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Mailbag: Kitties and Cookies Edition

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Dr. J. is emptying out his inbox and finally has a moment to respond to these missives from earlier in the week. Operative RKB writes in: I did not know you had a kitten, but apparently he(she ???) is putting … Continue reading →

Posted in Archivist, Cookies, Gormogon Operatives, Jedis, Mailbag, Minions, Sith Lord, Star Wars

Life Imitates Art

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

…or something like that.  Maybe a more apropos title for this post would be, “Life Imitates Popular Soap-SitDramaComs”.  Where is GorT going with this, you ask?  Two days ago, I was watching The Five on FoxNews and Greg Gutfeld made … Continue reading →

Posted in Hollywood liberals, Invented Trends, Meme, Popular Culture

Shooting Skeet, Or Shooting Bull

The Gormogons Posted on January 31, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

RKB writes into the Czar with an appropriately supplicating tone: Oh great and dreadful Czar, She isn’t using a pump shotgun, which tells the Czar she knows about shooting clays. Bet she knows the President lied about his experiences based … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearms, Girls With Guns, Guns, Shootin' Critters Dayud, Shooting, Shotguns, The Obama Amateur Hour

He needed the level…

The Gormogons Posted on January 30, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

I’m 10,000 XPs away from 18th level. I’ve got this! Dr. J.

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Posted in Balrog, Demons, Gandalf, Lord of the Rings, Moria, Nerds

R2DT and R2E2 host the Second Annual Geleophysic Dysplasia Webathon

The Gormogons Posted on January 30, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

R2DT pictured here with R2E2 and R2C2, now get charitable, y’all! Operative R2DT writes in from the Outer Rim Territories regarding his niece, R2E2’s ongoing efforts to raise money and awareness for a rare illness that took the life of … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Geleophysic Dysplasia, Heart, R2DT

George Ryan: SOB Story

The Gormogons Posted on January 30, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The other Illinois governor still behind bars, George Ryan, ended his stay in a federal prison and is now in what criminal justice types curiously term a Halfway House, deep into Chicago. About the only bipartisan thing Illinois government does … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Corruption of Power, Illinois, Stupid Politicians

Why Liberals Hate Boy Scouts. And Football.

The Gormogons Posted on January 29, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Ah, well, it looks like the liberal whackjobs are after the Boy Scouts again, and are fostering the idea that Scouts might consider allowing gays to lead scouting programs. True? False? Actually, these things do not matter to the liberals; … Continue reading →

Posted in Boy Scouts of America, Conservatism, Evangelicals, Gun control, Guns, Immigration, Liberal Fascism, Liberal Idiots, Liberals, Mormons, NASCAR, NFL, Talkin' Football

What Does Our Future Hold?

The Gormogons Posted on January 29, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

GorT’s second offspring celebrated her birthday over the weekend.  As part of it, we had a number of young teenage girls over at the house for cake and ice cream (that got ‘Puter’s attention).  As they got ready to sing … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Personal Responsibility, Popular Culture

Be careful what you wish for…

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Look, I was an ensign in Starfleet! That counts as military service, right? Dr. J. saw this post over on NRO’s Corner. In summary, Democratic Party PACs are looking to engage in a little Operation Chaos™ in the Kentucky Republican … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashley Judd, Democrats, Election, Kentucky, Mitch McConnell, Pitying fools, Rand Paul, United States Senate

How far astray we’ve gone…

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Dr. J.

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Posted in ObamaCare, U.S. Constitution

Simple Immigration Reform: What Could Go Wrong?

