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Chris Christie Rips Off Monty Python, Troupe Threatens Suit
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 21:42:21 in New York
“Unless you are a trained attorney and former federal prosecutor, that might be understandable.”
Thank You, Mr. President
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 21:34:34 in Media
“What? A conservative who wants what's best for America even when his guy isn't in charge!
Way to think like an American, first. We need more like you in the loyal opposition. Heck, I'd settle for HAVING a loyal opposition.”
Way to think like an American, first. We need more like you in the loyal opposition. Heck, I'd settle for HAVING a loyal opposition.”
Glenn Beck Spins the Holocaust Museum Shooting
Commented Jun 13, 2009 at 11:31:44 in Media
“Beck's show is filled with the same sort of blatantly foolish hypocrisy. How could we forget his classic interview with Craig T. Nelson: "I've been on food stamps and welfare, did anybody help me out?"
To buy their "logic" you would have to be intentionally, willfully ignorant.”
To buy their "logic" you would have to be intentionally, willfully ignorant.”
Glenn Beck Spins the Holocaust Museum Shooting
Commented Jun 13, 2009 at 11:25:57 in Media
“And that's "Views of the Weak" for this week, ladies and gentlemen. See you next post!”
The Murder of Dr. Tiller, a Foreshadowing
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 02:12:03 in Politics
“You have a right to speak and assemble. However, you cannot touch me. You are not allowed to get in my car unless I invite you. You are not allowed to harass me. Your right to free speech and assembly also doesn't include slander or threats of violence. You also don't get to shout into a bullhorn all night long where people are trying to sleep.
That pesky old Constitution also says we have the right to be secure in our persons. If you do any of that stuff, you're trampling on my rights.”
That pesky old Constitution also says we have the right to be secure in our persons. If you do any of that stuff, you're trampling on my rights.”
cupcake65 replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 20:37:55
“Explain that to la Raza - and ACORN - and Al Sharpton - and Jesse Jackson.”
Switching Sides Later In Life
Commented May 17, 2009 at 00:26:08 in Living
“Yeah. It's kinda sad, but I couldn't either. My ex brought home gay movies one night and I lasted about 3 minutes before I had to go to the other room and turn on CNN until the pictures in my head went away.”
Media Literacy 101: The Ethics of Photoshopping a Shirtless Obama
Commented Apr 22, 2009 at 00:51:51 in Media
“D'oh! Made me look!”
Media Literacy 101: The Ethics of Photoshopping a Shirtless Obama
Commented Apr 22, 2009 at 00:51:09 in Media
“I have to give them props for making him look stronger and hotter. The idea of a powerful, good-looking black man in charge drives Republicans crazy, which in turn makes me deliriously happy.”
hidenout replied on Apr 22, 2009 at 07:17:56
“You live in a dream world. But to each, his own, Spiffy.”
Media Literacy 101: The Ethics of Photoshopping a Shirtless Obama
Commented Apr 22, 2009 at 00:49:37 in Media
“Regarding the OJ image, I knew Matt Mahurin in high school in the mid-70s. Even as a teenager he was a brilliant artist. He was also probably the nicest person in school. In spite of his noticeable talent he was never egotistical and he was kind to everyone regardless of social status, appearance or race. I believe his big mistake was in being an artist rather than a politician.”
cdsister replied on Apr 22, 2009 at 02:41:43
“Why would you "art up" a photo for a cover unless you mean tot change the perception of the viewer. Not good for a serious paper. He did not make OJ more compelling in a positive way. He looked like he was living on the "dark side"! He may or may not have murdered his wife and the poor waiter, but the story should have stood on it's own. Not the cover/altered photo becoming the story, as it often does these days.”
The NRA's "Bully" Pulpit, and Alabama's Gun Tragedy
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 03:58:26 in Politics
“Chicago, pop. 2,836,658
Wyoming, pop. 493,782
I think that pretty well sums it up.”
Wyoming, pop. 493,782
I think that pretty well sums it up.”
djkrlsn replied on Mar 14, 2009 at 20:45:43
“The rates are also far higher in Chicago than they are in Wyoming”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 02:00:39 in Politics
“Any day now...
Ha!”
Ha!”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 02:00:17 in Politics
“Truly. St. Ronnie's personal and political behavior were completely disconnected; Ron, Jr. is kind and charming like his dad, but his worldview is in synch with his personality. Had his father been the same, he might have been a pretty good president.”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 01:55:26 in Politics
“(end of rant) :)
Too bad. It was a real good'un!”
Too bad. It was a real good'un!”
lbrlctgrrl replied on Mar 14, 2009 at 16:31:16
“1980 was my first Presidential election; I was 20, and voted for John Anderson. Ah, the idealism of youth!
The canonization of Reagan totally baffles me. Remember the movie The Day After? Kids today think I'm nuts when I tell them the mid 80s was a time when some of us woke up every morning thinking, "Today could be the day..." The possibility of nuclear war was a daily reality, thanks to Ronald "Evil Empire" Reagan. The fact that McCain claims to revere him so much speaks directly to his character, or lack thereof. It's way too early to be making solid judgements about Obama, but we dodged a proverbial bullet by not electing McCain.”
