Alec Baldwin Bumps Into Sarah Palin
Sunday, October 19th, 2008Silly and funny, too:
Most of the show stunk, but the Sarah Palin bits were okay. My mom doesn’t think politicians should be on these shows, period. One of the funniest turns on SNL was actually by Jesse Jackson:
What do you think? Is it demeaning to have future presidents or vice-presidents on a comedy sketch show?
Ding Dong The Juice Is….Guilty
Saturday, October 4th, 2008The O.J. Simpson trial signaled that if you’re elite, you’re above the law. It would be refreshing if this murderous monster spent time behind bars.
Now, if the Goldmans could just get that money they have coming.
Feminists Who Appear Slutty But Live Traditional Values
Monday, September 29th, 2008Robert Stacy McCain addresses a modern feminist’s journey from HIV testing to monogamous marriage. Hypocrisy? Of course not! RS McCain calls her on her, um, inconsistencies:
However, notice that the enlightened Johansson never says whether she has actually had an abortion. This would not be a fashionable admission, any more so than it would be fashionable for Johansson to go into the details of exactly why she felt so at-risk of HIV infection as to have herself tested twice a year. The personal may be political, as the feminists tell us, but one doesn’t get points for progressive enlightenment merely by protecting one’s self-interest. It is important that the bien pensant advocate progressive values in a disinterested and selfless manner.
And thus it is altogether fitting that Johansson, having publicly expressed her disdain of traditional morality, should now take the seemingly incongruous step of committing herself to that most traditional of institutions, marriage.
Go read the whole thing.
Paul Newman Defined Real Manhood
Monday, September 29th, 2008Rachel Lucas likes gusseted pants and Clint Eastwood, I’ll take Paul Newman with a side of Cool Hand Luke, thank you very much. When Paul Newman entered the pool hall with the much younger Tom Cruise, it was the old guy who got my attention. Newman has been the definition of icy hot for years. It is so sad that he’s gone.
Paul Newman inspired me this way: what an awesome thing to earn gobs of money and then make your life’s work to give charitably to those in need. Is there a better ideal to strive for?
He used his talents to the fullest, married well, raised a nice family, lived humbly, dreamed big, and gave generously. He was a good man and the world is lesser place for not having him in it.
Matt Damon’s Opinions That I Don’t Care About
Friday, September 12th, 2008When I heard what he said, …. oh, what to say back to that nonsense. I had nothin’? But this was an appropriate response. I wish I was funny. It’s one of my profound regrets.
A Spoof On The Left? Now, THIS I’d Like To See
Saturday, August 16th, 2008Michael Moore getting slapped non-stop is just one reason to watch it:
H/T Newsbusters
I’d Vote For Paris–UPDATED
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008So, have you seen the best advertising for John McCain, yet? Yesterday, Paris Hilton released a video putting forth her energy policy. She had to cut the video short because she had to pick a Vice Presidential candidate, bitches, but hey, she makes sense:
My first thought watching this video was Cassy Fiano’s, too: “Scary question: if Paris and Barack were your two choices, which would you vote for? I honest-to-God don’t know who would be worse.”
Well, let’s consider what Paris has that Obama lacks:
- Job experience–as in, she’s had a real job, paid real taxes and had to make executive decisions
- Owned a company–forget pie-in-the-sky ideals, she knows what it’s like to hire and fire, to haggle with lawyers over contracts, to negotiate.
- World awareness–sure it’s Ibiza and Paris and London, but Barack Obama has nothing on Paris when it comes to jet setting
- Style–Obama has the sunglasses, nose-in-the-air, jacket over the shoulder panache but, Paris throws in the head toss and minces in a way Obama just can’t for the camera–although, I have to give it to him, he’s pretty damn good.
- Policy–While Obama talks one more government bail-out, Paris discusses energy policies that are actually workable and sensible.
- Youth–Obama is young and fresh and exciting, but Paris is even younger, and fre…well, younger. Neither one of them seem particularly fresh. Smoking to stay skinny works for them, though. Something for the youth of America to consider.
All in all, Paris is hawt, bitches. Obama seems like, so, totally yesterday compared to her.
UPDATE:
The Sniper (one of my favorite guys on the internet, by the way) explains why he’s endorsing Paris. Here’s just one reason why:
4) Character Judgement is better than both the other candidates. You won’t find any Rev. Wrights or Keatings in Paris’ background. When Nicole Richie screwed up, there was no waffling on Paris’ part, she actively went out to find a new BFF. As far as I know, she’s never once engaged in any financial dealings with shady bastards like Rezko.
