Thursday Totty..............

Ray Stevens - The Haircut Song (Live)

Autoerotique - Asphyxiation * Music Video *

H/T Doverthere

Bedtime Totty.................

Too Pooped to March?

March 2009 Anti-Obamacare Protest

By Alan Caruba

There have been twenty-seven marches in Washington, D.C. since President Obama took office in 2009. The most recent was on February 13 called “Forward on Climate” in which an estimated 40,000 people demanded action on “climate change” and was largely devoted to protesting the expansion of the Keystone pipeline.

The weather that day was brutally cold and it probably did not occur to participants that humans can do nothing about the climate or that they used lot of gasoline, an oil derivative, to get to and from the march.

The only march in which I participated was the Vietnam Moratorium march on November 15, 1969. It drew 600,000 people and there were comparable marches around the nation that day in which some two million participated. It was a very unpopular war, having been vastly expanded under President Johnson and continued into the Nixon years. There were a dozen major marches opposing it, starting in 1965 and lasting until 1974 when an estimated ten thousand people rallied for the impeachment of Nixon. The war ended in 1975.

Between 1950 and 1999, there were forty-five marches that merited being cited as being of some significance. The most famous was the August 28, 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a civil rights march during which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his “I have a dream” speech. An estimated 250,000 participated. It had been preceded in 1957 by the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom during which Dr. King demanded “Give us the ballot.”

Other marches over the nearly fifty-year period were devoted to demands for women’s rights, a pro-life march, and gay and lesbian rights.

Between 2000 and 2009 there were nearly forty marches, quite a few of which were anti-war marches protesting the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

In March 2009, the largest march ever staged by fiscal conservatives as a protest against high taxes and big government—the proposed Obamacare legislation—was held, estimated to have drawn between 600,000 and 800,000 participants, though others put the figure at a million or more. It was notable for the way the mainstream media largely ignored it, though it was broadcast on C-SPAN.  Its sponsors included the 9-13 Project, Freedom Works, the National Taxpayers Union, The Heartland Institute, Americans for Tax Reform, Tea Party Patriots, and ResistNet. It was also one of the most orderly and peaceful such rallies, and by far the largest since the days of the Vietnam War protests.

From 2010 to the present, one of the marches was the absurdist Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear held by Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert of the Comedy Channel. It drew an estimated 200,000 people, mostly young, mostly just happy to have something about which to march. In 2011 there was a Right2Know March for Genetically Engineered Foods demanding that GMO foods be reported on the label. In November, Occupy Wall Street demonstrators marched in Washington and New York against the extension of tax cuts, claiming they benefitted the rich.

2012 was a low point for marches on Washington, D.C., with only four. They were largely ignored by the mainstream media; one called for the closing of Guantanamo and another for continued funding for Public Broadcast.

The lack of marches of any consequence, with the exception of the March 2009 event protesting Obamacare begs the question of why such events have been so few. The answer may lie in the way the Internet’s social media permits people to rally electronically instead of physically showing up in the nation’s capital. It may also speak to the mood of the nation, both on the Left and Right, which reflects its depressed economic conditions of high unemployment, and the lack of an issue to mobilize people.

That could change. The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq plays to a war-weary public, the frequent cause for marches during the Vietnam War years. The gathering storm of Obama administration scandals, however, could mobilize public protests.

Will we see another big march in Washington, D.C. this year and the remaining years of President Obama’s second term? Stay tuned.

© Alan Caruba, 2013

Late News...............

Below the Gnat Line - Carpe Diem

Obama's Sword and Shield

Militants Attack Red Cross Office in Afghanista​n

House Investigat​or Follows JW's Lead, Subpoenas Benghazi Docs

China's Shuanghui in $4.7B deal for Smithfield

The Real IRS Scandal: the IRS Exists

When to Bug Out: Knowing the Signs

Dishonoring America’s Veterans

Israeli forebodings over widening Russian-Hizballah-Iraqi intervention in Syria

The U.S. Helps Reconstruct the Ottoman Empire

Deadly new virus, MERS, ‘a threat to the entire world’ as long incubation period stokes transmission fears

China to test ‘digitized’ troops in massive drills

‘US opposes formal North-South peace treaty’ - Pyongyang

China Reopens North Korean Border for Tourism

Hours after sinking, 'The LuLu' abuzz with scuba divers, red snapper

Need a job? Report shows sequestration hasn't stopped federal government from looking for workers

The Other Benghazi Scandal

Stupid

Goolsbee's Mysterious Tweet About the Koch Brothers' Taxes

The Hitler Teapot Is No More Goering, Goering, Gone! (from Roger)

ABC: IRS scandal opens new front on ObamaCare

Taliban suicide assault team storms governor's compound in Panjshir

Obama, Control Freak in Chief........................from Dan Friedman

[The stench being emitted by Obama and his IRS is becoming too bad to ignore. Evidence of his abuse of the organs of government to punish and intimidate those who "resist" him just grows deeper. And I don't think we've reached rock bottom yet. df]

 

Commentary Magazine, 5/29/2013

Did the Palestinians Ask Obama to Target Pro-Israeli 501(c)(3)s?