The canonization of Reagan totally baffles me. Remember the movie The Day After? Kids today think I'm nuts when I tell them the mid 80s was a time when some of us woke up every morning thinking, "Today could be the day..." The possibility of nuclear war was a daily reality, thanks to Ronald "Evil Empire" Reagan. The fact that McCain claims to revere him so much speaks directly to his character, or lack thereof. It's way too early to be making solid judgements about Obama, but we dodged a proverbial bullet by not electing McCain.”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 01:47:05 in Politics
“Nancy Reagan barely tolerates him. She was great friends with Carol and Nancy was appalled at his treatment of her. He returned from Vietnam and his former swimsuit model was no longer a "hottie" as she'd been badly injured in a car accident. Never mind that she took McCain right back in spite of his grievous injuries, he dumped her for a new model (that he test drove for quite a while before spilling the beans).
No...to her credit, Nancy Reagan is no John McCain fan.”
No...to her credit, Nancy Reagan is no John McCain fan.”
roshni replied on Mar 14, 2009 at 15:28:59
“I do giveNancy Reagan credit for standing by Carol McCain when John dumped her for Cindy Moneybags.
Nancy has no use for either McCain.”
Nancy has no use for either McCain.”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 01:41:11 in Politics
“I've always preferred Western because I grew up with them and even owned one for a little while. English-trained horses, while brilliant, freak me out to ride. I'm too "twitchy" I guess.”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 01:38:22 in Politics
“As bad as Reagan was, I would gladly have taken him over the Shrub. Prior to his sad battle with Alzheimer's Disease, Reagan was at least somewhat pragmatic and could think his way through things. All Bush did was delegate, and then it was always to the worst possible person for the job.”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 01:34:16 in Politics
“Oh yeah. The Eagle has landed.”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 01:33:34 in Politics
“I have always been astonished and appalled at the amount of empty hero worship that goes to Ronald Reagan. True he was personally likable, but it only made his actions that much worse. In politics, his nasty, hard-right ideology trumped his personal kindness and it was as destructive as it was contradictory.”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 01:25:51 in Politics
“Or steal it like they did Goyathlay's and offer it in trade to Skull and Bones. I'm sure they'd want their faux cowboy hero back and would gladly give up a real warrior for him.”
McCain's Move to Canonize "St. Ronnie"
Commented Mar 13, 2009 at 14:08:16 in Politics
“"That such an anti-speech move would come from the man who almost placed his right hand on the Bible to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution...' is appalling."
Actually, as a U.S. Senator he takes virtually the same oath as the President, so it's even more appalling.”
Actually, as a U.S. Senator he takes virtually the same oath as the President, so it's even more appalling.”
The NRA's "Bully" Pulpit, and Alabama's Gun Tragedy
Commented Mar 13, 2009 at 14:01:37 in Politics
“Does the word, "irrelevant" mean anything to you? How about "non sequitir?"”
The NRA's "Bully" Pulpit, and Alabama's Gun Tragedy
Commented Mar 13, 2009 at 10:02:39 in Politics
“Dude, what the hell is wrong with you?”
twogunmojo replied on Mar 13, 2009 at 10:48:04
“how can your numbers be "close" with a difference in population of 290,000,000 million...dude..step away from the bong...”
The NRA's "Bully" Pulpit, and Alabama's Gun Tragedy
Commented Mar 13, 2009 at 02:18:58 in Politics
“Very succinctly put.
I would add that, while people certainly don't stand a chance against tanks, artillery and aircraft, the fact is that throughout the 20th Century many countries fended off world powers primarily with small arms and eventually drove them out. While an army can temporarily occupy territory with heavy weapons, it can't hold ground long in the face of an armed and willing opposition.”
I would add that, while people certainly don't stand a chance against tanks, artillery and aircraft, the fact is that throughout the 20th Century many countries fended off world powers primarily with small arms and eventually drove them out. While an army can temporarily occupy territory with heavy weapons, it can't hold ground long in the face of an armed and willing opposition.”
The NRA's "Bully" Pulpit, and Alabama's Gun Tragedy
Commented Mar 13, 2009 at 02:06:53 in Politics
“He wasn't even close to being a cop. He was a loser who blamed his misfortune on the nearest person to the muzzle of his gun.”
The NRA's "Bully" Pulpit, and Alabama's Gun Tragedy
Commented Mar 13, 2009 at 02:05:05 in Politics
“"and how many people live in switzerland as opposed to the u.s...."
I did that. Did you not read the table? I used 1992 stats because they were readily available for comparison, so they aren't today's numbers, but the ratios are very close.
"...and would you mind terribly breaking your statistics down..."
Yes, I would mind. As Dr. Johnson said, "I have given you an argument. I am not obliged to give you an understanding."”
I did that. Did you not read the table? I used 1992 stats because they were readily available for comparison, so they aren't today's numbers, but the ratios are very close.
"...and would you mind terribly breaking your statistics down..."
Yes, I would mind. As Dr. Johnson said, "I have given you an argument. I am not obliged to give you an understanding."”
twogunmojo replied on Mar 13, 2009 at 04:01:02
“People Switzerland
Population:
7,581,520 (July 2008 est.)
oh yeah..thats a fair comparison...considering your numbers are fifteen years old...and how bad is that gang problem in switzerland...”
Population:
7,581,520 (July 2008 est.)
oh yeah..thats a fair comparison...considering your numbers are fifteen years old...and how bad is that gang problem in switzerland...”
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