The Abraham Lincoln Logs

The exciting conclusion of... THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN LOGS! Abe has a conversation with Mary Todd about how their 200 episode stint has made human civilization over into a kind of utopia. How the old boss is same as the new boss and how to smash our jailer society with three easy-to-remember daily tasks. Thank you all for your time and your attention, Your friend, Abraham Lincoln

Abe talks Swine Flu, Biden's Blank Check, and Obama's stray plane. VP promises blank check to entertainment cartel.<br Airforce one plays chicken in NYC Airforce flyover scare Swine Flu Q&A

Abe talks to, about and from Iran. The "Neda video," torture, and the truth-revealing power of images Nokia helps Iran spy Internet Surveillance and Iran How the Internet helps Iran silence activists. Iran Uprising - Live Blog 5 reasons we must support Iran Whistleblower outs AT&T spy room Noted Obama admirer lambasts him on civil liberties, secrecy

Links forthcoming..

Abe talks about Obama's no-good, very-bad week: dismissing the online community who put him in office as potheads, failing to keep his DEA promises, and siding with the RIAA over damages of 150,000 per stolen MP3. Obama sides with RIAA<br Obama called you a pot-head. 776 of 800 Gitmo prisoners are innocent. Obama says he'll end DEA raids on medical marijuana, permits them to continue.

Abe wonders about our obligation to booster Obama. Partial list of corporate lickspittles who are allowed to know what's in the secret copyright treaty the Obama administration claims is a matter of "national security"<br 90% Solution to AIG Die Diebold Die Aussie Gove censors Wikileaks

Abe says "stop the drug war," then sheepishly appends "...please." Marijuana is the new Obama. U.S. to yield marijuana jurisdiction to states<br Drug Czar to push treatment. The Economist: the "least bad" way to deal with drug problem is to legalize them Salon interview with Ammniano about his legislation to legalize grass in California. Drug-Legalizing Cop Wins Back His Free Speech Rights Derek Copp is name of Grand Valley student shot, injured by police during marijuana raid Iowa Senator Seeks To Legalize Medical Marijuana Medical Marijuana Passes House Civil Justice Committee Without Dissent Illinois Medical Marijuana Bill Passes House Committee Poll: Connecticut should legalize small amounts of marijuana Penn Jillette Says: Legalize Marijuana Stop Bill C-15: Say No To Mandatory Jail Terms For Marijuana BUSTED: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters

Abe laughs a little about the Republican leadership, roasts Rush and explains what it means to be "da man." Also Anthrax attacks. Glen Greenwald: Remembering the Anthrax Attacks<br Obama's secret Russia letter. You be da man. Steele apologizes to Rush Salon interview with Ammniano about his legislation to legalize grass in California. Exquisite Daily Show pounding of CNBC: financial fools

Abe recaps Obama's speech to congress and notes two interesting departures from "change." Also - tirades and apologies on marijuana law, sentiment and progress in a reefer-mad week. Is Gitmo worse under Obama?<br Obama increases military budget. What Obama said to congress. US yields marijuana jurisdiction to the states.

Abe repeats himself on the subject of marijuana law, Obama's new drug czar and some possible rationales for Obama backing Bush's creepy executive claims. Putting marijuana in perspective.<br Our role models and their bongs. Obama Backs Off a Reversal on Secrets Updated on "sunlight before signing." Vatican accepts Darwinism

Abe talks about Michael Phelps, George Obama and other less telegenic vicitms of the drug war. Also Obama made a swear, executive salary caps and the problem of prosecuting AND defending the architects of torture. When the Washington Post makes a plea in defense of pot you know you've become mainstream.<br Pot charges against George Obama dropped. Obama is tired of your mother fucking shit. 72% want Obama to keep campaign promise to end DEA raids on pot growers. Obama caps bailout executive's salary. Obama's Prisoner Dilemma: Reject Torture, Defend Torturers Source of NYC Syrup Smell Found

Abe wishes Obama a sterling inauguration day - may it augur 8 long years of recovery for a new and better America. Also Abe critiques Obama's pre-inauguration appointments and discusses what Obama's choice of surgeon general means for marijuana. Clueless hack for transportation czar.<br Monsanto shill for agriculture czar. What the next surgeon general doesn't know about marijuana Legalizing marijuana the number one issue for Americans And, sadly, Obama defends telecom spying immunity.

