Month: January 2014

Current Affairs, Doc, Scott Walker's Horcruxes4 Comments

Whoops goes the Walker

docphd

One of the biggest complaints my mother has these days about her eighth-graders is that they don’t know how to look stuff up. “They put two words into Google and figure if it doesn’t tell them something, the thing can’t exist,” she groused last weekend when we were trading “top this” teaching stories. I’m wondering how many of her kids are working for Scott Walker… Gov. Dead Eyes got in trouble (again) for failing to properly vet someone (again) before making a big public display (again). In his State of the State speech, Walker lauded Christopher Barber as an example … Continue reading Whoops goes the Walker

Current Affairs, Doc, Scott Walker's Horcruxes4 Comments

Whoops goes the Walker

docphd

One of the biggest complaints my mother has these days about her eighth-graders is that they don’t know how to look stuff up. “They put two words into Google and figure if it doesn’t tell them something, the thing can’t exist,” she groused last weekend when we were trading “top this” teaching stories. I’m wondering how many of her kids are working for Scott Walker… Gov. Dead Eyes got in trouble (again) for failing to properly vet someone (again) before making a big public display (again). In his State of the State speech, Walker lauded Christopher Barber as an example … Continue reading Whoops goes the Walker

Current Affairs, Doc, Scott Walker's Horcruxes4 Comments

Whoops goes the Walker

Allison Hantschel

One of the biggest complaints my mother has these days about her eighth-graders is that they don’t know how to look stuff up. “They put two words into Google and figure if it doesn’t tell them something, the thing can’t exist,” she groused last weekend when we were trading “top this” teaching stories. I’m wondering how many of her kids are working for Scott Walker… Gov. Dead Eyes got in trouble (again) for failing to properly vet someone (again) before making a big public display (again). In his State of the State speech, Walker lauded Christopher Barber as an example … Continue reading Whoops goes the Walker

Current Affairs, Doc, Scott Walker's Horcruxes4 Comments

Whoops goes the Walker

docphd

One of the biggest complaints my mother has these days about her eighth-graders is that they don’t know how to look stuff up. “They put two words into Google and figure if it doesn’t tell them something, the thing can’t exist,” she groused last weekend when we were trading “top this” teaching stories. I’m wondering how many of her kids are working for Scott Walker… Gov. Dead Eyes got in trouble (again) for failing to properly vet someone (again) before making a big public display (again). In his State of the State speech, Walker lauded Christopher Barber as an example … Continue reading Whoops goes the Walker

Athenae, Diary42 Comments

Stay on Target

Mr. A and I kept repeating that to ourselves this week, as we cleaned and cleaned and cleaned the house and I wracked my brain trying to think of who I’d forgotten to send thank-you notes to for various acts of kindness since May 16 of last year. Saint Jude, who has always been my cosmic homeboy, I could really use an assist today if you’re not busy with real problems. — Athenae (@Athenae) May 16, 2013 That was the date of the embryo transfer. Two days before Mr. A’s master’s degree graduation, and about a week into a combination … Continue reading Stay on Target

Adrastos, Nature is Scary3 Comments

#Sneauxmageddon Not

Peter Adrastos Athas

I don’t deny my own winter wimpdom. I embrace it. It keeps me warm. But there’s a collective, uh, meltdown in South Louisiana over traces of snow hither and yon. Some twitterati in Red Stick have dubbed it #sneauxmageddon. They should probably put on an extra layer of clothing, drink a cuppa joe, and relax. It’s really more of an #exaggerationmageddon… The cold weather (by our standards, we’re not freaking Cheesleand, after all) has also driven possums and raccoons into the open. That’s right there are possums in Uptown New Orleans. I haven’t seen any but the twitter feed of … Continue reading #Sneauxmageddon Not

Stupid Republican Tricks, Tommy T1 Comment

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gruesome grab bag edition

tommyfd

Good Monday morning, everyone! We’re going to start with some new stuff and also dip into the older stuff – because there is no “sell-by” date on stupidity.

First – they’re standing their ground! (composite thread – and several were yanked by moderators for some reason)

‘I can’t believe I’ve been shot’: Last words of man killed by retired police captain (truncated)
Daily Mail Online ^ | January 13, 2014 | Daily Mail Reporter

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:04:00 PM by centurion316

A 43-year-old father was shot dead by a retired cop in a Florida cinema after a row about him texting his three-year-old daughter as they waited for the movie to start, witnesses said.

