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Hugo, Victor

The Gormogons Posted on March 23, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 23, 2009

Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan front lump (there’s that word again!), today called POTUS Obama a “poor ignoramus.” That’s a word often used by Stooges, particularly the Moe kind. Why oh why don’t they like him? Mr. Obama’s been nothing but nice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Hugo Chavez, Sierra Tango Foxtrot Uniform, Venezuela

The Socialist Train Rolls On

The Gormogons Posted on March 22, 2009 by GorTMarch 22, 2009

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 →

Posted in Bailout, Barack Obama, Hollywood liberals

P.J. still has his fastball?

The Gormogons Posted on March 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 20, 2009

And he throws high, nasty heat at the President for…stem cells? Boy, I wouldn’t have predicted either of those. Now let’s look at the things morality has known. The Ten Commandments are holding up pretty well. I suppose the “graven … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, P.J. O'Rourke, Science, Stem Cells

Obama Bowls a Turkey

The Gormogons Posted on March 20, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 20, 2009

President Obama, speaking to Jay Leno on The Tonight Show last night, likened his bowling prowess to that of a Special Olympian. What a boneheaded comment. The POTUS, thinking he can get away with putting down special needs folks? That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Bowling, Jay Leno, Satire, Special Olympics, Tonight Show

Which Is It?

The Gormogons Posted on March 19, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 19, 2009

President Obama floated, then quickly withdrew, a plan to require injured veterans to use their private insurance to cover combat injuries, despite the public care provided by the Veterans Administration. Meanwhile, President Obama’s administration continues full bore on a plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Insurance, Military

Who’s he got, Cal-State Northridge or AIG?

The Gormogons Posted on March 18, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 18, 2009

The Gormogons would like to thank our esteemed colleague Ennuipundit for passing along this amazing story, in which President Obama, amidst a potentially once-a-century economic crisis, with Russia rearming, China staging provocations in the South China Sea, Iran reading nuclear-tipped … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Financial Crisis, Foreign Policy, March Madness, The Obama Amateur Hour

Poor Jon Stewart

The Gormogons Posted on March 18, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 18, 2009

I know he and all the other late-night comics have been having the darnedest time finding good material on President Obama, because President Obama is so perfect. He never commits gaffes, and even if he did, he’d never suppress the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Humor, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart, Le Colbert

Welcome Back, Carter

The Gormogons Posted on March 18, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 18, 2009

This explains everything. The failing economy, the bend-over foreign policy. Everything. Former President Jimmy Carter was spotted leaving the West Wing of the White House today. Because Carter worked out so well for America last time. 'PuterAlways right, unless he … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter

Another Foreign Policy Miracle!

The Gormogons Posted on March 18, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 18, 2009

So tonight, ABC World News’ Charlie Gibson tells the Czar to watch how Iraq is a totally different country. Museums are open, women are wearing the latest fashions, and something like 84% of Iraqis now feel safe to walk their … Continue reading →

Posted in ABC News, Barack Obama, Iraq

Since You Asked

The Gormogons Posted on March 17, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 17, 2009

President Obama has criticized Republicans in Congress for their “just say no” approach to Obama’s budget. President Obama has chided the Republicans for not putting forth alternative ideas. OK, President Obama, here’s a freebie. For your FY 2009-10 budget, spend … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Democrats, Republicans

Not only…

The Gormogons Posted on March 16, 2009 by GorTMarch 16, 2009

…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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Iran

Rogue Nations Test Obama

The Gormogons Posted on March 14, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 14, 2009

The NorKs are going to test an ICBM under the guise of a “satellite launch.”  Japan in response threatened to shoot the NorK missile out of the sky. Iran had declared itself a nuclear and space power. Cuba and Venezuela … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Cuba, Hello Kitty, Japan, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela

Old News

The Gormogons Posted on March 12, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 12, 2009

This isn’t even newsworthy. Heck, Bill Clinton’s entire presidency revolved around women. 'PuterAlways right, unless he isn’t, the infallible Ghettoputer F. X. Gormogons claims to be an in-law of the Volgi, although no one really believes this. ’Puter carefully follows … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Women's Council

What Has Two Thumbs …

The Gormogons Posted on March 12, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 12, 2009

