Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy Read the president's remarks . He painted himself as the grown-up in the debate, as the one above the fray and it's a smart move. I don't agree with allowing the tax cuts to be extended longer than the unemployment benefits nor do I think the estate giveaway is good policy. However weighing everything it's better than I previously thought would be accomplished. The tax cuts for the middle class pass while the payroll tax cut is a nice new shiny object that has potential for job creation. Now all of this is of course if Lucy doesn't pull the football away... Regardless the GOP is clearly the protectors of the rich and overtime I think this is a simpler argument to make as the economy recovers . Another element is that the self-proclaimed deficit hawks within the Republican Party look foolish. They can't claim they care about the deficit seriously with a hand out to the top 2%, the pres...

Today is my Friday and I am g.d. excited. Yesterday was more of a cluster fugg than the day before as the lady and I tried to salvage the Xmas present I got her. Two things I hate in the world Ticketmaster and ticket bookers. There has to be a better way than having some scalper hoard tickets online and then charge you twice what they paid. THERE HAS TO BE!!! The New Year is creeping up on us and we have to get some resolutions going. Mine is simple. Take over the effin world...small task I know...the Huffington Post does have a small resolution that might change the scope our of Wall St. ruled system. Move your Money . It is an ambitious project that actually has a good point. We should be able to decide who and what is done with our money. Ripples in a pond my friends. Ripples. Here are your highlights: " When people make an argument for racial profiling they're either lazy, arrogant or racist " Dick being Dick aka a coward and a disgrace If you haven't noticed all...

Via Talking Points Memo, the President : "Scientists and engineers ought to stand side by side with athletes and entertainers as role models. And here at the White House, we're gonna lead by example," he added. "We're gonna show young people how cool science can be." I am Frank Chow and this is CHANGE I believe in

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Greg Sargent : Among gay rights advocates already frustrated by Obama’s foot-dragging on their issues, this one threatens to balloon into a new controversy: Obama’s outside political operation is urging supporters in Maine to turn out to the polls for local elections — without making any mention in its emails of the nationally-watched anti-gay ballot initiative in the state. Organization for America is beginning to take heat for this, but OFA officials are declining to comment in response to this blog’s inquiries. The reason this could become a real issue for OFA is that the vote on the Maine initiative — which would repeal gay marriage — is expected to be super close. And a loss — particularly one rooted in turnout, which OFA has the capacity to boost — will result in fierce recriminations. What’s more, tensions are already so raw because of a host of other ways gay advocates feel let down by the new president that they may be even more inclined to point a finger at OFA in the event o...

IT IS FRIDAY BITCHESSS!!! This weekend is fitting to be ridonkulous, tonight is the National Conference for Drinking Liberally leaders at Sheffield's. Stop on by if you can! Saturday, the lady and I will be going to Champagne,IL for some tail gaiting for the homecoming of the Illini. Can't wait! In other news, the terrorist sympathizer, wussy Prez Barack Hussein Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize , how awesome is that? Well it is quite a surprise, but it does show how the world actually enjoys foreign diplomacy and an shift in attitude by the United States. I already love the wingnut outrage over this and as we know the Nobel Peace Prize has a well known liberal bias . With all that... you know talk of peace, negotiations and anti-torture rhetoric it is DIABOLICAL! Hitler! Socialism! New World Order! I am not sure what Obama will have to do in his years to come to get any applause from the Right, but I think the first step is not being liked by the international communit...

I was actually going to leave SNL's opening skit alone. To be FRANK, I have come accustomed to SNL being terrible. Aside from the occasional Digital Short and funny skit here or there during the election, SNL has sucked and will continue to suck for some time. They don't have any stand out characters, Kristen Wiig has been played out with her wacky and weird file and then there is Fred Armisen... I don't know whoever let him in the cast, but I have been in and around Chicago's comedy scene for three years now and can name some 30 people who are funnier onstage than Fred Armisen . Normally sketch comics have craft and work on their craft. After awhile they find their niche and do really well with that. Armisen doesn't have a damn thing he is good at, it seems like SNL just has characters no one else can or will play and BOOM Armisen gets it. His Obama "impersonation" is a prime example of this, and SNL's opening skit proved how bad it has gotten. CAN TH...

Watch CBS Videos Online Well helloooo America! I was off yesterday to perform in an awesome read through of a play last night. It was truly exciting and an amazing experience. More to come on that as I am certain the play is to go in full effect next year (cross fingers). What did I miss? Anybody? The President was on Letterman and apparently funny, yet if you read this morning's slab , he WAS THE ANTI-CHRIST! I love opening up my local slab that plays itself off as a paper and then gives audience to right wing memes like "he doesn't want to answer HARD questions", "Obama is desperate," and something aching to to "Obama is struggling to get majority support." When 72% became not a majority I don't know, but the local slab thinks it is a heck of a critique. And some wonder why health care reform has taken so long to get done in America... Here are your highlights: The Cubs get stupid at the end of the season and blame Milton Bradley for everyth...

