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October 31, 2006

Let's Play Who's Got the Worse Tin Ear?

[John]

Is it John Kerry or Max Cleland?

"I think people will remember John Kerry's press conference today as the moment we Democrats stopped once and forever accepting the disgraceful smears of Republicans. John Kerry showed our Party how to fight back with the truth. John Kerry is a patriot who has fought tooth and nail for veterans ever since he came home from Vietnam."

 

Kerrytestifying
"...personally raped, cut off ears, cut off heads, taped wires from portable telephones to human genitals and turned up the power, cut off limbs, blown up bodies, randomly shot at civilians, razed villages in fashion reminiscent of Genghis Khan, shot cattle and dogs for fun, poisoned food stocks, and generally ravaged the countryside of South Vietnam..."

 

"He has stood with his brothers in arms unlike this Administration which exploits our troops to make a political point and divide America."

Brothers in arms. Is that anything like Band of Brothers?

Bandofbrothers

 

“John Kerry should apologize to no one for his criticism of the President and his broken policy in Iraq. George Bush is the one who owes our troops an apology. This is text book Republican campaign tactics."

Here's a textbook for you:

Unfit

That reminds me - in light of the events of the past two days, I'd like to say:

Thank you John O'Neill.
Thank you Jerome Corsi.
Thank you Swift Boat Veterans for Truth. If not for you, this clown might actually be sitting in the Oval Office.

Small favors and all that.

 

John Kerry: "I Was An Asswipe Before I Was A Moron" (UPDATED)

[John]

After this:

You know, education, if you make the most of it, if you study hard and you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you, you can do well. If you don’t, you get stuck in Iraq.”

John Kerry issues this press release:

Washington – Senator John Kerry issued the following statement in response to White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, assorted right wing nut-jobs, and right wing talk show hosts desperately distorting Kerry’s comments about President Bush to divert attention from their disastrous record:

If anyone thinks a veteran would criticize the more than 140,000 heroes serving in Iraq and not the president who got us stuck there, they're crazy. This is the classic G.O.P. playbook. I’m sick and tired of these despicable Republican attacks that always seem to come from those who never can be found to serve in war, but love to attack those who did.

Hard to argue with that. What kind of dipshit would accuse a veteran of criticizing our troops in a time of war?

Oh...Never mind. You know, what's so pathetic about this is that even if you gave him every benefit of a doubt and believed he was joking about Bush, it was still a nonsensical, idiotic, unfunny jackass thing to say. This is who the left wanted (and still wants) to lead this country.

Special MORON Update:

I think I speak for everyone when I say that I sincerely hope no one took this guy out behind the hotel and worked him over with a rubber hose. Or kicked him square in the nuts. Yeah, I really hope no one kicked him in the nuts. Repeatedly.

The mouth-foamers of the DU variety think that "Speaking truth to power" means running up to elected officials (like U.S. Senators) in public and screaming in their faces, demanding answers to your questions.

Good luck with that. Oh, and you might want to wear a cup.

Oodles Of Updates Update: Lots more here.

Great Minds Think Alike Update: Sorry Greg.

THE NO-BRAIN ZONE: Chrissy to the rescue!

Chris_matthews_fing_tool
Two words: Un. Believable.

MORON UPDATE UPDATE: Now the lefty blogs, outraged that conservatives are focusing on a "manufactured controversy", are trying bring attention to the real news of the day:

Republican's Staff Assault Marine Vet

That's right, the dickhead who was yelling in George Allen's face today is a "former marine, law student and citizen journalist."

Now he's pressing charges against Allen:

"It just isn't the America I know and love. Somebody needs to take a stand against those that would bully and intimidate their fellow citizens. That stand begins right here, right now."

Again, good luck with that.

MEDIA DECORUM UPDATE:

Well, it is Halloween.

Couric
"And the big bad Republican said..."

UPDATE TO THE MORON UPDATE UPDATE: A Kossack! That's a shock.

LOOK AT ME! (SERIOUSLY, PLEASE LOOK AT ME, BECAUSE MY RATINGS ARE IN THE TOILET) UPDATE: Keith Olbermann informs both of the people watching his show (one of them is from NewsBusters) that Bush is "too stupid" to know Kerry was was talking about him, not the troops. Hey, the man knows his stupid. Thanks to Smitty (-cs™) for the tip.

 

October 28, 2006

Wanted: Michelle Malkin

[John]
Michellemalkinwanted

Michelle Malkin, notorious back-stabbing, Republican-bashing, NAMBLA-lovin' sanctimonious apologist for the Democratic party and paid Fox News shill, may have sabotaged Republicans' efforts to maintain a majority in the House and/or Senate.

Now that Ms. Malkin has shown her "true colors" she is considered to be extremely dangerous, and anyone encountering her is advised to begin speaking immediately without first engaging his brain.

Effective strategies include accusations of "selling out", impugning of integrity, and leveling charges of dhimmitude.

 

October 24, 2006

Cranio-Sacral Therapy?

[John]

Puh-lease!

Seriously - enhancing the Para-sympathetic drive to neutralize the negative effects of the sympathetic nerve system in the body? Get real.

And don't even get me started on Somato-emotional release.

Ugh.

 

October 22, 2006

Cranio-Sacral Therapy

[John]

w00T!

Cst

Cranio-Sacral Therapy!

Way to enhance the Para-sympathetic drive and neutralize the negative effects of the sympathetic nerve system in the body, dude!

