Re-post: How Will Terrorists Respond to Obama’s Election: Open Thread

I was asked by Culture Feast founder Daniel Dessinger, a.k.a. @DanielthePoet, to weigh in on this question on the Culture Feast blog. They have permitted me to re-post here. My response to the question is below. I invite your comments whether in agreement or telling me I'm full of crap:

Posted on 05 November 2008 by Daniel Dessinger

It's safe to say that in this neck of the world, there are two predominant ideals regarding the anti-American terrorist response to United States Presidential Election. This is an open thread, so we'll state the two opposing views and allow you to discuss.

View #1: Anti-American Sentiment Will Lessen As a Direct Result of Obama's Election
Many people hold Republicans and, more specifically, President George W. Bush, responsible for the militant anti-American sentiment around the world. Those holding this view believe that America has now proven it's true heart by electing Barack Obama, and that the rest of the world will take note and not hold the entire country responsible for past presidential "atrocities."

Perhaps terrorists, Iran, Syria, Korea, and others will see the United States differently now that George W. Bush and his worldview are being removed from office. If so, a new era of peaceful negotiations and resolutions to conflicts could begin. Or at the very least, these sovereign nations will not pursue terrorist action because they expect to be respected as sovereign nations and left alone by the previous "world police".

View #2: Electing Obama Has Opened the Floodgates for Terrorism Against American Interests
According to this view, Republican military strength was necessary to express and demonstrate American strength to terrorist factions and dictatorships around the globe. Now that the United States has elected a leader who prefers talks to a show of military force, the impact upon groups most likely to plan a terrorist or military strike is minimal. These groups have a blood feud with the United States and its ideals, and will not be deterred by a Democratic Obama.

In fact, Obama represents weakness. His expressed unwillingness to make difficult preemptive military decisions makes his presidency a prime target for terrorist activity. According to this view, we can expect to see a surge of military/terrorist moves during Obama's first term. They expect Obama will waste too much time trying to negotiate with terrorist/military leaders while they are free to conduct black ops and behind the scenes preparations for attacks against our nation.

Now it's your turn to weigh in.
What affect will Obama's presidency have on anti-American sentiment among terrorist and dictatorial military factions? Keep in mind, we're not talking the world at large - only those who would consider doing harm against our citizens, our interests, and our nation.

My response:
"This is a bit of a conundrum. Anti-American sentiments are not relegated to terrorists. It has been spreading, slowly, from France in the years after WWII.

With WWII being completed the U.S. played a major part in the financing and rebuilding of France. And then we played there "majorly" as if it were the new playground we had built. We did this without much regard of the French culture, and as a result anti-American sentiments slowly but steadily arose to the point it becomes a by-line joke in National Lampoons "European Vacation" with Chevy Chase.

The tie-in around the world, is the perceived philosophy of our actions. We are seen as a country that simply does what it wants, frequently without regard for our global neighbors. That may not be simply a Republican thing, but it is arguable that they have been worse at it. Now, it is also argued that, being the most powerful country, we have protected others (or tried to) and therefore have an "excuse" to "jump to the front of the line" or do what we want when most other countries are bound by a more extensive international decorum.

In interviews in Spain, Italy, South America, etc... we were described as a disrespectful people--of our elderly, our sick, our neighbors etc... That our priorities were wrong with healthcare and education and a visible disdain was the result. Despite our tremendous power.

Terrorism, on the other hand, is about chaos interruption, and skewed religious beliefs resulting statement actions.

Whereas I am inclined to think that the steady, methodical approach and controlled demeanor we have seen from Obama will continue in his interaction with our global neighbors, probably resulting over time in less anti-American sentiment; I'm not sure if it will lessen terrorism bent on U.S. disruption. Because they are about statement actions, terrorists will strive to make the largest statements when possible.

America is an advanced target. Whereas part of the activity, on our soil which we have seen, has been reprisal for our actions abroad (arguable) and may lessen *some*, we are still seen as the place to make the biggest statement. "Attack the infidel power!" I'm not convinced we're much more, or less, of a target due to an immanent change in leadership and subsequently global decorum and perception. Their actions can't be just about targeting strength--China is arguably stronger in military might. But they tend to keep to themselves relative to our activity abroad. Perhaps they too will become more of a target. They have had some small activity, in 1992, and a "foiled plot" in Beijing in 2009. Other than some minor Seperatist Muslim activity, they're okay.