Abe rejoices for America's recent victory.

Mary Todd Lincoln joins Abraham Lincoln via phone for the down and dirty on the impending US election.

Abe has some advice for Ron "Hollywood" Howard. (Links to follow)

Abe recaps Obama's Wednesday debate, Thursday's roasted McCain (and his girl Friday.) Also - Obama's iPhone app VS McCain's promotional wax cylinder which "sorta doubles as a candle." Love the logs? Join THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN LOGS Facebook group! Obama roasts McCain at Al Smith dinner.<br Al-Jazeera Exposes SHOCKING Racism At Sarah Palin Rally in Ohio Now AIG executives spend $86,000 on hunting trip. McCain's "Deer in the headlights / Lt. Cmdr Data" moment. Tips for new paupers.

Abe preaches only to the converted, badmouthing John McCain to any Internet-saavy and likely left-leaning liberals who will listen. The Elitest-est! John McCain's - "MY FELLOW PRISONERS" as free, downloadable iPhone ringtone.<br Video of John McCain addressing America as "My Fellow Prisoners." Reminding you that our electronic voting machines are STILL broken and will be fixed only once the election is. John McCain's Racist Remarks The Great Glen Greenwald reassures that active duty military for declaring martial law not anything to worry about. President Bush listens to your phone sex. Incredibly dark comic - "The Last American Job." In 2007 Bush claimed power to cancel elections in times of economic crisis.

Abe watches the bailout bill which includes sexy new "undercover" powers for the IRS: The name is Bond. JUNK Bond. Palin says Obama palling around with terrorists.<br McCain Urges Bush To Spend $1 Trillion On Bailout -- Without Congressional Approval Is the Bush administration making the bailout another Overton window? Bailout bill now includes undercover IRS agents. US House threatened with Martial Law if Bailout not passed. How to stop a facist shift.

Abe knows Senate only approved $700 billion bailout with now famous "39-cent excise tax for children's wooden practice arrows" exemption hoping "message arrows" might reverse "socialist" trend of breast cancer awareness stamps. Abe also feels that Sarah Palin is the victim of "Gotcha Journalism" but knows that before Sarah Palin we just called it "Journalism." The House limits constituent emails.<br McCain Urges Bush To Spend $1 Trillion On Bailout -- Without Congressional Approval Homer tries to vote for Obama. Bloomberg wants forbidden 3rd term. The League of Extraordinary Women Voters Watch the full Biden/Palin debates online. Army CCMRF to "help" with "civil unrest." Harry Shearer's magnificent podcast "Le Show."

Abe votes to bailout "good" and votes no on "evil." Or was it the reverse? Palin claims Dinosaurs and humans coexisted.<br Iran's talk of destroying Israel must not get lost in translation. The "wipe Israel off the map" hoax - another advertisement for war. Palin: Foreign Affairs is good versus evil. McCain: A tie? Means I win. ProMcCain and the 28 million Terror scaremongering DVDs. Bailout 90% suck. Muslim children gassed in OHIO mosque. 5 reasons to vote against Paulson's $700 billion bailout. Muslim children gassed in OHIO mosque.

Abe debates the debates, urges McCain to "scroll down" and chats up Amy Goodman about Martial Law. Googling "Posse Comitatus" <br Amy Goodman announces martial law Oct 1? ArmyTimes.com confirms troop movement onto US soil. McCain still campaigning despite debate dodge. Palin takes gifts. Sarah Silverman's uproarious Obama commercial - The Great Schlep Couric obliterates Palin. Must see video. Rushkoff's exceptional "Print Your Own Money." Subprime Mortgage Primer IN COMIC FORM! Ron Paul Questions Chairman Bernanke on Bailout Plan Kucinich's Bailout Plan

