Aug. 05, 2008

Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Does saying Obama is too skinny to be president mean you are a closet racist and talking in code words? Some think so. Ankarlo says that is just insane.

Ankarlo asks Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon why he took shots at Sheriff Joe Arpaio while he was in Washington, D.C.

A few liberal commentators have said McCain’s celebrity ad featuring Paris Hilton is filled with phallic symbols. What!? Are we stretching this far just to make a political point?

August 1, 2008

Today on Ankarlo Mornings the staff is spread all over the place. Pablo is off. Darrin and Rob remain in Phoenix. Diane is in Flagstaff at Cardinals camp and Ankarlo is in Vegas. Diane reports from camp with Ron Wolfley and Kurt Warner.

Obama calls for a tax on Exxon Mobil and other oil companies to pay for another stimulus package. Ankarlo says socialism.

Ankarlo also chats about Sheriff Joe Arpaio latest. He arrested food vendors yesterday and all 11 of them turned out to be illegal immigrants.

Ankarlo Daily Links

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.

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?