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Apt quote

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

This is making the rounds on the internet (most recently, I saw it on Gizmodo): GorTGorT is an eight-foot-tall robot from the 51ˢᵗ Century who routinely time-travels to steal expensive technology from the future and return it to the past … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt

Between A Rock and A Hot Place

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Would you like the Gormogons to move the planets around? Oh I do want. But what I really want—if we’re remaking the Solar System to order—is for Mars and Venus moved to our orbit. Let their temperature regulate to ‘close … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Get Your Ass to Mars, Mars, Venus

Coming Soon to a Medical Office Near You

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

Free breast, genital and rectal exams! While you’re unconscious and without your consent. Some, like ‘Puter, see this as a natural consequence of socialized medicine (i.e., ObamaCare). Others, like Czar, see this as a natural consequence of Saturday nights at … Continue reading →

Posted in ObamaCare, The Czar of Muscovy

Danger, Will Robinson!

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

New York’s public sector unions are in danger of becoming lost in space. [ed. — ‘Puter acknowledges the lameness of this references, he’s just too lazy to come up with something creative.] This morning’s New York Times puts forth the … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Bankruptcy, New York, New York Times - NYT, Teacher Unions

Before the Fall

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Like you, we have been wondering about Kim Jŏng Il. Sure, he’s an affable dresser and a bon vivant at potluck dinners. But what has he actually accomplished? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Read through this list and … Continue reading →

Posted in Kim Jong Il, North Korea

They Moved The Moon

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Question 1: What if you took away the moon, and instead put other celestial bodies at the same distance; how big or small would they appear to be? Question 2: Is this the sort of thing you would like the … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Warren Zevon

The Efficiency of Electric Cars

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

All-knowing and mighty Czar, Just curious, do you have any information on the efficiency of energy conversion for electric cars? It’s been decades since I took thermodynamics so I’m having a hard time wrapping my rapidly decaying old brain around … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Electricity, Gasoline Prices, Math class is hard

Re: Update on Egypt

The Gormogons Posted on January 29, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

BBC News reports that over 100,000 people have begun highly vocal, organized protests in Yemen, echoing the Egyptian protests. No official government response in Yemen yet. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Yemen

Update on Egypt

The Gormogons Posted on January 29, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

The news isn’t getting better – there are reports that the Egyptian police forces are no longer patrolling the border with the Palestine-controlled Rafah (معبر رفح‎).  Reports also indicate that armed Hamas members are crossing into Egypt and coordinating with … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt

I’ve been waiting for this a long time. —I’ll bet you have.

The Gormogons Posted on January 29, 2011 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 7, 2014

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

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Posted in Star Wars, This movie really sucks, This TV show really sucks

Sergeant’s Little Helper

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

Things are different today, I hear every sergeant say. Operative MC sends a cipher on the back of a Bazooka Joe comic concerning this article in yesterday’s USA Today (America’s high school paper of record). The article concerns the overprescription … Continue reading →

Posted in Drugs, Military

Better Than Tabasco

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Uncle Jay sends us this, written in charcoal on the back of a corrugated PVC lawn sign: O Cruel and Vicious Czar, By the Grace of God, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias, of Moscow, Kiev, Vladimir, Novgorod, yadda … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter, Castle Gormogon, GorT, Mailbag, The Czar of Muscovy, The Mandarin, Volgi

Egypt: Some Possible Scenarios

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

There is a joke once popular among Egyptians and more appropriate now than ever. Roughly translated, it goes like this: “The Angel of Death comes to Ḥusnī Mubārak, and says ‘It is time. Say good bye to the Egyptian people.’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Communism, Communists, Democracy, Egypt, Husnī Mubārak, Iran, Iraq, Islamic Terror, Muslims, Obama Administration, South Korea, Terrorism, Terrorists, The Obama Amateur Hour, Tunisia, Vietnam

Affirmative Action, ‘Puter Style

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

The Reverend DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., writing in today’s Wall Street Journal, puts forth a view of affirmative action ‘Puter can wholeheartedly support. Rev. Soaries writes: None of these problems will be solved by government policies alone. They need the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wall Street Journal - WSJ

WWJD?

