This blog will focus on political images I have found all around the Internet, though I will intersperse some commentary and quotes that I find interesting.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Police...
How the cops deal with citizens in the US...
Hiow the cops deal with citizens in Denmark.
Still think the U.S. is the land of the free? What has happened to the land I have loved so much of my life?
Hiow the cops deal with citizens in Denmark.
Still think the U.S. is the land of the free? What has happened to the land I have loved so much of my life?
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Some headlines in the news
Bachmann Called out on Hardball by 17 Year Old Kid for Lying about Nobel Laureates Supporting Creationism
In one state now, it is official: health care is "a right and not a privilege." Vermont has broken through the barrier set up by those opposed to cost-efficient, single-payer systems and, now, has a law that commits the state to providing health care to all its residents.
"While our soldiers are overseas fighting for our freedoms, Republicans are safely at home, fighting to take them away." - Jon Stewart
Louisiana House Bill 645 - Formerly House Bill 587; The bill would outlaw all forms of abortion, even if it is medically necessary to save the mother’s life.
Members of the House of Representatives outperform the average stock-market investor by 55 basis points a month, or 0.55 percentage points, insider trading? You betcha.
After 205 days in control of the House, Republicans finally release a jobs plan. Step 1: Tax cuts for the rich. Step 2: Drill, Baby, Drill
TSA Harasses Two Texas Wounded Veterans at Airport with War Shrapnel in their Bodies .. The TSA agents responded to the men having set off metal detectors by interrogating them about what they were hiding in their bodies. “What are you hiding in your face?” screamed one.
US Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) says Obama was only elected because he's an "articulate black man" who exploited "white guilt"
CBO: Ryan plan saves gov't $600 in spending for the average 65 year-old, but doubles the person's out-of-pocket (from $6,150 to 12,500) and increases healthcare spending in total on the patient by 40%.
In one state now, it is official: health care is "a right and not a privilege." Vermont has broken through the barrier set up by those opposed to cost-efficient, single-payer systems and, now, has a law that commits the state to providing health care to all its residents.
"While our soldiers are overseas fighting for our freedoms, Republicans are safely at home, fighting to take them away." - Jon Stewart
Louisiana House Bill 645 - Formerly House Bill 587; The bill would outlaw all forms of abortion, even if it is medically necessary to save the mother’s life.
Members of the House of Representatives outperform the average stock-market investor by 55 basis points a month, or 0.55 percentage points, insider trading? You betcha.
After 205 days in control of the House, Republicans finally release a jobs plan. Step 1: Tax cuts for the rich. Step 2: Drill, Baby, Drill
TSA Harasses Two Texas Wounded Veterans at Airport with War Shrapnel in their Bodies .. The TSA agents responded to the men having set off metal detectors by interrogating them about what they were hiding in their bodies. “What are you hiding in your face?” screamed one.
US Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) says Obama was only elected because he's an "articulate black man" who exploited "white guilt"
CBO: Ryan plan saves gov't $600 in spending for the average 65 year-old, but doubles the person's out-of-pocket (from $6,150 to 12,500) and increases healthcare spending in total on the patient by 40%.
Political funny
"Rudy Giuliani is apparently thinking about running for president. Wow, that would bring us to, like, seven candidates and about 35 ex-wives."
---Jimmy Fallon
---Jimmy Fallon
Friday, May 27, 2011
About what we expect anymore
Pope’s Advisor Arrested
A nice juicy Catholic Church scandal: Priest Sex-Abuse Case in Archdiocese of Benedict's Adviser.C'mon, Catholics. Just walk away. Sure, the Catholics have nice ceremonies, but the organization is run by a bunch of criminal thugs. We all make mistakes. And yours was choosing the same religion as your parents because you didn't even think about it. Nobody in their right mind would actually decide to be a Catholic. People are Catholic by default.The latest sex-abuse case to rock the Catholic Church is unfolding in the archdiocese of an influential Italian Cardinal who has been working with Pope Benedict XVI on reforms to respond to prior scandals of pedophile priests.
Father Riccardo Seppia, a 51-year-old parish priest in the village of Sastri Ponente, near Genoa, was arrested last Friday, May 13, on pedophilia and drug charges. Investigators say that in tapped mobile-phone conversations, Seppia asked a Moroccan drug dealer to arrange sexual encounters with young and vulnerable boys.
