I think Best of the Web today covers both sides of the debate about Edwards quite well. I don’t feel in a position to question their decision and will keep them in my prayers. If you haven’t read all of Dean Barnett’s post on the subject, please do so.
Tony Snow is going to have a growth removed from his abdomen as a preventative measures and won’t be back to work until next month. He could certainly use your prayers as well. As expected, some people at HuffPo do not think so, but I think it’s quite good advice to say that if you ever wish someone evil or celebrate great misfortune upon him or her just because he or she has different political views than you, then you are taking this game of politics way too seriously.
Archive of entries posted on 23rd March 2007
Binary Fun
Love converting binary to decimal and vice versa? i know I do. This is your chance to do it against the clock.
Play until your eyes burst!
Mine did after about 15 minutes..
Fun Trivia
Unscruting the Inscrutable Iranian Mind
Iranian naval vessels on Friday seized 15 British Sailors and Marines who had boarded a merchant ship to search for smugglers in Iraqi waters in the Persian Gulf.
It’s being assumed that Iran will claim that it was because the British were operating in Iranian territorial waters, but there’s been no official word yet. Which makes me wonder what reason they’ll give when they finally speak up. Here are my best guesses as to the reason Iran will give for kidnapping 15 British Sailors & Marines:
- Thought that the hilariously quirky sketch comedy troupe they’d ordered from England had finally arrived.
- Mistook them for carbon offsets.
- Needed someone to explain that “cricket” thing.
- A simple request to borrow a cup of limes went horribly awry.
- Hoping to trade hostages for nude photos of Queen Elizabeth.
- Looking for helpful tips on how to get some islands back from Argentina.
- Seeking a diagnosis – is this parrot resting, stunned, or pining for the fjords?
- Just a little backsliding in their “don’t kidnap the British” 12-step program.
- Desperately searching for insensitive pricks with British accents for reality-TV judging panels.
Ok, I don’t know the real answer. All I know is that in 2500 years, they’ll be making a movie called “15” featuring another 20,000 dead Persians.
Better Living Through Activism
Friday Catblogging
Since it’s Friday, I thought I’d spread the joy of humor-free, apolitical Friday Catblogging to IMAO (aka “I-MEOW”).
I’d make it political, but the shock of Houston Texans quarterback and sack-magnet being told he’s on the auction block (despite being clutched to like a binkie blanket last year at the expense of passing up Vince Young) leaves me speechless.
Anyway, it’s time for Frisky the Spoiled:
If you’re not sure how this absurd scene pertains to IMAO, since IMAO is famous for that “political humor” thing, it doesn’t. If you must have some semblance of politics or humor in everything you read here, just assume that Frisky is… um…
Help me out here. Make your suggestions in the comments how this scene is, in fact, a political allegory.
The six catcams are on during the day, every weekday.
Friday Ark #131 is at The Modulator.
Carnival of the Cats is Sunday.
I Guess I’m the Weakest Superhero Ever
A blue whale can be nearly one hundred feet in length and weigh over two hundred tons. I mention this because that is what I’m going to have ram you at forty miles per hour if you losers ever venture into MY OCEAN!
And yes, blue whales don’t usually swim that fast, BUT THEY DO WHEN I TELL THEM TO!
Really, I’m tired of you nothings trying to talk me down. Yes, on land my ability to communicate with marine life isn’t of much use. In such of situation, all I have to rely on is my super strength. So go ahead and make fun of me to my face if you meet me in a bar, because all I can do in response is embed your head into a concrete wall (actually, I can use my ability to telephatically control marine life to put you into a seizure, but the smashing your head into a wall is much more fun and satisfying).
By the way, I just slept with your girlfriend. I wouldn’t expect her to find you very interesting anymore.
Since nitwits like “facts” about weaklings like Chuck Norris and Jack Bauer, I thought I’d give you some facts about a real hero:
AQUAMAN FACTS
* Batman keeps a ring of kryptonite in a safe in case Superman goes berserk and Batman needs to take him down. What does Batman keep locked away in case Aquaman goes berserk? A gun to kill himself with.
* High tide — that’s Aquaman taking a leak.
* Why does marine life do as Aquaman commands? Because they all can feel pain and fear it.
* Aquaman doesn’t swim. He’s actually pulled in a current when the water flees him in fear.
* Pangea split into separate continents when Aquaman swam towards it and yelled, “Hey! You’re in my way!”
* Scientist theorize that the motivation for fish to evolve legs was so they could flee Aquaman.
There you go. Make your own and trade him with your friends. Time you guys get behind a real winner instead of the politicians you’ve been supporting as of late.
One last thing: Aquaman, like all real heroes, supports the troops and their mission. If you want to be like the Arthur Curry, support fighting evil. Last time a terrorist waded into the ocean, I had some crabs grab that piece of @#$% and hold him down while a couple clown fish slowly ate his eyes because I’m a sick bastard when I’m mad.
Understanding the Five Stages
Bad news is bad. Many experts agree on this. However, there is help. That’s why it’s always good to have a role model, like John Edwards. His wife is once again fighting breast cancer, but he’s still out there searching for votes.
DENIAL: During this stage, you are tempted to believe that it can’t be happening. It must be a bad test. Maybe the doctor is incompetent. Check credentials. Have you ever met him while chasing an ambulance? Then he must be okay. That means you’ll move on the the next stage…
ANGER: How could this happen? Is it the Right Wing Conspiracy? Can we blame Fox News? Anger is a natural phase to go through until you get to…
BARGAINING: Sometimes you just need to strike a deal. Maybe you can talk to God. Maybe you can get the votes and override his veto. You never know. Eventually, you’ll realize that you got bad information from Murtha and that you don’t have anywhere near the support you thought you had. At that point, your campaign might spin into depression.
DEPRESSION: Horrible tragedy is like having a bad hair day. It seems to leave you feeling all “iicky.” Thankfully, this won’t last long either because your next phase is around the corner.
ACCEPTANCE: Your quest for power is almost complete. Bad things just happen. Remember the time you ran with John F. Kerry? if you can deal with that, you can deal with anything. The best job in the world is just a few votes away.
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