Why I don’t like Kinky

Resident Texan, here.

As of late, I’ve asked random people in my hippy hometown of Austin, Texas about who they plan to vote for in the gubernatorial election. Most of them have said the nation’s most popular Texas candidate, Kinky Friedman.

Kinky Friedman smokes. He does all sorts of great stuff for dogs. He is very polite from what I can see from the times I’ve met him. But the one thing people don’t realize is…

he’s a politician.

a money grabbin’, vote wantin’, popularity seekin’ politician.

Sure, he has a nice vibe. Heck, his music isn’t bad. And would it kill us to have a (gasp) Jew in office?

It’s not that I really don’t like Kinky. I just think that he needs to step back and try to make his policies more popular than the politician.

Here are a few of his policies-to-be from the website, kinkyfriedman.com.

1. “Teachers’ salaries in Texas are over $6,000 below the national average. This lack of respect for the people who do our state’s most important job must stop. As governor, Kinky will work to make sure that teachers are paid what they’re worth. Period.” –Alright. So he recognizes that the Texan teachers need a decent salary. But how is he planning on giving them this salary? Where’s the plan?
2. “In 2003, Texas legislators slashed the Children’s Health Insurance Program, pulling the rug out from under 170,000 kids. Not only did this put more of our children at risk, it ended up costing the state tens of thousands of health care jobs and $16 billion in lost productivity. Kinky believes this is reckless and short-sighted—no way to invest in the future of Texas.” –Same as the last one. What’s the plan here? How does he plan to bring back that program? Where will he cut funds?
3. “Biodiesel—it’s good enough for Willie Nelson’s tour bus, and the city of Denton is using it to fuel their entire fleet of diesel trucks. Biodiesel is fuel you can grow. That’s good for farmers, good for the air, good for the Texas energy industry and good for Texans. With biodiesel, everybody wins but OPEC.” –Willie Nelson’s tour bus is pretty. Thank you, Kinky, for giving us a way to change the environment, especially in the smoggy area of Houston.

I’m going to follow-up on this article. Me and my family are taking a road trip all the way past the edge of Texas starting on August 2, and I will poll as many Texans as I can find to see whether I’m wrong or right on the idea the Kinky will not win. I think that outside Austin, the people are too conservative to vote for such a crazy candidate.

100 Days…Top Races

Today, Sunday marks one-hundred days until the November Midterm elections. Aside from the Gubernatorial races, one third of the Senate and all of the House is at risk, begging their constituent employers for another chance at serving them.

Here are the top races I’m following, that I truly believe to be the potentially most influential races both in the summer/fall primary season, and in November.

TOP SIX in ‘06

1. Connecticut Senate – Joe Lieberman/Ned Lamont (Schlesinger)
Connecticut August 8th Democratic Primary is arguably one of the most covered races in the country, as liberal groups push to oust Senate veteran Joe Lieberman, accusing him of allegiances to the Bush Administration. Lieberman put it best during his debate with Ned Lamont earlier this month, pointing our that he “ran against Bush twice” (unsuccessfully in 2000 as VP Nomination with Al Gore, and 2004 as a candidate for the Democratic Nomination). Lieberman will be victorious, but this teaches us that no incumbent is ever completely safe. Expect the primary to be a close race — if Lieberman’s Democratic base does not come out, expect him to win as an Independent in December, overwhelmingly. Who the hell is Alan Schlesinger? Expect Schlesinger to pick up a few votes.

Primary Prediction: Too Close to Call
November Prediction: Overwhelmingly Lieberman

