Open Thread
By Nicole Belle Tuesday Jul 03, 2007 10:32pmAs a favor for the Young Democrats who will be shaping the future in our dotage:
Have you heard about the Other female candidate for President?
The good folks of Team Lisa over at the New Organizing Institute's Summer Campaign Boot Camp have released the following statement from their candidate, Lisa Simpson of Springfield. -
As the younger sister one of society's most notorious troublemakers, I've seen my share of injustice. Even Bart was never let off with such blatant disregard for the law. Being a proud American and citizen of Springfield, I am appalled to learn of President Bush's decision to commute Scooter Libby's sentence.
America is about liberty and justice for all, whether you're a C-average college cheerleader from Yale, a lapdog named Scooter, or a MENSA member with a 159 I.Q.. If I were president, I would uphold the principles and ideals laid out for us by our Founding Mothers and Fathers.
On this great American holiday, I wish delicious potato salad, yummy tofu dogs, and Duff Beer for all, and remember a vote for Lisa is the Intelligent Choice!
Happy Fourth of July, everyone.
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Well, FINALLY a REAL one we all can get behind....and is Homer on the trail for her...or just Bart ? Have a good 4th everyone...safe and peaceful....( not a Simpson 4th..)
Woo-hoo!
A refreshing change from Krusty the President and Sideshow Dick .
Typical, no mention of Gore's son getting busted for drugs. If it were a (R)'s son or daughter, you guy's would be all over it.
Hi folks.
The internet just became pay per view.
http://www.correntewire.com/july_2_horror_ftc_abandons_net_neutrality_en...
The enlightenment is over.
The first romantic movement since the 60's is dead.
The internet is history.
Happy 4th.
She couldn't do any worse.
“[O]ur Nation is founded on the principle that the observance of law is the eternal safeguard of liberty, and defiance of the law is the surest road to tyranny. The law which we obey includes the final rulings of the courts, as well as the enactments of our legislative bodies. Even among law-abiding men few laws are universally loved, but they are universally respected and not resisted.
“Americans are free, in short, to disagree with the law but not to disobey it. For in a government of laws and not of men, no man, however prominent of powerful, and no mob, however unruly or boisterous, is entitled to defy a court of law. If this country should ever reach the point where any man or group of men by force or threat of force could long defy the commands of our court and our Constitution, then no law would stand free from doubt, no judge would be sure of his writ, and no citizen would be safe from his neighbors.”
John F Kennedy, Sept. 30, 1962
Here is a poll question I would think would be interesting to ask every July 4
All other factors being equal, is a potential spouse with Canadian citizenship more appealing than one without?
If so, how much on a scale of 1 (very little) to 5 (very much) ?
Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind by the Lovin' Spoonful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAev0iSGt80
Speaker of the House Lisa Simpson would put impeachment on the table!
iraqconcilable @ 3:
Make that President Barney Gumble and Vice President Montgomery Burns.
I'll listen after an apology for bad mouthing President Carter.
Sorry Lisa but Homer has my vote unless Gore runs...although you will probably running things if Homer wins because he would be to bizy handling all the scandals Bart is bound to creat.
I'm sure the Montgomery Burns campaign is already working on some smear tactics.
And who could be worse than Monty Burns?
Hank Scorpio. That's who.
What is her home state?!?!?!? lol.
Thing Fish @ 12:
Rilly. Remember when Lisa went to Washington and met that nice George HW Bush?
nsr @ 17:
Lisa was duped. Liked the time she changed her star spangled essay to what a cess pool of a swamp DC is after she witnessed that politician...no doubt a Republican..take a bribe in exchange for his vote to cut down the forests for the timber industry.
Perhaps we will see in some future episode how Lisa blows the lid off the Bush crime family and in the process saves Springfield from nukular annihilation...Matt Groening, are you listening???
But she was, is and always will- at 8 years of age- ineligible.
Unless, of course, we amend that Constitution.
nsr @ 17:
IIRC, she didn't meet HW in DC- HW and the Dragon Lady moved in across the street.
Andy K @ 19:
Pshaw! It's just a goddamn piece of paper anyway, right?
