gdp's Comments

Big Government : Hear No Evil, See No Evil: Former SEC Official Says He Doesn't Think Rep. Bachus Is Guilty of Inside

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:47:18 +0000

Going by the signage in Bachus's district, his constituents are VERY disinclined to replace him.

Big Journalism : Liberal Tactics: Just Lie, No One Will Check!

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:06:53 +0000

Of course the Race Police will reject your "gotcha" out of hand. Because they're the Race Police, and they can never be wrong, because racism is by definition exactly what they say it is, neither more nor less.

Big Government : Santorum: Satan Bad, Vote For Me

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:03:11 +0000

Wow, thanks for clearing that up. That's a very misleading opening sentence to this article.

Big Journalism : Keith Olbermann Now DENIES He Denied Occupy Rapes Happened

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:20:53 +0000

Title idea for Olby's next media venture: "Yes, Keith Olbermann Does Think You Are That Stupid."

Big Journalism : A Point By Point Commentary On Keith Olbermann's "Debunking" Of The Occupy Rape

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:55:58 +0000

Keith Olbermann: the world's most highly paid Internet troll.

Big Government : Popular State Senator to Challenge Rep. Bachus in Primary

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:46:39 +0000

My first election in my new state of residence. The first time in 16 years I'll cast a vote that actually may matter. I can't wait.

Big Government : More Evidence NY's Cigarette Tax Hike Was a Bust

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:28:26 +0000

The supposedly-discredited Laffer Curve strikes again. I'm a little surprised to hear this being pushed in very-red Alabama, especially under the "higher cigarette taxes save children's lives" rhetoric. Because children pay for their own cigarettes or something I guess. They might actually get away with it, though, much as they do with high liquor taxes, because most of their population (excepting the Mobile area) lives far from any state lines.

Big Journalism : Republicans: DebatesRUs

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:36:49 +0000

I know what you mean. I'm sure there's a Grand Plan(TM) at work that is beyond the comprehension of us lowly plebes, but right now it sure looks like the GOP is committing Suicide By Debate.

Big Journalism : Monday Crib Sheet: Olbermann Is Back On That Network No One Watches, Ponies

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:32:08 +0000

Stat that I'm making up but is actually very possibly true: My Little Pony pulls down better "male 18-34" ratings than Olby.

Big Government : Holder Math: How the Obama DOJ & the Media Tricked South Carolina And Protected Voter Fraud

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 22:33:27 +0000

This evaluation might change in the longer-term, especially if Obamacare is upheld by the Supremes, but as things stand, I would say Eric Holder has done more damage to this country than Obama himself. If the GOP doesn't at least try to make Holder a campaign issue this year they don't deserve to win.

Big Government : VA GOP Changed Ballot Access Rules Last Month

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:47:12 +0000

No, you won't be writing in Palin. Your state's primary doesn't have a write-in provision. Conveeeenient.

Big Government : Rick Perry Disqualified from Virginia Primary Ballot

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:53:40 +0000

At least Perry knows he's safe in Wisconsin.

Big Government : House GOP Revolts Over Senate Payroll Tax Bill

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:40:22 +0000

He's kind of said it already. He'll dismiss the job creation potential of the project as insignificant, and then go on about how our "true" interests must involve less oil, not more. Remember this is the the guy that snarked about bankrupting coal miners and got away with it. Don't think he'll be embarrassed to slam this one using any means necessary.

Big Government : House GOP Revolts Over Senate Payroll Tax Bill

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:15:11 +0000

The Senate bill says Obama can reject the pipeline only if he decides building it would not be in the national interest. It might as well say, he can only reject it if he really wants to.

Big Government : Sundays with Sherrod: Union Reform is Unchristian

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:56:42 +0000

I have actually had to listen to a pastor explain how that parable was "code language" that "really" meant Jesus opposed the actions of the vineyard owner. I don't think anything has ever done more than that sermon, to damage my trust in organized religion.

Big Government : #OccupyXmas Kicks Off National Buy Nothing Day

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:20:58 +0000

According to my bank records I celebrated Buy Nothing Day on Nov 12th. And before that on September 15th and 26th. So thanks anyway, OWS, but I'm good.

Big Government : Unions Use Scare Tactics to Frighten Schools Away From Outsourcing and Big Savings

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:07:21 +0000

Hell's bells, if an outsourced maintenance worker compromises student safety, at least the school can get rid of the problem with little hassle. If it's a union maintenance worker, on the other hand, you're going to have to fight forever to do something about it!

Big Government : The Super Committee: Even If It Had Succeeded, It Was a Failure

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:16:44 +0000

Honestly, I was more worried that the super-committee WOULD accomplish something than it wouldn't. Because it was a stone-cold lock that anything that actually made it out of there would be far more tax hikes than anything else.

Big Government : Wisconsin Dems Head to Cemetery to Recall Walker?

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:17:11 +0000

It turns out that website basically leaves the metaphorical door standing wide open, literally anyone can register an account and immediately post stuff to their calendar. Someone else chipped in with a tire-slashing event before an admin came in and wiped out the events. That's the only reason I can think of why Zielinski couldn't just say yes it was a hack, thanks for bring it to our attention. Too proud to admit to such boneheadedness with Internet security.

Big Journalism : In Just Six Days, Politico Published 90 Cain Stories; How Does That Compare to Other Scandals?

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 22:15:16 +0000

That said, the Cain campaign needs to realize that's a two-way street. This is twice now that they've gone all knee-jerk against Perry, first with the rock and then with the accusations of being the source for Politico. Let's just say that it would be inadvisable for Cain to make a joke about drinking right now.