http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/ RecentChanges for theconsigliere en http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/feedlogo.gif http://pbwiki.com/ PBwiki 1.3.8 support@pbwiki.com http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Politics email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Politics As a Navy pilot from a distinguished military family, Senator McCain knows the United States rules of engagement: We never fire unless fired upon, then we shoot to kill. But the presumptive Republican nominee's temper also is a matter of record, which leads us to ask: When is Mount McCain going to blow?
If not after the deplorable comments by Wesley Clark -- the florid ex-general and Obamatron dubbed "Ashley Wilkes" by Rush Limbaugh -- one must wonder. Blabbing on one of the insipid Sunday shows, Clark said McCain's military service didn't necessarily make him fit to be Commander-in-Chief; that getting shot down didn't demonstrate much national security savvy; that McCain's forced participation in a North Vietnamese propaganda film should call his integrity into question; blah, blah, blah.
lack thereof), since he's thereof). He's been a Clinton shill for years and the architect of a carpet-bombing campaign from 20,000 feet that caused uncounted civilians casualties in th]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:08:17 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Politics email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Politics Say it ain't so, Joe
So the Anointed One has picked tailgunner Joe Biden as his veep, whose qualifications are:
from his law school classmates
He lifted a speech from Neil Kinnock, then the British Labor (Communist) Party leader
He lauded Obama for bathing
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So the Anointed One has picked tailgunner Joe Biden as his veep, whose qualifications are:
He plagerized plagiarized papers from his law school classmates
He lifted speeches a speech from Neil Kinnock, then the British Labor (Communist) Party leader
He thinks lauded Obama is has recently taken a bath for bathing
More on this later, but for now -- will the Drive-by Media insist Biden gives Obama the "gravitas" gravitas he so sorely lacks? lacks? Don't leave the light on.
It's time to fire, Commander
We've detailed our problems with John McCain but his distinguished military service isn't among them. Five-plus years as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton is an unfathomable hell to most civilians, but the anguish and torture he suffered while serving his country is enough to earn anyone's respect.
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Say it ain't so, Joe
qualifications are that he:
Plagerized are:
He plagerized papers from his law school classmates
Lifted
He lifted speeches from Neil Kinnock, the British Labor (Communist) Party leader
Thinks
He thinks Obama is clean has recently taken a bath
More on this later, but for now -- will the Drive-by Media insist Biden gives Obama the "gravitas" he so sorely lacks?
It's time to fire, Commander
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Say it ain't so, Joe
So the Anointed One has picked tailgunner Joe Biden as his veep, whose qualifications are that he:
Plagerized papers from his law school classmates
Lifted speeches from Neil Kinnock, the British Labor (Communist) Party leader
Thinks Obama is clean
More on this later, but for now -- will the Drive-by Media insist Biden gives Obama the "gravitas" he so sorely lacks?
It's time to fire, Commander
We've detailed our problems with John McCain but his distinguished military service isn't among them. Five-plus years as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton is an unfathomable hell to most civilians, but the anguish and torture he suffered while serving his country is enough to earn anyone's respect.
]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:19:23 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Sports email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Sports Yes, Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when fan voting was in full swing. But but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave Howard off the roster when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
But the worst travesty was in the bullpen, where Hurdle named Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol and his 4.13 ERA as a late NL replacement for fellow Cubbie Kerry Wood. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero (4-2, 2.17 ERA) and Chad Durbin (2-2, 1.89) paced Phils relievers to a league-best 2.71 ERA at the break. Along with lights-out Brad Lidge, they're the main reasons why the Phils still hold first place in the NL East.
Eaton pitches, pitches), but thanks to the 'pen they rarely have to come back twice.
Hurdle has no reason to be chippy since his club swept the Phils in last year's Division series. But Marmol became the 8th Cub on the NL roster wh]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:53:31 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Sports email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Sports In like Clint
We thought Colorado manager Clint Hurdle had an attitude when his Rockies made their World Series run last year and we were once again proven correct. He certainly screwed the Philles with his All-Star selections and we can't blame it on the idiotic fan balloting.
