Hyper Hill
June 30, 2008
Things I Will Miss About DC [feet on polished floor]
Obama Not Recognized at DC Gym [Scott’s Take]
Mr. Beckham Goes to
NKOTB Not Hot [by the way betch]
Tracing an Email Smear [the fix]
Taylor Griffin to McCain [JoMa]
Thumbs Up [oddly enough]
Dear Nissan Pavilion [traffic]
No Wonder Obama Likes Wes Clark
June 30, 2008
General Wesley Clark might need his talking points revamped, but as this video proves, he’s a pioneer when it comes to the terrorist fist bump.
Yup, Wes Clark Just Went There
June 30, 2008
While appearing on CBS’s Face the Nation yesterday, General Wesley Clark said of Sen. John McCain:
“I don’t think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president.” [Wowsers]
As if that wasn’t enough, he went on to say that McCain had never held “executive responsibility” or led troops in wartime.
When asked if he was aware of the military qualifications “option B” had, Wes, who’s goes to bed praying that Obama picks him for Veep, regurgitated this line:
Obama is “running on the strength of his character and good judgment…”
Glad to see the General logged onto BarackObama.com to get his updated talking points.
If you’re wondering if the GOP snapped back, yup, they did.
RNC’s Brian Rogers: “If Barack Obama’s campaign wants to question John McCain’s military service, that’s their right. But let’s please drop the pretense that Barack Obama stands for a new type of politics. The reality is he’s proving to be a typical politician who is willing to say anything to get elected, including allowing his campaign surrogates to demean and attack John McCain’s military service record.”
Romney Still Running for President
June 30, 2008
…on YouTube.
Romney’s YouTube page still has him running for President.
Bill, Barack, and Butt
June 30, 2008
Telegraph: Bill Clinton says Barack Obama must ‘kiss my ass’ for his support
Chris Cillizza Raps
June 29, 2008
Look out Eminem - The Fix can freestyle.
“F to the I to the X to the C to the A to the M.”
Mike Allen Called It
June 28, 2008
JoMa filed this Drudge-tastic story and Mike Allen said it would be late night fodder.
He was right.
Playbook: DAVID LETTERMAN, on J-Mart’s scoop about Senator McCain not working weekends: “Here’s what he likes to do on the weekends. He sits on the porch in front of the house, looking for out-of-state license plates.”
Hyper Hill
June 27, 2008
Hot Enough for Ya? [oddly enough]
Blog Talk Radio in the $$$ [$4.6M]
My kid is cuter [king of the road]
Wordless [Rolling Stone]
4th of July Guide [WaPo]
Happiness [pedrovera]
Blogswag [stimeyland]
Expen$ive [gas]
Drill [Pelosi]
Cooley Trades Autographs for Trash Pick-Up
June 27, 2008
Yes folks, even million dollar NFL players have to take out the trash. [with pics]
I’m also working on the trading autographs for the dumping costs. Our agreement hasn’t worked out yet, but I feel good about it in the near future. My negotiating skills are too good and I feel like my auto’s are in high demand at the dump. All in all I manage to make a dump trip in less than half an hour. I defiantly don’t love it, but it’s a mandatory chore.
And the winner is…
June 27, 2008
Lawmakers in DC, not Big Oil or the War in Iraq, are now the top scapegoats for high prices at the pump. But perhaps the most interesting result from this survey is that a whopping 81% of those who responded want the U.S. government to allow more domestic drilling.
Americans are feeling the impact of record gas prices in their pocketbooks. Nearly half of those surveyed said they are saving less, and 24% said they cut back on essentials like food and health care costs.
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As a result, 90% of those surveyed support an increase in alternative energy development, and 81% want the U.S. government to allow more drilling on and off our nation’s shores. Americans also favored conservation measures, with 83% saying they supported tax incentives for alternate transportation.
Get the Chuck Outta Here
June 27, 2008
Well, it’s official, somebody in this country has an unhealthy obsession with Chuck Todd - and proof is in the latest creation dedicated to the Chuckster.
No, it’s not Viva Chuck Todd, we already posted on that strangeness.
Chuck Facts? Nope, been there, chucked that.
This time, it’s Chuck Todd 08. Yup, and entire site dedicated to getting Chucky T on the presidential ticket. Check out the circus for yourself and if you’re feeling brave, grab yourself a campaign poster. We did.
Twitterific Beltway Talking Points
June 26, 2008
Yep, we gave in. We’re on Twitter.
Hop on board — http://twitter.com/famousdc
Get your Twitterific beltway talking points delivered to your cell phone, blackberry, or email.
