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Going Off the Rails on a Crazy Train
Author: BobR
Date: 12/16/2011 13:41:25
I am truly glad that I don't have to do this for a living. If I did, I would've had to watch the circus side-show that called itself a Republican debate last night, instead of watching the Falcons kick the collective ass of the Jacksonville Jaguars. I went to bed happy, albeit a bit ignorant of the craziness that occurred in Des Moines.
Of course - a crazy carnival-like atmosphere has been the overriding impression of this Republican race. None of the contenders seem the least bit presidential (neither did George W. Bush, but that's another story). What has stood out is how Republicans in this race (and those in Congress, plus those that support them) seem to have gone completely off the rails.
President Obama has called them out for their hard-line extremism, saying “But I do think that right now at least, in the Republican Party there are a couple of notions. Number one is that compromise is a dirty word. Number two, anything that Obama’s for, we’re against.” We've seen that with Congress, and this crop of candidates crowing about "Obamacare" like it's the death-knell for America.
Michelle Bachmann (never one to disappoint when looking for insanity disguised as a political stance), has gone so far as to say that she'd repeal it in the interests of being pro-life. That's right - letting people die because they can't get health care is pro-life (it's already saved lives). Why? I can't figure it out, as she seem's to be talking out of both sides of her mouth:
Santorum has decided to avoid being labeled a "compassionate conservative" (because it doesn't poll well with troglodytes?), stating that he'd cut heating assistance and unemployment benefits. He's against LIHEAP, apparently not realizing that laws against cutting off the power to people in the winter make no difference if people can't afford the heating oil. The LIHEAP program has already been cut in half from last year, and people are having to turn their thermostats down to 60 to make their oil last through the winter.
Newt Gingrich has always had a rather healthy self-esteem (bordering on narcissism). It's no wonder then that he sees himself as the 5th head on Mt. Rushmore, comparing himself to Lincoln, Jefferson, Jackson, and FDR. Wait - what?... FDR?? The Republican base HATES FDR and all the "socialist" things he put in place. This is not going to play well in Peoria. That comparison came out of a rant about the courts. Gingrich wants to abolish the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, because (of course) he thinks it's rulings are "too liberal". Bachmann and Paul chimed in on that one:
Um - yes Ms. Bachmann - the courts ARE the final arbiters, and that's the way it was designed. It forces Congress to write laws that are constitutional, and tosses out those that aren't. Sure there's some leeway, but not much.
Mitt Romney - the candidate who flip-flops so often he practically vibrates - has come out with what I am sure he believes is a workable "compromise" to the gay marriage debate... He envisions a "three-tiered system" to address the sticky situation of marriages that have already occurred:
Perry compared himself to Tim Tebow, which gives me another reason to dislike him. Did Perry cry or something? He compared himself to Tebow because... um... I forgot why... Oops.
The nuttiness has extended beyond the candidates into the rest of the country as well. In a rare glimpse of the dark heart of FOX News, Chris Wallace gives us a peek behind the curtain:
(bold-face mine...)
You know - I thought the whole reason for primaries was for the people - not the party establishment - to pick the eventual candidate.
Our final "what the hell?" moment comes via "LifeWay Christian Bookstores", a place to buy Bibles and other Christian books. Except - they are no longer selling a particular Bible that is being used to fund the Susan B. Komen For the Cure charity. Why? Because some of that money may be used by Planned Parenthood to perform breast exams:
How's that for being pro-life? How is letting women die of breast cancer pro-life (or even remotely Christian)? Maybe the bookstore should start sending money to Michelle Bachmann. Wow.
If this isn't enough for you can click here or here to get more quotes and exchanges from the debate. In the meantime, I will be looking for a car jack to get my jaw up off the floor.
Of course - a crazy carnival-like atmosphere has been the overriding impression of this Republican race. None of the contenders seem the least bit presidential (neither did George W. Bush, but that's another story). What has stood out is how Republicans in this race (and those in Congress, plus those that support them) seem to have gone completely off the rails.
President Obama has called them out for their hard-line extremism, saying “But I do think that right now at least, in the Republican Party there are a couple of notions. Number one is that compromise is a dirty word. Number two, anything that Obama’s for, we’re against.” We've seen that with Congress, and this crop of candidates crowing about "Obamacare" like it's the death-knell for America.
