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More Bush Humor
Son, The American People are going to miss George W. Bush. This Presidency has been the source of some really fine humor. Here are a couple of videos. This is a play on the Abbott and Costello ‘Who’s on First’ routine: [wp_youtube]NymAL4_okyQ[/wp_youtube] Here is that great Bush impersonator on Comedy Central with Jeff Foxworthy: [wp_youtube]x-2c6GTXoHE[/wp_youtube] […]
22Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on More Bush Humor | Continued
Leno, Bush Impersonator – Obama or Osama
Son, How is it that serious issues, couched in impersonation and silliness, become so darn funny? This Jay Leno video from 2004 is almost prophetic. The Bush impersonator refers to the ‘new Senator from Illinois as Osama.’ Check it out and get a good laugh. [wp_youtube]ql1MLMhBIyg[/wp_youtube] This guy would probably vote for George Bush forever […]
22Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Leno, Bush Impersonator – Obama or Osama | Continued
Clinton, Obama Debate in Austin 2-21-08
This will be a running commentary: Beginning at 7:00 PM CST. The debate is on with Hillary Clinton making the first opening remarks. Senator Clinton does not have Obama’s speaking style – but she always strikes me as charming and sincere. Senator Clinton put on a face of confidence. Senator Obama chose to speak second, […]
22Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Lynching O’Reilly by Olberman
Son, Bill O’Reilly stepped across the line – The line of decency that most of us outside of FOX News lives by. Lynching was a horrific practice of murder and intimidation to demonstrate to other African-Americans that they have no power – that we have all the power. O’Reilly used several phrases, ‘lynching,’ ‘tracking down,’ […]
22Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
McCain is a Mall Walker – Letterman
Son, David Letterman really took off on John McCain. Is this a sign of things to come? Are the comedians going to make fun of old people, or just John McCain? Does humor have boundaries? Not in this case. McCain has put himself out there – knowing as an experienced politician that all thing are […]
21Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Declaring Independence from Politics as Usual
Son, This is truly an exciting election. I have said Revolution, and the numbers continue to support that conclusion. Wisconsin is important. This state represents a string of victories for Barack Obama – with a two week break before the next big primaries in Texas and Ohio. But are there any other demographic changes from […]
20Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Declaring Independence from Politics as Usual | Continued
America – Hope, or Prozac Nation
Son, When Columbus left Portugal over five hundred years ago it was with the hope of finding a water route to Eastern trade. He found a new land. When the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, it was with the hope of freedom of religion. When Jamestown was founded in 1608 it was with the hope […]
20Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
America – Hope or Prozac Nation
Son, When Columbus left Portugal over five hundred years ago it was with the hope of finding a water route to Eastern trade. He found a new land. When the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, it was with the hope of freedom of religion. When Jamestown was founded in 1608 it was with the hope […]
19Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on America – Hope or Prozac Nation | Continued
Jesus, Lindsay Lohan, and Family
Son, When did Christianity go crazy? History suggests it was about twenty minutes after Jesus returned to heaven. The flirtation with sanity continues, but a reluctant populace defies the message. Reluctant in many ways. “I’ll give you my problems Jesus, but first we have to properly prepare them. Problems are things we have to work […]
19Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Jesus, Lindsay Lohan, and Family | Continued
Fidel Castro Resigns, Bush Responds
Son, Fidel Castro has resigned as whatever he was in Cuba. Twenty years ago this would have been world news. Today it is another footnote in the shifting sands of world politics. Our President, George W. Bush, has his typical cowboy response. “I believe that the change from Fidel Castro ought to begin a period […]
19Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Fidel Castro Resigns, Bush Responds | Continued
Bush – War is good for the Economy
Son, I am in stunned disbelief. Our country is spending over 10 Billion dollars a month on the war in Iraq and President Bush thinks this is a good thing. I will let him speak for himself. Imagine what 10 Billion dollars a month would do for America’s roads and bridges and our sewer systems, […]
19Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Internet Stalking on Digg and other Social Networks
Son, As you are aware, we have been assaulted by an internet stalker. This one person has left 600 messages on our site, has left over 6000 messages on Digg, with about a hundred on Digg directed at me personally. This person has an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and directs his attention to the interactivity of […]
19Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Internet Stalking on Digg and other Social Networks | Continued
Animal Cruelty and Torturing Humans
Son, The FDA has closed a ‘slaughter house’ for cruelty to animals. Actually, the cruel treatment of animals prevented FDA inspectors from performing complete inspections. We could be talking about the Guantanamo prison for ‘enemy combatants.” I put ‘enemy combatants’ in quotes because we really don’t know who is being held at Gitmo. Without representation, […]
18Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Animal Cruelty and Torturing Humans | Continued
What is the job of President?
