Michael Jackson Dance Tribute, Herald Sq. Subway Station

In NYC’s Herald Sq. Subway Station, a group of subway performers in “King of Pop” t-shirts dance to “Can You Feel It” and “Billie Jean” in tribute to the late Michael Jackson. Feat. The Fabulous Dancing Baby and a Random Eastern European kid. For those of us who were kids in the 80s, Michael Jackson … Continue reading “Michael Jackson Dance Tribute, Herald Sq. Subway Station”

News Media Decides Life of Fly More Important Than Slain Latinos

So, the Minuteman Movement has gone completely insane, and they are now crossing over into murder and theft to meet their political goals of a Southwest free of Hispanics. ter·ror·ism n.  The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of … Continue reading “News Media Decides Life of Fly More Important Than Slain Latinos”

Los Colorados cover of Katy Perry’s “Hot and Cold”

I don’t like Katy Perry.  She’s another computerized, autotuned pop singer.  And she should she get some sort of penalty, or perma-ban, for actually performing a song called “Ur So Gay” (the actual spelling she used). But I love this cover of Perry’s “Hot and Cold” by this polka influenced Ukrainian band on YouTube. It’s … Continue reading “Los Colorados cover of Katy Perry’s “Hot and Cold””

What The U.S. Can Learn From “Lawrence of Arabia”

In my post, Why did they create the new nation of Iraq? I discussed T.E. Lawrence (“Lawrence of Arabia”) and his vision of the Middle East’s borders after WWI, which would’ve amounted to the Shias getting their own state in the Mesopotamian Basin, a single state for most of the Sunnis of what are now … Continue reading “What The U.S. Can Learn From “Lawrence of Arabia””

U.S. Attorneys Scandal: The Media Is Missing The Point

The media, the pundits, the blogosphere is abuzz about the firings of the eight U.S. attorneys. As usual, most everyone is missing the point. The Senate Democrats are saying “were the firings politically motivated?” Of course they were, the documents even admit this. Move on to the crucial questions, you fools. The Republicans are saying … Continue reading “U.S. Attorneys Scandal: The Media Is Missing The Point”

Nick Produces Podcast Tackling Bush’s Health Care Plan

A few weeks back I produced an episode of the Best of the Left podcast tackling (well, shredding) Bush’s health care plan. The Best of the Left podcast is a podcast I found on iTunes, produced by a user named Jay. It’s a (usually weekly) compilation of left-wing radio. Like a highlight reel. Sometimes another … Continue reading “Nick Produces Podcast Tackling Bush’s Health Care Plan”

This Song Really Speaks To Me Right Now

This Song Really Speaks To Me Right Now “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers Leave it to Nick to express High Holy Days reflections in the form of an alt/rock song. I put “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers on my MySpace profile, check it out. It is a … Continue reading “This Song Really Speaks To Me Right Now”

News, Not News

In A New Segment, I Dissect What The Dumb Media Is And Isn’t Covering As the recent media blitz surrounding fake Jon Benet murder suspect John Mark Karr has shown us, the mainstream media (MSM) is completely clueless about what IS and ISN’T news. Since everyone is so confused, I’ll give you a breakdown on … Continue reading “News, Not News”