The Gormogons Posted on January 28, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

A bipartisan group of eight senators—including some conservative Wunderkinder—has met and put together a large bill for immigration reform. Rumors are that both Democrats and Republicans understand the immigration system is broken and could be easily fixed with some common … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Immigration, Republicans, The Obama Amateur Hour

In re the alleged serial killer in Oxford

The Gormogons Posted on January 27, 2013 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.April 6, 2014

Quoth the Czar: With any luck, Confucius* will write in with some of his copious collection of pet peeves in writing.  Don’t get me started. But here’s one: One pet peeve is people who fail to realize that the Oxford … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogon Infighting, In English Please, Punctuation, writing

The Oxford, Serial Killer

The Gormogons Posted on January 27, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

One thing all of your hosts share here is a love of writing. Except, of course, Mandarin; he prefers shouting at the computer, especially when he reads Drudge. But he’s actually a skilled writer as well. Our site has the … Continue reading →

Posted in In English Please, Punctuation, writing

Dr. J. forgot the obvious…

The Gormogons Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

The ‘R’ is for rich guy! Dr. J. forgot to mention the most obvious example of economic slut-shaming from 2012. Governor Mitt Romney, who was pilloried for his success by the media, the Obama campaign, (ed. Oxford comma) and their … Continue reading →

Posted in Shameless Romney 2012ing, Slut, The Obama Amateur Hour

Well Done Disney!

The Gormogons Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

ERMAGERD! LRNZ FLRZ!1!!El@vEntY! It is official. J.J. Abrams will be directing Star Wars: Episode VII! Screenwriter Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story 3) will be drafting the script. Dr. J. is excited about this. He is the most successful … Continue reading →

Posted in JJ Abrams, Star Wars, Yaphet Kotto

Economic Slut-Shaming

The Gormogons Posted on January 25, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

The ‘A’ is for affluent. Slut shaming (also hyphenated, as slut-shaming) is defined as the act of making someone, usually a woman, feel guilty or inferior, for engaging in certain sexual behaviors that violate traditional gender expectations. These include, depending … Continue reading →

Posted in Boeing, Dr. J., Golf, NLRB, Obama Administration, ObamaCare, Occupy Wall Street, Phil Mickelson, Saul Alinsky, Slut, Taxes, Walk of Shame

Jindal Agrees With The Czar

The Gormogons Posted on January 25, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Have you read Governor Bobby Jindal’s kick-in-the-pants speech from Charlotte? Read the whole thing, especially if you want to have a really good day. In the speech, Gov. Jindal lists seven things that Republicans need to do to win elections. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bobby Brady Jindal, Election Results, Republicans, The Czar, The Czar of Muscovy, What is to be done?

Women in Combat? More Obama Time Wasting

The Gormogons Posted on January 25, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

First, let us be perfectly in sync: the entire idea of women serving in active combat roles is a distraction, pure and simple, by the Obama administration. Second, like most of these awesome, super-cool ideas by the Obama administration, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, The Obama Amateur Hour, Unemployment, Women

How the Illinois GOP Wounded All America

The Gormogons Posted on January 24, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

When experts reconstruct disasters, they continually highlight how a series of minor events can compound into a gigantic collapse later on. A safety switch is left off a day before an unusual cold snap occurs; an inspector calls in sick, … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Election, History, Illinois, Junior Senator From Illinois, United States Senate

Did they do the rectal examination too?

The Gormogons Posted on January 23, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

The Doctor is definitely in! LTC Dan sent this Forbes article. Dr. J. loved the point about swimming pools being far more dangerous. His insurance agent is quite aware of this statistic, and thus Dr. J. will NEVER get a swimming … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctors, Guns, Mailbag, ObamaCare

Can’t we all just get along?

The Gormogons Posted on January 23, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Remember all of those articles likening President Obama to a Vulcan (e.g. Spock from Star Trek to those not in the know)? Well George Takei posted this picture of Michelle Obama on his Facebook page: Michelle, apparently, has taken to … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Nerds, Star Trek, The Michelle Obama Amateur Hour

Signs of Life: the GOP Getting Smarter?

