The Gormogons express their sympathies to all the Indians and other nationals wounded, or terrorized by the recent attacks in Bombay, and especially to the loved ones of those killed. Requiescant in pace. May the civilized nations of the world … Continue reading →
Merkel speaks the truth: Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, turned the tables on her international critics on Wednesday by accusing the US and other governments of making “cheap money” a central tool of their economic management, thus planting the seeds … Continue reading →
Ah, Thanksgiving. The time for gorging ourselves*, bantering with relatives, watching and maybe playing football, and shopping (unless one can avoid it). In preparation for the upcoming holiday (we need to bring the pumpkin pie) and the pending move-in to … Continue reading →
Ah, le Cav. Well, since the ‘Puter has been wallowing in Cavstalgia, your Volgi might as well weigh in. Yeah, my dad had a 1982 Cav with its 1.8L GM 122 engine cranking out a massive eighty-two horses of sheer … Continue reading →
This is change we can all believe in, with the added benefit of adding experience to the P.E. Obama’s team. Ah, Iowahawk, is there anyone quite like you and your yummy, delicious satire? ‘Puter thinks not. And kudos on the … Continue reading →
In 1983 dollars, that is. [That’s $61,689.87 in 2007 dollars. Who wouldn’t drop sixty-two grand on that sweet ride? —ŒV] Popular Mechanics joins Volgi and ‘Puter in their complete and utter loathing of the Cavalier. Actually, PM just says that … Continue reading →
It might behoove the Democrats (and many liberals in general) should read the Constitution. Today, we’ll focus on Article 1, Section 6: No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil … Continue reading →
Friend of the Gormogons Jonah Goldberg has a good column today in which he channels both the Volgi: But you know what? Who cares? Personally, I would think less of the Obamas if they sent their kids to bad schools … Continue reading →
Well besides the lovely car pictured on the right (that’s an AMC Gremlin), here is a huge reason not to provide bailouts to the auto industry: Thousands of laid-off auto workers get paid $31 an hour to sit around and … Continue reading →
The New York Times has its undies in a bunch today, claiming that the right of the people of California to amend their Constitution at the ballot box should be subverted by unelected judges. The NYT’s editorial staff uses bizarre … Continue reading →
Be still my beating heart. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Why teenage boys are the dumbest form of life in the known universe, Part MMDCCCLXXVIII. Via With Leather. Where else? Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →British teenager overuses deodorant and dies. Hmmm. What was he using to mask his manly scent? Raid? When Grieving Dad says the deceased “took pride in his appearance, using hair gels and deodorants, which he often sprayed all over his … Continue reading →
Anyone who started work for GM after 1982 and thought that they would have a job for life is too stupid to be bailed out. I’m talking to you, Green family. CNN apparently feels for you though, so at least … Continue reading →
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! Change is here, we’ve elected hope into office. Such were the sentiments that democrats were cheering in early November. Let’s fast forward to the past few days. 30+ of the 47-some-odd posts in transition team … Continue reading →
“Tenure is the holy grail of teacher unions, but it has no educational value for kids; it only benefits adults.” Quoth ’Puter’s inamorata, Michelle Rhee, chancellor of D.C. public schools. Terrific article on her in the WSJ here. Confucius, Œc. … Continue reading →
…Sidwell! At Sidwell, the Obama girls will be following in the footsteps of Chelsea Clinton…. President Richard Nixon’s daughter Tricia went to Sidwell. Vice President Al Gore’s son, Albert Gore III, graduated from there. Three granddaughters of Vice President-elect Joe … Continue reading →
Word is CBS won’t run this because Pelosi’s in it, and she’s on their Sunday show this week. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Makes sense. There’s always money in the banana stand. That’s T-Bone in the middle. He’s a flamer. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Can we actually, you know, see how President Elect Obama does before we start naming public schools after him? And how is this going to look if President Elect Obama’s presidency is reminiscent of the Carter Administration? Oh, and the … Continue reading →
