Governor Bill Richardson, who has the best commercial so far this election season, really stepped in it big time the other day. Richardson claims to be a creature that does not exist in nature: both a Red Sox and Yankees fan.
The Governor said, “My favorite team has always been the Red Sox,” he said, then added, “I’m also a Yankees fan. . . . This is the thing about me. I can bring people together.”
First Friday translation: I love the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s, and dine with each them regularly. (Take that, Hillary! Cubs and Yankees fan, my ass!)
If this is true, it is clearly a sign of the apocalypse. However, since it can not be true, we are safe. For now, this myth will ride off into the sunset on the back of a winged unicorn and be forgotten. Unless, that is, he starts polling more than the atomic weight of hydrogen.
29 May 2007
23 May 2007
We will not rest...until sometime Friday around noon
The new Democrat controlled Congress has been on the job since January 4th, and what a job they've done. Elected to do who knows what, they've pretty much followed through on that promise.
Leading by example. On December 6th, 2006, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer was full of vim and vigor, ready to take the country in a new direction. "I have bad news for you," Hoyer told the Washington Post. "Those trips you had planned in January, forget 'em. We will be working almost every day in January, starting with the 4th."
Ever since then, Congressman Hoyer, Speaker Pelosi and their merry band of Democrats have been blazing a snail's pace across the nation. Actually, the only way they could move slower is by actually moving backwards.
Here are their accomplishments thus far.
They've passed 26 bill, 11 of which renamed buildings. Way to go there! Now people will have bad or confusing directions until every web based map program is updated to account for this legislative milestone.
They've also...well...They've taken some well deserved...They haven't done a lot, actually. But with a work schedule like they've had, they can't be expected to produce. Here's how their new work ethic translates into action.
After working the 4th of January, they took the next two Mondays off. (You can't work every Monday, otherwise people will start to expect it!)
Number of full weeks worked in January: 0. (Come on! There are college Bowl games to watch! That's like the people's business, since the people care about them. Look at the ratings!)
Number of full weeks worked in the new Congress: 7 out of 19. (If this were baseball they'd be well on their way to the Hall of Fame. Since this isn't baseball, they're just lazy.)
The "full" week of March 26th, they left at 10:00 am on Friday. (It was warm that day, tee times had to be honored over campaign promises.)
Number of Mondays worked: 14 of 20. (Monday's are a drag, who wants to work?)
Number of Fridays worked: 10 of 20. (Again, who wants to work on Friday? Plus, there is the added bummer of Monday being only 2 days away. You need time to prepare for that.)
Number of Fridays worked past 2:00 pm: 5 of 20. (Again, I ask: Who works past 2:00 on a Friday? Only those suckers who have jobs that require them to show up, do things, and produce. You know, the kind of jobs like voters have. Oh yeah, I guess we are the suckers.)
I encourage the lazy the run for office. Sure, the campaign will be a bit of drag, what with all the having to be someplace and talk to people and stuff. But if you get elected it's easy street all the way! Congress has become welfare with monogrammed shirts. Not that is was ever a bastion of work ethic, it's just that most leaders don't break such easy to keep promises so soon after taking office.
Leading by example. On December 6th, 2006, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer was full of vim and vigor, ready to take the country in a new direction. "I have bad news for you," Hoyer told the Washington Post. "Those trips you had planned in January, forget 'em. We will be working almost every day in January, starting with the 4th."
Ever since then, Congressman Hoyer, Speaker Pelosi and their merry band of Democrats have been blazing a snail's pace across the nation. Actually, the only way they could move slower is by actually moving backwards.
Here are their accomplishments thus far.
They've passed 26 bill, 11 of which renamed buildings. Way to go there! Now people will have bad or confusing directions until every web based map program is updated to account for this legislative milestone.
They've also...well...They've taken some well deserved...They haven't done a lot, actually. But with a work schedule like they've had, they can't be expected to produce. Here's how their new work ethic translates into action.
After working the 4th of January, they took the next two Mondays off. (You can't work every Monday, otherwise people will start to expect it!)
Number of full weeks worked in January: 0. (Come on! There are college Bowl games to watch! That's like the people's business, since the people care about them. Look at the ratings!)
