Ankarlo Daily Links
July 29, 2008
McCain has a spot removed from his face as a precaution. A McCain aid says Obama will cause a depression if he is elected. Meanwhile, Obama blames the evil Wallstreet and the evil Washington for our economic problems.
The polls: Gallup Daily; Obama 48%, McCain 40%. Rasmussen Reports; Obama 45%, McCain 42%. USA Today; McCain leads among likely voters.
The University of Florida has been named the top party school. ASU ranked 17th.
A man raises eyebrows when he deposits millions of dollars in old, crusty bills.
A former “Extreme Home Makeover” house is in foreclosure.
Do you need less sleep as you get older?
The inspirational author of The Last Lecture has died. He inspired many after he was diagnosed with cancer. Randy Pausch ws 47.
Are teenagers spending too much time online? Is this becoming the only way they read? If so, is that positive or negative?
A Mr. T “Snickers” commercial is being called offensive because he yells at a speed walking man saying he is a “disgrace to the man race.” Call the waaaambulance! Here is the actual commercial. If you are offended easily, please don’t complain if you watch it.
Now, the alleged Tennessee Church Shooter’s library is being analyzed. Apparently, he had books by Michael Savage, Sean Hannity and Bill Reilly. Oh, now I get the murder connection. Give me a break.
Report says 1 in 4 bridges in America need upgrading.
Sen. Orrin Hatch writes six things you didn’t know about oil shale. It’s a great read.
Almost 30 percent of people admit to lying to their spouse about their spending habits.
Terrorists get desperate
July 28, 2008
I have yet another success story from Iraq. I know, those of you who wanted us to pull out and declare defeat months, if not years ago, hate these stories. But, the report still needs to be shared and it’s not the kind you would call a success—at first. Over the weekend four suicide bombers killed 57 and wounded over 300 Iraqi citizens.
How do I find something positive with that kind of death and destruction? The suicide bombers were all women. Chief rebel rouser Muqtada al Sadr is seen as passé and General David Petraeus says his generals say Iraqis believe the war is over. This is a good sign. The culture in the Middle East is that a woman is defiled if she is frisked by a male and so the terrorists are changing things up in a last ditch effort to destabilize by frenzied killing. Only desperation causes this kind of behavior which tells us that once again we have reason to hope in Iraq. If I were the top dog, the solution would be simple—let members or our and the Iraqi military pat down any female at any time and explain that this is in direct response to the bombings. Stop evil men with one tactic and just as evil women with another and the message gets sent with each.
July 28, 2008
July 28, 2008
Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Ankarlo talks about the Church shootings in Tennessee. Why does violence always revolve around gay issues? Have you heard about the latest “shank” feature on facebook? Ankarlo is a little freaked out by it, but Diane says it is no big deal.
Ankarlo also admits that he shouldn’t redo his bathroom, but he is attempting it anyways. Yes, it’s a nightmare.
How about Obama? He was scheduled to visit wounded troops while he was in Germany. But, he didn’t end up there. McCain is taking shots at him. Is it a catch-22 for Obama?
Ankarlo also wonders if strip clubs are a form of art?
Contact
July 28, 2008
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McCain Ad: Obama snubs troops
July 28, 2008
Ankarlo Daily Links
July 28, 2008
Congress actually did some work over the weekend. They passed the housing rescue (bailout) bill. The President is expected to sign it into law soon. CNN posted a how you can benefit from the housing bailout bill online. It’s not as easy to get help as you might think.
Talk the Vote: McCain backs Arizona ballot measure banning affirmative action.
Another Hollywood star is busted for suspicion of DUI. This time, it’s Shia LaBeouf from Indiana Jones. What is going on with Madonna these days? Paris Hilton says she is all grown up now. I think we should take a wait and see approach with that one.
Is stripping an art form? An Iowa court is set to decide.
Facebook is facing some heat for putting up a “shank” icon. This feature allowed you to cyber-stab someone in the Facebook realm. Parents in England are getting very upset about this.
A local t-shirt designer is putting the serial predator suspects face on a t-shirt. Will it help catch him?
