Barack Obama...prayer PR ploy? Heh, God's watching!

The door of deception

There was a big flap in the media overnight when it was learned that a prayer Barack Obama slipped into the Western Wall in Jerusalem was lifted by "persons unknown" and allegedly sold to a Hebrew-language newspaper.

When a copy of the handwritten note was published, many of the faithful were outraged.

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinvitz - who is caretaker for the Holy site - lamented:

"The notes placed between the stones of the Western Wall are between a person and his maker. It is forbidden to read them or make use of them."

Personally, I wouldn't want to raise the wrath of the Almighty.

But frankly, this whole incident doesn't quite pass the "smell test" to me.

Is it possible that one of Obama's "handlers" turned over the prayer to a third party for circulation?

After all, the contents of the "note" are mighty curious to me!

Barack allegedly penned:

"Lord - protect my family and me. Forgive me for my sins (ah, he has some!), and help me guard against pride and despair. Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just. And make me an instrument of your will."

Talk about covering all the bases!

If you ask me, it was written with the knowledge - or intention - that it would be revealed to the world.

Yeah, call me cynical.

But, the prayer is too "perfect" and smacks of having been crafted.

An attorney - Guy Mashiach - went so far as to conjecture that Obama knew what would happen to his prayer and acted according.

A public relations ploy to solidify his image as a do-gooder and a man of the Lord?



Notwithstanding, the scriptures are quite emphatic about the importance of praying in private.




Matthew 6:5 - 7

"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."

"But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly."

"But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking."

To make a show of his appearance (knowing full-well the "prayer" would be the focus of attention) and to pad the note with much "speaking" - assuredly puts Barack's baffling actions - into question.

Obama, the Lord is watching!

As Albert Einstein once said,

"Before God we are all equally wise and equally foolish."

Barack Obama...side-steps questions! Typical slime-ball politician?

The morning papers were awash with news bites on the heels of Barack Obama's brief stop-over in France - and his subsequent meeting with President - Nicolas Sarkozy.

Some reporters focused on their discussions about Iran's nuclear program, global warming, and such.

But, for many, issues pertaining to U.S. and French relations appeared to be at the fore.

Others wondered, how would Barack's meeting with Sarkozy, would be interpreted by the voters?

In one report, it was theorized that John Kerry's French "connections" negatively affected his campaign for President a scant few years ago.

Outspoken critics, for instance, poked fun and hinted he was "less-than-American" because of family ties in St. Briac-sur-Mer and his ability to fluently converse in the French language.

To prevent such a crisis from arising in his camp - it appears that Obama's intuition shifted into high gear - and he reacted according.

For example, when the Senator was asked - "whether it was a good thing to be loved by the French in the United States" - he evaded the question!

Instead, he responded by diplomatically stating,

"I think the American voter understands that problems like climate change, or energy, or terrorism cannot be solved by any one country alone and that it has to be a group effort."

Heh, Obama!

It was a simple question that required a simple answer: "yes" or "no".

Ah, that sneaky dem side-stepped the issue!

Yeah, the presidential hopeful went for the pat answer that would appeal across the board without offending.

But, the question still remains.

"Is it a good thing to be loved by the French in the United States, Obama?"

We're waiting patiently for your answer!

As an unknown pundit once said,

"Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason."

A mother's love...quote!

There is no substitute for a mother's love...

Julian Ayrs
The Daily Planet
Collection of Poems

Rosemary's Baby...Nuart Midnight Screening. July 25th!

Rosemary's Baby will be screening tonight at the Nuart Theatre in West Los Angeles (July 25th) at midnight.

I recall when the intense thriller first graced the screen.

The intense horror flick - starring Mia Farrow - caused quite a sensation.

Although the special effects no doubt pale to the offerings today - what with all the advances in technology over the years - Rosemary's Baby still ranks high as one of the top scariest films of all time.

The sensational feature was adapted from a novel by known Satanist Ira Levin.


The movie version produced at Paramount was directed by the celebrated (now somewhat infamous) Roman Polanski.

Levin was hired as a consultant on the high profile project.


Anton La Vey - founder of the Satanist Church - appeared briefly as the devil.

La Vey touted the film as,

"The best paid commercial for Satanism since the Inquisition."

When Ms. Farrow was asked to play the role, she was married to Frank Sinatra at the time.

During the course of the film - Mia's normally luscious locks of hair - were cropped quite short (a la "twiggy-style") to accommodate a storyline which caused one former flame to quip to the press,

"I always knew Frank would end up with a boy."



Concerned that Mia would be on location a lot, and out of romantic reach, Frank issued an ultimatum: pick me or the movie.

