I can't believe it's not a democracy!

Does anyone really give a shit about this anymore?

Pope exonerates Jews for Jesus' death in new book.

Yes, I did just throw up in my own mouth:

Bush, Clinton to chair Univ. of Ariz. national civility institute. I don't know when the United States jumped the shark, but it appears we can't have any authentic communication any more. I guess we are supposed to be happy that they don't call this the National Civility Listening Tour. God I hate them all.

And he will no doubt be replaced by someone even more hateful and venal:

Gibbs, Obama spokesman and adviser, quitting job. Good fucking riddance.

It's just like "Jersey Shore," but not as classy:

Legs & Scenery: Watching "Sarah Palin's Alaska." My friend Maud and her pal Dana watched Sarah Palin's "reality show," so you don't have to. Yes, that was a gift. Thank you Maud and Dana.

Scientists to mate interbred ne’er-do-well and gold-digging remora in hopes of creating new super species of parasite:

Prince William and some "commoner" to marry.

Thanks to Jim for the link. He's already clearing next spring and summer so that he can watch the wedding without interruption.

Meanwhile, in brain dead America, this passes for "news":

Room for forgiveness on Bush book tour. A grown man (sorta), who was president of the United States (thank you, Supreme Court), arguably the most powerful position in the world (emphasis on arguably), was worried about something an entertainer said, and the entertainer now backtracks (even though he was right the first time), and W says.... I. Don't. Care. In fact, I am embarassed for this country that this is a "news" story. Maybe political leaders have always been this shallow and vapid, but somehow I get the sense that this current crop is setting new lows. Then again, Caligula did make his horse a senator. But we have Senator James Inhofe.... Nevermind.

No doubt he wants some praise for his "honesty." Asshole can ask his masters for some:

Repulsive Anti-Gay Quisling Homophobic Scumbag Asshat Closeted Former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman Has Come Out. I honestly could not top Joe My God's headline. It's fucking perfect.

Please, dad, don't bring your girlfriend to the church:

Chelsea's pre-wedding request to dad. Ok, she asked her old man to lose 15 pounds. Man, that's cold, but that bastard deserves it. Thanks for signing the repeal of Glass-Steagall, you monster.

Get out your handkerchiefs:

Harold Ford Jr. Decides Not to Run. I guess the money dried up, because as long as the money spigot was turned on, you know that Harold would be there.

Get out your handkerchiefs, part IV:

Bad economy hits Harvard, despite $37 billion endowment. No doubt Harvard's endowment took a hit, but think about what even a small return on $37 billion looks like. Why only a 5% return would be well over one billion dollars. And remember, as a nonprofit, Harvard isn't paying any tax on tuition payments and probably get quite a few state tax exemptions (property,income and sales and use taxes) too. Add in the Ivies continued practice of letting in the ne'er-do-well offspring of the rich and powerful (i.e., the chimp) and you can see why I couldn't give a good shit that the president of Harvard has to look under the sofa cusions for extra cash. That said, I have no doubt that the university will try to save a few bucks by screwing over the cleaning staff. Because a leopard can't change its spots, that's why.