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Friday, June 15, 2007

Friday Night Music:  Johnny Cash with Waylon Jennings

I shot a man in Reno
Just to watch him die.

Best song line, ever.

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I shot a man in Reno
Just to watch him die.

Ha! And here, all this time, I thought he was singing:

I married Janet Reno
I wish that I could die!



For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

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Proof on June 15, 2007 at 05:23 pm

Wouldn’t that be awful? Yikes!

Zsa Zsa on June 15, 2007 at 06:01 pm
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Best song line, ever.

Because murder is hilarious.

When young black men sing songs like that, Congress gets involved. But when Johnny Cash does it, everything’s a-ok.

Dave on June 15, 2007 at 06:43 pm

Dave:
1. Being a well crafted line in a song deserves to be recognized, and this one is in line with the story of the song and was exceptionally well crafted.
2. To compare these song lyrics with the vile, bloody murderous lyrics in the songs of today is just stupid.


No matter the age or state of health, for a military man it is always glorious to tilt at windmills, rescue a fair Dulcinea and be a gallant knight in armor in a glorious cause.

Neiman on June 15, 2007 at 06:52 pm
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To compare these song lyrics with the vile, bloody murderous lyrics in the songs of today is just stupid.

Of course. There’s a huge difference. Ice-T is a scary black person; when he sings about killing people, it’s “vile"” bloody” and “murderous”. When Johnny Cash--who is neither scary nor black--sings about killing people, it’s “well crafted.”
Dave on June 15, 2007 at 07:01 pm
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Personally I think Cash’s songs have more artistic merit than songs about capping cops and banging ‘ho’s, but then I’m really uncool.

But way to be a race-baiting jackass troll, Dave.  You never fail to entertain.


When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

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Rob on June 15, 2007 at 07:10 pm

Dave: To make this into a racial issue is bizzare, I think you need professional help. The songs of Ice-T don’t have a reference to killing someone, his songs are filled with murderous rage. Further, many artists at the time of this song were not making snuff songs, this was one line in a country song and once more, the admiration was because it was a well crafted line in a song, no one at the time, since or now endorse murder and Johnny Cash would not endorse it.

Geez, get to a psychiatrist ASAP you are mentally unbalanced to make an issue out of this.


No matter the age or state of health, for a military man it is always glorious to tilt at windmills, rescue a fair Dulcinea and be a gallant knight in armor in a glorious cause.

Neiman on June 15, 2007 at 07:14 pm

I know I had it coming,
I know I can’t be free....

Not a completely anti-social message in that he points out you do the crime you do the time.  (See Robert Blake.)


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 15, 2007 at 07:18 pm

Whistler: You know better than use facts with a liberal, it only confuses them


No matter the age or state of health, for a military man it is always glorious to tilt at windmills, rescue a fair Dulcinea and be a gallant knight in armor in a glorious cause.

Neiman on June 15, 2007 at 07:23 pm
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This is my daughter’s favorite song ever, by the way.  She knows every word by heart, and sang it at my best friend’s wedding.

She’s 6, and I couldn’t be prouder.


When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Rob on June 15, 2007 at 07:26 pm

This is my daughter’s favorite song ever

I’m glad she’s not into Glam Rock like her father.


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 15, 2007 at 07:30 pm
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Dave,
A line from the song as a tribute to you.

“When I hear that(your) whistle blowin’, I hang my head and cry.”

But you may be on to something here. I remember this radical country music inspired country people to seek a new rebellious life style. Farmers started wearing their overalls down around their ass, they played country music really loud on their tractors, and the starting breeding pit mules.

Eneils Bailey on June 16, 2007 at 04:05 am

Pit mules are cool. Very rare!

Zsa Zsa on June 16, 2007 at 05:55 am
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Dave, A line from the song as a tribute to you.

Johnny Cash sang about hemorrhoids??


For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

Frederick W. Kagan

Proof on June 16, 2007 at 06:02 am

And it burns burns burns,
The Ring of Fire.


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 16, 2007 at 06:25 am

Whistler,
I have heard that two bits is the opening bid to buy your influence on behalf of the “vast right wing conspiracy.”

How would you feel about running for Vice Queen of the World on the Hillary ticket?

Eneils Bailey on June 16, 2007 at 07:51 am

How would you feel about running for Vice Queen of the World on the Hillary ticket?

That’s going to cost you more than two bits.


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 16, 2007 at 08:18 am

Whistler,

Sounds as though you would sell your soul and shadow for the Hillary ticket. I would too.

I would too, if Bill would supply the chicks.

What is the up-shot for Hillary, is it the chicks?

Eneils Bailey on June 16, 2007 at 08:45 am

Power, Recognition, Fat Smelly Lesbian Hippy Chicks are all reasons to allow yourself to be bought by the Hillary campaign.

I would too, if Bill would supply the chicks.

I wouldn’t touch any of the barker’s he’s hooked himself up with.  Talk about a bottom feeder.


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 16, 2007 at 09:13 am

"Talk about a bottom feeder.”

Hey, a pig’s ass is pork, no matter where you find it, and with a little cream sauce it is a feast to behold.

Eneils Bailey on June 16, 2007 at 09:32 am
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Hey, a pig’s ass is pork, no matter where you find it,

Would that make Bill Clinton a Pork Ranger?



For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

Frederick W. Kagan

Proof on June 16, 2007 at 09:37 am

Proof,

Yes, Billy boy was a pork ranger.
One look at Monica, and the thoughts are not of prime beef, maybe a pork chop or fat back.

Eneils Bailey on June 16, 2007 at 09:43 am
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Well, Bill wasn’t exactly what you’d call svelte!



For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

Frederick W. Kagan

Proof on June 16, 2007 at 09:47 am

"Well, Bill wasn’t exactly what you’d call svelte!”

And Hillary wasn’t a bikini model.

Although she seemed to enjoy the cuts of meat intended for masculine consumption.

Both should have watched their caloric intake and sexual preference. Bill should have chosen a woman.

Eneils Bailey on June 16, 2007 at 09:56 am

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What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 16, 2007 at 09:59 am

If they were any uglier, you could call them cute, like a litter of cur puppies.

Eneils Bailey on June 16, 2007 at 10:14 am
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Who’da thunk that two hippies could wreak so much havoc on America?



For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

Frederick W. Kagan

Proof on June 16, 2007 at 10:25 am

I disagree, I think they went beyond that phase in the Ugly, cute-Ugly...and there they are in the way effing ugly category.


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on June 16, 2007 at 10:25 am
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Looks like the Broadway cast of

“Dude! Where’s my Bong?”



For any voter trying to choose between the two candidates for commander in chief, there is no better test than this: When American strategy in a critical theater was up for grabs, John McCain proposed a highly unpopular and risky path, which he accurately predicted could lead to success. Barack Obama proposed a popular and politically safe route that would have led to an unnecessary and debilitating American defeat at the hands of al Qaeda.

Frederick W. Kagan

Proof on June 16, 2007 at 10:27 am

Mrs. Clinton reminds us of the adage pertaining to beauty.

Beauty is only skin deep, but in her case, ugly goes slap to the bone.

Eneils Bailey on June 16, 2007 at 11:40 am

Nothing about Hillary Clinton is anything I would consider beauty…


Check out:
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Goon’s World

goon on June 16, 2007 at 11:47 am
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