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The General at Second Life GOP headquarters (not making that up):

At first I said that I didn’t think the Nine Inch Nails song, “I Want to F**k You Like an Animal” was appropriate for a Republican meeting…. I always like to begin my visits to SL GOP HQ, by stopping by the Reagan Monument and using the GOP’s animated prayer balls (seriously, I am not making that up) to ask God to give my enemies a disease:

Jesus General in Second Life


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1
Preacher Boob Says:

One of my more enjoyable pastimes is to visit GOP headquarters, where ever I may be, and piss in the shoes of all the suits entering or leaving, who are wearing flag pins.

It’s a ‘Freedom of Expression’ idiosyncrasy of mine.

And it’s fun!

2
ldzppln Says:

Yes, we can.

3
Orangutan. Says:

Whatever the case is.. more Americans need to raise their level of activism to get this country out of the hands of the corporations like Diebold, BlackWater, and Halliburton. Unfortunately they seem to be calling the shots a lot more effectively than any of our elected “representatives”.

Anyone remember the website www.BuyBlue.org

4
GonzoD Says:

So many idiots, so little time…..

5
Tony Says:

I’m sure no one cares, but the song is called “Closer”.

Prayer balls, lol.

6
Joshdavis Says:

If Obama gets the nom, could they PLEASE play Rhianna’s “Umbrella” at the convention? That song makes me think of him.

7
Preacher Boob Says:

I’ll bet if you run into Reagan’s ghost at one of the GOP shrines, he’ll be really pissed that none of his staff was smart enough to think of the ‘Blackwater’ travesty. Christ, he could have had them sneak into Iran wearing Iraqi uniforms, shoot all the hostages, and save the expense of shipping them home.

Not to mention all the trouble we’ve had with Iran since they threw out the dictator we imposed on their democracy. And the bit of annoyance we’ve had with Iraq recently.

Iran and Iraq could have fought each other to death, Israel could have taken over their oil fields, and with the Jews in charge of the Middle East oil reserves, we’d be paying $8.47 a gallon for gas.

Funny the little details history swings on.

8
JJohnson Says:

I’m sorry, I have to say this a specific way (since this is an internet themed article)

omglolprayerbawls

Ok now that that’s out of my system…

Do you ever get the feeling some Republicans don’t actually know what they’re supporting?

I mean seriously, I sometimes get the idea that these people agree with maybe 1 component of the Republican platform, and don’t really see the rest of it (maybe intentionally?) I’m just baffled honestly..

9
Mugsy Says:

I’ve never tried “Second Life“, but I think a timely activity might be to bounce anyone that tried to enter the GOP HQ wearing a T-Shirt with words on it. :)

10
JJohnson Says:

*Addendum*

I play mostly female characters in the online vidyagames - And from that perspective I have to say I would NEVER be caught dead in an outfit that skimpy. Cat ears are good though, gotta love the cat ears. *puts on cat ears*

*wishes he could be a real catboi*

… yes, when I’m half asleep and on my antidepressants, I become ever so slightly manwhorish, wheee!! But hey, its fun!

11
emmit otter Says:

will no one heed the widow’s son and turn up some aspens, preferably in clusters?!

12
Preacher Boob Says:

The National Psychiatric Association has just released it’s newest list of symbols for psychiatric disorders. The reason I bring this up here, is because one of the newest recognized disorders is OTS, ‘Open Thread Syndrome’, defined as an addiction which causes otherwise rational folks to plan their life schedules around the times ‘Open Threads’ open on various Blogs, and fight fiercely to be something called ‘frist’, which is an obscure reference to a one-time idiot doctor who was an incompetent politician, and not so good a doctor, either.

In addition to fighting for ‘frist’, OTS addicts cannot cease posting on Open threads until their carpal tunnel symyoms drive them to the floor, writhing in pain. Fortunately, the Association has opened a website to treat OTS addicts, at reasonable fees, anonymously if desired.

Visit OTSNUTS.npa for information.

13
Lone Rogue Says:

I care, Tony. nobody calls Smells like Teen Spirit that “Entertain us” song. Just Closer. Must be the fact people only cared about the bestiality portion of the song. Strange people ;)

“‘Cause God is on our side
I keep telling myself”
- Nine Inch Nails, The Good Soldier

14
emmit otter Says:

world history 101 (with commentary):

executing julius caesar was a mistake, because, rather than prevent the rise of the roman empire, it enabled it.

executing french royalty was a mistake, because it enabled the rise of napoleon bonaparte.

executing the czars was a mistake, because it enabled not only the rise of lenin, but worse, josef stalin.