Cranio. Freaking. Sacral. Therapy.

Just sayin'.

UPDATE: Somato-emotional release? You really think that's the best way to un-cast negative percussions on the physical body to facilitate healing? Get real.

 

October 18, 2006

Jim Webb: Mmmmm...Foot

[John]
Jameswebb
"...and I offer my humble apologies to any camel jockeys I may have inadvertently offended."

Geez:

"Every movie needs a villain," Webb says. He could let the statement end there, but instead, he does a strange thing. In the midst of a Senate race marked by accusations of racial insensitivity on both sides, he says this:

"Towel-heads and rednecks — of which I am one. If you write that word, please say that. I mean, I don't use that pejoratively, I use it defensively. Towel-heads and rednecks became the easy villains in so many movies out there."

Later, Webb's press secretary learns of this quote, and the next day Webb is calling a reporter from a fundraiser in Atlanta:

"I used the words that are used to stereotype them," he says, adding that he was using both terms "defensively." "I'm really upset if this is going to end up being the guppy that eats the whale here."

Related (kinda): From the WaPo article:

"I'm of the realist school of writing," Webb says. "You have a duty to portray things as they really are."

Really?

"Why did he kiss the little boy's penis?" wondered Dzung.

"I do not know," said Manh. And then he shook his head, amazed at Dzung's serenity.

Jim Webb: Just keepin' it real.

Related (sorta): WaPo Macaca count: 92!

 

October 17, 2006

When Idiots Collide

[John]
Wesleysnipesidiot
Man, I am screwed.

 

 

Bonoidiot
What seems to be the problem?

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
Taxes.

 

 

Bonoidiot
Have you considered moving to the Netherlands? Much better tax rates there, you know.

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
You don't understand, man - the government is coming after me for millions in back taxes. I'm in big trouble.

 

 

Harryreididiot
No problem, just file an amended return and blame it on the media.

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
The media?

 

 

Harryreididiot
And the Republicans.

 

 

Vincevaughnidiot
Don't even talk to me about the media, man. Right now I'm going after the tabloids for some bullsh*t they printed about me.

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
I saw that story - they said you were kissing some "mystery blonde" - I thought it was true.

 

 

Vincevaughnidiot
A lot of people did, but there's no way I'd be kissing some chick when me and Jen were still together.

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
They said it was a chick? I must have missed that part.

 

 

Vincevaughnidiot
What's that supposed to mean?

 

 

Bonoidiot
Take it easy, friend, no one here's judging you.

 

 

Vincevaughnidiot
Judging me for what?

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
Hey, man, what you and your partner do behind closed doors is nobody's business but yours.

 

 

Vincevaughnidiot
Why would I be with a guy? I'm dating Jennifer Aniston!

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
You took the words right out of my mouth.

 

 

Bonoidiot
Two words, my friend: the Netherlands. No one there would care about your alternate lifestyle.

 

 

Vincevaughnidiot
I don't have an alternate...

 

 

Harryreididiot
Do they have an ethics commission in the Netherlands?

 

 

Bonoidiot
Not that I know of.

 

 

Harryreididiot
Interesting.

 

 

Vincevaughnidiot
You people are idiots - I'm out of here.

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
What am I going to do about my tax problem?

 

 

Harryreididiot
Why don't you just pay it back out of your campaign funds?

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
I don't have any campaign funds.

 

 

Harryreididiot
That's too bad - really comes in handy when you're a little short.

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
I'm not just a little short. I'm into the government for millions.

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
Maybe I can help you out. I know a little something about taxes.

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
Could you?

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
Sure. Let me get a pen and paper...

 

 

Bonoidiot
Watch your arm!

 

 

RRRRIP!

 

 

Bonoidiot
Oh-oh.

 

 

Picassotorn

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
MOTHERF***ER!

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
That's a write-off!

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
Dammit! I was going to sell this!

 

 

Harryreididiot
Just say it was a clerical error.

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
Clerical error? Are you nuts? This painting is ruined!

 

 

Harryreididiot
Just slap a little duct tape on there, touch up the paint, they'll never know. Don't worry, we won't say anything.

 

 

Bonoidiot
Right. Like we say in the Netherlands, Mum's the word.

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
Oh, come on - just look at this...

 

 

Harryreididiot
Careful!

 

 

CRASH!

 

 

Statue

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
That's...not good.

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
SON OF A BI**H!

 

 

Harryreididiot
A little Super Glue and...

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
You don't understand - that's not even my statue, it belongs to the city of...

 

 

Copshades
Excuse me, sir, I'm afraid you're going to have to come with me.

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
It was an accident! I didn't even...

 

 

Copshades
I wasn't talking to you, sir.

 

 

Harryreididiot
It was a clerical error!

 

 

Copshades
I wasn't talking to you, either, sir.

 

 

Bonoidiot
I'm following the tax codes that apply in the Nether...

 

 

Copshades
I'm talking to this gentleman. Come with me, please.

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
Oh well - I knew this was coming.

 

 

Bonoidiot
Chin up, my friend! You know, in the Neth...

 

 

Wesleysnipesidiot
Man, just shut up about the Netherlands, already!

 

 

Bonoidiot
A bit cranky, isn't he?

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
So, do you really think that duct tape thing will work?

 

 

Harryreididiot
Worth a shot.

 

 

Stevewynnidiot
Well, let's get started. My buyer should be here in less than an hour.

 

 

Bonoidiot
Right, then. You know, in the...

