We're with you in spirit Don; RIP

“ "In lieu of flowers the family respectfully asks that donations be sent to the American Cancer Society, or to the campaign of anybody who is running against President Barack Obama in 2012."  ”

Don Unsworth Obituary Tom Smith

Clean your stuff

Feds Spent $800,000 of Economic Stimulus on African Genital-Washing Program

“ The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), spent $823,200 of economic stimulus funds in 2009 on a study by a UCLA research team to teach uncircumcised African men how to wash their genitals after having sex. ”

YOU OUGHT TO BE OFFENDED MarcM

Today's Mad Men Moment

Gangster Government Stifles Criticism of Obamacare

That's why this is a recognized "Gangster Government," Mr. Barone. It's what "Gangster Governments" do.

Obama Family Capo Sebelius

Feel-Good

Imagine Dragons - "America"

“ It's not often you find anything unironic in popular culture now. I can be as snarky as the next guy, but sometimes you yearn for something genuine - some sentiment that doesn't resemble Lucy holding the football. It takes a kind of courage I admire to say things that are not equivocal. [continue] ” ric-inator

The "day after" Gloat

Celebrate “Muslim Family Day” @ Six Flags on . . . 9-12 Their Celebration continues

“ They’ve had Muslim day at other Six Flags parks before (and I’ve written about it–employees were told not to wear shorts, “out of respect” for Islam). And that’s objectionable enough. But the date is just rubbing our faces in it. Check out the Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor, Chicago events calendar, above (thanks to Pat Campbell of KFAQ  and Joe Scialfa of WTMJ for the tip).  They do have “Catholic Family Day,” too, not just “Muslim Family Day.”  But the whole thing is ridiculous, especially the day for Muslim Family Day.  I have a few questions: [debbieschlussel cont] ” At best; Disgusting.  At worst; Disgusting.

Judge G. Thomas Porteous

One Way to cleanse ourselves of Clinton appointed judges.   Impeachment; the making of a future Democrat congressman

Yes Don, I'll take $1000 for my marriage

The "Jerry Springer" Society

I heard about this, but the actuality is worse than the hype.  What a piece of crap premise for a television show.  What a piece of crap human being.

Carly of Arc

Congregatio pro Doctrina Fide

“ After Carly Fiorina won California's Republican Senate  primary, many analysts expected her to shake off her conservative mantle and make a lunge for the moderate middle in the general election against liberal incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer. That's not how it has played out. Fiorina refuses to run as a moderate ” It's been an article of faith for conservatives, that when Republican candidates run as conservatives, they win.  When they succumb to the GOP ruling class riptides, they lose. Say Amen and sing Hallelujah!

Put 'em on Ice

Iceland ministers on trial threat for economic collapse

“ ICELAND'S former prime minister Geir Haarde and three ministers could face court for the country's economic collapse. A parliamentary commission has found they should be tried for the negligence that led to the country's 2008 banking and financial meltdown ” If Iceland isn't actually considered European, it's a quibble.  Given the love affair Liberals have with Euro law then, this is an idea we (Americans and liberals) should be able to come together on    If we put on trial our leaders most directly responsible for causing the world's financial collapse, who do you suppose would find themselves on the dock?  Names like Bill Clinton, Barney Frank and Chrissie Dodd, are for-sure. Since the then Sen. Obama received more than $125,000 in "campaign contributions" from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, second only to Dodd, the Senate Banking Committee chairman, who received more than $165,000, he gets a nod too.  Europe doesn't use the death penalty, but we do.

Académies des snide

fugly is the new pretty being schooled here boss

“ Irrefugstable Fug file: grey The plus side here for J.Simp is that her latest might not be as bad as several of the photos in this collection. The negative, of course, is that it's still not good: From having seen her in person at this event -- the Project Runway finale -- I can confirm she had so much makeup on her face that I seriously suspect she might've caked orange foundation on every square inch of visible skin just so that she'd be a uniform color. Too bad the color is Orange Julius. And I'm not sure I can even talk about how unflattering the top is on her. Child, you are DATING a football player, not trying to look like one. [Photo: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com] ” I know Jessica Simpson only as an object of scornful commentary by celebrity buzzers.  Is she a singer, an actor, Lady Gaga? Don't answer; I don't care. What fascinates me with the celebrity observation blogs (like Agent BedHead ) is the sardonic and pithy writing style that pervades. It's a skill particularly useful when talking about politicians, a C&S mainstay.  These sites then are Académies des snide, places to hone one's delivery.  Go Fug Yourself has Ivy League status in the genre. And, it makes me laugh.

Great for morale

Let's Triple Nuke Room 39

I only see upsides.