‘Puter’s moving to Canadia, where he can exercise his new legal right to be as fat as he wants to be, to your detriment! Scoot over, gimme one of them seatbelt extenders and pass the poutine and Labatt’s! 'PuterAlways right, … Continue reading →
Two specific examples, then a general example, of the dehumanizing effects of anonymous technological interactions. First, morons egged on a teenager to kill himself as they watched via a webcam. Sadly, the teen succeeded. Second, a woman, her assistant and … Continue reading →
Great magazine this week. For your delectation: Ethan Gutmann’s cover story on the Chinese organ-harvesting complex will give you nightmares. No one lacerates the French like the French. Great piece on Saakashvili’s visit to Paris. Former Colleague of a Gormogon … Continue reading →
The other statistic that emerged from a study of active killers is that they almost exclusively seek out “gun free” zones for their attacks.In most states, concealed handguns are prohibited at schools and on college campuses even for those with … Continue reading →
Click the graphic to read all about it! Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Here’s an actual headline from the ABC News website: “When You Can’t Stop Throwing Up: Mysterious Condition Is Difficult to Diagnose, Doctors Say” Really? For true? Okay, Dr. ‘Puter’s here to help out. If the patient can’t stop throwing up, … Continue reading →
The boys at Kissing Suzy Kolber sure know how to tell a story [warning — strong language]. Although this has nothing to do with the NFL theme of their website, it was just to good for them to pass up. … Continue reading →
Note the prominent jaw, the razor sharp teeth, the vacant eyes, the ornamental lure. Then look at Mr. Angler Fish. Clearly, one evolved from the other. Q.E.D. 'PuterAlways right, unless he isn’t, the infallible Ghettoputer F. X. Gormogons claims to … Continue reading →
Ok, forget all this political nonsense. Here’s something really important. Forty of the greatest TV theme songs ever. Discuss among yourselves. Your Volgi probably would have had his top five as: Cheers, Five-O, Sanford, Peter Gunn, Mission: Impossible. With maybe … Continue reading →
Mitt Romney channels ‘Puter in a well reasoned New York Times op-ed this morning. Does this sound familiar? A managed bankruptcy may be the only path to the fundamental restructuring the industry needs. It would permit the companies to shed … Continue reading →
I’m just waiting for Big Environment to put the kibosh on this effort: A small New Mexico startup company, Hyperion Power Generation, has plans to put small, tamper-proof, self-regulating nuclear reactors in people’s backyards…well, ok, maybe just somewhere in your … Continue reading →
The Heritage Foundation gets it exactly right in The Foundry. Rather than let Congress run the Big Three in a bailout scenario, let the Big Three file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy court is a far better option for the Big Three than … Continue reading →
‘Puter believes the employer in this instance has a solid argument for its discrimination on the basis of age. One can only dance for the Canadian Ballet for so long before it is apparent to even the least discriminating audience … Continue reading →
‘Puter gives P.E. Obama and his election staff credit. Somehow, together they convinced a majority of voting Americans that the Democrat party was committed to change. How come the first thing the Democrats have on their agenda is sending another … Continue reading →
For a succinct and thought provoking description of what the Employee Free Choice Act championed by P.E. Obama and the Democrat led Congress would mean in practice for management/labor balance of power, see Peter Kirsanow’s post at NRO here. Mr. … Continue reading →
Shocking. Reports of the ISI’s aiding the Taliban are nothing new Uh, yeah, considering they were the Taliban’s primary foreign backers since before the Russians left. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Short answer: no. ‘Puter asks this question seriously. “Profession” is defined as “a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.” Based on this definition alone, ‘Puter would concede teaching elementary and secondary education is a profession. … Continue reading →
Like Speedy Gonzalez, this guy seems to have done everything right, except for being in the United States illegally, which pretty much casts a pall over everything that followed. Unfortunately for Mr. Jimenez, he was selling his house, and his … Continue reading →
The good guys win one. Thank you, Iraq. Plus, this makes things much, much easier for President Obama to simply let Iraq fade beneath the news horizon, giving it a much better shot of continuing to develop into a decently … Continue reading →