Simply put, I believe *general* anti-American sentiments will lessen, but I am inclined to think that any planned path of terrorist interruptions will continue more or less as they have; even with this new President-Elect. Whether or not they will step things up because Obama is a Democrat which some perceive as militarily flacid, who can know? I *do* think they see him differently than many Americans do. I think they seem him as shrewd. Intellegent. Controlled. Perhaps even unpredicable. That may not equate to a desired conflict."

We invite you to join the conversation--what do you think? Agree? disagree? have more options to add to the consideration?

YES WE CAN: Barack Obama's Presidential Acceptance Speech

(Speech below) At the time of writing, 90% of all precincts have reported, John McCain has conceded and delivered one of the most gracious and stirring concession speeches in recent history, and Barack Obama has won the new designation of "President Elect" with 338 of the electoral votes (270 were needed).

It feels like we are now, as a country, huddled, looking forward to new possibilities and daring to hope for wisdom and a brighter future for our families, our jobs, our homes, our economy. However this has been a hard fought battle for both parties, and the residue left for many are the harsh words that have sometimes passed among friends impassioned for their respective candidate. May we all mirror the graciousness and wisdom that was heard in the speeches of both. May we put aside our partisan divides and remember we are, and have been, friends. May we move forward seeking to be a part of promised change, doing our part to increase hope as the spark of new leadership, Presidential leadership, is immanent and preparing for the task at hand. Great thanks to both Senator John McCain for his service to this nation, and to President Elect Barack Obama for answering the call from relative political obscurity to embody the phrase, "YES WE CAN!"

President-Elect Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech

Grant Park, Chicago
November 4
Listen as you read:

BARACK OBAMA:

Hello Chicago!

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference.

It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled -- Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of Red States and Blue States: we are, and always will be, the United States of America.

It's the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.

It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.

I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain. He fought long and hard in this campaign, and he's fought even longer and harder for the country he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine, and we are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader. I congratulate him and Governor Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.

I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train home to Delaware, the Vice President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.

I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, the rock of our family and the love of my life, our nation's next First Lady, Michelle Obama. Sasha and Malia, I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House. And while she's no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that made me who I am. I miss them tonight, and know that my debt to them is beyond measure.

To my campaign manager David Plouffe, my chief strategist David Axelrod, and the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics -- you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done.

But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to -- it belongs to you.

I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn't start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington -- it began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.

It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give five dollars and ten dollars and twenty dollars to this cause. It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy; who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep; from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on the doors of perfect strangers; from the millions of Americans who volunteered, and organized, and proved that more than two centuries later, a government of the people, by the people and for the people has not perished from this Earth. This is your victory.

I know you didn't do this just to win an election and I know you didn't do it for me. You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead. For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime -- two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century. Even as we stand here tonight, we know there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us. There are mothers and fathers who will lie awake after their children fall asleep and wonder how they'll make the mortgage, or pay their doctor's bills, or save enough for college. There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created; new schools to build and threats to meet and alliances to repair.

The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America -- I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you -- we as a people will get there.

There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as President, and we know that government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And above all, I will ask you join in the work of remaking this nation the only way it's been done in America for two-hundred and twenty-one years -- block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.

What began twenty-one months ago in the depths of winter must not end on this autumn night. This victory alone is not the change we seek -- it is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were. It cannot happen without you.

So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other. Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers -- in this country, we rise or fall as one nation; as one people.

Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long. Let us remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White House -- a party founded on the values of self-reliance, individual liberty, and national unity. Those are values we all share, and while the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress. As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, "We are not enemies, but friends...though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection." And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn -- I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too.

And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world -- our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down -- we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security -- we support you. And to all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright -- tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope.

For that is the true genius of America -- that America can change. Our union can be perfected. And what we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.

This election had many firsts and many stories that will be told for generations. But one that's on my mind tonight is about a woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta. She's a lot like the millions of others who stood in line to make their voice heard in this election except for one thing -- Ann Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.

She was born just a generation past slavery; a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky; when someone like her couldn't vote for two reasons -- because she was a woman and because of the color of her skin.

And tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout her century in America -- the heartache and the hope; the struggle and the progress; the times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes we can.

At a time when women's voices were silenced and their hopes dismissed, she lived to see them stand up and speak out and reach for the ballot. Yes we can.

When there was despair in the dust bowl and depression across the land, she saw a nation conquer fear itself with a New Deal, new jobs and a new sense of common purpose. Yes we can.

When the bombs fell on our harbor and tyranny threatened the world, she was there to witness a generation rise to greatness and a democracy was saved. Yes we can.

