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    It's Too Painful To Imagine

    http://discordianstooge.blogspot.com/2008/05/its-too-painful...
    118 days ago in At the Hillocks of Hysteria · Authority: 14

    Congrats to the Twins on taking 3 of 4 from the defending world champs. Republicans voted for mothers before they voted against them. Of course, this was a BS procedural matter, but it brings to question why Congress is voting on such things anyway. I have an exclusive quote from candidate Generic Candidate (R-The 1950's) "If elected, I pledge to bring to Congress the fortitude to vote that kittens are cute, babies should not be used as a cheap food substitute, and sock-hops are a keen time!" I can't imagine why people hold an unfavorable view of our elected officials. Yes, I am going to train to ride one of these. The story mentions the cost of the T-3s, but before you decry wasteful spending, know that all of the machines have been donated to the department. In other police news, citizens ask that thieves be allowed to steal cars with impunity. Here's the deal - If you're a criminal, and you know the police can't pursue you, then you will run. It's that simple. I'll tell you what; if the police are forbidden to pursue a vehicle, then fleeing the police in a motor vehicle should become an automatic 25 year sentence. You'd better be damn sure we don't know who you are before you run. Otherwise, the risk of running is much less than the risk of arrest. When someone tries to flee in a car, we become curious as to exactly why. Could be a misdemeanor warrant; could be you just shot three people and have a dead hooker in the trunk. Maybe it's the job, but I tend to think the worst in such situations. And really, can't we for once blame the guy who ran when things go bad? As for the title of today's post, I was faced with a hypothetical situation this weekend. First, some background: #1. For an injury to be considered work-related, it must stem from a unique aspect of police work (kicking in doors, fighting with suspects, spilling hot coffee on oneself, etc.). Everyday activities don't count. #2. An "Officer Needs Help" call means that shit is going down. It's not, "I'd like another car to assist me," it's "I'm fighting with 3 guys" or"Someone's shooting at me." Help means we drop what we're doing and drive as fast as we can until we arrive or are told that everything is OK. Those 2 things considered, here's the question: If I am in the bathroom when a "Help" call come out, and I accidentally get my wang caught in my zipper while rushing to help, is that considered work related? Perhaps a visual aid. (Not Safe For Work) Your Frank and Beans leader.

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    More on Bachmann's hypocrisy: Mother's Day Edition

    http://buildourparty.blogspot.com/2008/05/more-on-bachmanns-...
    120 days ago in Blue man in a Red district · Authority: 31

    We've all seen the reports of Congresswoman Bachmann being anti-earmark before she supported (or at least took credit for) an earmark for St Cloud Metro Bus. Keep in mind, Bachmann actually voted against the bill on Congress, but takes credit for the earmark anyway. Yesterday the Washington Post had a column with the headline of the year! "Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens" On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest. "Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote. This time, 178 Republicans cast their votes against mothers. It has long been the custom to compare a popular piece of legislation to motherhood and apple pie. Evidently, that is no longer the standard. Worse, Republicans are now confronted with a John Kerry-esque predicament: They actually voted for motherhood before they voted against it. This is the actual language of the bill. H. Res. 1113 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 7, 2008. Whereas Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of each May; Whereas the first official Mother's Day was observed on May 10, 1908, in Grafton, West Virginia, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Whereas 2008 is the 100th anniversary of the first official Mother's Day observation; Whereas in 1908, Elmer Burkett, a U.S. senator from Nebraska, proposed making Mother's Day a national holiday; Whereas in 1914, Congress passed a resolution designating the second Sunday of May as Mother's Day; Whereas it is estimated that there are more than 82,000,000 mothers in the United States; Whereas mothers have made immeasurable contributions toward building strong families, thriving communities, and ultimately a strong Nation; Whereas the services rendered to the children of the United States by their mothers have strengthened and inspired the Nation throughout its history; Whereas we honor ourselves and mothers in the United States when we revere and emphasize the importance of the role of the home and family as the true foundation of the Nation; Whereas mothers continue to rise to the challenge of raising their families with love, understanding, and compassion, while overcoming the challenges of modern society; and Whereas May 11, 2008 is recognized as Mother's Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives celebrates the role of mothers in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of Mother's Day. Bachmann, Kline, and every other member of Congress voted for this bill originally. In continuing their trivial slowing of the political process, a Republican Congressman from Kansas moved to reconsider the vote. In another glowing question of "What's the matter with Kansas", Congress proceeded to reconsider a vote on celebrating Mother's Day. A motion to table the "reconsider motion" passed 237-178. Bachmann and Kline voted against the motion. So, either they were just going along with their GOP colleagues (minus Ramstad) and trying to impede progress in Congress, again. or They don't support Mother's Day. So, Happy Mother's Day...even if Bachmann or Kline don't want you to recognize this special day. Ollie at Bluestem has great coverage on this as well!