Michelle Bachmann (never one to disappoint when looking for insanity disguised as a political stance), has gone so far as to say that she'd repeal it in the interests of being pro-life. That's right - letting people die because they can't get health care is pro-life (it's already saved lives). Why? I can't figure it out, as she seem's to be talking out of both sides of her mouth:
Bachmann also criticized the administration for denying greater access to the morning after pill, despite agreeing with the decision. She warned that if re-elected, the administration would surely make Plan B available “on the grocery store aisles next to bubble gums and next to M&Ms.”
Santorum has decided to avoid being labeled a "compassionate conservative" (because it doesn't poll well with troglodytes?), stating that he'd cut heating assistance and unemployment benefits. He's against LIHEAP, apparently not realizing that laws against cutting off the power to people in the winter make no difference if people can't afford the heating oil. The LIHEAP program has already been cut in half from last year, and people are having to turn their thermostats down to 60 to make their oil last through the winter.
Newt Gingrich has always had a rather healthy self-esteem (bordering on narcissism). It's no wonder then that he sees himself as the 5th head on Mt. Rushmore, comparing himself to Lincoln, Jefferson, Jackson, and FDR. Wait - what?... FDR?? The Republican base HATES FDR and all the "socialist" things he put in place. This is not going to play well in Peoria. That comparison came out of a rant about the courts. Gingrich wants to abolish the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, because (of course) he thinks it's rulings are "too liberal". Bachmann and Paul chimed in on that one:
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) said she agreed with Gingrich that the judiciary has become too powerful. She said it was up to Congress and the president to take the power back.
"Because now we have gotten to the point where we think the final arbiter of law is the court system. It isn't. The intention of the founders was that the courts would be the least powerful system of government. And if we give to the courts the right to make law, then the people will have lost their representation. They need to hold onto their representation."
Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) also advocated against abolishing courts and allowing Congress to subpoena judges to account for their decisions, as Gingrich suggested, saying it may "open up a can of words."
Um - yes Ms. Bachmann - the courts ARE the final arbiters, and that's the way it was designed. It forces Congress to write laws that are constitutional, and tosses out those that aren't. Sure there's some leeway, but not much.
Mitt Romney - the candidate who flip-flops so often he practically vibrates - has come out with what I am sure he believes is a workable "compromise" to the gay marriage debate... He envisions a "three-tiered system" to address the sticky situation of marriages that have already occurred:
[Romney] expressed support for a constitutional amendment that could create a complex three-tier system of marriage — maintaining marriage rights for straight couples, allowing gays who have already married to remain married, but barring future same-sex marriages.
“I think it would keep intact those marriages which had occurred under the law but maintain future plans based on marriage being between a man and a woman,” Romney said.
Perry compared himself to Tim Tebow, which gives me another reason to dislike him. Did Perry cry or something? He compared himself to Tebow because... um... I forgot why... Oops.
The nuttiness has extended beyond the candidates into the rest of the country as well. In a rare glimpse of the dark heart of FOX News, Chris Wallace gives us a peek behind the curtain:
Wallace, who is moderating a Thursday’s Republican presidential debate, told Fox News’s Neil Cavuto on Wednesday that a Paul win would “discredit” the Iowa caucuses.
“The Ron Paul people are not going to like my saying this,” Wallace began. “But to a certain degree, it will discredit the Iowa caucuses because, rightly or wrongly, I think most of the Republican establishment thinks he’s not going to end up as the nominee.”
“So therefore, Iowa won’t count,” he added. “It would certainly be a knock to Gingrich because, you know, right now he was the frontrunner — or a week ago he was the big frontrunner in this state so it would be missed opportunity for him.”
You know - I thought the whole reason for primaries was for the people - not the party establishment - to pick the eventual candidate.
