Penn State and Herman Cain

College students don't care about the victims, and Republicans don't care about the victims...They both want to kill the messenger, the media...The college kids are just stupid...but does this mean Republicans have embraced the free-love feelings of the '60's.

Majority of Dems Don't Go To Church---I am One of Them

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/majority-democrats-seldom-or-never-go-church-says-gallup

When supposedly Christian people abuse kids and cover it up...when supposedly Christian political pundits (there's an oxymoron for you) accuse opponents of falsehoods, when they lie....when they back greed....I had to stop going, it was not how I was brought up, and not what I learned in school...

New Jobs Bills -- Voted Down---

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/04/republicans-hit-obama-after-jobs-report/

 

Republicans call “job-killing” environmental regulations, and hand Congress greater oversight authority over agency rules.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67568_Page2.html#ixzz1ckUW1h9v

 

Why give congress any more power than they have to do nothing?

 

Ron Paul Wins Straw Poll...550 Voters?

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/ron-paul-wins-both-tallies-at-gop-pres-straw-poll-in-iowa/


Ron Paul wins straw poll...with less than 550 voters...Come on...how many straw polls does Iowa have...?  Shouldn't they be concentrating on bringing in the crops?

WTF?

What happens when individuals get pushed into positions, or elevated to positions for which they're not qualified? We've talked about this a lot. This is a problem with affirmative action, is that people get pushed, pushed, pushed farther than their abilities can match the position, and then they just keep failing ... And what happened with Obama is that he gets this job that he's not qualified for.  ... And guess who pays the price? All of us. Because we had such a yearning for history. Well I have a question. Herman Cain, if he became president, he would be the first black president, when you measure it by -- because he doesn't -- does he have a white mother, white father, grandparents, no, right? So Herman Cain, he could say that he's -- he's -- he's the first, uh -- he could make the claim to be the first -- yeah, the first Main Street black Republican to be the president of the United States. Right? He's historic too," - Laura Ingraham.

IBD/TIPP Poll

An Investor Business Daily Poll out suggests only 38%  of Independents endorse Obama.  To me, an Independent voter is politically savvy on the operations of the government.  I have to question the respondents to a poll that see Obama at fault for the current mess.  Independent voters would know that Obama inherited a clusterf*ck and tried to set the country right, by passing a stimulas bill to head off a depression, and keeping a campaign promise.  Independents would have seen the obstruction of the Republicans in Congress, and the lack of a spine by the Democrats in Congress.  I suspect, that those that call themselves Independents in an Investor's Business Daily poll, are in fact, partisan republicans who have hijacked the tea party away from the Ron Paulites. This is my version of the vast republican conspiracy, I guess...another example of a part of the population yearning to be right, about SOMETHING!!!...to be finally proven of sound mind, when in the end...they will never admit to a honest review of their choices and actions.

A-Rod Strikes(out) Again!

Asking for $20's of millions of dollars would be acceptable if you produced in the clutch.  The Yankees pay Alex Rodriguez the huge sum -He asked for- because he is supposed to come through in the clutch.  I would have empathy for him if he said, 'ya know, I am rich already', I'll play for $10 million a year.  Instead he asks for the most, and strikes out twice (once with the bases loaded and the last time, as the last out in a 3-2 series deciding game)...You want $30 million? YOU HAVE TO COME THROUGH!!!!!!

Springsteen 9/11 Songs V The Rising

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/brucespringsteen/therising.html


"...
Spirits above and behind me
Faces gone, black eyes burnin' bright
May their precious blood forever bind me
Lord as I stand before your fiery light
..."

They gave...but many Americans don't give a shit.

Springsteen 9/11 Songs IV You're Missing

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/brucespringsteen/youremissing.html


"...Coffee cups on the counter, jackets on the chair
Papers on the doorstep, you're not there
Everything is everything
Everything is everything
But you're missing...

...
Morning is morning, the evening falls I have
Too much room in my bed, too many phone calls
How's everything, everything?
Everything, everything
You're missing, you're missing..."

I can't imagine the feeling of coming home after 9/11 and seeing
everything a loved one had sitting around as was on the morning of 9/11...

Springsteen 9/11 Songs III Paradise

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/brucespringsteen/paradise.html

"Where the river runs to black
I take the schoolbooks from your pack
Plastics, wire and your kiss
The breath of eternity on your lips

In the crowded marketplace
I drift from face to face
I hold my breath and close my eyes
I hold my breath and close my eyes
And I wait for paradise
..."