Hyper Hill
June 26, 2008
How to Welcome Out of Town Guests to DC [pink book]
Made for DC [hotchickswithdouchebags]
Top 10 Greatest Athletes [WSJ]
Multitasking at Work [Gitlin]
Shot and a Miss [accuracy]
It’s a fly off [zoolander]
Tree Hugger [Ariail]
20-6 [ouch]
Just In Time for the Fourth of July
June 26, 2008
Guns and fireworks — an American tradition can now be celebrated in D.C.
ROLL CALL -Breaking News
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Court Overturns D.C. Gun Ban
June 26, 2008, 10:29 A.M.
The U.S. Supreme Court this morning overturned a D.C. law prohibiting private citizens from possessing handguns in the District of Columbia.
Breaking Snooze: WaPo Late to the Dance, Again
June 26, 2008
It doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to figure out that Barack Obama is beating John McCain online. But, don’t tell that to the crew over at the WaPo Style section - because do they have a timely story for you…
DEPT. OF FISH IN A BARREL - The WashPost Style front examines the tricky question of whether Obama or McCain has the more energized Web operation. Hope you’re sitting down…
Do they not understand that this story has been written over 1 million times? It’s almost as if they report from a cave in Afghanistan and don’t have a clue as to what’s news and what’s not.
Not to mention, if you’re a loyal FDC reader, you already know that if you ignore online communities like Facebook, and even take it a step further and don’t vote- then chances are you won’t get struck by lightning. Find out why by clicking here.
Save the Crabs
June 26, 2008
NBC4: Chesapeake Lawmakers Urge Quick Decision On Crab Disaster
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Chesapeake Bay senators are calling for a speedy federal decision on a disaster in the blue crab fishery.
Does this mean less traffic on the Bay Bridge for the 4th of July? Probably not.
Organic, Union Made Fanny Packs
June 26, 2008
The blogosphere was on fire yesterday with the A-1 WSJ article on the Democratic Convention.
Wall Street Journal: The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver
The challenge:
The host committee for the Democratic National Convention wanted 15,000 fanny packs for volunteers. But they had to be made of organic cotton. By unionized labor. In the USA.
The reality:
Official merchandiser Bob DeMasse scoured the country. His weary conclusion: “That just doesn’t exist.”
But the real story is further down the article:
Convention organizers hired the first-ever Director of Greening, longtime environmental activist Andrea Robinson.
DNC went straight global warming heat with Ms. Robinson. That is the hottest WSJ hedcut drawing since Angelina Jolie graced their pages in the tiny pencil drawing.
Rantworthy #3 [My First $16 Cab Ride]
June 25, 2008
Dear Mayor Fenty,
Thank you so much for putting meters in all of the DC cabs- as if we didn’t pay enough in taxes. Lord knows the city workers need more money to embezzle. After all, they do have luxury cars to buy.
I figured I’d let you know that I just took a cab from one side of the city to the other today and got stuck behind a wreck at Dupont circle. As a result my normal $9 cab turned into $16. The meter ran as we watched DC’s finest take up two lanes trying to figure out who was at blame.
Pretty awesome, huh?
Truly,
SGT
Hyper Hill
June 25, 2008
Mapping Political Blogosphere [PresidentialWatch08]
Obama Cereal [with flip-flopping goodness]
Will Reporters Still Yell at Flacks? [PR]
Still Using BK Talking Pts [radical]
Only in America [naked cowboy]
Best Job Title Eva [rainmaker]
BLT interview [fishbowlDC]
Too Far [Hitchens]
Mirage [Ariail]
Obama Leans on “Star Wars” Voters
June 25, 2008
George Lucas knows what Star Wars character Barack Obama would play - do you?
Spotted over in Mortman’s neighborhood.
Congressman Agrees to be VP – Only Problem, He Wasn’t Asked
June 25, 2008
We assume this is how things are taken care of in Texas - you say yes before being asked, only to make the entire process run smoother, or perhaps less awkwardly.
Chet Edwards Would Take VP Post If Obama Offered.
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The Hill (6/25, Soraghan) reports Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas), “the congressman that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) suggested as a vice-presidential pick, says he has not talked to the Obama campaign, but he would not say no if he was asked.” Edwards said, “I cannot imagine too many Americans wouldn’t consider it an honor to serve our country as vice president. … I have not met with the Obama campaign about this.” The San Antonio Express-News (6/25, Martin) reports that Edwards “says he’s ‘humbled’ by” Pelosi’s “suggestion that” Obama consider him as a potential “running mate, but is refusing to speculate on whether he’s actually being considered.” Edwards “said he hasn’t met with the Obama campaign regarding the vice presidential nomination, and he declined to discuss the process or other potential candidates for the post.”
