The Myth of Suicidal Lemmings

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Tuesday October 08, 2013 · 6:12 AM PDT

2013/10/08 · 06:12

California GOP Rep. Deving Nunes has likened his Republican colleagues to "Lemmings in Suicide Vests" due to their herd behavior in blindly following their leadership over the edge concerning the current shutdown/debt ceiling fight. (Presumably the vests are there so they can detonate themselves before they feel the icy chill of the water below...a double safeguard self-destruct mechanism, if you will.) And then, without the slightest hint of irony or self-awareness -- with perverse pride even, he has continued to vote in lockstep with them.

But here's the problem. Lemmings don't commit suicide.

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Lemmings:

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Lemmings:

soup

3 votes

compost

2 votes

zoo

2 votes

let the Canadians and Nords have 'em

0 votes

"Hey, where you guys goin'? Can I come?"

4 votes

Joe the Pundit

PBJ Diddy

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Wednesday November 07, 2012 · 5:31 AM PST

2012/11/07 · 05:31

2008 created a few cultural personalities; Sarah Plain & Stupid, of course, also. And "Joe the Plumber"...Samuel Wurzelbacher, not a "Joe", not a plumber, and utterly mistaken about the issue that brought him fame: he confronted then-candidate Obama about "rasiing my taxes" because he wanted to buy a business (with money he didn't have) that generated receipts above $250,000. Well, Obama's plan (and actions) not only didn't raise his taxes -- they cut them. (And the proposal would've raised taxes on INCOME above $250,000...which in layman's terms is a Net vs. Gross misunderstanding on the part of not-Joe not-the-Plumber).

So this guy gets a moment in the sun for being WRONG but doing so loudly.

Welcome our next "Joe the Plumber"....Dean Chambers.

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My favorite fantasy

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My favorite fantasy

Socialist Santa Claus

4 votes

Kenyan Easter Bunny

2 votes

Republican Jesus

8 votes

Islamacist Tooth Fairy

2 votes

Politico/GWU O49-R48 Britt Hume can kiss my A$$

PBJ Diddy

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Monday October 29, 2012 · 4:15 AM PDT

2012/10/29 · 04:15

Yesterday the internets reported the rumor that Britt Hume stated on FOX that today's GWU/Politico Poll would show Romney up +5.

Well, here it is:

Obama 49 - Romney 48

So, thanks for making me wet my pants -- for the last time, Britt.

Oh and you can kiss NO LESS THAN 47% of my ass.

PBJ Diddy

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Wednesday October 24, 2012 · 11:43 AM PDT

2012/10/24 · 11:43

All you Rose-colored glasses types (probably latte-sipping, Birkenstock-wearing filthy hippies) need to stop crowing that Mittmentum is a myth. There are clear signs all about that Romney is indeed moving steadily in the polls and denial won't make it any better.

TRUTH: Mitt Romney haz momentum.

And I think it's only fitting, that like all of his other proposals and positions, this momentum is unchangeable and... is backwards.

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Mitt Romney wins by:

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Mitt Romney wins by:

Negative .5%

2 votes

Negative 1%

11 votes

Negative 2%

20 votes

Negative 3%

32 votes

Who cares, he loses.

183 votes

ELECTION NIGHT: A Guide to Early Calls

PBJ Diddy

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Saturday October 20, 2012 · 4:19 AM PDT

2012/10/20 · 04:19

For those of you (us) that check RCP or PollTracker more than 4 times an hour (admit it, you know who you are!) I have put together this handy guide to help you ride the rollercoaster of election night with higher highs, and lower lows. The truth is, it will most likely be a late night with close vote counts and we won't know the outcome until midnight or later Eastern time. BUT...there are a number of states that will give early indications to how the night will turn out, and this may help with ~~your drinking problem~~ keeping your nerves on an even keel.

For example: If Indiana goes Blue -- there's nothing Romney can do! Conversely, If New Jersey goes Red -- Obama's finished, go to bed.

