Archie Bunker is Afraid of Khalid Sheik Mohammed

Despite what the MSM is reporting, only "old, white, and Republican voters" oppose trying Khalid Sheik Mohammed and the other Guantanamo inmates:

Buried in the internals of the new Marist poll of New York City residents is a striking finding: Opposition to trying Khalid Sheik Mohammed and his co-conspirators in a New York court is almost entirely driven by old, white, and Republican voters.

The poll finds that overall, 45% of New Yorkers think the trial is a good idea, versus 41% who think it’s a bad idea.

When the numbers are broken down by age, the only group against the trial is made up of those over 65, by 46%-41%. The other age groups are in favor of it.

When the numbers are broken down by race, the only group against the trial is made up of whites, by 49%-41%. Blacks and Latinos both favor it, Latinos overwhelmingly so.

And when the poll is broken down by party, Republicans are overwhelmingly against the trial, 68%-23%. Dems and “non-enrolled” both favor it.

Who's afraid of the big, bad terrorist now?

Sarah, Here's Some Cheese For Your Whine

Sarah Palin has the gall to complain about "sexist" coverage of her by Newsweek. (This isn't the first time she's had a problem with a Newsweek cover, either.) Who does Palin think she is, after she slandered President Obama in her first national primetime appearance? What "actual responsibilities" did you fulfill as mayor of Wasilla, you liar?! Wasilla had to hire a city manager because you didn't fulfill your duties. Amazingly, Caribou Barbie has the never to bitch & moan about Newsweek publishing a picture that she posed for, in the first place! (And look at how Runner's World runs for cover, but still posts a slideshow of Palin photos, including the infamous "legs" shot.)

So now Miss $300-Spike-Heels-at-the-Vice-Presidential-Debate thinks the media isn't being fair to her??

Have some cheese, Sarah, and:

Obama Bowed? So What, Cheney Wore Army Boots!

The Fox talking heads complained this morning that President Obama bowed to the Emperor of Japan.

Bowed.

To the Emperor of Japan.

And they have a problem with this?? 

First of all, wingnut dipshits, the Emperor bowed back. That's how it's done in Japan. A bow is a show of mutual respect, not a one-way flow of power. The President showed the Emperor respect due his station, and the Emperor returned the show of respect.

Secondly, does anyone remember this:


Vice President Dick Cheney, representing the United States of America at ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Notice the parka and galoshes. So, which is more disrespectful to the people of this country, and to our allies? A bow, or showing up at a solemn ceremony dressed like a garbage collector?

Also during the festivities, Liz Cheney, ever the dutiful, deluded daughter, floated the idea of her father, the aforementioned arch-demon Dick Cheney, as the Republican candidate in 2012. That girl is gonna go places! Places with lots of locks and padded rooms, that is.

Speed-Reading the Palin Book

BarbinMD at DailyKos:

The Associated Press has a lengthly fact check of Sarah Palin's upcoming book, "Going Rogue." So lengthly in fact, that I'll just save you a little time and list the facts that are not in dispute.

Her name is Sarah Palin.

She is the former governor of Alaska.

She was John McCain's running mate.

They lost.

She wrote a book.

I find it interesting that the AP would take the time to point out Palin's lies, and how out of touch she is with the facts. Of course, the wingnut media will never print this story. Personally, I'm really, really hoping that Palin will win the nomination in 2012, so Obama can wipe the floor with her lying, egomaniacal self that November, and we'll finally be rid of this plague that John McCain foisted upon the American people.

Palin/Bachmann 2012!

Joe, You Keep Using That Word

Joe Lieberman thinks that it's "inconceivable" that the 9/11 suspects will be tried in New York. Notwithstanding the fact that no one has ever escaped from a supermax prison in the United States, ignoring the reality that we already have domestic and foreign terrorists incarcerated on American soil, and casting aside the idea that Joe is at all relevant to any discussion of foreign policy (representing solely the insurance companies of America, as he does) despite his chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee in the Senate....Joe needs a steaming cup of shut the fuck up. Harry Reid, when are you going to strip Lieberman of his chairmanship? It can't be too soon!

Meanwhile, the Rethugs are seeing the sky fall at the idea that terrorists might be on US soil. The GOP, especially Rep. John Boehner and Sen. John Cornyn, need to grow a pair, and stop jabbing the fear button. It may have worked for eight years under Bush, but people are smarter now, and tired of all that. Well, at least people outside of a tea party! As Kos said:

Dear Republicans,

Thanks for making clear that "home of the brave" refers only to US liberals, since we aren't pissing our pants at the thought of Gitmo inmates on US soil.

And Joe, "inconceivable?" Here, have a listen:



Thanks also to teddrummond at TPM.

Don't Let The Doorknob Hit You Where The Dog Shoulda Bit You

Lou Dobbs announced last night that he's leaving CNN. Yea!! Looks like CNN management finally realized that he's an insane, racist hypocrite. Now Dobbs is free to go to Faux News and compete against Glenn Beck for the title of "Bugfuck-Craziest Commentator."

Michele Bachmann Hates Women, TooOrMichele Bachmann Is A Stupid & Crazy Bitch (Part 1,982 of a continuing series)

In my post last week about the House passing the health care reform bill, I missed this:

That's Michele Bachmann interrupting Congresswomen who try to address the House in turn on the floor of the House of Representatives yesterday. Unwilling to even let the other side make their arguments, Congresswoman Bachmann has fallen to trying to shout down her colleagues. Screaming over those who were elected to do the people's business. Interrupting like a child when someone she doesn't agree with gets a turn at speaking. Bullying others when she can't get her way.

Bachmann not only hates everyone not like her, it seems she also hates people like herself, too! I find it amazing that she would join with the Republican men who employed this disgraceful and disgusting tactic, against other women regardless of their party affiliation. What a model of Christian charity and empathy Bachmann is! And what an example of everything a modern American woman should NOT be.

And I haven't even gotten to Bachmann's lunatic fringe rally last Thursday, yet!--I'm still finding words for that. More later.