Because I totally got tired of the video thing but still obsess over music. And because everyone needs a weekend place to vent. And because I desperately need people to think I’m trendy (ironically). I’m copying a million other people (not least of all D-Day…or Dave Dayen…or both).
1. Stars – The Night Starts Here
2. Elliott Smith – Placeholder
3. The Blow – Hock It (Yacht Remix)
4. Chromatics – Night Drive
5. The National – Mistaken For Strangers
6. The Woodentops – You Make Me Feel
7. Art in Manila – Set the Woods on Fire
8. ABX – Bonde Do Roll Out (Ludacris vs. Bonde do Role)
9. Lifesavas – Night Out (feat. George Clinton and Meganut)
10. Arctic Monkeys – Fluorescent Adolescent
PLUS! The best you won’t find anywhere else, check out Onili and wonder how quickly you can snag the album.
(Yes, Miller was mad. But if you want to see really, REALLY mad, check out this (kinda shocking, but a rhetorical move I’ve never seen before, watch closely) – promoted by blogswarm)
I have four posts up today at Working Californians and you can go check them out. This one is going to be pretty linky, mostly things I wish I had time to write about today.
While I disagree with Herdt on Arnold true attitude towards the environment, he shows quite the pattern when it comes to Arnold thwarting the public process.
Can I just say that it is absolutely ridiculous that there is an entire system in place for loans for legislative staff. It’s not that it exists, because it is good that they can still pay their bills, but that there is actually a routine need for such a system. And yes there still is no budget.
The Republicans are stepping up their opposition to AB 8, complete with a professionally produced YouTube. They are even claiming that Arnold would veto AB 8 in its current form.
And if you haven’t watched the Miller video linked in the quickies you really should. He was mad and I like it. More please.
Well, today is the last day of Q2, and I must say, we did pretty well. SO, thanks! But, if you haven’t had a chance to give a few bucks, think about dropping some coin in the Calitics ActBlue kitty. Truthfully, any amount helps, so if it’s just a buck, that’s cool. ActBlue’s minimum is a single dollar per candidate. But, that still helps the # of donor totals. So, hey, it’s a bottle of soda, and your dentist will tell you it will just rot your teeth anyway.
On to other news:
Things are getting ugly at the California Air Resources Board. Arnold was accused of deceit. Umm…duh?
The Dueling Ex-Gay and Ex-Gay Survivor Conferences are in Irvine. Reality seems to be the major divide between the two groups.
There’s a Voter Reg Drive in El Dorado County today. This is an important step in defeating DoneLittle.
I invite you to look at jhotchkiss2’s diary on the Delegate selection process. If you agree, or disagree, submit some comments, or talk to your local CDP E-Board member.
This totally rocks, I love reading Juls' Uncle Jay Rosen and Zack and Amanda are great hires.
DON'T FORGET, next Wednesday: SF and LA. If you know of somebody thinking of running, invite them. Help make these events successful, send some emails invites today!
Added by Brian: DFA is doing a conference call with Calitics-fav Charlie Brown (CA-11) on Monday. RSVP here
What comes before Part B? (depends on where you live) SF and SoCal answers.
California Congressman George Miller (D-Martinez) has really been reaching out online as of late (keep it up and ramp it up). While his Darfur youtube video is important, what I really like is his new Facebook group for, “questions and suggestions about what Democrats are and should be doing to stop the War in Iraq.” Miller is an super-great Congressman and is in the Speaker’s inner circle so go tell him your ideas and — who knows — it just might happen.
Speaking of Facebook, if you are a political junkie and haven’t yet signed up, you are selling yourself short. So go set up an account and then join the Calitics group
Is Lee Kaplan a douchebag? The line has a question mark because I don’t want to have to pay up $7,500 like some poor Berkeley undergrad who took on the wingnut writer. If (hypothetically) I were to write about such a guy I’d probably make some reference to wetting his pants because some might say when he writes it is with such a voice of fear of the terra that there would be more to laugh at seeing him in person than just reading his junk.
