The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

They Pissed Hank Williams Jr. Right Off

by Smitty I may not be the biggest Country fan in the country, but you have to call it like you see it, and this is good: Via AmericanLady49

Madison Rising: ‘Soldiers of America’

We picked up a new advertiser yesterday, a rock band called Madison Rising that was recently written up at Big Hollywood and in the New York Post. Their first single is “Soldiers of America”: They come from the bright light cities. They come from a one-horse town. But if they’re coming for you, boy, You […]

Another Song for @AmandaMarcotte

OK, it’s not quite up there with “Under My Thumb” as a sexist anthem, but the Beatles’ “You Can’t Do That” is still great rock-and-roll, so you know Amanda Marcotte hates it. I’ve got somethin’ to say that might cause you pain. If I catch you talkin’ to that boy again I’m gonna let you […]

This Song Is for @AmandaMarcotte

Because I am now currently on a plane flying to Iowa, I had to schedule some posts ahead of time. Yesterday I heard this classic Rolling Stones hit on the radio. For some reason, it made me think of Amanda Marcotte. It’s down to me, The way she talks when she’s spoken to. Down to […]

VIDEO: ‘You’re Gonna Pay’

The radical punk-rock anthem of our age: Via Powerline — anybody want to transcribe the lyrics in the comments? UPDATE: Thanks to the commenter who transcribed the first verse: Old people grumblin’ ’bout funded medications Subsidized housing in the capital of the nation 3 trillion dollar deficit on top of 15 trillion dollar debt Bullet […]

‘Too Many Times, Married Men Think They’re Still Single …’

“. . . that has caused many a good girl to go wrong.” There’s a story behind that 1952 country classic. Earlier that year, Hank Thompson had released his No. 1 hit, “The Wild Side of Life,” the chorus of which begins, “I never knew God made honky tonk angels.” In reply, and using the […]

Official #WeinerGate Theme Song

(Hat-tip: Ladd Ehlinger Jr.)

I’m Not Certain That Robbie Is Offensive To Feminists

by Smitty . . .but I do sympathize with his plight. Minor language alert. Loose f-bomb early on.

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