 

 

Copshades
Sir, we've had a few complaints, and I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to shut up about the Netherlands, already.

 

 

Bonoidiot
Tough town.

 

October 16, 2006

Hillary Extends An Olive Branch

[John]
Hillaryphonea
I just want to offer my most sincere apology.

 

 

Hillaryphonea
Even though this wasn't something I did, I feel terrible because it was someone associated with me.

 

 

Hillaryphonea
I wish it hadn't happened, but it did, and I'm sorry.

 

 

Hillaryphonea
You've done too much good work to be treated with such disrespect.

 

 

Hillaryphonea
So, once again, I'm sorry.

 

 

Hillaryphonea
...

 

 

Hillaryphonea
Are you there?

 

 

 

Lynnestewartphone
Oh, sorry, we're having a little party and it's kind of loud here. Listen, I'd love to chat, but I've got John Kerry on the other line. Bye!

 

 

Hillaryphonea
Bye!

 

 

Hillaryoffhtephonea
God bless that woman.

 

 

Assistant
Senator, that's Senator Lieberman on line two for you.

 

 

Hillaryoffhtephonea
I'm not talking to that traitor!

 

 

Assistant
I'll tell him you're in a meeting.

 

 

Hillaryoffhtephonea
He's got some nerve calling me after what he's done.

 

REALITY CHECK:

 

Hillboots
Do these jack-boots make my butt look big?

 

Stewart’s alleged crime consists of making the views of her imprisoned client known to a Reuters journalist, in violation of unprecedented and patently unconstitutional Special Administrative Measures (SAMs) devised by the Clinton government.

 

October 12, 2006

Nobel Peace Prize Officially Surpassed In Prestige By McDonalds "Employee Of The Week" Award

[John]

Ack:

Cindy Sheehan was at BookPeople on Lamar & 6th Street signing autographs for her new book entitled "Peace Mom".
...
"What I really hope to do with it is to inspire people to do what they can to make the world a better place and to let them know that one person really can make a difference," Cindy Sheehan.

Sheehan also announced at the signing that she's a finalist for a Nobel Peace Prize.


 


Cindysheehannobel
"I'm just flattered that the people at Hormel would even consider me."

UPDATE: Here's "Mother Sheehan" on HuffPo, giving her opinion of other mothers who've lost sons and daughters in the war - mothers who don't share her opinion on the war.

I have been silent on the Gold Star Moms who still support this man and his war by saying that they deserve the right to their opinions because they are in as much pain as I am. I would challenge them, though, at this point to start thinking for themselves. Iraq DID NOT have WMD; Iraq WAS NOT linked to Al Qaeda and 9/11; Iraq WAS NOT a threat or danger to America. How can these moms who still support George Bush and his insane war in Iraq want more innocent blood shed just because their sons or daughters have been killed? I don't understand it. I don't understand how any mother could want another mother to feel the pain we feel. I am starting to lose a little compassion for them. I know they have been as brainwashed as the rest of America, but they know the pain and heartache and they should not wish it on another. However, I still feel their pain so acutely and pray for these "continue the murder and mayhem" moms to see the light.

Absolute moral authority for me, not thee.

 

October 11, 2006

What Could Be Funnier Than An Episode Of South Park That Makes Fun of 9/11 "Truthers"?

[John]

I'll tell you what: The "truthers" discussing the possible impact of said South Park episode on " the movement."

Micayah:

My guess is they will completely make fun of 9/11 truth movement.

Good guess, but "truther" Method feels the need to keep Micayah honest after that remark:

Question - If that happens, is it going to stop you from doing your own investigative research and spreading the truth?

Even IF thats the case, who cares? We aren't trying to win any popularity contest. Our goal is spreading truth, not becoming homecoming king/queen.

Not trying to win a popularity contest? The hell you say!

Meanwhile, 911wasaninsidejob is disappointed with South Park's creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone:

Man i used to have a lot of respect for trey and matt until now, I can see exactly where this is going, they are going to completely make fun of our entire movement and make everyone in our generation (pretty much everyone watches south park in the 10-20 age range) laugh at the "conspiracies" of 9/11...why did they do this?

Why, Trey and Matt? WHY? I mean, don't they usually take jabs at people who are already making asses out of themselves?

But wait! Ross11988, is optimistic:

Lets not get ahead of ourselves, it just said they were going to talk about lies which included 9/11.

Typical 9/11 conspiracy optimist. Meanwhile, Sureshot sees this as an opportunity to add to the ranks of reality-based conspiracy theorists:

Well anyways like I said, I think this will get more people wanting to look at these "silly" conspiracy theories only to find themselves having themselves having restless nights researching controlled demolitons.

Yeah, I can see that happening: "You know, if Cartman thinks there's something to this, maybe I should do some research."

Still, Sureshot's theory really gets fellow "truther" Skorzeny fired up:

That would be super-great if the characters in the show actually realize that 9/11 was the work of the Zionist NWO! I think it will cause people to research it for themselves. Is this Cartman character pretty well respected among his friends?

Good question! Actually, now that I think of it, that's a very stupid question. Hey, let's use that idiotic question to examine the mind of a typical "truther", shall we?

"Cartman":

Cartman_1

Question from 9/11 konspiracy kook:

"Is he pretty well respected among his friends?"

Answer from sane person:

"..."

Answer from sane person after realizing that "truther" was actually serious:

"It's a cartoon character, you jackass!"