Ms. Farrow chose to continue filming; consequently, shortly thereafter she was served with divorce papers on the set one day just as she was about to shoot a dramatic scene.

Curiously, events surrounding the film, caused many to consider the real possibility that dark forces were at work behind-the-scenes.

On June 5 (1968) - ten days before Rosemary's Baby was released - Polanski and his wife Sharon Tate dined with Robert Kennedy in Malibu. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Kennedy was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.

A year later - on August 7th (1969) - Charles Manson disciples brutally murdered Sharon Tate and her unborn baby - along with four other people at the Director's in the Hollywood Hills in California.

Rosemary's Baby was shot at the legendary Dakota Apartment complex in Manhattan.

Arnold Schwarzenegger...budget mess signals lack of leadership!

Give a man a couple of inches and he thinks he's a ruler...


News reports logging the negative impact of the current budget crisis in California are quite disturbing to read.

While politicians like Arnold Schwarzenegger loll around on their fat a** - smoking foot long cigars and plotting on how to "best" their enemies in Sacramento over the issues - the lower classes are forced to suffer.

For example, pending the approval of a budget, it has been announced that funding for Medi-Cal clinics have been suspended. Of course - this means that the poor and disadvantaged in the State - may be without health care until the "deadlock" is freed up.

In addition, agencies that provide services for the disabled (which are funded one hundred percent by the State) may face life-threatening hardships, too.

I expect that home-owners and renters - who rely on a tax credit about this time each year - will also be shut out in the cold (no checks will be issued) until that "girly man" in the State Capitol gets his act together.

Arnold, you lack leadership skills!

Get off your high horse, roll up your sleeves, and get thee into negotiations.

Have you no conscience, Sir?

Anonymous blog comments...to post or not to post?

Well, when you first start up your blog, you face one dilemma right off the bat.

Do you accept comments across the board without censorship?

In view of the fact there are a staggering number of wackos out there - spewing a lot of psycho babble as they surf the Internet daily - for me the answer to the question was an easy one to come to grips with.

Then, the issue of "anonymous" comments surfaces.

There are many good reasons why an individual may be inclined to post a comment anonymously.

It is wholly possible the person is a celebrity or in the public eye and they want to make a contribution to the dialogue without throwing the spotlight on themselves.

Okey-dokey!

On the other hand, setting up an account (at Blogspot, for instance) with requisite - e-mail contact address, background info, and profile shot - may be a bit of a pain in the butt (and too time-consuming) for some.

In that event - if the "anonymous" author makes an intelligent comment or worthwhile contribution to the discussion topic - I am inclined to "publish".

But, when it comes to "anonymous" comments that take pot shots at personalities mentioned in a post, or that go into a vitriolic rant about some political or social issue, I am inclined to "reject" the remarks.

For good reason!

My blog is not a forum for cowards who seek to assassinate the character of public figures while they remain out of harm's way anonymously.

Nor is it a launching pad for those with a "secret agenda" either!

Once I start to peruse such a missive, and determine the nature of its misguided focus, I just hit the old "reject" button.

In fact, the comment remains not only "unread", but does even see the light of day!

The bar is set pretty high for those who seek to make the "cut" at the Tattler.

But, my standards are reasonable under the circumstances.

For example, in spite of the fact I am inclined to pen and post daily - and make a few outrageous remarks on occasion sure to rankle a few - at least my mug shot (and legal name captioned above) squarely identify me.

Brooke Shields once said,

"I make no excuses."

Nor do I.

Frankly, it's liberating!

As George Bernard Shaw once said,

"Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated."

Senator Kuehl...foul-mouthed Democrat backs Hillary!

Barack's studly cowboy image sure to rustle up gay votes...


In one of the throw-a-away "GAY" rags, there was a report that during an OUTFEST (Gay Film Festival) panel discussion on Senator Barack Obama, Democrats complained that the presidential candidate was moving towards the "middle".

Not unlike the mainstream press, the gay media took that cue when Obama was inclined to vote "yes" on a waiver for Telecommunications companies (that would exonerate them from allegations of wrongdoing in any criminal proceedings) who were involved in the illegal government wiretaps at the height of the terrorist threats.

On the heels of the discussion, a handful of "gay dems" lamented they're tinkering with the idea of voting for John McCain this fall.

In response, California Senator Kuehl (Dobie Gillis) allegedly scowled,

"You tell 'em, they'll do whatever Hillary fu**in' well tells 'em to do."

Ms. Kuehl, unlike your "Zelda-ites" - who obviously fall into line when you bark orders - intelligent democrats follow the beat of a different drummer.

