Chaz Atlas: How I See It.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Bill Bennett: "Abort every black baby and the crime rate would go down."
"Values Czar" William Bennett was Secretary of Education for President Ronald Reagan and Anti-Drug Chief in the Bush 41 White House. He has written several best selling "virtue" books including The Book of Virtues, Moral Compass: stories for a Life's Journey and the Children's Book of Virtues. Bill is considered one of the Republican Party's big brains. On his radio show, Bill basically made the comment to a caller that, "You could abort every black baby in America and the crime rate would go down. It would be reprehensible, but the crime rate would go down." It is difficult to know how to even respond to a comment like that. Bennett seems to be yet another prominent republican making some extremely racial comments. Let's not forget how W's mother, sweet ole Barbara Bush state that most of the "refugees" were better off on a cot in the Astro Dome in Houston than when they were back in the Big Easy. After people had already being stranded for 4 days in New Orleans, Sen. Trent Lott said, "I don't think this is a time for people to be complaining." I guess he was upset he lost his beach house to Katrina. Lott, lost his position of Senate Majority Leader because of saying, "If we had elected Strom president, we wouldn't have had all these problems." Of course Strom Thurmond ran for President in 1948 as a blatant, racist Dixie-Crat. In Greenville, SC a Greenville Technical College Vice President of 20years Renee Holcombe said in two closed door meetings that "I can't believe we have to deal with these yard apes. That was after hearing New Orleans evacuees would be enrolling in school at Tech. Even Sec. of State Condoleeza "Dirty" Rice is getting in on the act. Dirty grew up in Alabama during the height of the civil rights movement. 4 little girls her own age were killed when a racist threw a bomb into their church. In a recent interview when asked what kind of memories of the civil rights movement she had she said at the time all she did was "play piano and ice skate." Rice said she didn't focus on what she now calls the "counter-culture." I guess this is why our Sec. of State went to a Broadway comedy and bought thousands of dollars worth of shoes while people were dying in New Orleans. Bennett's remark falls on the heals of the big question of why it took the Bush Administration 5 days to rescue thousands of stranded people, mostly minority, from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Racism is so alive in America. The right wing, radical, conservative, evangelical movement in America is no better than the Aryan attitude of the Hitler regime. If you are a republican and have a heart and a conscious, you have to denounce this racism. Remaining silent means you are a part of the problem. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Bill Bennett: "[Y]ou could abort every black ba ... [Media Matters]
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Al Gore 08
America needs a fundamental change of leadership in Washington, DC. Republicans have been in control of Congress since 1994 and we are not better off for it. Our best bet for a presidential ticket is Al Gore and Wesley Clark. I will elaborate more later. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Al Gore 08
What Opposition Party?
The leading democrat contenders for President in 2008; Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, John Edwards and Joseph Biden have one thing in common - they all voted to give George W. Bush the authorization to go to war in Iraq. I wasn't fooled with Bush's lies, so why were they? Did Colin Powell's 3D animation presentation at the U.N. mesmerize them that much? With friends like these, who needs republicans? democrats and even moderate republicans have an incredible opportunity to take back Congress from the radical right and take back the White House in 2008. If congressional & presidential candidates run on bold, distinct, common-sense platforms. Hell I'm weighing the option myself. Can you say - Congressman Atlas? :) I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Dave Lindorff: What Opposition Party?
How many more Mike Browns are out there?
Here is an in-depth look at some more of the political hack appointments Bush has made. It is ok for elected officials to appoint friends and associates to positions. But at least see to it that they have the experience and smarts to actually do the job. Bush seems to just want to appoint lawyers who can find ways to make money through procurement for his friends and supporters. The American middle class and blue collar workers are getting assaulted by Bush's cronie friends. The pharmaceutical industry, oil industry, no bid contracts, Halliburton, developers, financial institutions and so many more have made a ton of money with their boy in the White House. It's all about the money. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
CNN.com - How many more Mike Browns are out there? - Sep 26, 2005
Bush selling out America with Illegal Immigration and another hack nominee
You would have thought that after Mike Brown was exposed for the political hack he is, that W would have learned his lesson. These people don't learn lessons. Mike Brown was responsible for deaths during the Katrina aftermath because he did not have the experience to handle a major disaster as FEMA Director. Bush appointed him to the position. Brown's prior gig had been as the President of an Arabian Horse Association. Now Bush who has already done nothing but help illegal immigrants pour into the United States, is appointing someone with no experience to head up the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. He wants to appoint another fucking crony lawyer.
