Assuming an Obama win, many conservatives think that an Obama administration may be one of the most destructive to conservative principles since FDR’s halcyon court-packing years. I pose the following challenge to my fellow Gormogons. Pick a cabinet position in … Continue reading →
Interestingly, the Volgi had similar complaints when he was imprisoned (falsely, according to the Volgi) in Kazakhstan for “corrupting the youth”: Italy Co-ed Murder Suspect Says Cell Mates Ask Her for Sex Because She Is Pretty. 'PuterAlways right, unless he … Continue reading →
For the love of Pete. Literally. ‘Puter hates unions, particularly public sector ones. Here’s another stunning example of why. Can even the biggest union hack tell ‘Puter with a straight face that the lack of gay marriage is the most … Continue reading →
It should be clear to any long-term reader of this site, that my personal belief is that once “politician” became a career here in America, the American political system began a downward spiral. No longer was it well-intentioned citizens volunteering … Continue reading →
What are the odds that an Obama Administration with a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate won’t pass some version of this in a blind hurry? And then welcome to the world of socialized medicine. Enjoy the filth. Prepare to clean … Continue reading →
Sure, we all want to cut wasteful, government spending (I’d look at the current Congress right now for a lot of that). We’re going to be in big trouble if he tries to pull all this off: If it gets … Continue reading →
This is, ‘Puter thinks, a good example of the kind of chilling of free speech that the Volgi is concerned about in the imminent Obama administration. Readers will see increased attacks of this sort against conservative and other “inappropriate” causes … Continue reading →
Lord knows ‘Puter hopes this study holds true for men as well as women, as ‘Puter’s man boobs could use some reducing. And ‘Puter’s far too lazy to exercise, and far to cheap to get liposuctioned. Ah, the joys of … Continue reading →
GorTGorT is an eight-foot-tall robot from the 51ˢᵗ Century who routinely time-travels to steal expensive technology from the future and return it to the past for retroinvention. The profits from this pay all the Gormogons’ bills, including subsidizing this website. … Continue reading →
‘Puter’s been doing more drinking and thinking. That is, in his spare time after watching a production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Seriously. Don’t ask. Anyway, ‘Puter was thinking about the fundamental differences between a liberal philosophy and a conservative … Continue reading →
Confucius* has long been interested in the Dutch forger of Vermeers, Han van Meegeren. It looks like there are some entertaining new entries in the literature about him. Read the article if you’re not familiar with the story. If you’re … Continue reading →
Lest we get too humorless in the face of, well, whatever we’re in the face of, here’s a very funny satire of what pro-McCain ads commissioned by a desperate campaign from three famous directors would look like. Watch all three. … Continue reading →
A person near and dear to all the Gormogons was involved in this awesome piece of law-enforcement ass-kickery today. We salute our beloved homey and all the colleagues who put themselves in harm’s way to lock up some seriously bad … Continue reading →
Who knew there was such an organization? But there is, and they’re worried about (annoying capitalization and typo in the original) Obama’s leftism: AMERICA CANNOT AFFORD CORRUPT WELFARE PROGRAMS LIKE FANNY MAY & THE OBAMA TAX PLAN. 8 YEARS OF … Continue reading →
SEATTLE — Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden promised a group of supporters Sunday that running mate Barack Obama “will absolutely 100% trigger a nuclear Armageddon kinda thing” within the first 20 minutes of his presidency, but added that “Barack … Continue reading →
While ‘Puter does not think the United States is on the road to having speech police, as Canada already does, ‘Puter does note that those on the Tolerant Left are among the least accepting of speech and ideas that do … Continue reading →
Just for Ghettoputer, here’s an ad his soulmate Kathy Shaidle scripted. It’s probably the pithiest use of Obama’s collegiality with Ayers* I’ve seen: *Which contretemps has failed to gain much traction in the public eye, perhaps reflecting a bone-weariness with … Continue reading →
Apropos of nothing, here is a picture of one of ‘Puter’s mutts, rescued from the local Upstate animal shelter this summer. If you know what the heck she is, aside from one seriously odd looking dog, let ‘Puter know. Maybe … Continue reading →
