Squid, squid, squid, squid, squid!
So yesterday morning, two TFGers woke up early (10am), went online, and purchased tickets for one of the craziest events ever: a live “debate” at Radio City Music Hall between former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Yeah, seriously.
Unfortunately, our excitement only lasted about 4 hours. Can you guess which former President canceled the event on the same day? (Hint: It wasn’t George W. Bush.)
If you ask me, this feels like a left-wing conspiracy between the Clintons and Ticketmaster.
(1) Sell tickets
(2) Cancel event
(3) Keep order processing fees
The perfect crime.
Well, another election day has come and gone. And although it might not be as nailbiting as 2008, here’s a looksie at what’s happening around the good ol’ U.S. of A:
- Looks like America, land of the free and equal rights, has rejected those for gays. Specifically in the state of Maine, where it looks like gay marriage laws will NOT pass.
- New York City has decided on a new mayor! Mayor Michael Bloomberg, billionaire extraordinaire and man of the people (those are synonymous, right?) has been elected for a third term, says the NY Times.
- Ruh-roh. Could it be true? Have Republicans regained control of Virginia?
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger writes a subliminal message into his letter vetoing random infrastructure financing bill proposed by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano. Although, if it’s spelled out (literally), is it really subliminal?
(via the daily what)
Sarah Palin has not only joined the social networking site LinkedIn, but she also posted her resume on her profile. I’m not sure what kind of benefits she expects out of this or why she’s still using the name “governor”, but will somebody help her get a real job already so she can leave everyone alone.
So apparently people got their panties in a wad over this new CNN ad. I will say that apparently the first version of this ad could appear to be completely biased, as the promo was dubbed in stereo as opposed to a mono track. Thus, the audience only heard the woman’s voice, which leads the viewer to believe that this is a left-wing ad (a huge no-no for news).
But after watching the corrected ad, it seems it was all a big misunderstanding. Bottom line: EVERYONE can enjoy Anderson Cooper 360°!
(via Mediaite)
In a bit of news that seems to be surprising to all, it was announced that President Obama was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. Here is an excerpt of the official statement released by the committee:
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama’s vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapon.
President Obama said he was “surprised and deeply humbled”. And as an American, I am proud that our sitting president has been awarded such an honor. I feel like every American citizen should feel the same, regardless of their political views. Perhaps this is a sign that the world views America in a positive light again. No matter the case, winning a Nobel Prize surely wouldn’t be twisted in a negative way, right? Oh wait, Matt Drudge found a way:
So the other day I posted about Rush Limbaugh potentially buying part of the St. Louis Rams. Now, I work for a national team/sports franchise and I think that if that were my team, I’d have to respectfully resign and find other work. This seemed to anger one of my best friends, Matt, who is originally from Pennsylvania, but lived in New York City. But for the last year and a half, he has called St. Louis home. When I wrote on my Gmail status “Thank God I don’t work for the Rams”, this online conversation ensued:
Matt: i gotta say, this away message reeks of bias
there’s a LOT of good things that happens if he buys the team
me: it’s meant to be biased
Matt: just from an impartial standpoint
i know it is
me: i was talking about MYSELF and how I wouldn’t want to work there
Matt: i know, but i think if you DID work here, you’d be praying it happened
me: no way
Matt: it would save your job
me: i’d seriously start e-mailing other teams
Matt: but he’d have no impact on it
he’s going to be a small percentage. he’s the exception to checkets’ rule
there’s something that keeps him from owning the rams because of the other teams he owns
so he needs a partner
and honestly, while he’s a conservative douche, he will keep the team here. and that security is the first step toward them getting better
it’s good for the rams. it’s good for their fans. and it’ll be good for the nfl when they get the ship righted
just because a guy sucks donkey nuts as a person, doesn’t mean he’s not perfect for something
look at jerry jones
me: oh i’m not saying jerry jones is perfect at all
Matt: if jerry jones had the spotlight rush has, i bet you’d hate him more
me: i’m just saying i wouldn’t want a limited partner, nay, rush limbaugh, to be involved in any sporting team iw orked for
jerry jones DOES have probably the most spotlight of any owner
Matt: yes, of course, but that’s a completely different spotlight than a dude with his own radio show
and part of rush is schtick anyway
we listen to him on the way to lunch to laugh at it
i think it’s the callers that are actually the assholes
well, the matt who just got into the art of polite disagreement won’t call you a douche or an ass****. but i’ll bang my drum repeatedly that this is a wonderful, wonderful thing
win, win, win, win, win for just about anyone who touches it
So…yeah. In related news, this article has since been posted in USA Today: “Negative reaction begins to flow against Rush Limbaugh’s potential as Rams owner.”
