Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Despite his magical powers, I don’t think Trump is thinking this through, to be honest.

Conservatism: there are some people the law protects but does not bind and others who the law binds but does not protect.

Our job is not to persuade republicans but to defeat them.

It may be funny to you motherfucker, but it’s not funny to me.

rich, arrogant assholes who equate luck with genius

The cruelty is the point; the law be damned.

The words do not have to be perfect.

Red lights blinking on democracy’s dashboard

This really is a full service blog.

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

Republicans do not pay their debts.

Within six months Twitter will be fully self-driving.

Hot air and ill-informed banter

Republicans seem to think life begins at the candlelight dinner the night before.

Only Democrats have agency, apparently.

Give the craziest people you know everything they want and hope they don’t ask for more? Great plan.

When your entire life is steeped in white supremacy, equality feels like discrimination.

Whatever happens next week, the fight doesn’t end.

I know this must be bad for Joe Biden, I just don’t know how.

You cannot shame the shameless.

Optimism opens the door to great things.

Too often we hand the biggest microphones to the cynics and the critics who delight in declaring failure.

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

Not so fun when the rabbit gets the gun, is it?

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  3. 3.

    MikeJ

    Who are the SeaChickens gonna wish they were playing next week?

    Fuck it, I’ll be a homer, who *will* they play? (A slap for the first person who says, “Sonic the Hedgehog.”)

  6. 6.

    sherifffruitfly

    Confirming the Stillers were completely unprepared, and deservedly lost as a result of their complete unpreparedness.

  8. 8.

    Rommie

    I’d rather the Packers win, because I want the chance of Seattle hosting the championship game. I won’t go as far as “rooting” for them, however – I can’t revoke my Lions fan card.

  10. 10.

    dr. bloor

    I need advice: Do I bring the Tunch: FEED poster into Foxboro and risk losing it/damaging it? It’s so nice!

    If you bring a poster with a giant cat and the word “FEED” on it into the Razor, people will politely move away from you with slightly puzzled looks on their faces.

  14. 14.

    MikeJ

    @dr. bloor: Bostonians. Politely move away?

    You don’t live in the same Boston (metro or proper) that I lived in. I picture, “What’s with the fuckin’ cat? Are you retahded?”

  15. 15.

    Linkmeister

    @M. Bouffant: Yeah, for a team that’s 13-3, Atlanta’s barely been mentioned this year. I subscribe to SI and I haven’t seen a single article about them, even by their Monday Morning QB columnist.

  16. 16.

    justawriter

    Mr. Buck Buck said he couldn’t hear himself think. Let’s see if it improves the commentary.

    PS I don’t care who wins, as long as the Packers lose.

  21. 21.

    quaint irene

    Jesus. I really wish I followed football, so I could know what all you guys are getting so worked up about.

  24. 24.

    burnspbesq

    If the Jets win, I am really going to enjoy the giant sucking sound as millions of front-runners jump off the Pats bandwagon.

    I have no use for front-runners. If you’re not a real supporter, you’re nothing.

  27. 27.

    KG

    @Linkmeister: Link!… one of the announcers, probably Buck, said something along the lines of “they don’t to anything particularly well, they are just good at everything.”

  29. 29.

    justawriter

    @quaint irene: It’s just simple tribalism, largely determined by which television market you grew up in. I am of the Viking tribe, and am therefore irrationally forever a foe of the Packer and Bear tribes.

  38. 38.

    Andy K

    BTW, thanks, someone (he typed with an eye cast towards Minnesota) for letting me know this thread had dropped.

    No, no, really, it’s alright. My feelings aren’t hurt at all.

  52. 52.

    Mark S.

    Oh Pack! That would have never happened to the Steelers. They would have paid off a ref to call some bullshit holding call.

  54. 54.

    Linda Binda

    My mom (a Democrat, yet a daily listener of right-wing talk radio, no matter how much my brothers and I beg her to stop) is a little sad tonight because I’ve just told her that Royal Marshall, producer/sidekick-of-sorts on Neal Boortz’ show, has died. He was 43.

    http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/wsb-radios-royal-marshall-805217.html

    It’s a big deal in the Atlanta local news. He complained to his wife that he wasn’t feeling very well, and then, he just collapsed at his house. He was then rushed to Grady Memorial, but he could not be revived. It is sad. He leaves behind his wife and his two daughters, aged 4 and 2. They’re doing tributes for him on WSB radio right now.

