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Miles Archer

Miles Archer's Journal
Miles Archer's Journal
June 5, 2015

Now, more than ever, we need Michael Jackson's song about the effin' rat as they bail Good Ship Ben.



The presidential bid of Ben Carson, a tea party star who has catapulted into the top tier of Republican contenders, has been rocked by turmoil with the departures of four senior campaign officials and widespread disarray among his allied super PACs.

Carson’s associates described a political network in tumult in interviews Friday, saying the retired neurosurgeon’s campaign chairman, national finance chairman, deputy campaign manager and general counsel have all resigned since Carson formally launched his bid last month in Detroit. They have not been replaced, campaign officials said.

The moves gutted the core of Carson’s apparatus and left the 63-year-old first-time candidate with only a handful of experienced aides at his side as he navigates the fluid, crowded and high-stakes contest for the Republican nomination.

Carson is a hot commodity on the right-wing speaking circuit and has fast become a leading candidate, winning straw votes at conservative gatherings and rising in public polls.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ben-carsons-campaign-faces-turmoil-after-staff-exits-and-super-pac-chaos/2015/06/05/ce08f9b2-0ba8-11e5-a7ad-b430fc1d3f5c_story.html?wpisrc=al_alert-politics
June 4, 2015

06-04-15 FOOD PORN: Meatball Sandwich & Chicken Parm, Chicken Fried Steak coming later tonight.

Client took the coaching. Previous photos they posted looked like a plate of sauce and a roll drowning in sauce. Will be shooting chicken fried steak and ??? at a different client tonight. Only issue with these is that I had to spell out on my Facebook post that the sandwich is on a 7 inch roll. It was definitely not a "slider" (ended up being my lunch...one of the perks of the job).





June 4, 2015

Jeb Bush promises everyone who registers to vote a FREE corn dog OR a "Bush 2016" fanny pack

I think the ONLY way I'd pick the corn dog over the fanny pack is if they spelled out "JEB 2016" in mustard on top. But then I'd want to save it forever in a special vacuum sealed glass display case and not eat it, so that adds one more level of complexity to my decision-making process.









Read more: " target="_blank">Jeb Offers Corn Dogs & Fanny Packs

June 4, 2015

"Próximamente 6.15.15."



WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush is giving a strong indication that he'll join the ever-expanding Republican presidential campaign field later this month, announcing Thursday morning that his decision will come on June 15 in Miami.

The former Florida governor, widely expected to run for the Republican nomination, wrote "coming soon" on Twitter with a link to the website jebannouncement.com. On that page, the date 06.15.15 was listed, followed by the tease, "BE THE FIRST TO KNOW. RSVP NOW!" Bush also tweeted it in Spanish, "Próximamente 6.15.15."

"My expectation, my hope is I'll be a candidate," Bush said earlier in the week, while attending an economic forum in Florida with other 2016 GOP prospects.

Aides confirmed Bush had made a decision and that he'll announce it in Miami on June 15, on the heels of a European trip where he'll visit longtime allies Germany, Poland and Estonia.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/04/jeb-bush-president-announcement_n_7509526.html
June 4, 2015

What's the BEST reaction you ever got to telling someone "I love you?"

It was Christmas 2012 and I told my girlfriend "I love you" for the first time and she said "OH SHIT."

Months later she told me "I reacted that way because I had similar feelings but wasn;t ready to deal with them."

What's your story?

June 4, 2015

Looking for a DU critique of this food photo (it's not one of mine)...

The local TV station filmed a commercial at this restaurant earlier in the week. They posted this photo on Facebook to announce it. I replied in the comments "Bad lighting on that one." They immediately deleted the comment. I have a few other observations but would like to hear what you folks think first.

June 3, 2015

BREAKING: Rumors that Huckabee's legally changing his name to "Clueless Arrogant Shithead" are FALSE

Sorry...it sounded too good to be true. He's running as "Mike Huckabee," not "Clueless Arrogant Shithead."



June 3, 2015

President of Nye County Republican Central Committee arrested for impersonating an officer



https://www.facebook.com/512916855518161/photos/a.512919192184594.1073741827.512916855518161/565656833577496/?type=1&permPage=1

Nye County Sheriff's Office

PRESS RELEASE

SUSPECT(S):
William Carns, 45 years old, Pahrump

CHARGE(S):
Impersonation of a Peace Officer
Unregistered Vehicle
Fictious Regitration

DETAILS:
On 6/1/2015 at approximately 1428 Detectives with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office were in the area of Wal-Mart when they saw a vehicle that they had received information had a fictious plate on it. Detectives initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver/suspect. During the contact the suspect identified himself as a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer by providing his Metro Personnel number with the purpose of not getting a citation for the initial stop.

This vehicle and driver/suspect has been contacted on 2 previous incidents in which he claimed to be a Police Office by providing his Metro Personnel number to not get a citation.

The suspect was placed under arrest for the above charges and transported to NCDC for booking.
June 3, 2015

Self-professed "huge fan" of the Pope, Lil' Ricky Sweatervest, wants him to STFU RE: Climate Change

Below: Rick Santorum 2015 Campaign ad.





Rick Santorum Wants Pope Francis To Stop Talking About Climate Change
The Huffington Post | By Ed Mazza

Posted: 06/03/2015 12:02 am EDT



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/02/rick-santorum-pope-climat_n_7498768.html

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum says he loves Pope Francis, but he wants the pontiff to stop talking about climate change.

Santorum, a devout Catholic, told Philadelphia radio host Dom Giordano on Monday that the pope should "leave science to the scientists."

His comments come as the pope becomes increasingly vocal about climate change and is expected to release a groundbreaking encyclical on the environment in the coming weeks.

Santorum described himself as a "huge fan" of the pope and said he appreciates the pontiff's commitment to family issues, but he wants the church to stay out of science.

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Name: Miles Archer
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