Sarah Palin was at it again last week. I guess she is suffering from media deprivation so she just had to say a few outrageous things to bring back the cameras. She's still playing the victim and still living in a distorted world where liberals wear the black hats and conservatives are good and holy. Palin accuses evil liberals of telling lies and swears up and down she cannot think of one Republican who lies and distorts things the way liberals do. ( I guess she has never heard of Rush Limbaugh) but nevermind.
Jon Stewart got right on Sister Sarah's case. In case you missed it, the video of the segment is below and it is a must see.... especially if you need a break from the anger and vitriol of the campaign clown show.
Check it out for a laugh and an injection of sanity. Sometimes I think The Daily Show is a better source of hard news than CNN and it certainly beats the pants off of FOX and MSNBC.
With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan and The Mikado, I just had to share this video valentine to the redoubtable Republican candidate-- the one, the only, Newtster, from his three ( count them) three wives. It's a cleverly concocted satirical ditty done by the Capitol Steps. Just in case you've been on a desert island and don't know who the Capitol Steps are, they are a Washington DC based comedy group that specializes in hilarious political satire and in total fairness, roasts both Democrats and Republicans over the coals with equal relish. Their self-styled motto is " we put the "mock" in " democracy".... and they definitely did!
Watch the video. You'll see what I mean. Happy Valentines Day, Newt, honey.
If you want more, go on over to their website and check things out. They've been cracking everybody in Washington up for more than 30 years. They know where all the bodies are buried and they've got loud voices.
"In terms of income equality, America lags behind any country in the
old, ossified Europe that President George W. Bush used to deride. Among
our closest counterparts are Russia with its oligarchs and Iran. While
many of the old centers of inequality in Latin America, such as Brazil,
have been striving in recent years, rather successfully, to improve the
plight of the poor and reduce gaps in income, America has allowed
inequality to grow."
In the face of increasing rates of poverty and income inequality, Republicans still want to repeal the estate tax ( which they refer to as the "death" tax) and scream socialism and commie bastard at anyone who disagrees with them. They will live to regret allowing the balance of wealth and power to become so skewed in America.
At last, I've discovered a sane candidate for President-- or to put it bluntly--an alternative to the Republican clown car crowd. Vermin Supreme got shamefully little coverage during the New Hampshire Primary but he was on the ballot and he got more than 800 votes. Not sure what that says about the American political system, but it does say something about the sense of humor of voters in New Hampshire.
Pity we didn't hear more about Vermin Supreme since compared to Rick Perry and Newt the nonsensical, he seems to be very practical and down to earth-- oh and did I mention honest? He's promised to stamp out gingivitis and give every American a pony. What more could the American people want?
Is it time for a write in campaign for Vermin Supreme? I think so. Besides, he's got a great fashion sense. That is some hat he's throwing in the ring.
Snap your fingers, tap your toes and sing along with the music. Then have a laugh as you try to imagine any of these folks acutally running for President in 2012.( especially The Donald)
Sometimes the world is so nutty that all you can do is laugh. This is definitely one of those times. And this is the perfect video for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
Donald Trump isn't the only one who can make crazy statements assertively. If he can spout all his birther crap based on nothing at all, then I can certainly start an internet rumor about him. Here we go.
Donald Trump is a space alien. Yes he is. Think about how he appeared out of nowhere on the NYC power real estate scene 30 years ago. Does anybody remember his childhood-- NO. He wasn't born, he was hatched and was brought from another galaxy and deposited on earth to be reared as an earthling in Queens-- the most suburban of New York City's outer boroughs.. You can't get more alien than that, can you? Obviously, he's not a REAL American. His birth certificate is a flawless forgery I bet.
He is controlled by his handlers on Alpha Centauri via a communications implant concealed under his comb-over. Why else would he wear his hair in such an odd and alien way. Any real human being knows that bald is better than buffoonery. No wonder Ivana dumped him.
That somebody this crazy could be seriously running for President scares the hell out of me. That he could be number two in the polls, right behind Mitt Romney as a potential Republican candidate is scarier still. On top of that, the right wing nut jobs in Washington, fresh from lowering taxes for the very rich are slashing education and benefits for the old, sick and poor and if they don't get what they want, they are going to shut down the government in just a few hours. This is totally crazy.
Yup, Donald Trump is a space alien who will fit right in there in Washington . The inmates are totally running the asylum. Now, where did I put my tin foil hat? I'll need it on Alpha Centauri.
Guess who the prankster was--yup it was Ian Murphy, bon vivant, political gadfly and gonzo journalist. I love this guy, so though I am not in his district and not even in New York State, I am thrilled that he is running for Congress.
And here comes the best part. Murphy is running on the Green Party ticket in a special election to fill the spot of tah dah ( you are gonna LUV this) Chris Lee aka the Craig's List adulterer. Remember him? He's the Republican Congressman who was trolling Craig;s list for dates and sending out bare chested photos and resigned when his wife and the media found out. You gotta love those Republican " strong family values" types.
Murphy is not soft on the issues. Here's a bit of his platform, straight from his website For more information plus the complete campaign platform go to Murphy Can Has Congress and look around. You won't be sorry, oh and you can make a donation or volunteer your time there as well.
Craigslist Transsexuals
I am pro-Craigslist transsexuals. Unlike your last Congressman, however, I am not a terrible hypocrite. And unlike my Republican opponent, I am not a discriminating jerk.
Tax Billionaires
The divide between the haves and the have-nots hasn’t been this wide since the Great Depression. The middle class is being ripped off and lied to. Crooks on Wall Street receive bailouts and bonuses, for stealing your money. People are working harder than ever, for less and less. This pisses me off. It should piss you off, too.
When I’m elected to Congress, I’ll fight to shift the tax burden away from the middle class and the small business owners of the 26th district. It’s time the U.S. had a sane, progressive income tax and corporate tax structure.
When Warren Buffett’s secretary pays more income tax than he does, you know something ain’t quite right.
Adorable Puppies
I am pro-adorable puppies. When I’m elected to Congress, and if you’re good, I might get you one.
If you llive in New York State's 26th Congressional District, don't forget to get out and vote on May 24th for Ian Murphy--a laid back dude seeking votes, and maybe more. If you don't live in Murphy's District, you might want to support him anyway, just to say thank you. At the very least, you could follow him on Twitter
With a tip of the hat to Gilbert & Sullivan and another to Cogitamus, the fabulous blog where I found this delightful satirical goodie, I give you the laugh you need if you are beset by electioneering from both left and right, sick of the tea party, and just about ready to throw in the towel. Tah-dah !!!
Yes folks, Republicans have a plan for Ground Zero and since one picture is worth we all know how many words-- I'll let this graphic do the talking.
But first a hat tip to Political Irony.com-- a political blog you should definitely check out early and often. They published this fabulous tongue in cheek comment on the New York City, Ground Zero Mosque bruhahaha yesterday. I just had to reblog it.
I love political satire. I really do. This video with Obama as grillmaster at a backyard barbecue is a hoot-- a political metaphor for the ages. My favorite line? " IN Europe EVERYBODY has potato salad"