By Rick Richman

A Wall Street Journal editorial notes the Obama administration gave special scrutiny to the tax-exempt status of certain pro-Israel organizations and cites a front-page, 5,000 word article in the New York Times published July 6, 2010 as a possible signal to the IRS:

Late Pic Dump.............

H/T Bob C

Afternoon News..................

Letters show IRS abuse took place above Cincinnati office

The Bullying Pulpit by Thomas Sowell

Report: Obama asks Pentagon to draw up plan for no-fly zone in Syria

In Montana, Dark Money Helped Democrats Hold a Key Senate Seat

At Naval Academy Graduation, Obama Lauds Future Scandal-Ridden, Sexual-Assaulting, Drunk Divorcées

Video: Were the Middle Ages dark?

Hidden History

Hollywood to Produce Hillary Hagiography

Meet North Korea's new girl band: five girls who just wanna have state-sanctioned fun

Pakistan Taliban number two 'killed by US drone strike'

Lost in Translation..........

Delta Bravo Sierra

H/T DJ Elliott

Jennifer Lopez live performance on BGT 2013

Reminds me of Cher on a Battleship

See it here...

'Put some clothes on, it's a family show!' Jennifer Lopez's raunchy BGT performance blasted as 'inappropriate' by viewers

Bonus Totty.................

Submariners Rescue WWII B-29 Crew......................

1945 rescue of b29 crew 70 miles off coast of Japan. Film taken by submarine officer, and stored in his memorabilia shoe box for 65 years. Recently discovered and sent to the tailgunner who is now 85 years old in GreenBay WI.



H/T 45 Govt

Pic Dump...............

Fast and Furious finally grabs the attention of Americans!...from TPC

It had to happen sometime as this article examines the fact that Fast and Furious gunrunning scandal starring Attorney General Eric Holder has finally caught the attention of the American people! 

Or has it?

At The Political Commentator here.

NEVER MESS WITH THIS GIRLS PURSE...............

Found at Grouchy Old Cripple

H/T Doverthere

Mothballin​g F117's Stealth Fighters due to Sequestration

Due to sequestration the US Air Force has begun to mothball several squadrons of F117 Stealth Fighters in the Arizona Desert. This is the first F-117 to be parked.



H/T Shelly

News..............

Where I Write of My Nether Regions

Nixon and Obama: Like Brothers From Another Mother

EagleSpeak​: Sunday Ship History Revisited: "South from Corregidor​"

Report: Holder Went Judge Shopping for Fox Subpoena

Alleged $6 billion money-laun​dering network busted

An Indian lake surrounded by hundreds of ancient skeletons. The surprise is what killed them

Girl, 10, spotted in a dog cage in the back of a truck

Kenya Plunged Into Darkness - Entire nation loses power


Blogger claims creature with tail seen in NASA photo from Mars

Why Pakistan Made Workers Stop Wearing Socks

Massive New Zealand Quake Has Been Going on All Year - But no one can feel it

Corvette Stingray good for up to 460 hp, most ever

Holder Probed for Perjury

What Comes Next: Fox vs. Obama

Chinese Hacking Targets U.S. Missile Defense Designs

Labelled a ‘difficult employee’ by Al-Qaeda leaders, international terrorist behind gas plant attack quit to form own group

The Syrian Mire: Middle East Divisions Deepen amid Civil War

Chris Christie: a Republican that even Democrats can vote for. Watch him in 2016

Obama Brother Tax-Exempt Charity Tied To Genocidal Muslim Dictator & Terrorists

Hezbollah on the Move - Iranian-backed terror org leads the fight for Assad

Good Grief

Wednesday Wenches................

Goodness My! Hot Heather Graham Rocks Sexy Bikini at Ipanema Beach!

See: "Heather Graham Bikini Pics."

The bikini babe who shagged me!

She's due for a comeback --- especially her breasts!

Holder Investigates Holder!