She was there for the buses in Montgomery, the hoses in Birmingham, a bridge in Selma, and a preacher from Atlanta who told a people that "We Shall Overcome." Yes we can.

A man touched down on the moon, a wall came down in Berlin, a world was connected by our own science and imagination. And this year, in this election, she touched her finger to a screen, and cast her vote, because after 106 years in America, through the best of times and the darkest of hours, she knows how America can change. Yes we can.

America, we have come so far. We have seen so much. But there is so much more to do. So tonight, let us ask ourselves -- if our children should live to see the next century; if my daughters should be so lucky to live as long as Ann Nixon Cooper, what change will they see? What progress will we have made?

This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time -- to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth -- that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people:

Yes We Can. Thank you, God bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America.

-- Taken from the public domain

Watch the complete speech on CNN.com here.

<Transcendental Grade for our strong and embattled candidate: 6/7 Chakras

Breaking News: Obama Roasts McCain at Al Smith Dinner.

This...is...hilarious.

Transcendental grade for A+ speech writers: 6/7 chakras

Palin as President Website / Game

Very funny spoof site / game that is very well done, creative, and should provide some laughs from just about everyone I think. At least everyone without a stick in their bum. Just because I voted for W last time didn't mean I didn't laugh like a coot when JibJab vids hit the scene over and over again... NOW then; enjoy:


Even though there are no attributions on the site as to who created it, after digging through registrant entries I'd like to offer a special shout-out to Steve Yee of LA, who appears to be the registrant of the site and possibly the creator too? hmm? hmm? And also a big *thanks* to @JackJett for breaking this on twitter. You can hear him on the Jack E. Jett Show on Rational Radio.

Transcendental grade for Palin as President website: 5.78 / 7 chakras

McCain loses it and calls us "my fellow prisoners" oops

McCain loses it and calls us "my fellow prisoners" instead of Americans:

Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin watches the debate...

...from the "Boli's on the Boulevard" restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina. (PHOTO CREDIT: BETHANY SWAIN CNN)

Now...I'm just a simple lad from Scotland. But I can see Russia from my penthouse when I wear the blue kilt. So be patient with me as I muse over this great photo by CNN's Bethany Swain. So--McCain is having a debate with Obama. [aside] "okay so that's a pretty big deal; probably a great moment to show party peep solidarity.. or..." [end aside]. Okay so *why* isn't she someplace more official to watch this? Like the wings of the venue? Or backstage? Or party headquarters? Oh, wait, judging my the beer (go Palin!) I guess it IS party HQ...

I really feel for a poor dunce who may be feeling like they should be ready to stand and support, or maybe make an official statement about a running mate having a debate--but it takes someone with huge, "possibly-presidential" swagger and a true aloofness of national leadership style...to throw on a wind-breaker and head down to the local for a pitcher of Bud. Judging by the lack of an ostensible security perimeter, it would appear no one was really worried for her safety while out mingling with the bar folk. She was told to leave the gun in her hotel room... My friends--there can be no substitute for top-tier-leadership class -- er, wait, no wait-- it just might be Stella Artois she's drinking. Note the fine light-golden hue and effervescance. Nevermind, I take it all back.

Transcendental grade for coming across *so* regular you look out of place in a Presidential Election race: sorry folks we're going to have to go to the Wang Saen Suk scale for this: 5/7 Suks.

Holy Hocky Mom! After further investigatoryishness I have the official story!:

Boli's on the Boulevard is located at 703 S.E. Greenville Blvd., across the parking lot from Kmart in the former location of Courtyard Tavern. It's the sister restaurant of Boli's on Fifth Street, 123 E. Fifth St. in downton Greenville.[Near the KMART--it's starting to make sense]

The dining room has sage green walls and light wood trim. There is seating for 120 at booths, tables and bar stools. There are eight high-definition televisions and a big screen TV over the bar, but Tesoriero said the new restaurant is “more a family-friendly restaurant than a sports bar.”[NO Moose heads or other taxidermy]

It's primarily Italian, with a variety of pizzas, calzones, strombolis and pasta dishes. Several new pasta dishes have been added, including manicotti, blackened chicken pasta, eggplant parmesan pasta, crab meat lasagna and ravioli. Pasta dishes are served with a house salad and range in price from $9.95-$14.95.Pizzas range in price from a $3 personal pizza to the large Behemoth with multiple toppings for $21.45.

Boli's on the Boulevard has all ABC permits. [It's a good thing with no moose heads hanging...]

So there you have it! She was watching the debate across from K-Mart!

