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Schoomed!

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by 'PuterMay 31, 2009

Sen. Charles “Chuck” Schumer (D-NY) stated today that Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court is “virtually filibuster proof.” When Captain Camera (and one of the Dems’ top attack dogs) comes out and says that so-and-so is a sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord; I shall repay.

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 31, 2009

Which is what the murderer of Kansas’s and the nation’s most notorious abortionist, George Tiller, should have noted. What one presumes is his own faith has no place for vendetta and revenge. Like the murderous abolitionists of old, these anti-abortion … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Murder

Evil Is As Evil Does

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by 'PuterMay 31, 2009

Controversial late term abortion provide Dr. George Tiller was reportedly gunned down at church services in Kansas this morning. ‘Puter has no truck for Dr. Tiller.  Dr. Tiller was a willing participant in one of the greatest moral evils of … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion

The Jenny McCarthy Body Count!

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 31, 2009

Dead kids! It’s awesome! Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. gormogons.com

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Posted in Jenny McCarthy, Taxes, Vaccines

GormogoniCon 2009 Update

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 31, 2009

Wow! Tickets are completely sold out for the upcoming GormogoniCon 2009. We have never had a complete sell-out before, and the Czar attributes it to this being the first year we made the existence of our ultra-secret convention known by … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica

Mark Steyn on the Nork Nuke

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 31, 2009

Doesn’t Kim Jong Il have a compelling personal story? Like Sonia, he grew up in a poor neighborhood (North Korea), yet he’s managed to become a nuclear power, shattering the glass ceiling to take his seat at the old nuclear … Continue reading →

Posted in Appearance of Weakness, Diplomacy, Iran, Mark Steyn, North Korea, Nukes

Autodämmerung

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 31, 2009

For GorT the Elder: The phrase “bankrupt General Motors,” which we expect to hear uttered on Monday, leaves Americans my age in economic shock. The words are as melodramatic as “Mom’s nude photos.” And, indeed, if we want to understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Bankruptcy, General Motors, P.J. O'Rourke

What’s wrong with the American musical?

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 31, 2009

At least three of the Gormogons have had serious engagement with the Broadway musical. And like women. We swear. The musical has had a tough couple of decades and seems to have had a particularly bad year. Terry Teachout explains … Continue reading →

Posted in Musicals

Savages.

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 31, 2009

The proud, cultured, and great nation of Iran must be ashamed at the scumbag lunatics they’re ruled by. Farzad Kamangar, a 33-year-old teacher, journalist and human rights activist, is awaiting execution in Iran’s notorious Evin prison. The Islamic regime calls … Continue reading →

Posted in Evil, Iran, Kurds

♫ Baby, it’s cold outside… ♫

The Gormogons Posted on May 31, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 31, 2009

And it’ll be getting colder for a while, seems like. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. gormogons.com

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Posted in Global Cooling, Global Warming

Intelligence Gathering

The Gormogons Posted on May 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 30, 2009

The Press makes the Czar cry. Some quick hits: Mike Zapler of the San Jose Mercury News refers to California’s deficit, which “seems to be growing by the day.” Umm…Mike, if you have unpaid debt to which interest is applied, … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Stupid People

Tough Talk Is Still Talk

The Gormogons Posted on May 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 30, 2009

Well now we are mad. The US warns North Korea not to launch a rocket over Japan. And we warn them not to do any more nuclear tests. Okay, well, this time, SecDef Gates says that if North Korea lets … Continue reading →

Posted in Appearance of Weakness, Barack Obama, North Korea, Nukes, Robert Gates

Re: This Gets Tiring

The Gormogons Posted on May 30, 2009 by GorTMay 30, 2009

The Czar captures my sentiments very nicely in the post below. Let’s get over the “what they really meant to say” excuse. We’re all adults here (at least in some respects), so they can speak for themselves and take responsibility … Continue reading →

Posted in The Obama Amateur Hour

Is He Really “Intelligent” ?

