Videoblogs? Not Anymore - Thanks, iMovie '08

So I was all set to start a new Inconvenient Truth series of video podcasts. Been telling everyone I know how awesome it would be. Imagine my surprise when I go to edit the first episode in the new iMovie and I am presented with what appears to be Windows Movie Maker's pretty but dumb third cousin.

Although I sit on the board at Apple, they don't often listen to me about anything (see: lack of solar-powered iPhone). If they had showed iMovie '08 to me prior to its release I would have had some friends from the DEA raid Infinite Loop looking for psychotropic drugs. Multiple clicks in areas that used to require a single click? Dialog boxes? I can't import my '06 projects? WTF? Did we hire J. Allard as a "coolness" consultant or something? How is this an Apple product?

Oh well, at least my stock will go up. You guys would have like the podcast though. Now you'll never be able to experience its greatness. You wouldn't have believed the surprise guest I had who said they would only "come out" as a greenie if they could do it on my show. Such is the iLife I suppose.

Third Place Feels Just Fine

So some poll shows that I am in third place support-wise on the Democrat side. By simply doing nothing I have pulled ahead of Edwards. Seems my strategy is paying off. I haven't been in the limelight to make any stupid mistakes, I haven't spent any money, and I didn't have to participate in that ridiculous YouTube debate.

I think I like Politics 2.0.

My Sendoff to Karl

So, the big man steps down. I cannot think of a happier time in recent memory. It inspires the creative side of me that can only be expressed in haiku. Here's to you, evil genius:

Heard the news today
Even evil needs some rest
The sun shines again

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, or do. I don't care. As long as you actually leave.

On the other hand, you looking for work? An evil genius might be good to have on staff I suppose.

I'm So Cancelling My Subscription

Apparently the bloggers over at New York Magazine's Daily Intelligencer are taking a break from their usual snobbery to weigh in on the outing of my former friend. Not content to simply cover that story, their downward gaze lands on yours truly as well. I think someone needs to turn off the Vermouth tap over there so these guys can get back to kissing Don Imus' ass. That's what they do over there now right?

Here's the money quote:

"In a disturbing development, fakealgore.blogspot.com is already active."

Anyway, welcome, you gin-soaked New York Magazine readers. Everyone is welcome.

When They Say "Predicts" What They Mean is "Wishes For"

From that horrible WordPress CNN blog:

"Gingrich predicts Clinton/Obama ticket"

I think a lot of hardcore conservatives are joining him in "predicting" that. I am sure he is on his knees pray.. I mean predicting that each and every day.

I'm Looking Smarter By the Minute

So I'm sure you people all heard about or maybe even saw the YouTube debates.

Can anybody still ask me with a straight face why I am not running yet? Web 2.0 is cool and all, but at best this stuff just gives YouTube and CNN some additional eyeballs. At its worst you get p0wned by some tool who spent weeks searching up some arcane fact or stat to trip you up.

No thanks, I have my hands full as it is. It's fun to watch the other puppets dance for now. I'll hold out as long as I can.

With Friends Like This... - iGrudge Round 3

So I came out to California for a few days thinking I could clear the air and end the feud me and you know who have apparently been having. I thought everything was going well. I've been nice. I haven't mentioned that the guest house smells of sweat soaked hot yoga mats and incense, and I haven't said a word about the lava lamp installation controlled by a rack of Xserves (just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should).

I started to sense that something was up, so I checked my feed reader and the guy is going nuts about me being here. I mean, there's wireless covering every inch of this property. Didn't you think I would notice?

Of course you did. Message received.

It's all fun and games until I get back to the White House. Then we'll see what's funny.

BTW - I'm sorry, tofu just isn't food. Not in burger form, not in tofurkey form, not in any form. If you want to eat hog slop then go for it, just don't be surprised when sane people don't join in.

Update: Seems it's finally over, but some clown is posting as me in the comments of the post noting the end of the iGrudge. I may be derivative, but I'm no spammer. Knock it off.