"I do not want 16-year-old boys but younger. Fourteen-year-olds are O.K. Look for needy boys who have family issues," he allegedly said. Genoa Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, who is the head of the Italian Bishops Conference, had been working with Benedict to establish a tough new worldwide policy, released this week, on how bishops should handle accusations of priestly sex abuse.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Abso-fucking-lutely
George Carlin was a genius in his own right - he saw the world and the nation without the rose-colored glasses.
Reporting on the Bible
Forgery Of Biblical Proportions
I thought this was common knowledge: Half of New Testament forged, Bible scholar says.Ehrman claims that:Virtually half the New Testament was written by impostors taking on the names of apostles like Paul. At least according to Bart D. Ehrman, a renowned biblical scholar, who makes the charges in his new book Forged.
At least 11 of the 27 New Testament books are forgeries.Why?
The New Testament books attributed to Jesus’ disciples could not have been written by them because they were illiterate.
Many of the New Testament’s forgeries were manufactured by early Christian leaders trying to settle theological feuds.
“There were a lot of people in the ancient world who thought that lying could serve a greater good,” says Ehrman.Many religious leaders still feel that way. But now, "a greater good" involves money.
If you quote Newt, or playback the video of his words, you're lying about what he said.
When taken together, the videos of the last post (regarding the rapture) and this one, it confirms my belief that there are millions of really stupid people on this planet and another whole bunch who believe that the stupid is intelligent.
I think we are evolving - but we're getting dumber as we do so.
I think we are evolving - but we're getting dumber as we do so.
Preparing for the rapture...
Top Ten Rapture Tips
In preparation for Saturday's Rapture, I'm sharing my top ten rapture tips:10. Pass gas before leaving atmosphere to prevent embarrassing trajectory changes.
9. Bring a firearm in case some bastard cuts you off at the Kolob exit.
8. Refrain from drinking liquids--God ain't going to pull over.
7. Good manners dictate that you shake Jesus' hand before hugging Ayn Rand and punching Gandhi.
6. Call out greetings to friends immediately after liftoff--in space, no one can hear you scream.
5. To decrease atmospheric friction, refrain from using Cialis, Viagra, or any other hardening agents after midnight on Friday.
4. Wear clean underwear; you don't want to embarrass your mother if you're the bastard who cuts me off at the Kolob exit.
3. Bring a big bottle of Aquafina. Jesus loves a good wine.
2. Don't buzz the Jews.
1. Keep your sunroof open.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Another classy Republican
Schwarzenegger: ‘I Am the Sperminator’
Former California Governor in Emotional Confession
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LOS ANGELES (The Borowitz Report) – Amid rumors that he fathered a child with a member of his household staff ten years ago, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made an emotional confession at a hastily called press conference today.
“I am the Sperminator,” Mr. Schwarzenegger told the room of stunned reporters.
The former governor and film star said that he knew the child in question was his “after no one could understand a damn thing it was saying.”
He said that when he first learned he had fathered the child, he considered a variety of options to remedy the situation, including traveling back in time ten years and using a condom.
According to Mr. Schwarzenegger, today’s shocking revelation could end his political career, but he added, “On the plus side, I am now qualified to run the IMF.”
“I am the Sperminator,” Mr. Schwarzenegger told the room of stunned reporters.
The former governor and film star said that he knew the child in question was his “after no one could understand a damn thing it was saying.”
He said that when he first learned he had fathered the child, he considered a variety of options to remedy the situation, including traveling back in time ten years and using a condom.
According to Mr. Schwarzenegger, today’s shocking revelation could end his political career, but he added, “On the plus side, I am now qualified to run the IMF.”
Monday, May 16, 2011
Government vs. private sector
The conservative mantra is "less government, more private sector" because the private sector creates all of the jobs and polices itself so that we can trust them more. Riiggghhhhttttt!
McDonald's Monopoly was FIXED from 1995 to 2000. $24MIL was embezzled by the company that organized and promoted the game
McDonald's Monopoly was FIXED from 1995 to 2000. $24MIL was embezzled by the company that organized and promoted the game
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Science vs. stupidity - again.