Son, This election year, or years, has brought out the best and worst in the candidates. But this is an important process. Each of the candidates, skilled and experienced in the ways of government, are trying to articulate their merits in light of being the President of the United States of America. At this late […]
18Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
An American Pie Story – and video
Son, I was in my late teens, sitting on a Missouri River levy. There were three of us, drinking Kansas beer. 3.2 Alcohol. We were too young to drink in Missouri. My 56′ Chevy was parked on top of the levy, we were sitting on the bank of the river. The doors on my Chevy […]
17Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on An American Pie Story – and video | Continued
Religion – General or Particular
Son, We talk about faith. We talk about religion. We talk about Church. But when you and I talk we are on different plains. I usually speak of religion, even Christianity, in general terms. You have a commitment to a particular church and their doctrine. You and I represent the fundamental debate of faith – […]
16Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Religion – General or Particular | Continued
Obama: Inertia Wins the Race
Dad, Barack Obama has, and is gaining, momentum. There is a physical reality here that goes deeper than health care or immigration. Those things are important and we should evaluate them and make sound decisions about how to proceed in the best interest of our nation and our world. But the inportance of those issues […]
15Feb2008 | bryan | Comments Off on Obama: Inertia Wins the Race | Continued
Lincoln – Less Gettysburg
Son, “Ask not what your country can do for you, as what you can do for your country.” Remember that? Everyone knows who said it. Most of us remember that comment led to the Peace Corps. Most of us remember that John Kennedy’s leadership united the country behind the space program – a program that […]
15Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Indiana Jones Movie Trailer –
Son, The inspiration of Indiana Jones reminds me of the inspiration of Barack Obama – listen to the music and think of the Epic adventure that is unfolding in American politics… [wp_youtube]v7Gqi2IeIL0[/wp_youtube] If Obama is not the nominee the election will be difficult to follow. But Indiana Jones always prevails. Dad
14Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Indiana Jones Movie Trailer – | Continued
Kevin Spacey as Mike Huckabee
This election cycle is so dramatic. It seems as though, no matter who wins or how it plays out, the 2008 elections would be a prime candidate for a made-for-TV movie. First of all, I think that Mike Huckabee’s character would be played by Kevin Spacey. Spacey could totally play the over-anxious, yet uncannily cool […]
14Feb2008 | bryan | 1 comment | Continued
Vacuum the votes – but not in a Vacuum
Son, We are having fun trying to understand the candidates in this 2008 election process. Obama is young and vibrant, Clinton has the bet grasp of issues, McCain is a moderate Republican, Huckabee wants to replace the constitution. In the nominating process we like to look at the political Parties. Who is conservative enough, liberal […]
14Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Vacuum the votes – but not in a Vacuum | Continued
Goofy Hillary Clinton Video
Son, The Clinton campaign has this horrible video. I don’t know who made it but it has all of this upbeat music and people dancing against the backdrop of war and global warming and homelessness. I don’t know about campaigns but there are rules in Art. Like consistency. Color should follow form, form should follow […]
14Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 4 comments | Continued
Roger Clemens on Steroids
Son, I live in the Kansas City area – so that might tell knowing sports fans what I think of Major League Baseball. But the Royals aside – there is something terribly wrong in Baseball. The use of steroids by some players is now evident. Several have been tested and found positive. Several have come […]
13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Roger Clemens on Steroids | Continued
An American Epic – the Election of 2008
Son, Pay attention. Don’t blink. We are watching history unfold. We are seeing voters showing up for Party Primaries in numbers that are unprecedented. The Democratic Party is drawing twice the number the Republicans are drawing. We see a black man, a woman, and aging war hero, and an evangelical Christian minister in the […]
13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on An American Epic – the Election of 2008 | Continued
Obama and Momentum
Son, Momentum is a buzz word in sports and politics. Obama has won a string of State victories since Super Tuesday. He is winning again today. So what does this mean? Not much. Obama shocked the nation when he won Iowa – took the big momentum into New Hampshire and soundly lost to Hillary […]
13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
3 etiquette tips for discussing dreams:
