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Something Smells Fishy with CARS

The Gormogons Posted on July 31, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 31, 2009

On Tuesday, the Czar said that Cash for Clunkers would prove too successful, and prove to be a major screwing of the taxpayers. By now you have heard the program is out of money already. Keep in mind this was … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Cars, Government spending, Taxes

Beer Putz

The Gormogons Posted on July 31, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 31, 2009

The beer summit, admittedly, went a little different than the Czar originally suggested. Some thoughts. SGT Crowley said that the summit was “productive and the two men plan to meet again.” In fact, the Czar hears, the two really hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Beer

Communists finally ousted in Moldova [Updated]

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

Felicitări! But, of course, were one an alarmist, one might think that, suitably twisted into an allegation of election fraud or the like, this otherwise happy result could serve as a pretext for a nasty, imperialist neighbor to come to … Continue reading →

Posted in Georgia (Sakartvelo), Moldova, Russia

World War Two…in high definition?!

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

Because it’s not awesome and terrible (in the original senses) already? Dear God, though, if you can watch this without getting chills up your spine, your affairs had better be in order, because, you know, you’re dead. Via Warming Glow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adolph Hitler, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, This TV show really sucks, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, World War II

Stupid-Looking Mirror II

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 30, 2009

Jonah Goldberg spotted a plea by Dan Rather for President Obama to repair and save the American media. Wow. Rather believes such a move is nothing short of saving American democracy! Quote: A truly free and independent press is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Media

Where was this when I was a kid

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by GorTJuly 30, 2009

Well, I count myself fortunate enough to have been able to be exposed to a lot of chances to “tinker” and learn but this experience would have been right up my alley, I think, as a child. I did have … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Stuff, GorT

How to Do A Beer Summit Right

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 30, 2009

As you know, President Obama has invited Cambridge Police SGT James Crowley and Harvard loudmouth Henry Louis Gates, Jr., to the White House for a “beer summit,” although no one seems to know what the goal of this meeting is … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Beer

Parwān: Coach Wants To See You; Bring Your Playbook

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 30, 2009

Wow. In addition to having a website, the Taliban now have a playbook, laying down rules for their military code of conduct. Curiously, it reads very much like an American guide to military operations in civilian populations: be polite, do … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Taliban, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

What Was Old is New Again

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by The MandarinJuly 30, 2009

I thought that just 6-months ago we were told that there was no such thing as terrorism, just “man-made disasters.” I guess when you get to actually look behind the curtain, your perspective of the situation changes. This article outlines … Continue reading →

Posted in Global War on Terror, Homeland Haters, Islamic Terror, Terrorism

Prepare for Distant Tolerance

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 30, 2009

What a pickle POTUS Obama finds himself in. His popularity is dropping—not as fast as conservative bloggers and commentators would have you believe—but the downward trend is quite obvious. This problem happened to Bill Clinton, too, if you recall. Each … Continue reading →

Posted in Approval Ratings, Barack Obama, Politicians

You WILL favor Hope and Change

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by GorTJuly 30, 2009

From the Washington Times today, the Associate Attorney General Thomas Perrelli (number 3 official in the DoJ) approved a decision to drop a civil compliant against three members of the New Black Panther Party that accused them of intimidating voters … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope and Change, Politicized Justice

Kim Jong Illing?

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 30, 2009

FoxNews reports that recent photos of Kim Jong Il indicate he may not be as sick as reported. The Czar asked his okhrana to get more info. Evidently, the North Korean newswire (it is a literal wire) released this photograph, … Continue reading →

Posted in Kim Jong Il

Reuben Johnson on the Myths of the F-22

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 30, 2009

Check it out. Myth No. 1–Voting down funding for the Raptor was a blow against the “evil, military-industrial complex.” Myth No. 2–The F-22 is a hugely expensive aircraft because defense contractors purposely are trying to gouge the taxpayer by making … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense spending, F-22

There Is No Science, Inc.