2. Massachusetts Governor – Reilly/Gabrielli/Patrick/Healey (Mihos)

Every Governor of Massachusetts seems to be influential on a national level. Just to name a few — Mike Dukakis (‘88), Paul Tsongas (‘92), Mitt Romney (‘08), and Former Lt. Governor under Dukakis, John Kerry (‘04) — and who can forget names like Bill Weld, or Paul Cellucci? Heck, Jane Swift even made headlines. Right now, I am intrigued but the Massachusetts Gubernatorial Race as Attorney General Tom Reilly, businessman Chris Gabrielli, and lawyer Deval Patrick. All three candidates lead Lt. Governor Healey in the polls, in every possible scenario. Patrick has the most support, after receiving the June Democratic Convention Endorsement, and leads recent polling. Honestly, I don’t know what to say about this one. The Primary really is the race to follow — Kerry Healey’s political career is all but over. Healey has called for a four-way debate, which, if Healey wants to make a comeback, she needs. Healey needs to go after the “division” in the party (even though there really isn’t one), if she wants to pull it off. As a longtime follower of Boston media, I really like all three Democratic candidates. Chris Gabrielli’s ads really stike home (“I will be held accountable”…”I won’t make any promises I can’t keep”), and is gaining ground (being the last to join the race), count Gabrielli out of coming out with a stunning victory (I’ll be covering this race as it gets closer). While the July 11 Rasmussen report showed Gabrielli with 51% compared to Reilly’s 44% (when all four candidates, plus Independent Christy Mihos), Reilly needs to push his accomplishments harder — he needs to buy advertising where Bostonians are watching (NESN, home of the Boston Red Sox, WBZ-4, etc.) and boast his accomplishments — MORE so than he is doing. Don’t count Chris Gabrielli out — I can see a “surprise” upset — or even a strong showing to make him a possible contender for US Senate, should John Kerry decide not to seek re-election when he (most certainly) runs for President in 2008. Look for a possible appearance on the Blue State Observer by Attorney General Reilly in the weeks to come.

Primary Prediction: Reilly will come out victorious, in a very close race, leaving questions about how strong a candidacy. Patrick and Gabrielli will be within a few votes, opening strong future options for Gabrielli.

November Prediction: All Democrats victorious over Healey, with Polls much closer than now in late October. Count Mihos completely out.

Aftermath: Kerry Healey’s loss will raise significant questions over Mitt Romney, should he make the ultimate decision to run in 2008. If Healey loses significantly, it questions Romney’s popularity. Right now, Kerry Healey is Mitt Romney — she’s running on the record. If Healey loses (which she ultimately will), it is a loss for Romney. Romney has a tough decision to make — distance himself, and get exposure with the Big Dig crisis, or help Healey (especially if the polls are close) — risking 2008.

3. Utah Senate – Orrin Hatch v. Pete Ashdown

I’m a big fan of Pete Ashdown, I’ll make that clear, but it’s unlikely to think that Ashdown will beat veteran Hatch, who trails the Senator in the polls, 63-21. Unfortunately, Hatch who was once a supporter of term limits, has too much pull and seniority in Utah. The man will serve in Utah until he is incapable. Still, Ashdown is one hell of a gutsy guy to run against Hatch. I don’t predict it (with the Mormon-conservative population of Utah), but I suppose it is possible that Ashdown could give him a ’scare.’ Ashdown is young — expect to see more of him down the road. I’m one of the few who doesn’t think there’ll be a major Democratic surge in November, but this race is influential — if Ashdown can take 35-40%, I can see Utah Republicans worrying just a bit.

Prediction: Hatch (60-75%), Ashdown (25-40%)
Why this race is influential: If Ashdown can make a decent showing in one of the reddest state in the nation, it tells the GOP they have to work a little harder in 2006.

4. Texas – Perry/Bell/Friedman

Unless you are completely apolitical, you probably have heard of Kinky Friedman, who is making noise in Texas. Independent Friedman, of the ‘Texas Jewboys’ band is giving Incumbent Republican Rick Perry a run for his money in the Texas Gubernatorial Race. As virtually none of Texas votes, Kinky’s “Why the Hell Not” is getting him second place in the polls. Keep in mind Jesse Ventura was widely counted out in 1998.

Prediction: Friedman will win, with a 3-7 point margin over Perry. Count Bell out.

5. Maine – State Legislature

Surprise, surprise. You probably wouldn’t count Maine in the top five races nationally. Here’s the deal…should Republicans push for any kind of Constitutional amendment, Maine is one of the few states that could block an amendment on something like, say, gay marriage. Right now, the party separation is extraordinarily slim. I don’t know what kind of effect the Gubernatorial race will have over Maine — I’d like to say that the house will go with the Governor — but we don’t know that.

