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  • Omicron – a Musical Tribute

    11/30/2021 7:01:32 AM PST · by FirstFlaBn · 5 replies
    fertile imagination | 30 Nov 2021 | me
    I haven’t abused any old song lyrics lately, but couldn’t resist the urge in such a target rich rhyming environment. (long fade out chorus of original omitted).Omicron (to the tune of Kodachrome. Sorry, other Paul)
  • A Theme Song For Wokeism, Baseball Edition

    04/05/2021 9:26:59 AM PDT · by FirstFlaBn · 8 replies
    a bat and a ball | 5 April 2021 | my own self
    Where is Harry Caray when we really need him?Take Me Out to the Blame GameClick title to see full version.
  • Andrew Cuomo's Travails: A Musical Tribute

    03/23/2021 6:06:00 AM PDT · by FirstFlaBn · 7 replies
    rock n' roll will never die | 23 March 2021 | my own self
    Here's a musical take on Cuomo's struggles of late.Take It Sleazy (to the tune of Take It Easy, with apologies to Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey)Well I'm a just a horny toad tryin' to loosen my load, I got seven women from behind. Four don't want to screw me, two that want to sue me, One has got me in a bind. (click title for full version)
  • The Dem Nominating Process So Far - A Musical Tribute

    02/12/2020 10:48:58 AM PST · by FirstFlaBn · 8 replies
    My Fevered Brow | 12 February 2020
    Here's a musical interpretation of Dem struggles in choosing a nominee to sacrifice to Donald Trump. Democrat Par-tee (to the tune of Memphis Tennessee, sorry, Chuck) Believe me, I struggled with altering the greatest line in Rock 'n Roll history: With hurry home drops on her cheek, that trickled from her eye. I hope Chuck Berry is OK with it. Stand up, Chuck!
  • Mitch’s ‘Golden Pens on Silver Platters,’ a Tribute in Song

    01/22/2020 8:06:32 AM PST · by FirstFlaBn · 8 replies
    My Fevered Brow | 22 January 2020
    Here’s a musical take on McConnell’s great response last week to Nancy’s lame attempt at stagecraft. Golden Pens on Silver Platters (to the tune of Silver Threads and Golden Needles, sorry, Linda) If you haven’t heard it in a while, CLICK HERE to watch my sweetheart Lovely Lefty Linda knock this one out (first 30 seconds is concert chatter). Link opens in a new tab.
  • Saturday's Dem Steak Fry in Iowa - a Lefty's Lament

    09/26/2019 8:29:12 AM PDT · by FirstFlaBn · 14 replies
    26 Sept 2019 | Same as always
    A dispirited enviro wacko activist breaks into song to threaten withdrawal of support for the Dem candidates as they're yukking it up at the steak fry. To the tune of I Can't Help It If I'm Still in Love With You (Sorry, Hank)
  • A Musical Salute to Tlaib's non-Trip to Israel

    08/16/2019 11:15:01 AM PDT · by FirstFlaBn · 8 replies
    My Fevered Brow | 16 August 2019 | me
    To the tune of Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (with apologies to Elmo and Patsy) An abbreviated version of the classic song to treat this news story with the seriousness it deserves. This one has an unusual meter plus I took some small liberties, so please hang in there.
  • A Musical Salute to This Week's Master Debaters

    07/30/2019 8:49:47 AM PDT · by FirstFlaBn · 2 replies
    My Fevered Brow | 30 July 2016 | Me
    To treat the next rounds of Dem debates with the seriousness they deserve, here's a fresh take on an oldie. The song is rooted in several radical tempo changes, so if you haven't heard it in a while, you can open a new tab in the article and sing along! Dems on the Run (to the tune of Band on the Run. Sorry, Paul) Listen to these morons Everything is racist Only seeing skin tone Once again, it’s hue
  • AOC's Trip to the Border, A Musical Tribute

    07/03/2019 8:29:03 AM PDT · by FirstFlaBn · 13 replies
    Cynicism | 3 July 2019 | Me
    A-O-C (to the tune of Yesterday, sorry Paul) A-O-C, Drinking water from the place we pee, It’s another Dem absurdity, Oh, don’t believe in A-O-C. Sullenly, Causing heartburn for the CBP, With just half a brain she couldn’t see, The faucets on the pah-ah-tees Why she had to come, I don’t know, she wouldn't stay, Looked for something wrong, Had a fit then rode a-way-ay-ay-ay. A-O-C, Scoring points counts more than de-cen-cy, Open borders, all the stuff for free, Just go to hell, now, A-O-C.
  • Nancy Sings 'No Ticket to Ride'

    01/18/2019 8:09:24 AM PST · by FirstFlaBn · 18 replies
    a misspent youth | January 18, 2019 | me
    No Ticket to Ride (with apologies to John and Paul) I think I’m gonna be sad, No bus ride today. The man that’s driving me mad, Is making me pay. He took my ticket to ride, He took my ticket to ride, He took my ticket to ride, And he don’t care. He said if dealing with me, I must be in town. Those sites I won’t get to see, I’ll sit on the ground. He took my ticket to ride, He took my ticket to ride, He took my ticket to ride, And he don’t care. By now I...
  • Martin Family Ca$hin' in Again? (Vanity)

