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Archive for May 12th, 2008

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Posted by TRO on May 12, 2008

1 ” . . . inexperienced, self-entitled and effete, a candidate coddled by a loving press corps and lacking the judgment necessary for the highest office in the land.” And yet, the Dems are going to choose him. Eh, I suppose they have no choice really. To do otherwise would alienate the black base and without them they would never win another election.

2. Question: When is war good? Answer: When liberals want to fight it.

3. Obama Flip-Flopping Already? Actually he is lying, but hey it’s just semantics.

4. I suppose this should surprise me, but it’s been my experience that many judges are kinda wacky.

5. The 50 Most Memorable Movie Cars. I recognized all but three, so they must be right.

Posted in 2008 Elections, Elections, Judicial Branch, Liberals, Obama, Politics | 1 Comment »

Who Is The Biggest Loser?

Posted by TRO on May 12, 2008

No, I’m not talking about the reality TV show. I’m talking about Bob Barr and Ron Paul, both in the race to see who can lose the most relevance in the fastest time.

Paul has a head start, but my bet is on Barr.

Oh yes, I meant to add here that this is what happens when egos get in the way of common sense.  Barr is running knowing he cannot win and can only hurt the party that is nearest his own way of thinking.  End result - it could hurt McCain’s chances of winning, which are looking pretty good considering the chaos of the Dem race at the moment.  As to Paul - he and his nutty followers are doing the same only they are wearing tin-foil hats while doing it.

Posted in 2008 Elections, Politics | No Comments »

Obama Wears A Flag Pin

Posted by TRO on May 12, 2008

While campaigning in West Virginia. Yeah, but is it this one?

Hypocrisy, thy name is Barry.

Posted in 2008 Elections, Obama, Politics | No Comments »

And We All Came Together And Said, “F#*k It, McCain!”

Posted by TRO on May 12, 2008

Hat-tip to Demure Thoughts.

Oh and here is some more good stuff at Scrappleface. Read and laugh.

Posted in 2008 Elections, Conservatism, Democrats, Elections, Humor, Liberals, Politics, Videos | No Comments »

Cuddle Party: “An Event For Adults To Get Together And Explore Affectionate Touch And Communication Without It Becoming Sexualized.”

Posted by TRO on May 12, 2008

This is such new age nonsense. There is no way that a normal, healthy man can cuddle with a woman, much less a lot of women, without getting a boner. Unless she is a woofer, that is, and even then sometimes certain parts take on a mind of their own. And while lesbians might be able to cuddle without any sexualization - bra and panty tickle-fights aside - I don’t think many gay guys are going to be cuddling without some poking going on either.

In the 70s they called these things orgies, but they were more interesting because the people were naked.

Hat-tip to Michelle Malkin who notes that no one seems to be growing-up anymore.

Posted in Popular Culture, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Of Pledges And Pins

Posted by TRO on May 12, 2008

The question I have is not why the school suspended the kids for not standing during the Pledge of Allegiance. If they don’t want to stand, fine. Free speech and all that. (Although it is my personal opinion that kids, while in school, should not have the same free speech rights as adults. Unfortunately, the courts have ruled otherwise in this case so what can you do?)

No, the question I have is why the hell did their parents did not raise them to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s sad that they haven’t taught them to voluntarily show respect for the flag of a nation that secures and protects their right to free speech. Then again, when Barry Obama, the likely Democratic nominee and possible next President of these United States won’t even wear a flag pin why should they?

I bet they know there aren’t 57 states though.

Posted in 2008 Elections, Democrats, Elections, Obama, Parenting, Personal, Political Correctness, Politics, Popular Culture | No Comments »

Why Is Obama Successful? Well, Here’s One Theory

Posted by TRO on May 12, 2008

Add a fawning main stream media along with some burning-hot Bush hatred and you have a movement.

Oh, here’s another one good one.

Hat-tip to Media Blog.

Posted in 2008 Elections, Elections, Obama, Politics | No Comments »