In fact - I am inclined to hazard a guess - that it is best for the Democratic party to take a line of action that is the opposite of whatever Hillary offers up.

After all, Barack Obama is the "future".

Hillary and her cronies are political dead-beats relegated to the past!


Kuehl, mouth like truck driver...

John McCain...to pick Jeb Bush as VP?

We fooled the voters once, we'll fool 'em again...


Whoa Nellie!

I sat up and took notice when I spied a list of potential running mates for that crotchety presidential candidate, John McCain.

Jeb Bush is on the short list?

If that's the case, let's take a gander at the potential scenario.

John McCain wins the Presidential race with Jeb on the VP ticket.

Then, one evening - after ingesting a bit of nitroglycerin for the old ticker - an impotent moment with Cindy inclines the aging Lothario to pop a tab of Viagra.

Faster than you can say - double whammy! - McCain is carted off to the hospital quick as a wink.

Too late!

So, who becomes top dog in the White House?

You got it: Jeb Bush.

Well, looks like Obama may be a shoe-in, after all, once voters get their priorities straight!

I still like to swing even if John is not up to it...

$25.00 fines for exposing tight-whities! Abercrombie & Fitch flesh, ok?

Townsfolk in Southern Chicago have approved an ordinance that will allow a fine of $25.00 to be levied against any male exposing over three inches of his - um - tight-whities in the hood!

Their reasoning?

The unsightly display of soiled undergarments may keep major retailers and economic development at bay.

Heh, give Abercrombie & Fitch a call, Mayor.

The savvy retailer gives a bold twist to fashion cheek - er - chic!

Idiots...quote!

You can't talk reason to an idiot!

Julian Ayrs
The Daily Planet
Collection of Poems

Beijing Olympics...China ignorant about Global Warming. "Dog meat" consumption revolting notion!

China's last gleaming...

Protests in San Francisco...

In anticipation of a host of swarming masses descending on the Olympics in the next few weeks, China has issued some ultimatums to create a "greener" setting for the games.

For example, Officials have restricted the use of private automobiles on the streets over the next few weeks to reduce smog.

And, have increased mass transit in a bold-faced effort to alleviate the problem as well.

What a joke!

According to recent statistics, at least sixteen of the twenty most polluted cities are in China.

And - in spite of the fact the Chinese government has recently begun to relocate factories, haul old clunkers off the street, and plant trees to get a jump on global warming - it's all a little too late, isn't it?

The 11th hour actions should have been prompted by concerns about the environment, not by a deceitful attempt to gloss over the obvious - and in the process - conjure up a superficial image to the Nations of the world!

In essence, the whole bold-faced ploy is a white-wash.

In fact, China's efforts are akin to slapping a band-aid on a deep wound that has been hemorrhaging for years.

Indeed - some of the damage caused to the environment - is undoubtedly permanent.

The idea that restricting vehicle traffic for the next three weeks will rid the skies of green house gases is a ludicrous notion!

What really turned my stomach, though, was the announcement that a popular entree - "dog meat" - would be taken off the menu during the duration of the games to ensure foreign visitors were not offended during the course of the athletic celebration.

Are they going to allow a few stray dogs to wander the streets for appearances sake, too, before they herd them back to the chopping block at the close of the Olympics?

Talk about inhumane conduct!

This is a country populated by savages, in my estimation.

The arguments for "Boycott" are ripe!

Tom Brady...plugs thirst-quencher with smarts!

Well, the ta ta's had a little somethin' to do with it...

A double-decker sightseeing bus roared around a corner just off tony Rodeo Drive and caught my appreciative eye.

One whole side of the vehicle - packed with rollicking tourists - was splashed with a studly shot of All-Star quarterback Tom Brady alighting from a helicopter with a bottle of "smartwater" in his clenched hand.

Must have been one of those sizzling hot nights!

On the reverse side of the carrier, Tom gets down 'n dirty with rough 'n tumble team-mates, primed and ready to go.

Ah, that smart water.

The trendy liquid not only quenches the thirst, but adds a bit of zip to boot.

Used to be, Gatorade was the "after-drink" of choice to restore electrolytes after a strenuous work-out.

One problem, though.

The lime or cherry-colored magic water was packed with a mountain of sugar!

18 grams, or so, to be exact.

Now, dudes-in-the-know, grab the intelligent stuff.

Must be somethin' else lurking inside that sensual-looking designer bottle.

If the potent potion can keep me up (!) and capable of carousing all night with blond bimbo babes - like Tommy boy - then order me a carton, please!

Now, play ball!