A Celebrity Death, An Execution And New Benghazi Emails

British actor Bob Hoskins, who was best known for roles in "The Long Good Friday" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", has died of pneumonia at the age of 71. Hoskins' agent said he died on Tuesday in the hospital, surrounded by family.

The star won a Bafta and was Oscar-nominated in 1987 for crime drama Mona Lisa, in which he starred opposite Sir Michael Caine and Robbie Coltrane. He announced he was retiring from acting in 2012 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

I admired Bob Hoskins greatly and I enjoyed all of his movies. Rest in peace, Mr. Hoskins.

Clayton Lockett, 38, was convicted of the killing of 19-year-old Stephanie Neiman in 1999. She was shot and buried alive. Lockett was also convicted of raping her friend in the violent home invasion that lead to Neiman's death.

Tuesday night, after the failure of a 20-minute attempt to execute him, Clayton Lockett died of a heart attack in the execution chamber at the Oklahoma state penitentiary in McAlester.

Some of the media is up in arms claiming that Lockett suffered unnecessarily in the botched execution procedure. Perhaps so, but I'm quite sure that as Stephanie Neiman gasped her last breath, her pain and suffering far exceeded whatever happened to Lockett. I have no sympathy for Clayton Lockett.

Newly released emails on the Benghazi terror attack suggest a senior White House aide played a central role in preparing former U.N. ambassador Susan Rice for her controversial Sunday show appearances - where she wrongly blamed protests over an Internet video.

More than 100 pages of documents were released to the conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch as part of a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. Among them was a Sept. 14, 2012, email from Ben Rhodes, an assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser for strategic communications.

The Rhodes email, with the subject line: "Re: PREP Call with Susan: Saturday at 4:00 pm ET," was sent to a dozen members of the administration's inner circle, including key members of the White House communications team such as Press Secretary Jay Carney.

In the email, Rhodes specifically draws attention to the anti-Islam Internet video, without distinguishing whether the Benghazi attack was different from protests elsewhere. The email lists the following two goals, among others:

"To underscore that these protests are rooted in an Internet video and not a broader failure of policy."

"To reinforce the President and Administration's strength and steadiness in dealing with difficult challenges."

The email goes on to state that the U.S. government rejected the message of the Internet video. The email stated, "We find it disgusting and reprehensible. But there is absolutely no justification at all for responding to this movie with violence."

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said the documents read like a PR strategy, not an effort to provide the best available intelligence to the American people. He said, "The goal of the White House was to do one thing primarily, which was to make the president look good. Blame it on the video and not [the] president's policies."

Right before the 2012 election. What a coincidence. "Bin Laden is dead and Al Qaeda is on the run." Really? Come on Barry, really?

The News As I See It: NBA fans in Los Angeles know there's a dark cloud hanging over the Staples Center. But enough about the Lakers. There's also the Sterling thing.

L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is in trouble for making racist remarks. Sterling says he has a very good record of hiring minorities. For instance, he always has at least one white guy on the team.

Obama's approval rating has dropped once again. Obama's approval rating is so low that today Hillary Clinton said, "I'll take it from here."

Jamaica is reportedly close to passing a measure that would legalize marijuana. Political analysts are calling it a bold move that could change nothing.

Spanish scientists say they have discovered the oldest reproduction of Jesus Christ. It's a selfie he took with Larry King.

George Clooney is engaged to be married. Another success story for eHarmony.com.

A new study shows that teens who mix alcohol and marijuana are more likely to have a bad driving record. Actually, you can take out the word "driving" and replace it with anything.

A Beverly Hills podiatrist makes his living by giving women the "Cinderella Procedure," a surgery that alters the shape of feet so they can fit into designer shoes more comfortably. One day, God willing, technology will advance to where it's easier to alter a shoe than a human foot.

This Date In History: 1803; France sold Louisiana and adjoining lands to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. 1812; Louisiana became the 18th state in the United States. 1939; U.S. commercial television made its official debut at the New York World’s Fair.The signal was transmitted from the Empire State Building.

