[Sadly this ad is no longer on the internet.] Oh, man, it’s finally that time in the political cycle where we get back to some quality advertisements. Here we have Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa who is running for the Senate. In this spot, she basically says that she knows how to castrate pigs, so she’ll know how to stop spending, all while we hear the squeals of pigs in the background. It’s all kinds of creepy. Enjoy. And she was just endorsed by none other than the Killa from Wasilla.
Continue reading...Rich guy wants five more Californias
It’s easy to look at California and imagine Churchill instead having said “Democracy is the worst form of government. No, really, it’s the fucking worst.” Between often electing unconventional politicians to high office, and a overly powerful ballot initiative system that makes it nearly impossible for even those few responsible leaders to govern, California is an example of democracy at its probable worst. And that\’s before you get to the eccentric rich people who like to exploit this system to do eccentric rich people things. This time it’s venture capital investor Tim Draper, who is funding a drive to...
Continue reading...New York Times Columnist Line of the Day
If you’re one of the three people who reads this here premier “web log,” you may have once checked out the New York Times op-ed page. You might even recognize the names of the columnists, who every day spout the most conventionally wise of the conventional wisdom. This is a feature that is dedicated to these folks, highlighting one line that is either funny, ridiculous, strange, or actually intelligent or well-written. Today\’s is from Thomas \”The Tank Engine\” Friedman, who in his column today, \”Putin and the Laws of Gravity,\” writes: Putin has basically bet his country’s...
Continue reading...Hamburger ingredients, ranked
19. Heinz ketchup (if you must) 18. Bun 17. Lettuce 16. Tomato 15. Mayonnaise 14. Milk (for panade) 13. Bread (for panade) 12. Red onion 11. Pickle 10. Garlic powder 9. Onion powder 8. Pickled jalapeno slices 7. Mustard 6. Guacamole 5. Cheddar 4. Bacon 3. Pepper 2. Salt 1. Ground chuck
Continue reading...Watch this excellent \”True Detective\” parody
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHWLpJRlBYA] True Detective may be over for now (although I\’m a couple episodes behind!), but here\’s a terrific parody starring Community cast members Joel McHale and Jim Rash to help tide you over.
Continue reading...New York Times Columnist Line of the Day
If you’re one of the three people who reads this here premier “web log,” you may have once checked out the New York Times op-ed page. You might even recognize the names of the columnists, who every day spout the most conventionally wise of the conventional wisdom. This is a feature that is dedicated to these folks, highlighting one line that is either funny, ridiculous, strange, or actually intelligent or well-written. Today\’s is from none other than Thomas \”The Tank Engine\” Friedman, who in his column today \”Why Putin Doesn\’t Respect Us,\”** writes: To put it in...
Continue reading...New York Times Columnist Line of the Day
If you’re one of the three people who reads this here premier “web log ,” you may once in a blue moon have checked out the New York Times op-ed page. You might even recognize the names of the columnists, who every day spout the most conventionally wise of the conventional wisdom. This is a feature that is dedicated to these folks, highlighting one line that is either funny, ridiculous, strange, or actually intelligent or well-written. Today\’s is from Charles Blow, who in his column today \”No Country for Old Mores,\” writes: The capacity for procreation is,...
Continue reading...New York Time Columnist Line of the Day
If you’re one of the three people who reads this here premier “web log ,” you may once in a blue moon have checked out the New York Times op-ed page. You might even recognize the names of the columnists, who every day spout the most conventionally wise of the conventional wisdom. This is a feature that is dedicated to these folks, highlighting one line that is either funny, ridiculous, strange, or actually intelligent or well-written. Today\’s is, ugh, Maureen Dowd: It has just always seemed strange to me that gays were fighting so hard for so...
Continue reading...This weekend, go see The Lego Movie
Last weekend, we went to the movies to see a matinee of Monuments Men. Unfortunately for our plans, it was sold out. But, starting five minutes later was the Lego Movie. Luckily, it was surprisingly really good. I mean, I hadn’t seen any reviews of it, and don’t so much pay attention to kid’s movie releases. Frozen came (and went?) without me even hearing that it happened (the only reason I’ve heard about it is in discussions about the Lego Movie). But, hell, why not, I used to play with more Lego than you probably have ever...
Continue reading...New York Times Columnist Line of the Day
If you’re one of the three people who reads this here premier \”web log ,\” you may once in a blue moon have checked out the New York Times op-ed page. You might even recognize the names of the columnists, who every day spout the most conventionally wise of the conventional wisdom. This is a feature that is dedicated to these folks, highlighting one line that is either funny, ridiculous, strange, or actually intelligent or well-written. Today\’s from Gail \”The Colander\” Collins, who today in her column \”The Least We Can Do,\” writes: Children should be seen...
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