• May 27, 2012

U.S. Military Preparing For ‘Humanitarian’ Intervention In Libya

by Riley Waggaman  9:13 am March 1, 2011

The Few. The Proud. The Occupied Countries With Oil Reserves.

  • The Pentagon has announced that it is “repositioning” U.S. war ships, aircraft and “nearly 2,000 Marines” in the Mediterranean Sea, to “provide for flexibility [when we invade Libya].” According to America’s top diplomat Hillary Clinton, the United States and its aircraft carriers believe that “there will be the need for support for humanitarian intervention. We also know that there will probably, unfortunately, be the need for rescue missions.” It’s also very unfortunate that the U.N. Security Council’s recent sanctions against Libya include a bizarre clause which grants immunity from war crime prosecutions to all Security Council-authorized interventions in Libya. Haha, so yeah, this authorized intervention could be “a friendly U.N. peacekeeping force, sent to distribute hobo beans and bottled water.” It could also be “2,000+ Marines providing cover fire while Navy SEALs rescue the oil fields, Mission Accomplished.” (We report, you decide!) Support the Troops, Remember the Maine, Loose Lips Sink Ships, Blah Blah Blah, War Forever. [McClatchy/Reuters]
  • “A pizza feud outside Philadelphia turned ugly after a pizzeria owner was arrested for planting mice at a competitors’ restaurant … Police Chief Michael Chitwood labeled the incident as ‘food terrorism.’” Uh? [Fox News]
  • Are you a “bro,” sometimes called a “male,” in Olde English? That is too bad, since apparently our Western Values are making you very depressed and eroding your self-esteem. Sorry! [BBC]

{ 245 comments }

Barbara_i March 1, 2011 at 9:17 am

Yes, the pizza owner did plant the mice and yet, he was considerate enough to make sure that they knew they had to wear a hair net at all times.

PsycWench March 1, 2011 at 9:18 am

As one who officiates over males from 18-22 year of age on a regular basis, let me say that some erosion of self-esteem can't come soon enough.

EatsBabyDingos March 1, 2011 at 9:19 am

Today we are all Jane Russell.

jakegittes March 1, 2011 at 9:21 am

That'll get the economy going again. Next stop, Teheran.

4tehlulz_lite March 1, 2011 at 9:21 am

PIZZA. SERIOUS BUSINESS.

GuanoFaucet March 1, 2011 at 9:21 am

No, planting mice at a competitors establishment is not food terrorism. Cracker Barrel, KFC double downs, and anus burgers are food terrorism.

GuanoFaucet March 1, 2011 at 9:21 am

Planting mice at a competitors establishment is not food terrorism. Cracker Barrel, KFC double downs, and anus burgers are food terrorism.

GuanoFaucet March 1, 2011 at 9:21 am

Planting mice at a competitors establishment is not food terrorism. Cracker Barrel, KFC double downs, and anus burgers are examples of food terrorism.

BaldarTFlagass March 1, 2011 at 9:21 am

"Food Terrorism?" Should it not be "Rodent Terrorism?"

Gratuitous World March 1, 2011 at 9:22 am

why are muslins allowed to own a-pizza-pie shops in the first place? These colors don't run, and my meat-lovers, stuffed crust pizza will not be delivered by some yum-yum terr'ist

trampndirtdown March 1, 2011 at 9:23 am

If you just stop touching it for a few days you can build up a pretty good head of self of steam.

trampndirtdown March 1, 2011 at 9:23 am

If you just stop touching it for a few days you can build up a pretty good head of self steam.

RedneckMuslin March 1, 2011 at 9:23 am

Are we going to use our military like Reagan did or the way Jefferson did? I hope like Jefferson did cuz I want to talk like a pirate.

slithytoves March 1, 2011 at 9:23 am

Women are almost twice as likely to develop major depressive disorder in their lifetime as men, but we believe this difference may well change in the coming decades.

Jesus, can't we ever just have something for ourselves?

James Michael Curley March 1, 2011 at 9:23 am

Although Marilyn got all the hype, Jane Russell was the real eroticism in "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend."

