Honestly, I had to laugh when I saw this headline:
Biden Warns Romney Policies Would Put Crowd ‘Back in Chains’
I think it's pretty funny, but with all of the horrible and untrue things that gets said in todays political discourse, an overeaction is expected, but Romney's response kind of comes across as they only said something because it was expected of them:
Andrea Saul, Mr. Romney’s press secretary, said in a statement. “The comments made by the vice president of the United States are not acceptable in our political discourse and demonstrate yet again that the Obama campaign will say and do anything to win this election. President Obama should tell the American people whether he agrees with Joe Biden’s comments.”
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Since When is it an Entitlement to Spend My Own Money
This is an interesting article, not really examining Romney's VP pick and the effect on entitlements, but more an examination of how the word has changed over the years.
What really gets me is why exactly Social Security considered an entitlement. It's not like I'm asking the government for free money, just for the money I paid into it. And the odds I'll ever see that money again when I retire 35 years from now..
Bernie Madoff went to jail for doiong the exact same thing, only I guess it's worse when rich people are screwed.
What really gets me is why exactly Social Security considered an entitlement. It's not like I'm asking the government for free money, just for the money I paid into it. And the odds I'll ever see that money again when I retire 35 years from now..
Bernie Madoff went to jail for doiong the exact same thing, only I guess it's worse when rich people are screwed.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Hilary Clinton Dirty Dancing?
Well I haven't posted in forever, because well... I have better things to do
But this was too awesome to not share
Hillary Clinton Boogies Down In South Africa
But this was too awesome to not share
Hillary Clinton Boogies Down In South Africa
Saturday, January 14, 2012
If He Could Only Do That 313 Million More Times
Yes there are approximately 313 Million people in the US (I rounded up). And if Romney thinks handing cash to one poor woman will win him the presidency, he is way off.
Romney Gives Cash to Woman in Need
Yes it makes him look slightly less douchey, but winning would take him giving away way more cash than say approximately $75 to one out of the millions in this country, who have faced hardships since the economic crisis.
Perhaps instead of throwing out money from his own wallet, he could say.. try not to make offensive comments, like you're worried about income inequality because you're jealous. Or say things like "I like firing people" whether they're insurance companies, or just regular Joes. Or he could just fire his whole staff and hire new one's that know how to write a speech that doesn't include him reciting America The Beautiful.
Romney Gives Cash to Woman in Need
Yes it makes him look slightly less douchey, but winning would take him giving away way more cash than say approximately $75 to one out of the millions in this country, who have faced hardships since the economic crisis.
Perhaps instead of throwing out money from his own wallet, he could say.. try not to make offensive comments, like you're worried about income inequality because you're jealous. Or say things like "I like firing people" whether they're insurance companies, or just regular Joes. Or he could just fire his whole staff and hire new one's that know how to write a speech that doesn't include him reciting America The Beautiful.
If Mary Is My Homegirl, And Ron Paul Is My Homeboy, What Does That Make Jesus?
Well it's Sat night, and I'm actually a bit too tipsy to be writing, but what the hell.
“Ron Paul Is My Homeboy”
I mostly liked this article because I thought just about everyone forgot about those "Jesus Is My Homeboy" T-shirts that were unfortunately popular a decade ago (I blame it on Y2K).
Yet I find this article to be way too simplistic (yes even in my highly inebriated state of mind). The article does not really go into what the effect might be for Obama who previously was able to yield the youth vote and gain victory. Does Ron Paul have enough of the youth to make a major dent if he were to decide to run as an independent (a la Nader).
Also this article hasn't really gone into why Paul has so much of the youth in his corner. It alludes to some of it (his plan to legalize marijuana), but it doesn't really go into his conservatism and why it would appeal to the youth.
As a somewhat youth myself I would hazard a guess that most of his supporters don't really know where he stands on a lot of issues, due to his lack of media coverage until his recent surge.
The slate article has this quote from a political scientist (whatever that means): For Paul supporters, “it’s not really about political views, it’s about knowledge,” says Dan Cassino, a political scientist at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Supporters tend to talk about the congressman as a would-be educator-in-chief."
Not really something you'd expect to hear about someone who doesn't believe in evolution or global warming. Libertarianism can often be found in between extreme conservatism and extreme liberalism, but Ron Paul, both an extreme conservative and extreme liberal has put himself in such a corner that not even the Republicans would do anything with him.
