Señor Jehuda, aka "El Blogo de Liberto", is an attorney and media professional with a background in TV marketing and production, copywriting, independent filmmaking, and spontaneously speaking perfect Spanish. A proud Texan who recently escaped from Los Angeles to Albuquerque, he spends far too much time thinking about movies - especially since his job requires it. Jehuda is also a contributor at YesButHowever.com and PJ Lifestyle.
There’s still time to stop the awful Cap and Tax bill. The bill is so bad that even Greenpeace hates it.
(Image courtesy of Caleb Howe)
Keep calling Democrats and Republicans alike. We can still stop it.
And it has to be stopped, ’cause the bill can only get worse!
UPDATE: The bill has passed the house, narrowly. To the Senate, then!
MORE: Expect nasty surprises if this bill passes both houses: no one has read it.
Moe Lane: Stumpy frogs are not victims of pollution.
Just watch. In a few more years the Nobel Prize committee will ask Al Gore to give the prize back.
Of course, I should remind Moe a Soylent Green
It can happen to anyone, anywhere. It’s what killed Natasha Richardson during her ski trip.
Via Instapundit: “In a lawsuit by 9/11 families, new evidence has surfaced that Saudi Arabia funds terrorism worldwide—and paid two of the hijackers—yet the Obama Justice Department wants these documents destroyed.“
Gotta wonder after that bow…
Cracked: If Everyday Life was Directed by Michael Bay.
Ha! Where do people find the time to put together all these Photoshop composites?
Related: An interview with Michael Bay at the Dealmemo, but this one’s serious.
Hey, it may be show business, but it’s still a business. There’s plenty to be serious about…
LAT: Iran ambassador blames Neda’s death on the CIA.
And to think the administration invited this douche to celebrate Independence Day…
The IG-gate plot keeps thickening. Good to know Grassley is staying on target.
UPDATE: Results! R.S. McCain: Senator Grassley declares that Amtrak “systematically violated” IG law.
American Power: “There is a possibility, and I am saying a possibility, for a compromise on the election result among the involved parties in Iran in the next couple of days.”
Hilarious! Obama on the Energy Cap and Tax Bill: “Make no mistake, this is a jobs bill.”
Now that’s a roaring, good-time laugh! Absolutely!
The President’s wit has been in fine form lately. No doubt about it. But this is pure, unadulterated, comedy gold. Just like Larry Summers the other day.
I’m sorry, but I have to tag this under Entertainment. Can’t possibly be taken seriously.
American Power: Palin hits back for malicious Photoshop of her son Trig.
Hot Air: Obama’s reverse Dukakis moment in healthcare: “So ObamaCare for thee, but not for me?”
Video here.
Nasty elitism on display. The term Soroscare never sounded more appropriate…
JWF: Obama’s ABC Infomercial was a ratings dud.
UPDATE: Maybe he should have done the infomercial on Fox News.
MORE: Related: What Obama didn’t say last night: Obamacare represents $4 trillion in costs.
ANOTHER ONE: Woops. That last link was wrong. Just fixed it. Apologies!
Dems in Congress are going to try to stick us with their Cap and Tax plan (aka “the climate change bill”) tomorrow if they can help it.
Dems say the resulting taxes will not amount to much, but don’t believe it. That is simply impossible. Everyone in America who uses energy to make and sell anything will be affected by this tax; and that means every American will be affected. But you don’t have to take it from me: one of Obama’s biggest supporters agrees.
Listen to a Democrat say it himself:
Let Congress hear from you with this online petition and say NO TO CAP AND TAX.
UPDATE: What’s in Cap and Tax for Pelosi? Profit (via Instapundit).
MORE: The Other McCain: No transparency on Cap and Tax bill.
Peter Bart: Adjusting to the DVD Sag.
Different problem for the studios from the one Netflix is facing. But ultimately, it all comes down to their bottom lines.
AIP: Rep. Jim McDermott’s (D-Wash.) $250,000 Earmark for a Private Seattle Club.
WSJ: “[T]hese days, many recruiters are using the phone interview to pose the kinds of in-depth questions previously reserved for finalists.”
I don’t like it. I agree with Anne: “What worries me about this is that ten is less exclusive than five. And given the limited number of quality movies that Hollywood is making, it may be hard to come up with a decent list.”
More on Oscar changes, here.
Who is paying to push Obamacare down our throats?
Michelle Malkin: Who’s Funding the Obamacare Campaign?
The answer will scare you, but it must be told. And you should share it with others. No, it’s not just ABC. It’s an upsetting account of lobbying and astroturfing that you need to read now.
Forbes: “President Obama has staked his reputation on being a human rights guru to people around the world. But his remarks at Tuesday’s news conference and behavior since taking office have instead exposed a different persona–that of human rights charlatan.”
Ouch. And I thought I was mad at Obama’s conduct.
(Via American Power)
UPDATE: Jonah Goldberg: Obama’s Iran Policy Is Dead.
Michelle Malkin is mad, to say the least.
What a cad. I had no idea this guy was a GOP 2012 hopeful, but good riddance.
