 | NBC's Shuster mocks woman who criticized Chris Matthews From Mediamatters.org: During an appearance on MSNBC's Morning Joe, NBC News' David Shuster mocked co-host Joy Behar of ABC's The View for her criticism of MSNBC host Chris Matthews' recent comments about Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in which Matthews attributed Clinton's political success to her husband's "mess[ing] around." Shuster stated, "Yeah, you know, Joy Behar is well known for her political analysis" and then rolled his eyes, before purporting to "impersonat[e]" Behar. |
 | Tania Gabrielle: The Unrevealed Secrets of Political Success An expert in three ancient numerology systems, Tania Gabrielle's insight into the unseen energies that shape America and her leaders makes for fascinating reading. Seldom are the hands of fate and destiny seen with such clarity. Gabrielle reveals: • How the date 11/4/2008 forecasts one of the biggest turning points in American history since the Civil War. • Why this particular Election Day may be marred by violence, or even be postponed • How George W. Bush had more than dangling chads going for him in his defeat of Al Gore in 2000 • Why Hillary Clinton's candidacy was doomed against Barack Obama • What fateful connections Barack Obama shares with John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln "A Fascinating, insightful must read! Tania Gabrielle uses the ancient language of numerology to illuminate the fated story of Americas political leaders and their impact on our world. Destiny? Fate? Who decides? Read on, the amazing language of numbers will transform your world view forever." —Colette Baron-Reid, Best-selling Author of Messages From Spirit and Remembering the Future |
 | Ron Paul Fox News 9/17/08 AIG bailout 2008 Third Party Movement Facebook Group http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php... theantirobot is an online collective working to distribute global domination capabilities to every individual. Global domination capability is dependent upon control of resources. Thus, we must work to ensure each individual retains the maximum control of resources. Political change is the first most effective venue in that regard. Achieving political victory is heavily reliant on voters' exposure to candidates. Established media outlets wield heavy influence upon the political process. For citizens, bypassing that influence is as easy as not looking. Politicians, however, are left in a bind. The mainstream population still conforms to the old media, while access to politicians is all that gives old media mainstream influence. When people and politicians embrace the free web, political success will not be dependent on vast sums of money or how much airtime news networks allot. It will be dependent on how compelling the platform is. It will be dependent on how compelling the supporters are. Social Media enables the vocal minority to become the majority. We the people, we the politicians, we the journalists, theantirobot is taking over. |
 | Flemish Wall Paper defeats fascist party in Flanders See how a little bit of clowning and creativity can actually stop fascist political success. A hint for all antifascists in the world: start claiming their issues, just put a little swing to it... www.meervlaamsbehang.be www.kompagniekontrarie.be |
 | Theory behind Mayawati's Unprecedented Victory These are the excerpts from a lecture delivered at the BAMCEF conference held at London [Wolverhampton] United Kingdom on March 9th 2002. Dr. KP Singh predicted this theoretical paradigm to achieve political success in India especially UP. Now you can see the results. |
 | Ron Paul Fox News 9/17/08 AIG bailout 2008 Third Party Movement Facebook Group http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php... theantirobot is an online collective working to distribute global domination capabilities to every individual. Global domination capability is dependent upon control of resources. Thus, we must work to ensure each individual retains the maximum control of resources. Political change is the first most effective venue in that regard. Achieving political victory is heavily reliant on voters' exposure to candidates. Established media outlets wield heavy influence upon the political process. For citizens, bypassing that influence is as easy as not looking. Politicians, however, are left in a bind. The mainstream population still conforms to the old media, while access to politicians is all that gives old media mainstream influence. When people and politicians embrace the free web, political success will not be dependent on vast sums of money or how much airtime news networks allot. It will be dependent on how compelling the platform is. It will be dependent on how compelling the supporters are. Social Media enables the vocal minority to become the majority. We the people, we the politicians, we the journalists, the anti robot is taking over. |