Number of full weeks worked in the new Congress: 7 out of 19. (If this were baseball they'd be well on their way to the Hall of Fame. Since this isn't baseball, they're just lazy.)
The "full" week of March 26th, they left at 10:00 am on Friday. (It was warm that day, tee times had to be honored over campaign promises.)
Number of Mondays worked: 14 of 20. (Monday's are a drag, who wants to work?)
Number of Fridays worked: 10 of 20. (Again, who wants to work on Friday? Plus, there is the added bummer of Monday being only 2 days away. You need time to prepare for that.)
Number of Fridays worked past 2:00 pm: 5 of 20. (Again, I ask: Who works past 2:00 on a Friday? Only those suckers who have jobs that require them to show up, do things, and produce. You know, the kind of jobs like voters have. Oh yeah, I guess we are the suckers.)
I encourage the lazy the run for office. Sure, the campaign will be a bit of drag, what with all the having to be someplace and talk to people and stuff. But if you get elected it's easy street all the way! Congress has become welfare with monogrammed shirts. Not that is was ever a bastion of work ethic, it's just that most leaders don't break such easy to keep promises so soon after taking office.
16 May 2007
If at first you don't succeed, cry foul and change the rules.
I'm not normally one to be surprised by the actions of our liberal friends, but this is just a little too much. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi can't advance the radical left-wing agenda laid out for Democrats by moveon.org and other anti-personal freedom supporters who "own" the Democratic Party now fast enough and she's fed up. So, in the spirit of open and fair debate, she's decided to change the rules of the House to essentially shut up Republicans.
The Drudge Report is reporting the following:
"After losing a string of embarrassing votes on the House floor because of procedural maneuvering, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has decided to change the current House Rules to completely shut down the floor to the minority.
"The Democratic Leadership is threatening to change the current House Rules regarding the Republican right to the Motion to Recommit or the test of germaneness on the motion to recommit. This would be the first change to the germaneness rule since 1822.
"In protest, the House Republicans are going to call procedural motions every half hour. "
I could use all sorts of analogies, throw around names like Mao, Stalin, etc., but it's not really needed. Sometimes liberals act in such a way that it speaks for itself, speaks to their mindset, speaks to their true intentions, that it requires nothing more than spreading of the word. So there you have it, spread the word...
The Drudge Report is reporting the following:
"After losing a string of embarrassing votes on the House floor because of procedural maneuvering, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has decided to change the current House Rules to completely shut down the floor to the minority.
"The Democratic Leadership is threatening to change the current House Rules regarding the Republican right to the Motion to Recommit or the test of germaneness on the motion to recommit. This would be the first change to the germaneness rule since 1822.
"In protest, the House Republicans are going to call procedural motions every half hour. "
I could use all sorts of analogies, throw around names like Mao, Stalin, etc., but it's not really needed. Sometimes liberals act in such a way that it speaks for itself, speaks to their mindset, speaks to their true intentions, that it requires nothing more than spreading of the word. So there you have it, spread the word...
11 May 2007
Jabba The Commie Cries Foul
Michael Moore, publicity whore, tragedy profiteer, and all around hypocrite (see the book Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Profiles in Liberal Hypocrisy to see how Mr. Moore owns or has owned stocks in several of the companies and industries he claims to loathe, including Halliburton, while claiming publicly that he doesn’t own any stock because it’s “dirty money.”), is nailing himself to yet another cross; that of victim of an unwarranted government investigation.
I guess he’s never heard of the embargo against Cuba. More to the point, he doesn’t think rules apply to him (especially rules about caloric intake, apparently). Read the story yourself here, I can’t stand to look at his mug any longer than I have to.
The Mistake from Michigan claims he’s only trying to help 9/11 rescue workers with health problems by taking them to Cuba for state-of-the-art medical care, care they can’t get here because our health system is evil. Forget the fact that Cuba’s health care system is a complete mess, except where those high up in the Castro regime are concerned. Undoubtedly, this is where Moore took his cameras. After all, he wouldn’t expose his ideological brother (or father based upon age) Fidel as the evil, oppressive dictator he is. Why would he, it’s the same type of government Moore would like to bring to the US?
