Pulp Fiction Thursday: Rest In Agony
I was feeling uninspired today, so I googled “pulp witches” and found this swell cover: Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Rest In Agony
Month: October 2013
Bearing Arms
The comments on this story, about the shooting of a 13-year-old boy (because, according to the report, he was carrying a toy gun police mistook for real) are instructive. Not just because they’re full of racists, though of course they are. They’re also full of people who think the police had no choice but to shoot someone carrying what appeared to be a deadly weapon: The kid had what seemed to be a deadly weapon, he didn’t drop it when ordered, he may have acted threateningly. it’s not as if the police rocked up, and decided to shot a kid … Continue reading Bearing Arms
Just Plain Creepy
FromAlbum 5 This could go a long way in explaining old Tailgunner Ted. I mean, why should youmingle with “minor ivies” when you’re an anointed king? In a sermon last year at an Irving, Texas, megachurch that helped elect Ted Cruz to the United States Senate, Cruz’ father Rafael Cruz indicated that his son was among the evangelical Christians who are anointed as “kings” to take control of all sectors of society, an agenda commonly referred to as the “Seven Mountains” mandate, and “bring the spoils of war to the priests”, thus helping to bring about a prophesied “great transfer … Continue reading Just Plain Creepy
Virginia Democrats Are For Lovers
Virgina is Dr. A’s home state and its venerable tourism slogan is, of course, Virginia is for lovers. Ken Cuccinelli, however, thinks things have gone too far. Yes, he’s bugged by buggery and thinks oral sex sucks. That’s why some enterprising college Dems came up with some mildly salacious anti-Cuccinelli posters, which some Nervous Nellies found offensive so the they’ve been, uh, pulled. I think they’re pretty darn clever, y’all. Here they are via our buddies at Balloon Juice: Continue reading Virginia Democrats Are For Lovers
Anti-Semantic?
Ordinarily, I wouldn’t write about a minor judicial race in suburban Jefferson Parish but the campaign between Barron Burmaster and Zoe Fleiming has taken a decidedly silly turn: Zoe Olivia Fleming, who placed second in Saturday’s election to make the runoff for judge of Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court, attacked her front-running opponent Barron Burmaster in an email blast Tuesday, accusing him of being anti-Semitic. She bases the claim on the fact that Burmaster, who is of German heritage, has a son by the same name who appears in a 5-year-old, 4-second-long video. The younger Burmaster was about 15 at the … Continue reading Anti-Semantic?
The Case of the Impatient Patients
Yes, it’s unfortunate that the ACA has stumbled coming out of the gate but people really need to get a grip. This is a major new program that’s designed to touch millions of lives and it’s on the interweb. That’s a recipe for a slow roll out. At the risk of sounding like an old fart at play, our culture is addicted to instant gratification and expects instant results. It’s why we have some nasty variations on classic food products such as instant oatmeal and quick grits. People need to drop a chill pill, take a deep breath, and the … Continue reading The Case of the Impatient Patients
With a Rusty Chainsaw. Twice.
Yeah I mean your mom: Far-right abortion opponents in Colorado have successfully collected enough signatures to put a “personhood” measure on the next state ballot. The initiative, which would redefine “person” and “child” in the state’s criminal code to include unborn fetuses, will be up for voters’ consideration in November of 2014. Colorado is somewhat of ground zero for the “personhood” movement, which ultimately seeks to outlaw abortion by endowing fertilized eggs with all the same rights as U.S. citizens. Personhood proponents have repeatedly attempted to amend Colorado’s constitution to redefine life, but they haven’t been successful so far. Similar … Continue reading With a Rusty Chainsaw. Twice.
