Here is the latest news from David Gans, producer and host of the Grateful Dead Hour.
The asshole George Bush, chapter n+1
President George Bush: ‘Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter’ George Bush surprised world leaders with a joke about his poor record on the environment as he left the G8 summit in Japan. The American leader, who has been condemned throughout his presidency for failing to tackle climate change, ended a private meeting with the words: “Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter.” He then punched the air while grinning widely, as the rest of those present including Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy looked on in shock.I wonder how the US press will cover this, if at all?
Alex Allan emerges from coma
Update on the condition of Grateful Dead Lyric and Song Finder host Alex Allan:
Top spy emerges from 10-day coma
Britain’s top spy, Alex Allan, the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, has regained consciousness after a 10-day coma.
A Cabinet Office spokesman said there were “positive signs of recovery” in Mr Allan, who has been in intensive care since collapsing on 30 June.
He is expected to remain in hospital for the immediate future while he “regains his strength”.
The spokesman said: “His family are delighted with his progress.”
Quote of the day
From Doug Otto, in semi-private correspondence:
> The bottom line to me is that McCain = Bush
And that’s the cliff where we all stand, peering over the side. Unfortunately, many in this country still have their doubts about gravity.
Rockin’ my Stealie Chucks
Is it appropriate to tip your hat to a shoe guy?
This post is a thank-you to Nick Santora of Classic Kicks in New York City. Remember those Grateful Dead-themed Chuck Taylor sneakers I posted about a few weeks ago? Nick sent shoes for my wife and me, and I’ve been stylin’ all week in my black Stealie high-tops.
Thanks Nick!
The 2008 election in a nutshell
From Nicole Belle on Crooks and Liars:
If this isn’t instructive of how seriously the Republicans take the “War on Terrorâ€â„¢ and the horrible economic situation that their policies have put us in, I don’t know what does. The RK blog found this lovely gem. On Friday’s Fourth of July parade in Scottsville, VA, Democratic congressional nominee Tom Perriello threw candies at bystanders while riding in a trailer pulled by a bio-diesel fueled tractor.
How did GOP incumbent Virgil Goode (he who is petrified of Muslims being elected to Congress) participate in the same parade?
That’s right, he rode in a Hummer H3.
You gotta go look at the photos!