GorT 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. Some of the products he has introduced from the future include oven mitts, the Guinness widget, Oxy-Clean, and Dr. Pepper. Due to his immense cybernetic brain, GorT is able to produce a post in 0.023 seconds and research it in even less time. Only ’Puter spends less time on research. GorT speaks entirely in zeros and ones, but occasionally throws in a ڭ to annoy the Volgi. He is a massive proponent of science, technology, and energy development, and enjoys nothing more than taking the Czar’s more interesting scientific theories, going into the past, publishing them as his own, and then returning to take credit for them. He is the only Gormogon who is capable of doing math. Possessed of incredible strength, he understands the awesome responsibility that follows and only uses it to hurt people.
I was in Mass last night for the Feast of Corpus Christi and we had a sequence before the Gospel. For those not familiar, this is a verse read by the congregation before the Alleluia prior to the Gospel reading. … Continue reading →
To wrap up this series, let’s look at what’s really happening out there in the world. To echo one of ‘Puter’s points, I’m not arguing to do nothing – yes, we should be good stewards of the environment, but with … Continue reading →
Do you remember learning about the Scientific Process back in grade school? Maybe between the teachers highlighted in our “Great Moments in Teaching” series, the failures to pass simple board exams and the union masters they serve, your teachers didn’t … Continue reading →
Over the next few days, I’m going to spend a little bit of space here conducting a little lesson in science surrounding the hype that is “Global Warming”, “Climate Change” and “Ocean Acidification” (the last one is a new term … Continue reading →
When will the press pressure this administration on specifics? Likely never. The latest irksome event is President Obama’s statement yesterday that the stimulus effort has “saved or created” 150,000 jobs already. I’ll try to keep this rated PG: What a … Continue reading →
The House Appropriations Committee has quietly slashed NASA’s budget by 16%. Rep. Mollohan (D-WV) described the move as a “time-out” in the budget process so the White House can get the findings from a panel reviewing NASA’s future manned exploration … Continue reading →
Seriously. H/T: Big Hollywood’s John Romano. 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 … Continue reading →
Par with any good symposium, the Gormogons were happy that the 117 golfers were able to join us yesterday for a wonderful round of golf at the First Annual Gor-Golf-icon Tournament. A slew a celebrities dropped by, amazing us with … Continue reading →
The Gormogons wish to remember those who participated in D-Day 65 years ago. For our younger readers who may not know much about it, read below. Generally the survivors of WWII don’t talk about it much so quietly remember today. … Continue reading →
After Gormogon University is done teaching the media about World War II and giving the current crop of government leaders a civics lesson, we plan on hosting a seminar on something called “Organizational Conflict of Interest” (OCI, for short) for … Continue reading →
The much maligned Governor Palin had a few comments the other day noting how POTUS Obama is governing: “We need to be aware of the creation of a fearful population, and fearful lawmakers, being led to believe that big government … Continue reading →
Treasury Secretary Geitner followed the lying Speaker Pelosi to China to reassure the Chinese that their investments in the US (that would be over $760 Billion in US Bonds) is safe. Remember, this is the administration that was going to … Continue reading →
To jump on ‘Puter’s post – this isn’t new behavior. Obama’s already done this with Gitmo, with cabinet appointees and other “Czar”isms – No not the Muscovite. This deal if rift with problems, the least of which isn’t the interference … Continue reading →
The Czar captures my sentiments very nicely in the post below. Let’s get over the “what they really meant to say” excuse. We’re all adults here (at least in some respects), so they can speak for themselves and take responsibility … Continue reading →
(Click for a larger picture)A lot has been made about how smart POTUS Obama is. He’s made references in the past, both in the primaries and the campaign about how important our intelligence services are to national security. Sure, there … Continue reading →
On this day of remembrance, I’d like to post some excerpts from a member of the 506 Paratroopers, 101st Airborne, Fox Company that I think are telling of the spirit, sacrifice and dedication that these brave men and women had: … Continue reading →
After arriving home last night from a grueling work day with the prospects of more work to be done from home in the evening, I noticed that a number of “uniformed” petitioners were wandering our neighborhood. Two walked past the … Continue reading →
