Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Anyone who bans teaching American history has no right to shape America’s future.

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

Reality always lies in wait for … Democrats.

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

Make the republican party small enough to drown in a bathtub.

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

Too often we confuse noise with substance. too often we confuse setbacks with defeat.

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

Battle won, war still ongoing.

Optimism opens the door to great things.

Russian mouthpiece, go fuck yourself.

Republican obstruction dressed up as bipartisanship. Again.

JFC, are there no editors left at that goddamn rag?

Sadly, there is no cure for stupid.

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

The republican caucus is already covering themselves with something, and it’s not glory.

“woke” is the new caravan.

The next time the wall street journal editorial board speaks the truth will be the first.

If you tweet it in all caps, that makes it true!

No Justins, No Peace

People are complicated. Love is not.

Accused of treason; bitches about the ratings. I am in awe.

I see no possible difficulties whatsoever with this fool-proof plan.

Incompetence, fear, or corruption? why not all three?

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  4. 4.

    Yutsano

    Work Dawg was on the verge of grabbing his old Marine guns and finding creative outlets for them. But now he has Pens hockey to soothe him.

    @JenJen: ALLEZ LES HABITENS!!

  9. 9.

    Yutsano

    @JenJen: I’m quite pleased that the Canucks are back on the ice too. I MIGHT sneak up north for a game if I can get someone to go along with me. I promised work Dawg I’d smuggle him over the border, but I think an enhanced driver’s licence will do. He’d only go if the Pens are playing though, and I don’t think they ever play the Nucks.

  13. 13.

    Davebo

    What gets higher ratings…

    The Westminster Dog Show or NHL playoffs? Hell, soccer fans look at them and say “damn that’s some boring shit there!”

  14. 14.

    Davebo

    If the NHL had not come back I do not know what I would have done with myself.

    I think we do. And it’s not a pretty picture….

  16. 16.

    JenJen

    @Davebo: I can see you’re not a hockey fan, and theres no point in trying to comvert you, but you’re dead wrong about NHL TV ratings. In the Pittsburgh market, just for an example, Wednesday’s Flyers-Pens game was the #1 program across all channels, and in Philly, it was the #1 program on cable. Just a regular season game between two rivals, and the viewers in those markets preferred it to anything else on TV that night.

    Hockey might not be your cup of tea, but you’re apparently oblivious to how strong its fan base really is, and growing each season. Those Stanley Cup playoffs you referred to? Last year, even the quarterfinals were the highest rated in 15 years.

  17. 17.

    FlipYrWhig

    @lamh35: But the DoJ memo equated gay people to pedophiles and bestiality practitioners! Argly blargly most anti-gay president EVAR!!1

  21. 21.

    MikeJ

    @MikeJ: I will add: I don’t begrudge anyone else their hobbies/sports though. I may not care for them, but whatever keeps them off the streets is fine with me.

  22. 22.

    JenJen

    @Polish the Guillotines: If the game even goes into overtime tonight, Blackhawks will break the record for most consecutive games to start a season with at least a point. No pressure! And Ray Emery’s between the pipes tonight.

    Go Fins. ;-)

  23. 23.

    Polish the Guillotines

    @JenJen: Believe me, I’m not holding my breath. As good as the Sharks’ penalty kill and defense has been lately, they haven’t been able to score on the power play.

    I just hope they’re in a chippy mood and scrap for some dirty goals.

  25. 25.

    Paddy

    My pets are just fine thank you and as soon as Neanderthal me figures out my new camera I’ll be posting some pics.

    On a doggie note- My brother and sil are Hunington, WVA to rescue some dogs for their group. Anyone know of good places for them to sleep and eat? He can google and stuff but would love some real recs.

  27. 27.

    Melissa

    My first hockey game was watching the kids league with my friend’s 11-year old. There was a pile on (what’s the correct word?) against the boards. Everyone was yelling. I found myself shouting “Liberate the puck!”
    You can take the girl out of lefty politics, but you can’t take lefty politics out of the girl.

  29. 29.

    smintheus

    Watching The Game. So far the Sharks have been controlling play, the Hawks have looked a bit lackluster…so far.

  32. 32.

    handsmile

    @Comrade Jake:

    You might be interested to read Doug Galt’s post on this interview, “Velvet glove, pimp slap,” from earlier today. The thread does become remarkably derailed about 2/3s through, however. But at least it will keep you from wasting a perfectly good Friday night watching the Ice Capades.

    ….(ducks deliberate slapshot…)

  34. 34.

    greylocks

    If the NHL had not come back I do not know what I would have done with myself.

    How about MORE PET PIX!

    This is also a response to your whinge about getting burned out on the political shit.

    We want Zsa Zsa…we want Zsa Zsa…we want Zsa Zsa…

  35. 35.

    Rosie Outlook

    Personal ad #2: Old, fat, and grouchy seeks same. Object: yelling “You kids get off our lawn!” in blissful harmony.

  38. 38.

    Mnemosyne

    @TaMara (BHF):
    @greylocks:

    I have an invisible cat to try and soothe the slavering masses of pet lovers.

    (Charlotte has a rich and strangely detailed fantasy life. She is completely convinced that when she’s under a basket, she is actually invisible. I did place the empty basket upside-down on the floor, but she put herself underneath it.)

  39. 39.

    Old Dan and Little Ann

    I am thrilled the NHL is back. Unfortunately that means i get to shake my head and curse at the tv every other night due to the Sabres suckitude. I usually watch other teams when I have the chance, though. Such as the current Sharks-Hawks game.

  41. 41.

    1bb3

    I agree, John Cole. The NHL being back is way cool. So cool that not even baseball lovin’ naysayers can harsh my buzz. So, nener.

    That said, Matt Cooke must go. At long last.

    Also too, ‘Hawks blow chow chunks.

    Go Wings!

  42. 42.

    YellowJournalism

    Hubby kept saying that he didn’t care the entire time they were gone, but he immediately started his old habit of flipping over during our shows to see the score!

  43. 43.

    Yutsano

    @Just One More Canuck: I am by virture of genetic stew required to root for the Canadiens. I think what I really need to do is say fuck the world and live for about six months in Montreal by my wits and on baguettes and wine. I almost make it sound doable.

    PS: I’m distantly related to a Senator. In Ottawa. But not the hockey kind.

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