Is Gavin Newsom glorious or is this just his GF talking (Swiss Miss vs. Beth Spotswood — always love it). According to some British online gambling site the answer to the odds is 42:1 that Spots would prevail.
San Francisco 4 Democracy Political Affairs Committee meeting has been rescheduled for the following Wednesday, June 27.
The progressive blogosphere was given an award by the Campaign for America’s Future at their Take Back America conference tonight (we won!), and accepting on our behalf was Digby, one of our finest advocates, who ended her years of anonymity and revealed herself with an excellent speech about who we are and why we do what we do. I was proud to have sat around in front of computer screens and typed furiously away lo these many years after hearing Digby, my fellow Santa Monican, explain to the world what this movement is all about. Thanks, Digby.
We’ve got a lot of congressional talk swirling around the belfry. Because I’m in San Diego, that means immigration. So of note is that Congress is planning to postpone the passport requirement for Mexico and elsewhere until 2009 because the government can’t keep up with the applications. Well played. I’m kinda overwhelmed today by stupid news like food-fight lawsuits, dolphins shot to death and a baby served booze at Appleby’s, so you’re gonna have to seek out your own inspiration this weekend. It’s healthy and I’m proud of you. But on the immigration tip: The White Stripes – Icky Thump
“Well, Americans:
What, nothin’ better to do?
Why don’t you kick yourself out?
You’re an immigrant too.”
Gov. Schwarzenegger suggests that immigrants avoid Spanish language media if they want to learn English and, presumably, assimilate into U.S. society. Didn’t stop him from running tons of ads on Spanish television during last year’s reelection campaign of course. edit: Apologies to Roger Salazar, who beat me to this point, and in much better form.
The Beastie Boys have an instrumental album hitting stores later this month. The last time they had an album with lyrics, they weren’t much for George Bush: Beastie Boys – Right Right Now Now
“I’m getting kind of tired of the situation
The US attacking other nations
And narration, on every station
False election’s got me losing my patience”
At the state level, Republican infighting. John Benoit (R-Riverside) introduced a bill to prevent candidates from simultaneously running for and raising money for both state and local office. The culprit? Russ Bogh (R-Beaumont) who’s running for state Senate and Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Tricky tricky…
And locally here in Sunny San Diego, Mayor Sanders has announced that he will sign the city’s $2.88 billion budget. But oh by the way, he’s nixing funding for homeless shelters that has been at the center of budget back-and-forth all year. The funding will be taken up again in September, and Democratic council president Scott Peters and my own councilwoman Toni Atkins are optimistic. I’m not. So city council, you get what you want, if by “you” one means “Mayor Sanders.”
Tonight I’m going to The Casbah to see Deep Rooted, Strange Fruit Project, and Lifesavas. Unfortunately, you probably can’t come with me. To ease your pain, delight: Strange Fruit Project – Pinball
“Sometimes we win big, sometimes we win small”
UPDATE by Brian: I wanted to toss a few things in this open thread:
There will be a town hall meeting with Board of Equalization Chair Betty Yee and Senate Pres. Pro Tem Don Perata in Oakland Tomorrow. Its in the events section, but there are lots of events tomorrow. If you’re in the East Bay, check it out.
On Friday, the League of Young Voters is having a benefit art auction in San Francisco. Event Listing here
President Bush will be lobbying Senate Republicans in support of the immigration bill, hopeful of a revival. Hey, why not? He still thinks Iraq will turn around too.
The Belmont smoking ban back and rocking again. I have my own thoughts on outdoor smoking, but hey, it’s an open thread.
And as a dedication to your favorite and mine, here’s one for the tired-of-being-sexy Nicole. Because music is everyone’s hot sex. Cansei de Ser Sexy – Alala
“You’re so cool
Can i be your friend?
I’ll drive till the end”