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

The answer according to Nicholas D. Kristof writing in today’s New York Times seems to be that Jesus would do whatever comports with Mr.Kristof’s liberal nostrums, regardless of what the Magisterium says. One of ‘Puter’s few conservative friends from college, … Continue reading →

Posted in New York Times - NYT, Professional Catholics®, Roman Catholics, Stupid People

Pathetic

The Gormogons Posted on January 27, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

Charlie Sheen has been admitted to the hospital, suffering severe abdominal pains, apparently the result of an all-night drug-fueled bender with a couple of chippies. ‘Puter wishes Mr. Sheen a quick recovery, and success in besting his multiple addictions. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in Booze, Drugs, Evil

Guns Are Scary! Ban Them All!

The Gormogons Posted on January 27, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

We all knew it was coming. The White House indicates that President Obama will soon give a speech calling for greater gun control, ostensibly to prevent the recurrence of a Tucson style event. Newsweek, the Weekly Reader for putative adults, … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns, Second Amendment, Stupid People

And boom goes the dynamite. Or pop goes the bubble. Or something.

The Gormogons Posted on January 27, 2011 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 7, 2014

Either way, we’ve got a lot of rubble to climb out from under. Click to embiggen, of course. Via Greg Ransom. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. gormogons.com

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Posted in Housing Crisis, U.S. Economy

Good On Them!

The Gormogons Posted on January 26, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker John Boehner and Sen. Joe Lieberman are introducing legislation to revive a school voucher program for District of Columbia students nearly two years after Congress began phasing out the program. In a statement Wednesday, Boehner … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypocrisy, School Vouchers

Achtung Sexed Verrückt Frau Voraus…

The Gormogons Posted on January 26, 2011 by The MandarinApril 7, 2014

Your Mandarin happened across this story about a man in Germany seeking protection from his sex-crazed wife. Apparently he has spent the last four years trying to avoid having sex with his wife because he was worried that he would … Continue reading →

Posted in I Want Your Sex, Phone Sex, Sex Milking, Sexism, Sexting

Meta-Review of the SOTU

The Gormogons Posted on January 26, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

The Czar drank his way through a two-fer episode of Salvage 1 on channel 488 last night over at the Leaping Peacock, along with ‘Puter, GorT, and the Mandarin—while evidently the Volgi remained in charge at the Castle watching putt-putt … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Obama Administration

Hope you were having more fun than watching the State of the Union

The Gormogons Posted on January 26, 2011 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 7, 2014

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

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Posted in Uncategorized

Sigh. Hollywood Press Release

The Gormogons Posted on January 25, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 25, 2011 / Associated Press/ With the Redbox release of Saw VII, Hollywood is beginning to take notice of the franchise’s success. Saw VII is the seventh film in the franchise, which released the initial movie, Saw, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Hollywood, Movies, Press Release, This movie really sucks

Content Over Substance…

The Gormogons Posted on January 25, 2011 by The MandarinApril 7, 2014

Partially de-fatted beef fatty tissue. That is one of the main ingredients in Potted Meat. Your Mandarin mentions this in relation to this article regarding the “seasoned beef” used in Taco Bell products. Taco Bell is being sued by Amanda … Continue reading →

Posted in Airline Food, Chinese Food, Mexican Food, Mexico

Jackpot Indeed!

The Gormogons Posted on January 25, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

Courtesy of FotG Jonathan Last:  JACKPOT! GorTGorT is an eight-foot-tall robot from the 51ˢᵗ Century who routinely time-travels to steal expensive technology from the future and return it to the past for retroinvention. The profits from this pay all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Who’s Keeping Score….

The Gormogons Posted on January 24, 2011 by The MandarinApril 7, 2014

Your Mandarin is a devout believer in fair-play and sportsmanship. Your Mandarin also is a firm believer that when you compete, whether that is on the field of play or in the workplace, you need to give the maximum effort … Continue reading →

Posted in Dirty Liberals, High School, Liberals, Losers, Progressives, Sports, Winning

Unions Down, Dupnik Teetering

The Gormogons Posted on January 24, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Two quick items you might have understandably missed in the news. 1. Union membership is down, nationally, by over 600,000 members versus last year. This downward trend continues and places union popularity back to 1930s levels (pre-New Deal!). Expect next … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Unions

The Government! What Was The Question Again?

