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…and then there is this.
So much for the republican return to “christian values and decency.”
For electing Scott Brown (see above), Massachusetts you suck. Thank you for showing the world that you really don’t care about anything that the Kennedy family fought for. As a bright point on the intellectual and socially in tune map you, Massachusetts, have really dropped the ball on this one.
Not familiar with Scott Brown and his nude modeling and political platform? I will help with the political platform issue you can surf for right wing porn by your selves.
Scott Brown’s Political Platform (taken from Scott Brown’s Senate Website all RED highlights and underlining are my doing) :
Why I’m Running…
America is a great country but we also have some challenges that we need to solve if we’re going to remain the world’s superpower. The most important of our challenges is getting the U.S. economy moving again. People are hurting as they struggle to make ends meet. They’re worried about their future, and that of their children and grandchildren. I want to ensure that we leave them an America that is financially stronger and independent: minus a national debt that we can never repay.
Health Care
I believe that all Americans deserve health care coverage, but I am opposed to the health care legislation that is under consideration in Congress and will vote against it. It will raise taxes, increase government spending and lower the quality of care, especially for elders on Medicare. I support strengthening the existing private market system with policies that will drive down costs and make it easier for people to purchase affordable insurance. In Massachusetts, I support the 2006 healthcare law that was successful in expanding coverage, but I also recognize that the state must now turn its attention to controlling costs.
Economy
I am a free enterprise advocate who believes that lower taxes can encourage economic growth. Raising taxes stifles growth, weakens the economy and puts more people out of work. Our economy works best when individuals have more of their income to spend, and businesses have money to invest and add jobs. I have been a fiscal watchdog in the state legislature fighting bigger government, higher taxes and wasteful spending.
I am a free enterprise advocate who believes that lower taxes can encourage economic growth. Raising taxes stifles growth, weakens the economy and puts more people out of work. Our economy works best when individuals have more of their income to spend, and businesses have money to invest and add jobs. I have been a fiscal watchdog in the state legislature fighting bigger government, higher taxes and wasteful spending.
Energy and Environment
I support common-sense environment policy that will help to reduce pollution and preserve our precious open spaces. I realize that without action now, future generations will be left to clean up the mess we leave. In order to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, I support reasonable and appropriate development of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, nuclear, geothermal and improved hydroelectric facilities. I oppose a national cap and trade program because of the higher costs that families and businesses would incur.
Education
I am passionate about improving the quality of our public schools. Accountability and high standards are paramount. I support choice through charter schools, as well as the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement. I have worked to ensure that all children have access to a quality education. I am a strong advocate for the METCO program, which provides lower income students with broader educational opportunities.
Immigration
I recognize that our strength as a nation is built on the immigrant experience in America. I welcome legal immigration to this country. However, we are also a nation of laws and government should not adopt policies that encourage illegal immigration. Providing driver’s licenses and in-state tuition to illegal immigrant families will act as a magnet in drawing more people here in violation of the law and it will impose new costs on taxpayers. I oppose amnesty, and I believe we ought to strengthen our border enforcement and institute an employment verification system with penalties for companies that hire illegal immigrants.
Veterans
As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard, I am uniquely aware of the importance and sacrifice of our men and women serving in the military. I have been a vigorous supporter of legislation providing benefits to returning service members, as well as, benefits for the families of those killed in action. I believe we need to recognize the sacrifice of all of our servicemembers by keeping better track of returning military personnel so they get the services they deserve. That includes providing them with first-class medical care and other benefits to which they are entitled. I am known as a leader on veterans’ issues through my work on the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee, the Hidden Wounds of War Commission, and the Governor’s Task Force on Returning Veterans.
Gun issues
I support the Second Amendment and believe that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms as a basic constitutional liberty. I support safe and responsible gun ownership.
Death penalty
I believe there are some crimes that are so heinous that they deserve capital punishment. Our Government should have the ability to impose the death penalty in cases where it is justified.
Abortion
While this decision should ultimately be made by the woman in consultation with her doctor, I believe we need to reduce the number of abortions in America. I believe government has the responsibility to regulate in this area and I support parental consent and notification requirements and I oppose partial birth abortion. I also believe there are people of good will on both sides of the issue and we ought to work together to support and promote adoption as an alternative to abortion.
Marriage
I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. States should be free to make their own laws in this area, so long as they reflect the people’s will as expressed through them directly, or as expressed through their elected representatives.