“man who seek revenge best dig two graves.” -i got that off a fortune cookie the other day.

now, having said all that, i still vote we let texas be it’s own country again, and bring puerto rico in just to bring it back to an even 50.

why davy crockett ever gave his life defending that useless scrap of dirt will forever remain a mystery to me…

15
emmit otter Says:

acme super codebreaker for every riddle in the universe; existential, pragmatic, metaphorical or otherwise:

?” = “WHY?!”

.” = “‘cuz.”

16
emmit otter Says:

israel has really taken a beating in the american non-mainstream media over the last year or so. some of it deserved, some of it not so.

i think one thing many of us will agree on is that sooner or later, america and israel’s arrangement will soon be due for a sober and realistic reassessment of our arrangement.

i’ll put it to you this way, we’re both probably due for a major “image makeover”, at least in the eyes of the international community.

i say all this because i know there are those out there still a bit reticent to endorse obama because he maintains a healthy relationship with aipac.

let’s be clear, even if you’re upset (and understandably) about the attack on the u.s.s. liberty by the israelis in 1967, or whatever else, america must retain a good, solid relationship with israel. we can argue until the cows come home, but israel is here to stay, and if israel’s here to stay, a safe and secure israel is in EVERYONE’s best interests.

if we’re going to judge the israelis foe taking that land in 1948, then we better be ready to defend our own power grab from the native american indians. after all, america IS guilty of no less than 4 of the world’s most serious war crime violations: the bombing of dresden. the bombing of tokyo, and the atomic annhilation of both nagasaki and hiroshima.

do you really think jesus is happy about any of that?

there are a lot of level-headed, good people in israel, just as there are in america.

if we’re going to have any hope of cleaning up this mess, it’s going to take a coordinated effort for positive change from WITHIN.

17
emmit otter Says:

*for

18
emmit otter Says:

if “through deception, thou shalt make war” holds true, does it not stand to reason that “through truth, thou shalt make peace”?

19
SadButTrue Says:

stopping by the Reagan Monument and using the GOP’s animated prayer balls to ask God to give my enemies a disease:

Really how could anyone make something like that up? These guys are just beyond parody.

20
tyree Says:

i have allways wanted to take a huge dump in reagans crypt, its one donation id make to a republican !!!!!!!!!!! best day of my life was when the good lord saw fit to stop that bastards suffering !!!!!!!!!!!!thankyah jesus!

21
Dahgrostab’ph-r-i Says:

using the GOP’s animated prayer balls to ask God to give my enemies a disease

Sounds like good Christian values to me!

22
hareli Says:

the GOP’s animated prayer balls

Ben-Wa balls?

23
Dahgrostab’ph-r-i Says:

tyree @ 20:

i have allways wanted to take a huge dump in reagans crypt, its one donation id make to a republican !!!!!!!!!!! best day of my life was when the good lord saw fit to stop that bastards suffering !!!!!!!!!!!!thankyah jesus!

Dude, I bet we could get enough people involved to hold the worlds largest dump contest! We can fill his empty soul with the shit of the people by the people and from the people!

24
tyree Says:

emmit otter @ 16:

israel has really taken a beating in the american non-mainstream media over the last year or so. some of it deserved, some of it not so.

i think one thing many of us will agree on is that sooner or later, america and israel’s arrangement will soon be due for a sober and realistic reassessment of our arrangement.

i’ll put it to you this way, we’re both probably due for a major “image makeover”, at least in the eyes of the international community.

i say all this because i know there are those out there still a bit reticent to endorse obama because he maintains a healthy relationship with aipac.

let’s be clear, even if you’re upset (and understandably) about the attack on the u.s.s. liberty by the israelis in 1967, or whatever else, america must retain a good, solid relationship with israel. we can argue until the cows come home, but israel is here to stay, and if israel’s here to stay, a safe and secure israel is in EVERYONE’s best interests.

if we’re going to judge the israelis foe taking that land in 1948, then we better be ready to defend our own power grab from the native american indians. after all, america IS guilty of no less than 4 of the world’s most serious war crime violations: the bombing of dresden. the bombing of tokyo, and the atomic annhilation of both nagasaki and hiroshima.

do you really think jesus is happy about any of that?

there are a lot of level-headed, good people in israel, just as there are in america.

if we’re going to have any hope of cleaning up this mess, it’s going to take a coordinated effort for positive change from WITHIN.

fuck israel, stop pissing our money on thoes deadbeats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

25
Tequila Says:

Blair doesn’t know when he’s not wanted.

26
Dahgrostab’ph-r-i Says:

hareli @ 22:

the GOP’s animated prayer balls

Ben-Wa balls?

no! Boehner Balls!!!

27
friendofSamAdams Says:

John Edwards second Life HQ vandalized:
http://blog.johnedwards.com/st.....21847/2507

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Ron Says:

Preacher Boob @ 7:

I’ll bet if you run into Reagan’s ghost at one of the GOP shrines, he’ll be really pissed that none of his staff was smart enough to think of the ‘Blackwater’ travesty. Christ, he could have had them sneak into Iran wearing Iraqi uniforms, shoot all the hostages, and save the expense of shipping them home.

Not to mention all the trouble we’ve had with Iran since they threw out the dictator we imposed on their democracy. And the bit of annoyance we’ve had with Iraq recently.

Iran and Iraq could have fought each other to death, Israel could have taken over their oil fields, and with the Jews in charge of the Middle East oil reserves, we’d be paying $8.47 a gallon for gas.

Funny the little details history swings on.

Are you saying that GWB has kept gas prices down by invading Iraq?

29
hareli Says:

The Cheney of Israel, Netanyahu, brags on Israeli Radio that he got Bush to promise to bomb Iran:

30
emmit otter Says:

attn: fellow obama supporters:

some of my gay and lesbian friends are still on the fence regarding support for our candidate. i’m sure it has something to do with the donnie mcclurkin rallies down south.

i didn’t find them particularly offensive. you had a southern minister basically saying human sexuality wasn’t “fixed”.

and is it, really? i mean. most gay friends i know have admitted to heterosexual impulses, and vice versa.

plus, obama’s going to have to rally southern religious voters to have any hope of securing the democratic nomination. kerry got beat up over the massachusetts civil union issue.

whether or not you like it, america’s just not quite ready for gay mariage. it will probably be settled, over time, as a “state” issue.

and remember, neither clinton nor obama has as of yet endorsed same-sex marriage, or civil union.

now, i’m christian, but in favor of allowing same-sex civil-union, or marriage, because it’s healthier for society.

homosexuality’s not going away, nor should it, and as i see it, civil-union will eventually be beneficial for society, not bad for it, because it encourages taking care of your loved ones and discourages irresponsible promiscuity, which, overall, is the big problem.

solving this perceived rift between gays and christians in america is probably a lot easier than we think… remind gays jesus himself never weighed in on homosexuality, at least not in the bible i grew up with, because he deemed it so unworthy of mention, in the grand scheme of things. and remind christians jesus asked us all to not judge others, lest we be judged ourselves.

jesus DID recommend we men love our wives as if they were ourselves, a point that seems to be lost on the self-righteous….

31
emmit otter Says:

tyree @ 24:

emmit otter @ 16:

israel has really taken a beating in the american non-mainstream media over the last year or so. some of it deserved, some of it not so.

i think one thing many of us will agree on is that sooner or later, america and israel’s arrangement will soon be due for a sober and realistic reassessment of our arrangement.

i’ll put it to you this way, we’re both probably due for a major “image makeover”, at least in the eyes of the international community.

i say all this because i know there are those out there still a bit reticent to endorse obama because he maintains a healthy relationship with aipac.

let’s be clear, even if you’re upset (and understandably) about the attack on the u.s.s. liberty by the israelis in 1967, or whatever else, america must retain a good, solid relationship with israel. we can argue until the cows come home, but israel is here to stay, and if israel’s here to stay, a safe and secure israel is in EVERYONE’s best interests.

if we’re going to judge the israelis foe taking that land in 1948, then we better be ready to defend our own power grab from the native american indians. after all, america IS guilty of no less than 4 of the world’s most serious war crime violations: the bombing of dresden. the bombing of tokyo, and the atomic annhilation of both nagasaki and hiroshima.

do you really think jesus is happy about any of that?

there are a lot of level-headed, good people in israel, just as there are in america.

if we’re going to have any hope of cleaning up this mess, it’s going to take a coordinated effort for positive change from WITHIN.

fuck israel, stop pissing our money on thoes deadbeats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ty, i know what you’re saying, but we have to solve this honestly AND peacefully…

32
DKarma Says:

Tony Says:

I’m sure no one cares, but the song is called “Closer”.

****

Hell Yeah it is NIN owns!!!

33
DKarma Says:

Incidentally someone should script a mouth sucking a dick flag and plant it on that lawn.

34
tyree Says:

emmit otter @ 30:

attn: fellow obama supporters:

some of my gay and lesbian friends are still on the fence regarding support for our candidate. i’m sure it has something to do with the donnie mcclurkin rallies down south.

i didn’t find them particularly offensive. you had a southern minister basically saying human sexuality wasn’t “fixed”.

and is it, really? i mean. most gay friends i know have admitted to heterosexual impulses, and vice versa.

plus, obama’s going to have to rally southern religious voters to have any hope of securing the democratic nomination. kerry got beat up over the massachusetts civil union issue.

whether or not you like it, america’s just not quite ready for gay mariage. it will probably be settled, over time, as a “state” issue.

and remember, neither clinton nor obama has as of yet endorsed same-sex marriage, or civil union.

now, i’m christian, but in favor of allowing same-sex civil-union, or marriage, because it’s healthier for society.

homosexuality’s not going away, nor should it, and as i see it, civil-union will eventually be beneficial for society, not bad for it, because it encourages taking care of your loved ones and discourages irresponsible promiscuity, which, overall, is the big problem.

solving this perceived rift between gays and christians in america is probably a lot easier than we think… remind gays jesus himself never weighed in on homosexuality, at least not in the bible i grew up with, because he deemed it so unworthy of mention, in the grand scheme of things. and remind christians jesus asked us all to not judge others, lest we be judged ourselves.

jesus DID recommend we men love our wives as if they were ourselves, a point that seems to be lost on the self-righteous….

perhaps obama suporters need a stool softner they say hes packing big meat!!!!!!!!!!!!

35
emmit otter Says:

DON’T be a vitamin-starved adlai stevenson.

for those of you who don’t remember, adlai stevenson was an illinois governor with a head full of steam, who never quite had what it took to land himself a desk in the oval office, or even as vp on kennedy’s ‘60 ticket.

he also apparently had some unhealthy habits. as do, unfortunately, many of us on team obama.

sober up a bit, ladies and gents. and maybe lay off the “peace pipe”, at least until we get this country back on track.

try to hit the gym a little more often, try to drink lots of water, and by all means, take your vitamins.

i heard obama finally quit smoking last year, maybe more of us ought to do the same.

we’re in for the fight of our lives this year, so why not bring our a-game?

DON’T be a vitamin-starved adlai stevenson.

36
tyree Says:

emmit otter @ 31:

tyree @ 24:

emmit otter @ 16:

israel has really taken a beating in the american non-mainstream media over the last year or so. some of it deserved, some of it not so.

i think one thing many of us will agree on is that sooner or later, america and israel’s arrangement will soon be due for a sober and realistic reassessment of our arrangement.

i’ll put it to you this way, we’re both probably due for a major “image makeover”, at least in the eyes of the international community.

i say all this because i know there are those out there still a bit reticent to endorse obama because he maintains a healthy relationship with aipac.

let’s be clear, even if you’re upset (and understandably) about the attack on the u.s.s. liberty by the israelis in 1967, or whatever else, america must retain a good, solid relationship with israel. we can argue until the cows come home, but israel is here to stay, and if israel’s here to stay, a safe and secure israel is in EVERYONE’s best interests.

if we’re going to judge the israelis foe taking that land in 1948, then we better be ready to defend our own power grab from the native american indians. after all, america IS guilty of no less than 4 of the world’s most serious war crime violations: the bombing of dresden. the bombing of tokyo, and the atomic annhilation of both nagasaki and hiroshima.

do you really think jesus is happy about any of that?

there are a lot of level-headed, good people in israel, just as there are in america.

if we’re going to have any hope of cleaning up this mess, it’s going to take a coordinated effort for positive change from WITHIN.

fuck israel, stop pissing our money on thoes deadbeats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ty, i know what you’re saying, but we have to solve this honestly AND peacefully…

yeah like israel allways does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

37
Ron Says:

I just love the experts on political analogy we get on this site. They almost sound like MSM.