And should never, ever, in a million years be head of the Civil Division of the United State Department of Justice? This guy, one Tony Ward. Why? Mr. Ward was the defense attorney for The American Taliban, John Walker Lindh. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Department of Justice, Tony Ward

Teachers: Working For ¢hange

The Gormogons Posted on March 11, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 11, 2009

POTUS Obama has a plan to fix the American public school system. The Царица, by the way, is a public school teacher, and reacted quite negatively to this plan. Her opinion is that the Obama plan penalizes good teachers by … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Education, Teachers, Unions

Hainan II

The Gormogons Posted on March 11, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 11, 2009

China seems to have developed a tradition in which she welcomes a new US president by trying to provoke a military incident with the United States. The first President Bush had to address the June 1989 Tiananmen massacre, which severely … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, China, U.S. Navy

In The Navy!

The Gormogons Posted on March 10, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 10, 2009

“Passivity is fatal to us. Our goal is to make the enemy passive.” — Chairman Mao ‘Puter expects to see a lot more of this for the duration of the Obama Administration. China is currently making great strides toward Mao’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, China, Gnip Gnop, Mao

Like All Things In Life

The Gormogons Posted on March 9, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 9, 2009

We laugh because they’re funny, and we laugh because they’re true. CNN en Espanol’s correspondent Mauricio Funes in El Salvador is now a presidential candidate. Mr. Funes sees himself as El Salvador’s Barack Obama. Intriguing, as Mr. Funes is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Communists, El Salvador, FMLN

Newt sees it too

The Gormogons Posted on March 9, 2009 by GorTMarch 9, 2009

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, The Obama Amateur Hour

Copywrong

The Gormogons Posted on March 6, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 6, 2009

Regular readers will know the Czar of Muscovy is a strong supporter of scientific advancement, and that the Czar strongly disapproves of the popular portrayal of conservatives as scientific morons; the Czar also believes that the GOP, in particular, should … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, John Conyers, Science

Word of the day: enthymeme

The Gormogons Posted on March 6, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 6, 2009

Which is contained in this Roger Kimball column. It also contains this great quote from the late David Stove, a Australian philosopher who was always interesting. [Either a feeling of universal benevolence or an uncompromising moralism] on its own is … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, David Stove, Health care, Socialized Medicine, Word of the Day

Charles Krauthammer…

The Gormogons Posted on March 6, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 6, 2009

…echoes the Volgi. Flattering for the Volgi, bad for America. “…The markets’ recent precipitous decline is a reaction not just to the absence of any plausible bank rescue plan, but also to the suspicion that Obama sees the continuing financial … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Education, Energy, Financial Crisis, Fiscal Crisis, Health care, Housing Crisis, Socialism, Socialized Medicine

Inconceivable!

The Gormogons Posted on March 4, 2009 by GorTMarch 4, 2009

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Russia

Gettin’ funky while Rome burns?

The Gormogons Posted on March 4, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 4, 2009

So I remember G.H.W. Bush being pilloried for zipping around in a cigarette boat during Desert Storm, and G.W. said he gave up playing golf as it’d look bad during wartime. Now, I understand that only Republicans behave like callous, … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama

Arm Chair Quarterbacking

The Gormogons Posted on March 3, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 3, 2009

You know what’s great about participating on a blog like this? The Czar can do only minutes of research and make an outrageous conclusion based on that. Know what’s evidently easier? Being an economic columnist for U.S. News & World … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Media, U.S. Economy

Calling Obama to the mat

The Gormogons Posted on March 3, 2009 by GorTMarch 3, 2009

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Do What I Say - Not What I Do, Earmarks, I want my MTV

Nick of Time

The Gormogons Posted on March 3, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 3, 2009

No sooner does the DoD release the new FM 3-36 Electronic Warfare in Operations manual, than someone evidently reads it. Check this out: we detect and respond to a “malicious” source in Iran reading detailed blueprints for a helicopter in … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Department of Defense, Iran, National Security

A Healthy Dose of Vitamin B-1B

The Gormogons Posted on March 1, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 1, 2009

Bloomberg reports that POTUS Obama wishes to redefine the US efforts in Afghanistan. Of interest to the Czar is the President’s concern about the needs of the poppy growers. “You know, what are we doing to replace poppy crops for … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Barack Obama, USAF

Answer: Under 100 days.

The Gormogons Posted on March 1, 2009 by GorTMarch 1, 2009

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama

A Phantom Menace?

