Monthly Archives: April 2012

Video: Crazy Allen West Weasels on His ‘Members of the Communist Party’ in Congress Remark

I used to think crapshit crazy Rep. Allen West (R-Ozone) was a sincere Teabagger when he made his laughably dumb accusations against political opponents. The former US Army Lt. Colonel, who was relieved of his command, fined $5,000, and retired … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: The Hawks (with Levon Helm), “Further On Up the Road” (1961)

R.I.P., Levon. Here he is on vocals and drums with his first recorded group, “The Hawks.” H/T to Mat Wilson.

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Three Reasons Why Romney Will Lose

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Yet Another ‘Vacant’ Romney Flub

The Romney campaign’s like a magnet to dumb flubs. Speaking at a shuttered Ohio factory with a banner behind him that read, “Obama Isn’t Working,” Romney once again lobbed one far short of the basket. Intended to show that Obama’s … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Les Elgart Orchestra, “Bandstand Boogie” (the “American Bandstand” Theme Song)

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The Death of Dick Clark

“American Bandstand” host (1956 to 1987) and all-around show biz legend Dick Clark passed on to that great Sugar Shack in the Sky two days ago from a heart attack, according to the AP. He was 82 and his transition … Continue reading

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And the Death of Facts

One of the funniest pieces I’ve read in a while –funny because it’s sadly true. Facts, 360 B.C.-A.D. 2012 In memoriam: After years of health problems, Facts has finally died. By Rex W. Huppke Chicago Tribune reporter April 19, 2012 … Continue reading

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Tweets By Twits

These exchanges make me glad I’m not part of the Twitterverse.  The incredible thing is that none of the Tweety Birds in these threads attempted to correct the original mistake, instead risibly compounding the error.  Excerpted from Buzzfeed’s “Top 10 … Continue reading

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The Band’s Levon Helm Dead at 71

RIP, Levon. Here’s a report from CNN: Levon Helm, co-founder of The Band, dead at 71 By Todd Leopold CNN updated 4:23 PM EDT, Thu April 19, 2012 (CNN) — Levon Helm, the drummer, multi-instrumentalist and singer for The Band … Continue reading

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Today’s Quotes: Paul Ryan’s Cognitive Dissonance on Christianity and Ayn Rand

“House Budget Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) says his Catholic faith helped shape the Republican budget plan by stressing local control and concern for the poor, according to an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network released Tuesday [April 10, 2012].” … Continue reading

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