The Gormogons Posted on January 23, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Democrats are currently high-fiving each other, not just because President Obama issued empty promise after empty promise to his Progressive Liberal base during his Inauguaration speech, but because Democrats have a foot on the throat of the Republican Party—and the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election, Democrats, Election, Election Results, Republicans

Obama Gives Condoleezza Rice A Shout Out In His Inaugural Address

The Gormogons Posted on January 22, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

Tough as nails, smart as a whipand beautiful, to boot. Thanks,President Obama, for reminding uswhat competent government officialslook like! In President Obama’s oddly angry and confrontational Inaugural Address yesterday, he spoke the following lines: We are true to our creed … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Condoleezza Rice, Department of State, National Security

Swing Voters = Low Information Voters

The Gormogons Posted on January 22, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The Czar despises trendy phrases to describe concepts in psychology or sociology. He still does not use “sound bite,” for example and that phrase is older than many of our readers. However, he is inclined to think there is merit … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election, Democrats, Election, Election Results, Republicans, Stupid People, Voting

Say One Thing, Do Another…

The Gormogons Posted on January 21, 2013 by The MandarinApril 6, 2014

Your Mandarin is a long-time student of psychology and has something like fifteen or sixteen degrees in it; it’s tough to remember exactly. One of the more weird things you’ll encounter is the McGurk Effect. Watch this video: That is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Revealed: Media Lying About Assault Rifle (Maybe Not)

The Gormogons Posted on January 20, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Essential Update at the end Well, now that Americans have forgotten about Sandy Hook and are all excited excited excited for the President’s inauguration tomorrow (Obama 2.0? More like Obama 1.1), okay, well, now the story is getting out that … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearms, Guns, Main Stream Media, Media, Media Bias, Multiple-Victim Public Shootings, Shooting, Shotguns, The Inscrutable Mandarin, The Mandarin

Mailbag: Plez Rite Moar Bout Gunz

The Gormogons Posted on January 19, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Well, a lot of our mailbags have been filling up with gun talk, but not because any of us wanted to go there, but because once again the Left dragged us there so they can replay another failed lecture on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal House, Firearms, Government Control, Gun control, Guns, Mailbag, Shooting, The Obama Amateur Hour

Mailbag – Run and Gun Edition

The Gormogons Posted on January 18, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Dr. J.’s pediatrician would give the little girl on the left, a thumbs up. The little girl on the right, not so much.  Dr. J. received a couple of missives regarding his post about federal law as it applies to … Continue reading →

Posted in AAP, dianne feinstein, Doctors, Girls With Guns, Guns, Mailbag

Why Liberals Should Care About Gun Rights

The Gormogons Posted on January 18, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

Every liberal who thinks her opinionon the Second Amendment should control‘Puter’s rights should imagine this guydeciding what her Constitutional rightsshould be, and behave accordingly. In recent days many of ‘Puter’s leftist friends have taken to Facebook, crowing about how fantastic … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Freedom, Gun control, Gun Ownership, Guns, Liberal Fascism, Liberal Idiots, Stupid People, Stupid Politicians, Stupidity, Voting, Women

The President is Losing It

The Gormogons Posted on January 18, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

History will vindicate my memory.—James Buchanan The worst president ever.—History The suggested gun rights legislation should be of enormous interest to political bird watchers like yourselves. Perhaps you don’t own or even care about firearms; even so, what’s happening now … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Constitutional Law, Firearms, Gun control, Guns, Harry Reid, President, Shooting, The Obama Amateur Hour, United States Senate

All Is Not Lost

The Gormogons Posted on January 17, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

It’s easy in these trying times to become despondent or callously cynical about the direction that the country is heading.  And it is at those times that I find items like the following buoy me and reinvigorate me. GorT attended … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic policy, GorT, World Opinion

Obama’s Paper Tiger Target

The Gormogons Posted on January 17, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

For those of you who read our site here, but do not follow us on Twitter, you might be wondering what our reactions to the ObamaScare report were. “No, no, Jimmy!” Relax—it’s a Photoshop, Mr. President. Briefly: a tremendous waste … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Firearms, Government Control, Gun control, Guns, Shooting, Shotguns, The Obama Amateur Hour

