Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

Now does he mean pro as in professional terrorists? Or pro as HOORAY FOR TERRORISTS? ....*slamheadondesk I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Glenn Greenwald calls it like he sees it: We're obviously hungry to live with royal and aristocratic families so we should really just go ahead and formally declare it: Bush daughter Jenna Hager becomes 'Today' reporter NBC's "Today" show has hired someone with White House experience as a new correspondent — former first daughter Jenna Hager, the daughter of former President George W. Bush. . . . She "just sort of popped to us as a natural presence, comfortable" on the air, [Executive Producer Jim] Bell said. Hager will work out of NBC's Washington bureau. They should convene a panel for the next Meet the Press with Jenna Bush Hager, Luke Russert, Liz Cheney, Megan McCain and Jonah Goldberg, and they should have Chris Wallace moderate it. They can all bash affirmative action and talk about how vitally important it is that the U.S. remain a Great Meritocracy because it's really unfair for anything other than merit to determine position and em...

It was a cool fall weekend in Chicago this weekend. Friday kicked off the weekend with a bang, as the lady and I enjoyed dinner with friends and new friends at the delicious Chilam Balam . It is a new BYOB joint with a refined approach to Mexican cuisine, lots of small plates, lots of awesome. We took this weekend to be domestic and visited the mall, enjoyed a burger from Red Robin and hit up IKEA. How I survived, I have no effin clue. On the way though we read about the passing of DJ AM , it was sad to hear a talented dj who recently dodged death pass on. So above is a little musimix of his I found... enjoy. This week is short for me. Gonna take a vacation and go boating with the lady, SUPER EXCITED. It will be nice to get away for one last taste of summer. Here are your highlights: Talking heads this weekend, talked too much about the stupid, The Sunday Morning Come Down Marvel sold their soul to the devil Kevin Drum suggests we get back to basics in the health care debate Fight Roun...

"I'll be the first to admit that we totally screwed up the way it was implemented. I want us to do better -- and we will," -Dar Mayor Mayor Daley gets away with another with a softball apology on towards his ultimate goal to glory the Daleympics . The $520 million shortfall is of no consequence. The lines of the unemployed , the constant gun violence , a broken school system , the ranking of 45th worst place to get a job is all of no consquence. You see he is the Dar Mayor, the ruler of all that is Chicago. And so he will continue his lies, deceit and back door politics and why not, it was only the parking meters? I am Frank Chow and I approved this message Windy Citizen

Last night the lady I got to chill and watch Ingrid Michaelson at the Artist's Den on PBS. It was truly such an honest and intimate performance the lady and I just sat and were glued to the tube. With all the nonsense I have read today, Ingrid has the voice to make you breathe . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Barney Frank is da man I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

So I was stuck at work last night so my brain is wrapped around about ten different ragetastic topics that get my blood bubbling. More to come. But before that one last video, Ted Kennedy making the case for a hike in minimum wage and a truly poignant take down of the Republicans in the Senate. The Liberal Lion was truly one of a kind even with the family tree he had. It can't be said enough we need more like him. Tonight the lady and I are having drinks and Mexican with some friends and then off to another raucous and riotous show. If you get a chance, go to Berlin (wink) Here are your highlights: Joe Francis of Girls Gone Wild fame , now an even bigger douche, I didn't think that was possible There is huffing and puffing right now left and right, but one thing people have missed, Obama has reduced the deficit In the Health Care deabte, FEAR trumps LOGIC The most racist slot machine ever Farms are being hit by the recession as well , the Department of Agriculture says profits...

Is Using A Minotaur To Gore Detainees A Form Of Torture? Simply brilliant. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Reporting about torturing dogs, HE IS THE WORST PERSON ALIVE, reporting about torturing people, it could be chilling... I am Frank Chow and I approved this message h/t Atrios

Every Time I Die - "Wanderlust" New Video from Every Time I Die, rocks my world I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Well after reflecting about Ted Kennedy for much of the day, I went home and chilled with the lady. One thing that kept coming back into my head was all Kennedy did for civil rights and as an Asian-American, I can thank him for a lot. On a personal note I started some more design classes so expect many a photoshop and illustrator awesomeness sooner than later. Why? Because I'm Franky and I rock. Speaking of rock, the Get Up Kids are above and yes they rock. The best story of my indie scene days was when my best friend, brother and buddy drove 16 hrs. to Chicago without tickets to see the Get Up Kids, Alkaline Trio, and Saves the Day. We sat outside the day of the show with a pizza box that said, "Drove 16 hrs. from D.C. need four tickets." Within 5 minutes we had tickets and saw one of the best shows of our lives. Here are your highlights: Genius Booze Light , I want me one Go figure the Blue Dogs get a shit ton of money from the health insurance industry Michelle ...

