Fittingly, the end of November and the beginning of December meant a lake-effect enhanced snow, and we got it good and hard. Fortunately, I wasn’t relying on airports, and for all their faults, the local governments here do a pretty good job of getting the snow off the streets expeditiously. The shaggy dog is happy, the neighborhood is quiet, I managed to get out to see NPR1 yesterday, the internet is still working so I can watch football… it’s a nice way to start the new month.
Also nice are birthdays, and today they include a woman who really could burn the candle at both ends; a great mathematician whose fame ended up being a comedy song; the very worst part of arguably the best comedy movie ever made; a massive bungler who was appointed by an even more massive bungler; co-founder (along with Michael Jackson) of The Ignited Negro College Fund; Joy Behar with a better voice; one of the strongest advocates for demand-driven free-market economics; a raging asshole who absolutely revolutionized the way his instrument is played; and someone who proves that you don’t have to be smart to be clever. And see that cute dog in the snow? It’s his birthday today as well.
Links are rarely clever, though.
Can someone do a welfare check on Sloopy?
Honey, all you needed to do was smile and we’d all know that.
Jose Andres is being very quiet today. One more publicity stunt gone wrong.
I don’t mean to be a conspiracy theory guy, but… has anyone seen Victoria Nuland recently? Oh yeah, she probably wrote this.
May as well have picked Joe Arpaio.
This video proves the point I made in birthdays. No-one was playing like this before Jaco. Now everyone does. Crazy good performance by the whole band.
I just took my window units out yesterday. I don’t miss the snow for even a second.
Damn… I guess Ford. Ah well… enjoy the snow in the best way possible, OMWC — by not going out in it. Winter is lovely as long as you can do that, the heat works and you have suitable warm beverages available and all.
On to the links… morning, all.
Happy birthday Eric Holder?
Happy birthday Mae West.
I am a dummy. Reading your comment is the first time it occurred to me that is a multifunctional euphemism.
Happy birthday, Cute Dog whose name I don’t remember! ::virtual scritches::
Agreed on both points, I’m afraid… happy birthday, shaggy snow pup. May you have belly rubs and treats galore today.
Kaiser. He’s half German Shepherd and I wanted a name to reflect that. Dogs respond best to one or two syllable names with a hard consonant, so that was included in the naming criteria. WebDom vetoed my first choice, “Hitler.” So he’s stuck with Kaiser.
And now it is permanente.
Roll with it.
An aluminating name.
Sigh… are you working with my wife to kill me and take a cut of my life insurance, man? Because that as the first link/first thing in the morning is a good way to give me a massive anger-induced coronary.
Certainly tar and feathers were around for a good reason in the past… and highwaymen had more shame and honor than these assholes. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if FedEx got tax breaks with the explicit under-the-table “we can come in and do this” promise as well, honestly. I’d rant more… but I want to live another year, dangnabbit.
Yep, not even a threat of danger to grab a package off a conveyor, unlike a traffic stop. I agree, it really angers up the blood and is a dirty early morning story. Good for the IJ for going after these pricks.
I’m sure if we could pluck him from Banjos we’d find he’s still well tuned.
You should be strung up for that pun.
Now, now! Don’t fret!
While you’re at, try to remove all the fish piss from the Atlantic ocean. Your DNA was in every government database on earth long before 23andme went tits up.
Why Pat — it isn’t as if massive government intrustion into the health care market might make it such that any blood work or other such bodily fluids containing DNA going to a lab might just happen to also be DNA tested with the results going to a NSA server for at least the last quarter century or anything? Our tireless guardians of privacy in the government would certainly never stand for such things!
By now my clone should be an adult ready to carry out missions.
That article is like watching the Guardian’s brain break in real time.
“Looking for roots” is neat but it’s “the essence of racism”.
Wut?
The Grauniad has a brain to break?
Maybe not the brightest move on the customers’ part to get their DNA tested by them in the first place but I can understand why they’re jumpy and pissed off.
the very worst part of arguably the best comedy movie ever made;
It doesn’t matter which movie you’re referring to; the answer is Peter Sellers.
So when you were a kid, which color paint chips did you find most delicious?
I’m not the one who hates Jaws.
As long as your answer isn’t Woody Allen or, God forbid, Jerry Lewis you’ve got my partial agreement.