Do you know why the White House appoints so many fucking lawyers to top positions even though they have absolutely no experience in the responsibility? Because attorneys know how to twist the law for their clients and they know how to spin bullshit. They can ramble on and on about nothing which is great for the cameras. You have got to be a complete Fox news fool to support this fucker. You would think that a former Governor of a state like Texas would have a better grasp on the illegal immigration & oil crisis. You would think. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Bush selling out America North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News
The Dumb Ass Media: Myths of New Orleans & Other Made Up Stuff
During the aftermath of Katrina, that Wednesday, the media started pushing a lot of stories of looting, raping and shots being fired at rescue helicopters. When I heard those reports, I knew the weren't true because they just did not make any sense under the circumstances - http://chazatlas.blogspot.com/2005/09/abc-news-evacuation-disrupted-by.html
The problem with the media is that they take whatever press release they get from an official or politician and don't ask any questions. Weeks later they want to report on how the stories were exaggerated. Who exaggerated them? The damn Bush Administration - who else? Why did they spread exaggerated rumors in New Orleans? They did it to change the headlines. And what were the headlines? That thousands had been stranded with no food, water or supplies. Bush & Co. were already late getting the troops organized so they had to change the news buzz. So called journalists today are either naive or in the back pockets of conservative newsrooms. Sometimes they are both. You ever notice the media is never skeptical of people anymore? They never look at the motives of the people they are investigating.
Think of all the times the media has gotten it wrong recently. Think of how many times they have been fooled by people, simply because they did not ask any of the right questions when they were initially reporting. Think of how many stories they have done weeks or months later about not getting the story right in the first place. Let me refresh your memory: Susan Smith, The Runaway Bride, Pat Tillman, Jessica Lynch, No WMD's, No Iraq/9-11 connection, No Ben Laden-Hussein connection, Mission accomplished, The Atlanta Court House killing, I can go on forever. The rumors came from the Karl Rove propaganda machine. Don't you get it yet? This White House manipulates the media with fake news stories all the time. Just ask Armstrong Williams and Jeff Galloway. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Fear Exceeded Crime's Reality in New Orleans | theledger.com
John Kerry - You Suck
John Kerry was the absolute worse nominee the democrats could have come up with in 2004. The DNC geniuses decided to back another Massachusetts liberal, who actually voted for Bush to have the authorization to go to war in Iraq. How weak was that. Also, John Kerry never motivated the minority base. He never reached out to or connected with them. You can't just show up at a few black churches a few weeks before the election and think we are going to vote for you asshole. He is also tall, ugly, gawky and gaunt looking. Rush Limbaugh has been right about only one thing in politics - John Kerry looks like Lerch off the Adam's Family.
Remember when that dickhead tried to look cool on the Tonight Show by driving in on a Harley? Come on dude. That's the same guy that went windsurfing in some God awful wind suit and then he really really did look like a dick. And what about his wife Theresa Heinz Ketchup. I bet she can mix it up with some prescription meds and cocktails. She looked a mess. She looked like an alcoholic. Not good for a First Lady nominee. I don't mean to hate on Kerry but he just ran a sucky campaign. He didn't even tell the Swift Boat Vets to go fuck themselves after raising some stupid, irrelevant issues about Kerry's Vietnam record.
Kerry was a pussy. You think I'm going to be a candidate and back down from some serious charges from some partisan hacks? Fuck that. I guess Kerry thought he would take the high road and not respond. Well, American's don't like pussies John. Howard Dean was the best option for Dems in 04. At least he was a clear choice for Americans who thought we should have focused on finding Ben Laden instead of going into Iraq based on Bush Administration lies. John Kerry, you screwed it up in 04, it is time for you to sit the fuck down and shut the hell up. And please don't embarrass yourself by running again in 08. You are the Great American Bore. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Iraq Burns; Dems Look on the Bright Side
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Marketing the Military
The U.S. Army has doubled its advertising budget since 2000 to almost $290 million. Last year the federal government spent about $1.2 billion on advertising, much of it for the military. Recruitment numbers are at an all time low because young people see the nonsense of what is called the War on Terror being played out in Iraq. Recruitment numbers will increase when young people who want genuinely want to defend this great nation can once again trust their leaders. The Bush White House and right wing Congress have dealt a detrimental blow to this country. If you really support our troops, remove the right wing congressional majority in 2006. We can do our military some justice if power hungry, money motivated, lawyers and mouth pieces are thrown out of D.C. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Marketing the Military
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Five Dead in U.S. Military Chopper Crash
A U.S. military helicopter "crashed" Sunday in Kabul, Afghanistan killing all 5 Americans on board. A "purported" Taliban spokesman claimed they shot the copter down but U.S. military spokesman Col. James Yonts said, "Indications are there wasn't any hostlile fire." Yeah right. Do you really think the Bush military would admit that some Afghan "thugs" with old rusty, Russian RPG's could take down our superior American aircraft? They not only don't want you to entertain that notion, they don't even want you to know the truth.