Chad Oulson was shot in front of his wife and horrified movie-goers during an argument with 71-year-old Curtis Reeves.

The victim’s wife, Nicole, was injured in the shooting after holding her hands out to try to shield Mr Oulson during the confrontation at a movie theater near Tampa on Monday.

After Reeves fired at his chest the victim was heard saying: ‘I can’t believe I got shot’, according to Fox News.

Reeves, who is facing life in prison if found guilty, has been charged with second-degree murder. During a hearing on Tuesday he appeared via video link, wearing a green suicide smock – a fire resistant outfit that can’t be torn or turned into a noose.

The judge ruled he should be held without bond because of the severity of the charges, but the no bond ruling can’t be confirmed until a live hearing with Reeves.

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Apparently this guy didn’t like people texting in the movie theater, even before the movie started. The penalty for noncompliance with demands to cease being death.

Of course, by federal law, retired law enforcement officer who meet certain conditions are permitted to concealed carry. It’s just ordinary citizens who can be restricted from doing so in order to protect the public. I wonder who protects the public from retired LEO’s?

1 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:04:00 PM by centurion316
So – all ex-cops are now evil creatures.
Got it.

To: centurion316

To serve, protect and defend-—yeh, right.

3 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:10:14 PM by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)

I said I GOT IT!.
Jeez.
On the other side, however:

To: centurion316
he appeared via video link, wearing a green suicide smock – a fire resistant outfit that can’t be torn or turned into a noose.

Hell, I would give him a noose, a razor blade, and a bottle of potassium cyanide and save the state the expense of trying and housing him.

9 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:14:39 PM by Blood of Tyrants (The War on Drugs has been used as an excuse to steal your rights. Support an end to the WOD now.)

To: centurion316
During the hearing, Reeves’ attorney said he ‘had every right to defend himself’ after the victim threw a bag of popcorn at him.

Yeah, people are killed or seriously injured by thrown popcorn on a daily basis. </sarcasm>

10 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:14:44 PM by DoodleDawg

I can see how this would conflict the Freeperatis’ hive mind. On the one hand, they’ve all wanted to shoot someone who pissed them off. On the other, they mostly hate cops.
Some see this as a teachable moment:

To: Repeat Offender
In a just world, he’d be hung from the neck until dead in front of the county courthouse

So far it sounds like a clean self-defense shooting. The other man threw something at the ex-cop, he felt that he was in danger and shot the man.

I’m not sure how this couldn’t be self-defense, but I’m sure they’ll crucify him.

13 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:17:22 PM by TexasGunLover (“Either you’re with us or you’re with the terrorists.”– President George W. Bush)

To: centurion316

I take the cops side in this. All the guy had to do was shut off his damn cellphone. He got increasingly belligerent and the ex-cop obviously felt threatened.

I’m sick and tired of belligerent bullies. Mean people suck. Don’t be an ass, you never know who you’re dealing with and what they have on them.

19 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:23:47 PM by TheRhinelander

And of course, some can always find the real issue hiding behind the bad-guy-with-a-bag confrontation:

To: Balding_Eagle

And I’m guessing the race of the offending “texter.”

I would NOT be surprised if his name was Jamal.

I’ll get flamed for this fer shere.

But typically, if there is a nuisance in a movie house, its usually a wigger or a …

23 posted on Monday, January 13, 2014 5:52:26 PM by ConradofMontferrat ( According to mudslimz, my handle is a HATE CRIME. And I HOPE they don’t like it.)

Oops – he was white.
But thanks for playing. Now go cut your balls off so you can’t reproduce.

To: driftdiver

Popcorn is thrown in his face, he’s taken by surprise, can’t see…who knows what’s coming next?

83 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:57:01 AM by Wolfie

Some Rasinettes?

To: bill1952

…and he should be punished. He did the wrong thing, what he should have done is walk away.

The fact is the guy would be alive he wasn’t a jerk.Just think of all the people saved from the jerk’s behavior. I’m sure this wasn’t his first episode.

33 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:30:52 PM by TheRhinelander

But definitely his last. And his wife widow will definitely think twice about getting involved with smartphone users if she ever starts dating again.

To: TheRhinelander
All the guy had to do was shut off his damn cellphone.

Mosey down here and tell me to turn my phone off and see how well that works for you.

