Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

It's been a rough and long week. I don't want to get into it, but at least there's some positives. That's what I have to focus on. These next couple of days I hope to be writing and finishing a script. Sometimes it's tough to sit down and get out natural dialogue I was on a roll and then the plot got in the way...DAMN YOU PLOT! Anyway I hope all of you have a splendid weekend. Here are your highlights: Goals, non-violent protest & now major backing. Occupy Wall Street being joined by major unions. If there only achievement is inspiration, I can support that alone. FBI seeks to expand definition of rape Our elite continually fail at their jobs Earthscraper!!! This is an informative and fun article for you wine lovers, The New Rules of Wine On the Death of Anwar al-Awlaki - a U.S. citizen was assassinated by the government. It has the Left angry, confused and some relieved. We are at war and al-Awlaki was definitely a threat. It does, however, set a dangerous pre...

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It's been a rough past couple of days. I'm exhausted and beat. Today was supposed to start my long weekend off, but I got a call back for play. YES! The little things in life that make you happy. I'm excited as the material is better than I thought and the theater company seemed cool. So YES! Again. I gotta run, but hopefully will be back for more rage! Here are your highlights: Tainted Cantaloupes Cause Deadliest Food Outbreak In A Decade As GOP Continues Fight To Gut Food Safety Laws Another alleged domestic terrorist that the FBI helped, then caught . I'm starting to think these guys would just be ranting on forums forever if they weren't contacted by undercover agents... Victor Ortiz a little late a little baby Jobs numbers, unemployment claims decline Occupy Wall Street, Michael Moore says it's the beginning of something ...another perspective is that it's a waste of time if you don't have a purpose. More Wisconsin, Less "Loud Noises!" On...

(hilarious video from the talented "Drunk Kitchen" gal, h/t Sophismata) Wow, work work and more work. I'm strapped today. I'll be in Studio City serving up lunch off the truck and then I have an audition for a play in North Hollywood. I also decided to add one more part-time job to my rotation. So count me among the under employed, employed demographic. Combined it will hopefully be 32 hours...we'll see. I have the next three days off though, so that's great. I'm going to hunker down and finish writing a project and maybe start a new one as well. Here are your highlights: Budget issues and lawsuits loom in California A lesson in self-awareness, Eric Cantor wants his FEMA money NOW! Herman Cain goes after big issues You know those guys with expertise? They think Obama's jobs plan would help They can't stop the trainwreck, Red Dawn the remake is coming... Chow! Fall Fund Drive : Please donate if you can & thank you for being awesome!

Romney, the candidate, has no shame whatsoever. Mother Jones : It's tough for a Harvard-educated, one-time moderate Republican governor (who used to support gay rights, abortion rights, and gun control) to get to the right of a swaggering conservative Texan who looks as if he walked—make that, strode—straight out of a tea party video. But Mitt Romney has found a way—by targeting Gov. Rick Perry's compassionate conservatism. That is, Perry's support for allowing the children of undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition fees at Texas state colleges. In the days since the issue flared up at last week's Republican presidential debate, the Romney camp has continued to pound Perry on this point. At that debate, Romney—who in Massachusetts had vetoed legislation that would have permitted the kids of illegal workers in Massachusetts to pay in-state tuition rates—blasted Perry's support for a measure allowing students who had lived in Texas for three years and graduate...

Live by Rex Grossman, Die by Rex Grossman. Last night against the Cowgirls, some of our flaws showed, but what was glaring to me was that Grossman is still Grossman. Badly timed interceptions, panic in the pocket and a fumble to end the game. And then there's Kyle Shanahan who with a lead and a power back like Tim Hightower, he decides to pass the ball...even more...AND DON'T get me started on Romo. If you ignore the fact he didn't get the ball in the end zone and had a mediocre game, well then you could work for ESPN and stay on his jock. RAGE! Oh well 2-1 ain't too shabby for a team I still expect to go 8-8. Here are your highlights: The Worst and Best of the Redskins v Cowboys game Welp, this is extreme. Heckler calls Obama the "Anti-Christ" Jon Stewart to GOP faithful "it's you" You know, I thought I left those right here... 20,000 missiles missing in Libya Stimulus Tales No shutdown this time and call me optimistic, but it looks like the Dem...

