Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

I will be in full ninjatastic attire this afternoon as I participate in a conference call and meeting amongst fellow Asian Pacific Americans for Progress. The call will be with the following: Judy Chu Joe Sestak Konrad Ng Tammy Duckworth and more I will have a report tomorrow. Till then RAGE ON! Chow!

In honor of all of those still trying to convince us the Bush Administration did not authorize torture to lead us into a fake war. Time is up! On the real...enjoy your weekend. Sorry no Dunkin' today was at a conference all day, off to a show where I will be rocking freedom, liberty and laughter. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

When you are from Planet Winguttia you have an uncanny ability to cook up random nonsense and then with a whim of unapologetic word vomit you let it loose on America. You fill the airwaves with catch phrases and scream that they the Gubbament is out to get you. With a vile, incessant tone you vomit and vomit again like a disgusting ritualistic fraternity machismo fest only to then high-five one another after appearances on the teevee for sticking it to the Left. The playbook calls on you to bastardize words like freedom, liberty, and justice. Put it on lunchboxes, slap it on kids backpacks and sell it sell it, sell it . It's the Winguttia way. Because on your planet words like corruption only apply to those you hate and hate you do. Consistently with such an odoriferous stank that it muffles the sense of your own hypocrisy. In the words of a G-Dub aide , 'We're an empire now, and when we act, we create our own reality. And while you're studying that reality -- judi...

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I was going to save this post for tomorrow, but according to work I have to attend a conference all day tomorrow downtown with no internet. It is communist. RAGE. Nevertheless here are your highlights! May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and so I would like to dedicate this Dunkin' to all blogs Asian. A little Wiki action for ya: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) is celebrated in May to commemorate the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States. Congress passed a joint Congressional Resolution in 1978 to commemorate Asian American Heritage Week during the first week of May. This date was chosen because two important anniversaries occurred during this time: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in America on May 7, 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad (by many Chinese laborers) on May 10, 1869. In 1990 Congress voted to expand it from a week to a month long celebration and in May 1992, the mont...

I always get a little laugh from the "Most Played" section in my Itunes. It is a surprise to see where I was at in certain periods of my life. Luckily I do come across a tune every now and again that is still played non-stop in my car and headphones. "Hate to see you Go" by the Color Fred happens to one of them. I was never really sold on the longevity of Fred Mascherino joining Taking Back Sunday. Something just didn't sit right with Fred's approach to music and the TBS's appreciation for making music to mosh and cry. It was for lack of a better word "off" and although I did like the release they put out it seemed Fred was held back. On his first venture into a solo career he proved me right. This album had its moment of pure pop and outright rocking which combines two of my favorite aspects of the scene. The ability to find melody not only in the instruments, but the vocal themes play right into the listener's ear. Fred currently has an ...

It pains me to say this, but the first phrase that popped in my mind after hearing North Korea was testing their nuclear capabilities was "I learned from watching you Dad." The old and terrible anti-drug commercial from the 1980's that we all remember now comically with a son's reply to a pot smoking father. I wouldn't necessarily liken America to a pot smoking father rather we are more like the recovering pimp/ crack dealer attempting to tell his kids not to do drugs. The quest for nuclear proliferation has long been sought by nations across the globe. It was a sign of sophistication and a power play; however America remains to this day the only nation to use nuclear weapons. And we cannot forget that. Yesterday and today's headlines persist with a consensus of condemnation of such actions and rightfully so. It is a modern era. Today's world has learned from the choice America made in WWII and the aftermath thereafter. It has led to a long and tenuous r...

How I feel today... You'll see one day when you move out it just sort of happens one day and it's gone. You feel like you can never get it back. It's like you feel homesick for a place that doesn't even exist. Maybe it's like this rite of passage, you know. You won't ever have this feeling again until you create a new idea of home for yourself, you know, for your kids, for the family you start, it's like a cycle or something. I don't know, but I miss the idea of it, you know. Maybe that's all family really is. A group of people that miss the same imaginary place. It has been 3 years since I moved to Chicago. Today my family is relocating from the Northern Virginia area to the Fredericksburg area. It happens to be quite the trend in old stomping grounds to move further and further away from D.C . Odd how everything can change while you are away and so quickly. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

Aww the Chicago weather. What did I say? THE WORST FUGGIN MAY EVERRRR ! Anywho this weekend is hecka busy as I have a show on Friday and you should attend. If you want more info just holla at a brotha. Lots to discuss corruption, storms and coolness, Oh my! Here are your highlights: I am not sure what they are in trouble for, but Blago and Burris are in the news RAAAAGE! Facebook is worth like so so much money "Why there is No Supreme Court Fight ", Ezra gives his two cents and those cents are worth so so much money I love people (*cough Red State) who proclaim racial bigotry and have no understanding of either word, Dana Goldstein at Tapped nails it. Yes. Because the worldviews of John Roberts, Sam Alito, John Paul Stevens, Anthony Kennedy, Stephen Breyer, and Antonin Scalia are not impacted at all by their white male identities. White men are raceless and genderless, haven't you heard? Cyclone kills more than 165 people Paper Art by Simon Schubert as seen above is s...

