Spitzer's Singer Spins A Sad Song

Ashley Alexandra Dupre moved to Manhattan to pursue a career in music. At US $5,500 an hour, it must have been a performance comparable to an entire rock band backed by an orchestra and chorus singers; even if she was alone playing only the organ. The now infamous "command performance" at the pleasure of resigned New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, has compelled the would be singer to reveal herself in her MySpace site, singing a sad story that sounds like a broken record.

After several days of being written about as "Kristen" the prostitute, she felt she was being painted as a monster, which would not advance her career in music. She wants to be written about as a performer, and perhaps be recognized for the singing, not the sex - after all, she was not contracted for a song. Ashley's boldest statement is that her music flows from what she's been through; that if she had not experienced the Hard times, she would not appreciate the Good times. This statement is a blur since the Emperors Club's reputation is that its "escorts" even get trips to Paris, London, and other vacation spots with their customers for several days of playing music together. It's difficult to tell which is "Hard" and which is "Good" - or is it?

Ashley also said she is all about her music and her music is all about her, and while she didn't mention Donna Summer among her influences, one may be tempted to think that Summer's 70's hit "Hot Stuff" is among her all time favorites. Meanwhile, Eliot Spitzer, the erstwhile "Sheriff of Wall Street" , identified by the Club as customer number 9 who foolishly donned the "Emperor's new clothes", has been exposed - barenaked. His once rising star has been swallowed by the black hole.

Harold Meyers of the Washington Post speculates that the price of $5,500 per hour, dictates the value, meaning it is available only for the wealthy and those who have really made it. This, according to Meyers, is a turn on in itself. Thus, even if a single engagement does not churn out the expected explosions of ecstasy, the knowledge that few men can afford this value for several evenings spread over an 18 month period, is satisfaction enough. This ego-trip is what caused New York's Eliot "Ness" to Nest with the escort Kristen, making the former Untouchable breakable and amenable to his companion's organ playing skills and talent.

The sad song being played by Ashley seems adopted from the beginnings of Madonna. The interview she gave highlighted her career in music rather than the current issues haunting customer 9. It is taking advantage of the news spotlight to launch herself into stardom, making hay while the item is hot. Judging by the song she wrote published in her site entitled "What We Want", she'd be better of putting out a perfume brand called Customer # 9 and give Chanel a run for their money.

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Consequence of Calls for Change

All current presidential aspirants in the US have labeled themselves agents of change. One says his is believable; another says experience and hard work will create change from day one; while a third one says change by strengthening America's image militarily and politically. Beyond words that inspire, conjure up a strict work ethic, or evoke patriotic fervor, lies a doubt so deep that it almost tempts a denial of its existence.

Democrats for instance have been floating a "Dream Ticket" for some time. If Hillary wins the nomination and selects Barack as a running mate and both succeed; how long will it take before Barack faces the media to apologize for indiscretions? One wonders what Hillary sees in Barack to want him for her Vice President. Judging by her choice of men, Bill's endurance for making love has been well documented and played out longer and lengthier than "Ugly Betty". Her other silent choice, Governor Eliot Spitzer, the subject of so much spit lately, was once touted "Crusader of the Year" by Time and whom tabloids hailed as the modern day "Eliot Ness for toughness on crime"; has now been relegated to "Customer 9 of Valentines" or renamed "Eliot Nests with the Prostitutes".

Does Barack have the same elements that Hillary gravitates to? If Barack takes Hillary as his Vice-President and both of them make it, does he see enough sleaze to co-opt her in some of his real-estate deals? Barack"s association with Tony Rezko goes farther than mere land deals. A son of Rezko's close associate and co-conspirator in a federal corruption case, was taken in by Obama as his intern on the basis of Rezko's recommendation. Then there's that self-confessed terrorist who is a member Barack's Church. Does Obama have enough on Hillary to make her play along? Does he have enough sleaze himself to stand up to Hillary's older version?

And then we have the Grand OLD Party's aging candidate, Old John McCain. His soft spoken tone belies the tough nature of his character. So tough that he divorced his first wife after a horrible car accident that left her disfigured and two inches shorter. He then married a younger woman who looks like Barbie's mother. His father-in-law is one of the prime supporters of his candidacy, who also bankrolled his rise to the Senate. What a huge debt of gratitude he owes this man, whose fortune was built on mafia connections in Arizona, and whose businesses use cheap immigrant labor. Despite his age, he can always resuscitate his youthful drive with young and attractive lobbyists in Washington.

The common denominator is Change. And the change is from big business control of Washington's policies and activities, to underworld control of Washington's policies and decisions. This is present in all three candidates. The influence of their underworld character backers lurk behind the scenes and in front of judges today, but these will all Change. A political Change from day one that you can believe in.

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