tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post117042595781226365..comments2023-10-28T03:14:44.519-07:00Comments on Calhouns Can(n)ons: NewsstandGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04099049885765768069noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170717026830122742007-02-05T15:10:00.000-08:002007-02-05T15:10:00.000-08:00The difference is glaringly obvious. Thank you ag...The difference is glaringly obvious. Thank you again Ann for a lovely piece about Molly Ivins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170696546160297252007-02-05T09:29:00.000-08:002007-02-05T09:29:00.000-08:00Ann,You're a pompous ass.Ann,<BR/><BR/>You're a pompous ass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170690178311779892007-02-05T07:42:00.000-08:002007-02-05T07:42:00.000-08:00Anon sez:"She was just another ultra liberal who j...Anon sez:"She was just another ultra liberal who just wanted to make noise for noise sake. "<BR/><BR/>Speaking of "spirit," here's Cal Thomas, from the L.A. Times obit: "Pundits in the opposite politcal camp respected her, such as conservative columnist Cal thomas. He once told the Fort worth Star-Telegram that Ivins "makes us pay attention. I think she argues her position very well. Obviously, she is wrong all the time, but she'd say the same about me." <BR/><BR/>That's Cal Thomas' conservative "sprit." Then there's Anon's "spirit." Does anyone see the difference?Churadogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362538114791652208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170628645120416712007-02-04T14:37:00.000-08:002007-02-04T14:37:00.000-08:00Actually, I thought her writings were disgusting.Actually, I thought her writings were disgusting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170626854549104042007-02-04T14:07:00.000-08:002007-02-04T14:07:00.000-08:00Ann,And your such a pillar of kindness and googwwi...Ann,<BR/><BR/>And your such a pillar of kindness and googwwill that you feel you have the right to say others have an ugly spirit? Sheesh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170617795967531432007-02-04T11:36:00.000-08:002007-02-04T11:36:00.000-08:00You are disgusting.You are disgusting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170601464190587802007-02-04T07:04:00.000-08:002007-02-04T07:04:00.000-08:00She was just another ultra liberal who just wanted...She was just another ultra liberal who just wanted to make noise for noise sake. <BR/><BR/>RIPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170600998586644542007-02-04T06:56:00.000-08:002007-02-04T06:56:00.000-08:00Anonymous sez:"Anonymous said... RIP Molly...thoug...Anonymous sez:"Anonymous said... <BR/>RIP Molly...though I am sure it is rather hot down there."<BR/><BR/>What a perfect example of the kind of ugliness of spirit that Molly fought against her whole life. Interestingly, fellow columnist, Cal Thomas, her philosophical exact opposite, had kind words to say about her. But not this "anonymous" poster.Churadogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362538114791652208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170542467432949092007-02-03T14:41:00.000-08:002007-02-03T14:41:00.000-08:00RIP Molly...though I am sure it is rather hot down...RIP Molly...though I am sure it is rather hot down there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170454889927649222007-02-02T14:21:00.000-08:002007-02-02T14:21:00.000-08:00I admire great writers more than almost anybody. R...I admire great writers more than almost anybody. RIP Molly, ThanksMike Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883036796650379771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170450696177791972007-02-02T13:11:00.000-08:002007-02-02T13:11:00.000-08:00Dumb joke. Let Molly rest in peace.Dumb joke. Let Molly rest in peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170448349898783742007-02-02T12:32:00.000-08:002007-02-02T12:32:00.000-08:00A man walked into a very high-tech bar. As he sat...A man walked into a very high-tech bar. As he sat down on a stool he noticed that the bartender was a robot. <BR/><BR/>The robot clicked to attention and asked, "Sir, what will you have?"<BR/><BR/>The man thought a moment then replied, "A martini please."<BR/><BR/>The robot clicked a couple of times and mixed the best martini the man had ever had.<BR/><BR/>The robot then asked, "Sir, what is your IQ?"<BR/><BR/>The man answered "Oh, about 164."<BR/><BR/>The robot then proceeded to discuss the 'theory of relativity', 'inter-stellar space travel', 'the latest medical breakthroughs, the Los Osos sewer design for the Tri-W site etc.......<BR/><BR/>The man was most impressed. He left the bar but thought he would try a different tact. He returned and took a seat. <BR/><BR/>Again the robot clicked and asked what he would have.<BR/><BR/>"A Martini please." Again it was superb. The robot again asked "What is your IQ sir?"<BR/><BR/>This time the man answered , "Oh about 100."<BR/><BR/>So the robot started discussing NASCAR racing, the latest basketball scores, and what to expect the Dodgers to do this week end.<BR/><BR/>The guy had to try it one more time. So he left, returned and took a stool...<BR/><BR/>Again a martini, and the question, What is your IQ?"<BR/><BR/>This time the man drawled & said "Uh... bout 50".<BR/><BR/>The robot clicked then leaned close and very slowly asked, <BR/><BR/> "A-r-e......y-o-u-r.......p-e-o-p-l-e.......g-o-i-n-g.......t-o ...... n-o-m-i-n-a-t-e.......H-i-l-l-a-r-y-?