I’m writing early, and feeling quite tired today, because a helicopter moved in low over my building at about 5:30 AM and stayed there for almost two hours. By then I felt too angry to sleep, so I’ll write tomorrow’s (day 7) articles and return to bed.
I’m late because I overslept.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:35 (average 5:27). To do it. click here. How did you do?
Short Takes:
From The New Yorker: Supporters of the United States’ twelve-year quagmire in Afghanistan cheered the news today that the U.S. would strive to achieve a seamless transfer of that quagmire to Syria, effective immediately.
Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sought to reassure those who were concerned that the U.S. withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan signalled a wavering of the nation’s commitment to being mired in open-ended military muddles.
“I can tell you, right here and right now, that the U.S. is every bit as determined to engage in an ill-defined, ill-advised and seemingly interminable mission in Syria as we were in Afghanistan,” Gen. Dempsey said. “All that’s changing is the Zip Code.”
I’m sure Dempsey did not say that, but he should have!
From MSNBC: The New GOP Agenda
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I never thought we’ see another serious challenge to Glen Beck for depth of InsaniTEA? Bring on the Cruz Control. Then a parade of wing-nuts piled-on. Even the de facto head of the Republican Party, Rush Limbarf is jumping in. Obama must have super-socialist/Kenyan power to turn the conservative Republican in charge of that IRS division into an obedient zombie. Comparing these Republicans to schizophrenics is an insult to schizophrenics!
From Weird Facts: Weird Texas Law
- A recently passed anti-crime laws requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and explain to the nature of the crime about to be comitted [sic].
- One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office.
- Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos.
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Could this be why ladies from Texas can be so …um… boisterous? 😉
Cartoon:
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Must have been entertaining to hear Beck's mania along with Cruz's total disassociation from reality. I wonder if Beck brough his Vick's-soaked hankie so he could work up a good cry for the faithful. It's almost obscene to hear Beck talk about the injustice to minorities – injustice to minorities is exactly what his party stands for!
How Beck and Cruz use Vapo-Rub is not fit to discuss in mixed company. 😉
3:58 I think TomCat locked the gate behind him.
3:47 Well Jerry, I don't know if TC locked the gate, but it sure seems he put some shrubs in the way!
I may yet be Mashed.
The fact that being an asshole is one of the most admired qualities right-wingnuts cherish explains a great deal why Ted Cruz is so popular with them.
You have offended ther SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Assholes)! :twisted.
Puzzle — 3:47 Well Jerry, I don't know if TC locked the gate, but it sure seems he put some shrubs in the way!
The New Yorker — AB sure does know how to call them!
MSNBC — Seems the Republican/Teabaggers want smaller government when it comes to their pocket books, but bigger government, as long as they're in charge, when it comes voting rights, civil rights, women's rights etc etc. What a bunch of putzes!
Weird Facts — Only in Texas!
Cartoon — To quote something my friend Terrie W might say "He-He-He-He!"
Shrub? I do not associate with GW Bush!!
Amen!
Amen again.
Actually Arizona and Alabama too.
Thanks Terrie!