michelle,

"Uh-ohs! Voter fraud.

What what??

They hired a firm that had already been accused of dumping the oppositions registration forms. Say it ain't so! That would be...BUYING THE VOTES??

i thought you said that voter fraud was a myth. i may have got you confused with one of the liberals where i work. they claim there is no such thing as voter fraud. i am glad the firm was fired. i doubt that the democrats would have a big problem with it though because they think it is ok to break the rules as long as they get the results they are looking for. i was still hoping you would comment on the candidate spending links i posted that shows obama outspending the other candidates.you know it is a myth that obama comes from a poor background. after his murky beginnings living abroad, he went to the best schools and became a rich man. now that is ok by me, but don't attack your opponent for being 'out of touch rich guy' when you are one also.

Obviously it's not a myth for the Reps. Looks like they're actually a lot better at it then the Dems. Funny you didn't address the news that they got caught, and that's not to mention the second link I posted where their groups are trying to tell registered Democrats in college that their paperwork isn't legal because they didn't have their dorm room number on their forms, or sending threatening letters to legal voters, mostly black, over pathetic housing "issues". Seriously? It's like some crazy made up witch hunt! Even the judge is laughing at them the way they're crying wolf. The desperation to steal this election is going above and beyond anything since women and blacks were first allowed to vote! There's a party to be proud of! As for the money issue, as I said before, i don't care how rich you are, it's the attitude behind the money.

I see that as of Aug 31, Obama raised $439.1m - DNC raised $215.5m - Primary Super PAC Priorities USA raised $35.4m . Romney raised $261.0m - RNC raised $275.3m - Primary Super PAC Restore Our Future raised $96.7m

What that tells me is that 64% of Obama's supporters are giving whatever they can directly to the Obama campaign, as to 41% giving directly to the Romney campaign. The DNC raised 31% , as opposed to the RNC's 44%, and the Super PACs raised 5% of Obama's money, as compared to 15% of Romney's.

I've also seen that 55% of Obama supporters have given $200.00 or less, and 14% of Obama supporters have given the max of $2,500.

21% of Romney's supporters have given $200.00 or less, and 48% have given the max at $2,500.

Super PACS - Obama $35.4m to Romney's 96.7m

Yep, I've seen the numbers.

Let me preface this by saying that I am not a Republican or Democrat - I am as independent as they come and choose to pick candidates that I feel are in the countries best interest - not neccessarily my own, I feel like being a member of either of those institutions is like belonging to either the Crips or the Bloods.

I believe the operative word in the LA Times hit piece is "accused"

After reading the story, I found not a single statement that documented any actual wrong doing.

Every time there is an allegation, it is preceded by "possible", "accused", "allegations", "seemed to", "potentially", "he said", "started an investigation."

The only certain, positive statements were those made by the lynchee:

Sean Spicer, spokesman for the RNC, said the party had "zero tolerance" for voter fraud and cut ties to the firm Wednesday. "We severed our relationship," he said. "We acted swiftly and boldly."

"creating fraudulent voter registration forms would not help the Republican Party"

Here are some of the actual statements from law enforcement:

"None of those allegations have led to criminal charges."

"The Justice Department started an investigation, which did not lead to any charges"

This is nothing more than propaganda being passed off as news.

Notice how they skillfully used innuendo and he-said she-said tactics to deliver their political message. Yep, the election is drawing nigh.

That being said, I am sure that if the tables were turned and the republicans had total control over the american version of "Pravda" they would be just as smarmy and low-life as the democratic/progressive/socialist/communist apparatchiks are.

They are, after all, human beings and as such, left to their own devices will take the low road every time.

Now - on to what this board is really about!

Still no word on the winners of the Satriani master class contest - do you suppose Satch got too busy over the last couple of weeks? It drives me nuts that there is no resolution to this contest of skills, and believe me, if you listen to the links I provided in an earlier post, there are some AWSOME new talents waiting to fill the void that will be upon us when the great guitar instrumentalists decide to kick back and relax. You know, they are not getting any younger and there's very few out there willing to take up the calling!