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 30, 2009

Yeah, so the Volgi sends the Czar a link to a New York Times blog post by Nicholas Wade; within Mr. Wade repeats a comment by a psychologist who claims that scientists are humans, and therefore are subject to GroupThink; … Continue reading →

Posted in And yet she must scream, Big Environment, Carbon Credits, Global Warming, Phoney Science, Science

Dr. D: Right to health care?

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

If there is a right to health care, someone has the duty to provide it. Inevitably, that “someone” is the government. Concrete benefits in pursuance of abstract rights, however, can be provided by the government only by constant coercion.…When the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthony Daniels is Theodore Dalrymple, Socialized Medicine

Defense jobs? We don’t like your kind.

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

Biz Mike-G stays on fire, ripping the Administration’s animus against the military. Instead, the Obama administration is slashing defense spending and cutting programs that employ tens of thousands of highly-skilled (and often union) workers. The administration drew a line in … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense spending, Pork filled Stimulus Bill, The Obama Amateur Hour, “Friends We Haven’t Met”

Back In the “Olden Days”

The Gormogons Posted on July 29, 2009 by GorTJuly 29, 2009

We were doing some cleaning and organizing around the house this past weekend and one of my kids helped me move a stack of record albums off a shelf. We got into a discussion about vinyl records and how, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Nostalgia

Dinner at the White House

The Gormogons Posted on July 29, 2009 by The MandarinJuly 29, 2009

Here is a cautionary tale about letting government slowly take more and more of what you have worked hard to attain. Enjoy! The MandarinThe Mandarin, whose real name is 吏恆, joined the order in 1309, and introduced the Gormogons into … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Social Justice, Socialism

Lunacy, Etymologically

The Gormogons Posted on July 29, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 29, 2009

Just remember that FoxNews is always your voice of doom. As you may have heard, something pretty big slammed into Jupiter last week. We don’t know what it was, because it hit on the far side. And nobody likes the … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Moon

Chinese Imperialism Update: One from Column A, one from Column B

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

Our friends the Chinese have finally figured out a way to deal with the ethnic tensions between Han (Chinese) and Uyghur (Turkic) which caused riots in Ürümchi earlier in the month: demolish more of the old city of Kashgar (pictured) … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew McCarthy, China, Self-Determination for Tibet Turkestan and Inner Mongolia, Uyghurs

Obama vs. National Defense, con’t.

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

Mike Goldfarb: This is the same Barack Obama who asked the entire federal government to come up with $100 million in savings over the next year and couldn’t deliver on deadline. Yet the military, actively engaged in two hot wars … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Defense spending

And They’re Already in Pill Form!

The Gormogons Posted on July 28, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 28, 2009

News that the blue dye in M&Ms might assist with treating spinal injuries. The story is written thus: injecting the blue dye into mice with spinal injuries seems to restore spinal functionals; further, the only side effect is that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Science

Did I Mention You Don’t Qualify?

The Gormogons Posted on July 28, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 28, 2009

The ill-advised “Cash for Clunkers” is already turning out to be a typical Obama-administration deal. If you remember this, starting July 24, you can take your old POS lime green Fiero into a dealership and get an additional $4,500 back … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Bailout, Barack Obama, Bush Test, Lime Green Fiero

Hillary’s message to Iran and vice-versa

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

“What we want to do is to send a message to whoever is making these decisions, that if you’re pursuing nuclear weapons for the purpose of intimidating, of projecting your power, we’re not going to let that happen,” Clinton said. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hillary Clinton, Iran

Amir Taheri: Velâyet-e fâqih is discredited.

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

No one knows how the current Iranian insurrection, triggered by last month’s disputed presidential election, will end. However, one thing is already clear: The doctrine of walayat faqih (“government of the theologian”), the cornerstone of the Khomeinist system, is dead. … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Velâyet-e Fâqih

Big news from Iraq?