The Bush Administrations military/foreign policy/war agenda is chocked full of lies. The Rove propaganda machine blatantly lied about the WMD's, The Iraq/Hussein/Bin Laden connection, The Jessica Lynch rescue hoax, Pat Tilman being killed by "friendly" fire, Abu Ghraib cover-up, The Hussein underwear pics by Bush buddy Rupert "Fox News" Murdoch, etc.
Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Five Dead in U.S. Military Chopper Crash
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Cheney told to 'go fuck yourself' in Gulfport, Mississippi
"Go fuck yourself Cheney!" I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
The Raw Story | Cheney told to 'go fuck yourself' in Gulfport, Mississippi
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Dick Cheney's Hurricane Halliburton
Guess what firm is first in line to rake in billions of dollars in profits from the reconstruction of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina? I know. It is insulting to even ask such a question in which the answer is so obvious. Dick Cheney's last employer, Halliburton. No surprise there. Regardless of how detrimental Congressional legislation has been to average Americans, Bush-Cheney supporters have raked in big money. Whether it was 9/11, Iraq, new Bush Bankruptcy laws, record high gas prices, the doubling of credit card payment minimums, highest prescription drug prices ever - Bush's corporate supporters have been raking in unprecedented profits. How long will Reagan Democrats now Republicans, continue to bend over for the Bush-Cheney regime? They don't care about you. They have sent your jobs overseas. You can thank the Bush White House and GOP Congress for CAFTA. They have handed your construction jobs over to illegal aliens from Mexico who are getting paid under the table. They spend their money in Mexican owned stores and send the rest back to Mexico. It is time for America to take back Congress. Vote the Congress out. They have had 12 years to fuck things up. The Contract with America turned out to be the Contract on America. Give moderate Republicans and Democrats a chance. Current Republicans have been too radical and Democrats too weak or silent. The party's over. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Hurricane Halliburton
Monday, September 12, 2005
Republican voters, how do you feel now?
Millions of people have voted for George W. Bush. Not once but twice. What you saw in him and what you see in him will always be a question mark with me. He has been a complete and utter failure since he stole office in 2000. History will look upon the 8 Bush years as the Dark Years. His legacy will be the most corrupt and destructive presidential administration in American history. Director Michael Moore raises some very fair questions for all you proud patriots that voted for that %uck. I hope you are happy with your vote. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
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Bush White House Doubles Monthly Credit Card Payments
Well American patriots, you still happy with your vote for Bush and GOP majority Congress last November? Stupid %ucks. Votes for Bush & the radical Congress have resulted in Americans getting screwed here and abroad. Gas prices are 75% higher than when Clinton left office and Bush took over. Credit Card minimum payments are about to double. That's right. Just in time for Christmas. If you can't handle the bills then you could consider bankruptcy. That is if you can afford the new $1500-$2000 filing fee Bush tacked onto the new bankruptcy laws he recently passed with the help of the GOP dominated Congress. Utility bills, health care and prescription drugs are at an all time high. International love and reverence for the US is now completely gone. The Katrina Aftermath shows that the Bush Administration/FEMA is unable to protect its citizens after a disaster. And of course there is the War on Iraq. Thousands of American soldiers and Iraqi citizens dead over lies. Lies produced by the Bush White House and wrapped up in God and the American Flag. Why do you continue to support this dangerous idiot? So the Iraqis can have freedom? So a right wing Supreme Court can put a total ban on abortion? To ensure there will be no gay marriage amendment? So we can continue to let illegal immigration run rampant in the US? The right wing of America is willing to let the United States of America perish as we know it. Please get the word out. We have no choice but to take back Congress from the Radical Republicans. It is the only way to save what little is left of America. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it. Higher Minimum Credit Card Payments Add to Consumer Queasiness
Bush buddy/FEMA Director Mike Brown Resigns
George W. Bush loves saying in regard to the Katrina debacle, "we will have plenty of time to take a look at what went right and what went wrong." What went right? Everything the local officials and residents of the Katrina disaster zone did was appropriate and in order considering the limited resources they had. Everything the Bush Administration and George's Federal Agencies did was wrong. Bush said on the Friday after Katrina after thousands were still stranded and help was just rolling into town that Brown was doing a "heck of a job." It all started when that genius George appointed "Brownie" to the FEMA top job. Brown was not qualified in the least to head FEMA and his most previous job gig was head of the Arabian Horse Association. Now it's time for W to make another important appointment. George the genius is now appointing Judge Roberts as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. God help us. Regardless of Brown resigning, he will need to testify and be questioned under oath about what happened and what did not happen in New Orleans. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Online NewsHour: Assessing the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- September 9, 2005