Very nice post. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →“We’ve got 31 of the 47 people in the transition team”…so, what the American people wanted in this election is democrat retreads with a new figurehead. Gotcha. GorTGorT is an eight-foot-tall robot from the 51ˢᵗ Century who routinely time-travels to … Continue reading →
‘Puter is not for gay marriage. There. He’s said it. But ‘Puter also thinks gay marriage is likely coming to a state near you, regardless. ‘Puter will be against gay marriage when permitted in Upstate (probably soon), but will tolerate … Continue reading →
…the country’s wits shout defiance from the deck: Via Kathy Shaidle. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →An old gearhead, if I’m remembering right. Via With Leather. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →‘Puter, I take your point, but I’m going to have to put an estoppel to your frolic. I don’t want to escheat you out of your fun, pro se, but even though you sent me that delicious hazelnut tort, just … Continue reading →
‘Puter’s a fan of words generally, and the legal profession has some of the best words ever. The world’s oldest profession actually has the best words ever, but they’re not safe for a family blog. ‘Puter’s two favorite legal words? … Continue reading →
Even after the Dow’s over 514.04 point run up yesterday, the DJIA is down 10.36% from closing on Election Day November 4, 2008 (9,521.26) to market close yesterday November 13, 2008 (8,825.25). As of post time, the Dow is down … Continue reading →
No, it’s not the code name of my new project*. It’s what we’re facing here in the United States with the rumors of bailouts for the auto industry (as a follow up to ‘Puter’s post). This is an industry that … Continue reading →
P.J. O’Rourke succumbs to despair and score-settling. His nostrums are all the tired libertarian criticisms of conservatism. Oddly for a fellow of the Cato Institute, he identifies himself as a conservative throughout, despairing at his fellow conservatives’ errors, rather than … Continue reading →
According to Brian Faughnan at The Weekly Standard, labor unions are coming to Washington, D.C. to discuss how to best implement labor’s agenda, including but not limited to the Employee Free Choice Act. This discussion will include what specifically the … Continue reading →
First, O.P. is ‘Puter’s code word for old people. It’s so much nicer than ‘Puter’s other phrases for elderly, and sounds cooler than “seasoned citizens.” ‘Puter hates that phrase. And “O.P.” doesn’t tip off the O.P.s that you’re talking about … Continue reading →
No, not A Quinn Martin Production, a really interesting set of color photographs from the German side (and a couple from the French) of the war that destroyed the West’s self-confidence and set us on this long slide with a … Continue reading →
As is, oft times, a “movie.” But all right-thinking people should hope this one gets made. For those who don’t get the title. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →For those of you who have been reading along, you know that ‘Puter lives in the socialist paradise of Upstate New York. ‘Puter’s been complaining about the unions, taxes and anti-business policies of New York for years, and more publicly … Continue reading →
Just to add to GorT’s post, let me note that GorT is, in his almost infinite charity, being too kind to CHD when he says, “Clearly, the CCHD and other organizations like it are doing good work that the government … Continue reading →
…and in the Darkness Bind Them.* Friend of the Gormogons Claire Berlinski† has written an excellent, very entertaining article on the Ergenekon case, in which Turkish prosecutors claim to have uncovered an massive, incredibly baroque, murderous conspiracy attempting to strike … Continue reading →
This is for Ghettoputer: And the sequel, just for fun: Via Film Drunk. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Well, your Volgi hasn’t run much news from the Rodina of late, so just to catch y’all up, here we go. Robert Gates is trying to reassure Ukraine and the Baltic states that we’re with them in the wake of … Continue reading →
Rather than use the terminology by the Obama transition team spokesperson that Obama is ready to “rule”, I’ll stick with the belief that, as President, he will govern the country. To that end, how does his promises of hope, particularly … Continue reading →
Finally the Catholic Church has announced that it is cutting off funds to ACORN. Apparently, the history of voter fraud associated with ACORN wasn’t enough to deter the Church (via the Catholic Campaign for Human Development [CCHD]) from creating relationships … Continue reading →