Turn your audio on

Breitbart to release 'interesting' audio of Capitol Hill politician

You’re going to hear interesting audio that’s going to come out this week, and it involves a certain member of Congress leaving a voicemail one should never leave asking for money of a person who could she help and vice versa," said Mr. Breitbart.“She is a known quantity and a respected person who has been granted  a lot of respect and I think knowing people here, it is going to be very surprising that she would be behaving this way. Mr. Breitbart is only giving out so much information about the identity of the member of Congress right now, but he cites House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's famous quote about running the "most ethical and honest Congress in history." [FULL] ” Breitbart is very capable of releasing this teaser, knowing that there's an FBI wiretap on (name).  Thought makes me grin.  Hell, the whole thing makes me grin. :)  Here's money that says that she, whoever it is, will be from the Bay Area.  Boxer?  Pelosi? Maxine?

Purging RINO Poseurs

DELAWARE GOP CHAIRMAN MUST RESIGN OR BE FIRED WITHIN 24 HOURS

“   As Mike Castle's chief advocate, Mr. Ross has trashed Republican candidates, beliefs and principles, and shown a complete lack of character or integrity.  He is a walking disaster who has brought irreparable harm to the Republican Party. [full] ” Ross's crimes against huamanity

Ahem

GOVERNMENT MOTORS CEO GETS $9 MILLION PAY PACKAGE...'Unpaid pay czar' got 6-figure salary...

“ OBAMA THEN - Whether it's government or the financial system, we're not going to be able to do what is needed to be done to stabilize our financial system if the American people read about this type of outrageous behavior," a presidential spokesman said. Later, Mr Obama added that the bonuses were "the height of irresponsibility" and " shameful." Obama attacks 'outrageous' Wall Street bonuses ”

Christopher Hitchins - First Words

First words uttered post 9/11 era

A Nancy with coiffed hair

UPDATED Hey, I know this game!

The game is called "Go Along; Get Along."  I guess Boehner won that round!  Sheesh.  Strategically, it is always a terrible idea for Republicans to accede to raising taxes; any tax, under any pretext.  Tactically, this shows that Boehner has no feel at all for the driving force that will likely make him Speaker.  Teapartiers, which include independents, and some democrats,  are fed up with everything about this administration, and this congress. Class warfare is, if not dead, dormant for this election cycle.  What did Boehner gain with this meaningless gesture? What did he lose?  We need a Tom DeLay running this show; instead we get some Nancy with coiffed hair. I just saw this New York Times piece, where they too call this a "tax cut" House G.O.P. Leader Signals He’s Open to Obama Tax Cut Let's see.  Obama will raise taxes by virtue of undoing a prior tax cut,  but by exempting some of the victims, his media mouthpieces can then signal tax cut!  Recall this Simpson's dialogue, from the episode where Lisa is president. “ Lisa: If I'm going to bail the country out, I'll have to raise taxes, but in my speech I'd like to avoid calling it a, "painful emergency tax." Milhouse: What about, "colossal salary grab." Lisa: See, that has the same problem. We need to soften the blow. Milhouse: Well, if you just want to out-and-out lie ... [Lisa doesn't object] Okay, we could call it a, "temporary refund adjustment." Lisa: I love it. ” *Snort*

Lost and Find

I think I need one of those TV remote finders too. Where the hell is that thing?  Really.

ESPN Douchebag

62-3

I want to congratulate Teresa for engineering, through concerted thought, JMU's stunning upset of Virginia Tech yesterday.  I want to thank Jodi for any role she may have had in Alabama vanquishing Penn State (grrrrr).  I was rooting for the ACC team playing in Columbus yesterday, but your Buckeyes are real Alear.  And,  the last time the Terps scored 62 points in a game was in 1975 against Virginia (I was there).  Yesterday's game against Morgan State allowed Maryland to equal all of last year's wins at 2.  With the score 55-3, it also elicited from the ESPN  game announcer, name unknown, this priceless observation after Morgen forced a Terp punt. “ You have to hand it to the Bears;  this game could have turned into a rout. Maryland could easily have 70 points. ”

Living The Dream of Father

blah-blah-blah

“ I was skimming through the speech and I sat up and took notice when I saw these words:     Against that backdrop Obama spoke forcefully.     “The highest honor we can pay those we lost, indeed our greatest weapon in this ongoing war, is to do what our adversaries fear the most,” the president said. Aha!, I thought. We got a long list of things we are not going to do…now we’re going to get a statement from our leader about what it is we will do. What’s going to make us great, here. Even better, how we’re going to pay honor to the deceased. So what’s this wonderful thing we’re going to do, Mister President?     “To stay true to who we are, as Americans; to renew our sense of common purpose; to say that we define the character of our country, and we will not let the acts of some small band of murderers who slaughter the innocent and cower in caves distort who we are.” ++blink++  -  House of Eratosthenes "What We’re Not Gonna Do" ” Yes, Obama is an empty suit; a man who I believe would be far more comfortable driving a Soviet T-34 tank down Main Street,  than making nice to the American people. We have to play this out, however.  The only truthful and heartfelt words I've ever heard from this guy are on those You Tube videos that captured his thoughts before someone decided to script him as president. You know, the ones where he talks about fixing the courts; changing America.  He meant that stuff.  He's living the dream.