Monday Open Thread: February 28th, 2011
What’s on your minds this Monday?
What are people talking about in your part of the country?
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Tammy Bruce has lately been calling the Obamas “Thing 1 and Thing 2″, from The Cat in the Hat. I made a photochop, let me know what you think.
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6411/obamathings.jpg
Brilliant!
Priceless!
Very funny!
Great!!
I shared it on Facebook.
Love it!
Thanks guys
Excellent! Now you need one of George Soros as the Cat in the Hat.
I found this through Hot Air:
http://heritageaction.com/2011/02/after-action-report-hr-1/
You can see how your congresscritter voted on specific aspects of the budget bill HR1. I’m getting ready to email my guy with a thank-you.
Thanks for posting that, Lethargic! My Congresscritter voted Yes on every spending cut. I will send him a thank you note immediately!
The US govt is charging its citizens for evacuation from Libya.
After making them stand, trapped, on an open port for hours with no armed protection:
http://hotair.com/archives/2011/02/28/obamateurism-of-the-day-459/
Someone at the link says that they were lucky there was no massacre. But I’m wondering who the Obama regime paid off.
Unbelievable! But then, I just heard that some friends of ours are going to Egypt in March. I asked them if they were nuts, and they said they’ve ben planning this trip for a long time and they don’t want to cancel or they’d lose money. I pointed out that the U.S. EVACUATED Americans from Egypt a couple of weeks ago. I can’t believe they’d allow tourists to go back in there! Why does anyone want to go to the Middle East if they don’t have to?
It depends who was in charge where they got on the boats.
If it was the Opposition, there would be no massacre. If it was Gadhafi people, then the risk was high.
Obama at the Oscars:
http://jammiewearingfool.blogspot.com/2011/02/shocker-obama-makes-oscars-cameo.html
Because…yeah…
Ya know, the more we see his face, the more tired of him we become. This does not help Obama, it hurts him. The thing is, I don’t think he understands that….
this is why I no longer watch the oscars.
nothing but a bunch of limosine far lefties who think they know better than regular americans.
I was watching the “pre-game” show when they showed the newly redecorated “green room” done by the designer who did the reno of “the Obama WH”. Sure enough it was all beige and brown. That was enough for me to know that real idiots were in charge. I changed the channel quick to some 70′s movie.
Was a camera there? Enough said.
Question of the day;
Why is it important to point out the Social Secretary of the WH is gay?
Does this really matter?
Why did the WH feel the need to add that to the announcement?
Would they have pointed out the sexuality of a heterosexual?
For some reason, I find this offensive. As if the WH is saying: “see, we have a gay person in our circle”, rather then telling us how credentialed he might be in his bio. It feels like pandering.
Am I wrong in my assessment?
No you are not wrong.
You should be offended.
I think he is rubbing it in the nose of conservatives.
As if saying, “If you don’t like it, too f—ing bad.”
I hope the general reaction will be “Actually, we don’t care.” Or not even that much of a reaction.
Thank you. It really is offensive.
no, you’re not wrong…
this is the same loser who in 2008 said something to the effect that he loves the hispanic community because he loves mexican food.
and no I am not kidding.
I guess they want everyone to know that Østupid has a new toy
and yes, it is offensive to point out the man’s sexuality.
His sexual preferences should not be a factor in getting the job.
But you see, this is his way of appealing to the gay community. The thing is, they are smarter than that.
are they smarter? The leftist gays will be fooled by this appointment.
Thanks to all of you. What I didn’t get was why no one in Big White would not object to the announcement, even the new Social Secretary.
I am so embarrassed by the WONs. They have no grace or class.
I think between the new Social Secretary and the refusal to defend DOMA in court, Obama is pandering to the gay vote. He lied to moderates about being centerist to get elected (against gay marriage) and now that he needs to appeal to his base he’s showing his far left agenda.
I think this is a move that is directly responding to the Hillbuzz threat. Hillbuzz is making a great case that conservatives and Sarah Palin are not anti-gay; however, that argument will not be as effective now that Obama is pro-gay marriage. He will lie and say his thinking “evolved”
The big question is will this split the black vote? Will the black churches be true to their faith or be blinded by appeals to their race?
