The most popular government program ever is 44 years old, helping every American grow older in health and good shape.

Too bad Republicans can't take the slightest shred of credit for this one. No wonder they want to kill it off, along with single payer and the public option. It can only take votes away. Bummer.

Unbelievable. Republicans claim government doesn't work, and they never fail to assure that claim:

Arizona is ready to sell its capitol buildings

From SusanG's comments:

"For a nation that prides itself as being the cradle of the philosophy of pragmatism, we sure do twist ourselves into impractical pretzels in order to avoid paying one more cent for the public--and shared, common--good.

You'd think the old maxim, "You get what you pay for," would penetrate eventually."

SusanG makes the common mistake of naming the royal "we" and not naming the true guilty party: Republicans. Ultra-conservative Republicans. Right-wing FOX News Channel extremist George W. Bush-loving Republicans.

But she's right about one thing: It WILL penetrate eventually. Unless they succeed first, in destroying the country by destroying our government...

We shall see.

And believe me...I know stupid. From Time, via Eschaton:

Why Obama should make George W. Bush his Mideast envoy

How stupid is THAT? George Mitchell, Clinton's peace broker of the centuries-old battle in Northern Ireland? The only many since Jimmy Carter able to negotiate a lasting peace in an ongoing war? Not good enough for Obama?

How stupid is that? Reeeeel stupid, man. Reeeeeel stupid.

I've been meaning to share this little bit with y'all. I saw this picture

http://punditkitchen.com/2009/06/16/political-pictures-george-hw-bush-flying-plane/

on bartcop a month ago. The joke is a little lame, but the most telling bit is Poppy Bush's inscribed name on his jumpsuit.

For some strange reason, the "W" is gone.

Now THAT'S what I call a dirty shame.

sigh

Guess I'm just not that much of an entrepreneur...
Woman accused of running strip club in basement

Jul 28th, 2009 | LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Police investigating a noise complaint in arrested a 28-year-old woman they said was operating an illegal strip club in her basement and garage. Gwinnett County officers said they also found a sign at the home reading "1 Dollar Jello Shots" and minors drinking alcohol when they investigated on July 18.

The woman faces a misdemeanor charge of maintaining a disorderly house and remains free on $1,300 bond.

Another woman who lives with the suspect said the whole thing was just a misunderstanding. She said friends threw the suspect a party to celebrate her birthday and newly renovated home. She said that there were no strippers or underage drinking.

Police also arrested a 20-year-old guest whom they said lied about his age and was found carrying marijuana in his mouth. He has been released on $3,900 bond.

Maintaining a disorderly house? A misdemeanor charge?

ha ha

I guess it's perfectly acceptable in Georgia to charge your houseguests a dollar apiece for jello shots. Thank Koresh the police have nothing better to do than bust out-of-work strippers in this economy. That can only mean crime is WAY down.