Motley Moose – Archive

Interrogatories

Are you or any of your friends peculiar? Proudly so?

What kind of houseplants do you have?

What was your favorite Masterpiece Theatre series of all time?

Have you done anything to your place that helps cut energy costs, like insulation, solar panels, ugly windows, etc?

The Twitter Emitter

Unscrupulous aides acting on their own led to this tweet. I knew nothing of it. I'm as surprised as you.

— William K. Wolfrum (@Wolfrum) January 9, 2014

Are we about at the time where we can stop saying Chicago-style politics and start saying New Jersey-style politics?

— Sara Lang (@SaraLang) January 9, 2014

results of traffic study: closing lanes causes backups

— Atrios (@Atrios) January 9, 2014

Let's close that bridge when we come to it.

— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 9, 2014

Did Christie accidentally fire the staffer who tells him when to end a press conference?

— daveweigel (@daveweigel) January 9, 2014

If it wasn't a legitimate traffic study, the Port Authority has a way of shutting those thing down.

— Stacie Rose (@igotviews) January 9, 2014

Reductio ad Benghazum

— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) January 9, 2014

Christie showing his devotion to Springsteen by giving three hour press conference with two encores.

— Ray Radlein (@Radlein) January 9, 2014

Living well is the best traffic study.

— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 9, 2014

I wonder how many people listened to that press conference while they were stuck in traffic.

— Ben Greenman (@bengreenman) January 9, 2014

Chris Christie today adamantly "denied all knowledge" – I have to agree. I, too, think Christie lacks knowledge

— Dean Obeidallah (@Deanofcomedy) January 9, 2014

Chris Christie is probably the only person in the world who is now looking back fondly at 2013.

— John Scalzi (@scalzi) January 9, 2014

I'm imagining Trentonian bedsheets; full of Whopper wrappers-Whopper wrappers & tears. #Inners

— Andrew Gatto (@AndrewGatto) January 10, 2014

Interrogatories

Have you owned any iPhones? How many?

If you could play God for a day, who would you strike with lightning? Making the punishment fit the crime, what creative punishments would you devise for your favorite Republicans?

Have you ever flown in a hot air balloon? Do you have any desire to?

The Twitter Emitter

"May all your vortices be polar." (Old Inuit curse.)

— John Bennet (@slothead) January 8, 2014

How is what Chris Christie did really any different from Obama using his weather machine to exact revenge on the midwest? #BothSidesDoit

— kara vallow (@teenagesleuth) January 8, 2014

Christie would have thrown an aide under the bus, but a traffic study prevented the bus from getting there.

— Hunter (@HunterDK) January 8, 2014

I bet Christie would have really got in his staffs faces if they had been teachers.

— TBogg (@tbogg) January 8, 2014

Hearing the aide's punishment is to be shouted at by Christie on live TV.

— Danielle (@DCPlod) January 8, 2014

I think the delicious schadenfreude with Christie is like seeing a bully getting hauled to the principal's office by his ear.

— roadkillrefugee (@rkref) January 8, 2014

"My staffers mislead me! I thought they were just going to break the guys legs." – Chris Christie

— GOPathetic (@GOPathetic) January 8, 2014

Delaying an EMS visit resulting in the death of a 91 year-old is a childhood dream of Paul Ryan. He must be so jealous right now.

— TBogg (@tbogg) January 8, 2014

Christie for Secretary of Transportation.

— Chris Dashiell (@cdashiell) January 9, 2014

Unscrupulous aides acting on their own led to this tweet. I knew nothing of it. I'm as surprised as you.

— William K. Wolfrum (@Wolfrum) January 9, 2014

Interrogatories

Were you ever teacher’s pet? class clown? dunce?

Have you ever shown slides or home movies to your guests?

How many pairs of shoes (include all footware) in your closet?

Did you ever catch your parents, teachers, or bosses in a lie?

The Twitter Emitter

I'm pissed that my taxes are wasted paying the salaries of people who are against taxes.

— Chris Dashiell (@cdashiell) January 6, 2014

For just 38 cents a day, you can help this precious 46-year-old finish this tweet.

