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Puppy Bowl VII

2011-02-05T00:30:00.000-05:00

A personal appeal: please adopt from a shelter. A shelter I have volunteered at, gets 30,000 unwanted animals a year. Multiply that by the number of shelters in the country, and the magnitude of the tragedy is shown. Many are euthanized.

My cat and my dog were both adopted from shelters. Their love is unconditional.

Give someone a home today.

Michele Bachmann - Balloon Head

2011-01-25T22:25:00.000-05:00

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Therapy Miniature Horses

2010-12-19T09:20:00.000-05:00

I'm off to a photo shoot, so enjoy this video. I am active in therapy animals, and animal rights. When I was in the hospital several weeks ago with asthma, a woman brought around two Labradors who had been trained for therapy. In a violation of hospital rules, I let them jump into my bed.

Photoshoot pictures to follow, and then back to politics.

Black on Beck

2010-12-17T05:44:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving from Sarah Silverman

2010-11-22T20:19:00.001-05:00

Sarah Silverman's Thanksgiving Special from Sarah Silverman

Barack Obama?

2010-11-20T14:59:00.001-05:00

Indonesian photographer Ilham Anas bears a striking resemblance to the U.S. President, making him a TV star and a potential target for Islamic fundamentalists.

Glenn Beck Accidentally Not Put Down

2010-11-19T03:50:00.005-05:00

Target and Rufus were brought to the US in July after the dogs thwarted a suicide bomber in Afghanistan
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Did Glenn Beck rape and murder a girl in 1990? Click here to find out and comment.

Target, right, and Rufus

Glenn Beck was spared today at the Pinal County animal shelter in Florence, Arizona. An employee picked Target from the pen instead of Glenn Beck, and administered a lethal injection.

“I am heartsick over this,” Ruth Stalter, the county’s animal care and control director, said in a statement. “I had to personally deliver the news to the dog’s owner, and then Roger Ailes. Everyone is understandably distraught.”

The organization that raised the several thousand dollars to bring Target to the United States, has expanded its mission to encourage installation of a microchip in Glenn Beck so he can be easily traced. “We are not shying away from this,” said Heather Murphy, a county spokeswoman. “We screwed up, and we’re acknowledging that.” She continued, “but there is roadkill to pick up, and we recently had to pick up 154 cats from a trailer with no running water, in addition to Glenn Beck. These jobs are thankless even on a good day.”

Already, one former employee has come forward to say that he almost euthanized the wrong animal on several occasions, instead of Glenn Beck. “They said, ‘Ah, don’t worry about it, mistakes happen,’ and we went on,” the former employee, Jason Melroy, told local television station KTAR.
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Glenn Beck said all of his lucky escapes are due to the special underwear Mormons wear. "Joseph Smith was right," said Beck. "When I get back on the air, I am going to do an exposé on how this shelter is funded by George Soros. I am convinced my incarceration was orchestrated by the International Jewish Conspiracy. They and Soros are pulling the strings."
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Glenn Beck still has not denied any involvement with an alleged rape and murder of a girl, in 1990. "If anything," Glenn Beck said, "the time spent in that shelter has hardened my resolve."

A Few Words From Mike Huckabee

2010-11-17T10:49:00.000-05:00

"...what we need to do is amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards..."

"I have opponents in this race who do not want to change the Constitution. But I believe it's a lot easier to change the Constitution than it would be to change the word of the living God. And that's what we need to do is amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than trying to change God's standards so it lines up with some contemporary view of how we treat each other and how we treat the family."

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Video is at the link.

An Open Letter to Eric Cantor

2010-11-08T00:47:00.012-05:00

Eric Cantor is a shandeh fur de Goyim.

Part one is here.

Mr. Cantor: Judaism revolves around three tenets:

- Judaism holds that to save one life, is to save the entire world.

- Judaism believes our duty is תיקון עולם, tikkun olam - literally "world repair."

- "That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation; go and learn." Rabbi Hillel (c.110BCE-10CE)

So what did Mr. Cantor say? Cantor is the only Jewish Republican in Congress. He believes the American-Jewish community is overwhelmingly Democratic because Jews “are prone to want to help the underdog.” He says it as if that is basically a character defect.