The Gormogons Posted on February 28, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyFebruary 28, 2009

The Czar is not sure where to go with this. It’s a New York Times piece by Carl Hulse, purporting to describe how the GOP is a conniving little bunch trying to “drive a wedge” between Speaker Pelosi and POTUS … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, New York Times - NYT

$1,750,000,000,000.00

The Gormogons Posted on February 26, 2009 by 'PuterFebruary 26, 2009

That’s President Obama’s projected deficit for this year. Assuming 330 million Americans, that’s about $5,303.03 for each of us. And this is before the Boomers start retiring en masse, crippling Medicare and Social Security. Stimulus = deficit spending (and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Deficit

Just One More Thing

The Gormogons Posted on February 25, 2009 by 'PuterFebruary 25, 2009

‘Puter understood the Obama Administration to hold forth that consumers, companies, banks and states borrowing (leveraging) at crazy levels well in excess of their abilities to repay got us into this recession/depression/Armageddon. The Obama Administration’s proposed remedy is for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Stimulus Package

President Obama’s National Address

The Gormogons Posted on February 24, 2009 by 'PuterFebruary 24, 2009

Courtesy of an unnamed Gormogon mole in the White House, ‘Puter got his hands on the full text of President Obama’s address to the nation, scheduled for tonight. Here’s President Obama’s planned address, in its entirety. “[America], you can’t spend … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal House, Barack Obama, Otter, Speech

Anyone got a rope?

The Gormogons Posted on February 18, 2009 by GorTFebruary 18, 2009

We’re going to need one to pull ourselves up this slippery slope we’re on. Word came out yesterday that the US Automakers need another $16-20 Billion in bailouts to survive and even then, their plans are sketchy. Banks are clamoring … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Barack Obama, Economic policy

Is anyone else getting this?

The Gormogons Posted on February 11, 2009 by GorTFebruary 11, 2009

So the democrats take control of the Congress in 2006 with the self-proclaimed goal to be the most “honest, open and ethical” Congress ever. They proceed to hold closed-door sessions on immigration reform, they have numerous ethical problems, and some … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Congress, Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi

“Mutual respect?!”

The Gormogons Posted on February 10, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.February 10, 2009

That’s what the President hopes can characterize our relationship with Iran? Uh, ok. Can we wait until they show us some deference and respect first? Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Barack Obama, Iran

Line of the day

The Gormogons Posted on February 3, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.February 3, 2009

Well played, Mr. Good: [President Obama] said: I am not in favor of concealed weapons. There has not been any evidence that allowing people to carry a concealed weapon is going to make anybody safer. So let’s have him order … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Concealed-Carry Laws, Guns, Secret Service

The $5 Gajillion Stimulus Package

The Gormogons Posted on January 29, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 29, 2009

‘Puter’s fairly certain that the House’s passed stimulus package is going to harm more than help, for any number of reasons, not least of which is that Republicans have thus far, to a man (person, if you must), refused to … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Stimulus Package

No New New Deal!

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.January 28, 2009

Notwithstanding reports that all economists are now Keynesians and that we all support a big increase in the burden of government, we the undersigned do not believe that more government spending is a way to improve economic performance. More government … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Cato Institute, Economic policy, Samuel Johnson, Stimulus Package

We Had To Destroy The Village In Order To Save It

The Gormogons Posted on January 26, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 26, 2009

President Obama, taking inspiration from the U.S. military’s stated reason for destroying the Vietnamese village of Ben Tre, proposes to continue to pump money into the failing Big Three, while at the same time making their recovery much more difficult. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Big Environment, Socialism

Hope Governing?

The Gormogons Posted on January 26, 2009 by GorTJanuary 26, 2009

So much was debated over how President Obama would govern and how he would “heal the wounds and divisions” in the country. Now we are presented with the $300+ Billion stimulus bill which is getting choked down in democrat pork … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Stimulus Package

Unpolished and ill-prepared

The Gormogons Posted on January 24, 2009 by GorTJanuary 24, 2009

I’m sure the first few days of a Presidency is stressful. However, for all the “change” that people wanted are they really getting it? Case in point #1: The Executive Order closing Gitmo. A criticism (valid in many ways) of … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Hope and Change, Press

Monday-Morning Ghostwriter

The Gormogons Posted on January 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.January 22, 2009

Friend of the Gormogons David Frum has a neat post at his new site on what Obama shoulda said. Check it out. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Barack Obama, David Frum, Friend of Gormogons, O-Nauguration

Obama blows off Medal of Honor winners?

