Jay Allbritton

Libyan Dictator Wants to Abolish Switzerland

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:16:42 -0400

Libyan Dictator Wants to Abolish Switzerland:

During Libyan Dictator Muammar Qaddafi’s rambling 90 minute address to the UN’s General Assembly last week, the movie character come to life hit many high points, some points that even made…

Bill Clinton Says 2010 Not So Bad for Democrats

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:16:41 -0400

Bill Clinton Says 2010 Not So Bad for Democrats:

I find it validating to hear my thoughts about the 2010 election come out of President Bill Clinton’s mouth.

He says:

There’s no way [the Republicans] can make it [as bad as ‘94]….

Hugo Chavez Bans Family Guy

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:16:40 -0400

Hugo Chavez Bans Family Guy:

It’s jump the shark week for the world’s dictators. After the dictator olympics went down at the UN last week, it looked like Gaddafi was firmly in the lead with his 90 minute speech to the General…

Youngbloods - Get Together

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:15:45 -0400

Youngbloods - Get Together:

Ever since the punk era people have delighted in making fun of “hippies” (whatever that is), pointing out that they were naive, misguided, or whatever. Nothing could be further from the…

Los Campesinos--The Sea Is A Good Place To Think Of The Future

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:15:44 -0400

Los Campesinos--The Sea Is A Good Place To Think Of The Future:

A new song from the brilliant Los Campesinos. Some Velvet Blog has the MP3.

Rilo Kiley - The Absence Of God

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:15:43 -0400

Rilo Kiley - The Absence Of God:

Glenn Beck gets key to city – Transcript

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:26:46 -0400

Glenn Beck gets key to city – Transcript

Beatles LP Countdown - The Fool On The Hill

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:28:56 -0400

Beatles LP Countdown - The Fool On The Hill:

“Alistair Taylor, in the book Yesterday, reports a mysterious incident involving a man who inexplicably appeared near him and McCartney during a walk on Primrose Hill, and then…

Are we just bad hosts?

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:39:08 -0400

Are we just bad hosts?

iNews Friday – 1, 2, cha cha cha, 9/25/2009

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:39:08 -0400

iNews Friday – 1, 2, cha cha cha, 9/25/2009

Birther-mercial Highlights

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:17:20 -0400

Birther-mercial Highlights:

Finally, some high comedy. Via TPM here are highlights from an infomercial promoting the conspiracy theory that the President was born outside the United States. This program is only running in 11…

Former Teen Star Attacks Darwinism

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:17:20 -0400

Former Teen Star Attacks Darwinism:

Kirk Cameron is back in the news and he’s bringing the pushy version of Christianity with him, despite all that stuff Jesus said about minding one’s own business.

His target: Darwinism. Here’s a…

Fercryingoutloud, This Blog Needs a COCKTAIL!

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:17 -0400

Fercryingoutloud, This Blog Needs a COCKTAIL!

Kate Nash--Foundations

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:54:29 -0400

Kate Nash--Foundations:

Kate Nash appeared on Jools Holland’s show in May 2007.

Birther-mercial Highlights

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:54:29 -0400

Birther-mercial Highlights:

Finally, some high comedy. Via TPM here are highlights from an infomercial promoting the conspiracy theory that the President was born outside the United States. This program is only running in 11…

Rolling Stones - Sing This All Together

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:54:29 -0400

Rolling Stones - Sing This All Together:

This album is the Rolling Stones answer to Sgt. Pepper’s. I think the Stones would be the first to admit that it is not on the same level; however, I think the critical reception is a…

I'm Back, The End is Near

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:17:25 -0400

I'm Back, The End is Near:

I’m back, what did I miss?

Let’s see…

Ah! It looks like the Supreme Court of this country is on the verge of a disastrous decision that will take our frustrating, dysfunctional government that is…

Monsters of Folk--Say Please

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:50:06 -0400

Monsters of Folk--Say Please:

The exciting new endeavor of Conor Oberst, Jimmy James, M. Ward and Mike Mogis—Monsters of Folk—brought a sweet new song, a monsterous guitar solo and a drummer to Conan’s house.

Headless Heroes--Just Like Honey

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:50:06 -0400

Headless Heroes--Just Like Honey:

NYC band Headless Heroes was recently featured on NPR’s All Songs Considered, and I was drawn in by their sound. Not bad at all.

Beatles LP Countdown - Magical Mystery Tour

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:50:05 -0400

Beatles LP Countdown - Magical Mystery Tour:

After Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, you would think the Beatles would take a breather. But Magical Mystery Tour continues in a similar vein, and contains many songs written…