Michelle Malkin had been one putting a lot of pressure to get to the bottom of the Schiavo talking points memo, and, now that it’s been shown to have actually been written by a Republican, the liberals are in a feeding frenzy. While everyone who had been on the issue is taking heat, Malkin seems to get the worst barbs because she’s not only conservative, but she’s also comitted the high crimes of being a minority and a woman (an opinionated one!). For example, she lists some comments from Kevin Drum’s blog.
Now, I read Kevin Drum’s blog as he sometimes has thoughtful analysis (in contrast to Kos and Atrios who are plain polemics), but he a while ago criticized leading conservative blogs for not having comments. But, what are his comments full of? While there are some people capable of a discussion, the main commenters are DU grade nuts. And, now that they’ve attacked Michelle Malkin, it’s personal.
I call jihad! Spread the word! I say we all go to Political Animal regularly and kick some verbal ass in the comments section. We’ll be Drum’s moderators since he doesn’t seem to mind the idiocy and filth there. It’s time to call a spade a spade and a muckadoo a muckadoo.
Who’s with me?
UPDATE: Just to clarify, I’m pretty mad about all this and that affects my wit. It’s not like I expect more from the monkeys in Drum’s comment section (I only comment there out of a Jane Goodall among the chimps sort of curiosity), it’s that I expect more out of Kevin Drum. His comments section is a cesspool of human thought, yet he had the gall to tout how his having comments and many right-wing blogs lacking them shows the left’s accountablilty and openness.
Openness to calling a kind woman a horrible slur, I guess. Drum better either moderate or admit he’s full of it on the blog comment issue.
UPDATE2: Puppy blender to the rescue with making sure more people hear about this.
Archive of entries posted on 7th April 2005
Letter to Joe Foo’ the Marine
I’m thinking I should write another letter to my brother in Iraq, but I can’t think of much to say since the last time I wrote him other than that my kitten’s new nickname is “lampshade.” Should I make something up? If so, how big an incident?
I’m just trying to think what someone in Iraq wants to hear about the homeland. Help is appreciated.
Fun Trivia
Apparently the Terri Schiavo talking points memo actually came from a Republican (::shakes fist:: Martinez!!!). What other charges against Republicans is also true?
Hopefully the New Bill in Florida Will Finally Turn Us into the Wild West
An Editorial by Frank J.
Right now, Florida law says you have to try and flee before you are able to use force in any situation where you are attacked. A new bill which just passed the Florida legislature and is just waiting for Jeb to sign will change that. Now, if you’re walking around and you feel threatened by someone – you know, if he like looks at you funny – you can shoot him in both kneecaps and then step on his neck and it’s all perfectly legal.
That would be so sweet!
Now, some people are saying this is going to change Florida into the Wild West… but they’ve said that about every gun bill. If people are allowed to own handguns, it will be just like the Wild West. If people are allowed to carry concealed, it will be just like the Wild West. If the assault weapons ban expires, it will be just like the Wild West (‘cept with assault rifles). And I’ve always been like, “Yay! The Wild West!” and I imagine myself strolling through town in a poncho, and, as soon as someone looks at me funny, I take a puff of my cigar and then sweep the poncho over my shoulder to reveal the six-shooter at my hip. But, so far every time I’ve done that, people laugh at my poncho, and, when I reveal my gun, the police get called. I tell them, “But I was told it was like the Wild West now!” but they just beat me with nightsticks and handcuff me. Anyway, if you want more details, talk to my lawyer.
This time I’m assured, though, that things will be just like the Wild West because this new bill gives a gun owner more right to use force and just shoot people willy-nilly because he didn’t like the looks of them. That’s cool because I have the hat and the gun but I need a new poncho because I got spaghetti sauce on my last one. Soon as Jeb signs that bill and I get a new poncho, it’s going to be so cool, though.
And does anyone think that this bill will cause ninjas to roam freely throughout Florida? I’m not sure how that would happen, but it would be the ultimate in super-awesomeness. My dream is to be driving to work and have my tire suddenly blow out. I come out of the car to inspect it, and find a ninja star. Next thing I know, I’m in a full-out kung fu fight with ninjas jumping down from the trees.
“Ha! Your kung fu is weak!” I will tell them after defeating them.
“That was some fancy fighting moves, pardner” someone will say mockingly. I’ll turn to see three shady looking cowboys, their hands perched over their guns.
“You should see my shooting,” I’ll say, take a puff of my cigar, and then sweep my poncho over my shoulder revealing my peacemaker.
One cowboy will move to draw, but I’ll be quicker, shooting all three of them before any gets a shot off. Then I’ll get the manual out of my Hyundai Santa Fe and try and figure out where all the stuff is for changing the tire. And when I get to work and my boss is like, “You’re late!” I’ll answer, “Had to take out the trash.” And then I’ll get some coffee and check the DrudgeReport on my office computer.
That would be so sweet!
So it better be true this time about everything turning into the Wild West. The anti-gun folks have cried wolf so many times and gotten my hopes up, so they better be right this time. Otherwise, I’m coming after those fools, because, to me, they look a little threatening.
Frank J. is a syndicated columnist whose columns appear worldwide on IMAO.us and is the author of such books as “Proper Poncho Care” and “Everything I Needed to Know I Learned from ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly'”.
RWD’s News Round-Up, Thursday
Hello,
I’m RightWingDuck and I’m here to share the news.
I’d like to start today by doing a rewrite of a joke and offering an apology to anyone who was offended. Typically, I don’t care about offending people, especially if they’re liberal- but when it’s another Army dude, and a faithful reader — then a correction is in order. (Full Disclosure, Duck is a veteran of the US Army)
Old Joke: Army Sgt. First Class Paul Ray Smith died defending his men and saved many lives. His 11 year old son was honored to accept the award on his dad’s behalf.
And following the long standing Army tradition, the young boy then stepped out to celebrate by getting stewed, screwed, and tattooed [The intended humor was in the age. I like the idea of the young boy stepping in to do his dad’s celebrating]
New Joke: President Bush today awarded the first Congressional Medal of Honor of the Iraq war. It is only the third such award given since Vietnam.
The other two were awarded last year to John F. Kerry (with a combat “V”)
Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith died defending the lives of his men. His courage is an inspiration to all who have worn, and will wear a United States Military Uniform.
His 11 year old son accepted the award on his behalf. It was a bittersweet moment as they missed their loved one — yet were very proud of what he did.
It was also an odd moment — Dubya kinda lost track of what he was doing and urged all 11-year olds to go out and join the Army.
The young man will be going out to tell the nation his dad’s story. In fact, he’s been so inspired by his dad’s bravery, that he’s telling his story in some very dangerous places: Chicago, Philadelphia, and Neverland.