Month: January 2013

Adrastos, Sports, Television32 Comments

Super Bowl Blues

New Orleans has hosted a shitload of Super Bowls in the past. This time, however, the powers that be have gone bat shit crazy in allowing the NFL and the teevee people to walk over them. They have turned Jackson Square into a glorified television studio and allowed the pukes atThe Talk to literally desecrate/deface/brand the statue of General/President Andrew Jackson. To prove that I am not making this up, here’s a photo posted by my facebook friend Edward Cox: It’s a pity that Old Hickory isn’t around. He’d go Wayne LaPierre on their asses and fire when he saw … Continue reading Super Bowl Blues

Athenae, Congress, Stupid Republican Tricks4 Comments

Chuck Hagel is the New Satan

A highlight from the Kerry confirmation hearing (which wasFULL OF HIGHLIGHTS for those of us who loved John Kerry which I think is just me and Hillary at this point) last week: http://cnettv.cnet.com/av/video/cbsnews/atlantis2/cbsnews_player_embed.swf Let this serve as a lesson for every other Republican out there. No matter how long you’ve been a Republican, or what you’ve done as a Republican, or how you’ve refrained (mostly) from pointing out that your own party is bugfuck insane and who are these people and who let them in here anyway, the minute a Democrat says something nice about you, or gives you a … Continue reading Chuck Hagel is the New Satan

Athenae, Fuck The Mommy Wars, Immoral Values, So Called Liberal Media6 Comments

Mothers and Friends

Allison Hantschel

I write over at Sexy Feminist about the New Mommy War: Let’s grant I might have a shorter wait for a child if women were coerced to surrender babies for adoption if those women were young or unmarried or their families disapproved, as was the case once upon a time. Let’s grant that if Roe v. Wade had gone the other way, things might be easier for me. And then let’s wrap our heads around this, which Christina Locke seems unable to do: Sometimes it’s not all about me. My desire for a child isn’t about those other women. My … Continue reading Mothers and Friends

Stupid Republican Tricks, Tommy T7 Comments

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – blinders full of women edition

Good morning, everyone!

The Freeperati have been forced lately to deal with actual women(not the cardboard caricatures that they prefer, but real ones), and the results haven’t been pretty.

For starters – it’sWimmens In Da Foxholes!

(not to be confused with pumas in da cravices)

Panetta removes military ban on women in combat, opening thousands of front line positions.

Associated Press ^

| January 23, 2013
| Staff

Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:39:15 PM byAnAmericanAbroad

Panetta removes military ban on women in combat, opening thousands of front line positions.

****************************************

That’s the whole story so far, by the way…a bit of breaking news, so more to follow, no doubt.
1
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:39:25 PM
byAnAmericanAbroad
No doubt.

To: AnAmericanAbroad

insanity

the US military is officially over, eventually

the GOPe will never, ever undo this

2
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:40:22 PM
byGeronL
(http://asspos.blogspot.com)

Well, they brought back Jim Crow, so one out of two ain’t bad.

To: AnAmericanAbroad

Well. I guess our days of “boots on the ground” are pretty much
gone.

It’s probably going to surprise you, but women combat troops are going to bewearing boots. They did a trial run with stillettos, but it didn’t work out.

Women in the front lines is stupid — we’ve decided we aren’t going
to fight anymore.

4
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:41:58 PM
byClearCase_guy
(Nothing will change until after the war.)

If you’re referring to WWI – WWII-type hand-to-hand fighting, we haven’t “fought” for a very long time, nor are we likely to. In related news, bayonet charges and trench warfare are unlikely as well.

To: GeronL

Foxholes will look much nicer with better interior decorators.

7
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:42:59 PM
byTurboZamboni
(Looting the future to bribe the present)

Asshole
.

To: TurboZamboni

What the heck. Now America is going to put more of our young
ladies, sisters and mothers into war? I know the Israelis are big on
everyone stepping up to protect the country but does the USA really need
to do this?

9
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:43:15 PM
byGRRRRR
(He’ll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)

FawltyJews
.

To: TurboZamboni

Yup. From fudgepackers to dykes.

13
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:44:37 PM
bymax americana
(Make the world a better place by punching a liberal in the face)

FreudOnVacation
.
C’mon, Freeperati – can you please makesome kind of factual arguments (either way) for women in combat?

To: AnAmericanAbroad
On the bright side, it would be great to see a bunch of badass
American chicks sending scores camel-effing islamatards off to the
hereafter.

Tarantinoesque, with the right soundtrack.

19
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:48:25 PM
bydead
(I’ve got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)

Forget I asked.

