Clarification

Posted by Tengrain Saturday, January 7th, 2012

I want to be very clear about this: the Santorum story about baby Gabriel is how you spin an abortion story. They are using the reaction to the part about taking the aborted fetus home to distract from the point that it was an abortion to save Karen Santorum’s life, which is an option that theocrat Rick Santorum would deny to every woman other than Karen.

That does not make the tragedy of losing a baby any less, well, tragic.

Here’s the basic details:

  • Rick and Karen Santorum were informed that her pregnancy with Gabriel was endangered. The fetus had a birth defect that indicated he would live only a couple of hours outside of the womb. They decided for their religious reasons to proceed with the pregnancy.
  • Around 20 weeks (about the halfway point) Karen developed a life-threatening condition, an intrauterine infection and a fever that reached nearly 105 degrees.
  • The Santorum’s agreed to induce labor at about 20 weeks, and Karen took Pitocin, which effectively saved her life and terminated the doomed pregnancy. It must have been a very difficult decision for them.

Fatal birth defects happen a lot, it is not a happy event, it is a tragedy.

That said, this is exactly the decision that Rick Santorum wants to take away from everyone else. His no exceptions to save the life of the mother means that his wife Karen would have died under his theocratic vision of America.

As for taking the aborted baby home to meet the other kids, I have no idea what they were thinking, but perhaps in their torment it made sense. I don’t think many of us would do that.

I do NOT make fun of the decision to save Karen Santorum’s life. I think it was the responsible thing for them to do, the only choice that they could make. I do however take umbrage that this story is being spun to distract from the fact that Rick and Karen Santorum aborted a baby to save her life, but would deny that option for everyone else.

If the media were doing its job, they would point out the Santorum’s hypocrisy rather than call liberal commentators (what few that there are) insensitive monsters for saying that bringing home the dead fetus was weird. It’s the worst sort of spin.

Rick Santorum is a monster.

(ABC News is whitewashing this whole thing; here is the NYTimes story where Gabriel first makes his appearance on the national stage.)

In his own words…

Posted by Tengrain Friday, January 6th, 2012

“And so I’m prepared, if the NAACP invites me, I’ll go to their convention to talk about why the African-American community should demand pay checks and not be satisfied with food stamps.”

–Newt Gingrich

“Get off my lawn!”

Posted by Tengrain Friday, January 6th, 2012

Grandpa Walnuts gets his revenge!

Thank you Jeebus, for this gift!

Posted by Tengrain Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Theocrat secessionist numbskull Rick Perry is back in it!

(Twitter)

One-El, we hardly even knew ye!

Posted by Tengrain Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

The elephant in the room

Posted by Tengrain Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Best Gubmint Money Can Buy

The long and short of it is that last night in Iowa, Willard and Frothy did not win; the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling won. Oh, sure, votes were cast and counted, and a victory by eight votes was eked out by Willard, and for all intents and purposes our representative form of democracy carried on as always on the surface. The fact that elections are now commodities to be bought and sold by corporate America remains unspoken.

Regards,

Tengrain

The Day that Comedy Died

Posted by Tengrain Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

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Bachmann-the-Nut suspends her preznintial campaign.

Looks like Iowa is…

Posted by Tengrain Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

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…a frothy mix of lube and fecal matter.

MPS salutes notable theocrat and fetus-jar impresario Rick Santorum as the banner carrier of the GOP (and repressed sex-fiends, abortion-seeking false Xristians, adulterer-shielding false-Xristians, and corrupt DC insiders).

Marcus Bachmann’s Favorite Tasty Treat

Posted by Tengrain Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Mike Flugennock-bachmann-the-nut

(Hat tip: Scissorhead Mike Flugennock)

Santorum Salad gets 5 stars on Yelp!

Posted by Tengrain Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Santorum Salad 1

Santorum Salad 2

Santorum Salad 3

Santorum Salad 4

(Yelp!)