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

Maliki Shi’ites and Anbar Sunnis working on a coalition? That’d be a big step towards stabilizing the republic. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. gormogons.com

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Posted in Democracy, Iraq

Administration had it in for the F-22

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

So says the Washington Post (via John Noonan, whose comments are worth reading). Hmm. Where did you read that before? We’re not a globe- and history-spanning secret society that’s able to convince people we’re a joke with a dorky blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense spending, F-22, Obama Administration, The Obama Amateur Hour

Two-Thousandth Post!

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

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

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Posted in Gormogonica

Iowahawk: Profiling and Harvard

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

Cambridge Police Profiling Still A Grim Reality for Harvard Faculty A—holes Guest Opinionby Professor John Evans Evans-JohnHarvard School of Harvard Faculty A—holes StudiesHarvard University When I first learned of the arrest of my colleague Professor Henry Louis “Skip” Gates after … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullshit racism accusations, Harvard, Humor, Iowahawk, Racism

I’ll Just Wait for the Books on Tape Edition…..

The Gormogons Posted on July 28, 2009 by The MandarinJuly 28, 2009

In what has to be one of the most asinine statements to come out of Congress in a long time, and by a long time I mean about 23 minutes ago, Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) comments on the futility of … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-American, Book Burning, Congress, Socialized Medicine

Filipino government-sponsored squatters go insane on a Spratly island [UPDATED]

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

“When you first get there, you see this little island resort,” said the 30-year-old sergeant in the Philippine National Police. “Then after about five days, something snaps. You begin telling yourself, ‘I have to get out of here — now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, The Philippines, The Spratlys

We’re #1!

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

Erin go bragh! Here’s to the crime-ridden, illegitimacy-plagued, substance-abusing underclass of the nineteenth century! Gotta say I’m surprised at the Krauts. They’re ordinarily pretty low in crimes against property. From the Image Archive on the American Eugenics Movement. Via Boing … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Dirty Irish, Immigration

Chris Isaak: Gormogon?

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

Just to keep you all guessing… Q: Maybe you could draw on your student council experience to help sort out the enormous budget crisis in California. Any remedy for it?A: I don’t think we want a remedy for it. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Chris Isaak, Government spending

Good things cost more. Shocker.

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

Washington Post: A Case of Getting What You Pay ForWith Heart Attack Treatments, as Quality Rises, So Does Cost Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. gormogons.com

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Posted in Economics, Medicine

It’s rationing! Despite what Sen. Kohl says.

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

He proves he’s as successful at health-care analysis as getting his Bucks to NBA Championships. (That’s HK in the sky-blue blazer.) Fortunately, as you’ll see in the linked story, the Badger State has produced at least one politician who’s with … Continue reading →

Posted in Herb Kohl, Milwaukee Bucks, Paul Ryan, Socialized Medicine

Alex P. Keaton…

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

…was the Republican son of ex-hippie, earnest-liberal parents. But that’s only the kind of stuff that happens in sitcoms, not to Commie celebrity royalty. Or does it? Get your mind around… Arlo Guthrie, Republican. ’Puter, come for the shock value, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex P. Keaton, Arlo Guthrie, Communists, Republicans, This TV show really sucks, Unions, Woody Guthrie

Access {Error}:Fatal_Init

The Gormogons Posted on July 26, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 26, 2009

Anyway, whatever that nonsense up there is, that’s what you get when you try to hack into GorT’s brain. Here’s how it went down. So the Czar is strolling through the basement of the Castle Gormogon (motto of our basement: … Continue reading →

Posted in And yet she must scream, Gormogonica, GorT, Hello Kitty, The Mandarin

Russian historiographical paranoia

The Gormogons Posted on July 26, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 26, 2009

“In August there will be such a yelling about the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, saying that that was the step that led to the Second World War, and that Germany and the Soviet Union were two equal, disgusting, totalitarian monsters.” And your … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship, History, Russia, World War II

Sally

The Gormogons Posted on July 26, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 26, 2009

The Czar and family regret that we were unable to post today, as we were quite busy. We rescued a dog. Seen here, this is Sally. She is a shetland sheepdog, and she is about two years old. She is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog, Dogs Are Better Than Cats, Sally, The Czar of Muscovy

Stai! Ciocan-timp!*

The Gormogons Posted on July 25, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 25, 2009

Um, guys, should we send flowers to Ghettoputer? Is this one of his aliases? * Pidgin Romanian for “Stop! Hammertime!” Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. gormogons.com

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Posted in How come everything today has involved things either coming in or going out of my ass?, Mr. Ouch, Romania

What Have you Been Reading?

