July 28, 2015

when it was bad news and it is hidden

how can we discuss it. I realize that it is a troll article but it is also a political salvo and there is no way to take it down in the internets,. It is out there, shouldn't we discuss it and resolve what to do when the attacks get nasty? This is going to be one disgusting election to be sure, still we have to be aware and have answers at the ready.

Or is it just me and it would be better to pretend it is not out there? Strikes me they put tehe attack at a liberal source instead of the usual conservative blogs to strike.

July 3, 2015

Alone watchers?

this is the most real reality program ever.
I swear, I don't know how long it will last but some of these bear things seem really close calls. I can't believe they are only 5 days in and so many have left, but with cougars, bears and rain, I can see it happening. I wonder if that one guy will finish his cabin

May 25, 2015

on a day when we honor the war dead, let us not forget Jeff Sessions

who would hurry some service people to qualify,
he is the one who said that the living US veterans felt they were 'entitled" to medical care after their service and we could not afford it, yet he is champing for a new war
GOP Senator Jeff Sessions thinks providing healthcare to veterans is an “entitlement” we cannot afford

But, for some Republicans, that support for our men and women in uniform ends the day they return home and are in need of healthcare services. That faux support was never more clear than yesterday when Alabama Republican Senator Jeff Sessions said we just can’t afford a bill to help out veterans dealing with the tragedy of unnecessarily long waiting periods to get treated at VA hospitals:

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The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan measure aimed at easing healthcare delays for veterans by giving them more access to private care and allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs to open more clinics and hire more medical staff.
The 93-3 vote in the Democratic-led Senate followed unanimous passage on Tuesday in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives of a similar bill to address a crisis that has embarrassed the Obama administration and prompted Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to quit. […]

I feel strongly we’ve got to do the right thing for our veterans. But I don’t think we should create a blank check, an unlimited entitlement program, now.

I bet he is out giving speeches and shaking hands today and talking abut how he supports the military.

May 7, 2015

I finally understand what Republicans mean by small government.

they want to shrink government to it can climb up thru a vagina and set up home in a uterus.
And then set up armaments in that uterus and conduct its wars from there - or it is wars on there?

April 12, 2015

face the nation: white male to replace white male

who says we don't have diversity in the news reflecting life.
John Dickerson to replace Bob Schieffer

March 6, 2015

Snow removal funding would be cut in half under Christie budget plan

Snow removal funding would be cut in half under Christie budget plan

While the snow continues to pile up this winter, and memories of last year's heavy accumulations still haven't melted away, the new 2016 state budget proposal unveiled by Gov. Chris Christie last week cuts snow removal funding for the coming winter in half.

Highlights of the governors' $33.8 billion proposed spending plan for Fiscal 2016 include a $44 million reduction in "winter operations/snow removal," a 49.3 percent reduction from the current fiscal year.

The reduction in snow removal spending is part of a broader reduction of $118 million, or 8.4 percent in the state Department of Transportation's overall budget, from $1.41 billion to $1.29 billion -- the steepest departmental budget cut in the state government under the governor's proposed spending plan, which would raise overall state spending by 3.1 percent.

Because this man makes up numbers to fit his fake story about a balanced budget instead of say... basing them on historical figures or new technology.
Love how he is cutting all dept of transportation as our roads and bridges are failing. How many people had their cars damaged by a pot hole on the turnpike this week? 50 was it?

Update for 2016 (of course the title is out of date by a few days )
BREAKING: With snowstorm bearing down on New Jersey, Chris Christie stays in New Hampshire to campaign

The Christie budget document for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, notes a $44 million reduction for winter operations and snow removal, but Department of Treasury spokesman Joseph Perrone said there's no intent to spend less than what's needed.

"It's really a misnomer to think that figure indicates we are counting on spending less by that amount,'' said Perrone, who said the state typically starts each fiscal year with $10 million budgeted for winter operations.

"This is an expenditure you can't predict because you can't predict the weather,'' Perrone said. "We add to our starting figure through supplemental appropriations based on how much money is needed to keep our roads safe.''

In other words the figure was just made up so Christie could produce another falsely balanced budget by underestimating the real cost of things - typical republican ploy.

March 2, 2015

ok already sick of Thomas Roberts- bring on the captured on video

Seriously Donald Trump a genius? gag reflex seriously tested - smarter than Hillary - he had scum bag smarts and sneaky con man deceptiveness, but that is about it.

February 17, 2015

Krispy Kreme’s ‘KKK Wednesdays’ promotion backfires, obviously

welL. apparently not obvious in the UK

Note to marketers: Google hate groups before committing to campaign
A United Kingdom branch of Krispy Kreme has officially apologized after advertising their short-lived “KKK [Krispy Kreme Klub] Wednesdays” promotion for their Hull location. Apparently, people outside the U.S. — including the representatives from Krispy Kreme’s British headquarters who approved the promotion — are unfamiliar with the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist organization known for grotesque violence primarily against black people.

“Krispy Kreme apologizes unreservedly for the inappropriate name of a customer promotion at one of our stores,” said a Krispy Kreme spokesperson in a statement. “The promotion was never intended to cause offense. All material has been withdrawn and an internal investigation is currently underway.”
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The promotion has scheduled events including “Colouring Tuesday” and “Face Painting Thursday.”

one of the commentators wanted to know if that face painting was black or white face?

ETA forgot link
http://www.salon.com/2015/02/17/krispy_kremes_kkk_wednesdays_promotion_backfires_obviously/

January 12, 2015

aww, Maggie Simpson at the end of the Simpson was waving a flag and

it said Je sui Charley - so appropriate for a cartoon.

January 6, 2015

Republicans: The largest majority since 1928? Hmmm

anyone remember what happened in 1929?