To: GeronL

It was over when they allowed gays in. It’s no coincidence that
the man responsible for the greatest military security breach in US
history, Bradley Manning, is gay. Talk to any shrink and they will tell
you flat out

FreudOnVacation

gay men have a bitchiness to them that straight men do not,

Bobs-FuckingStupid

which to me makes them absolutely not qualified to serve in the
military. And what was the result of that bitchiness? Flat out treason.
And how did the Obama cabal respond after the arrest of Manning? By
immediately overturning DADT.

The FIENDS!! I guess pardoning Manning would have been a bit much…

Just another example that if it hurtsthe
USAhomophobic morons like me, liberals immediately want more of it.

22
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:48:56 PM
byGrandJediMasterYoda
(Someday our schools we will teach the difference between “lose” and “loose”)

FIFY.

To: max americana
Yup. From fudgepackers to dykes.

Kiss my ass. My 18 year
old daughter is going into the Marines in August and she is the farthest
thing from a dyke. I hate this announcement.

25
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:49:55 PM
byParityErr
(It’s impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious.)

Ask her ifshe hates it. Go ahead – I’ll wait right here.
At least some of the Freeperati have this in proportion:

To: max americana
Hudson: Hey Vasquez, have you ever been mistaken for a man?
Vasquez: No. Have you?
31
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:55:57 PM
byClearCase_guy
(Nothing will change until after the war.)

But most of them are like this one:

To: GrandJediMasterYoda

“It was over when they allowed gays in”

You’re right, because a fag is but a man that thinks he’s a woman.

And you is but a grade-school drop-out that thinks he’s a man.

How many fags wants want any part of combat. How many NORMAL women want
any part of combat? I was in combat, and I damn sure never wanted to be
there.

Welll then, you just answered your own questions, didn’t you?

There is a reason why women are called the weaker sex. Let muslim
soldiers show the US why. Hell, they are tired of raping men anyway,
might as well have the real thing. Obama, first with the fudgepackers,
now with the bull dykes, is absolutely destroying the military.

39
posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 3:01:10 PM
byNKP_Vet

Drama-queen
.
Moar bull dykes and fudgepackers after the “Oh no you didn’t!”

Continue reading “Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – blinders full of women edition”

Adrastos, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks7 Comments

The big mustache of nullification

Peter Adrastos Athas

Mississippi seems determined to out-stupid the rest of the old Confederacy by proposing a bill that would let them nullify Federal laws. No gun grabbers need apply, y’all. Some of us, of course, thought that this matter was settled by a little thing called the Civil War but what the hell do I know? The spirit of John C Calhoun is still abroad in the land, apparently. Of course, he was not a blithering idiot but Jefferson Davis sure was and he was from you know where. The thing that caught my eye is a picture of one of the … Continue reading The big mustache of nullification

Athenae, Fuck The Mommy Wars, Immoral Values, So Called Liberal Media6 Comments

Mothers and Friends

I write over at Sexy Feminist about the New Mommy War: Let’s grant I might have a shorter wait for a child if women were coerced to surrender babies for adoption if those women were young or unmarried or their families disapproved, as was the case once upon a time. Let’s grant that if Roe v. Wade had gone the other way, things might be easier for me. And then let’s wrap our heads around this, which Christina Locke seems unable to do: Sometimes it’s not all about me. My desire for a child isn’t about those other women. My … Continue reading Mothers and Friends

Athenae, Faith, Religion, So Called Liberal Media8 Comments

If Jesus Says He Loves You, Check It Out: Manti Te’o, Faith, and Journalism

Allison Hantschel

From Deadspin’s continuing coverage of the Manti Te’o sitch, something that actually interests me about it: suitwearer 5 days ago Colin Cowherd (or however the fuck he spells it) this morning said that the fact Te’o is “a man of faith” means it was reasonable for the press to not pursue this story, despite the inconsistencies. What does that mean and why does it make me so annoyed? Drew Magary @suitwearer 5 days ago Because he’s a fucking moron. The idea that having an open faith makes you a more reliable person is stupid. And with Cowherd still employed, it’s … Continue reading If Jesus Says He Loves You, Check It Out: Manti Te’o, Faith, and Journalism

Adrastos, Art, Film, Pulp Fiction3 Comments

Pulp Fiction Thursday: Invasion Of The Body Snatchers

Peter Adrastos Athas

I usually despise re-makes; especially when the original film was a good ‘un. There are, of course, exceptions to every rule and Invasion Of The Body Snatchers is mine. I *love* both versions and may even give Philip Kaufman’s 1978 version a slight edge over Don Siegel’s 1956 original, which is almost unprecedented for me. Here’s the 1956 trailer: Here’s the 1978 trailer: Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Invasion Of The Body Snatchers