‘Puter sends his love to Safetycal, Inc. (“Quality and Service Since 1974”) for the best shock hazard safety pictograph character ever. Behold! ‘Puter gives you Mr. Ouch, who bears a shocking resemblance to his fellow warning decal BFF, Mr. Yuck, … Continue reading →
Poor D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee. With friends like these, who needs enemies? Ms. Rhee inheirited a corrupt and failed public school system. Ms. Rhee, with admirable assistance from D.C Mayor Fenty, have tried to untangle the mess years … Continue reading →
It appears that once again, ‘Puter’s hypocrisy radar is fine tuned. Not that it took a genius to see this one coming. P.E. Obama seems primed to send his daughters to Georgetown Day School (tuition $27,945) or Sidwell Friends, not … Continue reading →
Continuing with our prolific music theme, ‘Puter was at Sunday Mass, and the congregation sang O Christ the Great Foundation, a fairly standard hymn. However, the congregation actually got through all four verses because the procession was excruciatingly slow. ‘Puter … Continue reading →
P.E. Obama’s Transition Team’s co-chair said on Meet the Press this weekend that P.E. Obama will be ready to “rule” us from his first day in office. ‘Puter realizes that this is a slip of the tongue, but it is … Continue reading →
In California yesterday, United States Marines saved the lives of dozens as a hotel fire broke out, including carrying an elderly man to safety. Not content merely to keep us safe by destroying our enemies overseas, the Marines are now … Continue reading →
Homosexual marriage proponents in California are outraged at the success of Proposition 8 (banning gay marriage), and some of them are behaving very badly. Nothing like convincing black voters of the error of their ways by dropping the N-word on … Continue reading →
Ah, Gorby. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →On a less happy note, today is the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the series of pogroms over two days that began the Nazi liquidation of the Jews in earnest. For a fuller description of Kristallnacht, and of the horrors of … Continue reading →
A day early, but happy 233rd birthday to the United States Marine Corps. Here’s a cake. And The Gormogons’ thanks. 'PuterAlways right, unless he isn’t, the infallible Ghettoputer F. X. Gormogons claims to be an in-law of the Volgi, … Continue reading →
I’m not one to put my political or social beliefs on a bumpersticker. In fact, if you can summarize your beliefs in these areas on a bumpersticker, I’d be really worried. Having said this, I can summarize my feelings about … Continue reading →
‘Puter’s going to try to be more succinct. Hence, the “quickies” post title. Quickie One. Can we reserve our strong criticism for when President Elect Obama starts doing really stupid stuff, rather than run of the mill stupid stuff? P.E. … Continue reading →
Asks Friend of the Gormogons, Redskins fan, and enormous hippie Vic “Torino” Matus* over at Galley Slaves. *Note to Vic’s mom: I’m just joshing about calling your son a hippie. Especially since he mentioned that you called him to tell … Continue reading →
For this sentiment (read the whole thing, obviously, as with all his stuff): But also they were capable of understanding a concept that we seem to have lost, which is that people who disagree with you politically are not necessarily … Continue reading →
A reporter worth her salt would ask the following question at the first appropriate opportunity, assuming in fact the Obamas will not be sending their daughters to the District of Columbia Public Schools. “President Obama, we note that your daughters … Continue reading →
We’ve mentioned the Volgi’s fondness for Homo vertex before. But given the perspective in that picture, I’m not sure if it this yeti isn’t a little more homo than vertex. I’m telling myself he’s just dragging that guy off to … Continue reading →
You know, what, ‘Puter, I’m giving the Obamas a pass on sending their adorable daughters to D.C. public schools. True, their party is in the tank for the unions that immiserate and miseducate everyone else’s kids (especially those of poor … Continue reading →
The District of Columbia Public Schools are, for the most part, a horror show, damaged by years of incompetent management and corrupt unionism. Into this toxic brew throw students “raised” by single mothers or grandmothers living in poverty. What do … Continue reading →
Everyone’s giving free advice concerning the Grand Conservative Reawakening. ‘Puter’s going to get in on the action and offer some of his own free advice. First, don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Bedrock conservative ideas (lower taxes, smaller … Continue reading →