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It was a crazy weekend. Busy and productive. I officially finished my first week at work and it was a major success. The truck rolled! Yesterday we were in Venice...oh Venice people. Always always always entertaining. It was fun rockin out all day, but I'm beat today. Not sure I got up this morning. Tonight is the Redskins v Dallas game , BEAT DALLAS!!! It's gonna be interesting which Dallas shows up and which Grossman shows up. He certainly can't start tonight's game like he did last week against the Cardinals. Dallas will make him pay. I'm excited to see our defense out there, hopefully with the main man LaRon Landry. Nobody on the team brings the kind of flare he does. Hail to the REDSKINS!! The Fall Fund Drive continues, things are tight in the house of Frank. IF you can please donate to help keep this blog rolling that'd be amazing. Thank you! Here are your highlights: Obama pew pews Perry Speaking from experience this might be the scariest part of the appl...

Well I'm beat. We did our first dinner shift at a bar in Hollywood last night. It rocked, it rolled and it was fun. A couple of my buddies showed up and that was doubly awesome. We stayed open late, so I got home around 2 in the morning. It's like being on a moving restaurant! This weekend we're excited as the truck was invited to the Abbot Kinney Festival in Venice. So this Sunday 10-6, come on by and say "Hello!" Also starting today and running for a month I'll have the "Donate" button below each post. It's the Fall fund drive. I love writing this blog and will continue, if you could be so kind and make a donation to keep Frank eating and raging : ) it be much appreciated. We've got a big year coming up and I'd love to expand what I do here. With your help that can be possible. Thanks and all my love. Here are your highlights: Rick Perry looking perrty terrible right now. Now walking back the whole Social Security is Unconstitutional n...

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(h/t Mahablog) Well it's been a busy week and it keeps getting busier. We had our second day out on the truck serving delicious eats to Valley peeps and they loved it. We've done a slow roll out the last two days, but tonight is the real first planned event. We're heading to Quebec in Hollywood tonight and hopefully we'll be churning out a ton of food. The owners are happy. The cooks are happy and I get to dance. So all is good. We were also invited to the Abbot Kinney Festival , a huge outdoor arts, music and rockin good time. Can't wait! I'll be trying to blog more at evenings to keep up with the daily happenings. Don't forget to write a review for the Matthew Filipowicz Show & the Trans-Atlantic Throwdown ! Thanks XOXO - Frank Here are your highlights: GOP flirting with another possible shutdown this time over disaster relief funds . How patriotic... More controversy from the Murdoch Corp We've come so far, Best Buy ad 1996 Fight weekend! Jon Jon...

Georgia executes Troy Davis after his last pleas fail I just don't know how we can call ourselves a civil society, a modern society with an abomination such as the death penalty. Prayers go out to Troy Davis, his family and the MacPhail family. Not much else to say. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Hey folks! It was a great first day on the truck. Aside from the normal "getting to know everything" stuff, we rocked out some delicious eats and people left happy. We're doing it again today and I can't wait. Gonna pump some good tunes and rock out some orders. This is unique Dunkin today, I'm merely going to suggest you listen and review the Matthew Filipowicz Show. If you haven't already you can also become a member. Please do as we're going to release some cool extra footage and chats! Here is your highlight from Matt: Hey everyone, Before we get to today's episode, I have a quick favor... Take a minute to rate and review the show on iTunes . This link will take you to our page, then click View In iTunes, which'll launch the program on our page. Then, if you'd be so kind, give us 5 stars and write a quick review. Reviews and rankings are how iTunes chooses what podcasts will be feautred, so we would really appreciate the help! On to tod...

I start work today! It feels great to wake up in the morning, get ready and put on my food truck tee. It's gonna be a hot inland day and I can't wait. I'm a bit rushed, so without further ado... Here are your highlights: Rick Perry v. the DOJ David Brooks, still totally sucks How to help Obama lose, primary him, waste your time fighting straw men and oh be Michael Moore, Cornell West and RALPH NADER Transformers nom noms Notes on Class Warfare Chow!

We're back in Cali! I'm fighting off a cold I caught while in Chicago. Hooray! I start work this week, finally and I'm looking forward to serving up some food truck awesome. It feels good to be back here after seeing our old stomping grounds. Chicago will always have a special place in our hearts. It was nice to remember how far we've come in only three months. Here are your highlights: President Obama laying out his plans for deficit reduction Troops in Yemen open fire on demonstrators, killing dozens Pat Robertson still a terrible human being Best analysis of the Mayweather v. Ortiz fight I didn't link to yesterday HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! It was a close one, one that last year we would've lost, but I'll take it. We showed resolve, heart and the Defense was aggressive till the end. I'm loving Ryan Kerrigan and with him and Orapko we've got a what looks to be a great d-end tandem. Five Observations from the Game . Chow!