The Gormogons Posted on July 25, 2009 by GorTJuly 25, 2009

As part of a retrospective look back on the past year, I took a quick glance at the top tags used in our posts (pictured – click for larger view). I clipped it tothe 14 as there was a natural … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica

iNsecure iPhone?

The Gormogons Posted on July 25, 2009 by GorTJuly 25, 2009

Looks like the much touted 3G iPhone encryption isn’t “all that.” Wired magazine is carrying an article where the passcode and the backup encryption system can be bypassed in about two minutes. From there, the internal hard drive is fully … Continue reading →

Posted in iPhone, Security

Waxman Wanes

The Gormogons Posted on July 24, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 24, 2009

Imagine you have a bill on the floor that is growing unpopular with the American public, possibly faster than any other big spending bill in history. You find your bill is losing votes fast. Worse, it turns out that your … Continue reading →

Posted in Health care, Henry Waxman, Socialized Medicine

All Your Futures Is Belongs To Us

The Gormogons Posted on July 24, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 24, 2009

At last! Your Gormogons have made the long awaited breakthrough! We have created a clone army of Hello Kitty shock troops to expand the Gormogonical influence throughout the universe and, thanks to GorT, throughout time! Fear the Kitty. ** Photo … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, Hello Kitty, Star Wars

Best Impression Of An SNL Skit Character

The Gormogons Posted on July 24, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 24, 2009

Since we’re giving out awards here today, ‘Puter’d like to nominate the newly (in)famous Professor Henry Louis Gates for the Eddie Murphy “I’m Gumby, Dammit” Award. Upon reflection, ‘Puter thinks the following. (1) Rich Lowry and the Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullshit racism accusations, Classism, Racism

Year of the Gormogons

The Gormogons Posted on July 24, 2009 by GorTJuly 24, 2009

Welcome to the one year anniversary of the Gormogons. Was it really only a year ago that the brilliant and insightful posts from the characters you’ve learned (maybe painfully) to love started? As part of the one-year celebration, we’ve compiled … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, Gormogons

Meet the Gormogons!

The Gormogons Posted on July 24, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 24, 2009

Every ultra-secret society needs an easy-to-find website. And it is the one-year anniversary of this one! As a way of celebrating, here’s a simple user guide to most things Gormogon. Learn More About Us Although the Gormogons claim roughly five … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter, And yet she must scream, Gormogonica, Gormogons, GorT, Guns, Hello Kitty, The Czar of Muscovy, The Mandarin, Val Kilmer the Thirteenth Imam, Volgi, Volgi (pronounced Volgi)

In which GorT is not surprised

The Gormogons Posted on July 24, 2009 by GorTJuly 24, 2009

I am not shocked or surprised by the recent events surrounding the F-22 program and the subsequent news about the status of the F-35 program. I’ve written about the problems in federal contracting before, others have echoed the sentiments and … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Government, Government spending, Gubbamint

Farewell Gidget

The Gormogons Posted on July 24, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 24, 2009

The Czar has promised to be less obnoxious about celebrity obituaries going forward. This is a first attempt. Gidget, the 15-year-old star of Taco Bell commercials, has died. No, really, you insenstive asses. The poor thing died while playing with … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Actors, Gidget, Requiescat in pace

F-35 two years behind? And the Pentagon knows it?!

