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Keep an eye on Fishbait Miller

Posted: March 16, 2010 by datechguy in Uncategorized

As you might have noticed I like to quote Tip O’Neill book Man of the House to explain how politics works. There is a particular passage on page 134 that brings to mind what is going on behind the scenes right now.

The background: In the book was a Congressman Leo O’Brien who had promised a vote to Sam Rayburn on an issue and was getting killed at home over it. Since his word had been given (Yes that makes a difference, I still believe that one’s word is sacrosanct) Tip told him he had no choice but to go to Rayburn and ask to be released. (How hard must that have been) I’ll let Rayburn and O’Neill finish the story:

“…you gave me your word and I expect you to keep it. However I can certainly appreciate your situation, so here’s what I’ll do for you. On the day of the vote I want to see you in the front row. Keep your eye on the doorkeeper. If I don’t need your vote, Fishbait Miller will give you the sign and you’ll be free to vote your district.”…

…when Leo took his seat in the front row, he looked around and saw thirteen other guys that Sam had in his pocket in case he needed them. It wasn’t just Leo. The entire front row was sitting there and waiting for the nod from Fishbait Miller.

This is the real question that we don’t know the answer to. Does Nancy Pelosi have the votes and is just deciding who sits in the front row or is she scrambling for votes? And if the media knows what the truth is will they tell us?

DaTechGuy’s field guide to CPAC bloggers: Luca Manfredi Free Thinking Unabridged

Posted: March 15, 2010 by datechguy in short films/interviews, special events
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Don’t let the name fool you Luca bloggs from Canada:

His blog free thinking unabridged is a breath of fresh northern air.

Deeper meaning my …

Posted: March 15, 2010 by datechguy in internet/free speech, oddities
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I finally saw the video that shocked the Huffpo and somehow failed to discover the “deeper meaning” within.

There was a time when stuff like this was considered cutting edge and shocking, I found it boring and predictable.

Is it just me or is this Gaga woman one of the most unattractive women there is? She has the Nancy Pelosi botox look decades too early. 20/40? I don’t think she could make 3/5.

The sad thing is the song is actually not bad but the movie seems a cheap cross between Chained Heat and Thelma and Louise. I think the song was kinda an afterthought, but it will likely end up printing money for the all involved which is the object of the exercise.

A member of the 20/40 club with a much better taste in hats than Gaga disagrees. Although I share the love of diners I don’t know if “art” is the word for it, but that’s a matter for the eyes that see it.

Update: I do confess I have no experience and can tell you nothing about waiting by the phone for the guy to call. I can tell you a lot about making the call after the first date and being brushed off. I wouldn’t describe it as rage but writing about it years later it does bring back unpleasant memories.

Sudden dinner for 7

Posted: March 15, 2010 by datechguy in hobbies, personal
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A heads up from my oldest turned a quiet dinner for 4 into dinner for 7 with very short notice.

Pan fried thin sliced New York sirloin, steamed broccoli , onions and peppers, baked potatoes, a tossed salad and an emergency NY Sirloin from the freezer oven baked and quick fried to accommodate the extra 3 teenagers that my oldest brought over.

Everyone seemed to like the meal. That’s the main thing.

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