— William K. Wolfrum (@Wolfrum) January 6, 2014

What're the odds that somewhere in this polar vortex someone who just got Obamacare coverage slipped and fell and broke a leg?

— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) January 7, 2014

RT if your nipples are more attentive at work than you are

— A$AP Feminist (@FeministaJones) January 7, 2014

Hi, it's cold and I don't read much so that proves 97% of the world's scientists are wrong about climate change. #p2

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) January 7, 2014

Boehner reiterates unemployment benefits extension would have to be paid for, and not from the $3T the GOP has set aside for invading Iran

— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) January 7, 2014

Polar Vortex is totally gonna be the name of my Arctic Monkeys tribute band.

— Chris Lehmann (@lehmannchris) January 7, 2014

I wonder which news network gave the Koch Brothers the impression that the hosts will just read their scripts. http://t.co/EOaJ2G71N6

— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) January 8, 2014

Insiders say that before Liz Cheney decided to drop out, her father offered to "go hunting with Mike Enzi and take care of it."

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) January 8, 2014

Yesterday's old-newspaper-hoarders are today's 200-open-tabs-on-Firefox-e-hoarders.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) January 8, 2014

Interrogatories

Remember when making long distance phone calls cost a bundle? What is the biggest phone bill you ever ran up?

Have you ever been on a cruise? If so what was it like? If not, would you consider it, and what kind?

Among my acquaintances I have noticed two kinds of shoppers – the ones who will return anything if there is anything remotely wrong with it, and the ones who just hang on to the item, often never using it, for whatever reason. Are you one of these, or something else? If you don’t return things, why not?

The Twitter Emitter

Liz Cheney dropped out of Wyoming Senate race for "health reasons?" I'm glad she finally realized she makes people sick.

— KennyKwik (@KwikWarren) January 6, 2014

NOTE: If we can afford for Mitt Romney to pay a lower tax rate than a nurse, we can afford to extend emergency unemployment insurance.

— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) January 6, 2014

On this day in 1838 Samuel Morse first demonstrated the telegraph cautioning that transmission does not equal endorsement.

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) January 6, 2014

Today belongs to Sasheer Zamata. Enjoy this moment before she has to shoulder the pressure of representing all of black womankind on SNL…

— Andrew Johnston (@_andrewjohnston) January 6, 2014

Nancy Grace slams pot smokers, despite studies proving her show is considerably less funny when sober.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) January 6, 2014

Liz Cheney abandoned her run for office when the #polarvortex convinced her there was actually something colder than her.

— Crutnacker (@Crutnacker) January 7, 2014

Have I understood – "populism" means pleasing a small number of ignorant racist bigots?

— David Horton (@watermelon_man) January 7, 2014

I do have some Larry Summers jokes but they're kinda derivative.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) January 7, 2014

Liz Cheney dropped her Senate campaign over "family health concerns". It's amazing the things you might catch when you're 40 points behind.

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) January 7, 2014

Stop the vortex shaming, people.

— David Waldman (@KagroX) January 7, 2014

Interrogatories

Death penalty – for or against, and why?

Do you have any idea what frankincense and myrrh are? Would you be pleased by such a gift?

What is the longest flight you were ever on? How was it?

The Twitter Emitter

Some of you say, "Math is a universal language." Others say, "Maths is a universal language." See, right there: not a universal language.

— God (@TheTweetOfGod) January 3, 2014

SOURCES: Washington Post hoping to convince @EzraKlein to stay at paper with free Amazon Prime membership

— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) January 3, 2014

Yes, a blizzard means there's no global warming, just like one honest politician means there's no government corruption.

— Will McAvoy (@WillMcAvoyACN) January 3, 2014

Today in 2010, Alabama rejected same-sex marriage, but continued to recognize same-family marriage.

— Disalmanac (@Disalmanac) January 3, 2014

M.H Perry makes a stupid joke about Romney' Grandchild, She must be fired. Michael Scheuer says Obama should be killed, Goes on Fox news.

— steve trojanoski (@troj21) January 4, 2014

Some say "feed a fever, starve a cold," and some say it's the other way around, but I say feed them both and let God sort them out.

— John Scalzi (@scalzi) January 4, 2014

BAD NEWS: Those jeans make you look fat. GOOD NEWS: You make those jeans look skinny.

