Rush Limbaugh Quote of the Day 6/30 & The 22nd Amendment

I'm not sure I want "Rush Limbaugh Quote of the Day" to become a regular theme of our blog, but Limbaugh keeps opening his mouth. I am convinced that every time Limbaugh opens his mouth, God kills a kitten.

I have provided the full quote in all of its glory.

You have to wonder if Obama is just trying to lay a foundation for not being a hypocrite when he tries to serve beyond 2016. I wouldn't be at all surprised if in the next number of years there is a move on the 22nd Amendment, which term limits the President of the United States. He may not do it that way, he may not openly try to change the Constitution. But there might be this movement in the country from his cult-like followers to support the notion that a democratically-elected leader who is loved and adored has carte blanc once elected. Just serve as long as he wants because the people demand it, because the people want it, because the people love it.

And I wouldn't put it past Obama to be plotting right now how to serve beyond 2016 and I think the way he's reacting to what's happening in Honduras - Look, they've got a constitution, they're a democratically-elected set of officials down there and you had a guy running the country, Mel Zelaya, who was just going to basically rip that country's democracy to shreds and the country moved in to stop in him from doing it and Obama sides with the guy who wanted to rip up the constitution. He sides with other dictators in the region. Regardless, I mean, one thing is clear here: Obama is nothing if not a hardcore liberal. Always, always more sympathetic, appearing to side with the bad guys on the world stage.

And I'll tell you folks, this business about running beyond 2016, you know, the thing that when you look at Obama's followers - and we've discussed it here - they are a cult-like bunch and their attachment to him is not political, it's not ideological, it is not issue-wise, it is cultish. It includes a wide percentage of minorities, by the way, who for different reasons, who will come to think that he simply cannot be replaced. Let him succeed with amnesty, for example, and all the illegal aliens who are instantly made citizens. He'll be too important. Just like right now he's too big to fail as far as the drive-bys are concerned, he's too important to be replaced. No one else can lead the nation, they will say. And they won't care a whit about the legalities that might be trampled. Half of the legalities if they don't even know about them because they haven't been properly educated. I think this situation in Honduras is very instructive. Anybody who thinks that he intends to just constitutionally go away in 2016 is nuts ... These are people who seek power for reasons other than to serve. They seek to rule.

Incredible. Obama isn't half a year into his first term and Rush is already accusing him of wanting to run for a third term. When asked to respond to this claim Robert Gibbs, the White House Press Secretary, refuted it. Nice try Mr. Gibbs, but Rush and I are on to you and your little games.

Until we meet again, you stay classy America.

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Rush Limbaugh Quote of the Day 6/29/The Situation in Honduras

Sorry this is a day late, but I forgot to post it yesterday. El Rushbo keeps talking out of his rear. Yesterday I was woken up to his soothing voice saying, "Obama loves anti-American, authoritarian leaders. That's just a fact, folks!"

It cracks me up whenever Rush Limbaugh says something is a fact. He says it every time after something ludicrous, as if by saying it is fact it will magically become a fact.

Limbaugh was talking about the current situation in Honduras, in which a military led coup was completed removing President Zelaya from power. Zelaya was allowed to escape the country and go to Costa Rica. The coup took place because he had political enemies who: 1) hated him, and 2) believed he was being unconstitutional by issuing a non-binding survey of some sort that had something to do with him wanting to have another term of office as President, which isn't allowed under the Honduran constitution. As you can see, I am hazy on those details, but he had taken no actual step towards enabling himself to have another term, so I'm not sure if that is in violation of the constitution or not, but I know that a coup sure of hell is.

Now the United States, the neighboring Central American countries, and now the United Nations have all denounced the coup and only recognize Zelaya as the true leader of Honduras. Adding to the intensity is the news that Zelaya is promising to return to Honduras on Thursday. The Attorney General Luis Alberto Rubi said Zelaya will be arrested as soon as he takes a step in the country and will face 20 years in prison for "numerous charges."

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So Limbaugh referred to Zelaya as an anti-American, authoritarian leader who Obama loves. Classic. Obviously he hadn't seen this picture of Zelaya wearing a cowboy hat, because nothing is more pro-American than a cowboy hat.

