WTF? Poster Boy Whats Wrong In America: GOP Rep. Grimm Issues Death Threats

English: Michael Grimm, member of the United States House of Representatives. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

From Denny:  OK, did anyone else find it disturbing to view a thuggish lunge attack and hear on air a series of death threats to a guy giving that Congressman some air time?  Rep. Michael Grimm of New York thought it appropriate to threaten to kill a reporter on air while the cameras were rolling.

From Reuters:  Grimm abruptly collared Scotto and told him, "Let me be clear to you, you ever do that to me again I'll throw you off this fucking balcony." When Scotto protested that it was a "valid question," (about an ethics investigation) Grimm replied, "No, no, you're not man enough, you're not man enough. I'll break you in half. Like a boy."

And this guy thought a mere apology was acceptable? It was a chilling display of someone completely out of control.  Is this the kind of person we want in Congress?

Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) is an attorney, an ex-Marine who served in Iraq and an ex-FBI agent who was undercover infiltrating the famous wise guy Gambino Crime Family of New York before he ran for Congress.

In typical political clean-up after this weird oh, too public encounter, Grimm claimed he was upset he was not getting respect.  So, now a news interview is playing out more like an episode of The Sopranos?  It would be funny if this situation was not so very serious because it really was a display of the creepy ridiculous...

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Dennys Global Politics: White House Press Briefing: Trade, Arms Control Treaties, Afghan Corruption, Sochi Olympics, Unemployment: Press Gaggle aboard Air Force One en route WI, 1/30/14: From Denny:  Just so you can see how the press interacts with the White House and how the White House responds on the issues of the day - and unfiltered.  At least this level of transparency has been fulfilled by this President.  His record on the NSA?  Not so good at all.

Another bone to pick with my fellow media:  Why isn't ALL of this news that's being discussed in these White House press briefings getting out to the public?  Morning shows spend way too much time discussing Justin Bieber's hair, clothes and antics to shed his Good Boy image rather than informing about world issues that easily affect our economy, our families' security and our ability to hold long-term and well-paying jobs...

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WTF? Daily Show Rats Out Pentagon Denying PTSD Help 40 Years: Insulting Vietnam Vets

English: Cases of PTSD and Severe Depression Among U.S. Veterans Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan Between Oct 2001 and Oct 2007 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

From Denny:  It's gotten to the point in America that the only way military veterans can get the help they need is to take to the airwaves, especially comedy shows, to inform the public and put pressure on Pentagon officials and politicians.

These two Vietnam War era veterans are interviewed on the Daily Show, revealing how absolutely ridiculous is the "leadership" at the Pentagon.  Is it any wonder we have the pompous a$$e$ installed at the helm of the NSA and its ensuing outrageous mass global surveillance for the past two administrations?

At the center of these vets' 40 year struggle is an idiot decision made by some long retired seriously idiotic general that on a whim declared that anyone suffering from what is now called PTSD will get a dishonorable discharge.  If a veteran is tagged with a dishonorable discharge then he or she is not allowed to receive any mental health help at all ever.

Forget the fact these veterans served their country?  Maybe the Pentagon forgets once they've used them for cannon fodder, discarding them like a piece of trash.  People like you and me, well, we don't forget.  Nor will we forgive the Pentagon if they don't get off their seriously lazy a$$e$ and start doing the honorable thing:  upgrade all of these Vietnam veterans from dishonorable discharges to honorable discharges so they can finally get the help they have long needed for 40 years running.

This President finally did install a soldiers' Sec. of Defense in the form of Chuck Hagel.  Hagel has done a good job of pressuring the Pentagon to properly coordinate with the Veterans Affairs to speed up help for veterans of all the other wars past and current.  There are still about 400,000 veterans awaiting help but at least the numbers are declining at a steady pace, according to veterans' advocates.

So, now it's up to Sec. Hagel to shake the lazy Pentagon tree yet again and get this idiot military practice reversed or abolished in time to help out all these Vietnam vets in dire need before they die off.  A refusal to help these Vietnam vets with mental health issues explains why there are still so many homeless Vietnam vets all these decades later.





Come on, guys, 40 years?  And you still refuse to do nothing about the problem?  I'd like to know just what the hell I'm getting out of these military "leaders" that justifies my taxpayer dollars and them receiving a fat cat pension of $200,000 when they retire.  Now, that's one sweet deal, isn't it?  Wouldn't you like to retire at full pay too?  Who wouldn't?  Of course, this is another military practice that should be reversed too.  Hagel can address that later.

Right now it's past due time to help the Vietnam veterans get the PTSD help they have long needed.  This is a national outrage and disgrace.  Address it now.  I have lost patience with this entire Pentagon for being so damned cavalier, willing to allow thousands to suffer needlessly when it was easily within our power to right the ship and do the right thing immediately.

