Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Republicans in disarray!

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

When do we start airlifting the women and children out of Texas?

You don’t get to peddle hatred on saturday and offer condolences on sunday.

No one could have predicted…

New McCarthy, same old McCarthyism.

The GOP is a fucking disgrace.

if you can’t see it, then you are useless in the fight to stop it.

Red lights blinking on democracy’s dashboard

This year has been the longest three days of putin’s life.

You don’t get rid of your umbrella while it’s still raining.

The revolution will be supervised.

Schmidt just says fuck it, opens a tea shop.

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

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

They’re not red states to be hated; they are voter suppression states to be fixed.

We’ve had enough carrots to last a lifetime. break out the sticks.

I’d hate to be the candidate who lost to this guy.

After roe, women are no longer free.

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

The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.

Nothing worth doing is easy.

A lot of Dems talk about what the media tells them to talk about. Not helpful.

Second rate reporter says what?

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  1. 1.

    New Yorker

    Well, I guess I can be happy that the Giants aren’t the biggest disappointment in the NFL this season.

    I’m about 3 hours away from selling my ticket to next weeks Giants game to an Eagles fan friend of mine. Who wants to sit in the cold (and maybe rain or snow) to watch a meaningless game?

  3. 3.

    PaulW

    Look on the bright side: you’re not a Browns/Rams/Bucs fan.

    Or a Gators fan.

    Or a South Florida Bulls fan.

    (insert copious amounts of wailing here)

  5. 5.

    PaulW

    I actually want the Browns and the Rams to play better. If only because I want the Bucs to have next April’s top draft pick. Oy.

  12. 12.

    sacman701

    I’m a Raider fan. The team hasn’t won more than 5 games in a season since before the (second) Iraq war. About all we have are games like this where the Raiders can at least make an impact on the season by beating a team that’s playing for something.

    If I were a Steeler fan I’d be disgusted today too.

  15. 15.

    Demo Woman

    Just because John is a little testy, he has to dis other teams.
    The way this season is going though, I might not have to worry about game day snacks during the play offs. UGH

  16. 16.

    licensed to kill time

    __

    I may rename my cat Brady

    Just don’t get a bunch of cats.

    (ETA – I’m sorry, that was awful.)

  18. 18.

    Demo Woman

    John, assuming that you are a normal fan and you raise your voice at appropriate times, how does Lily do?

  19. 19.

    smiley

    I currently have on the GA/GA Tech women’s basket ball game. That’s how much I don’t care about Giants v. Cowboys. And I grew up a Cowboys fan.

  20. 20.

    Spiffy McBang

    As much as I sympathize, I’m currently too riled up at Fox for yanking the NO/Washington game just as the Saints started their game-tying drive to put on SF at Seattle. I don’t care that I live in NorCal, this is Heidi-level crap. And at least Heidi had pigtails.

    She could probably out-throw Alex Smith, too.

  22. 22.

    Genine

    After the collapse the last month, I may rename my cat Brady.

    Why not? He won’t listen to you either way. :-)

  23. 23.

    jl

    Pride And Poise, Baybay!

    Comminment to Excellence!

    Team a da ages!

    I put aside my recently adopted snotty attitude about American Football sporting contests (which was really just sour grapes wrt SF Bay Area football) to watch this one. Raider-Stillers game, can’t miss that.

    My sincere condolence to Stillers fans everywhere.

    But until the fourth quarter, I was getting ready to rave like an Al Davis madman about the NFL conspiracy against the Raiders. Purely on principle. But during the fourth quarter I regressed to the age of about, oh, eight, relieving the glory days of the rivalry.

  24. 24.

    Corner Stone

    @smiley:

    I currently have on the GA/GA Tech women’s basket ball game.

    Good God.
    What assisted living facility are you in? I’ll call them asap and have them adjust your meds.

  26. 26.

    Max

    @Spiffy McBang: Nor Cal here too! It sux. My Direct TV Sunday package has me blocked because it was being shown locally.

    Thank god for Twitter.

    Edit: Yeah! Direct TV does have it showing. Color me happy.

  27. 27.

    smiley

    @Corner Stone:

    What assisted living facility are you in? I’ll call them asap and have them adjust your meds.

    I expected a comment like that. Actually, I one of the 15-16 people in the country who supports women’s basketball (not so much the WNBA but I’ll watch them at times). BTW, UGA won.