Eerie...not written by Springsteen, but tells the story from a bombers perspective...?
Expects to find a loved one in paradise, but only finds emptiness...

Senators Urge Panel to "Go Big"

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/15/deficit.commission/index.html?hpt=hp_t2


Sounds like a 'Grand Bargain"...we will see...don't hold yer breath...

Another Republican Whiner: John Walsh

http://www.counterpunch.org/2011/09/15/veterans-for-peace-and-the-call-for-obama%e2%80%99s-impeachment/

"...We do know that when a Democrat, Obama, was elected, the Board of VFP opposed an impeachment resolution in 2009 and 2010 until the rank and file rebellion was successful in 2011...."

This John Walsh clown is a typical stupid republican.  Veterans For Peace oppose war.  They wanted to impeach Bush in 2004...or whomever is president...turns out to be W.  So this Walsh guy says they are partisan because it took 2 years after Obama for VFP to create am Impeach Obama resolution.  W broke Iraq...he could have packed it up and left...you have to give Obama a chance to straighten out (yet another) W mess...  

Springsteen 9/11 Songs II Empty Sky

http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bruce+springsteen/empty+sky_20025186.html

"...Just an empty impression
In the bed where you used to be..."

And the the piano at the 3rd stanza

"...
Blood on the streets
..."

A great description of the NYC skyline...

Falwell Says Perry is Gutsy for Suggesting Secession

http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/falwell-forgives-perry-on-gard.html


"...Falwell also called it "gutsy" for Perry to talk about secession, saying it shows he's real - "a candidate that's willing to say things that a polished politician" might not. "I just thought that was a gutsy thing to say, and I admire him for saying it." He also said that while he would oppose a national DREAM Act, he's not concerned that Perry enacted -- and continues to defend -- instate tuition for children brought to this country illegally. "They have issuse down there that we don't understand, because we're not on the border," he said...."


But, Obama is planning to destroy America?

Springsteen 9/11 Songs...We Failed

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/brucespringsteen/intothefire.html

Into the Fire:
"...
May your strength give us strength
May your faith give us faith
May your hope give us hope
May your love give us love
..."


As a country, I think we failed to get the "strength" from those who walked
"...up the stairs, into the fire..."
we have no faith in others...we have made hope a punchline, and hate is in the air

It is a damn shame...we suck.

Pat Robertson Endorses Divorce

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-pat-robertson-alzheimers-20110915,0,4921116.story

"I know it sounds cruel, but if he's going to do something, he should divorce her and start all over again, but make sure she has custodial care and somebody looking after her," Robertson said


For better or better...

Has Any Tea Party Rep Condemned the "let him die...yeah" Comment?

http://www.slate.com/id/2303760/?from=rss

No word yet?

Adult Conversation Where?

http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/romney-perry-socialsecurity/2011/09/12/id/410710

When Perry began to talk Social Security, saying he thought a national conversation would be important, Romney zipped in: “We’re having that right now.”
“You’re running for president,” said the former Massachusetts governor.



We always hear it from McConnell and Boehner talk about adult conversation...but they never have it...now that there is an adult in the White House, adult conversation is the buzzword...I was glad Romney threw that in Perry's face...Have the conversation now...in a debate...at least shut Perry up.

Rick Perry Can be Bought?

http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/maybe-rick-perry-cant-be-bought-for-5000-but-merck-gave-much-more/


“If you are saying I can be bought for $5,000, I am offended,” Perry said...

I know it was meant as a joke, but if a Democrat said that, Republicans would have a twist on it that would have the right-wing pundits in a tissy with the victimhood card.  He said it in such a smug way, that it was like he was saying among the candidates, that "lobbyests" (lobbiests?) have given him much more than that...It just did not sound presidential...which is what republicans always demand of democrats...

Tea Party Audience Members Want to be on Death Panels

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/tea-party-debate-audience-cheered-idea-of-letting-uninsured-patients-die/

Sounds like members of the tea party audience want to be on the death panel...let the 30 year old die! Yeah!!  And to cheer capital punishment?...I am for capital punishment, but even I know to keep silent, especially when it's the suspect Texas capital punishment.   Who are these people?  They used to be considered on the  fringe.  Why are they not chastised on the spot?

Fox News: We Censor You Decide II

http://mediamatters.org/blog/201109050003

HOFFA: Everybody here's got to vote. If we go back and keep the eye on the prize, let's take these son of a bitches out and give America back to America where we belong! Thank you very much!

