Music and Topics from this week’s First Friday Podcast 8-11-09

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You Might Be Un-American ad
Talk Dirty To Me – Poison

Podcast Theme
Fearless – The Bravery

Welcome, recap, random insults, etc.

Speaker Pelosi and Rep Hoyer call those speaking up at townhall meetings un-American in a op-ed, so they’ve called out the union goons to show people how American roughing people up is.

John Dingle can’t handle the heat. Birthright democracy.

Damn the torpedoes, full speed a head.  Hillary Clinton on what is un patriotic.

Bumper Music
Love Me, I’m a Liberal – Jello Biafra

Political Spine ad
Stand – REM

Prozac Obama ad
Perfect Drug – Nine Inch Nails

Bumper Music
Jet Airliner – Steve Miller Band

The House wants 5 new private jets on our dime, but not so fast…

Hurricane season starts without one, people aren’t buying global warming anymore.

The Deficit grows, and grows, and grows…Obama fiddles.

John Hughes dies, we talk about his career.

News of the Weird, News of the World, News of…Whatever!

Viagra ice cream  brain freeze and a stiffie.

Couple collects outhouses.  That’s just shitty.

Man gets 6 months for  yawning in court.

Florida woman changes man’s diaper thinking he was his disabled brother.

$54k per month for a hotdog stand, owner passes.

Town offers graffiti class for kids in the hope the don’t graffiti.  Good luck with that.

Goodbyes.

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A Day in the Life – The Beatles

Pictures from the August First Friday

Thanks to everyone who came out the this past week’s First Friday.

Here is a sampling of the pictures from First Friday. You can see a larger version of each of these by clicking on them and can see all the pics from Friday by going to our Flickr page here.

Also, we do have a Facebook group but there are only a few members because we don’t do much with it, frankly. But we do post some pictures from First Friday there a few days before we post all of them, and you can tag people, so there is a small benefit to joining. If you are so inclined you can join the group here. Considering some of the odd groups on Facebook people join, joining our group isn’t all that strange.

Music and Topics from this week’s First Friday Podcast 7-28-09

You can hear the show on our homepage, http://www.itsfirstfriday.com/ (New shows every Tuesday, unless Monday is a holiday, then the new show is posted on Wednesdays.) You can download and play all our shows on your iPod or media player and have the ability to fast forward and rewind by going to the archives here. Or you can just cursor over here and press play on the window that pops up and be able to fast forward and rewind here. Or just click on it and it should open in a new window and play.

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Podcast Theme
Fearless – The Bravery

Intros, welcome, random insults and weekend rewind.

Barack Obama steps into the race cow-pie without knowing any specifics, angers police.

Obama as Fonzie, unable to apologize.

The health care debate and the CBO, is Obamacare failing?

The lies about health care stats.

Bumper music
I told her lies – Robbie Fulks

Political Spine ad
Stand – REM

Obama School of Leadership
I’ll be there – The Spinners

Bumper Music
Down by the Water – PJ Harvey

The truth behind the numbers – life expectancy and health care.

John Conyers has no interest in reading the bills he votes on because they’re too complicated and he needs lawyers to understand it. Finally a liberal tells the truth, it has nothing to do with policy and everything to do with ideology. Heath agrees to read the bill and explain it to the corrupt Conyers. Members of Congress who are untouchable.

CBO delivers another blow to socialized medicine by saying the bill won’t save any money, even after Obama’s arm-twisting attempts. Blue Dogs hold the line…for now.

Nancy Pelosi is slightly less popular than toenail fungus and doesn’t care. But she does want to be trusted.

A pledge to read the bills they vote on in Congress and how it will go nowhere. Stimulus money to repair or fix toilets. We told you it was a crappy bill.

News of the Weird, News of the World, News of…Whatever!

Strange things found on virtual vacations. How little of a life must you have to take a virtual vacation?

Man faces felony charges for urinating on court reporter’s chair. He was really pissed off.

Toe squeezing as punishment. Discipline or kink?

Wheelchair bound man collects $400k in aid then is photographed dancing. Faces fraud charges.

Man claims he found condom in his soup. Gross!

The Naked Cowboy is running for mayor of New York.

Someone donates a landmine to charity, dumped it into the collection box.

NYC woman going for dirtiest apartment award. She’s just too busy to clean…the dead mice off the floor.