Abe leaks Palin's tears talking about email, privacy, surveillance and the role of technology in the upcoming battle for control of the remote. Palin hides emails like Bush Whitehouse.<br But whatever for, Palin? And anyway - isn't that pretty insecure? Bill O'Reilly thinks first amendment is to blame. O'Reilly bloviates: Don't we have privacy anymore?! The Government should DO something! Meanwhile Pirate Party raided for leaking documents about government spying... Lessig on i9/11 and iPatriot Act. Pentagon simulates World of Warcraft terrorism plot. Lieberman incites same. YouTube and Terrorists. Leaked interrogation video Lieberman wished to prevent: You have 3 minutes to live. EFF to sue Bush, Cheney if not AT&T Donate to EFF MIT Free Classes - "How to Stage a Revolution."

Abe's all moved in to his new secret headquarters - and has a confession to make... Fey & Pohler utterly killing as Palin & Clinton on SNL.

Having solved all political problems once and for all, Abe decides to treat himself to a hiatus. FISA, Bush, Obama, Kucinich and the rest - take a rest... Are musicians owed royalties for performance of their music in torture chambers?<br My Pet Goatse Karl Rove's contempt of everything. <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2008/07/13/eff-aclu-sue-over-wi.html ">EFF & ACLU sue over warrentless wiretapping immunity. <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/24/obamas-support-for-t.html ">Obama's support for warrentless wiretapping. <a href="http://www.consortiumnews.com/2008/071208a.html ">Kucinich continues to push for impeachment. George W. Bush (technically) a felon. Also - in the other ways.

Abe is BACK from his travels and once again ready to do his part. Learn of the Internet-less back country and the things he saw there. Also FISA,(Faux)Bama, and asking if anyone has noticed that the US Gov is apparently corrupt and terrible? Glen Greenwald talks about FISA sensibly. <br Betrayed by Obama 7 in 100 laptops seized by US Govt. <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2008/07/11/howto-protect-your-o.html ">How to protect your data better than you protected your fourth amendment rights. SNAP!

Abe bows to recently deceased George Carlin, talks about telecom immunity and Obama - and what we can do to fix it, corporate ownership the rich versus the poor and Fox threatening America on behalf of Bush... Now on hiatus for a couple of weeks while Abe travels the country looking for his Bill of Rights. House gives immunity to telecoms, OKs unconstitutional spying. <br Help MoveOn.org make Obama keep his promise to filibuster... Obama silent on giving Bush more spying powers. <a href="http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/22/kristol-bush-iran/ ">Fox News: Pick Obama if you want Bush to bomb Iran.

Abe teases out McCain's theory of "free men" and "fri tos" as well as invoking the awesome power of ceiling cat to save the Internet. Stop the spying. <br And put congress on notice! It's a call not a petition but I did it and so can you! Obama silent on giving Bush more spying powers. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/19/world/middleeast/19iraq.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin ">WOW - it really *was* about the oil. - At least for the oil barons. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/17/confirmed-us-hid-detainee_n_107702.html ">U.S. hid torture detainees from Red Cross. Not MY U.S. Not YOUR U.S., THEIR U.S. <a href="http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/18/something-is-rotten-in-denmark-the-ap-nytimes-and-mba-love-triangle/ ">NYT aids AP in suing bloggers...

Abe teases out McCain's theory of "free men" and "fri tos" as well as invoking the awesome power of ceiling cat to save the Internet. McCain : habeas corpus a privilege not a right. <br Petition: Wiretapping - Impeachment not Immunity Threats to the Nets - big three metering Internet Traffic <a href="http://propaneblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/time-warner-metering.html ">What YOU can do about metered Internet traffic

Abe gives a shout-out to Kucinich, makes sure Pelosi gets home safely, and uses some terrible, terrible words - but only in quoting McCain... Kucinich impeachment sets groundwork for future Bush war crimes tribunal.<br Can Pelosi take impeachment 'off the table?' McCain: 'Bringing troops home not too important.' <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/11/mccain-admits-he-doesnt-k_n_106478.html ">McCain can't Google. John McCain and the no good, very bad swears. Supreme Court says Gitmo detainees 'people too.'