My last word on politics.

Beck

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Or just a few guys havin' at it

Look at that Premier 7 piece kit that McCarty is playing back in '68 - compare that to Peart or Portnoy's rig today - Back then, it was all bell-bottoms, brocade, paisley and patchouli. They made real music with the bare minimum that has stood the test of time (even if their style of clothing didn't).

WOW!

Oh that's just what we need here - a Greecey Toosh! Aye?

Let's dance!

or just bounce

One of my faves from Re-Machined

Gotta admit, it's a catchy mofo.

Chickenfoot's Highway Star has the best energy of all the tunes on the album...and I smile from ear to ear when Joe's guitar start the song. Every single time I say out loud "That's my Joe!' You betta rakanize!!

Lol.... a Greecey Toosh! ....

Michelle does that humor just come to you in a flash or do you have to work at it?

first time I've had a chuckle (belly laugh actually) in days.....

Sooooo where in the world is Joe now days? Touring ? Between tours? in the states

out of the states?

Just wondering when Joe's gonna have some time off touring.

Is this where it's going?

Hi Joe,this is my first time that i am using this chat. I am listening to your music since your first album and i just wanted to tell you that you got a lots of fans in Croatia.You influenced my playing a lot and therefore i made a song 1995 when i was 16 years old and from that moment i am trying to find a way to give you this piece of music on cd for a gift.I hope that you will read this message because i am just a regular guy and nobody famous and it will mean a lot to me.Keep up with a great work.Greetings from Croatia.

YES!!!!!!! PA VOTER ID LAW POSTPONED!!!!!

I dig Dave Grohl. Foo's are going away for a while. Better to take a break than to break up.

A lesson from JP.

Something to add to your Christmas list - GLENN HUGHES: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM DEEP PURPLE TO BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION

Hi My name is Stevie, I have loved your music since my Dad brought a G3 video home over 10 years ago, I watch it about 8 times that day. I know this is going to sound like a stupid thing to say but I am an airbrush artist ( www.kanevoart.co.uk and http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/48368157646/ ) sorry to post these sites but having you look at my work would mean the world to me, most of my work has been done whilest listening to your music, it seems to open my mind.One thing I have always wanted to do is airbrush a guitar specially for you, i know its silly but your music and personality really help me be who I am, I know this will never happen but guess you never know unless you through the ball out there and hope it bounces back, I would like to make sure you understand this has nothing to do with money as I would not feel right charging as it is as much for me as for you. Anyways I hope I have not wasted your time and thank you for all you and your music have done for me, I will not be affended by your reply to this or if there is no reply, I just hope you get to read this and to a degree hope you would honer me with doing this for you, I recently lost my art studio as money for an artist is very poor, however all I needed to do was place one of your CDs on and decided I was not going to give up, I am now producing more work that is not for customers but for myself and hoping the public like this change, I am also writting a book all because of sticking your cd on at a very low point in my life so thank you for the power to continue on this hard path i have chosen. I've rambled on too much now, once again thank you and I hope you and your family are well, I hope I hear from you :)

Joe,

On "Light Years Away" there is a really cool solo near the end of the tune where you finger pick arpeggios of minor and (I think) half diminished chords, which sounds awesome. I am wondering what effects you used to get that tone. It's one of my favorite parts from your Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards album.

Thanks,

John

The Presidential Debate Drinking Game

Go to Politifact.com and see who's saying what. with the Truth-O-Meter.

Hello peeps,

Good luck to everyone in the Whooznt contest thingy. What a fantastic thing to win. I do find it hard to watch the improvs over Joe's songs though, that's because I'm biased toward the originals :).

Well who woulda thought I'm turning 49 tomorrow, it sure came around fast. I only feel about 30. One more year to 50 by crikey. So I figured with one year to go to a milestone birthday like that I'm going to go nuts and do some really great stuff over the next year. Look out I say!

Joe - I hope you are having a fab time doing whatever it is you are doing. A tour to Australia next year would be just the ticket for my big 50, if you need help arranging anything just let me know and I'll swing it.