1945; Adolf Hitler and his newly married mistress Eva Braun committed suicide. 1948; The Organization of American States held its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. 1975; The Vietnam War ended with South Vietnam's surrender to North Vietnam.

1991; Over 131,000 were killed and as many as 9 million left homeless when a cyclone struck Bangladesh. 2003; Libya accepted responsibility for the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.

Picture Of The Day: If you liked eight years of Obama, you're going to love eight years of Hillary.....

Printable Things I Never Told You: 1) My girlfriend said she wanted to do it missionary style, so I forced her change her religion and gave her smallpox. 2) There's no easy way to steal a watermelon. 3) I asked the my attorney's secretary if she could validate my parking. She said, "Jimmy, you park real good." 4) The worst thing about wearing a turtleneck is not being able to get up off of your back if you fall over. 5) My girlfriend and I are re-enacting "Titanic". We're at the part where Rose is naked on the couch. I can't draw well. I think my pencil may be out of lead.....and that's five !
Today's Horoscope: Pisces - May 30th: The rest of the week may be difficult. but it will be very profitable. Your word of the day is exhaustipated: Too tired to give a shit.

Birthdays: Saint John Baptist de la Salle, educator 1651, Franz Lehár, Hungarian composer of operettas 1870, John Crowe Ransom, poet and critic 1888, Eve Arden, actress 1912, Cloris Leachman, actress 1926, Willie Nelson, country singer, songwriter 1933, Isiah Thomas, basketball player 1961.

The AREA 51 Retirement Home Bar And Grill: The bellboy, after setting out an elaborate dinner for two asked, "Will there be anything else, sir?" The gentleman replied, "No thank you, that will be all."

As the bellboy turned to leave, he noticed a beautiful satin negligee on the bed. He asked, "Anything for your wife?" The man thought, then said, "Yes, that's a good idea. Please bring me up a postcard."

After discovering her young daughter playing doctor with the neighbors boy, the angry mother grabbed the boy by the ear, dragged him to his house and confronted his mother.

The boy's mother said, "It's only natural for young boys and girls to explore their sexuality by playing doctor at their age." The girl's mother yelled, "Sexuality my ass! He took out her appendix!"

The Hits Just Keep On Coming: One dismal rainy night, a taxi driver spotted an arm waving from the shadows of an alley halfway down the block. Even before he rolled to a stop at the curb, a figure leaped into the cab and slammed the door.

Checking his rear view mirror as he pulled away, he was startled to see a dripping wet, naked woman sitting in the back seat. He stammered, "Where to?" The woman answered, "Union Station"  The cabbie said, "You got it," and took another long glance in the mirror.

The woman caught him staring at her and asked, "Just what the hell are you looking at, driver?" The driver replies, "Well ma'am, I noticed that you're completely naked and I was just wondering how you'll pay your fare."

The woman spread her legs, put her feet up on the front seat, smiled at the driver and said, "Does this answer your question?" Still looking in the mirror, the cabbie asked, "Got anything smaller?"

A man left work one Friday afternoon. But being payday, instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend partying with the boys and spending his entire paycheck.

When he finally appeared at home Sunday night, he was confronted by a very angry wife and was barraged for nearly two hours with a tirade befitting his actions.

Finally his wife stopped the nagging and simply said to him. "How would you like it if you didn't see me for two or three days?" To which he replied, "That would be fine with me."

Monday went by and he didn't see his wife. Tuesday and Wednesday came and went with the same results. Come Thursday, the swelling went down just enough where he could see her a little out of the corner of his left eye.

That's it for today, my little ducklings. Remember, the truth will set you free. That is, unless the truth is that you comitted armed robbery holding up a liquor store. In that case, the truth will get you 10 to 25. I'm going to AREA 51 for happy hour.

More on Friday.

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Never Forget !

