I took this picture from the balcony of Doug & Michael's loft in Milwaukee's Third Ward neighborhood. Milwaukee looked so beautiful lit up that night.

Politichatter

At a rally over the weekend in California, Gov. Sarah Palin offered up this persuasive phony reason for supporting the Republican ticket on November 4. "There's a place in Hell reserved for women who don't support other women," she said, claiming she was quoting former Clinton Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

Sipping from her Starbucks mocha, Palin saw the quote just sitting there between her manicured nails. She was so inspired it quickly became part of her new stump speech.

So, what did Madeline Albright think about Palin's use of her quote?

From HuffPo: "Though I am flattered that Governor Palin has chosen to cite me as a source of wisdom, what I said had nothing to do with politics. This is yet another example of McCain and Palin distorting the truth, and all the more reason to remember that this campaign is not about gender, it is about which candidate has an agenda that will improve the lives of all Americans, including women. The truth is, if you care about the status of women in our society and in our troubled economy, the best choice by far is Obama-Biden."

And on a different note, Sen. John McCain is still taking the weekends off from the campaign. Unbelievable.

And, new polls show Sen. Barack Obama ahead in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota.


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** Pete Wentz - who last month graced the cover of OUT - contributes $50,000 to No on 8 to help fight against the constitutional marriage ban in California.

** Dallas GOP trying to stoke homophobia in re-election campaign of Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez. Valdez is the country's only Latina lesbian sheriff.

** Conservative columnist Kathleen Parker suggested Governor Sarah Palin was out of her league and should drop off the McCain ticket last week in her column. Parker this week realizes the very real hatred some from the GOP love to spew.


Is this Daniel Radcliffe relaxing between performances of Equus?

Nope. It's Jason Mraz being an ass. Hot as he may be in that donkey mask and moose knuckle glory his seriousness was on display yesterday when he wrote poetically about change on his blog.

** Speaking of Daniel Radcliffe. The Equus star gloats about writing steamy "love" notes to his 31-year-old co-star Lorenzo Pisoni on the show’s opening night.

“We’re getting on very well indeed. I’ve written some really, really deeply sexual things on some of the cards I’ve given him for opening night. But just to wind him up, you know…. He’s great. He’s a truly remarkable man. If I was gay or a female I’d just want to marry him. He’s gorgeous, and he’s a really cool bloke as well.”

** Millions of viewers tuned in last night to watch the US Vice-Presidential Debate. Governor Sarah Palin faced gaffe-prone Senator Joe Biden and initial results are claiming a Biden win. Palin certainly was able to tread water but she didn't give the performance needed. Sen. Biden on the other hand performed at his best. CBS and CNN among a few others found that viewers believed Sen. Joe Biden won. Perhaps that's because Gov. Palin didn't answer a single question.

The Obama/Biden camp quickly released this new ad focusing on health care.


Moose Knuckle Matching

For those of you fortunate enough to spend time hanging out with me you will have undoubtedly heard me say some crazy things. Over a year ago I started talking about moose knuckle. Honestly, I can't remember if it was some original thought of mine or if I heard it somewhere.

Well I finally see that the term is catching on. City Rag recently did a fun moose knuckle trivia game.

Moose knuckle is the male equivalent to camel toe. You can change that up depending on the man. For instance, on bigger hairy men I call it bear claw.

So, feel free to throw that into your daily vocabulary. Everyone will be amazed at your broad vocabulary and hipness.

And, in the meantime I created my very own Moose Knuckle Matching Game. (Yes, I realize this is a bit crude. Just deal with it.)

Guess which celebrity moose knuckles I've showcased. Maybe I'll round up some prize for the person with the most correct answers.


TOPLESS TUESDAYS: Meet Rusty!

You've probably seen the chiseled body and beautiful face of this week's model in countless magazines. He's hawked products ranging from cars to underwear and has graced the cover of countless fitness and fashion magazines. This week's Topless Tuesdays model is industry veteran, Rusty Joiner.


Music Monday: Britney's new "Womanizer"

This new single - Womanizer - from Britney's upcoming album is amazing. I just can't stop listening to it. Now let's hope the video is just as hot and includes lots of impressive dance moves that I can steal and use at the club.



Weekend Wrap-Up: Politics, Gaydols, News & More!

** The first Presidential Debate was on Friday. Afterwards each candidate's campaign quickly called a victory for their guy. Having watched the debate I think Barack Obama was the winner - though it was honestly very close. A CNN poll found 51% believed Obama won and only 38% thought McCain won. Most pundits handed this victory to Barack Obama. A USA Today/Gallup Poll also had Obama winning on several fronts.

For those of you that didn't watch three things stuck out to me: 1.) McCain never ONCE mentioned the middle class, 2.) McCain never once looked at Obama during the entire debate, and 3.) Barack held his own on foreign policy against McCain.


** Clay Aiken finally comes out via People cover. Sporting his favorite new accessary - his newborn baby boy - he tells People that, "I cannot raise a child to lie or hide things."

** Global warming is melting Arctic sea ice to the devastation of polar bears. The roaming and feeding grounds of polar bears gets smaller every year. In an effort for self preservation these creatures have turned to cannibalism. A male polar bear recently broke into the den of a female polar bear and ravaged her to death.

** Gov. Sarah Palin claimed - reportedly on several occasions - that dinosaurs and people coexisted. She apparently saw a human footprint in the dinosaur footprint. Really?!?!

And two of the latest campaign videos made by and for our great friends - the Jews.




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TOPLESS TUESDAYS: Starring Nick Youngquest

The world of rubgy certainly can produce some scorching hot beauties! A few weeks ago we showcased British rugby star Ben Cohen and today donning his birthday suit and little more than that is Australian rugby star Nick Youngquest. Enjoy your morning serving of delicately prepared man meat.


Topless Tuesdays: Week #2 Readers Choice

Last week sizzling hot Anthony Gallo narrowly beat Francesco to become the featured Topless Tuesdays model. If your man didn't make it last week, don't fret. You have another chance to ensure that your pick is displayed in all his gorgeousness on Tuesday if you can get all your friends to place their vote by Monday evening.

The rules are simple. Vote for your choice by leaving a comment on this entry by Monday evening. I'll even be so nice as to say as long as the comment is posted before Tuesday early morning when I work on next week's Topless Tuesdays it will count.

So, get to it. Tell your friends, family, lovers, others, and co-workers to place their vote for your choice! Best of luck.

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