The Onion sometimes is scary. Chow!

A step back and a step forward . It makes no sense that a court who considered this a violation of civil rights found it the second go around not a violation of civil rights. It is encouraging to know that the movement won't end and at the next visit to the ballot boxes there will be a repeal that will hopefully have odds and logic in its favor. The Courage Campaign continues . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

It's Tuesday, but feels like a Monday because of the Holiday. How did everyone's go? Hope it was fantastic. Mine included taking the lil boat out with the lady and cruisin' it was so Miami Vice. Last night her and I went to the Cubs game that was a hitfest/walkfest . WTF CUBS?! Can you get out of this funk already? Cool hats though. Also Chicago is becoming worse and worse of a city weather-wise, my patience is running thin...if only California wasn't imploding...oh well. Here are your highlights: But the president decided to start what may become a new tradition by sending a wreath to the African-American Civil War Memorial at Vermont Avenue and U Street Northwest in Washington- CNN Obama did the right thing yesterday . I am one of those who will rage on the South and their undying unapologetic love for the Confederacy, however soldiers who passed on deserve their remembrance. If they get a wreath though so should Americans who fought through much more dire and diffic...

As we remember those who have fought brilliantly for our freedom and those we have lost who have honored our flag. Also remember that a man's or woman's sexuality means more than their ability and willingness to defend our Nation . Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell Contact your Congressmen . Contact the White House . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

It is nice to escape every now and again. Chow!

Louie, Louie woaahhh he gotta go LA LA LA! Oha Louie Louie woaahhh he gotta go LA LA LA! It amazes me when you watch this he was searching for about 30 or so racial slurs to throw out there and instead came up with Moogoo gibberish. Inside the head of Louie Gohmert: I have to nail this, Texas style. Set them on fire. Like Tom Delay would do. Like all the Dick's would do. All right so Chinky, Chink, Gook maybe...no that's the Vietnamese, Charlie? No wait that's Vietnamese as well. Chonk, Fortune Cookies, Chopsticks, Slant Eye...ahh fugg it. I will just say that meal I always get at the China Buffet in Angelina County. Now open mouth. There! Cat! Dog! Are you kidding me? What kind of idiot actually goes on the House Floor to spew this egregiously stereotypical racist bullshiz. RAAAAGGEEE!!! How is the man even allowed to speak? This mumble of racist idiocracy has no place in our political spectrum, yet people keep electing him even after he shows time and time again that he l...

David Neiwert over at Crooks and Liars makes a great point. We are told to fear the brown people. I read the rage from my nemesis and some message boards as well, none of them mention the guys who look like them, talk like them and rage like them. Me. I fear no one. I am a fuggin ninja. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

Man never let your girlfriend feed you sushi and wine. She will talk you into watching Father of the Bride and Beauty and the Beast back to back. And from what I recall, the animation of B and the B was much better when you were a kid, seeing it last night I was like, WTF? Thank you Pixar for your amazing and revolutionary work. Regardless I was late to work today. I am going on a mini vaca tonight, can't wait and here are your highlights! Cheney's speech the day after ...he lied, durrrrrr. WHITE SOX GET BLASTED , it is always nice to have the South Siders humbled every now and again The Craigslist Prostitution Ad War Oh woah is whitey , CNN reports one of the dumbest stories ever. The real report . The non-Hispanic, single-race white population of 199.1 million represented 66 percent of the total population Call Arnold the Eliminator, is this going Galt? The ever classy Lou Dobbs Why is Illinois politics so difficult to trust? Here's why . Goonies, then and now . You hav...

I think this says it all. As much as I feel like my life is running in a circle "your what keeps me believing me the world's not gone dead" One of the best bands of my lifetime reflective of all that was and is...say anything... Say Anything / Max Bemis you rock. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message...drunk...gnight.

