1 As I said on this one yesterday, I wish she had submitted that as a Writ of Mandamus so that it would go straight to SCOTUS.

2
Napolitano has decreed the border is secure.

3

Good. I've long wanted to see the Govt. justify abrogating one of their most basic responsibilities.  

4 Oops, sock off

5
Acutally, Napolitano said, "A secure border doesn't necessarily mean a sealed border."

I shit you not; that's what she said.

6 Acutally, Napolitano said, "A secure border doesn't necessarily mean a sealed border."

I shit you not; that's what she said.

Posted by: Soothsayerwing Plover at February 11, 2011 12:22 PM (uFokq)

Could this fucking woman be any dumber?

7 5. She was thinking of her underwears

8 An unsealed border is by it's very nature insecure, Madam Skunkpatch.

9

Acutally, Napolitano said, "A secure border doesn't necessarily mean a sealed border."

Did Napolitano say what secured border meant?  I'm betting NO.  Her arguments are similar in quality to what you get from trolls on blogs.

10 Interesting choice by Arizona to use the term "invasion" in the suit. I believe a state has a right, under the constitution, to protect itself from invasion if the US does not.

11 The Obama family should go camping on the AZ border this summer.  Just to show us how safe it is.

12 Could this ******* woman be any dumber?

Well, speaking as an expert, the answer is no. 

13 The powers that be have determined that you don't need a secure secure border.  Now go back to eating your unsalted, blanched brussel sprouts and quit your bitching.

14
Her implication was that we have 'control' over almost every single mile of our Northern and Southern borders.

15 I believe a state has an OBLIGATION to do so.

16 Anyone else seeing the front page of the blog san serif?

17

You know, I'm getting so sick and tired of our current administration and the way they are destroying America from within.  The sad thing is, I think it's going to be 6 years not 2 years before we will be rid of the scourge that is Obama.  I am completely exhausted as I helplessly watch our great Republic go down the tubes. 

 

18

Well, speaking as an expert, the answer is no.

We concur with your well-reasoned opinion.

19

Anyone else seeing the front page of the blog san serif?

yes

20 Be gentle with Barry, runningrn.  Remember, Oprah tells us he's in a learning curve.

Baby steps.

Heh.  Rush is bitch-slapping Barry right now.

21 Yes on the san serif. Weird.

22 Roadking at 16 - That happens to me from time to time especially if I try to load many pages at once. After a certain amount of time the page loads with no formating.

23 I am completely exhausted as I helplessly watch our great Republic go down the tubes. Posted by: runningrn at February 11, 2011 12:33 PM (ihSHD) yeah but hey, look at it this way, you got a ring side seat?

24

Posted by: nevergiveup at February 11, 2011 12:37 PM (0GFWk)

But do you have popcorn and valu-Rite?

25

 >>> Yes on the san serif. Weird.

And a little slower as well?  Takes awhile to scroll.

Ace - you slowed my scroll.

26

Anyone else seeing the front page of the blog san serif?

I figured it was some "sand serif" support-for-Egypt thingie.

Or a fuck up.

27

Section 4 - Republican government

The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.

 

I've been waiting for Arizona to figure this one out.  Its TWO issues...

1. Protect the against Invasion. 

2. Upon application of the Legislature or of the Executive AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

And on a side note, the exact same "clause" of the Consitution which gives the Congress the power to make and enforce Immigration law, ALSO says that all bankruptcy laws shall be uniform... yet... go look at what some states exclude in bankruptcy proceedings... its different from State to State...

28 I restlessly await an end of The Era of Stupidity, in this country.

29

Yeah, it kinda looks like it "loads" twice in rapid succession. 

30 Front page and comment pages are loading normally for me now. No issues with speed or formatting, serif or otherwise. Using IE8 on this machine.

31 26

Anyone else seeing the front page of the blog san serif?

I figured it was some "sand serif" support-for-Egypt thingie.

Or a fuck up.

Posted by: Mama AJ at February 11, 2011 12:39 PM (XdlcF)

What... Sand's in town?

32

The sad thing is, I think it's going to be 6 years not 2 years before we will be rid of the scourge that is Obama. 