James Michael Curley March 1, 2011 at 9:23 am

Although Marilyn got all the hype, Jane Russell was the real eroticism in the performance of "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend."

ManchuCandidate March 1, 2011 at 9:24 am

What? A mention of Libya and no tribute to Uncle Sam's Misguided Children aka the Marines?

You know, the old hymn about From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of TRIPOLI!

PsycWench March 1, 2011 at 9:25 am

I am all for humanitarian aid, but if this turns into Operation Keep the Oil Coming, I have to ask if that money would be better spent finding something other than oil as fuel.

lefty74 March 1, 2011 at 9:25 am

I'm Tiger Adonis, trasher of hotel rooms, consumer of opiates, loving the hookers and I'm not depressed. Seriously. This Scoot Wanker on the other hand has a problem?

lefty74 March 1, 2011 at 9:25 am

I'm Tiger Adonis, trasher of hotel rooms, consumer of opiates, loving the hookers and I'm not depressed. Seriously. This Scoot Wanker on the other hand, has a problem?

ifthethunderdontgetya March 1, 2011 at 9:25 am

Saudi Arabia is sending the tanks we gave them to Bahrain, also. Too.

For Freedoms™!
~

BaldarTFlagass March 1, 2011 at 9:25 am

Now when I was a young boy,
at the age of five
My mother said I was,
gonna be the greatest man alive
But now I'm a man, way past 21
Want you to believe me baby,
I had lot's of fun
I'm a man
I spell mmm, aaa child, nnn
That represents man
No B, O child, Y
That mean mannish boy
I'm a man
I'm a full grown man
I'm a man
I'm a natural born lovers man
I'm a man
I'm a rollin' stone
I'm a man
I'm a hoochie coochie man

Fuck the BBC.

PublicLuxury March 1, 2011 at 9:26 am

If Qaddafi wouldn't have denied the protesters Hobo beans in the first place then we wouldn't have to give them any of ours. Why are the protesters causing trouble with the distribution of Hobo beans? When will they learn? They must be loyal to their mass-murdering, psycho, billionaire, overlord and bend over and take it already. All this whining is getting on my nerves.

Monsieur_Grumpe March 1, 2011 at 9:27 am

Mice or anchovies? This might take awhile.

ManchuCandidate March 1, 2011 at 9:28 am

If I am Jane Russell then why aren't I in bed feeling my own boobs?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention

So how many refugees can we actually get on an aircraft carrier?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge?
http://www.kearsarge.navy.mil/default.aspx

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge?
http://www.kearsarge.navy.mil/default.aspx

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

aircraft carriers …. humanitarian intervention …whaaaaaa??

So how many refugees can we actually get on USS Kearsarge ?

baconzgood March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

"Food terrorism". I'm throwing a flag on this one. I'm sick of every little thing now being labeled "terrorism" now. Here maybe this will help everyone.

"the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear"

IF I STUB MY TOE MY COFFEE TABLE IS NOT A TERRORIST.

baconzgood March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

"Food terrorism". I'm throwing a flag on this one. I'm sick of every little thing now being labeled "terrorism". Here maybe this will help everyone get on the same page on what terrorism is:

"the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear"

IF I STUB MY TOE MY COFFEE TABLE IS NOT A TERRORIST.

baconzgood March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

"Food terrorism". I'm throwing a flag on this one. I'm sick of every little thing now being labeled "terrorism". Here maybe this will help everyone get on the same page on what terrorism is:

"the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear"

IF I STUB MY TOE, MY COFFEE TABLE IS NOT A TERRORIST.

weejee March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

Whatcha sayin' there Psyc?

*puffs out chest, sucks in gut*

ManchuCandidate March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am

Well, that's what Viagra and Enzyte commercials are for.

horsedreamer_1 March 1, 2011 at 9:30 am

Bros before psychos[is].

harry_palmer March 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

A UN resolution is not going to stop Boner and his crew from eventually bringing some kind of charges against Obama.

DeeJayKitteh March 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

I love that it's news that men might become almost as depressed as women in 20 years or so. Gimme a break. Call me when you have to deal with PMS and labor, and then we can talk.