Our final "what the hell?" moment comes via "LifeWay Christian Bookstores", a place to buy Bibles and other Christian books. Except - they are no longer selling a particular Bible that is being used to fund the Susan B. Komen For the Cure charity. Why? Because some of that money may be used by Planned Parenthood to perform breast exams:
For every copy of this particular Bible that was sold, $1 dollar from the sale went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a breast cancer charity well-known for organizing “Race for the Cure.” The foundation, in turn, donates some of its funds to breast cancer health programs sponsored by Planned Parenthood. Because the religious right views Planned Parenthood as the pinnacle of abortion evil, LifeWay immediately said they had “made a mistake” in selling the Bible and pulled it from the shelves:“When our leadership discovered the overwhelming concern that some of Komen’s affiliates were giving funds to Planned Parenthood, we began the arduous process of withdrawing this Bible from the market,” stated a release by Thom S. Rainer, president and CEO of LifeWay. “Though we have assurances that Komen’s funds are used only for breast cancer screening and awareness, it is not in keeping with LifeWay’s core values to have even an indirect relationship with Planned Parenthood.”
The Susan G. Komen Foundation explicitly states that “Komen funding is used exclusively to provide breast cancer programs” and that “under no circumstances are Komen funds used to fund abortions or other non-breast services.”
How's that for being pro-life? How is letting women die of breast cancer pro-life (or even remotely Christian)? Maybe the bookstore should start sending money to Michelle Bachmann. Wow.
If this isn't enough for you can click here or here to get more quotes and exchanges from the debate. In the meantime, I will be looking for a car jack to get my jaw up off the floor.
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Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/16/2011 13:54:20
Scoopster on 12/16/2011 13:54:20
Mornin' all & Happy Fridee!! 
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/16/2011 14:06:55
wickedpam on 12/16/2011 14:06:55
Morning 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 14:07:26
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 14:07:26
The frustrating, engaging bag of gin sugars and nicotine that was Christopher Hitchens has died. As much as I thought he was wrong on so many things (The Clintons, the Iraq war) he was right on so many others. The intellectual discourse of the English speaking world is much poorer without him.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 14:07:46
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 14:07:46
Oh and good morning.
Comment by 
BobR on 12/16/2011 14:47:35
BobR on 12/16/2011 14:47:35
good morning 
Das Blog is up.
Das Blog is up.
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/16/2011 14:50:40
TriSec on 12/16/2011 14:50:40
Greetings, comrades.
You know I work in healthcare. A friend I have on the HR side states the business is "booming" across the Commonwealth and every payor here is hiring up in anticipation of a massive business expansion after the first of the year, due in no small part to several provisions of Obamacare making access and coverage easier to get.
It's a jobs bill, too.
So add that to the list of things the Republicans are against.
You know I work in healthcare. A friend I have on the HR side states the business is "booming" across the Commonwealth and every payor here is hiring up in anticipation of a massive business expansion after the first of the year, due in no small part to several provisions of Obamacare making access and coverage easier to get.
It's a jobs bill, too.
So add that to the list of things the Republicans are against.
Comment by 
Raine on 12/16/2011 15:06:47
good morning!
My favorite line of the blog?
Raine on 12/16/2011 15:06:47
good morning! My favorite line of the blog?
Mitt Romney - the candidate who flip-flops so often he practically vibrates -
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 12/16/2011 15:14:59
Will in Chicago on 12/16/2011 15:14:59
Good morning, bloggers!! Thanks for an interesting blog, BobR!!
I fear that the GOP has almost moved beyond farce. Somehow, I think this guy would be a much better and more honest candidate than what we are seeing from the Republican Party this year. I am sure that his academic credentials are at least equal to Newt Gingrich.
I fear that the GOP has almost moved beyond farce. Somehow, I think this guy would be a much better and more honest candidate than what we are seeing from the Republican Party this year. I am sure that his academic credentials are at least equal to Newt Gingrich.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2011 15:26:25
Raine on 12/16/2011 15:26:25
YAY! The Fueglsang's are having a baby!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 15:27:07
Wait. What Mitt Romey confirms String Theory?
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 15:27:07
Quote by Raine:
My favorite line of the blog?Mitt Romney - the candidate who flip-flops so often he practically vibrates -
Wait. What Mitt Romey confirms String Theory?
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 15:34:30
TriSec on 12/16/2011 15:34:30
Listening to TRMS...
Bechtel is working on cleaning up the Hanford site?