Dad, How many times has someone told you about a dream, and half way through their in depth analysis of what happened while you were sound asleep, you realize that you are just not interested? You weren’t there, you aren’t talking about anyone that you know, and you aren’t even talking about a real place. […]
13Feb2008 | bryan | 2 comments | Continued
Skipjack Politics
Son, The Chesapeake Bay separates the DelMarVa Penninsula from the rest of the world. The folks on the Eastern Shore have always had their own ideas about the world. With the power on independent thought they changed the world. And these folks vote just like the rest of us. In was on the Choptank River […]
12Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Skipjack Politics | Continued
Ron Paul and thefiresidepost.com
Son, One writer on our magazine staff has contributed twelve articles on Ron Paul. This writer does not agree with Ron Paul and has been open and honest in his appraisal. But the Ron Paul supporters have been belligerent and mean spirited in their attacks. The Editorial Board of thefiresidepost.com have graciously agreed to allow […]
11Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ron Paul and thefiresidepost.com | Continued
McCain looks to Rove
Son, The ultimate in betrayal. The turning on one’s followers. The lost hope. John McCain was once the hope of the Republican Party. McCain was the man who was to bring the Party back from the wacko fringe of Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter. He was the man who was to restore the Reagan Revolution. […]
11Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on McCain looks to Rove | Continued
Obama, “We Can Win Virginia” speech
Son, Barack Obama gains strength every time he gives a speech. The confidence of victory resonates in his words, tone, and general presentation. He has taken the lead and now need to close the deal – It looks like he is ready. Dad
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Bottled Water analysis by Penn & Teller
Son, I have never been a fan of bottled water. I have used it. It is a convenient item when watching high school soccer on hot August and September days. But is it better than tap water? Watch this video and make your own judgment. [wp_youtube]XfPAjUvvnIc[/wp_youtube] Well? I guess it is important to some people […]
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Bottled Water analysis by Penn & Teller | Continued
Penn & Teller – Magic of the Bible Video
Son, I think these commentaries on the Bible are sometimes less than academic – but they are also not restricted to unerring faith. There are a few minor distortions – but these folks are correct in what they report. Here s the problem – the Bible was not intended to be a book of history […]
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Penn & Teller – Magic of the Bible Video | Continued
George Carlin on Ten Commandments
Son, How about a little humor at the expense of Christian Religion. Ten sounds official – it sounds important – good humor by a master. Carlin reduces the Ten down to more manageable terms. Carlin is a master at examining situational ethics. Check him out. [wp_youtube]SyWEBbFwU1o[/wp_youtube] Carling is much more intuitive than he realizes. He […]
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
George Carlin – Video On Religion
Son, We talk about religion. We talk about faith. We talk about politics. We talk about religion, faith, and politics mixed together. Sometimes we laugh and sometimes we are angry. Sometimes we are thoughtful, sometimes emotional. My mood today is more in line with George Carlin. Check him out – there is some strong language. […]
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on George Carlin – Video On Religion | Continued
John McCain waffles on issues
Son, Over time every politician has to address his past record. Sometimes they become ‘enlightened’ along the way and change positions. This is not a problem. As issues become more clear – as we sift through the nuances of complex ideologies – sometime we realize that we need to shift our position. Unfortunately, some shift […]
9Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on John McCain waffles on issues | Continued
What Makes a Liberal – 2008
Son, Definitions shift. Words take on new meanings. Ideas are interpreted in the context of time and culture. Conservative and Liberal have taken on new meanings. Let’s look at the word liberal in 2008. Barack Obama is called a liberal. But he is only a liberal in the context of the issues facing this country […]
9Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Pimpep by David Shuster and MSNBC
Son, MSNBC has reached a new low in political reporting. David Shuster referred to Chelsea Clinton being “pimped out” by the Clinton campaign. He offered a Chris Matthews sort of apology on Morning Joe this morning. Like Chris Matthews – it was a non- apology. MSNBC has consistently attacked the Clinton campaign. Matthews has been […]
9Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Making Fun of Christians – or just making fun?
