This: "Ronald Reagan repealed the Mental Health Systems Act, Jimmy Carter’s landmark mental health care legislation" bugs me SO much. And so why has no Democratic president undone what Reagan did? This kind of thing happens ove, and over, and over again. Dems need to step it up. Release Leonard Peltier already! FFS. Trump will pardon every asshole in America though.
Well, John, as Lt. Nicholas Holden (Tony Curtis) said to Lt. Cmdr. Matt T. Sherman (Cary Grant) in 'Operation Petticoat' (1959), "As the boys in Vegas say, 'You're making your point the hard way.'" As your (prospective) agent, I'm thinking a (stage) name change might be in order here. How about we book you as 'Joe Blow' or - say, wait a minute ! Hold the front page of 'Variety'! - why not 'Nicky Holden' or 'Matty Sherman' ???
This is why I get the big money. Like Col. Tom Parker & Elvis. 50/50. Right down the middle. That's fair.
There was that one moment when you could have gone.... 'Let's do something about all these fucking guns. Even the President isn't safe from gun violence'. And now,, it's mandatory.
I have to admit. At first glance of the headline I was like, well you SHOULD be but reading this made me rethink that. Thank you Robyn for making me look a different side of this.
Journalism question: WTF is the point of this article? Why would anyone write an article about John Hinckley, let alone actually interview him and ask him questions, and actually write down (or tape) his answers? WHO CARES WHAT JOHN HINCKLEY THINKS ABOUT ANYTHING???
And...? What's your point here? That Reagan was correct in canceling Carter's mental health program, which might have prevented more tragedies like this? That Hinckley should have been--what? Executed?
Sick humans commit horrific acts, especially when they have access to big guns. There are more constructive ways to move society forward than labeling them "bastards" and signing off.
A guy takes a long business trip to Scotland and finds he really enjoyed the pub culture. So, as he is driving back to Glasgow to catch his flight home, he decides that if he sees an interesting pub, he'll stop for a pint.
Sure enough, he passes through a quaint village with a rustic public house and pulls into the lot. It's early, so it's just the driver and the proprietor--a big, red-haired Scotsman in a kilt. The proprietor pours them both a pint and then starts in on a monologue.
"I tell ya, Lad. It's a strange world we live in. Ya see this pub?" His hairy fist comes down hard on the bar--WHAM!!! "I built this pub. I built it with me own two hands. And ya know what they called me? Angus MacKaskill, the pub builder. Argh" He takes a long swllow of ale.
"And did ya see the wall along the village? The stone wall? I built that wall. Not an ounce o' mortar, just stone balanced on stone. And ya know what they called me? Angus MacKaskill, the wall builder! Argh" Another quarter of the pint gone.
And did ya see the bridge across yon brook? I built that bridge. Hewed the timbers myself. And ya know what they called me? Angus MacKaskill, the bridge builder. Argh" Finishes the pint.
"Aye. But ya fuck one sheep!"
There comes a point where one has fucked up so badly, that redemption really isn't possible. Shooting a President is probably an example, regardless of the reasons why.
St. Elizabeth's is America's Gulag.
I think Hinckley needs to find a career that is less in the public eye than travelling singer.
This: "Ronald Reagan repealed the Mental Health Systems Act, Jimmy Carter’s landmark mental health care legislation" bugs me SO much. And so why has no Democratic president undone what Reagan did? This kind of thing happens ove, and over, and over again. Dems need to step it up. Release Leonard Peltier already! FFS. Trump will pardon every asshole in America though.
Reminded of how Biden can't just EO Border when the SCOTUS told him he was not allowed to. Didn't Bill get similarly smacked by SCOTUS?
"Kyle Rittenhouse. I am the Ghost of Wingnut Future. Come see what's in store for you."
Ta, Robyn. There's a lot of unmusical talent out there, but not everyone is infamous.
Well, John, as Lt. Nicholas Holden (Tony Curtis) said to Lt. Cmdr. Matt T. Sherman (Cary Grant) in 'Operation Petticoat' (1959), "As the boys in Vegas say, 'You're making your point the hard way.'" As your (prospective) agent, I'm thinking a (stage) name change might be in order here. How about we book you as 'Joe Blow' or - say, wait a minute ! Hold the front page of 'Variety'! - why not 'Nicky Holden' or 'Matty Sherman' ???
This is why I get the big money. Like Col. Tom Parker & Elvis. 50/50. Right down the middle. That's fair.
I don't like to criticize, but to my mind he is no Dizzy Gillespie.
He may have “issues” but I am simply amazed that this freak has 36,000 subscribers. Jeez. What is wrong with those people???
There was that one moment when you could have gone.... 'Let's do something about all these fucking guns. Even the President isn't safe from gun violence'. And now,, it's mandatory.
I have to admit. At first glance of the headline I was like, well you SHOULD be but reading this made me rethink that. Thank you Robyn for making me look a different side of this.
Journalism question: WTF is the point of this article? Why would anyone write an article about John Hinckley, let alone actually interview him and ask him questions, and actually write down (or tape) his answers? WHO CARES WHAT JOHN HINCKLEY THINKS ABOUT ANYTHING???
I doubt that attempting to kill someone classifies as culture.
Unless it's done in Texas with a gun, of course.
James Brady spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair after this bastard shot him.
Unable to gain any distance from his crackpot shrew of a wife.
What ever happened to the Brady Bill and gun control efforts in the US?
And...? What's your point here? That Reagan was correct in canceling Carter's mental health program, which might have prevented more tragedies like this? That Hinckley should have been--what? Executed?
Sick humans commit horrific acts, especially when they have access to big guns. There are more constructive ways to move society forward than labeling them "bastards" and signing off.
Shit, I confused this guy with the asshat who killed Lennon and my head exploded...picking up pieces now...
I get the confusion. THAT one is still in jail. Where he belongs. Unfortunately he’s allowed “visits” with his wife. John doesn’t.
All I have to say is that I am so glad Jodie Foster recovered from her trauma and went on to greatness. Hinx can fuck off
I am reminded of the joke:
A guy takes a long business trip to Scotland and finds he really enjoyed the pub culture. So, as he is driving back to Glasgow to catch his flight home, he decides that if he sees an interesting pub, he'll stop for a pint.
Sure enough, he passes through a quaint village with a rustic public house and pulls into the lot. It's early, so it's just the driver and the proprietor--a big, red-haired Scotsman in a kilt. The proprietor pours them both a pint and then starts in on a monologue.
"I tell ya, Lad. It's a strange world we live in. Ya see this pub?" His hairy fist comes down hard on the bar--WHAM!!! "I built this pub. I built it with me own two hands. And ya know what they called me? Angus MacKaskill, the pub builder. Argh" He takes a long swllow of ale.
"And did ya see the wall along the village? The stone wall? I built that wall. Not an ounce o' mortar, just stone balanced on stone. And ya know what they called me? Angus MacKaskill, the wall builder! Argh" Another quarter of the pint gone.
And did ya see the bridge across yon brook? I built that bridge. Hewed the timbers myself. And ya know what they called me? Angus MacKaskill, the bridge builder. Argh" Finishes the pint.
"Aye. But ya fuck one sheep!"
There comes a point where one has fucked up so badly, that redemption really isn't possible. Shooting a President is probably an example, regardless of the reasons why.
Thanks! Just before coming to the non-comments, I spent a few moments on the innertubez looking for that
I saw a YouTube of Paul McCartney telling this joke. No idea how that came about, but it's out there somewhere.