    07/26/2013 8:24:43 AM PDT · by FirstFlaBn · 6 replies
    a fertile imagination inspired by a continuing farce | 7-26-2013 | me
    <p>Coming soon to a big box store near you! Long a leading provider of VOIP phone service, Vonage is pleased to announce its entry into cellular service. Included with this new service is an exciting new phone.</p> <p>The TrayVonage 911™ is versatile - you can use it to hustle fat ho’s who don’t read cursive or to bash in the head of nosy white Hispanics. Call your dealer to locate Robitussin with codeine, then call your homie to fence stolen jewelry. This phone can do it all!</p>
  • Saddam's Day Is Done

    12/18/2003 4:28:15 PM PST · by FirstFlaBn · 114+ views
    18 Dec 03 | Me
    OK, sing along to the tune of Band On the Run (with apologies to Paul McCartney).
  • Coalition Order of Battle

    03/20/2003 1:32:17 PM PST · by FirstFlaBn · 7 replies · 652+ views
    Global Security website ^ | 20 March 03 | uhh, I stumbled on it
    Here's a publicly available Order of Battle for our forces. I think the media could take a look at it as well since they are really struggling with the distinction between brigade, battalion, and division. Note that it includes estimates of number of people, armored vehicles, etc. Nothing follows (so click the link already!)Click to Go to Order of Battle
  • Arafat's Car Trouble

    04/30/2002 10:12:21 AM PDT · by FirstFlaBn · 8 replies · 148+ views
    my disgust | 30 April 2002 | me (an infrequent Doug From Upland wannabe)
    OK, we all know about Yassir's car problems. My "sympathy" is so very deep that this little ditty sprung into my head. Hope you enjoy it. (Apologies to Janis Joplin)
  • Florida (House) Panel Votes to Name Electors

    12/11/2000 12:05:40 PM PST · by FirstFlaBn
    AP | December 11, 2000 | David Royse
    AP National Fla. Panel Votes To Name Electors by DAVID ROYSE Associated Press Writer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A House committee voted 5-2 Monday for a resolution that would name a slate of Florida electors loyal to George W. Bush. One of the committee's three Democrats defected to the Republican side. Republicans on Select Committee on Electoral Certification, Accuracy and Fairness all supported the measure as the state Legislature met in special session to dive into the election dispute. A Senate panel also could vote on a similar resolution Monday. The full House meets Tuesday and could approve the resolution ...
  • Quick and Dirty Look at the Undervotes

    12/08/2000 6:38:14 PM PST · by FirstFlaBn · 152+ views
    FR | December 8, 2000 | me
    Hi folks. During Judge Lewis' timeout, thought I'd look quickly at the undervote numbers. What follows is a rough look. This analysis ignores the question of standards and does not include Dade County - since we can't predict whether or to what extent those ballots have been altered. About 80% of the non-Dade (and excluding PBC and Broward) undervotes occur in ten counties using punchcards: Collier, Duval, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lee, Marion, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, and Santa Rosa. In these ten counties, Gore got approx 760,000 votes and Bush got approx 898,000. The undervote total came to about 26,000 (Remember, ...
  • Contest Filed in Duval Results (Repost)

    12/06/2000 5:34:05 PM PST · by FirstFlaBn
    Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville | December 6, 2000
    Several FReepers have asked about this suit. The article follows this link to the .pdf of the complaint. FILE LAWSUIT HERE By Bruce I. Friedland, Times-Union Washington bureau writer A group of African-American elected officials from Jacksonville filed suit in Tallahasee Tuesday, contesting the results of the presidential race in Duval County. The 11-page suit argues that current margin of victory for Texas Gov. George W. Bush fell below the uncounted vote in Duval County. Therefore, if counted these ballots could determine the next president of the United States, the suit states. The case was lodged against Supervisor of Elections ...
  • Contest Filed In Duval Results

    12/06/2000 10:36:21 AM PST · by FirstFlaBn
    Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville | December 6, 2000
    By Bruce I. Friedland Times-Union Washington bureau writer A group of African-American elected officials from Jacksonville filed suit in Tallahasee Tuesday, contesting the results of the presidential race in Duval County. The 11-page suit argues that current margin of victory for Texas Gov. George W. Bush fell below the uncounted vote in Duval County. Therefore, if counted these ballots could determine the next president of the United States, the suit states. The case was lodged against Supervisor of Elections John Stafford and those serving on the county's canvassing board. Those bringing the suit -- U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, the Rev. ...
  • North Bound And Found

    11/30/2000 11:44:53 AM PST · by FirstFlaBn
    My Brain | November 30, 2000 | me
    CLICK HERE FOR MIDI I'm no Doug From Upland, but here's a little ditty to sing along with while watching the convoy. After "East Bound and Down", the theme from Smokey and the Bandit (another road trip). NORTH BOUND AND FOUND North bound and found, loaded up with ballots; We're gonna do what Bush says can't be done. We've got a long way to go in stealing this election; In the Courts we'll lie 'til this thing's won. Driving up the Turnpike, pregnant chads in tow; The Founders' rules don't matter, nor even our state law. The Boys are ...