FOX News' Glenn Beck is doing an extraordinary job this week walking America behind the scenes of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and outlining who is actually running the White House. Monday night he asked us to invite one friend to watch; tonight I invite all my friends to watch. -Sarah Palin Sarah Palin. The be all and end of political Facebook relevancy with her death panels and roaming hills of Alaska has now spoken and all must listen! WATCH GLENN BECK Sarah Palin now returns to her heli where she can pot shot wolves from high above to leave the wolves for dead. Sarah Palin then turns water into moonshine gets schmammered and cozy with Todd to put her legs up in front of the one eyed monster. The teevee is powerful and Sarah Palin implores you to... WATCH GLENN BECK Sarah Palin will now with the magic of main stream media stupid get all 33 or so advertisers back on the Glenn Beck show. Because (wink, wink, wink) Obama and his conspiracy to take down one of the leaders of Wingnuttia ...

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It was a nice and much deserved day off yesterday if I do say so myself. Topped off by a nice night with the Drinking Liberally crew. Apparently I missed a whole lots a bullshizz about torture and more horrible lies about health care. So it was Tuesday as to be expected. Sadly though I woke up this morning and heard of the passing of Ted Kennedy . He will truly be missed and hopefully his legacy will carry health care reform through. It was his final bow on a great and storied career. We need more like Ted Kennedy these days . Rest in Peace. Here are your highlights: Danyl Johnson is all the rage , fuggin amazing It is called torture and it is back in the news and it is despicable NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Talk about civil discourse, this is how bad it has gotten, Colorado Democratic Headquarters vandalized... New Every Time I Die song and video Darth Cheney's evil wields news channels stupid I have stated this since the beginning of the this blog, there are c...

Sorry for no posts today, had to take a mental health day. Will be Drinking Liberally tonight. (art in progress) I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Dear Congressional Douchebags, Reading is fundamental and if you can't read the bill , a piece of legislation that will effect millions of Americans and their health care, you probably should consider another line of work I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

If one "Death Panel" idea is proven uneuqivocally false well then just yell "Support our Troops!" You stay classy Jonah Goldberg and congrats on being nominated for Wanksta of the Year . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

What a weekend! What a life! My ninja skills were almost depleted this weekend as Frank Chow is not impervious to 5 hours of solid boozing. Alas I survived and must now rock this week like a metal band on a mission. The truth is I am truly exhausted, I am not sure I have the energy to conduct true ninja analysis of our political stupidity, but I will try folks. I am not defeated. No FRANK NEVER LOSES. Just feel like I have been hungover for three straight days bitchesss. Here are your highlights: Erry'body hates Michelle Obama The weekend's Boxing Round-up , Little Mac gots robbed! Paul Krugman vs. Neill Ferguson , what is odd about this match up is Ferguson is a historian so he should know that during the Depression when Roosevelt listened to people like him, the country's economy suffered Say Anything says "Hate Everyone" Glenn Beck is experiencing that thing people call KARMA Wanksta of Illinois Orin Hatch Wanksta of Utah , why the media keeps putting these guy...

Sucky blogging today, so to make up for it Converge! This weekend, rage you ragetastic ragers! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Man 1: Dude I am so poor? Man 2: How poor are you? Man 1: $25.3 million poor Man 2: You are one broke motherfugger I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Exclusive - Betsy McCaughey Extended Interview Pt. 1 www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Healthcare Protests The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Exclusive - Betsy McCaughey Extended Interview Pt. 2 www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Healthcare Protests I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Healthcare Napkins All View more documents from Dan Roam . Man, what happened last night? Last thing I remember the lady and I were at a comedy show with the great Hannibal Buress and then I am waking up looking for Advil and a gallon of water. That is called FUN! If you get a chance in Chicago every Thursday there is a great room at Chicago Joe's run by the lovely ladies at Riot . Check it out and you won't be dissappointed. Other than that I going to go lay my head on my desk and play with my Mighty Muggs . Hunggggoovvaaa. Here are your highlights: President Re-Elect John McCain and the media's lovefest Usian Bolt is fuggin INSANE! Britain's biggest jewelry heist : Dudes do not spend the money on pink furs FOR YOUR WIFE! It is important to understand who are the Uninsured Cash for Clunkers, fiscal stimulus proven In the words of Fifty, Eric Cantor is a Wanksta , why he has to be from my home state I will never know! As much as he was villainized by the right for y...

