According to the Clinton News Network (CNN), Kanye West has been arrested!

Now how come that doesn’t surprise me?

What I’d like to know is why he was arrested on “suspicion” of vandalism?

You would think they would be sure somebody did something in breech of the law before they arrest them.

Did he or did he not vandalize something?

I’m guessing he probably got ticked off at the photographer, things escalated and Kanye probably decided to break the photographer’s equipment.

Or maybe he got his face knocked out while he was holding the camera? Who knows!?

I don’t personally care for Kanye West.

He was the one that said President George W. Bush doesn’t like Black People during the Hurricane Katrina days.

He really pissed me off when she said that because being black had nothing to do with anything.

Hurricane Katrina was an unfortunate event that nobody, not even the people of NOLA, were prepared for.

It will be interesting to find out what happens with his trip to jail.

I wonder if a black cop arrested him… otherwise the racism will be sure to continue, eh?

Barbra Streisand doesn’t have time to read any e-mail I would send her let alone respond to me personally, so I’ll go ahead and do my commentating on what she has written and posted on her blog. =]

Maybe he was sick of the lack of media attention…maybe he had enough of the late night talk show hosts poking fun at his age…maybe he realized that belonging to a party that has been associated with rich, white men was not going to connect with voters in this historical election year. Or maybe he was just ready to take back some of the spotlight that has shined so brightly on Barack Obama and the Democrats since the beginning of the Democratic convention. Desperation can motivate people to make some pretty cynical and hypocritical decisions. Whatever the reason, John McCain’s Hail Mary– in the form of Vice Presidential pick Governor Sarah Palin–sent a very clear message to America about how he views female voters. Women, he thinks, will vote another woman into office regardless of the candidate’s values, experience and political positions.

OH PLEASE! Do you all think that Barbra Streisand has given any of her time to attempt to get to know Sarah Palin OR to even research  her working record? She almost sounds like a woman scorned when she refers to John McCain having taken away Obama’s spot light. Surely she can’t be upset that the Democratic Convention went first. Doesn’t she think that the Democratic Convention was good enough? Or is she upset that Sarah Palin was able to captivate the country? Please Ms. Streisand, do not speak on behalf of all women voters. Weren’t you threatening to move to Canada in the last election? Haven’t you done that yet? Or could you not bear to leave your multi-million dollar properties? Please don’t talk about rich white men and their associations. It’s a bit hypocritical, is it not?

No one can dispute that this decision was micro-targeted to the small percentage of Independent and Democratic women residing in the Rocky Mountain West, who strongly supported Hillary Clinton in the primary and still find themselves undecided as we move into the general election. Unfortunately, what John McCain failed to realize is that after eight long and destructive years of George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and their cronies, American voters will not fall prey to political ploys once again.

OH PLEASE! That decision that was made is what happens when you are part of the political process. You have speech writers, campaign managers, and political strategists. I suppose if these people were not on Barbara’s team she would call them cronies. I wonder how she would feel is somebody referred to her staff in this way? Come on Barbra, it’s a political race. People are going to vote and hopefully will pick the best person for the job. It’s been eight years and you are still not over the last election. UNBELIEVABLE. Did you really believe that John Kerry was the best man for the job? Had the Democrats thought about who they were putting up to run against George W. Bush you might be singing a different song.

For months, John McCain and the Republicans went after Barack Obama for lacking the experience they felt was necessary in order to be commander in chief. Yet, on this day, an aging John McCain, who is the oldest Presidential nominee in history, chose a running mate—a person that is just a heart beat away from the Presidency—that has no foreign policy experience, no national experience and limited state government experience…. a virtual unknown who has only been Governor for a less than 2 years of a state with a population of fewer than 680,000 people…a woman who condemns a woman’s right to choose.

OH PLEASE! I can not believe you  have not done your homework on Sarah Palin. Haven’t you ever learned not to underestimate the under dog? Sarah Palin has a record of working with people and going against those that are not doing right by the people even if they belong to her political party. It’s called Bi-Partisan Teamwork. If find it odd that you would complain saying that Sarah Palin condemns a woman’s right to choose yet you are doing the same thing, it’s just not your belief system. Think about it, you are condemning Sarah Palin’s choice. I thought you were pro-choice? Isn’t Sarah Palin aloud to pick or does it have to be exactly as you pick? By the way Ms. Streisand, I don’t believe there are too many people that stick to only 1 political issue when it comes to picking the next President.

I believe John McCain chose Gov. Palin because he truly believes that women who supported Hillary—an experienced, brilliant, life-long public servant–would vote for him because his Vice President has two x chromosomes. McCain’s selection of Governor Palin is a transparent and irresponsible decision all in the name of trying to win this election.

OH PLEASE! You seriously don’t get it. People aren’t behind Palin because she’s a woman. People are behind the McCain Palin ticket because they are not afraid to shake up Washington. Palin is just like ME, the little person. I can identify with her. I can identify with John McCain. It’s about working hard, making decisions that are in line with what the people want. It’s about taking care of business on both sides FOR THE PEOPLE. I personally think it’s a good idea to elect somebody into office that doesn’t necessarily want to be invited to the country club to mingle with all the high powerful Washington elites!

