Champaign Cows?

maybe, Champaign Soy Beans?

Hell, they already took "corn huskers."

How about those Houstan Texans? Mabye we should follow that route and call ourselves the Champaign Illinoin(s)'

Champaign Indian Genocide.

Champain Guilt Trippers.

I think it would be great if we named our football team after queer rock bands. The Champaign Stardust. (or) Champaign Roxy Music.

today is springfield's big day - I suppose. dub ya is coming into town for an "invitational only" event. I'm thinking about what you said Odom, and I think it perfectly fine and ok for the prez to go with this sort of event. reasons: assasination attempts, and, or, overzelous demonstrations. imagine a scenerio where only people that camped out for 48 hours were allowed to enter the bonanza. you got a ton of people that want to make a mockery outta the monkey we call a president, and nexx thing you know all hell brakes loose. no longer is this event about the president's policies (pro or con) bit it turns into a giant media event. i like a media circus as much as the next fella, but the prez deserves the security of a somewhat friendly crowd for this sort of event. "liquer in the front, protesters in the back" i think that in the end the president's words will speak for themself. Good place for a protest: in the tress. pretend like your a monkey president. I never liked the phrase: "take it to the streets," why not "take it to the trees."

Hey Bloggers. I've been out of action lately - got lost in the woods with Camper Van Beethoven, and we couldn't find our way out.. Little bit behind on the political scene, but I'm sure there something out there right now that will piss me off to no end. Isn't that what politics is all about? I'm getting peeved just thinking about all the crap that's probably going on right now.

Perhaps you've seen this before.

Hello all. Sorry, not much to say right now, and pressed for time.

GrassRoots Bloody Roots. Sepultura fans know what I'm talking about.

Mikey, Steve went to DC with us too, and I'm sure he will be more than happy to be interviewed for your IMF article as well.

It was brought to my attention by Mr. Matt Komanecky that our president may very likely be in Springfield on (I believe) this coming Sunday (the 3rd).
I read the account of how it was "invitation only" and I commented to Matt that I saw it somewhat unlikely that we would be able to get near that area and whatnot, and that it's set up to be this "image of Orwellian unanimity" as I put it.
Then I started thinking, well, what if it /was/ open to the public? Anyone could come in, hold signs, dissent, stand and turn their backs to the president, etc. That's a very real possibility, especially if groups organized, and camped out the night before to be sure and fill the area with dissenting cronies. This is a fearful image in the eyes of the organizer, and in the eyes of the GOP.
At the same time, imagine if Ralph Nader or (my own personal hero) Howard Zinn was to come and speak in the area. Would I welcome a mass of protesters to come in and speak out (in a peaceful way) against my hero? [if such a things would happen] Would I only inform or invite those that would support this cause? Am I guilty of the double standard? Perhaps.
Would it be a positive thing to allow people of all viewpoints to stir things up at all times, and on both sides?
Are we guilty of double standards here?
Would it make people more aware? More talkative? More interested in events and opinions on both sides?
-would the gloves come off?-

I'm sorry, hung-over, and broke. This must be love.

Here are lyrics to a song on the radio (88.3 WQNA):
Life is funny
It is sunny
Bees make honey

I can't make this up. The sad part is this was the best song on the radio I have heard this year.

We have two new Beavers, Steve O and G? Let's welcome them to our humble weblodge. Share your ePinions with us. (isn't that word ePinions gay? I just made that up. Somebody needs to cut my head off with a ninja sword.)

Happy Halloween. I'm ready to acknowledge the spirits that we neglect the rest of the year. Ghosts, goblins, and witches, tonight's your night! Owwwwwwwwwwwww!

My head hurts. Where's the love?

Who wants to go out tonight!

I do! Brewhaus. 10:00. Be there.

Wow. You have got to check this out. Simon Jansen has recreated scenes from Star Wars (copyrighted TM George Lucas) using ASCII characters and javascript. It is pretty crazy. View Star Wars Asciimation here: http://www.asciimation.co.nz/

Blame Barbara, the matriarch of the Bush clan.

I BLAME YOU, BB!

What do you beavers think of the Buzzflash Headlines? Got any other ideas you would like to see on The Wily Beaver?

I'm trying to get more Beavers to come back to our lodge. Matt Bright, I know you are out there, in Chicago. Let us know how you are doing. Also, I'll see if I can't get my friend Steve Odom to blog with us. Feel free to invite your friends to our little lodge, fellow beavers.

I'm starting a movement. It's going to be called: "I blame Barbara." As in "Bush."

That's right, I'm talking about dubya's mama. Watcha gonna do Tex?