And, finally, TheQuest, demonstrating the "truther" belief that there's a conspiracy anywhere you look for one, thinks the whole thing might be a set-up:

Not to be a downer, we should probably bridge this one because it kinda looks silly here. Does anyone else feel the same? It's quite possible this southpark episode was made knowing we'd post it here. I say let's bridge this thread.

Looks like they've figured out our strategy: The best way to discredit these people is to get them to open their mouths in public.

H/T: Cake or Death

UPDATE: Greg from The Political Pitbull has posted the entire episode. Coincidence? I think not.

UPDATE II: Link fixed. I thought maybe the Loose Brains guys took what TheQuest said to heart and deleted the thread, but it turns out they just "consolidated" all the South Park threads. Conicidence? I think not.

UPDATE III: At the web site of noted 9-11 conspiracy asswipe Alex Jones, Aaron Dykes is "fact-checking" a cartoon. Hel-LO?

The show did not challenge any of the claims made by various members of the 9/11 truth movement (though they did present various elements in an mixed, but un clarified blanket theory which poorly represented serious points and research explored). It mentioned that steel couldn't be melted by the jet fuel fires, but connected it with blame for the Jews, allowing for a continuation of Cartman attacking Kyle and the Jewish faith.

 

Alexjones2
Alex Jones: Just keepin' it (a cartoon, that is) real.

(H/T: Screw Loose Change)

 

OK, I'll Start

[John]

This picture is just begging for captions.

Alecbaldwin
"Don't you know who I am? I work with Tracy Morgan, dammit!"

Think It's Wrong For Bloggers to "Out" People? Then Don't Read This Post

[John]

Sorry, I've tried to ignore this, but my conscience won't allow it any more. I know the person I'm about to expose won't understand this right now, but I'm doing it for his own good. I truly believe he'll be happier if he just admits who he is - publicly - but I don't think he will, so I'm going to do it for him.

If you think I'm wrong for doing this, all I can say is, it's my blog. If you don't like it, you can leave.

There's no easy way to do this, so,I'll just come right out and say it: spurwing plover is krazy kagu. Wait, maybe I should say krazy kagu is spurwing plover. Whatever.

At various times on this blog, he's gone by spurwing plover, benny bird, BIRDZILLA, and bird of paradise. It's always easy to spot him, because his, uh...his names are always bird-related. Yeah, that's it.

Anyway, K-man, er, B-Man...whatever - I know you don't believe this, but Patterico did this for your own good. Some day, you'll thank him.

RELATED: The Mrs. was hot on the trail of spurwing/benny/BIRDZILLA/BoP/kagu not long ago.

Retired Geezer reported a sighting as well.

 

October 10, 2006

Obligatory "Meanwhile, Back In the Real World" Post

[John]
Shakefinger


Blah, blah, blah, trivial issues, blah, blah, blah distractions, blah, blah, blah, what's really important, blah, blah, blah, that's what we'll be talking about, blah, blah, blah, sticking to the issues.

OK, that's out of the way, so now I can go back to posting about whatever I want.

At least, I think that's how it works.

 

October 09, 2006

Ted Turner: Does This Head Make My Ass Look Big?

[John]
Tedturnerkentbrockman2
"I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords."

GMAFB:

"There are a lot of things about this war that disturbed me, and one of them was the attitude that was well expressed by our president, he said it vary clearly, he said "Either you're with us, or you're against us," and I had a problem with that, because I hadn't really made my mind up yet."

I wonder if he ever did.

UPDATE: DOH!

I just really wonder, during the last, uh, war...you know, what business did it have of the news sets to have the American flag flying in the background?

Sons of BITCHES! American flags? That's outrageous!

 

October 06, 2006

The "Dennis Hastert Hangs Tough" Victory Dance...(by Mrs. R.)

[John]

Hastertdance

 

Comments

The coach of a team, the teacher in a classroom, the driver of a bus, the captain of a ship, the producer of a rock concert, these people have some responsibility of those under them during the time that relationship exists.
The Speaker of the House is not and never was responsible for the behavior of the adult representatives within the House. The representatives are expected to behave as defined within House rules and any additional caucus rules. The Speaker is not expected to be their mommy. The only way Hastert would be responsible is if statutory rape were taking place inside the House chambers, and even then, any representative present would also be responsible.
This is a jackass witch hunt and forced upon us by the MSM. I regularly visit sites that have not even mentioned this event, yet deal daily with current events. It's just not an event.

Posted by: Amador | Oct 6, 2006 10:21:35 AM

 

Amador,

I'd hold him responsible...not for what Foley did, but for "not knowing", since everyone and their uncle seems to have known. Foley hasn't operated in a vacuum for the last ...what is it now, 8 years???

And, yes, everyone in a position of leadership who knew and didn't do anything is responsible, i.e., Democrats as well.

This is a cover up. And that is what is going to hurt Republicans, not what Foley did - because most people understand there are bad apples on both sides of the aisle.

If you think losing credibility is a plus for Republicans, I'd have to disagree with you. This could be particularly damaging on other fronts, like the war.

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 6, 2006 10:29:38 AM

 

Is this another piece of classic art I'm supposed to appreciate? Twyla Tharp or something? I mean, I don't want to embarrass myself again by saying it looks kinda gay.

Posted by: km | Oct 6, 2006 10:49:04 AM

 

km...but you are right. It does look kinda gay.


Personally, I prefer Klimpt.