Bechtel was the lead contractor on the Big Dig. That should be all you need to know.
Visit Washington now, while you still have time.
Bechtel is working on cleaning up the Hanford site?
Bechtel was the lead contractor on the Big Dig. That should be all you need to know.
Visit Washington now, while you still have time.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 15:35:29
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 15:35:29
I've finished reading Das Blog and just this recap made my head hurt. I can only image how a sane person watching the train wreck could stick with it. Vodka comes to mind.
Ms. Bachmann proving, despite having a law degree, that she doesn't understand that the three branches of government are co-equal. The whole checks and balances thing.
Ms. Bachmann proving, despite having a law degree, that she doesn't understand that the three branches of government are co-equal. The whole checks and balances thing.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2011 15:39:35
wickedpam on 12/16/2011 15:39:35
Quote by Raine:
YAY! The Fueglsang's are having a baby!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 15:47:35
Thank you for a massively parochial opinion of Bechtel, Tri. Bechtel has oh I dunno almost 60 years of experience in decommissioning and cleaning site contaminated by radiation. How do I know this? Because Pappa Mondo when he worked for AEC (look it up) worked closely with Bechtel. Hell they offered him a job at one point.
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 15:47:35
Quote by TriSec:
Listening to TRMS...
Bechtel is working on cleaning up the Hanford site?
Bechtel was the lead contractor on the Big Dig. That should be all you need to know.
Visit Washington now, while you still have time.
Thank you for a massively parochial opinion of Bechtel, Tri. Bechtel has oh I dunno almost 60 years of experience in decommissioning and cleaning site contaminated by radiation. How do I know this? Because Pappa Mondo when he worked for AEC (look it up) worked closely with Bechtel. Hell they offered him a job at one point.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 15:48:55
TriSec on 12/16/2011 15:48:55
I just remembered that it's Tea Party Day. (The *real* one.)
I happen to have a few satchels of Davison Newman & Co Ltd. tea on my person. I believe I shall brew up a cup.
Long live the Queen!
Wait, what?
I happen to have a few satchels of Davison Newman & Co Ltd. tea on my person. I believe I shall brew up a cup.
Long live the Queen!
Wait, what?
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 15:57:38
No, sorry. You're off-base this time.
Cost overruns, political scandals, years of delays, flooded construction areas, shoddy workmanship, poor quality materials, leaky tunnels under the harbor, and oh yes, a fatality...on what was essentially a road project.
Doesn't inspire much confidence that they can do something hard, like clean up nuclear waste.
And that doesn't even begin to delve into how Bechtel made out in Iraq as the biggest contractor there.
TriSec on 12/16/2011 15:57:38
Quote by Mondobubba:
Thank you for a massively parochial opinion of Bechtel, Tri. Bechtel has oh I dunno almost 60 years of experience in decommissioning and cleaning site contaminated by radiation. How do I know this? Because Pappa Mondo when he worked for AEC (look it up) worked closely with Bechtel. Hell they offered him a job at one point.
No, sorry. You're off-base this time.
Cost overruns, political scandals, years of delays, flooded construction areas, shoddy workmanship, poor quality materials, leaky tunnels under the harbor, and oh yes, a fatality...on what was essentially a road project.
Doesn't inspire much confidence that they can do something hard, like clean up nuclear waste.
And that doesn't even begin to delve into how Bechtel made out in Iraq as the biggest contractor there.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 16:04:34
Apples and oranages.
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 16:04:34
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Thank you for a massively parochial opinion of Bechtel, Tri. Bechtel has oh I dunno almost 60 years of experience in decommissioning and cleaning site contaminated by radiation. How do I know this? Because Pappa Mondo when he worked for AEC (look it up) worked closely with Bechtel. Hell they offered him a job at one point.
No, sorry. You're off-base this time.
Cost overruns, political scandals, years of delays, flooded construction areas, shoddy workmanship, poor quality materials, leaky tunnels under the harbor, and oh yes, a fatality...on what was essentially a road project.
Doesn't inspire much confidence that they can do something hard, like clean up nuclear waste.
And that doesn't even begin to delve into how Bechtel made out in Iraq as the biggest contractor there.
