So… I guess you know about the Sandy Hook school shooting conspiracy theories — the ones that opine that the government was behind the shootings and that the shoortings were staged by actors. Glenn Beck wants you to know that those conspiracy theories are bunk. AND he wants you to know who is BEHIND those conspiracy theories: the government. That's … Read More
G.I. Jane
A lot of people might miss this, but I think this is kind of a big deal: The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat and will open combat jobs and direct combat units to female troops, CNN has learned. Multiple officials confirm to CNN that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will make the announcement tomorrow and notify … Read More
Hillary 2016
I would have had no problem with Hillary in 2008. And for a long time, I had hoped she would run in 2016. But her illness lately had me wondering if she was up to the job, not to mention the campaign. Today she testified about the Benghazi incident, and although I only heard some of it, I can say … Read More
The Viral Eyeroll
So here it is…. Michelle Obama responding with an eyeroll to something Boehner says to Obama: How RUDE, screams the always-victimized rightwing chattering class. However, according to the expert professional lip-reader team at Entertainment Tonite, chain-smoker John Boehner asks professed ex-smoker President Obama if he ‘had a chance to catch a smoke’… and then adds ‘hah, sooooomebody wouldn’t let you’. Under those circumstances, Anne Laurie … Read More
Today’s Mass School Shooting
Multiple People Shot on College Campus in Texas. HOUSTON – Multiple people have been shot at a Harris County college, Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constables said. Investigators said the shooting happened at Lone Star College's North Harris campus, 2700 West W. W. Thorne Drive near Aldine Westfield shortly after noon. Officials have not said exactly how many people have … Read More
I’m Back
Went to NYC with the girl, and saw some good shows, but missed several things. The Patriots losing for one, which I could have missed anywhere. And the inauguration. Inauguration speeches, particularly those for a second term, often become historical (or, at least, a line or two does). And Obama is a good orator, so I thought maybe there … Read More
Deadspin Wins The Internet
Deadspin is the news organization that broke the story (which I'm not writing about) regarding Notre Dame player Manti Te'o and his non-existent girlfriend. The reason why I say they "win the Internet" is not because of their groundbreaking story, but because of this twitter exchange: followed by….
Not Feeding The Trolls
I wanted to badly to do an extensive take-down of this latest screed from The World's Dumbest Blogger™, but I'm mindful of Rachel's admonition about feeding the trolls. So my take-down will be less extensive. Basically, Aaron Walker Worthing, tackles Godwin's Law, which states that anyone who invokes Hitler in an online argument loses that argument merely by showing desparation. … Read More
Gun Succession Begins
From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in Mississippi: Gov. Phil Bryant and House Speaker Philip Gunn said they would block any federal measures limiting the right to bear and possess arms from being enforced in Mississippi. … State Rep. Chris Brown, R-Aberdeen, said he is drafting legislation to say that firearms manufactured in Mississippi would fall under state law and wouldn’t be subjected to … Read More
Michele Bachmann Won’t Pay Staff, So Staff Rats Her Out To The Feds
Oh, Michele. I was worried that, after your embarassing but hilarity-filled run for president, you would fade away into oblivion and no longer light my days with your unique brand of stupidity. I guess I was worried for nothing. First, we learned that Bachmann is refusing to pay five staffers unless they sign a nondisclosure agreement that prohibits them them from talking … Read More
Who Is On The Board Of The NRA?
Mother Jones takes a peak. Yes, Ted Nugent. Yes, Tom Selleck. Yes, Oliver North. Yes, R. Lee Ermey (from "Full Metal Jacket") Yes, Roy Innis (I know this guy; total dick) Yes, Larry "Wide Stance" Craig. Yes, Grover Norquist. And then there's this: She live in…. Newtown, Connecticut? Wonder what her neighbors think. Wonder if she has kids in school there. … Read More
The President Isn’t Kidding About This
With his gun control proposals now public, it's clear that the President isn't letting this go. He's revved up his campaign machine (the one he used to get him elected) and ramped up social media. Check out this well-made web page.
Les Miserables
This is an actual graphic from the Wall Street Journal showing the devastating effect of Obama's Post-Fiscal Cliff Socialism on the downtrodden. My, they look so sad: How come they don't write country songs about the married couple with four children who have $180,000 in investment deductions? You know, like that "Christmas Shoes" song?
The Gun Plan
He's giving his statement now (and invoking Reagan, heh), but here is a list provided by the White House of the 23 executive actions President Obama plans to take to reduce gun violence in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., massacre: 1. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal agencies to make relevant data available to the federal background check … Read More
Dumb Lawsuit of the Day, Or Is It?
One should always be careful when mocking a lawsuit. Several years ago, late-night comics joined the rest of the nation in mocking a woman who sued for McDonald's for "hot coffee". On its face, the suit sounded ridiculous, but in reality, it was not. So with that caveat in mind, I turn your attention to this: Retired Ohio teacher Maria … Read More