"Iraqis Arming Selves For Independence." The Onion
- This week, the big news was the death of one of Hollywood's greatest actors, Tarzan's Cheetah or so we thought. Then it was announced that the chimp who died might actually have been an impostor (the photo above certainly appears to be a chimp having just too much of a good time for an 80 year old. That should have given it away). I'm proud to announce that The Political War Zone---due to our first class investigative reporting---found the impostor and he's none other than this man---
- I don't know about you, but those end-of-year lists that are appearing in the media right now are getting a tad tiring and boring. But I feel compelled and almost obligated to publish one myself. I call it "The Year in Review 2011: The Dummy List."
The Political War Zone's Year in Review 2011: The Dummy List (you have my permission to also refer to it as "The Knucklehead List."):
- My first choice for Dummy #1 was not a difficult one to make. Just look up. Slo Joe leads in so many categories from asking Sen. Chuck Graham, who is in a wheelchair. to stand up and take a bow to declaring the Taliban is not our enemy. To quote the former CIA Director, George Tenet, it's really a slam dunk.
- My second choice for Dummy #2 was equally easy to make. None other than Michael Moore. If I had "A Fake, Phony and Fraud Award," he would have been my second choice only behind John F. Kerry who is a fake, phony and back-stabbing fraud.
- I had more of a difficult time coming up with Dummy #3, but, having to retain some integrity as a journalist, I had to decide upon John Boehner.
"Area Sorority Girl Worried About War and Stuff." Headline in The Onion
- It was reported that Cheetah, the chimp from the 1930's Tarzan movies, had died at the age of 80. I reported it here yesterday. But now questions are being raised as to whether this dashing silver screen legend died years ago and the current one who died was simply an impostor. Will this become another "Is Elvis dead" never ending saga? And if Cheetah died years ago, who was this impostor? All of Hollywood wants to know.
- Gallup came out with their 2011 Most Admired list this week. And it has to be driving the progressives and libs nuts. While Pres. Obama was number one (as are most presidents), George W. Bush came in second. In fact, he beat out Bill Clinton. Hillary Clinton topped the list for women while Oprah came in second and Michelle Obama was third. Of the top six most admired people in 2011, Americans chose three who are African-Americans. Hey, I thought this was a racist nation? Just sayin'.
- Last week, Gallup reported Pres. Obama received a bump with regard to the battle over the extension of the payroll tax. Well, that was last week. Gallup reports today that his bump has completely vanished. He's back down to a 41% approval rating.
- In fact, in Rasmussen's 2012 Matchup Poll of likely voters, they have Romney ahead of Obama by 45% to Obama's 39%
- Several days ago, I said watch out for Rick Santorum. He's a Wild Card. It appears he's now surging in Iowa.
- By the way, how many surges does that make? First it was Bachmann, then Perry, then Cain, then Newt and now Santorum.
- Speaking of Herman Cain, where are those women who accused him of sexual harassment anyway?
"Gabby Giffords: Congresswoman whose January shooting sparked a national conversation about national conversations, and whether it was worth having them.The conclusion being that it wasn't.---Political 2011 Newsmakers from The Onion
- Yes, he outlived his entire cast. Cheeta, Tarzan's sidekick in the early 1930's films with Johnny Weissmuller died this week. He was 80. He will be missed.
- The Iowa Caucuses are getting a lot of attention considering Iowa, like Idaho, really does not exist. The caucuses are a creation of the media. Let's assume Ron Paul wins. It means absolutely nothing. I did a little research. The following were past winners for both parties: Walter Mondale, Al Gore, John F. Kerry (fake, phony and back-stabbing fraud), Mike Huckabee, Bob Dole, Tom Harkin. You get the picture. Yes, a few Iowa winners went on to become president like both Bush 1 and 2 and Ronald Reagan. But all three also ran unopposed in several of those elections. Pres. Obama also took the caucus in 2008. In 1992, Clinton came in 4th.
