Quote Of The Day

“Every barrel of oil that comes out of those sands in Canada is a barrel of oil that we don’t have to buy from a foreign source."

 - Rick Perry, speaking at a campaign stop in Clarinda, Iowa. 


And the home schooled crowd went wild...

As If There Isn't Enough Crazy In The Republican Race, Ron Paul Has Fake Eyebrows? (Photo)

Since the Republican presidential candidates themselves offered nothing of substance at Tuesday night's debate, journalists have been left to ask the hard hitting questions facing America's leaders themselves.  Like, "What the fuck is going on with Ron Paul's eyebrow?"

If you look closely, it appears that his right eyebrow is falling off, and there is a smaller, less noticeable eyebrow underneath.  (I believe that's called moulting.  He's shedding his skin.)  It is unknown whether the image is the result of a cosmetic prosthesis, or a bizarre optical illusion.  In any event, with the lack of attention Paul's campaign has been getting in recent weeks, this latest development has been raising eyebrows.

When reached for comment, Paul's campaign spokesman Jesse Benton claimed that even the hinting of such cosmetic attempts "stupid" and "insulting".  He did say that "Dr. Paul's allergies acted up a touch".  I have no idea what that means in context to a question about fake eyebrows.  

Some suggest that Mr. Paul may be artificially enhancing his brow line to compete with the striking, bushy brows of rivals Rick Perry and Mitt Romney.  I personally find it hard to believe that someone would intentionally attempt to make themselves resemble your crazy estranged uncle.

On a personal note, I hole Ron Paul in the highest regard, and welcome our future alien overlords.  (I'm kidding of course.  On both counts.)

Video: Rick Perry: "Save A Pretzel For The Gas Jets"

Texas governor, and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry has garnered a reputation recently for fumbling during the debates.  He is developing a tendency of losing focus as the night goes on, and inevitably, putting his foot in his mouth.  Some say he's not ready for the office of Commander in Chief.  I think he's "Dubya ver. 2.0".

The clever folks at Bad Lip Reading have compiled a number of clips of Perry speaking on various topics.  They have taken out the original audio, and have replaced it with what it looks like he would be saying if you were reading his lips.  Sadly, I think some of these quotes could eventually be actual sound bites, if not for Perry's handlers.



Personally, my favorite Bad Lip Reading video is a song with Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z.  It's about pizza and broccoli.  Quite funny to hear Jay-Z rapping about ten pounds of peanut brittle.

Quote Of The Day

"I mean has anybody been watching the debates lately?  You've got a governor whose state is on fire denying climate change.  It's true. You've got audiences cheering at the prospect of somebody dying because they don't have healthcare.   And booing a service member in Iraq because they're gay.  That's not reflective of who we are."

- Barack Obama, referring to Texas Governor Rick Perry, at a San Jose fundraiser Sunday night.

Video: A Disturbing Moment Of Pride For Rick Perry

During last night's Republican debate on MSNBC, host Brian Williams asked Texas' Rick Perry about his state's record on capital punishment during his tenure as governor.  The question alone garnered the loudest response from the audience of the debate.



Ladies and Gentlemen, the Republican party of 2011...bloodthirsty savages.

And, for fuck's sake Perry, wipe that smug look off your face.  You remind me of Dubya.

Tweet Of The Day

As governor of Texas, Rick Perry has taken a very moderate stance in regards to illegal immigration.  He supported the DREAM Act.  He even sought ways to create a pathway to citizenship for those undocumented workers currently in the country.  Now that he is courting extremists like Arpaio, it's almost as if he's changing his belief system in order to get Republican support.

Interesting fact:  Between 2007 and June 2010, the United States deported a total of 115,841 illegal immigrants.  Arpaio's office was responsible for 26,146 of those deportations, a whopping  22.5%.  If that isn't extremist, I don't know what is.

Church Sign Of The Day