March, 2017 archive
“If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium” 2
Sportswriter extraordinaire Bog Molinaro comments:
The Republican War on Women Isn’t Over. It’s Intensifying. 0
Republicans seem to believe that all conceptions are immaculate.
“What mandate in the Obamacare bill does he take issue with?” Doyle asked Shimkus, using the formal parlance of congressional committees.
“What about men having to purchase prenatal care?” Shimkus said.
At that point, one could hear the room start to stir.
“I’m just . . . is that not correct?” Shimkus said. “And should they?”
Follow the link for much, much more.
Picture This 0
Phishers have been snaring the sharing:
Security researchers have discovered 13 new Instagram credential-stealing apps on Google Play.
The malicious apps, which pose as tools for either managing or boosting Instagram follower numbers, are actually designed to phish for Instagram credentials. The stolen credentials allow hackers to abuse compromised accounts in order to distribute spam and ads, enriching crooks in the process.
Altogether the malicious apps have been installed by up to 1.5 million users, software security firm ESET reports.
The applications have been removed from the Play Store.
Details at the link.
“Running the Government Like a Business” Translated Is “Giving America the Business” 0
Make no mistake, we’re being Enroned.
Actions Have Consequences 0
Southern Beale explains that you get what you vote for.
How Stuff Works, BusyBully Dept. 0
Antony Davis and James R. Harrigan explain busybullies, those persons who always know what’s best for you because they just know and sit down and shut up, okay?
A snippet.
First they will say that the thing they don’t want you doing is dangerous to you. When you tell them it isn’t or that you don’t care, they will tell you it is dangerous to others. When you demonstrate that it isn’t dangerous to others, they will tell you that it’s bad for “society.” They will offer exactly no evidence for any of their claims because, in their eyes, moral superiority is its own evidence. But your evidence they will subject to the highest scrutiny before dismissing it out of hand.
Be Careful What You Wish for 0
Thom tangles with a glibertarian.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Stick politeness in your pants and carry it about with you (emphasis added).
The man suffered gunshot injuries to his groin and inner thigh and was transported by CareFlite ambulance to the Terrell Municipal Airport where an awaiting CareFlite medical helicopter further transported him to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
“Secured.”
Yeah.
Right.
The Enabler 0
Elie Mystal argues that Donald Trump brings out the worst in people.