Prediction: Democrats will maintain a very slim lead in the House — however, Maine has had the problem with party-switchers — Democrats need to fight for EVERY seat possible, keeping in mind that this race matters NATIONALLY.

6. VA Senate – Webb v. George Allen

According to recent polls, Allen is leading former US Navy Secretary (under REAGAN) 50-31. After a disgustingly small turnout in the Democratic primary, Webb (who endorsed Allen in 2000) is making waves, against a potential ‘08 candidate. If Allen is serious for 2008, he’ll need to really make an impact. Allen’s goal is to be seen as the conservative alternatives to McCain and Giuliani — keep in mind that Virginia, now twice, has gone Democratic in its Gubernatorial race — most recently for Kaine, prior to that, Warner. I’m not saying Allen can be beat –but he needs to get an overwhelming win to be considered for 2008. Allen needs at LEAST 60%, in my opinion, to avoid questions. There’s no question he’s ‘thinking’ — I attended a conference in Washington, DC in June — and I saw the ads on TV.

Prediction: Allen over Webb, with a majority — but less than 60%

7. Pennsylvania – Santorum v. Casey

It is the “top six,” however, after originally keeping this race out, I have to add it. I have faith that the relatively liberal Pennsylvania will give neocon Santorum a run for his money. I’m interested to see how the debates go.

Prediction: Bob Casey Jr., in a VERY close race.
Why This Race is Influential: Any incumbent at risk is anyways influential — especially when it comes to someone with as much pull as Rick Santorum.

Other races I’m following…

Montana – Senate … Tester/Burns (Inc.) — edge to burns …

Tennessee – Ford/Various … polls say ‘dead heat’ … ege to Ford…

New York – Hillary/Various … Hillary, but margin of win dictates 2008

Texas CD-22 – Tom Delay’s former district …

NY CD-25 – Dan Maffei (D) v. James Walsh (Inc.)

More to come…

Tiny Tim Must Die

People with mental, physical and developmental disabilities make up 18% of the American population. That is a larger group than many ethnic, religious and sexual minorities with far more influence and advocacy than the disabled have. Perhaps far worse than a lack of advocacy is the fact that only 16% of people with disabilities graduate from college in this country, and only 30% have jobs. The government spends millions and millions of dollars supporting people with disabilities, meaning that Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are taxed to their limits. Why aren’t Americans with disabilities expected to get off of their couches and be productive members of society like the rest of the American populace? If any other group received so many benefits while doing so little, there would be an uproar. Instead, people are too afraid to realistically look at why so much money is wasted. As an American taxpayer who has worked a paying job and who has spent money paying for services for people with disabilities, and who feels that every person receiving society’s support ought to be contributing to it as much as they can, I am outraged.

At this point, you may think that I’m almost a fascist, attacking policies that help people with disabilities. It may interest you to learn that I have never stood up or walked a single step in my life. My wheelchair means that I have received (truly needed) money from the government so that I can do such basic things as live in a home, go to school, have a motor vehicle and hold a job.

What angers me is not that the government pays for necessary services for people with disabilities, or even that some people with disabilities can’t work. I know that.

I spent last week at the National Council on Disability’s State of Disability event, listening to speakers from the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Social Security Administration and other federal agencies discuss ways to fix the government’s disability support services. What did we decide?

Tiny Tim must die.

The attitude that people with disabilities are unfortunate, marginalized people who need to be propped up by society is killing us. We are second-class citizens. Just as Tiny Tim went to church Christmas Eve to make people feel “grateful” for not having a disability, Americans with disabilities now get to go to work (rarely) to make companies feel good about “employing” those with impairments. As one of our speakers (most of whom have disabilities) bluntly put it, employment needs to be an expectation, not a nice idea. Also, there needs to be opportunity to work somewhere other than McDonald’s for the next twenty years.

Amazingly, the government is fostering institutions that are barriers to people with disabilities working. If you become employed and you have a disability, you have a good chance of losing medical and Social Security benefits. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think that a millionaire should receive government funding for a wooden ramp, but it is entirely ridiculous that an office manager at Staples can’t get government money to buy a $28,000 (not exaggerated, by the way) wheelchair. It is even worse that someone who could be working, but chooses not to, can receive the money instead. Shouldn’t the government be working to make people employees and taxpayers, rather than wards of the state and non-workers?