Take two Glocks and call me in the morning…

The Gormogons Posted on January 16, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Even doctors have guns, ah reckon. When Dr. J. was finishing up medical school at New Atlantis Ivory Tower School of Medicine and moving on to  a tony Ivy League academic medical center in the Northeast in the late 1990s, … Continue reading →

Posted in Coeds, Guns, HHS, ObamaCare, The Obama Amateur Hour

A Warning to Thieves in Suburban NYC

The Gormogons Posted on January 16, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Were there five or six houses on this street not listed as having guns? It looks like you miscounted. Do you feel lucky, punk?  Dr. J. took a drive through the News Journal gun registration database the other day, looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns, Journalism, New York

Democrats Blow A Chance: Will GOP Capitalize?

The Gormogons Posted on January 16, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Some time past, the Czar provided a seven-part harangue against the Republicans and what they need to do to start winning some damn elections. The GOP is doing some of them, but none of them quite well; however, many other … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Immigration, Republicans

The Impeachment Trap

The Gormogons Posted on January 15, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

It’s A TRAP! Dr. J. has spoken before about President Obama being emboldened after his narrow election victory. He got his Republican sanctioned tax-hike without spending cuts and he is looking to continue with his Progressive agenda, by hook or … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Dr. J., Economics, Progressives, Republicans, The Obama Amateur Hour

Me Too!

The Gormogons Posted on January 15, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Dr. J., like GorT loves elegantly visualized information. Indeed, The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, by Edward Tufte is required reading at New Atlantis Ivory Tower School of Medicine. Dr. J.’s favorite example is this map/graph of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia: … Continue reading →

Posted in Data, GorT, Math class is hard, Napoleon, Russia

Looking At the Recovery

The Gormogons Posted on January 15, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

We’ve seen a number of charts and graphs that describe the recovery – how slow it is growing, its impacts, etc.  I’m a big fan of interesting visualizations of data (insert gratuitous plug for Edward Tufte’s books and seminars here … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, The Obama Amateur Hour

Tradition is Good

The Gormogons Posted on January 15, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Dr. J.’s classmates still have imprints from days of yore. Dr. J. and the Lil Medstudent were chatting the Friday night about his day in school. He told Dr. J. he played ‘Jedi’ in P.E. class. ‘Jedi? Seriously? What the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dodge Swinger, Games People Play, Jedi Academy, Jedis

When Seconds Count

The Gormogons Posted on January 15, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

A big welcome back to LTC Dan, from whom we have not received a message in far, far too long. We appreciate the Colonel’s presence here at the Castle, and are most interested in his question: Sir, I found “Reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearms, Friend of Gormogons, Gang Violence, Guns, Law Enforcement, Mailbag, Second Amendment, Shooting, Shotguns

Nerd News You Can Use

The Gormogons Posted on January 14, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

How about The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?I’m ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille! Dr. J., as you know, is a big Star Wars fan. He saw the original Star Wars on opening weekend as a yout’, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. J., Nerds, Star Wars

Plans

The Gormogons Posted on January 14, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

President Obama took to the airwaves and laid much of the blame or potential blame for the upcoming budget battle at the feet of the Republicans in the House.  He said the debt ceiling must be raised to pay for … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrat consistency, Federal Budget, Fiscal Crisis

Reading the Second Amendment Fully

The Gormogons Posted on January 14, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Chief Jay writes in with a disturbing amount of supplication, even for a power-mad despot such as the Czar. Check out the second sentence in particular: Mighty, Fearful Czar and Fellow Inmate of the Peoples Democratik Republik of Illinois; I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill of Rights, Constitutional Law, Firearms, First Amendment, Guns, Rights, Second Amendment, Shooting, U.S. Constitution

And the Oscar goes to…

The Gormogons Posted on January 13, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Nooooooooooo! Annie Hall won? Seriously?  Gentle Readers, Dr. J. and Clan J. loves going to the movies. Consequently, Dr. J. loves to make his Oscar predictions. He doesn’t watch the Oscars because he finds celebrity self-congradulatory adulation ponderous. He does … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Dr. J., Hollywood, Lil Resident, Musicals, Oscars, Star Wars

Watson Says “Get Bent, You Wankers.”

