Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Lest We Forget:Hillary Hate Edition
The Rightist babies are whining that liberal women get special treatment. Uppity shoots that assertion down in flames. News flash! Hillary never demonized by bots, republicans! « Uppity Woman:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Stupid Teacher Evaluations
This system is exactly like stopping a foot ball game as some random time, looking at scores and statistics, then declaring a winner. Teacher Evaluation System Examines Classroom Performance - NYTimes.com: "
Monday, June 27, 2011
Liberals Are Stupid
But then this piece has its core the assertion that Chris Matthews is a liberal. Now who's stupid? The science is settled: US liberals really are the dumbest creatures on the planet – Telegraph Blogs:
Get AARP Back On Point
How AARP Can Get Its Groove Back - NYTimes.com: "..Aging boomers need AARP; there is no one with clout left to defend them. They will be as dependent as their parents were on Medicare and Social Security, but in many cases they are far less prepared for retirement. It is worrisome that younger generations fear that they will never collect benefits. But they are not AARP’s primary constituency. Other interest groups, and lawmakers in Congress, will cynically use calls for greater generational equity as an ax for deeper cutbacks now... "
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
State Supreme Strangling
Since it was conservative on liberal nothing is being done and you never heard about it. Prosser allegedly grabbed fellow justice by the neck:
All About Huntsman
I reminded of the antique adage about carpentry, "if the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." The Weekend Interview with Jon Huntsman: A 'Conservative Problem-Solver' - WSJ.com:
Friday, June 24, 2011
On The Soviet Fall
Turns out Ronald Raygun didn't actually bring down the Soviet Empire-- it was the people themselves, both ruled and rulers, who pulled down the pillars of the temple. Everything You Think You Know About the Collapse of the Soviet Union Is Wrong - By Leon Aron | Foreign Policy
Terrorist Name Change
Well, that sort of misdirections works for the GOP, but I don't think it would've helped this bunch much. A new name? May I suggest "The Losers?" Bin Laden wanted to change al-Qaida's bloodied name | World news | The Guardian:
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Evangelical Science
Very thoughtful post. Jonathan Dudley: Christian Faith Requires Accepting Evolution: "...In this analysis, Christians must accept sound science, not because they don't believe God created the world, but precisely because they do..."
Nuclear TSA Conspiracy?
Is there a meltdown in Omaha? Is the TSA an "occupying army" ready to throttle the lives of Appalachian coal miners? Is Obama becoming King Lear? US orders news blackout over crippled Nebraska Nuclear Plant: report | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online:
Reefer Hopiness
Joint Effort? Barney Frank, Ron Paul Team Up on Marijuana Bill - Washington Wire - WSJ: "Reps. Barney Frank (D., Mass.) and Ron Paul (R., Texas) don’t always see eye to eye on policy matters, but the Massachusetts liberal and Texas libertarian are teaming up to introduce a bill that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana, leaving it up to each state to set marijuana policy..."
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Taibbi Nails Bachmann
Michele Bachmann's Holy War | Rolling Stone Politics: "...Bachmann is a religious zealot whose brain is a raging electrical storm of divine visions and paranoid delusions..."
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Flaming Fox
Carl has the best links to Jon Stewart's appearance on Fox News. Simply Left BehindThe Non-Rapturist's Guide To The Galaxy: Out, FOX!:
Flaming AARP
AARP imposters cut another deal for themselves and support social security cuts « Uppity Woman: "Somebody PLEASE start a rabid movement to force the imposters using the name AARP to stop doing so. They must be forced to admit they are nothing more than insurance brokers and no longer have the best interest of seniors, present and future, at heart. If anything, they are in their sites..."
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Screwing You
The rich are really,really, really getting richer. With executive pay, rich pull away from rest of America - The Washington Post:
Saturday, June 18, 2011
The Scottish Are Coming!
The Scots were marching down town today (Franklin, NC-- A Taste of Scotland Festival). For more pix, go here.