Now Cantor is threatening to repeat Gingrich's government shutdown, if he and his cronies don't get their way.
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Here is the real Judaism, from the New York Times:

Kindness of a Stranger That Still Resonates
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"A donor using the pseudonym B. Virdot offered modest cash gifts to families in need. His only request: Letters from the struggling people describing their financial troubles and how they hoped to spend the money.
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B. Virdot was...Samuel J. Stone, who escaped poverty and persecution as a Jew in Romania to build a successful chain of clothing stores in the United States.
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Days before Christmas 1933, with Mr. Stone’s gift in hand, Edith May took her 4-year-old daughter Felice to a five-and-dime store and bought her a wooden horse. Seventy-seven years later, Felice May Dunn owns two farms and 17 Welsh ponies. “In my life it made a big difference,” Ms. Dunn, 80, recalled. “It was my favorite toy.”
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Several years ago, I drove a tractor-trailer long haul. While on the Interstate at night in Connecticut, it started bucketing rain; I slowed to 40mph. Just then, the car in front of me began fishtailing, turned perpendicular and stopped. I was able to stop the truck, which had ABS, literally three feet from the driver's door. All I could think was, 'I saved a life.'

I suggest Mr. Cantor learn compassion, and learn to make the World a better place.

Boehner to Hold House Hoedown

2010-11-04T04:59:00.012-04:00

WASHINGTON, DC - John Boehner, following in the esteemed footsteps of Sam Rayburn, is going to be elevated to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives with the victory of a Republican majority. He will celebrate by holding a hoedown in the House rotunda.

"This is the best way of celebrating my humble roots," he remarked. "I also will invite my 11 siblings" Mr. Boehner said, as he took a drag on a Camel, his favorite brand. "I worked in my father's tavern, so I will be running the open bar in the rotunda," he confirmed. "We'll only be serving American beer. If you want Heineken, you're out of luck. Same for wine. None of that French stuff. We got California jug wine."

Mr. Boehner, perpetually tanned or jaundiced, is relishing the prospect of finally attaining Speaker, after years of being a gofer for senior House members.

Still up in the air is an alleged affair with Lisbeth Lyons, a lobbyist. Mr. Boehner has refused to comment when asked, as has Ms. Lyons. She has not confirmed if she will be invited to the rotunda hoedown. "I bought cowboy boots, just in case," she said. "Do you think his wife will be there?"

O'Donnell in 'The Aristocrats'?

2010-11-03T00:25:00.008-04:00

NEW CASTLE - Fresh on the rebound from her defeat by Chris Coons, Christine O'Donnell may be appearing in the Delaware Mountain Community Theatre's production of The Aristocrats.

"I know I have spoken out in the past against pre-marital sex and masturbation, but I really need the money" she said, explaining the complete reversal of her fervently held and well known religious beliefs. Christine O'Donnell has gone from Catholic to Wiccan to fundamentalist, back to Catholic, and now Rastafarian. "God always provides a way out," Ms. O'Donnell said.

O'Donnell's physical attributes have been well publicized, having been graphically described and read about, by over 1,216,553 people. "If just a teeny fraction of those one million readers buy tickets, it will be a success, and worth it," Ms. O'Donnell said.

The remainder of the cast is still being auditioned. Casting calls are being held at Biker Joe's Lounge, in Newark.

Separated at Birth?

2010-11-02T19:46:00.000-04:00

"God told me to invade Iraq."

It's For You

2010-11-01T06:24:00.001-04:00

click on the photograph for a close-up
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Patience while I work on an article.

One Last Dig at Christine O'Donnell

2010-10-31T00:23:00.000-04:00

IZZARD: What if someone comes to you in the middle of the Second World War and says, ‘do you have any Jewish people in your house?’ and you do have them. That would be a lie.
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O’DONNELL: I believe if I were in that situation, God would provide a way to do the right thing righteously. I believe that!
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MAHER: God is not there. Hitler’s there and you’re there.
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O’DONNELL: You never have to practice deception. God always provides a way out.
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Willkommen in Amerika

2010-10-30T17:25:00.000-04:00

I had a run-in with a Philadelphia officer. I was riding my Honda Rebel on Chestnut Street in the lane next to the parked cars, looking for a parking space. An officer, about six inches from my rear wheel, turned on her siren. I literally jumped, and then put my feet on the ground. She yelled at me, "have you made up your mind what you want to do?" I explained I was looking for a place to park, and then said "I apologize if I caused you to be delayed." She yelled, "hurry up," and drove around me.

Weather Penises Improved

2010-10-28T20:38:00.000-04:00

US says 'screw you' to Mexico, world.
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Asshole of the Year - II

2010-10-28T19:46:00.000-04:00

Part one is here.