 

 

Just when you think the Obama gang cannot be more absurd, more contemptuous of Americans, they top themselves! 

Bedtime Totty...............

Jabotinsky Has The Last Word......................from Dan Friedman

As long as the Arabs feel that there is the least hope of getting rid of us, they will refuse to give up this hope in return for either kind words or for bread and butter, because they are not a rabble, but a living people. And when a living people yields in matters of such a vital character it is only when there is no longer any hope of getting rid of us, because they can make no breach in the iron wall.

 

--Vladimir Jabotinsky, The Iron Wall, Friday, 26^th November, 1937

 

[Jews have a very bad habit of ignoring our very best people, and an even worse habit of ignoring them again after they are proven right. My friends, Christian or Jew, our societies are heading for a great calamity with no one presently on the horizon with the wisdom and will to stop it. df]

 

gatestoneinstitute.org, May 28, 2013

Palestinians: Kerry Trying to Bribe Us to "Sell Out"

Graham Norton Show Will Smith....................

All fans of The Fresh Prince should fast forward to 3 mins 50 secs it's worth it...........although all of it is good

Late News.............

Judge refuses to delay trial in Trayvon Martin killing

Supreme Court declines to hear abortion case

Six Reasons to Care About Obama’s Trip to Asbury Park

Embracing Terrorism - Palestinian president refuses to fire official who honored terrorist

Whistleblower Exclusive: The Benghazi cover-up is the proxy battle with the war with Iran

The Tables Have Turned on “Useful Idiots”

Question over missing time deepens

Kerry wants major Israeli concessions for Palestinians, including sovereign northern Dead Sea coast

Time for Airpower Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific

China’s Amphibious Game Changer?

Maoist Rebels Reassert Brute Presence in India

Fears grow of Syrian arms race as EU and Russia move on weapons

Obama's "Fast and Furious" Gun-runnin​g Scandal Grows

Zimmerman Jury Will Not Hear Trayvon Martin Drug & Gun Evidence

Taliban killed seven Afghan policemen in green-on-green attack

Is rape legitimate if she dresses provocativ​ely? One author argues yes

17 Unusual Uses For Vodka

In Israel Jews Performing Human Sacrifice........................from Dan Friedman

[In case you have not been paying attention, the Third Intifada is already underway in Israel. This time the Arabs have gone back to the stone age tactics they used to great effect in the First Intifada, building on the sweeping success they had then. True to form, Israel’s faux leaders are trying to avoid “an escalation,” and in their equation that means Jews must be good sports and take the brunt of the Arab attack. It’s a sure sign that “peace” is in the air once again. df]

 

Gantz Tells Knesset Why IDF Can't Protect Jews

 

Chief of Staff explained that he believes changing IDF's open-fire orders will lead to escalation and loss of control.

 

By Gil Ronen

Late Pic Dump.............

"Jihad Slashers" - Wild Bill

Bloodthirsty Islamic Jihadist hacking citizens to pieces....liberal government paralyzed by political correctness....nothing new.

Afternoon News.............

Cambrian Dissenters​:Irish Home Rule Suspended - So Where Is Gerry Adams And The IRA?

Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys.. - Castle Security

Did Obama Snub the Joint Chiefs on Afghanista​n?

Pyongyang invites South Korean business owners to Kaesong for talks

Russia to ship missiles to Syria after EU ends arms embargo on rebels

Fundraiser-in-Chief Headed to Sweet Home Chicago

Chinese hackers 'steal' blueprints to new Australian spy HQ

Mumbai bans lingerie-clad mannequins to save men from 'impure thoughts'

Drones join war on rhino poachers in South Africa

Iran Extends $4-Bln Credit to Syria

Budget cuts leave Air Force pilots twisting in the wind

McCain sneaks across border, visits Syrian rebels

IRS Wants Back Taxes from Job Woman Never Held

Contrary to Obama, the Terror War Has Barely Begun

Hundreds gather for Memorial Day ceremony

Stolen Marine flag makes unique journey home

Jihadis Coming Back to Haunt Europe........................from Dan Friedman

[Today, if Lenin was a Muslim he’d no doubt say, “we’ll train the Jihadists who will cut the West’s throats.” df]

 

 

West concerned as Europe Muslims join Syria fight

 

Intelligence information indicates a rise in European Muslims travelling to Syria to join Islamic groups fighting the Assad regime....The Dutch government fears that those who leave for Syria will return to the Netherlands traumatized, even more radicalized, and trained in the use of weapons and explosives...

Bonus Totty....................................

NewsBusted 5/28/13