Americans To The Mainstream Media: "We Hate You! We REALLY Hate You!"

by Michael Graham November 30, 2007 @ 05:48

To the partisan dopes at the Boston Globe-Democrat: Read it and weep.

Gee, you think it might have something to do with the fact that this story isn't anywhere in today's Globe-Democrat?

Or this story?

Hey--a growing economy, American military success in Iraq. Who cares about that crap, right?

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"The Black KKK"

by Michael Graham November 30, 2007 @ 05:43

Sportswriter Jason Whitlock uses the death of the NFL's Sean Taylor to write about something he calls "the Black KKK."

If you are concerned about crime in the black community and, unlike Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson, want to actually DO something about it, Whitlock's column is today's must-read.

UPDATE: Boston's self-declared black leaders can't do anything about the outrageous level of black-on-black violent crime in our city. They're too busy today with more important matters.

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Now We Know Why Mr. French Hates Santa Claus

by Michael Graham November 30, 2007 @ 05:33

Santa's too fat!

Suddenly McCall Middle School's declaration that Miracle on 34th Street is "too objectionable" for 7th graders makes sense: It's part of the struggle against childhood obesity!

Well, it makes sense for Massachusetts, anyway...

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"None Of Your Damn Business"

by Michael Graham November 29, 2007 @ 12:05

After days of refusing to appear on my radio show, MA state rep. Jay Kaufman (who calls himself an "outspoken leader" on his website) finally appeared on air this morning to answer a few basic questions about his legislation to ban corporal punishment.

You can listen to the entire interview for yourself here, but what I found most telling was his reaction when I asked this man, who wants the legislature to govern how we raise our children, whether or not he spanked his own kids.

His answer: "None of your damn business."

And there, in five words, is the official motto of the ruling elites of Massachusetts. When we question their decisions, their competency, their motives, the answer is "None of your damn business."

As a judge why she released a violent, dangerous murderer on his own recognizance: "None of your damn business."

Why is the income tax still illegally high, even after a direct vote of the people to lower it? "None of your damn business."

Why did Deval Patrick hire a notorious incompetent who was chased out of Washington State to be our new corrections chief? "None of your damn business."

Why is it OK for legislators to pass laws telling us how to raise our children, but then turn around and tell us it's none of our damn business how they raise their own? "None of your damn business."

But there is one question the media elites and political hacks cannot stop us for asking or answering: Why do the citizens of Massachusetts put up with this?

When we can answer that question, we'll be getting somewhere.

UPDATE: My Boston Herald column on Rep. Kaufman and spanking the Establishment Elites is here.

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MA Legislators Need A Good Spanking

by Michael Graham November 27, 2007 @ 12:54

That's the consensus from my listeners as Beacon Hill prepares to debate a bill to outlaw corporal punishment in Massachusetts.

As the Boston Herald reports, "if signed into law, parents would be prohibited from forcefully laying a hand on any child under age 18 unless it was to wrest them from danger, lest they be charged with abuse or neglect."

The bill was filed at the request of a local nurse, Kathleen Wolf, who claims she was traumatized as a young child when her siblings were spanked. You can hear my exclusive "first-in-Boston" interview with Ms. Wolf on the podcast page of www.969wtkk.com.

Meanwhile, listeners are speaking out:

DEJUAN: They (the government officials) have officially gone too far. The government should stay the hell out of my household. This is the reason children die on Roxbury streets. As a child if I were to disrespect anyone my mother would spank me and then my father would spank me for upsetting my mother. This is getting out of hand and if the sane people don't take a stand we are destined to be held captive by KIDS....

KATHY: Michael, I don’t agree with you about spanking. You can’t say that kids are better behaved because they’re spanked. I decided never to hit my child and he is much better behaved then his cousins who are spanked. The reason I decided not to spank was because I believe spanking is a cop-out. It’s used when parents don’t know how to handle the situation with their children. There are other ways to discipline that is proven more successful. However, I don’t believe that there should be a law about spanking.

