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The LOTUS Blog has a limited number of signed copies of the exclusive documentary about Ann Coulter, Is It True What They Say About Ann?  This DVD is the perfect gift for graduation, Father’s Day, or belated Mother’s Day (do send flowers in the mean time). 

Click here to order your signed copy of Is It True What They Say About Ann? through Paypal for only $30.00 (USPS priority shipping included!).

Review of Is It True What They Say About Ann?:

Recently the movie biz has taken the Conservative Movement by storm. In the last few months, conservatives released more than a dozen documentaries. Is It True What They Say About Ann?  tackles the misconceptions and outright lies about author and columnist Ann Coulter. I was particularly interested in seeing the film because I coordinated and attended many of the events from the documentary’s footage. Also included are interviews with critics of conservative ideas, including TV-host Bill Maher, pundit Susan Estrich and the lovable, and Democratic pollster Pat Caddell. Several protestors from Miss Coulter’s 2003 lecture at Johns Hopkins University were also interviewed. The moments that define her critics are when several of the protestors admit that they’ve never read her books or columns.

As a fan of Ann, it would have been great to see more credence given to her enormous popularity on college campuses. She is one o the most popular campus speaker and we get calls every day from students eager to annoy their liberal professors. Sponsoring a lecture by Ann Coulter is an attractive solution. It’s thrilling for the students because she is always willing to meet and talk to them until the last question is asked and the last book is signed — things many of the other heavy hitters don’t do. Patrick Wright, co-director of Is It True What They Say About Ann?, explained, “I think that we start with all the rhetoric and things that are said about Ann and then move in closer to what Ann is about.”

The documentary is successful in showing viewers Miss Coulter’s quick wit and delivery that is best witnessed in person. Her personality shines and no one can deny the obvious enjoyment she takes in ripping liberals to shreds and then celebrating with fellow conservatives afterwards.

Click here to order your signed copy of Is It True What They Say About Ann?

A high school valedictorian asked FARK readers to help him write his graduation speech, sort of like the famous “Wear Sunscreen” column.  By the way, it’s usually falsely attributed to Kurt Vonnegut.  I imagine that the original author, Mary Schmich, can’t be too upset given that many writers would love to be compared to Vonnegut.

Anyway, submit your pearls of wisdom or vote on the best.  Here are some of my favorite submissions:

You will end up regretting what you didn’t do more then all the stupid things that you do end up doing. So kiss the girl/guy and stay for the last dance.

Don’t cook bacon naked.

Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

When you’re struggling to grab the brass ring in life, be aware that you might be already holding a gold one in your other hand.

Go out, make millions, and never forget your good buddy the valedictorian.

If “blogging” means posting a photo of the awesome view I have from my friend’s terrace.

Also, here’s Trevor’s recipe of the week: Chicken wings with blue cheese dip.  Unfortunately, I won’t be trying the wings (LOTUS has a strict no-bone policy), but the dip looks good!

So, I’m live-blogging the debate tonight.  The rhetoric has been so hot on the campaign trail that I’m thinking tonight will actually be sort of tame in comparison.

First, the opening statements:

Obama: I’ve talked to Pennsylvanians, etc., etc.,   Now he says their bitterness (though that word will never be used again) is because they don’t have gas money to go look for a job. 

Clinton: Health care, go to my website!

8:08 PM — Charlie Gibson says that each segment will start with a quote from the Constitution.

Gibson asks about Sen. Cuomo’s idea that both fight it to the death and then pledge that the winner will ask the loser to be the running mate. 

Silence…. Obama is the first to speak.  Says it’s too early (i.e., I know they still have more dirt they’re going to bring up on me)

Clinton: I’m going to do everything I can do to make sure one of us takes the oath of office in January.  “I’ve seen the damage of the Bush years… Those that have lost sons and daughters in Iraq and those that have lost sons or daughters that didn’t have health insurance.”

8:12 PM — Oh snap, Gibson asks Obama about the bitter-clinging-to guns and religion quote!  Obama says there is no doubt that he can see how people would be offended by that.  He’s tap-dancing now! 

Clinton — I’m the granddaughter of a factory worker from Scranton.   (No doubt people are already checking this out.)

8:16 PM — George Stephanapolous asks Clinton if Obama can beat McCain.  Clinton says we have to beat McCain.  Says McCain “has the wrong idea about America.”   George S. (I can’t type the last name all night) pushes again on whether Obama can win.  Clinton says, “Yes, yes, yes.  But, I think that I can do a better job.”  Obama repeats and then brings up the elitism issue.

8:22 PM — Gibson asks Obama about Rev. Wright and why he rescinded his invitation to him saying he “gets rough” while denying that he’s heard controversial comments.  Obama talks about the “good works” of the church.  So, apparently you can say whatever you want as long as you throw a few bucks to HIV/AIDS research.  Obama also says that the YouTube clips were not representative of Rev. Wright’s entire career.  This is retarded.  When someone on the Right says something “controversial” the Left sure isn’t asking whether it’s representative of their career. 

George S. asks, “Do you think Rev. Wright loves America as much as you do?”  Gag.  Obama says, “I believe he loves this country but because of the experiences he’s had, he’s angry at the injustices in this country.”

