…the Gormogons gave to me: Seven GorTs a travelingsix Man’drin Bootingsfive Gor-mo-gonsfour bags of mailthree Guest Spotstwo Boxing Daysand a Hello Kitty in an orange tree I do a lot of traveling (time and otherwise) and if there is one … Continue reading →
Confucius’s brother Li Bai writes: From the Washington Post today: After their release from Guantanamo, Shihri and Rubaish, both of whom trained and fought with al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, were sent to a Saudi rehabilitation program that uses dialogue and art … Continue reading →
Borepatch writes in to say that an earlier prediction by the Czar may be coming true, provided on what happens in Iran. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was … Continue reading →
…the Gormogons gave to me: Six Man’drin Bootingsfive Gor-mo-gons four bags of mailthree Guest Spotstwo Boxing Daysand a Hello Kitty in an orange tree Here’s a quick recap of the six most recent bootings by the Mandarin. We keep these … Continue reading →
If the protesters shake off the yoke of theocracy and savagery, their success could herald the failure of political Islam way beyond Iran. At this turning point in history the West has no logical alternative but to unequivocally support the … Continue reading →
Will James Cameron make a sequel to Avatar? According to Aaron Water in the Muscovy Times’ Entertainment section (not available on line), Mr. Cameron has other interests first: Actually, I’m much more interested in pulling a, you know, a George … Continue reading →
Wow. Where does the Czar start? Well, the President is apparently ticked over the Amsterdam-Detroit terrorism plot because (a) it actually was terrorism—not a man-caused disasters—on his freaking watch, (b) because it might have been prevented had he appointed a … Continue reading →
In the context of Nidal Hassan, we have previously discussed the Loser Factor in jihadi fanatics—and those willing to commit atrocities for a Cause to give their empty lives meaning. Turns out Abû-Flamingpântsî fits the profile there as well as … Continue reading →
Demand-side cost control? Ha. Via Big Government. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Well, if the good folks at Planet Iran are right, the mollahs are at least laying the groundwork for a, well, permanent vacation in sunny Russia. Here’s what they claim is a redacted document from the Iranian National Security Agency … Continue reading →
British Charity Worker Wins ‘Best Job in the World’ ‘Best Job in the World’ Winner Stung by Deadly Jellyfish What really sucks is that it technically happened on the job, for those who believe in kárma. The Czar of MuscovyБожію … Continue reading →
…the Gormogons gave to me: Five Gor-Mo-Gons!four bags of mailthree Guest Spotstwo Boxing Daysand a Hello Kitty in an orange tree Ok, like you expected something else for this day? Yep. All five of us are enjoying the holiday season … Continue reading →
Gormogon mad scientist MC writes in with this scary thought in response to the Czar’s suspicions about the Democrats in 2010 and following: Most eloquent Czar, One other possibility, which came to mind after reading Sen. Nelson’s letter to the … Continue reading →
…the Gormogons gave to me: Four Bags of Mailthree Guest Spotstwo Boxing Daysand a Hello Kitty in an orange tree We get a lot of mail here at the Castle. Each Gormogon deals with their fan (or hate) mail in … Continue reading →
We have noted that your visits completely dropped off the map on the night of December the 18th. We presume you have been discovered and imprisoned. Strike Team Dragon has left Singapore on Gormogon 11. Protocol nineteen is in effect. … Continue reading →
Look, Confucius isn’t going to waste your time with a lot of “gee, Homeland Security sucks,” “how did the Dutch let this guy on the plane [without a passport?],” or maunderings about the lethality of the Obama Amateur Hour. They … Continue reading →
The Czar is traveling to the East today, to where the mystical pagodas bask in the eldritch sunlight of antient exoticism. He will return from Mishawaka late this evening, so in his absence, please enjoy his post from February 16, … Continue reading →
Political ownership of the war on terrorism now rests with the people of Pakistan. Says their prez. Well, he would, but still…Confucius says: the thought comforts not. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Well, it sure ain’t Mardi Gras. As we’ve noted hereabout, it’s very, very hard to know what’s actually going on in a closed society like Iran’s, but we can get an impressionistic idea with bootleg videos, blogging, and media outlets … Continue reading →
