Got Milk?Michael Steele, the new RNC chair, is a piece of work. He of the infamous "Oreo Cookie Incident" (I shit you not: http://tinyurl.com/dgec2j), has decided that the RNC has to expand it's perceived borders - Or, as Keith Olbermann put it tonight: Notorious G.O.P. :
"There was underlying concerns we had become too regionalized and the party needed to reach beyond our comfort” zones, he said, citing defeats in such states as Virginia and North Carolina. “We need messengers to really capture that region - young, Hispanic, black, a cross section ... We want to convey that the modern-day GOP looks like the conservative party that stands on principles. But we want to apply them to urban-surburban hip-hop settings.”
But, he elaborated with a laugh, “we need to uptick our image with everyone, including one-armed midgets.”
With this guy leading the party, and Sarah Palin being touted as a serious candidate in 2012, (Politically incorrect alert!) sometimes I wonder what that "R" next to their names really stands for! Which leads us to...
My Daddy is Stooopid!
"Possibly the most ignorant motherfucker to ever walk the halls of the Senate..." (thank you, Wonkette), Senator "Man-on-Dog" Rick Santorum (http://tinyurl.com/cdbwjl), is back! These people never really go away. Flush and flush and flush, folks like Rick Santorum refuse to stop circling the basin: http://tinyurl.com/aoeos8. Perhaps if we had had more interpreters who spoke Islam, we would have been successful in Iraq. Classic!
71 comments:
How come the blog integrity police aren't on your case about your photos?
Where's M.R. Xoot when you need him?
Oh, I forgot, he's out counting salmon for the Chron story that ran AFTER he mentioned it...
Jane D'oh! Do you ever have anything to contribute based upon the post that I write? Granted, it's not my most brillant - or original - post, but I do take the time to provide some sort of content, and then a forum for discussion...
I have no desire to have a re-hash of the Salmon discussion. Fry that fish elsewhere!!!
I find it funny when the GOP points out that they need to get some minority appeal. I mean, you either have it or you don't. I think Steele is running the real "Change" campaign here. It would take a total flip-flop for the GOP to become the urban party. What a laugh. I imagine they'll hype the violence to appeal to the hip-hop crowd, alternately screening commercials of blacks killing hispanics or hispanics killing blacks depending on market. Or maybe both just out gay-bashing or pummelling longhaired (get ready and screw up your face to say it...) Libruls!
But seriously, I do think that's what Steele is getting at. The RNC needs to appeal to the hardcore segment of American society. Those unrestrained by empathy and easily fed xenophobic lies. Hip-hop to the rescue.
too sense - lol.
you are right that the repubs need to appeal to their real base - those who put themselves first. Suzabrother and I have had many discussions about this. I tell him he needs to take a world view, he says his family comes first and f*ck everyone else.
All the repubs need to do is to get behind the legalization and regulation of drugs. Then, the urban/suburban hip hop drug dealers will get behind them and they can play the same little "let's get rich off the taxpayers" game that the government plays with companies like Haliburton.
Easy peasy. Corporate interest in the drug trade is the way to go.
But it's dull, just dull. How am I supposed to respond? 'Yes, ferret, you're right, as always', or get my dander up and start yelling? Which would you prefer?
And, I forgot to mention that xoot's little slip did not go undetected. Now, if I could just figure out which staffer he was...
On a different note, don't get so cocky, The Asians are an untapped goldmine just waiting to be mined. They're very family-oriented and fiscally very conservative. The trick will be how to get them to become more participatory.
wv:pulard. Haha. That's funny.
Jane D'oh - you are not required to respond. If you have nothing worthwhile to contribute, don't! In the immortal words of suzagoob - easy peasy! If you think I'm wrong, or if you think that the RNC would be smart to concentrate on the Asian population (which is a valid point, btw) then say that. But to be continually off-topic is just annoying...
You know what you're problem is ferret?
D'oh? What does that mean?
Santorum makes me embarrassed to be an American. Are you sure he's not a time-traveler from the 1840s?
Alright, I'll bite. It's hard to believe the suspicious words from the wife of dem strategist---who also just happens to be a journalist...I mean, shouldn't we always consider the source?
'Santorum blames Republicans and Democrats for not giving Americans the whole story.'
And who is responsible for that? Who controls the information in this society?
Don't try to tell me that MSM isn't biased.
probono said...
D'oh? What does that mean?
February 20, 2009 10:00 AM
That pretty much says it all for me.
No, Jane D'oh, pray tell, what is my problem?
What am I wrong about Xoot? That you mentioned that salmon story before it ran? Cause I didn't see that story until bright and early the next day--front and center.
Or about journalism?
wv:linges. Now, ferret, that's funny.
That you can't have an honest discussion about anything without resorting to cheap-assed political shots.
You know, the sure sign of a dumb joke is that no one laughs. And the sure of something funny is when it's true.
Jane D'oh - when the subject of the story is a joke, it's kind of hard to take it seriously.
