April 26, 2015. The president takes a dig... in WHCA speech.
It turns out Jeb Bush identified himself as Hispanic back in 2009, which, you know what, I — look, I understand. It’s an innocent mistake. It reminds me of when I identified myself as American back in 1961. [laughter] [applause]
Ted Cruz said that denying the existence of climate change made him like Galileo. Now that’s not really an apt comparison. Galileo believed the Earth revolves around the sun. Ted Cruz believes the Earth revolves around Ted Cruz.
And just as an aside, I want to point out, when a guy who has his face on a Hope poster calls you self-centered, you know you’ve got a problem. The narcissism index is creeping up a little too high.
Meanwhile, Rick Santorum announced that he would not attend the same-sex wedding of a friend or loved one, to which gays and lesbians across the country responded, that’s not going to be a problem. Don’t sweat that one. [laughter]
And Donald Trump is here. Still. [laughter]
Anyway, it’s amazing how time flies. Soon, the first presidential contest will take place, and I for one cannot wait to see who the Koch brothers pick. It’s exciting. Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush, Scott Walker, who will finally get that red rose? [laughter]
The winner gets a billion dollar war chest. The runner-up gets to be the bachelor on the next season of “The Bachelor.”
I mean seriously, a billion dollars from just two guys. Is it just me, or does that feel a little excessive? I mean, it’s almost insulting to the candidates. The Koch brothers think they think to spend a billion dollars to get folks to like one of these people. It’s got to hurt their feelings a little bit. And, look, I know I’ve raised a lot of money too, but in all fairness, my middle name is Hussein. What’s their excuse? [laughter] [applause]
The trail hasn’t been easy for my fellow Democrats either. As we all know Hillary’s private e-mails got her in trouble. Frankly, I thought it was going to be her private Instagram account that was going to cause her bigger problems. [Shows photos of Hillary Clinton]
. You know, I often joke about tensions between me and the press, but honestly, what they say doesn’t bother me. I understand we’ve got an adversarial system. I’m a mellow sort of guy. And that’s why I invited Luther, my anger translator, to join me here tonight.
Enter Luther: Anger Translator
OBAMA: Protecting our democracy is more important than ever. For example, the Supreme Court ruled that the donor who gave Ted Cruz $6 million was just exercising free speech.
LUTHER: Yes, it’s the kind of speech like this, I just wasted $6 million.
April 26, 2015. Cecily Strong (SNL) at White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
Strong Voice in Washington. It is Demos Speaking to the glitterati, literati, culturati, digerati (Gujarati rhymes well but ...).
“Big story: Republicans finally succeeded, and Obama is being forced out of office in 18 months.You did it!”…
On the number of people running: “Who should I even vote for? (Hillary.) Who’s better than Marco Rubio? (Hillary.) Who’s better on the economy than Hillary? (Bill.)”…After asking all the media to put their hands up and repeat after her:
“I solemnly swear
not to talk about Hillary’s appearance
because that is not journalism.”
“Let’s not forget Martin o’Malley. Oh, I don’t have anything to add. That’s his actual campaign slogan.”…“Jeb Bush is probably in the race. The presidential race, not the hispanic race.”…
“Marco Rubio is running for president. When Jeb found it, he said, ‘Ay, dios mio.’”…
On Ted Cruz: “It’s like the right wing thought, ‘What’s the exact opposite of a black president? How about a Canadian Latino who will never be president?’”…
On Rand Paul’s future: “He didn’t get elected, but at least he Rand!”…
March 29, 2015. Power and Projection.
It is not about me but all about you: Ingratiating and yet a trite.
2016 Presidential Election as it appears today. Republican Presidential Wannabes are too many, too shallow, too incoherent, too illogical, too self-righteous...and fighting for the title, power and privilege and rent-free White House and fly-free Air force One and Marine one, free butler...They did not pledge to the people he or she won't take us to unnecessary war(s) esp. on borrowed money, work for all the people and not just for the one percenter. I doubt they will make that promise. The super-rich are not asking for or needing the dole.
Some have beautiful manes but not the Presidential Miens. Many are likable but not electable. Some I can have beer with but most I disagree with. Some shut down Government at the drop of a hat, costing billions to the treasury.
Having seen many presidents from 1961, I wonder who in the right mind would want this job. It is the Mega Ego that makes them run for this office. The kind that goes with being a president is Sattvic Ego. Ego in Hinduism is threefold: Sattvic or virtuous Ego, Rajasic or passionate Ego, and Tamasic or Dark and Dangerous Ego. Many presidents made it good. Sattvic Presidents render laudable services to the nation: Lincoln and Emancipation Proclamation, Woodrow Wilson and his role in the suffrage movement, Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and Social Security Act, Kennedy/Johnson and Civil Rights Act, President Johnson and Medicare-Medicaid, Obama and Affordable Care Act... There were also Rajasic and Tamasic presidents. The current and previous legislators in the senate and congress were mostly Rajasic and Tamasic with some exceptions. I see some Rajasic and Tamsic Republican Presidential Wannabes.
April 7, 2015. Senator Rand Paul is very likable. That is a Plus. Look at the Minuses. You cannot manage the affairs of a state on likability alone.
April 7, 2015.
Senator Rand Paul just announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for President in 2016.
Here's what you need to know:
- He led the 2013 government shutdown that cost the U.S. $24 billion
- He's voiced opposition to the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act
- He said businesses have the "right to discriminate"
- He opposes immigration reform and marriage equality
Friday, March 27, 2015 DarkEnergyMatter.jpg