Hold fast. There is an outside chance that we could take the Senate in 2012 even if The Vapid One™ manages to get reimmaculated.

Just think of the fun we could have if we had large enough majorities in Congress to turn it into a veto-overriding machine, rendering him a lame-duck president for four years.

I could open a container of pudding just at the thought of it...

33

>>> I restlessly await an end of The Era of Stupidity, in this country.

The Era of Stupidity = Smart  Power

The Era of Stupidity = Adults in Charge

The Era of Stupidity = Etc, etc....

34 We could encircle Mubarack in the White House and chant "Get Out! Get Out!" in Egyptian.

35 I love when liberals attempt to play the patriotism card. It invariably comes off as disingenuous and highlights just how little these dipshits understand what makes the States exceptional.

36 yeah but hey, look at it this way, you got a ring side seat?

Oooooh Pretty Fires.

Where's my fiddle?

37

New Font.  Really ties the room together. 

38 I love when liberals attempt to play the patriotism card. It invariably comes off as disingenuous

It is the equivalent of "we'll double your order, you pay only shipping and handling".

39

 ^{We could encircle Mubarack in the White House and chant "Get Out! Get Out!" in Egyptian.}

"No Barky, No Jarret, No Jizya!"

40 maddog @ 28: Don't hold your breath.

41

Just think of the fun we could have if we had large enough majorities in Congress to turn it into a veto-overriding machine, rendering him a lame-duck president for four years.

Yeh, but look at all the international fuck ups and corruption he and his cronies are accomplishing. Congress couldn't do much to stop that.

42 The Era of Stupidity =Change

43

44 Just think of the fun we could have if we had large enough majorities in Congress to turn it into a veto-overriding machine, rendering him a lame-duck president for four years.

If you get there, you impeach his ass.

45 Sadly, there's no real hope or change on the horizon for Arizona. Justice Department seeks to "invalidate the law", the Administration is right behind them. Why would the Feds under their current ideology even pretend to want to seal the floodgates from legions of guaranteed Dem voters (provided they can register).

46 If you get there, you impeach his ass.

Ooh, I'd like some of those Congressmens doing things to my ass.

47 We could encircle Mubarack in the White House and chant "Get Out! Get Out!" in Egyptian Indonesian.

FTFY

48

OT

Link

49 O'er the ramparts we crawled, where the welfare lay streaming.

50

Congress couldn't do much to stop that.

I have to admit a bit of inexperience on my part, but I'm pretty sure that Congress could start stripping away some of the powers they have given presidents over the years.

I need to find a way to keep my own spirits up. I think it could work even though it might take a more concerted effort than conservatives summoned in 2010 to take the House. Quite a few senators are up for reelection in 2012, many of them Dims. Since many state houses went red this last time, redistricting could be one weapon in the arsenal.

I remain optimistic even though I expect no viable presidential candidate from the GOP. There are alternatives...

51 45 Sadly, there's no real hope or change on the horizon for Arizona.

Even if AZ wins the court challenges that O'bumbles' Administration have presented, it still may be too late for AZ.  Steyn brought up the point a few weeks ago that Hispanic kids make up the (or a near-) majority in AZ's schools.

Kids are the future, you know.

52 Well, we knew already that the Obama administration was criminally irresponsible and bone-shatteringly stupid, so what else is new?

Yes, the aggrieved rancher should counter-sue. He clearly has no property rights, largely as a result of the government failing to enforce its own laws.

53

Hope!

Change!

Incompetence!

Stupidity!

Cronyism!

54 That's an insightful essay you've found, maddog. You should label it and post again.

55 Insightful essay

56 Yes, the aggrieved rancher should counter-sue. He clearly has no property rights, largely as a result of the government failing to enforce its own laws.

Posted by: Merovign, Bond Villain at February 11, 2011 01:03 PM (bxiXv)

But none of those laws were written or approved by the Obama DoJ; hence, they have no validity and do not need to be enforced (unless they impact GE).

57 Our governor in California doesn't have the balls to do this.  I want to move to Arizona but it's too friggin hot.

58

Well, speaking as an expert, the answer is no.

We concur with your well-reasoned opinion.