It's true thatYes, Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when fan voting was in full swing, swing. But but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him Howard off the roster when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
But the worst travesty was in the bullpen, where Hurdle named Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol and his 4.13 ERA as a late NL replacement. replacement for fellow Cubbie Kerry Wood. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero (4-2, 2.17 ERA) and Chad Durbin (2-2, 1.89) have paced P]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:08:38 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Sports email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Sports We thought Colorado manager Clint Hurdle had an attitude when his Rockies made their World Series run last year and we were once again proven correct. He certainly screwed the Philles with his All-Star selections and we can't blame it on the idiotic fan balloting.
It's true that Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when fan voting was in full swing, but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him off the roster when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
paced the Phils relievers to a league-best 2.71 ERA at the break. Along with lights-out Brad Lidge, they're the main reasons why the Phils still hold first place in the NL East.
In other words, the Fightins may sometimes fall behind early (like when Adam Eaton pitches), but thanks to the pen 'pen they rarely have to come back twice.
Hurdle has no rea]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:39:32 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Sports email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Sports It's true that Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when fan voting was in full swing, but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him off the roster when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
But the worst travesty was in the bullpen, where Hurdle named Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol and his 4.13 ERA as a late NL replacement. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero (4-2, 2.17 ERA) and Chad Durbin (2-2, 1.89) have paced the Phils relievers to a league-best 2.71 ERA at the break. Along with lights-out Brad Lidge, they're the main reasons why the Phils still hold first place in the NL East.
Eaton pitches) pitches), but thanks to the pen, pen they rarely have to come back twice.
Hurdle has no reason to be chippy since his club swept the Phils in last year's Division series. But Marmol became the 8th Cub on the NL ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:35:13 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Sports email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Sports It's true that Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when fan voting was in full swing, but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him off the roster when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
But the worst travesty was in the bullpen, where Hurdle named Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol and his 4.13 ERA as a late NL replacement. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero (4-2, 2.17 ERA) and Chad Durbin (2-2, 1.89) have paced the Phils relievers to a league-best 2.71 ERA at the break. Along with lights-out Brad Lidge, they're the main reasons why the Phils still hold first place in the NL East.
may sometimes fall behind early in some games (like when Adam Eaton pitches), pitches) but thanks to the pen, they rarely have to come back twice.
Hurdle has no reason to be chippy since his club swept the Phils in last year's]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:33:59 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Sports email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Sports We thought Colorado manager Clint Hurdle had an attitude when his Rockies made their World Series run last year and we were once again proven correct. He certainly screwed the Philles with his All-Star selections and we can't blame it on the idiotic fan balloting.
It's true that Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when fan voting was in full swing, but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him off the roster when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
(2-2, 1.89 ERA) 1.89) have paced the Phils relievers to a league-best 2.71 ERA at the break. Along with lights-out Brad Lidge, they're the main reasons why the Phils still hold first place in the NL East.
In other words, the Fightins may fall behind early in some games (like when Adam Eaton pitches), but thanks to the pen, they rarely have to come back twice.
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selections this week and we can't blame it on the idiotic fan balloting.
It's true that Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when fan voting was in full swing, but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him off the roster when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
But the worst travesty was in the bullpen, where Hurdle named Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol and his 4.13 ERA as a late NL replacement. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero (4-2, 2.17 ERA) and Chad Durbin (2-2, 1.89 ERA) have paced the Phils relievers to a league-best 2.71 ERA at the break. Along with lights-out Brad Lidge, they're the main reasons why the Phils still hold first place in the NL East.
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last year, year and we were once again proven correct. He certainly screwed the Philles with his All-Star selections this week and we can't blame it on the idiotic fan balloting.
It's true that Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when fan voting was in full swing, but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him off the roster when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
But the worst travesty was in the bullpen, where Hurdle named Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol and his 4.13 ERA as a late NL replacement. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero (4-2, 2.17 ERA) and Chad Durbin (2-2, 1.89 ERA) have paced the Phils relievers to a league-best 2.71 ERA at the break. Along with lights-out Brad Lidge, they're the main reasons why the Phils still hold first place in the NL East.
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and now we kno whe had 're even more convinced. were once again proven correct. He certainly screwed the Philles with his All-Star selections this week and we can't blame it on the idiotic fan balloting.