The Gormogons Posted on January 23, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Well done. Thanks for Professor Mondo for the link. 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 cheated out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Main Stream Media, Media, Media Bias

Facts: Aircraft Safety and Cell Phone Use

The Gormogons Posted on January 22, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Well, you always wondered whether cell phones were really all that dangerous to use on planes, have you not? And CNN, digging deep, comes up with no answers at all, but instead puts together a godawful mess of a story. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, Airline safety, Aviation, Cellphones, Phoney Science

Let’s Forget About Dana Milbank!

The Gormogons Posted on January 22, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Airhead editorialist Dana Milbank wants to take a pledge: that as much as he cannot stand Sarah Palin, and is obsessed with talking about her, and thinking about her, and wondering what she is doing, or saying, or thinking at … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Liberals, Main Stream Media, Media, Media Bias, Sarah Palin, Washington Post - WaPo

ZOMG! We’re Going to Die!!

The Gormogons Posted on January 22, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

If you haven’t heard, current projections have the address space for internet addresses (version 4 – IPv4) being exhausted in the next year (current “X-day” as they’re calling it is January 20th, 2011).  The IPv4 address format is 4 octets … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, way too much technology

Time Magazine Relies on HuffPo For Science Facts?

The Gormogons Posted on January 22, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

The Czar has an idea for GorT. Take a current Time magazine story back to the year 1936, and let the editors of that era read and comment accordingly. Bet that will be entertaining. In case you did not know, … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Huffington Post, Mad science, Phoney Science, Science, Time

Attn: Valued Customer

The Gormogons Posted on January 21, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

From: UBN Information Officer (fighterz—–0101@att.net)To: Mr. Czar MuscovyDate: January 21, 2011Subject: Attn: Valued CustomerWe write to bring to yournotice about your pendingpayment of 5.5 Million USD. Your pendingpayment is now confirmed by the UN and authorized for immediatewire transfer to … Continue reading →

Posted in Stupid People, Stupidity, The Czar of Muscovy

Jim Alesi, Poster Boy For Term Limits

The Gormogons Posted on January 21, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

‘Puter’s going to break a few of his own rules (including but not limited to: engaging in ad hominem attacks) in this post, so hang on. New York State Sen. James S. Alesi (R-55th) is a self-entitled asshole. There, ‘Puter’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Stupid Politicians, The law is an ass

A Thought on the Eucharist

The Gormogons Posted on January 20, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

You may have heard that Frito-Lay’s is pulling a television ad from the Super Bowl that involved a Catholic priest administering Doritos in lieu of the Eucharist because, well, evidently Catholics get offended by the weirdest things. Imagine. Needless to … Continue reading →

Posted in Roman Catholics, Unam sanctam catholicam apostolicam ecclesiam

We Are Back

The Gormogons Posted on January 20, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

If only ‘Puter smoked, this would be his place. As you head down Interstate 65 through Louisville, Kentucky, you pass by the tobacco shop owned by a real Mr. Cox. Yes, the photo is real: it does say Cox’s Smokers … Continue reading →

Posted in The Czar of Muscovy, The Gormogonickal Seal of Approval®, The Mandarin

Dead States Walking

The Gormogons Posted on January 20, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

Kevin D. Williamson at National Review’s blog The Exchequer has a post that ‘Puter really cannot improve upon. Mr. Williamson writes concerning the Republicans’ nascent plans to address looming state insolvencies: And I see one big opportunity: This is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gubbamint, NRO, Stupid Politicians, Teacher Unions, Unions

Later, David Niven for Night Train

The Gormogons Posted on January 20, 2011 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 7, 2014

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

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Posted in Advertising, Booze, Humor, James Mason

What to Make of Recent Tech News

The Gormogons Posted on January 19, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

There are a few hot stories in the tech industry that I’d like to touch on today: First, Apple’s monster quarter.  Apple did an amazing job – even during a period where consumers were more cautious in spending, they were … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple, Innovation, Technology

Seniority and Dancing Vaginas

The Gormogons Posted on January 18, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

This post has nothing to do with horny septuagenerians on a Viagra bender. Sorry to disappoint all of you German readers who got here through a filthy Google search. Readers know that ‘Puter believes the quality of public education has … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Bad Teacher, Sex, Sex Milking, Teachers