Your Volgi was wrong: Spain says, “Thanks for playing, Señor Bin-Laden. Enjoy your lovely parting gifts and these delicious airport tapas.” Via Abe Greenwald @ Commentary, also glad to be wrong. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass … Continue reading →
China and Taiwan getting along well. Let’s hope this continues. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Hamas. Iran. Russia. China is on the clock! Mary, patroness of the United States, ora pro nobis. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →With Pennsylvania and Ohio lost, the Gormogons are calling the election for President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama. We congratulate him and his supporters, despite the fact that his policies are decidedly not ours. He is the President of the United States … Continue reading →
So I walked into my local voting place to do my civic duty in the mid-afternoon. The polling place was relatively empty. Of course, I reach for my wallet to pull out my driver’s license to prove who I am … Continue reading →
So, one of Osama’s sons wants asylum in Spain. The question of interest to me is, why? Just wants a convenient European base of operations for the family business (since Spain was successfully bombed out of opposition to al-Qaida)? ¿Rereconquista? … Continue reading →
How tough must that be? Electing a black president (even one with no real connection to the legacy of slavery) has got to be one of the signal events of the long, great struggle to overcome the legacy of slavery … Continue reading →
Here’s a picture of ‘Puter on a recent trip to Ralph Wilson Stadium located in Orchard Park, near the world-renowned tourist mecca of Buffalo, New York. ‘Puter and his hausfrau were trying to enjoy themselves some Western New York football. … Continue reading →
Not a sentiment you might expect to find here in our Papist precincts, but this kind of bigotry is vile and reprehensible. So, to all our LDS friends, while we’re never going to agree on theology (which, you know, might … Continue reading →
Because this Duke psychologist is moving to the front of the line. Remind me, Duke Psychologist, was it a Republican or a Democrat who wrote “How to Drive Fast on Drugs While Getting Your Wing-Wang Squeezed and Not Spill Your … Continue reading →
Whoever our next president turns out to be, that person will be the President of the United States. “Of course, he will, ‘Puter. That’s just a statement of fact”, you respond wisely. Maybe so, but you’d not know it from … Continue reading →
For whatever it’s worth, ‘Puter voted at 8:40 this morning in his undisclosed location in scenic Upstate. The weather couldn’t be better. No rain in the forecast at all. It’s going to be around 70 today in early November, which … Continue reading →
Barack Obama’s maternal grandmother has died—one day before she likely would have seen her grandson elected president. Mrs. Dunham sounds like a smart lady who married poorly [usual Sailer disclaimers apply]. She didn’t deserve to be branded a racist by … Continue reading →
Is it possible? Is it really possible that Gov. David Paterson may be the fiscal realist that ‘Puter’s been waiting for? ‘Puter doesn’t want to hope; he’s been burned too many times before. It’s telling that a fiscal realist in … Continue reading →
…in these too-humorless times, here’s a terrific piece by Paul Johnson. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Someone send some generals and diplomats to Tokyo ASAP, please?! Will America abandon long-term ally Japan? Unfortunately, Washington’s most important alliance in Asia is in jeopardy. “Many Japanese analysts and commentators have worried that the United States is losing interest … Continue reading →
It’s all good, I’m back from wonderful Nashville, TN from a business conference. Too much standing and talking during the day and wining and dining in the evenings…and then too many political emails overnight. In any event, I did receive … Continue reading →
Self-awareness is one of the fundamental components of a functioning human being. Paris Hilton has finally acquired a sense of self-awareness. Better late than never, ‘Puter says. 'PuterAlways right, unless he isn’t, the infallible Ghettoputer F. X. Gormogons claims to … Continue reading →
One of Upstate’s fishwraps actually gets around to looking at an issue that’s bugged ‘Puter for quite some time. Public workers are receiving their full salaries and benefits while doing no work for the public. The time spent not working … Continue reading →