But this is what average Cubans (meaning those who can’t escape or don’t get thrown in jail for speaking their minds) go when they get sick. When you know the truth, Mikey is the true Sicko.
Anyway, back to the point. Moore is a giver, not really of his money (see the book referenced above), or his time (his college tour to save the US from the evil Bush regime banked an estimated $10,000 per appearance), but he does care about…well…something, he just has to. This quote is particularly heart warming, if it were true:
"I understand why the Bush administration is coming after me - I have tried to help the very people they refuse to help, but until George W. Bush outlaws helping your fellow man, I have broken no laws and I have nothing to hide.”
Aside from the potential illegality of his trip (again, he thinks he’s above the law, or maybe just all the way around it), he didn’t take everyone he promised to take. He only took a few of those he asked, undoubtedly those who agree with him. The rest he left for dead, or to die, after raising their hopes.
He’s a disgusting human being who needs to be exposed as the hypocrite and tragedy profiteer he is. He is no martyr, and not just because there isn’t a cross made that could support his weight.
I guess he’s never heard of the embargo against Cuba. More to the point, he doesn’t think rules apply to him (especially rules about caloric intake, apparently). Read the story yourself here, I can’t stand to look at his mug any longer than I have to.
The Mistake from Michigan claims he’s only trying to help 9/11 rescue workers with health problems by taking them to Cuba for state-of-the-art medical care, care they can’t get here because our health system is evil. Forget the fact that Cuba’s health care system is a complete mess, except where those high up in the Castro regime are concerned. Undoubtedly, this is where Moore took his cameras. After all, he wouldn’t expose his ideological brother (or father based upon age) Fidel as the evil, oppressive dictator he is. Why would he, it’s the same type of government Moore would like to bring to the US?
But this is what average Cubans (meaning those who can’t escape or don’t get thrown in jail for speaking their minds) go when they get sick. When you know the truth, Mikey is the true Sicko.
Anyway, back to the point. Moore is a giver, not really of his money (see the book referenced above), or his time (his college tour to save the US from the evil Bush regime banked an estimated $10,000 per appearance), but he does care about…well…something, he just has to. This quote is particularly heart warming, if it were true:
"I understand why the Bush administration is coming after me - I have tried to help the very people they refuse to help, but until George W. Bush outlaws helping your fellow man, I have broken no laws and I have nothing to hide.”
Aside from the potential illegality of his trip (again, he thinks he’s above the law, or maybe just all the way around it), he didn’t take everyone he promised to take. He only took a few of those he asked, undoubtedly those who agree with him. The rest he left for dead, or to die, after raising their hopes.
He’s a disgusting human being who needs to be exposed as the hypocrite and tragedy profiteer he is. He is no martyr, and not just because there isn’t a cross made that could support his weight.
18 April 2007
Two Americas...and both could fit in his house.
Forget the irony in the fact that John Edwards is currently building the largest home in the state of South Carolina while telling everyone about the two Americas, one rich, the other poor. And never mind that his wife is afraid of her neighbor, *gasp* a "rabid Republican," and one of them there poor folks he feels the pain of. He also wants to raise our taxes to pay for his health care plan, a plan that makes the Bay of Pigs invasion plans look like a smashing success, by the way. I say forget those things because Mr. Edwards is the gift that keeps on giving...
To show solidarity with the "average American" Mr. Edwards gets his hair cuts from Supercuts, a discount chain of hair salons scattered throughout the country. No, wait, I was wrong about that. He is out there getting $400 haircuts and paying for them from the millions he made as a trial lawyer...Sorry, wrong again. John Edwards is getting himself $400 haircuts, but he isn't paying for them, his campaign contributors are.
Now, as someone who routinely pays upwards of $18 for a haircut twice a year, whether I need it or not, I can't imagine what a $400 haircut looks like. But if I had to guess I wouldn't think one would require this much primping before a television interview.
Though, having owned 4 cars, 3 of which cost as much as one of his haircuts (the other was only $250), I'd image I'm not the best person to comment on such necessities.
