Truth Surfer

What a difference 3 months can make: $14.83 billion: Exxon Mobil’s third quarter profits, shattering “its own record for the biggest profit from operations by a U.S. corporation.” 10.9 billion US dollars: Royal Dutch Shell joining the profit bonanza Chevron profits hit new record of $7.89 billion 31 Oct 2008 Chevron Corp.'s earnings more than doubled in its third quarter

Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman seems to be farting one faux pas scandal after another these days…that is when he isn’t try to blame others for the smell left behind. Lets see… gifts of...Nieman Marcus suits, trips to the Bahamas, trips to Paris (btw he put down the value for a private Paris trip as $2,870…yeah that alone should be investigated!), fishing trips to Alaska, money from convicted buddy Ted Stevens, and now…Coleman’s wife on the dole. The Star Tribune published the first part of this developing story , but more is coming out from other sources: "The CEO of a major marine technology company is alleging that he was pressured by a friend and associate of Norm Coleman to secretly funnel tens of thousands of dollars to the Senator's family." Joe Bodell over at Minnesota Campaign Report: "While it's possible the DoC's website has out-of-date information, it might be worth asking Sen. Coleman what exactly the Hays Company paid Mrs. Coleman for, and if h...

Congressional district two candidate and Iraq war veteran Steve Sarvi often refers to our presences in Iraq as headed full speed toward a cliff..."it's not enough to slow down, we actually have to set a new course". "Because sometimes the facts speak for themselves" The Star Tribune didn't bother to even interview challenger Steve Sarvi for thier endorsement of 'more of the same' Kline. How sad is that! But CD2 voters have a choice, off the cliff with more of the same (Kline) or a change in direction with Sarvi.

I was talking with some friends yesterday regarding 'undecided' voters...We were puzzled at how anyone could be 'undecided' at this stage. Well not exactly puzzled more like very skeptical that such a person could exist . Do they live in a separate reality that doesn't include everyday reality? Are they decided but too ' Minnesota nice' to let others know? Are they embarrassed with their candidate? What? Then I ran across David Sedaris piece 'Undecided' posted to the New Yorker (October 27). He makes one very big point about anyone who says-acts-pretends to be undecided right now. I look at these people and can't quite believe that they exist. Are they professional actors? I wonder. Or are they simply laymen who want a lot of attention? To put them in perspective, I think of being on an airplane. The flight attendant comes down the aisle with her food cart and, eventually, parks it beside my seat. "Can I interest you in the chicken?"...

I really loved the movie Juno...for all sorts of reason...and my youngest kid watched it about ten times in two weeks!...I guess apples fall close to the tree... We're going doorknocking now...enjoy.....'pipe dreams are worth fighting for'... Juno - Loose Lips - Kimya Dawson loose lips might sink ships but loose gooses take trips to san francisco, double dutch disco, tech tv hottie, do it for scotty do it for the living and do it for the dead do it for the monsters under your bed do it for the teenagers and do it for your mom broken hearts hurt but they make us strong and we won't stop until somebody calls the cops and even then we'll start again and just pretend that nothing ever happened we won't stop until somebody calls the cops and even then we'll start again and just pretend that nothing ever happened we're just dancing, we're just hugging, singing, screaming, kissing, tugging on the sleeve of how it used to be how's it gonna be? i'll d...

How you behave in private with family members is telling...and sometimes is spills over into your public life...which is okay if you treat them respectfully...Having been married for several decades (now widowed) I can tell you that early on you discuss hurtful words and learn that personal attacks aren't acceptable if you want a healthy mature relationship....but apparently McCain has a different standard...and so does that liberal media... A new book by Cliff Schechter has the inside scoop on John McCain. And if you want to know why John McCain was called "McNasty" in high school, read it. At one point, Cindy playfully twirled McCain's hair and said, "You're getting a little thin up there." McCain's face reddened, and he responded, "At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you cunt." As reported on Drudge Report - McCain's excuse was it had been a long day. If elected president of the United States, McCain would have...