Posted by: Box of Rocks at February 11, 2011 12:35 PM

I concur

59

But none of those laws were written or approved by the Obama DoJ; hence, they have no validity and do not need to be enforced (unless they impact GE).

Posted by: Eric H Lawyer at large at February 11, 2011 01:06 PM (DCpHZ)

Yes, its just a law... its not like its somthing important like a Regulation!

60 Has anyone seen a comment from douchebag Maverick on the  lawsuit?

61

Well, speaking as an expert, the answer is no.

We concur with your well-reasoned opinion.

Posted by: Box of Rocks at February 11, 2011 12:35 PM

I concur

Posted by: stump at February 11, 2011 01:09 PM (6fm5i)

As do I.

62 Acutally, Napolitano said, "A secure border doesn't necessarily mean a sealed border." And the members of the liberal media aren't going to ask her the obvious follow-up question. What exactly does a secure border mean?

63

Well, speaking as an expert, the answer is no.

We concur with your well-reasoned opinion.

Posted by: Box of Rocks at February 11, 2011 12:35 PM

I concur

Posted by: stump at February 11, 2011 01:09 PM (6fm5i)

As do I.


Us too

64 Regulations, now that's something you can sink your teeth into.  Written by unaccountable faceless bureaucrats (with lobbyist assistance), enforced by the monstrous power of the IRS and DoJ, thousands of obscure pages long, carrying the force of law, and impossible to ignore--what's not to like.

65 ARTICLE 4

Section 4.

The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.

66

WSJ pics of the protesters. Check out #16. Yeah, democracy.

http://tinyurl.com/4je4ft3

67 "Acutally, Napolitano said, "A secure border doesn't necessarily mean a sealed border."" Every time one of these dumb statements comes out of the mouth of a member of this administration a musical strain runs through my head. Remember from Saturday Night Live? "Lowered expecta-a-tions".

68

Posted by: Guy Fawkes, free logprof secular brotherhood at February 11, 2011 01:17 PM (xdHzq)

Sorry--Looks like this was written at least a 100 years ago--Thus not applicable to today's issues.

69 "Remember, Oprah tells us he's in a learning curve." Oprah really said that? So, even Oprah admits that he was unprepared for office?

70 Clapper: Mubarak is firmly in charge.

71

The Presidency of the US should not be a candidate for the application of an OJT program.

Gee, I wish I had seen a resume of his capabilites and experience before I voted for him.

72

From the insightful essay-

" ...and this lack of discipline combined with the “flower children” of the sixties coming of age and grasping for power, would bring about a situation.."

There's nothing more pathetic than watching the Sixties holdovers who insisted "anything goes" during their younger decades introducing "zero tolerance" policies as they approach dotage. The most selfish, useless generation in US history will continue to beclown itself until the last hippie dipshit expires.

73 Clapp on - Mubarak has left.

Clapp off- Mubarak is still in power.

The Clapper- The MFM is better than a spy network.

74 Nerdygirl@69:

Oprah called on President Obama's critics on Friday to “show some level of respect.”

"I feel that everybody has a learning curve, and I feel that the reason why I was willing to step out for him was because I believed in his integrity and I believed in his heart," the influential TV host said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” in Chicago.

Of the negative mood of the country, Oprah added, “I think everybody complaining ought to try it for once.”

Yes, yes she did.

75

Ah but they never exercised any responsibility in their prime, and zero tolerance (live by the rule book) is just an extension of that approach to life as quasi-adults. 

After all, if the "rules" say this is the way to do it, how can anyone fault them for their actions.

76

“I think everybody complaining ought to try it for once.”

Oh, OK. I'll get right on that.

But I don't think you'll be happy with my time in office, Oprah.

77

A de facto easement. That's brilliant!

I would like to believe that this case would get traction in the courts.

Yes. I would like to believe that.

78

Well, speaking as an expert, the answer is no.

We concur with your well-reasoned opinion.

Posted by: Box of Rocks at February 11, 2011 12:35 PM

I concur

Posted by: stump at February 11, 2011 01:09 PM (6fm5i)

As do I.


The motion carries.

79

The most selfish, useless generation in US history will continue to beclown itself until the last hippie dipshit expires.

We weren't ALL like that, but yeah, I pretty much hate my generation.

But dayum, we sure made some great music.