- Republicans never cease to amaze me. It appears they are looking for that perfect conservative candidate. Even if Ronald Reagan were to run today, I wonder if he would go over with the elite in the Republican Party. But they do have someone with solid conservative credentials; yet they appear to not give him any notice. His name is Rick Santorum.
- As of today, Politico is reporting Romney is on the upswing in Iowa. Hey, but who cares, Iowa is an illusion.
- "Recession is Over News" Sears/Kmart announced it will be closing 120 stores. Christmas sales for Sears were down 4.4% and 6% for Kmart. USA Today.
- Political satirist, Frank Fleming, suggested Pres. Obama's Hope and Change poster should be changed to "Despair and More of the Same." He also pointed out a big change for the country would be a new president.
"Even Michael Vick A Little Uneasy About How Easily People Have Forgiven Him." Sports Headline in The Onion
- After the Eagles lost about 4 games in a row earlier in the season, I said Karma is a b!tch. The Eagles are now out of it. And Karma is still a b!tch. Could not have happened to a more disgraceful human being. Don't believe a thing about his redemption---his redemption was staged. If someone offered a dog killer $80 million, I'm sure the dog killer would gladly promise he won't kill dogs anymore. Eagles got exactly what they deserve.
- Gallup's daily tracking poll show Newt edges out Romney by 3% for the GOP nomination. Memo to Republicans: if you nominate Newt, Pres. Obama will be president again. Romney or Huntsman (that's right Huntsman) are the only two candidates that can do well in a general election. Romney is doing well in most swing states---the states needed to win.
- If you want to look at this race as the playoffs in football, I really believe Romney will have the edge in the long run. Ron Paul might look good to many of the young voters (largely because they don't really know him), but his chances of any nomination are a big fat zero. Newt might hang on for a while longer. Perry, Santorum and Bachmann, right now, are Wild Cards. I also would not rule out Santorum just yet.
- Speaking of football, if you are one of those folks who cannot understand this playoff system in the NFL, USA Today did a great piece today on making the scenarios for the next week much clearer. It's in their sports section under, "Contenders Scenarios."
- Regarding Ron Paul, his ex-aid of 12 years, even called Paul's foreign policy "pure lunacy." His former aid, Eric Dondero, even said Paul does not believe Israel should exist. More disturbing, he said the U.S. should not have been involved in WWII to stop Hitler. Dondero also hinted at Paul being a 9/11 Truther. In the past, Paul said Iran is not developing an atomic bomb, and he said our military should be cut in half. The Hill. When I think of Ron Paul, only two words come to mind: Koo-Koo.
Venezuelan President Chavez called president Obama a clown and embarrassment. You don't talk about our president that way. Our vice president, sure, that would be fine.---Leno
- The NBA started its season yesterday. Yeh, so what else do you want me to say?
- Have you ever wondered how a baby born in a manger---a horse trough--- of parents who were not well off have the ability to significantly affect humanity and civilization for over 2000 years. Just as fascinating--- Jesus managed to do this in only about 33 years. Just sayin'.
- Ah, The Religion of Peace. How many times has that been used to describe Islam? Well, this religion displayed its peace loving principles by murdering at least 40 people in Nigeria as they were leaving midnight Christmas Mass. This attack comes a year after a series of Christmas Eve bombings last year that left over 30 dead and 75 wounded.
- Current update on the Religion of Peace: Since 9/11, they've carried out over 18,000 terror attacks worldwide (The Religion of Peace: Islam---Making A True Difference In The World---One Body At A Time)
- George Will, a nationally recognized conservative journalist and Pulitzer Prize recipient wrote about Gingrich this weekend: "Atop the Republican ticket, Gingrich would guarantee Barack Obama's re-election...Gingrich would have achieved something---wreckage, but something---proportional to is swollen sense of himself."---Ouch, Ouch, Ouch...
- Last week, CNN made a federal case about Ron Paul storming out of an interview. I'm no fan of Ron Paul, but The Daily Mail {UK} is reporting today that he didn't have a fit like first reported. The interview actually was over, but CNN made it appear as if he stormed out of the interview. This news should surprise no one.
