Ok, I'm ready for a politically charged debate. This might not be the place for it... but oh well. Feel free to skip this post, it'll be a long one, I've sort of gotten myself into a rant.

To begin, to the republicans out there, can you explain to be how the republican party keeps complaining about "inheriting a recession" when Clinton left them with a 3 trillion dollar surplus? Can you also explain to me how many of the conservative media stations have chosen to use the words "global test" completely out of context in an effort to discredit Kerry? Can you explain to me why Dick Cheney claimed never to have met Edwards previously when there is documented proof on video of them having met? Can you explain to me how bush became president despite his obvious lack of intellect, not even in comparison with his not overly bright father. Why is stubborness in leadership considered decisiveness? How is it that Bush is credited with keeping America safe when there has been a huge increase in nuclear proliferation since he took office? Why is it that he said if he had the opportunity to do it all over again, considering what he knows now, he would still do the same thing again? Considering the report released determining that Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction, and had made no attempt to make any such weapons since 1998? And how is it that republican representatives continuely say that Kerry is saying "wrong war, wrong place, wrong time" when all that Kerry has said is that the war was not executed the right way, rather than saying the war itself was wrong. Finally, why is it that Bush can't come up with new arguements for different debates? I mean, he could at least have the decency to rephrase some of his answers. And also, why is it that ignoring the answers to questions, even when answers prove statements wrong, seems to be a trait common in many republicans? I mean, take this excerpt from the 1992 debate between clinton and bush sr.

http://web.archive.org/web/20030415011231/http://web.msu.edu/debate/6.html

Clinton countered his point on Arkansas, Bush made no rebuttal, but continued to restate his point as if no counter had been made.

Why did Arnold decide to call the economically disparate, "economic girly-men", a phrase both blatantly sexist, and stupid.

Why do the American people swallow such blatant propaganda?

I've got to hand it to you Joe...

You keep an amazingly busy tour schedule man...

Touring all through the Christmas holidays like that takes a special person, if it were anyone else, they'd be cancelling shows, but I find that you are the only one who actually goes through with nearly every show that you guys book... That takes serious dedication to your craft man... Anyone else belly aches when they have no spare time for themselves.. and go off into a fit of rage over it... bands like G n R... AXL would cause trouble in between the band, or Kurt Cobain from Nirvana, Even Nigel Tufnel when radio transmissions came through his wireless kit...

In your case, when the going gets tough, the show must go on regardless... for instance, Eric Caudeaux? wasn't allowed over the American border to Canada to perform for one night in Toronto in 2000, because of a Passport issue? You went with the flow and picked up where you left off, and performed an amazing show that night regardless...

Like I was saying... you've got to give credit where credit is due...

Hey, I'm in a band with some guys and we would love to have you here us and give ur opinion on how we sound. Cause we are in the music thing for the long hall and you are one of greatest influences. Our lead guitar plauer, Zane, is like your biggest fan. I love the song Mystical Mr. Potato head Groove Thing. We have only tried to cover one of your songs and that is Strarry NIght. But, anyway if you could some how figure out a way so that you could hear us and give us your professional opinion, we'd be much obliged. Thanks for your time............. Alex Brown (bass player for ATRAMENTUM)

jdavis102: I agree with you on every point you made.

patberk: please go back to your justin timberlake forum. i am sure everyone misses you.

I am Crazy... Satch you are going to be in Argentina and I want see you in person ... we are creating a web site in your honor and to your musica... the best musica of the world. We are going to go to Buenos Aires... to the Luna Park to see you... we are going to cross 1000 kilometros for see you and we like you conocerte... we are 3 fans yours... please, it is our dream... we are of the Patagonia Argentina, and if you want we invited to you to eat roasting. Please single we requested see you of the recital soon to take photos us with you and to publish them in our site dedicated to you " www.satrianiargentina.tk " is in construction . Please, consideralo although is. Respond to my email to fraurocan@yahoo.com.ar

Njbeast- hope you're feeling a bit better by now- it's a horrible feeling when a gig doesn't go quite how you wanted, I know what it's like!

Does anyone know by the way whether you can only buy these platinum tickets for shows in the US?

cuthbert1776:

Clarky:

Thank y both for your posts,its more than interesting t find amazing science is slowly coming t the fore through these brave people putting life & family on the line.A better world for ourselves & children & obviously this planet is of upmost importance & i find it a little strange i end up here looking at a subject i know virtually nothing about but gives a feeling of hope...The very thought of a safe energy replacement that could change absolutely everything needs addressed.

Sites i,ve been pondering over...ponder...ponder,lol

http://www.cheniere.org/ "The Tom Bearden site"

http://www.seaspower.com/

if i,m not gettin suckered in...could THIS be the holy grail?

Y both probably have read or know about this already.. if not it makes a good read,feel free t mail me if y find anything interesting,i can get my partner t print anything y send at her work,cant reply cause i,m virused up,will be able t once the house flit has ended & i get a mo t scrub the hard drive,laters guys and thanks again for the posts

A song adaptation for Mikey from the movie Tommy ~

Mikey, can you see me? Can I help to cheer you? Mikey, can you hear me? Can you feel me near you? Oooh, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey. Mikey, can you hear me? Can you feel me near you? Mikey, can you see me? Can I help to cheer you? Oooh, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey.

Michelle:i think y got this original! http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/badgers.php but its a mikey mikey mikey mickey mickey mickey mickey mickey mickey mickey mickey mickey mushroom MUSHROOM snaaaake...... snaaaaaake a snaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake and the snake would be? maybe the storm,i,m with y on mike darlin,hope alls good for him in Okinawa

THANKS JOE SATRIANI FOR YOUR EXISTENCE!!!

Today is quite a slow posting day. Is everyone ok?

Hi everybody!!

I've had quite a lazy Sunday, - maybe everyone's kipping?

I feel so damn lazy I can't even be bothered to go to work tomorrow... but of course I'll go in. I don't hate my job or anything, but can't wait for the half term holidays in a couple of weeks!