(Getty Images) It was an eventful evening in boxing. I was just landing into LAX after our trip to Chicago, so I missed the fight. I did, however follow the updates via Twitter and then later saw the fight in its entirety on YouTube. The best way to sum up the fight would be to "Protect yourself at all times!" Mayweather retaliated to a dirty tactic by Ortiz, legally, and Ortiz paid. It wasn't the ideal ending, but it surely was comical and almost poetic; Ortiz can only blame himself as many others said. The only fight I'm interested in for Mayweather is Pacquiao. I'm not going to analyze that fight till it's made, but damn, after last night I think more than ever it'll be fun to watch. And yes it has to be made, I don't believe it's about either fighter being scared, I think it's about money. It's always been about money and when Pacquiao takes care of business (unfinished at that) in November , the fight will happen or both men will have ...

I'm exhausted. Yesterday was a long day; early morning engagement photos , meeting with wedding venue, visit to FedEx and then a great dinner at Blue 13 . We shut down around 10 just after the Shore. I haven't watched Jersey Shore in a long time, since we're without cable, but it's still the same train wreck as ever. We head to the burbs today to see family and then tomorrow fly back to Santa Monica. It's been a quick and busy week, a nice reminder of how lovely Chicago is as a city. I will, however, be excited to get back to warmer weather and my own bed. Here are your highlights: The GOP tries to use Clinton-era tactics with the Obama administration, "scandalous" Pass the bill! Unemployment claims jump Here's how I would spin things: GOP Congress still less popular than the President Rick Perry stuck at 234 But Black People Govern Like This... TNC & Angry Black Lady tear into liberals who say terribly racist comments about Barack Obama and someh...

We had our engagement shoot this morning at sunrise. Our photographer had us out on North Avenue Beach with a casual picnic set-up; orange juice, coffee and a bit of champagne. It was cold, really cold. The weatherman said, by the lake, it was 38 degrees (Oh Chicago!). We didn't prepare for that, but toughed it out for two hours and it was totally worth it. Hopefully I'll have more to share in a week or two. Chow!

The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes , Political Humor & Satire Blog , Video Archive We're in Chicago! My lady is at the office doing her due diligence. Tomorrow we shoot our engagement pictures, meet with the wedding planner and hang out with my cousins. Today I think I'm going to hit up a food place or two that I don't get in Santa Monica. I'm heading downtown, you folks enjoy your day! Here are your highlights: Your Special Election Punditry What won't the Chinese faux? Angry Birds is the latest Fox News hates paper clips! Lose a House seat, gain a Senate seat - Elizabeth Warren is in the game, get involved! About that federal aid to disaster victims... Republicans Hate People Must Read of the Day: Why Supply Side Economics Won't Solve the Current Economic Malaise Chow! P.S. Safe travels to Paddy K, he and his family are traveling across the Atlantic to make their new home stateside. We're excited for their arrival and can't ...

I had nothing but internet slowness yesterday. Twitter wouldn't really cooperate either. All signs point to me just enjoying this secluded farm life. We hop on a train tonight to head to Chicago. I'm excited to see the old haunts, grab some grub and maybe if I'm up to it, sip some Ransom Gin at my favorite bars. Here are your highlights: U.S. hikers jailed in Iran to be released soon The Teabaggers blood lust is unsettling David Wu was simply exercising his Lifetime Membership Obama has super confused the super committee Economics news is still not promising, A Closer Look at Manufacturing Chow!