BaldarTFlagass March 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

Speaking as a Navy vet, I'm sure ennui set in long ago, and our boys will welcome this opportunity to bomb someone besides Iraqis and Afghans. But the crucial question becomes, Will the Muslim Brotherhood let the US aircraft carriers transit the Suez Canal? Or are we going to have to do the "end-around" via Capetown, Dakar, and Gibraltar?

user-of-owls March 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

Fox just issued new internal copy guidelines. Henceforth, "mice" are to be referred to as "homicide mice."

Terry March 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

The ones without self-esteem end up smoking pot and playing video games down in Mom's basement.

One_who_wanders March 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

Rationality: it'll never catch on. I am thinking of adopting this as a motto.

One_who_wanders March 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

Rationality: it'll never catch on. I am thinking of adopting this as my motto.

Terry March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

The guys aren't rushing to have cramps and bloating monthly, as far as I can tell. I'd be willing to had that right on over to them.

user-of-owls March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

We teachers at Montezuma Middle School extend a hearty welcome to our impending Marine Corps occupiers. Finally.

weejee March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Back to the shores of Tripoli, but this time the pirates are the oil companies.

Hey Zeus and Maria, too, also.

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First Persian Gulf War and it worked out <a href=" <a href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/30/article-1196584-0061EE1600000258-877_468x319_popup.jpg">great!” target=”_blank”>http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/30/article…

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Iraq before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:34 am

Oh yes let's send in our heroic special operations forces to secure the oil fields. They did that in Kuwait before the First&sup1; Persian Gulf War and it worked out great!
_________________
&sup1;How many are we up to now?

Terry March 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

Once the Marines hit the shores of Tripoli again, our friends to the south may start to get nervous that the Marines are going to do a tour through that whole song again.

MittsHairHelmet March 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

Riley: after "War Forever," you forgot "War is Peace"

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

It's Fox, so of course they just refer to Upper Darby as "outside Philadelphia" instead of "one of the rich, white, Catholic, Republican suburbs of Philadelphia".

GuanoFaucet March 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

Comment terrorist!

baconzgood March 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

And the tanks aren't actually tanks. They are food delivery vehicles, and the shells….Happy puppy population control apparatuses.

PsycWench March 1, 2011 at 9:36 am

Don't forget the ordeal of Trying On Swimsuits.

Barrelhse March 1, 2011 at 9:37 am
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Barrelhse March 1, 2011 at 9:37 am
Barrelhse March 1, 2011 at 9:37 am
Barrelhse March 1, 2011 at 9:37 am
OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:38 am

…are you saying Mystery Science Theatre is not a life manual?

trampndirtdown March 1, 2011 at 9:38 am

Ha you say that like Boner is in charge.

BaldarTFlagass March 1, 2011 at 9:38 am

And the lesson we learn from this story is, next time you place your order,
don't forget to say, "No rodentia mus musculus, please."

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:40 am

"food terrorism"…is you pizza fucks trying to inject cheese in every crack and crevice of the damn pie…

BaldarTFlagass March 1, 2011 at 9:41 am

Meh, they'll fit plenty. Just ask the Vietnamese. Trick is going to be pointing the ship in the direction of Mecca five times a day.

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:41 am

It's natatorial terrorism!

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:42 am

Jah-Weh told you not to touch that forbidden fruit. But would you listen?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:42 am

Yah-Weh told you not to touch that forbidden fruit. But would you listen?

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 9:44 am

As a man who has suffered from depression and low self-of-steam, I say to any fellow penis bearers who get depression due to our society becoming more sexually egalitarian: boo fucking hoo. If you're married to a woman who makes more than you, it does not mean you've "failed as a breadwinner", and thinking that mean you're misogynistic ass.

ManchuCandidate March 1, 2011 at 9:44 am

In my experience it is the ones without self-esteem go on to higher larning, get MBAs and wreck the economy to stick it to the Munsons of the world while the ones with too much self esteem end up living in Mom's basement or end up working for Ron Paul.

