Helping Or Hurting Obama

I was with some guys today. They must get all their news from Fox. They're very anti-Obama.

One "heard" that there's some definitive proof about to be given that President Obama wasn't born in the United States and therefore can't be president. Another thought, Oh yes, he'll be president ... because there's so nefarious power out there that will make it happen.

Then the first guy said he thinks it's looking more and more like Obama is the Antichrist. Something about his eyes!

And of course he's subverting religion, Obama did something different than other presidents in regards to the National Day of Prayer. Religion is going to be eliminated or outlawed, etc.

This is all very disgusting to me, and it's sad to hear it.

But then on the other hand, I have to think this isn't hurting President Obama all that much. The more marginal these crazy criticisms become, the more it appears that his opposition is unhinged from reality. And who are all the "normal" people out there who are going to be that influenced by this insanity?

Anyone who believes this garbage about the president isn't going to vote for him anyway. The good news is those folks, the conspiracy theory crowd, seem to be marginalizing themselves by all the nonsense. And they couldn't win in 2008 with these tactics.

So how would that be for irony? Those who think they're hurting Obama might be the very ones helping him the most.

They're Rushing Obama

The line today (Hardball, Saturday Night Live) is that President Obama isn't accomplishing anything, because we're still in Iraq, Afghanistan, Gitmo; health care reform isn't done; etc.

Just a few weeks ago he was being accused of doing too much, now too little. I don't think these people have his interests at heart. Since no one can be pleased.

As to Iraq, he promised to get out in something like 19 months or 20-some months, not overnight. Afghanistan, that's obviously going to go on for a while. Gitmo, they said it couldn't be closed in under a year, and it hasn't been ... who knows, it might take a little while.

As for the health care reform, I agree. Get the $%#@#$ done! I am furious that the president isn't in Congress knocking some heads, twisting some arms, and making some threats. Like you get this done or else! I don't remember any first year rebellion (or any other time) by the Republicans against George W. Bush. He's surely got the power to cut some of these Democratic cretins off at the knees. Break their kneecaps or something.

On some of this big stuff, the various morasses that Bush got us into, give the guy some time.

Gov. Rick Perry Executed Innocent Man

Here's a story! Corrupt Texas Governor Rick Perry (Republican) is covering up the facts in a case where he had an innocent man executed.

It seems his actions are all politically motivated.

This guy is corrupt. He's up for reelection.

A Helpful Fill In The Blank

I was looking up a record by Slim Willet and eBay asked me if I meant "Slim Wallet."

That's cute. Do I want a Willet or a Wallet? I would will a Wallet if you'd fill it and it wasn't so slim. But as it stands, I'll take a Willet.

When America Loses, Republicans Are Happy

Here's a good article on this subject.

In short, the Republicans hate President Obama so much, that when America was passed over for hosting the 2016 Olympics, they cheered. Because in some way it's his fault (or whatever), like there were no other factors.

So, if America loses at something, they're happy. Except they then (weirdly) pretend like they're rubbing it in with Obama for not succeeding. Which is weird because that's exactly what they wanted. LOL.

Oh, for the old days, when the Republicans tried to convince us they were the true patriots. Of course we all knew better ... but they insisted on it. Now we see how patriotic they are ... not.

An Economy Devastated By Birthdays

I love the news of new planets being discovered all the time. Maybe it's time for me to get a real estate license, with all the new territory about to be opened up.

Most of the ones being discovered are Jupiter sized and probably lifeless. But they're expecting to find some Earth-sized ones out there as well.

There actually is one that's about the same size, but it's too close to its sun (meaning it's extremely, hellishly hot). Up there the number one industry is sunscreen -- and the average SPF is 40,000. You layer it on six inches thick before you take the dog out.

One interesting detail is it rotates its sun all the time -- whoosh, there it went again! -- meaning lots more years are passing.

Here's a laugh line from a very good article about the new planets:

The expolanet's "year" is thus shorter than our day - meaning that even if there is an asbestos-based civilization their economy is utterly devastated by birthdays.

That's the way to say it! Imagine having a birthday every few hours. You're just born and you're older than Methuselah (well-known old guy, look it up).

Reid: Support Public Option or You're Out

This is a good headline at TPM: "Progressives To Reid: Support Public Option Or You're Out."

It's quoting some unspecified progressive group, whose thought is, If we can't depend on Harry Reid to work for Democratic goals, what's the use of having him in office? And that's a great question.

Of course having Democrats in office is good over the long run ... for such things as the Supreme Court, etc.

But when it's time to play ball, you need to play ball. And if we can have a 60 member majority in the Senate, a Democratic House, and a Democratic president, and still not get anything done, then you're time has come.

Harry Reid has been a huge disappointment.

Where's Alan Grayson Been Hiding?

I'm not all that stupid. I can find America on a globe.

But I hadn't heard of Florida's Democratic Congressman Alan Grayson before this week. So where's this guy been hiding?

Wherever he's been, welcome to the party now. He's the guy who called out the Republicans on the essence of their health care policy, which is "Don't get sick. And if you do, die quickly." That's so true!

Now Rep. Grayson has called Republicans "foot-dragging, knuckle-dragging Neanderthals who think they can dictate policy to America by being stubborn."

I love it. But I've got my fingers crossed, lest we hear of an ill-advised "apology." Please, stick the knife in the Republican party, stick it deep, and don't pull it out.

