Daily Whackjob

The following email was sent to someone here at DWJ who then promptly circulated it to the rest of us just as the email requested.

According to The Book of Revelations the anti-christ is:The anti-christ will be a man, in his 40s, of MUSLIM descent, who will deceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE Christ-like appeal….the prophecy says that people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power, will destroy everything. Is it OBAMA??I STRONGLY URGE each one of you to repost this as many times as you can! Each opportunity that you have to send it to a friend or media outlet…do it!

I refuse to take a chance on this unknown candidate who came out of nowhere.

If this were true I would be voting for Obama since the sooner The Antichrist appears the sooner Jesus returns and the sooner I get into heaven. But, alas, this is a bunch of bull hooey.

Interestingly enough, the word Antichrist doesn’t even appear in the book of Revelation. It only appears in the books of First and Second John where we are told that many antichrists have come and that anyone who denies that Jesus is the Christ is an antichrist.

Revelation does talk of a dragon, a beast out of the sea and a beast out of the earth. The beast from the earth has the number 666 and, I believe, is generally thought of as the (capitol A) Antichrist. So what does John have to say about this (capitol A) Antichrist Beast from the earth?

• He had two horns like a lamb, but he spoke like a dragon.
• Makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast (that would be the beast of of the sea.)
• He performs miraculous signs like fire to coming from heaven.
• Sets up an image in honor of the Sea Beast
• has power to give breath to the sea beast, and all who don’t worship it are killed.
• Makes everyone get a mark on them so they can buy and sell. The mark is the name of the beast: his number, 666 which is man’s number.

Of course, there is a lot of symbolism used here, and we could probably debate for hours what each of the above points means, but please take notice that no where does Revelation say that this (capitol A) Antichrist Beast from the earth is a Muslim man in his forties. I also don’t see any promises of peace. Where is the persuasive language?

Come on people, if you don’t know your Bible any better than that just keep quiet. You make the rest of us look bad.

Besides, everyone knows Prince Charles is the real Antichrist.

Talk about not getting it. Some of the rightwing SWAC bloggers are quite fond of using a bloodstained graphic (scroll down and take your pick) on their sites that questions the awareness of Democrats in today’s world. Yet the ambitions of these same folks to move the Republican Party to the extreme right illustrates that they really don’t “get it” themselves.
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I know that may be shocking, but bear with me…

Cliff Garstang currently has a really good post up about the extremely creative “analysis” being used by the SWACites concerning the recent election results. It seems there has been quite a bit of chest thumping by some SWACies for local Republican wins.

Garstang dispells with these stretches of imagination by citing some compelling observations:

• Hanger won handily without the help of “the local radical rightists” that “despise” him. (In fact, Chris “STD, Spanky” Green wasted no time stabbing Hanger in the back.)

• Saxman, Cline and Landes ran unopposed. Even so, many no-votes and write-ins, challenged the notion that they were so widely favored by voters.

• Augusta County BOS races had a Democrat and an Independent beat Republicans, without comparable effort and expense used by the GOP candidates.

• And finally one of the craziest delusion, in my opinion, is the 16 vote victory pulled off by Jeremy Shifflett. A staunchly red district and big Republican endorsements resulted in a squeeker of a 16 vote victory over a Democratic challenger bashed by the SWACholes as being some scary “radical liberal” MoveOn.org activist. (Note: The majority of America agrees with MoveOn.org about the war. Boo!)

The number sixteen used to be so insignificant to the GOP. It really makes one wonder if Shifflett’s campaign manager, Chris “STD” Green, had spent more time and effort on this election and risked a few more limbs instead of snowboarding most of them time there could have been a crushing 25 vote victory.

Cliff sums it up nicely:

The real lesson here ought to be that the local races shouldn’t really be politicized in the way that the local Republican committees have attempted to do. It is clear from the issues that have faced the Supervisors over the last couple of year that party politics have little to do with the positions that individual supervisors take. They get it, but apparently the local GOP leaders (who are unclear on a number of such points) do not.

In closing, my sincere congratulations go out to all of the candidates in the local elections—those who won, and those who did not. The civil, issue-driven campaigns have been a refreshing change to recent patterns. Well done, and much appreciated.