The Gormogons Posted on May 30, 2009 by GorTMay 30, 2009

(Click for a larger picture)A lot has been made about how smart POTUS Obama is. He’s made references in the past, both in the primaries and the campaign about how important our intelligence services are to national security. Sure, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Intelligence Community, The Obama Amateur Hour

This Gets Tiring

The Gormogons Posted on May 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 30, 2009

Let us review. Janet Napolitano says that Canada’s slipshod security was critical in aiding the 9/11 attacks. Canadians, by and large, throw a pretty big fit, but she later adds that the Canadian border is just as screwed up as … Continue reading →

Posted in Janet Napolitano, Joe Biden, Sonia Sotomayor, The Obama Amateur Hour

Verdammte Scheiße! Moral vanity in Mitteleuropa [Updated]

The Gormogons Posted on May 29, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 29, 2009

President Obama will be visiting two places in Germany on June 5: the concentration camp at Buchenwald and Dresden. Jesus fucking Christ on a Vespa this pisses your Volgi the fuck off. Here’s a more reasoned statement, but what kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Firebombing of Dresden, Slaugherhouse 5

An Interesting Proposal

The Gormogons Posted on May 29, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 29, 2009

The Czar loves the headline. Do not bother to read the article as it would only upset you. Merely read the headline and dream of how great that would be. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, The Czar of Muscovy

Does Obama have it in for the CIA?

The Gormogons Posted on May 29, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 29, 2009

Friend of the Gormogons, Leinenkugel fancier, and rabid Capitals fan Steven F. Hayes writes: All of which raises an interesting question: Was Leon Panetta hired primarily to oversee the dismantling of the CIA? I suspect not, given that bureaucratic reform … Continue reading →

Posted in CIA, Claire Berlinski, Intelligence Community, Leinenkugels, Steve Hayes

The Bush Test

The Gormogons Posted on May 29, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 29, 2009

The Czar would like to propose that the name “Bush Test” be formally applied to any test that asks, “Had you made the same comment about George W. Bush, would it be offensive or welcomed?” Case in point: small town … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Bush Test, Hypocrisy, Liberal Fascism, Progressives, Small Town Politics

Backlash

The Gormogons Posted on May 29, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 29, 2009

Some stories have happy endings. The Czar is aware of a growing social meme that the Conservative backlash is beginning, way beyond Tea Parties. POTUS Obama is being called on the carpet almost weekly now. Pelosi is losing popular support. … Continue reading →

Posted in Americans, Conservatism, Homeland Haters

Turkey helping the U.S. on Manas Air Base?

The Gormogons Posted on May 28, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 28, 2009

Maybe! At Gul’s May 27 press conference with Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev, the Turkish leader said that “the most important issue of our discussions was the stability of Afghanistan.” He added that talks were held about how the two countries … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Kyrgyzstan, Manas Air Base, Russia, Turkey

Best Quote on North Korean Tension

The Gormogons Posted on May 28, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 28, 2009

Yeah, it is tough to top a line like this on why North Korea will not carry out its threats to attack US and ROK interdiction vessels: “The location of mansions where Pyongyang’s leaders enjoy their Hennessy cognac is well … Continue reading →

Posted in Geopolitical Destabilization For Fun And Entertainment, North Korea, Nukes

I See A Red Roof And I Want To Paint It White

The Gormogons Posted on May 28, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 28, 2009

The Czar is starting to think that DoE Sec Steven Chu may not be the, um, intellectual giant he was presented as. Heard this one? The way to combat the Eeeeevil Global Warming is to paint your roof white. Yeah, … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Warming, Mad science, Steven Chu, The Obama Amateur Hour, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

BAM!

The Gormogons Posted on May 28, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 28, 2009

If increased government spending with borrowed or newly created money is a “stimulus,” then the Weimar Republic should have been stimulated to unprecedented prosperity… —GorT’s imaginary grandfather, Thos. Sowell Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Germany, Government spending, Inflation, Stimulus Package

GormogoniCon 2009

The Gormogons Posted on May 28, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 28, 2009

All right, patient friends! Tickets are now on sale for GormogoniCon 2009, and are available from any of the five of us. Fire off an email to the Gormogon of your choice (ideally one of us, as our numbers are … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, Gormogons

