Thor went on to say, “We need a dictator back in that country. That’s all those people respond to. The Arab world is so messed up, they can’t — you can’t give people democracy. They have to earn it. So let’s put our own strongman in there like we did with the shah, and let’s — let’s make it work.”
While it was clear to me that it was said tongue-in-cheek, I say, let’s not close off that idea yet. Back on February 23, 2006 I suggested putting Saddam back in charge for the same reasons. While that’s impossible now, perhaps one of his body doubles could be propped up and put in charge–though before that’s done it would have to be carefully explained to George W. as we don’t want him to get confused and go Shock & Awe again.
But short of a Saddam body double, I think Thor is onto something with Noriega. The man has the dictatorial experience (Noriega, not Thor), he’s not Sunni or Shiite or Kurdish so favoritism will not be an issue and I’m sure he’s just dying to get out of his cell and back into a Panamanian style heat.
I say give it try. It really can’t get much worse.
We’ll also be joined by Shant Kenderian, a fascinating man who’s life story is almost too unbelievable to be true.
Kenderian, an Iraqi born American and author of the newly released “1001 Nights in Iraq: The Shocking Story of an American Forced to Fight for Saddam Against the Country He Loves”, routinely finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. During the first Gulf War, he got caught inside Iraq’s closed borders and was forced by Saddam Hussein to fight in the Iraqi army AGAINST his own country! We’ll find out what life was like in the Iraq Army and how he found love in a most unusual place.
All that plus your calls at 646-652-4804, an update into what Jared our intern has accomplished and Vinny Bond will fill in for Jane live from his couch!
UPDATE: Due to the unpredictability of his job, our serviceman has to reschedule his visit to the Radio Happy Hour. He gave some thin excuse of having to fight a war or something.
We’re still on at 9pm ET with more tricks up our sleeves!
United States Soldier Dominick Noyes will call into the Radio Happy Hour live from Bagram, Afghanistan. Noyes, who was also in Iraq in 2004, will discuss the progress on both fronts, the hope for the future in these nations and if we’re lucky, he may even shoot a terrorist for us live on the air!
Also, Jonathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, the most recognized video gamer in the world, will explain to Dr. B and Jane how he’s made a career out of playing video games. Fatal1ty will also explain his role in the newChampionship Gaming Series (CGS), an international video gaming league which broadcasts to over 100 million homes worldwide.
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I submit that Ann Coulter is a despicable, opportunistic media whore who says things simply for the shock value. This is just another example of her doing this, except this time it’s slightly funny.
I don’t think she was calling John Edwards gay. She knows he’s not gay and frankly I’d be surprised if she herself wasn’t a lesbian.
I believe she was using the word “faggot” the same way fifth graders use the word—to describe someone as a wuss. She was also making a pop culture reference to the actor from Grey’s Anatomy who went to rehab for calling a fellow cast member, who really was gay, a “faggot.”
Call me insane, call me insensitive but I really think she used some good comedic devices in that clip. She made fun of Edwards’ stance on Iraq and she made fun of the ridiculous reasons some celebrities (Isaiah Washington and Michael Richards) enter rehabilitation centers all in one joke.I think it was fairly well done.Plus, as any comedian would be impressed with, she knew her audience. She was speaking to the Conservative Political Action Committee and knew just what would make them laugh.
In this instance and this instance only, I defend her.You may think her joke wasn’t funny.You may think that she should leave the comedy to comedians.But I think she tried to make the audience laugh and judging by the clip, she succeeded.
Due to the overwhelming positive response to my tribute to The Man Bag, you’ve successfully fooled me into thinking that I know something about fashion. And just like everyone else who believes they have their finger on the pulse of style, I’m going to prove it to you by shoving fashion tips down your throat.
Today, I’m going to help you look Meglo-Chic. Let’s face it, the megalomaniac look is in. “We’re here, we cause fear, get used to it!” These bad-ass, terrorist supporting world leaders all must truly be hot under the collar, because all of them are rocking the “no-tie” look.
Check out Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He may be backwards when it comes to human rights, but the man sure is fashion forward. Even when addressing the United Nations, this meglosexual chooses style over a more traditional formal look.
But Ahmablah-blah-blah is not the only nuclear hungry maniac with an eye towards a hip, relaxed look. One only must look east towards North Korea to find another nut job who can’t blame his insanity on a tie cutting off the circulation to his brain.
Kim Jong-Ilis always looking relaxed with his open collar look. While the neck-tie industry is really struggling in North Korea, the market for ugly green shirts has never been better.
Even the late mass murdering megalomaniac from Iraq spent the last few years of his life minus the tie. Saddam Hussein, who in his earlier days in power was never caught without the popular neck accessory, lived out his final years in the extreme comfort and freedom of a Meglo-Chic lifestyle. This is, of course, until he was ultimately fitted for the tightest tie of them all.
In February’s issue, hitting newsstands this week, Michelle Manhart is photographed in uniform yelling and holding weapons under the headline “Tough Love.” The following pages show her partially clothed, wearing her dog tags while working out, as well as completely nude. All this according to the Associated Press.
Why the military would even consider disciplinary actions against Manhart is beyond me, in fact, they should be giving her a metal and promoting the hell out of her upcoming issue.