I was feeling light-hearted last night. I've had plenty of serious discussions on this blog. You may remember them, as you usually hijacked them to discuss your one and only issue. (I think Paul Simon wrote a song about you...)
If I want to, I will devote an entire post to fart jokes - it's MY blog! You have your own blog, at which you are too chicken to allow comments, and you have the audacity to complain about the content on mine?!?!? Hypocrite, your name is Jane (D'oh!)
Mmmmm... ferret's blog.
Okay. This is embarrassing because once again I’m flouting my ignorance but it took me all morning to get the joke “sometimes I wonder what that "R" next to their names really stands for!”
Funny
Or maybe it’s just all that Irish whiskey.
;)
What's up with that pilgrim girl crying?
That's her physical reaction to being touched on the shoulder by Rick Santorum, TooSense. Few have experienced it and told but legend has it that the feeling is a combined arctic freeze, immediate sense of dread and anxiety and the sudden urge to waterboard kittens
Ya, and you're too chicken to post your mug. Which makes me think you're really just the feminine side of TooSense--'cause we know how much he loves himself and the sound of his own voice.
I'm not so stupid--just cautious about ratbastards...
Gina, or Jane, please call 1-800-555-1234. Ask for Mr. XS. You have a claim. You deserve to be compensated for your loss. Call now.
I'm confused
I apologize. The ambiguity is my fault. We expected people to sound out "XS" phonetically. Unfortunately, some people thought of clothing tags.
No, no, no. Wrong. Really wrong.
So, it should be "Mr. X."
Does that dispell the confusion? Hope so. (btw, I forgot about picture day and wore an off the rack suit. Still looks ok. Doesn't it?)
And Gina/probono/jane d'oh/ggg/three faces of eve/sybil/et.al.eat.al.;)
There's a reason I don't post my real, as you say..."mug".
You see, there are no recent photographs of me.
Why? Because I'm really ugly. I don't mean "gee, he's not so cute". I mean elephant man ugly.
I generally wear a full burka when I go out but when I forget, you know, to just pick up some orange juice or something? Little children see me and run in terror. And when they're with their parents or something? I can hear the children say..."Mommy/Daddy, why does that person look so...so...hideous and scary?"
And the mommy or daddy always says "Honey, it's not polite to stare."
It's the guitar.
TedSpe - I don't believe you either. Whatever your outer visage may show, I'm sure your inner beauty shines through.
Jane D'oh - surely there are some male animals on that ranch you are on. Can't you stop virtually rubbing up against every male who posts here? It's really most unbecoming in someone who purports to be a lady!
JM, you are too sweet. But I'm being redundant. You already knew that. And if you didn't, you just weren't paying attention. Thank you.
In the last few years or so, I only become a monster when dealing with bigots or...hartal.
And DSG? It's a frikkin' rick! Chicks dig Les Pauls!!!
;)
That guitar has a rather long neck, dsg. Just what are you trying to project, there?
Tedspe, we don't care. Men aren't held to the same standards as women. It's not fair, but that's the way it is.
And, ferret, quit acting like a jealous lezzy--I'm not interested in you.
I've never claimed to be a lady. I've always claimed to be something quite the opposite...A little French something to be more exact. You figure it out,Cherie.
And one more thing: That's Jane Anne D'oh to you.
Sweet Jane D'oh - there's nothing to figure out, I was just trying to be polite and not call you a 'slut'. Trawl on your own blog.
And, darlin', if I were gay, I wouldn't touch you with a ten foot pole. (As I'm straight, it's more like 100 foot pole.) Your meanness of spirit is very unattractive.
It's not jealousy, but a respect for my posters that led me to ask you to stop acting like a cat in heat - the men on this blog deserve better. (And, I'm thinking most of them have it - even the single ones are better off!)
I'm glad to hear you're not gay...I was really worried sick.
Mary Magdalene was a slut. She got a shot of redemption and got turned into a saint--maybe I can, too. But, I don't want to hurt your feelings or make you jealous, so I'll be more careful not to admire men and their manliness. OK?
By the way, I'll bet dsg didn't mind at all being told by me that he was kinda cute, did you dsg?
WV- dowtgasp, sounds like what I do when I read Gina's posts. FH, don't presume to know what the men here want or deserve. Afterall, according to the dictionary, she proves female ejaculation is not a myth.
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ejacu·la·tion (ē jak′yo̵̅o̅ lā′s̸hən, i-; --yə-)
noun
1)a sudden ejection of fluid, esp. of semen, from the body
2)a sudden vehement utterance; exclamation
3) any very brief private prayer
Yogi - okay, maybe if you're into grudge f**king, I could see it. But otherwise? Really, you think this is attractive behavior?
Jane D'oh - I'm curious about your picture...is your t-shirt 70's vintage, like your haircut?
