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Not bad, for a start. The overall look is a bit more 'staged' than I'd prefer, but Keith looks quite comfortable in front of the lens. (But what the heck is with the 3D circle-slash 'NO' graphic? A flat image works fine, thanks.) I'm looking forward to the next spot.

Idaho, where our motto is 'Making Alabama Look More Appealing All The Time,'
finds a new way to embarrass itself thanks to the Bonner County Republicans.

NOTE: All vendors must substitute Mexican food with cuisine from either Belgium or Denmark. Pølsevogn on a stick or herring tacos is fine.

This video is from a People & Politics event held in Chubbuck last Saturday, June 19th by the Bannock County Democrats. Tom Sullivan, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Driggs (taking on Rethuglican Mike 'Señor Guano' Crapo) speaks on education -- and the Idaho GOP's lack of funding thereof.

For more info on Tom's campaign, go to tomsullivanforsenate.com

I've heard the Right Rev. Fischer loves the cock...

OK, so Fischer hasn't written about Adolph the Bastard Bantam yet, but give him time. For the rest of Bilious Bryan's animal rants, check out Teh Google:

•Bible ignored, trainer dies
•Bible ignored, grandfather mauled by grizzly

Obviously, this is the work of Satan, Liberals and Zombie Colonel Sanders.

A quick definition of Net Neutrality:

DEFINITION - Net neutrality is the principle that data packets on the Internet should be moved impartially, without regard to content, destination or source. Net neutrality is sometimes referred to as the "First Amendment of the Internet."

In the United States, high-speed Internet carriers, including AT&T, Comcast, Time Warner and Verizon, are seeking legislative support for a two-tiered Internet service model. In a two-tiered model, carriers would be able to charge owners of Web sites a premium fee for priority placement and faster speed across their pipes. Those opposing the carriers argue that the Internet was designed to work in a traffic-neutral way and has become what it is, to some extent, because of that neutrality. They would like to see Congress pass a telecom reform bill that contains language in favor of Net neutrality.

Last week, I received this from savetheinternet.com:

Net Neutrality Whip List

Seventy-four members of Congress have just signed an industry-drafted letter urging the FCC to abandon efforts to protect Net Neutrality and promote universal broadband access. By signing this letter, these members have sold you out to Comcast, Verizon and AT&T.

And whom from Idaho has signed on to kill Net Neutrality and turn full control over to the corporations?  read more »

Toe-tappin', bobo-slappin' disgraced GOP ex-Senator Larry Craig -- the gift that keeps on givin':

Just when Lavatory Larry thought he was out... Comedy Central pulls him back in.

The only difference between Idaho GOP goofball wingnut primary candidate Vaughn "AWK!" Ward and a pinata is, you don't get candy out of Ward when you beat him with a stick.

I take back the above written comment. Apparently, Ward IS candy to the national media. MMMmmmmmm, candy...

43SB reader KC in Boise found this flyer on his doorstep yesterday from "Republican Constitutionalist Traditional Family Values Pro-Life, Lower Taxes" candidate for District 19, Precinct 50 state Senate candidate Debra Miller, who's looking to take on incumbent Democratic State Senator Nicole LeFavour.

Here's the text of the flyer (with, *ahem*, editorial commentary) --  read more »

(My friend Nemesis should appreciate this.) When you're in a hurry preparing for a live newscast and trying to get your text typed into the Chyron, mistakes inevitably happen. With Idaho's senior GOoPer wingnut Senator Mike Crapo, having his name misspelled probably happens often.

And yet, somehow, the tag is so appropriate...

Way back in 2003, this note about then-U.S. Senator from Idaho, Larry Craig, went to print:

Idaho Senator Larry Craig sang lead vocals for the Singing Senators – a group of four republican senators who performed gospel and country songs at GOP fundraisers and charity events before group member Sen. Jim Jeffords, (I) Vermont bolted the party. But according to the latest issue of Newsweek magazine, Craig’s musical interests also include Ricky Martin. “I’ve got all your records!,” a breathless Craig told Martin. A spokesman for Craig confirmed his boss ran into Martin in a Capital Hill hallway and like any fan, made the most of it. “Often times there’s different movie stars and musicians around Capital Hill. It’s not always that Larry gets to meet them but this was a chance where he got to meet someone he’s a fan of,” Communications Director Will Hart told KBCI.

Today, singer Ricky Martin chose to stop pretending to be something he's not.

After years of keeping quiet about his personal life, pop star Ricky Martin has announced that he is gay.

“I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man,” Ricky said in a message posted on his official Web site. “I am very blessed to be who I am.”

Martin said writing his memoir and thinking about his twin sons led him to go public.

C'mon Larry -- time to crawl out of the stall. If Ricky can do it, so can you.

So, yes, earlier this month I had another birthday. Not necessarily the greatest thing in the world, but it sure as hell beats the alternative. (Had the usual -- German chocolate cake. Almost bought lemon cake mix and lemon frosting to shake things up, but tradition is a powerful force.) I'm not yet into old fogeydom, but I'm headed that direction. Here's how I know I'm getting old, based on what I remember:  read more »

Some nice silver-haired lady sharing her opinion...

Those darn telephoto lenses!

Gosh Darn! Doodies! Also!

Daaaaamn... I really wish I'd written this. (h/t The Daily Dish)

WHY you keep getting screwed-- MR. (Tea Party Patriot)

Hey you. You there in the Glenn Beck T-shirt headed off to the Tea Party Patriot rally.

Stop shouting for a moment, please, I want to explain to you why you're so very angry.

You should be angry. You're getting screwed.

I think you know that. But you don't seem to know that it doesn't have to be that way. You can stop it. You can stop it easily because the system that's screwing you over can only keep screwing you over if you keep demanding that it do so.

So stop demanding that. Stop helping the system screw you over.

Look, you can go back to yelling at me in a minute, but just read this first.  read more »

Since no one seems to have video of Pimp Jimmy O'Keefe and his Fool-Hardy Boyz trying to get to Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu's office phones (for whatever nefarious purpose their little pinheads were entertaining), this clip will have to do.

Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:

Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union. For two hundred and twenty years, our leaders have fulfilled this duty. They have done so during periods of prosperity and tranquility. And they have done so in the midst of war and depression; at moments of great strife and great struggle.

It’s tempting to look back on these moments and assume that our progress was inevitable – that America was always destined to succeed. But when the Union was turned back at Bull Run and the Allies first landed at Omaha Beach, victory was very much in doubt. When the market crashed on Black Tuesday and civil rights marchers were beaten on Bloody Sunday, the future was anything but certain. These were times that tested the courage of our convictions, and the strength of our union. And despite all our divisions and disagreements; our hesitations and our fears; America prevailed because we chose to move forward as one nation, and one people.

Again, we are tested. And again, we must answer history’s call.  read more »

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

http://www.mlkday.gov/