Boardwalk Empire Thread: King Of Norway

Eli and Van Weirdo

It’s hard being a Thompson brother. Nucky used to be King of Atlantic City and now Luciano wants him dead. Nucky survives the second attempt, Joe Maranzano is not as lucky as Nucky. In Chicago, Eli’s life has become a self-described “fucking shipwreck.” He’s so far gone that he doesn’t recall diddling Mrs. Van Weirdo on her kitchen chair until he sees a picture of the King of Norway on the wall. In the immortal words of Van Weirdo, “land ho.”

Now that I’ve thoroughly bummed you out, it’s time for me to natter on whilst pretending to have organized my thoughts. I am, however, sufficiently organized to insert a break without seeing King Haakon VII on the wall; the sighting that gave the episode its title. I promise not to make too many puns on his name, nobody wants to hear a blogger haakon a lugee…

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Red Stick Malakatude

Ebola hysteria is sweeping the nation. Stupidity seems to be more contagious than the virus. I rarely say anything bad about firefighters but these guys must watch Fox News during their down time: Fears of a national Ebola epidemic hit close to home in Baton Rouge on Friday night, when a Police Department precinct on Highland Road evacuated about 30 officers after a man suffering from dementia walked in saying he needed medical attention. Although there was no evidence that the man suffered from Ebola-like symptoms, miscommunication over his origins led to concerns that he could have contracted the disease in … Continue reading Red Stick Malakatude

Today on Tommy T’s Obsession with the Freeperati – Plague On Humanity edition

Morning everyone – of course, I’m referring to Republicans, but living in Ebola Ground Zero Dallas, I just had to see what the Freeperati had to say about this whole thing.

I’d like to say I wasn’t disappointed, but that’s hard to quantize.

 

Health officials tracing Dallas Ebola patient’s path (Dallas ambulance was in use 2 more days)
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram ^ | September 30, 2014 | Judy Wiley and Monica Nagy

Posted on ‎10‎/‎1‎/‎2014‎ ‎1‎:‎07‎:‎38‎ ‎AM by 2ndDivisionVet

A man in a Dallas hospital has Ebola, the first human case of the deadly virus diagnosed in the United States, doctors at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

The patient, who is in an isolation unit at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, did not develop symptoms until four days after he arrived from West Africa, officials said at a hastily called press conference at the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta.

“He was checked for fever before getting on the flight,” said CDC Director Thomas Frieden. “There is no reason to believe anyone on the flight was at risk.”

The Ebola virus is not spread through the air, but through contact with bodily fluids of victims — sweat, blood, saliva and other secretions.

The patient, whom officials would not identify, flew to the United States on Sept. 20, and began feeling ill on Sept. 24, Frieden said.

He sought care at the Dallas hospital on Friday and was sent home with antibiotics, Dr. Edward Goodman of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital said at a separate press conference in Dallas. Goodman said the hospital is looking into why the patient was discharged….

1 posted on ‎10‎/‎1‎/‎2014‎ ‎1‎:‎07‎:‎38‎ ‎AM by 2ndDivisionVet

 

What response is 2ndDivisionVet going to get?

Some doomsday prepper “I told you so”s?  A rational discussion of how Ebola is transmitted? Some revealing survival stats?

To: 2ndDivisionVet
The corrupt hussien regime is doing all it can to destroy the Texas economy. The Ebola outbreak in Dallas will mean that businesses will be reluctant to expand their numerous corporate headquarters located in the area. The vendors who work the Great State Fair will see their profits vanish due to the sparse crowds. Even Jerry Jones, while not beloved by many, will suffer since games will be canceled at AT&T Stadium. Yes, this is the October surprise orchestrated by the DemonRAT party.Plausible? Yes, I think so. The hussein/holder/jarrett trio hate the Christian Conservative values of Texas and this is their way to inflict a horrific punishment on the people of the Lone Star State.
6 posted on ‎10‎/‎1‎/‎2014‎ ‎1‎:‎22‎:‎20‎ ‎AM by re_nortex (DP – that’s what I like about Texas)
theres-your-problem
To: re_nortex
The corrupt hussien regime is doing all it can to destroy the Texas economy. You think this is going to stay in Texas?
39 posted on ‎10‎/‎1‎/‎2014‎ ‎3‎:‎54‎:‎26‎ ‎AM by Drew68
EbolaOphra
Certainly at least one Freeper has something intelligent to say?
To: 2ndDivisionVet

The entire ebola false flag is a CIA – new world order sponsored false attack.