“On April 17, 1987, during a performance at University of California, San Diego’s Mandeville Hall, Shawn suffered a heart attack and collapsed face-down on the stage. The audience initially assumed that it was part of his act. After he had remained motionless for several minutes, a stage hand examined him and asked if a physician was present.[8]
After CPR had been initiated, the audience was asked to leave the auditorium. Most in attendance remained, assuming that it was part of Shawn’s act, and only began leaving after paramedics arrived.[8]”
C’mon, you can’t beat that for commitment to the bit.
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is not the best comedy ever made.
Everyone of good breeding knows the toilet scene from Dumb and Dumber was the pinnacle of comedic entertainment and it’s all downhill from there.
No, it’s the greatest movie ever made.
I don’t mean to be a conspiracy theory guy, but… has anyone seen Victoria Nuland recently?
Yeah, none of those people are capable of thinking for themselves.
The sheriff is near? And given the propensities of Florida Man, shouldn’t any Florida LE be automatically suspect?
Sugar daddy?
Just the tips?
Won her case against the Devil.
I think it must be some kind of insurance scam. It’s basically illegal to have a gun on the Manhattan streets, so there’s no way for anyone to carjack somebody at gunpoint, right?
From Tyler’s first link (“operating far beyond the bounds of the Constitution”):
And that is exactly what the left cannot abide. The titantic fedgov is by design because that is how they like it.
Handed down from the original Progressives – that Constitution thing isn’t so great when it thwarts our ambitions to improve mankind. And that was not sourced from Marx but from the Reformation.
Dude, you REALLY need to show your work.
Woodrow Wilson wrote and spoke on it. Ardent Baptist not Marxist.
I should throw in William Jennings Bryan and Robert LaFollette for good measure.
“…ambitions to improve mankind.”
Let’s just stop right there.
Nothing in what you just said makes the Reformation the source of a feudalistic government workforce. Just pointing to WW is nothing more than a handwave. Especially as those you mention were a wee bit removed from the actual Reformation of the church.
The Reformation was a huge influence, both for good and ill, much as the Enlightenment that followed. Political progressivism was an outgrowth of the Third Great Awakening/Social Gospel (which is Protestant to the core). If you really want to talk about which branch of the Church is most tainted with Marxist influence, it would be the Catholic (since it was early Catholicism that inspired Marx’s communalist instincts).
How? How was the reformation and the enlightenment the stepping stone to government totalitarianism? Just waving the names of these two actions around is nowhere near enough for me to buy your argument, you have to outline it pretty clearly.
Counter theory; how is this not a reversion to the mean, and that the work done in creating the reformation and enlightenment was only to be thwarted by the natural state of man. Indeed, that the thinking behind both the reformation and the enlightenment was not the cause of where we are now, but rather a wall thrown up to prevent this.
I’m speaking to the history, that is how it happened. You want a mechanical explanation, some kind of physics?
The original Progressives just flat out were not Marxists. The marriage of progressive and Left happened in the 60s, culminating in the New Left. That’s just how it all happened, there isn’t any theory of why it happened that way. The original Progressives believed in improving mankind (including eugenics), and leading the world to the American way (or at least their ideal of it, not the actual conservation of the founding) – not any kind of class-based revolution. It’s fucked up in its own way, without any ties to Marxist fuckery.
Yes, you need to have a mechanical explanation, as without that it isn’t history. It simply becomes a post hoc egro propter hoc explanation. As you have it now it is no different than something like Woodrow Wilson was Elected and then the atomic bomb was used, ergo Wilson designed the bomb!
So, why is the enlightenment and reformation the lead in to our current government totalitarianism? How is Marxism different form progressivism as it currently stands? When did they start to move apart, if they did? And so on.
You hand wave away all of this.
The main story is about how state police acting under state law are seizing packages coming from/going to other states and merely transiting their state, so if anything it shows how tyrannical the states can be all by themselves.
Please, CAF is a product of the federal government prosecuting it’s War on Drugs. Thanks Tricky Dicky!
Once slavery was abolished the abolitionists had to find other ways to get the sweet “I’m more virtuous than you” feeling. The problem with moral crusaders is that they need a crusade, and if there isn’t a clear evil to oppose they make their own.
Doin’ good ain’t got no end. Or maybe it does. That end usually happens on the side of a dirt pit at the end of a rifle.