;-)
The American people will never elect a YELLOW person ;-)
Would Lisa nominate Dora the Explorer as her Secretary of State? Would she appoint Dr. Benton C. Quest be tapped to head the National Security Advisor(be ready for questions about Dr. Quest's "relationship" with a certain Race Bannon)?
myself @23
Would she appoint Dr. Benton C. Quest be tapped
Understand, it's been a looooong day.
test...
Speaking of cartoons:
Dubya: What are we doing tonight, Dick?
Cheney: The same thing we do every night, Dubya. TRY AND TAKE OVER THE WORLD.
Andy K @ 24:
Quit whinin' ya pissy little bitch. Come correct! No weak shit allowed! It's been a long day fer everyone!
Many, many thanks to all of you supporting Lisa for President.
As a member of Team Lisa, I have firm belief of Lisa Simpson's ability to lawfully and effectively govern our country. But first we need your help drafting her.
We need to gather 10,000 signatures by Saturday to convince Lisa to run. Please help us out!
...how about an episode where Lisa intercepts emails from representative Mark Foley to Bart?
Ruthless People @ 29:
Bart? Nah...Milhouse, maybe, or Martin Prince. Maybe Nelson.
Liberal Lucy-
MI, huh? I'm in GR! Where ya stay, Michigoose?
Why in lovely Lansing, of course. :-)
It's a shame the movie's gonna blow, but working for a corporate hack like Murdoch has got to take its toll eventually. Anyway, will bio-fuels reduce our food supply?
Liberal Lucy @ 32:
Luky you! Minutes from El Azteco rather than an hour.
Say hi to sphinx if ya see her. She won't be there much longer.
Comments doin' wacky things. Not HaloScan wacky, thank goodness, but still wacky.
Amanda Hugandkiss! Who here wants Amanda Hugandkiss?
-Moe
...and if a woman was in charge, do you think oil would be her top priority?
http://news.google.com/?ncl=1117844989&hl=en
Hank @ 4:
Boring. This is his second time. But I suppose we could compare him to Bush's daughters. And how about dad and his cocaine fun.
A little tunnel vision old boy?
Fabulous King George @ 36:
The file on the nearly un-lovable Moe Szyzlak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_MwEG-85aQ
Enjoy, pus buckets!
Hank @ 4:
Hell. We just wanted to see which one of you would bring it up and how quickly you would do so.
OK. In the pools, who had Hank the Moron, who had #4 and who had 4 July 07, 8:40pm?
miss_kitty
Remind me not to piss you off in the future. This kitty has claws.
Hank @ 4:
Typical, no mention of Gore’s son getting busted for drugs. If it were a (R)’s son or daughter, you guy’s would be all over it.
Do you really want to compare R scandles to D scandles?Quit while your behind hank.
miss_kitty @ 40:
Damn, so close! I had Berk the Jerk, at #3, at 8:50 pm!
But now that the door is open...
Boyfriend-killing spouses: http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a3910b26e685a.htm
Jeb Bush's pill-poppin' daughter: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2002/01/29/noelle-bush.htm
State Treasurer snorting cocaine: http://www.huliq.com/25103/s-c-republican-treasurer-thomas-ravenel-indic...
A President convicted of DWI, and lying about it: http://www.realchange.org/bushjr.htm#fortunateson
A SD Legistator convicted of molesting children: http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=0%2C57158
Bill Janklow, former S. Dakota Governor and Congressman, arrested for drunk driving, disorderly conduct, assaulting an officer, and indecent exposure: http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Bill_Janklow
Of course, there's SO much more, and all to be found on T. Rex's Guide to Republican Family Values: http://quinnell.us/politics/family.html
Now. Let the smearing of Gore's son begin - I'm ready.
Bill Janklow's case caused one of the biggest flame wars I've ever seen. And it was a small site-no modding.
Good times :)
mark @ 38:
And don't forget Hillbilly Heroin Junkie Poster Child RUSH "megadildos" LIMBAUGH!
Rush? You mean the guy that took so much Oxycontin he went deaf?
NBC News with Lester Holt threw in a snide note about how Al jr was driving an environmentally sensitive car. Like that anything to do with anything besides their obsession with ridiculing Gore.