The Gormogons Posted on January 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.January 22, 2009

If this is true, it’s both tacky and somewhat disturbing. He’s the Commander-in-Chief now. Please, let’s not have a rerun of the early Clinton Administration’s disdain for the military. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Military

Inauguration in black and white

The Gormogons Posted on January 21, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.January 21, 2009

Friends of the Gormogons Jonah Goldberg & Steve Hayes have some very perspicacious comments on how great it is to have elected a black president—even not having voted for him and hoping that his policy agenda goes down in flames. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Friend of Gormogons, Inauguration, Jonah Goldberg, Liberals, Race, Steve Hayes

Why We’re Broke

The Gormogons Posted on January 21, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 21, 2009

Here’s a good example from today’s Wall Street Journal. Families can now get SCHIP (state children’s health insurance program) for their kids at an income level of $63,081 for a family of four. This exceeds the median national household income … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, SCHIP, Wall Street Journal - WSJ

O-Nauguration [Updated]

The Gormogons Posted on January 20, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 20, 2009

The Gormogons have said it before, but it bears repeating. We wish soon to be President Obama the best. We support him because he is the duly elected leader of our country. We hope he can effectively address the many … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Gormogons, O-Nauguration

Paging Vernon Reid

The Gormogons Posted on January 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.January 20, 2009

Who’s probably playing at one of the inaugural balls, alas. Look into my eyes, what do you see? | The cult of personality Via Mike Goldfarb. This stuff is just creeping me out. Why? I’m not worried about the Republic … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Cult of Personality

The Road to Washington

The Gormogons Posted on January 14, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.January 14, 2009

Ghost Breakage you can believe in. Via Andrew Leigh Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Barack Obama, Bob Hope

Baby, baby, don’t you wanna go…

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.January 8, 2009

…to that same old place, sweet home Chicago? Chicago public school bureaucrats skirted competitive bidding rules to buy 30 cappuccino/espresso machines for $67,000, with most of the machines going unused because the schools they were ordered for had not asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Chicago, Corruption, Teachers, William Ayers

Deleveraging and Obama

The Gormogons Posted on January 5, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 5, 2009

Google “consumer deleverage” and/or “business deleverage” and see how many hits you get. ‘Puter’ll wait. Many, many commentators, from the famous to the not-so-famous think, in dangerously simplified terms, that our financial house is burning in large part because we … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, U.S. Economy

Democrats are Racist

The Gormogons Posted on January 5, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 5, 2009

So say the Democrats themselves. Black Chicago politicians are screaming racism because Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) was pushing for Gov. Blagojevic (D-IL) to appoint a non-black replacement for President Elect Obama. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer bunch of race … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Democrats, Harry Reid, Illinois, Rod Blagojevich

Pepsi In the Can for Obama?

The Gormogons Posted on January 4, 2009 by 'PuterJanuary 4, 2009

Admittedly, The Kmiec Ramblings beat me to this observation, but the new Pepsi logo looks exactly like the Obama campaign logo. Pepsi, or its ad agency, apparently has no problem rubbing 46% of the voting population’s nose in it.  See … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, In the Tank, Pepsi

Obama & Abortion

The Gormogons Posted on December 30, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.December 30, 2008

Depressing look at the transition’s published abortion agenda. He concludes: So, buckle up. As the size and scope of government continues to bloat under Obama, look for the size and scale of the abortion industry to follow suit. And evangelicals … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Barack Obama, Roman Catholics, Unam sanctam catholicam apostolicam ecclesiam

Are we in for four years of this?