Posted by: Pulchritudinous Patriot | Oct 6, 2006 1:54:30 PM

 

Amador - Hastert is responsible for referring any complaints regarding/submitted by pages -including those having to do with the behavior of "adult representatives within the House" - to the bipartisan Page Board.

His failure to do so has created at the very least the appearance of impropriety, and to my knowledge he's yet to explain why he didn't report this - even to the other Republican(s) on the Board.

I regularly visit sites that have not even mentioned this event, yet deal daily with current events. It's just not an event.

Wait, let me check on that.

Pronunciation: i-'vent
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin eventus, from evenire to happen, from e- + venire to come

1 a archaic b: the final outcome or determination of a legal action c : a postulated outcome, condition, or eventuality (in the event that I am not there, call the house)

2 a : something that happens : b : a noteworthy happening c : a social occasion or activity d : an adverse or damaging medical occurrence (a heart attack or other cardiac event)

3 : any of the contests in a program of sports

4 : the fundamental entity of observed physical reality represented by a point designated by three coordinates of place and one of time in the space-time continuum postulated by the theory of relativity

5 : a subset of the possible outcomes of an experiment

6 : something that is mentioned on web sites that a: are frequented by Amador, and b deal daily with current events (if it hasn't been mentioned on sites that Amador visits frequently, it's not an event)

Looks like you're right. I don't know how I could have missed that.

People keep telling me (and my wife) that we're being "duped", we're "falling for the lies" of the (Democrats/MSM/whoever), that our opinion is being "forced" on us, and it seems like what's motivating at least some of those people is that they don't want the Democrats to be happy with the way this is resolved. I'm basing my opinion on the facts as I know them, nothing else.

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 6, 2006 3:27:14 PM

 

Is Hastert responsible for the abuse in 1997 when it started? (earliest email) That was before Hastert bacame speaker, but during the Slick Willie 'everything goes' Administration. This is evidently a case of 'monkey see, monkey do'. Don't you just love it when a plan comes togather? Another genius Rovian plot. If the dim's win and Peloshi becomes leader we can all contact our rep's that are left and ask them to make sure she is up to her a** in alligators while draining the swamp. LMAO at the fool. Nothing moves in the house so nothing can be done in the Senate. Two years of dead space. That wouldn't be different, but the same as the 40 years the dim's spent ruining the country.

Posted by: Scrapiron | Oct 6, 2006 5:28:31 PM

 

Is Hastert responsible for the abuse in 1997 when it started? (earliest email)

I really don't know what it is you're asking.

Are you suggesting that Hastert decided not to inform the Page Board about the complaints that were lodged because his predecessor didn't?

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 6, 2006 5:41:30 PM

 

Okay, what crime was committed, exactly ?

Oh, is it the democrat party's coverup of what they knew and when they knew it ? Yeah, I blame Hastert, after all, he's the Speaker.
Really people, there are tens, if not hundreds of real crisis in the world today. Many of them are life and death, like here in my home state, where 5 Amish children lost their lives to a madman who was able to wander through life believing in a horrible past he never actually lived. We have been talking about God and the possibility that there are many Amish in Heaven. They have showed us how to forgive and how to die with honor and courage.
Next to that, I piss on the democrat party and the MSM for their daily sewage. My new heros are bearded farmers who work so hard, they have little time for anything else. When they are in their early twenties, the Amish boys go to town and live among us doing the things we do, and living the modern life. Most of them return. Why ? Because they find us shallow and flippant leading meaningless lives.

Posted by: Amador | Oct 6, 2006 7:07:25 PM

 

Don't you think it would be wise to wait until all the facts come to light before you start calling for Hastert's head? Or is he guilty until proven innocent? Or have we missed the proof of his guilt? If so, please present the proof and the sources, along with the names of the committee members who conducted the investigation. I apparently missed it.

Posted by: show me | Oct 6, 2006 7:13:19 PM

 

You didn't miss it, show me. the whole thing is a giant smeer campaign. Throw shit at the wall 24/7 and see what sticks.

Posted by: Amador | Oct 6, 2006 7:19:53 PM

 

Right you are Amador! And I expect nothing less from the media and the Dems. What I don't expect, and can't tolerate, is the panic-stricken, knee jerk reaction that is on display here!

Posted by: show me | Oct 6, 2006 7:46:07 PM

 

I guess when the FBI got the comlaint from the Soros group this summer and concluded there was nothing in the e-mails that warranted an investigation, it was part of the proof of Haster's big plot to ignore this?
Look - There are two levels of communication. E-mail and IM's. The e-mails were creepy but not worth doing mroe than telling Foley to stop doing it. No one knew - excpet the dems who sat on them- about the IMs until last Friday.
As soon as anyone did, Foley was tossed.
The inability of you all to see that is beginning to be obtuse.
I am the father of a child who was messed with by someone in a position of trust. I am extremely sensitive to this issue. And I am tired of seeing people in the blogosphere do what you and a few others are doing. The issue of adults messing with kids is tough and and not at all easy to catch or stop. If it were, it would have been a long time ago. If I suspected for a second that Hastert was not being sincere in this I would be driving to DC to march in front of his office demanding he go.
I am not suggesting that you are being forced to do anything. It is clear that you and the Mrs. are hard headed enough to stop taking in facts or listening regarding this without the dhimmies making you do anything. But they do appreciate your efforts.

Posted by: hunter | Oct 6, 2006 8:52:29 PM

 

So Democrats are the ones to blame for this mess?

Just because they took advantage of the situation, or even manipulated it, who provided them the ammunition and opportunity?