Cross-posted at RightWingNews.com
Facial Plastic Surgery Is A Slippery Slope…Literally
Monday, July 28th, 2008After seeing everyone from Joan Rivers to Madonna manage their aging faces, I have come to the conclusion that facial plastic surgery does not work. Well, if your definition of beautiful is a strangely shiny and taught skin and bizarrely jutting cheekbones, it works. Otherwise, it’s just plain freaky.
Madonna was never the most beautiful woman, but she wasn’t ugly. She had an interesting face, nice skin and expressive eyes. But, look at her now. Her face is just…..wrong.
Meanwhile aging gracefully never looked so good. I wonder, though, if she’s had work too or is her beauty just good genetics?
I’m thinking that plastic surgery, especially for the face, is something to avoid.
Men are no better. Ew!
Cross-posted at RightWingNews
Autism Isn’t Real: Michael Savage Is The Brat Who Continues To Act Out
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008Here is what quasi-crazy talk show host Michael Savage says about autism (via Cassy Fiano):
I remember when my intelligent three year old son started melting down. It was after three years of never crying. He would scrape his knees, be bleeding profusely and not feel it or not express how he felt. I was never sure. He didn’t cry when he was hungry. He didn’t ask to get out of his crib. He swayed. He got “lost” in music, specifically Sarah Brightman who he seemed to love. He was sweet and docile and satisfied to be entertained by sunlight sparkling on the carpet.
And then the fits came. His “fits” seemed like utter frustration and exhaustion. I later realized he was trying to learn to talk and simply could not say the words. Now, if Michael Savage, who has the biggest New York mouth on talk radio, was forced to be mute, he would be throwing a fit inside of five minutes. Hell, what’s his excuse now? He has all his abilities.
My son’s “symptoms” are myriad at age 11. It’s not readily apparent to look at him, but a teacher in a classroom figures it out within minutes.
To say that autism is overdiagnosed or just the trendy diagnosis like asthma for tax reasons is insanity. First, many parents resist the diagnosis because they don’t want the label. I can understand why. Once the child gets the diagnosis, the schools are off the hook about making sure the child receives an education. Second, Autism is not ADD. The ADD kids would, to a kid I’ve met, benefit from a couple things: more structure, more discipline, better diet, more physical activity and less TV and videogames. ADD will evaporate in these circumstances. ADD is a tenuous diagnosis, I’ll grant him that. American kids are overmedicated. That’s a given. Still, all these behavioral changes can be made for any child, including an autistic child, but for the autistic child, it won’t be enough. I know. I’ve tried.
A severely autistic child will “self-stim” non-stop. That means he’ll spin, or spin things, flick fingers, rock, bang his head, moan, all sorts of things to express excitement, frustration or just to feel better. Try it some time: if you’re feeling stressed, stand up, sway back and forth with your eyes closed. Better yet, sit in a rocking chair. The repetitive rocking motion is calming. But why is an autistic kid always stressed or overwhelmed with emotion in general and needs to be calmed? That’s the million dollar question.
Michael Savage demonstrates his ignorance on this issue. So, he’s not backing down. He’s not apologizing. Oh well. I don’t really give a flip what Michael Savage thinks, except to the extent that he is, for some reason, lumped in with the conservative movement. I’ll admit it. I listen to the guy sometimes and I take him for what he is: an entertainer in the Howard Stern mode of shock jock. I imagine his outrage at the Fairness Doctrine and being “muzzled”. Oh, he’d throw a fit alright, but he can’t seem to get a child who knows what’s happening but who cannot adequately express himself or comprehend emotions or lacks the coordination to ride a bike.
Michael Savage is a blowhard, narcissistic, manic-depressive if I had to diagnose. And on autism, he is wrong.
Cross-posted at Right Wing News
No Way! Obama A Fame Junkie?
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
I thought his drug of choice, besides nicotine, was cocaine. Turns out what he craves, man, is fame:
Some might think this odd testimony from a young and inexperienced freshman senator on the cusp of seeking the highest rank, and the most famous position, in the world. It’s a bit like a parish priest saying he’s happy with his modest lot in life and then declaring he’s throwing his hat in the ring to become pope.
But a closer reading reveals a possible explanation. Perhaps he’s an adulation junkie. Maybe the diminishing “nourishment” Sen. Obama receives from “popularity” is actually causing him to ratchet up his pursuit of more and more praise just to get the minimal fix he needs.
That would account for why a man who thinks striving for popularity is a character flaw has nonetheless decided to give his nomination acceptance speech in a 76,000-seat football stadium.
He’s a rock star. “I need a hit, baby gimme it!”
Dr. Melissa
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