Bearing Arms
The comments onthis story, about the shooting of a 13-year-old boy (because, according to the report, he was carrying a toy gun police mistook for real) are instructive. Not just because they’re full of racists, though of course they are. They’re also full of people who think the police had no choice but to shoot someone carrying what appeared to be a deadly weapon: The kid had what seemed to be a deadly weapon, he didn’t drop it when ordered, he may have acted threateningly. it’s not as if the police rocked up, and decided to shot a kid for … Continue reading Bearing Arms
Fuck Yeah New Jersey
Whatever comes, we are the lucky ones. When Booker asked if anyone objected to the marriage of the night’s first couple — retired advertising executive Joseph Panessidi and LGBTQ educator Orville Bell — a protester yelled that the marriages were “unlawful in the eyes of God and Jesus Christ,” The Associated Press reported. The protester was then removed, as Booker continued the ceremony, saying he was “not hearing any substantive and worthy objections.” Newlywed Bell said he and his new husband felt they were a part of history. “We’re in our sixties, which means we’ve seen tremendous history of monumental … Continue reading Fuck Yeah New Jersey
Virginia Democrats Are For Lovers
Virgina is Dr. A’s home state and its venerable tourism slogan is, of course, Virginia is for lovers. Ken Cuccinelli, however, thinks things have gone too far. Yes, he’s bugged by buggery and thinks oral sex sucks. That’s why some enterprising college Dems came up with some mildly salacious anti-Cuccinelli posters, which some Nervous Nellies found offensive so thethey’ve been, uh, pulled. I think they’re pretty darn clever, y’all. Here they arevia our buddies at Balloon Juice: Continue reading Virginia Democrats Are For Lovers
With a Rusty Chainsaw. Twice.
Yeah I mean your mom: Far-right abortion opponents in Colorado have successfullycollected enough signatures to put a “personhood” measure on the next state ballot. The initiative, which would redefine “person” and “child” in the state’s criminal code to include unborn fetuses, will be up for voters’ consideration in November of 2014.Colorado is somewhat ofground zero for the “personhood” movement, which ultimately seeks to outlaw abortion by endowing fertilized eggs with all the same rights as U.S. citizens. Personhood proponents have repeatedly attempted to amend Colorado’s constitution to redefine life, but they haven’t been successful so far. Similar ballot initiatives have … Continue reading With a Rusty Chainsaw. Twice.
Anti-Semantic?
Ordinarily, I wouldn’t write about a minor judicial race in suburban Jefferson Parishbut the campaign between Barron Burmaster and Zoe Fleiming has taken a decidedly silly turn: Zoe Olivia Fleming, who placed second in Saturday’s election to make the runoff for judge ofJefferson Parish Juvenile Court, attacked her front-running opponent Barron Burmaster in an email blast Tuesday, accusing him of being anti-Semitic. She bases the claim on the fact that Burmaster, who is of German heritage, has a son by the same name who appears in a 5-year-old, 4-second-long video. The younger Burmaster was about 15 at the time. There … Continue reading Anti-Semantic?
Can Republicans Once Again Hide Their Bigotry Enough to Get Elected?
Which should be the real title of this piece: But competitive districts — where moderates tend to thrive — are becoming a thing of the past thanks in large part to redistricting. And that means an uphill battle of a primary for any moderate candidate who tries to challenge a conservative member. Asked whether a moderate Republican movement could really materialize, former Rep. Steve LaTourette, who now is the president of the Main Street Partnership, was cautiously optimistic. “It’s possible; it’s going to be difficult and it’s not going to happen overnight. There is an appetite for it but it … Continue reading Can Republicans Once Again Hide Their Bigotry Enough to Get Elected?