The Gormogons Posted on December 29, 2008 by GorTDecember 29, 2008

Apparently when a republican president has a exercise routine that most of us are probably envious of, it’s a bad thing.  So bad, we get commentary from the media like: “What I mean is the fact that Bush has an … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Bush Derangement Syndrome, George W. Bush

Riddle me this, Batman

The Gormogons Posted on December 21, 2008 by GorTDecember 21, 2008

How is P.E. Obama going to reconcile his support from the far left with the reality he is facing and the programs he is pitching. Let’s take a specific domain that’s prominent in the news: the auto industry.The auto industry … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Barack Obama, Innovation, UAW

Quinn the Eskimo, Godot and Barack Obama

The Gormogons Posted on December 18, 2008 by 'PuterDecember 18, 2008

Are the same person. Discuss. Here’s what we know about Bob Dylan’s Quinn the Eskimo a/k/a The Mighty Quinn (and don’t even pull that Manfred Mann version crap on ‘Puter): “Ev’rybody’s in despair, Ev’ry girl and boy, But when Quinn … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Bob Dylan, Godot, Quinn the Eskimo

Live from Chicago—Follow-up

The Gormogons Posted on December 9, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.December 9, 2008

Our correspondent expands: Rodomir and Barack… not the best of pals. In fact, what much of the national media seems to be missing is that Rodomir is almost universally hated by Dems and GOP alike. He is a man, bereft … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Rod Blagojevich

Press Conference Questions We’d Like to See (But Never Will)

The Gormogons Posted on December 9, 2008 by 'PuterDecember 9, 2008

Here’s a free one that’s been buzzing around in my head related to the Republic Windows sit-in wackiness. Now with groovy follow up questions! “President Elect Obama, prominent Democrats from your hometown of Chicago support forcing Bank of America to … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Media Bias

More Chicagobama Politics?

The Gormogons Posted on December 9, 2008 by GorTDecember 9, 2008

As mentioned below by the ‘Puter, all the Chicago / Illinois politicians are making visits on the Republic Doors & Windows sit-in. That is, all but Gov. Blagojevich (D). He’s enjoying a little stay behind bars for trying to sell … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Chicago, Republicans

I Got Your Moral Hazard Right Here

The Gormogons Posted on December 8, 2008 by 'PuterDecember 8, 2008

The union-led farce taking place at Republic Windows and Doors mentioned below is quickly metastasizing, and may ultimately threaten our ailing financial system. Every Illinois politician is visiting the barricaded workers to convey support and sympathy, along with every news … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Moral hazard, Republic Windows, Unions

Obama’s First International Challenge?

The Gormogons Posted on December 4, 2008 by GorTDecember 4, 2008

It is being reported today that Israel is preparing plans to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities without U.S. backing. While this might prove difficult as the U.S. controls the Iraqi airspace through which the Israeli attack fighter/bombers would have to fly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Iran, Israel

Service With A Smile

The Gormogons Posted on December 2, 2008 by 'PuterDecember 2, 2008

Is this what President Elect Obama had in mind when he dreamed up his mandatory high school senior service project? It’s been a while since ‘Puter applied to college, but ‘Puter wonders how favorably college admissions officers would view this … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Mandatory Service

High Profile Obama Appointment

The Gormogons Posted on November 26, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 26, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Iowahawk

And the winner is…

The Gormogons Posted on November 22, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 22, 2008

…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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, D.C. Public Schools, Sidwell Friends, Teachers, Unions

Style Over Substance

The Gormogons Posted on November 21, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 21, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Schools

Party of Change?

The Gormogons Posted on November 18, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 18, 2008

‘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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Unions

Iraqis defeat American Left

The Gormogons Posted on November 16, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 16, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Iraq

The Unreported Obama Correction

The Gormogons Posted on November 14, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 14, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, DJIA, Market Correction

Why Not?

The Gormogons Posted on November 13, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 13, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Unions

How Does Hope Govern?

The Gormogons Posted on November 12, 2008 by GorTNovember 12, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, European Allies, NATO, Russia

Obama’s Version of School Choice

The Gormogons Posted on November 11, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 11, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Teachers, Unions

Rule, Obama!

The Gormogons Posted on November 10, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 10, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Rule Britannia

Because that worked out so well for the USSR

The Gormogons Posted on November 10, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 10, 2008

Ah, Gorby. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Barack Obama, Mikhail Gorbachëv

Quickies: Pro or Con?

The Gormogons Posted on November 8, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 8, 2008

‘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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Dave Barry, Martinis, Quickies

D.C. Schools Follow Up

The Gormogons Posted on November 7, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 7, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, D.C. Public Schools, Hypocrisy

Put Up or Shut Up

The Gormogons Posted on November 7, 2008 by 'PuterNovember 7, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, D.C. Public Schools, Teachers, Unions

It begins…

The Gormogons Posted on November 5, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 5, 2008

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. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Barack Obama, China, Hamas, Iran, Israel, Russia

Congratulations, President Obama

The Gormogons Posted on November 5, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 5, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama

Black and not voting for Obama

The Gormogons Posted on November 4, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 4, 2008

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 →

Posted in Abortion, Barack Obama, Black America, Race

Madelyn Payne Dunham, R.I.P.