Goodbyes

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Music and Topics from this week’s First Friday Podcast 7-21-09

You can hear the show on our homepage, http://www.itsfirstfriday.com/ (New shows every Tuesday, unless Monday is a holiday, then the new show is posted on Wednesdays.) You can download and play all our shows on your iPod or media player and have the ability to fast forward and rewind by going to the archives here. Or you can just cursor over here and press play on the window that pops up and be able to fast forward and rewind here. Or just click on it and it should open in a new window and play.

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Podcast Theme
Fearless – The Bravery

Heath’s return from the west coast, welcomes, weekend plans, catch up.

The 40th anniversary of man landing on the moon.

The 40th anniversary of Ted Kennedy killing Mary Jo Kopechne.

ObamaFAIL on the stimulus bill, how many tax dollars are needed to fix a door or buy ham? A lot!

StimulusFAIL, nothing “saved or created” by the bill other than payoffs to political supporters.

The $100 million dollar challenge that hasn’t come to be.

The Teflon President facing heat for firing an Inspector General who was investigating an Obama supporter.

The quality of Obama’s speeches have dropped off significantly now that his lies are being exposed.

Bumper Music
I’m Looking Through You – The Beatles

Political Spine ad
Stand – REM

Kennedy ad for Obama
Jump in My Car – David Hasslehoff

Bumper Music
Your Racist Friend – They Might Be Giants

Barbara Boxer vs Harry Alford – she’s called out as the race-baiter she is. Talk about a deer in headlights. How liberals see people for the color of their skin, not the content of their character.

The President’s falling approval ratings and his prospects against Romney and Palin in 2012.

Washington budget gimmicks.

News of the Weird, News of the World, News of…Whatever!

An 81 year old man qualifies for NASCAR – drives the entire time with his turn signal on.

Man calls police on himself before robbing a bank, gets arrested.

Man overdrafts credit card by 23 quadrillion dollars, now owns everything on Earth.

Beer, bacon and pepper flavored ice cream. Just cut out the middleman and make puke flavored.

Woman stabs roommate because she asked not to walk around nude. Where did she hide the knife?

Man arrested while getting married at a courthouse.

Murderer gets life or shoplifting. Murder was cool, but swiping 5 CDs is a bridge too far.

Postal worker get 5 months for stealing kid’s birthday cash from cards.

Man charged as terrorist for threatening telemarketer.

Goodbyes

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RFC Radio, Radio For Conservatives, a new Internet radio station launched this morning at www.rfcradio.com – give them a listen when you get a chance.  RFC Radio will offer 24/7 streaming News, Rock and Talk.  According to their website:

The RFC Radio Mission is to Rock!! and ‘boost the signal’ between conservative camps.  Also, we aim to pop a cap in the ass of the Rich/Boring/Grumpy/Old White Men conservative stereotype.  This ain’t yer Grandpa’s radio station, kids!!

RFC News is collected from our trusted Affiliates and from credibleonline journals, newspapers, magazines and blogs.  Info is fact-checked and screened for hype.  We are an ’equal opportunity’ station and don’t discriminate against news sources based on site size or popularity.  If you think you have a news tip, email it to us at news@rfcradio.com or call us at 623-582-3432.  We will black list and/or block unreliable news sources, so don’t send us any BS!  (You so-called 9/11 “Truthers” are on notice!)

RFC Rock is collected from the albums of the greatest rockers of all time.  Most of our play list is hard and classic rock.  Some is alternative; some is borderline pop; none is lame.  Crank it.

RFC Talkis an ecclectic mix of conservative and/or libertarian perspectives.  We’ve got full length broadcasts, micro-podcasts, interview forums, panel discussions, and guest appearances by conservative pundits, authors, and activists.  There’s something for everyone – and not everything will be everyone’s personal cup o’ tea.  Check out the Show Schedule and figure it out.

After you’ve listened to the First Friday Podcast give RFC Radio a listen!

Rep. John Boehner’s Floor Speech on Pelosi-Reid-Obama Trillion Dollar Spending Bill

Taxpayer money for movie makers in Texas.

Short and typical – government money for liberals.