With that lovely bathroom wall graffiti poetry in mind, I offer you PBJ's guide to Election Night Poll Closings. ©

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Which state(s) when called, will clinch victory?

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Which state(s) when called, will clinch victory?

VA (Obama)

47 votes

NC (Obama)

10 votes

FL (Obama)

35 votes

OH (Romney)

6 votes

WI + CO (Romney)

1 vote

WI + CO (Obama)

8 votes

WI + IA (Obama)

22 votes

WI + NV (Obama)

5 votes

CO + IA (Obama)

7 votes

CO + NV (Obama)

9 votes

WI + IA + NV (Romney)

0 votes

CO + IA + NV (Romney)

0 votes

Gallup 47/47 TIE

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Monday October 08, 2012 · 6:17 AM PDT

2012/10/08 · 06:17

We all know that Gallup reports their data on a rolling 7-day average. Obama was ahead 50-45 for the three days before the debate, and has been tied the three days after. This is among a sample of Registered Voters.

The Politico GWU Battleground poll finds Obama staked to a narrow 49-48 lead.

Romney has increased his position in the PPP poll of Virginia by a few points and has dramatically improved (10 pts.) his favorability ratings.

This is the state of the race as of today.

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I believe in polls

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I believe in polls

when they show Obama up

36 votes

when they show Obama down

8 votes

when I am fasting

7 votes

when I am full

5 votes

I'm too dishonest to answer this question

67 votes

The GOP war against Reality

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Friday October 05, 2012 · 6:49 PM PDT

2012/10/05 · 18:49

A black man president? He's not an American. Birth certificate? It's a fake. Black president leading in the polls? Liberal media conspiracy. Good job numbers? Bogus.

The problem didn't start with Obama, and it won't end until we join the battle on the side of reality. We laughed (and I think maybe, even he did too) when Reagan said "Trees cause polution" -- and everyone assumed Ford was simply mistaken when he said the Soviets weren't dominating Eastern Europe...but looking back...that was nothin'. The same people who called Al Gore a serial exaggerator for claiming (accurately) that he was partly the inspiration for "Love Story" and he'd "taken the initiative in helping to create the Internet" (he did) have no compunction against declaring that abortions cause breast cancer (they don't) and Saddam Hussein had WMD. (He didn't). But it doesn't stop there, and its not an accident...

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Which "fact" will GOPers deny next?

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Which "fact" will GOPers deny next?

Cancer causes death

2 votes

Calories make you fat

6 votes

We need oxygen to breathe

12 votes

You shouldn't drink toilet water ("dogs do!")

3 votes

Cars cause pollution

9 votes

Soylent Green is made of seaweed

4 votes

Romney calls for attack on Republic of Chad

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Wednesday September 12, 2012 · 8:32 AM PDT

2012/09/12 · 08:32

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney today issued a statement concerning the attack on American personnel in Libya:

"When I first heard of the attack on our embassy in Nairobi, my immediate reaction was glee and disgust. It's not often I find myself in agreement with Islamic radical extremist murderers, but we stand united in our hatred of President Obama. It was wrong -- wrong of him to release an incendiary video attacking another religion. It has weakened our nation. It was even wronger for him to apologize to the terrorists for insulting them. That single action weakened American interests more than three Jimmy Carters."

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Friday July 08, 2011 · 3:58 AM PDT

2011/07/08 · 03:58

(A smalltown Policeman is shown): "I earn $50,000 a year protecting the public..."

ANNOUNCER: "Income tax rate for the policeman? 25%"

(A plumber is shown): "My small business makes $90,000 a year if I unclog enough toilets...."

ANNOUNCER: "Income tax rate for the Plumber? 28%"

(A Doctor is shown): "I'm lucky enough to make $200,000 a year saving lives...."

ANNOUNCER: "The Doctor pays 35% in income taxes"

(A hedge fund manager is shown): "I make $400 million a year buying stocks with other poeple's money!"