If it was real it would not be receiving THIS much attention in press.

DogbertDemons

 

Drudge is filled with it,

I would have said “full of it”, but to each his own.

top line links.

The propaganda machine spins away…

Give up your guns, rely on the government, you need the government, you’re helpless, the boogie man is coming for you, give the government the power to have military-enforced lockdowns – it’s for “homeland security” ! See, there were zombies on TV the past couple years – now it’s coming true in real life ! You need the government to save you !

What crap.

47 posted on ‎10‎/‎1‎/‎2014‎ ‎5‎:‎21‎:‎05‎ ‎AM by PieterCasparzen (We have to fix things ourselves)

Come on – you can’t ALL be this bugfuck nuts?
To: Darksheare

Could Obamao be tacitly using germ warfare against his state political rivals?

Interesting question. But even this, if proven, wouldn’t motivate our treasonous “R” congress to impeach him.

48 posted on ‎10‎/‎1‎/‎2014‎ ‎5‎:‎26‎:‎14‎ ‎AM by fwdude (The last time the GOP ran an “extremist,” Reagan won 44 states.)

(sigh)
More after the False Flag…

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‘i’m the size of a lime and my skin is transparent’

DYING laughing:  L: Fetus, we are here today to decide whether 13-year-old Jessica has the right to abort you. Do you have an opinion on the matter? F: Uh, yes I have an opinion! I mean, this whole case is about me after all, right? Not some teenager, amiright? L: Ha! You are 100% correct, my friend. F: Right. So, you want to know if I think she should abort me? L: Yes. F: Yes. L:…Come again? F: Yes, she has a right to abort me. Come on, man! The girl is 13! I don’t mean to share secrets here, … Continue reading ‘i’m the size of a lime and my skin is transparent’

He Was There In Spirit

From Album 5 There’s a reason why Thom Tillis sounds a lot like Mitt Romney in asserting that nearly half of us are lazy moochers. It’s because that’s all they’ve got. For a generation or more, the lazy moocher lie wrapped in the tribal myth (“real Americans versus ‘those people’”) is the central tenet/lump-of-coal-heart of the Republican Party. A central tenet that exploits an easily manipulated emotion and, sadly, rather effective motivator, hate. Maybe we could call it base-hate. And it works for scoring votes…but it’s not so good when you’re trying to govern a civil society. Continue reading He Was There In Spirit

He Was There In Spirit

From Album 5 There’s a reason why Thom Tillis sounds a lot like Mitt Romney in asserting that nearly half of us are lazy moochers. It’s because that’s all they’ve got. For a generation or more, the lazy moocher lie wrapped in the tribal myth (“real Americans versus ‘those people’”) is the central tenet/lump-of-coal-heart of the Republican Party. A central tenet that exploits an easily manipulated emotion and, sadly, rather effective motivator, hate. Maybe we could call it base-hate. And it works for scoring votes…but it’s not so good when you’re trying to govern a civil society. Continue reading He Was There In Spirit

Malaka Of The Week: David Gregory

I was neither a fan nor a detractor of Tim Russert’s tenure at Meet The Press. He was clearly way too soft on the Bushies during the run-up to the Iraq War but he had charisma and gravitas, and was quite capable of eviscerating a non-Beltway luminary. His grilling of Gret Stet Fuhrer Wannabe David Dukke, is the stuff of legend and ensured that that anti-Semitic piece of shit would lose in a landslide. Russert dropped dead unexpectedly in 2008 but had built MTP into a ratings juggernaut after David Brinkley’s retirement at ABC. (I love Brinkley and used to … Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: David Gregory