Check out this 6 minute video at Big Government.
http://biggovernment.com/chartsock/2011/02/28/a-brave-new-plan-for-america-the-world-and-noodles-my-time-in-madison-wisconsin/
Amazing to see how Socialists think, as if the businesses that employ them arose out of nothing, and that the evil Capitalist who poured his blood, sweat, talent and treasure into creating his business has no rights to reap the profits of his efforts.
Scott Walker is obviously letting the violent, hate-filled radical ineanderthals occupying the Wiscosin state capitol is to let the publc view up close the vermin that are the left & public employee goonions. The failures that are Wisconsin’s teachers who produce 8th graders 65% of whom read at a 4th grade level or below and the bloated salaries & benefits of state & municipal employees.
Scott Walker should do every thing he can legally to make those lazy losers dems. pay their own expenses. The tax payers should not have to pay for their act of vacating their sworn duty.
If I completely screwed up 35% of the time at work, I wouldn’t have a job anymore. And my job is a lot more frivolous and less critical to the future of America than teaching the next generation basic academic skills.
Nice picture of Obama. You need one of Michelle – maybe one of her watching cats throw up on a couch and creating a new frock for her.
The polls of “perceptions”.
Nobody thought John McCain was going to even be close to win the GOP nomination in May of 2007. Even when he was second behind Bush in 2000. The “next in line” meme was no where to be found….untill he actually won.
Mike(Criminals Pardoner) Huckabee manged to win some 40,000 Iowa caucus votes to be the winner of the 2008 GOP Iowa caucus. 40, thousands votes in a state where almost 200,000 are registred Republicans is a missery.
Now, perception(not reality) places him as the top to regain Iowa in 2012. Perception is what is placing Mitt Romney as the front runner in New Hamphire 2012 primary “polls”.
Romney was beaten bad by John McCain in the New Hamphire primary 2008. And New Hamphire is supposed to be “home state” for this Mormon. How can we explain that even pouring millions into his campaign, Romney lost his “home state” by 9 points to a candidate from Arizona??
Perception is playing good with Sarah Palin in South Carolina primary 2012. Palin’s star made Nikki Haley come from fourth place to win the governorship of this state. That is why Palin is ahead in this state’s “polls”.
Everything on these ealy “polls” are based on perceptions: Hillary Clinton and Rudy Gulliani in 2007??
When January 2012 rolls along what will count is who can muster the most people to go vote in those primaries and caucuses. And the most exciting, historic, youthfull and attractive candidate will be the one who will win.
Mike Huckabee’s 40,000 misserable votes in 2008 Iowa caucuses could be nothing compared to what a a young and attractive Sarah Palin could do there in 2012.
Note: Iowa has over 700,000 registred Reoublican voters. It was some 645,000 in 2008. Mike(Rapist-Cop killer Pardoner)Huckabee won some 40,000 votes in the 2008 Iowa caucus.
That meager vote turn out was the 37% of the vote that gave this fat Baptist minister an early win in Iowa. Could this fat moderate repeat the same against a charismatic Evangelical like Sarah Palin in 2012? No chance!
Carmelo, your posts are consistently offensive. They belong on some other site.
Offensive??? When is the truth offensive?
What other site would you suggest?
If there are rules about what can or cannot be posted I would appreciate seeing it. Are you,AJAcoco in charge of that list? Please it ASAP. Thank you!
well I take offense over the constant comment about looks.
People should not be voting because of looks.
They need to be voting because the candidate is the best when it comes to things like foreign policy.
To pick a candidate because of charisma is always a mistake… look at Hitler, it was said that he had charisma.
“Romney was beaten bad by John McCain in the New Hamphire primary 2008. And New Hamphire is supposed to be “home state” for this Mormon.”
Romney was born in Detroit and served as Governor of Massachusetts. How is New Hampshire supposed to be his “home state”?
He probably meant that Romney has so many paid staff and offices in New Hampshire that is might as well be his home state.
Bridget, LOVE the pic you included with this post! Rectal-Cranial inversion, indeed!
Thank you very much. I’m always on the lookout for good pictures. Nothing like a good laugh to start your day.
