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Photo Forum / Film Photography / 35 mm / November 2006Breaking News !
http://www.dudehisattva.com/ 1/20/06 Michael Richards In, John Bolton Out as New Bush Ambassador to UN Washington, DC (Rotters) - The White House this morning, in a hurried press conference, announced that the president would be withdrawing his controversial reappointment of John Bolton as US ambassador to the United Nations. Perhaps deciding that the inflammatory nomination was not worth the battle in Congress, it was announced that Bush would be putting forward the immediate nomination of comedian Michael Richards to fill the post. The White House cited the success of its venture into the entertainment business with the appointment of Fox network's Tony Snow as press secretary to fill the vacancy left by Scott McClellan. "Michael had a little slip up and he apologized immediately," said an anonymous White House source. "This is precisely the rapid thinking on one's feet that this position needs. We regret Michael's recent loss of his cool, but he was in the midst of a comedy routine, and sometimes things can be taken the wrong way in the heat of the moment... it's not like he called someone a macaca or insulted our troops or something... besides, most of the audience seemed to be really with him in his comments... that's exactly the bold leadership that we want at the UN to advance America's objectives." Bolton's parting with the White House on the surface appeared to be amicable. Rumor had it that he was able to secure a multimillion dollar contract with Quaker Oats Inc. as their new spokesperson, replacing the aging Wilford Brimsley. Quaker is set to launch a new "get tough with cholesterol" advertising campaign which will spotlight the talents of the frequently acerbic Bolton. President Bush, just returned from what he described as a smashingly successful trip to Indonesia, stated that he was looking forward to working with Richards. "I'm a big fan," stated Bush, "I've got all his episodes on tape. Lot's of folks were into that whole Ross/Rachel thing, but I always thought that he carried the show... How YOU doin'?... that still cracks me up... and I use it sometimes myself!" > Washington, DC (Rotters) - The White House this morning, in a hurried > press conference, announced that the president would be withdrawing his > controversial reappointment of John Bolton as US ambassador to the > United Nations. What the world is really concerned about: when will Bolton shave that ridiculous strip of pubic hair on his top lip? > http://www.dudehisattva.com/ > [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > thing, but I always thought that he carried the show... How YOU > doin'?... that still cracks me up... and I use it sometimes myself!" > What the world is really concerned about: when will Bolton shave that > ridiculous strip of pubic hair on his top lip? What the world is REALLY concerned about: when will Americans stop airing their unwanted facile opinions about American politics on photography newsgroups? WE DON'T GIVE A sh.t! >> What the world is really concerned about: when will Bolton shave that >> ridiculous strip of pubic hair on his top lip? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > WE DON'T GIVE A sh.t! Yes, but you don't get it: We don't give a sh.t that the world doesn't give a sh.t ;-) Actually, I've been a little surprised at how much attention American politics *does* get (and it's far too much, I agree) - some people from outside the States are amazingly well-informed. And in many cases, more informed than many American voters (but that'll set us off again). But, look at the original poster. Now, would you rather hear more about the "BRILLIANT SHINY 20D LOVED BY ONE AND ALL!"? Okay, then... ;-) - Al.  SignatureTo reply, insert dash in address to match domain below Online photo gallery at www.wading-in.net > Yes, but you don't get it: We don't give a sh.t that the world > doesn't give a sh.t ;-) Ah good point. Wasted my electrons sending that... > Actually, I've been a little surprised at how much attention > American politics *does* get (and it's far too much, I agree) - some > people from outside the States are amazingly well-informed. And in many > cases, more informed than many American voters (but that'll set us off > again). Perhaps. Although it's probably mostly UK people as our news is prioritised: Soccer, London News, US News, Terrorist and Middle East news, Sports news, Uk regional news, Europe and the rest of the world. > But, look at the original poster. Now, would you rather hear more > about the "BRILLIANT SHINY 20D LOVED BY ONE AND ALL!"? Eww! Good point. *if there was an emoticon for a thumbs-up there'd be one here* Rich > Actually, I've been a little surprised at how much attention > American politics *does* get (and it's far too much, I agree) - some > people from outside the States are amazingly well-informed. And in many > cases, more informed than many American voters (but that'll set us off > again). The smoke is clearing after the election. There is almost nothing left to talk about on thanksgiving except football. Have a happy turkey day to all the American readers. In a brilliant move to get all the best turkey's our thanksgiving was a month ago. :) w.. > Actually, I've been a little surprised at how much attention > American politics *does* get (and it's far too much, I agree) - some > people from outside the States are amazingly well-informed. And in many > cases, more informed than many American voters (but that'll set us off > again). Us non-Americans don't have much of a choice but to be interested, until China takes over as the pre-eminent superpower, were stuck watching the decisions you lot make, of course we'll all be well-informed experts about communist China's politics in the near enough future by the look of things. >>> What the world is really concerned about: when will Bolton shave that >>> ridiculous strip of pubic hair on his top lip? [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > - Al. >> Actually, I've been a little surprised at how much attention >> American politics *does* get (and it's far too much, I agree) - some [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > decisions you lot make, of course we'll all be well-informed experts about > communist China's politics in the near enough future by the look of things. Unfortunately, I think you are absolutely correct. The only thing is that I think they will lose the "communist" label and replace it with a more moderate "socialist" one. SignatureThomas T. Veldhouse Key Fingerprint: D281 77A5 63EE 82C5 5E68 00E4 7868 0ADC 4EFB 39F0 > Unfortunately, I think you are absolutely correct. The only thing is that > I > think they will lose the "communist" label and replace it with a more > moderate > "socialist" one. I don't mind what they call it, as long as they don't try to interfere all over the world. I think China is mainly interested in being the dominant power in Asia, I don't really think it's all that bothered about the policies of other nations outside it's immediate sphere of influence, I really don't think world domination is on the Chinese agenda (maybe being I'm naive), but judging by how stand-offish they are to world affairs, for example at the UN security council they always prefer Russia to take the lead if they want to oppose the positions of US,Britain,France, I don't see this changing, plus they realise that Chinese culture (language,history,laws,customs,movies,music, etc) could never emulate or replace the influence of American culture, they are unlikely to promote their culture in a imperialist way, unlike the US which use it's popular culture as a tool in it's soft power arsenal to influence other nations. Forward to the multi-polar world I say. >>> Actually, I've been a little surprised at how much attention >>> American politics *does* get (and it's far too much, I agree) - some [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > moderate > "socialist" one. >> What the world is really concerned about: when will Bolton shave that >> ridiculous strip of pubic hair on his top lip? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > WE DON'T GIVE A sh.t! Probably about the same time non-Americans stop contributing to the threads. |
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