It is a pretty poignant video and a great song "When I hit the Ground" by Ace Enders and Million Different People . Have a great night ya'll! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Headzup nails this one down, if the man had been Italian, maybe he would found empathy... I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

" Consistency Being Republican requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." -Bernard Berenson I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Hidee Ho Hidee Hi! It is Thursday and that means, I got I got I got a whole bunch of ragetastic awesomeness to rant about. First, however there is a sweet acoustic performance on a couch by Dear Hunter playing their song "Mustard Gas." This is how I roll, good tunes to accompany my rage. Yesterday night I did some artastic (yeah I am all about the tastics) and will be revealing the awesome later today. Don't be surprised if I am declared the next Picasso or Chuck E. Cheese. Here are your highlights: It is starting to become clearer, whoever thought of mandates and thinks it is a good idea, IS A FUGGIN IDIOT New! Exciting! RX Plan by spineless and worthless Harry Reid... Blackwater and the CIA : this is reality not a Tom Clancy novel As if this wasn't already crystal clear we dodged a bullet with Palin , but we will dodge an even bigger bullet as long as "God" doesn't give Bachmann a call 12 Worst Facebookers Darth Cheney shoots his buddy in the face orde...

My friends over at the Asian American Writer's Workshop are asking for donations. If you can lend a hand it would be much appreciated. Below is a part of their story: We believe in nurturing writers of promise, whether they’re Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri, whose first book party we hosted, or a struggling young writer just graduating from high school. As novelist Ed Lin writes: “Having grown up with the programs and the people of The Asian American Writers’ Workshop, I feel that they’re not only my family but indeed my homeland. The Workshop helped me get my book published. It encourages a lifelong love of writing and reading. It’s a crucial organization not only for our community, but for the ongoing global narrative as well.” We believe in showing every American, no matter what the color of her skin, that the Asian American story is a central chapter of the American story. We are asking you to invest in our efforts to build a national home for Asian American ideas. • Last...

Never give Chris Matthews too much credit... I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Sometimes movies gives us a little glimpse about the small truths in our current debates. Fast forward to about 6:40 in this video. I think Mr. Incredible did what most of us have been wanting to do for sometime. RAGE! Atrios : What Are They For Again? John Cole: Hell, I can’t, for the life of me, figure out what value the insurance companies add at all. Seems like all they do is skim money off the top, add layers of paperwork, and then screw people when they get a serious illness. This is correct. More than that, most of "health insurance" isn't really insurance at all, except for a bit of catastrophic insurance which they try to avoid paying out. There really is no reason for them to exist. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

It is HUMP DAY ya'll. And what do I wake up to? Stupid Chuck Todd telling me the President's numbers are dropping. Dropping. His presidency is already over. Oh wait, after Chucky said the president's approval rating was down, he talked about health care and all the misinformation. Then we saw all those angry mobs, but what about all those people SUPPORTING health care reform not a peep. We wonder why the president's numbers are down, moron's like Chucky, who run the story line that the President is down, without highlighting how misinformed the public is regarding the plan. Death panels, health care to illegal immigrants, losing your insurance all of these were people fears, ALL NOT PART OF THE PLAN. No wonder Obama is having such a hard time, he can't even get a bone. Thank god though for people like Barney Frank, who treats the town hall crazies like they should be treated. Here are your highlights: Juicy Tomatoes are still gross It is time for the White Hou...

Via Think Progress : Conservatives have strenuously denied that there is any anti-Semitism on display by anti-health reform protesters at town hall meetings nationwide — despite all the evidence to the contrary. Last week, Las Vegas radio station KDWN AM720 sponsored a “contentious” town hall, emceed by conservative morning show host Heidi Harris. At the event, local news stations were interviewing an Israeli man who was praising the “fantastic” “national health care” in Israel. During his remarks, a woman yelled out, “Heil Hitler!” The man stopped, became visibly upset, and exclaimed, “Did you hear this? She say to a Jew, ‘Heil Hitler’! Hear? I’m a Jew! You’re telling me, ‘Heil Hitler’? Shame of you!” After he angrily confronts her, the woman mocks him by making a crying sound to imply he is a whining baby. To say this is how the debate has turned, well Rick Perlstein would argue, this is how it has always been . I don't know what is more upsetting the woman saying "Heil Hitl...

