IMAO Quoted on MSNBC!

Apparently, the staff at MSNBC’s new show Connections: Coast To Coast found something quotable to quote from IMAO since it became a group blog. That’s correct, RightWingDuck got quoted on TV. Go Ducky! They also quoted the Unfair. Unbalanced. Unmedicated. tagline. Go Frank!
Did you see it, NO? I missed it too.
But fear not, fellow ronin, all is not lost. For Trey Jackson of Jackson’s Junction has more details and he even has a video clip of the segment where they quote IMAO.
I noticed the MSNBC graphic listed the URL as IMAO.COM instead of IMAO.US. I guess CBS has hired up all the competent fact checkers in an effort to prevent another Rathergate and the other networks are suffering for it.
IMAO readers probably ought to pay this show some more attention since it has demonstrated excellent taste in blogs. And it’s time for a round of back-slapping.
Update: MSNBC links correctly and directly to IMAO.US, here. (Scroll down.)
Update2: This was what was quoted.

Might not be all bad, though. If you show up at the polls and the lines are long — you can always find a good game of Three Card Monte.

Glenn Reynolds vs. President’s Day

(A Filthy Lie)
Because Glenn Reynolds is an evil puppy-blending, Satan-worshipping, hobo-murderer who loves Communism, he is forever trying to destroy America and everything it stands for.
Monday, February 21st, is President’s Day. Since our Presidents are our most recognizable symbol of American power, Glenn Reynolds will be frothing with Commie-loving rage that day, and will stop at nothing to undermine America’s glory.
Realizing that American Presidents are most often seen on American currency – the purest symbol of Capitalism, which Glenn hates because he’s an evil, filthy Commie – Glenn has hatched a foul plot to place his own despicable visage on our sacred dollars. Through means which I am not at liberty to disclose for national security reasons, I have obtained a badly photoshopped image of Glenn’s creation, which I’ve placed in the extended entry:

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My Only Serious Post

In the comments to Frank J.’s post announcing that IMAO has become a group blog, loyal reader Beo brought up an excellent point:

If I wanted to read their stuff, I’d go to … anyone? THEIR SITES.
I’d rather get one good Frnak post a week than 10000 other posts I have to sort through.

For my part, this point is well-taken. Being a long-time IMAO reader myself, I’m PAINFULLY aware of what IMAO readers expect from and enjoy about this site, and I will do my utmost to provide only the high-quality funny that Frank J.’s fans have come to expect. I’m also aware of my status – in most readers’ minds – as an unknown, uninvited, unwanted interloper who nobody has ever heard of, and who has a LOT of proving to do before being accepted as worthy.
I accept this challenge, and will do what I can to win your hearts and minds.
I will do no personal blogging or completely gratuitous IMAO-lanching to my little blog-friends. If it’s not likely to make you blow coffee out your nose, I’m not going to post it.
Frank J. has worked his ass off to make IMAO what it is today, and I’m fully aware that it’s my responsibility to either conform to his vision or be summarily dismissed without argument or appeal.
I side with his vision.
Give me funny or give me death.
NOTE: Anyone who leaves a “death” comment will be beaten with a hamster and forced to listen to William Hung’s rendition of “She Bangs” on endless loop. You’ve been warned.

A Simple Solution To Overseas Job Outsourcing

I would like to offer what I find to be a very simple common sense solution to a problem of the day. Who says solutions have to be complicated or even nuanced? Not me, that’s for sure.
Our featured problem: Overseas Job Outsourcing

