In the distant past -- a couple hours ago? -- we saw on the Tweeter that utter douche Paul Ryan had done some stupid photo-op at a soup kitchen where breakfast had already been served and the dishes already washed. But never one to let a 15-minute investment be for naught, he picked up a sponge and faked washing some pans for the cameras. Now, we did not run with this TERRIBLE SCANDAL because we honestly figured that pretty much every politician on the planet would do the same thing, and sometimes (weirdly) we are not Titans of Hypocritical Partisanship. BUT! Now the soup kitchen's president has
IMO, no. Palin is pretty much the platinum standard of cravenness, dishonesty, and whatever the noun form of "fake" is.
I actually think Ryan is kind of sincere, which makes him terrifying, like Reagan. He's so sincere that he doesn't even perceive his lies as being lies.
Now, in terms of lies per minute (LPM), I think I'd give him the edge over Palin. But she *knows* she's bilking the rubes; he thinks he's the fucking Messiah.
Also, too, I note in the article that it may have been the case that the pots Paulie washed were, in fact, not yet washed, <i>because the campaign asked that a few pots be kept back so he could wash them</i>. Now that really captures volunteer work -- making the actual volunteers wait around until you show up to wash a couple pots.
I have got to say that in Canada we have it much easier in federal and provincial elections. The paper ballot has the names of the 5 or 6 people running to fill that seat. You put an X in the circle next to the name of the person you want. You fold up the ballot. And that is it.
I&#039;m in the middle of a batch of Jane Eyre essays. One young man told me that Rochester &quot;couldn&#039;t believe his eyes&quot; when Jane came back to him at the end of the novel and &quot;he was so glad to see her.&quot; Bonus marks to anyone who figures out what is wrong with that.
As a Norwegian-German hybrid, when I heard OHJ say &quot;malarkey&quot;, I knew that if it had been me, I would have said &quot;baloney&quot;. I think &quot;malarkey&quot; resonates much better, but having zero Irish molecules in my DNA, it just wouldn&#039;t emerge naturally.
Weird thing -- I got my actual vote-by-mail ballot today, but I&#039;ve haven&#039;t yet received my sample ballot and assorted supporting documents. That&#039;s never happened to me before.
It only matters because I need to make sure I understand the fucking propositions. I live in a pinkish enclave within a pretty red district in California, so my votes for President and Senator are unnecessary, and my votes for Congress and state legislators are irrelevant. But that&#039;s life in a democratic republic.
Hey, hold on, folks! Everyone knows the Ryans have been bringing their kids to do volunteer work at homeless shelters and soup kitchens since way back. Teaching them the value of service, kindness to others, and empathy for the unfortunate. See--here are a bunch of photos of them doing that every year since ... oh, wait ...
He&#039;s our man!
IMO, no. Palin is pretty much the platinum standard of cravenness, dishonesty, and whatever the noun form of &quot;fake&quot; is.
I actually think Ryan is kind of sincere, which makes him terrifying, like Reagan. He&#039;s so sincere that he doesn&#039;t even perceive his lies as being lies.
Now, in terms of lies per minute (LPM), I think I&#039;d give him the edge over Palin. But she *knows* she&#039;s bilking the rubes; he thinks he&#039;s the fucking Messiah.
Also, too, I note in the article that it may have been the case that the pots Paulie washed were, in fact, not yet washed, <i>because the campaign asked that a few pots be kept back so he could wash them</i>. Now that really captures volunteer work -- making the actual volunteers wait around until you show up to wash a couple pots.
Nevertheless.
Maya the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
(Okay, it&#039;s time for bed)
They&#039;re here again.
I have got to say that in Canada we have it much easier in federal and provincial elections. The paper ballot has the names of the 5 or 6 people running to fill that seat. You put an X in the circle next to the name of the person you want. You fold up the ballot. And that is it.
I&#039;m in the middle of a batch of Jane Eyre essays. One young man told me that Rochester &quot;couldn&#039;t believe his eyes&quot; when Jane came back to him at the end of the novel and &quot;he was so glad to see her.&quot; Bonus marks to anyone who figures out what is wrong with that.
Sometimes you have to wait for the night shift to arrive.
It&#039;s a hell of a country, isn&#039;t it?
As a Norwegian-German hybrid, when I heard OHJ say &quot;malarkey&quot;, I knew that if it had been me, I would have said &quot;baloney&quot;. I think &quot;malarkey&quot; resonates much better, but having zero Irish molecules in my DNA, it just wouldn&#039;t emerge naturally.
Woah, Sharon.
Weird thing -- I got my actual vote-by-mail ballot today, but I&#039;ve haven&#039;t yet received my sample ballot and assorted supporting documents. That&#039;s never happened to me before.
It only matters because I need to make sure I understand the fucking propositions. I live in a pinkish enclave within a pretty red district in California, so my votes for President and Senator are unnecessary, and my votes for Congress and state legislators are irrelevant. But that&#039;s life in a democratic republic.
Hey, hold on, folks! Everyone knows the Ryans have been bringing their kids to do volunteer work at homeless shelters and soup kitchens since way back. Teaching them the value of service, kindness to others, and empathy for the unfortunate. See--here are a bunch of photos of them doing that every year since ... oh, wait ...
2009: <a href="http://www.celebitchy.com/w..." target="_blank">" rel="nofollow noopener" title="http://www.celebitchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009...">http://www.celebitchy.com/w...
2010: <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes..." target="_blank">" rel="nofollow noopener" title="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c630a...">http://latimesblogs.latimes...
2011: <a href="http://www.thegatewaypundit..." target="_blank">" rel="nofollow noopener" title="http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/09/obama-let...">http://www.thegatewaypundit...
...nevermind, that was those other guys. Who are they again?
ME LIBEL!!!
Now that&#039;s some serious zen snark.