Archive for August, 2007
I Dare You
This is a fantastic idea: Three of the eight announced 2008 Republican presidential campaigns are considering retired Army Gen. Tommy Franks as their pick for vice presidential candidate, according to Republican Party operatives. “Tora Bora” Tommy on the ticket. Let the clown show continue. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postShare on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet [...]
Market Fundamentalism
Bush: Congress shouldn’t overreact to mortgage market woes – MarketWatch 8/8/07: President Bush said that Congress shouldn’t overreact to the turmoil in the mortgage sector. “I think the government tends to overreact at times with laws that are counter-productive,” Bush said Wednesday in a television interview on Fox News. “What we ought to be doing [...]
You’re Doing it Wrong
Slate comes to Larry Craig‘s rescue with the Bathroom Sex FAQ: Q: Is it wise to use a “wide stance” when you go to the bathroom? A: No. When you’re sitting on the toilet, spreading your feet and leaning forward tightens the levator ani muscles that control defecation. If you’re having trouble passing stools, you [...]
Republicans on Katrina
Since a few people took issue (via email) with my assertion that Republicans don’t care about New Orleans, I thought I’d share this link on how the Katrina anniversary was marked by the clown show that is the Republican field: Rudy Giuliani: Three-line press release, no specifics. Mitt Romney: Nothing on the front page. Fred [...]
Two Years Later
Five damn days, five long days And at the end of the fifth you walkin in like, “Hey!” Chillin on his vacation sittin patiently Them black folks gotta hope, gotta wait and see If FEMA really comes through in an emergency But nobody seems to have a sense of urgency K-Otix – “George Bush Doesn’t [...]
Progress?
I’ll have my Katrina anniversary photos up tomorrow with some thoughts about what’s going on here. For now, I’ll say it’s telling that the President made a point of making a lot of promises in a very public speech shortly after the storm. This year his schedule consisted of eating dinner with some local celebrities [...]
Larry Craig Hangs in a Buffalo Stance
Larry Craig: “Let me be clear: I am not gay and never have been.” I was really hoping that after going through the trouble to hold a press conference to get the word out that he isn’t and has never been gay, Craig would clarify his previous excuse blaming it on his “wide stance” by [...]
For the Senator Who Has Everything
Comfort Width Toilet Bowl I’ll be joking about this for most of the rest of my life, but of course there is a serious side to it. While others are wringing their hands about whether Senator Larry “Wide Stance” Craig broke any laws, should have been arrested, etc., at the end of the day, it’s [...]
This is Why
The following video is a perfect example of why I’m actively supporting John Edwards. The campaign’s going to heat up pretty soon, and I’ll have more on other reasons to support Edwards, but none will be more important than this. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postShare on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itBookmark in BrowserTell [...]
Wide Stances and Deep Sounds
Think I was going to pass up a chance at some bathroom humor? What site have you been reading for the last four years? Craig Arrested, Pleads Guilty Following Incident in Airport Restroom – Roll Call (8/27/07): Craig stated “that he has a wide stance when going to the bathroom and that his foot may [...]