All those town hall gun-toters are just swinging their dicks I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Too much stupid here is some music. Broadway Calls one of the few "pop" punk bands actually playing music, instead of this slop . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Well I wish the week was already over! Hooray for a stupid Monday of is there is public option, is there not going to be a public option, what the FUGG GOOD IS A CO-OP?AND WHY IS SARAH PALIN STILL TALKED ABOUT! Luckily I have a lovely lady who can calm me down. It is apparent when Congress gets back from their undeserved vacation it is going to REAL. If you get a chance call Congress, tell them a robust public option IS THE COMPROMISE!! Here are your highlights: Progressives get balls , I like balls DOMA or not to DOMA that is the question Giant Rat eating plants are coming to New York, hopefully Assault Rifles at Town Halls ...........slamheadondesk The Chicago Bears season really hasn't gotten going, but there is already contraversy Why care what Republicans think, when they will vote against the health care bill anyway , THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE, THEY JUST CARE ABOUT THEIR PEOPLE

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Rachel Maddow talks with David Gregory and you can almost tell she wants to call him out for being such a wanker. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Dare I say, wow I MISSED A LOT OF CRAZY this weekend. And thank god I might have turned into one of those bleeding heart liberals chucking shoes at the teevee. Oh well, instead I enjoyed a day on boat with the lady and her family. It was just what the doctor ordered, if he could order something for me without jumping through insurance company hoops. The sun was shining on middle America and we got to swim, boat and drink all too much beer. I cannot wait to go back. On another note, let's just jump right in though with the nuts , the nuttier , and the totally awesome CUZ AGAIN THERE WAS A LOT ! Here are your highlights: The White House has thrown the public option under the fuggin bus, wait they haven't? Copeland Day Trotter Sessions Rachel Maddow has and always has been my favorite, here she gets Dick Armey to reveal his true Wingnuttia You see it's funny because it is soooooo racist Chicago saves money by shutting down Asian women are not your new trophy wife and Mari...

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Via Huff Post: In a public forum defined as much by passionate declarations on abortion as by statements about health care policy intricacies, U.S. Rep. Ahn "Joseph" Cao, R-New Orleans, said Thursday that he "leans" toward supporting the House Democrats' vision of a medical system overhaul provided it won't pay for procedures to end pregnancy. "The word is 'leaning, ' " he repeated to about 150 people gathered at an Irish Channel Neighborhood Association meeting, the first of four planned public forums for Cao during the August recess. This has been developing for sometime now. Cao has mentioned before that he may switch parties ala Arlen Specter and his announcement he is actually "leaning" towards health care reform is a good sign. Louisianna has a passion for seeing reform in Cao's district, let's hope he doesn't get scared into believing his constituents want something else. This will be interesting to watch as Cao...

Here is former President Bill Clinton in action handling a heckler about Don't Ask Don't Tell. He hits on the historical differences that he faced as President and how sometimes you have to ward off the insane Right to further a progressive agenda. It is amazing how well he answers the questions and recalls what he fought for, but my favorite moment is when he recalls the Gulf War, how many soldiers were kicked out after they served? I had this discussion Tuesday that in order for Obama and his Administration to really push for LGBT rights whether in the military or in marriage, the change must be permanent. The Right will blast it and try to smear out of the community, Congress and the President for poisoning America, but the truth is inequality poisons America, that is a lesson that should have long been learned. The Administration needs to find away to keep the claws away and forever change this stain in American history. And it is my hope this is what they are working on.....

IT IS HERE!! FRIDAY!! YESS!!! I had fun last night experimenting with new brushes from other designers catalogs. Above is one the pieces I put together. Not bad if I do rage so myself. This weekend I get away for a day with the lady, then onto a the Final Frontier ! Not sure what the future holds, but I hope they Star Trek fans everywhere adopt me into their unique culture. I am still not certain I totally grasp the awesomeness of Star Trek I do, however look forward to learning and performing as one who does. Here are your highlights: Netroots Nation 2009 is all the happening in the progressive community, Digby weighs in on the ghots of deficits and Howard Dean is still my Secretary of Health and Human Services Sam Zell you are fired Let's just all conclude Karl Rove will go down in history as one of the most vile apprentices to Darth Cheney of all time Cartoon of the Day : Stay away from my Health Care YOU GAYS!!! Senat Finace Committee has no balls whatsoever Illinois foreclos...