    ETA: Next up, Sun Belt conference championship in women’s volleyball.

  28. 28.

    jl

    Just saw this earlier Cole post:

    “I guess today we see how complete the Steeler’s slide is, as they host the Raiders at home. If they lose this one…”

    As a Radiers fan from way back, I must sadly agree.

    And let Tunch be Tunch. Do no defile the memory of the lost golden age. My lawn mower is still nicknamed Blanda.

  30. 30.

    sacrablue

    @Spiffy McBang: had to listen to my husband yell about “f-ing Heidi Fox, don’t tell me they did it for the ’49ers” for ten minutes. He’s not a Raiders fan either.

  31. 31.

    2liberal

    I may rename my cat Brady.

    The Steelers lost to the Raiders. LOLOLOL —- WHEE!

    On the other hand, the Patriots also lost and the Cardinals probably will.

    EDIT – hey now there is a firefox edit function – great job tech team!!

  34. 34.

    Linkmeister

    @smiley: I watched the UH Rainbow Wahine get past USC in the women’s volleyball sub-regionals or whatever they’re called last night.

    12th seed? 30-2 record? 12th seed? Sucks to be you, NCAA.

  35. 35.

    smiley

    @AhabTRuler:

    Well, the Skins just got robbed.

    How so? I can’t watch the game, am following on CNN/SI. Was there something hinky about the fumble call?

  37. 37.

    Corner Stone

    Ummm…Roy Willams? You are not playing patty cake, nor are you doing double dutch.
    Turn your fucking shoulder and catch the GD ball you whiny little bitch.

  38. 38.

    Captain Goto

    You people are almost making me *glad* that I went to effing work today.

    …well, gladder that I might have been, having gotten almost nothing of value done. Fecking simulation software…

    Oh–and while we’re at it–Hail to Pitt (sigh).

  41. 41.

    parksideq

    Saint are still perfect. Lucky them.

    Sadly, Dallas drew first blood. Let’s see wheter we get on the board before halftime.

    EDIT: And Dallas just recovered the ball. Let me be the first to publicly say that the Giants’ season is pretty much over of they lose tonight. At least I still have the Yankees for my positive NY sports vibes.

  42. 42.

    AhabTRuler

    @smiley: Opinions may very, but I thought the replay footage was inconclusive at best. But in the NFL, the standard for overturning a play moves about as much as the strike zone does in baseball.

    I don’t think it’s any sort of conspiracy, I just think that NFL officiating is lax in some areas. I don’t object to replay, I just think that they should adopt professional referees as well.

  43. 43.

    Corner Stone

    @debit: Why does Arby’s sound very appealing right now? I haven’t eaten there in years. Probably since ’97 when I was driving through to Colorado non-stop.

  44. 44.

    Captain Goto

    @Corner Stone: I *know*, sunshine. I was effing *there* yesterday, and I just read John’s post.

    Helluva weekend all around. Between my crabbing over work, Pitt and ’em Stillers, I have to keep reminding my new bride why she thought I was such a catch…

  45. 45.

    Midnight Marauder

    @Corner Stone:

    Ummm…Roy Willams? You are not playing patty cake, nor are you doing double dutch.
    Turn your fucking shoulder and catch the GD ball you whiny little bitch.

    That is gospel. And my fantasy team’s playoff chances desperately need Tony Romo to do something with his life this week.

    AND WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS FUMBLE BULLSHIT?! AAAAARRRRGGGGGHHHH!

    He was down. He was definitely down. Right? RIGHT?!

    Edit: Right. Whew. That was close. Come on, Romo. Holler at your boy Miles Austin in the end zone.

  47. 47.

    shirt

    Yeah, but at least you got to see your team. Here at the left coast, they put on Dallas (DALLAS! WTF!) with the Giants when they could show the 49’er/Seahawk game instead.

    Why do the mad media moguls (offspring of rabid Nazguls. perhaps?) think that dallas or the giants are of interest to anyone west of the rockies?

    Bah

  48. 48.

    cj

    All I have to say is…..RAIDERS, RAIDERS~.

    Also isn’t this the second time Raiders beat the Steelers?

  50. 50.

    Old_Dave

    Fecking simulation software…

    I hear you. Doing the same sort of thing. W-T-H designed the 1553 bus, anyway?