Tucson killer’s police file? “Just an excitable boy, they all said…”

The Gormogons Posted on January 18, 2011 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 7, 2014

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

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Posted in Club Gormogon, Evil, Murder, Warren Zevon

My ‘Puter Wrecks The Morning Train

The Gormogons Posted on January 17, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

The Czar has been after this for a while, and so have you: Sheena Easton’s lyrics to “Morning train” in Danish. Get your pencils ready, because this great trip down memory lane probably will erase itself after only a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, This song really sucks

Road Show

The Gormogons Posted on January 16, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Friends and readers (often mutually exclusive), the Mandarin and the Czar will be taking our show on the road this week, starting this evening. We will be on the road for most of next week, and probably not posting up … Continue reading →

Posted in France, French Revolution, History, Progressives

Yet More Praise

The Gormogons Posted on January 15, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Your Czarness: You are, once again and unsurprisingly, entirely correct. Dosage is everything. Just because we can measure something, does not mean we understand it. (Although it may be a start.) humbly, erc And Czar, An enjoyable read. I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Mailbag, Main Stream Media, Media, Media Bias, Preganancy, Science

When Is $100 Not $100?

The Gormogons Posted on January 15, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Dread and Awful Czar, Remember when you talked about Quantitative Easing? Well, the chickens have come home to roost. It appears that our friends in OPEC will not be lowering the price of oil just because we are not happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. J., Economic policy, Economics, Inflation, U.S. Economy

OMG! Fear! Panic! Terror! Hysteria!

The Gormogons Posted on January 14, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Can you imagine anything so horrible? A University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study has found in a survey of 268 pregnant women that virtually 100% of them have dangerous, cancer-causing chemical in their blood and urine! OMG! Pregnant women, … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Stream Media, Media, Media Bias, Preganancy, Science

Denial Is Never Truth

The Gormogons Posted on January 13, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Jeez, really? The Czar feels like ‘Puter here: he has developed astigmatism from rolling his eyes at an E.J. Dionne, Jr. essay. Is it tragically under-researched? Is it intended to be a visceral reaction rather than a logical construct? Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun control, Gun Ownership, Guns, Liberals, Media Bias, Washington Post - WaPo

WaPo’s Rubin With Masterful Takedown

The Gormogons Posted on January 13, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Absolutely brilliant. Read Jennifer Rubin’s essay on What We Learned from the Tucson incident. It’s short, and every word scores. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberals, Washington Post - WaPo

Baby, it’s still cold outside.

The Gormogons Posted on January 13, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

Yes, it’s me again with another “climate change” post.  The National Weather Service reported today that 49 out of the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) have snow on the ground.  Currently, Florida is the only state without snow … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change

Dr. J provides today’s intel briefing

The Gormogons Posted on January 12, 2011 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 7, 2014

Big F*@&ing Deal Alert! The Mandarin’s Orbital Laser Mind-switching Weapon (TM) is a rousing success. The Gormogons have successfully swapped the mind of gaffetastic Vice President Biden with that of Dr. J’s mancrush, economist Arthur Laffer. Dr. J has relocated … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. J., Joe Biden, Orbiting Mind Control Satellites, The Mandarin

Letters: Damn Glocks!

The Gormogons Posted on January 12, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Oh mighty and fearsome Czar, As I listen to all the posturing by politicians in the aftermath of the Tucson tragedy about gun control it brings to mind the old saying “if you’re a carpenter the solution to every problem … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, Gun control, Gun Ownership, Guns, Mailbag

It’s The Glock’s Fault!

The Gormogons Posted on January 12, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

Ruth Marcus, writing for the Washington Post this morning, pens one of the more reasonable anti-gun columns to follow the Tucson Massacre. Her premise is that a 10 round clip should be enough for a handgun. What’s the problem with … Continue reading →

Posted in Washington Post - WaPo

MSM: So How Do I Feel About Things?