83 posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 5:09:55 PM by Eaker (Sweat dries, blood clots and bones heal so suck it up buttercup.)

From my cold – dead – HANDS!
Older stuff after the pause for station identification…

Continue reading “Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Gruesome grab bag edition”

Current Affairs, Doc, Scott Walker's Horcruxes4 Comments

Whoops goes the Walker

One of the biggest complaints my mother has these days about her eighth-graders is that they don’t know how to look stuff up. “They put two words into Google and figure if it doesn’t tell them something, the thing can’t exist,” she groused last weekend when we were trading “top this” teaching stories. I’m wondering how many of her kids are working for Scott Walker… Gov. Dead Eyes got in trouble (again) for failing to properly vet someone (again) before making a big public display (again). In his State of the State speech, Walker lauded Christopher Barber as an example … Continue reading Whoops goes the Walker

Adrastos, Immoral Values, Marriage Equality, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks3 Comments

GOP Science Class: Blame it on the gay edition

Peter Adrastos Athas

Don’t you love it when wingnuts expound on science? I sure do since they always, always, always get it wrong, wrong, wrong. The latest is Susanna Atanus a no-hope nutjob who’s running for Congress in a very blue district: A congressional candidate in Illinois believes God has unleashed debilitating disorders and destructive natural disasters because he is so upset with the growing support for gay rights. If you’re afflicted with autism or dementia, or if you’ve lost your worldly possessions due to a tornado, Susanne Atanus thinks you should blame the LGBT community. “God is angry,” Atanus told the Chicago … Continue reading GOP Science Class: Blame it on the gay edition

Athenae, Economy1 Comment

We Can Make Things That Need to be Easier, Easier

Allison Hantschel

It’s possible: Patient-centered practices include private rooms, available at the standard price other hospitals charge for semi-private rooms. There are no more visiting hours. Family and friends are welcome at all hours and are allowed to stay the night in the patient’s room. And as part of the patient-focused approach, no one is woken up between 10 pm and 5 am unless there’s an emergency. Perhaps the most remarkable fact about the $360 million facility is that it costs less than the average hospital. For common chest and hip procedures, the hospital incurs one-third the cost or less. Granted, limits … Continue reading We Can Make Things That Need to be Easier, Easier

Athenae, Economy1 Comment

We Can Make Things That Need to be Easier, Easier

Allison Hantschel

It’s possible: Patient-centered practices include private rooms, available at the standard price other hospitals charge for semi-private rooms. There are no more visiting hours. Family and friends are welcome at all hours and are allowed to stay the night in the patient’s room. And as part of the patient-focused approach, no one is woken up between 10 pm and 5 am unless there’s an emergency. Perhaps the most remarkable fact about the $360 million facility is that it costs less than the average hospital. For common chest and hip procedures, the hospital incurs one-third the cost or less. Granted, limits … Continue reading We Can Make Things That Need to be Easier, Easier

Athenae, Economy1 Comment

We Can Make Things That Need to be Easier, Easier

Allison Hantschel

It’s possible: Patient-centered practices include private rooms, available at the standard price other hospitals charge for semi-private rooms. There are no more visiting hours. Family and friends are welcome at all hours and are allowed to stay the night in the patient’s room. And as part of the patient-focused approach, no one is woken up between 10 pm and 5 am unless there’s an emergency. Perhaps the most remarkable fact about the $360 million facility is that it costs less than the average hospital. For common chest and hip procedures, the hospital incurs one-third the cost or less. Granted, limits … Continue reading We Can Make Things That Need to be Easier, Easier

Athenae, Economy1 Comment

We Can Make Things That Need to be Easier, Easier

Allison Hantschel

It’s possible: Patient-centered practices include private rooms, available at the standard price other hospitals charge for semi-private rooms. There are no more visiting hours. Family and friends are welcome at all hours and are allowed to stay the night in the patient’s room. And as part of the patient-focused approach, no one is woken up between 10 pm and 5 am unless there’s an emergency. Perhaps the most remarkable fact about the $360 million facility is that it costs less than the average hospital. For common chest and hip procedures, the hospital incurs one-third the cost or less. Granted, limits … Continue reading We Can Make Things That Need to be Easier, Easier