The Republican Party has been attempting to re-brand and re-establish itself in the nation, going on tours of listening , teaching and smelling . But having failed on their past attempts the RNC has decided to push forward with name calling the Democratic Party instead of re-branding referring to Democrats as the “Democrat Socialist Party.” Insider News of Politics Worldly has some breaking information the GOP was considering other names, but failed my majority vote. Here were the others for consideration: The Democratic Pfffftt Party The Socialist Idealist Moralist Party Party of the Uppity Communist Democrat Social Club We have no clue how to fix things, but either do they Party Poop on them Party Socialist of Social Communist Commie Party Democratic Party Anti-business Party Party of the Poor Big Gubbament Party Anything they do we can do better Party Jebus doesn't love them Party The Party of of of of....MOMMMMMYYYY!!! Michael Steele the current head of the RNC said he does n...

Send in the clowns I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy Both sides may be sincere in their views, but neither side is right. The American people are not absolutist, and they don’t elect us to impose a rigid ideology on our problems. They know that we need not sacrifice our security for our values, nor sacrifice our values for our security, so long as we approach difficult questions with honesty, and care, and a dose of common sense. That, after all, is the unique genius of America. That is the challenge laid down by our Constitution. That has been the source of our strength through the ages. That is what makes the United States of America different as a nation. It was a historic speech and in contrast we had Dick Cheney . 9/11 was mentioned at least 25 times and he admitted to breaking the rule of law. It is a fact that only detainees of the highest intelligence value were ever subjected to enhanced interrogation. You've heard endlessly about waterboarding. It h...

It's Thursday that means we have a new American Idol and it's... it's Kris Allen? Guess America still hates the "flamboyant", I smell a Clay Aiken retread. I didn't watch much of this year because it really came down to Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert for me and once I heard Kris Allen was in the final it was over in my mind. America votes for the "more likable" guy . But you know what was cool? Adam Lambert singing Queen! You could see the guitar legend Brian May drooling over the Freddy Mercury-esque vocal runs. It was rocktastic. Regardless both will have decent careers and the pie on the face of my local paper for running story after story of Adam is rather funny. Both guys have promising careers, there is always room for another Jason Mraz and America needs a Freddy Mercury . Wow. Did I really just dedicate that much analysis to American Idol? Here are your highlights: Bomb plot thwarted in New York , can't have terrorists in our prisons, sen...

Under the measure, any person with a state permit to carry a concealed weapon would be able to bring that weapon into parks and wildlife refuges unless a state law specifies otherwise. The firearms language is now expected to be included in the final version of the credit card legislation, which lawmakers want to deliver to President Obama's desk by Memorial Day. - House passes measure expanding gun rights. Because nothing says credit card reform like guns. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

It is nice to see your Senator telling it like it is . Yes I do know they need a "plan" , but this vote down has nothing NOTHING to do with releasing them into the wild or not being able to handle them in our Federal prison system. Durbin brings it with some sauce and logic. Only wish the Democrawussies and the Republicawussies would be more like him on these matters. Fear of the brown people.... I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

I am excited it is Wednesday. It is Memorial day weekend (which is particularly tough for me) and I will be hopefully spending some time on a boat! With a scarf, shorts and Sperry loafers and selling the f out. Not really, but I will be a on boat most likely and can't wait. I am almost certain getting away from the Mao of Chicago is good for me right now, I swear I was being followed all last night, granted it turned out to be my cousin on his way to the house for dinner, but still Mayor Mao is after me... Here are your highlights: CHU WINS, CHU WINS! Damnit, there has to be run off....I smell Norm Coleman's stank According to TIME, the Middle East is a game and Obama has a new playbook Gitmo Detainess, What we should really fear : Rude Pundit always entertaining and spot on New Mortgage Loan Recast Chart HELLLOO Pre New song by the Dear Hunter ...one word EPIC The banks seems to be doing better at reporting fraud , it just doesn't make sense to report that you have ...

I have been watching this closely, but since I am in Chicago and not in a specific district in California, I'll admit I have been on the sidelines on this one. Others have voiced support , this is an awesome Asian with the promise to do awesome things in Congress. The early turnout is not encouraging ... PEOPLE OF THE 32nd DISTRICT GET YOUR BUTTS OUT TO VOTE !! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

“For the first time in history, we have set in motion a national policy aimed at both increasing gas mileage and decreasing greenhouse gas pollution for all new trucks and cars sold in the United States of America"- President Barack Obama This is great news and about time. It is refreshing to announce decent legislation and triumphs in saving our planet. It is imperative to move in a direction that takes responsibilities for a better and cleaner environment. And for you Wing-Nuts out there. I think I can communicate to you in a way you might understand. Franks gets into a truck with a CB radio and a megaphone. Hikes it up to 11. YOUR CAR WILL BE MORE FUEL EFFICIENT AND THUS SAVING ON GAS COSTS!!!! IT SAVES YOU OVER TIME. YOU KNOW. TIME?! IT WILL BE MADE IN AMERICA?! RRRAAAGGEE CARS GO FAST WON'T GUZZLE UP GAS. LEAVE DOUCHEBAGS IN DUST ON THEIR BROKE ASS! Ah fugg it, have fun in your Hummers, while everyone around you is speeding past in lightning fast awesome minis PEW PEW. ...

