This is a first in a series of what we call “Media Garbage.” A showcase of the most asinine narratives and jaw droppingly stupid banter from our uber-reliable TV news punditry. Here is a video mash-up of right wing reactions to the Gulf oil spill and it’s absolute unimportance.
Where’s the oil? Right Wing pundits dismissed spill.
From Crooks & Liars
I can’t believe people watch this shit…
With good news finally coming from the Gulf that the oil leak is in its final steps of being sealed. It’s now time for us journalists (and Haters) to bring to light the villains and enablers that caused the largest oil spill in U.S. History. Thanks to BP, we have a nice 39 million gallon stew of shit in our gulf coast that’s threatening our beaches, fishing industry, wild life and eco-systems. But these are the type of outcomes you get when regulators (or lack there of) are in bed with the industry they are poised to regulate. To add insult to injury this has come to light about the Minerals Management Service…
In another part of the report, the IG found evidence that “some MMS inspectors had allowed oil and gas production company personnel located on the platform to fill out inspection forms. The forms would then be completed or signed by the inspector and turned in for review.” According to a confidential source, the companies would fill the forms out in pencil. The inspectors would write on top of the pencil in ink.
In another case, an MMS inspector completed four inspections of a platform owned by Island Operating Company, after he had begun negotiations to leave government service and get a job with the company. Predictably, the IG also found numerous instances of inspectors using their government email to pass around pornography.
Yep that’s right, the men in charge of regulating and making sure the oil rig that exploded, killed 11 people and is now a national security threat to the country, were writing on top of pre-filled out forms and shooting porn clips from bangbros.com to each other. Be sure to check this link out and also catch a satellite view of the damage.
This NASA satellite image taken on May 17 shows the sheen from the Gulf oil leak. The tail coming off the lighter gray clump is sheen that's moving towards the Loop Current, which could pull oil into the Florida Keys and even the Atlantic Coast.
I’ve been a fan of Common since his debut of “Can I borrow a Dollar”. There are probably pictures of me trying to breakdance to “Take it EZ”. Now, the rapper known then as Common Sense is coming to Houston and I’m so crunk about it I could punch somebody.
FRI MAY 28TH ~ COMMOM WITH SPECIAL GUEST BIZ MARKIE LIVE IN CONCERT.
HOSTED BY SE7EN.
DOORS OPEN @ 8pm. CONCERT @ 10pm.
GET THERE EARLY.
PURCHASE TICKETS AT:
http://warehouselive.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=43221&eid=50006
We are wrapping up production on the Food issue and had to showcase Houston’s next to blow – Fat Tony.
Fat Tony wrote a piece on the proper etiquette of fine dining and above is a sneak peek at his photoshoot at Sparkle Burger.
He rolled up to the shoot on his skateboard, so we offered him a ride back to the crib. But, before we let him bounce we asked him to spit on one of his tracks…
You can peep Fat Tony perform @ Walter’s this Saturday, along with L.A.X and Cuba Gooding Jr.
Come out and party for a cause!
Local artist, Roland Saldana is having an Art Benefit Show at Iyollo Gallery for his mother, Amparo Saldana. Please come out and support local Artists. All artwork displayed was donated to Roland to help raise money for his mother’s Medical Care and cancer Treatments. There will be ALL kinds of artwork up for grabs ranging from Graffiti, Street Art, Urban Art, LowBrow Art, Digital Prints etc etc. They have a variety of Art on Canvas, Wood, Skateboard Decks and a couple other items… Please come out, enjoy the music as well as the Art, This is a ONE NIGHT Gallery.
Hope to see ya there….
Color
Real Name: Erik Del Rio
Hater: What style do you specialize in?
Color: I wouldn’t say that I specialize in anything particularly. I like to think of myself as a jack-of-all-trades. Most artists nowadays have a tendency to limit themselves to either traditional Japanese or Americana. I like to be able to tackle a broader spectrum. I can do a black and grey portrait, then easily turn around and complete a traditional or Japanese piece without missing a beat. I don’t really like to restrict myself to one style because if you focus entirely on one thing, you will miss out on gettin’ that paper from the guy who wants something different. I can sit at a shop and do flash all day long! [..]
Hater is giving away tickets to the Memorial Weekend Madness @Walter’s. We will be asking random ass trivia questions via Facebook and twitter, so be ready for your chance to win.
Memorial Weekend Madness!
Check out Walter’s on Washington for
L.A.X.(E.P. Release)
FAT TONY
HOSPITAL*(1st show)
GRRRL PARTS & Cuba Gooding Jr. DJ SET & Sensory Memory
Saturday, May 29, 2010 8:00 PM CDT (8:00 PM Doors)
Sunday, May 30, 2010 2:00 AM CDT
Get your pre-sale tickets here – http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2094325