It's true that Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when the fan voting was in full swing, but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him off the roster while when he's leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
But the worst travesty was in the bullpen, where Hurdle named Cubs releiver replaced reliever Carlos Marmol and his 4.13 ERA as a late NL replacement. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero (4-2, 2.17 ERA) and Chad Durbin (2-2, 1.89 ERA) have had paced the Phils relievers to a league-best 2.7]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:29:50 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Sports email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Sports In like Clint
We thought Colorado manager Clint Hurdle had an attitude when his Rockies made their World Series run last year, and now we kno whe had 're even more convinced. He certainly screwed the Philles with his All-Star selections this week and we can't blame it on the idiotic fan balloting.
It's true that Ryan Howard's average was in the tank when the fan voting was in full swing, but that doesn't explain how Hurdle could leave him off the roster while leading the majors in homers (28) and RBI (84). Ditto Pat Burrell, whose career year with 23 HRs, 57 RBI and a .575 slugging percentage deserves an All-Star nod and a new contract from the Phils.
But the worst travesty was in the bullpen, where Hurdle named Cubs releiver replaced J.C. Romero and Chad Durbin have had
Da, comrades
So the Fightin' Phils finally tired of the bum-ankle mambo and put Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list, exactly 15 days after he suffered the sprain against the Mets. For those of you counting at h]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:20 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Sports email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Sports Consigliere sports
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We thought Colorado manager Clint Hurdle had an attitude when his Rockies made their World Series run last year, and now we kno whe had 're even more convinced. He certainly screwed the Philles with his All-Star selections this week and we can't blame it on the idiotic fan balloting.
Da, comrades
So the Fightin' Phils finally tired of the bum-ankle mambo and put Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list, exactly 15 days after he suffered the sprain against the Mets. For those of you counting at home -- and the Phillies front office obviously didn't -- that means ol' J-Roll would be coming off the DL by now instead of just starting his rehab stint.
]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:45:55 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Politics email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Politics We've detailed our problems with John McCain but his distinguished military service isn't among them. Five-plus years as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton is an unfathomable hell to most civilians, but the anguish and torture he suffered while serving his country is enough to earn anyone's respect.
Except the Democrats, of course, who don't respect anything because they stand for nothing. More on that in a moment.
a lifelong distinguished military family, Senator McCain knows the United States rules of engagement: We never fire unless fired upon, then we shoot to kill. But the presumptive Republican nominee's temper also is a matter of record, which leads us to ask: When is Mount McCain going to blow?
If not after the deplorable comments by Wesley Clark -- the florid ex-general and Obamatron dubbed "Ashley Wilkes" by Rush Limbaugh -- one must wonder. Blabbing on one of the insipid Sunday shows, Clark said McCain's military service didn't necessarily make him fit to be Command]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:43:06 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Politics email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Politics As a Navy pilot from a lifelong military family, Senator McCain knows the United States rules of engagement: We never fire unless fired upon, then we shoot to kill. But the presumptive Republican nominee's temper also is a matter of record, which leads us to ask: When is Mount McCain going to blow?
If not after the deplorable comments by Wesley Clark -- the florid ex-general and Obamatron dubbed "Ashley Wilkes" by Rush Limbaugh -- one must wonder. Blabbing on one of the insipid Sunday shows, Clark said McCain's military service didn't necessarily make him fit to be Commander-in-Chief; that getting shot down didn't demonstrate much national security savvy; that McCain's forced participation in a North Vietnamese propaganda film should call his integrity into question; blah, blah, blah.
a Clinton shill for the Clintons for years and the architect of a carpet-bombing campaign from 20,000 feet that caused uncounted civilians casualties in the Bosnian war. But for any soldier]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:41:20 +0000 mod http://theconsigliere.pbwiki.com/Politics email.hidden@example.com (vincent zinno) vincent zinno edited Politics Politics & policy
It's time to fire, Commander
years as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton is an unfathomable hell to most civilians, but the anguish and torture he suffered while serving his country is enough to earn anyone's respect.
Except the Democrats, of course, who don't respect anything because they stand for nothing. More on that in a moment.
As a Navy pilot from a lifelong military family, Senator McCain knows the United States rules of engagement: We never fire unless fired upon, then we shoot to kill. But the presumptive Republican nominee's temper also is a matter of record, which leads us to ask: When is Mount McCain going to blow?
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