And while we’re on the subject of missile defense, check this out: (via What’s new by Bob Park – Friday, June 23, 2006) 1. MISSILES: THE DEFENSE SYSTEM IS COMMENSURATE WITH THE THREAT. President Bush pledged a ballistic missile defense in place by the end of 2004. By election time, interceptors were snug in their … Continue reading “The Defense System is Commensurate with the Threat”
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Another Incredibly Insightful Quote from Jon Stewart
(via Eschaton) The House of Representatives is filled with insane jackasses. — Jon Stewart More Jon Stewart Quotes: Happy Holidays Intelligent Design War on Christianity An Incredibly Insightful Quote from Jon Stewart
Hitler vs. Coulter
(via email) Take the quiz.
What color is the sky in their world?
(via email) Thank God for Ronald Reagan & SDI: If not for Ronald Reagan, and his vision and leadership, we would now be at the mercy of that lunatic in North Korea. Instead, we have a workable missile defense against the threat. Not only are we still working on a space-based system, but the technology … Continue reading “What color is the sky in their world?”
The Way a Stripper Works the Pole
(via Peripetia) [Ann Coulter] works the talkshow and lecture circuit the way a stripper works the pole, as a ritualized form of exhibitionism, going through the moves she knows will get the desired response.— James Wolcott
An Apology
(via email & Salon) Having been called names, one looks back at one’s own angry outbursts over the years, and I recall having once referred to Republicans as “hairy-backed swamp developers, fundamentalist bullies, freelance racists, hobby cops, sweatshop tycoons, line jumpers, marsupial moms and aluminum-siding salesmen, misanthropic frat boys, ninja dittoheads, shrieking midgets, tax cheats, … Continue reading “An Apology”
Patrick vs. Pat
(via Eschaton and Attytood) Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! — Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775 231 years later… … Continue reading “Patrick vs. Pat”
When you’re incompetence literally costs lives, giggling at it isn’t cute or funny
New Rule: George Bush has to stop laughing at himself. When you’re incompetence literally costs lives, giggling at it isn’t cute or funny. You know, there’s a guy who’s been running around the country pretending he’s the president, and I believe his name is George Bush. And he wants everyone to know that he doesn’t … Continue reading “When you’re incompetence literally costs lives, giggling at it isn’t cute or funny”
Colbert – 2006 White House Correspondents Dinner
Stephen Colbert – 2006 White House Correspondents Dinner:
(more…)Don’t be surprised
New Rule: When you marry Charlie Sheen, don’t be surprised when he turns out to be Charlie Sheen! We are talking about a guy who paid hookers by check. Marrying Charlie Sheen and getting mad he’s a freak, is like electing two shills from the oil industry and getting mad when the price of gas … Continue reading “Don’t be surprised”