You stay classy US of A.

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Awesome Bollywood Video of the Week

This a new feature I'm going to post every Monday. An awesome song and dance from a Bollywood movie. We're going to start with a favorite of Kyle's, the song "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom" from the movie of the same name. It stars my favorite actor, Abhishek Bachchan. Enjoy.

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A Day of Celebration in Iraq

Via the Associated Press:

Iraqi forces assume formal control of Baghdad and other cities on Tuesday after American troops hand over security in urban areas in a defining step toward ending the U.S. combat role in the country.

Fireworks, not bombings, colored the Baghdad skyline late Monday, and thousands attended a party in a park where singers performed patriotic songs. Loudspeakers at police stations and military checkpoints played recordings of similar tunes throughout the day, as Iraqi military vehicles decorated with flowers and national flags patrolled the capital.

"All of us are happy — Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds on this day," Waleed al-Bahadili said as he celebrated at the park. "The Americans harmed and insulted us too much."

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki declared a public holiday and proclaimed June 30 as "National Sovereignty Day." [...]

The gathering at the Baghdad park was unprecedented in size for such a postwar event in a city where people tend to avoid large gatherings for fear of suicide bombers. They ignored an appeal by Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi to stay away from crowded places during the U.S. pullback, which has seen more than 250 people killed in bombings over the past 10 days.

This is a huge step towards ending our intervention in Iraq, not to mention a huge day for the people of Iraq, who seem downright pleased. In contrast, somewhere Dick Cheney is crying right now.

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R.I.P. Billy Mays

Have a good day.

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Robot Chicken - Star Wars

Robot Chicken, which is on Adult Swim, is a pretty funny show, especially its two Star Wars episodes. Here are some clips. The first one has something to do with politics at least.

This next one cracks me up.

This one is thrown in for good measure.

You can watch all of Robot Chicken Star Wars Episode I on AdultSwim.com. The second episode is really funny too, but I haven't found it online...yet.

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An Ode To Rush Limbaugh

So, el Rushbo is an idiot. I just heard him blame Mark Sanford's affair on Obama. Apparently Obama's leadership has caused Sanford to hate life and wonder "what's the point?" He even made a hint at Obama causing people to commit suicide. So, this is the post where I have some fun and show how incredibly ridiculous of a person Limbaugh really is. No need for my own words, however, I will just give you some examples of his:

"He is exaggerating the effects of the disease. He's moving all around and shaking and it's purely an act. ... This is really shameless of Michael J. Fox. Either he didn't take his medication or he's acting."
--on an ad by Michael J. Fox endorsing Claire McCaskill for Senate for supporting embryonic stem cell research (Watch video)

"They're 12 percent of the population. Who the hell cares?"
--On African-Americans

"Have you ever noticed how all composite pictures of wanted criminals resemble Jesse Jackson?"

"Hugo, Cesar — whatever. A Chavez is a Chavez. We've always had problems with them."

"I love hugging myself; I love human contact."

"I'm just watching Sen. 'Dick Turban,' ah, Dick Turban is doing his — from Illinois — he of Club G'itmo fame. Ha! I wish Roberts would have shown up in the Club G'itmo T-shirt today. Maybe, maybe a Club G'itmo java coffee cup, just for Dick Turban. Ah, but anyway, Dick Turban."
--On Dick Durbin

"And don't forget, Sherrod Brown is black. There's a racial component here, too. And now, the newspaper that I'm reading all this from is The New York Times, and they, of course, don't mention that."
--on the 2006 Ohio Senate primary race involving then-Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), who is white

"This is no different than what happens at the Skull and Bones initiation...I'm talking about people having a good time, these people, you ever heard of emotional release? You ever heard of the need to blow some steam off?"
--on the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal

"Too many whites are getting away with drug use...Too many whites are getting away with drug sales...The answer is to go out and find the ones who are getting away with it, convict them, and send them up the river, too."
--in 1995

"I am addicted to prescription pain medication."
--in 2003

"Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream of society."

"We're not sexists, we're chauvinists -- we're male chauvinist pigs, and we're happy to be because we think that's what men were destined to be. We think that's what women want."