Fair Share

The Gormogons Posted on May 27, 2009 by 'PuterMay 27, 2009

Recently ‘Puter’s been hearing a lot of talk about making “the rich” pay their “fair share” in taxes. This seems to be code for “I want more. Take that guy’s stuff and give it to me.” ‘Puter has given the … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics

Re: On Our SCOTUS Nominee

The Gormogons Posted on May 27, 2009 by 'PuterMay 27, 2009

The Czar’s excellent post below shows him relatively unconcerned (as much as a conservative leaning libertarian can be) about President Obama’s nomination of judge Sonia Sotomayor as Justice Souter’s replacement on the Supreme Court. Here’s ‘Puter’s slightly different take on … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Sonia Sotomayor

官

The Gormogons Posted on May 27, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 27, 2009

The Gormogons are more than pleased to announce the Mandarin’s choosing to join forces with us. A wise choice on his part, we nevertheless appreciate the analytical rigor, wide reading, and vast reserves of spleen the Mandarin brings to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, The Mandarin

The Gormogon Mailbag

The Gormogons Posted on May 27, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 27, 2009

Gormogons Follower Djinifer writes in, in re “Oh Brother”, noting the Czar: …quotes one parent as saying, “Our schools are a reflection of our community and world…From a very early age, children should see what exists in the world.” Yeah … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Environment, Education, Liberal Fascism, Religion

Sorry Perez!

The Gormogons Posted on May 26, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 26, 2009

The people of California voted today, and evidently Miss California Prejean wins. Why, whoulda thunk it? The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Gay Marriage

Re: Obama’s Secret Nuclear…

The Gormogons Posted on May 26, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 26, 2009

The Czar is glad someone addressed North Korea today! All the Czar can add is this. Successful underground test of a functional, remotely detonated nuclear weapon? Check! Successful test of an extended range rocket capable of carrying a functional, remotely … Continue reading →

Posted in Fallacy of Foreign-Political Egocentrism, North Korea, Nukes, United Nations

On Our SCOTUS Nominee

The Gormogons Posted on May 26, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 26, 2009

The Gormogons wish Sonia Sotomayor the best of luck on her upcoming near-certain approval for the SCOTUS. Like her nominator, she can be a difficult read, having more or less avoided many substantive cases that would otherwise predict what sort … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Bullshit racism accusations, Racism, Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court

Obama’s Secret North Korea Disarmament Diplomacy

The Gormogons Posted on May 26, 2009 by 'PuterMay 26, 2009

The Gormogons’ network of informants tells ‘Puter that President Obama’s ordered a t-shirt with the logo (pictured, right) with a shipping address of “Only Dwelling With Electricity And Plumbing, The Hermit Kingdom.” That’s certain to change Kim’s mind on his … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, North Korea, Nukes

More On The Liberal Mind

The Gormogons Posted on May 25, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 25, 2009

In the June, 2009, issue of Scientific American, Michael Shermer writes about agenticity, his word for the psychological need that some adults have, in which they believe invisible factors are responsible for getting the work done in the world when … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Liberals, Skepticism

In Solemn Remembrance

The Gormogons Posted on May 25, 2009 by GorTMay 25, 2009

On this day of remembrance, I’d like to post some excerpts from a member of the 506 Paratroopers, 101st Airborne, Fox Company that I think are telling of the spirit, sacrifice and dedication that these brave men and women had: … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorial Day, Military

Memorial Day

The Gormogons Posted on May 25, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 25, 2009

Friday before Memorial Day was special because it was the last three-day weekend of the school year, a last hurdle of fun that signified the final agonizing two weeks before summer vacation. The weather was postcard-perfect, with a yawning blue … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster, History, Remembrance

Oh Brother

The Gormogons Posted on May 24, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 24, 2009

In another stunning case of liberal fascism (click on the tag below for more), Alameda USD parents are outraged that a new anti-bullying effort will begin teaching children as young as five all about the lesbian, gay, and transgendered community. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Gays, Liberal Fascism

Still Missing the Obvious

The Gormogons Posted on May 24, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 24, 2009

Perpetually baffled Associated Press wonders how the liberals lost out on two votes they thought were particularly valuable to them: the right to carry firearms in National Parks, and the closing of the Guantanamo holding facility. Liberals obviously feared the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Liberals

