Convention Coverage brought to you by Big Oil???

by canadian gal, Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:01:58 AM EST

(cross posted at kickin it with cg and Clintonistas for Obama)

In case anyone missed it, ExxonMobil will be sponsoring the CNN, CBS and the National Journal's coverage of both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

And just in the nick of time, the Exxon Mobile Citizen Action Team (CAT) issued its summer newsletter.

The ExxonMobil program that provides information on public policy issues and encourages employees and retirees in the United States and those citizens living abroad to get involved in issues that affect our business, families and communities. With nearly 100,000 U.S. employees and retirees providing representation in every congressional district, the ExxonMobil family is an important political force and a vehicle for positive change. By harnessing our collective strength, we can make a difference through the elections process, lobbying and grassroots communications.

Isn't it nice seeing a corporation take an active role in democracy?




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CSPAN anyone? (2.00 / 8)


"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg
by canadian gal on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:04:01 AM EST

Recced! (2.00 / 5)

And do you mean to say you don't like Oil companies, CG ?  =)


If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi
by SevenStrings on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:08:59 AM EST
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whatever gave you that idea? (2.00 / 4)

;)


"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg
by canadian gal on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:11:08 AM EST
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Re: whatever gave you that idea? (2.00 / 1)

oh, pardon the silly accusations... I should have known better.

We both love our oil companiz =)


If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi
by SevenStrings on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:13:05 AM EST
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Re: whatever gave you that idea? (none / 0)

strangely, the most common bumper sticker in florida is the sunoco sticker.  nice cars, run down cars, pick up trucks, company fleets -- they have a bunch of sunoco stickers out there...


"Don't underestimate the capacity of Democrats to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Don't underestimate our ability to screw it up." -- Barack Obama
by bored now on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 11:16:43 AM EST
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But seriously... (2.00 / 1)

why does it bother you.  Can you burn some virtual ink on that subject CG =)


If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi
by SevenStrings on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:14:19 AM EST

OMG seven.... (2.00 / 1)

its far too late, and i am far too sleepy to start ranting and raving.  but you can feel free to share your thoughts...


"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg
by canadian gal on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:20:22 AM EST
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Re: OMG seven.... (2.00 / 1)

I thought you just had a baby... you are not allowed to sleep =)

Mine will be up in about 4 hours.


If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi
by SevenStrings on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:24:41 AM EST
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sleep? what's that? (2.00 / 1)


"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg
by canadian gal on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:27:55 AM EST
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Re: sleep? what's that? (2.00 / 1)

sleep is what you do when your lil girl goes to school in 5 yrs =)


If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi
by SevenStrings on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:32:05 AM EST
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In any case, (2.00 / 1)

my thoughts are currently occupied by "The perfect paella".

I studied this recipe in the wall street journal while on a red eye on Sunday... and my goal for this week has been to create that dish at home tomorrow.

The recipe can be found here

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB1 21823079662025493.html?mod=FoodandDrink5 2_1

I have a difficult problem to solve because we have a policy against eating snails, so I have to study the recipe and come up with an adequate replacement.

My wife, and my older daughter are mighty curious as to how this will turn out =)


If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi
by SevenStrings on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:31:07 AM EST
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Try mussels (2.00 / 2)

Or oysters. Much nicer than snails. I'd sautee/spice them before adding them to the paella.


It is not because I cannot explain that you won't understand. It is because you won't understand that I cannot explain. - Elie Wiesel
by Sumo Vita on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 10:56:38 AM EST
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Re: Try mussels (2.00 / 1)

Mussels... thanks, thats a good idea !!


If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi
by SevenStrings on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 12:53:25 PM EST
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Re: Try mussels (2.00 / 1)

well, I must thank you for the tip. Unfortunately, my wife vetoed that idea... some silly excuse about her getting sick the last 2 times I have cooked mussels (my explanations as to the source of the mussels did not impress her).

And so I ended up using shrimp and clams.

Unfortunately, it did not end up as the "perfect paella"... it was not even the best paella I have made, and nowhere as good as the best paella I have had.


