This is extremely funny. Prepare thyself!
Courtesy of the NonStampCollector
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Jon Meacham is losing it?
I don't know if Jon Meacham, editor of Newsweek, is losing it in his "old age" but that would certainly appear to be the case. All you need do is reflect on his discussion about whether to prosecute those involved in legalizing and carrying out torture in this country.From The Editor's Desk, Newsweek, May 4, 2009:
"The idea that our only options are to move on completely or to prosecute is a classic false choice. A third way would be a 9/11-style bipartisan commission that would include clear supporters of the Bush administration. Such a panel would meet largely in private, have the power to grant immunity to witnesses and be charged with answering, as clearly as possible, the central question of whether Bush's war on terror in its entirety saved lives. ... [Then he refers to "FBI agent Ali Soufan, who got intel from key terror suspects--without using torture".]
"Still," he continues, "it seems likely that the interrogations, among other things, including surveillance, helped us prevent further terrorist attacks. We may never know for sure--you cannot prove a negative--but the public interest would be served by knowing more rather than less about how the war on terror has unfolded. (With, to be sure, the appropriate caveats about not revealing ongoing sources and methods.)"
That is some of the most specious reasoning I have read in a long time! Was Meacham paid by the Bush people?
First of all, the option of a bi-partisan commission may be new to Meacham, but it has been suggested by several writers in the past few months. Harper's recently carried a long article arguing for just that sort of thing.
Furthermore, the nonsense about Bush's war on terror saving lives is, well, nonsense. The evidence is out there for everyone to see: Bush's war on terror killed hundreds of thousands if not millions.
And what does that have to do with authorizing the use of torture?
Secondly, a lot of people felt and still feel that the 9/11 commission's work was not adequate or complete and we know that its recommendations, unenforceable as they were, were simply ignored by the Bush administration!
Such a commission, infected with "clear supporters of the Bush administration" would likely be bogged down in partisanship and would be unlikely to shed any light on what really went on in the bowels of the Bush White House!
Meacham goes on to suggest, without any evidence, that "it seems likely ... the interrogations, among other things, including surveillance, helped us prevent further terrorist attacks."
Incredible! You might as well say my crazy aunt prayed to Zeus and "it seems likely ... these prayers, among other things, including surveillance, helped us prevent further terrorist attacks."
I agree with Meacham that we need to know more. But we do know quite a bit at this point. And I most emphatically do not agree with him and others who believe we do not "want to open criminal investigations ... and pursue criminal charges against officials at the highest levels ... [this] would set a terrible precedent."
Consider that statement: Seeking justice, indicting criminals for criminal actions that not only led to a number of murders, but severely crippled our nation's self-understanding and standing in the world community, is setting a "terrible precedent"?
What kind of reasoning is that?
Not only so, but we have the "smoking gun(s)." We have confessions! We have reams of material that is self-indicting!
NOT seeking justice; not indicting criminals (it doesn't matter their "level" as no one under our constitution is above the law!) is what would set a terrible precedent. It would say to the world that we are world-class hypocrites, establishing laws for some folks, like at Nuremberg, and establishing another set of laws for our own lawless!
Mr. Meaham is no doubt a fine man. But on this issue he is absolutely and totally wrong!
Federal judge rules against telling the truth
The judge is James Selna; a U.S. District Court judge. Selna was appointed to his judicial seat by then President George W. Bush. So far as I can tell, Selna had no qualifications for the post other than he was a lawyer and a Repugnican.
James Corbett is a high school history teacher. He said something in class that I probably would have said under the same circumstances. He said Creationism is "religious, superstitious nonsense," in a classroom lecture in 2007.
One of his students, a christianist creationist by name of Chad Farnan, sued his teacher claiming that Corbett was consistently hostile toward Christians in class and advocated "'irreligion over religion'" in violation of the First Amendments establishment clause."
Huh? That makes no sense whatsoever. And who said little Christian fundys are to be "protected" against the truth?