Headline Says It All

The Gormogons Posted on May 23, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 23, 2009

The Czar read read this story twice just to make sure it wasn’t the Mandarin. ‘Cuz it sure sounds like him. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born … Continue reading →

Posted in The Mandarin, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

At Last Pelosi Shuts Up

The Gormogons Posted on May 23, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 23, 2009

Except she seems to be hurting herself further. For those of us keeping score—which is millions of us—first she said she did not know, then she did know but didn’t understand, then she was blatantly lied to. Now she says … Continue reading →

Posted in Nancy Pelosi

Live From GormogonCon I

The Gormogons Posted on May 23, 2009 by 'PuterMay 23, 2009

Many thanks to Czar for cleaning up the lair — er — office.  And for staying behind in the Gormogons’ undisclosed location most recently outed by Joe Biden.  The Gormogons are also concerned about maintaining the continuity of their shadow … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Stand By

The Gormogons Posted on May 22, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 22, 2009

Most of the Gomorgons are out enjoying a long holiday weekend, and the Czar came in this afternoon to discover he was in charge. Nice, because the place was left a total mess. That said, let us do a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, Gormogons, Val Kilmer the Thirteenth Imam

Warning: Sharp Right Turn Ahead

The Gormogons Posted on May 22, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 22, 2009

Sigh. The Czar is feeling a bit like ‘Puter this evening. Must we be always right? We have about twenty posts on this site detailing the logic behind Mr. Obama’s alleged flip-flops, and why they reflect the harsh realities of … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, Global War on Terror, GorTechie's Time Travel Adventures, Guantanamo, It Must Be Bush's Fault, The Obama Amateur Hour

Real and Imaginary Terror is Still Terror (updated)

The Gormogons Posted on May 21, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 21, 2009

In a curious coincidence, as Dick Cheney is warning the nation that POTUS Obama is neglecting the safety and security of Americans, comes news that we averted a substantial terrorist threat in New York City. Nice work, NYPD and FBI! … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Chuck Schumer, Democrats, Islamic Terror, National Security, Terrorism

Why the Press Must Get It Right

The Gormogons Posted on May 21, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 21, 2009

This blog, like so many others on both the Left and the Right, have no end of fun excoriating the Press for its mistakes, gaffes, and hypocrisy. The slightest error, the tiniest miscue, and there we are: exposing it, exaggerating … Continue reading →

Posted in Cynicism, Journalism, Media, Press

Thrown to the Wolves?

The Gormogons Posted on May 20, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 20, 2009

The GOP, which reads this website quite a bit, has echoed the Czar’s accusations about SotH Nancy Pelosi either being ignorant, arrogant, or incompetent. Newt Gingrich as well as Steve King (R-IA) and John Boehner (R-OH) have been particularly public … Continue reading →

Posted in Nancy Pelosi, Newt Gingrich, Torture

GorT Would Also Approve

The Gormogons Posted on May 20, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 20, 2009

So this Japanese scientist has built an android of himself, accurate right down to the ridiculously bad haircut. CNN was so impressed with Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro’s work that they lovingly filmed him without once bringing up Disneyland’s equally impressive feat … Continue reading →

Posted in Robots

Big Environment

The Gormogons Posted on May 20, 2009 by GorTMay 20, 2009

After arriving home last night from a grueling work day with the prospects of more work to be done from home in the evening, I noticed that a number of “uniformed” petitioners were wandering our neighborhood.  Two walked past the … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Environment, Lobbyists, Nuclear power (more now please)

Semper Ubi Sub Ubi

The Gormogons Posted on May 19, 2009 by 'PuterMay 19, 2009

Or this could happen to you. The natural consequences of this student’s actions occurred, and the mother is upset. Jackasses, both mother and daughter. 'PuterAlways right, unless he isn’t, the infallible Ghettoputer F. X. Gormogons claims to be an in-law … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,754

