K.!!“ Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

Music, Tommy T1 Comment

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition

Tommy T

No post this week, good people. Here’s some video from U.K.’s 2011 reunion tour. I just know that tour drummer Marco Minneman, being of a certain age, must have cut his musical teeth on the original U.K. albums, and had to be sitting there thinking: “I’m in U.K! I’m actually in fucking U.K.!!“ Continue reading Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Jobson/Wetton edition