The New GOP Reality
American Empire has apparently also taken a back seat to the gospel of more tax cuts and welfare for the rich. Peggy Noonan: Republicans Return to Reality - WSJ.com:
Friday, June 17, 2011
Minor Weinerism
Jon Stewart referred to these lost stories as "cock blocked." He'd right so that makes the people doing the blocking ________. There are worse scandals than Weiner - CNN.com:
The Other AARP Shoe
I'm not a member and this is one of the reasons why. The Associated Press: AARP slammed for not fighting Social Security cuts:
Thursday, June 16, 2011
I'm Back
After a short absence, courtesy of Mother Nature; we now have power and the internet. Civilization again.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Comment Of The Day
Tuesday: There’s a shortage of scientists and engineers? Are you crazy?? « The Confluence:
"David Kowalski, on June 14, 2011 at 8:58 am said:
Obama is an upper class snob with all the trimmings: condescencion, a “knowledge” that those outside his group are inferior and don’t count, snide humor aimed always at his lessers. sexism, black racism (when convenient), an absolute sense of entitlement, and reliance on social connections, social skills, and physical appearance. He’s not fit to push FDR’s wheel chair..."
"David Kowalski, on June 14, 2011 at 8:58 am said:
Obama is an upper class snob with all the trimmings: condescencion, a “knowledge” that those outside his group are inferior and don’t count, snide humor aimed always at his lessers. sexism, black racism (when convenient), an absolute sense of entitlement, and reliance on social connections, social skills, and physical appearance. He’s not fit to push FDR’s wheel chair..."
O Sez He'd Quit
Obama: 'I would resign' in Weiner's situation - TODAY News - TODAY.com: Then why don't you? I don't believe he would unless he had no way, like a gauntlet of guards, to keep people out of his face; if not, he would be gone in two seconds.Weiner is made of sterner stuff.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Deadeye Dick Resurfaces
This Sierra Club lawsuit is an outgrowth of the famous Cheney/Scalia hunting trip wherein Dick did not shoot any lawyers in the face. Scalia won't recuse himself from Cheney case - CNN:
Right Angry Again
Rush and the usual suspects seem to always be angry-- this time at an old lady with "advanced dementia." Sarah Palin snub by Margaret Thatcher aides infuriates US rightwing | World news | The Guardian: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Trump Right On Medicare
Trump's sensible position on Medicare apparently doesn't exist as a reasonable proposition within the GOP. Too bad-- that means the inmates are truly running the asylum. Donald Trump: GOP has ‘death wish’ in messing with Medicare | Raw Replay:
Friday, June 10, 2011
Commie Disputes
Sounding quite a bit like imperialist swines, old allies are escalating beyond bickering. China-Vietnam Dispute Over South China Sea Bed Escalates With Naval Maneuvers - NYTimes.com:
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
What Actor212 Said About Weiner
Oh, and I agree 100%. Simply Left BehindThe Non-Rapturist's Guide To The Galaxy: Why I Don't Hate On Weiner:
"...Yes, a conservative would have stood up to a lot worse treatment from me, and many other liberals. Let's look at the differences.
Anthony Weiner, for one thing, never lectured me about abortion. He's never lectured me about extra-marital affairs. He's never told any gay man or lesbian that he or she shall not marry. He's never imposed his personal morality upon my private life. I think I owe him that much in return..."
"...Yes, a conservative would have stood up to a lot worse treatment from me, and many other liberals. Let's look at the differences.
Anthony Weiner, for one thing, never lectured me about abortion. He's never lectured me about extra-marital affairs. He's never told any gay man or lesbian that he or she shall not marry. He's never imposed his personal morality upon my private life. I think I owe him that much in return..."
Religion v. Ryan
The ad featured in the video is the result of several religious groups finally realizing the GOP budget is not what Jesus would do. Paul Ryan’s Ayn Rand Problem | Swampland:
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Twittergate Continues
Borrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring. Congressman Anthony Weiner: Why Democrats are extra mad at him - CSMonitor.com.
Riverdaughter put it best: "...2.) If he didn’t harrass anyone, why do we care what he did with his dick? I mean, seriously, when are we Americans going to stop stopping the news to chase down what people do with their bits and pieces? All data seem to point to the conclusion that hormones will make us do stupid things that make grown ups look like horny teenagers. Ok, most people never grow up. Where’s the news in that? If Weiner didn’t do anything ethically wrong, he should volunteer to resign right after David Vitter does..." Her post was about 9% unemployment and all the world's significant ills and this silliness is what the media is focused on?