CAF actually (ackshually) goes all the way back to the founding, where it was used to forfeit smuggled goods (generally I think ones that hadn’t paid a tariff). So its pedigree goes back to before the WOD, but yeah, its roots are federal.
I gotta say, I would never send any amount of cash through the mail, especially now since there are multiple ways to do it electronically that are cost-free. I have always thought sending cash through the mail was an excellent way to have it disappear en route through simple theft, regardless of gussied-up civil asset forfeiture.
Spaghetti western marathon day on the Cult Cinema Classics Youtube channel:
https://youtu.be/TnDpdUQxMpg?si=JSgpqPsoFeD-0H90
I don’t know how they get the rights to all of the movies and whatnot they have posted there but what a great channel.
Sheriff Chad Chronister
I’m not that familiar with the guy to be honest but Kash Patel for FBI head has to be a good consolation prize, no?
That’s not very progressive.
“…some disappointment that I had not discovered a newfound heritage – a piece of information that would give my identity new dimension.”
Your identity depends on your genetics? That explains a lot. The racism, the collective guilt….
My Grandfather – “Who your daddy was doesnt mean shit. The only thing that counts is what YOU do.”
Next thing you know you’ll be wanting to judge people by the content of their character or something, Suthenboy. Wild and wacky concepts….
Something clearly only a white male supremacist would ever think.
Only a racist would deny the genetic foundation for racism or blood guilt / sarc
Oh Indiana. The land of guns and fireworks, but now this. I am disappoint.
Creating a financial incentive to shred the constitution is what I would characterize as ‘a bad idea’.
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court is busy granting cert to appellants fighting asset forfeiture, illegal search, and police over-reach in general, right?
right?
“Connecticut mansion engulfed in flames on Thanksgiving as residents fried turkey inside garage”
https://nypost.com/2024/12/01/us-news/connecticut-house-set-on-fire-by-thanksgiving-turkey-frying-in-garage/
They didn’t watch that Bill Shatner video.
Good Lord. Who still screws up like that?
Sure it’s dangerous but the turkey comes out so damn tasty.
RFK Jr. posted photos of him deep frying a turkey. All I could think of is, we can’t afford to lose him to a grease fire.
Surely he prepped by sizing everything, test dunking, and cooking outside 10 feet from any structure. He looks like a Shatner fan.
It would have been a beef Tallow fire, FWIW.
Anymore, I have to think this was deliberate.
Insurance fraud with a house full of guests?
How can you claim ignorance (and that it was just an accident)? Well, we’ve never done this and we ignored every bit of advice on the subject?
I know it’s a tough sell, but some people are just that stupid.
After you burn your house down, the turkey tastes a bit like sadness.
A Slutty, Sultry Sunday for the first day of the last month.
https://archive.is/UsEct
Got a tire warning light last night. Thought it was just from the cold, but this morning one of the tires was flat. And the tire place is closed today. So I will miss my hockey team meeting in which we will discuss everyone’s poor attendance. Cue the Alanis Morisette music.
Life is a funny place, it is true.
😕
a car only really needs 3
Someone must have recently watched Stroker Ace.
Sorry TOK. Had a nail in one last week. Luckily it was Sunday night and although hissing when I found it, constricted enough to retain pressure over night.
Just watched the Critical Drinker’s review of Wicked. Pretty positive review, all around, somewhat to my surprise (and, I think, his). As ever, worth a watch (the review; I’m not a musicals guy, so I’ll pass on the movie).
It’s doing numbers, in spite of the stars saying stupid shit.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14131899/Wicked-promo-tour.html
I literally could not care less.
I only wish the f’in commercials and non-stop tie-ins would end already.
As i said i saw the musical in london and liked it. I doubt the movie has the same feel as the show so i will skip it.
I watched it because my daughter earned a visit to the movies, but I must admit it was well done (but reaaaaaaaaaally long).
“An Adams administration staffer whose mission includes fostering “unity” and bridging “cultural divides,” is under fire for ripping down an Israeli hostage poster — and then allegedly assaulting an outraged eyewitness, The Post has learned.
Nallah Sutherland, a special event coordinator for the Mayor’s Office of Special Projects and Community Events, was spotted earlier this month tearing down the poster from an Upper East Side light pole, ripping it up and dumping it in a trash bin, according to video posted online by the social media platform Jews of NY and nonprofit StopAntisemetism.