STEPHANIE: I am not for abortion but borrowing fromt Bill Clinton- spanking should be "save, legal and rare."

ANDREW: You know, Michael, where this is heading . . . as soon as spanking is outlawed between parents and children, the next thing they'll outlaw is spanking between consenting adults!!! We must draw the line here!

UPDATE: Good news! It looks like this idiotic bill is DOA, according to the latest media reports.

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The "Natural Truth" About The Annapolis Peace er... Thingy.

by Michael Graham November 27, 2007 @ 11:13

For their parts, Arab leaders and their representatives assume we're sufficiently honored if they just show up. We hear no end of nonsense about the great political risks they're taking, etc. We're suckers for any fat guy in a white robe with an oil can.

That's Ralph Peters' brilliant observation in the NY Post today.

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Huh?

by Michael Graham November 24, 2007 @ 18:09

Does this make sense to anyone who DOESN'T work for Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick?

"A person who happens to be here illegally who is a law-abiding person should not have to worry that the State Police are going to be trying to figure out their status and turning them over to immigration," said Kurt Schwartz, [Gov. Patrick's] state undersecretary of law enforcement and fire services. "But a person who is here illegally who is not law-abiding may well find themselves being investigated for violations of
state law."

A brief pause so your head can stop spinning, too.

That quote is from a news story about Gov. Patrick's written police for the State Police ordering them to ignore the immigration status of criminals they encounter while doing their day-to-day work.

OK, what is a person who "happens to be here illegally?" What does that even mean? Are these people saying "Ooops, I'm so sorry. Am I not supposed to be here? You mean people AREN'T allowed to sneak into the US strapped to the bottom of a tractor trailer? Gee, I didn't know..."

And how can you be "a law-abiding person" while simultaneously committing tax fraud and identity fraud (which every illegal immigrant is doing right now)? Despite what this nitwit Kurt Schwartz says, it is currently a violation of Massachusetts state law for an illegal immigrant to work in this state. Not to mention the fact that remaining in the US illegally is a FELONY.

Meanwhile, the Patrick administration is simply lying when they talk about State Police "trying to figure out" the immigration status of people they encounter. That's a separate issue from the fact that State Police officers are in some cases confronted with the fact that the person they're dealing with is illegal, and Gov. Patrick is telling them to ignore it.

A law enforcement officer has a federal law breaker in custody, and the Governor of Massachusetts is ordering that officer to let the criminal go free.

Like another criminal released by a Massachusetts Democrat said recently, "Only in Massachusetts."

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The Reviews Are In!

by Michael Graham November 23, 2007 @ 12:57

My lovely bride, The Warden, declared our Thanksgiving turkey "the best ever!" High praise, indeed, from a confirmed turkey addict. Her cornbread dressing was magnificent as always, and I'm delighted to report the Sweet Potato Praline Casserole was a hit, too.

And as a foodie, I was particularly pleased to wake up and find emails from listeners who tried the recipes I shared this holiday. Here is a sample of the feedback:

"I used your tip about soaking cheesecloth in butter for basting but I modified it a bit. The night before I took a half a pound of butter and about a cup of olive oil and boiled it with fresh herbs--rosemary thyme and sage--and used that to baste the turkey it was great. Probably the best turkey we ever had. Also stuffed it with roast veggies and pears (that we didn't eat just for the bird) and slow roasted it for almost 5 hours. I let it rest for 45 minutes after ....was the juiciest turkey ever!" -- Dennis.

AND

"Michael, I've been cooking for years and have seen tons of recipes. However yours for the sweet potato casserole is simple and absolutely wonderful! Thank You! As always, the show is great, congrats on the old time slot. Happy Thanksgiving!" -- Bob

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Have A Miserable Thanksgiving! Really!

by Michael Graham November 22, 2007 @ 09:28

That's my Thanksgiving Day message in today's Boston Herald. Read and (almost) enjoy!

