Monday, August 18, 2014

Overkill.








Autopsy Shows Michael Brown Was Struck at Least 6 Times
Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager who was killed by a police officer, sparking protests around the nation, was shot at least six times, including twice in the head, a preliminary private autopsy performed on Sunday found.



People are still fighting about immigration. Congress is suing the president. I'm not saying things are bad, but the Middle East just sent diplomats to negotiate peace in OUR country.- Jimmy Fallon







Stage 1: Bullying the messengers in Ferguson last week.
Stage 2: Threatening to shoot, then, bullies the messenger early this morning (see below)
Stage 3: ?





The right won't buy the military's story on Benghazi ever. But they buy whatever the police in Ferguson tells them -- no questions asked. - LOLGOP







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Waiting for the bipartisan movement to demilitarize John McCain.- LOLGOP



Baby Boomer's Protest In 1972
August 22, 1972: 3,000 protest against the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. Ron Kovic, a wheelchair-bound Vietnam veteran, led fellow veterans into the Convention Hall, wheeled down the aisles, and as Nixon began his acceptance speech shouted, "Stop the bombing! Stop the war!"






We've spent the past two decades militarizing our police forces to respond to problems that never materialized.Mother Jones' Kevin Drum



We're #1: You're more likely to get shot by a cop in the USA than anywhere else! 
THE shooting of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American, by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, is a reminder that civilians—innocent or guilty—are far more likely to be shot by police in America than in any other rich country. In 2012, according to data compiled by the FBI, 410 Americans were “justifiably” killed by police—409 with guns. That figure may well be an underestimate. Not only is it limited to the number of people who were shot while committing a crime, but also, amazingly, reporting the data is voluntary.

Last year, in total, British police officers actually fired their weapons three times. The number of people fatally shot was zero.








Any other smears about Michael Brown we need to know before we find out about the guy who actually killed someone?- LOLGOP


The Great UFO Coverup
In a new documentary, US government agents claim they spent decades giving fake evidence of extraterrestrials to gullible ufologists. But why? And how can we trust them now?






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You call them "illegals" and future voters will call them "grandpa." So good luck with that.- LOLGOP



How Mexican-Americans Rioted
August 29, 1970, Chicano Moratorium. 20-30,000 Mexican-Americans participated in the largest antiwar demonstration in Los Angeles. Police are attacked with clubs and guns and kill three people, including Rubén Salazar, a TV news director and LA Times reporter









If you're going to call Wendy Davis 'Abortion Barbie' then you kinda have to call her opponent 'Coat Hanger Ken.' - John Fugelsang



Surrrrrre, The KKK Will Make Things All Better In Ferguson
Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members from three different states are reportedly traveling to Ohio to hold a two-day fundraiser for the officer who shot unarmed teen Michael Brown, and to “guard white businesses.”






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Is anyone telling the Chief of the Ferguson PD that talking may not be his thing?- LOLGOP






How White Rich College Students Rioted In 1967

If teens in the Eisenhower-era didn't have an official Spring Break destination, the 1960 beach-blanket flick Where the Boys Are, shot on the sands of Ft. Lauderdale, surely gave them one. Starring Connie Francis and George Hamilton, the film produced box-office bling-bling and firmly established Ft. Lauderdale as collegians' bachnallian hot-spot.

Each year thereafter, spring breakers arrived in ever-increasing numbers, pumping millions into Ft. Lauderdale's economy. It was win-win.
All that changed, however, over the three-day Easter-weekend in 1967, when a full-scale riot erupted between spring breakers and police





Remember: The real danger of marijuana use is it could lead you to becoming president of the United States.- LOLGOP



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What could have possibly happened in the last week that would make people suspicious of the Ferguson PD? - LOLGOP







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So you're ok w/cops killing unarmed black teens b/c they stole cigars?  Great, let's discuss what some unarmed white Wall St guys stole. - John Fugelsang








Kentucky Is Betting On U.S. Drinking More. Ha.
 In a business where patience is part of the process, Kentucky bourbon makers are making a big bet by stashing away their largest stockpiles in more than a generation.



After today, there will be no Jewish Republican members of Congress, which is clearly a sign that Jewish voters are drifting toward the GOP.- LOLGOP








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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia.

During the raining season, water turns this Bolivian salt flat into the world's largest mirror. It's been called "the border between heaven and earth".