The Gormogons Posted on January 13, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

IBM’s Watson, as the rendered by an artist based on the limited reseach done by the Czar. Remember Watson, the IBM computer that proved Alex Trebek really is an inch-deep pseudo-intellectual? Well, he wound up in trouble with the law. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Mailbag – Answer Key Edition

The Gormogons Posted on January 13, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Operative MS writes: Dear Dr. J.,  Okay, I’ve given it a moment, and I still don’t get the point of these four masked faces. I don’t recognize any of them, except that the man in the upper left looks a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Mailbag, Renaissance, TMNT

Being America Is Hard

The Gormogons Posted on January 12, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

The title is a pretty simple statement and one could take it in a variety of ways. But given the recent national “conversation” on guns and the ramifications of various proposed solutions (which many haven’t thought out, in my opinion), … Continue reading →

Posted in american exceptionalism, Bill of Rights, Freedom, U.S. Constitution

Calvin Coolidge Could Have

The Gormogons Posted on January 12, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

President Obama started with a much weaker economy than I did. No President – not me or any of my predecessors could have repaired all the damage in just four years. Also sprach Bill Clinton to the nation at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Big Government, Bill Clinton, Calvin Coolidge, Government Control, Government spending, Government Worship, President, Ronald Reagan

Democrats Screw The Little Guy. Again.

The Gormogons Posted on January 11, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

Elizabeth Warren was originally slatedto head the CFPB. This is the best picture‘Puter could find of her. It’s stunning how closely Sen. Warren resembles her ancestorChief Wahoo, noble mascot of MLB’s totallynot racist Cleveland Indians. Unless you’re in the financial … Continue reading →

Posted in Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Democrats, Economics, Fannie Mae, Financial Crisis, Financial Industry, Freddie Mac, Gubbamint, Mortgage Lending, Stupid People, Stupidity

Democrats Are Doomed: Why the GOP Silence?

The Gormogons Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The Czar has good news for Republicans. Unfortunately, the Republican Party has no clue what to do about this and is almost certain to miss the opportunity as well as fail to understand why this was good news. And so … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Government spending, Republicans, Social Security, Socialized Medicine, Stupid Politicians, Welfare

Century-Old Predictions for 2013

The Gormogons Posted on January 10, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Over at Weird Universe, Alex there has a compilation of predictions for the year 2013 made in 1913 by London’s then-new Lord Mayor. This got the Czar to thinking: how were some of his predictions for 2013 made back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

In Which ‘Puter Writes His Assemblyman: Gun Grabbers Edition

The Gormogons Posted on January 10, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

‘Puter finally had opportunity to review Governor Andrew Cuomo’s (D-NY, but then I repeat myself) newly proposed restriction on firearms.  Among Gov. Cuomo’s proposals are the following two: (1) all sales of ammunition will require a background check; and (2) … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Andrew Cuomo, Gun control, Guns, Liberal Fascism, Second Amendment, Stupid Politicians

Science No Longer Thinks There’s Cheese There

The Gormogons Posted on January 10, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

There isn’t a redeeming website attached to the Gawker tree. Of course, this is what happens when you have a bunch of under-educated 20-somethings trying to educate themselves through the Internet. Today’s io9 website, which seems to deal mainly with … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Science, Science Fiction