(Hat tip: Scissorhead X)

MPS Guide to the Candidates

Posted by Tengrain Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012




Candidate Pro Con Status
Minnesota Member of Congress Michele Bachmann (Declared) bachmann-straight-jacket Successful baby mill operator theocrat and self-proclaimed Teabagger Queen, McCarthyite witch hunter, self-confessed confident of God, Former Miss November, noted Constitutional Scholar, Bachmann-the-Nut There would never be a dull moment as Bachmann-the-Nut makes up her own version os US History and talks to her invisible friends, adjusting her tinfoil hat and hiding behind plants.. Bat-shit insane. Says God wanted her to run.
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour (Rumored) boss-hogg-barbour Boss Hogg might be a racist southerner, or might be a GOPer. He looks like Boss Hogg, sounds like Boss Hogg, acts like Boss Hogg. Dukes of Hazzard revival eminent if he is elected. Madam Hogg didn’t want him to run, and withheld sex until she got her way. Ewww, gross.
Fast Food Former CEO, Herman Cain (Campaign suspended) Herman Cain surreal “9-9-9!” CainBlack Walnut claims that President Obama has brainwashed black americans, except for himself, that is. Noted as one of the primary saboteurs of Clinton’s Healthcare Plan, Black Walnut ran for Senate in Georgia not knowing that he was black, and lost. Wants to run the White House like a business. “Doesn’t matter if it is a pizza, or a burger, or the White House: a problem, is a problem, is a problem.”
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (Denied Rumors) Anger-management candidate, notable for no longer wearing yellow because school children tried to board him. Cancelled Stimulus tunnel project to Manhattan and did not return the money. Whoopsie! Enthusiastic fan of helicopter and limousine rides; walking: not so much.
Former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich (Declared) Newt-and-Callista Staff-banging serial adulterer married his third wife and former mistress, Calista, who could suck rocks through a garden hose. Often contradicts himself, even in the same sentence. A complete sociopath, there is no lie too small to tell to David Gregory, who will will nod his head in agreement. “I loved America so much, it is why I cheated on my wife/wives.”
Former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee (Rumor denied) Huckabee-and-the-Squirrel Gomer is the darling of the Xristian Xrazies. Knows a secret way to cook up squirrels in the popcorn popper. Is married to notable fashion plate, the Gomerette. Kids pack heat, and have problems with bringing guns on planes. Al Qada? Another GOPer who thinks that God talks to him (Is mental illness catching? Yes.)
Former Utah Governor, Jon Huntsman (Declared) Billionaire REO Speedwagon fanboy and former ambassador to Communist China. His campaign frequently misspells Jon-John’s name; he likes to ride his motorcycle. Mormon, he’s Willard’s cousin or something. Conservative nut-jobbers hate Mormons.
Former New Mexico Governor, Gary Johnson (Now running as a Libertarian) Gary-Johnson-surreal Libertarian who believes in choice and free trade – at the same time? Maybe. Pay for your abortion yourself, hippies. Budget-cutting maniac, believes in school vouchers, and cut education budget to get them. He climbed Mt. Everest. Wants to legalize dope.
Fred Karger (Declared) fred_karger Karger is the first openly gay candidate for president, supports marriage equality, repealing DADT. A would-be actor, he had a featured role in Horshack! a spinoff from Welcome Back, Kotter that was never produced. Gay and Jewish, Karger is not much loved by the GOP. The GOP’s Uncle Tom’s Log Cabin Republicans hate him.
Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin (Undeclared or rumored? who knows!) Mooselini's-plan Part-time Governor and full-time Grifter, Mooselini has entered more words into the dictionary than most people alive. Mooselini knows how to use the awesome power of the Facebook, could fire press secretary to save money. She likes to put bullseye targets on political enemies, which includes most of the US. Will make up her mind in September October whenever she needs more money to grift.
Ron Paul (R- Texas) Rand Paul Denies his own newsletters; envokes applause at poor people dying. Market solutions! Ron is a Texan. Ron: His son is Rand (self-named after Ayn, wearer of the worst rug in the US–see photo).
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (Declared – Quit) Sleeping-Tea-Paw Mr. Excitement, his team has to build videos around a guy less exciting than watching paint dry. Will save Disney’s Hall of Presidents time & money to make a robot version of him. Claims to have a “smokin’ hot wife.” Hires drunks from Alabama to do breaking and entering/outreach in Iowa. Only GOPer in history to run for Preznint and get turned down by Fox News for a show.
Texas Governor Rick Perry (Declared) Secessionist theocrat, Gov. Goodhair’s family compound is known as Niggerhead. Confused by geography, economy, political science, words with syllables. Proved that God has a sense of humor when claimed that God talks to him and urged him to run. However, God didn’t listen to him when he prayed for an end to the deep draught in Texas. There is no lie too big, nor bribe too small for Gov. Goodhair and his grifter wife.
Former Massachusetts Governor Willard “Mitt” Romney (Declared) Willard-has-Bachmann-Eyes,-Weepy-skin Robotic hair helmet from the future sent to destroy us all. Willard says that he is “unemployed, too.” Wants to tear down his Cali beach-front mansion to replace it with a bigger mansion. Conservative nut jobbers hate Mormons. Ran a take-over firm, and off-shored many Americans jobs. Strapped family dog to the roof of the car for a family vacation. Was the architect of Obamacare, which he vows to repeal. What?
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (Declared) That frothy mixture of lube and fecal matter, Santorum is the American Taliban. Brought home stillborn baby Gabriel and posed for pictures with it, made children say hello to it. A Xristian Xrazy, Santorum is credited with alerting horn-dog Senator John Ensign that he was about to be outed by the cuckolded husband of his mistress. Family values hypocrite.