Obama and Michelle have their personal trainer fly out from Chicago – every week – instead of just hiring a local trainer.
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/02/obamas-jetset-fitness-trainer-helps-shed-pounds-adds-ozone
Every time I think I can’t be shocked by the Obamas’ behavior something likes this pops up.
Oh, and who pays for this?
Why us, of course! Sickening.
Based on some of the rumors we have heard,is this more than a personal trainer? If you get my drift.
this is something that needs to be defunded.
I would love to see Congress put a limit on the White House expenditure.
In other words there needs to be a financial limit on what is available for parties and the like. Public funding should be limited to the State Dinner scenario.
If the occupants of the White House want to have entertainment then maybe their guests need to chip in for the tab.
again who is paying for the trainer?
if they were truly paying for everything we are told they pay for ..well….it is just not possible
Does anyone know of a good site to get ideas for anti-union posters/signs? The Tennessee Educators Assoc. (TEA) is holding a rally in Nashville this weekend to protest a bill that would strip collective bargaining rights from teachers unions. A local tea party group is holding a counter-rally. I’d like to have a few ideas for some clever signs.
Thanks!!
I made my one in Denver, Got a Teacher? Thank a TAXPAYER!!
February 28, 2011
Allen West vs. Lawrence O’Donnell: No contest
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/02/allen_west_vs_lawrence_odonnel.html
This is not good news out of Iran.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12599837
If it is true, I feel certain that the people will continue to rise up until the end of the GrandPoohbah and Ahmanutjob regime.
A Dem legislator to a GOP legislator in – where else? – Wisconsin:
“You Are F***ing Dead”
http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/wisconsin-democrat-to-republican-colleague-you-are-fing-dead/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OTB+%28Outside+The+Beltway+|+OTB%29
The meeja’s response has been as full and incisive as one would expect.
Sarah Palin is going on a trip to India . . .
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2681097/posts
Here is the site for her India keynote address
http://conclave.intoday.in/conclave/conclave2011.php
1) My congresscritter is the Nan. Meh. That’s balanced out by my med-mar card.
2) Let the working public, blue and white collar, see the ugly that is public sector unions. Light is a disinfectant.
3) A gay social secretary? Really? What next, gay chef? Gay apparel consultant? Talk about classless on many levels. “Hi. I’m the Prez. Meet my new GAY employee.” Jeez
4) Hello from Dresden, Germany. Taking a 4 week language course. Following HB on my crackberry.
5) Death to Juice. Srsly, don’t drink juice – eat the whole fruit.
Reference your No.3)
Maybe he was trying to say, “I’m not Homophobic some of my best friends are Gay”.
Is it possible for the USA to be consistent and demand the same of Ahmanutjob in Iran?
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/us-says-exile-an-option-for-gaddafi/story-e6frfku0-1226013891050?from=public_rss
The same offenses have been committed. Hundreds of Iranians were killed during the protests in 2009 and thousands have disappeared.
Why are they being so inconsistent?
The length of time it has taken for any action against Gadhafi is also very troubling.
The weakness, and lack of balls by the Østupid regime is absolutely appalling.
Obama on the Oscars. I think they should back off on the TV exposure. I didn’t help the Democratic cause last November elections & more than likely backfired especially in the Midwest. Obama-Reid-Pelosi team turned the Midwest from blue to red. Overhead some conversations in my office about several lifetime Democrats planning on voting Republican for now on. I don’t think the pollsters(even Rassmusen) realize how badly the Democratic & the public union brand name has been
damaged here.
This is the second report of a prosecution relating to extremist Islam in GB… yet they do not get that letting in these people only increases the risk:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/terrorism-in-the-uk/8353388/Law-student-was-collecting-bomb-making-instructions.html
Young Madison Socialist Reveals Popular ‘Noodles & Company‘ Restaurant Is Actually Harsh ’Dictatorship’ (Video)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/young-madison-socialist-reveals-popular-noodles-company-restaurant-is-actually-harsh-dictatorship/
Is Zimbabwe next?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/01/3152078.htm
These Zimbabweans have been charged for watching a video of the Egyptian uprising.
The regime in Zimbabwe is not taking any chances. However, will there be an outcry from the Western powers?
It will probably be crickets.