The Gormogons Posted on January 11, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Well, the Czar regrets this post may have nothing new for you. Rather, it is just an update of a familiar stump speech of ours. Over the weekend, the mainstream media yammered on and on about how the Tucson shootings … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Stream Media, Media

IceCube

The Gormogons Posted on January 11, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

No, not the entertainer – the neutrino sensor array in Antarctica was finished last month. It’s comprised of 86 tubes drilled over 2,000m into clear ice with over 5,000 basketball-sized detectors placed in the tubes. The “telescope” will observe neutrino … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Warming, Science

An American Hero

The Gormogons Posted on January 11, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

On January 2, 2011, Major Richard Winters passed away in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. If you’re not familiar with Maj. “Dick” Winters then you probably didn’t watch the impressive “Band of Brothers” mini-series on HBO (later re-aired on a number of cable … Continue reading →

Posted in Heroes, World War II

Liberal Libel

The Gormogons Posted on January 10, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

Good times with ‘Puter’s liberal friend from college will soon come to an end. ‘Puter has unilaterally surrendered to the hard-headed know-nothingness evidenced by his erstwhile comrade. ‘Puter’s friend continues to be on a tear about Sarah Palin, crosshairs and … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberals

Never Let A Crisis Go To Waste

The Gormogons Posted on January 10, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

Not wanting to be left behind in the mad rush to blame everyone and everything for the Tuscon massacre, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) is preparing to submit legislation to ban high capacity magazines. Now, one can forgive Rep. McCarthy for … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberals

You’ve Got To Be Taught

The Gormogons Posted on January 10, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

‘Puter promised his additional thoughts on his Liberal Genius post below. In the interim, however, ‘Puter received this thoughtful response from Professor Mondo: Sorry you had another disagreement with your buddy — I have those with the Major all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization and Barbarism, Liberals, Stupid People

Liberal Genius

The Gormogons Posted on January 9, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

‘Puter’s liberal friends are at it again, blaming the Tucson massacre on conservatives. Specifically, Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann. Here’s the reasoned detailed analysis from ‘Puter’s friend, via Facebook: On my way out of this determined-to-destroy itself country–and I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberal Fascism, Stupidity

Juba! It’s fun to say!

The Gormogons Posted on January 9, 2011 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 7, 2014

First, as regards “Publius,” don’t worry, Dr. J., the Gormogons are of course monitoring all your online activity. The Mandarin’s files are extensive. Second, Confucius* is much more sanguine about a secession of Southern Sudan than the Czar. As bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Sudan

Publius, is that you?

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

Courtesy of Dr. J we have this report.  Generally I think this is a bunch of speak-think from the White House.  President Obama is putting plans in motion to give the Commerce Department authority to create an Internet ID for … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, The Obama Amateur Hour

Good Luck, Southern Sudan

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Southern Sudan, as you may know is voting this weekend to determine whether they will secede from Sudan, proper, and form their own country. Apparently, the Southern Sudanese people are quite joyful over this. But the Czar will remind them … Continue reading →

Posted in Sudan

Boring Sciency Stuff: But Will It Kill You?

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Dear Czar, Shouldn’t the title of this article be ‘PANIC WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIEEEEE’: I am confused. However, I am coherently grateful for all of the recent Gormogon posts. Keep up the good work! God Bless, JS, Operative and … Continue reading →

Posted in Airline safety, Florida, Gormogon Operatives, Mad science, Science

Constitutional Madness

The Gormogons Posted on January 7, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

Dnan Milbank has a perplexing column in today’s Washington Post. Mr. Milbank attacks Republicans not so much for reading the Constitution on the floor of the House, but for having the temerity to read only the currently operative portions of … Continue reading →

Posted in Stupidity, U.S. Constitution, Washington Post - WaPo

Dr. J: Cheney’s Clockwork Heart, part deux

The Gormogons Posted on January 7, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Dread and Awful Czar , Today was a weird day for Dr. J in that both a Facebook buddy and a colleague in the Ivory Tower both made snarky comments to Dr. J. regarding Mr. Cheney’s clockwork heart given that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dick Cheney, Dr. J., Government Run Healthcare, Health care, Medicine, Socialized Medicine

New York, New York!

The Gormogons Posted on January 6, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Well, the Gormogons decided to take a quick day trip (and thanks to GorT, that covers a couple weeks) and visit the Big Apple. Manhattan had quite a lot of snow, but nothing we are not very used to. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, Gormogons, New York

The Gormogons wish you a blessed Epiphany

The Gormogons Posted on January 6, 2011 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 7, 2014

We actually showed up the following day. Turns out 1 B.C. wasn’t a leap year, and GorT didn’t want to make two trips. Don’t expect a joke about the lack of room at the inns. Leave it to the government … Continue reading →

Posted in BVM, Epiphany, Gormogonica, Jesus, St. Joseph

Space Based Weapons?

