Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

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

But frankly mr. cole, I’ll be happier when you get back to telling us to go fuck ourselves.

Just because you believe it, that doesn’t make it true.

Battle won, war still ongoing.

Never entrust democracy to any process that requires republicans to act in good faith.

Putting aside our relentless self-interest because the moral imperative is crystal clear.

Historically it was a little unusual for the president to be an incoherent babbling moron.

They think we are photo bombing their nice little lives.

A democracy can’t function when people can’t distinguish facts from lies.

The most dangerous place for a black man in America is in a white man’s imagination.

Wow, you are pre-disappointed. How surprising.

Why is it so hard for them to condemn hate?

Following reporting rules is only for the little people, apparently.

White supremacy is terrorism.

Authoritarian republicans are opposed to freedom for the rest of us.

Speaking of republicans, is there a way for a political party to declare intellectual bankruptcy?

Come on, man.

Nothing worth doing is easy.

Within six months Twitter will be fully self-driving.

You can’t love your country only when you win.

Peak wingnut was a lie.

Putin must be throwing ketchup at the walls.

Some judge needs to shut this circus down soon.

A consequence of cucumbers

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  1. 1.

    SeesThroughIt

    I’ve been sick of Joe and his goddamn Mentum for a while, so instead I must pose to you a very serious question, Mr Cole:

    Somebody on a message board I frequent has won a bet, the stakes of which were/are an authentic replica football jersey (up to $400). The winner is a hardcore Steelers fan. So…whose jersey should he get? Keep in mind that he’s more interested in getting an older jersey than a current one. There are the obvious choices–Bradshaw, Harris, Greene–but my suggestion was to get something a little more original, such as a Rocky Bleier or a Mel Blount, though I have no objection to a Jack Lambert jersey.

    So what say you?

  2. 2.

    John Cole

    Considering I named my cat after Tunch Ilkin, I am not sure I am the one to for advice on this matter.

    however, one of my favorites from the Steelers 70’s was Hollywood Bags.

    Although, an argument could be made that the Steeler’s dynasty started when Bradshaw’s pass bounced off of Frenchy Fuqua’s shoulder, so Fuqua would be an interesting pick.

  4. 4.

    matt

    Speaking of other message boards and football, the scout.com forums could use more liberals and moderate conservatives, that place can get pretty scary when current events are discussed.

    This is just an interesting observation (to me anyway) but you would assume (or I did) that the Alabama board would be filled with wingnuts, while say the USC board would have more liberals, but surprisingly(?) that isn’t really the case. Of the boards I frequent there, the Penn State one turns into Free Republic when something political omes up, while the Oklahoma board has a much more moderate, Balloon Juice feel to it.

  6. 6.

    fwiffo

    This actually is kind of interesting- PJ Media interviewed Joe Lieberman

    Is it really though? Can anything involving Joe Lieberman talking actually be interesting? Sorta combines the excitement of math homework and the childlike wonder of drywall.

  7. 7.

    SeesThroughIt

    Although, an argument could be made that the Steeler’s dynasty started when Bradshaw’s pass bounced off of Frenchy Fuqua’s shoulder, so Fuqua would be an interesting pick.

    He’s actually considering a Fuqua jersey for that exact reason.

  8. 8.

    McNulty

    but my suggestion was to get something a little more original, such as a Rocky Bleier or a Mel Blount, though I have no objection to a Jack Lambert jersey.

    Well, if that somebody you know on the message board has the same political leanings as most people here, you may wanna scratch Mel Blount, since he introduced Santorum and gave him a rousing endorsement at a rally outside Pittsburgh a few weeks ago.

    And we already Swanny is persona non grata among liberal Steeler fans now.

    And speaking as someone who walks past the Mitchell and Ness store at least once a week, not every player has given them the rights to make their throwback.

  9. 9.

    SeesThroughIt

    Well, if that somebody you know on the message board has the same political leanings as most people here, you may wanna scratch Mel Blount, since he introduced Santorum and gave him a rousing endorsement at a rally outside Pittsburgh a few weeks ago.

    Really? Jesus…oh, how the mighty have fallen!

  10. 10.

    Davebo

    Joe interviewed by PJ Media.

    But he’s still a democrat.

    Really, I mean it.

    Hey, shut up!

    John, could you mention to Roger that with a couple of million in seed money he really doesn’t have to host common.pajamasmedia.com on a commodore 64 anymore?

    It makes your site load like molasses.

  11. 11.

    Pb

    an authentic replica football jersey

    Ok, I admit I’m not a big sports fan, so what in the holy hell is an authentic replica football jersey? Is that like genuine imitation mayonnaise (accept no substitutes!)?

  13. 13.

    Dug Jay

    Ace says:

    “…if Lamont wasn’t a one-trick pony being ridden hard and put up wet by Kos, he might have had a chance to win this race. Then again, had he not been a one trick pony being ridden hard and put up wet by Kos, he would never have been nominated.”

    Right on.

  14. 14.

    McNulty

    Ok, I admit I’m not a big sports fan, so what in the holy hell is an authentic replica football jersey? Is that like genuine imitation mayonnaise (accept no substitutes!)?

    Pb,

    about ten years ago, a company in Philly began marketing “throwback jerseys” to pro athletes and hip hop stars. Basically, they’re authentic jerseys of guys who either don’t play anymore, or who still play but an older version of their jersey or uniform doesn’t exist. For example, those ugly white and orange old Tampa Bay Bucs unis are big.

    The whole concept took off when Allen Iverson started wearing them during press conferences. Now, when a lot of pro teams come to Philly, it’s not unusual for pro athletes to go into their store and drop five grand.

    You’ll know it’s an “authentic replica” if there’s a Mitchell and Ness tag on the bottom and it costs at least $250.

  15. 15.

    Richard 23

    Mark Foley (R-FL) to resign. Guess there was nothing to that story about Foley and the 16 year old page, huh?

    In case you missed it, more about this story and the emails exchanged here.

    The e-mails were sent from Foley’s personal AOL account. In one, Foley writes, “did you have fun at your conference…what do you want for your birthday coming up…what stuff do you like to do.”

    In another Foley writes, “how are you weathering the hurricane…are you safe…send me an email pic of you as well…”

    The page forwarded that e-mail to a congressional staffer saying it was “sick sick sick sick sick.”

  16. 16.

    Bombadil

    [A]bout ten years ago, a company in Philly began marketing “throwback jerseys” to pro athletes and hip hop stars.

    It figures that “authentic replicas” would come from the same city that puts “pasteurized process cheese food spread” (aka Cheez-wiz) on a cheese steak.

  19. 19.

    CaseyL

    “Authentic replica” is probably an intellectual property neologism. The “authentic replicas” are made by agreement with (i.e., are licensed from) the teams who own the team name and logo, and possibly are also licensed from the athlete who owns his own likeness and name.

    I work in Intellectual Property, and I can tell you the concept that everything and everyone that’s ever been affiliated with any kind of established “brand” can be protected by copyright or trademark registration, and therefore leveraged to make (more) money off it, is quite the rage now in corporate circles.

    You could actually be sued for wearing a team jersey or T-shirt that has the team’s or player’s name (and the team logo) on it if the item doesn’t come from a licensed source.

    I love my job, and my work, but the whole “everything is intellectual property” thing makes me nuts.

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