Category Archives: Fail

Then how did they invent writing?

If not writing longhand makes you teh stoopid, then how did they invent it in the first place? Study after study suggests that handwriting is important for brain development and cognition — helping kids hone fine motor skills and learn … Continue reading

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Everyone is equal before the law?

Not so much. Seems some Congresscritters and their staffers routinely benefit from insider trading. Here’s the fun part: The aides identified by the Journal say they didn’t profit by making trades based on any information gathered in the halls of … Continue reading

Posted in Fail, Political Class | 1 Comment

Us and Them

Just another example of political class privilege. The Senate handbook says that upon the death of a senator who had been serving in office, “in the next appropriations bill, an item will be inserted for a gratuity to be paid … Continue reading

Posted in Fail, Political Class, WTF? | 10 Comments

No Guns Allowed signs fail in Austin

Yet another case of “No Guns Allowed” sign failure at UT in Austin. CNN says the guy used an AK-47 to off himself. I doubt it was really an AK-47, since those are pretty rare in the US. More likely … Continue reading

Posted in Fail, Useful Idiot | 5 Comments

This is why we’re winning

Anti-gunner challenges Gunnies. Reasoned Discourse breaks out. So typical.

Posted in Fail, Reasoned Discourse, Useful Idiot | 3 Comments

Clueless in Madison

Madison, WI will trade you five disorderly conducts for two obstruction charges. This is the part I love: But Wray said that after further investigation all five men, who are members of the gun-rights group Wisconsin Carry, would be cited … Continue reading

Posted in 2nd Amendment, Fail, Police State | 1 Comment

GOP Leadership Fail

Democrats: Oh shit! We really fucked things up. Looks like the GOP will win big this year. GOP Leadership: Oh hell no, WE CAN STILL LOSE!!!! Looks to me like the Republican “leadership” is still wants to be Democrat Lite.

Posted in 2010 Election, Fail | 3 Comments

Liquidity Trap

A few decades ago when I was working my way through an Economics degree, the concept of a Liquidity Trap was explained as some kind of horror that could never happen here. Oh well. It’s very interesting (in the Chinese … Continue reading

Posted in Economics, Fail, History | 2 Comments

George isn’t the only Bush I’m missing

Not only is Obama a sucky President, Michelle is an embarrassment as First “Lady”. Michelle Obama thinks being America’s First Lady is ‘hell’, Carla Bruni reveals today in a wildly indiscreet book. Turns out I’m missing both Bushes, George AND … Continue reading

Posted in Fail, Obamanation | 8 Comments

The Stupid Party Rides Again

First GOP lawyers try to screw Miller in Alaska, now the Stupid Party has announced they won’t support O’Donnell. One thing is for sure, win or lose in November at least O’Donnell has made sure that Soros RINO, Castle won’t … Continue reading

Posted in 2010 Election, Fail | 5 Comments