Entry Level DC job opening

Policy Issues Coordinator
Major Trade Association
Salary- Low $30’s

Great entry-level policy position at an established and respected trade association! Start your policy career with a position that allows you to support the CEO, EVP, and general counsel. Here you will be using your exceptional organizational and people-skills to assist with coalition building, PAC fundraising, and becoming an integral liaison to senior management. If you’re looking to get your career on the fast track, there is no better place than to join this fast-pace, professional trade association!

Reports to: Executive Vice President & General Counsel

Position Overview: Provides administrative support to the President & CEO, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, and to other Policy and Politics staff personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule conference calls for task forces and meetings such as a conference and be responsible for logistics of in-house meetings and.
• Assist with PAC administration and fundraising activities, including: make follow-up phone calls as necessary, logging in and depositing contributions; other duties as assigned.
• Perform administrative functions for coalition efforts, including state tax coalitions.
• Provide administrative support to lobbying, grassroots and fundraising activities, including preparing lobbying folders for different initiatives.
• Format, prepare and distribute electronic newsletters
• Assist in the production of Board of Governors meetings materials (three times per year.)
• Assist in the administration of the annual nominations and elections process for the Board of Governors and for Leadership awards.
• Participate with operations team in association projects, customer service and office management such as covering the reception desk and answering telephone calls as directed by the Director, Administration.
• Assist with activities as follows: maintain member contact lists and letterhead, monitor budget, send e-mail communications, arrange and host in-house meetings, process invoices, prepare lobbying folders, format letters and correspond with consultants, maintain web site and maintain records of hill meetings.
• Provide registration and other support at off-site meetings.
• Coordinate travel and meeting itineraries for the President & CEO, the Executive Vice President & General Counsel and other staff when needed.

Interested parties should send their resume to Sarah Smith, at ssmith@positionsincwdc.com with “Policy Coordinator” in the subject heading.

Celebrate the end of prohibition tonight at First Friday.

It’s hard to believe that 75 years and one day ago drinking booze purchased secretly and hidden away from prying eyes was not just something teenagers did…

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition, this country’s failed experiment with legislating clean living. In many ways we haven’t actually come that far (smoking bans), but in some we have.

So, if you’re in the DC area, come out to First Friday tonight and have a drink for all those who came before us who couldn’t without lining the pockets of Rum Runners like the Kennedy clan.

Little known fact about prohibition, alcohol was still available but only by prescription. Click on the picture for a larger version of the real alcohol prescription sheet from the era. What would the doctor say? “Take two martinis and call me in the morning”?

It’s Saxby in a landslide.

The Democrat’s hopes of having a filibuster proof majority in the Senate were put out to pasture today with the landslide reelection of Senator Saxby Chambliss in Georgia.

While Democrats can usually count on a squish Republican or two to cross the aisle and vote with them on some issues (we’re looking at you, Maine), they’re not going to find it easy to run roughshod over all of our liberties.

With the Minnesota race still up in the air and mysterious, newly discovered ballots turning up in Democrat areas all the time, this is great news.  Congratulations, Senator Chambliss.

Peter Schiff called the financial crisis…and was slammed for doing so.

Peter Schiff was the boy that cried right.  Wow, this is eerie when you realize the dates of these interviews.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss…Hillary in at State.

The New York Times is reporting that Hillary has accepted the job as Secretary of State in the Obama Administration. Everything old is…well, still old.

Obama is quickly becoming Clinton 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Job Fair in DC tonight!

Prosperity Caucus Job Seminar

Topic:

Networking

Tuesday, November 18, 2007

5:00 Doors Open

5:30 Talk Begins

6:00-7:00 Networking: Professionals, Recruiters, and Employers

Click Here to Attend Job Seminar

Hosted At:

The Heritage Foundation

214 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington DC 20002-4999
Directions

In conjunction with the Heritage Foundation the Job Group will give attendees resources to aid the job searching process by providing tips on refreshing resumes, providing job search tools, promoting high level networking, and providing an online environment for interaction and self promotion. We look forward to your participation and feedback.

Currently, we also provide an online resource at PoliticalBear.com.  PoliticalBear.com is hosting an online job forum, and resume bank.  As part of the job forum, registrants will be able to take part in a job searching peer group in which interview tips, resume and cover letter proofing, and even potential job leads can be shared. Visit the forum here, and submit your resume today, so it can be posted at Jobs.PoliticalBear.com.