Is the anti-immigration message going green by blaming immigration for population increases that suck natural resources?
China has more internet users than the U.S.
Scientists are beginning to learn more about PTSD.
At what age should you give your child a cell phone?
July 25, 2008
July 25, 2008
Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Ankarlo talks to Jim Cross as he is covering the SMCC shooting. Ankarlo also talks about Obama’s Berlin speech, the Phoenix American Idol tryouts, the men’s quiz, Batman vs. George W. Bush and 50 cent sues Taco Bell.
A Movie is Just a Movie
July 25, 2008
When I go to see a movie I go to escape and be entertained. Give me a small bag of popcorn, a coke and a pocketful of candy—which I sneak in because it costs so much at the theatre—and I am a very happy camper. I don’t really pay attention to subtle messages the film is supposed to be presenting.
ET was apparently about Christ, 300 was about the Iraq war and Wall E is a story about global warming. Those hints must come when I’m searching the floor for my missing Ju Ju Bees because I don’t catch them. But now, according to a piece by a Hollywood director via the Wall Street Journal, Batman is a portrait of George W Bush.
Batman is willing to fight for his beliefs even if he is hated by the masses—that’s GW on the War in Iraq. Batman lives by his moral compass. Mr. Bush does too. Batman pushes civil rights boundaries for the sake of the people and so does our president. And the list goes on. I didn’t see any of that—I saw a comic hero I grew up with turned into a billion dollar enterprise. Oh, but wait a minute—it’s the income the movie is generating that may be the rest of the story. Are people flocking to see what is now touted as a very conservative movie because we admire a gun-slinging leader who is loyal to a fault and who is willing to trade his destiny for their well-being; a story about someone taking a stand instead of continuing to play the politically correct game of no losers or winners in sports, feminized men, and schools that hand out equal grades so everyone feels good about themselves? No, it’s just a movie—and the Batman/Bush comparisons may not be relevant to the film but they do say a lot about us
July 24, 2008
July 24, 2008
Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Ankarlo broadcasts live in stop 2 of 3 on his book tour.
Ankarlo Daily Links
July 24, 2008
Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Ankarlo will broadcast live from 8:30am until Noon from Barnes & Noble at the Chandler Fashion Square Mall (101 and W. Chandler Blvd.) At Noon, Ankarlo will sign copies of his new book, Another Man’s Sombrero. We look forward to seeing you in Chandler!
Fritz Wenzel from Zogby joins Ankarlo to give us the latest poll numbers.
A new study suggests online banking is less safe than we might think.
A 53-year old woman committed suicide after faxing in a letter to her mortgage company. They were set to foreclose on her home.
House passes housing bailout bill after Bush says he won’t veto it. As part of this bill, the U.S. debt limit has been raised by our great Congress. Now, the government can owe an outstanding debt of $10.6 trillion. The current debt stands around $9.5 trillion. Thank you.
Talk the Vote: McCain gives Bush credit for gas prices going down. Does he blame him for the overall price increase though? Obama says Iran poses a grave threat. Is this a change of heart or a realization? Will be able to talk his way out of it?
Is the press ignoring the John Edwards ‘love child’ stories being run in the National Enquirer? Or is there just not enough to go on?
Remember Taco the dog? The poor little thing was cut in half in what the owner believed was a racially motivated attack. Turns out the little dog was attacked by another animal.
Experts tell Congress the middle class is living on the edge. Wages have stagnated and the costs for life’s necessities has increased leaving many Americans living off their credit cards. But, think about how well the American middle class has it.
An Apollo 14 astronaut says the world governments have been contacted by aliens several times, but they are all covering them up. He also noted that if they were hostile we wouldn’t still be here because their technology is so advanced. What would change if other intelligent life existed out there?
A LA City Committee favors banning fast food restaurants in South LA for health reasons. Once again the government is swooping in to save the day. Hooray. Now it goes to the full city council for consideration.
This is a must read. Max Boot’s column on Iraq, Maliki and Obama.
Two American billionaires will team up to fight smoking in China and India by spending $375 million in those countries. This truly is a global world.
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