Jane Zhang of the Wall Street Journal has a piece on
Continue reading →‘Puter apologizes to his scads of loyal readers (all three of you) for being invisible around these parts lately. Not literally, like Mandarin did to those horseshoe crabs he set on Dat Ho and Sleestak to mess with their minds, … Continue reading →
…the Gormogons gave to me: Three Guest Spots and two Boxing Daysand a Hello Kitty in an orange tree We’ve been busy over the years. Dat Ho was kind enough to pull out the Gormogon media guide as we sipped … Continue reading →
And so a UAW and AFSCME spinoff union has decided that it can simply shanghai workers into becoming members? Basically, 34,000 private day care workers suddenly found their paychecks substantially lighter—and discovered they were now hefty due-paying members of the … Continue reading →
…the Gormogons gave to me: Two Boxing Days and a Hello Kitty in an orange tree This is the second Boxing Day that the Gormogons have been around the blogosphere posting on various topics. Hopefully we’ll been entertaining and educating … Continue reading →
The new, youthful face of the country is determined to change the world, especially after defeating a long-standing political powerhouse. Yes, the country is hobbled by a bad economy, triggered by unsustainable real estate investments, and faces the worst unemployment … Continue reading →
There can be no denying it now. A Nigerian man on an Amsterdam-to-Detroit flight attempted to destroy the plane as it approached Detroit. The man attempted to use what the Czar believes to be water injected by an irrigation syringe … Continue reading →
From all of us at the Castle to you, have a very happy and rewarding Christmas. Yes, this file photo from 1985 shows why we no longer have parties at the Castle open to the public. The Czar of MuscovyБожію … Continue reading →
…the Gormogons gave to me: A Hello Kitty in an orange tree Over the next twelve days, join us as we share a little holiday cheer with our readers by way of a familiar holiday tune. We’ll tie days in … Continue reading →
As we sat in our pyjamas around the tree, the stump still oozing blood, in the Castle’s Great Room, we happy Gormogons took stock of what we received from each other. ‘Puter received a very lovely chainsaw (from the Czar), … Continue reading →
View more news videos at: http://www.nbcwashington.com/video. George Michael (1939–2009). Back in the 1980s, Washington’s WRC had the local newscast to watch, and Michael was one of the main reasons. The rest of the country knew his Sports Machine (with one … Continue reading →
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 →And to return to an unpleasant point, Confucius must mention again that, in our insular egotism, Americans of goodwill tend to assume everyone is as anti-racist as we are. When nothing of the sort is the case. Not least in … Continue reading →
And how significant was it? No matter East or West, reading what really happened to President Obama can only be described as a middle finger to him, personally. Read the link there, if you have any doubts about how much … Continue reading →
They apparently took down Copenhagen singlehandedly (about which I’m not displeased); but as FotG David Frum notes: And not only wrecked the talks, but did so with a conscious display of disdain toward the West generally and President Obama personally. … Continue reading →
So in the late 1960s, we had the Johnsonian Era. Followed by Nixonian. Logically, Fordian and Carterian would follow, but there seems to be little usage of that. This was followed by Reaganite. Then, we had the plain Bush Era, … Continue reading →
WACO (December 23, 2009)—Retired Army Col. Robert L. Howard, 70, who died Wednesday in Waco, was a Medal of Honor winner who at the time of his death was believed to be the most-decorated living American soldier. … Howard, who … Continue reading →
One assumes this could have been BorePatch as a child ‘cept for the accent.Minor grumble. The lad went on a bit about how full-featured his Colt M1911A1 is. Except he appears to have missed the grip safety. The Czar writes … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →JAB writes back. I wanted to say thanks for the thoughtfulness and good humor, both are rare enough on their own let alone in combination. And your site has none of those annoying, seizure-inducing flashing adverts! You are quite welcome; … Continue reading →
…for all good men to come to the aid of their country. People should be asking a few simple questions: (1) if healthcare reform was so critical that it needed to be enacted in Augustbefore Thanksgivingbefore Christmas, then why is … Continue reading →