Apples and oranages.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 16:06:57
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 16:06:57
We shall have to agree to disagree, Her TriSec.
Handford, unlike Boston is in the middle of fricking nowhere. No pesky commuters trying to get to work.
Handford, unlike Boston is in the middle of fricking nowhere. No pesky commuters trying to get to work.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 16:24:00
TriSec on 12/16/2011 16:24:00
In other news, if Mitt loses NH, stick a fork in him.
I still hope for the opportunity to vote against him in the MA primary; I hope Buddy Roemer is on our ballot.
I still hope for the opportunity to vote against him in the MA primary; I hope Buddy Roemer is on our ballot.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 16:35:11
it is going to be a long and interesting primary season.
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 16:35:11
Quote by TriSec:
In other news, if Mitt loses NH, stick a fork in him.
I still hope for the opportunity to vote against him in the MA primary; I hope Buddy Roemer is on our ballot.
it is going to be a long and interesting primary season.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 16:44:35
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 16:44:35
There is a class of websites that I call Dr. Bronner sites. They go on forever and they have crazy crap all over them with little or no thought to organization. Guess how I feel about them and win a prize!
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2011 16:47:18
Does it include goats and the seemingly contradictory notions of blowing and sucking?
BobR on 12/16/2011 16:47:18
Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a class of websites that I call Dr. Bronner sites. They go on forever and they have crazy crap all over them with little or no thought to organization. Guess how I feel about them and win a prize!
Does it include goats and the seemingly contradictory notions of blowing and sucking?
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2011 16:50:57
BobR on 12/16/2011 16:50:57
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/16/2011 16:53:37
livingonli on 12/16/2011 16:53:37
Good morning everyone. I used to think that the GOP could fill up a prison during the Bush years. Now it looks like they could fill up the insane asylum.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 17:07:04
And much more. There is some notion of physical violence.
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 17:07:04
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a class of websites that I call Dr. Bronner sites. They go on forever and they have crazy crap all over them with little or no thought to organization. Guess how I feel about them and win a prize!
Does it include goats and the seemingly contradictory notions of blowing and sucking?
And much more. There is some notion of physical violence.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 17:35:17
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 17:35:17
Congrats to the Fueglsang family!
Anyway, today is the day that all the co-ops in employ here give their presentations on what they learned in their 6 month term. We had 3 EE majors 3 ME majors and (for the first time) a marketing major. To say I was impressed with all of them would be an understatement and it gave me a good feeling. We've already given one of the senior EEs an offer and she has accepted so she'll be back with us permanently at the end of spring. It also said something that it was mentioned time and again that not many companies give co-ops as much responsibility and freedom as they got here and the results show.
Speaking of courts, does that mean that Newtie thinks Dubya shouldn't have been appointed pResident by the USSC?
The only place that Tebow Madness is any greater than here is probably Denver itself.
Anyway, today is the day that all the co-ops in employ here give their presentations on what they learned in their 6 month term. We had 3 EE majors 3 ME majors and (for the first time) a marketing major. To say I was impressed with all of them would be an understatement and it gave me a good feeling. We've already given one of the senior EEs an offer and she has accepted so she'll be back with us permanently at the end of spring. It also said something that it was mentioned time and again that not many companies give co-ops as much responsibility and freedom as they got here and the results show.
Speaking of courts, does that mean that Newtie thinks Dubya shouldn't have been appointed pResident by the USSC?
The only place that Tebow Madness is any greater than here is probably Denver itself.
Comment by livingonli on 12/16/2011 17:39:08
Sounds like you've been watching the comments on Comcast New England's Sports News shows since they seem to be spending a lot of time previewing Sunday's game.
livingonli on 12/16/2011 17:39:08
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Congrats to the Fueglsang family!
Anyway, today is the day that all the co-ops in employ here give their presentations on what they learned in their 6 month term. We had 3 EE majors 3 ME majors and (for the first time) a marketing major. To say I was impressed with all of them would be an understatement and it gave me a good feeling. We've already given one of the senior EEs an offer and she has accepted so she'll be back with us permanently at the end of spring. It also said something that it was mentioned time and again that not many companies give co-ops as much responsibility and freedom as they got here and the results show.
