Dictum Ridiculum - September 2004

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Dictum Ridiculum: September 2004

Archived rants and raves from the main page of the Colin Campbell Network.

Thursday, September 30, 2004
It Depends On What The Meaning of the Word "Often" Is
I'm fairly confident that this list of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Ringmasters contains a novel use of the world "often." To wit:

It's often pointed out that there have been fewer Ringmasters of The Greatest Show On Earth than there have been Presidents of the United States.
I was just saying that the other day!
Please note, there is no current listing of how many clowns have been President.
(Do I often browse circus websites? Yes, when I'm researching my next episode of Wild West Tech. Why do you ask?)

Transmitted 11:02 AM PST | Link |

Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Hurricanes, By George
Dr. Mom sent along a copy of the latest urban legend making the rounds -- some diffle about hurricanes hitting only counties which voted for Bush in 2004. Which is silly, you know? I mean, haven't those people suffered enough?
On the other hand, I certainly liked Jimmy Carter calling the election process in Florida "suspicious." As my good friend Larisa likes to say, "Oh really, ya think???"
Transmitted 12:26 AM PST | Link |

Monday, September 20, 2004
It's So Crazy...
... it just might be true! If you believe, much like my revered best friend Frank does, that Bush and Co. are cooking up an "October Surprise" to win the election (say, something like the surprise capture of bin Laden?), it's time to put your money where your mouth is!
Click on over to OsamaBinLotto.org, and you just might win up to a half-million bucks. Seems worth a shot, no?

Transmitted 03:21 PM PST | Link |

Wednesday, September 8, 2004
New Book Offers Shocking Revelations About Bush
I don't know who The Poorman is -- not that guy from KROQ back in the day, I assume -- but his list of Kitty Kelley's Shocking Revelations is well worth your time.
Among them:

2. George W. Bush is not a West Texas rancher whose simple heartland values and quiet inner strength have guided his climb to political and financial success! Actually, he was born into a wealthy Eastern establishment family, his grandfather was a US Congressman, and his father was a US Congressman, Director of the CIA, and Vice-President and President of the United States! George W. Bush went to Harvard and Yale, where he didn't work very hard; he was a spoiled rich wastrel until at least his 40th birthday; he summers in toney Kennebunkport, Maine; he has relied on his family's wealth and influence to get everything he got in life; and his Southern accent is totally phony!
Yeah, why does W. have an accent, when GHW and Jeb don't? What the hell is going on there??

Transmitted 04:25 PM PST | Link |

Tuesday, September 7, 2004
Hey! That's My Letter!
So, I'm sure some of you read this letter to the editor of the L.A. Daily News and thought, "Hey, is that the same Colin Campbell of Studio City, CA that I know???"
Yep, it is.
For sake of posterity, here's my major market Letter to the Editor debut:

George Bush has been a fantastic president when it comes to creating new jobs. Unfortunately, most of them are in India. Here in the United States, about 1.8 million jobs have been lost since Bush took office. One point eight million! Bush promises us time and time again that his economic plan is "working." It's not ... and neither are 1.8 million of our friends, neighbors and relatives. John Kerry has my vote.
Colin Campbell
Studio City
Ooh! Slam!!!
Well, hey, I did tell y'all that I was gonna work a little harder this time around to make a difference this election year. And what have you done to fight for democracy today?

Transmitted 02:57 AM PST | Link |

Friday, September 3, 2004
The News You Need To Know
I'm sure they'll eventually get it posted over at the Project Censored website, but for now, the San Francisco Bay Guardian News has this year's list of the most important news stories which have received the most scant or cursory coverage. Well worth your time!
On a related note, I've been sending some e-mails to the local papers in support of my boy, John Kerry, and today, I got a call from the L.A. Daily News looking to confirm my info! So ... uh ... does that mean it's going to be published? Keep an eye out, Daily News readers!
Transmitted 09:30 AM PST | Link |

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