Creationism And Climate Change Denial

GOP Games

This is why I never send money to political parties.  If I think a particular candidate is worthy, I'll contribute directly.

Privatization

Privatizing certain things is a good idea. Building roads, dams, bridges, etc. Some operations within other government departments. Maintenance or Concessions and other people businesses in parks; subcontractors for a variety of services where it makes good fiscal or fiduciary sense.

One place privatization is NEVER a good idea is Law Enforcement. This might as well be a story about the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Tea-bonics

The creative spelling used by Tea Baggers on their protest signs.
See it all right here.

Spring

Windy and little cold today, but at least it stopped rainin'.

The lady Cardinal was too shy to pose for me - maybe another time.

These Changes

I worried that the bust in Michigan (Hutaree Militia) could be seen as another Waco; with all the usual sturm und drang from the drama queens on "conservative" Clown Radio.  But one aspect is emerging that I find pretty interesting: this Hutaree outfit is considered by most of the 'militia community' as a bunch of nuts.  Let's try to set aside the patent Pot-Meets-Kettle  and just consider the fact that the other militias dislike the Hutarees to the point they've been working with the Feds to help nail these freaks.

Let that one soak in for a bit.

Now suppose for just a moment that Obama pulled the trigger on this particular bunch of coconuts because it's a perfect setup for him to sink a wide-open 3-pointer from way downtown.

1) he bags a dangerous group determined to attack us; demonstrating that law enforcement is sometimes the best way to combat terrorism - no matter where that terrorist threat originates. (and BTW, these asshats ARE terrorists)

2) he co-opts the 'militia movement' by enlisting their help - which kinda takes them away from the Repubs and brings them back over to the side of law and order...

3) ...which means that at least some of these other militia groups will help - purposefully or otherwise - but will help to "re-legitimize The Government".

Look for signs of fracture within the militia movement.

US War Dead

In Iraq = 4,385
In Afghanistan = 1,029

Was That A Shot?

I can't believe I missed such a ripe opportunity.

Included in the Healthcare Reform Bill is a new tax on indoor tanning salons.  Do you think that's an attempt by evil Democrats to make John Boehner pay for the whole thing himself?

Turnaround

Slouching Towards Oblivion