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Obama Lost His Cool… And Wants It Back! + OPEN THREAD »

By Steve_in_KC on Feb 7, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Don’t we have the coolest-est president in the history of ever?  You’d never see Ronald Reagan or other so-called “adult presidents” working so hard to be “cool!” I mean look at him! Wearin’ his cool Ray-Ban shades, jacket slung over his back.  Posing just like they taught him at GQ. And now he’s got black [...]

The Trump Card + OPEN THREAD »

By Steve_in_KC on Feb 2, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

The world waited breathlessly for the announcement that would surely change the political landscape of America for years to come!  The man whose words we all hang on, waiting for direction in our lives, was about to make a major political announcement!  Yes, The Donald will make an endorsement for one of the Republican candidates [...]

This is HuffPo? Really? + OPEN THREAD »

By Steve_in_KC on Jan 29, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

I was just surfing the newsy websites, looking to see what’s going through the heads of the pundits and bloggers, when I can across an interesting headline: “Newt Gingrich Campaign Leaking Hot Air Ahead Of Florida Primary, GOP Insiders Say.” OK, looks interesting, I thought as I mindlessly clicked the link without noticing where it [...]

Too Many Monkeys, Not Enough Bread »

By Steve_in_KC on Jan 26, 2012 in Current Affairs, Humor, Satire | View Comments

I love Monkey Bread! Do you know what Monkey Bread is?  I’d never heard of it until last year, then my wife brought home a box of Monkey Bread that you can pop into the microwave and four minutes later enjoy a little taste of Heaven!  Mmmmm… Monkey Bread! It’s just a big pull-apart cinnamon [...]

The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy – REVEALED! »

By Steve_in_KC on Jan 18, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

OUCH!! I just slapped my forehead so hard it hurt!  I just had an “Aha!” moment like you wouldn’t believe!  Duh!  Or is it Doh? I feel like a dimwit for not seeing it before!  Oh, those Republicans!  I knew they were clever, I knew they were diabolical, but I never dreamed just how cleverly [...]

Moderate Is NOT A Dirty Word! »

By Steve_in_KC on Jan 9, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

In my very first post here at No Quarter, back in 2008, I proudly declared that I am an Independent Moderate, or I.M., as in “I think, therefore I am!”  Or as Popeye always used to say sometimes, “I.M. what I.M. and that’s all what I.M.” Often when I think about this issue, the word [...]

Thinning the Herd – and OPEN THREAD »

By Steve_in_KC on Jan 6, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Remember in 2008, after Obama pulled out a surprise win in Iowa, with the stunning upset of Hillary Clinton coming in third after John Edwards?  She rallied and narrowly won New Hampshire.  It seemed like she was regaining the lead by winning the first primary election, as opposed to the Iowa barn dance. Hillary went [...]

Open Thread for Iowa Caucuses UPDATE »

By Steve_in_KC on Jan 3, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

I think we NQ writers have had our say about the Republican field. That field has narrowed since summer, narrowed a little more in the fall, and now it’s about to get much narrower when Iowa get its licks in. When this night is over, it will probably be the end of at least two [...]

It’s Here! Iowa Caucuses TODAY! »

By Steve_in_KC on Jan 2, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Seem like only a month ago we were all saying, “Gee whillickers!  The Iowa Caucuses are only a month away!”  Well, guess what?  We were right! Today, for reasons that are mostly tradition and totally illogical, groups of Republican folks in this mostly white, mostly rural state will gather in school gymnasiums, church basements, and [...]

Today Is The First Day of the Last Year of the World As We Know It »

By Steve_in_KC on Jan 1, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Welcome to 2012, the last year for life on Earth (as we know it). Over the last couple of years, I’ve become quite the expert on the End of the World — it’s coming up fast! Only about 350 days left, according to the ancient Mayan Calendar. And who would know better than the ancient [...]

Karl Rove Predicts 2012 Elections, And I’m Really Sorry I Read It! »

By Steve_in_KC on Dec 31, 2011 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Me?  Agree with Karl Rove?  Ick! Ick! Ick! Karl Rove, architect of the Dubya administration’s policies?  Karl Rove, who along with Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld, helped sell the American public on the need to invade Iraq in a war of choice?  Karl Rove, the man most often cited as the person who leaked the [...]

The Balance of Power Is A See-Saw »

By Steve_in_KC on Dec 28, 2011 in Current Affairs, Humor, Satire | View Comments

DISCLAIMER:  Sarcasm and satire ahead! Sometimes simple math can play tricks on your mind.  For example, in the United States Senate there are 100 seats.  If they are split by one seat (or one vote), there’s a difference of 2.  50/50 becomes 49/51.  A split of two votes makes a difference of four: 48/52.  It’s [...]

Belaboring The Obvious »

By Steve_in_KC on Dec 22, 2011 in Current Affairs, Humor, Satire | View Comments

Here’s your winning ticket for 2012:  Romney/Paul. It seems obvious that Jon Huntsman would make a good president, maybe a great one, but he may get muscled out. Newt Gingrich would make a bold president, perhaps a strong one, but he scares too many people when his mouth runs amok.  Plus, he converted to Catholicism at [...]

Obama Administration Protects Baaaaaaaad Doctors! »

By Steve_in_KC on Dec 21, 2011 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Say you just moved to a new city. You don’t know anyone there who can refer you to a new doctor, and not all doctors are accepting new patients. So what do you do? You go doctor shopping. In reality, you are shooting craps with your health and possibly your life. You may be entrusting [...]

They’re Fired Up! And We’re Left Cold »

By Steve_in_KC on Dec 21, 2011 in Current Affairs | View Comments

* BUMPED UP * The Republicans have lost their minds. Next they’ll lose a “gimme” election. I’ve heard over and over for the last few years that John McCain lost because the Republican base wasn’t “fired up” about him, even with Sarah Palin on the ticket.  Bullshit.  John McCain lost for many reasons, and his [...]

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