The Gormogons Posted on July 24, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 24, 2009

Mike Goldfarb is on fire these days. Your Volgi hasn’t even gotten to his reporting on Burma (tonight, maybe). But here he relates a hell of a scoop by Congressional Quarterly’s Josh Rogin: According to Rogin, “An internal Pentagon oversight … Continue reading →

Posted in Department of Defense, F-22, F-35

Racism Works Both Ways, Professor

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 23, 2009

By now you’ve heard about the little dustup this week involving Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Cambridge Police Sergeant James Crowley. If not, a brief recap. Police were called to a report of two black men breaking in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullshit racism accusations, Law Enforcement, Professors, Racism

So maybe this is what Vlad got from Barry O…

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 23, 2009

…in return for his grin-and-grip and missile deal (where we accepted reductions in missiles they were going to retire anyway as in their favor). Biden to Georgia: Lie back and think of England. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like … Continue reading →

Posted in Appearance of Weakness, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Georgia (Sakartvelo), Putin that Chekist хуй, Russia

The F-35 won’t do WHAT?!

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 23, 2009

Regardless of the vote in the Senate, “ The F-22 funding termination this week doesn’t change a thing [about the tactical advantages offered by the stealth fighter’s advanced systems] and I think history will bear out the F-22 advocates’ position … Continue reading →

Posted in Air defense, China, F-22, F-35, Russia, USAF

The Continued Infantilization of America’s “Adults”

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 23, 2009

The Fed has rolled out new regulations today to save consumers from evil, bad, naughty mortgages and home equity loans. Interestingly, the Hon. Richard Posner, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals judge by day, U. Chicago law school lecturer by night, … Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Crisis, Regulations

Halloween at the Gormogon Castle

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 23, 2009

Not sure whether this is GorT or the Mandarin answering. -from Abstruse Goose 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 1267, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, Humor

Hillary: Let’s Just Ignore North Korea

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 23, 2009

Everything Hillary knows about North Korea, she learned from Chelsea (pictured, right). The Czar has made numerous accusations, as recently as yesterday, that Democratic foreign policy against tyrants and dictators consists of treating the evil ones as naughtly little children … Continue reading →

Posted in Fallacy of Foreign-Political Egocentrism, Foreign Policy, Hillary Clinton, North Korea, Nukes, The Obama Amateur Hour

I’m Bored, I’m Hungry…..

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by The MandarinJuly 23, 2009

How many times have you heard a child, maybe even yours, claim that they were bored or hungry, and then when you offer to play a game with them, or make them a peanut butter & jelly sandwich they complain … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Government, Bored Children, Health care, Socialized Medicine

Hawaii ANG really wants some F-22s

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 23, 2009

From Aviation Week: Top military planners in the Pacific are well aware of the F-22’s less advertised capabilities as an airborne command and control node, an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensor package and an advanced electronic and information warfare weapon. … Continue reading →

Posted in F-22, F-35

Forward to the past!

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 23, 2009

Europe in the ’70s, here we come? Congressional leaders and President Obama are ignoring the perils of overspending to which European countries succumbed in the 1970s. The recent actions and proposals of President Obama and Congressional leaders violate both fiscal … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970s, Entitlements, Europe, Fiscal Crisis, Government spending, The Clash, This song really sucks

Rationing vs. the old

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 23, 2009

Betsy McCaughey in the WSJ: Since Medicare was established in 1965, access to care has enabled older Americans to avoid becoming disabled and to travel and live independently instead of languishing in nursing homes. But legislation now being rushed through … Continue reading →

Posted in Euthanasia, Socialized Medicine

Save the Planet, Save the Mouse

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by The MandarinJuly 23, 2009

While your Mandarin and his son were watching a Phineas and Ferb marathon we were constantly being bombarded with commercials for Disney’s new environmental project called Friends for Change: Project Green. On the face of it, it is an effort … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Disney, Global Cooling, Global Warming

Be Seeing You

The Gormogons Posted on July 23, 2009 by GorTJune 5, 2020

Some might recognize the title of this post from a late 1960s British television show titled, “The Prisoner“. The short-lived (17-episode) series starred the late Patrick McGoohan as a spy tired of the “game” and trying to retire. He is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cable Networks, Television

Re: Thoughts on Thune: Extended Dance Version

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 22, 2009

Given the brutal beatdown inflicted upon your battered but unbowed Volgi by Ghettoputer and the Czar (file photo), the Œc. Vol. offers a brief rebuttal to the former’s post. I have no arguments with his second and fourth points. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed-Carry Laws, Gormogon Infighting, Guns

Fast Food Kills!

