Click here for my thoughts on Bloomberg, in non-recipe form.
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Start with a crust of self-made success and stunning innovation as the founder of the largest financial data company in the world.
Spread a thick and flavorful foundation of executive stewardship and vision as Mayor of America's biggest city. (The Senate's bland "Advise and Consent" formula doesn't work nearly as well.)
In a separate bowl combine Bloomberg's Common Sense approaches to issues including free trade, immigration, homeland security, health care, gay rights, and the death penalty. Pour this healthy Post-Partisan batter onto the first layer.
Add a stick of Teddy Roosevelt's energy and fearlessness. (Telling New Yorkers they can't smoke is at least as hard as running up San Juan Hill in a hail of bullets.)
Now add two tablespoons of Ross Perot's wealth, so that you're not bound by campaign finance limitations.
Important: Immediately make sure to extract Ross Perot's craziness. (Accusing Mitt Romney of sabotaging your daughter's wedding will ruin the whole cake.)
Add a dash of John Anderson's Rockefeller Republican sweetener. Just a dash. (It's been sitting around since 1980 and might taste kind of funny.)
Bake for 10 months of 325-degree voter discontentment.
FROSTING:
You can make your own but avoid the following Independent ingredients:
Ralph Nader cream (spoils easily)
William Jennings Bryan brimstone (too spicy)
George Wallace nutmeg (too racist)
I recommend heading over to Zabar's for the frosting. Just call New York City Hall for directions.
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Posted Dec 31st 2007 12:30AM by Mo Rocca
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1. Thanks for this recipe. I've been in the mood for some independent victory cake. I'll let you know how it turns out! Considering modifying it a bit -- 2 sticks of Teddy's energy and fearlessness...
p.s. Why does Zabar's also have a great selection of FANS for sale?
Vanessa at 11:31AM on Jun 20th 2007
2. I think your temperature is a bit low.
Simple fact is, unless the Demochickens on the Hill get the cajones to indict, convict, and/or impeach significant portions of the Rethugly criminal hierachy...
They can kiss half their base goodbye, and any possible connection to Independents at the waft of a 3rd Party run.
Bloomberg's intimation of a run simply puts a 45 day time clock on when that 3rd is going to pop out of the oven.
BT at 12:33PM on Jun 20th 2007
3. The only way an Independent Cake won't fall is if an Independent successfully steals the nomination of one of the major parties first. If Ron Paul can take over the Republican nomination, then an Independent wins. If Oprah and Obama can make Democrats believe they actually represent Democratic values, then an Independent wins. Can the two Parties fend off attacks from outsiders and then come together? That's a "Pineapple Upside Down Cake!" I think Edwards can move Left enough to attract and lock up the base and then skillfully move Right enough to Center to demand change without "Flipping and Flopping." America Rising for everybody sounds like the right recipe to me.
Cecil Jones at 5:36AM on Dec 31st 2007
4. An "Independent" or "Third Party" candidate is not going to win the presidency, not in 2008 or any other year. This "Independent" delusion comes around every presidential election year and then, when it is all over, the "phenom" of the year winds up garnering 2% of the vote, if that. Your next President is going to be either a Democrat or a Republican, and this time around it is going to be a Democrat because as far as I can tell the Republican candidates are a bunch of lunatics vying to see who can bash immigrants the hardest and engaging in medieval heresy trials.
emelpe at 6:32AM on Dec 31st 2007
5. An independent, Ralph Nader, caused Gore to lose eight years ago and as a result, America has been led all this time by a religous lunatic who gets all of his foreign and domestic advice from another religious lunatic, Pat Robertson (I am sure). I'm hoping Edwards wins, so that America can finally enter the 21st century.
The Goddess Athena at 8:28AM on Dec 31st 2007
6. Gosh Mo,
I swore off politics, but it's almost like you're trying to make them seem tasty and delicious!
Still, I'm already out of practice and can barely follow the ins and outs of this recipe. You made me laugh out loud at the Perot part.
Would you really say CRAZY though, or just eccentric? When you're that rich I think you get to be called the latter. All I remember is he made pies (yum!) and was concerned about national money.
I didn't remember the daughter stuff.
I wouldn't mind hearing from Wes Clark. He really seemed smart, was easy on the eyes, (a silver dream before Cooper came on the scene) and they say he's a hero.
