Even a liberal-leaning critic thinks her new act sucks:

I'm neither a liberal nor a conservative, but, after watching Assassin, I can understand why this country is so polarized. The divisions between the far right and the far left are so deep and wide as to be unbridgeable. Cho's monologue radiates hatred and bitterness towards those who do not share her convictions. She gets applause, ovations, and laughs, but it's important to remember that those in the audience share her views. (In fairness, I should mention that it's just as offensive to watch an arch conservative give a lengthy speech. I can't endure more than about 10 minutes of Rush Limbaugh's pontificating before I have to change the station.)

Passion radiates from every syllable in the comedienne's diatribe. She speaks about topical current events from early 2005, including the re-election of George W. Bush, the Terry Schiavo situation, the death of Pope John Paul II, and the war in Iraq. She makes funny faces, scrunching up her nose and holding it. And she attempts mimicry, although most of her accents sound either like a black woman from the South or an Asian with broken English. Through all of it, I chuckled once or twice, and never let loose a hearty laugh.

Thanks to Slublog, whose site is back up.

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I always thought it was kinda dumb that Spidey just grew some little hairs on his hands and suddenly could stick to walls.

Turns out that's one superpower that science may soon duplicate. Attempting to mimic the surface-touching maximizing property of a gecko's feet, scientists have discovered "nanotech velcro," growing hairs at least 200 times as adhesive as found in nature.

Robots' hands will, hopefully, be able to grab items without dropping them or crushing them.

And a cool pair of Spiderman-gloves might just allow you to ascend walls.

In a recent issue of the journal Chemical Communications, the team reported that it had indeed produced synthetic hairs, with 200 times the sticking power of the ones made by nature.

Although the scientists have tested only minute amounts of the material, they estimate that if its properties hold up on a larger scale, a dime-size patch of it could support 2 to 22 pounds, depending on how densely the hairs were packed.

"Think of it almost like nano-Velcro," said Ali Dhinojwala, an associate professor of polymer science at the University of Akron.

The synthetic hairs - one ten-thousandth the width of a human hair - are made of highly flexible carbon cylinders, or nanotubes, embedded in a plastic base like bristles in a hairbrush.

The tubes are strong and practically unbreakable, Professor Dhinojwala said, adding that other groups had tried making the tubes of plastic, but it turned out to be too weak.

He said people had asked him whether the new material could be fashioned into gloves and shoes for rock climbers.

"I'm a little hesitant on going too fast," Professor Dhinojwala said. "Nature has had more time than we have had. I would hesitate to extrapolate. But the imagination is there."

The odd thing about science and engineering is that it keeps advancing in unexpected ways. You think about a cure for cancer or a flyin' car-- it doesn't give you that. But then it develops Spideygloves.

Thanks to Michael.

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I'd hoped, and thought, that Katrina would be much milder than expected, but it turns out that's not the case at all.

Just go to Michelle's and keep scrolling. Hundreds dead, looting, damage at least $26 billion, 95% of of Gulf oil production shut down for the storm (and likely a lot of it will be offline even after it passes).

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A half hour from now, on Rightalk. Look for Channel One at or after 4 Eastern. 3 Central. 1 Pacific.

No one ever says what mountain time is. Because you guys have more important things to worry about, like skinnin' pumas.

Greg Gutfeld of Maxim UK and the Huffington Post will be on. We'll talk about... I'm not sure. He's got a lot to say but who knows what to ask him? He's a maniac.

He may slam the Huffington Post some. How much? He's not sure. I asked him how far he'd be willing to go, and he said, "I probably shouldn't say that, but I probably will anyway."

Call in to ask him a question at 866-884-TALK. Or ask Karol or I a question at the end of the show (the last twenty minutes).

As Bill O'Reilly says, "Keep it pithy."

As he also says, "I'm just lookin' out for 'the folks.'" You know, the common people, the hoi polloi. Morons, in other words. Morons like yourselves.

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At Baruch College in New York, Sept. 14th.

Admission is $12 for general admission, $5 if you have a Baruch ID. I lieu of cash, you may pay with vouchers to purchase Iraqi oil.

Thanks to Avenue B Alum.