Speaking of courts, does that mean that Newtie thinks Dubya shouldn't have been appointed pResident by the USSC?
The only place that Tebow Madness is any greater than here is probably Denver itself.
Sounds like you've been watching the comments on Comcast New England's Sports News shows since they seem to be spending a lot of time previewing Sunday's game.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/16/2011 17:39:20
Scoopster on 12/16/2011 17:39:20
Speaking of Tim Tebow.. here's a couple brain twisters for ya!
- Tom Brady is supposedly a very devout Roman Catholic, while Tebow is a Fundamentalist. Which side will God be on?
- If Tim Tebow is really so favored by God, why did He bless the kid with such a shitty throwing arm?
- Tom Brady is supposedly a very devout Roman Catholic, while Tebow is a Fundamentalist. Which side will God be on?
- If Tim Tebow is really so favored by God, why did He bless the kid with such a shitty throwing arm?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 17:46:09
Well I've been listening to WBZ-FM on the way home and the afternoon drivetime hosts also do a show on Comcast NE, so you're partially right.
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 17:46:09
Quote by livingonli:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Congrats to the Fueglsang family!
Anyway, today is the day that all the co-ops in employ here give their presentations on what they learned in their 6 month term. We had 3 EE majors 3 ME majors and (for the first time) a marketing major. To say I was impressed with all of them would be an understatement and it gave me a good feeling. We've already given one of the senior EEs an offer and she has accepted so she'll be back with us permanently at the end of spring. It also said something that it was mentioned time and again that not many companies give co-ops as much responsibility and freedom as they got here and the results show.
Speaking of courts, does that mean that Newtie thinks Dubya shouldn't have been appointed pResident by the USSC?
The only place that Tebow Madness is any greater than here is probably Denver itself.
Sounds like you've been watching the comments on Comcast New England's Sports News shows since they seem to be spending a lot of time previewing Sunday's game.
Well I've been listening to WBZ-FM on the way home and the afternoon drivetime hosts also do a show on Comcast NE, so you're partially right.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 17:51:53
Brady's not devout enough to not get somebody pregnant (not that I care)
If Tebow were Muslim and decided to face Mecca after every game I'm sure people would be fawning over him just as much.
Then there's this.
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 17:51:53
Quote by Scoopster:
Speaking of Tim Tebow.. here's a couple brain twisters for ya!
- Tom Brady is supposedly a very devout Roman Catholic, while Tebow is a Fundamentalist. Which side will God be on?
- If Tim Tebow is really so favored by God, why did He bless the kid with such a shitty throwing arm?
Brady's not devout enough to not get somebody pregnant (not that I care)
If Tebow were Muslim and decided to face Mecca after every game I'm sure people would be fawning over him just as much.
Then there's this.
Two Riverhead High School football players were suspended for a day because the school said they created a potentially dangerous situation by leading other students in a re-enactment of NFL quarterback Tim Tebow's kneeling in prayer.
School officials said an estimated 40 students had gathered in the hallway this week to make the gesture, which is called "Tebowing" and is named after the Denver Broncos player.
Tebow has received national attention this season because of his strong religious beliefs and fourth-quarter comebacks. Tebow, who is Christian, has turned around the Broncos' season with a 7-1 record as the starting quarterback.
His popularity has led to the "Tebowing" fad, where people kneel like Tebow in random places and then post the photos on the Internet.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2011 17:56:55
Raine on 12/16/2011 17:56:55
Tebowing? really? REALLY?
That sounds like a sex act.
That sounds like a sex act.
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2011 18:02:10
HmmMMmmm... might be able to have some fun with this - kneeling in front of things in an inappropriate manner...
BobR on 12/16/2011 18:02:10
Quote by Raine:
Tebowing? really? REALLY?
That sounds like a sex act.
HmmMMmmm... might be able to have some fun with this - kneeling in front of things in an inappropriate manner...
Comment by Scoopster on 12/16/2011 18:05:03
Scoopster on 12/16/2011 18:05:03
Oh gawd I heard about that.. One of the kids was interviewed by ESPN and came off as a ordinary school kid who wanted to "pay respect to a role model". He came right out & said that they did nothing wrong, and if someone had just asked them to stop doing it, they would. And now the school administration has created its own mess.
