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I know how Copernicus must have felt. He's the fellow who first posited that the Sun, and not Earth, was at the center of the universe. For his trouble he was branded a heretic and ostrasized by the Catholic church. It turns out Nicolaus was right and the Pope, not so much. It's a familiar story. It has legs. It's still happening at the hands of the far right ignorati.I know how Copernicus must have felt. He's the fellow who first posited that the... more
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Six years after noted grifter and late Alaska Senator Ted Stevens showed his impeccable technology credentials by likening the Internet to a “series of tubes”, our erstwhile Presidential nominees struggle with the most basic pre-21st Century gadgets. Gadgets like cameras and audio tape. This is a disturbing trend for a gaggle of walking egos intent on becoming the most audio and video-taped person on the planet.Six years after noted grifter and late Alaska Senator Ted Stevens showed his... more
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There is no shortage of Americans full of crackpot ideas and imagined conspiracies. They're usually part of an unknown cast preaching to like-minded goobs. But occasionally someone with a not-so-unknown name takes to the bloody pulpit.There is no shortage of Americans full of crackpot ideas and imagined conspiracies.... more
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Barack Obama, bias, journalism, Katie Couric, Mainstream media, manipulators, Media bias, Misrepresentation, Mitt Romney, MSM, news, Newspaper, Newt Gingrich, Omnipotent Poobah, Politics, Press, Reporter, Romney Flip Flop, Sarah Palin, Sharron AngleBarack Obama, bias, journalism, Katie Couric, Mainstream media, manipulators, Media... more
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When asked what her greatest claim to fame was, Kim Kardashian said, "I'm the girl with the fat ass." Now that's fresh and funny, yet scathingly truthful. This is a woman who knows her place in the universe.When asked what her greatest claim to fame was, Kim Kardashian said, "I'm... more
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Poll watchers are writing the obituary for Newt "I Got My Ass Kicked Over That Name A Lot When I Was a Kid" Gingrich. Pundits are screaming at each other with full-throated vigor and the public stands agog that none of the punditocrisy saw this coming.Poll watchers are writing the obituary for Newt "I Got My Ass Kicked Over That... more
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There are a thousand Christmas stories in the Big City and quite frankly I hate them all. However, for some inexplicable reason other people like jamming themselves into stores the size of Montana, coping with the terminally chipper, and fruit cake. Just consider this my BigLots-style holiday gift to everyone.There are a thousand Christmas stories in the Big City and quite frankly I hate them... more
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I still dream of the days when I mustered the strength to pop someone's head like a zit, to just let the vitriol fly and let the pus-covered words land where they may. That day has come.I still dream of the days when I mustered the strength to pop someone's head like... more
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Newt Gingrich likes to promote himself as an academic with all the answers - academic answers similar to Creationism. The image fits well with his messianic complex as an oracle who preaches the perfection of what's right - and we do mean right - and true. Plus, the "liberal" media gobbles it up like a plane crash making a smoking crater in the ground.Newt Gingrich likes to promote himself as an academic with all the answers - academic... more
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In America, we worship commerce. We like to buy things, perhaps too many things. But, to keep Americans buying companies need to advertise. Sometimes those commercials are art. Cheap art. Low class art. But, art nonetheless. Art with its own strange image.In America, we worship commerce. We like to buy things, perhaps too many things. But,... more
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All voting blocks - left and right - have fallen for the charlatans' siren song at some point. As a result, they make such counter-intuitive deviations from common sense they end up hurting their causes more than helping them. Evangelicals are taking their turns this time around.All voting blocks - left and right - have fallen for the charlatans' siren song... more
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As America rearms for the annual War on Christmas, a new study provides some fresh ammunition to fuel the Yule Logs of War. The study shows that many theists believe atheists are about as trustworthy as rapists and would outright discriminate against them in several ways. However, atheists don't seem to harbor a corresponding distrust of theists. The extent to which you believe the study likely hinges on the larger battle at the center of the schism - God or science.As America rearms for the annual War on Christmas, a new study provides some fresh... more
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Pizza Man's pepperoni caught in the wringer again. Last time it was mulitple allegations of sexual harrassment, this time it's a woman claiming a 13-year affair. For good or bad, it's the cost of doing business in an overcharged, toxic, and hyper-rancorous political environment.Pizza Man's pepperoni caught in the wringer again. Last time it was mulitple... more
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Political ads are notorious for spawning parodies, sometimes even parodies of themselves. I know you have to laugh to keep from crying, but I'm not sure whether that means we have a healthy republic or not. Let's split the difference and call it comic relief.Political ads are notorious for spawning parodies, sometimes even parodies of... more
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Sex work holds an odd niche in America. To some, it's strictly taboo in any situation. To others it's a personal choice based on pay, circumstance (both private and public), or genuine preference for the work. Even sex workers have a difficult time in defining it as empowering or misogynistic.Sex work holds an odd niche in America. To some, it's strictly taboo in any... more
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As I write this two American flags hang on my wall. Both are folded into militarily tight triangles and protected by flag boxes. One contains a Purple Heart, the other the WWII Service Medal and Pacific Service Medal. One day my own flag with a Cold War Service Medal will join them.As I write this two American flags hang on my wall. Both are folded into militarily... more
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A musical interlude including: Billy Jean on the ukulele, Raise Your Glass cosplay style, and Smells Like Teen Spirit by Sulic & Hauser.A musical interlude including: Billy Jean on the ukulele, Raise Your Glass cosplay... more
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