The Gormogons Posted on May 19, 2009 by 'PuterMay 19, 2009

Massachusetts edition. Nearly three-quarters of Massachusetts proto-teachers failed the mathematics portion of the required state teachers’ licensing exam. It’s not like math is important or anything. From the comment section, here’s a practice exam for you dear readers to evaluate … Continue reading →

Posted in Teachers, Unions

Meet The New Czar, Same As The Old Czar

The Gormogons Posted on May 19, 2009 by 'PuterMay 19, 2009

Here’s the Russian people making light of their ability to shut off natural gas supplies to Europe. It’s almost as funny as President Obama “joking” about siccing the IRS on his poltical enemies. Ah, the comic possibilities of threatening retribution … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Russia, That's Not Funny

Can’t Say It’s Unheard Of

The Gormogons Posted on May 19, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 19, 2009

Yeah, well, your first clue should have been the ridiculously low £20 fee. Details here. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia in … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

What Happened to All My Millionaires?

The Gormogons Posted on May 19, 2009 by 'PuterMay 19, 2009

First Maryland, now Nueva Jork. As noted in today’s Wall Street Journal, states are lining up to increase revenue by sticking it to the rich. However, the states ignore ample evidence that capital (and the owners thereof) is mobile, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Maryland, New York

Dipping Into The Archive

The Gormogons Posted on May 18, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 18, 2009

The Czar and the Mandarin are both traveling today to the Western Edges of their respective empires, and regret they cannot post today. Until we return on Tuesday, please enjoy this classic Gomorgon post from November 22, 1898. As you … Continue reading →

Posted in Austro-Hungary, History, The Czar of Muscovy, The Mandarin

Fair enough, right?

The Gormogons Posted on May 17, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 17, 2009

Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. gormogons.com

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Posted in Gun control

Fixing the GOP Image

The Gormogons Posted on May 15, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 15, 2009

The Czar is getting overwhelmed, and frankly a little tired, of blog after blog focused on what Republicans and/or Conservatives need to do in the Age of Obama. So much so, that he decided to write his own. Interestingly, almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatism, Democrats, Liberals, Republicans

Waiting for the Spin Cycle

The Gormogons Posted on May 15, 2009 by GorTMay 15, 2009

The Czar must be busy with his lab assistant and green Fiero otherwise, I’m sure he would have posted on this subject.  The EPA has recently sent a report to the White House stating that efforts to regulate CO2 emissions … Continue reading →

Posted in Climatology, Global Warming

It All Depends On One’s Perspective

The Gormogons Posted on May 15, 2009 by 'PuterMay 15, 2009

‘Puter’s been thinking lately. The American Left utterly abhors America’s government using force or the threat thereof to defend itself against external threats, no matter how great the danger (see, e.g., Islamic terrorism). However, the American Left has no problem … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Obama Administration

Indians Not On War Path

The Gormogons Posted on May 15, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 15, 2009

Your Czar and Your Mandarin have a conversation: A tasteless title up there, but the Czar could not get it out of his head any other way. Your inscrutable Mandarin and your Czar were surprised that what should really be … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Nukes, Pakistan, Taliban

It’s A New Day, It’s A New Age

The Gormogons Posted on May 15, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 15, 2009

Add this bit of proposed legislation to the list of things that would be deemed a horrific abuse of the Constitution…if Bush were still President. But he’s not, so it’s okay. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный … Continue reading →

Posted in Bush Derangement Syndrome, Congress, George W. Bush

Give Us A Break

The Gormogons Posted on May 14, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 14, 2009

Nancy, first you said it never happened. Then you said you couldn’t remember. Now it did happen, and you do remember, but they lied to you. If any one of those statements is true, it looks pretty bad for you. … Continue reading →

Posted in It Must Be Bush's Fault, Nancy Pelosi, Torture

Gump, You’re a Goddamn Genius!