One thing this kid did NOT do was invoke freedom of religion as a justification, which was quite surprising.
One thing this kid did NOT do was invoke freedom of religion as a justification, which was quite surprising.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 18:06:03
Mondobubba on 12/16/2011 18:06:03
I go away for an hour and you drive the blog in a Football Jesus ditch. Let me throw my two cents in about Tebow. I really want him to have debilitating injury that leaves him in constant pain.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 18:09:43
TriSec on 12/16/2011 18:09:43
Say now, Terry is interviewing Elmo (and his human handler) on Fresh Air.
Ah, what fun!
And now, << sets wayback machine >> I vaguely recall Orel Herschiser being a devout Christian, and he made some overt gestures during his unscored inning streak (was it the 80s? geez.) Nobody made a big deal about that.
Ah, what fun!
And now, << sets wayback machine >> I vaguely recall Orel Herschiser being a devout Christian, and he made some overt gestures during his unscored inning streak (was it the 80s? geez.) Nobody made a big deal about that.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 18:12:04
TriSec on 12/16/2011 18:12:04
And another thing, if the Commonwealth of MA can take away a state championship because a player flashed a #1 signal as he crossed the goal line, why hasn't the NFL tossed a fleet of flags at Mr. Tebow for "gratuitous celebration", or whatever the rule is?
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 19:05:07
TriSec on 12/16/2011 19:05:07
I have finally settled on an order of battle for my assault on Cookie Mountain next week.
Thursday eve - Ricotta Pie. 2.5 hours total. Not a hard bake, but it is time-consuming. Doing this first so it has a chance to age. (It improves over 48 hours, then begins to decline.)
Friday:
H-Hour: 0530 - Guava Split Seconds will be hitting the beach first. After the first wave (about 90 minutes), there will be a lull while we get Javi off on the bus for the last day before winter break.
2nd wave: 0830. Enough Pizzeles to support the 82nd Airborne division. We do expect casualties to be in the 10-20% range during this phase of battle. This will last until about 1130. After the second wave, there will be another planned lull for resupply (supermarket and liquor run.)
The major assault is planned for the afternoon - Soft Dough Cookies. Prepped, baked, cooled, and frosted, we're expecting a 3 to 4 hour battle. There will be another lull in the early evening for a rally at 1830. (Last Cub Scout den meeting of the year.) The final phase of battle is a mopping-up action of puff pastry sheets, this is expected to last no more than 45 minutes at most.
Saturday morning (Xmas eve) is merely a rear-guard action...whipping cream and filling the shells with guava paste. (which can only be done day-of, otherwise it gets too soggy.) Alas and alack, I have a shift at the store on Xmas eve...need to be there for 1030 hrs. This is the day that desperate procrastinators will assault the store in a number of waves, each more frantic than the last, until the final crazed person is ushered out and we can all go drink.
Thursday eve - Ricotta Pie. 2.5 hours total. Not a hard bake, but it is time-consuming. Doing this first so it has a chance to age. (It improves over 48 hours, then begins to decline.)
Friday:
H-Hour: 0530 - Guava Split Seconds will be hitting the beach first. After the first wave (about 90 minutes), there will be a lull while we get Javi off on the bus for the last day before winter break.
2nd wave: 0830. Enough Pizzeles to support the 82nd Airborne division. We do expect casualties to be in the 10-20% range during this phase of battle. This will last until about 1130. After the second wave, there will be another planned lull for resupply (supermarket and liquor run.)
The major assault is planned for the afternoon - Soft Dough Cookies. Prepped, baked, cooled, and frosted, we're expecting a 3 to 4 hour battle. There will be another lull in the early evening for a rally at 1830. (Last Cub Scout den meeting of the year.) The final phase of battle is a mopping-up action of puff pastry sheets, this is expected to last no more than 45 minutes at most.
Saturday morning (Xmas eve) is merely a rear-guard action...whipping cream and filling the shells with guava paste. (which can only be done day-of, otherwise it gets too soggy.) Alas and alack, I have a shift at the store on Xmas eve...need to be there for 1030 hrs. This is the day that desperate procrastinators will assault the store in a number of waves, each more frantic than the last, until the final crazed person is ushered out and we can all go drink.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2011 19:08:12
Well played sir, Tri!
