tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post4063625305560899992..comments2023-08-05T07:24:04.413-05:00Comments on Hope n' Change Cartoons: Time Off For Bad BehaviorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-17143411638802380982011-08-22T07:53:22.466-05:002011-08-22T07:53:22.466-05:00To All, life is too short to drink shitty beer.......To All, life is too short to drink shitty beer....(when dining au Mexican, I prefer the Dos Equis Dark)(If I sound like a beer snob it's because I am.)WMDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-36214719592396384552011-08-21T14:41:32.235-05:002011-08-21T14:41:32.235-05:00@Pete(Detroit)- Eat your heart out, Judd Apatow! W...@Pete(Detroit)- Eat your heart out, Judd Apatow! With the brain trust we've got around here, we can be making successful comedies in no time! (All we need is that NEA grant to get us started...)Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-53690426027561450182011-08-21T12:46:55.492-05:002011-08-21T12:46:55.492-05:00Doc P - "Nefarious Plan" - From your des...Doc P - "Nefarious Plan" - From your description, I'm seeing something that looks like the preview for a movie w/ Nick Cage and Steve Carrel... maybe a coupla those topless skydivers for camouflage.. <br />Maybe get Matt Damon cast as both halves of the 'good twin / evil twin' pair, and we could watch him beat his own ass. <br />Damn, this movie just keeps getting better. <br />Still need to work in The Shrubbery... (NIE!)Pete(Detroit)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-73735572623754007702011-08-21T12:22:06.890-05:002011-08-21T12:22:06.890-05:00@Pete(Detroit) Thanks for your suggestion. Will in...@Pete(Detroit) Thanks for your suggestion. Will incorporate in grant app. Got to work some skydiving in for @AHD and I, too. An evil and nefarious plan begins to take form, involving Mexican cartels, automatic weapons, skydiving, and getting paid for NOT trimming the hedge with high explosives. <br /><br />I will now take a medicinal cervesa, lie down, and contemplate the possibilities. I am very glad to do my part to keep the Vienna Lager VERY much alive. Will support the other brands soonest.Doktor Paulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-63719660607671449602011-08-21T10:35:32.493-05:002011-08-21T10:35:32.493-05:00@Pete(Detroit)- Thanks for the history lesson! Not...@Pete(Detroit)- Thanks for the history lesson! Not only was it interesting, it's also useful information in these days when the news almost demands keeping a brew handy.<br /><br />@John the Econ- Nice unholy trinity you've described there!Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-91423477210484687002011-08-21T07:58:31.139-05:002011-08-21T07:58:31.139-05:00@Stilton, you are correct that Keynesianism is the...@Stilton, you are correct that Keynesianism is the perfect vehicle for the corrupt statists. The only thing Keynesianism honestly stimulates is the unholy feedback look between politicians, government workers/unions and crony capitalists. The rest of America just gets bled dry.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-71254344899344857842011-08-21T07:28:51.263-05:002011-08-21T07:28:51.263-05:00Dok P - you might have better luck w/ the BATFE if...Dok P - you might have better luck w/ the BATFE if you suggest you'll be selling them to Mexican Drug Lords (for more of the lovely DX, natch - gosh, I miss that stuff. Can still get it at most Mexi restaurants, and your better beer stores, but it's pricy) <br /><br />(Apols for the side track, but it's early, and I'm letting my geek flag fly... The typical 'dark' Mexican beers - Dos Equis, Negra Modelo, and I think Pacifica too - are pretty much the sole remaining commercial examples of "Vienna Lager." Major defining characteristic being the slightly spicy, almost cinnamon toast character of the malt. In 1864, the French invaded Mexico, and installed Maximilian of Austria as emperor, and Vienna Lager became popular, Mexican brewers (or imported ones from Europe) learned how to make it. Max was executed in 1867, but the legacy of his favorite beer lives on, possibly as it is such a wonderful compliment to the typically spicy Mexican cuisine. Oddly, it fell out of fashion in Europe some time around World War One, whether from grain shortages, loss of persons w/ the skills to make the grain w/ the proper character, or just changing tastes in general. In any event, the style lives on in Mexico, for which we are very grateful.)Pete(Detroit)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-26643006307159944742011-08-20T16:31:46.926-05:002011-08-20T16:31:46.926-05:00@SJ: TREMENDOUS idea! I shall write the grant app ...@SJ: TREMENDOUS idea! I shall write the grant app immediately. While I'm at it, maybe I can get BATF to throw in some assorted automatic weapons and a resupply of high explosives in case I need to "trim" the hedge afterall. Home owner's association, you know. Will keep you posted.Doktor Paulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-63673431958259465102011-08-20T14:37:37.940-05:002011-08-20T14:37:37.940-05:00@Doktor Paulie- Glad you're feeling refreshed!...