Hillary - The Documentary - The 2016 Propaganda Begins

CNN Films is making a feature-length documentary about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The release date has yet to be determined. The film adds yet another installment to the growing list of Hillary-related television projects and books slated for release before the 2016 presidential campaign.

But is also presents a potential image problem for CNN's News division as it covers Clinton in the run up to her highly anticipated bid for the White House.

Nevertheless, the project could cause some headaches for CNN as it seeks to ensure both Clinton's opponents and her supporters that the project will have no bearing on the network's news reporting.

Conservatives will likely criticize CNN for devoting so much airtime to a Democratic candidate, while the Clinton campaign is likely to take issue with the network for dedicating so much reporting to their candidate, rather than to her competitors.

CNN's Jake Tapper noted the editorial risks that NBC Entertainment will have to deal with over its forth coming Hillary Clinton mini-series calling it "a lose-lose situation editorially."

The mini-series, which will star Diane Lane, will follow Clinton from the Monica Lewinsky scandal through her time as Obama's Secretary of State, Variety reported on Saturday.

Well, I think the casting was perfect. Looking at Diane Lane and Hillary Clinton side-by-side, they look like twins......

The News As I See It: In Tennessee, a boy seven months old was at the center of a legal battle because his parents couldn't agree on his last name. They went to court and the magistrate refused to validate the kid's firsd\t name. The parents wanted to name him Messiah. The magistrate forced them to change it to Martin. If your first name is Messiah, you'll never find those little personalized license plates for your bike.

I think they should bring that magistrate to Hollywood and put her in charge of celebrity baby names because they're not even giving their kids names anymore. They're giving them nouns. You go to any playground in L.A., yell the word "river," and 10 kids will come running.

North Korea has announced that it's developing its own smartphone. Unfortunately, the phones are so smart, they've already escaped from North Korea.

Scientists have found a new link between high blood sugar and dementia. Which explains Cinnabon's new slogan, "The last bite you'll remember."

There's a new cable channel of entirely dog-based programing called Dog TV. In a related story, there's also an entirely cat-based channel called YouTube.

A hotel in New York now offers a plastic surgery recovery package. Basically it's a place for people to relax after they've seen Bruce Jenner up close.

This Date In History: 1900; International forces entered Beijing, China, in an effort to suppress the anti-foreign uprising known as the Boxer Rebellion. 1935; The Social Security Act became law. 1945; Japan surrendered to the United States, ending World War II.

1947; Pakistan became independent of British rule. 1951; Newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst died in Beverly Hills, California. 1995; Shannon Faulkner became the first female cadet at the Citadel, the state military college of South Carolina.

1997; Timothy McVeigh was sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. 2003; The largest blackout in North American history hit the northeast.

Picture Of The Day: Today's picture is a rarity for me. Until today, I had never seen the underside of a sting ray.

Printable Things I Never Told You: 1) 9 out of 10 students agree that someone got lost on the field trip. 2) If I would brush my teeth as vigorously as the people in the toothpaste commercials do, my sink would look like a murder scene. 3) Sometimes I stand in the shower for 10 minutes before I remember what I'm supposed to be doing. So, yes your secrets are safe with me. 4) I expect that one day, the refrigerator will take revenge on me, opening the door to my room every half-hour, staring at me for a few minutes and then walk away. 5) Only kids of the 50's, 60's and 70's will remember this! "Go Play Outside!".....and that's five !

Today's Horoscope: Leo - August 14th: I estimate that at least fifty percent of your efforts today will go, not only unrewarded, but also unnoticed. Life is like that this week.

Birthdays: John Galsworthy, English novelist and dramatist 1867, Ernest Everett Just, biologist, educator 1883, Russell Baker, columnist 1925, Steve Martin, actor 1945, Danielle Steel, author 1947, Magic Johnson, basketball player 1959, Halle Berry, actress, model 1966.

The AREA 51 Retirement Home Bar And Grill: A police dog responds to an ad for work with the FBI. The personnel director says, "You’ll have to meet some strict requirements. First, you must type at least 60 words per minute."

Sitting down at the typewriter, the dog types out 80 words per minute. The director says, "Also, you must pass a physical and complete the obstacle course.” This perfect canine specimen finishes the course in record time.

The director continues, "There’s one last requirement. You must be bilingual." With confidence, the dog looks up at him and says, "Meow!"

A golfer was getting ready to tee off on the first hole when a second golfer approached and asked if he could join him. The first said that he usually played alone, but agreed to the twosome. They were even after the first few holes.

The second guy said, "We're about evenly matched, how about playing for five bucks a hole?" The first guy said that he wasn't much for betting, but agreed to the terms. The second guy won the remaining sixteen holes with ease.