Michael F3 Comments

They’re Addicted To Hate

docphd

From Album 5 Earlier this week the New York Times ran an op-ed by someone who described his transistion from addiction to alcohol and drugs to addiction to money and power in the financial world …and maybe it’s just me, but I think you can see the same pathologies in wingnuttery…with hatred. It’s really become an addiction — not that it was ever particularly useful — but hatred has really become a pursuit in and of itself. With predictably troublesome results. The ride’s going to remain bumpy…for a while. Now if I could only get that song out of my … Continue reading They’re Addicted To Hate

Adrastos, Malakatude, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks2 Comments

Malaka Of The Week: Joshua Black

Peter Adrastos Athas

Obama Derangement Syndrome and malakatude frequently intersect. This week there was a headlong collision between the two thanks to our “honoree,” Joshua Black. Black is a Republican running for a seat in the Florida House. He’s also a taxi driving African-American who is the latest teanut to talk about harming the President of the United States; A Republican candidate for a Florida state House seat said Monday that President Barack Obama should be executed for war crimes, according to the Tampa Bay Times. “I’m past impeachment. It’s time to arrest him and hang him high,” read a tweet that Joshua … Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Joshua Black

Athenae, Immoral Values, Religion

Snitching

I look forward to indignant opinion pieces about how crime would go down if only “the culture” would change and people would stop insisting they never saw anything happen: Former priest Russell Romano allegedly abused at least 13 boys between 1973 and 1991. But even when the evidence against him seemed damning, church officials were conflicted about what they should do if more victims came forward. One even wrote, “We don’t want to be snitches,” newly released church documents show. Romano, who has never been prosecuted, was quietly ordered by the archdiocese to stay away from children in 1986, after … Continue reading Snitching

Athenae, Immoral Values, Religion

Snitching

Allison Hantschel

I look forward to indignant opinion pieces about how crime would go down if only “the culture” would change and people would stop insisting they never saw anything happen: Former priest Russell Romano allegedly abused at least 13 boys between 1973 and 1991. But even when the evidence against him seemed damning, church officials were conflicted about what they should do if more victims came forward. One even wrote, “We don’t want to be snitches,” newly released church documents show. Romano, who has never been prosecuted, was quietly ordered by the archdiocese to stay away from children in 1986, after … Continue reading Snitching

Athenae, Immoral Values, Religion

Snitching

Allison Hantschel

I look forward to indignant opinion pieces about how crime would go down if only “the culture” would change and people would stop insisting they never saw anything happen: Former priest Russell Romano allegedly abused at least 13 boys between 1973 and 1991. But even when the evidence against him seemed damning, church officials were conflicted about what they should do if more victims came forward. One even wrote, “We don’t want to be snitches,” newly released church documents show. Romano, who has never been prosecuted, was quietly ordered by the archdiocese to stay away from children in 1986, after … Continue reading Snitching

Athenae, Immoral Values, Religion

Snitching

Allison Hantschel

I look forward to indignant opinion pieces about how crime would go down if only “the culture” would change and people would stop insisting they never saw anything happen: Former priest Russell Romano allegedly abused at least 13 boys between 1973 and 1991. But even when the evidence against him seemed damning, church officials were conflicted about what they should do if more victims came forward. One even wrote, “We don’t want to be snitches,” newly released church documents show. Romano, who has never been prosecuted, was quietly ordered by the archdiocese to stay away from children in 1986, after … Continue reading Snitching

Athenae, Immoral Values, Religion

Snitching

Allison Hantschel

I look forward to indignant opinion pieces about how crime would go down if only “the culture” would change and people would stop insisting they never saw anything happen: Former priest Russell Romano allegedly abused at least 13 boys between 1973 and 1991. But even when the evidence against him seemed damning, church officials were conflicted about what they should do if more victims came forward. One even wrote, “We don’t want to be snitches,” newly released church documents show. Romano, who has never been prosecuted, was quietly ordered by the archdiocese to stay away from children in 1986, after … Continue reading Snitching

Adrastos, Law/Justice, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks2 Comments

A suggested theme song for the McDonnell trial

Peter Adrastos Athas

America’s favorite grifting ex-Governor, Bob McDonnell and his greedy wife, Maureen, have been indicted by the Feds. They’re guilty of, although not charged with, being cheap bastards who always wanted someone else to pick up the tab, check, or Rolex. In the spirit of helpfulness for which I’m known, I’d like to suggest a theme song for the trial. If wars can have theme songs why can’t a corruption trial? My suggestion is the Tubes ode to rampant consumerism, What Do You Want From Life: Continue reading A suggested theme song for the McDonnell trial