    And as far as sports go…? I want the Falcons to go to the Super Bowl. That is all. :)

  55. 55.

    stuckinred

    @Andy K:

    I had a friend one time, at least I thought he was my friend
    For he came to me, said “I ain’t got no place to go”
    I said “take it easy man, you can come home to my house,
    I’ll get you a pillow where you can rest your head”
    Took him home with me, let him in my house,
    Let him drive my Cadillac that I could not afford
    When I found out he’d been messin’ around with my baby

    You know I’m mad like Al Capone (I’m burnin’ up)
    I said I’m mad (I’m burnin’ up)
    Like Sonny Liston yeah (I’m burnin’ up)
    You know baby I’m mad (I’m burnin’ up)
    Like Cassius Clay (I’m burnin’ up)
    You know I’m mad (I’m burnin’ up) you know I’m mad
    Yeah baby, alright baby (I’m burnin’ up)
    I’m mad, come on (I’m burnin’ up)

  72. 72.

    stuckinred

    @Andy K: He wanted a bet, loaded meant money. 17 years here, not much different that a Bulldog game except they sneak it in instead of buy it. They even say that it’s worse because they smuggle nothing but hard liquor.

  77. 77.

    Andy K

    @Omnes Omnibus:

    I was at the Snow Globe Game, and the guy behind me only said one word the entire time he was in his seat (talking, ya know, 1/2 hour before the kickoff)…He just said it over and over again: “Awesome!”

    TRAMON! AWESOME!

  85. 85.

    Andy K

    @stuckinred:

    I couldn’t have lived with myself if I hadn’t. Quitting had been in the back of my mind for a while. I’d been cutting down my nights at the bar to 2 a week from 8 a week. Problem was, I couldn’t just have one or two and go home (as intended that last night drinking, when I drank many Bemishes and many shots). The flashing lights in the rear view mirror definitely had a silver lining.

  87. 87.

    stuckinred

    @Andy K: It matters little how it happens as long as no one got hurt. I ran wide open for 30 years. Funny thing is when you learn being sober doesn’t solve all your problems or make you a better person. It’s just normal. Have you read Pete Hammill’s “A Drinking Life”? No preachy shit, just a good look at one person.

  98. 98.

    Andy K

    @stuckinred:

    I’ll check for it in about a month. These recent paychecks, with all of the holidays (for which I’m not paid) have me very tightly budgeted until the middle of February, at least- or until I get my tax returns. Took an extra hit when I found out that the county was taking MLK day off.

    And there goes Tramon again!

  105. 105.

    ronin122

    I know it’s too early to speak but in the event the Bears win tomorrow I was having a hard time deciding which team I’d rather face. Packers give us home field but at this rate not sure if it’s a good enough trade-off.

  108. 108.

    Loneoak

    @Andy K:

    I’ve been watching on TiVo, and I only now caught up to real time on the game. So I haven’t been around to go cheer with ya’ll.

    GO PACK!

  109. 109.

    asiangrrlMN

    @stuckinred: You guys still at it? I’ll check it out. I like the FOX halftime crew better than the CBS halftime crew by a margin, but mostly because I can’t stand Shannon Sharpe.

    Gaaaaaah! Rush Limbaugh is on my teevee. Gaaaaaaaaaaah! Freakin’ Golf Channel!

  112. 112.

    JPL

    @asiangrrlMN: i noticed that you had some good comments on p.j.media..the same guy is at it again about the threat during the abc newscasts..so go do what you do best and stop cheering for the packers.
    go falcons..

  117. 117.

    Loneoak

    What will be the worst part of the Superbowl halftime: Maroon 5 or the Obama-O’Reilly interview?

  132. 132.

    asiangrrlMN

    @JPL: No. It’s not me. I don’t visit the rightwinger sites too often. I get way too pissed off. But, now I’m curious at the other me. Can you point out where “I” am commenting in a thread? And, I see a JL. Is that you?

  133. 133.

    Andy K

    @stuckinred:

    Halftime, pre-game, post-game, in-game, picture-in-picture… agarrrrrrrhhh….

    Nice drive. 12 plays, 6:32 off the clock, build the lead….And the first play was a sack that lost us ten yards.

  135. 135.

    Gravenstone

    I know the Fox crew are morons, but what was with the, ” was the ball over the plane before his knee was down?” What difference does it make? The defender didn’t knock him down, he didn’t slide, and defense didn’t make contact until he was in the end zone. He could have fucking rolled in and it still would have counted.

  137. 137.