Dawkins can explain it, but Baldwin is too stupid to understand it or he never would have asked the question to begin with.
Well said
The U.S. has not just misplaced its priorities. When the most powerful country ever to inhabit the earth finds it so easy to plunge into the horror of warfare but almost impossible to find adequate work for its people or to properly educate its young, it has lost its way entirely.
---By BOB HERBERT
---By BOB HERBERT
Yeah - it's funny - and true.
I met a fairy today that said she would grant me one wish.
“I want to live forever,” I said.
“Sorry,” said the fairy, “I’m not allowed to grant wishes like that!”
“Fine,” I said, “then I want to die after Congress gets their heads out of their asses!”
“You crafty bastard,” said the fairy.
“I want to live forever,” I said.
“Sorry,” said the fairy, “I’m not allowed to grant wishes like that!”
“Fine,” I said, “then I want to die after Congress gets their heads out of their asses!”
“You crafty bastard,” said the fairy.
Headlines that might spike your interest...
Arne Duncan's Open Letter Makes Teachers Furious. Many teachers hold Duncan’s policies accountable for the public disrespect now directed at teachers in the media. They’ve learned to respond to what he does, not what he says.
Video of Stephen Colbert's hilarious speech outside the FEC
Arizona Rep. Carl Seel was supposed to propose an amendment to hold lenders accountable in foreclosure situations, but at the last minute he didn't. At the same time the principal on his mortgage was reduced by more than 50%.
Rachel Maddow: "Ron Paul Believes Businesses Should Be Allowed To Put Up A 'NO BLACKS' Sign!"
Health Insurers Collecting Record Profits, Yet Demand Double-Digit Rate Increases. You'll Never Guess Why!
Ron Paul on property rights: The government shouldn't be allowed to tell you that you have to serve black people; but a state should be allowed to force a woman to have a baby, even if a rapist is the father.
Video of Stephen Colbert's hilarious speech outside the FEC
Arizona Rep. Carl Seel was supposed to propose an amendment to hold lenders accountable in foreclosure situations, but at the last minute he didn't. At the same time the principal on his mortgage was reduced by more than 50%.
Rachel Maddow: "Ron Paul Believes Businesses Should Be Allowed To Put Up A 'NO BLACKS' Sign!"
Health Insurers Collecting Record Profits, Yet Demand Double-Digit Rate Increases. You'll Never Guess Why!
Ron Paul on property rights: The government shouldn't be allowed to tell you that you have to serve black people; but a state should be allowed to force a woman to have a baby, even if a rapist is the father.
Bill Maher - spot on
"Conspiracy theorists who are claiming that we didn't really kill bin Laden must be reminded that they didn't think he did the crime in the first place. Come on, nut jobs, keep your bullshit straight: The towers were brought down in a controlled demolition by George W. Bush to distract attention from Hawaii, where CIA operatives were planting phony birth records so that a Kenyan named Barack Obama could someday rise to power and pretend to take out the guy we pretended took out the towers. And I know that's true because I just got it in an email from Trump."
---Bill Maher
---Bill Maher
Monday, May 09, 2011
I thought this was funny
Mr. Chomsky may be a noted linguist and intellectual, but even as much as I disliked the work of George W. Bush, I have to point out that Chomsky has missed a significant difference - Bush was President of the United States and bin Laden was a known terrorist. Just sayin'.
Saturday, May 07, 2011
More interesting reading found in Reddit headlines...
How Goldman Sachs Created the Food Crisis.
Osama bin Laden's American legacy: He failed in changing the Arab world, but succeeded in enticing Americans to destroy our own values
Wisconsin Democratic Party challenges recall petitions against 3 senators - "hundreds if not thousands of invalid signatures in recall drives targeting three Democratic state senators"
New report exposes far-right billionaire-led, religious right war on public education--through voucher schemes, which originated as a racist strategy to fight school desegregation.
Osama bin Laden's American legacy: He failed in changing the Arab world, but succeeded in enticing Americans to destroy our own values
Wisconsin Democratic Party challenges recall petitions against 3 senators - "hundreds if not thousands of invalid signatures in recall drives targeting three Democratic state senators"
New report exposes far-right billionaire-led, religious right war on public education--through voucher schemes, which originated as a racist strategy to fight school desegregation.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Some interesting headlines seen on Redit
Click on any headline to read more...