As they were walking off number eighteen, the second guy was busy counting his $80.00. He confessed that he was the pro at a neighboring course and liked to hustle other golfers. The first fellow revealed that he was the Parish Priest.

The pro was flustered and apologetic, offering to return the money. The Priest said, "You won fair and square and I was foolish to bet with you. You keep your winnings." The pro said, "Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?"

The Priest said, "Well, you could come to Mass on Sunday and make a donation and, if you want to bring your mother and father along, I'll marry them!"

The Hits Just Keep On Coming: Carlos panhandles just as long as Jose, but only collects 2-3 dollars every day. Jose brings home a suitcase full of $10 bills, drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage free house and has a lot of money to spend.

Carlos says to Jose, "I work just as long and hard as you do but how do you bring home a suitcase full of $10 bills every day?" Jose says, "Look at your sign, what does it say?" Carlos' sign reads, "I have no work, a wife and 6 kids to support."

Jose says, "No wonder you only get 2-3 dollars." Carlos says, "So what does your sign say?" Jose shows Carlos his sign. It reads, "I only need another 10 dollars to move back to Mexico.

Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a warning sign that read, "Danger! Beware of dog!" posted on the door. Inside, he noticed a harmless little dog asleep on the floor beside the cash register. The stranger asked, "Is that the dog folks are supposed to beware of?" The owner. "Yep, that’s him."

The stranger couldn’t help but be amused. "That certainly doesn’t look like a dangerous dog to me. Why in the world would you post that sign?" The owner explained, "Because, before I posted that sign, people kept tripping over him."

That's it for today, my little ducklings. Remember, learning how to break wooden boards in karate is important in case you ever get in a fight with a house. I'm on my way to AREA 51 for happy hour.

More on Friday.

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Parts Of Obamacare Quietly Dumped On Friday

When the government is forced to release less than flattering news, they dump the bad news late on Friday afternoon. The theory? Most news agencies and reporters have already lined up and finished their late Friday news stories. And dumping bad news late on Fridays gives journalists little to no time to go through the accompanying stack of legal paperwork to actually find the real dirt behind the bad news.

Most journalists know when an elected official has a politically damning report or announces their resignation on a Friday to spend "more time with their family", there’s ongoing ethics violations, pending criminal charges or a scorned wife.

That said, U.S. health officials said on Friday that after 19 months of analysis, they could not come up with a model for the so-called CLASS Act (an integral part of Obamacare) that keeps it voluntary and budget-neutral. The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program was designed to give the disabled and elderly cash to receive care at home instead of usually more expensive institutional care.

Under the law, workers would have begun enrolling in the program after October of 2012, after the HHS set the program's benefits. The program was to have been voluntary, with participants required to pay into it for at least five years before qualifying for benefits.

The Congressional Budget Office had estimated the program would reduce the federal deficit by $70 billion in the program's first decade. However, the CBO also said the program would start to lose money after the first decade or two, once benefit payments exceeded income from premiums.

Republicans, many of whom are eager to repeal Obamacare, have criticized the CLASS Act as a way to trump up the cost savings of the Affordable Care Act. Dozens of states have sued to challenge the healthcare law, particularly its requirement that all Americans have health insurance. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legal challenge sometime before June 2012.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Indianapolis champion Dan Wheldon, who was tragically killed Friday in a wreck at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He will be missed.

The News As I See It: A squirrel spent three days inside a CVS. He wasn't hiding, he was just standing there, waiting for them to open a second register.

A hot dog vendor in California was arrested for selling guns at his hot dog stand. Wait, a place you can buy a hot dog and a gun? Isn't that called Wal-Mart?

Rick Perry admitted that he's so tired that he can't sleep. He should listen to one of his own speeches.

Bo the White House dog just turned 3. The difference between Bo and the economy is that Obama fixed the dog

Kanye West joined the wall street protesters. Now, there's an idea - a no talent thug with diamonds in his teeth protesting greed.

They say Obama doesn't have any friends and doesn't sleep well. Maybe he should call Dr. Conrad Murray.

This Date In History: 1777; British General Burgoyne surrendered in Saratoga, N.Y. during the American Revolution. 1931; Mobster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion for which he was sentenced to 11 years in prison. 1933; Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany.

1979; Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with the poor in Calcutta, India. 1989; An earthquake measuring 7.1 in magnitude killed 67 and injured over 3,000 in San Francisco.

Picture Of The Day: It looks like the republicans finally got Nancy Pelosi. I don't see her broom though. Anyway, there's no rhyme or reason to my madness today, but, then again, when is there?