Scripsit Ghettoputer: ‘Puter, for one, welcomes the upcoming Obama administration crackdown on free speech. The hypocrisy will make for some great blog fodder. Sure, until they start shutting down websites (scroll down to “Well, really, it is simple.”). Far-fetched? Canada … Continue reading →
‘Puter hates hisself unnecessary, self-serving restrictions on free speech. So ‘Puter especially hates the Democrats’, led by Speaker Pelosi, sudden rediscovery of the Fairness Doctrine. In twenty words or less, the Fairness Doctrine requires broadcasters on public airwaves to provide … Continue reading →
‘Puter thinks this op-ed in the New York Post today is exactly right. An Obama presidency, with the quick passage of the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act, would be devastating to small businesses nationwide. And ‘Puter’s Washington contacts (seriously) confirm … Continue reading →
Anyone else noticing the slight chill in the air (here in the DC Suburbs it was below 30 degrees when I left for work this morning)?? It looks like some people are and it looks like we’re in for a … Continue reading →
But the military’s getting screwed. Thanks, Congress. Thanks, banks. Thanks, Fannie & Freddie. Thanks, real-estate speculators. You’ve made us all less safe. Thanks. Thanks so much. UPDATE: On the other hand, at least the same thing is happening in Russia. … Continue reading →
Intentionally or not, Joe Biden, never able to shut his mouth, has dared the American episcopate to slap him down. That group, traditionally old-line Democrats, has ever been loath to come down on scions of their party, but this kind … Continue reading →
Hey, inside the Beltway Republican gurus! Wanna know why rank and file conservatives are starting to run screaming from you and your brand? Try this one on for size. The (for the time being) Republican controlled New York Senate made … Continue reading →
The happiest time of the year has arrived again, right on schedule. That’s right, New York’s southern zone bowhunting season opened this past Saturday at sunrise. Expect ‘Puter’s postings to be sparse on the weekends, as he tries to get … Continue reading →
No, your Œcumenical Volgi’s true identity is not John Bolton, but you couldn’t tell that from this op-ed, could you? Ultimately, what most risks “provoking” Moscow is not Western resolve but Western weakness. This is where the real weight of … Continue reading →
Gordon Chang relates that RAND says the Chinese are very close to absolute air superiority in a potential Taiwan invasion. This is very bad news on a number of fronts. First, peace in East Asia has generally been stable due … Continue reading →
A dog with a satellite collar isn’t a bad start. And, for extra comedy, are they talking about the dog or Russia? “She looks sad,” Ivanov said. “Her free life is over.” “She is wagging her tail. That means she … Continue reading →
…on Iran’s asymmetric-naval-warfare doctrine for kicking us out of the Persian Gulf. Click through to the monograph for depth, but Kaplan’s piece is very good. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Alas, SPECTRE’s new boss, Vova Putin is having some trouble selling his “liberator of South Ossetia” story. Even to fellow goons and his stooges. Consider the rogue’s gallery [sic*] that refused to go along: Hugo Chávez’s Venezuela, the Castros’ Cuba, … Continue reading →
Although Ghettoputer stalks the union beat with barely concealed fury, spitting nails and coughing up blood, your Volgi must trespass and post a link to this terrific article by Claire Berlinski, brilliant Friend of the Gormogons, in which she shows … Continue reading →
Ivanov confirms the $50B* we told you about before. Translated to Ghettoputerese: $5XXXXXXXX. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →…stabbed JP2 with a bayonet at Fatima? Now, that’s a lead.* Too bad that the rest of the story is “Vatican secretive.” Pit bull chomps dude poking it with a stick. *The Gormogons are not journalists and therefore don’t use … Continue reading →
Pennsyltucky has enacted a law mandating that electric utilities cut overall electricity usage by May 31, 2011. This law is so misguided on so many levels, it’s difficult to know where to start. First, Pennsyltucky is really telling Pennsyltuckians that … Continue reading →
It looks like CNN is starting to pick up on the ACORN story. The YouTube clip shows a recent story where the first 2100 of 5000 applications turned in to Lake County, Ohio officials by ACORN were fraudulent. Eight members … Continue reading →
Quoth the renowned thinker and paragon of virtue Rep. John Murtha, “[t]here is no question that western Pennsylvania is a racist area.” ‘Puter posits this is part of the Democrat game plan of bullying white voters into thinking that it … Continue reading →
If you have leftover night at your house, like ‘Puter does at his, take this advice. If you think the week-old, leftover baked fish smells a little off, go with your better instincts and don’t eat it. Particularly not with … Continue reading →