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The man stomping on the girl's head is Tim Profitt. Tim Profitt lives at 591 Redmon Rd., Paris, KY 40361. Call him at 859-987-6015 and politely tell him what you think of his actions.

"Nurse, Mr. Berg got out of his restraints again."

2010-10-25T14:55:00.000-04:00

About a dozen people showed up.

Jewish Humor

2010-10-25T02:04:00.000-04:00

Enjoy while I'm writing a column.

I've Been Off the Air

2010-10-21T21:23:00.000-04:00

I've been off the air the past three days, with severe asthma. In fact, an ambulance was called, and was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's oldest. I was released this morning.

I'll be back tomorrow, with a column about class warfare.

Stay tuned.

Tom Lehrer - The Vatican Rag

2010-10-18T19:39:00.000-04:00

Before NBC had SNL, the network had something similar with That Was The Week That Was, which aired from 1964–65, and featured a mathematics professor, Tom Lehrer. This is my favorite - enjoy.

Sharron Angle - Christofascist and Batshit Crazy

2010-10-17T17:46:00.000-04:00

Right now, the Nevada Senate race between Harry Reid (D - Nevada), and Sharron Angle (Z - Venus) is 50/50.
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If you thought Christine O'Donnell is certifiable, meet Sharron Angle. Angle was one of the founders of the Independent American Party. You can see her signature on the party petition. Here are actual quotes; her signature is on page 2:

- our American Forefathers, steeped in the traditions, values and discipline of Christianity

- a government of law, under God

- That many Americans have ignored the Laws of God

- That our governments sanction abortion - the killing of our posterity

- That these tyrannies are undermining traditional family values

- Article VII of the United States Constitution recognizes Jesus Christ as our Lord

- We support the Liberty Amendment. The Liberty Amendment will compel the Federal Government to halt its unconstitutional programs such as foreign aid and welfare. It will prohibit the financing of the New World Order with American taxes. It will abolish the Marxist graduated income tax, and the fearful IRS. It will transfer public lands in the West to State ownership and control.

Anyone recognize the biggest errors? OK, OK - put your hands down. I can only call on one person at a time.

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- Article VII of the United States Constitution recognizes Jesus Christ as our Lord
Here is what the US Constitution actually states: "The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same."

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- That many Americans have ignored the Laws of God

Here is the 1st Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..."

It gets better:
"I hope that's not where we're going, but you know if this Congress keeps going the way it is, people are really looking toward those Second Amendment remedies and saying my goodness what can we do to turn this country around? I'll tell you the first thing we need to do is take Harry Reid out."
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"People ask me, 'What are you going to do to develop jobs in your state?' Well, that's not my job as a U.S. senator."
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"The Federal Department of Education should be eliminated. The Department of Education is unconstitutional and should not be involved in education, at any level."
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"I think that two wrongs don't make a right. And I have been in the situation of counseling young girls, not 13 but 15, who have had very at risk, difficult pregnancies. And my counsel was to look for some alternatives, which they did. And they found that they had made what was really a lemon situation into lemonade." - explaining why she is against abortion even in cases of rape or incest.
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"You know, I'm a Christian and I believe that God has a plan and a purpose for each one of our lives and that he can intercede in all kinds of situations and we need to have a little faith in many things."

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"Right now, we say in a traditional home one parent stays home with the children and the other provides the financial support for that family"
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"I would tell you that I have the same feelings about legalizing marijuana, not medical marijuana, but just legalizing marijuana...I feel the same about legalizing alcohol. The effect on society is so great that I'm just not a real proponent of legalizing any drug or encouraging any drug abuse."
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She has embraced Oath Keepers, whose membership of uniformed soldiers and police take an oath to refuse orders they see as unconstitutional -- including enforcement of gun laws, violations of states' sovereignty, and "any order to blockade American cities, thus turning them into giant concentration camps."

There are several Federal departments that are not covered by the Constitutional Federal enumerated powers clause and should be given back to the states per the Tenth amendment. Those cuts should include the Department of Education, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, IRS code, audit the FED leading to cuts, National Endowment of the Arts, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, Planned Parenthood funding.

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Earlier in her career, she spoke out strongly against fluoride, the substance known alternately for improving dental health and as a Communist plot to undermine Western democracy.
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“And these programs that you mentioned — that Obama has going with Reid and Pelosi pushing them forward — are all entitlement programs built to make government our God. And that’s really what’s happening in this country is a violation of the First Commandment. We have become a country entrenched in idolatry, and that idolatry is the dependency upon our government. We’re supposed to depend upon God for our protection and our provision and for our daily bread, not for our government.”