We need a system that rewards work, and helps those who truly cannot work. Yes, there are people who genuinely cannot be employed in any circumstance due to the level of their disabilities, and when you show me someone who cannot even serve as a greeter or teleworker, then I will show you someone who deserves full government benefits. They are in a slim minority, though. Otherwise, let’s fix the system. Let’s put up money that helps people with disabilities to work, not hinders them from doing so. Let’s put up money so that no American is expected to live on the couch. Let’s make dignity a federal program.

Let us live in the communities. Let us work paying jobs that we choose. Give us a role in supporting society, just as society aids us when we need it. Stop government handouts that erode a sense of personal responsibility, prevent employment and hinder the chance to live comfortably. Support programs that help workers, including those with disabilities. We need to know that, if we do manage to become employed and start paying higher income taxes, we won’t be penalized.

Give us our chance at the American dream. We’ve had enough of sitting around and letting Scrooge pay for us to do nothing.

The History of the Middle East…

The History of the Middle East…

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Matt’s First Ever Senatorial Review!

Here it goes:

Deserves to be fired/thrown in a jail cell with a donkey, an elephant and other angry partisan symbols -

1. Senator Barbara Feinstein. Thank you for bleating like the liberal donkey you are on every issue. Can anyone spell “knee-jerk”?

2. Senator Rick Santorum. Despite your purist intentions, a ban on sex is not really what this country needs.

3. Senator John Kerry. To vote or not to vote. That is the question. Please answer it before deciding on whether we go to war, legalize gay marriage, establish an immigration system, etc.

4. Senator John Kyl. No, the president really doesn’t have the authority to just waive that whole “shall be secure in their persons” thing without the approval of a secret court established by the president, composed of shifty-looking men in trench coats.

Deserves to be promoted to the White House and put in charge of defending America-

1. Senator John McCain. Whether tormenting Bush on his torture policy, researching the merits of stem cells or bringing people into his wise immigration plans, he has done an excellent job of speaking for the majority of Americans.

2. Senator Joseph Lieberman. Anyone with enough convictions to vote for the Iraq War in one of the most dovish states clearly has principles. He’s been fighting for families, organized labor and small woodland mammals for years, most recently by trimming back the Bushes that have overrun their homes.

3. Senator Rudy Giuliani. Thanks for being America’s hero back on September 11th. Your work in the Congress has…no…wait a minute…oh crap. Never mind.

4. Senator Colin Powell. I wish. Sigh. (Far-off look in Matt’s eyes)

5. Senator Joseph Biden. I think we know who has the best name around here. Joe times two! Another man unafraid to advocate for national security AND civil liberties, as well as a fair economic plan. What a shockingly refreshing combination.

6. Senator Matt. He’s a sexy beast, all right.

BUSH TO SICK: SUCK IT UP, AND DIE

Today, President Bush vetoed House Resolution 810, to allow expanded research regarding the promise of embryonic stem cell research. Embroynic stem cell research (ESCR) provides hope for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinsons, Juvinile Diabetes, and those in need of organ transplants. Even the neocon’s beloved leader, Ronald Reagan, could have had benefit from ESCR. ESCR is of course controversial, because a minority of Americans believe that the destruction of potential life is murder. Stem Cells come from human embryos — a group of cells in it’s earliest stage. Again, a minority of Americans believe that this group of cells (which cannot breathe, see, feel, hear — has no nervous system) is life.

The facts are there — the embryos wanted for use are in freezers, stored across America. In fact, there are an estimated 400,000 in freezers around the country from IVF — just sitting there. When donors decide they don’t want to utilize the frozen embryo, it is thrown away. So, while President Bush and neocon religious organizations such as the National Right to Life (who believes in special personal rules and legislation for individual Americans…you may remember I “took them on” in February of 2005) be say that it is unethical to use stem cells to save the lives of others, I say, if we are desposing of these embryos– if they are going to be destroyed regardless, don’t we have a moral obligation to attempt to save the lives of others? For those of you who say that an embryo is living, isn’t it better to extend someone’s life, than to just take one completely “out of the cycle?” Look, I don’t have a problem with conservatives, nor people of faith.