Terry March 1, 2011 at 9:44 am

…and Tostinos and Mountain Dew are not a well balanced meal, either.

arihaya March 1, 2011 at 9:44 am

Robert Gates : "Never, ever, ever, EVER wage a land war in Asia and Middle East AND Africa !"

Chickenhawk GOPs :" Why do you hate our troops?"

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:45 am

ya, some of us men live in a house with 4 women and swear we go up and down a few pounds in cycle.

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 9:45 am

but…I live in a house with 4 women and swear I go up and down a few pounds in cycle.

harry_palmer March 1, 2011 at 9:46 am

Yeah, but we get nose hair. It's a curse.

BaldarTFlagass March 1, 2011 at 9:47 am

Hell, half the Marine Corps is made up of Hispanics. No worries.

MarshallBanana March 1, 2011 at 9:48 am

I don't know. Those are really more like "food subterfuge". Or perhaps "food guerrilla warfare."

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 9:49 am

It should be refreshing to see the "terrorist" label finally applied to a presumably white guy (based on the name, probably Greek), but no it's over silly bullshit instead of actual terrorism, like say Operation Rescue.

BaldarTFlagass March 1, 2011 at 9:49 am

"A few days?!?!" Maybe if I got in a horrible accident and broke both arms and was in traction.

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 9:50 am

Early posts from both yesterday and Friday were struck by late-night trolls, both from Breitbart. Are those assholes sending new people over to annoy us every night now?

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:50 am

If the Brotherhood doesn't let us use the canal, I see another bomber-tunity coming our way! Yippee!

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:50 am

If the Brotherhood doesn't let us use the canal, I see another bomber-tunity coming our way! Yippee! Stand in the door!

Boredw/Gravity March 1, 2011 at 9:51 am

Well, I'm tired of every political scandal being referred to as "Whatever-gate." Just sayin'.

deanbooth March 1, 2011 at 9:51 am

I recommend we drop mice onto all the pizzerias in Libya, thus eroding their self esteem.

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 9:52 am

You get to keep pregnancy, too!

LiveToServeYa March 1, 2011 at 9:52 am

Sometimes, you have to shoot humans to be a humanitarian just like vegetarians have to shoot vegetables. …wait…

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:52 am

That you think women don't shows the depth of your…well, whatever…

chickensmack March 1, 2011 at 9:53 am

You should ask the residents of Little Rock, Arkansas how that drill-y, frack-y pursuit of oil is workin' out for 'em. They're experiencing earthquakes on a regular basis now, to keep you from experiencing a new Libyan war.

BaldarTFlagass March 1, 2011 at 9:53 am

Fuck. Now I'm depressed.

LiveToServeYa March 1, 2011 at 9:56 am

And CNN's webpage has this poll:

"Do you believe Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is loved by his nation's people, as he says? Yes/No"

I believe answering 'Yes' takes you to a Teaparty site where Glenn Beck sells you gold.

deanbooth March 1, 2011 at 9:56 am

Jane Russell was a necrophiliac?

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 9:56 am

Funny how there's so little mention of the Barbary wars in history classes; then we could have more readings of the Treaty of Tripoli, negotiated by Presidents George Washington and John Adams:

"As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries."

el_donaldo March 1, 2011 at 9:56 am

So women are twice as likely to suffer depression, but the article's focus is that men might be, maybe in the future getting a bit more depressed a little more often as women acquire more of a role in society?

I'm thinking that men aren't going to be surrendering the center of attention anytime soon.

DoktorZoom March 1, 2011 at 9:57 am

So you're talking about some sort of plan for self-esteem redistribution, are ya? Where have I heard that before, comrade? "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity"

DoktorZoom March 1, 2011 at 9:58 am

Clearly not manly enough, though–if effete Western Civilization hadn't emasculated them, the pizza warriors would be unleashing tigers, not mice.

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 9:59 am

No, a balanced meal would be Cheetos and Diet Coke. We're not idiots, you know.

donner_froh March 1, 2011 at 9:59 am

Humanitarian Intervention is a hot topic again. Lots of books articles in scholarly journals discussing when it would be permissible, under what circumstances an "intervention" could occur, proper mix of forces, etc.

