I HATE THE MEDIA ™

U2 frontman Bono, equity firm set to make $1.5B off Facebook IPO. Another 99 percenter occupies Wall Street.

Federal government spent nearly $70 billion on “climate change activities” since 2008. Who says we can’t cut spending? There’s $70 billion worth of nothing we could’ve done without right there.

A picture’s worth 1000 words. This brilliant illustration comes from HipsterLibertarian.com via Linkiest. Don’t know who the artist is, but we’re pretty sure he won’t be voting for Obama.

The Democrats’ clientelism problem. Well, Julia’s not exactly an uninvited house guest, Obama invited her over.

Michigan boy finds piece of a finger in Arby’s sandwich . Well, Arby’s motto is “Serving fresh ideas daily!”

Biden: “They don’t get us!” Kicking off another No-Recovery Bummer with a Howard Dean-like tirade. Or maybe Howard Beale in “Netowrk” – “I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore!” Awesome. From the YouTube comments: “If everyone gets to play by the same rules, I wanna play by Bidens rules and obama’s rules and get rich by runnning off at the mouth about class warfare.”

Obama’s Literary Agent in 1991 Booklet: “Born in Kenya and raised in Indonesia and Hawaii.” This bio was used until April 2007 when Obama launched his presidential campaign, at which point it was changed to say he was born in Hawaii. Well, if the media didn’t bother reading even this much about their “sort of god”, it’s not surprising none of them knew about Barry making fricassee of Fido.

Trayvon Martin had drugs in his system the night he was shot, autopsy finds. The pot thickens.

Justice: Prisons to step up anti-rape efforts. Those unable to comply with this initiative can expect a swift transfer to the TSA.

GOP probe uncovers deal between Obama and drug cos. “Three years ago, President Obama cut a secret deal with pharmaceutical company lobbyists to secure the industry’s support for his national health care law.” As always, Obama accuses his opponents of the stuff he himself is doing. Transparency, Obama-style.

What’s missing from this picture? This is a photo of the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Champions, from historically black college Bethune-Cookman… only there isn’t anybody black on the team. They recruit white golfers so they can win. Only in America can a bunch of white kids win a golf tournament for minorities.

Berkeley cracks down on notorious drug and crime house. Who says liberal government in the People’s Republic of Berkeley doesn’t work?

Records detail George Zimmerman’s medical injuries. According to the FBI this was a hate crime. Perhaps they have the wrong hater?

Obama fundraising declines. “…the numbers also point to what some have described as a problem for the campaign – the unwillingness of big donors whose income and industries have been vilified by Obama to give him money this time around.” Biting the hand that bleeds you.

Obama’s role in history revealed. Yep, he was there on the moon with Armstrong, suggesting where to plant the flag no doubt. The guy is apparently no Barack-come-lately, he appears to have been the guiding force behind the great events in history.

Muslims finally win a battle in the culture wars. The largest Muslim nation in the world, Indonesia, has denied Lady Gaga a permit for her sold-out June 3 concert in Gelora Bung Karno stadium. Islamic leaders said the suggestive nature of her show would undermine the moral fiber of the nation. Yes, believe it or not, the Muslims might be right for once. Hey, even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while.

Chris Matthew’s epic JEOPARDY fail: We’ll take “dumbass” for one thousand.

http://youtu.be/syVJS018Pbs

FBI may charge George Zimmerman with hate crime: In a nation where there are emotion police how long can it be until there are ones enforcing thought restrictions as well?

Greece on brink of collapse. Are Greeks withdrawing Euros because they know the poop is about to hit the fan and their new currency will be worth a lot less? Who’s next? Spain? California?

France’s new president marks first day in office with lightning strike. “A presidential jet carrying newly inaugurated French President Francois Hollande was hit by lightning en route to Berlin…” F5 irony warnings have been issued. Hollande was unhurt – the plane returned to Paris and he took off again in a new one.

Obama drops his name into the other presidential biographies. On whitehouse.gov, that is, for every prez since Silent Cal. Here’s his drop-in on Reagan: “In a June 28, 1985 speech Reagan called for a fairer tax code, one where a multi-millionaire did not have a lower tax rate than his secretary. Today, President Obama is calling for the same with the Buffett Rule.” We’d also like to drop his name, but into something made of porcelain which flushes.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Remember the 1983 Woody Allen film titled Zelig? It was a pseudo-documentary in which Allen used blue screen technology to insert himself into historical newsreel footage. Perhaps these additions to the other presidents’ biographies were just Obama’s way of paying homage to Allen.

http://youtu.be/h-IpdevalF8

Illegal immigrant a 20-year worker at NJ airport Let the buck-passing begin!

Tip for WaPo: Look into young Joe Biden. From “What It Takes: The Way to the White House”, a story of the 1988 presidential election by reporter Richard Ben Cramer: “’Sheriff Joe’ was reportedly involved in a spate of anti-social activities as a child and adolescent, including but not limited to elaborate neighborhood pranks, street brawls, and even an assault on a lowly dorm employee in college.” Like “Dreams from Bill Ayers My Father” another book nobody bothered to read.

Preachers in Baltimore blast Obama for same-sex marriage stance. “He has said to his base, African-Americans, ‘I am going against your beliefs and your thoughts,’” Pastor Burns said. “He’s [Pastor Burns] so opposed to same-sex marriage, he told church members he will no longer support the president and now predicts Obama will lose the election because of it.” Backfire.

Warren: Wall Street Fighting A “Guerrilla War” Against Regulations. From the article: “Well, this is about accountability,” Elizabeth Warren said about her call for Jamie Dimon to step down as CEO of JPMorgan Chase. “You know, the banks have been loading up on risk and they don’t want to be accountable. And Jamie Dimon not only is CEO of JPMorgan Chase, he holds this position of public trust, advising the New York Fed on how to regulate risk for these large financial institutions like his own financial institution.” If accountability is the issue we have a much better idea. Let them fail. Let them go out of business. Let them end up in bread lines, soup kitchens and going door to door trying to get work mowing our lawns. Of course a committed corporatist like Elizabeth Warren could never allow for that solution. That gives the power to the market. That gives the power to the consumer. That gives the power to the people. And if that were ever to happen there would be precious little left for her to use in that never ending quest to control our lives.