Looks as if Mr. Donkey of Spank The Donkey has deserted the Republican party.

Back in May Mr. Donkey thought I had lost my “Repub.” Why? Because he mistakenly thought I supported Senator Hanger.

Mr. Donkey: You seem to have an axe to grind against us CASTLE types, has the Repub fallen of your tarian?

Me: Plenty of repub left in me. Whatever would give you the idea that it’s not there?

Mr. Donkey: Republicans that say they are against tax increases (Republitarian blog), and then cater to Sen. Hanger…That is what I am talking about..Regardless you are taking up for Sen. Hanger, and anyone who agrees with his record of tax increases, in my opinion is not a Republican.

Funny thing about all that is that I had done nothing to “cater to Sen. Hanger” or “take up” for him before this point. In fact, as far as I can tell, I hadn’t even said anything regarding the Hanger/Sayre race(at least not that I can remember–or find. And, yes, I have looked).

Now Mr. Donkey has actually endorsed Senator Hanger* and bragged about how Hanger will “whoop” some libertarian and democratic tail. According to his own standard he has lost his repub.

Looks like the SWAC GOP is being run by a bunch of former Republicans.

Since I never endorsed Hanger does this make me more Republican than Mr. Donkey?

*This must be the weakest endorsement I have ever seen. I actually laughed when I read it.

Augusta County Republican Committee Chairman, Kurt Michael, endorses Emmett Hanger…except not really.

Following up on a couple of earlier posts on the subject (here and here), it seems that the “support” of the local Republican committees has not included holding any fundraisers for the incumbent Emmett Hanger in his race to retain his 24th District State Senate seat.

Is this what he still considers supporting him through their actions? Hanger’s Democratic challenger garnered nearly $5k more than Hanger through the month of October. And outspent Hanger by nearly $10k.

The SWACjob’s disinterest and lack of enthusiasm is notable. Likely communicating that they really do not stand behind the results of the hard fought primary, are sore losers, and are holding a grudge against Hanger.

We’ve seen how spiteful and nasty their words have been toward Hanger before his primary win. It will certainly be interesting to observe what’s to come after the general election—win or lose for Hanger.

On September 5, 2007, the News Leader reported that the Staunton Committee planned to contribute $3,000 to Senator Hanger’s campaign.

Go ahead. Read it all.

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Maybe my expectations were too high, but I really expected a little more excitement out of the 24th district senate race. The SWACjobs all pledged to support the winning Republican (Hanger) and with three people running for the seat I would have thought they would be more vocal about keeping Virginia red.

Considering all the chest pounding they did during the primary for their candidate I am very disappointed to find that they haven’t set up a blog dedicated to the re-election of Senator Hanger and solicited the help of well respected Republican bloggers from around the state. I was also looking forward to bad photo-shopped pictures of Sime and Cox.

Things have been pretty dull since the primary.

But maybe not as dull as it first appears. You just have to dig a little.

Oh, how I wish I could vote for this man! I was pleasantly surprised to find that I know two of the children in the video from soccer.

If you believe in smaller government, vote your principles and vote for Sime.

First person to guess right wins a big smiley face and a Dairy Queen ice cream cone.

A local candidate has put up a sign in front of an opponent’s sign–blocking the opponent’s sign? Who do you think would do this?

All is fair in love and war. Maybe politics should be added to this list. Might be fair, but it sure reveals one’s character.

If you found the story about Bob Marshall having an meltdown amusing, then do your part to encourage an encore. Go here and vote for Bruce Roemmelt. Just try to imagine the antics we could be treated to if Bob were to have to leave the House of Delegates. I just hope someone will be close by with a video camera.

Got this release from the Roemmelt campaign today. I wonder how Marshall will respond. Marshall’s biggest problem seems to be his church, which is holding him back from coming out too hard on immigration issues.