Sen. Barack Obama says Roberts doesn't take racial issues seriously
Who does he think he is? That is what many right-wingers would ask in response to the US Senates only black member speaking out on and questioning of Bush Chief Justice nominee, Judge John G. Roberts Jr. Well to all you haters out there, Obama is a magna cum laude Harvard Law School graduate and a former top editor of the Harvard Law Review. Sen. Obama has some concerns with Roberts as do many of us. George W. Bush said that Judge Roberts was one of the "best legal minds of his generation." Like George would know. W also said that Mike Brown was doing a great job in the Gulf with Hurricane Katrina. That idiot. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
New Criticisms Aimed at Roberts - Los Angeles Times
Bush Met With Judge Roberts One Day Before Crucial Ruling on Guantanamo Military Tribunals
Here is a closer look at the history of Judge John Roberts. I have said before that I believe Roberts is quite simply the Bush Administrations Manchurian candidate. The Republicons have had their guiding hands on him since the early 80's. He is a pawn people. Right Wing politicians and media alike have gloated over the fact that democrats have a difficult time challenging his legal record because he has no "paper trail". No shit. Like everything the Bush machine produces, it is by design. I wouldn't doubt the adoption of his pristine kids as a public relations move. It completes his great American postcard picture as family man and father. Don't think im crazy. I said way before we went into Iraq that no WMD's would be found and I was right. I am right on Roberts being a bought and paid for pawn to right wing, extreme, radical republicans. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Democracy Now! | Bush Met With Judge Roberts One Day Before Crucial Ruling on Guantanamo Military Tribunals
Condoleeza Rice Spends Katrina Week At Broadway Shows and Shopping On Fifth Avenue
Condoleeza "Dirty" Rice had the audacity to tell the victims of Hurricane Katrina to "Just wait, the Lord is going to come on time." http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_247155007.html
I guess that is what she was thinking as she was laughing it up at SPAMALOT on Broadway that Wednesday night as thousands were stranded in misery in Nawlins. The next day she spent thousands of dollars on shoes shopping at Ferragamo on 5th Ave. While people were told to just wait, Dirty Rice went shopping. Laughing and shopping. That's what she thinks about her people. And then she has the nerve to talk about the Lord. Condi, I am going to redirect your comments back to you. You just wait. And while you are waiting, check out Galatians 6:7. Read the book of Esther. Now that's some good Gospel for the likes of you and everyone like you. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it. Condoleeza Rice Spends The Week At Broadway Shows and Shopping On Fifth Avenue @ STORAGE & SECURITY JOURNAL
Al Gore Speaks on Katrina and Global Warming
In the 2008 presidential campaign, someone is going to have to genuinely speak to the hearts and souls of Americans. Fundamental questions of right and wrong need to take place. Al Gore is one of the few that could take on that role. Could he run in 08? Who knows. I think he could do well though. Read what Al has to say on Katrina and Global Warming. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
On Katrina, Global Warming
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Rapper Kanye West blasts Bush on TV benefit show: Thank you Kanye
Thank you Kanye West. How black people are portrayed in the media is an ongoing lesson in the disparity of American perception and how some people want us perceived. In regard to looting in New Orleans, stealing TV's and the like is wrong and downright dumb. But take a closer look. When looking at the footage most people are getting legitimate supplies, i.e. diapers, clothing, bread, etc. Looks like the ones who took legitimate supplies were in the right since they ended up being left behind for 5 days.
When the media showed white people taking food and supplies they referred to them as survivors desperately looking for food. When black people did the same thing they were referred to as looters and thugs. Bush calls Middle East terrorist thugs. Young black males in America have recently began to be referred to as thugs. The media then started calling the people from New Orleans who were displaced by Katrina - Refugees. Oh the looting. Nobody says shit when thousands of white college kids in Boston trashed the city after a Red Socks win over the Yanks last October; turning over cars, burning shit, breaking windows in stores and looting. They were just described as rowdy fans who took celebrating too far. Bush, while visiting Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama the Friday after the Sunday storm said on a couple of occasions that "We will help the good people in this part of the world." Huh? This part of the world? George may have done one line too many. Rick James said it best, "Cocaine is a hell of a drug."
Watch Kanye here. After you link to the MSNBC page, scroll down a bit and you will see the video link. I think it is hilarious how Mike Myers keeps the flow and continues to read the tele-prompter: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9177352/page/2/
I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it. Here is the story.
