A Spork in the Drawer

Well Ok Then

Salon:

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WTF Wednesday

posted by gyma

Ya snooze, ya lose. These are already sold out.

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AK-47s, I'm told.

All Of A Sudden, I'm Not Feeling So Well

posted by gyma

 

[xkcd.com]

Laying Ice

Zamboni!

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And Yet

MoDo remains employed.

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Advice From An Idiot

Tom Friedman:

If the Republican Party had a brain it would give up on its debt-ceiling gambit and announce instead that it wants to open negotiations immediately with President Obama on the basis of his own deficit commission, the Simpson-Bowles plan. [Emphasis in original.]

All together now: There. Was. No. Simpson. Bowles. Commission. Report.

Also, Little Tommy advises President Obama to use his inaugural address to inform the American People that the modern economy requires them to work longer, earn less, forget retirement, and pay higher taxes for the privilege. Tommy considers this to be bold truth-telling.

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A New Low (But Not The Lowest They Can Aspire To)

If the National Rifle Association can't be reformed, it has to be destroyed.

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Disappointing

Jon Stewart's behavior has been terrible. You don't get to put yourself all over the place as a critic of "news" media practices and then whine "But I'm only a comedian!" when you're just as sloppy.

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A Looming Problem

It may be fun to point and laugh at the Republicans because the party is losing Big Business but realize that means Big Business will become even more entrenched in the Democratic Party.

Isn't our political duopoly nifty?

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The View From The Inside II

According to the WaPo's best-known Loyal Bushie and Über-Christian Michael Gerson President Obama is a very, very unlikable, unnice person because he refuses to compromise with the Congressional Republicans by giving them everything they want. Also, President Obama threatened to bring political pressure to bear on Congressional Republicans, which is something decent politicians don't do when politics are involved. Not even the worst German Chancellor of the Twentieth Century would have been so low!

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The View From The Inside

According to the WaPo's brilliant Dana Milbank President Obama is a very, very unlikable, unnice person because he refuses to compromise with the Congressional Republicans by giving them everything they want. Also, Obama refuses to just hang out and drink beer and watch the game with those same Republicans or "news" media types like, well, Dana Milbank, a fact which makes him the worst American President ever, perhaps even worse than the worst German Chancellors of the Twentieth Century.

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Grant Their Wish

The Afghan government -such as it is - wants the United States out their country and we should honor their wishes.

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Low, Low Tax Rates

posted by gyma

Yeah, yeah, if you listen to FOX News you'll often hear about how we are being screwed by high taxes. Here in Colorado we hear the same thing, but Colorado's taxes are ridiculously low compared to other states that aren't completely off their rockers.

The next time someone complains about their high taxes, tell them to move...

...to Mexico.

 

Tragically Tasteless

posted by gyma

Or as Ron Burgundy would say, Stay classy, NRA!

This screenshot is from a recently released app, "NRA: Practice Range" where the targets are coffin shaped, complete with markers for head and heart shots.

For only 99¢ more, you can upgrade your app to include an MK11 sniper rifle.

Now that's classy!

 

This Is Alarming

posted by gyma

I knew most low-wage workers didn't have employer-provided sick leave, but this shocked me:

Only one in five low-wage workers have paid sick leave, and 48 percent of all full-time workers in the private sector have no access to paid medical or family leave. [emphasis added]

I guess I shouldn't be all that surprised considering how many small businesses there are in this country. What's worse? Coming to work when you're sick because you can't afford to stay home without pay, or coming to work when you're sick because you think you're indispensable?!

 

Not The Onion

posted by gyma

Paging all patriotic Americans!

A few teabagging, NRA-card carrying patriots, have banded together to form their very own subdivision in the mountains of Idaho.

The Patriot Agreement language confuses me. It starts off by stating, "If you read and can agree to these voluntary terms of living with your fellow Patriots, continue to Step Two of the Citadel Application Process." The first time I read this, I thought "read" was present tense, not past. Made me laugh, actually.

Other than that, it's the voluntary part that has me confused. Because down toward the bottom of the agreement is this:

Twelve: Violations of this Agreement will result in review by an arbitration panel consisting of Citadel Residents with appropriate and proportional disciplinary action taken. The most severe disciplinary action may include the loss of Lease and expulsion from the community.

Is this really voluntary?

The whole thing is worth a read -- everything from the number of guns you'll have to have, to how often you'll be tested, to how you'll be required to carry around your weapon in the Town Square.

The place sounds lovely. It's a survivalist's wet dream.

[via Mistermix at Balloon Juice]

Thanks, Harry

posted by gyma

Here's just another reason why we need to get $$$ out of elections. It literally ruins everything!

(c) PROTECTION OF SECOND AMENDMENT GUN RIGHTS.—

‘‘(1) WELLNESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS.— A wellness and health promotion activity implemented under subsection (a)(1)(D) may not require the disclosure or collection of any information relating to—

‘‘(A) the presence or storage of a lawfully- possessed firearm or ammunition in the residence or on the property of an individual; or

‘‘(B) the lawful use, possession, or storage of a firearm or ammunition by an individual.
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(2) LIMITATION ON DATA COLLECTION.—None of the authorities provided to the Secretary under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or an amendment made by that Act shall be construed to authorize or may be used for the collection of any in- formation relating to—

‘‘(A) the lawful ownership or possession of a firearm or ammunition;

‘‘(B) the lawful use of a firearm or ammunition; or

‘‘(C) the lawful storage of a firearm or ammunition.

‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON DATABASES OR DATA BANKS.—None of the authorities provided to the Secretary under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or an amendment made by that Act shall be construed to authorize or may be used to maintain records of individual ownership or possession of a firearm or ammunition.

Care to guess where the above comes from? None other than Obamacare, and it was slipped into the bill by Majority Leader, Harry Reid.

Nice one, Harry.

Anyone Reporting This?

posted by gyma

I haven't seen anything in my newsreader on this, but perhaps I missed it.

Gee, I wonder what it is about Obama that's different from Reagan, Clinton, and Bush?!

Because It's Sunday

posted by gyma

The La-Z-Jesus -- so you can re-enact the cruxifiction (in comfort, of course) in your own living room!

[via The American Jesus]

I'd Be Disappointed If I'd Expected Anything Different

Obama throws away his last bargaining chip in the debt ceiling fight.

The inevitable "compromise" will be called a cave by many without even considering the possibility Obama is getting what he wants.

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Saturday Palate Cleanser

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$99 Fork

posted by gyma

There's a sucker born every minute. The HAPIfork is being hawked at the CES as the hottest thing in weight loss.

What do you get for your $$$? A stupid fork that vibrates and lights up if you eat too quickly!

Taking Multitasking One Step Too Far

posted by gyma

From the CES comes the...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

... iPotty! At $39.99 I'm assuming the iPad is not included!

Still Doesn't Answer "Why In The First Place?"

Pastor Gilio out for the inauguration.

And while we're on the subject: there shouldn't even be inauguration hoopla for a second term...swear him in, let him speak on all channels, and then we can all go back to our lives.

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Y'know...

Sometimes you just have to ask just what the hell is wrong with Obama.

Honestly.

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