  53. 53.

    D-Chance.

    Cowboys… 5-10 in December in the Romo Era… just went down 14-10 at the half. The December Fold continues.

    EDIT: Hey, EDIT function! And request to delete~!

  55. 55.

    Andy K

    After the collapse the last month, I may rename my cat Brady.

    I didn’t realize that the home town radio color guy was so integral to the performance of the team on the field.

  56. 56.

    burnspbesq

    @smiley:

    Actually, I one of the 15-16 people in the country who supports women’s basketball

    Hooray – a kindred spirit! I watched Duke – USC on my computer earlier today. A nice comeback win after the Women of Troy shot unconsciously from three in the first half.

    Not sure my eyes can handle UT – UT on ESPN tonight. That’s just too much muthafuckin’ orange. But I will root for Austin against Knoxville; we Dookies still love Coach G.

  58. 58.

    AhabTRuler

    @Andy K: One might ask how he became the home town color commentator for the vaunted Stillers.

    Hint: it ain’t cause he handjobbed Steely McBeam, everybody’s favorite mascot! ! 1 !

  59. 59.

    scarpy

    After the collapse the last month, I may rename my cat Brady.

    That’s funny, I’m thinking this evening of changing my cat’s name from “Brady” to “Loser” so he won’t feel so bad about himself.

  60. 60.

    Midnight Marauder

    Meanwhile, Tony Romo is very quietly having a nice game in December at New Giants Stadium.

    23/30, 205 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs.

    All he needs is another touchdown to really put some shine on it. And keep my fantasy team in the playoff hunt.

  62. 62.

    Midnight Marauder

    @Bubba Dave:

    You asked, he delivered….
    Go Cowboys!

    That’s what I’m talking about! Romo really is just starting to hit his stride this season, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that the Giants’ secondary has been hurting recently.

    Deep Thought: How do you ever justify hiring Eric Mangini to coach a football team, in any capacity, at any level ever again, let alone in the NFL?

    Edit: Well hot damn. We got a ballgame in New York. Where has that Brandon Jacobs been all season?

  64. 64.

    Allen

    Adding to what PaulW said, at least you’re not a Redskins fan. And I actually got sucked into watching the last half of that game. How, how, how could they miss that gimme field goal? Sigh…

  67. 67.

    D-Chance.

    Keep doing something successful until your opponent can prove they can stop you.

    The ‘Boys had a good formula when they had Julius Jones as their 1st half running back, then brought in Marion Barber in the middle of the 3rd to slash away at a then-tired defense.

    They trade away Jones, draft another speedster in Felix Jones; but, have never returned to the formula of using their speed to tire the defense before sending in their “closer” in Barber to finish off games. Barber has never impressed me as a starter.

  68. 68.

    Tim

    Jeebus. When the hell did the Steelers’ D have neuticles implanted? Who would think that we’d complain about the defense letting down the offense? Hmph.

  70. 70.

    Bubba Dave

    @D-Chance.: Barber is a pretty good back that Jerry paid like he was Emmitt the Second. I’d be fine with Jones, Choice, and a high-dollar free agent OL instead of Jones/Choice/Barber.

  74. 74.

    Midnight Marauder

    Wow. Just…wow. What a fucking punt return by Dominic Hixon. What an incredible display of fundamentally poor tackling by the Cowboys. 79 yards. Amazing.

  77. 77.

    D-Chance.

    The Romoboys are on their way to a 5-11 record in December. Maybe the NFL can move the season up so that it runs from July through November?

  78. 78.

    D-Chance.

    So… BCS predictions?

    Alabama-Texas for the championship. Does the BCS committee match up Cincy, TCU, and Boise against each other, or do they set up 3 games featuring small undefeateds vs one-loss big schools?

    I was actually hoping for Texas to lose last night so we could have a Alabama-Cincy championship, with Texas-TCU and Florida-Boise as lead-ins.

    I still like Florida-Boise, although these big schools that don’t make the title games will often phone it in against what they consider to be “lesser” schools.

  80. 80.

    New Yorker

    Fuckin’ A, man, where was this team the last 2 months?

    I’d forgotten what it was like to jump out of my chair and pump my fist in the air over the Giants kicking ass.

  81. 81.

    parksideq

    @D-Chance.: No way; football season conflicts enough with baseball season as is.

