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Mad Dog knows how to pick 'em

Arrested pol is McCain campaign Florida co-chairman

Raw Story has this one. Seems Bob Allen was arrested at a park bathroom offering to orally gratify an undercover policeman for $20. (Methinks he had a rather overvalued opinion of his merits. The police, in turn, had another sort of blue-light special in mind.) The story was sordid enough, and then we find out the guy pictured above is McCain's Florida Co-chairman. From the article:

McCain said he was proud of the support he received from Allen and that Allen and his three co-chairs were "respected leaders in their communities and have real experience wrestling with the important issues of our day."

Wrestling experience? hmmm. And guess what? Allen has a strong conservative record and voted with the Christian Coalition 90% of the time.

The Hypocrites' Hall of Fame/Shame has announced plans for an extensive expansion.

I don't know art, but I know what I like

Does this color make my butt look big?

This is one of the masterpieces from Bent Objects. Ninety-nine and forty-four one hundredths pure genius. No, make that 100%. I am off to buy a set of pliers.

Two mules for Sister Sara

Sara Taylor sputters and stumbles when Leahy questions her. Just watch it. She says she took an oath to the president. She could not even look Leahy in the eye when she talked. I think she may be beginning to start to understand that she might just be in deep doo-doo. She should take a break tonight and watch some old movies, maybe Stir Crazy, or Caged Heat, or Really Mean Prison Matrons from Hell.... Maybe Paris can give her some hints on surviving in the gulag and accessorizing with an orange jumpsuit.

Badger, etc

Giant badgers terrorise Iraqi port city. (from Raw Story)

The Iraqi port city of Basra, already prey to a nasty turf war between rival militia factions, has now been gripped by a new fear -- a giant badger stalking the streets by night.

Local farmers have caught and killed several of the beasts, but this has done nothing to dispel rumours of a bear-like monster that eats humans and was allegedly released into the area by British forces to spread panic.

Perhaps that man-animal hybrid research is starting to bear fruit?
(Historical aside: Basra was the first location British troops were deployed in WW I. They were sent to protect Anglo-Persian Oil Company (BP) interests.)

To drink or not to drink?

from some Japanese site

The feet and the grapes thing is bad enough, but this may be going a bit far. This is a wine spa somewhere in Japan. I guess you have to shower before and after.

Riders to be cannonized

REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Officials introduce strict penalties for infractions of the new anti-doping regulations for this year's Tour de France.

Ola, pendejo, como esta?

Hello George,
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Is your refrigerator running?
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Well, you better catch it. George? George? Come back, it's only a joke. Stoopit gringo.

DC fashion week continues

REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

Members of the Fourth Branch of government model their new headwear to honor their boss.

From the Romney Guide to Canine Entertainment

REUTERS/Mike Blake

"Hey Mitt, quit kidding around. This is not funny. The tide is coming in."

Where's my lipstick?

All animals are created equal, but some are more equal than others.

(notably Scooter Libby and other republican cronies.)

My apologies in advance to pigs everywhere. Pigs unlike rethuglicans are smart, honest, devoted, and they taste good are always welcome at dinner.

What are they watching?

corante.com

CNN? Grizzly Adams? Gentle Ben? Scooter Libby with a stick?

Lacking the proper T-shirt, ....

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Putin uses Russian sign language to say, "I'm with Stupid."

The only Scooter that should be on the streets

For commuting, this is the scooter you want.

President Butch has done it this time. "Rule of Law, we don't need no stinking rule of law."

I don't really have anything to add to the brouhaha. I just want to register my righteous indignation.

I hope this is the Waterloo, when the complacent dog of republican corruption lifts its leg on the electric fence of destiny.

So what will $135 million buy?

Synchronicity, thy name is irony.

For a mere $135 million, you can buy Prince Bandar's Aspen Colorado compound, or Count Dracula's castle in Transylvania. Why are bloodsucker's houses worth so much?

Stories here
Bandar
Dracula

(And if any of my readers decide to purchase either or both properties, please keep me in mind for house manager.)