I find genuine female sexual interest to be arousing, but Gina's Scarlett O'Hara routine isn't very appealing, I'm a dye-in-the-wool Yankee Crumpet after all. I wouldn't turn down Gina because of political views, her selfishness, phony flirtatiousness, poor manners etc. I wouldn't bang her though, assuming she'd prick a hole in the rubber. That story about her boots is just a metaphor BTW
My WV is facktatio. That's something I'd probably be willing to have Gina perform on me.
You wanna know something funny? Some of my ancestors were plantation owner's. You should hear about all of the interesting people I have in swimming in my gene pool...fascinates the hell out of me. It always makes wonder how genetics contributes to people's personalities.
In my family we don't make fart jokes like the Ferreti's--we make sex jokes. But then breeding is something we care about.Maybe that explains everything about her.
Frankly, I'm neutral about comments that I can't be certain are sincere. But I'll play along with anything if it's polite and consistent with the golden rule.
off topic - quick poll:
Guitar and Flute or Pipe Organ?
Guitar and flute. And congas.
Organ is for funerals. At mine they're gonna play Deep Purple's 'Lazy'.
Or ELP's 'Tarkus'. I'm still debating.
Guitar & flute - definitely! Congas are optional...
I know you're ignoring me...but guitar. Just the guitar. That would be really cool.
Nothing says marriage like a Theramin.
TS, was that nice? :)
Hey, you haven't heard my Theramin playing. :P
Like a black cat moan.
theramin...very funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7hdS9AMhVc
I played with one of those once. always reminds me of One Flew Over the Cukoos nest.
The theremin doesn't have to just be a sci-fi gimmick; it can sound beautiful and ethereal. For an example, if you go to this page and click on the final song ("I Saw The Bright Shinies") you will hear a beautiful instrumental theremin/e-bow guitar duet. No that you should have one at your wedding, but it really can be beautiful...
http://tinyurl.com/daoump
suza, that guy needs to work on his vibrato, but otherwise, that brought a tear to my eye!
winkintiger, I don't have an account, so I'll have to check it out later. I've always been a fan of the e-bow, though.
I just got my Musician's Friend catalog. You can get an E-Bow for $99.95.
E-bow? Is that that that thing growing across LaSalle's forehead?
I just don't understand how Mick LaSalle evokes such harsh feelings in some people.
I know what you mean, dsg. His mom thinks he's as adorable as Huckabee.
I thought that was funny. I never thought it until he tried to be so smart and post that picture of himself the other day showing everyone what a hunk he was when he had hair. I'd love to know what got him so riled up today. Couldn't have been Hartal?
And dsg, why do you bother that Hartal? My mind explodes every time I try to read whatever he writes. I think he's a fake put on there by LaSalle to get everyone talking and clicking. That's what I think.
And speaking of LaSalle, he obviously is not West Coast. Anyone born here has no problem saying or hearing 'dude', It's a joke, dude.
Gina, Mick is originally from the East Coast. You know what they say, you can take the boy out of the East Coast.... As for hartal, I don't have a good explanation.
LaSalle obviously doesn't get it. When ever I use 'dude', I'm recycling it, ya know? It's an acknowledgment of an earlier time with a historical reference. California Think.You had to be there, I guess.
You think Hartal is real? Why do you waste your time with him? I don't get it. Even I'm not that bad.
He's real, unfortunately.
wv: remoo. Apropos for a post revisiting hartal.
WT, that song by the Octopus Project sounds like the tiny girls in Mothra.
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_11775950?nclick_check=1
Oh, dsg, this is one instance where the oracle hoped she was wrong.
It won't let me access it.
wv: screw. :-X
Hearst says it will close or sell San Francisco Chronicle if it can't make significant staff reductions - 02/24/2009 04:36 PM PST
That's being reported on SFGate.com, too.
I just took a look at the video of Obama's speech. What a damn lovefest it was as he walked down the aisle. Toward the end he kissed Hilda Solis and Ruth Bader G. with obvious pleasure on both sides. I thought Clarence Thomas looked like he thought he'd been slighted a bit.
When did all that hugging and kissing start?
DSG: lol. when I first heard that song I thought it was 2 voices... but closer scrutiny revealed there's no vocals at all on the track.
It's a good thing I'm deaf, 'cause I'm sure you're probably making fun of me somehow.
I am not Hartal, Tedspe.
And dsg, why do you bother with him? Don't you have better thins to do?
When I argue, I have a legitimate point.
As far as the closure/lay-offs at the Chron. It was a matter of time, unfortunately. They should just shut the paper down, leave the website, and charge a subscription price for it...and try not to make the same mistake all over again by pissing off potential readers with overblown arrogance. Like a lot of other, but far more silent Californians, I'm a pretty civilized person when I'm not being insulted by newbies taking over my town.
probono, did I say you were hartal?
I don't know who Hartal is. Someone is always suggesting that I'm him. I'm not. He makes me ill and has ever since he started yapping his boring, non-stop mouth. I can't even read the stuff he writes--it's like trying to choke down dry bread.
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