As Long As We’re Restricting Amendments

The Gormogons Posted on January 9, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Fair is fair. The media have declared the Second Amendment ineffective. We get it. But guns are only half the problem, right? Someone has to pull the trigger. So in the same spirit that the media are looking out for … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearms, Guns, Main Stream Media, Media, Media Bias, Multiple-Victim Public Shootings, Shooting, Stupid People, Stupidity

Why Gun Owners Doubt Liberals’ Motives

The Gormogons Posted on January 9, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

‘Puter’s more liberal friends, which is to say every friend except his fellow Gormogons, cannot fathom why ‘Puter would be suspicious of the latest push to restrict legal gun ownership in the United States.  After all, all good and right-thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, Andrew Cuomo, Democrat consistency, Democrats, Gubbamint, Gun control, Gun Ownership, Liberal Fascism, Liberal Idiots, Main Stream Media, Second Amendment, Stupid Politicians

New York’s Gun Control Laws Are Restrictive Enough, Gov. Cuomo

The Gormogons Posted on January 9, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

To most liberals, gun control means confiscation and destruction. Nothingwill satisfy liebrals except completeand total citizen disarmament. ‘Puter’s governor Andrew Cuomo is at this moment preparing to deliver his annual State of the State Address in Albany, New York. According to … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew Cuomo, Concealed-Carry Laws, Gun control, Gun Ownership, Guns, New York, Second Amendment, Stupid Politicians

Just Give It a Moment…

The Gormogons Posted on January 9, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Dr. J.

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Posted in Humor

More Union Fantasy Bullcrap

The Gormogons Posted on January 9, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is headed by Karen Lewis, who spends no time in classrooms. Of course, you likely think the Czar is criticizing her teaching experience; in fact, she appears to have spent little time in classrooms as … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, History, Revisionist History, Teacher Unions, Unions

If Darth Vader Was the Czar’s Grandma

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

It would have been much like this. VERY much like this: 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Star Wars, The Czar of Muscovy

Debt Ceiling Reality Check: There Is No Danger of Default

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

Despite Democrats’ protestations to thecontrary, the United States’ run-in with thedebt ceiling does not require default on America’s issued debt. The media and most of America has its collective undies in a bunch fretting about the debt ceiling. Don’t worry … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, Barack Obama, Democrats, Harry Reid, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Stupid People, Stupid Politicians

The Wall Street Solution to Welfare

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

Modern social welfare programs and states are failing like a coddled, sheltered Millennial entering Marine Corps boot camp.  Like RGIII’s knee in this past weekend’s playoff game. Like liberal Congressman balancing a budget. Like Czar and ‘Puter’s willpower on All You … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Hollywood liberals, Stupid People, Walk of Shame, Wall Street, Welfare

How Things Work:Debt Ceiling Edition

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Maybe if it was platinum… The next big fight between the House of Representatives and the Senate-White-House-Media-&-Low-Information-Voter-Entitlement-Complex (aka the SWHMLIVEC) will be over the debt ceiling. The tack that the SWHMLIVEC will take is that the debt ceiling and spending … Continue reading →

Posted in Batman, Deficit, Federal Budget, Government spending, Platinum, The Obama Amateur Hour

The Future Is Now

The Gormogons Posted on January 8, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The world-famous Nightfly transmitted the following to the Czar via Dream-o-Scope. Due to the length and content, the Czar elected not to use blockquotes, but instead is altering the font. Behold our power to change the very appearances of letters … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatism, History, Liberal Fascism, Liberal Idiots, Liberals, Popular Culture, The ’70s—Nadir of American History

One Possible Future

The Gormogons Posted on January 7, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

For most of the Americans that re-elected Barack Obama, social media is revealing that somehow they aren’t getting the guy they thought he would be. This seems incredible to those of us who have long-since recognized him as an incompetent … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

The Fiscal Cliff and Constitutionality

The Gormogons Posted on January 6, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

GorT received some email traffic from some relatives asking about the origin of the Taxpayer Relief Act (the bill saving us, insert laughing here, from the “fiscal cliff”) and referenced the same section of the Constitution that the Burgher of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Mailbag – Phony Baloney Edition

The Gormogons Posted on January 5, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

Operative BG writes regarding Dr. J.’s recent screed: Dr. J –  The “payroll tax” cut has been phony baloney from the get-go.  For starts, why did everyone persist in calling it the “payroll tax?” Because if you called it a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogon Operatives, Mailbag, Tax Increase

Autopens: Legitimate or No?