Album Cover Art Wednesday: Reckoning
Reckoning was REM’s second album and it helped establish their place as indie rock darlings. The final cover was done by Georgia folk artist Howard Finster but the process is interesting since it involved Finster collaborating with REM frontman Michael Stipe: For the cover of Reckoning, Stipe drew a picture of a two-headed snake, which he then gave to artist Howard Finster to fill in as a painting. Stipe stated that the imagery was an attempt to define the elements, explaining, “Part of it is rocks and part of it is the sun and part of it the sky.” The … Continue reading Album Cover Art Wednesday: Reckoning
Album Cover Art Wednesday: Reckoning
Reckoning was REM’s second album and it helped establish their place as indie rock darlings. The final cover was done by Georgia folk artist Howard Finster but the process is interesting since it involved Finster collaborating with REM frontman Michael Stipe: For the cover ofReckoning, Stipe drew a picture of a two-headed snake, which he then gave to artistHoward Finster to fill in as a painting. Stipe stated that the imagery was an attempt to define the elements, explaining, “Part of it is rocks and part of it is the sun and part of it the sky.” The end result … Continue reading Album Cover Art Wednesday: Reckoning
McGobsmacked
The gang that couldn’t shoot straight aka the House GOP majority has done it again. In a move worthy of a Marx Brothers film they asked former fugitive from justice, epic drug abuser, and teenybopper bopping horndog, John McAfee to consult about problems with healthcare.gov. It didn’t pan out: perhaps the eccentric gun loving gazillionaire took a shot at them or something. I swear that I am not making this up. Hmm, I wonder if he was planning to serenade the committee with a stirring rendition of Hail Freedonia? Continue reading McGobsmacked
McGobsmacked
The gang that couldn’t shoot straight aka the House GOP majority has done it again. In a move worthy of a Marx Brothers film they asked former fugitive from justice, epic drug abuser, and teenybopper bopping horndog, John McAfee to consult about problems with healthcare.gov. It didn’t pan out: perhaps the eccentric gun loving gazillionaire took a shot at them or something. I swear that I am not making this up. Hmm, I wonder if he was planning to serenade the committee with a stirring rendition ofHail Freedonia? Continue reading McGobsmacked
Tuesday Night Music: Witchcraft
I meant to end the Jessica Lange post with this but forgot. Guess it was “witchcraft, wicked witchcraft:” Continue reading Tuesday Night Music: Witchcraft
Tuesday Night Music: Witchcraft
I meant to end the Jessica Lange post with this but forgot. Guess it was “witchcraft, wicked witchcraft:” Continue reading Tuesday Night Music: Witchcraft
Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Tears Of Blood edition
OK folks – I know you’ve been waiting for four days to hear the Freeperati weep bloody tears over their failed coup.
Who am I to deny you a little schadenwhatsis?
Remember when John Wilkes Booth looked at his hands as he lay dying and muttered –“Useless…Useless.”?
House passes senate budget compromiseCNN ^ | Oct 16
Posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:15:33 PM by lonestar67
72 republicans yes 122 republicans said no 261 to 123 for the senate amendments
1 posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:15:33 PM by lonestar67
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To: lonestar67Compromise? What effing Compromise???
The Rats got everything they wanted.
To: lonestar67“House passes senate budget compromise”Since when is a traitorous gang rape of the United States considered a “compromise”?
6 posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:18:56 PM by Carl Vehse
Yes – but was it LEGITIMATE rape?
Or were the Republicans just asking for it?
To: Sarah BarracudaWhy do we even bother? Seriously wanting to take everything I’ve got and go to Panama. Only my love of my family stops me.
Don’t let me stop ya. And your family would probably be relieved if you pulled a Dexter on them.
To: lonestar67
This is an epic disappointment.
We had Obama and Reid on the ropes. They had nothing. The House gave
them 14 (or was it 17) bills which funded everything in the government
except Obamacare.The onus of the shutdown was on the Dems, despite what
the left said, and most people were beginning to realize that.
In some alternate universe, maybe
All the Repukes had to do was stand shoulder to shoulder and not
budge. They could have broken the will of the Dems if they’d only done
that. They had the power of the purse on the House side, and all the
Dems had was Dingy Hairy’s obstructionism on the other.We were almost there, and like they’ve done so often in the past, the
Republicans snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Those here who
remained pessimistic throughout this thing, have been vindicated. The
Pubbies have dropped the ball at the end zone, resulting in a 100 yard
Democrat run back for a touchdown, yet again.
And what did it cost Obama?Absolutely nothing.
WAR! Huh! (good god, y’all) What is it good for?
To: AriaI was listening to Robin Leach today, he’s a great human being God bless him..he was telling Stuart Varney how he came here over 40 years ago for the American dream, to get away from Socialism, which is just another tame way of saying Communism, he said look at America right now, he said its very close to becoming the Communist country he ran away from..look around, we are almost there and it scares the hell out of me
18 posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:25:30 PM by Sarah Barracuda
I guess he’s running out of Third World shitholes to extract cash out of, huh?
You dumb fuck – you’re licking the dick of an asshole who uses “Champagne wishes and caviar dreams” as a tagline –BUT HE DOESN’T MEAN FOR YOU!! He makes a living (or made a living) out of rubbing your stupid nose in the fact that there is a club, and you’re not in it,
Wish and dream on that little piece of reality, Palin-for-brains.
So – what to do, what to do?