Our liberal betters at the New York Times editorial board have spoken! So let it be written, so let it be done! The NYT now says that Upstate should not use any of its newly accessible (because of better technology) … Continue reading →
As if clowns weren’t scary enough, now there’s one on the loose trying to lure kids into a van in Chicago. Hey, has anyone seen the Congressional leadership lately? (‘Puter passed on the all-too-obvious Sen. Obama joke). 'PuterAlways right, unless … Continue reading →
With the current economic crisis hitting all over the world and the sabre rattling from Russia, Germany has been placed into a keystone role with how NATO can operate. There is interest to allow Ukraine and Georgia membership into NATO … Continue reading →
…but sick, says Stuart Koehl. Worth reading for a clear-eyed view of Russia’s military capabilities. It’s worth noting, though, that Russia still significantly overmatches any of its neighbors save China.* *And they’re not dumb enough to invade Finland again. As … Continue reading →
Inmate Richard Cooey, guest of the citizens of the citizens of Ohio and convicted killer of two University of Akron students, claimed he was too fat to be humanely put to death. Myth busted. And the recently departed Mr. Cooey … Continue reading →
It appears that some American children’s curriculum includes a section on Barack Obama. Right in the Volgi’s backyard, 8th grade students in Racine, Wisconsin, have a literature textbook with 15 pages devoted to Barack Obama. No content of Reagan, Bush … Continue reading →
America will be the death of itself. Refusing to adopt common sense solutions to real problems for fear of offending some politically correct cause is stupidity in the extreme. ‘Puter’s got two quick thoughts on the brewing voter registration/illicit voting … Continue reading →
GorT has some wacky relatives which I think have been alluded to before. I firmly believe in the right of every American legal citizen to vote for who they want. I also believe that if you don’t vote, you shouldn’t … Continue reading →
So, yeah, I forgot to blog about North Korea’s negotiating its way off our terror-sponsoring list. Too depressing, I guess. Anyway, just so your Monday is no happier than ours (as Redskins fans), here’s John Bolton telling you why it’s … Continue reading →
Once again, aggression recedes before the fearsome arsenal of negotiation the EU deploys. And the world is safer for it! Or, wait, did I get that backwards? Check out their effort to “counter” Russia—we’ll have to outbid them to give … Continue reading →
Thanks for the link, Blog of Walker, Canada’s leading teenaged right-of-center Vancouver Island blog—now with awesomely insane homoerotic vampire art*! As y’all say north of the border, we’re returning the favor, eh. And, hey, if you like us too, stick … Continue reading →
Jennifer Rubin gives reason to worry. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →…into a James Bond villain (judo! flyfishing! tiger tranquilizing! Seriously, how long until he starts showing up in public walking his new pet tiger on a chain and followed by a Yakut with a spike-laden, throwable shapka?), we find out … Continue reading →
‘Puter loves Puerto Rico. It’s a delightful combination of America and Latin America, with absurd results. For example, ‘Puter was at a Taco Bell in Dorado, Puerto Rico ordering hisself some bean burritos. Mmmm. Bean burritos. The cashier, after receiving … Continue reading →
Hat tip to What Would Tyler Durden Do? for the following: At her concert last night in New York City, Madonna said she would kick Sarah Palin’s ass if she didn’t, “get off my street”. Whatever the hell that means. … Continue reading →
Well, we tried to check the Soviets in Angola, Cuba, Central America, and Southeast Asia. So it’s not so odd to have to run into China in Africa. (This incidentally is why Darfur is an insoluble problem, short of an … Continue reading →
Because I’m think it’s a growth investment. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →… to the past of the man running for President (it’s all smoke and mirrors…or an “illluuuuuusion”). That’s what it seems like the press and the Obama supporters are pushing. I think I’ve been clear in the past that I … Continue reading →
When ‘Puter’s wrong, he’ll admit it. But ‘Puter’s not convinced he’s entirely wrong on the Tom Dart post below. Anyhoo, in an effort to pull back the curtain and let the world see the exquisitely intricate process of creating a … Continue reading →
In a stunning bit of moronic populism, the sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, one Tom Dart, has taken it upon himself to cease evicting people from foreclosed properties. Basically, the good sheriff has decided to ignore valid court orders that … Continue reading →
