Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Teachers Union Vilify New Movie
“Won’t Back Down” tells the story of a teacher (Viola Davis) and a single mother (Maggie Gyllenhaal) who battle to oust the union in a poor, failing Pittsburgh school. Produced by Walden Media, it’s an emotional roller coaster aimed at mainstream audiences unlike “Waiting for Superman,” Walden’s previous anti-union and much-heralded documentary.
Union Head Banging and Progressive Eye Gouging in 5...4...3...
One industry source yesterday confirmed reports that the Screen Actors union president was asked by union officials to warn the movie’s stars about union bashing. On the “Today” show Monday, after protests at the premiere, Gyllenhaal went out of her way to say she’s not a union basher.
Meanwhile the American Federation of Teachers’ president, Randi Weingarten, has denounced the movie for “using the most blatant stereotypes.” She has a point: Gyllenhaal’s fictional child’s teacher is a heartless monster. But when Weingarten falls back on blatant stereotypes herself, blaming growing anti-union sentiment on right wing cabals, she loses credibility. Numerous Democrats, despite all that teachers union funding, are now also pushing back, including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who just chaired the Democratic National Convention, and Obama’s education secretary, Arnie Duncan.
But this isn’t just about Hollywood. Right here in Boston, City Councilor John Connolly says he’s “hugely frustrated with the pace of change,” irate Boston’s new teachers’ contract was settled “without adding a single minute to our short school day.” Connolly said his own child’s school, the Trotter, was “at the bottom of the barrel four years ago.” But now it’s a so-called “turnaround school” with longer days, where principals can actually hire teachers they want. The difference, said Connolly, is miraculous. Now, that sounds like the makings of a feel-good movie.
LINK
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Replacements Referees
Take on The Browns at Ravens Thursday Night
I Love Watching the Refs play Ball
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Stop Me
If you heard this one before.
Flight attendant's gun goes off at Philadelphia Int'l Airport
Flight Attendant attempts to bring a hand gun through Security ... CHECK!
TSA find the weapon and freak out ... CHECK!
Philli's Finest sends a round through a secured area attempting to unload the weapon ... CHECK!
Flight attendant's gun goes off at Philadelphia Int'l Airport
Flight Attendant attempts to bring a hand gun through Security ... CHECK!
TSA find the weapon and freak out ... CHECK!
Philli's Finest sends a round through a secured area attempting to unload the weapon ... CHECK!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Good Morning
Tyrants fall in Every Foe
Liberty in Every Blow
Let Us Do or Die
~ Robert Burns
Friday, September 21, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A Major Award
Harvey at IMAO offers "High Praise"
On Behalf of the Famous Blogging Squirrels, I Thank you and Accept your High Praise.
Monday, September 17, 2012
L’shana Tova – Happy New Year.
L’shana Tova – Happy New Year. May God Write And Seal You In The Book Of Life For A Good Year
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
A Football Question
via My FB Friend Paul
Last year.....after the Packers / Bills game, Buffalo released quarterback Trent Edwards.
During the Packers / Eagles game, the Packers injured Philadelphia quarterback Kevin Kolb. Philadelphia then had to play backup quarterback Michael Vick.
... During a playoff game against the Eagles, the Packers injured Michael Vick and another backup was needed.
After the Packers / Cowboys game, Dallas fired Wade Phillips and most of his staff .
After the Packers / Vikings game, Minnesota fired Brad Childress and most of his staff.
Four weeks after losing to the Packers, the 49er's coach Mike Singletary and most of his staff were fired and replaced.
During the Bears Playoff game, the Packers injured Jay Cutler and backup Todd Collins forcing the Bears to go with 3rd string quarterback Caleb Hanie.
So here's the question......
Is it just me, or did the Packers create more jobs last year than Obama?
Last year.....after the Packers / Bills game, Buffalo released quarterback Trent Edwards.
During the Packers / Eagles game, the Packers injured Philadelphia quarterback Kevin Kolb. Philadelphia then had to play backup quarterback Michael Vick.
... During a playoff game against the Eagles, the Packers injured Michael Vick and another backup was needed.
After the Packers / Cowboys game, Dallas fired Wade Phillips and most of his staff .
After the Packers / Vikings game, Minnesota fired Brad Childress and most of his staff.
Four weeks after losing to the Packers, the 49er's coach Mike Singletary and most of his staff were fired and replaced.
During the Bears Playoff game, the Packers injured Jay Cutler and backup Todd Collins forcing the Bears to go with 3rd string quarterback Caleb Hanie.
So here's the question......
Is it just me, or did the Packers create more jobs last year than Obama?
DNCC Apologizes
via Insty
They called it a vendor error.
Democratic officials apologized Wednesday for mistakenly displaying an image of the Russian Navy during a tribute to America’s veterans at last week’s Democratic National Convention.
They called it a vendor error.
