2006 December | buzz twang

Saddam Hussein: The Movie

December 30, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

(Updated below) It seems pretty obvious that Saddam Hussein will be executed this weekend. Within hours actually. It’s nearly 4:00PM EST here in NYC, which means it’s nearly midnight in Baghdad. Saturday already. So, if an early morning execution is scheduled, it would be just in time for a prime time announce here and the [...]

webuzz – clowns with guns and money

December 29, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

The idea of escalating the war in Iraq has me thinking about the ramifications of escalating the war in and around Vietnam. Mainly, the direct affect it had upon the situation on the ground. Considering the state of chaos in Iraq, escalation without a clear plan is only going to add to the chaos. The [...]

Happy Xmas (War is Over)

December 26, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

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Holiday Heroes

December 25, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

David Bowie… Heroes. Happy Holidays. buzz-twang : news and views : blog

all things jimmy scott

December 22, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

For obvious reasons, Jimmy Scott is particularly big in our house during the holidays. Winter as well. He just warms the heart with such joy and powerful emotions and beauty. I first saw him perform when I worked on Sessions at West 54th in the late 90′s. Maria was lucky enough to catch him last [...]

warm your hands by the flaming bush

December 22, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

Avedon links to Jay Rosen’s comments on Ron Suskind’s seminal Faith, Certainty and the Presidency of George W. Bush from 2004 that is worth reading a couple of times a year just to keep the mind sharp and focused and to remind us of the state of mind that passes for reality to many wingnuts [...]

from the vaults…

December 20, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

The Who… “Young Man Blues”. 1970. One of those times when they really were the best. It’s a glorious noise with power and purpose. Play it LOUD! buzz-twang : news and views : blog

shake the tree and nothing falls..

December 17, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

Rosie O’Donnell apologizes for her racist remarks and Tony Snow apologizes for his fascist remarks. Rosie doesn’t seem to get that whether she intended to “mock” or not doesn’t make the remark any less racist. Have to give Snow credit. It’s my hope that the sheer fascist hypocrisy of his remark broke him down. The [...]

Johnny Was

December 16, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

Stiff Little Fingers cover Bob Marley’s tune Johnny Was… sheer genius. Woman hold her head and cry,‘Cause her son had been shot down in the street and diedFrom a stray bullet. Woman hold her head and cry;Explaining to her was a passerbyWho saw the woman cry (cry)Wondering how can she work it out,Now she knows [...]

Mr. Bill’s Hurricane

December 14, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

Even Mr. Bill knew that New Orleans wasn’t safe from a hurricane. buzz-twang : news and views : blog

Thank you Peter Boyle

December 14, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

Thespian Peter Boyle has passed into the next. A fan of his work since I can remember, he will be missed. And remembered. Here’s a great scene from “Young Frankenstein”… he and Gene Hackman in a classic:

kick a hole in the sky today

December 12, 2006 by DJ Lanphier

RU Sirius asks some in the know: “Is it Fascism Yet?” (c/o Douglas Rushkoff) Losing the propaganda war, but not the war. Of course, hearts and minds are the war, otherwise you’re an occupying force, right? Some perspectives: Truth in the Age of Citizen Journalism and opposing media conglomeration. Seems to me that the People’s [...]