As mentioned before (in passing), competition is coming out for the iPhone in a form that might be more broadly appealing. Now “the Woz” has a few choice thoughts on the iPod and the iPhone. GorT has long held, that … Continue reading →
And (echoing your Volgi’s opinion of many years) some common-sense urging on getting EU institutions out of defense matters here. Read the whole thing. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →The arms sales were great, but not enough. (As Peter Pham also noted.) Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Take it cum grano salis, but here’s what seems to be a Soviet document recounting a meeting with Joe Biden, Dick Lugar, David Pryor, et al., in 1979. Some highlights: 1. J. Biden, the head of the delegation, said that … Continue reading →
Awesome. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →…pushes new security pact with mice.” Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, in its Fourth Movement, contains the well-known chorus Ode to Joy. The first words out of the choristers’ mouths are “Joy, thou shining spark of God.” ‘Puter’s taken a little license in the title of this post, … Continue reading →
How’s that again? A teacher in trouble? Never! Apparently not. One Steven Sanger, 40, formerly a science teacher and track coach at Byron Center High School in Michigan was convicted of upskirting a 15 year old student during class. No … Continue reading →
Oh, so closing Keflavík AFB was a little premature? Come on, what’s the worst that could happen, the Russians would buy refueling and landing rights? Uh oh. Oh, and check this out: UPDATE: Sources in Reykjavik, who’ve now read our … Continue reading →
He’s a smart guy regardless of how polarizing he may be. He was able to get things done in Congress back with the “Contract for America”. In fact, it may be the last time a Congress was actually effective. A … Continue reading →
Gay or straight, has anyone seriously ever been drunk enough where you would even consider doing this, regardless of the unsupported rape allegations? And the openly gay Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) should quickly hold a press conference accusing the reporter … Continue reading →
‘Puter always had a thing for the Pink ranger, with that sassy little skirt and her butt-kickin’ hijinx. But ‘Puter never figured a Mighty Morphin’ Power Ranger would be going inside all day. He was probably the Purple Ranger. He … Continue reading →
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) claims that Republican attacks on the Community Reinvestment Act are racially motivated. Rep. Frank is wrong on the merits as usual. Rep. Frank must be Karnak the Magnificent. He has the uncanny ability to know what … Continue reading →
Is this what we can look forward to under an Obama/Biden administration? If you mock them or their supporters, you’ll get censored? After years of mocking of Bush, Cheney, etc. I’ve never heard of a report of Saturday Night Live … Continue reading →
It has chosen us as an enemy because we impede its potential dominance of East Asia, compete for resources, and are the world’s leading economy. And our government and academics have been extremely hesitant to recognize this. Mostly because there’s … Continue reading →
Great piece at MESH about the need for realistic expectations for Iraqi democracy. For your Volgi’s taste, if by the time we leave (or draw down to an token presence at their request) Iraq has a relatively decent government, that’s … Continue reading →
Peter Pham reminds us. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Doctor, I think the patient may be showing a will to live. We gotta wait a week to see if he really deserves his belt and shoelaces back, though. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. … Continue reading →
Teachers and unions. Unions and teachers. Put together lifetime tenure, unlimited dollars (pounds) from the public weal, and far left politics and what do you get? This. That’s right, America. Look forward to this well-reasoned position coming soon to a … Continue reading →
With a little prodding from the Volgi, I decided to write about what we can look forward to with regards to our country’s space program. In light of the Chinese and Indians making advancements and the current economic situations, it … Continue reading →
All the usual Sailer disclaimers apply to the site, but this is a hell of a funny post. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Hold a high-level meeting with Kazakhstan, address Russian fears of encirclement forthrightly, and insist up on the right of Russia’s neighbors to act in their own interests. As we’ve noted before, Russian fears of encirclement are often sincere, with deep … Continue reading →
