I guess now we finally know what to do to get the media to cover liberal protests (unlike their deadbeat duties in NOT covering the Wisconsin protests). Just pitch them outside Wall Street and then the Wall Street-run media will have no choice but to cover them. They’re now covering this particular protest because it’s…
Category: Thursday
Petty Issues
Andy Rooney said goodbye on 60 Minutes last week, shocking those of us who thought he was already dead. R.E.M. announced they were breaking up last week, shocking those of us who thought–oh, stop me if you’ve heard this one… I can’t believe the remarkably unappealing Dolphin Tale (it’s pretty rare I won’t even go…
Larger Editorial: Why Michelle Bachmann is a Red Herring to Distract From Rick Perry
Of all the presidential candidates this year or the last fifty years, I don’t think there’s been a single one to be mocked as extensively as Michelle Bachmann (keep in mind that Sarah Palin isn’t actually a candidate for anything but media whore). And sure, I don’t think much of her myself, which is the…
Petty Issues
There’s a curious lack of Republican debates this week. I was getting kind-of lazy counting on a shit avalanche of politicians saying embarrassing things every week. It’s a little weird to watch the new ABC show Suburgatory (which ruthlessly parodies the suburbs) right before watching Modern Family (which ruthlessly enforces everything that’s wrong with the…
Weiner’s Old Seat Goes Red, Why Dems Need to Stop Eating Their Young
So two days ago, “disgraced” New York Congressman and electric public speaker Anthony Weiner’s seat went to its first Republican inhabitant since the 1920’s. Now of course theories are flying fast and loose as to why that is. Republicans say it’s because people are tired of “Obamacare” which I can assure you that’s not it….
Petty Issues
Bobby Jindal endorsed Rick Perry for the Presidency. I would pay a hundred bucks to watch these two as mismatched partners in a buddy cop movie. Congratulations to Miss Angola on becoming the new Miss Universe. It’s been so long since someone that’s not Asian, European, or Latin won the pageant, they probably think it’s…
Larger Editorial: The Great Lie Behind Libertarianism
So these days it seems like every loudmouth in the right wing is a self styled Libertarian. The most adamant debaters we’ve had on Red State Vs. Blue State were “Libertarians” which they insisted were vastly different than regular Republicans, even if they don’t disagree on anything except possibly the legalization of marijuana, and some…
Petty Issues
Is there anyone out there who truly thinks “Bucky Larson: Porn Star” is going to be a good movie? Not a guilty pleasure but a truly GOOD movie? If so, let me have your name and address so I can get social services to take your kids away. The new Fall season should bring a…
Larger Editorial: Introducing The Clean Water Party
I’d like to introduce the creation of the first thing that I hope extends beyond the site: The Clean Water Party. I’ve already taken the liberty of creating a facebook page and Twitter feed (@cleanwaterparty) for it and strongly encourage readers to join. I came up with the idea for The Clean Water Party the…
Petty Issues
The shape of things to come…2011: Yay, congratulations to the Libyan rebels and good luck on their new Democracy…2013: This Civil War between the Libyan rebels just gets worse and worse, Warlord A killed Warlord B today. Some stability sure would be good for U.S. oil prices…2015: New, U.S.-backed dictator, Omar Saadafi, takes control of…
Larger Editorial: How Obama Can Win a Second Term…If He Even Wants To
The president looks rough these days. Everyone from comedians like Seth Myers to the unintentionally hilarious Chris Matthews have remarked on just how bone-tired the man who had a quasi-cocky swagger only a few months ago has become. You can hear it in his voice, you can see it on his face, and you can…
Petty Issues: Republican Primary Edition
Rick Perry declared his candidacy for President…of the confederacy. Shouldn’t the president of the United States believe in the word “United?” “Instead of running for President, Tim Pawlenty should burn 2 million dollars and let 100 people punch him in the face. That would save him some time.”–Myself a few months back. Look’s like he…
Larger Editorial: Why Wisconsin is Really a Victory
So, the headline should read “Democrats lose, Republicans win,” as four of the six Republicans up for recall held on to their seats and Democrats need to win three to gain control of the state legislature. But I’m not sure I see it that way. Because… 1. The Fact There Even Was a Mass Recall:…