The whole thing went to court and Judge Selna ruled, incredibly, that the teacher had "violated the First Amendment by disparaging Christians during a classroom lecture." The Judge said that the teacher had no right to state that Creationism was religious hokum and superstitious nonsense. And further, this should remind all teachers "of their legal 'boundaries' as public school employees."
What?
So, a teacher can no longer tell the truth?
Evidently, Jesus didn't care, as he didn't strike Corbett down to protect the poor frightened christianist student.
Here's what an incredulous PZ Myers had to say at Pharyngula:
"I am astounded that Corbett was found guilty of anything.
"First of all, he told the truth: creationism is religious, it is a product of superstition, and it is nonsense -- it doesn't fit any of the evidence we have about the history of the world or life on it. ...
"Secondly, we are being told over and over again that Christianity is not equivalent to creationism. This teacher specifically said that creationism is nonsense, and the judge has equated a dismissal of a weird anti-scientific belief with making a rude remark about Christianity. So...where are all the Christians rising in outrage at the slander of their faith?
"Thirdly, and this must be said, Chad Farnan is a self-righteous moronic creationist wanker who deserves to have his stupidity pointed out publicly, in the classroom and out of it, far and wide. Spread the word."
And all the people said, Amen!
Orange County Register article here.
The judges 39-page ruling here. (PDF)
More on the judge here.
PZ Myers' article here.
If, perchance, you think creationism is not specifically Christian, watch the video. Have a barf bag close by!
James Corbett is a high school history teacher. He said something in class that I probably would have said under the same circumstances. He said Creationism is "religious, superstitious nonsense," in a classroom lecture in 2007.
One of his students, a christianist creationist by name of Chad Farnan, sued his teacher claiming that Corbett was consistently hostile toward Christians in class and advocated "'irreligion over religion'" in violation of the First Amendments establishment clause."
Huh? That makes no sense whatsoever. And who said little Christian fundys are to be "protected" against the truth?
The whole thing went to court and Judge Selna ruled, incredibly, that the teacher had "violated the First Amendment by disparaging Christians during a classroom lecture." The Judge said that the teacher had no right to state that Creationism was religious hokum and superstitious nonsense. And further, this should remind all teachers "of their legal 'boundaries' as public school employees."
What?
So, a teacher can no longer tell the truth?
Evidently, Jesus didn't care, as he didn't strike Corbett down to protect the poor frightened christianist student.
Here's what an incredulous PZ Myers had to say at Pharyngula:
"I am astounded that Corbett was found guilty of anything.
"First of all, he told the truth: creationism is religious, it is a product of superstition, and it is nonsense -- it doesn't fit any of the evidence we have about the history of the world or life on it. ...
"Secondly, we are being told over and over again that Christianity is not equivalent to creationism. This teacher specifically said that creationism is nonsense, and the judge has equated a dismissal of a weird anti-scientific belief with making a rude remark about Christianity. So...where are all the Christians rising in outrage at the slander of their faith?
"Thirdly, and this must be said, Chad Farnan is a self-righteous moronic creationist wanker who deserves to have his stupidity pointed out publicly, in the classroom and out of it, far and wide. Spread the word."
And all the people said, Amen!
Orange County Register article here.
The judges 39-page ruling here. (PDF)
More on the judge here.
PZ Myers' article here.
If, perchance, you think creationism is not specifically Christian, watch the video. Have a barf bag close by!
Lent2
Lent is, of course, over for this year. But it will return. What will you give up for Lent the next time it rolls around?
Who the hell is Lent?
Courtesy of Atheist Cartoons.
Cheney, the criminal - a danger to our nation!
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Pew Poll on Churchgoers and torture
Nuts to this poll! I don't think it "proves" much of anything about church going and torture.
In a nutshell: The Pew Research Center surveyed 742 adult Americans. The poll analyzed "white evangelicals, white non-Hispanic Catholics, white mainlines Protestants, and the religiously unaffiliated" ...
First off, the sample size is ridiculously small compared to a population of 300 million plus people.
