Jimmie goes off-message

Off Team Obama's message, that is. He links to this Politico piece:

One of President Barack Obama’s 2012 themes will likely revolve around what his aides call “the contrast” — a portrayal of Obama as a responsible, moderate adult harassed by infantile Republicans who favor the wealthy.

Funny how they put that. "A portrayal of…" Because they have to portray it. It isn't just obvious.

Anyway, twenty or so rebuttal links later, Jimmie says:

So, good luck with that “theme”, Mr. President. I’m sure the GOP won’t be able to make, oh, ten or twenty campaign ads just packed full of your own words to knock down your shiny new Grown Up Man Obama narrative.

He's available for consultation. Very reasonable rates.

Doesn’t Pundette know that humans are bad for the environment?

Guess not. Pundette links to a HuffPo article on why Independence Day is bad for the Earth, and how we can all make it a little bit better.

Odd that the article doesn't mention that Independence Day helped create the United States of America, which is probably the single worst event in human history, Mother-Gaia's-health wise. You'd think HuffPo would have mentioned that.

Anyway. Pundette lists off their advice and comments on it. This one caught my eye:

Carpool. (Or have yourself a few kids. Then you'll be carpooling every time you get in the car.)

But: more kids, more consumption. Doesn't Pundette realize: kids are bad for the environment!

"Should our wounded have to wait for something that can help them heal, take their mind off their pain…

…or bring them a little sense of self?"

Sometimes, unfortunately, yes. But somebody's trying to help. Mind Numbed Robot: give to Project Valour IT!

My problem here is: they've got an intra-service competition going. You can give your donation as Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines. I was Army, but my son's looking to join the Marines after high school. So now what?

Maybe I can give half to each?

MNR has the links.

UPDATE - So does GatorDoug. They're both on the Marine team, which makes me wonder: the Army should have a natural advantage, just because the Army is bigger. But I'll bet the Marines are a more popular choice among the non-affiliated, because they've got nicer uniforms and a more gung-ho reputation.

UPDATE II - POH Diaries is a Navy man. NTTAWWT.

Man, that is one ugly foot.

I'd've swiped the picture and put it up here, but then I'd have to see it myself over and over and over again, and I just can't.

You've been warned. Luckily, it won't stay that way forever. And I'm sure the rest of its owner is far more image-friendly.