John McCain has served this country. No one in this election is denying him that. But his selection of Governor Palin has demonstrated that he is willing to put his desperation to win this election above the welfare of the American people. As someone who has spent over 40 years advocating on behalf of women both politically and philanthropically, as someone who was a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton and as someone who cares deeply about the health and welfare of all women, hear me Senator McCain: “This calculated, cynical ploy to pull away a small percentage of Hillary’s women voters from Barack Obama will not work. We are not that stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

BY THE WAY! I can’t believe you are busting on John McCain’s age. So what if it’s in his early 70’s. Ronald Reagan was in his late 60’s. How about you Ms. Streisand, aren’t you too old to even have an opinion if age is what you’re so concerned about? What happened to not judging a book by it’s cover?

John McCain is not desperate. He’s smart! He picked a scrapper that Washington D.C. is not going to know what to do with! My goodness, you really are caught up with this business of gender. That’s really too bad.

You’re right, we couldn’t all possibly be THAT stupid.

President George W. Bush and Jenna Bush pose for a photographer Saturday, May 10, 2008, prior to Jenna’s wedding to Henry Hager at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas.

I LOVE her dress! She is absolutely gorgeous!

Jenna Bush poses for a photographer Saturday, May 10, 2008, prior to her wedding to Henry Hager at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

I get a kick of the expression on her face!

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose with daughters Jenna and Barbara Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, prior to the wedding of Jenna and Henry Hager.

I don’t understand why Barbara is trying to pose? This isn’t America’s Next Top Model..

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush and Mr. and Mrs. John Hager pose with the newly married couple, Jenna and Henry Hager, in front of the altar Saturday, May 10, 2008, after their wedding ceremony at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

I wonder why Henry’s father is in a wheel chair?

Henry Hager and Jenna Bush exchange vows at the altar Saturday, May 10, 2008, during their wedding ceremony at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. Presiding over the ceremony is the Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell of Houston’s Windsor Village United Methodist Church.

This is a beautiful photograph. The flowers are breath taking and the cross is Awesome!

Henry and Jenna Hager pause as they cut their wedding cake Saturday, May 10, 2008, during a reception in their honor following the ceremony at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

I like how the cake is not over-done. I wonder what they are saying to each other when this photo was taken.

The table setting for Henry and Jenna Hager is shown prior to their wedding reception Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Prairie Chapel Ranch.

The food looks Yummy! I like how the center pieces on the table are not so high that you can’t see who you are sitting with.

Jenna Bush and Henry Hager stand at the altar, listening to a reader, with the Reverend Kirbyjon Caldwell during their wedding ceremony Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

What a lovely photo. Is she holding Kleenex?

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush and Barbara Bush stand with the new Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hager following the young couple’s wedding ceremony at Prairie Chapel Ranch Saturday, May 10, 2008, near Crawford, Texas.

Great family photo! Again.. what’s up with the stiff poses from twin sister Barbara Bush? Good Lord! Just be yourself girl!

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hager pose for photographs along the lake at Prairie Chapel Ranch following their wedding ceremony Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Crawford, Texas.

Totally Romantic with a stunning Texas sunset.

The Nashville-based Super T and His Dance Band perform during the wedding reception of Henry and Jenna Hager Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

Ok, this photo could have been done just a tad bit better..

All of these photos were taken by Shealah Craighead

Compliments of The White House

This text is from a county emergency manager out in the central part of Colorado after today’s snowstorm.

WEATHER BULLETIN

Up here, in the Northern Plains, we just recovered from a Historic event— may I even say a “Weather Event” of “Biblical Proportions” — with a historic blizzard of up to 44″ inches of snow and winds to 90 MPH that broke trees in half, knocked down utility poles, stranded hundreds of motorists in lethal snow banks, closed ALL roads, isolated scores of communities and cut power to 10’s of thousands.

FYI

George Bush did not come. FEMA did nothing. No one howled for the government. No one blamed the government. No one even uttered an expletive on TV. Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton did not visit. Our Mayor did not blame Bush or anyone else. Our Governor did not blame Bush or anyone else, either. CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX or NBC did not visit - or report on this category 5 snowstorm. Nobody demanded $2,000 debit cards. No one asked for a FEMA Trailer House. No one looted. Nobody - I mean Nobody demanded the government do something. Nobody expected the government to do anything, either. No Larry King, No Bill O’Rielly, No Oprah, No Chris Mathews and No Geraldo Rivera. No Shaun Penn, No Barbara Striesand, No Hollywood types to be found.

Nope, we just melted the snow for water. Sent out caravans of SUV’s to pluck people out of snow engulfed cars. The truck drivers pulled people out of snow banks and didn’t ask for a penny. Local restaurants made food and the police and fire departments delivered it to the snowbound families. Families took in the stranded people - total strangers. We fired up wood stoves, broke out coal oil lanterns or Coleman lanterns. We put on extra layers of clothes because up here it is “Work or Die”. We did not wait for some affirmative action government to get us out of a mess created by being immobilized by a welfare program that trades votes for ’sittin at home’ checks.

Even though a Category “5″ blizzard of this scale has never fallen this early, we know it can happen and how to deal with it ourselves. “In my many travels, I have noticed that once one gets north of about 48 degrees North Latitude, 90% of the world’s social problems evaporate.” It does seem that way, at least to me. I hope this gets passed on. Maybe SOME people will get the message. The world does Not owe you a living.