A few days ago Capper wrote about how Kevin Fischer, the self-proclaimed "Star of Television, Radio, and the Blogs", was being deep fried by Franklin bloggers. Today, the frying only gets worse. One of those bloggers, Janet Evans, has had the recent "last laugh" relating to the case against Franklin Mayor Tom Taylor in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
While the Journal Sentinel/FranklinNOW were quick to note that the case was dismissed by the Court, Evans was quick to provide facts that it's nowhere near being done. Naturally, Fischer jumped on the JS/NOW bandwagon and proclaimed Taylor's innocence, and in the meantime attempted to make Evans his newest punching bag.
You probably won't hear anything out of Fischer's blog anytime soon relating to the updates to the Taylor case. The news just came out on FranklinNOW that proves that, in fact, Evans was right on the money with her facts. Meanwhile, "This Just In": Fischer didn't break another story in Franklin.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Another Right Wing Lie Put To Rest
Charlie Sykes, Patrick McIlheran, and the entire Posse Comatose, have just been, once again, proven to be hyperventilating over nothing when it comes to the Fairness Doctrine. Despite their repeated lies to scare the public, it the Fairness Doctrine just ain't coming back:
Who else but a right winger could get what they want and not be happy about it?
Tip of the crown to the Chief.
The Senate voted Thursday in favor of an amendment to the District of Columbia voting-rights bill that would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the so-called Fairness Doctrine, which critics say would decimate conservative talk radio.At first it seemed odd that the right wing wasn't all over this celebrating, but then I realized why they aren't saying anything. It would prove them to be lying, again. And secondly, they have just lost another weapon in their fear and smear campaign.
The Senate passed the measure 87-11.
Who else but a right winger could get what they want and not be happy about it?
Tip of the crown to the Chief.
Not Just For The Week
The Shepherd Express finally got around to naming Charlie Sykes as their Jerk of the Week:
Our Jerk of the Week is talk-show host Charlie Sykes, who either just doesn’t get it or just doesn’t want to get it. The world is in the worst economic crisis since the 1930s, and our new president has acted swiftly to address the issue with a strong stimulus package. Put simply, a stimulus package needs to get money into the economy so that goods and services are produced and people are employed. In turn, those people spend their salaries and create even more jobs. If people were paid to dig a hole and bury a newspaper, it would have the same stimulus impact because these shovelers would then spend their wages and create more jobs. If we are going to spend $787 billion, obviously we would like to get some real benefits for the money. This requires a variety of programs to quickly and effectively get the money working in the economy and addressing real needs. Economists across the political spectrum understand that direct government expenditures are far more effective than tax cuts because a portion of the tax cuts will not be spent. Actually, any college freshman taking Macroeconomics 101 understands this as well. But not Charlie Sykes, who is still arguing that this package will not stimulate the economy because it is a variety of Democratic programs. Charlie either doesn’t understand Economics 101 or he does and chooses to misinform his listeners. So, Charlie, are you dumb or just a liar?
Charlie was joking about it on his show this morning, asking if he got a plaque or something.
Well, since we know Charlie is so insecure, and needs these little doodads to have any sense of worth, the artists at Whallah! thought they would oblige by making a little sign for him, via Obamicon.Me:
He can hang it on the wall of his cubicle, along with the other "prize" he has earned:
Our Jerk of the Week is talk-show host Charlie Sykes, who either just doesn’t get it or just doesn’t want to get it. The world is in the worst economic crisis since the 1930s, and our new president has acted swiftly to address the issue with a strong stimulus package. Put simply, a stimulus package needs to get money into the economy so that goods and services are produced and people are employed. In turn, those people spend their salaries and create even more jobs. If people were paid to dig a hole and bury a newspaper, it would have the same stimulus impact because these shovelers would then spend their wages and create more jobs. If we are going to spend $787 billion, obviously we would like to get some real benefits for the money. This requires a variety of programs to quickly and effectively get the money working in the economy and addressing real needs. Economists across the political spectrum understand that direct government expenditures are far more effective than tax cuts because a portion of the tax cuts will not be spent. Actually, any college freshman taking Macroeconomics 101 understands this as well. But not Charlie Sykes, who is still arguing that this package will not stimulate the economy because it is a variety of Democratic programs. Charlie either doesn’t understand Economics 101 or he does and chooses to misinform his listeners. So, Charlie, are you dumb or just a liar?
Charlie was joking about it on his show this morning, asking if he got a plaque or something.
Well, since we know Charlie is so insecure, and needs these little doodads to have any sense of worth, the artists at Whallah! thought they would oblige by making a little sign for him, via Obamicon.Me:
He can hang it on the wall of his cubicle, along with the other "prize" he has earned:
Bum Stock Tips from Sykes and Esenberg
With the right when it is a choice between prosperity and the supremacy of conservative fantasies, it is fantasyland hands down.