Twelve years ago today, terrorists attacked America on several fronts including two commercial jets that were purposely flown into the World Trade Center, another which crashed into the Pentagon and a fourth, which was being flown toward Washington, D.C. before the brave passengers overpowered the terrorists forcing the plane to crash, killing all aboard.

Since that date, there have been continued terrorists attacks in America, forcing all Americans to adapt to a lifestyle never before imagined. But we, as Americans, will not forget that date and the innocent people who died because of a group of people whose grasp on the meaning of life is questionable, at best.

There will probably be future attacks in one form or another as life, as we once knew it, has been changed forever. I pray for the souls of September 11, 2001 and the innocent people who have been injured or killed in subsequent terrorist attacks of this kind.

  
On September 11th, 2012, terrorists attacked the American embassy in Benghazi, Libya. Four Americans died in the attack, Ambassador Chris Stevens, Information Officer Sean Smith, Security personnel Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both former Navy Seals. The Obama administration declared for several weeks that the attack was a retribution for an anti-Muslim video on YouTube.

According to U.N. ambassador Susan Rice, who (in lieu of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton) immediately appeared on all the Sunday political talk shows saying that, "There was a hateful video that was disseminated on the Internet. It had nothing to do with the United States government and it's one that we find disgusting and reprehensible. It's been offensive to many, many people around the world. That sparked violence in various parts of the world, including violence directed against Western facilities including our embassies and consulates."

Although the Obama administration knew from day one that this was false, they finally admitted it was a terrorist attack. Obama vowed to "bring to justice" the perpetrators of the deadly attack. Obama said his "biggest priority" was bringing the "folks" in Libya responsible for murdering four Americans to "justice."

What difference did the phony YouTube narrative plied by U.N. ambassador Susan Rice, Hillary Clinton and Obama make? As the former deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassy in Tripoli, Greg Hicks, testified, the damage done was "immeasurable" because it delayed the FBI probe. Classified documents were left unsecured at the compound. Critical time and evidence were squandered.

Well, today is the one year anniversary of the Benghazi attack. The Obama administration has not captured anyone or brought anyone to justice. CNN reported that the Obama administration had charged "several suspects" in the Benghazi attack and that one of them was Ahmed Abu Khattala, reportedly a leader of the Ansar al Sharia militia. Khattala has been interviewed by several media entities, including CNN, yet the Obama administration can't seem to find him.

In the interim, Secretary of State John F. Kerry has reinstated four employees implicated in security lapses in the terrorist attack, drawing sharp rebukes from leading Republicans who said the moves mean nobody has been fired or held accountable.

The bottom line? In Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, he proudly boasted that "al-Qaeda is on the run and Osama Bin Laden is dead." The terrorist attack on Benghazi would have changed that headline to "al-Qaeda is alive and well and Osama bin Laden is dead", which would have hurt him at the polls and his bid for re-election. Thus, the drawn out false narrative until the elections were over.

The News As I See It: You can tell that fall is coming. The leaves are changing faster than Obama's position on Syria. John Kerry has given Syria one week to hand over its chemical weapons. And if they don’t, he'll give them another week.

Last month 312,000 Americans stopped looking for work, causing the unemployment rate to fall to 7.3 percent. Obama called it a step in the right direction and encouraged more Americans to stop looking for work.

Obama addressed the nation on Syria last night, which meant NBC "America's Got Talent" was delayed by "America's Got Problems."

Samsung unveiled its new smart watch. It will go on sale later this month in 140 countries. It's a smartphone wristwatch. Experts say this could revolutionize the way senators play poker at Senate hearings.

New York Fashion Week is in full swing. This is a time when today's hottest models show off all the latest eating disorders.

Tokyo has been named the host of the 2020 Olympics despite concerns about the radiation leak. That explains the Tokyo Olympics official mascot - a three-headed Hello Kitty.

Dennis Rodman went to North Korea for a second time to meet with his friend Kim Jong Un. I think the reason that these two get along is that that Kim Jong Un thinks that Rodman is President Obama.
 