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by The MandarinJuly 22, 2009

Well the good news is that Soylent Green is not people, but your Big Mac may be. This brings all new meaning to the saying that if you saw what went into a hot dog, you would never eat one … Continue reading →

Posted in Fast Food, Hamburgers, McDonalds

“Speak Loudly and Carry a Small Stick”

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 22, 2009

Writes John Noonan at the Standard. Read his comments, then come back. Ok? So, Hillary says: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Iran Wednesday that the United States would extend a “defense umbrella” over its allies in the Persian Gulf … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense spending, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Iran, The Obama Amateur Hour

Thoughts on Thune: Extended Dance Version

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 22, 2009

Your Volgi and ‘Puter disagree on the Thune Amendment. ‘Puter tends towards The Czar’s side of the argument. ‘Puter thinks: 1. States should be free to set their own requirements for concealed carry, including reviewing the qualification of each person … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogon Infighting, Second Amendment

Craig Ferguson: Gormogon?

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 22, 2009

Call us, Craig. Not just for this, but for being the first talk-show host in a long time to interview actual writers on his show. And doing an actual talk show where you, you know, talk to people. Via Warming … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Craig Ferguson, Humor, Stupid People, This TV show really sucks

Re: Thoughts on Thune

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 22, 2009

Far be it from me to correct the Czar and risk a trip to the Lubyanka, but the Thune Amendment (Text here. Search for SA 1618. Relevant law begins at 8(b)) did not create national concealed-carry (CCW) for permit holders. … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed-Carry Laws, Gormogon Infighting, Guns, United States Senate

Thoughts on Thune

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 22, 2009

By now you have heard that the Thune provision—which would have allowed legitimate concealed-carriers to carry concealed firearms in all 50 states—was defeated. There were no surprises in who voted for or against the provision; ayes or noes were a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun control, Gun Ownership, Guns

It Takes a New Age Dork Parent To Raise a Bratty Child

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 22, 2009

SoS Clinton is fuming mad! Those “friends we haven’t met yet,” Iran and North Korea, are going to be sorry if they continue on the road to nuclear weapons. Really sorry. Why, she’s so mad, she’s not even sure what … Continue reading →

Posted in Bratty Kids, Foreign Policy, Hillary Clinton, Iran, North Korea, Parents, “Friends We Haven’t Met”

In Which Mrs. ‘Puter Loses Her Mind

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 22, 2009

Behind the palatial ‘Puter manse, the ‘Puter family (mostly Mrs. ‘Puter) has a vegetable garden. Also behind the ‘Puter manse live an abundance of God’s lovely creatures. ‘Puter has seen deer, turkey, fox, squirrel (red and gray), chipmunks, groundhogs, coyote, … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter, Vegetables

Pensions and Taxpayers: Battle Betwixt the Generations

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 22, 2009

Here in beautiful Upstate New York, we have local school districts. And by local, I mean that there are 21 separate school districts in ‘Puter’s county alone. Each one of these school districts is funded primarily by property taxes and … Continue reading →

Posted in New York, OPs, Property Taxes, Teachers, Unions

Are the wheels coming off the bus?

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by GorTJuly 22, 2009

Last night on my way home I heard a “top of the hour” news piece in which the station played a clip of Obama being interviewed where he made the statement that the deadline for passing Obamacare before the August … Continue reading →

Posted in Government Run Healthcare, ObamaCare, The Obama Amateur Hour

Re: Coup d’état! Coup d’état! Coup d’état!