But the GOP can auction a gun in gabby Gifford's district....

Republicans Obama= God 1

From a comment to a news story...

"jnkesrouan

I wonder where their Messiah is..."

Only the republicans refer to Obama as god-like...how come they don't get offended when Palin refers herself as Ester? 

Prediction 1 - Republicans Accuse Obama of Politicking 9/11...But Cheney Can Release His Book

Obama will be accused of hijacking 9/11 for re-election purposes, but no outcry will be made as Cheney touts his book a week before 9/11...some things can wait.

Hurricane Irene, An Act of God

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-rt-us-usa-campaign-bachmann-irenetre77s2ri-20110828,0,5099906.story

Bachmann says God wants politicains to start paying attention.


Would it be more plausible if God caused Hurricane Irene and the destruction to force us to help others...
because we whine and accuse others too much?  Maybe we should devote more funds to "lift all boats".

Ignorant Republicans !

From a letter to the Editor..
"Special favors warguy says, does that include the President's saving of GM and Chrysler? Yes, I agree that was a special favor to the UAW and, by the way, a special favor to Americans everywhere."


Bush bailed out the car companies...not Obama

John Yoo is Determined to be Right

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/275265/qaddafis-fall-should-embarrass-gop-isolationists-john-yoo

"...One can argue over the costs, or about the benefits of any individual intervention, but the spreading of democracy, freedom, and markets through persuasion, coercion, and sometimes force provides a principled foreign policy that is consistent with America’s greatness in the past and continues our exceptional role in the world in the future..."

The cost of dead soldiers for a war we started (in Iraq) against a country that did not invade us, based on the
idea that Hussein was tied to bin laden, when one is Shia  and one is shiite. 

Rumsfield Throws Powell and the Troops Under the Bus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0ndwQDFhzHc

Fox News: We Censor You Decide

http://politicalgates.blogspot.com/2011/08/fox-news-censor-karl-roves-highly.html

Two and 1/2 unbroadcasted minutes of Karl Rove (not the gambler...that's Bennett) speculating on why Sarah Palin went to iowa and premiered her movie there...

"...I  thought that part of that was that she wanted to get more attention to herself but I guess, I guess that’s wrong. I guess that she wanted less attention so she did those things. I don’t know. It’s weird. Very odd..."

Perry Willingham

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2011_08/on_executions_perry_has_no_riv031765.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+washingtonmonthly%2Frss+%28Political+Animal+at+Washington+Monthly%29


"...the absolute insanity of a situation where someone with Perry's record can be thought of a "serious" candidate. The man was complicit in covering up the truth about the execution of an almost-certainly innocent man. That's outrageous, and should be disqualifying. But it's not, which says a hell of a lot about American political culture. ..."

Republicans Taxes 2 They Want to Raise Them

http://www.tnr.com/blog/jonathan-chait/94167/why-republicans-turned-against-payroll-tax-cuts

"...a desire to boost economic growth under Republican presidents. Republicans are willing to support demand-side stimulus if a fellow Republican occupies the White House, but doing the same thing under a Democratic president is merely to stimulate his reelection prospects..."


"In any case, this does seem to be an incredibly powerful political message for Democrats, one they ought to highlight from now until the election in order to demonstrate the real nature of the GOP's position on taxes."

Republicans Taxes They Want to Raise Them

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2011_08/why_the_gop_is_against_the_ide031402.php


But they’re not. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) declared on Fox News over the weekend that he’s opposed to a payroll tax cut extension because “it would simply exacerbate our debt problems.”
Republicans have declared countless times that allowing taxes to go up when the economy is weak would be a disaster, and yet, here we are.

This Column is Full of Maybes

http://www.brendan-nyhan.com/

"...he's probably thinking...""...I wonder if...""...he feels..."

Too bad she didn't analysis W when she worked for him...why she is given a column is a crime...

Earthquake

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/23/quake-hits-near-washington-d-c/?hpt=us_c2

Just a small feel for how San Franiscans feel...I felt the wobble, but nowhere near the epicenter...

Rick Perry is NOT Fed UP

Mr. Perry shot back: “Have you read my book, ‘Fed Up!’ Get a copy and read it.”


http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/08/18/perry-is-less-fed-up-over-social-security/



And they get away with stuff like this...

