Cartoon Commentary: US Stock Market

Sometimes I wonder what goes through people's heads.

I watch Suze Orman every Saturday Night at 9:00pm on MSNBC.  About a couple of months ago, during her segment Can I Afford It?, I just howled. Some woman wanted to buy a "pet calf."

I just about split my side laughing. Just found the segment on YouTube to share it with you.

Suzy called her back about 2 weeks ago to see if she had purchased the calf anyway. I am happy to report that the woman came to her senses and did not. The woman says that when she starts thinking about having a pet calf, she goes to a local petting zoo.

I'm still chuckling about it.

Matt Damon on Sarah Palin

Flat-earthers

I have suspected for years that the reason Bush was re-elected in 2004 was because there were stupid people living in the US.

Now I have my proof:

In the 21st Century, the term "flat-earther" is used to describe someone who is spectacularly - and seemingly wilfully - ignorant. But there is a group of people who claim they believe the planet really is flat. Are they really out there or is it all an elaborate prank?

Flat earth theory is still around. On the internet and in small meeting rooms in Britain and the US, flat earth believers get together to challenge the "conspiracy" that the Earth is round.

"People are definitely prejudiced against flat-earthers," says John Davis, a flat earth theorist based in Tennessee, reacting to the new Microsoft commercial.

"Many use the term 'flat-earther' as a term of abuse, and with connotations that imply blind faith, ignorance or even anti-intellectualism."

Well .... Duh!

Full BBC Story

CNN's Poll of Polls

I watched this piece when it aired last night and all I could ask was:

Who the hell are they polling?

I couldn't have said it better

Recent opinion posted by Jamie Lee Curtis:

Debate Not Relate

The scariest thing I hear about the Palin nomination was that she would appeal to voters because they would be able to relate to her and she to them. I get that. There are many places where relatability is key. I am a recovering addict alcoholic and finding another group that relates to my struggles is/was key to my sobriety. When I am at school I find myself grouping with others whose kids share the same issues, interests.

People tell me all the time that the More magazine article where I showed what my real body looked like in comparison to the air brushed images most women are fed, was important and made me relatable. That too is great. The problem is I may be relatable and share some of your experiences and concerns but you don't want me as president of United States.

Full Opinion Post

This week on Bill Maher

This week on an all new live edition of Real Time, Bill welcomes actress Kerry Washington, former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele (R-MD), and Real Time correspondent Dan Savage.

Real Time with Bill Maher airs at 11:00pm Friday on HBO.

Bill Maher: Back at last!

After what seems like a hiatus too long, Real Time with Bill Maher returns to HBO at 11:00 pm EST.

Tonight's guests will be: Gov. Jon Corzine (D-NJ), Gov. Tim Kaine (D-VA), TV host Craig Ferguson, journalist Michel Martin, and Real Time Correspondent Matt Taibbi.

I'm sure it is going to be a wonderful show!

Real Time with Bill Maher Website