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 22, 2009

Well, well, well. Looks like the New York Times is catching up with the Gormogons. And [the IRGC’s] aggressive drive to silence dissenting views has led many political analysts to describe the events surrounding the June 12 presidential election as … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran

RIP, F-22

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 22, 2009

Mike Goldfarb writes a great obituary. It’s not quite Marc Antony at Caesar’s funeral, but it’s worth your time, beginning: The final vote is 58 to 40. With that victory the Obama White House has eliminated the last major threat … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense spending, F-22, F-35, Stupidity, USAF

Burmo-Korean nuke coöperation

The Gormogons Posted on July 22, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 22, 2009

The Czar is right. The nuclear genie’s long out of the bottle and is far less fetching than Barbara Eden. The Czar politely mentions the past difficulties between Burma and the DPRK. If the Volgi’s memory serves, these include the … Continue reading →

Posted in Burma (not "Myanmar" dammit), China, Iran, North Korea, Outlaws Stick Together, Terrorism, Tyrants, “Friends We Haven’t Met”

Best Sotomayor Take Yet

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 21, 2009

From, of all people, Richard Cohen at the Washington Post. Read it, and have new admiration for Mr. Cohen, with whom ‘Puter frequently disagrees. Except on Israel. 'PuterAlways right, unless he isn’t, the infallible Ghettoputer F. X. Gormogons claims to … Continue reading →

Posted in Sonia Sotomayor, Washington Post - WaPo

F-22s Are a No Go

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 21, 2009

Feel free to pick which one of these is “an inexcusable waste of money.”   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 Barack Obama, F-22

Nuclear Burma?

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 21, 2009

Is Burma, incorrectly called Myanmar by the NYT, looking to engage with North Korea on a nuclear weapon partnership? As far-fetched as this initially seems (the two countries do not enjoy a happy common history), evidently there is enough evidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Burma (not "Myanmar" dammit), Hillary Clinton, North Korea, Nukes

‘Puter’s Health Care Plan

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 21, 2009

Make people pay more for their own danged care! Since 1970, Americans have gone from paying over 30% of their health care out of pocket to about 10% out of pocket. Why have costs spiraled out of control? Because when … Continue reading →

Posted in Government Run Healthcare, ObamaCare

Hail To The Victims, Valiant!

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 21, 2009

Ah, Michigan. You almost make ‘Puter feel good about living Upstate. Almost. Detroit’s public schools are in the hands of a turnaround specialist, and seem destined for municipal bankrutpcy (Chapter 9, for those of you keeping score at home). And … Continue reading →

Posted in Michigan, Schools, Teachers, Unions

State Sanctioned Crime

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 21, 2009

‘Puter’s work background is, very broadly defined, in financial services. In ‘Puter’s job, he has the misfortune of dealing daily with people involved in the real estate industry. Top to bottom, the real estate industry has nothing to do with … Continue reading →

Posted in Gubbamint, Insurance

Donkeys and Jackasses

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 21, 2009

Optimistic signs of recovery abound. No doubt you have heard that some recipients of TARP funds have already begun paying the money back. This is very good news, because it shows the American business can heal itself, and the government … Continue reading →

Posted in Banking, Barney Frank, Commercial Lending, Democrats, Financial Crisis, Stimulus Package, TARP, Timothy Geithner

From IowaHawk

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 21, 2009

Some of IowaHawk’s very best writing right here. Every paragraph is savory. 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 1267, and was … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor

How To Eliminate Unions

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 21, 2009

Something vexes the Czar. Unions. Most people who work hard for a living understand that unions are bad. Maybe once they helped prevent worker accidents and so on, but no longer. We have agencies in place that do better for … Continue reading →

Posted in Unions

Kevin Smith in his most dramatic role!*

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 21, 2009

*Not Kevin Smith. Story at Film Drunk. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. gormogons.com

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Posted in Humor, Kevin Smith, This movie really sucks