The Czar must be busy with his lab assistant and green Fiero otherwise, I’m sure he would have posted on this subject. The EPA has recently sent a report to the White House stating that efforts to regulate CO2 emissions … Continue reading →
Problem: After running a budget surplus under a republican governor, the democrat governor (and the democrat-dominated state legislature) run the state of Maryland (to which a number of the Gormogons have close ties, if that hasn’t been apparent) into a … Continue reading →
Apparently using his magic crystal ball, Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu has decided that fuel-cell vehicles will not pan out in the next 10 to 20 years and will eliminate government funding for research programs in this field. At the … Continue reading →
A while back, I predicted that with the election of Obama and the going-weak-at-the-knees treatment that Hollywood and the press have given his administration (which continues) that the current slate of comedians and satirists will be looking for a new … Continue reading →
Ok, ok, my fellow Gormogons have subtly prompted me to post something, anything related to Star Trek. So let’s start with this tidbit. Over on SPACE.com, there is this article reporting on some scientists’ belief that faster than light (FTL) … Continue reading →
Let me begin by saying that I’m going to tread lightly in this post for a variety of reasons, the largest of them being: (a) I’m referring to an incident at my place of employment and (b) it’s a sensitive … Continue reading →
In an effort to keep this friendly wager honest, GorT has assessed the security on ‘Puter’s account and believes it to be sufficient (heck, he is the Ghettoputer and therefore, his computer, his account and everything technically related to him … Continue reading →
Interesting reading here – if for no other reason than to have the word “stretchier” used. This has some promising uses like swinging from some unknown skyward structure as one glides down the main streets of your local metropolis. Spiderman…spiderman.. … Continue reading →
The title is a term in the federal contracting world for the apparent and inexplicable practice of the federal government repeatedly awarding contracts to certain large, federal contractors after the contractors repeatedly fail. To be honest, I’m sure my employer … Continue reading →
I’m generally not one for conspiracy theories. I overheard a good one while the family was visiting the Grand Canyon earlier this month (supposedly the Greeks and Romans used to be here in America and there was buried Egyptian gold … Continue reading →
Not that it’s a big surprise, but Arlen Specter (RD-PA) has switched parties to the democrats. We’ll see if he adheres to his message that he votes on his principles and beliefs vs. party lines (i.e. Card Check). Honestly, I’d … Continue reading →
So, we’ll release classified material about our interrogation techniques and photos that allege abuse of prisoners but we won’t release classified material about why we’re flying a 747 and F-16 over downtown New York clearly below regular flight levels and … Continue reading →
No, that’s not the sound of a buzzer, nor is it the sound of all the news outlets reversing the reports naming the faux global warming as the culprit – it’s the sound of the honeybees celebrating freedom from the … Continue reading →
Get ready to see some good ‘ol political entertainment. The democrats, led by Pelosi, Reid and POTUS Obama have been crowing about transparency in their administration and government. We’ve discussed some of it here before. I’ll call to the forefront … Continue reading →
I was deliquent in linking to the source of the image I used in my post below. This site has a number of hilarious pics from science fairs (mostly real). Check it out. I don’t know if I could pick … Continue reading →
Last night was the “science fair” at my kids’ school. It was revived by the middle school (6-8th grade) science teacher after years of no major projects being done. I have two main points to write about here – first, … Continue reading →
I came across this nifty analysis from the New Scientist (not an endorsement as they’re Global Warming coverage seems a bit biased). Click on the graphic for a larger view – the darker the color of the land, the more … Continue reading →
Just to catch up on a few of the recent posts: 1. The Czar is correct in his discourse on the landlocked ice. This is an opportune time for me to expose something that bothers me in the modern day … Continue reading →
Steven Chu, Obama’s Energy Secretary made a dire forecast at the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago: human contributed greenhouse gases will induce climate changes causing global warming and the Arctic Ocean ice will melt causing sea levels … Continue reading →
So given that the appointment process in the Obama Administration is so grueling that few make it through, one might suppose that those who do are a cut above the rest. They must pay their taxes…well, ok, most of them. … Continue reading →
