Saturday Afternoon Reads (Wizbang)

In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Live From Hell (humor) Karl Rove's 2008 Election Update. (Via The Nose on Your Face)

The absolutely dumbest Wall Street Journal story. Ever. Really. What the heck is the matter with Thomas Frank? The new columnist at the Wall Street Journal--and author of the book What's the Matter With Kansas?--wrote a commentary earlier this week, "Our Great Economic U-Turn," that basically said the economic boom of the past quarter century was a "man-made catastrophe." (It's an opinion seemingly shared by Barack Obama if you listen to his speeches.) (Via US News)

UN says world teetering on the brink of ruin Whatever. (Via Suitably Flip)

Crude Mistake Energy: With the price of oil spiking above $127 a barrel, the search for scapegoats has begun. Some point to the Saudis, OPEC's No. 1 producer. Others blame the oil companies. We have a better candidate: Congress. (Via IBD)

Democrats still block oil exploration Despite their constant whining over gas prices and U.S. dependency on foreign oil, democrats are continuing to oppose policies which would alleviate the severity of both problems. (Via Conservative-Compendium.)

US soldier refuses to serve in illegal Iraq war Breitbart finds its poor white trash soldier story in Matthis Chiroux. "I was from a poor, white family from the south, and I did badly in school," the now 24-year-old told AFP. "I was 'filet mignon' for recruiters. They started phoning me when I was in 10th grade," or around 16 years old, he added. Good grief! He wasn't singled out because someone somewhere said "HEY! That kid looks like a poor, uneducated sucker! Let's con him into signing up.!" (Via Southern Appeal)

This is why Republicans voted present The Democrats attempted to make the wealthy pay a new tax, a "patriot premium," Democrats argued that it was time for wealthy Americans to share in the sacrifice that troops are making in Iraq. Because it just wasn't fair for poor uneducated people like Matthis Chiroux in the above link to have to serve while their rich counterparts feast on filet mignon adn go to ivy league schools. (Via Liberty Pundit)

Fred is back baby! Back to blogging that is. Townhall signed him up and he's going to be writing regular posts. If we are going to have to suffer the indignities of a McCain presidency, or worse . . . , Fred's crisp, clear, conservative message may inspire the faithful just when we need it most. (Via Patriot Room)

So naturally I have to link Fred's first post. Spending some time on the campaign trail has confirmed a couple of thoughts I've had before I entered the Republican primary race. Read the article. (Via Town Hall)

Cartoonist Imprisoned
Formerly tolerant Holland is well on its way to becoming a police state, at the behest of its Islamic conquerors. (Via Moon Battery)

She's Tan-o-rexic Since the age of 14 she has visited sunbeds at least four times a week, to ensure that her golden glow never fades. But it wasn't until she became pregnant that Sarah-Jane Breach realised she was addicted to tanning. The mother-to-be, 18, says she cannot give it up despite knowing that sunbeds could harm her unborn child. (Via Jammie Wearing Fool)

Name the punishment Man stomps chihuaha mix puppy to death because it wasn't house broken. Where's PETA on this one? The names that come to mind for this guy that aren't fit to post here. (Via Sister Toldjah)

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Wizbang Pop!: Bobcats Take Over California Home

A family of bobcats -- two adults and three cubs -- has taken up residence in a foreclosed home in Lake Elsinore. Karen Brown lives across the street. "They're...

9:45 PM | 0 comments

Wizbang Blue: Palin`s Record as a Faux Reformer and Environmental Neanderthal

Questions persist about the credibility of the self-advertised reformer Sarah Palin. Recent history reveals she has spent most of her youthful political career as a bottom feeder to the Washington lobbyist trough. It is all reminiscent of her mentor-in-chief, John...

9:00 PM | 3 comments

Wizbang Blue: Obama and McCain Join Together on 9/11

Washington Post: John McCain and Barack Obama announced today that they will visit Ground Zero in New York on Thursday to mark the seventh anniversary of the 9-11 attacks that brought down the Twin Towers. In a joint statement, the...

6:55 PM | 0 comments

Wizbang Blue: Obama Responds to John McCain's Convention Speech

Barack Obama responds to John McCain's acceptance speech (video).

3:33 PM | 0 comments

Wizbang Blue: McCain's Dirty Little Social Security Secrets

One of the many issues on which John McCain is hiding his plans from the American people in is regards to Social Security. It's an important issue to a lot of people.... a lot of Americans are counting on Social Security being there for them when they retire.

12:00 PM | 3 comments

Wizbang Blue: Is McCain Incapable of Telling the Truth?

What the...?

11:58 AM | 4 comments

Wizbang Sports: Chisox Carlos Quentin suffers self-inflicted wrist injury

This must be the week for crazy baseball injuries. From AP- CHICAGO -- American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper,...

10:21 AM | 0 comments

Wizbang Pop!: Doll Maker Makes Angelina Doll

Noel Cruz is a portrait artist who took up doll painting to help his wife complete a collection. But the guy is super talented. I mean these make that...

8:33 PM | 1 comments

Wizbang Sports: LPGA Tour reverses course on 'English policy'

Let me note two things before getting to the topic- 1- This is my first time to write on this controversial subject. On August 13th I had heart valve surgery...

7:17 PM | 0 comments

Wizbang Blue: McCain's Copyright Woes

Seems that the McCain campaign folks never bothered to license the music they were ~~illegally exploiting for free~~ featuring in the videos. Updated and Bumped: They did it again - the second time in two weeks. Apparently copyright laws are among the laws easily ignored by the McCain camp. Third Update: They did it again and now they're being sued.

6:38 PM | 15 comments

Comments (5)

I was a poor white boy and ... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Scrapiron | May 17, 2008 4:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Scrapiron:

I was a poor white boy and they conned me into joining the military. After 'six' years I turned traitor. Just a few words he left out. Sounds like he's still dumber than a box of rocks.

Posted on May 17, 2008 16:27

Apparently he re-enlisted i... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Melissa | May 17, 2008 8:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Melissa:

Apparently he re-enlisted in the military during this illegal war too. The way things look for him right now, he's gonna be prison fodder instead of filet mignon.

Posted on May 17, 2008 20:01

And good riddance.... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by SPQR | May 17, 2008 8:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SPQR:

And good riddance.

Posted on May 17, 2008 20:19

Melissa, I'd consider editi... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by bryanD | May 18, 2008 1:36 AM | Score: -2 (2 votes cast)

bryanD:

Melissa, I'd consider editing your links.

I mean, I put more effort into a comment than most of your links put into their posts.

Jammie Wearing Fool is indeed.

Posted on May 18, 2008 01:36

BryanDWhen Kevin t... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Melissa | May 18, 2008 11:21 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)

BryanD

When Kevin tells me he has a problem with the way I do this HE will be the person *I* listen to.

If you want rambling thesis papers beating the same piece of information into a greasy spot on the ground then I'm not your gal.

Posted on May 18, 2008 11:21

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