And from that small sample, the Pew Research Center found that "White evangelical Protestants were the religious group most likely to say torture is often or sometimes justified -- more than 6 in 10 supported it. People unaffiliated with any religious organization were least likely to back it. Only 4 in 10 of them did."
Those who attended religious services at least once a week -- 54 percent -- thought "the use of torture against suspected terrorists is 'often' or 'sometimes' justified. Only 42 percent of those who 'seldom or never' go to services agreed."
From what I've read, some of my friends believe this proves something: like the more religious a person is, the least moral that person is.
Maybe. I think much more extensive research is needed before one can draw that conclusion, however.
What really cranks my gears is that anyway you look at it, we've got too damn many people in this country who don't have a problem with torturing the "enemy." How can this be? Torture is not only illegal in the United States and has been "officially" illegal for over a hundred years, but the ideals we espouse preclude the use of torture.
Other countries, under despicable dictators, may torture their perceived enemies, but not the United States. When our soldiers were tortured in World War II and Vietnam, the American people went ballistic! As Americans, we stand against torture. WE are different! WE don't believe in cruel and unusual punishment! WE don't torture! WE are the humane ones! WE are people under the law and the Constitution!
So, what's happened?
Be damned if I know, but eight years under the criminality of the Bush/Cheney gang may well have twisted the easily twistable minds of the rank and file who seem to have a hard time thinking clearly under the best of conditions.
It's getting hard to recognize this country that I once loved and at one time was proud of! And to all the so-called "patriots" who take issue with that statement, I say "Go to hell." I'm not proud of my country simply because it's my country. I'm proud of my country when it behaves in humane ways and when it reflects the values and ideals represented in our founding documents.
When Barry Goldwater ran for president, his supporters plastered bumper stickers on their pickups which read, "My country, right or wrong!"
Wrong! If my country is right, OK. If my country is wrong, not OK. Wrong needs to be righted!
[It might be helpful to remember that Goldwater was buried in a landslide in 1964!]
I cannot be proud of a country that has become known for its illegal actions and for signing statements whereby a president proclaims he'll obey the law only if he feels like it.
That's why President Obama needs to bring action against those involved in torture. He needs to ensure they are brought before the bar of justice. They need to be tried by a jury of their peers. Torture, which is illegal, they have admitted to. They've confessed. If they must spend time in prison, so be it.
Then we can all be proud of our country once again. And the next president, and the one after that, and the one after that, etc., will know that if he or she breaks the laws of these United States, he or she will be held accountable!
In a nutshell: The Pew Research Center surveyed 742 adult Americans. The poll analyzed "white evangelicals, white non-Hispanic Catholics, white mainlines Protestants, and the religiously unaffiliated" ...
First off, the sample size is ridiculously small compared to a population of 300 million plus people.
And from that small sample, the Pew Research Center found that "White evangelical Protestants were the religious group most likely to say torture is often or sometimes justified -- more than 6 in 10 supported it. People unaffiliated with any religious organization were least likely to back it. Only 4 in 10 of them did."
Those who attended religious services at least once a week -- 54 percent -- thought "the use of torture against suspected terrorists is 'often' or 'sometimes' justified. Only 42 percent of those who 'seldom or never' go to services agreed."
From what I've read, some of my friends believe this proves something: like the more religious a person is, the least moral that person is.
Maybe. I think much more extensive research is needed before one can draw that conclusion, however.
What really cranks my gears is that anyway you look at it, we've got too damn many people in this country who don't have a problem with torturing the "enemy." How can this be? Torture is not only illegal in the United States and has been "officially" illegal for over a hundred years, but the ideals we espouse preclude the use of torture.
Other countries, under despicable dictators, may torture their perceived enemies, but not the United States. When our soldiers were tortured in World War II and Vietnam, the American people went ballistic! As Americans, we stand against torture. WE are different! WE don't believe in cruel and unusual punishment! WE don't torture! WE are the humane ones! WE are people under the law and the Constitution!
So, what's happened?