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably read or heard about the various “cyber attacks” or intrusions in the news lately. The latest being the front page of the WSJ today. As referenced in the article, the … Continue reading →
To follow up on Muppet-head ‘Puter’s post, please note that Obama is pitching to cut $100,000,000 from HIS proposed $4,000,000,000,000 budget. Yes, that’s $100 Million out of $4 Trillion. That’s 0.0025 percent of the budget. Maybe they should start with … Continue reading →
The madness continues – Obama’s EPA chief is ruling today that CO2 and several other gases are being deemed as harmful and need to be controlled. Remind me to see how my plants and trees are doing with those harmful … Continue reading →
Building off of the Czar’s recent post on Global Warming, it seems that POTUS Obama’s science advisor thinks we should entertain the notion of geoengineering to help the “runaway global warming” problem. John Holdren told The Associated Press in his … Continue reading →
For those who haven’t read DHS Chief Janet Napolitano’s briefing (I have in full) that has been making all the ruckus, it’s worth a read. I might argue that it is either mis-classified or is being mishandled by some but … Continue reading →
GorT and family have returned to the East Coast after a Griswold family vacation through Arizona and New Mexico. It was very enjoyable. A few observations: 1. The whole “global warming / climate change” mantra has reached into the museums. … Continue reading →
A Happy Easter from GorT and family as we travel the west. We enjoyed a wonderful Easter Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (in Santa Fe, NM) celebrated by the Archbishop with an excellent choir that … Continue reading →
Maybe another reason why the contender from the GorT region should have won. This could really revolutionize all electronics and cars with the possibility of a 2nd industrial revolution. GorTGorT is an eight-foot-tall robot from the 51ˢᵗ Century who routinely … Continue reading →
I woke up to the news this morning that a ship flying a US Flag was seized by Somali pirates. We’ve discussed this before and until now, they haven’t seized an all-American crewed vessel. I wonder (a) how long until … Continue reading →
while GorT is not surprised by the outcome, and doesn’t dispute it, I do want to point out that the 2nd Amendment is only an issue because we have the Technology that is Saving Us All creating the weapons of … Continue reading →
I was doing a little light reading and came across this little factoid: India and China each have about a billion people, taken together accounting for about 40% of the world’s population. In the past 20 years about a half … Continue reading →
This is a bit of a diversion from the recent topics, but while I was doing a little lunchtime reading, I came across this article in Wired! Out of the 14 items mentioned, we owned about half of them and … Continue reading →
We’ve laid out the case for affordable, easily distributable “renewable” energy. We’ve pointed out that until the government pursues energy sources that are fiscally compelling it’s a lost cause. So what happens? We get Rep. Waxman (D-CA) and Rep. Markey … Continue reading →
You go girl – good for her to stand up for what she believes in. 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 … Continue reading →
So with all this outrage over the AIG bonuses the government is here to save the day. Now, led by Rep. Barney Frank, Congress is looking to pass a bill that would allow the Treasury Department to exercise control over … Continue reading →
I’m going to tie together a few seemingly unrelated threads today. First, we have this study that finds that toddlers “neither plan for the future nor live completely in the present. Instead, they call up the past as they need … Continue reading →
Since other Gormogons are going for the obscure presentation in foreign languages and old typesets, I figured I’d throw a little Latin into the mix. GorTGorT is an eight-foot-tall robot from the 51ˢᵗ Century who routinely time-travels to steal expensive … Continue reading →
So we’ve all bought in on CFL’s (compact fluorescent lightbulbs), right? Maybe we’re like the Zuerchers in San Francisco (amazingly reported in the NY Times). See, they listened to Al Gore’s movie, bought into the Big Environment movement and replaced … Continue reading →
In a close game, the Pontiff conceded to Technology Savings Us All as he had better things to do guiding his flock to the ever-after. In the other bracket, Bond clearly has a super car, so “there’s no such thing … Continue reading →
Seriously, Mr. Matthews needs help. Take a read through this online article and then let’s revisit the facts. One, an estimated 78% of people in this country identify themselves as Christian. One would think that being Christian includes the belief … Continue reading →
Unfortunately, I’ve missed the opportunity to try to catch the ISS & Shuttle as they fly overhead since the deployment of the new trusses. The ISS will be the brightest object in the night sky (apart from the Moon) once … Continue reading →