Reuters AlertNet - Rapper Kanye West blasts Bush on TV benefit show
Friday, September 02, 2005
Bush & Friends Caught in Lie
The Bush Administration cut funding from New Orleans that would have strengthened the levees that had been predicted to fail in a major hurricane. That money ended up being redirected to Bush's War on Iraq. Trust me America. This event will not be swept under the rug like the Downing Street Memo, Karl Rove and the stolen 2000 and 2004 election. This will not stand.
I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
NY Times reprinted without contradiction Bush's ... [Media Matters]
ABC News: Evacuation Disrupted by Gunshot Report - Bush Propaganda
I said it before in a recent posting. The wide-spread media reports of people shooting at rescue helicopters was blatant propaganda. Not one helicopter pilot reported being fired at. That was a lie put forth by the Administration officials as an excuse not to go into certain areas. They were not ready to go in yet and needed some time to buy. I didn't fall for the bait for one second. Did you? I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
ABC News: Evacuation Disrupted by Gunshot Report
Trent Lott Shows His True Patriotic Colors
Former Senate Majority leader Trent Lott was on Anderson Cooper 360 today. You may remember Lott lost his Majority Leader position after saying the "The United States would have avoided all these problems if we had elected Strom Thurmond President in 1948." Thurmond was a racist Dixiecrat who ran for President in 1948. During the interview with Lott, Anderson was asking the Senator about the public being critical of the 5 day delay response in assistance. In response Sen. Lott said, "Quite frankly, this is not a time for complaining." Trent, I know you lost your beach house in Mississippi but %uck you anyway. You have a salary, house, car, future, everything that the displaced citizens (not refugees) of New Orleans do not have. This is a ranking Republican in the Senate people. It's 2005 not 1955. Enough said. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Karl Rove's New Orleans Propaganda Picture
Are you kidding me? Rove never skips a P.R. beat does he? Assistance to the New Orleans Convention Center arrives almost 5 days late and we are supposed to believe that the National Guard brings one pristine, American flag blanket?! Perfect prop for a photo-op! Just like when they "rescued" Jessica Lynch in Baghdad. You do know that Iraqi doctors contacted the U.S. Military and let them know they had her and she was safe and secure. The hospital she was at was safe for her pick up but Rove staged a dramatic, night time rescue. And right before they loaded her up on the helicoper someone strategicallly placed a nice new American flag on her. Light's, camera, action! http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,956255,00.html. Isn't it convenient she got amnesia when she got back.(http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,85936,00.html) You are a slime bucket Karl Rove. People appreciate the help down there, albeit way %ucking late. But Karl, you can't put your blatant, elementary, public relation stunts on hold can you? Not 9/11, not Iraq, not New Orleans. People, this is all just like the staged pulling down of Saddam's statue in Baghdad, the staged rescue attempt of Jessica Lynch, the staged capture of Hussein, The "Mission Accomplished" banner blunder and so much more. Everything is just a PR stunt with these people and you have half a nation of f%cking idiots that believes everything they hear or see. You wanted it to come to this? It's on now. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Bush Just Blew his so called War on Terror
What have terrorist learned from the Bush Administrations embarrassing four and a half day delay in legitimate rescue and recovery efforts in New Orleans? If Bush has this much trouble handling a major hurricane that he knew about for several days, how can he handle a surprise dirty nuke strike? A simple question for some simple people. You know who you are. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Speaker Hastert: Rebuilding New Orleans under sea level makes no sense
Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of Illinois says rebuilding New Orleans doesn't make any sense. Hastert did not even make it back to Washington to vote on the initial 10.5 billion for Hurricane Katrina's recovery & reconstruction. Why was he not there? He had a fundraiser back in Illinois. Speaker Hastert should be run out of Washington, DC. In the midst of tragedy, when help has not even arrived to those stranded in New Orleans, the Speaker questions rebuilding. This is the heart and mind set of the evil, right wing element of America. They control the White House, Supreme Court and Congress. They control many city and county councils. They are the right wing fundamentalist pastors and envangelists that call for the assassinations of foreign leaders in the name of God. This is what is wrong with the United States. This is what many of you, your friends and neighbors voted for. The same minds that sent innocent soldiers to kill innocent Iraqi citizens are the same minds that did to little to late in New Orleans. The line has now been drawn in the American sand. Either you are on the side of right, justice, reason and fairness or you are on the side of wrong, hate, spite and deception. I'm on the side of right. Either you are with me or you are against me. I'm Chaz Atlas and that's how I see it.
Hastert: Rebuilding New Orleans under sea level makes no sense