The Gormogons Posted on May 14, 2009 by GorTJune 5, 2020

Problem: After running a budget surplus under a republican governor, the democrat governor (and the democrat-dominated state legislature) run the state of Maryland (to which a number of the Gormogons have close ties, if that hasn’t been apparent) into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Maryland

Conservative Multiculturalism

The Gormogons Posted on May 14, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 14, 2009

The Atlantic’s Andrew Sullivan, who claims “Of No Party or Clique”—is widely regarded as a passionate conservative, although he certainly seems to run with the elitist Left of Center journalists with the perpetually raised eyebrow and expertise in third-world coffees … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew Sullivan, Conspiracy theories from Saturn, Stupid People, Torture

Act Now, And Get …

The Gormogons Posted on May 14, 2009 by 'PuterMay 14, 2009

‘Puter, having lost his ill-advised wager with The Czar, and having made good the terms of his bargain, is magnanimously sending The Czar an additional token of good faith. A Hello Kitty Sith Lord to lead the brigade of Hessians … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, Hello Kitty, Sith Lord

Killing Taxpayers Since The 1950s

The Gormogons Posted on May 14, 2009 by 'PuterMay 14, 2009

Any reader spending even a few minutes browsing The Gormogons’ palatial intarwebs palace knows ‘Puter hates hisself public sector unions. For a sample of ‘Puter’s vitriol for public sector unions, look for posts tagged “Unions” here at The Gormogons. And … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, AFL-CIO, Unions

De-Capitated!

The Gormogons Posted on May 14, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 14, 2009

Well, maybe ‘Puter ain’t always right. Now, the Czar is still willing to accept the near-probability that someone hacked into Geep’s account merely to make the outrageous claim about a certain hockey team… stinking on ice, was it? The Czar … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter ain't always right, 'Puter's Always Right, Blackhawks, Gormogonica, Hockey, Lime Green Fiero, Washington Capitals

Always Bet on the Race Card

The Gormogons Posted on May 13, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 13, 2009

Todd “Toddler” Stroger, Cook County Board President (who inherited the position from his father) has come under fire for fighting for a dramatic sales tax increase in Cook County, which surrounds Chicago and many of its suburbs. Now comes word … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullshit racism accusations, Racism, Todd Stroger Jr.

Some Free Advice, POTUS

The Gormogons Posted on May 13, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 13, 2009

Seems like we’re getting bombarded with news stories about Mr. Obama that include some variant of the phrase “angering his supporters.” In his latest “I meant the opposite” gaffe, the President has reversed course on his decision to release photographs … Continue reading →

Posted in The Obama Amateur Hour

Fallout and Future Failures

The Gormogons Posted on May 13, 2009 by GorTMay 13, 2009

Apparently using his magic crystal ball, Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu has decided that fuel-cell vehicles will not pan out in the next 10 to 20 years and will eliminate government funding for research programs in this field. At the … Continue reading →

Posted in Innovation, Nuclear power (more now please), Technology

What Happens in Vegas….

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 12, 2009

And Your Mandarin Spots This… It seems just like yesterday that POTUS Obama was vilifying executives for taking trips to Vegas. It’s okay. You’re very lucky—my brother Fredo operates this place, he was called before anyone. If this had happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Harry Reid, Hypocrisy, Las Vegas, Obama Administration, The Mandarin

It’s Not Like I Really Needed to Retire or See a Doctor

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 12, 2009

(Your Mandarin writes in.) When I turned 30 back in 1999, I wondered if I would have enough money saved in my various investments (401k, IRAs, annuities, etc.) to retire comfortably. When I turned 40 back in April, I still … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Security, Socialized Medicine, The Mandarin

Rule of Law Rules!

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by 'PuterMay 12, 2009

‘Puter disagrees partially with Megan McArdle’s (‘Puter’s pretend girlfriend) otherwise excellent take on the importance of the rule of law, stated here. ‘Puter thinks that there should be more punishment involved in bankruptcy for both debtors and creditors, particularly on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy, Economic policy, Megan McArdle

I’ll Just Take The Next Flight, Thanks.