The Role of Government

Let me see if I’ve got this straight. Government can’t be trusted to tell you if you can or cannot own a gun, or sort out where you might graze your cattle, or regulate the health insurance market, but it has no more noble calling than designating if you had any choice in how you became disabled. Divide and conquer. Basically this guy wants to turn Medicaid into the Hunger Games and let people fight one another for the largesse the Capitol doles out. This week can seriously fuck itself. A. Continue reading The Role of Government

The Role of Government

Let me see if I’ve got this straight. Government can’t be trusted to tell you if you can or cannot own a gun, or sort out where you might graze your cattle, or regulate the health insurance market, but it has no more noble calling than designating if you had any choice in how you became disabled. Divide and conquer. Basically this guy wants to turn Medicaid into the Hunger Games and let people fight one another for the largesse the Capitol doles out. This week can seriously fuck itself. A. Continue reading The Role of Government

The Role of Government

Let me see if I’ve got this straight. Government can’t be trusted to tell you if you can or cannot own a gun, or sort out where you might graze your cattle, or regulate the health insurance market, but it has no more noble calling than designating if you had any choice in how you became disabled. Divide and conquer. Basically this guy wants to turn Medicaid into the Hunger Games and let people fight one another for the largesse the Capitol doles out. This week can seriously fuck itself. A. Continue reading The Role of Government

The Role of Government

Let me see if I’ve got this straight. Government can’t be trusted to tell you if you can or cannot own a gun, or sort out where you might graze your cattle, or regulate the health insurance market, but it has no more noble calling than designating if you had any choice in how you became disabled. Divide and conquer. Basically this guy wants to turn Medicaid into the Hunger Games and let people fight one another for the largesse the Capitol doles out. This week can seriously fuck itself. A. Continue reading The Role of Government

The Role of Government

Let me see if I’ve got this straight. Government can’t be trusted to tell you if you can or cannot own a gun, or sort out where you might graze your cattle, or regulate the health insurance market, but it has no more noble calling than designating if you had any choice in how you became disabled. Divide and conquer. Basically this guy wants to turn Medicaid into the Hunger Games and let people fight one another for the largesse the Capitol doles out. This week can seriously fuck itself. A. Continue reading The Role of Government

Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

It comes from a post about the Bundy militia, actually, it’s the whole damn thing: Here where I live, if you pull a gun on a law enforcement officer, things go down hill pretty fast. But out in Bundystan, as long as you’re a far right militia member and/or white supremacist, apparently it’s not a problem. At least until now. Apparently the FBI is starting to investigate the Bundy outlaws as part of “formal investigation into alleged death threats, intimidation and possible weapons violations.” Because Second Amendment. If you’re an African-American or even a homeless guy in Albuquerque, you get … Continue reading Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

It comes from a post about the Bundy militia, actually, it’s the whole damn thing: Here where I live, if you pull a gun on a law enforcement officer, things go down hill pretty fast. But out in Bundystan, as long as you’re a far right militia member and/or white supremacist, apparently it’s not a problem. At least until now. Apparently the FBI is starting to investigate the Bundy outlaws as part of “formal investigation into alleged death threats, intimidation and possible weapons violations.” Because Second Amendment. If you’re an African-American or even a homeless guy in Albuquerque, you get … Continue reading Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

It comes from a post about the Bundy militia, actually, it’s the whole damn thing: Here where I live, if you pull a gun on a law enforcement officer, things go down hill pretty fast. But out in Bundystan, as long as you’re a far right militia member and/or white supremacist, apparently it’s not a problem. At least until now. Apparently the FBI is starting to investigate the Bundy outlaws as part of “formal investigation into alleged death threats, intimidation and possible weapons violations.” Because Second Amendment. If you’re an African-American or even a homeless guy in Albuquerque, you get … Continue reading Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

It comes from a post about the Bundy militia, actually, it’s the whole damn thing: Here where I live, if you pull a gun on a law enforcement officer, things go down hill pretty fast. But out in Bundystan, as long as you’re a far right militia member and/or white supremacist, apparently it’s not a problem. At least until now. Apparently the FBI is starting to investigate the Bundy outlaws as part of “formal investigation into alleged death threats, intimidation and possible weapons violations.” Because Second Amendment. If you’re an African-American or even a homeless guy in Albuquerque, you get … Continue reading Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

