Hi guys! I’d like to respectfully correct what Mike Rogers said about the assistant U.S attorney from Florida because, contrary to his comment, I know more than one person that followed this story, myself included.

First of all, the guy did not prosecute children’s cases. He dealt mostly in tax stuff. He was caught in a sting operation run by Detroit police. A police officer pretended to be the mother of a five year old child and arranged, over the internet, to essentially sell her daughter to him. He acted like this was the norm. It makes one pause and wonder how many sick, twisted mothers do this to their children.

When the ‘mother’ asked if he would be gentle, he said “I am always very nice, no rough stuff ever” a damning statement as it implies he’s done this before.

He showed up at the airport with a container of vaseline and a Dora the Explorer doll. He was arrested there, held in jail, and commited suicide about a week later.

He also had a creepy myspace page where he talked about loving “water sports and young girls.”

I believe all of that is pretty much accurate. If you want the full story, just google ‘pedophile detroit florida prosecutor.’

Great show boys. I always appreciate Mike’s political insight. Wouldn’t it be great if Mike could dig up something juicy on Mitt Romney or Rudy Giuliani?

loved the clip of barney frank. i was surprised at how emotional he sounded.

there will eight random ones throughout the month

I would just like to say that I had a horrible day today but I came home and found a mysterious package on the counter. And of course it was my FoF Digitally Delicious t-shirt.

I’m feeling better, sexier and slimmer already!!

Thanks guys!

I was surprised to hear that Mike Rogers thinks that Hillary will get the Democratic nomination, rather than Barack Obama. Why? I think Americans aren’t ready to elect a female president, and would sooner elect a man of colour. The reasons: America is ready for a change– Barack is a complete 180 from George Dubya. Obama is smart, sophisticated, well-travelled, doesn’t seem to have a whole lot of political baggage, and seems to inspire younger people and people of colour to get out there and be involved in the political process. Hillary Clinton, I fear, will be overshadowed by her husband’s legacy, and even though she’s got ovaries as big as Gaye Adegbalola’s, middle America would not be able to accept a woman as their Commander-In-Chief to lead them during a time of war. Just my two cents!

It’s a little depressing when closeted, homophobic Republicans are getting more tail than I am.

Why do people make myspace pages saying they like “young girls?” Are they really that stupid to think myspace isn’t heavily monitored?

I agree with Rhea… Obama seems like the more likely candidate between the two… I however, think Kucinich should get the nomination.

Also, I didn’t much care for Mike… something about the way he talked made me perceive him as arrogant and possibly less informed than he let on… possibly the whole Clinton getting the nomination thing seeing as she’s glaringly republican. but that’s just me.

Great show guys!

Great speach by John Lewis (D-Georgia) on ENDA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEp_nsTmr7A&e

Mike Rogers really knows his stuff. I hope he becomes a regular feature on the show… certainly if more Republicans keep getting caught with their pants down– literally and figuratively.

I hopw my republican father isn’t sneaking around any public bathrooms. ;-P

I have heard several women around me say that the country is not ready to have a female president. I was floored because that is so sexist! With that attitude we will never be ready for a female president. Don’t knock it until you try it! Is what I think. I think part of the issue why I would want Hillary as president is because I miss the original Clinton years and upset the Bush era took it away from us. She is, however, a very smart, confident, savvy woman that has been a great leader and will make a great President. She may be running on the coattails of her husband but she clearly stands out on her own. The same thing with Obama becoming president. I think it is better to think how wonderful the country could be with a black president rather thinking it is not ready for it. We should be positive!

And Fausto, I love you, but Cyndi Lauper is not a one-hit-wonder! You made that mention on this podcast. She has probably had at lest 10 top-ten hits. Granted she is not a hit machine anymore, but I have seen her in concert twice and have been a few of my favorite concerts. She really gets into her performance and her audience loves her. I saw her open for Cher in Cincinnati, and her 10-set opening act eclipsed Cher’s performance!

I don’t think I’m being sexist when I say that America is not ready to have a female president– just realistic. Are people being racist when they say America isn’t ready to elect a black man as their leader?

I would love it if Hillary were the next president of the United States. But as a woman, I am particularly sensitive to the fact that there are so many people gunning for her, like other politicians, the media… they’re so much harder on her because she *is* a strong woman. Look at Martha Stewart and Donald Trump– both successful American entrepreneurs and billionaires, yet one is vilified for being an ice bitch, and the other is lauded for being a brilliant businessman. With horrible and sexist double standards like these out there, how can America be prepared to have a female leader?

I can understand where you come from Rhea. Whether or not it is realistic or not, though, I just try to believe it should be. I do not like to think in negative terms. If a woman does not try to be the first female president I fear that Americans will continuosly believe we will never be ready for one. When will American be “ready” for a female president, and what needs to change so it can happen? I believe as long as someone tries, like Hillary, it will start changing peoples minds much faster than to be lazy and let it happen whenever. The same goes for Obama. I applaud his attempt, but I do not think he is qualified enough at this point to become president (nothing to do about his race).

Fantastic show guys. I really love Mike and I love when you have him on.

You guys seem to be big fans of Cody Castagna but from what I’m reading he sounds like a first class scumbag. According to Washington State TV Station KOMO “According to police reports, the [Castagna and Curtis] went to the Davenport Hotel. There, Curtis claims, the 26-year-old stole his wallet and demanded $1,000. Curtis said he only had $200, which he left at the hotel’s front desk. Police said Castagna may be part of a larger group that targets gay men for extortion. In Curtis’ case, the group designated a flower pot at a Spokane part (ed: I believe they mean “park”) as the drop-off point for the remaining $800. Detectives believe the group has done this before. ‘There were multiple threats and payoffs,’ said Sgt. Joe Peterson. ‘In this instance it seems like it was not the first time and we’ve been told by other people it’s not the first time the suspects have done this type of thing.’ Spokane police are releasing few details and said at least three different people are involved, including Castagna’s cousins. They urge any other victims of extortion to contact Spokane police.”

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Good show, enjoyed it almos as much as I enjoy seeing all the conservative republicans getting caught.

Hey guys. I loved this episode. It was refreshing to hear someone else say what I have been saying for a while. Obama isn’t going to make it. I like obama, but I don’t think the US is ready. I could launch into a long dissertation on race and class, but what is the point? Let me just say that as long as there are discussions if we are ready, then we are not ready. Hilary will get my vote.
But don’t get me wrong, none of us will be free until all of us are free. Xavi is right, we have to stay informed and vote.