Big Props To Rep. Alan Grayson

Finally, a Democratic representative willing to lay it on the line and tell the truth.

Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida said, "Republicans want you to die quickly if you get sick."

The obvious has been said.

Naturally, the hypocritical Republican party is all up in arms over this. For suggesting such a thing! Never mind all they've said in recent months, lying about "Death Panels" and the like.

The truth is the Republicans stand rock solid against the American people, rock solid against our health. If we were to drop dead -- they'd praise the Lord.

After all, if you're dead, their beloved insurance companies don't have to pay any medical bills. And for these corrupt scoundrels, profits are everything.

(Now we just have to hope Rep. Grayson does not apologize to these criminals.)

Reid Cancels Senate Recess

Harry Reid has canceled the next Senate recess, so they can possibly get something done on health care reform.

The next recess? Didn't these idiots just get back from the August break? Don't get me started. I've never believed so much in my life that we've got clowns for a government. Stay there till you actually get something done. But remember, first do no harm.

This article says:

Reid has often threatened to cancel recesses or long weekends to spur colleagues to pick up their legislative pace. But he usually relents, letting fellow lawmakers fly home to visit their families and constituents around the country.

So don't be surprised if he "relents" again. Remember back when we thought Reid was doing "rope-a-dope" since he was a former boxer. Now we know, fighting for the people isn't his thing.

Andy Williams -- Now Dead To Me?

Good grief. Don't any of the major performers remember what happened to the Dixie Chicks? Remember back, think back. They said one little negative thing about that former god President George W. Bush -- is this ringing any bells? -- and they were castigated, shunned, and kicked to the curb.

But now it's becoming mainstream to say outrageous things about the president. Since he's black and ... (gasp) ... a Democrat! We've got kooks bringing their guns to presidential rallies, and that elicits a gigantic ho-hum. Facebook wonders in a matter of fact way if Mr. Obama should be killed. Just like that.

And now ... this is terrible ... even old Andy Williams is getting in on the act! Who knew mellow Andy Williams was also a crazy, a wingnut?

Who knew Andy Williams would be potentially dead to me? Out of all people. Why would someone of such blessed American memory be jumping on this outrageous bandwagon? Why wouldn't he just keep his stupid yap shut? Can anyone believe this?

Andy Williams thinks President Obama is a Marxist who wants America to fail. Andy Williams thinks that. Andy Williams.

Does this mean I really am going to have to consider Andy Williams actually dead to me? Maybe so. That's sad. He's got like the Number One record at Goodwill for the last 20 years running. He's very hot. I just bought another Andy Williams record at a garage sale this past Saturday. Somehow he sold millions and millions of records and lost millions and millions of fans to death and dementia, because his records are everywhere.

Am I going to need to destroy my latest Andy Williams record? I just got it! Ha ha, don't make me have to do that, Andy.

Withdraw your excursion into wingnut politics. Can't we have Andy Williams back?

Happy Sunday!

Fall is going in a great way so far. The trees are looking great. It's still not too cold to go to the park, and certainly not too hot.

Bugs aren't bad. There's still a few surviving flies but nothing terrible. Certainly we're not running the air conditioner anymore, so that saves a lot of money.

I've got my long johns out and crawl under a full spread of blankets. So that's a comfortable way to sleep, warm and cozy, tucked in. Not like summer, sprawled out and sweating (although, truthfully, if it gets that bad we have the air on.)

It's Sunday in Fall. A nice day for everyone, we hope!

The thing is to get out and enjoy it, which I hope to ... must go get ready for my day!

Catholic Books -- Full Authority

I'm not a Catholic but I dabble in religious matters, kind of a hobby.

The other day I needed to look up something about the Catholic faith, about some of their understandings of the Mass, what it's supposed to be all about as it relates to the sacrifice of Christ, etc.

I have the official catechism book that I got a long time ago. So I looked it up. Emphasis on the word official.

One thing about Catholic books, they let you know right up front if they're approved by the folks in charge. There's an imprimatur that says, I guess, that some higher up people in the know have read it word for word and it squares with everything they believe. So, the way I take it, it has authority. At that point it's not just someone's opinion. (Or it could be, in some cases, that it doesn't conflict with Catholic teaching, which, now that I think of it, is just another way of saying the same thing.)

This particular book, a big thick catechism, has the last pope's signature, meaning either that he read it and approved it, or, more likely, took someone else's word for it and signed it.

I saw in there that some of the credit in the putting together of the book went to Joseph Ratzinger, who is now the current pope. So presumably he stands behind everything in the book as well.

It's not like other faiths, though, where it's every many for himself. Your opinion is as good as someone else's and no one's really in charge. I actually prefer that, but if you want the official word on a subject, the strictly hierarchical faiths obviously have the edge.

Republican Twitterers

I saw a story on MSNBC a few days ago that said Republican Congresspeople have twice as many Twitter accounts as their Democratic counterparts.

This seems like a divide we ought to be able to bridge, if we want to. Whether they have more Twitterers or not, though, is that a big deal?

I've seen a few of Charles Grassley's nonsensical looking tweets and I'm not impressed. Sounds about like the babble that comes out of this fool mouth most of the time. But that's the way Republicans are.

They always say Republicans have the edge on radio and Democrats have the edge on blogging. But Twitter? Can't we catch up on that if we want to? It seems like we could.