Most of those justifying it are Europeans. Unfortunately the people who would benefit from an invasion of their territory, the occasional difficulties that occur during the fog of war–bombs dropped on the wrong cities, granaries set ablaze, mass slaughter, starvation and disease–look at it as neo-imperialism or the new colonialism.

What a bunch of ingrates.

deanbooth March 1, 2011 at 9:59 am

"I've had it with these muthafuckin' mice on my muthafuckin' pizza!"

One_who_wanders March 1, 2011 at 9:59 am

I see an opportunity here – all the emasculated men (pobre) who are depressed have a new opportunity as the US decides to commit to humanitarian missions where ever there are Muslims or oil or both.

One_who_wanders March 1, 2011 at 9:59 am

I see an confluence here – all the emasculated men (pobre) who are depressed have a new opportunity as the US decides to commit to humanitarian missions where ever there are Muslims or oil or both.

horsedreamer_1 March 1, 2011 at 10:00 am

Stop blood libelling Bacon'z Good!

mereoblivion March 1, 2011 at 10:01 am

"No mice? You've got the wrong guy. I spell my name DANGER!"

DoktorZoom March 1, 2011 at 10:01 am

Weapons of Mass Expansion

trampndirtdown March 1, 2011 at 10:02 am

Ha you say that like boner is in charge.
Fuck intense debate and it's comment eating ways.

PsycWench March 1, 2011 at 10:02 am

Oh shit, the youth of today are living on pizza and Red Bull. Where does that fit in?

PublicLuxury March 1, 2011 at 10:02 am

Of course the coffee table isn't the terrorist. Your wife is. She deliberately moved that coffee table just enough when she was vacuuming knowing you would stub your toe.

This should make you feel better; at least it wasn't 'outside' terrorists but one from your very own home.

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 10:03 am

I thought the problem with the MBA types was too much self esteem; which really is much more of a problem for society at large than too little.

mereoblivion March 1, 2011 at 10:04 am

Especially given this tragic truth: "We live on the west side, they live on the east side of the stree-ee-eet!"

MadBrahms March 1, 2011 at 10:05 am

Sure, men's existential crises relate to the shifting balance of power between genders and the inability of men to be "breadwinners", fine. But the conclusion – "as we see more men affected we need to think about how to support and get them back to work" is a horrendously idiotic sop to the status quo. Hey, I dunno, maybe we could make it socially acceptable for men not to only be judged by their economic success / feats of strength / control of wimmenz? Maybe. Or is that too womanly a suggestion (no homo) ?

MadBrahms March 1, 2011 at 10:05 am

Sure, men's existential crises relate to the shifting balance of power between genders and the inability of men to be "breadwinners", fine. But the conclusion – "as we see more men affected we need to think about how to support and get them back to work" – is a horrendously idiotic sop to the status quo. Hey, I dunno, maybe we could make it socially acceptable for men not to only be judged by their economic success / feats of strength / control of wimmenz? Maybe. Or is that too womanly a suggestion (no homo) ?

mereoblivion March 1, 2011 at 10:07 am

>>Or are we going to have to do the "end-around" via Capetown, Dakar, and Gibraltar?
Or is that a "reach-around" the Cape of Good Hopey?

DoktorZoom March 1, 2011 at 10:08 am

Thank god Charlie Sheen doesn't have any heavy weapons at his disposal.

(as far as we know)

trampndirtdown March 1, 2011 at 10:08 am

+1

James Michael Curley March 1, 2011 at 10:08 am

OT, but there is a report that WOR radio in NYC has terminated Glen Beck, or his radio show at least.

donner_froh March 1, 2011 at 10:09 am

Galiatsatos is charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and animal cruelty.

Animal cruelty–that must have been really bad pizza.

DoktorZoom March 1, 2011 at 10:11 am

This Metaphor Aggression will not stand, man.

HurricaneAli March 1, 2011 at 10:11 am

I thought the fascination with homoerotic MMA cage fights would take care of this problem. Yep, nothing satisfies like war.

4tehlulz_lite March 1, 2011 at 10:11 am

I hope the Libyans revive the Barbary States.

DoktorZoom March 1, 2011 at 10:12 am

Dick Van Dyke knew that there was no reasoning with the Ottomans

donner_froh March 1, 2011 at 10:12 am

One of the linked stories on the BBC male depression article is: # Male depression fears grow 10 JUNE 2003, SCOTLAND

The BBC has been beating this drum for a long time.

weejee March 1, 2011 at 10:14 am

"Zactly. We should tattoo that preamble on the palm of you know who & her minions.

One_who_wanders March 1, 2011 at 10:14 am

I personally am looking forward to the "Hey you kids, get off my lawn" stage of life.,

One_who_wanders March 1, 2011 at 10:14 am

I personally am looking forward to the "Hey you kids, get off my lawn" stage of life.

Terry March 1, 2011 at 10:15 am

Cheetos are the world's perfect food. Too bad they leave your fingers stained.

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 10:16 am

Once again, New York is two months behind Philly and just trying to be like us.

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 10:16 am

Once again, New York is two months behind Philly and just trying to be like us.

For Beck's replacement, I suggest Charlie Sheen or Randy Quaid.

Terry March 1, 2011 at 10:16 am

The ones with too much self esteem and zero motivation.

CrankyLttlCamperette March 1, 2011 at 10:17 am

BUT THAT'S NOT WHAT OUR FOUNDING FATHE…oh, yeah, right…

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 10:21 am

Big Pharma likes the effect of cheese infusions on your cholesterol level, and your subsequent lifetime addiction to Lipitor, so it's okay.

ManchuCandidate March 1, 2011 at 10:21 am

That ego infaltion comes after school when they get paid bajillions for doing nothing really, drive fast cars, date loose women, etc and then turn into the very bullies that tormented them.

Aw the wonders of humanity.

It's more of a matter when the ego inflates. I graduated with a lot of guys like me (low self esteemer who tries to make it big to show them) who became assholes during the tech boom. As for me, I got my ego badly dented in school (because I was a lazy student) and learned how not to take anything for granted.

RedneckMuslin March 1, 2011 at 10:21 am

No, they wouldn't be good replacements. They need someone as crazy or crazier than Beck.

mereoblivion March 1, 2011 at 10:22 am

Why won't our Marines go hungry in Libya?
Because of all the sand which is there!

ManchuCandidate March 1, 2011 at 10:24 am

Which would be most of them these days.

cheaphits March 1, 2011 at 10:26 am

Hey, one good thing about being a liberal…we are in favor of change. so not my problem.

Here's hoping that the conservatives get a depressed as they are depressing.

cheaphits March 1, 2011 at 10:26 am

Hey, one good thing about being a liberal…we are in favor of change. so not my problem.

Here's hoping that the conservatives get a depressed as they are depressing.

cheaphits March 1, 2011 at 10:26 am

Hey, one good thing about being a liberal…we are in favor of change. so not my problem.

Here's hoping that the conservatives get as depressed as they are depressing.

MildMidwesterner March 1, 2011 at 10:29 am

Does the terrorist mouse get 57 virgin mice?

JustPixelz March 1, 2011 at 10:31 am

"…something other than oil…

May I suggest 18-22 male self-esteem? While it lasts.

KenLayIsAlive March 1, 2011 at 10:39 am

If there ever were a group of idiots with nothing worthwhile to do, it is this bunch.

They are America's skidmarks. Nothing more.

JustPixelz March 1, 2011 at 10:41 am

Terrorism — to me — has the additional element of originating outside an established government. The difference being that a government is restrained by the threat of retaliation against the nation as a whole, whereas terrorists don't have that concern.

And after dropping nukes on Japan and bombing Germany to rubble, we can't get to sanctimonious about civilian targets.

Jason_inthe_Peg March 1, 2011 at 10:42 am

You can't have Randy. He's applied for refugee status here in Canada.

ttommyunger March 1, 2011 at 10:44 am

They don't annoy me. I like the attention. Shit, who wants to preach to the fucking choir all the time? Makes me feel like I'm getting under their pimply, white skin. I love it!

baconzgood March 1, 2011 at 10:46 am

Thank you Horseperson. I have thin skin and when Blood Libeled it makes my feelings frown.