The day after Barack Obama's highly effective speech, Sykes and Esenberg cheered a dip in the market when it opened the next day as a sign that Wall Street isn't in favor of the proposed plan to uplift you know, you and me.
A couple of weaknesses here.
1) The right wing has never been in favor of the uplift of this country. Otherwise why would they be dishing out policies that cripple the middle class?
2) As Nate Silver points out, what's good for Wall Street is not necessarily good for Main Street.
3) What goes down, can go up. Turns out that the Obama speech had nothing to do with the markets opening down on Wednesday (unless that down market is the Jindal stock).
Maybe Rick should stick to what he knows, whatever that is.
BTW, notice the difference between 2001 and 2009?
In both cases we have a state of crisis. In 2001 the opposition pulled behind the president. In 2009 the opposition is praying for failure.
Is Charlie an economic surrender monkey?
The day after Barack Obama's highly effective speech, Sykes and Esenberg cheered a dip in the market when it opened the next day as a sign that Wall Street isn't in favor of the proposed plan to uplift you know, you and me.
A couple of weaknesses here.
1) The right wing has never been in favor of the uplift of this country. Otherwise why would they be dishing out policies that cripple the middle class?
2) As Nate Silver points out, what's good for Wall Street is not necessarily good for Main Street.
3) What goes down, can go up. Turns out that the Obama speech had nothing to do with the markets opening down on Wednesday (unless that down market is the Jindal stock).
Maybe Rick should stick to what he knows, whatever that is.
BTW, notice the difference between 2001 and 2009?
In both cases we have a state of crisis. In 2001 the opposition pulled behind the president. In 2009 the opposition is praying for failure.
Is Charlie an economic surrender monkey?
Hold page one!
The Journal Sentinel reports that Scott Walker is raising money and might be running for governor.
What's that? That happened weeks ago?
Never mind.
What's that? That happened weeks ago?
Never mind.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Belling: Sexist As Well As Racist
Mark Belling, well known for his racist rants, including the infamous "wetback" comment, has found a new demographic to discriminate against: women.
On his radio program today, he referred to women who breast feed their babies as "sows."
Apparently, he caught the wrath of most of Milwaukee, as he should have. From Dan Cody:
On his radio program today, he referred to women who breast feed their babies as "sows."
Apparently, he caught the wrath of most of Milwaukee, as he should have. From Dan Cody:
Read Dan's whole post, include the audio from the show, at his site, Left on the Lake.Even women calling in to his show today who identified themselves as “conservatives” were outraged at the outrageous statements of WISN’s “premier” talk radio show host. And rightfully so.
Why a single middle aged man who has no family (that I know of at least) thinks he’s qualified to provide commentary about something as personal as breast feeding and it’s effect on women, their children and their families is beyond me. Why that kind of person thinks they can make such an offensive comparison and then try to cover it up is even a bigger question.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The Powerful Mind Of Kevin Fischer
Nothing gets past this man's sheer brilliance:
Some states actually (foolishly) think one of the solutions to their budget woes is to perform fewer executions.I just don't have the heart to tell him that besides saving money and being the smarter idea considering how many cases have been getting overturned due to false convictions, but that stopping executions doesn't take the detterence out of capital punishment, it stops it altogether.
Sure. Take more deterrence out of capital punishment.
Right Winger Pays Me High Compliment
Kevin Binversie, right wing blogger, has actually given me two compliments.
One is that he spells my name correctly. Secondly, he gives me credit for the ever-pithy and erudite grumps, who was the actual author of this post.
But as a friend of Whallah! and Cog Dis alerted me, Kevin did miss one: An American Carol out of his examples: "To date, An American Carol has grossed $7 million after having a production budget of $20 million"
Oh, and Mr. Binversie, the "Kev" that grumps referred to is Kevin Fischer, not you. Sorry to disillusion you like that.
One is that he spells my name correctly. Secondly, he gives me credit for the ever-pithy and erudite grumps, who was the actual author of this post.
But as a friend of Whallah! and Cog Dis alerted me, Kevin did miss one: An American Carol out of his examples: "To date, An American Carol has grossed $7 million after having a production budget of $20 million"
Oh, and Mr. Binversie, the "Kev" that grumps referred to is Kevin Fischer, not you. Sorry to disillusion you like that.
The Clairvoyant James Rowen
Charlie Sykes touts the idea of Bobby Jindal giving the GOP answer to Obama's speech. (He was terrible by the way. Sounded like a televangelist selling snake oil.)
James Rowen predicts where this will get the GOP.
Seems to me that James nailed it.
James Rowen predicts where this will get the GOP.
Seems to me that James nailed it.
Prepare To Sputter In Five, Four...