We're staying at the lady's folk's farm house. It's literally in the middle of nowhere. Corn to the right. Corn to the left. I kid that if this were a horror movie, I'd be the first to get dragged into the corn and killed. The "Asian guy dies first" is the new "Black guy dies first." There's one road and acres of farm land. I don't believe there's a neighbor within a mile in any direction. I snapped a ton of pictures yesterday, here are a few: Harvest is just beginning Corn, ready for its close-up Grain bins on the farm I'm kind of enjoying the isolation and pace. It's rather relaxing. If I get time I'll share more pictures and maybe some video later on! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Well we're here for two more days in Central Illinois. The wedding went off without a hitch, the reception was on the bride's family farm and we danced the night away. Yesterday was kiddie day. Nieces and nephews of my lady's playing while I watched football with her dad. Speaking of football...HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!! HAIL VICTORY!!! I'm not going to get too too too excited, but it was a great start to the season and encouraging to the see the defense much improved from last year. On offense; Sexy Rexy didn't look utterly awful and at times he looked like a quarterback, but leave it to him to fumble and turn the ball over when he needed to take the sack. Thank God for that defense . It's great to have football back. All is almost right in the world. Here are your highlights: Obama set to send the American Jobs Act to Congress Nope, Rush isn't racist , not one bit at all... The blackouts in Southern California & Arizona, How about some Infrastructure Spe...

I had the chance to interview two members of the LA band Colombian Necktie. Take a listen and get to know this band as they are truly in West Coast terms EPIC. Bio : LA's Colombian Necktie have been together for just over a year and have quickly made their mark on the flourishing West Coast hardcore/punk/metal scene. The music is honest to its core, like the band's D.I.Y. ethics and beliefs. They are successfully bridging gaps between subgenres and constantly experimenting with sound and feel, which can be heard on their negatively charged self-titled EP. And the intensity doesn't stop there; Colombian Necktie's live show is chaotic, unafraid and destuctive. Fueled by creativity, aggression and passion, Colombian Necktie is a force of nature that isn't slowing down anytime soon. This is the first of what will hopefully be many interviews on the Trans-Atlantic Throwdown . Links for Colombian Necktie : http://www.facebook.com/colombiannecktiela http://colombianneckti...

Obama was in full campaign mode tonight. Here are some of the reactions . If you saw Obama's speech tonight and compare that to last night's GOP debate, it's not even close. When he's on, he's hard to beat, even with this economy. He also urged Congress to "pass this now" repeatedly, a direct challenge to the do-nothing GOP Congress. It doesn't have a Hail Mary's chance of passing, but it's going to be hard for Republicans to explain why they did nothing when people are still suffering in 2012. Also too, I like the name " American Jobs Act ." Freedom fries and all that (as for the plan, I'll let the wonks look at it, but I would've preferred more shovel-ready talk and less tax cuts talk). You asked for a fight, Obama was definitely in a fighting mood. The lady and I are headed to Central Illinois for a wedding, then Chicago for the rest of next week. Limiting blogging will ensue. Have an opinion about the speech? Plans to get ...

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We fly to Central Illinois late tonight. RED EYE! Woohoo! I'm looking forward to a little stint in farm country and then Chicago for a couple of days. Home sweet kind of home. Tonight is the Obama Jobs Speech . My advice to the White House, if they ever listen to us lowly bloggers and I've said this before, GO BIG. If you think a compromise can be reached around $300 billion go for $700 billion and add in goodies. I mean shovel ready, fix schools, roads and bridges. I can name a few around here off the top of my head *cough Santa Monica Blvd, Lincoln *cough cough. There's no reason to propose something knowing the Republicans will reject it anyway, unless you propose the biggest plan meant to turn around the economy in the near future. Let's face it, we need it . Obama needs it to win. Oh, and he won't get help from our media. No matter what happens, they'll find a minute sliver from his speech or what someone else says and make it front page news. Never mind, t...

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy It's gonna be a busy day of errands and chores for me today. We fly out late tomorrow night and I needs to get things in order. I also will be posting an interview with Colombian Necktie today or tomorrow, recording a skit with Matthew Filipowicz and going to the DMV. God help me. It's been hot in LA folks. Be safe! Here are your highlights: Five Ways to Save the Postal Service , here's one idea: stop running it like a business GOP candidates for president set to debate. A Question for All of Them LaRon Landry to miss opener Taping back the eyes of a model to look "Asian" I'm without words Romney doesn't have an economic clue This article was done by a friend. It's about nom nom food trucks and talks about the vending regulations, some slowing up the truck I'm to work for, "Street of Dreams" Chow!

Alternate headline: Republican Congressmen Reject Black Man Who Wants to Talk About Jobs Yahoo : When President Obama delivers his address on a new job-creation plan to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, he won't be speaking to a sold-out crowd. Several lawmakers are still determining whether it is worth their time to stay in Washington to hear the president, and some are already planning to skip it. Republican Rep. Paul Broun of Georgia is the latest to announce that he will not be attending, and will instead watch the speech from his office across the street. During the speech, Broun will post his comments about Obama's remarks on Twitter, a tradition he keeps during State of the Union addresses. "Dr. Broun will not be attending President Obama's joint address, but he looks forward to hearing the president's proposal for job creation," Broun spokeswoman Meredith Griffanti told The Ticket. "Dr. Broun will instead watch the speech from his office wh...