Tweet, twit, twat

Posted by Tengrain Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Iowa has Santorum fever! Eww, gross!

Michele Bachmann’s Last Push in Iowa

Posted by Axel Grease Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Trailing in the polls, Michele Bachmann gives one final push to win over the Iowa caucus-goers

Poor, like Mitt

Posted by Tengrain Monday, January 2nd, 2012


I understand some of their best friends are broke.

The Modern Versailles

Posted by Tengrain Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Willard’s $16 Million tear-down in SoCal

“When the president’s characterization of our economy was, ‘It could be worse,’ it reminded me of Marie Antoinette: ‘Let them eat cake.”

–Willard, who it seems doesn’t know that he lives in a glass house

The Morning Quote

Posted by Tengrain Saturday, December 31st, 2011

“But let me tell ya, if you people disappoint me Tuesday, if you don’t do what you’re supposed to do on Tuesday for Mitt Romney. I will be back, Jersey-style.”

–Chris Christie downplaying NJ’s reputation

Eww, gross!

Posted by Tengrain Thursday, December 29th, 2011

(Hat tip: Twitter)

“Shelly, I’m giving you this…”

Posted by Tengrain Thursday, December 29th, 2011

(Getty Images)

“…tiny head of Newt for good luck.”

“Ah’ll give ya’ll…”

Posted by Tengrain Thursday, December 29th, 2011

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“…three reasons t’ vote fer me.”

Everybody run!…

Posted by Tengrain Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Bachmann-the-Nut has a gun!*:

(TPM)

*Apologies to Julie Brown.

Santorum rising

Posted by Tengrain Thursday, December 29th, 2011

(Getty Images North America)

That really was the caption on this picture.

Thorozine and Polo Mallet, please

Posted by Tengrain Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Sweet Baby Jeebus, she’s gone completely unhinged. Margaret Thatcher?

The Morning Quote

Posted by Tengrain Thursday, December 29th, 2011

“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.

– Theocrat Secessionist Drooling Fucknuckle, Rick Perry

She’s had some work done

Posted by Tengrain Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Callista's-beard

Everyone is someone else’s beard, as they say.

Gah! Bachmann-the-Nut…

Posted by Tengrain Monday, December 26th, 2011

…sends us a video X-mas card:

The homunculus gathered some of her face-sucker hatchlings from the baby-mill around, but with 25 of them she isn’t sure who they are, but thankfully they remember, sort of! On Dancer, on Dasher, on Donner, on, um, who the hell are you? But who’s missing?

Perhaps Marcus was out putting up twinkle lights? Dancing a Pas de Deux with some of the Sugar Plums? Getting some elves into trouble? Who can say!

The cover of a lifetime

Posted by Tengrain Monday, December 26th, 2011

The New Yorker

Well-played, The New Yorker, well-played.

I love it when a plan comes together

Posted by Tengrain Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Some of you may recall that in an earlier post I advocated changing voter registration to a third party, independent, or decline to state as a means of noting your disenchantment with the two parties (as opposed to not voting or voting for the other team).

Who knew you were listening?

WASHINGTON – More than 2.5 million voters have left the Democratic and Republican parties since the 2008 elections, while the number of independent voters continues to grow.

A USA TODAY analysis of state voter registration statistics shows registered Democrats declined in 25 of the 28 states that register voters by party. Republicans dipped in 21 states, while independents increased in 18 states.

Rgds, TG

(USA Today)

Pray-away-the-gay didn’t work

Posted by Tengrain Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

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Marcus, I hope someday you find piece within, and outside of your closet.

What if they were hybridized?

Posted by Tengrain Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Peek-a-boo!

In his own words:

Posted by Tengrain Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

“They talk about income inequality. I’m for income inequality.”

–Frothy Santorum

(Think Progress)