Submit Your Resume Here

Help out Patrick Mara’s campaign this week for DC City Council!

With only SIX DAYS UNTIL THE ELECTION you still have a chance to help Patrick Mara!

Volunteer Opportunities:

1) This Weekend -  Mara supporters will be conducting a targeted literature drop (TLD) in the vicinity of Georgetown. TLDs do NOT involve face-to-face canvassing or door knocking. We will simply partner you with another volunteer, and the two of you will walk a series of assigned streets, leaving Mara lit as you go. We will have food and drink close at hand for your convenience. If you’d like to help, please contact Heather Kirsch at 619-987-2335 or email her at HRKirsch@yahoo.com

2) Election Day – Mara supporters will be staffing polling places (i.e. wearing campaign t-shirts and handing out literature). We also need supporters to participate in targeted lit drops during the day, and drive volunteers and supplies to various locations. If you’d like to help, please contact Heather Kirsch at 619-987-2335 or email her at HRKirsch@yahoo.com

3) Any day leading up to November 4 - we could use your help at the campaign headquarters. We are located at 1004 6th ST NW. Please give a call at 202-368-2776 before stopping by.

Job openings in and around Washington, DC.

Looking for work? Here are a couple of options you should check out.

Job opening number 1.

Conservative news website Townhall.com has an opening for an entry-level position, ideal for a recent graduate looking to get a foot in the door of the conservative movement.

Send resumes to garrett.murch@townhall.com.

Job opening number 2.

Assistant Manager, Community Relations

Communications Association

Fairfax, VA

If you love working in a membership department, this is the place for you! In this growing, creative, and dynamic association, you will be responsible for being the face of the organization to its members and coming up with creative outreach ideas to increase membership. Here is an opportunity for you to use your exceptional writing and verbal communication skills to assist in answering questions of the members and being able to service their needs. Also, you will gain great management skills as you organize and lead volunteer leaders across the country in chapters and special interest groups formulate discussion topics and best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the COO/DCR in the coordination and administration of chapter and Special Interest Group (SIG) programs. (75%)

1. Coordinates chapter information clearinghouse. (The function of reviewing and recording chapter reports, minutes, newsletters and other chapter materials for later use and reference by other chapters.)
2. Working with the membership staff, supports the administrative needs of 120 chapters and 20 SIGs.
3. Assists in the development of reference materials (manuals and information packets) for use by chapter and SIG officers and committees.
4. Assists in the development of chapter and SIG membership recruitment and retention activities.
5. Assists in coordination and development of special meetings for chapters including: chapter officers, area leaders, and chapter executives information sessions/workshops and luncheons.
6. Assist accounting department with chapter and SIG accounting issues.
7. Professionally represents the national organization to chapters, SIGs and membership at-large.

Assists the COO/DCR in administration of governance-related committees.

(20%)

Provides back-up to Membership Department on renewal and conference registration. (5%: Seasonal)

1. Answer member questions regarding renewal and annual conference.
2. Process membership renewal and conference registration forms.

Performs special assignments or other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university.
• Two to five years of experience working for an association in a comparable position

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self sufficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and database utilization.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to grasp issues and concerns of interest to the membership at large and to individual members.
• Ability to relate Society products and programs to the solution of member challenges.

Interested parties should send their resumes to Sarah Smith at ssmith@positionsincwdc.com.

The problem with big government Bureaucracy.

Fight the bureaucrats and help these two.

A soldier in Iraq wants to bring back a dog that she adopted in Iraq, but the bureaucrats have said no because that’s what bureaucrats do.  They have no common sense or ability to act in a normal human way, they just follow one size fits all rules.  Imagine what it will be like when people like this get control of our health care system!

To sign the petition in support of Sgt. Gwen Beberg, as more that 10,000 people so far have, click here.

First Friday guest for October 3rd – Christopher Hitchens.

That’s right, just heard from the man and he is more than happy to return to hang out with all of us. This is the first year he will be able to vote since he just became a citizen last year, so feel free to get his take on damn near anything having to do with the election or anything else. He is a very cool guy.

As always, make sure you’re signed up on www.itsfirstfriday.com to qualify for the drink specials and to get the complete details Friday via email. The incomplete details are that the festivities kick off with drink specials that start at 5:30 and it takes place at Lounge 201.

First Friday – Be there or be talked about.