What. oh. you wanted the other scoop? picky picky... here ya go:

Palin Watching Debate at N.C. Pizzeria

The Post's Perry Bacon Jr. is in Greenville, N.C., where he filed a pool report on GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin watching the presidential debate. A modified version of his report follows:

The Alaska governor arrived at Boli's on the Boulevard here in Greenville about ten minutes before 9 p.m. She had changed from her suit and high heels into jeans, an Eastern Carolina purple windbreaker and brown shoes. She shook hands and posed for pictures for about ten minutes. She then sat down at a table with N.C. Republican Sens. Richard Burr and Elizabeth Dole, Burr's wife, and the mayor of Charlotte. Palin dined on pizza and spaghetti.[So this oviously IS an official gathering of powers - my bad. I was completely and utterly wrong and I apologize for focusing on the proximity to K-mart and lack of moose heads]

During the debate, when McCain spoke, Palin exclaimed "yes" when he answered a bailout question by talking about energy independence. She had a pen and paper out and occasionally took notes, but mostly either watched the screen or typed on her mobile phone. [do I really need to make a statement about her taking notes--possibly something to do with "cramming for a test" or some other telling event in her future?...]

Disclaimer:
Even though it may appear so, I did not go to NC to hunt this story down. I re-posted it, with [editorial additions], for the purpose of making light of a circumstance that might actually be troubling to some. No animals were hurt in the article. And similarity to persons living, or deceased is strictly coincident...oops, wrong disclaimer.

Folks--don't take this too seriously. It's a joke. In a way not to terribly unlike many points in this race...

Oh btw, here's how CNN scored the debate. Not definitive, mind you, but still:

Obama won.

Sarah Palin Debate Flowchart

-- mad props to Aden Nak for this one. www.adennak.com --
And before the rest of my peeps from the right jihad my blog for posting this -- I'm just waiting for someone to send me a Biden or Obama chart...ya know just to keep politics nice and balanced.

Transcendental grade for Palin's debate skills: 4.5/7 chakras when I thought they'd be 1.352/7 chakras.
Transcendental grade for the viral nature of this darn chart: 5.5/7 chakras.

a bit later....

and now this tidbit--props to Kristin for the lead and to the General for the art:

http://patriotboy.blogspot.com/

And I reiterate: I'm waiting for the Democratic charts to pop over to me so I can post them too--because I know they're out there *somewhere*!

Jessica Alba Muzzled

This is you when you choose not to vote.

www.DeclareYourself.com

Don't Vote. Why would you?

www.DeclareYourself.com

Trancendental grade for stars who lead: 6.99/7 chakras. (what, they still have stardom...)

props to Meredith for the heads up on this. thanks m-fo.

Utilizing Technology in the Presidential Campaigns

There is no questions that even among the last 10 years of technological increase it seems we are perpetually, exponentially, increasing still. So it my curiosity is whet as I look to see how each of the two primary Presidential candidates have utilized this industry to reach their constituents, both new and old.

The clear edge in tech clearly goes to Obama, as he has predominantly relied on it to both raise money (record amounts) yet also to keep his "followers" apprised of his goings-on. Just a few moments ago, as I have daily, it seems, I recieved this email from Obama:

Steven --

I just finished my first debate with John McCain.

Millions of Americans finally got a chance to see us take on the fundamental choice in this election -- the change we need or more of the same.

...[edited out the rest]

Thank you for all that you're doing,
Barack

Twitter.com, which has feeds for both candidates is also a telling factor: McCain has 5 posts to Obama's 200+.

okay my battery light is flashing at me so there is more to come on this--but I welcome your thoughts and responses!

Okay back on line here. My battery did, indeed die about 20 seconds after I finished the above....

For me the importance of this topic is that we live in a world of technology--it is absolutely pervasive in our lives in America--for most the world too. Be it economy, emergent health trends, communications, warfare, intelligence--all of this is utterly dependent on technology or we find ourselves back in the stone age in pretty short order.

Is it important for the leader of the greatest country in the world to have a grasp on technology? I think so--and I recognize that no one really can know it all. But take in to account that in this election race, we are, as a nation, sitting at our TVs, but probably spending more time at our PCs just *waiting* to be talked to, I find it odd that only one of the candidates is reaching out utilizing the very ordinary technologies of the day--online video and email. He's also tapping in to some new technology to, like twitter.com and a website with some very advanced programming. To be sure CNN and others have plenty of that for us to consume -- but Obama's crowd have taken the technology "bull" by the horns and made it subservient to the goal of his possible Presidency. Should he win, I believe it will be as much for this reason as it is his message.