When was the last time you heard about one of these? And the culprit actually getting away? Apparently Harry Reid and Co. are buying into the paranoia of "not in my America." It's terrible leadership. Montana is taking the right approach. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Meghan McCain colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Gay Marriage Well hellloooooo Tuesday. I love Stephen Colbert and I don't mind Meghan McCain, hence this video, but why I really posted it, is she seems like one of the few sensible "Republicans" on the teevee lately. She states at the end that the party is being pulled farther and farther to the right and it is completely true. This is discourse I can appreciate and pro-sex , how can you argue with that? So other than that joining a gym sucks, they have just as many fees and start up costs as the banks...RAAAGGGEEE!!! Here are your highlights: Sign of the apocalypse a Twittering Toilet MOCK DRAFT - Let's hope the Wizards get the "kid" Gov. Quinn does not want to anger the drunkest city in America It never made sense to me to get rid of cops, firemen and actual city workers as solutions to handling deficits and budgets, especially in ...

I must preface this by saying I was in costume, hidden in the shadows and completely undetected, so for those of you worried about my ninja guise being unmasked fear not...thank American Apparel. This past Saturday I had the opportunity to attend the Netroots Nation Salon in Chicago. The salon actually took place north of Chicago in the Rogers Park neighborhood joint, the No Exit Café . Along the walls Che Guevara posters and photos hung crookedly. The place reminded me of a lost era where worn wooden floors were a sign of customer traffic not deterioration. I entered as the panelists took to the stage with host Matt Filipowicz welcoming each one WWE announcer style. It was a rowdy start. The crowd was for the most part over 30 and white which was discouraging, however what I expected. Considering the locale of the venue and normal café-goers I did have a smidge of hope it would be a diverse crowd. *Sigh* We did fill the place to the brim, but that should be the case every time. The p...

So is that she's a woman? Or maybe that she's a woman with an attitude? Or that she is a woman who is a Democrat? Or a woman with power? Or maybe she's a woman who stands up for herself? Or maybe it's a she? Or they don't know how to behave around a strong woman? Or maybe they just really want to sleep with her because "well woman are only good for one thing", but they are grovelling Neanderthals who have no chance in hell because she is a real woman? Or they are weak minded men destroying rational thought at every turn and pushing blatantly sexist attacks on a Congress WOMAN. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

It's Monday ya'll. This weekend was a blur probably because I have officially assimilated to the Borg that is the left wing progressive liberal bias side of the Jedi Order. In other words I met up with some cool people and attended an event for Nations of Nets and just to settle your nerves, yes I was wearing a ninja costume. I have to remain anonymous. Plenty to announce this week, plenty to RAGE about, but Here are your highlights! Boxing's loudmouth was silence yet again , Andre Ward dominated. There used to be a bank here.... Banks, Reborn 116 tools in space Eminem's New Album is streaming on Myspace. Blerds predicted the album years ago. Ezra Klein has begun at the Washington Post and is busy. Great reads and let's hope he continues his criticism of "the Wills" (Billy and George). Telemarketer companies must die! It's amazing with all their huffing and puffing about not investigating, now they WANT TO INVESTIGATE PELOSI ! Do it, please and the...

Have a great weekend, ya'll! Rock on Yuto Miyazawa. (scroll to the end to see an amazing solo and Ozzy!)

Look they are saying funny stuff in a different language and it is funny because people are dancing. How silly! How distracting! Nancy Pelosi, bene ! Busha no torture ! Cheney no torture ! CIA never lies ! Bene Nancy Pelosi . Itsa magical Nancy Pelosi means now Newt is respectable and we listen to his words! Hooray Nancy! Lame Italian stereotypical accent here full of distraction and nonsense! Pelosi knew something, no she didn't, no wait she did says the CIA ! It's doesn't change a thing. David Shuster is the only sane one on the tevee today. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

In “My Personal Credit Crisis,” Edmund L. Andrews brings to light the human nature of the housing and credit crisis. It is often forgotten that there are stories out there whether individuals or family that reflect the naivety of homeowners and the draw to live the “American Dream.” We have become a society obsessed with a grandiose ideal that America is a house with a white picket fence waving to our neighbors every morning like Jim Carrey’s Truman . It is a reminder that many bought into this exceptional ideal and lenders had no problem facilitating their “American Dream.” With all the fervor over the banks and insurers alike the common thread that is missed is that these “professionals” convinced people it was of no worry, it would be alright and now people are suffering. People. Some bet on love, a bonus that never came, a steady job, pension, a promotion, new jobs, and some were so into the idea of a “house” they never stopped to think of all that came with it. Actual people, who...