The Gormogons Posted on January 5, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The Burgher of Bong has been unusually silent of late, probably because Mandarin loaded him up with extra work. The Czar doesn’t pretend to understand what it is, but they have this new device that shoots blue rings of light … Continue reading →

Posted in Bills, Constitutional Law, President, Second Amendment, U.S. Constitution, United States House of Representatives, United States Senate

What Did The Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Really Get Us?

The Gormogons Posted on January 4, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

In a simple answer: higher spending and an increased deficit.  No, wait, you say, the Democrats fought and fought for higher revenue from the wealthy so we should be seeing a reduction in the deficit.  They’re paying their fair share!  … Continue reading →

Posted in crony capitalism, Democrat consistency, Epic Fail, Federal Budget, Math class is hard

Illinois Bills to Ban Firearms Failed

The Gormogons Posted on January 4, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Right now, a lot of firearm enthusiasts in Illinois are in a panic, with emails flying around urging immediate action! Illinois legislators are planning to pass a sweeping bill that will outlaw everything you like, from magazines, to pump shotguns, … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearms, Gun control, Guns, Illinois, Shooting

Bits of Corn…

The Gormogons Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

…in the crap sandwich. …vote for more of the same, get more of the same. There are a legion of opinions on the right regarding congressional and senatoral Republican handling of the so-called fiscal cliff. Indeed, if you ask your … Continue reading →

Posted in Boehner Amateur Hour, My Little Pony, Obama Administration, Republicans, Shut Up Doc, Taxes

Help Defend the Second Amendment

The Gormogons Posted on January 3, 2013 by The MandarinApril 6, 2014

Here is a quick link to a petition gathering web site for the defense of the 2nd Amendment – click here The MandarinThe Mandarin, whose real name is 吏恆, joined the order in 1309, and introduced the Gormogons into England … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional Law, Firearms, Girls With Guns, Gun control, Gun Ownership, Guns, NRA, Second Amendment, Shootin' Critters Dayud, Shooting

How Did We Get Here?

The Gormogons Posted on January 3, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

GorT, Sr. passed on an email that I’m going to dissect into a post here.  Recently, Facebook posts, media “news” stories, and commentary pieces are largely trying to blame the Republicans for the mess we’re in today.  Either by ways … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Reinvestment Act, Democrats, Economics, Liberal Idiots

Gormogonica

The Gormogons Posted on January 3, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Correspondent Mark Spahn, of West Seneca, New York, writes in with a discovery that is certain to amaze you more than it amazed him…because he is crafty and careful by nature. Hello Czar, Synchronicity! A few minutes ago, I read … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogonica, Mailbag

Fiscal Cliff Compomise:Americans::Acme Products:Wile E. Coyote

The Gormogons Posted on January 2, 2013 by 'PuterApril 6, 2014

In America’s real life version of the Roadrunner cartoons, we’re all Wile E. Coyote. But Congress is thesuper-genius that devises solutions basedsolely on the Acme line of products despiteits certain knowledge it’ll doom us all. Puter’s back after a well-deserved Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Democrats, Economics, Fiscal Crisis, Gubbamint, Republicans, Stupid People, Stupid Politicians

Predictions and Postdictions

The Gormogons Posted on January 1, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

2012 was quite the year, and we certainly hope 2013 is much easier, fruitful, and relaxing for you. It won’t be, by a long shot, but we can hope regardless. Meantime, as we sit between disasters, let us look back … Continue reading →

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