The New North America
graphic by dave ruderman, thanks to sis for forwarding
graphic by dave ruderman, thanks to sis for forwarding
A popular bar had a new robot for a bartender installed. It could not only dispense drinks flawlessly, but also — like any good bartender –engage in appropriate conversation.
A man enters the bar, orders a drink. The robot serves him a perfectly prepared cocktail, then asks him, “What’s your IQ?” The man replies, “150.” And the robot proceeds to make conversation about Quantum physics, string theory, atomic chemistry, etc. The customer is very impressed and thinks, “This is really cool.”
He decides to test the robot. He walks out of the bar, turns around, and comes back in for another drink. Again, the robot serves him the drink and asks him, “What’s your IQ?” The man responds, “100.” And immediately the robot starts talking, but this time, about football, baseball, cheerleaders, etc.
Really impressed, the man leaves the bar and decides to give the robot one more test. He goes back in, the robot serves him and asks, “What’s your IQ?” The man replies, “50.” And the robot says, “So, you gonna vote for Bush again?”
thanks for the joke Sis
CNN is reporting that Sen. Kerry has just called President Bush to concede defeat in this Election.
As much as I would like to be gracious in defeat, I can’t help but look around and think to myself, “What the fuck is wrong with you people?”
I guess I should instead be asking, “What is wrong with me?”. I don’t know. But I won’t be looking to join the majority in their ignorance.
America has bent over for Bush/Cheney, and we now have to smile and take it for four more years. Enjoy.
Do we dare to hope? It would be major if it happens. Make it happen.
Prominent Poll Shows Kerry Tied in Virginia
cnsnews.com
with Thanks to Matt Gross for the news and Katie for the graphic!
Remember this one? In the weeks following the 2000 “Election”, it was one of the many jokes getting passed around the Internet. And why is it funny? Because it captured the nervous anticipation felt by the majority of Americans who didn’t vote for Bush in 2000 shortly after the Supreme Court placed him in office. Also, it’s always funny to say ‘Fuck’.
Little did we realize how fucked we really were.
By any measure, a very strong argument can be made that George Bush has been one of the worst Presidents in the history of the United States. From the moment our Constitution was shredded in the judicial coup that put him in office, he has done frequent and severe harm to our country, our families, our economy, our standing in the world, our national discourse. In just four years in office, George Bush has diminished America in profound ways that will take generations to repair, if they can be at all.
And if he were to win or steal another four years, then this picture won’t be as funny as it was in 2000. Because this time we’ll understand that it’s no joke.
Since 1936, the result of the Redskin’s game that takes place immediately prior to a Presidential Election has accurately predicted the winner. If the Redskins win, the incumbant has won. If the Redskins lose, then the challenger wins.
Today’s game?
Green Bay Packers 28 – Washington Redskins 14
The only curse we’re reversing here is the curse of Bush.
for further reading:
snopes.com, the Urban Legend Reference Pages.
The did the mash, they did the Monster Mash!
The trick-or-treaters have slowed to a trickle in our neighborhood. Really very few this year. Still, here’s a few remaining scares for you this Halloween:
The Monster Mash – well known frightsters speak out on the Bush record
from the DNC Blog, Kicking Ass
The Monster Slash, the Bush Administration environmental record
from the Campaign to Protect America’s Lands
Be scared on Halloween, VOTE on Election Day!
With Election Day just a day away, there are still things you can do to help. Most important, getting out the vote. The Kerry/Edwards Campaign site has a tool to help you send vote reminders to your friends. Go there and use it to encourage all your friends and family members to vote. It doesn’t take long, and the country you take back just may be your own.
OK, so my grand idea of reviewing a week’s worth of horror movies was a bust. Events conspired against me; the distraction of the World Series, the need for sleep due to long hours of work, and the final insult, my DVD player broke. But that’s OK. We still love our scary movies, and you can count on further reviews here in the future. Just because.