Be damned if I know, but eight years under the criminality of the Bush/Cheney gang may well have twisted the easily twistable minds of the rank and file who seem to have a hard time thinking clearly under the best of conditions.
It's getting hard to recognize this country that I once loved and at one time was proud of! And to all the so-called "patriots" who take issue with that statement, I say "Go to hell." I'm not proud of my country simply because it's my country. I'm proud of my country when it behaves in humane ways and when it reflects the values and ideals represented in our founding documents.
When Barry Goldwater ran for president, his supporters plastered bumper stickers on their pickups which read, "My country, right or wrong!"
Wrong! If my country is right, OK. If my country is wrong, not OK. Wrong needs to be righted!
[It might be helpful to remember that Goldwater was buried in a landslide in 1964!]
I cannot be proud of a country that has become known for its illegal actions and for signing statements whereby a president proclaims he'll obey the law only if he feels like it.
That's why President Obama needs to bring action against those involved in torture. He needs to ensure they are brought before the bar of justice. They need to be tried by a jury of their peers. Torture, which is illegal, they have admitted to. They've confessed. If they must spend time in prison, so be it.
Then we can all be proud of our country once again. And the next president, and the one after that, and the one after that, etc., will know that if he or she breaks the laws of these United States, he or she will be held accountable!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Meaghan McCain to Rush Limbaugh...
The boss of the Repugnican Party, Rush Limbaargh, was having at Arlen Specter for defecting to the Democratic Party. As did others, the fat man implied that Specter had always been a closet Democrat.
Then this: "A lot of people said, well Specter, take McCain with you, and his daughter. Take McCain and his daughter with you."
Ha, ha.
Meaghan McCain, "his daughter," has, for some time, taken names and gone after the craziest of the crazies that make up the Republican Party, including Ann Coulter and Laura Ingraham.
So, when she heard about the fat man's latest rant, she didn't actually say he could stick it up his ass, but close. Here's a paraphrase, plus my reading between the lines: she's not leaving the Republican Party; she loves the Republican Party; she's going to work to change the Republican Party so big fat, stupid, blowhards like Limbaargh will have less of a say.
Isn't it interesting, though, that in fact Rush Limbaargh is the "boss" of the Repugnicans. He has become the arbiter of what constitutes a Republican. Those who disagree, do so at their own risk. Those who dare counter his rabid ravings, soon come crawling on their knees begging forgiveness.
That's how low the Repugnican Party has sunk.
In the following video, Rachel Maddow interviews Meagan McCain.
Then this: "A lot of people said, well Specter, take McCain with you, and his daughter. Take McCain and his daughter with you."
Ha, ha.
Meaghan McCain, "his daughter," has, for some time, taken names and gone after the craziest of the crazies that make up the Republican Party, including Ann Coulter and Laura Ingraham.
So, when she heard about the fat man's latest rant, she didn't actually say he could stick it up his ass, but close. Here's a paraphrase, plus my reading between the lines: she's not leaving the Republican Party; she loves the Republican Party; she's going to work to change the Republican Party so big fat, stupid, blowhards like Limbaargh will have less of a say.
Isn't it interesting, though, that in fact Rush Limbaargh is the "boss" of the Repugnicans. He has become the arbiter of what constitutes a Republican. Those who disagree, do so at their own risk. Those who dare counter his rabid ravings, soon come crawling on their knees begging forgiveness.
That's how low the Repugnican Party has sunk.
In the following video, Rachel Maddow interviews Meagan McCain.
Condi Rice - No moral base
This video will help confirm that many of our top leaders during the Bush years simply lacked any moral or ethical base. The theology under which they worked was built on the notion that they were doing God's work, therefore the ends justify the means.
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Torture in Poland
You probably thought the title of this post referred to Bush giving a speech to the people of Poland.
Not so. Although it does have to do with Bush, it refers to his actions, not his speeches. His speeches were often filled with flowery phrases like "axis of evil," "democracy is us," "we is learning now Saddam had WMDs" -- things like that. None of which meant anything.