Abe analyzes Hillary's concession speaks, reminds you just how "bendy" McCains straight talk is, and lets you in on Bush's plan for his senior year prank. Hillary suspends campaign & endorses Obama<br McCain believes warrantless wiretapping is constitutional. If Obama wins - Bush will attack Iran in November. If McCain wins, Bush will also attack Iran in November but doesn't have to "finish the job."

Abe recommends a ripping tome for all lovers of the freedom, pans the Pentagons peace-nik "pain-o-lator," and scrubs the week clean of presidential happenstance and serves you the muck on a silver platter. DOWNLOAD "Little Brother" a young adult novel by Cory Doctorow<br BUY a physical copy of "Little Brother" a smart, provocative young adult novel for freedom loving individuals by Cory Doctorow DONATE a copy of "Little Brother" (a police-state-smashing yarn by Cory Doctorow) to a friendly school librarian. Video of Pentagon testing "pain gun" on mock American peace protesters carrying signs saying "Peace not War," "World Peace," and "Vote Ron Paul." Video of peaceful protesters stopping police provocateurs from starting a riot at the Stop the SPP protests in Montebello Quebec. Obama ends lobbyist contributions to the Democratic party! McCain squirts hot bottled water on babies. John McCain doesn't release information on his investments - er, dis-investments...

Abe mostly teases Clinton, and her deluded, awful supporters - but also McCain and his deluded, awful racism. Clinton supporters threaten to vote for McCain (out of spite.)<br FireDogLake video of Clinton Supporter heard in the show. Eating a reuben amongst Clinton supporters. Clinton says no nominee on Tuesday. The math behind Clinton's 'popular vote.' US holds detainees at sea on "Terror Ships." McCain and the "Gooks."

Abe finally gets around to talking about celebrities, and hits Hillary up for her idle daydreams of bloody murder... Dead troops remembered by president who had them killed.<br Halliburton charged with selling nuclear secrets to Iran. George Bush outed Valerie Plame. Obama: Gimme 100 days in office and I'll give you back your constitution. Rupert Murdoch says Obama will win. We could have colonized Mars with the money we spent on Iraq. AssassainGate.

Abe talks Scientology... plus "Main Core" in the main stream OR "Why can't Arianna read (between the lines?)" There are 8 Million reasons to listen.... The government has a list of 8 million American to be incarcerated in martial law.<br Daily Kos: Are YOU one of the 8 million targeted for roundup? Think Progress: 8 Million "potential suspects." Learn about the empty Halliburton concentration camps in America San Francisco Chronicle: Concentration camps in the US Google Maps - find YOUR closest FEMA detention center. Next ANONYMOUS Scientology protest June 14th

Abe analyzes what makes something "pure Bush" - that special blend of dis-ingenuity and blunder unsullied by his more eloquent handlers. Did you ever check out NNDB - an amazing tool to find the hidden connections between the wealthy elite in government, Hollywood and corporate America. Neat!<br House Republicans collapse on Iraq... kinda. McCain's YouTube problem. A must see...

Abe analyzes what makes something "pure Bush" - that special blend of dis-ingenuity and blunder unsullied by his more eloquent handlers. Check out NNDB - an amazing tool to find the hidden connections between the wealthy elite in government, Hollywood and corporate America. Neat!<br Bush compares Obama to Nazi appeasers. Bush kinda gives up golf out of kinda sympathy for the war dead. Bush blocks testing for Mad Cow disease.

Abe waxes philosophic about the clips of the week, piracy and the nature of participatory culture... Now the RIAA can take your stuff. <br A young Bill O'Reily acts like a baby Bill O'Reily. More than 25% of US House and Senate have war profit investments. Subliminal McCain in Fox 5 News logo. Comedy: Hillary practices hand gestures. SNL Hillary Clinton Spoof 5-10-08: gone from YouTube but still Googleable.