BooMan : I think the Republicans have pushed the ball far enough down the field that they will be in position to radically change this country if they win the White House next year. They'll almost certainly be able to attain a majority on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe, which will then allow all these extreme abortion laws in the states to go into effect. They'll probably be allowed to get away with severely limiting voting rights without any challenge from the Department of Justice. Public-sector unions will be gone. The EPA will be rendered toothless. Entitlements will be gutted. Everything that isn't tied down will be privatized and corrupted. There won't be anything compassionate about the triumph of conservatism. And it will be really hard to fix. I don't think this is hyperbole. Do you? No, I don't. Case in point: Every Republican presidential candidate has to " kiss the ring " of a guy like Jim DeMin t if they want to get the nomination. Tha...

It's Tuesday? Already?! Damnnnn...well the lady and I send off to Central Illinois Thursday night. It will be our first foray into the red eye flight. We're hoping to get sleep and be up and at it in Illinois when we land....please god let me sleep....I hope everyone had a lovely Labor Day weekend. We spent it with family and friends, had a few too many cocktails and delicious dim sum. Cuz that's how we roll. Here are your highlights: New heat wave in LA county starts fires What's the light future look like, LEDs SOCIALISM IN TEXAS!!! Forgot to post this last week, Congrats to Goodwin Liu Rex Grossman named starting QB of the Redskins *Slamheadondesk What The Media Won’t — Or Can’t — Tell You About The Jobs Crisis - THE GOVERNMENT CAN CREATE JOBS!! Chow!

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Woke up and the first post I read was agreeing with Sarah Palin's "crony capitalism" and the second was a Hillary should run in 2012 post. I swear there must be something about the end of summer that makes the true Left go absolutely nuts. It's like a piece of "little hell." You can never be taken seriously if you are willing to hand the country over on a platter to sociopaths or delusional about a primary challenge. Here's a clue to the true Left , you're not the base . And no I won't link to the pieces, I only mention it, so that people will stop before we repeat 2010 and live in big hell. It's a tough road ahead. We stand a much better chance if people acknowledge there's a bit more at stake than who is the most progressively pure... I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

The lady and I are getting engagement pictures in a couple of weeks. I'm tasked with nailing down my look. Here's what I'm thinking... Navy Gingham Shirt Grey Knit Tie Jeans and Oxfords And if we get a bit more formal... Navy Blazer gets added We're looking forward to this shoot and once we get the photos I'll put a few up. Enjoy your Saturday. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

I'm exhausted from filming yesterday. Due to some traffic issues one of the actors was a couple of hours late. We didn't wrap till 1:30am. So it was a long day, apologies for sleeping in...okay not really. It's always interesting after I'm done filming because I want to get right back in there and do it again. I always think of something new or want to just one more take to make it perfect. Alas, that's not how it works. It was a fun time, I spit, I fake vomited, I stuck my hand in a vile...I'll spare the details...I'm glad I had the opportunity. I should have final footage by December and hopefully sooner. Thanks for the support everyone, this is just the beginning! Here is your highlight: Unemployment Report , it's not time for bipartisan committees or bipartisan "plans." It's time for a big, aggressive plan from our president that can turn our economy around. Austerity has failed, as we knew it would. We know the GOP has no int...

Well filming is today. The call times got pushed back to this afternoon which is fine, I'm just antsy to get started. It's gonna be a late night. I'm thinking 10 hrs at least. We'll see. This is the part though that I love. Yes it's a short film, but I get to work on my craft at these times. Cool stuff. I won't get too actory on yeah. In other news, Happy September (it's already here) in a week we'll be back in Chicago for a wedding. I'm looking forward to hitting up the ole city, seeing buddies, and family. Then back to LA and the food truck, hopefully some more auditions and fall football. YES! Here are your highlights: Obama's Job Speech moved to Sept. 8th , progressives have the vapors, the White House sees an opportunity, Boehner still a prick As always, Stay Classy Fox News White House releases cooooool new site page, We the People NFCEast Predictions , my Redskins 7-9, that's plausible Must Read: The consequence...