Bailout vote – Is it Mediare Part D all over again?

As of this moment the House of Representatives has voted down the bailout bill 207-226 and time on the vote has expired.  Calls for regular order from the floor are being ignored.  That means there is some major league arm-twisting happening on the floor of the House by someone, probably Democrats since they control the House.  It will be interesting to see how this plays out.  Will it be another Medicare Modernization Act vote where Republicans held the vote open for 2 1/2 hours while they worked Members for votes?

No Podcast this week

Sorry, but there won’t be a podcast this week.  We’re sick.  Wish there was a more exciting answer, like we’ve jetted off somewhere exotic, but we’re just sick and it’s too late in the week to get together in the studio.  Next week there will be a new one.

This is all we have to say today.

There’s a time for partisan politics and there is a time to remember – this is a time to remember.

We’ll be back tomorrow, but for today let’s remember the victims of that horrible day and the spirit of this country that endures.

Help Make History – Help Patrick Mara In His Effort To Bring Conservative Values To The DC City Council!!!

The Patrick Mara for D.C. Council Campaign is Looking for Volunteers.

For the first time in over two decades, Republicans in D.C. have a real choice in this year’s local Republican Primary. Help elect Republican Patrick Mara to the D.C. Council by volunteering to canvass voters this weekend or work at a voting precinct on Tuesday, September 9th.  Patrick has mounted a spirited challenge for the Republican nomination for the At-Large D.C. Council Seat.  He has outraised his incumbent opponent and has been endorsed by both the D.C. Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Washington Board of Trade.  Help reinvigorate the Republican Party in the District of Columbia by volunteering for the Patrick Mara Campaign!

To volunteer call or email Mike Schoen at (202) 302-5091 or michael.j.schoen@gmail.com.   To learn more about Patrick, visit http://www.PatrickMara.com.

The campaign will host a victory party for volunteers and supporters on Tuesday, September 9th at 8:00 p.m. at the campaign headquarters located at 1004 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Republican convention coverage.

Most of us will be in Minneapolis and St. Paul for the convention, which will make blogging difficult, but we’ll do what we can.  We’re hoping to get some good audio for next week’s podcast, though.

And don’t forget, if you’re in the DC are on Friday, September 5th, come to First Friday with Libertarian candidate for President Bob Barr!  Sign up on the homepage for the email and you’ll get all the details Friday morning.

Is there anybody out there? Who cares? Well, you should since you’re paying for people to look.

If you’ve ever thought earmarks aren’t that big of a deal watch this video and then you’ll realize why we have such respect for Senator Tom Coburn.

Obama Love V2: funny and sad at the same time.

Remember when journalists had integrity?  Neither do we, but they did used to do a better job of hiding their bias than they are now.

Now hiring: Job openings in the DC area

We get asked to spread all kinds of news about events, which we gladly do, and now we’ve been asked to spread the word about job openings, which will gladly do.  If you’re interested in either of these jobs, or looking for something else, contact Sarah Smith and she will do her best to hook you up!

Government Relations Specialist
Washington, DC
Trade Association
Salary: Up to Mid $50K’sAre you looking to use your legislative/grassroots experience in a government affairs office? Do you enjoy working on education and literacy issues? This national association is looking for a dynamic professional with grassroots and Hill experience to work in their DC office on behalf of literacy and education.

Responsibilities:

* Coordinate and distribute grassroots messages for the office of government relations.
* Develop and maintain grassroots network for federal legislative advocacy and work with the government relations team to develop effective messaging in conjunction with state associations, its networks, allies and others.
* Manage and coordinate the annual all-day conference.
* Advocate on behalf of the mission and assist in developing strategies to influence legislation.

Requirements: Knowledge of grassroots organizing and the legislative process, as well as a working knowledge of the education field. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and electronic) needed as well as a working knowledge about the various options for communicating with its supporters. Solid computer skills are also necessary, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to meet strict deadlines and maintain good customer service is necessary to navigate amongst diverse groups of people, including legislators and their staff. Must possess the ability to handle multiple priorities and multiple deadlines with ease.