“The good one who killed bears.” (Quoth P.J. O’Rourke.) …by George Will today. It’s hard not to admire TR as a man, but your Volgi is not much of a fan of his politics. Whom does the Volgi admire from … Continue reading →
The Telegraph, home of the world’s finest obituaries here memorializes John Fancy, a WWII RAF warrant officer who likely drove the German POW camp system batty with his sixteen different escape attempts. Alas, the Kommandanten proved more competent than the … Continue reading →
Well done, Bush Administration! Arms to Taiwan! The Bush administration on Friday notified Congress of the proposed sale, which includes Patriot missiles, Apache helicopters, submarine-launched Harpoon missiles, Javelin anti-tank missiles and spare parts for F-16 fighter jets. Whew. At last. … Continue reading →
SWJ has an excellent post today tying together the long WaPo piece on Russia and the car-bombing in South Ossetia. The Volgi has been thinking about the car-bombing for a while, and although he hopes it doesn’t come to such … Continue reading →
It’s the hap, happiest time of the year! That’s right, ‘Puter got in a little hunting this afternoon, with his new dog and his youngest boy. ‘Puter, Boy2 and Dog went out for squirrel. Didn’t see or get anything, but … Continue reading →
Poland wraps up its Iraq mission, with, I hope, the gratitude of all Americans. Remember, other than the British, no ally but Poland sent a full division to Iraq. Might I suggest a thank-you note to the defense attaché’s office … Continue reading →
Asks Jennifer Rubin, wondering if prominent Democrats’ indiscreet statements are less accidental than they have been taken to be. Your Volgi has no opinion. This is the ‘Puter’s turf. Especially because it involves his beloved Chuck Schumer. It does remind … Continue reading →
And there was much rejoicing. Mark Steyn has returned to his beat…the world. This week, it’s Biden-Palin, as you can guess, and he’s in love with a girl called Sarah. That’s where Sarah Palin scored in the vice-presidential showdown. A … Continue reading →
A brief sidestep here from politics, world aggressions and crises – Much along the lines of the mocking that the Gormogons can appreciate, the 2008 Ig Nobel Awards were released. Peace: plants are people too. The peace award goes to … Continue reading →
…to stiff-arm IAEA nuclear-weapons inspectors. Buckle up, kids. The next decade or so could get really rough. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →So, Republicans, you were all happy-clappy that John McCain seemed to have lost the self-destructive instinct that caused him to, say, rip into a major segment of the GOP base in the 2000 South Carolina primary. Guess what? His love … Continue reading →
Our Huckleberry, Val Kilmer, is the voice of K.I.T.T. on the reincarnation of Knight Rider. At least in the pilot. Check out this clip to see why ‘Puter is so enthralled with the show. Maybe it has something to do … Continue reading →
Is this a parody? Because if it’s not, this is starting to creep your Volgi the fuck out. I know the camo pants are just Public Enemy-inspired (fascist) fashion, but seeing young men in vaguely paramilitary garb praising the Leader … Continue reading →
So Bad Vlad is raising the temperature on their “Ukraine sold arms to Georgia” claim. Now the claim seems to be either that they were selling arms into a war zone or that they sold arms “in the run-up” to … Continue reading →
The Gormogons would like to extend a honorary membership to former Swedish PM and MFA Carl Bildt (r.), for “speaking truth to power” as the hippies say, and potentially getting declared persona non grata by a Russian government clearly high … Continue reading →
Governor Palin sounds exactly like Fran the Squirrel from Higglytown Heroes. Fran the Squirrel is voiced by Edie McClurg, the actress who played Grace the Secretary in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Palin won the debate with regular Americans. 'PuterAlways right, … Continue reading →
Sen. Biden’s obvious plastic surgery (botox, browlift) and bad makeup lead ‘Puter to believe that he is attempting to toughen his image. Note the increasing resemblance between Sen. Biden and well known Klingon Mr. Worf. Perhaps ‘Puter would better like … Continue reading →
‘Puter hates unions. Particularly public sector unions. Most particularly teachers’ unions. Organizing against taxpayers, where taxpayers have no choice but to support the union (the government won’t let you take your tax money elsewhere) is fundamentally unfair, and should be … Continue reading →
Question: Name two things in this world that are certain. ‘Puter thought about merely updating his earlier post concerning the fine Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV), but this development requires its own shaming. Earlier, ‘Puter mentioned Sen. Reid, in comments … Continue reading →