Americans killed in Benghazi come home

This Date In History: 1789; Alexander Hamilton was appointed the first Secretary of the Treasury. 1936; President Franklin Delano Roosevelt dedicated Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) in Nevada. 1962; The Beatles recorded their first single, Love Me Do.

1971; Former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev died at age 77. 1997; In Scotland, voters approved the establishment of a parliament to run their domestic affairs, after 290 years of union with England.

2001; Two hijacked commercial jets were crashed by terrorists into the north and south towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing the collapse of both towers. A short while later, another plane was crashed into the Pentagon and a fourth into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

2012 Armed gunmen stormed the American consulate in Benghazi and killed U.S. ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three other embassy officials.

Picture Of The Day: No need for words.....

Printable Things I Never Told You: 1) There's Jimmy and then there's Drinking Jimmy and one of us tried to make it to Mexico on an exercise bike. 2) The new iphone5 can only be opened using a fingerprint scanner . Great, now when they rob me and steal my iphone, they'll cut off my finger so that they can use the phone. 3) In a car crash, a dog would rescue you. A cat, however, would pour liquor over your face and testify against you in court. 4) I don't need anyone in my life who is condescending and using me for food. That's why I have a cat. 5) If I'm in a public bathroom and someone else in that same bathroom is on the phone and states that they are anywhere else, I flush my toilet.....and that's five !

Today's Horoscope: Virgo - September 11th: You will overhear gossip today while you are on the toilet. You may have cause to damn your flatulent ways before you hear the really juicy bit. Most of your body is going to become an erogenous zone later this week and you might feel a bit awkward when even the slightest, even accidental, touch causes you to wet yourself.

Birthdays: O. Henry, short-story writer 1862, D. H. Lawrence, author 1885, Paul (Bear) Bryant, football coach 1913, Ferdinand Marcos, Philippine political leader 1917, Tom Landry, football coach 1924, Daniel Kahikina Akaka, U.S. Senator 1924, Brian De Palma, director 1940.

The AREA 51 Retirement Home Bar And Grill: An older man and his wife were sitting at a table at their high school reunion, and the man kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table. His wife asked, "Do you know her?"

He sighed, "Yes, she's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since." His wife replied, "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?"

A woman who had been married for several years was growing more and more frustrated at her husband's lack of interest in sex. She wondered about ways to add some pizzazz to their sexual relationship and finally decided to purchase some crotchless underwear she had seen in a novelty shop.

One evening when she was feeling particularly desirous and he was, as usual, watching television, she took a shower, freshened up, and donned her crotchless undies and a slinky negligee. She then strolled between her husband and the television and suggestively tossed one leg up on his chair arm.

She purred, "Want some of this?" Her husband replied, "Are you kidding? Look what it did to those panties!"

A senior citizen was working out at the gym when he spotted a sweet young thing walk in. He asked the trainer standing next to him, "What machine should I use to impress that lady over there?" The trainer looked him over and said, "I'd recommend the ATM in the lobby."

The Hits Just Keep On Coming: A group of friends who went deer hunting separated into pairs for the day. That night, one hunter returned alone, staggering under a huge buck. One of the other hunters asked, "Where's Harry?" The man said, "He fell over a log a couple miles up the trail and broke his ankle."

The other hunter said, "You left him lying there alone and carried the deer back?" The hunter answered, "It was a tough decision, but I figured no one was going to steal Harry."

A new Mercedes owner was out on an interstate for a nice evening drive. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through what was left of his hair and he decided to open her up.

As the needle jumped up to 80 mph, he suddenly saw a flashing red and blue light behind him. "There ain't no way they can catch a Mercedes," he thought to himself and opened her up further.

The needle hit 90, 100 110 and finally 120 with the lights still behind him. "What in the world am I doing?" he thought and pulled over. The cop came up to him, took his license without a word, and examined it and the car.

The cop said, "I've had a tough shift and this is my last pull-over. I don't feel like more paperwork so if you can give me an excuse for your driving that I haven't heard before, you can go!" The man said, "Last week my wife ran off with a cop and I was afraid you were trying to give her back!"