In continuation of the post below with regards to Obama’s failed foreign policies, here is a link to a great article summarizing them to date from the New York Post (h/t GorT, Sr.) Mr. Peters is really channeling the threads … Continue reading →
The President of the E.U., Mirek Topolanek (currently the PM of the Czech Republic – the E.U. presidency rotates among member nations), called the direction that the Obama Administration is taking with the economy the “road to hell.” This is … Continue reading →
…and a movie under our belts starring our very own Val Kilmer and we might have cold fusion. Again, remember: innovation is key. Read more here. I’m sure the folks in San Diego don’t use cool pseudonyms like our Huckleberry … Continue reading →
Overall, I have to admit that I really enjoyed the finale of Battlestar Galactica. It was a show that took risks and provided a unique diversion on TV at a time when I think TV was doling out rather mediocre … Continue reading →
It seems like the popular talk these days is about the AIG bonuses. In my opinion, had the market been allowed to work without government intervention, this wouldn’t be a topic at all as the contracts stipulating the bonuses would … Continue reading →
So for whatever reason, the government bailed out a number of financial companies including AIG. Presumably because without the bailout, the economic peril that we would have faced would be greater with a Chapter 11 filing than what we’re facing … Continue reading →
Just in case you didn’t see this on the Jimmy Kimmel show – here is Sesame Street’s explanation of the Bernie Madoff scandal. Mrs. GorT thought this would be appropriate for this site and I agree – I hope that … Continue reading →
Click for more pixelsThe annoying popup MS Office assistant was no match for the elements of Technology Saving Us All and Hating Microsoft was defeated easily. The Pope issued a number of edicts dismantling the 70’s folks tune attack launched … Continue reading →
…this is post number thirteen. Oh wait, damn it, that’s binary. Sorry, this is post #1,101 and I’ve been shamed into putting graphics to my bracket. GorTGorT is an eight-foot-tall robot from the 51ˢᵗ Century who routinely time-travels to steal … Continue reading →
GSN, March 20th – In the 1st round of the Gormogon Playoffs, GorT region, a number of clearly favored entries advanced with ease. “Technology will save us all” squashed Frank Gorshin with an outstanding performance by subterranean nuclear power, mosquito-killing … Continue reading →
It pays to read all of the posts here. Why, you may ask? Because we’re right. Case in point: The Obama Administration with help from their friends in Hollywood, decided that a gift appropriate for his first meeting with the … Continue reading →
But Happy St. Joseph’s Day to everyone. To a certain extent, I think the Catholic Church has relegated Joseph to a lesser role than he deserves but it has maintained March 19th as a solemnity. It always falls in … Continue reading →
On my way home, I was flipping the dial around and, for a few minutes, was listening to Monica Crowley detail a number of the gaffes that the Obama Administration has achieved in the first 50-60 days in office. I … Continue reading →
Terrafugia, a company in Massachusetts, has demonstrated what, for all intents and purposes, could be the first viable flying car on March 5th. The first “flight” covered 3,000 feet in about 37 seconds, with several subsequent and longer duration flights. … Continue reading →
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.”Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene 2, lines 1-2 News has been leaking out over the last few days about the upcoming name … Continue reading →
A recent study shows that the number of Computer Science majors are up for the first time in 6 years. This bodes well for the future of America as the IT sector will continue to be a major force in … Continue reading →
Hooking up words, and phrases, and propaganda about global warming. It is likely that anyone in our generation who watched any amount of Saturday morning cartoons is familiar with Schoolhouse Rock. For those who aren’t or maybe for the education … Continue reading →
Amusing and interesting article from the WSJ – I’m waiting for Disney/Pixar to make the animated version. A mosquito hovers into view. Suddenly, it bursts into flame. A thin plume of smoke rises as the mosquito falls. At the bottom … Continue reading →
…are the NorKs testing the waters with our new administration as mentioned here by the Volgi, but Iran is stepping up its game. Not only did it declare itself a nuclear a space power, but it continues to interfere in … Continue reading →
…after complaining about a $1 Trillion deficit and passing spending and “stimulus” packages that exceed that amount, how do you plan on paying for it? And, oh by the way, you still want to pay for additional health care, “renewable … Continue reading →
GorT is a science fiction fan and grew up with a variety of science fiction shows. These include some pretty bad ones like Automan, Battlestar Galactica (the bad one), V, and Space: 1999. Of course, Star Trek was a big … Continue reading →