ANNOUNCER: "His income taxes? 15%"

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Republican Congressman (giant flag pin, slicked hair, jowls and southern accent..you get the idea): "Well, what you and the American people need to understand is that if we raise taxes on hedge fund managers, small town businesses will suffer...(while he is speaking, the hedge fund manager is stuffing money into the congressman's jacket pocket)...they need the ...they are creating jobs for ...uh...(pocket is full, he speaks to hedge manager) -- use the other side -- (to camera) if we...taxes are bad, and the democrats...CLASS WARFARE! (the other pocket is now full, manager is putting money into congressman's outstretched palms, money is falling out) ...we can't punish success...SOCIALISM!"

ANNOUNCER: "Republican Congressman ______ thinks that you should pay your fair share of taxes, but billionaire hedge fund managers deserve a break. Why do suppose that is? Tell him what YOU think: (202) 555-5555"

Congressman:(Sweating, he is buried up to the neck in money as the hedge fund manager continues to pile it on) "You see -- if we raise taxes on billionaires...the terrorists win!"

Zogby repents...the end is at hand.

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Saturday November 01, 2008 · 10:07 PM PDT

2008/11/01 · 22:07

Or is that the hand is at end....

Obama 49.5%, McCain 43.8%

Zomby

Obama has consolidated his lead over McCain. His single day lead today was back to 52%-42%. He leads by 10 among independents and has solidified his base. He leads among Hispanics by38 points, African Americans by 88, 18-24 year olds by 36, 18-29 year olds by 25, 25-34 year olds by 16, women by 8, and men by 3. He has a 17 point lead among those who have already voted, 22 by those who have registered to vote in the past 6 months, Moderates by 34, Catholics by 10. He even receives 21% support among Conservatives

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Monday September 01, 2008 · 7:50 AM PDT

2008/09/01 · 07:50

It says a lot about a man that he can't walk into a room unannounced. It says, "If you don't see me -- then what good are you?" It says, "MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEEEEEEEEEE". It says, "Maverick" ?

Maverick \Mav"er*ick\, n. In the southwestern part of the united States, a bullock or heifer that has not been branded, and is unclaimed or wild; -- said to be from Maverick, the name of a cattle owner in Texas who neglected to brand his cattle.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Well, yeah -- I guess you'd NOTICE a wild heifer wandering into, oh, let's say a dinner party or a church service. Interesting though, to think of McCain as a wild COW. I always thought a Maverick was a horse...that's a lot sexier. I mean -- think about a wild f*&@ing cow...OOOOHHH!!! Beats an Elephant or a Donkey I suppose -- if you're drunk.

In any event, the point of this "not a diary" is the single most notable character trait on display by John McCain these past weeks (and upcoming weeks) is his desperate need for attention.

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McCain's Campaign Slogan

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McCain's Campaign Slogan

It's ME, stupid.

4 votes

It's ME/stupid.

3 votes

It's ME! Stupid.

15 votes

VP Debate Questions for Sarah Palin

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Saturday August 30, 2008 · 5:38 PM PDT

2008/08/30 · 17:38

O.K., I admit it. I'm a little less confident than I was two days ago. NOT because I think Sarah Palin is a good choice, but because the media may play her as a good pick. But instead of fretting, I'm going to do something.

Our best shot to turn this into a net negative reflection of McCain's judgement will come October 2nd at the Vice Presidential debate moderated by Gwen Ifill.

Sadly, Biden may refrain from tearing her a new one because of chivalry, or cowardice or some combination of the two. I hope not -- the concept of "I don't hit girls" should not apply to political/rhetorical hits.

But if he decides to play good cop and manages not to slip-up, i.e.; "She's clean, articulate, good-looking..." (entire audience slaps head), then it's up to moderator Gwen Ifill to ask the hard questions. I have one I'd like her to consider asking the Gov. (which I will e-mail to Ms. Ifill, and hope many others will e-mail similar suggestions) below the fold...please add yours in the comments, and/or e-mail her with your own: http://www.pbs.org/...

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The GOP war against Reality

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Zogby repents...the end is at hand.

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