And if you want to know how to do Thanksgiving right, read this excellent piece by essayist Joseph Epstein from the Wall Street Journal.

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The Michael Graham Guaranteed Sure-Fire Can't-Miss Perfect Turkey Every Time!

by Michael Graham November 21, 2007 @ 12:32

If you’re looking for the recipe for the best turkey you’re ever going to eat—this isn’t it.

That’s Deep Fried Turkey, and it takes special equipment, lots of practice and plenty of fire-retardant clothing. It’s absolutely delicious, however, and if you’re a foodie like me, it’s worth doing.

However, most people will never fry a turkey. Instead, they will find themselves in that uncomfortable position of roasting a turkey for a family member (or worse, in-laws) for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Maybe you’ve never roasted a turkey, or maybe you’ve done it a few times with mixed results. And now, here you are. The pressure’s on. The Mother-In-Law is watching.

It’s showtime.

Here are the three things that will guarantee you don’t spend Thanksgiving in the bedroom crying, while your sister pounds on your locked bedroom door saying “Oh, it’ wasn’t THAT bad…”

RULE NUMBER ONE: Take Your Time. Forget counting pounds and calculating minutes. Most turkeys come with a pop-out thermometer. When it’s done, you’ll know it. So set the oven on low—250 degrees is fine. Low temperature means a more moist bird, and it avoids any parts like the wing or the top of the breast from getting overdone. You’ve got all day. Use it.

RULE NUMBER TWO: Fill The Space. When the turkey’s all clean and washed and ready to go in the over, there’s a huge empty space in the middle. Leave it that way, and there will be a mass of flavorless, hot air in that space, drying out your turkey. Ambitious chefs will stuff it.

DON’T be ambitious.

Instead, be simple. If someone’s making dressing, take the leftover bits of onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, whatever—and toss them into the cavity. You’re not going to eat them so it doesn’t matter what they look like. If not, quarter an onion, or an apple (or maybe both, if you like the flavor!) and fill the cavity with it. The goal here is flavored, moist air to take the place of the flavorless dry stuff. Before you serve your turkey, just scoop it and toss it.

RULE NUMBER THREE: Towel It Down. This is a trick I got from my grandmother in rural South Carolina. For most of her life, she cooked with wood stoves or propane stoves that were unreliable when it came to holding heat. In order to protect the turkey from these fluctuations and guarantee a nice, evenly done bird, women in her era used a trick. They covered the turkey in cloth. Here’s how it works:

Melt a pound of butter in a pot or bowl. Before you put the turkey in the preheated oven, soak a clean cheesecloth or thin hand towel in the butter and then drape the butter-soaked towel over the turkey. It doesn't have to cover the bird entirely, but the more the better.

Baste every 15 minutes. Start by ladling more butter from your bowl onto the top of the towel, keeping it lightly moist. Once you’ve got enough drippings in the bottom of the turkey pan, set the butter aside and baste with drippings.

Keep basting the towel. The towel is doing two things for you. The butter barrier is keeping the turkey moist, and the towel is keeping the heat on the turkey even. No dark spot on the breast of a light-brown turkey. Nice, even and brown—every time!

When the thermometer pops, take the bird out and re-baste the towel one last time to moisten it. Then gently peel it off and toss it. The turkey should look great. If you want it a little more brown, place it back in a hotter oven (350 max) for just a few minutes to brown it. But I’ve never had to do that. It’s always been perfect.

ONE LAST TIP: More Time. Give the turkey 30 minutes to sit before you carve. Don’t let anyone bully you into cutting it up early. You can tent it with aluminum foil to keep it warm, but do the carving as close to serving time as you can.

And as they say at the New Orleans School of Cooking… Laissez le bon temps roullez!

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Americans To The Mainstream Media: "We Hate You! We REALLY Hate You!"

"The Black KKK"

Now We Know Why Mr. French Hates Santa Claus

"None Of Your Damn Business"

MA Legislators Need A Good Spanking

The "Natural Truth" About The Annapolis Peace er... Thingy.

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