@Doktor Paulie- Glad you're feeling refreshed! You raise some interesting ideas; if illegal Mexican immigrants entered the country driving a large load of Dos Equis, I'd say we'd be breaking even on the deal (not perfect, but an improvement over the current system). <br /><br />And it seems like you should be able to get a government grant for NOT trimming your hedge; after all, the hedge is a totally "green" engine which absorbs deadly toxic carbon dioxide and releases fresh, life-giving oxygen. And allowing the hedge to grow would let Obama boast about the expansion of "green energy" programs.<br /><br />By the way, if you submit a grant proposal and it works, let me know. I'll join you in Houston for a cold beer, and we can watch your hedge grow.Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-86471388969361358952011-08-20T13:18:04.498-05:002011-08-20T13:18:04.498-05:00Just coming inside after two hours in the Houston ...Just coming inside after two hours in the Houston heat, trimming the blessed hedge. Was tottering badly but refreshed myself by reviewing all the latest comments herein while sipping Dos Equis (a fine Messican beer for those unacquainted). Proving once again that all human problems can be overcome by the determined application of truth, humor, and the proper amounts of beer and high explosives. Although, in this case, I elected not to employ the high explosives as the neighbors gripe about the noise. If I could get paid $100 an hour to NOT trim the hedge, I would gladly stimulate the Mexican economy by buying more of their excellent cervesa, thus, by the Groucho Amplifier Effect, so well explained, above, ending illegal immigration.I stand ready to do my part in this noble cause, whatever the personal cost, so long as it doesn't involve any real work and only emplys other people's money.Doktor Paulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-49557823909304094032011-08-20T11:09:14.203-05:002011-08-20T11:09:14.203-05:00Thanks, Stilt - will pass the $1.89 story along!Thanks, Stilt - will pass the $1.89 story along!Pete(Detroit)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-35195841741685150522011-08-20T09:27:42.195-05:002011-08-20T09:27:42.195-05:00@John the Econ- Thanks for the additional informat...@John the Econ- Thanks for the additional information and clarification. When I attacked Keynesians, I was specifically referring to the politically-motived types who use Keynesian theory to give cover to their own devious little plans.<br /><br />And I agree that Obama isn't really a Keynesian and is more of a Marxist. He doesn't see Keynesian policy as a way to re-energize our economy. He's sees it (accurately) as a way to continue destabilizing both the economy and our basic social structure.Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-40036015573883119952011-08-20T07:58:36.513-05:002011-08-20T07:58:36.513-05:00Not all Keynesians were idiots. Keynes himself ha...Not all Keynesians were idiots. Keynes himself having seen the failure in much of his own theories through the depression was repudiating many of them before his death. Actually, I have a fair amount of respect for Keynes as a man, mainly for his intellectual integrity. Once, when being badgered by a reporter for changing one of his position that he concluded was wrong, he said <i>"When the facts change, I change my mind -- what do you do, sir?"</i><br /><br />Could you imagine Paul Krugman or Al Gore saying something like that?<br /><br />The biggest problem with Keynsianism is that it serves as the perfect intellectual basis for statists, liberals, socialists, et-al to justify massive government expansion and control over everything. They don't really care about the nuts-and-bolts of the theory; just that it justifies government reach, pork barrel spending, and their general waste and sloth. Activist leftist intellectuals in academia like Krugman are more than happy to provide the academic support for such policies.<br /><br />Keynesianism in America was pretty much dead and settled by the end of the Clinton era, when it was Reaganomics that clearly succeeded in an era of somewhat restrained government growth combined with massive economic expansion. But amongst the statist faithful, it was never dead. The slowdown post dot-con crash and 911 was more than enough for a neo-Keynesian resurgence. When a confused and distracted Bush signed off on it, (cheap money, stimulus, etc) the seeds were firmly planted for the mess we're dealing with today.<br /><br />Of course, Obama doesn't really care about Keynesianism either. He's a Marxist. In pure Marxism, "Capitalism" is something to be eliminated and money really doesn't matter because the state directs, takes and provides everything. But like with the other statists, Obama goes along with Keynesianism because it serves his political agenda.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-54982113640504100542011-08-19T21:22:26.199-05:002011-08-19T21:22:26.199-05:00@Chuck- Nah, it's too early in the vacation to...@Chuck- Nah, it's too early in the vacation to go after Michelle. Today's cartoon was <i>transitional</i> to gently ease us from the topic of the Bus Tour into Martha's Vineyard. As the Wicked Witch of the West once said, "these things must be done <i>del</i>icately..."<br /><br />@Andrew- Thanks for sharing the Groucho quote! I hadn't heard that, and it sums up the idiocy of the situation far better than I did!