Congratulations to President Obama on his spectacular victory for healthcare. As you recall, the President had a clear goal for healthcare reform with only these six key features: —It would not add to the deficit and will be completely paid … Continue reading →
Hail Czar of Muscovy,I trust all is well in Castle Gormogon on this longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. A wise man, for most people say it is the longest day of the year. It is not: the day remains … Continue reading →
Lefties are besides themselves trying to figure out whom to blame for the total failure of Copenhagen. Even the mainstream press is concluding Nothing Got Done. Some say it was China’s fault. Fools. China never seriously meant to participate at … Continue reading →
Whatever your view of the healthcare bill, what follows is just asinine. And yes: the Czar is aware that this is how Republicans and convervatives alike are treated by the MSM, and that now the Left can enjoy a taste … Continue reading →
The Czar thought there might be more to this ESPN headline: Childress wanted Favre to come out But there wasn’t. Also, here’s a weird pair that came very close on our news feed: US Officer ‘draws gun’ on snowball fight … Continue reading →
In the face of such unrelenting grimness, A People’s History offers a certain consolation. “The American system is the most ingenious system of control in world history,” writes Zinn. It uses wealth to “turn those in the 99 percent against … Continue reading →
I wonder what kind of backroom deals and promises were made to the “on the fence” senators to agree to the Reid bill? Likely most of them will include some job protection/offers for next fall when their complete disregard for … Continue reading →
So what does a climatologist say about the Hadley CRU incident? As the Gormogons have been saying for a while, it’s “just the tip of the iceberg.” But read for yourself: Dr. Patrick J. Michaels is a climatologist of considerable … Continue reading →
[David Axelrod] criticized Republican senators on Sunday for trying to halt final action [on the healthcare bill], saying the American people deserve a vote. Good idea. That way it could be defeated by a 3:1 margin. This sort of comment … Continue reading →
Unexpurgated. Your Czarness: It pains your humble correspondent, but I really must beg to disagree with your summary of that fancy-pants Copenhagen meetin’ as a “complete flop.” Perhaps your Czarness is merely out of sorts? Dare I suggest, that as … Continue reading →
That means, “I’m your man,” or “I’m game.” Just FYI. Why would that come to mind? Hmm… …Paramount just bought the spec to The Further Adventures of Doc Holliday says Vicenzo at FilmDrunk. The Gormogons are FedExing a treadmill and … Continue reading →
But a powerful agreement was reached, no? Depends on whom you ask. BBC News reports that a meaningful agreement has been reached at Copenhagen! Read on, because only the US, China, India, and South Africa made the agreement, and the … Continue reading →
Well, ok, maybe not right now. In fact, maybe not soon. The disastrous and dysfunctional Copenhagen talks are taking place while Denmark is likely facing its first white Christmas in 14 years. Aren’t you glad that President Obama sent Secretary … Continue reading →
The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia in 1267, and was cheated out of total control of all Russia upon the death of … Continue reading →
We’ve spent most of the past several years listening to liberals nattering away about how first Iraq and now Afghanistan is the new Vietnam. But finally, those making such arguments in the hope of undermining our efforts to resist the … Continue reading →
Well, the POTUS is down in nearly every poll. But so what, counter his supporters, Reagan had a godawful first year in terms of popularity. Yes, that is quite true. But as bad as Obama? Well, let us look at … Continue reading →
Carbie the Climate Clown, Emmett K. Bozo Distinguished Professor of Climate Pantomimology, University of East Anglia; EU Regional President, Union of Concerned Climate Scientists and Street Performers writes: These conclusions were not only endorsed by the scientific and clown communities, … Continue reading →
The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia in 1267, and was cheated out of total control of all Russia upon the death of … Continue reading →
The Czar is reminded of the time a hippie challenged the Mandarin to three rounds of full-contact, no gloves boxing. Within seconds, the hippie was clinging to the ropes, and the Mandarin just kept landing punch after punch after punch. … Continue reading →