For immediate consideration, send resume to ssmith@positionsincwdc.com, with subject “Government Relations Specialist”

Member Services Representative
Alexandria, VA (old town)
Mid $40K’s

Growing trade association is looking for a member service representative who is able to research and problem solve while assisting national members. This is an incredibly fast-paced environment that challenges its team. There is absolute room for growth as you continue to build your experience and skill sets. Bring your membership and customer service skills and jumpstart your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Day to day management of member service subscriptions

• Maintain corporate member roster and database
• Research and gather information of corporate leadership
• Handle member outreach activities and respond to member inquiries
• Call and prospect for potential members
• Create and execute marketing plans

• Process due invoices

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
• Well-developed customer service skills
• Dynamic communicator with proven problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively both individually and with a team

• Professional and mature attitude

BENEFITS:
• 100% paid comprehensive health insurance plan to employees for single coverage
• 2 weeks vacation
• 6 sick days and all Federal Holidays
• SEP IRA plan — which contributes 10% per year on a quarterly basis after 6 months

• Parking cost assistance

REQUIREMENTS:
• Association and membership experience preferred
• Minimum 2 year membership experience with an association or non profit

For immediate consideration, send resume to ssmith@positionsincwdc.com, with subject “Membership”

Jesse Jackson assumes Obama has nuts to cut off in the first place.

Noted race baiter, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, was overheard saying that he wanted to cut Barack Obama’s nuts off because he’s “been talking down to black people.”  “Talking down to black people” is code for not kissing up to Jesse Jackson enough, a “crime” for which many people are guilty in Jackson world.  Fear not for Jesse, generally those found guilty of such offenses are fined significantly by Jackson’s various organizations.

Jackson has since apologized:

“I have great passion for this campaign and traveled across the country … arguing the case for the campaign,” Jackson said. “And this thing I said in a hot-mic statement that’s interpreted as a distraction, I offer apology for that. I don’t want harm or hurt to come to this campaign.”

He’s sorry it was overheard, what a hero!

We’d like to think the confession that he is actively working on behalf of the campaign will cost Jackson his tax-exempt status since, well, it’s illegal for tax-exempt organizations are barred from partisan activity (though the fact that he still has tax-exempt status is a testament to the irrationality and bias of the IRS).

Jackson also said:

“My support for Senator Obama’s campaign is wide, deep and unequivocal,” he said in his statement. “I cherish this redemptive and historical moment.”

What’s redemptive about it?  We aren’t Klingons, we aren’t responsible for the sins of our fathers.  And isn’t it about time to get over skin color as something to either celebrate or hold someone back for?  How many people of various races or genders have to accomplish something the vast majority of people will never come close to before people stop giving an damn about race or gender?  The mere fact that he’s gotten the nomination of major party is pretty amazing since 99.999999999999999999% of us will never meet anyone who does, let alone do it ourselves.

A world like that would bring about the end of race baiters like Jesse Jackson, so he can’t let that happen.  That pretty much means the media won’t allow it to happen either.

Just for fun, go check out the comments on the Huffington Post.  Jackson, a well known socialist, is told to “Just shut up until the election is over.”  See, they know what Obama stands for.

Obama: Americans who aren’t bilingual are an embarrassment.

Doing his best to embrace the elitist label, Barack Obama went off on how stupid and embarrassing it is to have Americans travel to Europe and not be able to speak with the natives in their language.  He also says that he favors immigrants learning English, and that they will (though there are many millions who don’t), but that American children need to learn Spanish.  Why is that?  Most people will never travel abroad, so being bilingual won’t really come in handy for people, and if you want to learn a language that will actually be marketable and put you in demand in the future economy, learn Chinese, not Spanish, German or French. 

But first, before you do any of that, learn English.  How many people born in this country lack the ability to communicate in our common language?  Walk through a mall and just listen to kids talking.  A huge percentage of them sound as though they’ve suffered a closed head injury.  If you can’t communicate in your native tongue should you really try to learn another?  It doesn’t matter what you speak, as long as you can speak clearly.

Fire all the English teachers and start over!

Happy Birthday, United States!

RIP – Tim Russert dead at 58.

It’s a sad day for Journalism and a sad day for America.

Tim Russert 1950 – 2008

Sunday mornings won’t be the same….

Pictures for the June First Friday.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Lounge 201 last Friday for First Friday with special guest John Boehner.  The Minority Leader was a great guy and very funny, hope you had the chance to get to talk with him for a few minutes.

Here are few of the pictures from that night, you can see the rest by going to our Flickr page here.