That's it for today, my little patriots. Remember, going to war is the only way most Americans can learn geography. I'm heading over to AREA 51 for happy hour.

More on Friday.

Stay Tuned !

Orb Headlines Saturday's Preakness Stakes Field - Obama Scratched

Saturday is the running of the Preakness Stakes and Kentucky Derby winner Orb has drawn the number one post position and is the odds-on favorite. Trainer Shug McGaughey, who won his first Kentucky Derby this year, will try to take the next step toward winning the Triple Crown when he saddles Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes.

With jockey Joel Rosario up, Orb is the even-money favorite to win the Preakness and McGaughey feels he has the horse to win the second jewel. If Orb wins Saturday, he would head to New York for the Belmont Stakes on June 8 trying to become just the 12th Triple Crown winner ever.

Orb wins the 2013 Kentucky Derby going away

On a sad note: former Nascar driver Dick Trickle apparently committed suicide on Friday. Trickle won over 1,000 short track races in his career and was a constant high finisher in Nascar.

One of my favorite stories about Trickle was that he was a chain smoker and actually had an electric lighter installed in his race car so that he could light a cigarette when the race was under caution. Dick Trickle was 71 years old. Rest in peace, racer.

The News As I See It: Obama is not having a good week. You've got Benghazi, the IRS scandal, the AP records scandal and, worst of all, his Chicago Bulls got eliminated by the Miami Heat. Do you know what that means? LeBron James is going to get audited by the IRS.

With three scandals shaking the White House, they're saying this is one of the worst weeks of Obama's presidency. Obama was like, "How could things get worse?" And Joe Biden was like, "You rang?"

The National Aquarium in Washington is going to close. But don't worry. If you're in D.C. and you still want to smell something fishy, stop by the White House. They've gone from "Change you can believe in" to "Changing the story until you believe it."

Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview this week that he spends four or five hours every day with Obama. In response, Obama said hiring that Obama impersonator was the best decision he's ever made.

Since Obama took office, the Democratic Party has lost nine governorships, 56 members of Congress, and two Senate seats. In his defense, Obama said, "Well, I did promise change."

Barbara Walters is stepping down after 50 years in television. One of my favorite video clips came from footage that just surfaced from 1962 of the young Barbara as an undercover Playboy Bunny. You can tell it was Barbara because she keeps asking men if they want their drinks "on the wocks."

O.J. Simpson is in court this week trying to overturn his conviction on armed robbery and kidnapping. O.J. said, "I'm tired of everyone thinking of me as a robber and kidnapper and forgetting what a great murderer I am."

Simpson took the witness stand. He's serving up to 33 years on armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping charges. He won't be eligible for parole until 2017 and who knows if we'll have even have "Dancing With the Stars" by then.

China announced that it will no longer buy recycled trash from the United States. I don't have a joke here. I'd just like to give a round of applause to whatever genius has been selling trash to China.

This Date In History: 1792; The New York Stock Exchange was established when a group of 24 brokers and merchants met by a tree on what is now Wall Street and signed the Buttonwood Agreement.

1875; The first Kentucky Derby was held at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky. 1938; NBC aired the Information Please quiz show on the radio for the first time. 1954 The Supreme Court ruled unanimously against segregation in schools in Brown v. Board of Education.

1973; Televised Watergate hearings opened, headed by North Carolina senator Sam Ervin. 1987; An Iraqi warplane attacked the U.S.S. Stark in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 American sailors and wounding 62.

Picture Of The Day: This painting struck my fancy and musical whims. I hope you enjoy it.

Printable Things I Never Told You: 1) I hate that moment when I'm driving and tweeting and I look up and notice that I'm in the Atlantic Ocean. 2) My girlfriend got her tongue pierced and I asked her why? She said, "To enhanthe the thektual thtimulathon." 3) I caught my crazy "ex" going through my garbage, but I guess that's what I get for dating a raccoon. 4) My girlfriend's smart phone has GPS. It learned to say "Your other left." 5) If I offer you a bite of my calamari, you're obligated to offer me a bite of your food. Legally, it's referred to as Squid Pro Quo.....and that's five !