The question is why does this appeal to the youth vote? Well his foreign policy probably makes sense to kids who have seen this country at war for over ten years, and that's not even counting the war on drugs which has wasted way more money and has lasted far longer.
Perhaps the other candidates (Romney) should figure out what it is about Paul that appeals to the youth and try to copy it. It's not like he's never changed positions before and, personally I think it would be the only way the Republicans would beat Obama at this point.
“Ron Paul Is My Homeboy”
I mostly liked this article because I thought just about everyone forgot about those "Jesus Is My Homeboy" T-shirts that were unfortunately popular a decade ago (I blame it on Y2K).
Yet I find this article to be way too simplistic (yes even in my highly inebriated state of mind). The article does not really go into what the effect might be for Obama who previously was able to yield the youth vote and gain victory. Does Ron Paul have enough of the youth to make a major dent if he were to decide to run as an independent (a la Nader).
Also this article hasn't really gone into why Paul has so much of the youth in his corner. It alludes to some of it (his plan to legalize marijuana), but it doesn't really go into his conservatism and why it would appeal to the youth.
As a somewhat youth myself I would hazard a guess that most of his supporters don't really know where he stands on a lot of issues, due to his lack of media coverage until his recent surge.
The slate article has this quote from a political scientist (whatever that means): For Paul supporters, “it’s not really about political views, it’s about knowledge,” says Dan Cassino, a political scientist at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Supporters tend to talk about the congressman as a would-be educator-in-chief."
Not really something you'd expect to hear about someone who doesn't believe in evolution or global warming. Libertarianism can often be found in between extreme conservatism and extreme liberalism, but Ron Paul, both an extreme conservative and extreme liberal has put himself in such a corner that not even the Republicans would do anything with him.
The question is why does this appeal to the youth vote? Well his foreign policy probably makes sense to kids who have seen this country at war for over ten years, and that's not even counting the war on drugs which has wasted way more money and has lasted far longer.
Perhaps the other candidates (Romney) should figure out what it is about Paul that appeals to the youth and try to copy it. It's not like he's never changed positions before and, personally I think it would be the only way the Republicans would beat Obama at this point.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Have Your Drank Mouse Lately?
Well over the holidays, Michelle Bachman dropped out of the race and no one cared, Santorum became the new Republican front runner, and no one cared.
Oh and according to Pepsi, you could be drinking mouse.
Pepsi Says Mountain Dew Can Dissolve Mouse Carcasses
You can't possible have found a mouse in Mountain Dew, because it would have dissolved the carcass.. really? That's the best defense they came up with?
Oh and according to Pepsi, you could be drinking mouse.
Pepsi Says Mountain Dew Can Dissolve Mouse Carcasses
You can't possible have found a mouse in Mountain Dew, because it would have dissolved the carcass.. really? That's the best defense they came up with?
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
All Life Is Precious.. Unless It's A Womans
Perry Changes Position on Exceptions for Abortion
Whatever your opinion on abortion or when life begins might be, I find it very worrying and scary when politicians (or anyone else for that matter) say they are against abortion, even when the life of the mother is at stake. I can understand being pro-life in the case of rape or incest, but to ignore the life of the mother seems to be very calloused.
Rick Perry is essentially saying that the life of the unborn child is more important than the mother, and what politician (or any other person) is qualified to say whose life is more important. It sets a very dangerous precedent.
And I'm no doctor, but it is my understanding that in pregnancies where the life of the mother are at risk, there's not that great of a chance that the baby will survive either.
Whatever your opinion on abortion or when life begins might be, I find it very worrying and scary when politicians (or anyone else for that matter) say they are against abortion, even when the life of the mother is at stake. I can understand being pro-life in the case of rape or incest, but to ignore the life of the mother seems to be very calloused.
Rick Perry is essentially saying that the life of the unborn child is more important than the mother, and what politician (or any other person) is qualified to say whose life is more important. It sets a very dangerous precedent.
And I'm no doctor, but it is my understanding that in pregnancies where the life of the mother are at risk, there's not that great of a chance that the baby will survive either.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
UN Dictatorship... Really?
Old Ron Paul Video Warns of One-World Religion, UN Dictatorship
I have to say, this kind of made me laugh. Of all the organizations in the world, and all the possible threats to freedom, I can't say it ever once occurred to me that the UN would want to take over the world.