Athenae, Diary1 Comment

Friday Ferretblogging: Chicken Gets His Groove Back

Allison Hantschel

So Riot lost all his fur because of his adrenal cancer, and now, in the past month, he’s regrown all his fur … because of his adrenal cancer. As the disease progresses, it makes their coats do strange things. He’s almost totally white now, like Puck used to be. He’s happy to be fuzzy again, but he still answers to chicken-rat sometimes. If treats are involved. A. Continue reading Friday Ferretblogging: Chicken Gets His Groove Back

Adrastos, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks7 Comments

The big mustache of nullification

Mississippi seems determined to out-stupid the rest of the old Confederacy byproposing a bill that would let them nullify Federal laws. No gun grabbers need apply, y’all. Some of us, of course, thought that this matter was settled by a little thing called the Civil War but what the hell do I know? The spirit of John C Calhoun is still abroad in the land, apparently. Of course, he was not a blithering idiot but Jefferson Davis sure was and he was from you know where. The thing that caught my eye is a picture of one of the bill’s … Continue reading The big mustache of nullification

Do Something, Doc, Law/Justice9 Comments

Milwaukee County Sheriff presents, “YOUR DAILY DOSE OF STUPID!”

Drop your cocks and grab your Glocks, kids! David Clarke is encouraging people to arm themselves. Of course, later in the ad, he notes they should be trained and shit too, but hey… When he says “We’re partners now,” I wonder how “partnery” he’s going to feel the first time one of these fine armed citizens mistakenly takes a shot at one of his deputies or inadvertently kills a bystander or whatever. Nothing says, “I’m not really fully able to do my job as a law-enforcement official” like telling people “Hey, we had some cutbacks so lock and load!” If … Continue reading Milwaukee County Sheriff presents, “YOUR DAILY DOSE OF STUPID!”

Athenae, Diary1 Comment

Friday Ferretblogging: Chicken Gets His Groove Back

So Riot lost all his fur because of his adrenal cancer, and now, in the past month, he’s regrown all his fur … because of his adrenal cancer. As the disease progresses, it makes their coats do strange things. He’s almost totally white now, like Puck used to be. He’s happy to be fuzzy again, but he still answers to chicken-rat sometimes. If treats are involved. A. Continue reading Friday Ferretblogging: Chicken Gets His Groove Back

Athenae, Big Damn Heroes, Congress3 Comments

Liveblogging the Kerry Confirmation Hearing

Allison Hantschel

So John Kerry got five hours of questions this morning, most of which were tongue-baths, some of which were interesting, two of which were so mind-bendingly stupid that even were I not convinced Kerry should be Secretary of Everything, his restraint in not throwing a head of cabbage at the questioners would have assured me of his diplomatic skills.

Much in the way Tena and I used to liveblog the debates back when it was Kerry’s job to own Bush in person, I kept a running list of commentary, so here you go:

9 a.m. THERESA HEINZ KERRY IN THE HOUSE! Her hair is CRAZY today. Oh God, no disrespect to Michelle, but Theresa would have been the most awesome First Lady EVER. Sometimes I miss 2004 so much it hurts. I was thinner then. Paradoxically, I could drink more.

9:01: Soon-to-be-senior Sen. Elizabeth Warren talking to McCain. I wonder if she’s telling him how thoroughly she’s gonna kick his ass if he messes with her Masshole buddy.

Republicans seem to be convening in a corner to discuss how much of their dickwad reserve is left after yesterday. Dig deep, boys.

9:06: Kerry and Clinton are here and the noise I made was NOT HUMAN. Everybody’s getting their picture taken with Hillary and she’s all, SUP MOTHERFUCKAS, that all you got? Kerry’s standing there awkwardly, looking like somebody bought him a suit on the way to the hearing and it kind of itches. Which is how he always looks. Which is one of the most charming things about him.

9:08 GAVEL!

Sen. Menedez is already acting like this is a party and he’s in charge of handing out cupcakes. “Honored to welcome you as the president’s nominee.”

Mentioning when Kerry testified before the committee in 1971 “as a young war hero.” And I’m already crying.

Continue reading “Liveblogging the Kerry Confirmation Hearing”

Athenae, Big Damn Heroes, Congress3 Comments

Liveblogging the Kerry Confirmation Hearing

So John Kerry got five hours of questions this morning, most of which were tongue-baths, some of which were interesting, two of which were so mind-bendingly stupid that even were I not convinced Kerry should be Secretary of Everything, his restraint in not throwing a head of cabbage at the questioners would have assured me of his diplomatic skills.

Much in the way Tena and I used to liveblog the debates back when it was Kerry’s job to own Bush in person, I kept a running list of commentary, so here you go:

9 a.m. THERESA HEINZ KERRY IN THE HOUSE! Her hair is CRAZY today. Oh God, no disrespect to Michelle, but Theresa would have been the most awesome First Lady EVER. Sometimes I miss 2004 so much it hurts. I was thinner then. Paradoxically, I could drink more.