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RWD’s News Roundup – Friday

Hello Everyone,
I’m RightWingDuck and it’s time to talk about the news and what’s been going on!
In politics…
Hillary Clinton is proposing that felons be allowed to vote. It is estimated that 4.7 million Americans are barred from voting.
This can’t be good for Republicans. Studies show that for every 3 felons — the Democrats get 4 votes!
Might not be all bad, though. If you show up at the polls and the lines are long — you can always find a good game of Three Card Monte.
“How did it go at the polls today, honey?”
“Not bad. The lines were long, but I won $40 and picked up a new car stereo.”
“Best Buy? Circuit City?”
“Better: This guy was holding an Election Day sale, right from his trunk!”
The good news to this legislation?
They want to make election day a holiday! That would be awesome. The way Republicans are winning elections, we need a day to celebrate. Dancing in the streets would also be allowed and encouraged. Maybe even legal fireworks day!!!
Even though Kerry lost the election by 3 million votes (and by 118,000 votes in Ohio), they’re saying it’s not an attempt to gain an edge in the next election.
In other news, John Kerry introduced legislation encouraging minorities to relocate to Ohio.
“If we can get another 120,000 people to discover the joy of living in Ohio — well that would be good for America too.”
Congress is starting to talk about reviving the Fairness Doctrine for broadcasters.
If this is passed, broadcasts of all kinds would have to air both points of view. The downside is that the media isn’t always clear on how to represent both sides.
“On today’s show we’ll talk about an important topic: Is President Bush much worse than Hitler, or only a little worse than Hilter? We’ll talk to people from both sides of the issue.”
“Plus, tune in later for our closing comments — is the Media too Conservative and what can we do about it once and for all?”
Some legislators in California are floating the idea of taxing automobiles by the mile.
This might not be a bad idea. Ladies, you know how you could tell if your date is low on cash? Everywhere you guys go – he’s driving backwards.
Lindsay Lohan, now has a doll made in her image! Wow a Lindsay Lohan doll! What little girl wouldn’t enjoy something like that?
“Sweetheart. I hadn’t seen you with your Lindsay doll in a while. Where was it?
“I put it in the dolly hospital for exhaustion.”
“Sweetie. Your dolly’s boobs have really gotten much bigger.”
“Well. Hmm. Maybe that’s why she was so exhausted — from holding them in so long. Take a look.”
“Wow, you can barely see the scars.”
The doll will come with a fur coat and a director’s chair. That’s all well and good, but not really accurate. I mean, what has she directed?
Wouldn’t it be better if it came with a drink, a cigarette, and a daddy doll being hauled off to jail?
The NBA has come out with new policies limiting beer sales
All of this came from that huge fight between the fans and players. It started when a fan threw a beer at one of the Pacers. So now they want to regulate beer sales.
Isn’t that like controlling sex assaults by restricting room service!!
New rule. The fans will no longer be able to order beers after the third quarter!
Oh, and the players get cut off after the first half!
I’m glad the NBA is so in touch with modern medicine.
“Dad, it’s the end of the third quarter and you’re drunk!”
“I’ll be fine, son. Just give me that 15 minutes and I’ll be okay.”
Restricting beer sales is unfair. What if your team really sucks?
Yes, in Miami you can enjoy the game and have fun. Alcohol would be nice but you don’t really need it.
But here in Los Angeles — man — we need an open bar! That would enhance the fan’s experience!
“How’s Kobe doing?”
“Is he the one with the pom-poms?”
“No, idiot. He’s on the court!”
“I don’t see anything!”
“Well, get off the floor!”
Jose Canseco is still in the news. His book is selling well. Why wouldn’t it — the book states clearly that George Dubya knew about Jose’s use of Anabolic Steroids. I don’t think that Dubya will catch heat for it. The book is very specific:
“Did you know Jose’s powerful swing came from anabolics?”
“No, you mean like the Six Million Dollar man? Wow, are BOTH arms anabolic?”
In other news–
The district attorney has decided that no charges will be pressed against Bill Cosby for the alleged groping incident.
Asked about how he’ll celebrate he sang, “I’m going to go hoooooome, get some frieeeeeends, and celebrate with some jellooooooooo gelatin — wrestling.”
A dog made the news when he was playing Frisbee in the park. The cops came by and the retriever -having nothing to do — went and fetched the owner’s bag of marijuana.
What do you say when that happens. Is there a way to play it off?
“Rover, you can’t keep doing this. It’s time for an intervention! You have a problem!”
Or how about…
“Ha. Citizens arrest. Officer, I’ve been watching this dog for two weeks now. I knew he was up to no good.”
Wow. Your own dog gets you busted by the police. What would that conversation sound like?
“Sorry officer. It’s for medicinal purposes. It helps me with my ADD.”
“How long have you had ADD?”
“What ADD?”

