*It took me about an hour to get through, but it was well worth it. I've never read a graphic novel before, but there was something brilliantly fitting about this medium in telling the story of the 2008 campaign.
11 months ago
Thursday, January 29, 2009
What I'm Reading (and, why I'm one of the biggest nerds ever) *Updated
*It took me about an hour to get through, but it was well worth it. I've never read a graphic novel before, but there was something brilliantly fitting about this medium in telling the story of the 2008 campaign.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Video of the Day
Again, I wasn't planning on posting a video, but this had me on the floor (especially if you've seen the real ad on TV)
Just Click the Link
-JRo
Just Click the Link
-JRo
Why Was this Ad not mentioned in 08'?
This ad from 1968 seems like one that pundits would have jumped all over to compare a certain Vice Presidential candidate to? No?
-JRo
Is That it for Post-Partisanship? *Updated X 2
The Economic Stimulus bill has just passed the House 244-188, mainly along partisan lines. When the Internet stops being stubborn, I'm going to pull out who the cross-overs were and take a look at it.*
Although this is just my opinion, I do believe that the final version of the bill (after the Senate passes their version and conference) will have much more Republican support. There are two reasons for this:
a. It's going to be substantially revised in the Senate/Is going to pass with a much broader coalition in the senate. Moderate Senate Republicans in states where Obama won in 08' are going to face enormous pressure to vote for the bill.
b. It is not in the Republican parties political interest to be against the stimulus. This is particularly true for those republicans in places like Ohio or Michigan. Should they vote overwhelmingly against the final version of the bill, which the public (by large portions) wants to pass, and if the stimulus actually does improve things by the 2010 midterms, the Republicans are going to pay once more if they are the anti-stimulus party. (At the same time, I recognize that it is in some republicans interest to vote against the bill no matter what. My point is simply that there will be much more bipartisanship in the house in the final version of the bill comparative to this initial vote).
*Thomas.gov does not have the vote up yet, so it's not my research skills. Will update again when it goes up.
*As Per Politico: "It appears that not a single Republican votes "yes," and only ten Dems voted "no.""
-JRo
Although this is just my opinion, I do believe that the final version of the bill (after the Senate passes their version and conference) will have much more Republican support. There are two reasons for this:
a. It's going to be substantially revised in the Senate/Is going to pass with a much broader coalition in the senate. Moderate Senate Republicans in states where Obama won in 08' are going to face enormous pressure to vote for the bill.
b. It is not in the Republican parties political interest to be against the stimulus. This is particularly true for those republicans in places like Ohio or Michigan. Should they vote overwhelmingly against the final version of the bill, which the public (by large portions) wants to pass, and if the stimulus actually does improve things by the 2010 midterms, the Republicans are going to pay once more if they are the anti-stimulus party. (At the same time, I recognize that it is in some republicans interest to vote against the bill no matter what. My point is simply that there will be much more bipartisanship in the house in the final version of the bill comparative to this initial vote).
*Thomas.gov does not have the vote up yet, so it's not my research skills. Will update again when it goes up.
*As Per Politico: "It appears that not a single Republican votes "yes," and only ten Dems voted "no.""
-JRo
Stupid DC
I finally am getting over my stomach virus, and now I'm getting a cold because everyone and their mother is sick in this city.
I just bought some hand sanitizer, but I need to go get me some cold-eez
that is all.
-Jro
I just bought some hand sanitizer, but I need to go get me some cold-eez
that is all.
-Jro
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Video of the Day
I wasn't planning on posting a Video today, but this was way too good to be true.
(For whatever reason I'm having problems uploading the video, so just click here: Go Giants!
PS- Jay, were you wearing a fat suit
(For whatever reason I'm having problems uploading the video, so just click here: Go Giants!
PS- Jay, were you wearing a fat suit
Oh Onion, How I love thee
For all that is good and holy in this world, Vice President Biden, you must grow out your hair!
-JRo
-JRo
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Bush vs. Obama: Bush Wins?
That's right. When it comes to late-night talk shows, the past eight years have been a comedian's wet dream. Many people have suggested that it's not going to be possible to laugh at President Obama because it doesn't appear that he has the one glaring flaw that our previous presidents had (Clinton- the ladies and Big Mac's; Bush-ability to speak English).
While I'm positive that there will be many things that we can poke fun at with our current President in the near future (and really hope so as this type of humor is a very healthy form of discourse in our democracy), for now we still have good old Joe.
Enjoy:
While I'm positive that there will be many things that we can poke fun at with our current President in the near future (and really hope so as this type of humor is a very healthy form of discourse in our democracy), for now we still have good old Joe.
Enjoy:
I'm Revolted
Has anyone ever seen this show: Man vs. Food.
This lunatic of a man has now eaten a 4.5lb. steak in 29 minutes, and is currently embarking on an 8lb. cheeseburger in an hour and eight minutes.
What is the Travel channel planning on doing when his heart just decides to explode on him?
There are just no words.
-JRo
PS- this Wednesday he will be eating 120 oysters so, get excited.
This lunatic of a man has now eaten a 4.5lb. steak in 29 minutes, and is currently embarking on an 8lb. cheeseburger in an hour and eight minutes.
What is the Travel channel planning on doing when his heart just decides to explode on him?
There are just no words.
-JRo
PS- this Wednesday he will be eating 120 oysters so, get excited.
Thank god for...
the Food Network. Seriously, when there's nothing else on TV, you can always find something worth watching.
and her...
Just throwing it out there...
-Jro
and her...
Just throwing it out there...
-Jro
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Weekend Reading
The many tales of...Sarah Palin?
Ambinder ponders the first 100 days
How the new executive orders on detainees may impact the Supreme Court
Beer me!
Quite possibly the lamest excuse ever!
The unfinished cabinet
The policy that switches with every administration
Week 1
The Great Senator from New York
and...my former Professor describes the experience of some inaguration-goers
Ambinder ponders the first 100 days
How the new executive orders on detainees may impact the Supreme Court
Beer me!
Quite possibly the lamest excuse ever!
The unfinished cabinet
The policy that switches with every administration
Week 1
The Great Senator from New York
and...my former Professor describes the experience of some inaguration-goers
Friday, January 23, 2009
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Sorry for all the videos, but this is ridiculous:
at least he's not our president anymore...
Coach Bombay, You Must Step Down Sir!
Is it just me, or does Rod Blagojevich look like he coached the Mighty Ducks in a previous lifetime? And if so, I'm fairly certain that my childhood has been ruined...
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
-JRo
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
-JRo
The Rovenger Returns
After a long delay, The Rovenger has finally returned.
I am bored and lonely and as such will try to update this frequently...
that is all for now
-Jro
I am bored and lonely and as such will try to update this frequently...
that is all for now
-Jro
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