"She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed her -- guess what -- she's off to wherever she wants to be in the house, until the next time she gets hungry. She's smart enough to know she can't feed herself. She's actually a very smart cat. She gets loved. She gets adoration. She gets petted. She gets fed. And she doesn't have to do anything for it, which is why I say this cat's taught me more about women, than anything my whole life."
--on his cat

"The NAACP should have riot rehearsal. They should get a liquor store and practice robberies."

"There are more acres of forestland in America today than when Columbus discovered the continent in 1492."

"I know these people like I know every square inch of my glorious naked body."
--on Democrats

"RAWR! HAVE A NICE DAY!"

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News Dumpage!

So, Kyle is finally done with school, so after a month of no blogging, Kyle is back. Not in black, however, as I am shirtless at the moment. Let that image sink in. As Kavi would say..."ooh..kinky!"

Anywho, so what has happened politically in the last month? A whole frickin' ton of poo has happened, that's what.

Cuba has come an inch closer to being with the rest of the world, as North Korea has taken a plunge in the opposite direction. The list of those pissed at North Korea includes: South Korea, Japan, China, Russia, the USA, the EU, the UN, Chuck Norris, and the rest of the world. Somewhere Kim Jung Il is laughing to himself because he doesn't have any friends.

Obama gave another big speech. He seems to do that a lot. The one I am talking about was on new Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor...or was it on his new health care plan? Oh no, this one was on Israel and the Middle East. He had some stern words for Israel.

"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides with the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of charity and good will shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon those with great vengeance and with furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know that my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee."

Oh wait, I think I got Obama confused with Samuel L. Jackson again. He actually said something about Israel needing to stop putting settlements in the West Bank. Benjamin Netanyahu just said he was okay with that, but Netanyahu is kind of a hard-ass, so don't get too excited. I need to see the goods first before I'm sold.


In other news, Sarah Palin is in a vicious verbal brawl with comedian David Letterman. While I don't think Letterman's jokes were very funny, Palin is trying to play the victim at a point when nobody cares. Here is a little taste of the fight:

She also said Letterman’s joke that she looked like a “slutty flight attendant” as “pretty pathetic”. Letterman in the above response said he thought the flight attendant joke was actually pretty good.

I promise this is the first of many new posts to come. Have a great day!

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I Was Right! w/ UPDATE!

A day after my horrendous box office projection for "The Hangover", I aced my NBA finals prediction: Lakers in 5 games, Kobe Bryant Finals MVP.

And I just beat Kyle in fantasy baseball this week. Things are looking up...

UPDATE: Kavi is kind of a dick, and no Kavi, you cannot have Aubrey Huff!

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I Was Wrong

I predicted that "The Hangover" would be a big hit and gross a total of $83 million dollars this summer. In 8 days, it's already made that amount. Impressive.

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June Movie Preview Part 1

It's already Friday afternoon but I'm going to crank this out. It has been long-gestating in my mind. These previews of the major films that are going to be released in the month of June.

The Film Fratboys Will Be Endlessly Quoting in the Fall:
The Hangover

Like Tropic Thunder last year, Superbad from two years ago, and Wedding Crashers from four years ago, The Hangover will be an extremely funny movie enjoyed by all people between the ages of 16 and 30. But it will suffer from overexposure as college freshmen across the United States will begin a continuous stream of dialogue recitation and scene recollections from the film until Christmas.

(Sample Exchange)
Fratboy #1: "Dude, did you see The Hangover?"
Fratboy #2: "Yeah, remember the part when Mike Tyson punches the guy in the face while listening to Elton John?"
Fratboy #1: "Yeah! That was awesome! Kegstand woohoo!"

The Hangover is from director Todd Phillips of Old School fame, which is now regarded as a our generation's Animal House. Since then, Phillips made the pretty-good Starsky and Hutch and the crap School for Scoundrels, but now he has a chance to reclaim former glory with another all-out, R-rated raunchfest with underrated comedic talent. Old School uncorked Vince Vaughn's comedic gifts (see his IMDB credits before it) and raised Will Ferrell from Saturday Night Live has-been to the decade's iconic funnyman.