    Next game, I would like to see the Giants get some more points out of their offense. The special teams are doing a helluva job tonight.

  82. 82.

    Ben Richards

    @D-Chance.: The bowls make the picks. Alabama vs. Texas is likely according to the experts’ projections. Georgia Tech is in Orange and Florida is in the Sugar. Those are locked in. Rose is already set.

    I think the Fiesta gets the first two picks. I read on CNNSI today that they have the ability to select two of the undefeated teams to set up their own battle of unbeatens.

    I love the historical parallel of Texas going back to Pasadena as an underdog in the title game. No Vince this time though…

  83. 83.

    Steeplejack

    @smiley:

    I have a friend whose mother is a rabid Tennessee women’s basketball fan. Even travels occasionally to attend away games. Kinda weird but cool.

  86. 86.

    parksideq

    @New Yorker: Fist pumping outside of Jersey shore nightclubs should be a capital offense :)

    That said, this is the first time in a long time that I’m really proud of my country football team. Go Giants!

  87. 87.

    Midnight Marauder

    @D-Chance.:

    So… BCS predictions?
    __
    Alabama-Texas for the championship. Does the BCS committee match up Cincy, TCU, and Boise against each other, or do they set up 3 games featuring small undefeateds vs one-loss big schools?
    __
    I was actually hoping for Texas to lose last night so we could have a Alabama-Cincy championship, with Texas-TCU and Florida-Boise as lead-ins.
    __
    I still like Florida-Boise, although these big schools that don’t make the title games will often phone it in against what they consider to be “lesser” schools.

    I don’t think you get any kind of “BCS Buster Showdown” type matchup, and instead, you get the scenario you’re describing with the spoiler teams scattered throughout the landscape.

    Rose Bowl (It’s locked it, but whatever.): Ohio State vs. Oregon

    Sugar Bowl: Florida vs. Cincinnati

    Fiesta Bowl: Boise State vs. Iowa

    Orange Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. TCU (delicious.)

    BCS National Championship: Alabama vs. Texas

  88. 88.

    Andy K

    @D-Chance.:

    After last night’s game against Nebraska, Texas deserves to drop in the polls. In what was basically a home game, in a climate-controlled stadium, the Longhorns needed a last second field goal? Meh.

    I’d like to see Alabama-Cincy. I’ve been a big fan of Brian Kelly’s offensive schemes since he was at Grand Valley State (who, btw, is going to the D II Championship game again).

  89. 89.

    Steeplejack

    @Corner Stone:

    Why does Arby’s sound very appealing right now? I haven’t eaten there in years.

    I get that urge sometimes. Don’t have one in the area, but sometimes I get to jonesin’ specifically for an Arby’s sandwich.

    Same thing with Whataburger (a Southern chain). Haven’t been to one in years, but I liked their mustard-oriented approach to burgers, as opposed to the usual mayonnaise/ketchup bias. I associate Whataburger with beach trips in Florida. Haven’t had one of those in years either. Sigh.

  90. 90.

    Ben Richards

    @Andy K: Gotta look at the body of work. If Alabama Tennessee had been this weekend instead of 7 weeks ago, you would have to say the same thing.

  92. 92.

    Morbo

    Fuck Jason Witten. Dammit to hell; now I need Baltimore’s D to beat Green Bay’s D.

    Er, uh, and Ray Rice…

  93. 93.

    Bill H

    @Midnight Marauder:
    Orange Bowl is going to be awesome, and Alabama is going to kick ass.

    I thought Philip Rivers’ 135.3 rating last week was pretty good; this week it was 140.8. But Chargers still beat Cleveland by only 7 points. Oh oh.

  94. 94.

    AhabTRuler

    @Steeplejack: I don’t disagree at all, but the replay call still was an example of the way the interpretation of “incontrovertible evidence” varies from game to game.

    Heh, good thing these guys aren’t on my jury, I guess.

  97. 97.

    Steeplejack

    @AhabTRuler:

    Yeah, that was an iffy call/reversal.

    I was torn today. I live in D.C. (Virginia ‘burbs) and like to see the hapless Redskins do well, but, if someone is going to match the Dolphins’ perfect season record, I would prefer it to be the Saints rather than the reviled Colts.

  98. 98.

    asiangrrlMN

    Colts v. Saints in the SB with Saints winning. That’s what I want.