WOW it's Friday, thank Jebus. Last night was an awesome show. West Dundee is full of flies and people are sweet there. I was actually told by a family that I would be "famous" in no time after my performance. And no I didn't get them drunk or drug them. This weekend is set to be exciting, I will be attending a Nation of Nets gathering in Chicago, so if you you want to say hello feel free. I am almost certain you will know who I am once you take a look around the room. Here are your highlights: Hawks vs Wings, Chicago vs. Detroit ...well what's left of Detroit. Should be an awesome series. The Truth About the Dick, Dick Cheney that is...Wilkerson in this column gives every reason to investigate and actually says what would save the Republican Party. Dude Perfect - YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS IT'S AMAZING BABY SERE Instructor tells it as it is Nancy Pelosi calls the CIA a bunch of liars ...wait an intelligence agency fudged information to further an agenda...the CIA...

Juno's step-mom is pissed. This is RAAAAGGGEEEE!!! And really that is what it is all about ladies and gentlemen. There is a difference between petty blogo rage and the all out rage seen here. Notice the veins in her arms as she yells, the use of the diaphragm to project her message, the consistent in your face tactics; it is text book. I am not sure what they were trying to accomplish, but from now on every time I see Rummy's face I am going to be thinking "WAR CRIMINAL." ....so I guess they got their message across. Peace bra, peace. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

moar funny pictures This Sunday President Barack Obama is set to speak at the University of Notre Dame for the commencement of the Class of 2009. Debate has been abound as many Catholics are in protest of a prominent figure being pro-choice and in favor of stem cell research speaking at the Catholic of Catholicism universitadoms. The President himself has been rather silent about the commencement and what his speech will entail, but Associated People of Socialist Nation Press has the inside scoop. The President isn't taking this lightly. Known primarily for his calm and cool President Barack Obama is secretly planning to wear an University of Michigan football jersey underneath his cap and gown. Citing anonymous sources of sorcery, the APSNP found that President Obama will actually finish his speech with the fight song of Michigan arguably the most recognizable fight song in the nation . It is no telling what this will incite as the issue at hand has been differences in polic...

Show tonight in West Dundee . West Dundee you say? Yes and it ain't no outback. Chicago is now officially the schizo girlfriend that I don't know how to break up with. Last night we had a tornado warning and I wake up today and it's perfect. "What's that dear you want to break both of my arms and tie me to the bed?" Next day..."Good morning! Here is your Dunkin and a nice breakfast sandwich." Not quite my relationship with Chicago, but close, so here ya go! Tawain and China might just kiss and make up 22 Awesome ways to quit your job James McGovern asks for an Exit Strategy and gets a Veterans boost No more "erotic services" on Craigslist , now it is the super politically correcxxx ADULT section, yep that's gonna do the trick I might go to hell for this, but do they call this the "Rope-a-Pope" ? I HATE SIDNEY CROSBY Credit cards can suck it Well with all rightwing extremists of late, the DHS proves that their report was cor...

Well I am a Democrat Socialist now and that leads to only one thing Jimmy Eat World...about as logical as calling Democrats socialists. Rock on America. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

"The homosexuals have taken over every aspect of the culture" W.O.W. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message.

The banks passed the Stress Tests laid out by Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner , but what did these test look like? What is the reality of these test? Ladies and gentlemen I give you the Stress Test. Here is an inside look : Do you lose time from work due to banking? Is banking making your banking life unhappy ? Do you bank because you are shy with other banks ? Is bank affecting your reputation ? Have you ever felt remorse after banking? Have had financial difficulties as result of banking? Do you turn to inferior companions and environments when banking? Does your banking make you careless of your family's welfare? Has your ambition decreased since banking? Do you crave to bank at a definite time daily ? Do you want to bank the next morning ? Does banking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping ? Has your efficiency decreased since banking? Is banking jeopardizing your job or business ? Do you bank to escape from worries or trouble ? Do you bank alone ? Have you ev...