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy Last night was great on many levels. I was treated to a wonderful dinner by my lady and then we watched the President give an impressive speech that had both of us moved. It was nice to sit down and witness history together. I was to be honest rather surprised at how upfront and honest Obama was toward the GOP misinformation campaign . The overall reaction out there is that the speech was received well . For us progressive/liberal/commie/pinko scum that is a good thing. It is important that the President offered an explanation of the public option, "it won't hurt you we swear, you idiots" would have been better in my opinion, but that is why he is an eloquent speaker and I am a raging blogger. The next couple of weeks will be interesting to watch...just glad the President finally called the asshats out. Here are your highlights: The Village has spoken wanting a public option and coverage for the u...

No Child Left Behind And Socialist, School Indoctrination of the "so-called" President Barack "the Muslim Islamofacist Terrorist Sympathizer" Obama. It amazes me that all of sudden the Right decides they care about the state of education in America. With the economic downturn and subsequent budget cuts you would think they would be outraged by schools losing funds, supplies and textbooks. No, they are stating they would be much happier home schooled and learning about the teachings of durr Remington rifle. Here is the scariest thing President Obama will be saying to kids in schools and you should hide your children too, beware the underlying message : But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world – and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities. Unless you show up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; listen to your parents, grandparents a...

As lawmakers and shakers are getting to take time off to rest their penny loafers, it is imperative we continue to push forward for health care reform . Olbermann has thrown a good right hook to the chin of the Blue Dogs and corporate pirates in Congress and it is great momentum. Health care reform is both important for humanity in America, but also our check books. On another note tomorrow is Laughing Liberally , all should go, it is at 8pm at the No Exit Cafe and will be full of socialist, commie scum ready to laugh about spreading the wealth. Tuesday looks to be another really friggin busy day for me, but I will try to get in some points about our debates and of course the right wing tom-foolery. Here are your highlights: Bill Clinton is meeting with N. Korea for the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee Mob harrassment at the unintended consequences , this is a solid point just like the Palin rallys off put independents these tea baggers might just do the same thing, they are a bunch...

It has become clear recently that "fear the black guy" is getting a chorus in the right wing fringe of the teevee and talk radio. It is isn't funny. This is no laughing matter and it should not be taken lightly. This was something the right wing couldn't stick to Bill Clinton back in 90's because he was "Bubba", so they had to cook up conspiracies about murders and money while fetishing over Clinton's penis. However, now, today with the first ever black President Barack Obama, the hate radio has another angle and it is a dangerous one. Race in America is complex. Understanding race in America is even more complex. What the Beck's. Dobb's, Hannity's and Limbaugh's are doing here is promoting an ideal held deep within the fringe of America, that white is right. Americans are hard working white men. Everyone else is un-American. They insipidly hurl out the word racist to describe our President and in doing so stoke the flames for more ra...

If you haven't noticed I have a new hardcore banner on top. Not sure if I am going to tweak it a little more, but it need more RAGE and one ninja, since I am only one man. Thanks to my newly acquired ninja design skills, my banner looks just like it should Asian, pundity and awesome. In other news, comedy is rocking out this summer with great shows popping up everywhere! Tonight is CHUC and I am highlighting an amazing comedian Beth Stelling who will be gracing the stage over at the Beat Kitchen. She is a must see in the Chicago comedy scene and her dry wit and personal stories are already gaining fame. She happens to be a lovely friend and is always a joy to watch! Expect to see her on Comedy Central soon. Here are your highlights: It is called Right Wing Xtreme for a reason and Mike Castle meet your base Obama had a conference call with bloggers , YES those little, pesky, non-influential, uneducated, conspiracy theoried, activist bloggers. Those people! The concert will ROCK Get...

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...

Comedy Tuesday, Sean Flannery performs his one man show tonight at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago. More info at Chicago Underground Comedy . Sean is a class act and one of the funniest stars in Chicago stand up scene, if you are in town don't miss out and IT'S FREE! Banks and Richie Rich's own our barrs Batman ! First the cramdown and now we want to keep tax havens for the rich? Help Obi-Wan you are my only hope. Let's go Caps, Ovie is da man! Joe Plumber's version of it's okay I have a black friend . History Lesson by Krugman So when you get sixth highest on your test and you are not promoted, then all of sudden it's because you are white ? One of the most confusing sentences in the history of the Washington Post "For most Americans, race has become supremely irrelevant. Everyone knows this." Richard Cohen FAIL. the White House goes Geek and finally new tunes from Straylight Run Chow!

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy It is a great thing and this is one time I won't make a joke. God/Buddha/Allah/Axel Rose/Bowser Bless America. I am Frank and I approved this message.