It appears that Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senator Rick Santorum have both grabbed a hold of Communications Director Eric Fehrnstrom’s comment, “Well, I think you hit a reset button for the fall campaign. Everything changes. It’s almost like an Etch-A-Sketch, you can kind of shake it up and we start all over,” and ran full speed ahead with it.
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Mitt Romney and Etch-A-Sketch Commercial, Tweets and Memes 13
On Wednesday, March 21st, John Fugelsang, political comedian, was interviewing Romney Communications Director Eric Fehrnstrom on CNN. John asked Eric, “Is there a concern that pressure from Santorum and Gingrich might force the governor to tack so far to the right that it would hurt him with moderate voters in the general election?”
Israel to Iran “We Love You” 11
Video posted in the website, indiegogo, which is located in Tel Aviv. A peace-seeking group who do not wish to go to war with Iran. Here are the words of Ronny Edry spoken in the video.
The message is very simple. All wars need to stop. And here in the United States, we need to bring our troops home. We do not need to send our troops to Iran next. Most citizens in all countries simply want peace.
The Parting Shot for March 21, 2012 12
Kiss
Photo credit: Unknown
The Joys of Coming Home to Your Pet 13
All devoted dog and cat owners love arriving home to their pets. The wagging tails, the bright eyes, the wet sloppy licks, the purring and rubbing up against your legs… But sometimes…
… you come home to this…
WordPress is Trippin’ and is now Psychic 15
I am sure many of you, if not all of you, have now noticed a new feature here on WordPress…. stats on “Likes” on your blog. I know some other bloggers have commented about the new notification of “likes” which started appearing today, and the stats given somewhat vary. One blogger commented that her stat notification informed her of how many total “Likes” she has on her blog. Mine was different, but I also received TWO today – and it appears as though there is still some debugging to do.
The Parting Shot for March 20, 2012 14
The art of illusion? Or the illusion of art?
Photo credit: Unknown
Will The Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up 27
What an absolutely incredible video! An enormous variety of clips primarily of Mitt Romney, with a guest appearance by President Obama, all cut and edited to headline Mitt rapping away. Featuring an Eminem background rap beat from the song “The Real Slim Shady“. If you do not like rap, or even totally disdain rap, no worries here. It is just a quiet, steady beat to provide the momentum of spoken speech.
Swear to Uphold… 16
On Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at a hearing on the proposed Constitutional Amendment to prohibit gay marriage, Jamie Raskin, professor of law at American University, was requested to testify. At the end of his testimony, Republican State Senator Nancy Jacobs said: “Mr. Raskin, my Bible says marriage is only between a man and a woman. What do you have to say about that?”
The Parting Shot for March 19, 2012 2
Power to the animal kingdom!
Photo credit: Laurie Rubin
FOX News Killed My Mother 12
Sounds like political satire, right? Not in this case. I know many people are anti-Facebook for several reasons. But I have found Facebook to be beneficial, especially with keeping up in the news. I am careful as to who I friend and not afraid to “unfriend” someone if their main purpose is to be an asshole. But I love it as a one-stop source for my news. I “Like” many legitimate pages, and last night, this first image below, created by Tracy Knauss, came across Keith Olbermann’s page.
Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) Jokes About Santorum 10
Too funny! Have to give Scott Brown an “A” for creativity. Brown, who’s locked in a battle with Elizabeth Warren for Ted Kennedy’s old Senate seat, is advised by Eric Fehrnstrom, of the Shawmut Group – who is also one of Mitt Romney’s key advisers.
The Parting Shot for March 18, 2012 12
sur·re·al
Adjective: Having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre: “a surreal mix of fact and fantasy”.
Photo/image credit: Unknown. Just the signature in the corner.
The Parting Shot for March 17, 2012 13
The Ballymacdermot Cairn located in Co Armagh, Northern Ireland.
This monument, lying on the slopes of Ballymacdermot Mountain close to Newry,
is an extremely well preserved Neolithic burial site with three chambers.
It can be dated between 4000 and 2500 BC. Locally known as ‘The Fairy Ring’, and is reputed to be haunted.
Capture here under full moon with a ring of Fire by means of oil lantern.
Photo credit: Stephen Emerson
War on Women Posters | Go F*** Yourself 17
These beautifully designed pieces or art posters are definitely not for the faint of heart, nor the passive person. They are designed to make a statement to the politicians who feel it is their right to violate a woman’s body with ignorant insane laws. So, just a word of warning, if you are easily offended by language, then these are not for you. Designed by Favianna Rodriguez.
Happy St Paddy’s Day! Not “Patty’s” 14
Here is some interesting information about the incorrect use of St “Patty’s” Day – it is actually “Paddy’s.” All this information below is pulled directly from the website of someone who is obviously Irish and very passionate about their heritage. This is not the writing of Motley News – but this correction is quite interesting. It would appear that many of us have been spelling the name of this holiday incorrectly for years. From the site, “Paddy Not Patty“:
An Open Letter to AZ Rep. Debbie Lesko RE: HB 2625 48
To: Debbie Lesko, Majority Whip
House of Representatives
1700 W. Washington
Room 222
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-5413
Fax Number: (602) 417-3109
Email Address: dlesko@azleg.gov
From: A US-born, free citizen of the United States who is gravely concerned about your support of our First Amendment Rights as well as Women’s Rights
The Parting Shot for March 16, 2012 7
Unusual and Weird Vintage Ads 19
Here are some rather unusual, strange and very odd ads from days gone past. Times most certainly have changed. Although some of these ads I could see being used by some of our current politicians in regards to taking women back in time to, once again, be subservient to men.
The Parting Shot for March 15, 2012 11
The War on Women Political Humor 29
With all the recent news of the insanity spreading like a viral disease throughout our country, the War on Women has begun. I have always seen and believed that there are some rather ignorant people in both of our parties, but this year is much different. The Republican Party wins hands down. Bills are erupting all over the country, states ticking off one-by-one with their own bill which in some manner violates women’s rights.
The Parting Shot for March 14, 2012 7
President Obama’s March Madness NCAA Full Bracket Picks 6
Today, President Obama revealed his picks for this year’s bracket for the NCAA basketball tournament. His Final Four are too “safe” for my taste, although the rest of his picks are not bad. Obama’s bracket is shown further down this posting. For his Final Four, Obama chose:
Grandparents Discover the Apple Photo Booth App 4
According to the Apple website, Photo Booth allows the user to take photo snapshots and video clips with their Mac. The user can send them to friends, use one as an iChat icon, add them to their Address Book, or organize and edit them in iPhoto. The real fun starts when you use the effects and backdrops in Photo Booth.
The Republican Party’s War on Women 8
Great video. When hearing the women quote, word for word, some statements made by some very prominent people, they become even more powerful in exposing the harsh reality of the war the Republican Party has started with women. The GOP has got a serious problem with women. Until they get over their issues, women have got a serious problem with the GOP.