80 Of the negative mood of the country, Oprah added, “I think everybody complaining ought to try it for once.”

Yes, yes she did.

Posted by: Jane D'oh, sez save logprof and nickless at February 11, 2011 01:26 PM (UOM4

 

Uhhh... try what? being Negative? or trusting a Prooven Liars Integrity? I'm all confused...

81 Every time one of these dumb statements comes out of the mouth of a member of this administration a musical strain runs through my head. Remember from Saturday Night Live? "Lowered expecta-a-tions".

Posted by: nerdygirl at February 11, 2011 01:18 PM (mfhdy)

Remember the good times, back before the 2008 election, when everyone was pointing out what little the utter lack of executive experience Obama had, when situations like this Egypt fiasco were only a troubling forecast?

82 dagny, photo 21 shows a whole lot of muslims in the "Full Lewinsky " position.

83 To be fair, the media expressed the same level of tolerance and respect for Dubya during his "blossoming" phase as an early-term President. Oprah is merely appealing for the same treatment regarding Precedent Barry. After all, he is the new Reagan.

84 Remember the good times, back before the 2008 election, when everyone was pointing out what little the utter lack of executive experience Obama had, when situations like this Egypt fiasco were only a troubling forecast?

Posted by: NC Ref at February 11, 2011 01:33 PM (/izg2)

What... who would say anything abou that?  Wait, its 3 AM, why is the phone ringing??

85 For heaven's sake, if somebody invades my house, I shoot them. So, if someone or someones invade AZ, they should shoot them. Simple. Why can't anyone in the federal government see this?

86 Zero wouldn't make a pimple on Reagan's ass.

87 @86 Racist

88 7 5. She was thinking of her underwears

Posted by: BlackOrchid at February 11, 2011 12:25 PM (SB0V2)

I think we can be satisfied that magic carpet ain't bein ridden.

89

I think we can be satisfied that magic carpet ain't bein ridden.

Posted by: rightzilla at February 11, 2011 01:37 PM (ujT7B)

Hard to say. Does she have a dog?

90 Thanks, Jane D'oh. Someone should tell Oprah, who thinks we should all give it a try, that most of us are bright enough to know that we aren't qualified to be president of the U.S., and therefore, don't have the arrogance to run. I really resent people in the entertainment industry who think that they are qualified to advise us on political matters, the damn, self important, narcissists.

91 86 For heaven's sake, if somebody invades my house, I shoot them. So, if someone or someones invade AZ, they should shoot them. Simple. Why can't anyone in the federal government see this?

Posted by: tcn at February 11, 2011 01:35 PM (DjPot)

But, after you shoot them, and hopefully shot to kill, you will face endless lawsuits brought against you by your local, state, and national "law enforcement "agencies.  All in the name of fairness of course.

92 Dead men can't afford attorneys.

93 The Oprah/Barky comments over at Politico are over 1,000 now, and so far I believe they're about 99.9% negative. 

Payback's a bitch, Orca. 

94 On Bammy and the learning curve, there is something else that should be pointed out.

He has a team of advisers that he picked for their knowledge and they all suck too.

95 I feel that everybody has a learning curve, and I feel that the reason why I was willing to step out for him was because I believed in his integrity and I believed in his heart

So he was in no way qualified, and you though some OJT and a few serious mistakes with foriegn relations, the economy, and national security was OK? And half a term later you're still trying to give him the same bye?

Oprah:
He's the President. He's in the fucking big boys league now not the coddle league. Learning curve or no, he has to take is g-damn lumps just like every other President all the way back to Washington. Don't tell us to fucking shut up just because you like him. He's had two+ years to get comfy with the big chair before he grabbed that chicken and went to town. TWO YEARS! HALF A TERM! When can we expect him to be qualified!? AT WHAT POINT CAN WE HOLD HIM ACCOUNTABLE!?

96 Of the negative mood of the country, Oprah added, “I think everybody complaining ought to try it for once.” Yes, yes she did. Wow. Just wow. Where was she with this attitude when Bush was president? I still don't get the cognitive dissonance of the left on their ability to vilify W, while demanding that we "give O a chance, and stop being mean." Can these people not see their hypocrisy or do they willfully ignore it?