The talking suits will be aghast and agog if this deal gets made. Charlie, Kev, Mark and Jeff will sputter and fume for weeks; nay, for months.
From Variety:
Time for a Whallah! poll. Who should play Scooter Libby? Patrick Fitzgerald? Angler?
From Variety:
"Fair Game," the drama about the outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame
Wilson, has come together with Naomi Watts starring, "Mrs. and Mrs. Smith"
helmer Doug Liman directing and William Pohlad's River Road financing.
But the big question is whether Oscar-winning "Milk" star Sean Penn
will close a deal to play Ambassador Joseph Wilson.
Penn is negotiating, but no deal has closed.
Time for a Whallah! poll. Who should play Scooter Libby? Patrick Fitzgerald? Angler?
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Lessons From The Perferssor
While it is not OK to pick on Catholics or Christians for the choices they make, like Bill Maher does, it is perfectly fine to pick on women, because they're not men.
This has been today's lesson from Perfesser McAdams.
This has been today's lesson from Perfesser McAdams.
Whallah! Catch Up
Instead of writing a ton of posts and missing something, I will just give you a round of recent and not so recent posts (with lots and lots of links).
First up, we have Illy-T showing that PaddyMac is once again distorting the facts, this time on wiretapping.
Bert, over at folkbum's*, points out how Charlie and his ilk are again blaming the victims.
James Rowen points out that Paddy doesn't know much about public transit either.
The Chief points out that Fischer is an elitist.
That is all, for now.
*Why does that site sound familiar?
First up, we have Illy-T showing that PaddyMac is once again distorting the facts, this time on wiretapping.
Bert, over at folkbum's*, points out how Charlie and his ilk are again blaming the victims.
James Rowen points out that Paddy doesn't know much about public transit either.
The Chief points out that Fischer is an elitist.
That is all, for now.
*Why does that site sound familiar?
Deep Fried Fischer
I almost feel sorry for Kevin Fischer.
The man must be feeling an incredible amount of stress right now.
He has a baby on the way, that should be do anytime now.
He and his boss have been named the worst legislator and secretary in the state capitol.
To top it off, his abrasive personality has alienated all of his former friends and allies. This is evidence by the spat going on between Fischer and Fred Keller, and Fischer and Janet Evans. These spats are so far out of it, I couldn't do it any real justice, but the Chief already has, so I don't have to.
To add to his stress, he has his old young nemesis, Greg Kowalksi, making observations of the problems here and here. Even members of the community are fed up with the Fumbling Fisher and his bumbling boss, as evidence by this comment thread.
Yup, I think Fischer is being deep fried in a high pressure cooker. Why? Cause he is starting to crack like a nut. He has recommended the writing of a woman who would take away your civil rights to vote, if you happen to be poor. He thinks that he can hold Governor Doyle responsible for something that he said five years ago, before the fiscal crisis that his party led us to. Meanwhile, Fischer cannot be consistent for more than five minutes.
The most frightening, is this bit of psychosis:
Frightening to watch someone lose the little bit of mental acuity they once had, isn't it?
The man must be feeling an incredible amount of stress right now.
He has a baby on the way, that should be do anytime now.
He and his boss have been named the worst legislator and secretary in the state capitol.
To top it off, his abrasive personality has alienated all of his former friends and allies. This is evidence by the spat going on between Fischer and Fred Keller, and Fischer and Janet Evans. These spats are so far out of it, I couldn't do it any real justice, but the Chief already has, so I don't have to.
To add to his stress, he has his old young nemesis, Greg Kowalksi, making observations of the problems here and here. Even members of the community are fed up with the Fumbling Fisher and his bumbling boss, as evidence by this comment thread.
Yup, I think Fischer is being deep fried in a high pressure cooker. Why? Cause he is starting to crack like a nut. He has recommended the writing of a woman who would take away your civil rights to vote, if you happen to be poor. He thinks that he can hold Governor Doyle responsible for something that he said five years ago, before the fiscal crisis that his party led us to. Meanwhile, Fischer cannot be consistent for more than five minutes.
The most frightening, is this bit of psychosis:
Frightening to watch someone lose the little bit of mental acuity they once had, isn't it?
Building Better Bodies Through Conservatism
Other Side has quite the satirical post on the new fad sure to tear through the Cheddarsphere like a talk show host goes through hair products: The Conservative Flab Program, which include inspirational quips like this:
Get ready to add to those stubborn problem areas. With the help of Charlie Sykes, you'll be out of your skinny jeans in no time and will haved joined the legion of conservative bloggers nationwide fighting liberals, socialists and personal hygeine.If you don't completely transform your body within 30 days just like I did, Charlie will keep your money and chastise you personally on-line and on his radio show (hey, you got on). So what are you waiting for? C'mon, let's battle liberalism together.
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