    Loneoak

    I liked the phrasing after Rodgers TD run: “He can do it with his arm, with his legs, or with his mind.”

    Dude is fucking telekinetic.

  138. 138.

    Loneoak

    I liked the phrasing after Rodgers TD run: “He can do it with his arm, with his legs, or with his mind.”

    Dude is fucking telekinetic.

  142. 142.

    Redshirt

    @Laura W.: I don’t think I’m going to. For 1. I think the odds are good it will be confiscated. 2. I think it will piss off my friend’s brother, and thereby directly impacting my chances for any future tickets. 3. It’s really nice! Too nice. 4. Somehow I’ll object to the fascist who’s confiscating the poster and say something snarky then get kicked out and cost the Riley’s their season tickets and then they’ll be out to kill me the rest of my life.

    But still… it would be so hilarious! FEED!!!! It’s a good defense poster.

  144. 144.

    Batocchio

    @asiangrrlMN:

    I’m with you there – I can’t stand Shannon Sharpe. His brother was/is a decent commenter. Shannon Sharpe gets tongue-tied all the time and misstates things. On top of that, I hate it when any speaker or actor has horrible diction. Some of the other CBS folks are all right, but the Fox crew does have better chemistry and balance.

    @Omnes Omnibus:

    True on McCarthy and playing conservative – although I’m assuming you wrote that before the lead extended to three touchdowns. He should go for high percentage plays, chew out that clock… which doesn’t discount some long balls occasionally.

  146. 146.

    Redshirt

    @Gravenstone: I like how in the Fox Superbowl promo advertising an Obama interview with O’Reilly (WTF), Fox is forced to be respectful towards the President. Somehow, football fans are a more discerning bunch than those who watch a news station 24/7.

  149. 149.

    Svensker

    @asiangrrlMN:

    but mostly because I can’t stand Shannon Sharpe.

    Really? I love me so Shannon. He’s funny as hell (when I can understand what he’s saying).

  153. 153.

    Andy K

    @Batocchio:

    True on McCarthy and conservatism…

    Compared to Mike “Three-Runs-And-Out-On-the-First-Possession-of-the-Second-Half-When-Playing-With-the-Lead” Holmgren, McCarthy is Bakunin.

  161. 161.

    Yutsano

    @stuckinred:

    A-Rodge

    Let us never speak of this again. Yes I’m still bitter about that. It’s the Scorpio in me.

    @asiangrrlMN: Arrived safely, and of course the first thing my mom asks me is, “Where’s the cat?” Yeah I feel wuved right about now.

    Oh and my uncle got a new German shepherd seeing eye dog. ME. WANT!!

  162. 162.

    Gravenstone

    I was hoping the Pack would at least put in a respectable showing. This’ll do nicely (other than that blown KO return).

  163. 163.

    scarshapedstar

    The Falcons are certainly living up to their namesake.

    Peregrine Falcons have been recorded diving at speeds of 200 miles per hour (320 km/h), making them the fastest-moving fastest-falling creatures on Earth.

  167. 167.

    Loneoak

    I wonder if the Packers actually set an NFL record for being the immediate cause of two midseason coach firings this season.

  172. 172.

    Andy K

    @Omnes Omnibus:

    Grant, Finley, Brad Jones, Brandon Chillar, Brady Poppinga, Michael Neal, Atari Bigby, Anthony Smith, Derrick Martin, Morgan Burnett, Mark Tauscher, Nick Barnett…Johnny Jolly suspended…Missing Pickett and Jenkins for games at a time…And all the guys who have stepped it up when called upon has been amazing.

  188. 188.

    Andy K

    @stuckinred:

    Oh, yeah, I forgot about that.

    Southerners and real winter conditions are a bad mix. After my cousins moved to Knoxville back in the ’70s, they were amazed how an inch of snow could close the schools.

  190. 190.

    Three-nineteen

    @Andy K: You forgot Al Harris.

    Another fumble recovery? I hope the Packers aren’t wasting all their magic on this half. There’s an NFC Championship game to be played.

  191. 191.

    MoeLarryAndJesus

    Falcons and Steelers were both down by 14 at halftime. But the Steelers are better than the Falcons and the Packers are better than the Ravens.

    So it goes. And having the better QB is always a big factor.

  192. 192.

    Evolved Deep Southerner

    @Evolved Deep Southerner: I think I mentioned in another thread about how I had pulled for the Falcons because I felt sorry for them. Now I just feel sorry for them, period. Atlanta can’t have NOTHIN’ nice.