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She's doing the Lord's work. Lord Orcus, that is.

I finally figured out George Bush's NEW reason for staying in Iraq. This reason has also been co-opted by the Move America Forward (forward to what: Fascism?) and the poor mothers who would be honored if their sons were killed in George Bush's war for greed and power.

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I have continually asked George Bush to quit using Casey's name the name of the other Gold Star Families for Peace loved ones to justify his continued killing. He continues to say this: 'We have to honor the sacrifices of the fallen by completing the mission.' So the mission is now this: WE MUST CONTINUE KILLING AMERICANS BECAUSE AMERICANS HAVE ALREADY BEEN KILLED!!!

How can anyone, anyone in their right minds support this line of reasoning' I have been silent on the Gold Star Moms who still support this man and his war by saying that they deserve the right to their opinions because they are in as much pain as I am. I would challenge them, though, at this point to start thinking for themselves. Iraq DID NOT have WMD's; Iraq WAS NOT linked to Al Qaeda and 9/11; Iraq WAS NOT a threat or danger to America. How can these moms who still support George Bush and his insane war in Iraq want more innocent blood shed just because their sons or daughters have been killed' I don't understand it. I don't understand how any mother could want another mother to feel the pain we feel. I am starting to lose a little compassion for them. I know they have been as brainwashed as the rest of America, but they know the pain and heartache and they should not wish it on another. However, I still feel their pain so acutely and pray for these 'continue the murder and mayhem' moms to see the light.

Emphasis mine. Whiny delivery in original.

Eh. I understand her grief. They threaten the one thing she loves above all else-- her time in the spotlight.

What a tool. I think that's the first time I've called a woman that. It seems to fit.

Thanks again to Slu, whose site is down, which means I get all his good stuff.

Google Supports Mother Peace! If this transcript of a Google session from John From Wuzzadem can be believed, which I'm absolutely sure it can be.

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He bases this on the fact that Armstrong made a commercial during a strike by commercial-actors, despite the fact that commercial-actors had given celebrity atheletes permission to make commercials during this time.

Lance's pitiful excuse at the time? Well, gee, merely that he was getting his first big sponsorship deal, and had just come out of cancer therapy, and needed to feed his family. And, you know, pay medical bills.

Olbermann ("who?") calls him a louse for this.

What's annoying about this is this is a calculated attempt to be "controversial" and get "buzz" and I'm playing right into it.

My only consolation is that Keith Olbermann is a nobody and it really doesn't matter if I mention him or not. I could mention "Bob Whitehead" too. Not like Bob Whitehead's Q factor is going to be impacted by the mention.

Gee, you don't think this out-of-the-blue, sketchy attack an Armstrong's character has anything to do with him going bike riding with Bush, do you?

Keith Olbermann

The biggest, most pompous asshole you don't even realize you hate, 'cuzzin' you never even heard of him.

Thanks to Slublog.

Olbermann Fever-- Catch It! Dogstar notes:

The funniest thing about Olberman is his constant refrain that he's "on the verge" of blowing out the ratings and hitting the big time.

Month. After. Month.

On the verge. Yup, it's just a matter of time.

I gotta admit, I do appreciate Olbermann's stagey deadpan delivery. It's a very original take on Craig Kilborne's imitation of Bob Costa's imitation of Greg Kinnear's imitation of David Letterman's deadpan.

You wouldn't think someone could make such an oft-imitated styling fresh, and, of course, you'd be right.

Hey, Keith Olbermann. Byron Allen just called. He wants his blazing charisma back.

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As they say, you get what you paid for.

In their case, they got, uhhh, Al Sharpton.

They should pay me to campaign for Democratic Candidates. My credentials with the black community are unquestioned.

Black people love me because I treat them just like I treat anybody else. If a black guy says, "Have a good day, sir!," I'll say, "Thank you, Mr. Black Person, and a fine day to you as well."

Hypothetically, I mean. I haven't actually ever talked to any black people.

I try to keep my distance. Avoid making eye contact. I stay out of "urban" neighborhoods.

They appreciate that I respect their privacy. I "sense" that.

An Old Link That Dave Says I Can Post: Black People Love Us.

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