Bill Maher vs. the Birthers: Talking Truth To Stupid

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re. the above, three comments:

Wow.

Really?

No seriously, you’re joking, right?

I have more than a little to say on this subject (I could practically make a career out of Lou Dobbs, not to mention the cynical, ratings-scavenging scumbags at CNN who continue to let that geriatric ass-lizard spew his ill-wind on the public airwaves during prime time), but being surprised, or appalled at the number of people who endorse this horseshit, these so-called ”Birthers”, is like being astonished at the number of people who see starbursts when Sarah Palin is on the screen. It’s unbelievable and it’s very embarrassing, but this is where we are right now: this is America. It’s insane out there, and it would be unbearable (bordering on tragic) if it weren’t so fucking funny. These are actual adults who presumably work for a living, and are capable of forming words, yet they are willing to accept (embrace!) the notion that Obama’s birth certificate is a sham. The only thing, of course, that is a sham is the straw-grasping strategy that these losers are left with. Their party failed them (and the rest of us–thanks for that!) and what we’re witnessing is the adult equivalent of taking the ball and going home. It’s ultimately a rather simple matter of grown ups acting like little kids and the best thing to do with brats when they act up is to ignore them. But since these are adults, who can vote, and exercise their 2nd Amendment rights, this ridiculousness should not be ignored, but actively ridiculed. Often, and loudly. Let’s turn this idiocy into a righteous celebration.

BIRTHERS

Enter Bill Maher, who continues to do what no prominent Democrat is witty, intelligent or brave enough to do. That is, tell the truth.

Get some Bill.

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Alive and Well and Living In…Italy

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Ian Anderson is alive and well, and living in…Italy.

And he is going by the name of Andrea Vercesi.

Well, in a manner of speaking. I was on a bit of a Tull kick this past weekend (not an uncommon occurrence) and was sharing that fact with my main man Tony James (the only person I’ve met with whom I can go toe-to-toe regarding all things Jethro…Toe), and I was simply sending Tony a link to this great tune. I happened to notice a cover by the gentleman named above, and then noticed he seemed to have several other covers. Obviously I had to check it out. And I’m glad I did. What a pleasant surprise for a languid Monday afternoon.

I was going to place these versions alongside the originals, but figure everyone who knows Tull already knows how they sound (or can easily go find them on YouTube).

 

I know, right?

Oh, you want more?

Finally, for now (don’t worry, there is more where this came from on YouTube):

Well played sir. Literally. I’m happy to share the love and I send a heartfelt shout out to Mr. Vercesi. From a deadbeat to an old greaser, here’s thinking of you!

Cheerio!

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