I see this insight to act in ways that resonate with our times as an important one. It means he's aware. It means he is willing to go a different route, stepping outside the boundaries of the historic technological campaign trends.

This is not to say he'll win because of the planks in his platform. This isn't about that. It's about an opinion that thinks we ought to consider that the way a candidate pursues his goals may be as telling, to a degree, as the goal itself.

If McCain didn't realize the best way to get the message out to millions of Americans should also include very ordinary, not to mention inexpensive, technologies--in what other antiquated ways will he act? Will he be cutting edge in a world full of advances? I think it is a consideration worth weighing.

Democrat & Republican Convention Schedules

Here was the originally proposed schedules for the democrat and republican conventions.

2008 Democratic National Convention Schedule

7:00 P.M. Opening flag burning.
7:15 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance to the United Nations.
7:30 PM. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:30 till 8:00 P.M. Nonreligious prayer and worship: Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton.
8:00 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:05 P.M Ceremonial tree hugging.
8:15- 8:30 P.M. Gay Wedding: Barney Frank, presiding.
8:30 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:35 P.M. Free Saddam Rally: Cindy Sheehan, Susan Sarandon.
9:00 P.M. Keynote speech: "The Proper Etiquette for Surrender" French President Jacques Chirac.
9:15 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
9:20 P.M. Collection to benefit Osama Bin Laden Kidney Transplant Fund.
9:30 P.M. Unveiling of plan to free freedom fighters from Guantanamo Bay: Sean Penn.
9:40 P.M. Why I hate the Military: A short talk by William Jefferson Clinton.
9:45 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
9:50 P.M. Dan Rather receives "Truth in Broadcasting" award, presented by Michael Moore.
9:55 P.M., Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
10:00 P.M. Presentation: "How George Bush and Donald Rumsfeld brought down the World Trade Center Towers", by Howard Dean.
10:30 P.M. Nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton for President by Mahmud Ahnadinejad.
11:00 P.M. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
11:05 P.M. Al Gore reinvents the Internet.
11:15 P.M. "Our Generals are War Criminals", presented by John Kerry.
11:30 P.M Coronation of Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
12:00 AM. Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:05 A.M Bill asks Ted to drive Hillary home.


2008 Republican National Convention Schedule

7:00 pm - Ceremonial burning of the U.S. Constitution
7:15 pm - Spiritual Medium Sylvia Browne performs psychic séance in desperate attempt to raise Ronald Reagan from the grave
7:35 pm - "The Pleasures of Adultery" - with Newt Gingrich & Rudy Giuliani
8:05 pm - Gay sex party in Men's Restroom hosted by Senator Larry Craig
8:35 pm - Transvestite Ann Coulter - "My Life as a Man"
8:55 pm - Live satellite feed from Federal Prison - Ohio Rep. Bob Ney
9:05 pm - Guest speaker ex-Florida Congressman Mark Foley " Joys with Young Boys"
9:25 pm - Oliver North - " Iran is Evil, but I sold them weapons anyway"
9:40 pm - Bill O' Reilly - " The costs of sexual harassment and phone sex with employees", and a discussion on "Fooling America with fake news"
10:00 pm - Gay sex party in Men's Room hosted by Ken Mehlman and Geraldo Rivera
10:25 pm - Check John McCain to see if he's still breathing and if his adult diaper needs changed.
10:35 pm - N.R.A. President hosts an assault riffle target practice on Gays and Mexicans.
10:45 pm - Call emergency squad after a drunken Dick Cheney accidentally shoots his friend in the face.
11:00 pm - President Bush performs his hilarious comedy routine where he looks for Iraq's fictitious WMD's under guests tables while ignoring Bin Laden.
11:15 pm - Governor Mike Huckabee does his famous uncanny imitation of Gomer Pyle.
11:20 pm - Group intervention to get Rush Limbaugh back into drug rehab
11: 45 pm - Go up on rooftop and throw rocks down at homeless Vets sleeping in alley.
12:00 am - Live satellite feed from Federal Prison - California Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham 12:20 am - Convicted felon/Fox News analyst G. Gordon Liddy - Lock picking secrets and disinformation campaigns
12: 40 am - Guest speakers Donald Rumsfeld and Paul Wolfowitz - "How to lie your Country into a War"
1:00 am - Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay - "Tips on Money Laundering"
1:15 am - Hookers arrive for after party

okay 10 paces then turn and fire...

Transcendental grade for no political party *really* worth following 3/7 chakras.