Fabulous King George @ 36:
"Do I have a Hugh Jass? Somebody check the men's room for a Hugh Jass."
Andy K @ 27:
You two settle down, or take it outside...
Liberal Lucy @ 32:
Hi Michigan people! I escaped Lansing last year.
Hank @ 4:
I hope he gets some help. From the AP: "A search of the car found marijuana and prescription drugs Vicodin, Valium, Xanax and Adderall." Just in case anyone doesn't know, please be careful taking prescription drugs. Taking all four of these at the same time would be just about lethal.
Looks like the fortunate son is living the Hilton lifestyle. He's got a previous DUI too. I'd imagine Al and Tipper are worried sick.
Something I recently came across, the sad fact is that the right would no doubt really react the way this article portrays;
http://www.theonion.com/content/news/retired_gen_george_washington
You say open thread and I hear blog-whoring allowed. So here goes:
To see what was happening in the Mother Country on this July 4, 2007 check out the Schapira blog, What we know so far ... The contrast is absolutely amazing.
To see a 231 year old argument in favor of universal, single payor, not-for-profit health care insurance, click here.
... and tell em Big Mitch sent ya!
I just realized where the little emperor Bush got his "Stay the course" bullshit slogan from...the Mel Gibson movie "The Patriot"
Give him tough love Al,Tipper.
Cease and desist from Fox coming up in 5, 4, 3...
Well, hate to inject some reality, but I can't say I would support that candidacy seeing as the voice actress is a scientologist, ew.
May I offer an alternative (non-Simpsons) candidate in this campaign? This is a real (mock) election, which will be held this weekend. Besides Lisa, there are a variety of Simpsons characters in the hunt, but only one candidate who hails from "The Family Guy". Please feel free to visit http://www.voteforstewie.com to check out the Stewie Griffin campaign (including some prominent endorsements). Also, you can download a flyer invitation to our actual (not-mock) Party for the Planet at a D.C. club this weekend.
STEWIE GRIFFIN ANNOUNCES RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY
“I, Stewart Gilligan Griffin, am delighted to announce my candidacy for President of the United States. I know that you, the uncouth masses, will be humbled to vote for a candidate of my superior intellect and rapier wit. As your President, I will reserve the fourth Thursday each month for a completely off-the-cuff town hall meeting with everyday citizens, at which you will be commanded to ask pre-approved questions about my magnificence and kiss the soles of my delectable feet.
This election is about a vital choice. You can choose the stale, bumbling leadership of my slovenly Simpsons opponents. Or, vote for glorious me, and begin my rapid ascension to total world domination.
Remember the importance of this choice. Cast your ballot for me, and revel in the privilege of worshipping my unparalleled genius. If any among you should be foolish enough to vote for my boorish opponents, you will face certain and painful annihilation, as I shall be forced to terminate you.
Do not allow the god-awful Simpsons to defeat me, and continue leading our nation into endless mediocrity! Regime change is upon us! Vote for Stewie today, and VICTORY IS MINE!!”
What Lisa needs is a mouthy classmate a'la Ann Coulter.
Andy K @ 20:
They met the dragon lady in the tub in DC though.
12 Thing Fish
Do you have three eyes?
Open thread ... right ?
Okay, I just wanted to say that I think the western world is being very unfair to the Communist Republic of Red China these days. They are continuing to contribute wonderful things to our culture and are efficiently recycling those which most of the rest of us would just leave lying around.
Having said that, I must shuffle off now. My child is suffering leg cramps and dizziness, so I need to quickly go and feed her a bowl of crushed dragon bones.
Ever wonder what Marcy Wheeler was like as a kid?
(that was said with love).
Al Gore endorses Stewie for President
It's time to storm the Bastille, people.
I read that the Repugs are trying to get Krusty Thompson to run. Lisa is very mature for her age.
Stewie is much better than any of the Simpsons characters. Vote for him here:
www.voteforstewie.com
Picard & Ryker: Make it so.
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Kirk & Spock: The logical choice.
[...] Crooks and Liars sold out to Lisa [...]
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JULIE ANN STERNA
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