Iran
I support the bi-partisan Iran sanctions bill and believe that until Ahmadinejad gives up his nuclear ambitions he should be isolated from the rest of the world. With its reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons, Iran represents the biggest threat to Israel. Ahmadinejad is a Holocaust denier who has threatened to wipe Israel off the map. Meeting with him confers legitimacy when the only correct response is to treat him as an outcast. A personal meeting with Ahmadinejad, as suggested by my opponent, would embolden him and be used as a propaganda tool to strengthen his position.
Truth is stranger than fiction. The proof is right there!
**I noticed on Scott Brown’s election page that he has a FLICKR link. With what I have seen above, do you think that was a good idea. Is that not hilarious to anyone else????
Boston Globe’s Poll Watching Feature and American Voting Seriousness
The Boston Globe makes it easy for you to watch polls and find out who pooped their pants. Thank you information overload!
(*Apparently “Jay Z” voted for Scott Brown. I think this may be bogus…)
YES. Real-life voters making crass, childish comments about their polling locations and others’ political beliefs! This completely re-justifies the Globe’s existence. And the best part is…
…IT IS THE LEAST MODERATED COMMENT THREAD EVER (although we didn’t try curses):
Hurry now, dear readers, before the closest thing they have to a moderator wakes up from that diabetic coma! MUSH, MUSH.
Read more at Wonkette: http://wonkette.com/413254/check-out-the-boston-globes-super-interesting-poll-watching-feature#ixzz0dFhoBTj3
Texas Text Books Posts
I have recieved emails asking if I could post links to my Texas School Coverage in one place…ask and ye shall recieve!
1. Darwin was a liberal, communist, liar!
2. UPDATE: Texas Rewriting School Books
3. UPDATE 2: OMFG Texas, Really? REALLY?
The Culinary Death Star
When my wife and I decided yesterday that we were going out for dinner and her preference leaned toward “What ever you want…I don’t want to decide.” I decided on SNACKBAR in Oxford, MS. This place embodies everything that I like in a restaurant. Good food, good music, good atmosphere, and raw shell fish. As the 1st glass of wine, first 1/2 dozen oysters, and truffle/parmesean frites were ordered the discussion began over what the “meal” would be. This act usually involves multiple partial menu readings, wine sips, casual glances around to see what others are eating, and another reading of the menu all while talking about the day and upcoming plans. It’s mental juggling 15 plus topics while the most important aspect of the WHOLE visit is dancing around in your head. WHAT AM I GOING TO HAVE AS MY MAIN COURSE?
I have eaten many things at this restaurant. However, one dish…one beautiful dish that initially was the most daunting thing that this southern boy has ever come across, stands out as what I mentally associate to this restaurant. This culinary device has escaped my for 33 years, until I read it’s description on Snackbar’s menu. As the horror and confusion made its way through my brain, I slowly realized that there was a caveat to my fear: YOU HAVE TO EAT THIS. To the shock of my wife, I did. I loved it.
As in the Star Wars movies, the Death Star is the ultimate icon in the movies…It’s purpose is to shock you and give you a sense of overwhelming awe. Yes, I know it blows up, but that isn’t my point. My point is this. No matter what this restaurant does in the future, no matter how they change the menu, the decor, the wait staff…The Scotch Egg will float over that place like the Death Star pulling me with its tractor beam back again.
As I read the menu last night, my mind was reading:
“Duck Cofit…Scotch Egg, Croque Madame…Scotch Egg, Scotch Egg…Scotch Egg…”
I was powerless…Scotch Egg it was. GREAT CHOICE. It scared me…it pleased me…it made me happy. Just like good food is supposed to.
Your homework is to eat one and THANK ME.
GO MAKE THIS TONIGHT!
Good
Here is a recipe: (you are welcome)
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4 hard boiled eggs
1 lb. sausage meat 1 egg 1 tbsp. seasoned flour 1/2 c. crisp bread crumbs Oil or fat to fry Shell the hard boiled eggs. Press the sausage meat into meat squares on a floured board. Wrap the eggs in the sausage meat, making sure this is completely sealed without any air space on cracks. Brush with the beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs. Heat oil and test it by placing a piece of stale bread with oil for 1 minute and it turns golden brown; 1 1/2 minutes if using fat. Put in the scotch eggs. Fry steadily for approximately 5 to 8 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Lift out, drain on crumpled paper and serve hot or cold. It is possible to bake these in the oven. Allow approximately 20 to 25 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
(P.S. I like mine with some Dijon Mustard. Just a little FYI)
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My Food Network Wish
If I were granted some wishes from a genie in a bottle one would be to have dinner with 6 Food Network chefs. Not because of their cooking style or food of choice, but because they look and appear on TV to be cool. So, here are my top 6 Food Network chefs that I want to have dinner with. (In no particular order.)