Chief’s Proposal Reasonable, Pragmatic: Should be “Model for the Commonwealth”

Haymarket, VA - Bruce Roemmelt - a candidate for the 13th Virginia House of Delegates district seat - issued the following statement regarding Prince William County Police Chief Charles Deane’s presentation Tuesday to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors:

“I fully support Chief Deane’s plan to implement the County’s agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Chief Deane has nearly four decades of experience in the Prince William County Police Department, including nearly twenty years as chief. In that time he has epitomized public service and has demonstrated time and again his commitment to the citizens of Prince William County.

“Chief Deane has developed a plan that will put criminals behind bars and - if those criminals are illegal aliens - hand them over to the federal government. He respects the law and strives to be fair to everyone affected. His plan is reasonable and pragmatic and should be a model for the Commonwealth.

“I pledge to develop state legislation to institute a paper trail that will aid the federal government in ending the ability of employers to pay employees ‘under the table.’ Together with the common sense program Chief Deane has introduced, this initiative will crack down on all criminals, including employers who hire illegal aliens.”

In another thread, Benny Neal, porn star and candidate, pointed me to an ad he ran today in a local newspaper. In the ad, Benny prints his campaign theme song called “Me and God.” I question whether Benny got permission from the copyright holder to print these lyrics. Ad posted here for criticism and educational purposes, under fair use.

Ironically the same day the Staunton News Leader runs a front page banner story pronouncing that “Republican leaders support Hanger,” in their “Our View” editorial feature titled “Who needs who?” they ask “Why is this news?”

I suppose that likening a local party leader to an ideological traitor, contributing immense time, energy, and funds to overthrow his reelection bid, waiting three months to actually congratulate him and then proposing a peace offering of $3,000 just to help keep one more “republican” label in the House is somewhat newsworthy.

To me it isn’t about what people have the “right” to do. It’s more about the way in which they choose to conduct themselves. The voters obviously disagreed with the local party leadership in the primary race. So what influence do they really have? Other than $3,000, what’s in it for Hanger to make nice with people that worked so hard to destroy him? They tried sticks, now out come the carrots.

The moneyquote from the NL column:

The truth of the matter is this; they need Hanger more than he needs them.Sen. Hanger will do as he pleases on Sept. 18. However, he would be justified if he was to spurn this invitation and continue to campaign against his challengers, Democrat David Cox, and Libertarian Arin Sime, solo, without local GOP “help.” After all, he didn’t need their aid to win the primary; he could likely do as well in the general election without them — perhaps even better.

I have never heard of a beer tasting fundraiser before. For 50 bucks you can tour a beer factory, drink all the beer you want and enjoy light appetizers. ( Peanuts and pretzels?) You even get a glass to take home and a warm fuzzy for helping Libertarian Arin Sime.

If you don’t already have plans for this Friday evening, and you like beer and libertarians, give Arin a shout.

I just love the disclaimer.

Note: The Sime campaign does not encourage irresponsible consumption of alcohol, and only adults 21 years or older will be allowed at this event. Carpooling and designated drivers are strongly encouraged. If you need a ride to or from the event, or even a place to stay Friday night, we can arrange it. Be safe!

 

Kenton, don’t even think of trying to get into this event.

“The food there is really bad so people get drunk and then go there to eat. But Dad only goes there to snack so he doesn’t have to get drunk first.” ~ Bonnie age 5

He’s the candidate with nothing to hide.

[While Mr. Neal has no regrets or qualms about the following photo and doesn't think it is a bad thing, I do think it is a bad thing for young readers to see and have regrets for him. Click "more" to view the picture, but be warned there is a naked man after the jump. ~ Whackette]

[While I agree with Whackette, it should be pointed out that Mr. Neal's hair appears to have the same styling as Princess Leia. --Whackjob]

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I was up since three this morning with sick kids, so I did not attend the 4th of July parade in Harrisonburg today. Since I was not there and did not witness this myself–it is second hand information– I will not include any names. One candidate for local office was seen striking Playgirl poses and saying things like, “Do you want a lay?” to young women. Interesting tactic, but I have to wonder how effective it is.

Anyone happen to get a picture of this? I hear the outfit could rival Gerry.

Could this revive the sorely missed Wackjob of the Week?

UPDATE: OK, this isn’t as steamy as it appeared. Apparently he was handing out flower necklaces. Leis not lays. Seems that quite a few people were confused.