1. Yes this debate was essentially a bloated American Idol contest except far more mind numbing. The only tense moments were perhaps when Stevie Wonder proposed the 'ticket' option to Hillary and Barack upon which, they both gave their scripted answer of such an idea as being premature. Although at the end of the debate, it was good to see Hillary and Barack giggling and laughing at the end. They were probably throwing jovial and good hearted jeers at each other. I always want to hear what they say after the debates but of course, their microphones are gone before that. We’ll never get the unscripted, uncensored, unhidden off the cuff talk.

As for Ted Turner's news network, CNN is becoming way too 'prime-time' and aiming for younger viewers. The whole 'CNN=Politics' campaign is a vain attempt to grab the youth's attention with quick buzzwords (As McCain might call it) and overall, the urbanized, almost gritty look of the logos and graphics they've been using for the debates kind of makes me want a throwback to more traditional, less hyped up debates.

Before you know it, they’ll be using adorable animals to market CNN to toddlers.
Just look at this secret advertisement I uncovered from digging through the old online CNN archives!
http://mine.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/2/1/cnnpolitcs128463726352500000.jpg

And because I’m too lazy to conclude with something poignant, here’s my ‘American Idol’ parody song, ‘Beautiful Senators’

You're way too beautiful senator,
that's why you'll never get elected.
You'd do better on American Idol.
American Idol, where the vote isn’t overlooked.
Darn all these beautiful senators,
They keep bringing up old dirt.
They’d do better on American Idol.

See his world started out dark,
Obama wasn’t known but he made his mark.
Oh he took all those Nebraskan hearts.
But his blackness was questioned and it fell apart.
We’d thought his popularity would last forever,
But now he trails in the polls, he’s not too clever.

See it's very define, Rudy
you make my world shine.
As a former mayor of New York
you eat terrorists with a fork.
Too bad his hair is nearly gone,
Oh Lord...
The G.O.P. is driving me crazy.

It was back in 99, and Bill Clinton was facing his sexual crime.
Hillary wasn't happy being on TV’s prime time.
Bill slept on the couch, Hillary’s health care plan slouched.
The president was getting impeached,
But Hillary got back and her cleavage kept us speechless.
She promises us the world,
But is she our girl?

Senator Dodd, with the intellect of a metal rod.
He’s kind of odd, with a noggin in the shape of a dirt clod.
Oh no, he’s running for the presidency.
That’s downright idiocy.
He wants good education for our kids,
But sometimes I think he’s a bit stupid.
At least Edwards has a normal sized head,
but I don’t know how he is in bed.

You're way too beautiful senator,
that's why you'll never get elected.
You'd do better on American Idol.
American Idol, where the vote isn’t overlooked.
Darn all these beautiful senators,
They keep bringing up old dirt.
They’d do better on American Idol.

Blayze at 4:00PM on Feb 1st 2008

2. Aw Mo:

Can't you find a person on the street who doesn't have to hang on to a metal fence to stay upright?

Look, I so totally forgot the subject matter of this blog that I think, well, why don't you tell Lovitz to kick his Bee-Hind into gear and come out with a candidate he would ruminate about. ABOUT!

Oh, I forgot, he is Beesy.

So who would Mo Rocca Rock? I'll put my chip on
Al Gore. You guys could talk the night away and both come away with another Ph.D in the morning.

I'll put my chip on Hank Kimball. The "Only" Green Candidate.

John Giza at 3:07PM on Aug 16th 2007

3. Ok, time to interject some free-styling in here. In the tune of Sean Kingston's summer hit "Beautiful Girls", here is my rendition of it. "Beautiful Senators".

You're way too beautiful senator,
that's why you'll never get elected.
You'd do better on American Idol.
American Idol, where the vote isn’t overlooked.
Darn all these beautiful senators,
They keep bringing up old dirt.
They’d do better on American Idol.

See his world started out dark,
Obama wasn’t known but he made his mark.
Oh he took all those Nebraskan hearts.
But his blackness was questioned and it fell apart.
We’d thought his popularity would last forever,
But now he trails in the polls, he’s not too clever.

See it's very define, Rudy
you make my world shine.
As a former mayor of New York
you eat terrorists with a fork.
Too bad his hair is nearly gone,
Oh Lord...
The G.O.P. is driving me crazy.

It was back in 99, and Bill Clinton was facing his sexual crime.
Hillary wasn't happy being on TV’s prime time.
Bill slept on the couch, Hillary’s health care plan slouched.
The president was getting impeached,
But Hillary got back and her cleavage kept us speechless.
She promises us the world,
But is she our girl?

Senator Dodd, with the intellect of a metal rod.
He’s kind of odd, with a noggin in the shape of a dirt clod.
Oh no, he’s running for the presidency.
That’s downright idiocy.
He wants good education for our kids,
But sometimes I think he’s a bit stupid.
At least Edwards has a normal sized head,
but I don’t know how he is in bed.

