The US State Department sometimes — okay —

The Republicans are Evil, Greedy, Fascist and Racist.

From Bill Whittle:

Nicely done, except for this rather large caveat which differentiates, more and more, Republicans from Conservatives. And that is this:

Increasingly, Republicans look like Demorats insofar as they both want (or truly don’t do much to discourage) Big Government.

There isn’t much spending that isn’t favored. There isn’t much expansion of government power that isn’t rubber-stamped. There aren’t many pay or benefit increases to the House or Senate that aren’t rushed through. And there are damned few — if any — rules issued from DC that likewise apply to their drafters/creators.

Both sides of the aisle shop at Exemptions R‘ Us.

Imagine that.

We, as Republicans (and more pointedly as Conservatives) have to “come together” through “bi-partisanship” and holding “moderate” (meaning: thinking more like Demorats) thoughts — i.e., compromise. With, naturally, the idea of compromise appearing only to take the form of Demorat wishes.

These days, you can’t put more than two or three sheets of paper between a Demorat and the average beltway Republican.

They both want to be treated with deference and demand separatism and exceptionalism from the masses. The laws they decree just don’t apply to them.

They gaze down upon the Groundlings from Mt DC in their imperious and all-knowing mien.

Old School Demorats and Old School Republicans need to just step down.

“Politics as usual” just doesn’t and won’t “cut it.”

Which is why, if some Americans have the actual brainpower to wonder, Congress is so “locked up.”

It’s because there’s a new band of GOP Freshmen who won’t arbitrarily “sign off” on whatever the leadership demands. And that simply grates and irritates on Boehner and the other GOP Ancients.

Which is why, on the GOP part, Republican Speaker John Boehner is so terribly disappointed that the bulk of the Freshmen Congressmen don’t march lockstep to his demands. Because, of course, that’s how Things Have Gone in the past.

The Senate is gone. Senate Republicans are soft Vampires out for their own warm blood. Just don’t disturb their feeding.

The House is another matter entirely. Hence the distress of Boehner. Because these New TEA Party GOP Assholes just aren’t “coming around.”

Their numbers are small but they could increase.

Everyone loves their OWN Congressman. But not like I admire and respect mine. Because my 4th District Congressman is Tom McClintock.

And he is the Real Deal.

He is both Republican and Conservative.

BZ

[h/t to Geeeez!]

However, Nature abhors a vacuum.

Any takers?

BZ

American sporting media just can’t saying anything complimentary about Denver Broncos‘ quarterback Tim Tebow, though he’s managed to take the team to the top of the AFC West.

This past Sunday in NFL week 14, Tebow’s Broncos beat the Chicago Bears in overtime, 13 to 10. With two minutes to go the Broncos came back from behind.

More negativity towards Tim Tebow. From the Wall Street Journal:

Most expert analysts still consider him poor material for a pro quarterback.

Yet, in his second year, his team is leading their division. After his later-season installation.

Let me be blunt: here is why Tim Tebow so terribly offends and why few can praise his efforts:

Again, from WSJ.com:

And when the shouting was over, Mr. Tebow did what he always does—he pointed skyward and took a knee in prayer. In post-game interviews, the young quarterback often starts by saying, “First, I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” and ends with “God bless.” He stresses that football is just a game and that God doesn’t care who wins or loses.

Tebow doesn’t offend because he’s the NFL’s worst quarterback. He offends because he conspicuously dares to embrace a Christian God in essentially a secular nation. And it’s no act.

Anyone who knows me knows I don’t proselytize. Far from it. Church or heart? I vote heart.

That said, American sports could use both some more church and heart.

Whereas Americans used to enjoy a good Underdog story — now, America seems to embrace the All American Sports Thug. And wish the worst of Schadenfreude upon those who don’t transmit and align that particular sports meme. Because, any more, that’s predominantly what you get in sports. Less than a serial murderer with talent; more than an overweight white guy in tights.

Thuggery isn’t a complete exclusive to blacks, though they are the bulk of the reprobates because they now comprise the bulk of American sports players. You want parity, equality and, moreover, numerical superiority? In this venue, “you got it.”

So let’s review only a few very recent headlines and issues:

• Barry Bonds, a 30-day home sentence: SF Giants
• Sam Hurd, arrested for cocaine and marijuana by federal agents: Chicago Bears
• Rolando McCain, arrested after firing a gun during a fight: Oakland Raiders
• Ndamukong Suh, stomping an opponent’s arm: Detroit Lions
• James Harrison, helmet hit: Pittsburgh Steelers

After that — in roughly only the last week or so — it’s time to take Tim Tebow to the proverbial woodshed for his knee hits?

So, how about the hard facts? He’s a 7 – 1 starter. And he wins games in the fourth quarter or overtime.

But here’s the truth: thousands and thousands of Americans can’t wait for Tim Tebow to sell drugs, hire a prostitute, turn gay, wear womens’ bras, fornicate with sheep, take a wide stance in an airport stall or run a red light. That’ll teach him to be so pristine.

The pious prick.

Because, any more, that’s what all the other overpaid sports assholes simply do.

Problem is: he’s the real deal.

BZ

From the 2003 Eyes Wide Open tour:

One can also see, far stage right in the dark, a keyboard player that I have yet to identify, though I have attempted to do so.

This iteration of King Crimson consisted of:

• Robert Fripp, guitar
• Adrian Belew, guitar
• Trey Gunn, Warr Guitar
• Pat Mastelotto, drums

BZ

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