Abe talks about the election results, Obama looks to be the nominee, the trouble with Clinton and Rush Limbaugh's funny voice. Obama/Clinton '08 <br Limbaugh "endorses" Obama. Clinton writes letter to Obama to re-re-recontest Michegan, Florida... Hillary is done say media overlords. Obama and paying back Clinton's campaign debt. House passes bill that lets RIAA take your house. Myanmar with 100,000 dead refuses US aid.

Abe celebrates cinco de mayo with warrentless laptop searches and hospital bombings. Also drinking margaritas through a taquito straw... Feds can take your data at the border. <br EFF: Feds can't take my data at the border! How to protect your data at the border. Crypto those kleptos - how to encrypt your data! US air strike on Baghdad hospital Tell Me Again Why "Conspiracy Theory" is a Dirty Label

Abe delights in some talk of (hush) CONSPIRACY! Conspiracy does not and cannot exist (flashes Masonic hand signal) so stop looking for it! Iran ends oil transactions in US dollars speeding the inevitable.<br War protest halts west coast shipping. DC Madam commits apparent suicide in crocodile attack. UN official calls for investigation of Neocon role in 9/11 Bush, Cheney, Ashcroft, Powell, Tenet, Rice, and Yoo Have All Committed War Crimes Punishable by Life in Prison, Death Or Impeachment

Abe comforts you with the ultimate message of hope: Relax - It's all fake. All 3 presidential contenders appear on popular wrestling program.<br Hillary says she would "totally obliterate Iran." Barack Obama appears on Fox News Sunday. Wastes time. Weakens strength of "his word." McCain a monumental dipshit. <a href="http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/04/23/helen-thomas-confronts-perino-on-torture-perino-denies-and-lies/ ">Helen Thomas confronts White House on torture - White House denies and lies.. Let's send Helen Thomas some flowers.

Abe calls out the New York Times for it's failure to truly be "the liberal media." NYT disseminates and perpetuates government propaganda as real news.<br NYT conspicuously silent on Bush admission of torture go-ahead. NYT knew about warrentless wiretapping before 2004 election. Bush and torture - Vanity Fair pwns NYT.

Abe talks about the ABCDebate, Ben Stein's Expelled, and Obama's one problem. Obama would 'review' Bush crimes...<br Obama thinks impeachment should be reserved for serious crimes. ABC D-ebate gets an 'F' Debate straight from the mouth of Fox's Sean Hannity.

Abe talks about the ABC's of Torture and what to do about it... Call your rep about HR 5306 for paper ballots...<br National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee War tax resistor's letters to the IRS...

Abe talks about news with the "main-stream media" and helpfully corrects their internal contradictions. TIME: Has McCain flip-flopped on torture?!?! ABE: Yes. TIME: NO! Wait, what?<br ABC: Cheney knew about about TORTURE - but but Bush didn't. Obama: I'd hire Gore. China: Buddhism is the darkest slavery in human history. Oh - and we're always going to be oppressive and murderous communists no matter teh popular vote.

Here it is folks - the spectacular, double-long 150th anniversary episode. Abe and Mary Todd together again. Join us on the whistle-stop express to silly town.

Here it is folks - the spectacular, double-long 150th anniversary episode. Abe and Mary Todd together again. Join us on the whistle-stop express to silly town.

Abe wants YOO! Discussion of the John Yoo legal argument for why George Bush should be able to crush a child's testicles. John Yoo's war crimes...<br Bush claims legal right to torture children. Torture Memo: Constitution doesn't apply...

Abe cracks the Kremlin case, Goads Goodman over Obama and does bukake on Mukasey. The Kremlin wants 3,200 female mice.<br Amy Goodman gives Obama what-for. Clinton tax returns? Mukasey's tearful lies...<br <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080328/ap_on_hi_te/mukasey_intellectual_property ">Mukasey: piracy funds terrorism... somehow.<br

Abe cracks the Kremlin case, Goads Goodman over Obama and does bukake on Mukasey. The Kremlin wants 3,200 female mice.<br Amy Goodman gives Obama what-for. Clinton tax returns? Mukasey's tearful lies...<br <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080328/ap_on_hi_te/mukasey_intellectual_property ">Mukasey: piracy funds terrorism... somehow.<br