The Gormogons Posted on January 5, 2011 by The MandarinApril 7, 2014

When we aren’t busy covering up our activities, we are quite busy exposing other people’s activities. Case in point: NASA accidentally captures photo of a TIE fighter crossing the sun. Here is the photograph they don’t want you to see! … Continue reading →

Posted in Hubble Space Telescope, Missile defense, Space, Space Shuttle, Star Trek, Star Wars, United States Senate

Sorry To Have Missed the Pitch Meeting

The Gormogons Posted on January 5, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

The Czar lived in a Marvel Comics household. In retrospect, it was a good call. 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 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Exploding Union Mythology

The Gormogons Posted on January 5, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Listen to a couple of union members talk when they think no one is listening, and they will bash and trash the union for what it is. Hypocrisy? Hardly—unions are generally manned by very nice, decent, hard-working folks who are … Continue reading →

Posted in Labour, Unions

Union Roundup

The Gormogons Posted on January 4, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

There are some uncharacteristically good public sector union takedowns going on recently. Here are links to a few of them: Megan McArdle discusses New York’s myriad, liberal-caused budget problems, including but not limited to union benefits. The WSJ editorial board … Continue reading →

Posted in Unions

Usually, ‘Puter Likes To Cuddle First

The Gormogons Posted on January 4, 2011 by 'PuterApril 7, 2014

This simple product gives ‘Puter hope for the future. A good, God-fearing American sees a need and fills it. So to speak. ‘Puter remains vaguely disturbed that this is the second iteration of the product. He’d hate to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunting

The Czar Still Hates the MSM

The Gormogons Posted on January 4, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

This is not a complaint directed at the Google news services; rather, it serves as an example of something else that annoys the Czar. Here is the latest top Sci/Tech stories from Google news. It should be different every few … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Stream Media, Media

Andrews, Not Bolling

The Gormogons Posted on January 4, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

MC writes in to suggest that perhaps the F-16 interceptors would have been scrambled from Andrews AFB, and not Bolling. That does seem more likely. The Czar is too weary at the moment to update the math. But great catch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogon Operatives, USAF

Interesting Impact

The Gormogons Posted on January 3, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

January 1st is not only New Year’s Day but it is also “Public Domain Day” – the day on which works whose copyright has expired enter the public domain.  However, the U.S. law has changed over the years to lengthen … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, Lawyers

They’re Gonna Get Thor In a Minute

The Gormogons Posted on January 3, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

And lo, the Czar hears that some white supremacist groups are protesting the upcoming Marvel movie Thor because, in the trailer, Norse gods are depicted as being multi-racial. What a stunning blow for Marvel, to lose the all-important opening weekend … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Racism, Stupid People, This movie really sucks

Монгол Хэл: Your Inner Mongolian

The Gormogons Posted on January 3, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

A very nice reader from Massachusetts writes in: This seems like something right up your alley: A poster promoting a Mongolian language class at an Australian university: As is expected from all your subjects, I read the blog daily, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Inner Mongolia, Mailbag, Mongolia

Eight Botched Environmental Predictions

The Gormogons Posted on January 2, 2011 by GorTApril 7, 2014

Care of small dead animals and Fox News: 1. Within a few years “children just aren’t going to know what snow is.” Snowfall will be “a very rare and exciting event.” Dr. David Viner, senior research scientist at the climatic … Continue reading →

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

DHS: Still Missing the Picture

The Gormogons Posted on January 2, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

A Piedmont Airlines DHC-8 flew into restricted airspace Saturday afternoon, prompting a full evacuation of the Capitol! Aircon Red! was declared! Fighters were scrambled! Occupants had two minutes to respond! Consider the Czar surprised. First, he did not know Piedmont … Continue reading →

Posted in Air defense, Aircraft, Janet Napolitano, What is to be done?

Two-Thousand and Eleven

The Gormogons Posted on January 1, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

The Big G wishes you, your friends, and your family a very happy and prosperous new year. We should start the day off right with a list of predictions for 2011. Anyone interested in betting against these? The President will … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Predictions

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