 | Jeff Greenberg - Terror Management Theory (1 of 3) What does the awareness of our own mortality have to do with George W. Bush's political success? Social psychologist Jeff Greenberg on the 'terror management theory'. |
 | MGR - M.G.Ramachandran Part 4 MGR - M.G.Ramachandran Part 4 http://www.tamilnation.org/forum/sach... MGR would also make sure that he will teach good manners and discipline to the masses through the movies. Therefore, in the characters he played in 120-odd movies, he would never smoke or take alcoholic drinks. On top of that, he would never physically or mentally abuse women. This self-imposed rigidity restricted the character roles he would play and movie critics ridiculed him for this 'un-natural style' of his characters. But MGR would have the last word. Ultimately, he claimed the respected honorific 'vaathiyar' (teacher) in its proper sense of the word. Call it a mere coincidence or the destiny of Eelam Tamils, that when the liberation struggle began earnestly in 1977, MGR would become the chief minister of the Tamil Nadu. Though his interest in the problems of Eelam Tamils remained passive till 1982, the ethnic holocaust of 1983 kindled his support for the Eelam cause. 1983 also saw the change in guard among the political leaders of the Eelam Tamils. MGR had never felt comfortable with the TULF leadership since he had perceived them as emotionally more close to the DMK leadership. When the leadership mantle in the struggle for Eelam needed a change and a boost, MGR became the god-father of the LTTE and made sure that the 'new born baby' would not suffer a premature death in the hands of wily J.R.Jayewardene... To his allies in politics, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the link that MGR had with the LTTE proved embarrassing. But they simply had to ignore it for their own political survival in the South India. For the support that he extended to the Tamil Eelam cause, MGR became the arch-enemy of the Sinhalese power brokers from 1983 till his death in December 1987. Many Eelam Tamils also did not expect much from MGR after his skirmish with the TULF leadership at the 1981 Madurai Tamil International Conference. But, now in hindsight, one can see how vital was the support of MGR for the Eelam cause from 1983 till his death. That the admiration Tamil masses had for MGR was not purely a 'cinema craze' was proved in India, when movie stars of equal stature such as Sivaji Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao and Amitabh Bachehan could not transfer their popularity in movies to the political world. The political careers of Sivaji Ganesan and Amitabh Bachehan never took off from the ground. Only N.T.Rama Rao was able to become the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and he too lost that position subsequently. To my friends in the USA, when I tried to explain the unusual career of MGR, I called him a "three-in-one". He had the movie magic of John Wayne, the political success of Ronald Reagan and the messianic appeal of Martin Luther King Jr. How could one explain the extraordinary career of MGR, which began in Kandy and ended in Madras? Though not considered a native in the place of his birth or in Tamil Nadu where he grew up and called it home, he became the adored leader, who would be envied by every local politician. At least Kavi Arasu Kannadasan (who had been a close friend and sometimes harshest critic of MGR) had an answer. In 1980, Kannadasan noted that MGR was blessed with an "Asura jathakam" (devil's horoscope). Not everyone will agree with that assessment. But, considering the unfavourable odds he faced in his life and the 'fights' he won, definitely there should have been a blessing from the devil which protected him in so many trials. Like other great leaders and revolutionaries, MGR also had his weaknesses. But these do not detract the good deeds he did for the down-trodden in Tamil Nadu and for Eelam Tamils who landed in India as refugees after 1983. MGR was neither an intellectual nor a folk philosopher. But his life-time teaching was short and simple; "Fight for your Rights". That's what he preached in his 100-odd movies. ...We miss you, Vathiyar. |
 | Cindy McCain On Today Show In 2004, Kerry Campaign Releases Spouse Returns: The only apparent example of a presidential candidate who files taxes separately then their spouse in recent history appears to be John Kerry, with Teresa Heinz Kerry filing separate returns then her husband. We presume that Cindy McCain and John McCain file separate returns, although since they have never disclosed their filings publicly, it is impossible to say for sure. In 2004, the Kerry campaign released her 1040 form when it was filed, having provided summary figures earlier in the year. [Boston Globe, 5/12/04; 10/16/04] --------- Her Fortune And His Political Success Intertwined. According to the Associated Press "The McCains' marriage has mixed business and politics from the beginning, according to an expansive review by The Associated Press of thousands of pages of campaign, personal finance, real estate and property records nationwide. The paperwork chronicles the McCains' ascent from Arizona newlyweds to political power couple on the national stage. As heiress to her father's stake in Hensley & Co. of Phoenix, Cindy McCain is an executive whose worth may exceed $100 million. Her beer earnings have afforded the GOP presidential nominee a wealthy lifestyle with a private jet and vacation homes at his disposal, and her connections helped him launch his political career -- even if the millions remain in her name alone. Yet the arm's-length distance between McCain and his wife's assets also has helped shield him from conflict-of-interest problems." [Associated Press, 4/3/08] |