Bachman Poop Ironically her mad rantings gave new life to the Democratic challenger Ed Tinklenberg ...raising hundreds of thousands of dollars since her hardball appearance...now if we can only get a guest appearance for her mentor Rep. John Kline! Dog Poop At least 10 Chase banks have received threatening letters with harmless white powder.... Remember the old days when you could mail dog poop and everybody would have a good laugh. Note to wannabees...dog poop will get you at most a few years...but talcum powder will give you twenty... Palin Poop Looking at you I bet people are thinking they’re going to be interested in Jesus Christ through you because of the way you look: this red-headed Sasquatch for Jesus!” – Sarah Palin , June 8 2008 Load of Kline Poop When I watch this I was speechless....it's the exact opposite of what Kline is and stands for...which is so very Rovian ...and a load of poop! Notice how all the supporters don't cite one specific thing they support him fo...

Must not feed the Bachman troll I try not to feed the trolls , but when they are Rep. John Kline's protege Minnesotan Congresswomen Michele Bachmann’s comments from last Friday on “Hardball with Chris Matthews” …well frankly it’s embarrassing for all of us and her neocon insanity shouldn't be ignored. Who's wearing an orange jumpsuit tonight Now that a GOP operative has been arrested for voter fraud…I’m sure we’ll hear all about it…as compared to the ACORN faux scandal… Space Alway been into it... still am ... The End Is that a pig flying? Is the neighbor Bob cuddling with my killer burrito dog? Has the field rats come inside this fall to gnaw through our family resources…(ok it's weak but it is all there in my dreams)…and apparently Amy Goodman is having the same visions only with sea smurfs….coincidence? I don’t think so. Going South Growing up the euphemism 'things going south' , meant they were falling apart/failing...an understatement for our economy. ...

This guy will be President... Because even my republican mama is going to cast a vote for Obama..." Latino News

Yikes! Next they’ll be coming to take us away ! Minnesotans and the rest of the States are receiving a boat load of robo calls…they are meant to ‘swift boat’ Obama… Obama Voted To Let Babies Die Obama And 'Terrorist Bill Ayers' Dems Want Rights For Enemies 'Hollywood Above America' Yes sire Nice guy, that McPalin…ethical, honest, keeping his campaign on the high road…NOT. (hat tip to Blondesense ) My Campaign Message I'm the TruthSurfer and I approve of this guy as the next Senator from Minnesota! Follow up on Joe the Plumber… There’s an old Saturday Night Live (SNL) spoof with Steve Martin on how to make a million dollars and not pay taxes. “First... make a million dollars." Sounds a lot like Joe - how to make $250,000 and pay less taxes? First... make $250,0000- lol There is so many things wrong with this guy, the least of which is his lack of license and training. Joe the Plumber? I don't think so...more like Joe the JackAss!

There's more to Joe than even McCain probably knew. Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, aka "Joe the Plumber" story is marred with mysteries that seem to be unraveling through the netroots with blogs like Daily KOS ---remember in the 'good ole days' when the media/press would do their jobs so we didn't have to do it for them? The media have a responsibility to get the story right especially as they fall over each other to get an interview with Joe. So far, there's little indications they've done anything other than parrot the republican's talking points. They found Joe to be a bright shiny object that they can't put down or ask the questions needed. What a pack of monkeys. But this is a rant for another time... Joe has a state income tax lien of $1,182.98. A representative at the court explained that Wurzelbacher had not paid $1,182.98 of personal income tax. The state filed a lien on January 26, 2007, and the payment remains outstanding. He appears to...

Minnesota's DFL (Democratic–Farmer–Labor) Party has a press release that offers Republicant John Kline the opportunity to answer some debate questions (below) in advance of this afternoon's 2 nd CD debate with challenger Steve Sarvi ... My personal favorite is question 2 because Kline just today released a TV ad about those evil earmarks that he will save us from but neglects to tell us they make up less than 1% of the federal budget...Rather like the captain of the Titanic complaining about the lack good dance music while the ship sinks...wrong priorities...wrong leadership! " DFL Party Offers Debate Questionnaire for Kline " St. Paul (October 13, 2008) — Today, in advance of this afternoon’s Second Congressional District debate, the Minnesota DFL Party released a questionnaire of potential questions for Representative John Kline. The Minnesota DFL Party released the following statement from Associate Communications Director Eric Fought: “This afternoon’s deba...