Thank America Last

When the fear of Obama getting some credit for success is stronger than the satisfaction that comes with a tyrant’s fall, there’s a problem.


http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2011_08/the_thank_america_last_crowd031702.php

Just Like W...Perry Knows

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngiJhmoFKkw&feature=player_embedded

Turmoil in Libya and the Dow is Up

Just shows how it's all a con game.  The markets should be fearing oil disruption, but the money grabbers know now is the time to buy the 401K dumped stocks. 

Taking Vacations, Gives Them Something to Whine About

http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/08/18/obama-vacation-romney/

"...he still gets regular briefings, is in touch with his advisors, and there’s Air Force One if he needs to hop a quick flight back to the White House..."

Of course...but the republicans get to play the victim card again...Why give them the ammo...Just stay at the White House be seen working...geesch!...and get advisors that recommend American-made 'buses'...if there are any...

Bachmann Associates with Terrorists

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/08/bachmann-staffer-arrested-for-terrorism-in-uganda-in-2006/243711/

Myron Bolitar Movie: The Cast

If there was a movie about MB Reps, who would play the roles?


Myron Bolitar: Vince Vaughn (I am not a big fan of his, but he seems to be able to play a big lunky/hobbled ex-athlete)

Win: Although he is described as blond/blue eyed...Justin Theroux would be a good pick 

Esperanza: J. Lo, Salma Hayak

Big Cindy: Monique

Loren Muse DA : Kiera Knightly

Girlfriend in Angola: Reese Witherspoon

Cyrano de Terrorist

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-depardieu-rinatetre77g3lk-20110817,0,1654471.story

Stupid people come in all walks of life. 

I Am A Victim No 1--Republicans Attack Obama on Use of Bus

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-gop-attacks-obama-bus-but-bush-did-same-20110817,0,6993533.story

"...But no mention was made...that a re-election seeking President George W. Bush used a bus from the same manufacturer, Quebec-based Prevost, for a spring 2004 “Yes, America Can” campaign tour through the Midwest..."

The Dude Abides

Cast Re-union of one of the funniest, altered-minded movies of all time... 


http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/08/16/big-lebowski-reunion/?hpt=hp_c2

Ron Paul Not Speaking the Party Line

http://themoderatevoice.com/119808/hold-the-ron-paul-stuff/

Ron Paul...The Tea Parties Grass Root...

Bachmann Elvis Overdrive

"Before we get started, let's all say happy birthday to Elvis Presley today!" Bachmann said.
But Aug. 16 is the anniversary of Elvis' death, in 1977, and someone in the crowd shouted back, "He died today!"


http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20110816/NEWS03/110816015/Bachmann-wishes-Elvis-happy-birthday-death-date?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|PoughkeepsieJournal.com

Keep the Meme Going...They Do!

http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2011/08/romney-shouted-down-at-fair-corporations-are-people-too-my-friends.html

Delusional: Rick Perry Thinks Bernanke's a Democratic Operative

"...And he believes that Bernanke's attempts to prevent a Second Great Depression are partisan politics, and an attempt to rig the election. He seems to think, in other words, that the man who was the head of George W. Bush's Council of Economic Advisers and was appointed to Fed Chairman by George W. Bush is somehow a Democratic party operative trying to win the election for Obama..."

http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ6BCWjX04A&feature=player_embedded

Treasonous: Rick Perry "Blesses" Texan's desire to Secede

Instead of being "resolute" to the idea that "...those whom God has so joined together,  let no man put asunder.”
 (Mark 10:9),
Perry says they may start thinking about it...twice!!!


" ...you know, who knows what might come out of that. But Texas is a very unique place, and we're a pretty independent lot too..."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/04/16/texas-governor-says-secession-possible/

“...And one of the deals was, we can leave anytime we want. So we’re kind of thinking about that again...”

 

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/61030.html

Name One Thing

http://whatthefuckhasobamadonesofar.com/

Yea...But...

If we decided to build a couple of new carriers, thousands of workers would be hired for the shipyards.  Thousands of employees would be hired for the steel mills that would provide the steel for the hull and various sub contractors would hire thousands.  Do you know what that means?

It means they would receive paychecks and go out and spend that money.  That would help a recovery.  That is a shovel ready project!

http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2011/08/stimulus-thinking

Palin

Sarah Palin raised the state oil tax. Her central achievement as governor was signing a law, Alaska's Clear and Equitable Share (ACES), that dramatically increased the state's share of oil profits just as oil prices began to take off. There's a direct line between increased revenue and improved fiscal health.

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/08/how-sarah-palin-got-a-aaa-credit-rating-for-alaska/243206/

This Country Has Amnesia

What did I say?