A DNCC spokeswoman said the image of what's believed to be the Russian Black Sea Fleet appeared on screen due to an unspecified “vendor error,” but was unable to say how it had occurred or whether the photo had been digitally altered. Naval experts who reviewed the image believe that the photo is a composite of Russian ships and F-5 trainer jets — which are not used by the Russian Navy — streaking overhead in a maneuver.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
It's Official
The BoSOX are at the Bottom of the AL East
Dead Dog Last
In Other News:
Maine police arrest angry Yankees fan
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Portland police arrested a man wearing a New York Yankees hat over the weekend after he threw a brick through the police station's glass front door.
Police say 38-year-old Jeffrey Nason entered the Middle Street station at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday to complain that someone in the street had yelled at him for wearing a Yankees cap.
He left the station and threw a brick through the lobby door. He was caught a short distance away and charged with aggravated criminal mischief.
No one was hurt, but damage to the door was estimated at $1,000.
Nason was held at the Cumberland County Jail. Police did not say where he was from.
Maine police arrest angry Yankees fan
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Portland police arrested a man wearing a New York Yankees hat over the weekend after he threw a brick through the police station's glass front door.
Police say 38-year-old Jeffrey Nason entered the Middle Street station at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday to complain that someone in the street had yelled at him for wearing a Yankees cap.
He left the station and threw a brick through the lobby door. He was caught a short distance away and charged with aggravated criminal mischief.
No one was hurt, but damage to the door was estimated at $1,000.
Nason was held at the Cumberland County Jail. Police did not say where he was from.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Headlinze
Garlic to be Celebrated at Maine Garlic Festival
Really?
Obama:Picking Cherries from my Backside is Hard
I'm not making this crap up.
It’s official: Feds OK Mont Vernon’s Jew Pond being renamed Carelton Pond
In Other News: I met The Kilted One last evening at a book signing event with Larry Correia. Sure enough he pulled up in the Earth F***er, Kilted and all with a very fancy purse on a chain around his middle. He wasn't armed at the time though who can tell what he might have had up in that dress he was wearing.
It was nice to meet you Jay.
He's wearing that dress for a reason. If you're so inclined please donate to Kilted to Kick Cancer
Friday Babe
Previously ... Friday Babes of Summer 2012
May 4th 2012 Anna Kournikova
May 11th 2012 Marila Moreno
May 18th 2012 Mercedes Terrell
May 25th 2012 Miranda Kerr
June 1st 2012 Cintia Dicker
June 8th 2012 Brooklyn Decker
June 15th 2012 Michelle Vawer
June 22nd 2012 Nina Agdal
June 29th 2012 Petra Nemcova
July 6th 2012 Kelly Brook
July 13th 2012 Rebecca Romjin
July 20th 2012 Paulina Porizkova
July 27th 2012 Denise Milani
August 3rd 2012 Candice Boucher
August 17th 2012 Jessica Alba
August 24th 2012 Genevieve Morton
August 31st 2012 Esti Ginzburg
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Change ... If You Want It or Not
Dems Re-insert "God" and "Jerusalem" into party Platform ... Dissenters Boo as Chairman Overules Nay Votes
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Chuck Norris and Wife Gena
Share a Labor Day Message
Remember This ... The Chief Export of Chuck Norris is PAIN.
Monday, September 3, 2012
BREATHLESS
Boxer Micky Ward reportedly cancels Scott Brown endorsement.
No ... Not Really. The KOS Kids are pissing all over like excited little puppies though. No link for them.
It started with a tweet from Republican National Convention in Florida. Then came word from Brown’s camp that the Wrentham Republican would be making an appearance Friday morning at Ward’s favorite gym, Forever Fitness in Chelmsford.
Reached on his cell, Ward said he admired Brown’s spirit and respected the way he could “go out there and listen and talk like a guy who is positive and wants to do right by us.”
Progressive Head Banging and Union Eye Gouging in 5, 4, 3 ...
In Truth ... it took about 30 minutes.
Apparently Micky was reminded ah ... He's a Teamster and He's not allowed to think on his own. Yeah and Scott Brown really hates teh Ghey.
But the paper said Ward called back about a half-hour later to reverse his decision.
“I can’t support Scott Brown,” the newspaper quoted him as saying. “I just can’t do it.”
The former boxer added: “I found out Scott (Brown) is anti-union and I’m a Teamster guy. I found out he’s also against gay marriage, and I say if you love someone, you should have the same rights no matter who you are.”
Ward and Brown have attended events together in the past. They may even be friends. I don't know. A local celeb takes a minute to answer a cell phone call and says something nice about the candidate does not an endorsement make.
In other news Fauxahantus says Scott Brown hates teh wimmins too.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Teh Funny
President Obama To Receive Honorary Clown Shooz, and Induction Into Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Baileys Clownz Association.
No ... Not Really. He didn't earn that. Apologies to real clowns everywhere. Just a bit of jocularity. Not as funny as this one over at The Duffel Blog though
No ... Not Really. He didn't earn that. Apologies to real clowns everywhere. Just a bit of jocularity. Not as funny as this one over at The Duffel Blog though