November 17, 2004 by s.z.

Whazzup With One Special Wingnut? If you're like us, you wonder about people, and how things are going for them.  Like, how are Jenna and NotJenna doing at their jobs with with the AIDs patients and inner-city school children?  Whatever happened to that painting by Doug Giles, "The Wrath of God" (the one which shows Jesus', um, equipment)?  And how is Judson Cox's newspaper doing? While we can't find any recent updates about the First Twins' careers, and we were unable to learn where Doug's art is hung (so to speak), we did discover a little new info about The NC Conservative.  As we reported previously, back on 28 September Judson sent out a press release to announce the birth of (and request funding for) a new conservative newspaper which would have an "an initial mailing of 500,000." With the first issue, we're set to become the most widely read, largest circulation publication in the state! We are ready to do the first issue as soon as we get the cash raised.  So, did we miss that first issue?  Apparently not.  I found an item in the Oct 21st NC News & Observer which updates the story a bit: Judson Cox, 27, of Linville, whose columns are circulated on several conservative Web sites, is starting up a monthly newspaper that will promote conservative values and candidates. [...] A one-year subscription to the for-profit North Carolina Conservative would cost $40, but Cox hopes interested readers would donate an extra $10 to help get the paper off the ground. Cox, who will serve as editor-in-chief of a staff of about 10 reporters, says he had planned an initial mailing of 500,000 in time for the Nov. 2 election to promote conservative candidates. But the publication date has been pushed back to Jan. 1. But the fact that the first issue has yet to go to press hasn't stopped Judson from updating his bio at MICH News and The Right Society: Judson Cox is a political columnist from the mountains of North Carolina. He is quickly gaining recognition as one of the most popular and influential voices of his generation. As a college student, President of the Foundation for Conservative American Values and Editor In Chief of the North Carolina Conservative (North Carolina’s largest circulation newspaper) he has a unique perspective on matters of politics, economics and culture. Because it WILL be North Carolina's largest circulation newspaper if Judson ever gets enough donated funds to publish those 500,000 copies and mail them out to everybody in the phone book.  So, it's completely justified for him to include this in his bio now, just like it's okay for me to say that I am the author of the NY Times bestselling novel The Sexy Life of a Naked Blogger, which also won a Pulitzer for literature. Next time: we wonder what college Judson Cox is studying at. 5:04:42 AM

Next, They Move to Let Him Serve From the State Pen From the Moonie Times: House Republicans move to protect DeLay Washington, DC, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- In a move to protect Majority Leader Tom DeLay, House Republicans are expected to change caucus rules Wednesday to ensure he can keep his job if indicted. The conservative Texas Republican was reconfirmed to his post by House GOP members Tuesday without objection, despite an ongoing criminal investigation into his political activities by Travis County, Texas, District Attorney Ronnie Earle that so far has led to the indictment of three of DeLay's political associates. DeLay has denied any wrongdoing in the matter. Under existing House rules, DeLay or any GOP leader would be required to automatically leave a leadership position if indicted on charges that carry a sentence of two or more years in prison. But a proposal made Tuesday by Rep. Henry Bonilla, R-Texas, would protect party leaders from having to automatically leave their post if indicted on state-level charges. Hey, what's a little corruption between friends? House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California criticized the proposed rule change as a reconfirmation that Republicans do not care if their leaders are ethical. Well, of COURSE they care, Nancy -- they ARE God's Party, the Party of righteousness and values, after all.  They just care more about retaining power. 4:15:04 AM

Who Said It? Yes, as Realist and Dan F. said, our Mystery Guest from yesterday (the one who either mixed up Miguel Estrada and Erik Estrada, or who thinks that Erik's time on "CHiPs" qualifies him for a seat on the Supreme Court) was Pat Robertson.  He said it on Capitol Report last week. Now, who said this? Now, we have the same sort of situation here and all of a sudden, the same people who celebrate John Kerry want to now condemn a single U.S. Marine whose gun they couldn't hold, whose jockstrap they couldn't wear, whose heart they couldn't understand, and whose mind they simply have no clue of. All they want to do is simply condemn, because this is a way of assuaging their bitterness. These people are so bitter and so angry over the fact that Bush won this election. They're not going to get over it. Yeah, people are just upset about footage of an American soldier killing a wounded combatant in a mosque because they are bitter about the election. Oh, and here's a hint about the above speaker: he would have loved to have joined the military (if only to wear the other guys' jockstraps), but a hinder-related medical condition kept him out.  So, he uses his imagination to know for himself what being in combat is like: I have used my brain, my desire to understand and my sensitivity to try to understand it because I have such deep respect for the people who do it. And as such, just my God-given common sense can tell me -- all you have to do is imagine yourself in it and what would you do? What he would do is let off some steam by posing naked prisoners, so he knows he's in no position to judge anybody else. Bonus Quote: Who's the guy who said this at a recent "Celebration of Reading"? "I did exactly what I urge young people not to do," he said. "I'd sit in front of the TV and yell, 'You don't like it here, CNN, well get the hell out!'"  3:24:31 AM

Need a Hostess Gift for Thanksgiving? We suggest Talking Presidents' "Turkey Dinner George W. Bush Action Figure" -- only $34.99 plus S&H.  It comes complete with a plastic turkey centerpiece, just like the one George served to the troops!  Think of the fun you can have trying to get your brother-in-law to take a bite of it. Be sure to also get the "Condi Rice Secratary of State/Wife Doll" to accompany George on his super thrilling visit behind enemy lines.  She says a dozen phrases, to include "It did not warn of attacks inside the United States. It was historical information based on old reporting," and "I believe the title was 'Bin Laden Determined to Attack Inside the United States.'"  Fun for the whole family! "An ordinary couple," is how George described Condi and himself at Thanksgiving last year.   2:13:59 AM