Monthly Archives: May 2009

So sorry…

Brenda Lee, Reporter, Dragged Kicking And Screaming From Near Air Force One

Oh, dear

Nader Accuses McAuliffe of Suppressing Votes – Virginia Politics –

Yeah, trying to pay Nader to go away in 2004 is really going to be unpopular among Democratic voters. You know how we love Nader.

Hey, I know those guys!

Jezebel – They Call Me Mr. Post-Traumatic Embitterment Disorder – Post-traumatic embitterment disorder

According to the LA Times, the American Psychiatric Association recently discussed applying the term to “people who feel they have been wronged by someone and are so bitter they can barely function other than to ruminate about their circumstances.”

My God, the entire Republican Party has this!

You know you’re crazy…

Roy Moore distances himself from backer who says schools indoctrinating with Islam and communism – al.com

When Roy Moore has to distance himself from you.

Those overpaid janitors!

Birmingham, Alabama school board approves cutting bonuses to principals and custodians – al.com

You have to wonder about a policy that only affects the most powerful people in schools. Oh, and the principals.

Translation time!

Congressman wants to end ‘birthright citizenship’ | ajc.com

“Racist Georgian jackass wants to repeal the Fourteenth Amendment”.

That’s our Dick!

Silicon Valley: HealthSouth Paid For Someone’s Fake Boobs

I haven’t mentioned it, but there’s a civil trial going on where Scrushy’s being sued — basically, an OJ situation. One thing that’s come out is that the Scrush had the company pay for replacement fake boobs for a member of his silly girl group.

Good work, Hoover!

Birmingham police beating video: Hoover police edited footage – Breaking News from The Birmingham News – al.com

It’s nice to know that if the Birmingham PD really needs you, you’re there to help cover things up.

Screw you

Birmingham police beating video: Five officers appeal firings to Jefferson County Personnel Board – Breaking News from The Birmingham News – al.com

Losing your jobs? If you’re lucky, you won’t wind up in jail. You’ll be really popular there.

Great, one of these

Birmingham police beating video: Five officers fired – Breaking News from The Birmingham News – al.com

The good news — if there is ever any good news about public servants beating an unconscious man — is that in contrast to some cities, the mayor and the chief are taking decisive action, and the right action. It’s been delayed, because the officers involved and the mid-level supervisors covered it up, but good work.