“It’s an appalling act of antisemitism,” said the nonprofit’s founder Liora Rez, who demanded Adams immediately fire Sutherland.
But Sutherland, 25, only got a slap on the wrist by her bosses — who merely required her to take “multicultural training” and added a disciplinary note to her permanent work file, a City Hall source told The Post.”
https://nypost.com/2024/11/30/us-news/nyc-staffer-paid-to-promote-diversity-caught-ripping-down-israel-hostage-poster-allegedly-assaulting-person-filming-it/
OFFS!
Meanwhile if she worked for a prominent private company in NYC…
Ugh not a fan of struggle sessions.
I say let the hate (which she probably learned in school) flow through you and let people judge you accordingly for it.
Me neither. Xe should just be summarily fired, rather than go through the multiculti session.
Oh, and prosecuted for assault, as well.
If putting up the poster is an expression of free speech would not the tearing down the poster also be an expression of free speech?
Is private property/trespass involved?
Very interesting question, 4X. I don’t think private property/trespass would be involved where it is put on public property (a utility pole or similar). Generally speaking, I think this is more of a heckler’s veto situation, where merely silencing someone you disagree with is not considered an exercise of free speech (although you can certainly argue that it is).
To be clear, I’m not saying xe should be arrested for tearing down the poster, as I’m not sure what crime was committed. Assaulting the eyewitness, though? Yeah, prosecute for that.
well the parliament election is upon us (us as in Romanians) and it seems to be the biggest turnout in 16 years. what this means who knows.
the first round of the presidential election is still being recounted with no clear info about it.
It will be most amusing if the disapproved candidate expands his vote total.
The disaproved candidate has sufficient margin that nothing will change significantly. Second place is at stake
The silly risk is of canceling and redoing the election. The retard demographic for the disapproved candidate will be the same.
“They’re trying to kick the woman off the ballot!”
I mean they are, but not cause she is woman
Obviously y’all need more DEI trainers so you can recognize the misogyny. Will be sent along with the rye.
When I put air in my tires yesterday, I noticed it said “Made in Romania” on the sidewall. I was mildly surprised.
Hey, you need to prepare for that giant tire fire of a nation!
There are michelin, continental, pirelli and nokian factories in romania. Maybe othet i dont know
Anyway Romania friend don’t put tariffs on us. Also send good rye whisky to romanian stores.
I didn’t know Romania made air.
And how do you print “Made in Romania” on air anyway?
Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia
Roll tide… sorry wait… go dawgs.. wait never mind other Georgia.
Dick Shawn’s car chase in It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World was one of the best ever put on film.
That movie was unwatchable. There. I said it.
You are someone that loves the Three Stooges, right?
OMWC is correct here.
Meanwhile, back in Losereville
After the Ohio State players confronted their rivals at midfield, defensive end Jack Sawyer grabbed the top of the Wolverines’ flag and ripped it off the pole as the brawl moved toward the Michigan bench. Eventually, officers rushed in to try to break up the fracas.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he understood his players’ actions.
“There are some prideful guys on our team who weren’t going to sit back and let that happen,” Day said.
The two Ohio State players made available after the game brushed off questions about it.
Michigan running back Kalel Mullings, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown, said he didn’t like how the Buckeyes players involved themselves in the Wolverines’ postgame celebration, calling it “classless.”
Watching the second half of that game, it was hard to believe those bumblefucks won a single game all year.
Well they are always assured one win when they play tPSU.
We all have our blind spots, Old Man.
“It’s a terrible development for the men and women of the FBI and also for the nation that depends on a highly functioning professional independent Federal Bureau of Investigation,” former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said on CNN Saturday night.
Didn’t McCabe figure prominently in the Russia Collusion bullshit? How is he credible on any topic?
“Kash is America’s choice as Director of the FBI. Accountability is coming. Congratulations and well deserved,” Mike Flynn, who for a brief stint served as Trump’s National Security Advisor, posted on X.
“[F]or a brief stint served” until the FBI framed him for a bullshit process crime then proceeded to hound and threaten his family.
The Hill could really stand to work on providing context.
Waiting for the smoker to get started. Doing STL style ribs today.
It’s like stealing from the government
Cute Kaiser pics! 💕