DashboardBuddha March 1, 2011 at 10:48 am

Reason: A passing fad.

ttommyunger March 1, 2011 at 10:48 am

I mean no offense, really; but if I were a Brit I would be depressed, too. I'm sure there are millions of great examples of British Manhood….just don't often learn of them or see them, or hear about them.

DashboardBuddha March 1, 2011 at 10:48 am

Well played sir…well played!

comptoneffect March 1, 2011 at 10:49 am

If you stuff the refugees in body bags, you can fit a whole bunch on a boat.

DashboardBuddha March 1, 2011 at 10:49 am

They only come out at night.

TanzbodenKoenig March 1, 2011 at 10:58 am

WTF! You can't just give away all our precious hobo beans, Obummer! When the dollar crashes after Boehner and Co. wreck the economy hobo beans will be our new currency!

TanzbodenKoenig March 1, 2011 at 11:00 am

Fap will find a way…

MinAgain March 1, 2011 at 11:00 am

"Whatcha thinking about?"
"Oh, I dunno. War stuff, I guess."

And then they did each other's hair and painted their toenails bubblegum pink, and there was peace in the Middle East.

Winnie_Cooper March 1, 2011 at 11:08 am

Nonsense, there is no food in anything that you listed.

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 11:10 am

They mostly come out at night. Mostly.

SorosBot March 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

If I were a Brit, I'd be depressed about the Tories being in charge again, cutting the budget to the bare bones and doing everything they can to prevent economic recovery.

ttommyunger March 1, 2011 at 11:18 am

I would, if it weren't for the fact that the same shit is going on in my own Country at this very moment.

DashboardBuddha March 1, 2011 at 11:31 am

We should nuke the Briebart's site from orbit—it's the only way to be sure”

Rotundo_ March 1, 2011 at 11:32 am

Weapons of Ass Expansion (fixed).

DashboardBuddha March 1, 2011 at 11:32 am

They actually load MREs into the tank shells…fast food redefined.

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 11:37 am

The way she says "officiates" makes me feel all dangly in my tingly bits.

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 11:40 am

You know who else wanted to redistribute self-esteem?

Rotundo_ March 1, 2011 at 11:43 am

Sheen would be magnificent for television, no so much for radio: It would be highly entertaining to watch him drink Moet out of a porn starlets' asscrack, but the radio rendering would miss the visual impact. The vomiting and broken glass and random liquids dripping would sound good on radio (at least on FM) but the visuals would be key. Fux should be talking to this young man…

PsycWench March 1, 2011 at 11:44 am

There you are, a renewable resource!

PsycWench March 1, 2011 at 11:48 am

That's when they get off the late shift at McDonald's. Mystery solved.

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 11:49 am

Yes, Marilyn had a certain intense fuckability sweet vulnerability about her, and of course is now legend due to her insanely poor choices tragic downfall, but Jane Russell takes the prize for sheer rackitude sheer rackitude.

ruperto32 March 1, 2011 at 11:50 am

The US Navy did the same thing during the "unpleasantness" in Egypt. Complete with Marines. Maybe they just want to be a looming omnipotence.

I hope.

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 11:55 am

"Food Terrorism?" Should it not be "Rodent Terrorism?"

I don't know, if you blow up a cruise ship with a bomb, is it "cruise ship terrorism" or "bomb terrorism"?

I'm probably going to get a visit from the FBI now, aren't I?

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 11:55 am

"Food Terrorism?" Should it not be "Rodent Terrorism?"

I don't know, if you blow up a cruise ship with a bomb, is it "cruise ship terrorism" or "bomb terrorism"?

I'm probably going to get a visit from the FBI now, aren't I?

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 11:55 am

"Food Terrorism?" Should it not be "Rodent Terrorism?"

I don't know, if you blow up a cruise ship with a bomb, is it "cruise ship terrorism" or "bomb terrorism"?

I'm probably going to get a visit from the FBI now, aren't I?

