Unlike the Democrats, the GOP are wasting no time.

[Chairman Risus]

Lots of teabaggers in more or less straight lines, saluting the "don't tread on me" flag, as they slowly move down the road in their motorized scooters.

I, for one, am furious that they're ruining the Gadsden flag.

I have one but don't want people assuming I'm a teabagger.

[Cain]

I'm sure Hindus were pissed off at how Nazis ruined the swastika, too.

[Triple Zero]

I'm sure Hindus were pissed off at how Nazis ruined the swastika, too.

Well IMO, that IS a real shame. It's a beautiful symbol, pretty much the most basic representation of a four-fold rotational symmetry.

[leln]

Well IMO, that IS a real shame. It's a beautiful symbol, pretty much the most basic representation of a four-fold rotational symmetry.

It was also symbolic for Native Americans. I was weirded out when I visited the Pennsylvania Historical Society and saw an amateur publication that used swastikas as a border on the wrapper. Then I noticed the pamphlet was pre-1920. I'm hardly the first to say it, but a few decades can make a lot of difference in the meaning of things.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Well IMO, that IS a real shame. It's a beautiful symbol, pretty much the most basic representation of a four-fold rotational symmetry.

It was also symbolic for Native Americans. I was weirded out when I visited the Pennsylvania Historical Society and saw an amateur publication that used swastikas as a border on the wrapper. Then I noticed the pamphlet was pre-1920. I'm hardly the first to say it, but a few decades can make a lot of difference in the meaning of things.

I remember reading some books on Celtic mythology where they kept using the word Aryan. It was copyrighted in 1905.

[Disco Pickle]

Well IMO, that IS a real shame. It's a beautiful symbol, pretty much the most basic representation of a four-fold rotational symmetry.

It was also symbolic for Native Americans. I was weirded out when I visited the Pennsylvania Historical Society and saw an amateur publication that used swastikas as a border on the wrapper. Then I noticed the pamphlet was pre-1920. I'm hardly the first to say it, but a few decades can make a lot of difference in the meaning of things.

I remember reading some books on Celtic mythology where they kept using the word Aryan. It was copyrighted in 1905.

it historically referred to persians.

funny, that.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Well IMO, that IS a real shame. It's a beautiful symbol, pretty much the most basic representation of a four-fold rotational symmetry.

It was also symbolic for Native Americans. I was weirded out when I visited the Pennsylvania Historical Society and saw an amateur publication that used swastikas as a border on the wrapper. Then I noticed the pamphlet was pre-1920. I'm hardly the first to say it, but a few decades can make a lot of difference in the meaning of things.

I remember reading some books on Celtic mythology where they kept using the word Aryan. It was copyrighted in 1905.

it historically referred to persians.

funny, that.

I know. They were using it as a catch-all for Europeans.

[Persona Facade]

  @ the scientific fraud of Global Warming.
The Republicans really do not want to come to terms with it existing, as does their voter base. In an ideal world they will eventually realize the folly of their actions. Reminds me of an interesting paper I did last year....shame my hard drive fried.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

@ the scientific fraud of Global Warming.
The Republicans really do not want to come to terms with it existing, as does their voter base. In an ideal world they will eventually realize the folly of their actions. Reminds me of an interesting paper I did last year....shame my hard drive fried.

It's not just the GOP. All American politicians are in Big Daddy Oil's pocket.

[Cain]

Bush tax cuts extended "temporarily".  Because of course the Democrats will win big in 2012 and 14, allowing them to undo it, and release the power of Really Real Progressivism (for Realness).

Anyone else remember, when in the campaign, Obama said he was a Reaganite?  Anyone else thinking he might have been 100% sincere on that point?

[Persona Facade]

It's not just the GOP. All American politicians are in Big Daddy Oil's pocket.

It's sick and needs to stop. Unfortunately enough Americans don't give a crap and feel it's all SEP. Something disastrous needs to occur to make the public wake up and GET MAD! Nothing in America changes without fear and anger.

[Persona Facade]

I'm sure Hindus were pissed off at how Nazis ruined the swastika, too.

How do you think my mother's church felt? Built in the early 1900's, swastikas adorn the floor every other tile. Awkward place to have your wedding, first communion, and every other religious ceremony if you consider Nazis.
As stated in Clerks "Let's take it back!"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerks

[LMNO]

Bush tax cuts extended "temporarily".  Because of course the Democrats will win big in 2012 and 14, allowing them to undo it, and release the power of Really Real Progressivism (for Realness).

Anyone else remember, when in the campaign, Obama said he was a Reaganite?  Anyone else thinking he might have been 100% sincere on that point?

I didn't think it was possible, but I have become even more upset, disappointed, jaded and cynical than before.

Hey, Obama: you're probably gonna be a one-termer, so start acting like a one-termer and do the unpopular thing.

For fuck's sake.

[AFK]

Bush tax cuts extended "temporarily".  Because of course the Democrats will win big in 2012 and 14, allowing them to undo it, and release the power of Really Real Progressivism (for Realness).

Anyone else remember, when in the campaign, Obama said he was a Reaganite?  Anyone else thinking he might have been 100% sincere on that point?

Yes and Yes.

Which of course makes it ludicrous when people go on about how he is The Most Liberal President Ever. He really didn't campaign on any liberal ideas.  He also pretty much telegraphed how he was going to handle DADT.  On more than one occassion he or his staff mentioned that Obama, because of his religious beliefs, does not agree with homosexuality and gay marriage.  Progressives should pretty much give up on him.  I can see voting for him in 2012 as a defensive measure, especially if Palin or Gingrich end up being the nominee.  But I don't see voting for him in 2012 with any kind of expectations of him doing anything progressive.  It's just not going to happen.  

[LMNO]

I'm mostly angry at myself for being suckered in by marketing.  Meet the new boss, ad infinitum.