If you follow history with a long enough arc, things always get better, and the truth always prevails...Gandhi
by SevenStrings on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 05:48:38 PM EST
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Re: But seriously... (2.00 / 2)

I can't believe this I don't know why.
This is like a bad dream when the oil companies can just walk in like they own us. I guess they do.
by Politicalslave on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:21:10 AM EST
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All the looting and plunder (2.00 / 3)

has left them with plenty left over for their nauseating PR campaigns. It's like getting flowers from your rapist.


It is not because I cannot explain that you won't understand. It is because you won't understand that I cannot explain. - Elie Wiesel
by Sumo Vita on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 11:04:06 AM EST
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Re: Convention Coverage brought to you by Big Oil? (2.00 / 3)

Holy fuck, Exxon? My head just exploded. Just fucking... ARGHHHGAHAGHGHHHHGAGHAHAGH!!!!!!!!!!!!


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by X Stryker on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:28:54 AM EST

Re: Convention Coverage brought to you by Big Oil? (none / 0)

isnt it surreal?

hey is that your blog in your sig?  mind if i add it to my linkys?


"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg
by canadian gal on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 02:33:04 AM EST
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Re: Convention Coverage brought to you by Big Oil? (2.00 / 1)

Yep, feel free CG! I run Election Inspection with help from my wingmen Elliot and Skywrnchsr. Although my tables are a few days out of date right now (working on it!)


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by X Stryker on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 12:15:53 PM EST
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Re: Convention Coverage brought to you by me??? (2.00 / 2)

Well thats how it goes down.

Im pretty sure they own the media, why try and hide it?


by alyssa chaos on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 03:55:04 AM EST

Re: Convention brought to you by? (2.00 / 3)

Here is a list of sponsors for our Convention

http://www.denverconvention2008.com/inde x.cfm?page=sponsorlist

Check out the Official Bag...
FISA Who?

http://current.com/items/89128047_the_at _t_democratic_convention_with_handycarry _bag


"harlequin speech of suicide, demanding instantaneous lobotomy"
by nogo postal on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 08:29:14 AM EST

AT&T hearts Congress! (2.00 / 3)


It is not because I cannot explain that you won't understand. It is because you won't understand that I cannot explain. - Elie Wiesel
by Sumo Vita on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 11:15:41 AM EST
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Re: Convention Coverage .... Big Oil??? (2.00 / 3)

Wow, now they do something with all those record profits!

I thought they were supposed to be using those record profits to help find more resources for energy and developing more refining capacity.

I guess if you can't drill the public lands freely (even though you already have thousands of acres leased for that purpose), you drill the public discourse for a small pittance.


Hell's bells, even the GOP didn't have to crucify Eisenhower's record in order to make Reagan their 'saint'. We can have two great ones, you know?
by emsprater on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 11:21:54 AM EST

Re: Convention Coverage brought to you by Big Oil? (2.00 / 2)

Blood sucking corporate citizens. How lovely.


No Way. No How. No McCain.
by Denny Crane on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 01:01:10 PM EST

Good catch! (2.00 / 3)

Thank you for putting a spotlight on this!


Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 01:33:12 PM EST

You should see the Hospitality Suites....... (2.00 / 4)

that will be populating both conventions. Big oil, big pharma, big Ag, all will be there to provide necessary creature comforts for hard working convention delegates.

And to make sure that the "super-delegates"--most of whom are members of Congress--are well fed and nourished in Denver, a special section was written into the recent lobbying and ethics "reform" bill. Although it is illegal for them to accept a meal from a lobbyist (unless they're standing up...then it's OK), if they visit a corporate party or hospitality suite in their role as a convention delegate--as opposed to their role as an elected official--then that is perfectly legal and kosher. (I guess they just have to wear one of those ridiculous convention hats, or buttons, to legally make the change-over....)

Pretty sad, given that this Ethics Reform Bill is usually mentioned as the centerpiece accomplishment of the Pelosi/Ried Congress. Great to see democracy in action.


by BJJ Fighter on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 01:42:22 PM EST

Re: You should see the Hospitality Suites....... (2.00 / 2)

big telco no doubt as well. they have lot's of folks to thank there too...


by zerosumgame on Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 04:25:31 PM EST
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