    P.S. Cole, don’t take it out on Tunchie. It’s not his fault. And, the Pats lost today, anyway.

  102. 102.

    asiangrrlMN

    @Andy K: His son. Blood is thicker, etc. The only reason I want these two teams (if they finish undefeated) is so finally, finally, we can stop hearing about the ’72 Dolphins.

  103. 103.

    Steeplejack

    @asiangrrlMN:

    Relatively okay. Constantly (low-grade) pissed off at work, between the demanding, self-absorbed customers and the idiot manager from hell. Trying to focus on the positive, which is that the universe is clearly telling me I need to get the software/editorial side of the career ramped up again and just get out of the retail gig. For some reason that is much clearer and more urgent to me now than it has been over the last year. New Year’s resolution, etc. . . .

  104. 104.

    Bucky

    yeah, it must be so tough to be a Steelers fan, with your 6 super bowl titles and always being good.

    For the love of God. . . I love the blog, but please STFU.

  105. 105.

    debit

    @Bucky: Dude, it’s perfectly fine to be upset when your team sucks. 6 Super Bowls or no.

    Moments away from kickoff. Squee!

  107. 107.

    D-Chance.

    Well, it’s all set.

    Cincy-Florida could be fun. The Bearcats have an offense that can keep up with the Gators. Georgia Tech and Iowa could be awesome. The only downside in the TCU-Boise matchup is the stigma that many fans will still attach to the winner (yeah, undefeated, but what BIG NAME schools did they beat?).

    Now, the fun begins. Army-Navy next week. Fist bowl game the week before Christmas, then a frenzy over the next 3-4 weeks.

  108. 108.

    Andy K

    @asiangrrlMN:

    …so finally, finally, we can stop hearing about the ‘72 Dolphins.

    I’ve got mixed feelings about those Dolphins. The ’72 team played an unbelievably weak schedule (the combined record of their regular season opponents was 51-86-3, and only two of those posted 8 wins in a 14-game schedule), BUT they played a large chunk of the season with their second-string QB (Muskegon High’s Earl Morall), and despite their superior record, they played the AFC Championship game at Pittsburgh.

    Oh, and with very few changes, the 12win-2loss ’73 Dolphins were probably a better team.

  109. 109.

    Bucky

    @debit As a Vikings fan. . .I’m sorry. . .but I don’t take any pity on Steelers fans saying they can’t “put up with this shit” as if they’ve ever had to put up with anything.

    And I realize they had Kordell Stewart

  111. 111.

    Bruce (formerly Steve S.)

    Wow. I’m sorry that flagrantly biased refereeing didn’t hand this game to you like the previous two Super Bowls, but even pro wrestling tries to even things out a bit, you know. Are all Stealers fans as fairweather as you?

  116. 116.

    Lisa K.

    but, if someone is going to match the Dolphins’ perfect season record, I would prefer it to be the Saints rather than the reviled Colts.

    Word.

  117. 117.

    Lisa K.

    I’d forgotten what it was like to jump out of my chair and pump my fist in the air over the Giants kicking ass.

    I wouldn’t get too used to it.

  118. 118.

    Lisa K.

    “the Patriots also lost and the Cardinals probably will.”

    After the shameful choke to the Fins (and if Belichick just TAKES the field goal instead of trying AGAIN on 4th down, the Pats win-this team could easily be 9-3 right now) the only redeeming feature of yesterday was watching Brett Favre’s ancient, narcissistic ass get kicked in the game of the week.

  119. 119.

    Corner Stone

    @debit:

    I have been known to have a Beef n Cheddar every now and again.

    I *do not* even want to know what kind of dirty Brit slang this is, nor what it translates to.

  120. 120.

    2liberal

    @Lisa K.:

    After the shameful choke to the Fins (and if Belichick just TAKES the field goal instead of trying AGAIN on 4th down, the Pats win-this team could easily be 9-3 right now) the only redeeming feature of yesterday was watching Brett Favre’s ancient, narcissistic ass get kicked in the game of the week.

    that was awesome. I was at the first half of the game (driven out for the second half by a women in the next seat who was screaming her head off on EVERY SINGLE PLAY)

    the D really stood up and did something. I heard on local radio the team practiced not being fooled by pump fakes which favre had been using to great effect.

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