In other words, fighting back provokes the enemy but so does not fighting back. Who doesn’t know that? The answer is: a pacifist. And that, the pacifist implication of the Durbin argument, is the real absurdity. Like so many of … Continue reading →
Well, the Presidential approval numbers are Carteresque in their ability to disgust.Or are they? By running the Phil Jones model on the polling numbers, we discovered an easy trick to hide the decline: That’s much better! Look at the hockey … Continue reading →
He’s writing another letter, it seems, this time to Kim Jong-Il, the dictator of North Korea who’s likely an alcoholic, malignant narcissist. The Gormogons have obtained a draft copy. Don’t ask how, but I can say it has something to … Continue reading →
The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia in 1267, and was cheated out of total control of all Russia upon the death of … Continue reading →
Remember the quote that Rep. Pelosi claimed would be the modus operandi of the democrat-led Congress? No? Let me remind you: Democrats pledge to make this the most honest, ethical, and open Congress in history. – Rep. Pelosi So fast … Continue reading →
Do you get the feeling that Copenhagen is one of the most exciting political events of our time, and one that will change the world? Or are you missing all the news about what a total disaster of a “charlie … Continue reading →
A quick look into a world run by liberals: The police tried to disperse the chanting, drum-beating protesters who had marched from a train station about a mile away to try to make their way to the Bella Center, where … Continue reading →
So on one hand, liberals enjoying touting this “scientific consensus” (which means nothing if the data is lost or protected and not subject to a quality, unbiased peer review process) of 2,000 scientists (by the way, that number has been … Continue reading →
Not to step on the Czar’s (nine) toes, and freely conceding his vastly superior knowledge of and first-hand experience with impaling peasants au Ţepeş (or indeed, with his reverse mouth-first style known that’s made him famous from Muscovy to Kazan … Continue reading →
The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia in 1267, and was cheated out of total control of all Russia upon the death of … Continue reading →
Couple items of note. First, the great purveyor of worthless, dashed-off tripe (Hey, it was on his résumé), Joe Tetreault writes a positively glowing—and suspiciously inside-joke ridden—letter to us. Hail Czar of Muscovy,Thank you for the kindly mention of my … Continue reading →
…he drives the Pontiac Vibe he leaves at his vacation house. Astutely spotted at Deadspin. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →They looked around all the deserted lots outside Tehran, just in case they might find his corpse.They had no success whatsoever. But then over a month later, he called home with a faint voice, saying that he had landed in … Continue reading →
Joe Tetreault at the conveniently named TetreaultVision writes this about your Czar: Meanwhile, the Czar of Muscovy, writing from his throne at Castle Gormogon, cautions “[t]his information is far from being the stake in the heart that the Cap and … Continue reading →
Stupid, stupid, stupid. Some folks on the Right are in arms over a story involving a Milwaukee school teacher who cut a braid off a first grader. Lamya Cammon, who is a very cute sweetie pie of a girl, has … Continue reading →
Gormogon operative Mark sends the following commentary on this post in via homing otter (another of the Mandarin’s unholy creations). This is why we need to fully fund a federal program to give school janitors cellphone cameras. Preferably HD-capable, perhaps … Continue reading →
Ah, young love. Unfortunately for two New York City high school language teachers, they got caught. Married Ms. Alini Brito and unmarried Ms. Cindy Mauro were caught in flagrante delicto in an (otherwise) empty classroom during a school event. Were … Continue reading →
Gormogon contributor Joe over at tetreaultvision.com gently reminds/begs ‘Puter to post on this naughtiness. How humiliating. Not the “caught in a prostitution sting in godforsaken Rhode Island” part. The “I’m a grown man paid to dress up in a giant … Continue reading →
According to this article from AP News, Australian scientists have discovered an octopus in Indonesia that collects coconut shells for shelter. And in other breaking news, scientists have also discovered a sponge that lives in a pineapple under the sea. … Continue reading →