9:01: Soon-to-be-senior Sen. Elizabeth Warren talking to McCain. I wonder if she’s telling him how thoroughly she’s gonna kick his ass if he messes with her Masshole buddy.

Republicans seem to be convening in a corner to discuss how much of their dickwad reserve is left after yesterday. Dig deep, boys.

9:06: Kerry and Clinton are here and the noise I made was NOT HUMAN. Everybody’s getting their picture taken with Hillary and she’s all, SUP MOTHERFUCKAS, that all you got? Kerry’s standing there awkwardly, looking like somebody bought him a suit on the way to the hearing and it kind of itches. Which is how he always looks. Which is one of the most charming things about him.

9:08 GAVEL!

Sen. Menedez is already acting like this is a party and he’s in charge of handing out cupcakes. “Honored to welcome you as the president’s nominee.”

Mentioning when Kerry testified before the committee in 1971 “as a young war hero.” And I’m already crying.

Continue reading “Liveblogging the Kerry Confirmation Hearing”

Adrastos, Film3 Comments

Pulp Fiction Thursday: Invasion Of The Body Snatchers

I usually despise re-makes; especially when the original film was a good ‘un. There are, of course, exceptions to every rule andInvasion Of The Body Snatchers is mine. I *love* both versions and may even givePhilip Kaufman’s 1978 version a slight edge overDon Siegel’s 1956 original, which is almost unprecedented for me. Here’s the 1956 trailer: Here’s the 1978 trailer: Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Invasion Of The Body Snatchers

Michael F5 Comments

Villagers of the Damned

FromAlbum4 I think on some level this speaks volumes about the state of yer modern Redumblican party — after whining pitifully about the alleged “partisan” inaugural, they launch into themost craven of political stunts, going above and beyond toexploit human tragedy for political gain. That said, and jeebus lets hope it’s the case, this seemed to have all the punch of flat beer. John McCain as angry little leprechaun was stale and tired, and Teahadists like Ron Johnson and Rand Paul were less fresh blood and more like over-eager teenagers trying to prove they belonged in the band. It also … Continue reading Villagers of the Damned

Athenae, Kids Today, Science3 Comments

Fuck Yeah, Girls in Yemen!

Allison Hantschel

Turning the lights on. SANAA — For Wafa Al-Rimi, Yemen’s revolution brought dark days. Though power outages are frequent in the country, Al-Rimi says during the past year’s unrest, some days saw less than an hour of electricity. Attempting to study for exams in those conditions got the 16-year-old and some of her classmates thinking: How could they keep the lights on? “We were tired of darkness,” Al-Rimi says. So, they turned to the sun. Damn right. A. Continue reading Fuck Yeah, Girls in Yemen!

Athenae, Faith, Religion, So Called Liberal Media8 Comments

If Jesus Says He Loves You, Check It Out: Manti Te’o, Faith, and Journalism

From Deadspin’s continuing coverage of the Manti Te’o sitch, something that actually interests me about it: suitwearer 5 days ago Colin Cowherd (or however the fuck he spells it) this morning said that the fact Te’o is “a man of faith” means it was reasonable for the press to not pursue this story, despite the inconsistencies. What does that mean and why does it make me so annoyed? Drew Magary @suitwearer 5 days ago Because he’s a fucking moron. The idea that having an open faith makes you a more reliable person is stupid. And with Cowherd still employed, it’s … Continue reading If Jesus Says He Loves You, Check It Out: Manti Te’o, Faith, and Journalism

Adrastos, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks6 Comments

The Sore Losers Ball

Peter Adrastos Athas

Glenn Beck seems bound and determined to get the public’s attention again. This time he threw an anti-Obama inauguration party in the capital of Wingnutistan, Dallas: The event swiftly trended on Twitter – #misfitsball – with supporters expressing gratitude for a chance to tune out Obama’s triumph. “This ball gives me hope that their are still sane people left in the world,” tweeted @ShogunOfTruth. The menu comprised offerings from Chick-fil-A, a fast-food chain which embroiled in a same-sex marriage row last year, Twinkies, which disappeared from shelves after a union dispute, and peanut butter and jello sandwiches. Beck, a Tea … Continue reading The Sore Losers Ball

Athenae, Kids Today, Science2 Comments

Fuck Yeah, Girls in Yemen!

Turning the lights on. SANAA — For Wafa Al-Rimi, Yemen’s revolution brought dark days. Though power outages are frequent in the country, Al-Rimi says during the past year’s unrest, some days saw less than an hour of electricity. Attempting to study for exams in those conditions got the 16-year-old and some of her classmates thinking: How could they keep the lights on? “We were tired of darkness,” Al-Rimi says. So, they turned to the sun. Damn right. A. Continue reading Fuck Yeah, Girls in Yemen!