Raine on 12/16/2011 19:08:12
Quote by TriSec:
I have finally settled on an order of battle for my assault on Cookie Mountain next week.
Thursday eve - Ricotta Pie. 2.5 hours total. Not a hard bake, but it is time-consuming. Doing this first so it has a chance to age. (It improves over 48 hours, then begins to decline.)
Friday:
H-Hour: 0530 - Guava Split Seconds will be hitting the beach first. After the first wave (about 90 minutes), there will be a lull while we get Javi off on the bus for the last day before winter break.
2nd wave: 0830. Enough Pizzeles to support the 82nd Airborne division. We do expect casualties to be in the 10-20% range during this phase of battle. This will last until about 1130. After the second wave, there will be another planned lull for resupply (supermarket and liquor run.)
The major assault is planned for the afternoon - Soft Dough Cookies. Prepped, baked, cooled, and frosted, we're expecting a 3 to 4 hour battle. There will be another lull in the early evening for a rally at 1830. (Last Cub Scout den meeting of the year.) The final phase of battle is a mopping-up action of puff pastry sheets, this is expected to last no more than 45 minutes at most.
Saturday morning (Xmas eve) is merely a rear-guard action...whipping cream and filling the shells with guava paste. (which can only be done day-of, otherwise it gets too soggy.) Alas and alack, I have a shift at the store on Xmas eve...need to be there for 1030 hrs. This is the day that desperate procrastinators will assault the store in a number of waves, each more frantic than the last, until the final crazed person is ushered out and we can all go drink.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2011 19:10:42
Raine on 12/16/2011 19:10:42
Cat tebowing: 
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2011 19:11:18
Raine on 12/16/2011 19:11:18
uhm.....
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2011 19:19:23
wickedpam on 12/16/2011 19:19:23
looks more like "The Thinker"
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 19:21:28
TriSec on 12/16/2011 19:21:28
*Fail*
US Flag Code: No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing.
I would expect that to extend to all service members as well. Soldiers salute as a mark of respect; kneeling or bowing should not be permitted.
So Says the TriSec.
US Flag Code: No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing.
I would expect that to extend to all service members as well. Soldiers salute as a mark of respect; kneeling or bowing should not be permitted.
So Says the TriSec.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 19:23:35
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 19:23:35
Considering Fox News' wailing about the "banning" of incandescent bulbs and the "war on Christmas", I get a double kick out of this.
Faux News thinks LED Holiday lights a good idea.
Faux News thinks LED Holiday lights a good idea.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 19:34:48
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2011 19:34:48
Oh, the reason for today's LED "infonugget"
Just passed Budget bill blocks light bulb efficiency standards signed by GWB.
Needless to say, parent company is not pleased.
Just passed Budget bill blocks light bulb efficiency standards signed by GWB.
Needless to say, parent company is not pleased.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2011 19:52:31
ME WANT HELP TRISEC!
TriSec on 12/16/2011 19:52:31
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2011 20:01:10
Who knew the incandescent bulb lobby had such pull....
This is the stupidest waste of legislation I have ever seen.
Raine on 12/16/2011 20:01:10
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Oh, the reason for today's LED "infonugget"
Just passed Budget bill blocks light bulb efficiency standards signed by GWB.
Needless to say, parent company is not pleased.
This is the stupidest waste of legislation I have ever seen.
Comment by livingonli on 12/16/2011 20:43:59
Michelle Bachmann must be all giddy. I don't think there are enough asylums in this country for the GOP with all the crazy and stupid coming out of them.
livingonli on 12/16/2011 20:43:59
Quote by Raine:Who knew the incandescent bulb lobby had such pull....Quote by trojanrabbit:
Oh, the reason for today's LED "infonugget"
Just passed Budget bill blocks light bulb efficiency standards signed by GWB.
Needless to say, parent company is not pleased.
This is the stupidest waste of legislation I have ever seen.
Michelle Bachmann must be all giddy. I don't think there are enough asylums in this country for the GOP with all the crazy and stupid coming out of them.