Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

When you’re a Republican, they let you do it.

Speaker Mike Johnson is a vile traitor to the House and the Constitution.

They don’t have outfits that big. nor codpieces that small.

Proof that we need a blogger ethics panel.

I am pretty sure these ‘journalists’ were not always such a bootlicking sycophants.

In my day, never was longer.

Russian mouthpiece, go fuck yourself.

Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

“Alexa, change the president.”

Petty moves from a petty man.

Washington Post Catch and Kill, not noticeably better than the Enquirer’s.

“When somebody takes the time to draw up a playbook, they’re gonna use it.”

Is it negotiation when the other party actually wants to shoot the hostage?

They are lying in pursuit of an agenda.

My years-long effort to drive family and friends away has really paid off this year.

The lights are all blinking red.

The low info voters probably won’t even notice or remember by their next lap around the goldfish bowl.

“A king is only a king if we bow down.” – Rev. William Barber

Optimism opens the door to great things.

Today in our ongoing national embarrassment…

There are a lot more evil idiots than evil geniuses.

The real work of an opposition party is to oppose.

Those who are easily outraged are easily manipulated.

Sadly, media malpractice has become standard practice.

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  1. 1.

    Zifnab

    Damn. I was holding out on posting the word PENIS ten-thousand times on one of the threads for just this occation and I missed it. Thanks for nothing John.

  7. 7.

    Catsy

    I knew it, John! I knew you were in favor of amnesty! This is why people like you can’t be trusted with the security of this blog. We need people in power who will be tough on trolls instead of coddling them and giving them a second chance to troll again.

  8. 8.

    Pb

    Catsy,

    And yet, when it comes to enforcement capabilities, John Cole isn’t nearly as incompetent and overworked as INS is. But as to his judgement–well, I’ll skip that part for today–after all, it’s Amnesty Day!

  11. 11.

    ThymeZone

    If I were a real dick ( and not a faux dick ) I’d spend the next week just posting “Great post, John” to every post and nothing else.

    But I’m not a real dick, just a faux dick. So I won’t. I actually meant the post I made to the torture thread.

    It was a great post.

    Also, I liked BJ better without me. BWAAAAAAHAHAHAHA.

    No, seriously, I really did. Because doing this schtick is a lot of damned work and I am getting too old to work that hard at this.

    Okay, everybody, the drinks are on me for the rest of the night.

  12. 12.

    capelza

    canuckistani Says:

    I want to see Catsy torture Par R. It’s legal now!

    I love that.

    Welcome back thyme zone!

  14. 14.

    Punchy

    or add nothing to the discussion, and I will ban you again.

    Uh…this is a bannable offense? Random ramblings with no points gets one canned? Luckily, I’m not guilty of it….

    Michelle Wie doesn’t belong in the men’s PGA. It’s finally sunny outside. I only dance after 5 beers. Yes, I’m white. And pink in places. Pedophiles just sat up at attention reading that. West Virginia will make a complete mess of Directional Cant-o-lina. Slaton for Heisman. I’m not jewish, and damn the caps, but still not a fan of ham sandwiches. Rats make good pets; smart wicked are they. Why is it called a “wheelchair” instead of “wheeledchair” when there are multiple wheels per chair? Bike helmets only protect the top; wait until you see what asphalt does to your uncovered face. Went to Walmart to buy a wall, but alas…a misnomer….

  15. 15.

    VidaLoca

    Why is it called a “wheelchair” instead of “wheeledchair” when there are multiple wheels per chair?

    why is it called “wax paper” when it really should be “waxed paper”?

  18. 18.

    Krista

    If you are e a dick or an unrepentant troll, or add nothing to the discussion, and I will ban you again.

    Holy crap! John’s going to ban 95% of his commenters!

  20. 20.

    Slide

    was it because your readership went down by any chance? I see the number of comments are not what they used to be.

  21. 21.