One last question: The stylist says he and Edwards have been friends for years. Is the $400 price tag the "friend price?" If not, why not cut an old friend a little slack. If so, what the hell does it cost for someone who isn't his friend?
Given how expensive Presidential campaigns are, and how Edwards wasn't very close to the top in fund raising, those $400 haircuts could probably buy himself and all of his campaign staff their own Flowbee and still have money left over.
Update: Since some people don't seem to remember the Flowbee and think it isn't real, here you go.
To show solidarity with the "average American" Mr. Edwards gets his hair cuts from Supercuts, a discount chain of hair salons scattered throughout the country. No, wait, I was wrong about that. He is out there getting $400 haircuts and paying for them from the millions he made as a trial lawyer...Sorry, wrong again. John Edwards is getting himself $400 haircuts, but he isn't paying for them, his campaign contributors are.
Now, as someone who routinely pays upwards of $18 for a haircut twice a year, whether I need it or not, I can't imagine what a $400 haircut looks like. But if I had to guess I wouldn't think one would require this much primping before a television interview.
Though, having owned 4 cars, 3 of which cost as much as one of his haircuts (the other was only $250), I'd image I'm not the best person to comment on such necessities.
One last question: The stylist says he and Edwards have been friends for years. Is the $400 price tag the "friend price?" If not, why not cut an old friend a little slack. If so, what the hell does it cost for someone who isn't his friend?
Given how expensive Presidential campaigns are, and how Edwards wasn't very close to the top in fund raising, those $400 haircuts could probably buy himself and all of his campaign staff their own Flowbee and still have money left over.
Update: Since some people don't seem to remember the Flowbee and think it isn't real, here you go.
07 April 2007
And the band played as the Titanic sank...
The insanity of my home state of Michigan continues. Facing a massive budget deficit, the highest unemployment in the country, and the flight of major businesses (including Comerica bank), Michigan seems to have found the cure for all that ails it; even higher taxes and mp3 players for all kids!
President Herbert Hoover promised a "chicken in every pot" while running in 1928. Now, Michigan Democrats seem to be running under the slogan "An iPod for every kid." This editorial from the Detroit News explains their latest insanity, and how it will, well, be really, really stupid.
Not to worry, the Republicans will come in and save the day, right? They surely will bring some sanity to the logic vacuum that is the state capital, right? If only.In stead of acting like conservatives, they seem to have opted to be "Democrats Light." This strategy is famous for failing everywhere it's been tried and only served to elect Democrats.
To change to old saying slightly, those who don't learn from history are idiots and should go back to school. They certainly shouldn't be making policy. Maybe it's time for EVERYONE in the Michigan legislature to be "retired" by voters. That is if there is anyone left in Michigan in 2008 to vote.
Check out the story.
President Herbert Hoover promised a "chicken in every pot" while running in 1928. Now, Michigan Democrats seem to be running under the slogan "An iPod for every kid." This editorial from the Detroit News explains their latest insanity, and how it will, well, be really, really stupid.
Not to worry, the Republicans will come in and save the day, right? They surely will bring some sanity to the logic vacuum that is the state capital, right? If only.In stead of acting like conservatives, they seem to have opted to be "Democrats Light." This strategy is famous for failing everywhere it's been tried and only served to elect Democrats.
To change to old saying slightly, those who don't learn from history are idiots and should go back to school. They certainly shouldn't be making policy. Maybe it's time for EVERYONE in the Michigan legislature to be "retired" by voters. That is if there is anyone left in Michigan in 2008 to vote.
Check out the story.
04 April 2007
It sure ain't kosher
Pork Mountain, aka Capital Hill, has long been known as a secretive place when it comes to how and where our money is wasted, er, I mean spent. Thanks to Senators Coburn (R-OK) and Obama (D-IL), a little light is being shined into the dark areas of legislation where pet and pork projects tend to hide. This new website will finally allow you to see at least some of the pork stuffed into legislation passed by Congress.
Check it out.
My main complaint about it is you can’t search by Member of Congress to see their pig farms in one place, but it’s better than what we used to have, which was nothing.
Check it out.
My main complaint about it is you can’t search by Member of Congress to see their pig farms in one place, but it’s better than what we used to have, which was nothing.
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