Yes, I'm ready to get rid of Hastert yesterday. When Republicans lose seats this November (just a couple of weeks ago they were closing the gaps with Dems, even moving ahead in some races)whose fault will it be?

Whoever left them vulnerable for such an attack right before the midterms.

I'm surprised more Republicans aren't livid with Hastert for not running a tighter ship.

By all accounts he was warned three or four times about Foley. At the very least, he should have investigated it, or informed the two members on the page board about Foley, which he did not. That spells cover up.

Hang on to Hastert if you like. I'd rather hang on to some credibility, especially when other issues, like the war in Iraq, will live or die on trust and credibility.

Politics is a tough business. Always has been, always will be.

I do not understand, at all, where you guys are coming from.

Sounds more like you see this whole thing as drunken pissing contest with Democrats.

Really, don't you have anything better to defend than man-boy "love" and/or the environment in the House that allowed it to flourish?

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 6, 2006 8:54:00 PM

 

Mrs. R,
I see you ahve chosen obtuse.
As this is your blog and I am a guest, I will excuse myself and wish you well. I have enjoyed your humor and your unique style for a long time. I never thougth I would see you immune to fact and reason, but it is your site.
Good luck,

Posted by: hunter | Oct 6, 2006 9:22:50 PM

 

Amador - Regarding the Amish, amen. Now, PAY ATTENTION TO THIS: When I heard Hastert had been informed of Foley's behavior I said I would give him the benefit of a doubt - I didn't know what he was told, how many times he was told or what he did.

Now we know that he failed to inform the members of the Page Board that any complaints had been lodged. He didn't inform REPUBLICANS on the board. He screwed up. In politics, when there's a screwup - especially when someone does something that might be perceived as covering for someone else - someone takes a fall. Hastert himself said the buck stops with him, and he screwed up.

What I WANT is for this situation to be defused for the good of the party. What I WANT is to make sure that Republicans maintain a majority. I'm of the opinion that having Hastert step aside will help us to achieve that.

As far as the Democrats are concerned, are you under the impression that I'm rooting for them? You've been coming to this site for a while, I'm sure you know better than that. Are you seriously suggesting I'm part of a "smeer" campaign?

show me - What you missed was the gigantic blunder Hastert made when he failed to inform the members of the Page Board that complaints had been lodged against Foley. You've also apparently missed your turn - the courthouse is down the street, this is a blog. How long have you been following politics? In Washington, you submit your resignation if you've screwed up, and/or if your stepping aside helps the party.

You're not reading a panicked, knee-jerk reaction, you're reading the opinions of people who base those opinions on the facts as they see them and what they think is necessary for the party. If you can't tolerate that opinion then I will change my mind immediately. Oh, sorry, what I meant to say was, if you "can't tolerate" that opinion, don't read it.

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 6, 2006 9:25:48 PM

 

hunter - OK, so I'm obtuse, hard-headed, a tool of the Democrats, I refuse to listen to facts, and, apparently, I'm somehow making things worse for abused children.

You can knock off the insults, dude. Seriously.

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 6, 2006 9:33:15 PM

 

Hunter,

It's a shame you can't tolerate others having a different opinion than yours, especially on matters which both sides have valid points to make.

I said I hope I'm wrong about Hastert. I said that Democrats, their operatives, and/or members of the media should be skewered if they're found to be complicit in this scandal and just as severely as anyone else. But that's not good enough for you.

Fine.

I'm supposed to support Republicans no matter what, even if I think they are wrong? I don't even know these people, and as far as I'm concerned, they answer to the citizens of this country, not the other way around.

And, if I had a top ten list, starting with God, family, and country, Hastert sure as hell wouldn't be on it.

Neither would blogging.

Good luck to you, too.

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 6, 2006 10:02:33 PM

 

John from WuzzaDem. What specifically, were the complaints against Foley? Who lodged them? Can this be corroborated? And in Washington you submit your resignation if you've screwed up? Or do you mean if it 'appears' that you have screwed up? And you might want to tell that to the Kennedys, or William Jefferson "Democrat from Louisiana", or Bill Clinton, or maybe Barney Frank. And how does Hastert stepping down help the party? Oh, and I think the Iraq war is hurting our party in the polls. So should we have someone "stepdown" for that? Yeah, screw the investigation. Let's just be politically expedient. Oh sorry, what I meant to say was I can't tolerate your opinion therefore I will continue to respond to it.

Posted by: show me | Oct 6, 2006 10:14:35 PM

 

I want to make one more thing clear: If I'm wrong about Hastert failing to inform the Page Board that complaints had been lodged against Hastert and it turns out he didn't know what was going on, I'll eat my fucking words.

You know why? Because my opinion is based solely on the facts as I know them at this time. He's yet to explain this blunder, but if he does, I could still change my mind.

You want to disagree with me? Fine, but don't insult me or my wife, call us cowards or insult us. Clear?

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 6, 2006 10:22:22 PM

 

Show me,

O.J. got away with murder, so I guess every other guy who slashes his wife's throat should get away with murder.

Two can play high-school debating games.

Are you trying to equate Congressmen preying on pages with the war in Iraq?

Apparently.

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 6, 2006 10:32:37 PM

 

show me - I didn't see your last comment before I wrote the one that appears below it.

Once again, my opinion not based on what the Democrats don't want, it's based on what I think would help in the upcoming elections. Hastert has said himself that he cannot go out and raise money for candidates. That hurts a lot of people who are already in tight races right now.