    Slide

    well.. so much for that.. I’m still being moderated I see. Haven’t been here in a while but I did stop by today and I see that the number of comments are way down from the good old days when there wasn’t censorship. Oh well… c’est la vie.

  22. 22.

    srv

    was it because your readership went down by any chance? I see the number of comments are not what they used to be.

    Actually, I’ve seen alot of new commentors over the last week, so don’t flatter yourself.

  24. 24.

    Par R

    Where the Hell is ppGaz? I really miss the old guy. (Actually, we’re about the same age). Really OLD.

  28. 28.

    KC

    Whew, glad I never got banned.

    By the way, I do have to say that John’s comments on torture were the best I’ve read today.

  30. 30.

    eileen from OH

    Hell, I haven’t posted anything in forever, yet I still feel this is somehow directed at me. It’s Catholic Guilt! Or Jewish guilt! Or Macacca Guilt! Or It’s-All-About-Me-Guilt!

    Anyway, it’s Guilt, Guilt, Guilt and it’s all my fault!

    By the way (with credit/apologies to David Bremer) what I want to know is why sour cream has an expiration date. What’s it gonna do after that – turn good?

    eileen from OH

  31. 31.

    Punchy

    Oh Punchy! Did you get your rat???

    better yet, I got me ratS. Found out the little suckers are mucho social, so ya gotta get ’em in pairs. Never been happier. They’ve already devised TWO ways to escape, and are about to go clandestine again on me yet again. Wicked fun.

    As for this:

    By the way, I do have to say that John’s comments on torture were the best I’ve read today.

    I SMELL a Mr. Cole student looking for him to turn a B- into a A-. Just too much ass-kissing going on. Maybe next she’ll babysit the cat while Mr. Cole is out with his wife/lady friend. Which better not be Kris…

  35. 35.

    Par R

    Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways?

    At long last…an intelligent and relevant comment for this thread.

  38. 38.

    Brian

    I’m baaaaaaaaack! Get ready to be challenged again folks. You’ve had it way to easy these past four months.

    The fist thing I want to know is….what did ppGaz do to get banned? It must have been a whopper, because that old fool got away with anything when I was last around.

    Anyhow, glad to be back and to brighten your world with my wisdom, which has clearly been missed around here. The commentary, at first glance, looks like Firedoglake….all clammy handshakes and air kisses. Time to get serious, people.

  39. 39.

    Brian

    Wait! Have I detected a flaw in John’s post? My comment above is “awaiting moderation”???!! So much for amnesty.

  40. 40.

    Hyperion

    Also, I liked BJ better without me.

    me, too, maybe. i certainly enjoyed it more without darrell. and since you guys often appeared to be a twisted “folie à deux”…

    i hope that everyone feels calmer after their “time out” and that we don’t descend again into the pre-banning BS.
    but that’s just me.

    ps i also hope darrell stays away.

  42. 42.

    mrmobi

    Let’s all extend a hale and hearty welcome to the new….

    ThymeZone!     Welcome back, kind of quiet here without you, and being younger than Clinton just makes you, like me, pretty fucking ancient.

    Mr. Zone, to protest of your getting banned, I have started running again (about 20 miles a week now). I’m going to try to end my “farwell to the fifties” tour by doing the marathon here in Chicago next year. I may be old, but I’m crazy too.

    It’s all for a good cause, I’m accepting pledges of up to $5 per mile, all proceeds going to the Mrmobi Bourbon Foundation. Makers Mark, good!

  44. 44.

    ThymeZone

    Mr. Zone, to protest of your getting banned, I have started running again (about 20 miles a week now).

    Good for you, man! Me too … I get up every morning and run.

    Okay, I run to the bathroom, but still.

  47. 47.

    Krista

    Glad to hear you’re enjoying your new company, Punchy! What’d you name them?

    Maybe next she’ll babysit the cat while Mr. Cole is out with his wife/lady friend. Which better not be Kris…

    That would be no. We tried, but the geographical distance was just too great. And Tunch kept peeing on my shoes out of jealousy.

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