But when it came to torture, Bush meant every word!
So, under the authority of Bush/Cheney, the CIA set up secret prisons in Europe to which the US of A (the great moral leader of the world) would rendition prisoners caught in the so-called, misnamed "war on terror" and torture them.
At least one of these secret prisons was in Poland. An intensive investigation is going on in Poland now to find out how this happened; who knew about it; and who authorized it.
John Goetz and Britta Sandberg, writing at Salon.com, describe how, back in March of 2003, a CIA plane flew Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, "the architect of the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington", who had been captured in Pakistan, to a special CIA prison in northeastern Poland near the Szymany airport.
There he was tortured. Waterboarded, in fact. Up to eight times a day.
Other prisoners were brought to this CIA prison to be tortured. Which was and is, illegal! Thus "Flight routes were manipulated and falsified for this purpose and, with the knowledge of the Polish government, the European aviation safety agency Eurocontrol was deliberately deceived."
All of which has led Warsaw public prosecutor to investigate "former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller's government on allegations on abuse of office." That investigation within Poland, along with other investigations into the role Polish intelligence played in Bush's tortureland, are ongoing.
Goetz and Sandberg have much more to say which you can read here. As you do, remember they're writing about deeply religious people, self-proclaimed Christians, one of which claimed to hear God talking to him, who think it is just hunky-dory to torture people if torture "works." Actually, even if it doesn't. 'Cause it might. Right, Dicky?
Not so. Although it does have to do with Bush, it refers to his actions, not his speeches. His speeches were often filled with flowery phrases like "axis of evil," "democracy is us," "we is learning now Saddam had WMDs" -- things like that. None of which meant anything.
But when it came to torture, Bush meant every word!
So, under the authority of Bush/Cheney, the CIA set up secret prisons in Europe to which the US of A (the great moral leader of the world) would rendition prisoners caught in the so-called, misnamed "war on terror" and torture them.
At least one of these secret prisons was in Poland. An intensive investigation is going on in Poland now to find out how this happened; who knew about it; and who authorized it.
John Goetz and Britta Sandberg, writing at Salon.com, describe how, back in March of 2003, a CIA plane flew Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, "the architect of the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington", who had been captured in Pakistan, to a special CIA prison in northeastern Poland near the Szymany airport.
There he was tortured. Waterboarded, in fact. Up to eight times a day.
Other prisoners were brought to this CIA prison to be tortured. Which was and is, illegal! Thus "Flight routes were manipulated and falsified for this purpose and, with the knowledge of the Polish government, the European aviation safety agency Eurocontrol was deliberately deceived."
All of which has led Warsaw public prosecutor to investigate "former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller's government on allegations on abuse of office." That investigation within Poland, along with other investigations into the role Polish intelligence played in Bush's tortureland, are ongoing.
Goetz and Sandberg have much more to say which you can read here. As you do, remember they're writing about deeply religious people, self-proclaimed Christians, one of which claimed to hear God talking to him, who think it is just hunky-dory to torture people if torture "works." Actually, even if it doesn't. 'Cause it might. Right, Dicky?
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Thank God for the older generation
A self-important college freshman walking along
the beach took it upon himself to explain to a
senior citizen resting on the steps why it
was impossible for the older generation
to understand his generation.
"You grew up in a different world, actually an almost
primitive one," the student said loud enough for
others to hear. "The young people of today
grew up with television, jet planes, space travel,
man walking on the moon. We have
nuclear energy, ships and cell phones,
computers with light speed...and many more."
After a brief silence, the senior citizen
responded as follows:
"You're right, son. We didn't have those things
when we were young...so we invented them.
Now, you arrogant little shit, what are you
doing for the next generation?
Those listening nearby broke into sustained applause.
Thanks to friend, Bob Poris, for this tidbit, which, at my age, I can thoroughly relate to!
First 100 Days - Keith Olbermann & Rachel Maddow
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Should Christians be afraid of the swine flu
Over at You Made Me Say It, Philly Chief comes right out and says it: "Jesus no protection from swine flu."