Peace.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

No Aliens would land here






I'll be back on Monday. Deep apologies for any humor inconvenience. 
I do have a couple of chuckles below, so you won't go away empty handed.


Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew Saturday in the St. Louis suburb where a black teenager was shot to death by a white police officer a week ago.


Only a few are truly guilty of gross looting but we shouldn't let that reflect how we judge all bankers.- LOLGOP







Texas Messing With Perry
 Texas Governor Rick Perry, a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2016, said on Saturday an indictment against him for abuse of power was a political move that he intends to fight.





Man climbs to the top of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro and takes the coolest selfie.

Peace, and see you on Monday.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Why weren't paramedics called after a police shooting?







Obama calls for police to respect protesters in Ferguson, Missouri
President Barack Obama on Thursday said that police should respect protesters after four nights of racially charged demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, over the recent police killing of an unarmed black teenager.


Why weren't paramedics on the scene within minutes to see if they could save this teen's life? What's wrong with the police in Ferguson?


Ferguson's population is 2/3 black but it's police force matches the racial demographics of Fox News' viewers.- LOLGOP







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The politicians who tell you 'Obama is coming for your guns' are the politicians who are coming for your Social Security.- John Fugelsang







Every politician left & right who's spoken out agrees we must demilitarize the police. IF ONLY THERE WERE SOMETHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT.- LOLGOP



Our Pentagon Needs Policing
White House and State Department officials who were leading U.S. efforts to rein in Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip were caught off guard last month when they learned that the Israeli military had been quietly securing supplies of ammunition from the Pentagon without their approval.







Give me the beautiful brilliant tormented depressed souls over the Cheneys & Limbaughs who never knew an anguished day or sleepless night.- John Fugelsang



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Why Do Ferguson's Police Look Like Soldiers?
Police officers responding to protests in a St. Louis suburb Wednesday night were outfitted in fatigues, wore gas masks and body armor, carried military-style rifles, and were backed by tank-like armored vehicles as they sought to clear the streets.







Next up on Fox News: The case for impeaching Obama over Ferguson, followed by a discussion about how impeachment is a liberal scam. - Top Conservative Cat



The Man Who Will Decide On Prosecuting The Cop Who Killed Michael Brown. FYI: Prosecutor's Dad Was Killed By A Black Man
Bob McCulloch is in a difficult situation.

As St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, McCulloch is responsible for deciding whether to pursue criminal charges against the police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Mike Brown on Saturday outside a low-income apartment complex in Ferguson, Missouri.






Rick Perry is fueling speculation that he'll run in 2016 by visiting the Iowa State Fair. Unfortunately, he hurt his chances by holding a two-hour conversation with that butter sculpture of Kevin Costner.- Jimmy Fallon







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Apple Store Slurs Gay Customer
Apple Stores are perhaps the most respected retail establishments in the world, racking up more revenue per square foot than any other large retail chain on the planet. Of course, not all retail store employees live up to expectations, and one Portland, Oregon Apple retail location now finds itself in hot water following an unfortunate incident involving anti-gay discrimination.



Yesterday a fight broke out between the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys during a joint practice. Referees told them there's a proper way for NFL players to settle their disputes. It's called murder. - Conan O'Brien







Today I'm proud to live in a society where mental illness shaming gets trumped by mental illness shaming-shaming.- John Fugelsang




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Scientists at the University of Illinois think they may have found a way to stop cancer cell growth using venom from bees, snakes, and scorpions. Because apparently cancer cells stop growing when you're dead.- Seth Myers


Business/Tech News




Auto Loans Reaching Out To High Risk Borrowers. Isn't That The Mistake Housing Lenders Made?
U.S. auto loans jumped to the highest level in eight years this spring, fueled by a big increase in lending to risky borrowers, according to a report Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.








There's a luxury Middle Eastern airline that's going to start offering first-class passengers a suite with bedrooms, a kitchenette, and shower. United Airlines says you can enjoy the same amenities if you cancel your flight and stay home.- Conan O'Brien







The Kardashians are mad. They're outraged that they've been robbed three times this year but the police haven't caught the culprits. Los Angeles police said if only there was a video record of what goes on in the Kardashian home.- Conan O'Brien





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Oh, yum, I am going to make that this weekend. They have the best fruit here in Costa Rica and I just got my social security check.

Peace.