David Koch complains that Obama is getting credit for bin Laden's death when all he did was make the decision. So, billionaire CEO, doesn't that mean that most of Koch Industries profits deserve to go to its laborers, since you're just making the decisions and not doing the work?
Bernie Sanders: "The USA is the only nation in the industrialized world that doesn't guarantee health care. As the richest become richer and the poorest become poorer, the Republicans propose a trillion dollars to the very rich, and to cut all kinds of programs for the most vulnerable people"
USA is number 1
Military interrogator: Torture 'slowed down' effort to find Bin Laden
Wisconsin Supreme Court voting procedures found to be in serious violation of the state's laws.
GOP senators vow to block any nominee for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau because they say the Bureau has too much power to protect consumers.
David Koch complains that Obama is getting credit for bin Laden's death when all he did was make the decision. So, billionaire CEO, doesn't that mean that most of Koch Industries profits deserve to go to its laborers, since you're just making the decisions and not doing the work?
Bernie Sanders: "The USA is the only nation in the industrialized world that doesn't guarantee health care. As the richest become richer and the poorest become poorer, the Republicans propose a trillion dollars to the very rich, and to cut all kinds of programs for the most vulnerable people"
USA is number 1
Military interrogator: Torture 'slowed down' effort to find Bin Laden
Wisconsin Supreme Court voting procedures found to be in serious violation of the state's laws.
GOP senators vow to block any nominee for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau because they say the Bureau has too much power to protect consumers.
Does George W deserve credit for capturing Osama?
The video should explain some things - from Michael Moore.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Talking heads
We liberals take pride in the fact that we generally see the world as it is - not as we want it to be. Those on the right tend to see the world much more darkly and offer fewer facts. But that's OUR take.
Now a group of college kids studied the talking-heads in print and on the air, and here is what they found, according to a study reviewed by John Amato over at Crooks and Liars. Click on the link to read more.
Now a group of college kids studied the talking-heads in print and on the air, and here is what they found, according to a study reviewed by John Amato over at Crooks and Liars. Click on the link to read more.
Op-ed columnists and TV's talking heads build followings by making bold, confident predictions about politics and the economy. But rarely are their predictions analyzed for accuracy.
Now, a class at Hamilton College led by public policy professor P. Gary Wyckoff has analyzed the predictions of 26 prognosticators between September 2007 and December 2008.
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The students found that only nine of the prognosticators they studied could predict more accurately than a coin flip. Two were significantly less accurate, and the remaining 14 were not statistically any better or worse than a coin flip.
The top prognosticators - led by New York Times columnist Paul Krugman - scored above five points and were labeled "Good," while those scoring between zero and five were "Bad." Anyone scoring less than zero (which was possible because prognosticators lost points for inaccurate predictions) were put into "The Ugly" category. Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas came up short and scored the lowest of the 26.
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Those scoring lowest - "The Ugly" - with negative tallies were conservative columnist Cal Thomas; U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC); U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI); U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, a McCain supporter and Democrat-turned-Independent from Connecticut; Sam Donaldson of ABC; and conservative columnist George Will.
Now, a class at Hamilton College led by public policy professor P. Gary Wyckoff has analyzed the predictions of 26 prognosticators between September 2007 and December 2008.
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The students found that only nine of the prognosticators they studied could predict more accurately than a coin flip. Two were significantly less accurate, and the remaining 14 were not statistically any better or worse than a coin flip.
The top prognosticators - led by New York Times columnist Paul Krugman - scored above five points and were labeled "Good," while those scoring between zero and five were "Bad." Anyone scoring less than zero (which was possible because prognosticators lost points for inaccurate predictions) were put into "The Ugly" category. Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas came up short and scored the lowest of the 26.
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Those scoring lowest - "The Ugly" - with negative tallies were conservative columnist Cal Thomas; U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC); U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI); U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, a McCain supporter and Democrat-turned-Independent from Connecticut; Sam Donaldson of ABC; and conservative columnist George Will.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
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