The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia in 1267, and was cheated out of total control of all Russia upon the death of … Continue reading →
al-Qâ’ida is accusing President Obama of trying to enslave the Arab world. What tools. Like that’s the limit to his ambition? The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born … Continue reading →
Your Mandarin may be a convert to the cult of climate change because he has proof that Hell has frozen over. How else could you explain the fact that Al Gore admitted that he exaggerated the total meltdown of the … Continue reading →
Well, now it’s come down to it, hasn’t it? Over the weekend while the Senate worked on healthcare, they apparently took a few minutes to talk about climate change. Senator Inhofe, unsurprisingly, said encouragingly that any promises President Obama makes … Continue reading →
As we come to the close of the year, your Mandarin has a special treat for all of our loyal visitors – The Mandarin’s 2009 Boot in the Gut award (referred to affectionately here at the castle as the “Bootie”). … Continue reading →
Mandarin stormed into ‘Puter’s rumpus room last evening looking for an escaped hybrid ocelot/macaque he’d engineered in one of his more whimsical moments. As ‘Puter helped the Mandarin corner and tranquilize the rabid beast, Mandarin mentioned that the remote operating … Continue reading →
Puts the “ass” in “class” for its attempt to oust Hadassah Lieberman (Sen. Lieberman’s spouse) from her position as global ambassador for the Susan Komen for the Cure foundation. Mrs. Lieberman’s sin? Being married to a gentleman who with good, … Continue reading →
When asked by Oprah what grade he would give himself for his first year in office, President Obama responded, “I give myself a solid B+.” Well, well, I’m surprised an advocate of the progressive educational system would give himself a … Continue reading →
Last night on the CBS show 60 Minutes President Obama made the following statement regarding the war in Afghanistan: “One of the mistakes that was made over the last eight years is for us to have a triumphant sense about … Continue reading →
Gormogon operative and Head of Security – Southeastern Quadrant writes to your beloved and most humble Mandarin the following missive. Dear Mr. Mandarin: As always, the teeming masses owe a debt of gratitude to the eminences who reside in Castle … Continue reading →
So the current hot trend in the climate debate is to rip people blogging about the subject, particularly those who are skeptical of AGW. Case in point, an unnamed author in the Economist’s blog section rips a post by Willis … Continue reading →
So internationally the liberals are sporting a pretty big black eye. And now, domestic liberals are seeing their vaunted healthcare bill crumbling as well. Even in the Obama camp, there is open disagreement as to whether the economy is returning … Continue reading →
Because you folks in Copenhagen do not get it, let the Czar explain. 1. When you openly embrace multiculturalism, you accept the fact that everyone’s viewpoints are equally valid. So don’t be surprised when your climate change conference talks stall … Continue reading →
If you’re a numerate, computer-literate, Climategate obsessive (cough cough czar cough), you’ll way, way dig Iowahawk’s walk through the methodology of the Hadley CRU’s spreadsheet. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →The Czar sighs and wonders, amid all that deafening applause, how many of the Hollywooders thought that was Tina Fey on stage with William Shatner. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. … Continue reading →
Via the Anchoress. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Michael Steele (whom the Volgi once met and liked very much) has not done a stellar job at the RNC so far. The Volgi’s theory is that he’s a natural politician, not a party functionary, and the GOP basically gave … Continue reading →
Supposing. Just supposing. Let us say you become chairman of a trading company. You naturally are able to purchase your shares at a fairly low price, and as chairman, you have the lion’s share of them. Naturally, since you want … Continue reading →
The Marine Corps hymn states that they will fight our country’s battles in the air and land and sea. Well it looks like our Democratic Party overlords now consider that said air and land and sea and our use of … Continue reading →
Hello, children! As you know from reading here, President Obama wants the United States to return to promoting science and technology to the nation’s youth. Ideally, if influential people could describe how and why science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has … Continue reading →
