Category Archives: Politics & Religion

Political and religious news and satire.

Is it my right NOT to vote?

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For the first time in my life, I am seriously considering staying home on election day.  I am opting-out of the political process.  I have come to believe “freedom” to choose who runs our country is an illusion and that American society has no real choice in who becomes President. These two candidates we have today were bought and paid for long ago.

The electoral college is bullshit. The current system of “winner takes all” in each state warps presidential elections. Through polling, candidates and media divide the country into red and blue states, and those categorized as “swing” acquire the attention. A Washington Post analysis shows the 2012 election will be decided by roughly 916,643 “undecided” voters in six swing states.

Consider me “decided.” I have decided to sit at home, pour some Grey Goose over ice, and exercise my right NOT to vote.  Am I wrong? 

Mitt Romney using U2’s old plane

Mitt Romney will be flying the friendly skies in an MD-83 that was used to transport Bono and his band between concert gigs during the U2 360° Tour from 2009 through 2011 in support of their 2009 album “No Line on the Horizon.”

Mitt Romney takes U2's plane on the campaign trail

Photo: Klaus Ecker

Mitt Romney takes U2's plane on the campaign trail

Communist discipline

Chinese soldiers stick needles through uniform collars to maintain posture during military parades and formal events.

Chinese soldiers stick needles through uniform collars to maintain posture during military parades and formal events.

At the White House this morning

“Mr. President, We should really get going.”

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Navy SEAL writes book about the raid that killed Osama bin Laden

White House Situation Room, May 1, 2011 (Pete Souza/White House)

White House Situation Room, May 1, 2011 (Pete Souza/White House)

A Navy SEAL used the pseudonym Mark Owen to write an upcoming book on the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. The book is called “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama bin Laden.” Pre-order here.

It gets released on Sept. 11th.

The SEAL, who Fox News surprisingly outed, is likely gonna face another tough mission – avoiding legal trouble. The Pentagon has not vetted the account or authorized the book.

Not completely sure how I feel about this. It feels kinda wrong for a SEAL to write a book and profit from the mission while the others who were with him that night gain nothing. They should have written it together or not at all.

Still, I will probably buy this book.

Bill Clinton and Socks

Pictures from the past of President Bill Clinton and his cat Socks. What’s with the cat leash Bill? Really?

Bill Clinton and Socks

Bill Clinton and Socks

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George Carlin on The American Dream

George Carlin on The American Dream

Classic moment from George Carlin explaining politicians and the American Dream. There’s a reason they call it the “American Dream.” It’s because “You have to be asleep to believe it.” Warning: Strong Language.

A short excerpt from “Life Is Worth Losing” (2005).

Romney and Ryan this Halloween

Romney and Ryan this Halloween
(via Retrogasm)

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Random news links

Rosanne

The Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr will air on 8/12. Tom Arnold is said to be in appearance. Sneak peek.

The first woman to officiate an NFL football game

The first woman to officiate an NFL football gameRead Story

What Olympic Gold gets you. Michael Phelps’ New Girlfriend (PHOTOS) 

Michael Phelps’ New Girlfriend

TLC now has a show called My Teen Is Pregnant and So Am I

New reality low? TLC now has a show called My Teen Is Pregnant and So Am I – Read about it.

 Gen David Petraeus

Gen David Petraeus

Has Mitt Romney picked Gen David Petraeus to be VP? Read story.

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Man is surprisingly chill about almost being assassinated. He offers news media tips on how he would have done it.

Bryan Cranston playing Dr. Tim Whatley, Jerry’s dentist on Seinfeld in 1994.

34 other people you probably didn’t know were on Seinfeld See List

9 other religious companies besides Chick-fil-A – See list

Seth Horvitz ordered a flat-screen television from Amazon.com, but received an assault rifle instead. See news story.

General Mills protest fail

So this assclown torches box of Cheerios in protest of General Mills support for same-sex unions, but it doesn’t quite go as planned. Glad he was dumb enough to film this borderline arson attempt. Maybe the cops can use it to track him down.