 | MGR - M.G.Ramachandran Part 2 MGR - M.G.Ramachandran http://www.tamilnation.org/hundredtamils/mgr.htm#Birth_Soil_Bond MGR would also make sure that he will teach good manners and discipline to the masses through the movies. Therefore, in the characters he played in 120-odd movies, he would never smoke or take alcoholic drinks. On top of that, he would never physically or mentally abuse women. This self-imposed rigidity restricted the character roles he would play and movie critics ridiculed him for this 'un-natural style' of his characters. But MGR would have the last word. Ultimately, he claimed the respected honorific 'vaathiyar' (teacher) in its proper sense of the word. Call it a mere coincidence or the destiny of Eelam Tamils, that when the liberation struggle began earnestly in 1977, MGR would become the chief minister of the Tamil Nadu. Though his interest in the problems of Eelam Tamils remained passive till 1982, the ethnic holocaust of 1983 kindled his support for the Eelam cause. 1983 also saw the change in guard among the political leaders of the Eelam Tamils. MGR had never felt comfortable with the TULF leadership since he had perceived them as emotionally more close to the DMK leadership. When the leadership mantle in the struggle for Eelam needed a change and a boost, MGR became the god-father of the LTTE and made sure that the 'new born baby' would not suffer a premature death in the hands of wily J.R.Jayewardene. To his allies in politics, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the link that MGR had with the LTTE proved embarrassing. But they simply had to ignore it for their own political survival in the South India. For the support that he extended to the Tamil Eelam cause, MGR became the arch-enemy of the Sinhalese power brokers from 1983 till his death in December 1987. Many Eelam Tamils also did not expect much from MGR after his skirmish with the TULF leadership at the 1981 Madurai Tamil International Conference. But, now in hindsight, one can see how vital was the support of MGR for the Eelam cause from 1983 till his death. That the admiration Tamil masses had for MGR was not purely a 'cinema craze' was proved in India, when movie stars of equal stature such as Sivaji Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao and Amitabh Bachchan could not transfer their popularity in movies to the political world. The political careers of Sivaji Ganesan and Amitabh Bachehan never took off from the ground. Only N.T.Rama Rao was able to become the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and he too lost that position subsequently. To my friends in the USA, when I tried to explain the unusual career of MGR, I called him a "three-in-one". He had the movie magic of John Wayne, the political success of Ronald Reagan and the messianic appeal of Martin Luther King Jr. How could one explain the extraordinary career of MGR, which began in Kandy and ended in Madras? Though not considered a native in the place of his birth or in Tamil Nadu where he grew up and called it home, he became the adored leader, who would be envied by every local politician. At least Kavi Arasu Kannadasan (who had been a close friend and sometimes harshest critic of MGR) had an answer. In 1980, Kannadasan noted that MGR was blessed with an "Asura Jathakam" (devil's horoscope). Not everyone will agree with that assessment. But, considering the unfavourable odds he faced in his life and the 'fights' he won, definitely there should have been a blessing from the devil which protected him in so many trials. Like other great leaders and revolutionaries, MGR also had his weaknesses. But these do not detract the good deeds he did for the down-trodden in Tamil Nadu and for Eelam Tamils who landed in India as refugees after 1983. MGR was neither an intellectual nor a folk philosopher. But his life-time teaching was short and simple; "Fight for your Rights". That's what he preached in his 100-odd movies. ...We miss you, Vathiyar. |