Never gonna give you a mosquito, my libido…

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 21, 2009

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

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Posted in Humor, Music

Great line by Abe Greenwald

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 21, 2009

In re our fabulous diplomacy trying to push carbon limits on India and getting summarily (and properly) rejected. Climate panic is an outgrowth of Western decadence. Pushing it on emerging powers is exactly what the Left means by cultural imperialism … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Environment, Climate Change, Decadence, Foreign Policy, The Obama Amateur Hour

German intelligence: U.S. NIE on cessation of Iran nuke program wrong

The Gormogons Posted on July 21, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 21, 2009

The Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, has amassed evidence of a sophisticated Iranian nuclear weapons program that continued beyond 2003. This usually classified information comes courtesy of Germany’s highest state-security court. In a 30-page legal opinion on March 26 … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany, Intelligence Community, Iran, Nukes

The President is a US Citizen

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 20, 2009

The Czar has heard yet another radio advertisement for a group demanding the POTUS Obama deliver his birth certificate. Article Two, Section 1, of the United States Constitution requires that the President be a natural born US citizen. If he … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama

40 Years of what?

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by GorTJuly 20, 2009

4:17 pm Eastern Daylight Time marks the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (Neil Armstrong didn’t step out onto the lunar surface for another several hours). It was the first human landing on the lunar surface. It concluded … Continue reading →

Posted in Apollo 11, NASA, Space

Tridentine, All Da Time

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 20, 2009

Reader alert: Roman Catholic inside baseball. Skip this post if you must, but know that your immortal soul will surely burn in Hell should you so choose. ‘Puter attended his first Tridentine Mass this weekend. The Tridentine Rite was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Roman Catholics

Gormogon Lexicon

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by 'PuterJuly 20, 2009

And dirty, bad teacher two-fer! Readers already know that the Gormogons refer to adultery as “hiking the Appalachian Trail,” in dubious honor of Gov. Mark Sanford ‘s (R-SC) self immolation. Now, a dirty, bad teacher from Florida told dubious arresting … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Gormogonica

“It’s rationing.” —Ted Kennedy

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 20, 2009

Well, now that ol’ Ted has consumed all the cancer treatments he can afford, he’s awfully blunt about saying how you, your mom, your kids, and every damn other peasant don’t deserve the same. Billy the K makes the catch. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chappaquiddick Teddy, Socialized Medicine

Gubmint medimocine.

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 20, 2009

Good point: In fact, the Pro-Universal Crowd has done a brilliant job of framing a false argument: “Do we stick with a Free-Market Healthcare system which is not working?” or… “Do we at least do something to try and help; … Continue reading →

Posted in Gubbamint, Medicare, Socialized Medicine

Cure for radiation sickness?!

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 20, 2009

Is this possible? Wow. The medication works by suppressing the “suicide mechanism” of cells hit by radiation, while enabling them to recover from the radiation-induced damages that prompted them to activate the suicide mechanism in the first place. Wow. Confucius, … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Jews, Miracles and wonders, Nuclear power (more now please), Nukes

The Czar has an aneurysm and GorT blows a fuse

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.July 20, 2009

Trying to parse this utterance: GAROFALO: The, mostly the media in the States is much more to the right. I mean there is almost no liberal outlet for news commentary or editorializing. … Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like … Continue reading →

Posted in Media Bias, Stupid People

Harry Potter

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by GorTJuly 20, 2009

Guilty confession: I’m a fan of the Harry Potter series. I’m an avid reader and Rowling’s Potter series was no different. They aren’t earthshaking in either literary quality or character development but they have proven to be very enjoyable to … Continue reading →

Posted in Harry Potter, Movies, Mythology

Proof We Have Conquered the Internet

The Gormogons Posted on July 20, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 20, 2009

When you see one of our not-so-carefully-hidden messages on the web, you can tell we are easily the best-known ultra-secret society. We have invested a lot of time and money to conquer the technology of the internet. Because “antient” doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica

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