BTW, I worked to get Clinton elected the first time around, and the failure of "my" party to condemn his actions was the catalyst that fueled my departure, so don't throw those assholes in my face. I have no desire to be anything like them.

If you don't like my opinion, don't read it.

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 6, 2006 10:47:08 PM

 

John from WuzzaDem and Mrs. R. What both of you seem to be missing is that it is far too early to make any final judgements. I, like most people on the Right, will base our decisions on sound facts, not on news flashes from an orgasmic media feeding frenzy. If the investigation proves that Hastert was culpable then he should go. But if he would be thrown overboard now, it would be tantamount to an admission of guilt regardless of what the facts would end up revealing. And it would result in the Dems demanding more heads no matter what the truth would be. I don't think you understand the average Republican. Have a little faith in us! And on a personal note, I came acrossed this site several months ago, and thought it was brilliant and hillarious! You were fantastic at magnifying the irrational and biased frenzy of the mainstream media. But now you seem to be drowning in it! Don't lose your focus here. I'm not your enemy. And I don't want to escalate anymore 'friendly' fire. But for God sake, step back, take a break, turn off the f*cking tv, and chill!

Posted by: show me | Oct 6, 2006 11:29:27 PM

 

Show me,

I appreciate you calming down. I will do the same. I assume we're on the same side.

But, for God's sake, stop ordering me around! :-)

UPDATE: BTW, you're still making assumptions that are totally wrong, but I'll let them pass.

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 6, 2006 11:45:59 PM

 

I admit. I love your fire and independence. That's probably why John fell in love with you. I'm glad you're on our side!

Posted by: show me | Oct 7, 2006 12:01:12 AM

 

Dude, I don't think you're my enemy, but for God's sake please stop inferring that I'm being influenced by the media. If you've read this blog you know what I think of them, their opinions and their agenda.

And I'm not exactly a Republican neophyte, nor am I alone. Right off the top of my head, Captain Ed and Tony Blankley are on the same wavelength, and I think both of them have a pretty good understanding of the average Republican.

So I'll chill out, but I'll leave the TV on. I'm only watching CSI: Miami, anyway.

PS: Stop hitting on my wife, man.

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 7, 2006 12:12:41 AM

 

John, You still have the funniest site around. And a helluva wife! Now turn that damn tv off and get busy!
Goodnite! ;-)

Posted by: show me | Oct 7, 2006 12:24:22 AM

 

El tren es grande.

Posted by: Dodger | Oct 7, 2006 12:52:22 PM

 

Dodger,

From what I've been reading today,

El elefante en el cuarto es enorme y él va a tomar una mierda grande y va a golpear el ventilador

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 7, 2006 4:39:36 PM

 

Does anyone have a chocolate-iced, cream-fille donut? 'Cause, I could really use one right about now.

Posted by: Jeff H | Oct 8, 2006 8:40:56 PM

 

If I may knock on the door and apologize for being a harsh guest, I would like to do so.
This site is too cool, and I agree with too much, and laugh my ass off too often, to simply walk away from this. After all, I am not a dhimmicrat to simply quit something.
There was nothing intended as a personal insult to eithr of you.

Posted by: hunter | Oct 8, 2006 11:42:43 PM

 

Hunter, for the low, low price of one single chocolate-iced, cream-filled donut, all will be officially forgiven.

{legalese: I am not authorized to offer "official forgiveness" on behalf of either of the proprietors of WuzzaDem; the forgiveness, while official, will only be from me}

Posted by: Jeff H | Oct 9, 2006 6:32:03 AM

 

Donuts are easy. Delivery can be tough.

Posted by: hunter | Oct 9, 2006 6:39:10 AM

 

Hunter,

No apologies necessary. Glad to see you back.

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 9, 2006 7:48:01 AM

 

I don't even know what you're talking about, hunter.

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 9, 2006 8:22:08 AM

 

Well, crap--it's way past time for breakfast, and I still don't have a donut...

Posted by: Jeff H | Oct 9, 2006 8:35:50 AM

 

I'm wagering it was the incipient frustration at now knowing who the dancer and choreographer is/were that lit the fire in the belly of so many guests!

The time for revelation is clearly at hand!

WHAT DO WE WANT?!
INFO ON THE PIC!
WHEN DO WE WANT IT?!
NOW!!

P.S. -- I don't know which author on this site developed the hilarious (to me) Mad Magazine-like photo dialogs I see from time to time, but kudoes. I'll likely be ripping you off -- I mean, paying homage to your style -- as time and circumstance allow.

P.P.S. -- Though I appreciate the Republicans' approach to public scandal (which leans toward the stock and guillotine) as contrasted to the Democrats' (which leans toward excuse and minimization), I, too, am among those who would advise holding off on the axe until after a swift and thorough investigation. And for those who impede the investigation? You could line them up for the chopping-block. But let's not lose sight of the fact that Foley is a low-level hypocrite and perv, and it shouldn't be too much trouble to clean his mess up. Cheez, the other side managed to get through Chappaquiddick and every other thing Barney Frank did all right. Why can't we?

P.P.P.S. -- I wonder what the Independents do when this sort of thing arises?

Posted by: wrymouth | Oct 9, 2006 10:52:56 AM

 

WHAT DO WE WANT?!
INFO ON THE PIC!
WHEN DO WE WANT IT?!
NOW!!