As Ron Reagan Jr. put it at the 2004 Democratic National Convention,

It is a hallmark of human intelligence that we are able to make distinctions. Yes, these cells could theoretically have the potential, under very different circumstances, to develop into human beings — that potential is where their magic lies. But they are not, in and of themselves, human beings. They have no fingers and toes, no brain or spinal cord. They have no thoughts, no fears. They feel no pain. Surely we can distinguish between these undifferentiated cells multiplying in a tissue culture and a living, breathing person-a parent, a spouse, a child.

I know a child — well, she must be 13 now — I’d better call her a young woman. She has fingers and toes. She has a mind. She has memories. She has hopes. And she has juvenile diabetes.

Like so many kids with this disease, she has adjusted amazingly well. The insulin pump she wears — she’s decorated hers with rhinestones. She can insert her own catheter needle. She has learned to sleep through the blood drawings in the wee hours of the morning. She’s very brave. She is also quite bright and understands full well the progress of her disease and what that might ultimately mean: blindness, amputation, diabetic coma. Every day, she fights to have a future.

What excuse will we offer this young woman should we fail her now? What might we tell her children? Or the millions of others who suffer? That when given an opportunity to help, we turned away? That facing political opposition, we lost our nerve? That even though we knew better, we did nothing?

If you’re a reader, you know I am a member of the Jewish faith. Yoel Jakobovits, of Johns Hopkins Medical University School points out that a fetus, under Jewish law, is only considered “water” for the first forty days of gestation. A fetus is not considered more that potential life, Jakobovits points out, unless it is planted into the uterine wall. Jakobovits writes “there would be no Jewish legal opposition to disposing of them, conducting research with them, or deriving stem cell tissue from them.”

So, for those of you who say that stem cell research is taking someone’s life away, I say desposing of an embryo is merely taking someone else’s life away. By your standards, you can look it at as too lives. For those of you who say it encourages abortion, yesterday the Senate banned (and President Bush) signed a ban on “fetal farms” into law — embryos cannot be created for the sole purpose of medical research. I won’t get into my view on that.

Today, President Bush didn’t refuse to sign a bill — he refused to sign a pardon. A pardon of millions of Americans, to live. Instead, children will carry around insulin pumps, Alzheimer’s patients will lose their memories, and will die a slow, painful death. As the moments pass when we lower their caskets into the ground, Halliburton will be pulling oil out of the ground. That’s all that matters, right?

Don’t kill the innocent.

Kill the terrorists. That makes sense.

Hazbollah bombed P’Kiin. You don’t know about it, it’s tiny, and nobody on this earth can try to say that it actually was a terrorist base. Because the most dangerous thing in P’kiin was the 95-year-old woman who sat by a fire and baked pita all day.

They bombed Haifa. LORD.

Near Kibbutz Gadot, where some very good friends live. A KIBBUTZ.

Carmiel, my personal rantification since I lived there for a year.

What is this? EVIL. That’s what it is.

What DO YOU EXPECT THEM TO DO?!?!

Oh yeah. Israel just LOVES to kill the innocent. THAT’S exactly why the HELL they are bombing Lebenon. I just FORGOT that. Who cares that Hezbollah has been bombing and killing INNOCENT Israeli CIVILIANS FOR DECADES. I am sick. Sick of hearing “Oh Israel has ‘killed innocent civilians in cold blood’. Ok Kevin, Ryan, and Matt let’s see what you would do. You live in a country where your town is literally hit by a terrorist attack everyday. You can’t ride public transportation without worrying about yourself, yourlife, and your family. Your country is at constant risk of being attacked by the hostile MAJORITY IN THE REGION, ARABS! Iran has threatened to blow you off the face of the earth and literally every country in the region is hostile towards yours. In your life time you have lost friends and family members to terrorists from Hezbollah. What would you want your country to do???? Lay down like Bill Clinton at a strip club or stand up and FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO EXIST AND THE RIGHT OF YOUR COUNTRY TO EXIST.
Israel has a tough foreign policy because of one simple reason: THEY NEED IT. If Israeli leadership were the French wimps described in the idealistic arguments outlined by my esteemed colleges ISRAEL WOULD NO LONGER EXIST. ISRAEL IS AT CONSTANT WAR, war is not a pretty thing, of course their will be COLLATERAL DAMAGE! When we saw over 3000 of our countrymen struck down on 9/11 we wanted a quick, swift response from president Bush for the good of American society. Now think about how you would feel if you had mini 9/11’s happening in the streets of your country everyday. Any normal person would want a swift, stiff, and harsh attack on the enemy. Israel AND EVERY OTHER MAJOR FIGHTING FORCE has had collateral damage in their offences no doubt. But, think about the innocent lives they ARE SAVING by attacking the terrorists. Lebanon loses some innocent people, sure, that’s never good but, think of the future. Israel roots out and KILLS the terrorists currently obstructing peace in the middle east. Without those terrorist organizations, peace will be much easier and maybe, I don’t know, people can ACTUALLY BE FREE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