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by 'PuterMay 12, 2009

Union workers follow union rules in loading cargo onto a Japan Air 747, picture right. Our resident tech guy GorT says it is generally not recommended to jam large, metal foreign objects into a jet intake. Union officials respond that … Continue reading →

Posted in Physics, Satire, Unions

Netanyahu’s Tightrope

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 12, 2009

The Telegraph (UK) reports that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has a difficult meeting ahead with POTUS Obama, in that the PM must deliver a series of strong messages to the President, but at the same time avoid any risk of … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Iran, Israel, Palestine

Unions and Capitalism

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by 'PuterMay 12, 2009

Right now, the Obama Administration is Hell-bent on advantaging the already advantaged unions by, among other acts, bailing out the UAW and pressing the EFCA. “Why is helping unions a bad thing? Unions help the little guy, ‘Puter.”, you query. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gubbamint, Obama Administration, Unions

Partner Abuse

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 12, 2009

We all know the stories. You have what starts out as a nice marriage of mutual respect and caring. Frankly, that surprises some folks at first because when they were courting, the big doofus was often a serious jerk. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy, Unions

American (Re)Education

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by 'PuterMay 12, 2009

The highly excitable and sometimes brilliant Steve Sailer gets the universal pre-K hoax half right in his post here. Sailer posits the universal pre-K push is (1) a racist scheme to take poor, black children from their parent(s) and (2) … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Education, Unions

Keep watching for it….

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by GorTMay 12, 2009

A while back, I predicted that with the election of Obama and the going-weak-at-the-knees treatment that Hollywood and the press have given his administration (which continues) that the current slate of comedians and satirists will be looking for a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Comedy, Satire, The Obama Amateur Hour

Europe or America? You make the call.

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 12, 2009

The virtues of the multicultural era were elite virtues. The British sociologist Geoff Dench suspected, with good reason, that favouring elites was a large part of the point of multiculturalism. Conflicts in a striving meritocracy, he noted “can probably be … Continue reading →

Posted in Decline of the West, Europe, Multiculturalism

If you don’t like politicians, don’t give them power, even if they promise you stuff.

The Gormogons Posted on May 12, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 12, 2009

Because the more power they get, the more things in your life will be decided by political means. The hated “special interests” (i.e., organized interests who aren’t you), sleazy Congressmen, unelected bureaucrats, those guys of the opposite party from yours … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Barack Obama, Corruption of Power

NYC “9/11”-style “photo-op”

The Gormogons Posted on May 11, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 11, 2009

Air Force One buzzes Manhattan, and we’re told it’s a DOD photo op. And yet, the one photo that’s released is pretty damn crappy. A major case of CYA (usually the way to bet in D.C.), or an attempt at … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Conspiracy theories from Saturn, Photoshop

Problem by Analogy

The Gormogons Posted on May 11, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 11, 2009

Know what the single biggest problem with arguing by analogy? Someone can easily use your analogy right back against you. Another lesser problem is when the analogy is just too good. Take this little snippet from a FoxNews.com article about … Continue reading →

Posted in Deficit, Government spending, It Must Be Bush's Fault, Obama Administration

America = the Government

The Gormogons Posted on May 11, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 11, 2009

Or so the Post seems to say in the beginning of an editorial on Metro: METRORAIL IS nicknamed “America’s subway,” and with good cause: Forty percent of its rush hour riders are government employees. Sigh. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent … Continue reading →

Posted in There's no such thing of supercar

Hypocritical Oath

The Gormogons Posted on May 11, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 11, 2009

David Feherty, CBS Sports “Golf Analyst” (that’s actually a job?), was forced to apologize to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid—but not, oddly Osama bin Laden—for using the three of them in a joke. The joke … Continue reading →

Posted in Media Bias

Happy Mother’s Day

The Gormogons Posted on May 10, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 10, 2009

From all Gormogons to all our readers around the world. Happy Mother’s Day. To all our moms, grandmoms, step-moms, foster moms, mothers-in-law, godmothers, and all those, living or gone, who took care of us. Where would we be without you … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Mother's Day

Catching Our Breath

The Gormogons Posted on May 9, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 9, 2009

Yeah, it has been getting crazy out there. Time to catch our breath. Find one or two people under 20 years old, stand them near the computer, and play this loud. Good stuff will happen. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею … Continue reading →

Posted in Interlude

Mark Steyn follows the Mandarin

The Gormogons Posted on May 9, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 9, 2009