Riverdaughter put it best: "...2.) If he didn’t harrass anyone, why do we care what he did with his dick? I mean, seriously, when are we Americans going to stop stopping the news to chase down what people do with their bits and pieces? All data seem to point to the conclusion that hormones will make us do stupid things that make grown ups look like horny teenagers. Ok, most people never grow up. Where’s the news in that? If Weiner didn’t do anything ethically wrong, he should volunteer to resign right after David Vitter does..." Her post was about 9% unemployment and all the world's significant ills and this silliness is what the media is focused on?
Monday, June 06, 2011
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Paul Revere The Bell Ringer
So it's cute that Palin screwed up the midnight ride; it's not cute that the posters used the slanderous "drop the g" in quotes trick, i.e. let's make Palin a red-neck Southerner so it'll be ok to heap scorn on her. Grrr. I don't like Palin but I despise that kind of writing. Sarah Palin Was Merely Referring to a More Esoteric Paul Revere Text -- Daily Intel:
NC Gov Helps Unemployed
The GOP controlled Legislature has been blocking the extension. Gov. Perdue signs Executive Order to restore federal unemployment insurance benefits for thousands:
Saturday, June 04, 2011
The Daily Flashback: Bush War Edition
Bill Keller Speaks Out On Judy Miller, Iraq War Coverage, And Fox News | Media Matters for America: "New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller says one of his biggest mistakes as editor was not addressing the paper's misleading pre-Iraq War coverage sooner, including the reporting of former Times writer Judy Miller..."
Evil Tax Cuts
False Choices - NYTimes.com:
"...It is against this backdrop that Republicans have decided to play chicken with the nation’s credit — insisting on spending cuts while steadfastly resisting tax increases.
This is part of the modern doctrine of a compassion-free conservatism that’s using the fog of the fiscal crisis to push a program of perverse wealth inequality as sound economic policy: The only way to jump-start the economy is to slash taxes on the wealthy and on companies; the only way to compensate for the deficits that those tax cuts exacerbate is to slash benefits to the poor and vulnerable. It would be comical if it weren’t so callous..."
Meanwhile corporate America is sitting on a nice $2 trillion pile of cash. Wonder where that came from?
"...It is against this backdrop that Republicans have decided to play chicken with the nation’s credit — insisting on spending cuts while steadfastly resisting tax increases.
This is part of the modern doctrine of a compassion-free conservatism that’s using the fog of the fiscal crisis to push a program of perverse wealth inequality as sound economic policy: The only way to jump-start the economy is to slash taxes on the wealthy and on companies; the only way to compensate for the deficits that those tax cuts exacerbate is to slash benefits to the poor and vulnerable. It would be comical if it weren’t so callous..."
Meanwhile corporate America is sitting on a nice $2 trillion pile of cash. Wonder where that came from?
Friday, June 03, 2011
Secret GOP Caucus Recorded
The NC GOP screwed the pooch by leaving their mics open, exposing dastardly plans and secret deals. Whoopee! It confirms what we all already know. You can listen here: About those microphones -- Today's Republican caucus : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis:
Death Dies
It's not every day you get to write that headline. 'Dr Death' Jack Kevorkian dies at 83 | Society | The Guardian:
followed by James Arness.
followed by James Arness.
Edwards In The Stew
Isn't it amazing-- Wall Street GOPers and their allies steal billions, steal elections, out CIA agents, etc. and etc., and no one gets indicted, goes to jail, or gets executed, but there's man who terrorized Wall Street and in the pot he goes. Two-time Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards indicted - The Washington Post:
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Nasty Rightist Thuggery
A young girl challenges Tea Party darling Bachmann to a Constitutional debate and gets viley attacked. The quote is just a sample. There's more at the link. Andrew Reinbach: Thugs, Michele Bachmann, and Amy Myers: "...• 'Another Liberal @#S% want to be, maybe she needs to be gangbanged at her local ghetto, I bet that will make her parents proud, especially if she gets pregnant with a mulatto baby...'"
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Proof Weiner Was Framed
Joe Cannon has concluded a comprehensive technical investigation of the alleged Weiner photo. It gets complicated, but Cannon does have solid evidence. "Case Closed! Weiner Was Framed"--Cannonfire:
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