The Gormogons Posted on November 3, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.November 3, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Madelyn Payne Dunham, Requiescat in pace

Your Ticket to Wonderland Awaits

The Gormogons Posted on November 3, 2008 by GorTNovember 3, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, National Socialism

Enemies, not opponents…

The Gormogons Posted on October 31, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 31, 2008

…is how the Left views those who disagree with them. And maybe so does Obama? Freedom of the sycophantic press! Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Barack Obama, First Amendment

Walk of Shame

The Gormogons Posted on October 30, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 30, 2008

For those few readers not familiar with the concept of the Walk of Shame, a working definition may be found here. Careful, some strong language at the link. ‘Puter’s fearful that a sizable chunk of the electorate’s going to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Cyrano de Bergerac, Mame, Roxanne, Walk of Shame

The Forthcoming War on Choice

The Gormogons Posted on October 30, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 30, 2008

And it’s not what you think. John Hood, in this post at National Review Online, gets at something that’s been gnawing at ‘Puter for a while now. The issue is freedom, and our right to be free from unwarranted government … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Freedom, John Hood, Liberty, NRO

Hey Instapundit, Where’s My Link?

The Gormogons Posted on October 29, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 29, 2008

Glenn Reynolds, blogger extraordinaire, gave Jammie Wearing Fool a link and a shout out for the same analysis ‘Puter’s made previously on New York and its relevance as a harbinger of the likely outcome of the forthcoming Democrat economic plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Glenn Reynolds, Instapundit, N.Y. Budget Woes, New York

Obama’s Tax Model In Practice

The Gormogons Posted on October 27, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 27, 2008

E. J. McMahon is the Manhattan Institute’s senior fellow for tax and budgetary studies and director of the Empire Center for New York State Policy. In this article in The City Journal, Mr. McMahon lays out the case against New … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, David Paterson, Economic policy, New York

Nightmare Cabinet 4: Bike Lanes for Everyone!

The Gormogons Posted on October 26, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 26, 2008

Meet Sen. Obama’s new Secretary of Transportation, Ed Begley, Jr. Mr. Begley will have us all riding power assisted bicycles for our daily commute.  That’s really practical for regions of the country where it snows about 10 feet each winter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Department of Transportation, Ed Begley

He Just Doesn’t Get It

The Gormogons Posted on October 24, 2008 by GorTOctober 24, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Government spending, Missile defense

Chilling Free Speech

The Gormogons Posted on October 23, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 23, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, First Amendment, Free Speech, Roman Catholics

Iowahawk exclusive! Biden: Obama Ready for Armageddon

The Gormogons Posted on October 21, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 21, 2008

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 →

Posted in Apocalypse now, Barack Obama, Joe Biden

You don’t need a Weatherman to know when it’s all hot air

The Gormogons Posted on October 21, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 21, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Lord of the Rings, Terrorism, Weatherman, William Ayers

Free-speech crackdown (Updated)

The Gormogons Posted on October 21, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 21, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Canada, Censorship, Fairness Doctrine, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech

Obama’s Business Plan

The Gormogons Posted on October 21, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 21, 2008

‘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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Employee Free Choice Act, Recession, Unions

A Preview of an Obama Administration, Pennsyltucky Style

The Gormogons Posted on October 16, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 16, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Electricity, Pennsyltucky, Regulations

Krusty, He Ain’t

The Gormogons Posted on October 15, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 15, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Clowns, Congress, Scary

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,727

The Gormogons Posted on October 14, 2008 by GorTOctober 14, 2008

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 →

Posted in Barack Obama, Liberals

Why Should We Make It Easy For Lazy People to Vote?

The Gormogons Posted on October 14, 2008 by 'PuterOctober 14, 2008

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 →

Posted in ACORN, Barack Obama, Vote Fraud

Can I file a trademark claim for “Obamalatry?”

The Gormogons Posted on October 10, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 10, 2008

Because I’m think it’s a growth investment. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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