Maybe you can win by lurching ever further to the right-wing fringe? Make your appeal more selective?
Stratergy and mas after the Hastert Amendment…
Continue reading “Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Tears Of Blood edition”
Shorter Krauthammer: Let Me Decide When to Stop Hitting You
It’s only okay to overcome prejudice if nobody bothers you about it: I don’t like the language police ensuring that no one anywhere gives offense to anyone about anything. And I fully credit the claim of Redskins owner Dan Snyderand many passionate fans that they intend no malice or prejudice and that “Redskins” has a proud 80-year history they wish to maintain. [snip] When I was growing up, I thought “gyp” was simply a synonym for “cheat,” and used it accordingly. It was only when I was an adult that I learned that gyp was short for gypsy. At which … Continue reading Shorter Krauthammer: Let Me Decide When to Stop Hitting You
Quote Of The Day: Jessica Lange Edition
It’s always good when someone parachutes into New Orleans to work and ends up *getting* it: But Lange’s favorite character on this season of American Horror Story may just be New Orleans itself. “There’s Madame LaLaurie, there’s Fiona Goode, there’s Marie Laveau, there’s New Orleans. It’s unique in this country I think, that city. It has this extraordinary ability to live in the past and the present. Time kind of melds. I don’t know any other place like that. And so authentic still, to its culture and to the people. You feel on the street what these people feel about … Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Jessica Lange Edition
Quote Of The Day: Jessica Lange Edition
It’s always good when someone parachutes into New Orleans to work and ends up *getting* it: But Lange’s favorite character on this season ofAmerican Horror Story may just be New Orleans itself. “There’s Madame LaLaurie, there’s Fiona Goode, there’s Marie Laveau, there’s New Orleans. It’s unique in this country I think, that city. It has this extraordinary ability to live in the past and the present. Time kind of melds. I don’t know any other place like that. And so authentic still, to its culture and to the people. You feel on the street what these people feel about this … Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Jessica Lange Edition
Ain’t Nobody Fresher Than My Motherfuckin’ Clique
Harry: “Ted Cruz is smart. He has always been able to talk down to people. He is now in the Senate. People are as smart as he is. He can’t talk down to anyone anymore. But he has still not accepted that in his own head. He still thinks he’s smarter than everybody else. He might be able to work a calculus problem better than I can. But he can’t legislate better than I can.” I’m a terrible person for loving the gloating phase of this whole thing as much as I do. But goddamn, it’s been a long time … Continue reading Ain’t Nobody Fresher Than My Motherfuckin’ Clique
Fuck Yeah New Jersey
Whatever comes, we are the lucky ones. When Booker asked if anyone objected to the marriage of the night’s first couple — retired advertising executive Joseph Panessidi and LGBTQ educator Orville Bell — a protester yelled that the marriages were “unlawful in the eyes of God and Jesus Christ,” The Associated Press reported. The protester was then removed, as Booker continued the ceremony, saying he was “not hearing any substantive and worthy objections.” Newlywed Bell said he and his new husband felt they were a part of history. “We’re in our sixties, which means we’ve seen tremendous history of monumental … Continue reading Fuck Yeah New Jersey
The Case of the Impatient Patients
Yes, it’s unfortunate that the ACA has stumbled coming out of the gate but people really need to get a grip. This is a major new program that’s designed to touch millions of lives and it’s on the interweb. That’s a recipe for a slow roll out. At the risk of sounding like anold fart at play, our culture is addicted to instant gratification and expects instant results. It’s why we have some nasty variations on classic food products such as instant oatmeal and quick grits. People need to drop a chill pill, take a deep breath, and the MSM … Continue reading The Case of the Impatient Patients
Shorter Krauthammer: Let Me Decide When to Stop Hitting You
It’s only okay to overcome prejudice if nobody bothers you about it: I don’t like the language police ensuring that no one anywhere gives offense to anyone about anything. And I fully credit theclaim of Redskins owner Dan Snyderand many passionate fans that they intend no malice or prejudice and that “Redskins” has a proud 80-year history they wish to maintain. [snip] When I was growing up, I thought “gyp” was simply a synonym for “cheat,” and used it accordingly. It was only when I was an adult that I learned that gyp was short for gypsy. At which point, … Continue reading Shorter Krauthammer: Let Me Decide When to Stop Hitting You
Ain’t Nobody Fresher Than My Motherfuckin’ Clique
Harry: “Ted Cruz is smart. He has always been able to talk down to people. He is now in the Senate. People are as smart as he is. He can’t talk down to anyone anymore. But he has still not accepted that in his own head. He still thinks he’s smarter than everybody else. He might be able to work a calculus problem better than I can. But he can’t legislate better than I can.” I’m a terrible person for loving the gloating phase of this whole thing as much as I do. But goddamn, it’s been a long time … Continue reading Ain’t Nobody Fresher Than My Motherfuckin’ Clique
Come to A Book Reading Tonight!