It comes from a post about the Bundy militia, actually, it’s the whole damn thing: Here where I live, if you pull a gun on a law enforcement officer, things go down hill pretty fast. But out in Bundystan, as long as you’re a far right militia member and/or white supremacist, apparently it’s not a problem. At least until now. Apparently the FBI is starting to investigate the Bundy outlaws as part of “formal investigation into alleged death threats, intimidation and possible weapons violations.” Because Second Amendment. If you’re an African-American or even a homeless guy in Albuquerque, you get … Continue reading Paragraph Of The Day: Josh Marshall Edition

The ‘Everyone Gets a Trophy’ Virus

Jesus, what a fucking tool:  Eric Bolling ended today’s Cashin’ In by saying Ebola may be a serious public health issue, but there’s another virus that all Americans should be alert about: liberalism. Yes, Bolling said that liberalism “is a dangerous virus” all Americans should be concerned about. So why is liberalism such a scourge on the nation? Bolling explained, “Truth, transparency, freedom and liberty, the flag, under God, patriotism, all out the window, are being replaced by ‘Everyone gets a trophy,’ ‘Share the wealth,’ ‘The government knows what’s best for your business, your family, and your bedroom.’ Be careful.” 1. Who is … Continue reading The ‘Everyone Gets a Trophy’ Virus

Sunday Morning Video: Allman Brothers Band Live At Woodstock 94

We had pulled pork, collard greens, and mac-and-cheese from our favorite local barbecue joint yesterday. It left me craving southern fried blues rock with with a side of fat-n-greasy slide guitar. The video on this isn’t fabulous, but I wanted a set with both Dickie Betts and Warren Haynes in the band. This is the one:   Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: Allman Brothers Band Live At Woodstock 94

Al Sharpton: King of the Cats

The post title is inspired by Will Haygood’s wonderful biography of Harlem pastor/Congressman Adam Clayton Powell. It’s a pity that Powell isn’t around today to infuriate Bill-O and the wrecking crew at Fox News, but I digress. I seem to do that a lot. It’s part of my style such as it is. Where the hell was I? Oh yeah, the Al Sharpton as the Donnie Brasco of the Civil Rights movement thing. You gotta love the image of Al wearing a wire while meeting with various wise guys. Hmm, I wonder if they wired up that enormous pendantthat he … Continue reading Al Sharpton: King of the Cats

Al Sharpton: King of the Cats

The post title is inspired by Will Haygood’s wonderful biography of Harlem pastor/Congressman Adam Clayton Powell. It’s a pity that Powell isn’t around today to infuriate Bill-O and the wrecking crew at Fox News, but I digress. I seem to do that a lot. It’s part of my style such as it is. Where the hell was I? Oh yeah, the Al Sharpton as the Donnie Brasco of the Civil Rights movement thing. You gotta love the image of Al wearing a wire while meeting with various wise guys. Hmm, I wonder if they wired up that enormous pendantthat he … Continue reading Al Sharpton: King of the Cats

Al Sharpton: King of the Cats

The post title is inspired by Will Haygood’s wonderful biography of Harlem pastor/Congressman Adam Clayton Powell. It’s a pity that Powell isn’t around today to infuriate Bill-O and the wrecking crew at Fox News, but I digress. I seem to do that a lot. It’s part of my style such as it is. Where the hell was I? Oh yeah, the Al Sharpton as the Donnie Brasco of the Civil Rights movement thing. You gotta love the image of Al wearing a wire while meeting with various wise guys. Hmm, I wonder if they wired up that enormous pendantthat he … Continue reading Al Sharpton: King of the Cats

Al Sharpton: King of the Cats

The post title is inspired by Will Haygood’s wonderful biography of Harlem pastor/Congressman Adam Clayton Powell. It’s a pity that Powell isn’t around today to infuriate Bill-O and the wrecking crew at Fox News, but I digress. I seem to do that a lot. It’s part of my style such as it is. Where the hell was I? Oh yeah, the Al Sharpton as the Donnie Brasco of the Civil Rights movement thing. You gotta love the image of Al wearing a wire while meeting with various wise guys. Hmm, I wonder if they wired up that enormous pendantthat he … Continue reading Al Sharpton: King of the Cats