What?
Yup. But, but, but...what about prayer? Won't that work?
And why aren't all the rightwingnut religious fruitcakes calling for another National Day of Prayer, as obviously, the last one didn't work very well. I mean, Obama got elected and he brought us socialism and swine flu!
Nope, says Philly Chief, prayer will get you nowhere. And the Christian prelates and pompous priests know it! They're not even pretending anymore. Here's the proof: a message to the faithful from the Catholic Diocese of Dallas (By the way, you've got to take this seriously, 'cause Texas Catolics are really tuff!):
"If you are not feeling well, especially during this time of concern, please stay at home and do not risk spreading the infection to others."
That came from the Rev. Michael Dugan, diocesan director of the Office of Liturgy.
Philly Chief can't resist:
"That's right, don't risk infecting people. Very sensible advice, however, I thought Jesus was magic, and that little cracker they eat at mass was LITERALLY the flesh of Jesus. So a cracker of Jesus is not enough to either cure you or immunize you from swine flu. Perhaps you need to eat a whole box? I don't know. Then there's the most obvious question, what about prayer?"
What about prayer indeed? Philly Chief, knowing more about the Bible than most Christianists, pulls a couple of quotes from Jesus out of the Gospel According to Matthew:
Matthew 7:7 - "Ask, and it will be given you, seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives."
I like this one best: Matthew 11:24 - "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
Oops. Doesn't work that way. Prayer doesn't work, and eating the magic cracker doesn't work. No wonder the priestly poohbahs want you to stay home.
Philly Chief has more to say, which you can read here.
What?
Yup. But, but, but...what about prayer? Won't that work?
And why aren't all the rightwingnut religious fruitcakes calling for another National Day of Prayer, as obviously, the last one didn't work very well. I mean, Obama got elected and he brought us socialism and swine flu!
Nope, says Philly Chief, prayer will get you nowhere. And the Christian prelates and pompous priests know it! They're not even pretending anymore. Here's the proof: a message to the faithful from the Catholic Diocese of Dallas (By the way, you've got to take this seriously, 'cause Texas Catolics are really tuff!):
"If you are not feeling well, especially during this time of concern, please stay at home and do not risk spreading the infection to others."
That came from the Rev. Michael Dugan, diocesan director of the Office of Liturgy.
Philly Chief can't resist:
"That's right, don't risk infecting people. Very sensible advice, however, I thought Jesus was magic, and that little cracker they eat at mass was LITERALLY the flesh of Jesus. So a cracker of Jesus is not enough to either cure you or immunize you from swine flu. Perhaps you need to eat a whole box? I don't know. Then there's the most obvious question, what about prayer?"
What about prayer indeed? Philly Chief, knowing more about the Bible than most Christianists, pulls a couple of quotes from Jesus out of the Gospel According to Matthew:
Matthew 7:7 - "Ask, and it will be given you, seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives."
I like this one best: Matthew 11:24 - "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
Oops. Doesn't work that way. Prayer doesn't work, and eating the magic cracker doesn't work. No wonder the priestly poohbahs want you to stay home.
Philly Chief has more to say, which you can read here.
Every Repugnican wants to be Rush Limbaargh
David Lightman, writing for McClatchy, has noted that as Obama's reputation soars and as he makes good on a number of campaign promises, the GOP is becoming a gaggle of Rush Limbaarghs. Well, he didn't use those words; rather, he said "GOP rhetoric becomes extreme."Rhetoric is all the GOP has to offer. The GOP is drowning in a cesspool of their own creation. The GOP is screaming because they can't think of anything else that might save them.
Lightman explains how a "GOP Leader Alert" issued by Repugnicans in the House cried that Obama's budget was "The most harmful budget in American history." Hey, I'm not making this up: "The most harmful budget in American history."
How would they know? Most Repugnicans know less about American history than George W. Bush!