I have noticed that even tho' the media's calling it a dem 3-way they're still giving Edwards less credence than they give Clinton and Obama. Apparently he's just not "edgy" enough, and may be too handsome. (If that's how you spell edgy. If not, it's a typo).
Happy New Year and God bless the Entire Universe!
P.S.
(Marie O for prez!)
Dr. Wayne, political science deconstructionist at 9:26AM on Dec 31st 2007
7. Something tells me it's a bit late for this time, but I'm interested in Claire McKaskill (sp?) and Cory Booker...
Saw the former giving credit card companes hell on c-pan recently (for usurious rates, etc.)-- she was great!-- and saw a really good documentary on the latter on PBS a few years back. He really stayed in my mind as seeming to be a genuinely caring and very intelligent person.
Plus,
they both seem like they have that integrity thing.
Mo, let us know more about Bloomberg. Those of us outside NY don't have as much of a beat on him...
Thanks!
i'mjustagirlwhocain'tsaynothing at 9:51AM on Dec 31st 2007
8. Aw Mo,
As I'm typing this (typos included) I'm wondering if you haven't already changed your mind.
Now, I'm a Kimball man myself, and I like Obama too, but if you can sell me on this Bloomberg chap, well, we'll see.
But, since it's New Year's Eve, why not this:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-D99n9f3vU4
Enjoy,
JB
Jay Bigman at 12:06PM on Dec 31st 2007
9. Aw Mo,
Just a note on your recipe.
I really think you need some William Jennings Bryan in there. Maybe not the brimstone, but definitely the sugar.
JB
Jay Bigman at 12:24PM on Dec 31st 2007
10. Mr. Rocca,
I know you are partial to Loretta Lynn, but
since it is New Year's Eve and Mike Bloomberg is Mayor of On Topic, could I just add this? Afterall, Alden and I will be running against him.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uJUKlPrWQuc
Thanks
Hank Kimball at 1:15PM on Dec 31st 2007
11. Hank,
Yeah, she's got a nice voice, but it's New Year's Eve. Why don't you just pass out some Ambien?
Now, let's get this party started. Let's go Roccats!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CgfSzuFD8rw
JG
John Giza at 1:40PM on Dec 31st 2007
12. You've got to be kidding...
MJM at 2:59PM on Dec 31st 2007
13. Oh, I so missed this blog!!!
While typing my "Happy Holidays" message to you all, my computer freaked out on me! And I was unable to get assistance until after Christmas. Murphy's Law just in time for the holidays, wonderful! (UUUGGGHHH!)
Anyway, it broke my heart that I couldn't wish you all a Merry Christmas. I do hope that all of you had a lovely day.
Love Shackers: Our John Giza is right. This blog truly is the best blog ever! Our devotion to Mo is touching, to say the least. It's been a pleasure "shacking" with you guys this past year!
I'll be away for a few weeks, so I'll be off the blog again. :(
Happy New Year to you all!
Blayze, baby cupcakes, I know you're kicking ass in school like you have kicked ass on this blog. Keep up the good work!
Andrea, Jacqueline: Take good care of Mo; keep an eye on him. No lips, no hands. Just an eye, dang it! Even if Mo wears that suit and tie again, I know I can trust y'all.
mo-NEEK-a: Keep BOTH eyes on Andrea and Jacqueline for me. (You know I can't trust them.)
MO:
My beautiful and brillarious babe, I must give you props for having the power to turn this grown woman into a silly, blushing teenager!
Seriously, though, I want to thank you for allowing me to express myself creatively on your blog. That in itself has been a gift to me. Also, you took your spotlight and shined it on the rest of us with your generous comments and posts, which made us feel special. That speaks volumes about your character. You are a true artist and gentleman who I will continue to admire and respect...always.
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.
giftedgirl at 3:22PM on Dec 31st 2007
14. hi roccats...just made this one. my predictions for the 2008 campaign. did manage to work mo in! lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjtS4uCW8EE
hope the new year finds everyone happy and healthy. and for mo, well dressed.
bobbleheaddoll at 3:36PM on Dec 31st 2007
15. Aw Mo,
I just don't see how it is possible to stay on topic tonight. Mike Bloomberg.
Giftedgirl, gee thanks. Following your post is like following Marguerite Ann Johnson when the bird goes "tweet."
Bobbles, WOW! Keep it up! This stuff is fun.
Hey, where are the rest of you?
Finn? Cat got your tongue?
C'mon Roccats, let's Roccanroll.
JG
John Giza at 4:20PM on Dec 31st 2007