Microsoft has announced that it will recall many of the X-box power cords. Turns out that many of these cords are defective and have been known to shock people and start small fires.
I can just picture two teenagers playing the Xbox.
“Man, you’re doing great. Oh no. Fire!”
“I AM firing”
“No, fire extinguisher!”
“Which button is that?. Which button is that? X, Y, A?”
Bill gates recently had announced that Microsoft will focus on better security.
Today, he also announced the new company motto: Stop, drop, and roll!
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That’s all for today gang. Keep tuning in to IMAO where the fun never stops.

Obligatory “Hello” Post

HELLO my name is spacemonkey
Hello. My name is spacemonkey. What is your name? Nice to meet you.

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Frank Reads the Bible: Thoughts By El Cazador

Now, I’ve been accepting that Moses wrote the first few books of the Bible since I need someone to yell at, but my friend El Cazador (from my writing group; one of these days I’m going to get back to the great American Novel – or at least a fair one) would like to point out why Moses probably didn’t write them. This will probably be a little controversial, so I’m just going to back off and say I don’t necessarily agree with all that is said here. Still, since the Bible posts keep ending with serious discussion, and El Cazador is a great writer and thinker in my opinion, and I’d put this out there:

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Yay! One Day of Group Blogging!

Minerva has gotten good at getting into the closet with my guns, and Sydney severed one of my phone lines. Do you think they’re plotting something?
I hate cats.
Anyway, I ain’t feeling so good, so I’m going to go lay on the couch. I will post something later, though.
So, what do you all think of the group blogging so far? I know some people complained of the content, but I always thought of this as a PG-13 blog and mean to keep it at that level (if it’s allowed on prime time TV, you might see it here). And I like my group bloggers, and think they’re cool. Some won’t have a chance to post for a little bit, but I’m hoping we’ll have a great big mess of humor in the end.
Later, ronin.

How To Be Romantic On a Budget

Most people think that the only way to win a woman’s heart is to buy her bowling-ball sized diamonds and shower her with enough roses to hold a parade in Pasadena.
Most people are right.
However, Christina of Feisty Repartee recently suggested that there are also non-jewerly-related methods for garnering female affection. Being that it was said by a woman, I have to believe it since women don’t lie. I know this because the ladies are forever telling me that I’m funny & charming & handsome & not REALLY hung like an acorn.
Thus, it occurred to me that perhaps there ARE ways for guys who aren’t as fabulously wealthy as T-shirt mogul Frank J. to get the girls, too. So I present these tips for:


How To Be Romantic On A Budget

* Giftwrap a Canadian penny with a note that says “Like Elizabeth to Canada, you are my Queen, except your boobs aren’t as saggy.”
* Hand her a french fry and say, “This fry reminds me of you because it wouldn’t look fat in those jeans, either.”
* Do NOT try this with a blueberry muffin.
* Try opening the car door for her. If that doesn’t impress her, try unlocking it first.
* Point out beautiful women and mention how repulsive you find them. This works best if you’re not in a visible state of arousal while doing so.
* Unless you’re hung like an acorn, in which case it doesn’t matter.
* Hand her a rock and say “This reminds me of our great relationship.” Make sure the rock is mostly quartz, though, lest she fire back with, “Yeah, because you take me for granite.”
* I hate women and their stupid puns.
* Remember not to actually say that last line out loud. I’ve still got the scars from that one.
* Try getting wobbly-ass drunk and screaming, “I am the great Frank J.! Worship me!” while double-posting on your blog.
* Buy her a very expensive dress that’s 5 sizes too small. After she fails to squeeze into it, exclaim in shock that you were POSITIVE that it was her size. Then return the dress and get your money back. It doesn’t cost you a dime, and you still get 25 “gonna get some action” points.
* If you want to do this, but you don’t have any money, I can give you Frank’s credit card number. Did you know he passes his wallet around the room when he’s drunk?
* And no, I don’t know how many “gonna get some action” points it takes to actually GET some action. I’ve been too busy earning “gonna sleep on the couch” points.
* THAT only takes one.


I hope you find these tips useful, and I wish you the best of luck in your personal quest to “plant the acorn”.