You're way too beautiful senator,
that's why you'll never get elected.
You'd do better on American Idol.
American Idol, where the vote isn’t overlooked.
Darn all these beautiful senators,
They keep bringing up old dirt.
They’d do better on American Idol.

Tomorrow is my birthday, oh boy.
Your friend, Blayze “Shaggy” O’Brien from the Bee

Blayze at 3:18PM on Aug 16th 2007

4. Yay, this is my frist time writing in this blog from Manhattan! Only here for two days, but ready to invade Times Square!

Yikes, a latex suit! lol...That was just a bit creepy. Though I have to say, this was better than volume one. I guess second time's a charm. ;-)

Blayze, your "Beautiful Senators" song is hilarious! I love it! You definitely own! Happy early bday too.

Game Theory for Applied Economics Nerd at 3:53PM on Aug 16th 2007

5. Blayze, do make a recording of that song. I almost broke ribs laughing.

Geez. Why does it always go to sex with these people? But it's absolutely hilarious!

John at 4:45PM on Aug 16th 2007

6. THE IDEA OF VIEWING A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE , AS TO SEXY FOR HIS CLOTHES, BLOWS MY MIND. DURING THE CAMPAIGN
WITH THE DEBATES , THE CONTROVERSY ,THE GAMES ,THAT ARE PLAYED ETC. TO ME THESE ACTVITIES ARE NOT SEXY AT ALL, FAR FROM IT.
AFTER THE ELECTION THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE YOUR CANDIDATE YOUR SEX TOY. FOR NOW THEY ARE JUST GUYS WITH A PLATFORM.
MY EXCEPTION, IS THAT I ALWAYS DID THINK BILL CLINTON WAS SEXY. WHILE HE WAS PRESIDENT.
MAYBE I HAVE NO IMAGINATION BUT TO ME, IT WOULD TAKE MORE THAN A LARGE IMAGINATION WITH THE CURRENT SET OF CANDIDATES, ON BOTH SIDES. THEY ARE ALL GEEKS. I AM WAITING FOR MY FAVORITES TO ENTER THE RING.. I

marsha beckerman at 4:59PM on Aug 16th 2007

7. A Latex Suit?

Tina Louise in the original STEPFORD WIVES eerily comes to mind... *gasp*

Spain reads you, Mo!
;)

Miguel Cane at 5:21PM on Aug 16th 2007

8. Very Funny! LOL

Albert Howard at 8:58PM on Aug 16th 2007

9. I liked this video. I actually laughed out loud during this video. You found a great random person on the street b/c she was trying to be all politically proper and you were all "but what if..." nice and trashy. well done.

fooood at 9:00PM on Aug 16th 2007

10. come on now , even if you are not conservative,no political chick is hotter than Anne Coulter. if she posed for racy photos in playboy, or maxim we could probably mount a write in campaign and get ger elected. she's just rough enough around the edges to get the trailer park set hot and still intellectual enough to appeal to mensa members. and episcopals.
On my dream date with Anne Coulter we would go to ruth's Chris for steaks and wine, then we would go by sean hannity's house for a few minutes where we would play with his kids just long enough to get them riled up and then leave suddenly leaving he and his wife to deal with a bunch of revved up brats at bedtime. we would pull off the side of the road to answer natures call behind the bushes and she woul;totally earn my respect by proving she can pee standing up as good as I can. on the way back to the car we fall into a wild make out session. after tearing at each others clothes for a moment or two we regain our composure and head over to rush Limbaughs house where we score some illicit pain medications and swap stories about hilary's alleged sleepwalking problem. We finally wind up thanks to "w" sleeping off our guiness drunk in the Lincoln bedroom where she confesses to me that she had affairs with rumsfeld and condleeza at the same time during the '04 campaign. after our big date I let her down easy by pretending to be gay and go back to my day job

bob bridges at 3:05AM on Aug 17th 2007

11. A DIRT CLOD! BUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH!!!!!!
HILARIOUS BLAYZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

notanutha at 7:22AM on Aug 17th 2007

12. A poet and a gem.
A fiercely loyal friend.
He posts comments full of joy.
He would be a great boy-toy.
But bobrien is too young for me.
Oh well, some things just aren't meant to be.
Besides, I'm sprung on you know who.
Yeah, you know, the one bobrien looks up to.

bobrien is very bright; a rising star.
His talent and personality will take him far.
What else is there left to say?
Mr. O'Brien, be safe and enjoy yourself today.

Happy Birthday, you Blayzelicious Shaggamuffin!!

giftedgirl at 10:12AM on Aug 17th 2007

13. Thanks everyone! Name a song and you bet I can change it into a political parody. We'll also see if Mo remembers my birthday. Maybe he will, and I'll get a video of him singing me happy birthday in Spanish. Just imagine how many people on YouTube would watch it.

That or we'll just get 'Presidential Campaign Erotica - Volume 3: How John McCain Got His Groove Back’

Thanks again!
Your friend, Blayze "Shaggy" O'Brien from the Bee

Blayze at 12:43PM on Aug 17th 2007