Then Mike Pence, the nogoodnik from Indiana, screeched that "the Democrats' global warming proposals" were gonna "change the complexion and economic fortunes of the heartland of this country for generations."
Did you get that? "Heartland" and "generations." How's that for heated rhetoric! How's that for playing to the base - the lowest common denominator? It's all a crock of shit, of course, but what Pence failed to mention in his diatribe was that if something isn't done about global warming the generations to come will be swarming all over the "heartland" because the coastland will be under water!
Then, as Lightman points out, the weeper, John Boner, said the Democratic budget was "the Bernie Madoff budget." Isn't Boner funny? Don't you want to laugh so hard you break into tears? Oh, but that's not all he said that was funny. I mean, who's not afraid of a "big socialist government" in Washington? And Boner reminded all Repugnicans everywhere that that's where Obama's budget will lead us - to a beeg socialist government! Yikes!
We must not forget Judd Gregg, the dimwit from New Hampshire who begged off from a secretaryship in the Obama administration 'cause he realized he was too damn dumb to make it work. Well, Judd Gregg is now pissing and moaning, not because Obama shook hands with Chavez -- except, of course, he doesn't think that was really the right thing to do -- oh no, it's because Obama has adopted Chavez's policies. Yup!
Wow! I didn't know that! And I'll betcha Obama is glad that his misguided attempt to put Gregg on his cabinet in a gesture of bipartisanship failed?
The worst, however, is a new ad by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. They really ought to do hard time for this one. Here's how it goes:
"'I, Barack Hussein Obama, do solemnly swear,' then lists Cabinet nominees who had income tax problems before segueing into Chavez hollering, 'Go to hell 100 times.' At the same time, the viewer sees pictures of Obama and Chavez warmly greeting each other.
"'And that's just the first 100 days,' the ad says."
I've seen it. It's not pretty. It shows that swine flu as infected the brains of most all the Repugnican in the United States Congress.
Every Repugnican these days is competing to see if he/she can sink lower in the slime than Rush Limbaargh!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Joshua Holland takes on Michelle Malkin and Michael Savage
Joshua Holland takes two of the biggest haters in the hate business - Michelle Malkin and Michael Savage.These two hate-filled morons are blaming the swine flu on undocumental aliens! Isn't that amazing? It's the goddamn migrants from Mexico that have caused all this sickness and fear!
Malkin said, "I've blogged for years about the spread of contagious diseases from the around the world into the U.S. as a result of uncontrolled immigration."
Savage, not to be outdone in hate, pontificated, "Make no mistake about it: Illegal aliens are the carriers of the new strain of human-swing avian flu from Mexico."
But Savage went further, claiming the swine flu was a "radical Islamic" plot, which was undertaken because they knew that Janet Napolitano (head of Homeland Security) "would do nothing to stop the flow of human traffic from Mexico."
It wasn't only Savage. Other nitwits, including Neal Boortz and Bill O'Reilly climbed on that same bandwagon.
Ah, but, truth and common sense intervene. From Holland: "The flu virus is transmitted between humans, and the tiny organisms don't care whether those humans are Mexican immigrants or American tourists or truck drivers or corporate honchos traveling for business."
In fact, it appears that many college students, spring-breaking down in Cancun, brought it home to the U.S.
Holland begins this article noting how the Jews were blamed for the plague in the middle of the 14th century...which led "to a series of progroms in which thousands were burned alive."
Good Christians did the burning. Jews, like illegals, weren't welcome, and usually got blamed for anything that went wrong.
In the U.S., according to the FBI, hate crimes against Latinos are rising. That isn't surprising as millions of dumbnuts who never read a thing and know nothing get their information from the Malkins and Savages of our society and believe the bullshit they hear.
There lies the danger.
As Holland concludes: "The Savages, Glenn Becks and Malkins of the right-wing media may be clownish, but to the extent that they're helping to shape a climate in which all people with an outward appearance similar to that of a migrant from south of the border face discrimination, if not outright peril, their shtick is anything but funny."
Read the entire article here.
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