These are top stories in Chicago: 15 year old struck by by three bullets in Roseland Search on for Wrigley beer tosser As the violence in Chicago gets worse and worse, the other priority and lead story in Chicago is that police are wasting their time over some drunk asshole at a sports event. Obviously these deserve equal amount of time, news attention and effort on the city's part....*Sigh I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

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Yesterday was an odd one, but ended up with a great evening with friends, Sushi (did you know Sushi was Japanese?) and wine. It was pleasant outside and calm. One interesting tid bit I received yesterday was a tweet from a disgruntled conservative who said "Most Asian I know are bright, what happened to you?" It prompted me to respond "I try my best not to fit stereotypes, but thanks for filling mine about conservatives!" I am not sure what got him so riled up to actually ask me something like that, but I thought Mike Park of the great Asian Man Records would be a fitting response. If you are unfamiliar with Mike Park he has been for the past 20 years or so one of the most influential independent artists and entrepreneurs of our generation. In 1996 he founded Asian Man Records which has a catalog of phenomenal bands and Plea for Peace Tour . It is guys like Mike Park that inspired me to start getting involved, breaking stereotypes and finding a voice in this great...

Michelle “always classy” Malkin is now attacking a child . Eleven years old. Let me repeat that eleven years old. She has called out this girl’s mother and this girl’s mother’s job. What’s next a house visit? Can’t put it past Michelle “inside scoop” Malkin! RAAAGGE!!!! Time to strap on my ninja gear and practice my ragetastic ability to break bricks with my pinky! Rage! Brick! Break! Chuck Norris has nothing on me! What is wrong with this woman? And why oh why does she call this Kabuki? So already knew she hated blacks and the Japanese , but now kids? And where was she when GW planted and planted and planted his townhalls or heck even John McWarVeteran! NOWHERE! NOT A FUGGIN POST! But the real point is why is she going after a kid, an eleven year old girl? Many other people asked questions, although I doubt Michelle would have as poignant of a question to ask other than “you and your wife are cronies of liberal corruption?” and then have fire come out of her mouth before announcing sh...

The great balancing act of the banks... It is always easier to say you have made profits when you just keep dumping the toxic waste in the Atlantic . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

The other thing that really made me make this final decision to leave the industry occurred when I was visiting family in Tennessee a couple of summers ago, and I picked up the local newspaper and saw a story about the health care expedition that was being held across the state line in Virginia, in the coal mining area in southwest of Virginia. So, out of curiosity, I just went up there to check it out and was absolutely dumbstruck when I went through the fairground gates. This is being held at the Wise County fairground. And what I saw when I went inside the fairground‘s gates were hundreds and hundreds of people who were lined up, waiting in the rain, to get care that was being provided to them by volunteer doctors throughout the state of Virginia in animal stalls. Other volunteers had come previously to scrub down the animal stalls to make sure that they were sanitary enough for these doctors to treat people who otherwise couldn‘t get any care. I am Frank Chow and I approved this me...

Wow oh wow, my friends. I am preparing for an unnamed play about Trekkies/Trekkers and the more I find the more I am astounded. Here is "Felking" A reader informed me it is called "Filking" at its finest, Science Fiction folk singing. I am not sure where to begin about this guy, but he is definitely less harmless than say, oh I don't know MILITIAS IN IDAHO ! This weekend is making a turn for the awesome, I will let you know more when I find out more, but I must say the lady has come through again! Here are your highlights: Ann Coulter gets PWND by a 15 year old The media missed something? Noooooo wayyyyy, TARP money debacle The country we live in Here is something good to hear, credit card companies won't be hawking college kids -these companies are bloody thirsty vultures Michelle Bachmann's son is the re-educationy How Bernanke was ever Superman I have no idea, but Reuters says he is now Clark Kent? Don't Ever Drink the Banana Bread Beer People a...

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy Chris was pretty aggressive, but rightfully so. The implication gives me Deja Vu . Here is the full quote referenced : "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants." I am Frank Chow and I approved this message