97 I was gathering intelligence from a CIA source, cable news.

98 Anyone believe that the feral courts will recognize a litigation remedy for states harmed by the Feral Gov't's dereliction of constitutional duty?  Me neither.  Plan B has to be under consideration.

99 No real man needs Orca to stand up for him and tell folks to just be nice to him. So, who has Barky's balls in a jar?

100 It must be easy working for the CIA. Laying around in your underdrawers watching cable news all day,  being a pundit and Red Eye guest at night.

101 Arizona should raise a militia.

102 Wow, Oprah is making excuses for Zero's ineptitude? Wow, I really have respect for him now.....

103 moki, did you catch the Money Quote of the Year?  Barry's in a freaking learning curve the past two years, according to Orca.

What a pig.

104

Geraghty:

Sen. John Thune's most recent ACU rating is 100 out of 100. Yet someone, somewhere, right now is dismissing him as a RINO

Anyone?

105 I still don't get the cognitive dissonance of the left on their ability to vilify W, while demanding that we "give O a chance, and stop being mean." Can these people not see their hypocrisy or do they willfully ignore it?

It's called doublethink
It lets you believe two contradicting realities at the same time.
It's integral to all sorts progressive beliefs.

Like Climate models are perfect so we should destroy our economy for them.
Climate models are flawed which explains the cold weather.

Christianity in America wants a theocracy, all of which are inherently bad.
Islam wants a theocracy and we should accept that as part of their culture.

Government needs to tell us what to eat because we are unhealthy.
Government shouldn't tell us we can't smoke pot even if its bad for us.

The list goes on and on.

106 Well, Bill, I was astounded, overwhelmed actually, when I finally realized that I would be dealing with only the hard problems.  The small ones were solved before they got this far.  Up the old chain, you know.

Can I finish my waffle now and just watch the damn game?

107 104-no, my bifocal's must not be working right, because I missed that. You have GOT to be kidding, right? Right? I should get used to this type of blather, but I find it continually shocks me. Mostly because these fools have the ability to send your son, my husband and countless others into harm's way, and they have no gravitas about what they do. They don't care. Praying still for your boy, by the way. Hope he's well.

108 88 @86 Racist

Posted by: BackAsswards at February 11, 2011 01:37 PM (OCO/h)

Wow, I haven't been called a racist since adopting my Mayan baby boy from Guatemala. The social workers reminded me of my "white privilege," whatever the heck that is. Essentially, I was told I was racist by definition.

Haven't been back to see those particular folks.

109 20 Be gentle with Barry, runningrn.  Remember, Oprah tells us he's in a learning curve.

Ah, Obama the boy-king.  I knew this would be a major meme.

Well, we don't have a hereditary monarchy, so the word Oprah wants is: incompetent.

110 106-what a succinct description. Absolutely brilliant. I guess because I would never think to do something like that, that I can apply those parameters to others. For most people, it would work. But progressives? Not so much, I guess. I may have to steal your quote for future arguments!

111 There are over 1,000 anti-Oprah/Obama comments over at Politico. 

112 I may have to steal your quote for future arguments!

Feel free to swipe.

113

Hard to say. Does she have a dog?

You rang?

114 101 It must be easy working for the CIA. Laying around in your underdrawers watching cable news all day,  being a pundit and Red Eye guest at night.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 11, 2011 01:47 PM (SJ6/3)

Where do I apply?  I'm over-qualified!

115 114

Hard to say. Does she have a dog?

and some peanut butter?

116

Oprah added, “I think everybody complaining ought to try it for once.”

That statement is incoherent bad grammar.

117 Could this fucking woman be any dumber more treasonous?

118 Tine for the DEPT of INJUSTICE to feel the wrath of americans who are fed up with the way our goverment is opening the floodgates to thousands of illegal aliens Its time ERIC HOLDER got a dose of his own medicine and same to that rotten OBAMA as well

119 Spurwing is back!!!!

120 Late, late post but Gov. Brewer might want to check out whats going on with the ATF's "gunrunner" scandal... namely the ATF let the gun that shot a border agent 3 months ago be sold from a Arizona gun shop (shop was working with the ATF)... Just google "project gunwalker"