The Larry Kane Report

Make no mistake about it – the people are scared about the mess in Washington because so much is at stake, but their minds are scarred. This is a turning point in American history. Regardless of what happens in the coming few days, the future is clear – an angry, testy and questioning electorate who will be impacted by the absolute incompetence and extremism in Washington. John Boehner’s leadership position is in danger. The President’s approval rating is near 40 percent, a low for his administration. Republicans and Democrats are questioning their own parties. Anger is rising, and it should be.

This is one of those ugly moments in our history, when pretenders, not patriots are running the show in the Congress. Our sources in Congress say the unthinkable a few weeks ago is now the thinkable. And we all sit here, utterly powerless. The only thing we can do is tweet, write emails, and call the Congressional offices.

BLAVAT-

If you want to take little breather from this nervous tension, join me and Jerry Blavat Sunday night at 9:30 on the Comcast Network for VOICE OF REASON. Jerry opens up about his new book, “You Only Rock Once.” This is an amazing interview. Here’s an except of a review that I’ve written on the book:
The life lived by Jerry is filled with amazing relationships, friendships which are hallmark of his frenetic life. We meet his closest of all friends, Sammy Davis Jr. who Jerry helped shepherd in his final days. There is the story of Dick Clark, and the episodes that led to his success. In this story we meet people from so many different places in life.They include Angelo Bruno, the murdered leader of the local underworld, and others with questionable career paths. Jerry’s professional career brings him up front and personal with a who’s who of popular entertainment – Fats Domino, Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Danny and the Juniors and the Philadelphia creative giants, Gamble and Huff. This book is a chance to meet the real people behind the big names, including politicians, judges and even some TV personalities. But there is no superficiality in this edition. Nothing is held back. What Jerry perceives, whether it is success or treachery, is what you get.

And central to the story are the battles he faces: Battling back against law enforcement determined to exploit his ties to the friends from the neighborhood. They never proved anything, did they? Of course, there are the business people who were supportive, and others who resented the success of this little guy with the big heart.

In the end, he remains triumphant, fighting just as hard as his father taught him to, and with enough love to make him a certifiable legend, liked and loved by his admirers even as he continued working way past mortal retirees would.

Jerry Blavat. He rides a bicycle through the streets of Center City. He works about 80 hours a week. He loves his family and his city. And when you read his narrative, you realize that the Geator With The Heater, is probably the most loyal human being in public life in Philadelphia, unless of course, you have betrayed him.

Like all men and women of courage, he never accepts betrayal as you will learn graphically in this book of his life.

Glenn Beck needs to either get some help, or find a new line of work. I know now why Fox squeezed him out – he was endangering the brand! Make no mistake about it. Beck is an entertaining man, but his comments are the kind often used by demagogues who divide with rumor, innuendo, and falsehoods.

Beck’s sly remark that the kids who died in the Norway murders appeared to be in a “Hitler Youth”  kind of camp is not the first time he has distorted reality. These days Glenn Beck is desperate for headlines and attention. In reality, Beck is smart like a fox. But he is appearing less appealing to his many followers with baseless remarks.

STREET–

John Street, once and future Mayor has decided not run against Michael Nutter, because he likes life the way it is, especially teaching at Temple. The real reason he didn’t run: because he would lose. Street also gave a not to subtle nod to Karen Brown, the GOP candidate for Mayor. The ex Mayor despises the current mayor. The feeling is mutual.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK  — A Democratic Congressman (name withheld) says, of John Boehner’s problems with tea party Congressmen: “A group of 77 wackos are threatening the economy of the world.”

Continue reading ‘Disgrace in DC – Back Home, The Blavat Book’

I warned you – reports about a debt ceiling deal were premature, to say the least. Now, it is really going down to the wire for one reason – no one trusts each other in Washington. By the way, if there is a default, members of Congress should have their pay suspended until they get their act together. And that goes for the President and top White House aides. We are 9 days away from calamity! Everyone seems more concerned about the NFL than the debt ceiling solution. It is a summer of discontent in DC, and no one seems to be strong enough to seek real compromise.

Among the certifiably “missing” in this important debate is Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney. He has said little about plans for budget cutting and tax reform. Is he afraid to take sides? It’s kind of “chicken” to stay out of this debate, and especially if you want to become the President.

A BOOK NOTE-

There are a few readers surprised that my novel DEATH BY DEADLINE is now a paperback. It began as an e-book, and still is, but frankly, I saw a continued appetite for books-in-hands. Frankly, it surprised me how many people did not have e-readers, and wanted a paperback. Well, it is fiction, and I hope it reads well for you , however you read it. The book is a thriller with a message. Right now. I have a message for anyone who has read and may read it. Contact me here (via email) or on twitter and I will be happy to have a LIVE phone chat with individuals or book clubs about the meaning of this novel.

Thanks.

Hackers. Have you been hacked lately. I got hit by a group called the Albanian Hackers. Upon further discovery, I find through one of my fearless web masters that the Albanian Hackers are actually in Saudi Arabia. Figure that one out. Hackers, not just the journalistic types are like slackers. Slackers look at the clock, hoping for the time to wind down so they can pick up their soft undersides and go home where they can slack off be being totally uninterested in life.

Slackers can also be described as alleged Congressmen and women who have waited till the last minute to send the U.S. economy into what some are calling a “death spiral.” Slackers also blame their problems on everyone else, except their fellow slackers. Slackers are not only lazy – they are boring, except when they are playing games with our economy.

Packers are not a team that won the Super Bowl. Packers, before leaving for work, pack in their minds enough anger that they impose on others the daily diet of Packers: tail gating, or speeding on the highways and small streets which poses a problem for slackers who take a long time to cross a street. Packers also: throw cigarette butts out of windows, lodged used chewing gum in between doors, don’t pick up after their pets, and are, in general, angry.

The truth is that hackers are smart and nasty, slackers are too mellow to hack or pack, and packers are consumed with their own indifference. That’s why their should be a law…..