  198. 198.

    Andy K

    @martha:

    For the third time today I give you this:

    Junior Murvin Cool Out Son

    This Packers defense might bend, but it doesn’t break. Leads are safe.

    Favorite this and listen to it five times a day for the rest of the week.

  201. 201.

    martha

    @Omnes Omnibus: You’re a better fan than I am. My husband, on the other hand, is with you…

    So, Bears or Seahawks? We were just debating this. Which do you want?

    ETA: just saw your answer to Yutsano…we think we agree.

  202. 202.

    Yutsano

    @Omnes Omnibus: I do and I don’t. I really am of two minds on this, but honestly I’d just as soon the season be over and we can work on finding a replacement for Matty. The longer he goes the more I’m afraid he’s going to get Old Man Yells At Football syndrome.

  207. 207.

    frosty

    @Omnes Omnibus: That’s been my rule ever since watching the Baltimore Orioles in 1979. They had *so* many ninth-inning comebacks that year. Anyone who left the games early missed a hell of a show.

    Plus, upper deck seats were $1.50 with a student ID and you could bring in your own beer. And in Section 36 you could get a contact high. Why the hell not stay to the end of the game?

  208. 208.

    Batocchio

    @Andy K:

    Yeah, the injury list really is astounding, isn’t it? As a fan, I’m really grateful to have Rodgers, but also Ted Thompson and all the behind-the-scenes folks who put together a team of such depth. And 6 games lost by a total of 20 points. If they lose, they lose, but they’ll fight.

  211. 211.

    Andy K

    @Omnes Omnibus:

    It would be the easier game. The weather in Chicago would neutralize our offense- if it’s typical January weather in Chicago. Temps in the 30s or above, we might do to them what we just did to Atlanta.

    I would still like us to take a rubber match over dere by Soldiers Field. That would be sweet.

    Adios for now. Packers post-game show here. Omnes, I’m counting on you to listen to it for me. I have to go grocery shopping.

  212. 212.

    gwangung

    @Yutsano: Actually, I don’t see that as a problem, as long as Carroll brings in a young QB to learn.

    I don’t think Whitehurst is anything more than a backup. I don’t see anyone other than, say, Leinart as a suitable long term solution. If the QB of the future is a draft pick, keep Hassellback around for two years, allow the young ‘un to break in gradually…(and, really, if matt CAN perform tomorrow, that means he’s still acceptable at the position…)

  214. 214.

    Andy K

    @Batocchio:

    If they lose, they lose, but they’ll fight.

    Yeah, this a scrappier team than the one in the mid-to-late ’90s. And this team seems to play more as a team than that team did then. Kinda reminds me of the ’87 Detroit Tigers when compared to the ’84 team- for me anyway. The ’84 team had a lot more talent than the ’87 team, or so it seemed, but the ’87 team clawed it out through injuries, and a 5-game hole in the last week of the season.

  215. 215.

    MikeJ

    @Loneoak: Way, way ahead of you.

    Speaking of which, the Picasso exhibit I went to the other was decent. I understand the difficulties in putting together a show of his work. He painted for a hojillion years and the owners of most of his work won’t lend.

    Even so, it seemed as if they should have just forgotten the blue and rose periods rather than have the small representation they had. Had they focused on Dora years and just expanded it I would have been happier.

    As it was, my main memory was this cute hipster chick in black tights and a grey skirt and a brown cardigan. She smiled at me and then I noticed she was wearing wellies. And they just looked so out of place. And it’s not like I was going to talk to her anyway, just one of those pleasant “I look she look I smile she smiles” things, but gaddamn, wellies with a miniskirt?

  216. 216.

    Yutsano

    @MikeJ: Yup. Passes were a breeze so no big issue. Although I love how I tell my parents I’m coming and they give away the guest bedroom to someone else. And they bitched about me having a hotel room for Christmas. I should just fire them all.

    @gwangung: Whitehurst has flashes of brilliance syndrome. He’ll be amazing then he’ll be teh suck but there really isn’t much consistency. Which is a shame because he’s really not that bad of a QB. And there are worse ways to make a living than holding a clipboard for a few million dollars a year. I am all about bringing in a seasoned vet over drafting for a QB. I’d rather have one shovel-ready over needing seasoning while Matty plays for a couple more years and bangs himself up even further.

    I drove my brother back to his house (where I’m staying) and we talked about the Bears game. He thinks they’re quite beatable. I kind of agree. But I put nothing past the Seahacks.

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