Son, Humor is the essence of sanity. Check out these videos. Humor has been my salvation, relieving me of the insane conflict of being a human – aware of myself and others – and aware of faith as both inspiration and superstition. Christian jokes abound – fueling awareness of human conflict. But what is humor […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Making Fun of Christians – or just making fun? | Continued
Huckabee Prepares for 2012
Son, What is Huckabee doing? Does he believe that he can win the nomination from John McCain? Probably not. Is he trying to build strength so he can influence the Party Platform at the Republican Convention? Perhaps. But he is a young man and I believe he is looking to the future – to 2012. […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Michael Moore, Larry King, and Hillary
Son, Michael Moore continues to contribute to the dialogue in this country. He was on Larry King Live and took calls from the public. He claims that he will not vote for Hillary because of the Iraq War. Moore has fundamental morals that guides his thought processes. [wp_youtube]pGv6XBxk1IA[/wp_youtube] He is enlightening, compelling, and entertaining. Dad
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Michael Moore, Larry King, and Hillary | Continued
Jon Stewart on color in the race, and Karl Rove
Son, Jon Stewart has really got it going. The election process is better for him than it is for us. Stewart has the ability to merge the written word, the spoken word, and video images. He is particularly adept at pointing out the obvious. The Television Networks, including cable, have gone to extremes to showcase […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Jon Stewart on color in the race, and Karl Rove | Continued
A Look At Huckabee’s Cabinet
Dad, I was pondering what Mike Huckabee might do if he were to win the Presidency. I mean after the shocked look wears off. One thing I know he will do is to select a cabinet, and there are some folks that would be prime candidates for his theocracy. Here is how I see his […]
8Feb2008 | bryan | 4 comments | Continued
Limbaugh speaks in tongues with Copeland
Son, I will let the video speak for itself. [wp_youtube]ixOr_bT0mOk[/wp_youtube] What do you suppose those guys were laughing about? How would this play on talk radio? Dad
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Limbaugh speaks in tongues with Copeland | Continued
Huckabee’s Hope for Future
Son, Mitt Romney has ‘suspended’ his quest for the Presidency. He is showing his business acumen. Large amounts of money have been invested in a marketing campaign that failed to sell the Bosco. Romney knows that he would be throwing good money after bad. So what does this do to the Republican nomination process? These […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Huckabee’s Hope for Future | Continued
Evangelicals, Republicans, two Tar Babies
Son, In 1979 the Republican Party formed an un-holy alliance with the evangelical right wing. They hit that tar baby right square in the fat mouth of devil worship. Or is it the other way around – The Evangelicals signed a deal the the Republican Devil? Unlike Faust, neither will survive the deal with the […]
7Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Poll: Should Resident Aliens Get a Tax rebate?
[poll=3] click on the gray box above to submit your vote I am interested in what the pulse of public opinion is on this issue. Please let me know where you stand. Notice that we aren’t using the term “illegal” for this poll. This is because the language of the Treasury department is not about […]
7Feb2008 | bryan | 4 comments | Continued
Al Gore Explains Global Warming to the Midwest…
Dad, The more snow we get, the more I think this could be a reality… Man, that guy should run for president. Bryan.
6Feb2008 | bryan | Comments Off on Al Gore Explains Global Warming to the Midwest… | Continued
Thundersnow and Global Warming – The Mid West Takes a Beating
Dad, You mentioned thunder and snow in your article about the Midwestern storms that are covering us in a post-Christmas winter wonderland I have noticed the lightning, thunder and snow several times in the last couple of weeks. I have never seenor heard that before, so I looked it up. Wikipedia says this about thundersnow: […]
6Feb2008 | bryan | Comments Off on Thundersnow and Global Warming – The Mid West Takes a Beating | Continued
Thunder Snowstorms in the Midwest
Son, I shovel my own walks. With the foot of snow presently on my sidewalks I just shovel a path as wide as my little red snow shove. But these are dangerous times. My snow shovel has a metal handle. I am afraid of being struck by lightning. Now that may sound ridiculous. And for […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Hillary Clinton Super Tuesday Speech
Son, Hillary Clinton gave an uplifting speech on Super Tuesday. Clinton and Obama split the vote across the country – so this was not a forceful victory celebration. But this was probably one of her better presentations as a candidate. Clinton was eloquent, charming, and her style was refreshing. She spoke to the people, and […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued