I concede that, even as a Deranged Millionaire, I have less a grasp on the economic contours of the speech than Andrew Sullivan, who was profoundly disappointed by it.
It’s true there was little uplift, and some very sour moments when, in his calls to “Frack, baby, frack, but frack somewhat…
(Source: areasofmyexpertise)
Tobias Fünke is the first hipster.
“At the end of World War II, when another generation of heroes returned home from combat, they built the strongest economy and middle class the world has ever known. My grandfather, a veteran of Patton’s Army, got the chance to go to college on the GI Bill. My grandmother, who worked on a bomber assembly line, was part of a workforce that turned out the best products on Earth.
The two of them shared the optimism of a Nation that had triumphed over a depression and fascism. They understood they were part of something larger; that they were contributing to a story of success that every American had a chance to share – the basic American promise that if you worked hard, you could do well enough to raise a family, own a home, send your kids to college, and put a little away for retirement.
The defining issue of our time is how to keep that promise alive. No challenge is more urgent. No debate is more important. We can either settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do really well, while a growing number of Americans barely get by. Or we can restore an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules.” - President Obama
Damn right, Mr. President.
(via crookedindifference)
ifc:
The Audition from Mr. Show
If I ever audition for anything I’m doing this.
The perfect sketch.
“Perfect sketch” is exactly correct.
Legally required by the bylaws of the Alternative Comedy Act of 1998 to reblog the “perfect sketch” when it shows up on my Dashboard.
On the first day of sketch writing class, this is one of the sketches they show you because it is the “perfect sketch” (Seriously.)
I’m writing to apologize on behalf of all the females that have been shit heads to you. I see so many blogs written by ladies (even me) that target heartbroken women. Not male bashing, but i guess that whole, “guys suck and you’re beautiful” type of theme. But you know what, we’re assholes too….
Take the time to read this letter. Mildly profane but rather profound. You could easily swap all the gender words and it would still be true. A must read for any boy or girl who hasn’t found their sweetie yet.
I will never make a spelling mistake agian.
In case anyone has the same problem:
- I read on a forum that there is a digital toggle switch inside the headphone Jack at about the seven o’clock position.
- I used a bobby pin. The switch is about 1 cm inside the headphone jack, and indeed it is in the seven o’clock position.
You know you are a nerd when you think that,
Iambic Pentameter it is soo phat-
In fact I’ll try to entertain you all
With some verse that is oh so personal.
Do not howe’er get this confused with one
of Shakespear’s sonnets for this is but fun.
At first I’ll tell you of my great passions
which each invovle the water in its forms.
I happen to be a carded instructor
for Sailing, Swimming and rescue breathing…er…. ACK 11 SYLLABLES!!! WARNING: NERDY OVERLOAD
okay so enough with the geek schtick. Like I said, I am a sailor and a swimmer, so I am very comfortable around the water.
I am in Grade 11 and I am in the full IB program *blech*.
I love to sing and play piano and bassoon. Music is my passion.
I am definately a die hard Flames fan as of the 02-03 run. Now that I’ve realized how much fun Hockey is, I can’t get enough. Woot.
I’m going to leave things at that for now, perhaps I’ll add more later.
RT @kristykalin: Holy…it’s been a few years since KH…but the trailer for KH 3D is making my heart(less) race!
Get into the #Christmas spirit! Finding study space in #tfdl during finals is like finding a hotel room in #Bethlehem during census!
RT @ZachWeiner: In which Zach demonstrates he is still capable of dirty jokes. http://t.co/amrX6O89
RT @braidsmusic: rpm that is. age too i can’t really tell.
Student at UofC. Enjoy internet oddities, and good conversation. Can be reached via kevinleitch at gmail dot com.
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