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170446605076225962007-02-02T12:03:00.000-08:002007-02-02T12:03:00.000-08:00Nit Picker you dimwit!!! I pretty much don't agre...Nit Picker you dimwit!!! I pretty much don't agree with anything Ann has to say, and certainly not Ron, but who in their right mind could not appreciate the wit and brilliance of Molly Ivins. My favorite quote attributed to her:<BR/><BR/>"The first rule of holes: when you're in one, stop digging."<BR/><BR/>Pretty sound advice for Los Osos. And a Bush hater to boot!!! God I'll miss her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170446570134290392007-02-02T12:02:00.000-08:002007-02-02T12:02:00.000-08:00job opening in texas, only nit-picky repetitive si...job opening in texas, only nit-picky repetitive single-minded tunnel opinionated columnists need apply - a bee-hive to go with those socks! - sounds like a good gigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170445049053195362007-02-02T11:37:00.000-08:002007-02-02T11:37:00.000-08:00nit picker said ....nit picker? My, how appropriat...<I>nit picker said ....</I><BR/><BR/>nit picker? My, how appropriate.<BR/><BR/>nit picker said > <I>She was a nit picker, ... </I><BR/><BR/>One nit picker calling another nit picker a nit picker. Can't pick much finer nit than that. Still, Molly would have appreciated your participation. And your kind words. (cough, cough) Especially today.<BR/><BR/>> <I>She was great at poking fun and bringing forth thought against established conservitave ideals and thinking.</I><BR/><BR/>Well, yes, that was her schtick. Which, as you note, she did very, very, very well. Creatively, with much style, wit and intelligence. Even those she poked admitted as much. AND they are ALL lining up today to honor her. 'cept you of course. Gotta keep protecting those <I>"established conservitave ideals and thinking"</I> Where, therein, may lie the problem - established ideals and thinking - regardless of the lean - too often work against each other. <BR/><BR/>> <I>A shame. She was very good, but very misguided.</I><BR/><BR/>Methinks I prefer misguided with humor than misguided with sanctimonious righteousness. But that's just me.*PG-13https://www.blogger.com/profile/14900054935763648975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170444912999057882007-02-02T11:35:00.000-08:002007-02-02T11:35:00.000-08:00Thank you, 13. Couldn't have said it better mysel...Thank you, 13. Couldn't have said it better myself. Why is it that some nit picky people can't stop being critical even when someone DIES?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170444569533738392007-02-02T11:29:00.000-08:002007-02-02T11:29:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.*PG-13https://www.blogger.com/profile/14900054935763648975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170444208984484702007-02-02T11:23:00.000-08:002007-02-02T11:23:00.000-08:00Nit Picker:Are you "crapkiller"? sure sounds like ...Nit Picker:<BR/><BR/>Are you "crapkiller"? sure sounds like it. Go away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170441768324267422007-02-02T10:42:00.000-08:002007-02-02T10:42:00.000-08:00I am sure that Ann Calhoun and Crawdaddy would fin...I am sure that Ann Calhoun and Crawdaddy would find that anything said by Molly Ivans, Amy Goodman, Al Franken, and other far left commentators would be right on mark. She was great at poking fun and bringing forth thought against established conservitave ideals and thinking. However, like Ann and Crawdad, never brought forth any hard solutions: She was a nit picker, far removed from centrist thinking. While she brought great joy to those who follow "airhead america" and Moveon.org, she was laughed at more than laughed with. In any case she will be missed. I do not think 2% of the American population ever followed her. A shame. She was very good, but very misguided.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-1170437929671382692007-02-02T09:38:00.000-08:002007-02-02T09:38:00.000-08:00"She was known for hosting unforgettable parties a...<I>"She was known for hosting unforgettable parties at her Austin home..."</I><BR/><BR/>Oh, to have attended one of those parties...<BR/><BR/><I>"I noticed her dining table was littered with various awards and distinguished speaker plaques, put to use as trivets for steaming plates of tamales, chili and fajita meat. When I called this to her attention, Molly matter-of-factly replied, "Well, what else am I going to do with 'em?" </I>"<BR/><BR/>Great, just great.<BR/><BR/>Amy Goodman, on her radio show yesterday, rebroadcast an interview she did with Ivins. <I>It's excellent</I>. Amy's clean, calm and fluid interviewing style, and Molly's wit is so quick. It seems like she scripted those great lines, but they're coming right off the top of her head:<BR/><BR/><I>AMY GOODMAN: John Kerry, John Edwards, your thoughts? <BR/><BR/>MOLLY IVINS: Well, of course, John Kerry is a boring stiff. He's a boring stiff with intelligence. He’s a boring stiff with gravitas. He’s a boring stiff with experience. But he's still a boring stiff.</I><BR/><BR/>Without hesitation, she rips <I>that</I> off. So smart. So funny.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/01/1529226 " REL="nofollow">Here's the link</A> to the interview. There's the text of the interview, but there's also an audio link. I highly recommend listening to the audio link so you can hear that Texas drawl.<BR/><BR/>I don't normally make a distinction about gender in much, because I don't care, good is good, but if you want to hear two women at the top of their game, listen to that interview.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156410299483542733noreply@blogger.com