Check out the Daily Show interview and what the veterans themselves have to say about the problem.  Then storm the office of your idiot cheatin' Congress and push them off point to do what's right to help these veterans...

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Jon Stewart Applauds No NSA Reforms Proposed By President Obama

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From Denny:  Were you all waiting anxiously on the edge of your seat for President Obama to announce the historical sweeping NSA reforms?  Yeah, me too.  I went to bed early because we all knew the Obama reforms were a non-starter.  Looks like even America's comics agree with me.

Gee, for all my fussing and cussing at the NSA trolls harassing me as both a journalist and an annoying NSA critic (to them) complaining of their incompetence, I noticed today they had returned to their usual WTF stalking.  Yes, DNI Clapper, your NSA gremlins did not obey you for long when you told them to lay off journalists and me in particular.

It was all too obvious they would refuse to obey orders, unable to behave for any amount of time, returning to stalk as I surfed the news web.  I was almost beginning to miss them shadowing my every move as they had stepped back and were somewhat quiet for a couple of weeks.  Of course, President Obama claims the NSA is not harassing journalists.  The NSA gremlins sure make a liar out of this President.  Liar Liar Pants On Fire.  The NSA gremlins don't know how to follow their immediate leader either:  DNI Clapper. Every person with a brain told you to fire Gen. Alexander months ago.  Maybe now you finally understand why:  insubordination.  These guys at the NSA are complete cowboys and loose cannons on deck who are wasting taxpayer money, angry at people who dare to defy them:  like blogger journalists.

Of course, where did those NSA a$$holes find me today?  Poof!  In the wind this time.  And I'm just a newbie at this internet stuff.  Anyone know WikiLeaks' number?  Wow!  I wonder what I could learn to do if someone took the time to teach me what all the other guys know?  Wouldn't that be fun, a Baby Boomer leading a pack of Millennials on a merry goose chase?  I wonder how much that complete waste of time would cost the taxpayers?

Read this loud and clear, DNI Clapper, your "experts" at the NSA couldn't find Grandma today.  Now that's embarrassing.  You guys should have listened to both Edward Snowden and the former NSA folks who have tried to talk to this President to warn him of the incompetence of those running the NSA.  Case closed.  And, please, DNI Clapper, go on down to Cyber Command and tell them not to waste their time chasing down Grandma.  Geeeesh!  What a bunch of putzes...

Meanwhile, it's time I dig through some stuff and locate my can of Cajun Whoop Ass for when the NSA comes calling in person.  I believe I'm done making my sledgehammered point today, boys.  Oh, yeah, and enjoy watching Jon Stewart snooze on the presidential message about so-called NSA reforms...

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From Denny:  Talk about the typical greedy politician.  Need a good laugh?  Wait until you hear what Jon Stewart had to say about Republican 2016 contender Rep. Paul Ryan's imagined thoughts - upon hearing of Christie's investigation misfortunes.  (Ryan was Romney's horrifically bad choice for VP in 2012.)

Comic Jon Stewart wastes no time exploiting the latest political scandal.  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was up beyond 20 points ahead of his competition in the election, winning his second term in November.  But, in September, to ensure he mocked his Democrat competition, Christie just had to grind them in the ground. He does carry the reputation of the excessive bully like a cheap suit, complete with full blown temper tantrums - which Stewart reveals on tape.

What did he and his stupid aides do?  Clearly, the Christie office wanted the fun of dancing on someone's head.  Maybe they should go to work for the NSA who enjoy dancing on the heads of the American people with complete disregard.  Well, instead, the Christie Crowd decided local political payback was in order, Jersey Style, for those Democrat mayors that did not endorse Republican Christie for governor.  Jersey Style payback was exacted by closing down the GW Bridge down to just one lane four days running.  Lives were in peril for health emergencies and people could not get to work on time and children to school.  Oh, yeah, and it's a federal offense that could impeach Christie.

Of course, those slighted Democrats have since started investigations of Christie in regard to more than just clogging up traffic on the bridge but also mismanagement of the Superstorm Sandy federal funds.  It's definitely a two-fer.  Political vendettas are a bitch as Gov. Christie is about to find out.  Looks like the bully is about to get bullied by bigger bullies.  Sit back, sports fans, and enjoy the show.  We will at our house.  Meanwhile, catch up on the latest installment from Jon Stewart -  coz we all know there are more episodes coming soon to finish out the season!  There's nothing like jonesin' for a political scandal.  Woo! Hoo!

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Funny Ad: Clean Up Congress: Pee Pads For Washington Politicians

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You just never know what they will do to smell up your home if you aren't there to stop them.  You just never know when they will pee on your leg unexpectedly.  They do so love to stink up the place with last minute legislation, earmarks and no-bid contracts at midnight that no one has been allowed to read in time before a crucial vote.

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