Hmm, discounts on rent, utilities, private travel...now designer suits...sounds like Senator Norm Coleman has turned into a 'kept man' to me... Coleman’s spokesperson is walking a fine line between speaking the truth and obviously not answering the question…"the Senator has reported every gift he has ever received” . I just want to know Norm... 'who's ya daddy ?'

This is the John McCain America needs to know. The Constitution bars holding people indefinitely without cause...yes it does! A new Gallup poll finds that just nine percent of the American public are “satisfied with the way things are going in the United States — the lowest such reading in Gallup Poll history . As a reward for the bailout, AIG executives takes a luxury holiday...must be nice. Do you really want to go there Sarah...really? R U a hockey mom? These guys are pros at not stating the obvious and thinking none of us will see the pink elephant in the room.

So yeah I watched part of the debate last night…well not watched but listened while wowing on line… That Sarah sure does talk pretty and all but gosh darnit not much substance. She’s real cute. Wonder if she could see Russia from the stage? Dontcha wish she get a new cheer? "Drill baby Drill" is getting annoying. Wowzer! She’s invoked the Almighty Sacred Soccer Mom! (what happen to the All Powerful Hockey Mom?) Was I the only one that thought it weird that republicans are now saying things about "tax breaks for oil companies" and the "greed and corruption on Wall Street”. Was she really sleeping during the last eight years of the Bush administration and McCain’s total support? Maybe she was living in an altered reality? Well at least her lipstick looks good. Oops now she’s being feisty not answering questions, but well yaknow, she’s “talking straight to the American people”. How sweet is that schtick.? Yes it’s stupid and inane, but awshucks, she’s so cute when...

And so it continues …Leaving no vote to chance, even Montana will suffer from GOP voter suppression. And in case you’ve never been there…Montana has only three ( yes 3 !) electoral votes! That alone tells us what a squeaker this race will be and how the GOP plans to cheat their way into office… Fortunately for Minnesotans we have one of the most honest and moral Secretary of State . Mark Ritchie is the best examples of how important it is to elect officials who will go that extra mile in making sure voting is fair, business like, and not affected by partisan ideology. He’s formed a working partnership with election administrators in all 87 counties within Minnesota. And Mark continues to advocate for paper ballot due to the necessity of doing recounts and ensuring transparency and fairness. The GOP will still try to suppress the vote as it’s their only chance of winning. Hopefully other states have their own Mark Ritchie watching the voter booths. I shudder to think how things would ...

To enchance your debate watching tonite... palin bingo ! Here are the rules (really a MUST read!-)

The Senate passed the revised bailout bill last night 74-25. Now it goes back to the House, loaded with billions of dollars worth of tax cuts and other enticements. These changes are meant to attract at least a dozen House members to make them vote in favor of the bailout. It makes me feel better to rant on …because other than calling my representatives (who have voted for the bailout)…this is all I can do. B$S%&@ we’re paying for the major losses of pirates that will rob us again! My anger toward the lack of moral political leadership and their lack of everyday fairness and justice has simmered beyond the boiling point. We have a major financial crisis that this bill does not address...for example: This bill doesn ’t address how we got into the crisis. Should there be penalties, fines, jail sentences? At the very least couldn ’t they appoint someone like a special prosecutor to look into it. This bill doesn ’t deal with additional specifics for over sight or regulation This bill d...

Heart (or more specifically BMG representing Heart) sent a 'cease and disist' letter to McCain/Palin in regards to using their copyrighted song "Barracuda". Still like the law abiding folks most GOPers are...they continue to use the song illegally. It must be frustrating especially if the artist don't support the polical leanings of McCain/Palin... "The Republican campaign did not ask for permission to use the song, nor would they have been granted that permission. We have asked the Republican campaign publicly not to use our music. We hope our wishes will be honored." I know this isn't the letter ...even though it's been making the email rounds...but it's the one I would send..