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 11:58 am

Also, you ladies totally rule in the Non-successful-suicide-attempts category.

jim89048 March 1, 2011 at 11:58 am

Hope they put Jillian Barberie in charge.

bumfug March 1, 2011 at 11:59 am

According to the commercials, Viagra is apparently for guys so stupid they buy bottled water for the radiator in their raggedy-ass old Camaro.

NadePaulKuciGravMcKi March 1, 2011 at 12:13 pm

lucky thing the people of Libya don't want any outside Intervention

chascates March 1, 2011 at 12:18 pm

I hope someone rescues Gaddafi's wardrobe; it belongs in the Smithsonian.

OC_Surf_Serf March 1, 2011 at 12:31 pm

…and we are supposedly being governed by a "liberal"

ttommyunger March 1, 2011 at 1:15 pm

Emphasis on the supposedly, OC.

PsycWench March 1, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Come over here RIGHT NOW, young man, and show me your documentation.

Negropolis March 2, 2011 at 12:21 am

Que? No speako dee Anglais.

Lascauxcaveman March 2, 2011 at 3:01 am

Y'know, maybe we should get together and borrow some of Limey Lizzie's Nazi uniforms some time…

snoopyfan2010 March 1, 2011 at 1:03 pm

MBA=me above all

imissopus March 1, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Speaking of self-esteem problems.

GOPCrusher March 1, 2011 at 1:37 pm

Is having too much a problem?

DoktorZoom March 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Often. Especially when it's so seriously misplaced.

imissopus March 1, 2011 at 1:20 pm

What is it with those doctors wanting to fix all those cleft palates, anyway?

imissopus March 1, 2011 at 1:24 pm

I for one welcome our new female overlords.

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 1:27 pm

Or gates!

Lascauxcaveman March 1, 2011 at 1:30 pm

How are you gals on ear-hair? With me it's like I've got two graying afros growing out of the holes on either side of my head.

V572625694 March 1, 2011 at 3:24 pm

Hard to say, since I’m a dude. Maybe you should get your ears waxed, ha ha.

fletc3her March 1, 2011 at 1:41 pm

And your genitalia.

Gleem_McShineys March 1, 2011 at 3:27 pm

John Boehner says that is a myth.

LakeAfflicted March 1, 2011 at 1:50 pm

From the article: "Having to send your wife out and feel like a parasite surely would put up the rate of depression…."

Is he saying, in effect, that it's hard out here to be a pimp?

GOPCrusher March 1, 2011 at 1:53 pm

Since it's WOR, one can only assume that they have truly found someone really nuts to take his spot.

friendlyskies March 1, 2011 at 3:45 pm

Fidel Castro was right about the USA coordinating this as a pretext for invading Libya? http://www.granma.cu/ingles/reflections-i/21febru...

Such a bummer if all those awesome revolutions were just part of a nefarious conspiracy.

HistoriCat March 1, 2011 at 3:59 pm

It's all part of the plan for a united North America – go to the cashier to exchange your old dollars for Ameros.

Zvi_Bleindmeis March 1, 2011 at 8:55 pm

The article is bogus. Women have always had higher incidence and prevalence of depression, while men have had higher alcoholism rates. Both have been equaling out for decades.

My informal observation is that Wonkette commenters experience frequent transient depression in reaction to societal and political attrocities, and frighteningly frequent alcohol intoxication, for the same reasons.

Negropolis March 2, 2011 at 12:19 am

Us young people's acting out is a sign of the erosion of self-esteem. It's already happened. Douchebags aren't born; they're made.

I'm not even sure if I believe that.

Negropolis March 2, 2011 at 12:34 am

I read the title as "Humanitarian Invasion" which is probably the correct Orwellian term, anyway. You know, it's like we did in "liberating" Iraq.

tessiee March 7, 2011 at 3:08 pm

Because the other two "humanitarian interventions" weren't diverting quite enough money away from those lazy poor people with their (sneer, whiny voice) schools and hospitals and children?

tessiee March 7, 2011 at 3:16 pm

"Without my male privilege, I'm you!"
/Hank Hill/

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