And I can't possible imagine why they might think it would be a threat to their religious freedom. Last time I checked Christianity is still the number one religion in the world, and I doubt it's going anywhere anytime soon.
I have to say, this kind of made me laugh. Of all the organizations in the world, and all the possible threats to freedom, I can't say it ever once occurred to me that the UN would want to take over the world.
And I can't possible imagine why they might think it would be a threat to their religious freedom. Last time I checked Christianity is still the number one religion in the world, and I doubt it's going anywhere anytime soon.
Not Racist, But Number One With Racists
Paul Disowns Extremists’ Views but Doesn’t Disavow the Support
As Ron Paul attempts to distance himself from the racism portrayed in the Newsletters he published, this article come out in the New York Times. The gist? Ron Paul disagrees with racists and right wing extremist groups, but is happy they vote for him.
Personally, I think if Ron Paul wants people to believe that he really didn't know what was published in those newsletters, he has to try a lot harder to distance himself from these extremist groups.
As Ron Paul attempts to distance himself from the racism portrayed in the Newsletters he published, this article come out in the New York Times. The gist? Ron Paul disagrees with racists and right wing extremist groups, but is happy they vote for him.
Personally, I think if Ron Paul wants people to believe that he really didn't know what was published in those newsletters, he has to try a lot harder to distance himself from these extremist groups.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Romney's Attempts At Being Human Make Him Appear More Robotic
I just love this article
Romney Teases Reporters Over Lunch
It's a perfect example of how awkward Romney is when attempting to display human emotions. His attempts at joking with reporters, just come across as awkward and weird.
Romney Teases Reporters Over Lunch
It's a perfect example of how awkward Romney is when attempting to display human emotions. His attempts at joking with reporters, just come across as awkward and weird.
And Ron Paul Will Probably Still Win Iowa
Just as speculation is circulating of Ron Paul's chances in Iowa, the media has renewed focus on newsletters written by Ron Paul in the 90's that are so racist, it makes Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich (and yes even Wayne Brady) look like Malcolm X.
New Focus on Incendiary Words in Paul’s Newsletters
Paul, who got in trouble a few months ago during one of the numerous Republican debates for saying he would have voted against The Civil Rights Amendment, of course not only denies writing them, says he has no idea who did. But the fact is, his name is on the newsletters so does have to bear responsibility for what was printed in them.
I love this article that nicely details all the offensive comments made by Ron Paul
Ron Paul's Shaggy Defense
But I think Mother Jone's states it best:
"Turning a blind eye to racist sentiment is, obviously, far more common than overt racism these days. But as Thers says, that very fact can sometimes make it even worse. After all, everyone already knows that the world contains a few virulent assholes. In some cases you can shrug that off. But learning that lots of people who otherwise seem perfectly decent are willing to tolerate it? That can be pretty disheartening.
Still and all, lots of us fail to do the right thing sometimes because we lack moral courage. Ron Paul's failings go quite a bit further. He didn't tolerate the racist views in his newsletters merely because he didn't have the gumption to put a stop to it. He actively let it continue because the newsletters made money and because he was hoping to appeal to a paleocon constituency beyond his small libertarian base. That's pretty repellent."
New Focus on Incendiary Words in Paul’s Newsletters
Paul, who got in trouble a few months ago during one of the numerous Republican debates for saying he would have voted against The Civil Rights Amendment, of course not only denies writing them, says he has no idea who did. But the fact is, his name is on the newsletters so does have to bear responsibility for what was printed in them.
I love this article that nicely details all the offensive comments made by Ron Paul
Ron Paul's Shaggy Defense
But I think Mother Jone's states it best:
"Turning a blind eye to racist sentiment is, obviously, far more common than overt racism these days. But as Thers says, that very fact can sometimes make it even worse. After all, everyone already knows that the world contains a few virulent assholes. In some cases you can shrug that off. But learning that lots of people who otherwise seem perfectly decent are willing to tolerate it? That can be pretty disheartening.
Still and all, lots of us fail to do the right thing sometimes because we lack moral courage. Ron Paul's failings go quite a bit further. He didn't tolerate the racist views in his newsletters merely because he didn't have the gumption to put a stop to it. He actively let it continue because the newsletters made money and because he was hoping to appeal to a paleocon constituency beyond his small libertarian base. That's pretty repellent."
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