We don’t blame you Chet - you’re competiting for attention with the likes of 434 other people. What an awful way to live when you could be a heartbeat away from actually having to do something productive.
Congressman Turns the Tables on TMZ
June 25, 2008
If you’re a constituent from Houston, TX, you’d be happy to know that you got a two for one special when you elected Rep. John Culberson. On one hand he’s a legislator who serves the needs of his constituents back home [when he's not breaking house rules by Twittering]- and on the other hand, he’s a member of the paparazzi.
Yesterday Culberson turned the tables on a TMZ reporter and had this to say to his new friend:
“I’m a big believer in the disinfecting power of sunshine… And TMZ just got ambushed and that’s cool, that’s great and I think that’s awesome…”
We will give him credit - he’s very tech savvy and seems to know what he’s talking about.
Watch the ambush here. *Warning, the camera work is sub par and will make you want to vomit.
…From A Mile Away
June 24, 2008
You didn’t have to be from Detroit to see this one coming.
Perhaps the best campaign ad this cycle.
If you have any doubts about whether or not to watch this ad, don’t, it ends like this:
“Sorry, congresswoman, but we deserve much better than ‘yaw’s boy.”‘
Hyper Hill
June 24, 2008
Ruffini Taking Over the World [Ars Technica]
DC Kids Walk to School [gas prices]
Inconspicuous Consumption [bling]
Next Dream Team [Kobe-Lebron]
Jill, Unmasked [Cheryl Contee]
George Carlin on Baseball [RIP]
Depressing [Spinning]
Does This Ad Come With CliffsNotes?
June 24, 2008
Dear Team McCain,
Nobody knows what the hell public financing is - so go back to cool videos featuring eagles.
Although we did enjoy the fantastic music and the overuse of the “words don’t matter” clip.
Only trying to help,
FDC
If You Can’t Find Your Tech Nerd, Check NYC
June 24, 2008
The annual Personal Democracy Forum [PDF, very clever] is going on right now in NYC and it’s all the buzz in the blogosphere.
If you’re unaware as to what the hell PDF is, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
We will give you a hint though- it’s where the political online community converges every year to discuss why their important.
This year’s conference headline: Twitter: The Blue-Balls of Modern Blogging
Of course, in order to attend, there is a dress code.
When They Ask You To Leave, Don’t Forget That Nappy Hat
June 24, 2008
Don Imus, famously known for opening his old mouth and sticking his foot in it, has done it again.
Politico has the scoop and the audio.
Our Prediction: Al Sharpton will make an appearance in 3….2…..1…..
How Do These Memos Get Out?
June 24, 2008
If you have a secret, don’t tell the Capitol Police. They can’t even keep their own secrets under wraps.
The Hill: Internal Documents: Capitol ill-prepared for bomb attack
A future terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol is highly probable, and Congress’s specialized bomb squad is unlikely to be able to deal with it, according to internal U.S. Capitol Police documents obtained by The Hill.
And to make matters worse, according to leaked “internal” documents, the police officers, meant to protect you, are bailing for better jobs.
The “documents” point out that certain members of the bomb squad are leaving [bored] and finding better [higher paying] jobs at the Pentagon. [big leagues]
Moral of this story, if you work on Capitol Hill, you might seek some sort of tele-commute option.
Hillary Not Giving Up Yet
June 23, 2008
A tipster just sent us “this” note from Hillary.
Dear [blank],
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You have been such an inspiration to me during this campaign — your commitment and your boundless enthusiasm made everything we accomplished in the last 17 months possible. So as I continue to make sure your voices are heard, I wanted to say a special thank you for all the hard work you did on my behalf.
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Click here to watch my video message to you.
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Thank you for everything,
Hillary
Notice that she uses the words “this campaign”. As in there’s more to come?
Hyper Hill
June 23, 2008
Hill Staff Get Deals on Home Loans [where do we call?]
New Loading Spot for Chinatown Bus [DC-NYC]
Future Guitar Hero Legend [Project Beltway]
Anti-Obama Attack Book [JoMa]
Classically Casual [Tucker Blair]
Facebook at Work [Millennials]
Stitch & Pitch Night [Mr. T]
Remember that Obama Seal?
June 23, 2008
Last week we were the first[ish] to feature Obama’s latest graphical gaffe.
Well if you blinked, you missed it. The seal might not be returning.
“Extreme”ly Quoteworthy [Top 10]
June 23, 2008
His Extremness has outdone himself yet again.
Here at the glass-enclosed nerve center of Extreme Mortman, we don’t wait until the end of the year to run our top ten funniest lists. No, come end of June, we dive right in. Yes, we’re that bold. Fortunately, so far 2008 has given us a wealth of material to work with. The challenge was trimming, not scrambling. So without further introduction — after all, there’s not much more you can say about a top ten list — here’s the top ten funniest political quotes so far in 2008.