Alton Brown: Host of Good Eats and all around smart cookie. I think this man is hilarious and wicked smart. I would expect him to say things like, “You know pomegranates were once used for arthritus medicine because of their molypeptidal antioxidant qualities.” (or something like that) He is cool plain and simple.
Michael Symon: Iron Chef America icon. He wasn’t chosen, he earned his way to Iron Chefdom! I named my dog Symon after this man. Humorous and always polite, I think he and I could talk about “guy” stuff like why Van Halen was better with David Lee Roth and just hot Nigella Lawson really is.
Guy Fieri: Host of Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, He and I would just eat things while not caring that we had food on our faces. He bleaches his hair…I will let that pass because he KNOWS where some good grub lives and isn’t afraid to eat it. After eating we would cruise in the ’65 and pimp our way on down the road listening to AC/DC or Jimmy Buffet.
Ted Allen: the host of CHOPPED is hands down one of the funn
iest and arguably the smartest man on FN.(NOTE: It’s between Ted and Alton for the Food Geek Crown.) As the host of Chopped he tells punks that don’t include one of the ingredients “Sorry, you don’t get ten thousand dollars and you aren’t the Chopped champion.” He and I would talk about how good a gin and tonic is in the summertime and why Guy Fieri needs to wear long pants in the kitchen.
The Neelys: Hosts of Down Home with the Neelys
I love these people. Being from Memphis, they are in the same geographic mindset I am
in. We could talk about Channel 5 news, why the pyramid was a bad idea, and “the spice fairy.” If you have never seen their show, it is the most sexually charged chemistry between a married couple in a kitchen EVER. She will say things like “Rub that meat big daddy!” and it not be too sexual for TV…but you know what she means. He says things to her like “You know I am gonna whip this merangue up, Momma!” It is kinky bedroom talk in the kitchen. AWESOME!
NOTE: If you watch FN, you may notice that they put star anise in everything now days. Don’t do it. Trust me.
I was corrected by the wife after posting on 2 points:
1) Star anise is “UMAMI” enhancing (I still feel it doesn’t go in EVERYTHING)
2) Nigella Lawson is not a “beauty for the ages” but she is “incredibly sexy.” My wife is so right, esp. about Nigella. <growl>
Oh, Glenn…
Beck: ‘African-American is a bogus, PC, made-up term. I mean, that’s not a race.’
By: Ben Armbruster
Today on his radio show, Glenn Beck wanted to discuss the census. “Apparently the census has come out,” he said. Beck’s co-host then chimed in, “Yeah and there’s a little confusion because there’s three boxes you can check if you’re a certain race. … I don’t know what the race is because there’s three different terms for them. Black, African-American, or Negro.” Instead of having any consideration to take issue with the term “Negro,” Beck launched into a tirade against “African-American”:
BECK: African-American is a bogus, PC, made-up term. I mean, that’s not a race. Your ancestry is from Africa and now you live in America. Ok so you were brought over — either your family was brought over through the slave trade or you were born here and your family emigrated here or whatever but that is not a race.
Previously, Beck has said that he doesn’t have “a lot of African-American friends, and I think part of it is because I’m afraid that I would be in an open conversation, and I would say something that somebody would take wrong, and then it would be a nightmare.” And recently on his Fox News program, Beck hosted a group of black conservatives and complained that some of them refer to themselves as “African-American.” “Why not identify yourself as Americans?” he asked, adding, “I don’t identify myself as white, or a white American.”
The Original Posting of this Article is Located HERE
Darwin was a liberal, communist, liar!
Charles Darwin
The title had me at “hello!”
“Revisionaries
How a group of Texas conservatives is rewriting your kids’ textbooks.”
What I read made me want to cry and cuss.
Two quotes from the article, just to wet your appetite, are:
“…but we are a Christian nation founded on Christian principles. The way I evaluate history textbooks is first I see how they cover Christianity and Israel. Then I see how they treat Ronald Reagan—he needs to get credit for saving the world from communism and for the good economy over the last twenty years because he lowered taxes.”
and…
“This critical-thinking stuff is gobbledygook.”
The preceding nuggets of intellectual wisdom were from a man who actually selects textbooks for the state of Texas and a man who represents the “think tank” that influences the people who select the text books for the state of Texas. (I don’t feel an additional comment is needed due to the weight of that sentence.)
Go and read it for yourself.
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2010/1001.blake.html
Be sure to comment on this, dear readers. I can’t wait to read how you feel about this one.
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