No, for once I’m not pimping my own stuff.This is the lovely Mary Donnelly’s new book: Few acts have as mythical a history as the Illinois power pop band Shoes. From their legendary living-room-produced breakthrough Black Vinyl Shoes, through the trio of gems recorded for Elektra Records, and back to their DIY roots, Shoes’ path has not always been straight, but they have nevertheless managed to create some of the finest records the genre has ever produced. In Boys Don’t Lie, pop blogger Mary Donnelly and Moira McCormick breaks through the myth to tell the real story. With a naïve … Continue reading Come to A Book Reading Tonight!
Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Tears Of Blood edition
OK folks – I know you’ve been waiting for four days to hear the Freeperati weep bloody tears over their failed coup.
Who am I to deny you a little schadenwhatsis?
Remember when John Wilkes Booth looked at his hands as he lay dying and muttered – “Useless…Useless.”?
House passes senate budget compromise CNN ^ | Oct 16
Posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:15:33 PM bylonestar67
72 republicans yes 122 republicans said no 261 to 123 for the senate amendments
1 posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:15:33 PM bylonestar67
.
To: lonestar67Compromise? What effing Compromise???
The Rats got everything they wanted.
To: lonestar67“House passes senate budget compromise”Since when is a traitorous gang rape of the United States considered a “compromise”?
6 posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:18:56 PM byCarl Vehse
Yes – but was it LEGITIMATE rape?
Or were the Republicans just asking for it?
To: Sarah BarracudaWhy do we even bother? Seriously wanting to take everything I’ve got and go to Panama. Only my love of my family stops me.
Don’t let me stop ya. And your family would probably be relieved if you pulled a Dexter on them.
To: lonestar67
This is an epic disappointment.
We had Obama and Reid on the ropes. They had nothing. The House gave them 14 (or was it 17) bills which funded everything in the government except Obamacare. The onus of the shutdown was on the Dems, despite what the left said, and most people were beginning to realize that.
In some alternate universe, maybe
All the Repukes had to do was stand shoulder to shoulder and not budge. They could have broken the will of the Dems if they’d only done that. They had the power of the purse on the House side, and all the Dems had was Dingy Hairy’s obstructionism on the other.
We were almost there, and like they’ve done so often in the past, the Republicans snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Those here who remained pessimistic throughout this thing, have been vindicated. The Pubbies have dropped the ball at the end zone, resulting in a 100 yard Democrat run back for a touchdown, yet again.
And what did it cost Obama? Absolutely nothing.
WAR! Huh! (good god, y’all) What is it good for?
To: AriaI was listening to Robin Leach today, he’s a great human being God bless him..he was telling Stuart Varney how he came here over 40 years ago for the American dream, to get away from Socialism, which is just another tame way of saying Communism, he said look at America right now, he said its very close to becoming the Communist country he ran away from..look around, we are almost there and it scares the hell out of me
18 posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:25:30 PM bySarah Barracuda
I guess he’s running out of Third World shitholes to extract cash out of, huh?
You dumb fuck – you’re licking the dick of an asshole who uses “Champagne wishes and caviar dreams” as a tagline – BUT HE DOESN’T MEAN FOR YOU!! He makes a living (or made a living) out of rubbing your stupid nose in the fact that there is a club, and you’re not in it,
Wish and dream on that little piece of reality, Palin-for-brains.
So – what to do, what to do?
Maybe you can win by lurching ever further to the right-wing fringe? Make your appeal more selective?
Stratergy andmas after the Hastert Amendment…
Continue reading “Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Tears Of Blood edition”