Today's Horoscope: Taurus - May 17th: That tingly little feeling you get when you like someone is actually your common sense leaving your body. Make tomorrow more fun. Unplug the copier at work and put a sign on it that says, "now voice activated." Then, sit back and watch the magic unfold.

Birthdays: My pal Scotty - Happy Birthday 19XX, Seth Warner, hero of the American Revolution 1743, Edward Jenner, physician 1749 Erik Satie, composer 1866, Birgit Nilsson, soprano 1918, Dennis Hopper, actor, director, producer 1936, Sugar Ray Leonard, boxer 1956.

The AREA 51 Retirement Home Bar And Grill: An old man and a woman walk into a hospital. The doctor says to the old man, "I'll need a urine sample, a feces sample, and a blood sample." The old man says, "What?" So the doctor says it again. Once again the old man says, "What?"

So the doctor yells it, "I need a urine sample, a feces sample and a blood sample!" With that the old woman turns to the old man and says, "He needs a pair of your underwear!"

One day, the sheriff sees Billy-Bob walking around town with nothing on except his gun belt and his boots. The sheriff says, "Billy-Bob, what the hell are you doing walking around town dressed like that?" Billy-Bob replies, "Well sheriff, it's a long story!" Sheriff says he isn't in a hurry and that Billy-Bob should tell the story.

Billy-Bob says, "Well sheriff, me and Mary-Lou was down on the farm and we started cuddling. Mary-Lou said we should go in the barn and we did. Inside the barn, we started kissing and cuddling and things got pretty hot and heavy."

Billy-Bob continued, "Well, Mary-Lou said that we should go up on the hill so we did. Up on the hill we started kissing and cuddling and Mary-Lou took off all her clothes and said that I should do the same. Well, I took off all my clothes except my gun belt and my boots. Then, Mary-Lou laid on the ground, opened her legs and said "Okay Billy-Bob, go to town....."

The Hits Just Keep On Coming: A young boy and his father were in a store when they walked past a rack of condoms. Being a curious young lad, the boy asked his father, "What are these things daddy?" His dad said, "Condoms son." The boy asked, "Why do they come in packs of 1,3, and 12?"

The dad replied, "The packs with one are for the high school boys, one for Saturday night, the ones with three are for the college boys, one for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the ones with twelve in them are for the married men, one for January, one for February, one for March...."

One evening this drunk walks into a bar, sits down, and happens to notice a 12 inch tall man standing on the bar. Astonished, the man asks the guy next to him, "What the hell is that?" The guy next to him replies "He's a pianist." The drunk replied, "Horse shit, your pulling my leg."

So the guy next to him picks up the 12 inch man, grabs some books and props the little man up to the piano. Sure enough, this little man started hammering out all the favorite tunes of the bars' patrons.

Stunned, the drunk asks, "That little guy is cool. Where the hell did you get him"? The guy told the drunk how he had found a genie bottle out in the alley, rubbed it til a genie appeared and was granted one wish.

All of a sudden, the drunk runs out the back door, finds the bottle and starts rubbing it. In a wink, a genie pops out and grants him one wish. The drunk slurs, "I wish for a million bucks." Immediately, the sky turns black and overhead, a million ducks come flying and shit all over him.

Angrily, the drunk runs back inside, slams the door and begins cursing ,"You son of a bitch, I found that genie bottle and wished for a million bucks and all of a sudden there are a million ducks shitting all over my new suit."

The guy started laughing and wildly exclaimed, "You don't really think I wished for a 12 inch pianist do you?"

That's it for today, my little angry birds. Remember, any spouse can be a trophy spouse if you take them to a Taxidermist. I'm heading over to AREA 51 for drinks and maybe some karaoke.

That's it for now. Have a great weekend and more on Monday.

Stay Tuned !