I didn’t know anything about him, actually, but I smelled a rat since Monday.
UPDATE: What’s with Argentine-centric scandals this week?
A USA Today poll says more Americans see “sunny skies ahead”. Hmm…
(Via Newsy Video)
UPDATE: Warren Buffet: economy in shambles.
Meanwhile, in DC, Barney Frank wants to easier credit.
The plot thickens (seems it does every day!).
Washington Times: Joe Lieberman overlooks Walpin-gate.
Related content at Instapundit.
Meanwhile, R.S. McCain is still on the IG-gate beat.
Dana Milbank: Stay Tuned for More of the Obama Show:
The use of planted questioners is a no-no at presidential news conferences, because it sends a message to the world — Iran included — that the American press isn’t as free as advertised. But yesterday wasn’t so much a news conference as it was a taping of a new daytime drama, “The Obama Show.” Missed yesterday’s show? Don’t worry: On Wednesday, ABC News will be broadcasting “Good Morning America” from the South Lawn… “World News Tonight” from the Blue Room, and a prime-time feature with Obama from the East Room.
It’s all Obama, all the time…
UPDATE: Related content at Instapundit.
CNN: Officials say President Obama reconsidering July 4th invitations to Iran.
(via RightWingNews)
UPDATE: Invites rescinded!
MORE: How can you rescind invites that were never accepted? (via AtlasShrugs where Pam Geller is live-blogging Day 12 of the Iranian uprising).
Anne Thompson has some details on the movie, reporting from its premiere screening last night.
Washington Times: U.S. Contacted Ayatollah Before Election.
This overtures from the administration to the Iranian regime put Obama’s apathy towards the Iranian protesters in perspective. Seems Obama was playing it cool towards the uprising in the hope he could still score a date with the regime, like a wary suitor waiting for a cue from a skeptical beloved.
But he played it too cool for everyone’s taste. And looks like the lovely regime wasn’t really interested anyway. Who played who?
At any rate, there are other – and more desirable – fish in the sea. Besides, she doesn’t like our buddy Israel. And that’s not cool.
Right?
A couple of surprising words were missing from President Barack Obama’s 55-minute news conference on Wednesday: “Iraq” — and “Afghanistan.”
Also MIA: “Korea,” “Pakistan,” “soldiers,” “surge” and “war” — as well as the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
Thanks to all those readers and visitors who have helped children hospitals through the Children’s Miracle Network using the SocialVibe widget on the left-hand side of the screen (scroll down or up if you don’t see it).
No cash donations necessary. All you have to do is watch the Showtime promo spots (“previews” as they’re commonly known) for the week and Showtime takes care of the rest.
Still, time is money. So thanks for taking the time!
Jay Cost on “Presidential Teflon”: “What does this suggest for President Obama? I think Ike and Reagan’s presidencies indicate that he has a grace period. Early economic troubles did not gravely affect either man’s approval ratings. But sooner or later, voters are going to expect some results…[I]f the economy isn’t delivering by then, they’ll blame President Obama, Teflon or not.”
Related: WSJ: Independents’ Warning for Obama.
R.S. McCain: Who is Eleanor Acheson?
UPDATE: Related content: Bad Times for Whistleblowers.
MORE: The key to IG-gate: Asking the right questions.
ANOTHER ONE: The Biden Connection?
AND ANOTHER ONE: Moe Lane: Senator Grassley is digging deeper.
Phyllis Chesler: “It’s almost as if we’ve elected a Frenchman president of the United States — and an American-style president is ruling France.”
NYT: Mexican Cartels Lure American Teens as Killers.
LAT: President condemns “unjust actions” in Iran.
Unjust actions? That’s all you’ve got? Did someone take a lollipop away from a baby or something? How about “crimes against humanity”? Or is that reserved for American actions only?
Didn’t mention Neda by name either. I suppose he doesn’t want to “offend” the Iranian regime.
At least someone asked Obama the money question: “What took you so long?” (VIDEO)
I didn’t watch it. But seems like the press was generally in fine form. And POTUS must have felt cornered or in a tough spot, otherwise he wouldn’t have emitted such a non-sense excuse as this one or arrange for plants.
UPDATE: A summary of the presser, which covered more than just Iran, here.
MORE: The NYT must be in a sensitive mood. It reports Obama “assailing” the Iranian crackdown, “harshly condemned”.
Harhness? From the Waffle King? How unexpected. Maybe they are mistaking “testy” for “harsh”.
ANOTHER ONE: Related content from Moe Lane: “the administration’s only real focus on any issue is its effect on domestic policy.”
AND ANOTHER ONE: A nice round-up at Instapundit, with some positive feedback for the President from Ed Morrisey (seriously). I still think Obama could have been harsher in tone and in action. Still not getting over the July 4th invites, for one.
NYT: States turning to last resorts in budget crisis.
Call me crazy, but I have the feeling the last resort measures are a little light on belt-tightening and heavy on raising taxes…
Thompson: Michael Bay has nothing to worry about.
I didn’t think so…