Obama Will Be Impeached

2010-10-16T15:14:00.000-04:00

No white man ever had to show his birth certificate.

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Jonathan Chait, of The New Republic, writes, "But if Obama wins a second term, the House will vote to impeach him before he leaves office."

I disagree with Mr. Chait on only one issue: If Republicans control the House, which looks like they will, they will not wait until a possible second term. The Republicans believe he will be defeated in '12, and they will resort to dirty tricks, like Nixon did. Not one Republican has denounced the Birthers. Those who have in the past, were defeated: Mike Castle and John McCain.

Republicans are winking at the Birthers, knowing they help in the long run.

Sarah Palin: "...I think the public rightfully is still making it an issue...I think it’s a fair question..."

Haley Barbour: "This is a president that we know less about than any other president in history." Does Barbour think the president is a natural-born citizen? "As far as I know."

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Conservapedia.com: Barack Hussein Obama II (aka Barry Soetoro), said to have born in Honolulu August 4, 1961. Obama reportedly was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barack Obama Sr. and Stanley Ann Dunham in 1961, however claims have been made he may have been born in Kenya.

If Republicans cannot get any traction with Joe Sestak, they'll find something else: "the bribery statute cited by Congressman Issa is, for reasons explained in my previous post, difficult to envision applying to this situation." The right wing crank site Canada Free Press, has a list of 50 impeachable offenses, all of it regurgitated drivel. GOP Representative Darrell Issa will find something from that list.

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Here's Tom Tancredo, who pines for literacy tests: "Yes, Mr. Obama is a more serious threat to America than al Qaeda. We know that Osama bin Laden and followers want to kill us, but at least they are an outside force against whom we can offer our best defense. But when a dedicated enemy of the Constitution is working from the inside, we face a far more dangerous threat. Mr. Obama can accomplish with the stroke of his pen what bin Laden cannot accomplish with bombs and insurgents."

Seriously.

Undocumented Workers

2010-10-15T15:39:00.000-04:00

You think unemployment is bad now?

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A Jewish Pogrom II

2010-10-15T02:13:00.000-04:00

Part one is here.
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The central tenet of Judaism is Tikkun Olam - תיקון עולם : It literally means "world repair."

Just as nihilists have given Islam a black eye, the Settlers and their politicians, funded by evangelicals, are giving Israel, Zionism and Judaism a black eye.

Courts have ruled certain neighborhoods in Jerusalem are Jewish only, and Arabs have been evicted from homes, so a Jewish family can live there. Evangelicals are cheering them on, both physically and financially. Why would evangelicals support a policy that would exclude them too? Simply, for two reasons: all of biblical Israel has to be populated by Jews, so their lord returns. Then, the Jews will perish and Christians, the rightful heirs, will live there forever. The second reason is practical. Christians want developments here in the States to be exclusively Christian, and they feel if it is established in Israel, it can happen in the States.

Which brings me to the latest: olive groves owned by Arabs have been destroyed again. The Washington Post, and the New York Times are reporting on the destruction. "...a few dozen trees had been chopped down, their branches hacked by vandals. In other groves belonging to this Palestinian village, there were scores of dead trees that had apparently been poisoned, with holes drilled in their trunks." As I wrote before, evangelicals egg on settlers, in the hope of sparking Armageddon. One of the worst is John Hagee, who is a closet anti-Semite.

This is not Judaism, and this is not Zionism. Because of what was done to us, does not give us license to do it in turn to others. Israel was founded by eastern European socialists, and the foundation of Israel are the kibbutzim.

Zionism is not a belief that Jewish people are superior to others, nor is it a belief that Arabs should be driven from Israel. It is not a belief that Israel should be exclusively populated by Jews. It does not mean non-Jews should not be welcomed in Israel.

Zionism, which was proposed by Theodore Herzl, is simply the belief that the only solution to constant persecution is a Jewish refuge, a Jewish homeland. Most people do not know that Joseph Stalin was sympathetic to Zionism, and offered a part of the Soviet Union as the world Jewish homeland and refuge. Fun fact: Stalin helped birth Israel. Truman was the first head of state to recognize Israel; Stalin was the second.

The latest in wrecking Ben Gurion's vision, is the loyalty oath. The majority of Israelis are secular, and the founders believed in a secular state. As the US has shown, what works best is separation of church and state, both for national character and economics.

Judaism does not have to be guarded and protected. Despite the past, we are still here. By being a beacon of dignity, we will thrive and be here in the future.