COMCAST COCKBLOCKS NET NEUTRALITY

I know most people don't care. or don't get it. But the concept is simple. Net neutrality ensures that access to websites will remain equal. Otherwise companies like Comcast can reduce speeds in favor of whatever issues they want to advance or, more likely, whoever pays them.

Don't think it's true. Read here how they attempted to stifle debate on the issue.

It's pretty illustrative of what they could do if, say, Barack Obama wasn't friendly enough to their interests.

You should care. Support the EFF.

THIS JUST IN: THE FLINTSTONES WAS A DOCUMENTARY

So what's the first thing to come to mind when I say, "home schooling."

If you said "crazy christians" you go on to our bonus round.

But why believe me on this? Check out the blue ribbon winner at this Minnesota home school science fair. Yep, it was held in a mall.

Choice quote: “One thing is for sure, a lot of learning has gone on this week.”

OH SHIT, I'M A BUTTERHEAD

Courtesy my bestest pal Jeff. Nipple Nipple!

Sarah, Sarah, Sarah...

Okay, in case you've got dial up or were recently in a coma, here's the latest YouTube sensation, "I'm F*%$king Matt Damon."

Don't you wish we could talk those "curse" symbols?

EXACTLY!!!

Message to Ralph Nader...

Fred ScorseseStone

Courtesy my friend, Steffen. I only wish they made a whole film like this.

FUNNY ENOUGH TO STEAL...

...well, maybe borrow.

On Daily Kos there's an amusing blogger who goes by the moniker bill-in-portalnd-maine, who writes a cloumn called "from The Great State Of Maine." He recently ran this post which made me chuckle my ass off. Visit Kos and read him directly when you can, okay? It'll make me feel better about lifting this wholesale.

[Beep!] Hello, this is Barack Obama reminding you to come out and caucus for me on Sunday. Together we can bring hope and change to America. Thank you.

[Beep!] Hello, this is Hillary Clinton. If you agree that we need a new direction in America, please caucus for me on Sunday. I have the experience needed to hit the ground running on day one. Thank you.

[Beep!] Hi, Barack again. Did Hillary just call you? Look, she and I were friends before the primary season and we'll be friends after. But right now she's just acting crazy, understand? Vote for me and I may let you stand next to me at my inauguration.

[Beep!] Hillary here. Barack's feeding you a line 'o crap and he knows it. Not only will I let you stand next to me at my inauguration, but I'll give you the cabinet position of your choice. You have to admit, that's pretty sweet. Love ya!

[Beep!] Hey, it's Barack. Love ya more. Wanna be my VP?

[Beep!] Oh, he's not gonna make you vice president and he knows it!

[Beep!] Will too!

[Beep!] Will not!

[Beep!] This is Chelsea Clinton. Have you seen my mom or my dad? I'm supposed to be at a rally with 'em but there's no one here. Today's Nebraska, right?

[Beep!] Hi, this is Oprah. Despite what the Clinton campaign says, I am not going to crush your skull between my thighs if you don’t vote for my man Barack. That would let you off too easy! Hint hint.

[Beep!] Hi, Barack again. That wasn't Oprah. That was Hillary pretending to be Oprah. You see how these people work? I think it's... Oh, wait, it was Oprah. Never mind. Vote for me!

[Beep!] Hi, this is Chuck Norris. I'm hiding behind your bathroom door, and as soon as you come in to pee I'm gonna break every bone in your Defeatocrat body. I'll start with your femurs.

[Beep!] Hi, this is Mike Gravel. Chuck's hanging by his underwear from a hook on the back of your bathroom door. The police are on their way. Wish I could stay but I've gotta stop a meteor that's hurtling toward Earth. Have a nice pee.

Yes We Can / John He Is / No You Can't

So, this is why the Internet is so great. Inspiration leads to more inspiration leads to something a little less inspired but still pretty damn amusing.

So, Barack Obama's "Yes We Can" speech (which was pretty damn good) inspired Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am to create a surprisingly effective celebrity-filled music video where Scarlett Johansson sings ...along with others. (Who knew Scarlett could sing?)

Jesse Dylan (son of Bob) shot the thing and you can watch it here...



The video then spawned john.he.is a brilliantly funny take-off how John McCain's speeches are, well, not just unispiring but anti-inspiring. See it here...



This being the Internet, however, the story doesn't stop here. Yet another take-off has emerged entitled "No, You Can't," which isn't quite as inspired as john.he.is but still lands some good gut punches.



It'll be interesting to see how far this goes...

THE CANDIDATES - CARTOON STYLE

The Washington Post has a terrific series of videos about how editorial cartoonist John Kascht comes at his portraits and his impressions of the various candidates. They ring strikingly true.

I loved the "the porridge candidate" comment about Hillary and his observations on Obama's air of condecension.

Check it out here.