I will tell you all one thing. This war between Israel and the Arabs is clearly a fight between good and evil. Israel is bombing Hezbollah. Hezbollah is funded by Iran. Which, OH YEAH threatened to blow Israel of the face of the EARTH. Hezbollah is also supported by Syria. Hmmmmmm what is Syria’s claim to fame??? Oh I REMEMBER! THEY COMMITTED MASS GENOCIDE TO PEOPLE OF THEIR OWN COUNTRY!
Like I’ve said before, if you side with a group of terrorists, there will never be peace. Siding with Hammas and Hezbollah (terrorists) will get you one thing: MORE TERRORISM. Israel cannot have a weak kneed foreign policy or, they WILL PERISH. The road to peace resides in the destruction of those that kill the innocent in the name of Mohammad. Peace can only be achieved by destroying those that aren’t willing to accept peace as the answer. Peace can ONLY BE ACHIEVED BY ROOTING OUT AND KILLING TERRORISTS.

If you want to say that “Israel is massacring in the name of self-defense.” that’s your call. That’s your call for more fighting in the middle east. Peace can only be achieved by destroying those whom hate it- the terrorists. Show me a nation that negotiates with terrorists and I’ll show you one that is on their way to self destruction. Terrorists use the destruction of innocent life as an opportunistic attempt at “fighting the Israelis”. Israel sometimes has to use the destruction of life to save future lives of, not only her citizens, but possibly innocent people all over the middle east. Which side will you support? Israel. The UK, and the US or Hamas, Iran, Syria, and Hezbollah. Again, the choice is yours.

In Defense of Israel

I love political diversity, and that’s why I started this blog — but I am sick and tired of the anti-Israel talk by some of our contributors, and readership. Ask them about being anti-Israel, and they’ll deny it.

THE SITUATION

Let’s look at the facts, regarding the current situation in the middle east. On June 25, Gilad Shalit, and Israeli soldier was kidnapped by Palestinian militants. Not too long after, the terrorist group Hezbollah (formed to destroy Israel– Hezbollah is Arabic for “party of God”) kidnapped two more Israeli soldiers, hoping to bring them to Iran. Tehran spoke out, and said they had nothing to do with the kidnapped soldiers (a blatant lie). Israel immediately held Lebanon responsible — for good reason. Hezbollah controls 23 seats in the Lebanese Parliament. Hezbollah controls all of Southern Lebanon. Still don’t think Israel was justified? That’s right folks, the Southern Lebanese people support the destruction of Israel! Soon, Hezbollah began launching rockets into populated, undisputed cities/areas of Israel, including Haifa, the third largest city in Israel. Now, Lebanon’s President has announced he sides with Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

ISRAEL

Israel’s said they will stop the raids, as soon as Hezbollah releases the prisoners. But, Hezbollah has vowed to keep the attacks up, and is receiving funding from — you guessed it, Iran, whose president has repeatedly called for the destruction of Israel.

Israel has a RIGHT to exist. Just as the United States had the policy with Al Queda & The Taliban, Israel has the right to the same policy with Lebanon & Hezbollah. You harbor terrorists, you’re an enemy.

You may say Israel’s gone too far, I say they haven’t gone far enough.
Lebanon’s gone too far, and needs to pay the price.

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