Wrymouth,

Don't know much about the picture other than the dancer is lamenting to a discordant, unsettling piece entitled Orange Rolls and Opera Torte.

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 9, 2006 5:46:01 PM

 

Orange Rolls and Opera Torte.

Mmmmm, those sound yummy. Wonder where I could get that recipe.

Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | Oct 9, 2006 10:18:33 PM

 

John: "Wonder where I could get that recipe."

Call former Congressman Mark Foley.

Posted by: Jeff H | Oct 10, 2006 12:12:02 PM

 

Jeff,

Wrong, it's a high-level staffer who rooms with one of the...

Oh, never mind. Who cares, anyway?

Posted by: Mrs. R. | Oct 10, 2006 9:38:16 PM

 

Mrs. R.: "Oh, never mind. Who cares, anyway?"

Exactly.

Posted by: Jeff H | Oct 11, 2006 8:04:24 PM

October 05, 2006

Just Because They Can?

[John]

Is that why the blog "Passionate America" plastered the name, IM address, MySpace profile and multiple photos of someone they claim is a page who took part in IM conversations with Mark Foley?

I read the post, and there's plenty of information about how they discovered this person's identity, but no explanation as to why they exposed him - in the second sentence of the post, the author says "I will explain to you why I believe it necessary to reveal Jordan Edmund's identity," but never does.

I'm with Greg at Political Pit Bull:

This was beyond irresponsible. As bloggers, we are beholden only to ourselves and our judgment. For most blogs, it's up one person, and one person alone, to use his or her common sense to deem what is and what is not appropriate to share with the world. This exposure of a victim's identity obviously falls into the latter category.

I agree. And while I don't generally consider Raw Story to be a reliable source, they claim the wrong person was outed.

UPDATE: Michelle nails it:

For the past two days, a conservative blogger has ginned up publicity for his work outing a 21-year-old young man--a former congressional page and current deputy campaign manager for a heartland Republican congressman--who received sexually explicit instant messages from disgraced Florida GOP Rep. Mark Foley when he was 17 and 18 years old. I have received several e-mails from the blogger and readers flogging the post.

I refused to link to the blogger then and even though the Drudge Report has plastered screaming headlines about the blogger's scoop, I refuse to link to it now. There was absolutely no good reason to expose the former congressional page's name and identity. Seizing on ABC News' redaction failure and reporting errors (more on that in a moment) to play gotcha in a feeble attempt to avenge Foley is not a sufficient reason to obliterate the young man's privacy. The young man was the prey, not the predator.

UPDATE II: The Hill reports:

The source who in July gave news media Rep. Mark Foley’s (R-Fla.) suspect e-mails to a former House page says the documents came to him from a House GOP aide. ... The source bolstered the claim by sharing un-redacted e-mails in which the former page first alerted his congressional sponsor’s office of Foley’s attentions. The copies of these e-mails, now available to the public, have the names of senders and recipients blotted out.

So much for the VLWC.

UPDATE III:
What were these guys thinking? (via La Shawn Barber)

 

October 03, 2006

Jeopardy, With Bill Frist

[John]
Alextrebek
Welcome back to Jeopardy, I'm Alex Trebek.

 

 

Alextrebek
Bill Frist is attempting a comeback and has control of the board - Bill?

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
I'll take political parties for $1,200, Alex.

 

 

Alextrebek
I had a sneaking suspicion that would be your choice.

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
Really, why?

 

 

Alextrebek
Well, because you...never mind, let's look at the clue.

 

 

Jeopardyquestion2
They counted several war heroes among their ranks, believed in the supremacy of Congress over the Executive Branch and favored a program of modernization and economic development.

 

 

Alextrebek
Bill!

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
The Taliban!

 

 

Alextrebek
No, sorry, the answer is the Whig Party.

 

 

Alextrebek
The Whig Party.

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
Right, the Whig Party. That's what I said.

 

 

Alextrebek
No, that's not what you said.

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
I'm pretty sure it is.

 

 

Alextrebek
I'm afraid not. You said the Taliban.

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
That doesn't sound like something I'd say, Alex. I think you might be misquoting me.

 

 

Alextrebek
I'm not misquoting you - you said Taliban.

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
Why would I say that? The Taliban is a murderous band of terrorists who...

 

 

Alextrebek
I don't know why you would say that - I don't think anyone does.

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
Alex, I really think this is unfair of you...

 

 

Alextrebek
Look, I don't have time to argue with you, so I'm going to show you the video of your answer. Can we show that clip, guys?

 

 

Billfristjeopardysm
The Taliban!

 

 

Alextrebek
There! Are you satisfied now?

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
You're distorting what I said, Alex.

 

 

Alextrebek
I'm not distorting anything.

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
Well then, you're taking my remarks out of context.

 

 

Alextrebek
How could I possibly...never mind. Look you didn't answer in the form of a question, anyway, so let's just move on.

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
Alex, if you'll just look at that clip again, I think you'll see that I accentuated the last syllable of Taliban, just as I would if I were asking a question.

 

 

Alextrebek
It doesn't matter, because...

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
Talibaaaan?

 

 

Alextrebek
The answer was Whig Party! I don't care how you said it, your answer was wrong! WRONG!

 

 

Alextrebek
Now we're out of time. I want to apologize to our other contestants and out viewers, we'll...

 

 

Billfristjeopardy2
Whi-iiiig?

 

 

Alextrebek
We'll be back tomorrow.

Why would anyone doubt The FristMeister?

Man, those Whigs are real bastards.

 

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