— Jesus Christ (@Jesus_M_Christ) January 5, 2014

Remember, the #GOP has no problem with "redistribution" as long as it's flowing upward. #P2 #UniteBlue http://t.co/0yJmwYQKkQ

— F. Grey Parker (@greyparker) January 5, 2014

Me: I think I’ll use whole wheat flour… All the pantry pests in the world: OH HEY WAT DO? Me: So I’m going to use all-purpose flour…

— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) January 5, 2014

Ben Carson says legal marijuana use will lead to hedonism. I suppose drinking alcohol is a form of stoicism?

— Chris Dashiell (@cdashiell) January 5, 2014

Interrogatories

Are you still accidentally writing “2013” instead of “2014”?

Are you a good driver? How are you at parallel parking?

Did you ever have to sneak into your own home?

Have you ever been locked out of your home when nobody is around to let you in? What did you do?

The Twitter Emitter

Donald Trump: "Global warming is obviously a hoax based on my extensive research in checking the weather this morning."

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) January 2, 2014

If Pot is a gateway drug, beer is the well-lit accessible walkway that leads to the gate.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) January 2, 2014

Snowstorm is just the crisis de Blasio needs to nationalize the financial industry.

— daveweigel (@daveweigel) January 2, 2014

The liberal media is so biased that I haven't seen one story on the bread lines and rationing in NYC caused by the de Blasio regime.

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) January 3, 2014

Can't decide between a Duck Dynasty rifle or a Hoarders home clutter kit.

— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) January 3, 2014

IDEA: Add Snapchat to Target app.

— Crutnacker (@Crutnacker) January 3, 2014

Maybe Chris Kluwe can replace Ezra Klein.

— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) January 3, 2014

I have to give Obama this– two days in and no one has leaked the secret location of the Obamacare Death Panels to the press.

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) January 3, 2014

Climate change? Who cares what happens after I die? I want it all, and I want the world to die with me. Suck it, future losers.

— kara vallow (@teenagesleuth) January 3, 2014

Sorry you're getting your "White Christmas: late, guys. That's what we get for sending it UPS.

— Jesus Christ (@Jesus_M_Christ) January 3, 2014

Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin aren't hypocrites; I'm sure they will be up in arms about Chris Kluwe's free speech rights any minute now.

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) January 3, 2014

A bag of Doritos now costs $149 in Denver.

— Tim Siedell (@badbanana) January 3, 2014

Oh, man, today’s gonna feel like Monday again! That’s two weeks in a row with two Mondays. No fair.

Interrogatories

When do your Christmas decorations come down?

What famous landmarks or artworks have you been photographed with?

Do you carry a handkerchief? What is your sneezing strategy?

The Twitter Emitter

If you think everyone should have the right to own a gun You have no idea what “everyone” means.

— Joey Tranchina (@JoeyFotoFr) December 27, 2013

They say children are a gift from god. I'm totally wide-open to regifting.

— inappropriate mom (@nicfit75) December 27, 2013

George Zimmerman sold painting on e-bay for $100K. He's the most promising young artist to come along since John Wayne Gacy.

— Frank Conniff (@FrankConniff) December 25, 2013

It’s interesting that a lot of journalists who think that the NSA is Stalinist seem perfectly cool with Bloomberg’s stop & frisk policy.

— Teresa Kopec (@TeresaKopec) January 1, 2014

Before we give all those sluts free birth control, let's be sure to ask them if their husbands/boyfriends/dads have locks on their gunracks.

— kara vallow (@teenagesleuth) January 1, 2014

Utah asked Supreme Court to halt gay marriage, saying that gays should be punished here on Earth instead of leaving it to God in Heaven.

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) January 1, 2014

Remember: 2014 years ago, Jesus freed the slaves from the gay Communists.

— Andrew Gatto (@AndrewGatto) January 1, 2014

Interrogatories

How’s the new year treating you so far? Any hangover?

Do you remember when they advertised cigarettes on TV? What ads do you remember?

What time zone is Real Time?

How do you plan to start off this new year?

The Twitter Emitter

Fewer Republicans believe in evolution but nearly 100% believe big oil is looking out for their best interests.

— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) December 31, 2013

Think of what you scream when a car alarm starts relentlessly blaring. Now think about what you scream when Isaa speaks. #SameThing

— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) December 31, 2013

Afghanistan is now our most unpopular war. This never would've happened if Romney were president– Iran would've been the unpopular war.

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) December 31, 2013

Kind of wish MSNBC hosts would quit apologizing to butthurt conservatives. It won't make them any less butthurt; it's their natural state.

— TBogg (@tbogg) December 31, 2013

GOP: please proceed with your minority outreach by screaming about Duck Dynasty Phil's free speech rights, and then demanding MHP be fired.

— Zandar (@ZandarVTS) December 31, 2013

PJ O'Rourke will be on @jaketapper 's show today to help usher in 1988

— TBogg (@tbogg) December 31, 2013

If Utah thinks marriage is linked to procreation, they’re not allowing any post-menopausal women get married, right?

— Dana Houle (@DanaHoule) December 31, 2013

2014 is already terrible and I broke all of my resolutions.

— CrutnackerNutcracker (@Crutnacker) January 1, 2014

After 2 hours in 2014, let me report that everything is better. Colors more vivid. Food tastes better. Really great. Also, I'm pretty baked.

— William K. Wolfrum (@Wolfrum) January 1, 2014

Interrogatories

What were the best things that happened in 2013?  

What were the worst things that happened in 2013?

What was the funniest political moment of 2013?

Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions this year?

The Twitter Emitter

If you were a real small town girl, midnight trains would not be available in your area. #stopbelievin

— Frank Vdl (@fvdlfvdl) December 27, 2013

A dream: We stop calling fizzy yellow beer "beer" & real actual beer "craft beer," & begin calling them "fake beer" & "beer," respectively.

— Greg Koch (@StoneGreg) December 29, 2013

Darrell Issa disputes NYT Benghazi report, saying it doesn't take into account the many facts he has pulled out of his ass.

— Frank Conniff (@FrankConniff) December 29, 2013

Just remember if you buy the Ted Cruz coloring book, you have to use Cray Crayola crayons

— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) December 30, 2013

Spend 2 hours in the right Wal-Mart & you'll stop believing in evolution.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) December 30, 2013

To be honest, I'm kind of impressed that Ani Difranco made some news in 2013. I mean, your move, Better Than Ezra.

— Jason Linkins (@dceiver) December 30, 2013

I realize I have too many DVDs about Hoarders but I'm not ready to part with any of them just yet.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) December 31, 2013

Interrogatories

Did you ever participate in a Science Fair? What was your entry?

What food do you love most that does not love you back?

What do you find relaxing? Do you just kick back, or do you actually do something?

The Twitter Emitter

A pundit whom you agree with: a reporter. A reporter whom you disagree with: a pundit.

— Frank Vdl (@fvdlfvdl) December 27, 2013

Hate the sinner; practice the sin in private.

— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) December 27, 2013

When Duck Dynasty is Dynasty, only with ducks, I might watch.

— Allan Brauer (@allanbrauer) December 28, 2013

That guy I don't care about is back on that show I don't watch!

— John Scalzi (@scalzi) December 28, 2013

GOP: Paying people not to work is terrible — unless they're really, really rich. http://t.co/WyYlJrl2Cc

— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) December 29, 2013

I feel like I'm getting Michael Bolton'rolled by Honda

— Anthony De Rosa (@AntDeRosa) December 29, 2013

I hate tweets that are cut short and don't make any

— DC Debbie (@DCdebbie) December 29, 2013

975,000 people signed up for Obamacare in December, but the joke's on them when they get sick and have a way to pay for it.

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) December 29, 2013

I'm glad Rev Pat Robertson now supports decriminalizing Cannabis because that's the only way I can watch 'The 700 Club.'

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) December 30, 2013

Feel sorry for all those people in the suburbs who will never know the joy of waiting outside to be buzzed in to an apartment

— daveweigel (@daveweigel) December 30, 2013

Ted Cruz: "I swear I didn't wait until the US had socialized medicine before renouncing my Canadian citizenship. It's just coincidence."

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) December 30, 2013