Friday, December 30, 2011

Fox asks Facebook Users if Jews killed Christ

And the money quote?
A foreign affiliate of the Fox television network apologized this week after it published a poll on Facebook asking whether users felt like Jews were responsible for killing the biblical deity character Jesus Christ.

It's hard to keep up with the bigotry of Fox News/TV/Entertainment.
"Biblical Deity Character, Jesus Christ"
A foreign affiliate of the Fox television network apologized this week after it published a poll on Facebook asking whether users felt like Jews were responsible for killing the biblical deity character Jesus Christ.
The poll was published by Fox Latin America, based in Argentina, according to The Associated Press. It was attached to a post promoting the National Geographic Channel’s annual Christmas special.
Other poll answers included “Pontius Pilate” and “High Priests.”
A local Jewish group insisted the poll was a reference to Vatican propaganda against Jews, which the church has long since turned away from.
The current Pope, Benedict XVI, has similarly insisted that in the story, Jews were not responsible for the killing, saying that the ages-old tale of torture and death was instead pre-determined by the deity’s father as a way to forgive humans for their transgressions, not to saddle them with more.
The Fox poll was taken off Facebook almost as quickly as it went up. A network spokesman apologized and vowed that it wouldn’t happen again.
It was not clear which poll answer Fox viewers favored.
Don't yell at me people... I just reports 'em!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Crybaby Sen. Scott Brown Complains About Elizabeth Warren's Media Coverage

What a friggin' pussy!

Facing Tough Race, Brown Complains About Warren’s Treatment In the Media

Facing Tough Race, Brown Complains About Warren’s Treatment In the Media
Senator Scott "Douchebag" Brown
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Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) is suddenly facing a very tough race against former White House financial reform adviser Elizabeth Warren. And so Brown sat down for a friendly interview with the Boston Herald, a conservative paper, to complain about the coverage his likely rival is getting.

“And it would help if you guys would ask her some tough questions, too,” Brown commented. “Ask her how she would vote on things, and why. It’s all fluff, it’s all fluff. Give me a break.” He also added: “I just think that if you’re gonna find out where people stand, you’ve gotta ask them tough questions like you guys ask me every single day.”

The Herald also asked Brown whether he thought Warren was “too extreme” for Massachusetts. “Well I think the consensus out there is that she is obviously very very liberal. And especially when she’s stating that she’s created the intellectual foundation for the Occupy Wall Street — and you know all the problems we had with those folks here. And then the fact that she’s gonna leave blood and teeth in the street, and she’s not gonna compromise and only wants to work on big things. Well you know, we have plenty of ideologues down there, and a lot of partisanship down there already.” He also added: “You guys understand how things work down there. If you’re gonna get anything done, especially the fact that there is a check and balance, you need to work in a bipartisan, bicameral manner to get things done. You need to work across the aisle. And as you know, just because you follow me more than most, I am the most bipartisan person in the delegation, and one, if not the most in the entire Senate.”

As evidence, Brown cited his votes for financial reform — and Warren’s own praise of that bill — as well as his support for the START nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and for the repeal of the ban on gays in the military. “You know, I’d rather be thorough and rational than you know shoot from hip and be in lockstep.”

Recent polling has shown Warren with the lead in the race. Brown was elected to the Senate in a special election in January 2010, following the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy, in a stunning upset against Democratic state Attorney General Martha Coakley. However, a major challenge for him going into 2012 is that he is a Republican senator in a deep-blue state, which is expected to vote Democratic by a wide margin in the presidential race.

What's the matter Senator? Koch's money still can't erase what a douchebag you are? 

Headline of the day

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Cool Geek Stuff: World's 1st Super Computer

‘In September 1956 IBM launched the 305 RAMAC, the first ‘SUPER’ computer with a hard disk drive (HDD). The HDD weighed over a ton and stored 5 MB of data.’

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Happy Holidays!

Just had a delicious dinner at The Taj in Boston with my wonderful husband (who is finally home for Christmas this year), and my 3 bestest friends. Who could ask for more??

The Taj Mahal wrought of gingerbread. Pretty amazing!

Tobin and Sally Tomatoes in the Cafe at The Taj

Tobin and Bob. Sorry about the exposure. A little dark in there.

Mr. B. He is actually having a good time this evening.

My appetizer: Pomegranate-glazed Scallops on Arugula and Celeriac salad. Very delicious.

Did you know that Pellegrino had a "Bulagri" edition of mineral water? You do now.

Grilled Rib-eye Steak with a charred sweet Pepper, Patty Pan Squash and a cheddar Pommes Dauphinoise. A terrific entree.

And for dessert... an update of classic Bûche de Noël. 
We really did have a wonderful time. The only thing missing was you. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!