In describing the hard left’s enthusiasm for stifling dissent from their tenets. As usual, he’s very good. So supporting “internationalism,” “multilateralism,” abortion and racial quotas means you’re “moderate” and “nonideological”? And anyone who feels differently is an extreme ideologue? Absolutely. … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberal Fascism, Mark Steyn, Media Bias, The Mandarin

His Problem To Bear

The Gormogons Posted on May 9, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 9, 2009

Sometimes it can be rough being a Democrat, especially when your salvation and fairy god-president starts reversing promises and begins to continue the policies he once decried. How much of this have we seen already? Well, first POTUS Obama said … Continue reading →

Posted in Death Penalty, Gay Marriage, Global Warming, Government Secrets, Iraq, Taxes, The Obama Amateur Hour

Wanna make some money?

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 8, 2009

Maybe invest with these guys (article via FotG, Dancin’ David Frum), who claim that in the 11,000 or so trading days since 1965, the market has risen fifty times higher on days when Congress is not in session. While that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, David Frum, Economic policy, Free Market Economy, Regulations, Taxes, U.S. Economy

Happy birthday, F.A. Hayek

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 8, 2009

One of the Volgi’s major intellectual influences was born in Vienna 110 years ago today. Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, und ruhen Sie in Frieden. (Although I suspect he’s spinning in his grave over today’s economic policies.) Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Friedrich Hayek

An old-time hippie bashing

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 8, 2009

So, for the Czar, Mandarin, and Ghettoputer, all of whom have advocated at various times that hippie beating be made an Olympic sport, happy anniversary of the Hard Hat Riots! Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Hat Riots, Hippies…they say they want to save the world but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad

Marching Toward Horror

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 8, 2009

Your Czar has not forgotten about Pakistan, and the rising Taliban threat there. Consider this: the Taliban are in some respects closer to gaining nuclear firepower than Iran. The situation is so serious that even our current State Department is … Continue reading →

Posted in Pakistan, Taliban

Another Mandarin Moment

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 8, 2009

The Mandarin spots this on today’s Chicago Tribune website (it may be corrected as you read this; full story here). Regarding The Case Against Drew Peterson is the abstract (and your Mandarin quotes exactly): The prosecution says Peterson’s alleged victim … Continue reading →

Posted in Drew Peterson, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Europasiegestag

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 8, 2009

Happy V.E. Day to everyone, and a special thanks to the brave men who liberated Europe. V.E. Day is truly a celebration the heirs of the Allies and the Germans can share, given the spectacular success of the Federal Republic … Continue reading →

Posted in Czech Republic, Germany, Humor, Poland, World War II

Khokkey!

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 8, 2009

Your Volgi offers a big слава слава слава! shout-out to Nikolai Khabibulin (whom the Volgi has admired since his days with the Jets) and the Hocks, as well as the Czar (and, I’m pretty sure, the Mandarin) and the entire … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackhawks, Washington Capitals

Amir Taheri on the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 8, 2009

Terrific interview. His pointing to the interests of the Iranian nation-state versus the revolutionary ideology of the Islamic Republic is absolutely crucial and correct. And at the moment, the revolutionary strain is in the ascendant. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran

And Now, The Sports Update

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 8, 2009

In this Caps-dominated Antient Society, the Czar offers the following to your Volgi. Khabi!!!And of course, you are doubtless wondering about the Czar’s reaction to the Manny Ramirez 50-game suspension for testing postive for an illegal substance. Well, fact is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drugs, Hockey, Manny Ramirez, Sports, Talkin' Baseball

A Typical Day

The Gormogons Posted on May 7, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 7, 2009

Your Czar found himself in a lengthy elevator ride today with a liberal. The Czar only learned the man was a liberal from our conversation, which went thus: CZAR: Thirty-nine, please. LIB: Because of Bush and Cheney and the whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberals, Satire

Will we be thrown about randomly as we accelerate?

The Gormogons Posted on May 7, 2009 by GorTMay 7, 2009

Ok, ok, my fellow Gormogons have subtly prompted me to post something, anything related to Star Trek.  So let’s start with this tidbit.  Over on SPACE.com, there is this article reporting on some scientists’ belief that faster than light (FTL) … Continue reading →

Posted in Star Trek, Star Wars, Technology

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