Similarly, The Hangover stars several familiar comedic veterans that have been sidelined as supporting players for most of their careers. Bradley Cooper had great parts in Yes Man and Wedding Crashers, but he was not the lead role. Ed Helms is known from his brilliance on "The Office" and "The Daily Show" but he's always second-fiddle at best. The third lead is Zach Galifianakis, an obese, bearded mountain-man famous for his Comedy Central stand-up and Kanye West music videos. The man is hilarious but has never been given a proper chance on the big screen.

Overall, The Hangover is sure to be a wonderful movie that will rightfully steer the careers of the three leads. The studio has so much faith in the movie's success that a sequel is already in the works. See it just so you know what everyone's going to be referencing in the fall.

Prediction: $83 million gross

The Film Where Will Ferrell Runs Around and Shouts

Land of the Lost

We've all seen it before and the trailer promises more. Just like Talladega Nights and Anchorman, Will Ferrell is a loveable goof who happens to be very good at his job. And somehow, he'll end up running and shouting inane things, with or without clothes on. This time he's Dr. Rick Marshall who is transplanted into an alternate dimension/universe/something. The film is taken from the 1974 TV series of the same name that I had never heard of before.



Hopefully, with the addition of the lovely Anna Friel from "Pushing Daises" and last year's breakthrough star Danny McBride, there will be enough fresh faces to make the film worthwhile. Sadly, I predict that this will be the first big flop of the summer. From the trailer, it seems to be to slapstick for adults and too rude for children. And I'll give you $5 for every person you know that watched the original TV series and feels nostalgic for it.

Prediction: A paltry $60 million (for such a big-budget movie)

The End of the Road for Jack Black and Michael Cera

Year One

Hollywood must think that audiences are really stupid. They have actors repeat a certain character or slight variation of a character, churning out movies until they are no longer profitable.

Subject #1: Michael Cera
On the big screen, Cera was the go-to guy for innocent, awkward teenagers since his role in Superbad. But take away that and his bit part in Juno and what's left? Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, where he plays the exact same character. And it was a flop, because audiences are already sick of his limited range. Now think about we legions of "Arrested Development" devotees who grew with the exact same characterizations with George Michael Bluth for three years?

The trailer for Year One doesn't promise anything different for Cera. The same stammering around women, the same sensitivity, and the same mild outbursts of anger. I love you Mike, but you're time is ending. Find some other character to play or you'll be finished. Although I do have hope for you in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Subject #2: Jack Black
As Barry, John Cusack's obnoxious-yet-delightful record store employee, Black's incredible energy and knack for comedy came out of the blue in High Fidelity. This blend of high-energy incompetence successfully continued for Jack Black in Saving Silverman and Orange County, until he finally nabbed a proper lead role in School of Rock(Shallow Hal doesn't count). This was the pinnacle of Jack Black's career as a good-natured oaf; subsequent attempts, such as Nacho Libre, have tanked.

Again, from the trailer for Year One it looks like Jack Black will royally screw up but will have to muster the courage to save the day. Black will survive, due to his non-acting talents (he's in a famous band!) and strong performances in ensemble pictures, when he's not the lead, such as Tropic Thunder and King Kong(he was good!).

I'm not going to go in detail about the plot, as I'm sure you've seen a preview by now. The director is Harold Ramis (glasses guy in Ghostbusters) but he hasn't made a good film since Groundhog Day(1993). The success obviously hinges on whether or not viewers will be willing to see Cera and Black do their same tired routines, but the film has other positive factors. There's the interesting, unconventional plot that may jab at Christianity and receive some controversy. Also there's the strength of the unnaturally awesome costars: David Cross(Tobias!), Paul Rudd, Hank Azaria, Olivia Wilde(Thirteen on "House"), and Vinnie Jones(Bullet Tooth Tony). This could go either way.

Prediction: $54 million, because I think audiences are done with them.

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NBA Finals Prediction

I almost forgot to do this:

With 7:09 left in the 3rd quarter of game one

What I hope will happen: Magic in 7 games, Rashard Lewis Finals MVP

What will really happen: Lakers in 5 games, Kobe Bryant Finals MVP

Peace.

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