Printable Things I Never Told You: 1) Chuck E. Cheese will make you never want to have children. Unfortunately, when you finally go there, it's too late. 2) The difference between roast beef and pea soup is that anyone can roast beef. 3) My blonde girlfriend bought a new stick deodorant. The instructions said: Remove cap and push up bottom. She can barely walk but when she farts, the room smells great! 4) I like to reminisce sometimes and I remember the time Brother Kirt and I went on a cruise with our parents. They even got us our own cabin. It took us about a week to learn that Mom and Dad took another ship. 5) I missed church Sunday. I've was busy practicing witchcraft and becoming a lesbian.....and that's five !

Today's Birthday Horoscope: Virgo - October 17th: Remember to take your vitamins today. There's a new vitamin out that's made from chicken soup. It makes you feel cocky, but I digress. Take the vitamins and eat well because you're going to need all your energy for tomorrow. You didn't forget tomorrow, did you? Hint: Dinner date with that very sexy person?

Birthdays: Nathanael West, novelist 1903, Irene Ryan, actor 1903, Arthur Miller, playwright 1915, Rita Hayworth, actress 1918, Montgomery Clift, actor 1920, Evel Knievel, daredevil 1938, Margot Kidder, actress 1948, Mae C. Jemison, physician, atronaut 1956, Ernie Els, golfer 1969.

The AREA 51 Retirement Home Bar And Grill: A fireman came home from work one day and told his wife, "You know, we have a wonderful system at the fire station: Bell 1 rings and we all put on our jackets, Bell 2 rings and we all slide down the pole, Bell 3 rings and we're on the fire truck ready to go. From now on when I say Bell 1, I want you to strip naked. When say Bell 2, I want you to jump in bed. And when I say Bell 3, we are going to make love all night."

The next night he came home from work and yelled, "Bell 1!" The wife promptly took all her clothes off. When he yelled "Bell 2!", the wife jumped into bed. When he yelled "Bell 3!", they began making love. After a few minutes the wife yelled "Bell 4!" The husband asked, "What the hell is Bell 4?" His wife replied, "Roll out more hose, you're nowhere near the fire!"

A woman stopped by unannounced at her recently married son's house. She rang the doorbell and walked in. She was shocked to see her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally naked. Soft music was playing and the aroma of perfume filled the room. The mother-in-law asked, "What are you doing?" The daughter-in-law said, "I'm waiting for my husband to come home from work. I am wearing my love dress."

The mother-in-law said, "Love dress? But you're naked!" The daughter-in-law replied, "My husband loves me to wear this dress. It excites him to no end. Every time he sees me in this dress, he instantly becomes romantic and ravages me for hours on end. He can't get enough of me." The mother-in-law left.

When she got home, she undressed, showered, put on her best perfume, dimmed the lights, put on a romantic CD, and lay on the couch waiting for her husband to arrive. Finally, her husband came home. He walked in and saw her lying there so provocatively. Her husband said, "What are you doing?" His wife whispered sensually, "This is my love dress." Her husband replied, "Needs ironing....."

The Hits Just Keep On Coming: A young boy of four was going into the hospital to have his tonsils removed. He told his friend he'd be gone for awhile to have surgery. On the day he was admitted, his mother asked the doctor, "Could you please circumcise him while he is asleep?" The doctor agreed. The boy woke up and was very sore down there for several days.

After about a week he got to see his friend again. The friend informed him that he was also going to have his tonsils removed soon. His friend asked him to tell him about the surgery. The little boy said, "All I can tell you is your tonsils ain't where you think they are!"

A young farm couple, Homer and Darlene, got married and just couldn't seem to get enough loving. In the morning, before Homer left the house for the fields, they made love. When Homer came back from the fields, they made love. And again at bedtime, they made love. The problem was their nooner. It took Homer a half hour to travel home and another half hour to return to the fields and he just wasn't getting enough work done. Finally Homer asked the town doctor what to do.

The doctor said, "Homer, just take your rifle out to the field with you and when you're in the mood, fire off a shot into the air. That will be Darlene's signal to come out to you. Then you won't lose any field time." They tried Doc's advice and it worked well for a while.

Two weeks later, Homer came back to the doctor's office. The doctor asked, "What's wrong? Didn't my idea work?" Homer said, "Oh, it worked real good. Whenever I was in the mood, I fired off a shot like you said and Darlene'd come running. We'd find a secluded place, make love and then she'd go back home again." The doctor said, "Great Homer. So what's the problem?" Homer replied, "I ain't seen her since huntin' season started."

That's it for today my little black sheep. Remember, if at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you! More on Wednesday.

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