I’ve been lax in posting more about nuclear power as of late. The Volgi even sent me a prompt which I’ll cite below. However, the main point that people should keep in mind when evaluating alternative power options is the … Continue reading →
So, apparently, it’s not the fourth estate’s job to inquire and prod about problems in politicians or political appointee’s past. We know that the White House and Congress doesn’t do a good job vetting it (see half a dozen posts … Continue reading →
I’m sure we’ve all run into this person in our lives. You know him/her: the know-it-all who runs his or her mouth constantly without saying much because when you press them on a subject, you realize they are standing in … Continue reading →
No, not the T-1000 (pictured). This post marks the Gormogons’ 1000th post. I’m a big math guy and numbers can mean (or used to mean) so many different things. We’re averaging 4.44 posts per day (all quality, no fluff). I’ll … Continue reading →
Watch this video below now. First, he’s spot on. Second, he takes some nice shots at Congress, lawyers, etc. Third, he presents the case for innovation being key to our future in a much more eloquent and humorous way than … Continue reading →
As pointed out in numerous posts (just filter on the “Obama” tag) here, clearly the Gormogons believe in some variant of the following: (a) Obama is ill-prepared for the task at hand, (b) what Obama “promised” and preached during the … Continue reading →
GorT and family were sitting in Mass today at our local parish between some early teenagers )who obviously missed getting up for Mass earlier and were sent by their parents to this Mass and while unsupervised, two of them proceeded … Continue reading →
“Why….won’t….this….play…..ARRRRGGGHHH!” A funny thought: the brilliant gift of the 25 DVDs given to British PM Brown by President Obama might be region encoded (region 1 to be specific which is North America, minus Mexico). Well, if Mr. Brown has a standard … Continue reading →
Given previous postings, I think a reader will get the sense that a number of us here are in favor of allowing technological advancement which will empower growth in the country. I periodically check out the TED talks and came … Continue reading →
So the geniuses in the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill with the following language: RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that as Pluto passes overhead through Illinois’ night skies, that it … Continue reading →
Let me make a rebuttal to the Volgi’s post here. And let me say that one could take Mr. Webb’s post as somewhat of tongue-in-cheek – but I’ll take him at his own words: “For those who think I jest…“. … Continue reading →
America needs a good, functional intelligence community now more than ever. With the fiscal problems looming, there is cause for concern for instability and aggression from a variety of fronts. One only has to look back at some of the … Continue reading →
Are we about to fall victim to one of the classic blunders? The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia,and only slightly less well-known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is … Continue reading →
While I disagree with some of the things Sen. McCain has done and I think his campaign staff or advisers derailed him a bit last year, at least he’s good at calling out wasteful spending. Specifically, Sen. McCain quoted POTUS … Continue reading →
I really need a job where I can claim to be something and then not take the time to actually learn the terminology or underpinnings of the actual work…and succeed! But maybe it’s the honest Eagle Scout in me that … Continue reading →
I’m generally dismissive of Hollywood for various reasons. One is that they seem to kill or bury good, original shows. Some may be construed as “cheesy” but there are a few good ones out there among the putrid reality shows. … Continue reading →
Question: How long until traditional Obama backers start decrying the policies, speeches and efforts by the Obama Administration. First case in point, the NY Times: The economy is spiraling down at an accelerating pace, threatening to undermine the Obama administration’s … Continue reading →
Sure, mock Bush for his pronounciation of “nuclear” and his “internets” gaffe…and mock McCain for not using email when he can’t because of his war injuries….but will anyone stand up and mock this clown? Gore hardly gets mocked in comparison … Continue reading →
Journalist? No, please. After the biased coverage well documented here and elsewhere during the conventions and the election, Mr. Matthews has moved on to drooling over the President. Maybe MSNBC should just be the casting couch for positions within this … Continue reading →
I’m going to harp on one of ‘Puters favorites – Unions. Sure, at one time, unions were necessary to ensure the fair treatment of workers. And maybe, in some industries, that’s still needed. Many times, however, the general public doesn’t … Continue reading →