Just Wednesday, President Bush declared that he intends to send an additional 20,000 troops to fight the war in Iraq. Where the heck are they planning on finding 20,000 more soldiers? The army is already way over taxed, some tours of duties have already been extended to almost inhumane amounts of time and recruiting continues to fall short of goals.
Enter Michelle Manhart, who should be considered a savior to the military, instead she’s being vilified. Have they forgotten the old recruiting slogan? “The Marines are Looking for a Few Good Men.“ Now, don’t you think this, this and this would attract a few good men?!?
While I may not get enticed by this guy wanting me…
You may get me in the door if you tell me that she wants me!
Happy New Year, everyone! I’m back and thank goodness for that. Boy did I pick an eventful week to be away from this site. I missed out on so much!
The whole Saddam hanging thing just snuck up on us. They didn’t waste any time killing the old guy. It was like how an NFL team lines up and snaps the ball real fast after a bad call by the ref so that they get a play off before the other coach has time to throw the red flag to challenge the call. (Wow, that was a long, drawn out analogy.)
It’s too bad I wasn’t around for the Saddam hanging. I would have titled my post “Well Hung” and maybe came up with the idea of bringing Saddam to Times Square and have him drop at the stroke of midnight. Speaking of stroke, was Dick Clark any better this year? I didn’t see him.
I also missed out on writing about the death of President Gerald Ford. I guess I still have that opportunity since the dude isn’t even buried yet. How many funerals is this guy gonna have? All this pomp and circumstance around Ford makes it easy to forget that Dr. Blogstein has been elected president the same amount of times as Gerald Ford had. Al Gore has us both beat by one.
James Brown died too while I was away. I didn’t really care.
A word to the wise, (you’ll soon realize that this posting is a bit of a stream of consciousness. I have so much bottled up inside after a week off I’m just letting it flow) don’t make your New Year’s resolutions while drunk—especially if “drink less” is one of them. Speaking of which, I was wondering, do alcoholics get hangovers? If not, that would be a check mark in the list of the “pros” of developing that problem.
I’ve got a big 2007 planned for you guys. Some more exclusive interviews, Dr. Blogstein’s Miss Blogger 07 and coming up later this week The Funniest Posts of 2006!
That’s right, Dr. Blogstein is the place where the entire web community is showing off their sense of humor. You’ll get the funniest posts from the entire blogosphere all in one place and that place is here. Just to whet your appetite, here is just one of the hilarious posts that you will see here come Thursday:
“Then a stream of fiery death lava began spraying out, it had the consistency of magma, broken glass, oatmeal and battery acid.”
Every so often I come up with a brilliant idea that solves a huge problem. This morning fits into the category of “every so often.”
I was in the midst of doing my daily online reading at some of the finest sites the web has to offer and I read this post on “Jenn of the Jungle’s” Liberal bitch-slapping website.
It was a little item on Mexicans and illegal workers and border control—the stuff we’ve all heard before. But this time, it sparked a thought, that sparked another one, and then yet again another thought was sparked. If you’re counting, that’s three sparks.
I have a great idea that will be a win-win for the ENTIRE WORLD! Ready for this? Let the illegal Mexicans work in the US.
Have you gone mad, Dr. Blogstein? Clearly I have as I’m talking to myself. But if you had asked if I’ve gone mad, let me sooth your mind.
Yes, let the illegal Mexicans work in the US…but first, they must join our army.
Talk about killing too two birds (and a few terrorists) with one stone!
Firstly, this would put a policy in place that sets rules and boundaries on who can work in this country and what they have to do to earn the right to work here. Before they can earn our money, they must put in a set amount of time defending the freedom and prosperity that Americans cherish and the Mexicans want. Also, this allows us to put harsher penalties to those illegals who try to sneak in and work without fulfilling their military duties. They could be tried for treason or whatever deserters get charged with.
And the second bird my stone slaughters is the recruiting problems the military is having. Talk about doing the jobs that Americans don’t want to do! Plus, an added bonus to having these Mexicans in our military and fighting in Iraq is the prospect that we one day may have to go into Iran. We’ll have an army filled with soldiers with experience in sneaking over borders undetected. They’ll become our secret weapons!
This plan seems flawless and genius. I think eventually I’ll have to run for office because its really not fair to have these brilliant ideas and have no where to put them into play.
What I don’t get is the hesitancy to acknowledge it? Isn’t it a good thing? Doesn’t it not only show that democracy has taken hold but its way ahead of schedule? I mean, it took our democracy 85 years to get to our civil war, Iraq has reached theirs in just four short years! It’s rather impressive!
What we really should do is get out of their way. We didn’t have any referees at our civil war so we should allow Iraq the same opportunity to enjoy a free for all. I know George W. Bush loves his wars but this one isn’t his anymore. If you love something, let it go. There are plenty more countries that need attacking, let’s move on.
What I find most amazing about the Iraqi Civil War is the level of hate the Sunnis and the Shiites (or “Shia”, but I like “Shiites” better) have for each other. Both groups despise the US but not enough to join forces against us. Now that is a hatred that I would not want to get in the middle of.
Welcome to Iraq 
Every so often I come up with a brilliant idea that solves a huge problem. This morning fits into the category of “every so often.”