38
Acronym Jim Says:

whether or not you like it, america’s just not quite ready for gay mariage[sic] racial equality. it will probably be settled, over time, as a “state” issue.

My edit…Just sayin’, Mr. Otter.

39
Preacher Boob Says:

Ron @ 28:

Preacher Boob @ 7:

I’ll bet if you run into Reagan’s ghost at one of the GOP shrines, he’ll be really pissed that none of his staff was smart enough to think of the ‘Blackwater’ travesty. Christ, he could have had them sneak into Iran wearing Iraqi uniforms, shoot all the hostages, and save the expense of shipping them home.

Not to mention all the trouble we’ve had with Iran since they threw out the dictator we imposed on their democracy. And the bit of annoyance we’ve had with Iraq recently.

Iran and Iraq could have fought each other to death, Israel could have taken over their oil fields, and with the Jews in charge of the Middle East oil reserves, we’d be paying $8.47 a gallon for gas.

Funny the little details history swings on.

Are you saying that GWB has kept gas prices down by invading Iraq?

Not exactly. I was implying that if Nancy Reagan had ‘Just Said Yes’, she’d have had a happier marriage.

40
emmit otter Says:

Acronym Jim @ 38:

whether or not you like it, america’s just not quite ready for gay mariage[sic] racial equality. it will probably be settled, over time, as a “state” issue.

My edit…Just sayin’, Mr. Otter.

i understand what you’re saying. please hear me out, i think we’re going to get to a place where civil-union or same-sex marriage is the acceptible norm, i really do, and i’m in favor of this, but we’re just not quite there yet…

remember, clinton isn’t promising you anything obama isn’t…

41
tyree Says:

Preacher Boob @ 39:

Ron @ 28:

Preacher Boob @ 7:

I’ll bet if you run into Reagan’s ghost at one of the GOP shrines, he’ll be really pissed that none of his staff was smart enough to think of the ‘Blackwater’ travesty. Christ, he could have had them sneak into Iran wearing Iraqi uniforms, shoot all the hostages, and save the expense of shipping them home.

Not to mention all the trouble we’ve had with Iran since they threw out the dictator we imposed on their democracy. And the bit of annoyance we’ve had with Iraq recently.

Iran and Iraq could have fought each other to death, Israel could have taken over their oil fields, and with the Jews in charge of the Middle East oil reserves, we’d be paying $8.47 a gallon for gas.

Funny the little details history swings on.

Are you saying that GWB has kept gas prices down by invading Iraq?

Not exactly. I was implying that if Nancy Reagan had ‘Just Said Yes’, she’d have had a happier marriage.

if nancy had just shaved her beaver ronny would have had the problem licked!!!!!!!!!!!

42
emmit otter Says:

tyree @ 36:

emmit otter @ 31:

tyree @ 24:

emmit otter @ 16:
fuck israel, stop pissing our money on thoes deadbeats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ty, i know what you’re saying, but we have to solve this honestly AND peacefully…

yeah like israel allways does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ty, i know all about everything from the u.s.s. liberty attack, to the king david hotel bombing, to the dancing jews on 9/11… i still contend that we need israeli help to solve the world’s problems…

43
Ron Says:

Preacher Boob @ 39:

Ron @ 28:

Preacher Boob @ 7:

I’ll bet if you run into Reagan’s ghost at one of the GOP shrines, he’ll be really pissed that none of his staff was smart enough to think of the ‘Blackwater’ travesty. Christ, he could have had them sneak into Iran wearing Iraqi uniforms, shoot all the hostages, and save the expense of shipping them home.

Not to mention all the trouble we’ve had with Iran since they threw out the dictator we imposed on their democracy. And the bit of annoyance we’ve had with Iraq recently.

Iran and Iraq could have fought each other to death, Israel could have taken over their oil fields, and with the Jews in charge of the Middle East oil reserves, we’d be paying $8.47 a gallon for gas.

Funny the little details history swings on.

Are you saying that GWB has kept gas prices down by invading Iraq?

Not exactly. I was implying that if Nancy Reagan had ‘Just Said Yes’, she’d have had a happier marriage.

Did Reagan have any chidren that lived with his marriage with Nancy or was the ones that lived from his previous marriage. Maybe it was Nancy that didn’t have any that lived (Michael).