To be fair, George S. acts Clinton about her “mispeak” on her trip to Bosnia.  I actually feel kind of sorry for her.  Obama has been giving the same non-apology answer on Rev. Wright for weeks and weeks.  Meahwhile, Clinton is being asked to apologize on the Bosnia story at every turn.

8:37 PM — Viewer asks Obama why he doesn’t wear the American flag.  Obama: I revere the American flag.  There is no other country where my story is even possible… I show my patriotism by how I treat veterans… speaking forcefully on ending the war in Iraq… I will continue to fight for those issues.  I’m confident that when I’m in a debate with John McCain people will not be questioning my patriotism.  Whether I wear a flag pin is a “manufactured issue.”

Now George S. asks aboutabout Obama supporter William Ayers, who was part of the underground Weathermen.   Holy shit, Obama says that he’s also friendly with Sen. Tom Coburn.  “Do I need to apologize for his statements, too?”  After comparing Coburn to Ayers, I don’t think they’ll be friendly anymore.

Clinton: Brings up Obama serving on a board with Airs…. I wish the Republicans would apologize for the Bush/Cheney years and not run anyone this time around. 

Obama: Clinton wouldn’t pass her own vetting process.  Her husband pardoned two members of the Weathermen.  Zing!

So far this has been a debate on campaign controversy rather than issues.  Keep it coming!

8:52 PM — Now the questions on who can get out of Iraw faster. If on day one, the commanding generals advise you not to withdraw, would you still withdraw troops?

Clinton: Yes.  Thankfully we live in a country with a military that’s commanded by civilians. 

Gibson: Are you saying that you know better than the military leaders?

Clinton: No [Yes].  We need to be paying attention to other problems, like Afghanistan.

Obama: The commander-in-chief sets the mission. The generals and the troops are there to carry out the mission.  The current President has used “I’m just listening to Petraeus” as an excuse.  I will always listen to commanders on the ground in respect to tactics.  I will take their recommendations into consideration.

I’ve come to the conclusion that the MSM is so bored with the primary season that they are manufacturing that it’s even a contest between Obama and Clinton.  The longer they go at one another, the longer the MSM can avoid issues.  The last thing they want is for liberals to start talking about what they believe.  So, I’m switching over to a real contest for now — American Idol!

This week Trevor is cooking up Sloppy Joes.  I’ve never been a big fan of loose-meat sandwiches, but these look awesome. 

By the way, be sure to check out the rest of Trevor’s blog, Who’s Your Nanny? 

From the people that brought you LOLCats comes GraphJam.

My contribution:

Some that made me laugh:

Like other online predators, have you noticed that lately all websites ask for your age, sex and location before forwarding you on to the content?  Advertisers use these stats to tailor ads, many for the same product, to different audiences.  Case in point, this recent ad I saw on Facebook:

Here’s how the same company advertises to my male friend:

Yeah, there are plenty of successful women out there!  Chances are they’ve seen the first ad above and have low self-esteem and  expectations!  Go get ‘em, stud!

This week Trevor is serving up chicken fajitas.  LOTUS has been sick for the last couple of days, so everything sort of tastes the same.  Maybe I just need to add more cayenne pepper to my life.

Today at the Heartland Libertarian Conference in Kansas City, MO, former Congressman Bob Barr announced that he is forming an exploratory committee to be the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee.  Barr is most recently known for formally leaving the GOP in 2006 and becoming a member of the Libertarian Party.  You may also know him from his break-out appearance in Borat.  (Fun fact: The Borat interview was filmed about 20 feet from LOTUS’s desk.) 

During his annoucement, Barr touched on one of my pet peeves — conservatives’ obsession with Congressional earmarks.  It’s perfectly fine to be against earmarks, but they represent a VERY small percentage of total spending.  Barr said, “Removing ‘earmarks’ but not cutting the underlying spending is simply government as usual and is nothing more than a cynical shell game and that’s the high water mark in the debate thus far.”

The Other McCain has all the latest updates and video.

Click here to donate to Barr’s committee and learn where he stands on the issues.

Via Jennsylvania:

So here it goes…

1.  Link back to the person who tagged you. [I wasn’t actually tagged though ]

2.  Post these rules on your blog. [Check]

3.  Share six unimportant things about yourself.

1. I watch The Simpsons or Family Guy every single day.
2. I’m afraid of frogs, crickets, grasshoppers, pretty much anything that can jump. (Actually, this is rather important.)
3. I don’t like most breakfast foods (pancakes, waffles, eggs, English muffins, French toast, sausage, syrup, etc.)
4. It doesn’t matter what else is on, what time of day it is or how far along it is in the movie, I will ALWAYS watch The Godfather 1 and 2 if it’s on television.  If there were a Godfather channel, all other channels would be obsolete in my house.  Unless they include part 3, in which case I’d give myself a 3 hour break to sleep.
5. I sing to my dog and replace words in the song with his name. 
6. I have over 4,500 Coke points!  That’s a lot.

4.  Tag six random people at the end of your entry.

Robert Bluey

Trevor Bothwell

Stacy McCain

Pam Geller

Michelle Oddis and Ericka Andersen

Rachel Marsden

Plus one more new one: Toni Coultress