Monday, April 5, 2010

Isn't This Special?

Via Michelle Malkin.

I'm sure it will be a best seller*. No word as to who is helping Dede Scozzafava ghost write the book yet. But I bet you there will be something about how she was discriminated against because she's a woman.

New York state Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava (R) is writing a memoir about last year's dramatic special election in the state's 23rd congressional district. 



Although she was the Republican Party's nominee, Scozzafava was never embraced by conservatives. She eventually dropped out of the race and endorsed the Democrat, now-Rep. Bill Owens.



*Not sure what makes her think she's worth a book when she should be regulated to a mere footnote like this.

The Next Bubble About To Burst?

The first was the housing bubble. Too many sub-prime houses that went underwater. Meaning that the price that was owed on the house was more than what the property value is actually worth.

Now? The commercial real estate bubble is teetering.

By the end of 2010, about half of all commercial real estate mortgages will be underwater, said Elizabeth Warren, chairperson of the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel, in a wide-ranging interview on Monday.

“They are [mostly] concentrated in the mid-sized banks,” Warren told CNBC. “We now have 2,988 banks—mostly midsized, that have these dangerous concentrations in commercial real estate lending."

As a result, the economy will face another “very serious problem” that will have to be resolved. . .

Sunday, April 4, 2010

He's Back With His Review

This time it's his take down of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.

He's actually doing a public service with these. Seriously.

The review of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is here.



The language at times gets a little rough but if you've spent any amount of time at the HQ then it wouldn't be anything you have encountered before.

Part II.
How the plot is told to the audience and not shown like good movies do.

Part III.
The city sequence and how assassins work. Or how this was the worst assassination attempt ever.

Part IV.
Plot holes so big a Rancor monster can walk through them. And Lucas needs to get out and date more.

Part V.
Seriously. George Lucas needed to take a created writing class at the local community college to write the romantic dialog. At least read a paperback romance novel or two.

Part VI.
Defines Mace Windu's role with the 'Urban Market'. Very urbane, in fact.

Part VII.
He deconstructs Yoda and the Light Sabers. And why the movie really wasn't made for kids. Despite the marketing.

Part VIII.
Lists many of the contradictions in the film. How the many layers upon layers tht the movie has takes away from what's happening and leads to a disconnect with the viewers. Plus the literal video game ending. The best Quote of the Review is in this clip: "I'm referencing the The Phantom Menace as a positive example?"

Part IX.
Lucas steals from Ridley Scott and someone else's Sci-Fi classic, The Empire Strikes Back.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

This Is Scary

I believe that the book of Revelations in the Bible has been misinterpreted.

Revelation 6:1-2 in fact.

1 As I watched, the Lamb broke the first of the seven seals on the scroll.[a] Then I heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2 I looked up and saw a white horse standing there. Its rider carried a bow, and a crown was placed on his head. He rode out to win many battles and gain the victory.

After a little bit of studying, I think that was translated wrong. The correct version should be "It's rider bowed a lot, and a crown of peace. . ."

Relax. It's a joke.

Friday, April 2, 2010

I Had No Idea That Violins Could Do This

The single most unique cover for System of a Down's Toxicity.

A Split In The Senate Over Endorsements?

Interesting. Considering that the NRSC endorsed Charlie Crist with nary a thought about the primary.

Senator Tom Coburn has endorsed Marco Rubio.

“I have closely studied Florida’s Senate candidates and have no doubt that Marco Rubio is the only fiscal conservative in this race," the Oklahoma Republican said in a statement. “Rubio would be a faithful guardian of taxpayer dollars in Washington and a valued ally in the Senate. At a time when Washington is piling on crippling debt on our economy, the American people need Marco Rubio in Washington to stand up to this reckless behavior and offer clear conservative solutions."

Crist needs to withdrawal quietly. Especially if he wants John McCain to campaign for him. The last thing the media needs is an R on R battle with lines being drawn in the sand all the way up to the US Senate. It's for the greater good, Charlie Crist. Quit now.

RELATED/ADDED:

Crist received the Don Shula endorsement. As well as the stamp of approval from this guy:

[Col. Bud] Day confirmed he was speaking of Obama and Rubio.

“You’ve got the black one with the reading thing. He can go as fast as the speed of light and has no idea what he’s saying,” Day said. “I put Rubio in that same category, except I don’t know if he’s using one of those readers.” [emphasis mine]

Friday Full Metal Jacket Round Up

First, a bit of history about a country who experienced exponential growth of government followed by rampart inflation. No, not Wiemar Germany. Argentina.

These are dangerous days we are living in.

"I’m increasingly alarmed by the number of academics — in particular, those who teach writing — who find speech alarming. But then I guess I’m old fashioned that way."

Pundits and Politicians from the left decry violence by. . . Advocating violence against the right.

One more instance of actual violence in the political realm. Pretty much like all the other examples. Supporters of Harry Reid throw eggs at a Tea Party.

Why travel to Cleveland? It's not Detroit!

And speaking of Detroit. . . The man who, as Rush Limbaugh says, is the least qualified person to do anything no matter what room he walks into is telling the auto industry how to run their business. Yeah, that will work.

When you have lost MAD magazine. . . Well, I'm sure there's some sort of voting demographic there somewhere.

Anybody/Someone in 2012 for President!

Now I know what they mean when they say that if your only tool is a hammer, the rest of the world is a nail.

Donald Douglas has The Daily Show and something about egg on someone's face.

I ask one more time. Why can't I call someone fascist when they say stuff like this:
Even the best democracies agree that when a major war approaches, democracy must be put on hold for the time being. I have a feeling that climate change may be an issue as severe as a war. It may be necessary to put democracy on hold for a while.
Or is it more of a despotic attitude that Global Warming Cultists have?

Congratulations on Cynthia Yockey for making it through to the Rush Limbaugh show the other day. As for why she's one hell of a blogger? Read this blog exclusive she scored.

Deep stuff from Dan Collins. And while on the subject of Sandra Bullock and Jesse James. Dude.

Ben Quayle and Meghan McCain, a match made in heaven?

I can understand where Neil McDonough is coming from. In acting violent scenes, they are all faked, staged and choreographed. No should be getting hurt for real and they use corn syrup and red food dye for blood. With love scenes, he's really kissing the woman who is only pretending to be his lover in order to titillate the viewers.

Yeah, no issue here with the federal government wanting apply ObamaCare to everyone. Look at the job they are doing with the Energy Star appliances.

Finally, Ladies and Gentlemen, our new Health Care Overlords.



To be fair, Hank Johnson does suffer from Hepatitis C. Which affects his liver. He is also suffering from being a liberal Democrat too. Which obviously affects his brain. There is no explaining his theme song, however.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

About Those "Angry Mobs"

Watch the narrative the talking news heads are pushing. The 'Angry Mobs' out there are easily led by talk radio's 'hateful rhetoric'. Trying to imply that the people in the Tea Parties can't think on their own.



Those Scary Mobs are out there.

Picture Credit to The Dana Show.

If you want some perspective, try this trip down yesteryear. Ah, the good old days where dissent was patriotic and people can talk about killing the opposition with impunity. Think I'm kidding about the killing part? Stick with this until the end.