Our favorite: “It’s part of reporting this case, this election, the feeling most people get when they hear Barack Obama’s speech. My, I felt this thrill going up my leg. I mean, I don’t have that too often.”
Click here to learn which tv personality said that.
Famously Interviewed: Nicole Sexton [Part Two]
June 23, 2008
Last week we released part one of the Nicole Sexton interview - today, part two.
Nicole Sexton is the former NRSC Finance Director and author of “Party Favors,” a fictional account of the dirty world of political fundraising.
FDC: Do Republicans have a prayer when it comes to out fundraising the Left this year?
Nicole: Individual candidates do in their races but the party as a whole is under a terrible cloud of scandal and discontent and I don’t think it will lift before November.
FDC: Did you ever think the word royalties would be used so closely to your name one day?
Nicole: That is still not a thought but thanks for the vote of confidence!
FDC: What advice would you give a young kid looking to break into the juicy world of political fundraising?
Nicole: Work hard, stay true to yourself and never compromise your values
FDC: Now what would you really tell them, if we weren’t listening?
Nicole: Work hard, stay true to yourself and NEVER compromise your values….
We’d like to thank Nicole for being a good sport. If you haven’t already, and you should have, go here and by the book. Trust us, it’s worth the read…
Does the “C” In CSPAN Stand For Comedy?
June 23, 2008
Rep. Thad McCotter, who represents Strangeville, USA - is at it again, this time on the House Floor.
McCotter, who might have the strangest sense of humor of anyone who has ever laced ‘em up and served in Congress, recently took to the House floor and delivered a priceless rant about “speaking Democrat”.
Google Bombs You Can Believe In
June 23, 2008
Andrew Noyes: McCain ‘Google Bomb’ Project Announced
Computerworld reports that liberal blogger Chris Bowers has launched a ‘Google bomb’ project aimed at boosting Google search results for nine news articles showing presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain in a negative light. Bowers, managing editor of the blog OpenLeft, is reprising a similar effort he undertook in 2006 against 52 different congressional candidates.
Hyper Hill
June 20, 2008
Can You Google This Answer? [stoopid]
Are You Coming to Bed? [chaliceblog]
Obama Is Your New Bicycle [refresh]
Tiger Woods is a Beast [eavesdrop]
History of the Internet [great read]
Things I Did Last Night [classic]
GREAT Headline [Awakening]
Like It Or Not, Welcome to Obama America
June 20, 2008
CNN, the station who thinks they have the best political coverage ever, has apparently let the Obama campaign hijack their graphics department.
Below is a screen grab from the latest Obama television appearance on CNN.
Someone might want to alert the hard working McCaniacs to pack it up, because according to the best political team this side of the Universe, the race for the White House is apparently over.
Welcome to Obama America…
Meet Me on the Virtual Playground, So I Can Kick Your Ass
June 20, 2008
In the fascinating world of political blogging, often times the Left and Right-leaning bloggers find themselves tangled in controversy. No different is the latest throw-down that comes via one pissed off Michael Turk.
Turk, one of the online Godfathers for the GOP, is apparently sick and tired of lefty blogger Matt Stoller’s attempt to paint the GOP as a party of racists.
“I recently wrote a post about the fact that someone punched Matt Stoller in the face, and suggested it might have had something to do with him accusing people of being racist at every opportunity.”
Turk, a firey lad, who’s leveled a virtual punch on Stoller before, has offered an open challenge to his good pal. Curious? Click here to read it.
We’ll give you a hint - it has to do with the picture below.
Virtual Coupons You Can Believe In
June 20, 2008
Because interns are people too, and not everyone in this city can afford the seafood tower at Bobby Vans, here’s a treat for you FDC virtual coupon clippers.
Washingtonpost.com is now offering mobile coupons for over 30 DC area restaurants on the Deals and Discounts section. Users can either text codes from print ads, have deals emailed to them or print the coupons right off the site.
For a full list of restaurants, don’t be shy, click here.
Molly - thanks for the tip.
We’re Moving to Florida and Voting for This Guy
June 19, 2008
He may not be qualified.
Or rationale.
Or even smart.
But he’s got a sense of humor.
He’s Alexander Fry, otherwise known as a breath of fresh Florida air.
And these are the top 5 reasons why we’re moving to Florida to vote for him. [all found on his website]
1. Committed minor hit-stop-and-run circa 1984
2. Expelled from the University of Notre Dame in 1986
3. Wrote a political book entitled Carnival of Freaks
4. Bit of a wiseguy
5. Professes no religion