 | Bush and the Changing Meanings of "Success" in Iraq How Bush gets away with redefining 'success' in Iraq MSNBC host Dan Abrams and guests Pat Buchanan and Arianna Huffington argued on Tuesday about the implications of President Bush's constant redefinition of the meaning of "success" in Iraq and its effectiveness as a political strategy. "What is remarkable is how the president changes definitions to fit his agenda," Abrams began. "The rules, the standards, any effort to judge this war objectively are constantly subverted by the almost dizzying shift in terminology and targets set and reset by the administration." Abrams pointed out that Bush's definition of "success" has shifted from finding Saddam's WMD's, to creating a model democracy in Iraq, to just reducing the current level of violence. Pat Buchanan agreed that expectations have "changed dramatically" since the days of "Mission Accomplished," from carrying out a "world democratic revolution" to merely "averting a strategic catastrophe." However, he also appeared to admire the political savvy behind the shift, emphasizing that it means Bush has trumped the Democrats and will continue to enjoy the support to do whatever he wants in Iraq. "If he says we've got to avert disaster, he can hold his coalition," Buchanan stated. "But he's not saying we've got to avert disaster!" objected Abrams. "He sure is," Buchanan replied. "He's talking about a holocaust. He's talking about slaughter, talking about the end of Vietnam, talking about Cambodia. Come on Dan, that's what's holding the country behind him." "There's a big difference, Pat, between the reality and the words that are being used," cautioned Abrams, turning to ad agency president Eric Hirshberg for comment on the careful choise of "words that are intended to inflame" in Bush's recent statement that any decision on troop levels would not be based on "a nervous reaction by Washington politicians to poll results in the media." Buchanan, however, continued to insist that Bush was playing politics very effectively, asking, "What do you think Lincoln did at Gettysburg for heaven's sake? Do you really think the war was about slavery to begin with?" This remark was met by a chorus of objections, with Huffington calling the comparison of Bush to Lincoln "laughable" and attempting to suggest that "the only hope the president has is to change the language he is using and hope the Democrats are not ..." Buchanan cut her off, insisting that "whatever Arianna says, Bush is going to win this. ... It's a political war, and you're right, he's shifting his ground as you do in war." Abrams summed up the discussion by saying, "It sounds like we all agree that this shifting of the goalposts, this changing of the words, whether you like it or not, works. And that's unfortunate, and I think that we've got to call him on it. ... I don't think that we should necessarily throw up our arms and say 'That's okay!'" "It only works when the Democrats don't stand up and fight," concluded Huffington. The following video is from MSNBC's Live with Dan Abrams, broadcast on September 4. |
 | Confused Democrats On Iraq Top 10 Reasons The Democrats' "Slow-Bleed" Approach Is Wrong For Our Troops, Wrong For America 1) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would micromanage the war in Iraq and choke off resources for America's generals and troops on the ground. 2) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would mandate failure of the new strategy even before General Petraeus - the same General Petraeus who was unanimously confirmed by every single Senate Democrat - and his commanders in the field are able to fully implement their plans. 3) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would lead to a contagion of violence spilling out across the entire country of Iraq, and, in time, the entire region. 4) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would place freedom and democracy in Iraq at grave risk. 5) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would telegraph to the terrorists how they can achieve victory, and ultimately lead to more - and not less - terrorism in Iraq. 6) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would ignore the lessons of September 11th, providing terrorists a safe haven from which to plot and launch attacks against Americans. 7) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would represent an unconstitutional infringement upon the authority of the President as Commander in Chief. 8) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would cut off funding targeted to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, undermine the Administration's plan to develop the Iraqi economy, and undercut every effort to achieve economic, social, and political success in the burgeoning democracy. 9) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme would add billions in unnecessary domestic spending at the expense of our troops, whether it be $74 million for peanut storage, $25 million for spinach farmers, or $5 million for tropical fish. 10) The Democrats' slow-bleed scheme is going nowhere. If it was to pass Congress - a big if at the moment - the President has rightfully stated he will veto it. http://www.cafenetamerica.com |
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