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Propeller Week In Review: December 21, 2007 »

Posted by: JamesMarcus 8 months, 1 week ago

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Although he's previously had a low Propeller profile, it was Dennis Kucinich who claimed the spotlight this week--along with Karl Rove, the steroid scandal, unami (say it five times fast), and Adam Sandler's perennially popular Hanukkah video. Come one, come all!

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    Spadecaller8 months, 1 week ago

    Hi JamesMarcus:

    Thanks for another good review to rap up the week.

    (However FYI, I am not a Democrat or a Republican ... I'm baffled, bewildered, and betwixt.)

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      Blackacereturn8 months, 1 week ago

      Again i didn't make the list! I am starting to think...what was i thinking?

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      JamesMarcus8 months, 1 week ago

      Join the club!

      And a happy holiday to you.

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        Spadecaller8 months, 1 week ago

        Merry Christmas, happy holidays to you also, and all the religious and secular best wishes to everyone.

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          Radiofreeeuropa8 months, 1 week ago

          I'm sure you've earned your gin and tonic- ah!

          Best always!

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        joeeddie8 months, 1 week ago

        It made me laugh! Merry Chrismahanukwanzika to all.

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          STONERS8 months, 1 week ago

          Great article James, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year my friend...;];]

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            sumptuousdigs8 months, 1 week ago

            Unami?! I thought it was umami, I'm so embarrassed!

            Hey James, and the gang (henceforth 'the James gang'), have yourselves a great holiday and the happiest of all years to come. In my book, happiness encompasses health and good fortune also. My wish to you all.

            PEACE

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              JamesMarcus8 months, 1 week ago

              STONERS, sumptuous--a happy holiday to you both, and watch out for that unami in the eggnog. It might be a dash of ketchup.

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              hyperbola8 months, 1 week ago

              Ah James, I am disappointed. I spent quite some time chasing jewish music videos from all around the Mediterranean (Sephardic) to add to this story:

              SNL: Adam Sandler's Happy Hanukkah Song! (3rd version)

              http://www.propeller.com/viewstory/2007/12/21/p...

              and they got no mention even though you "showcased" the story in the week!

              Maybe Ladino (jewish spanish) is not as "kosher" as Yiddish?

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                JamesMarcus8 months, 1 week ago

                Ladino is perfectly kosher by me, hyperbola. Sorry I couldn't squeeze those videos into the WIR, but I'm going to watch them myself. A happy holiday to you in the meantime.

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                not2needy8 months, 1 week ago

                Another great review, and lots of fun!

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                  mamasan8 months, 1 week ago

                  My christmas card from some dude...Nice...real nice...

                  "DARTH-ROVE

                  MAMA SL()t- you are as ugly on the inside as you are on the outside.

                  surely YOU and THE BUG have found new cracks and crevices to invade and infect?

                  i have personally disinfected this site of you and the BUG and claim half credit for the KILL of SPITECALLER yet you communicable diseases are as infectious as a really bad case of HEMORRHOIDS what will it take to delouse you?"

                  ;';';

                  who rattled your cage buddy?

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                    SonOfTheMask8 months, 1 week ago

                    mamasan, sorry you had to endure something like that...if Darth Rove is acting this way, Propeller should take action.

                    That being said, why are you commenting to this story, rather than contacting James Marcus, Tom Drapeau, the Anchors, or the Scouts?

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                  MyCampingMall8 months, 1 week ago

                  I wonder if Kucinich was as tall as John Kerry if people wouldn't consider him a more formidable presidential candidate. It tells you something about the American public. It makes no difference how well they like what you have to say, it makes a world of difference how tall you are.

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                    MajJohn8 months, 1 week ago

                    I wouldn't care if Kucinich was 7 feet tall, I still wouldn't vote for him for any elective office.

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                    sumptuousdigs8 months, 1 week ago

                    Tall, deep voice, all of that 'John Wayne' appeal...

                    Interesting accounts of Abraham Lincoln's vocal quality, was that he had a rather whiny, nasally and often strident speaking style. No recordings were available for media. Being that he was very tall (even for our time), his stature was often exaggerated.

                    His ideas were big, but what won it for him was the split votes in a multi (not two party) race....and he was head and shoulders above the rest.

                    Hee hee hee.

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                    Searchbeam8 months, 1 week ago

                    Thanks for the review, James!

                    And special thanks for getting rid of some of the trash on Propeller. I felt very strong disgust for someone to write hate mail like that to mamasan, one of our active members.

                    I am sorry I missed a mention regarding my story on Snowflake Rudy! The discussion was quite lively, and some comments - like the one by cowboygrandpa - were quite interesting.

                    Your review always makes a good read! It capsulizes the thoughts of the community, as you see it.

                    Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukkah and Joyous Kwanzaa to you and your great team!

                    Peace and Blessings!

                    -searchbeam.

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