<br /><br />@John the Econ- I genuinely don't know if the Keynesians are idiots who believe what they're saying, or are actually sentient beings who are willingly lying. Paul Krugman, on the other hand, is clearly an idiot <i>and</i> a liar.Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-7958138908259007202011-08-19T21:11:44.472-05:002011-08-19T21:11:44.472-05:00Good example on "unemployment benefits" ...Good example on "unemployment benefits" Stilton. It's Keynesian nonsense like that which defies all logic that gives "economics" a bad name.<br /><br />Using the same kind of logic, we ought to raise the "minimum wage" to $100/hour. After all, liberals swear raising the minimum wage has no effect on unemployment. Then everyone would be rich, and we'd be rid of poverty once and for all.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-27501374682178613402011-08-19T18:53:46.051-05:002011-08-19T18:53:46.051-05:00Stilton, your $1.89 economics analysis reminds me ...Stilton, your $1.89 economics analysis reminds me of Groucho's mid-Depression schtick: 'What this country needs is a seven cent nickel. Just imagine, you could buy a two-cent cigar or a two cent newspaper and get the same nickel back in change. Why, one nickel carefully spent could last a family a lifetime'. <br />Of course, Groucho and his audience knew this was absurdist humor. For a Liberal, it's an economics PhD thesis.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-69273956669496380602011-08-19T18:15:10.066-05:002011-08-19T18:15:10.066-05:00I was so sure that cartoon was leading up to M.O. ...I was so sure that cartoon was leading up to M.O. on the beach ...Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-83617908519491413712011-08-19T17:05:49.977-05:002011-08-19T17:05:49.977-05:00@Colby- Helen Thomas topless would look like Jabba...@Colby- Helen Thomas topless would look like Jabba the Hutt cuddling Sharpei puppies.Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-34644153393734004712011-08-19T15:20:54.667-05:002011-08-19T15:20:54.667-05:00Helen Thomas?!! AAARRGGHHH!! Now I have to go wa...Helen Thomas?!! AAARRGGHHH!! Now I have to go wash my brain out with soap.Colbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-44732874811744276182011-08-19T14:39:17.332-05:002011-08-19T14:39:17.332-05:00We are NOT doing NTD here in Houston because it is...We are NOT doing NTD here in Houston because it is too stinking hot and ridiculously sunny and if you go outside without a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves you will DIE! Think ants and magnifying glasses.Maybe come December if it cools off any. <br /><br />Meanwhile, terrific comments by everybody. I'm too hot and tired to add anything, but no need.Doktor Paulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-759947854069716642011-08-19T13:30:08.594-05:002011-08-19T13:30:08.594-05:00I heard that Pelosi has had so many face-lifts tha...I heard that Pelosi has had so many face-lifts that if she has one more, she'll have a beard.RainCloudnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-90283053515374743672011-08-19T13:24:21.266-05:002011-08-19T13:24:21.266-05:00With regards to topless day, lets not forget Helen...With regards to topless day, lets not forget Helen Thomas. Any takers on who wants to look first?WMDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-4277301285744174672011-08-19T12:41:07.555-05:002011-08-19T12:41:07.555-05:00@Colby- Evolution in the day's topic is to be ...@Colby- Evolution in the day's topic is to be expected. Like the Constitution, a <i>Hope n' Change</i> cartoon is a living document. That Nancy Pelosi screws around with.Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-250086294127394502011-08-19T12:33:33.099-05:002011-08-19T12:33:33.099-05:00Alright now, lets stop picking on poor Nancy. You...Alright now, lets stop picking on poor Nancy. You know all those face lifts probably pulled her honkers up to at least belly-button height.<br /><br />If you want a REAL mental image on "show your boobies" day, how about the Secretary of Homeland Defense?<br /><br />Stilton,<br />I'll bet you never imagined your awesome Martha's Vineyard cartoon and commentary would digress into Nancy's and Wookie's boobs, did you?Colbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-63597361649707728692011-08-19T11:44:45.769-05:002011-08-19T11:44:45.769-05:00@Doc N.Nevada- Just so we're all on the same p...@Doc N.Nevada- Just so we're all on the same page, "breaking and entering" and "theft" (of goods and services) are no longer prosecutable crimes, right?<br /><br />@TheOldMan- And those new <i>Braille</i> keyboards are really expensive, too.<br /><br />@CenTexTim- <i>Ba-da-BOOM!</i> And as the old joke goes, Nancy tried to get a tattoo of Elvis on the top inside of her left thigh, but didn't like the look of it. She then had the tattoo artist try again on the other side, and was still dissatisfied. She subsequently dropped her drawers for Barney Frank and said "Who does this look like to you?!" Barney thought, then said "I don't know who the sidemen are, but the guy in the middle is Willy Nelson." (Thanks, goodnight, and don't forget to tip your waiters!)<br /><br />@Angry Hoosier Dad- You're probably right. After seeing Nancy, I would imagine that sexual orientation (and indeed, sexual interest of <i>any</i> kind) would disappear entirely.Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.com