The Merchedes State of the Union

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Wisconsin: We're #1, We're #1!

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According to the CDC:

1 in 4 Wisconsinites are binge drinkers.

Who are the 25%?

Sinking the Bismarck

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To arms! To arms! The TrogloPundit has declared war on North Dakota.

Yes, the North Dakota ad campaign is 'a little flirty, a little fun.' But this is the 2010's where diversity and multiculturalism rule the day.

So I say, "C'mon to North Dakota, horny dudes!"

"We can see Siberia from our house."

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While the President Checks the Oval Office Window for Golfing Potential

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Willard is Preparing to Move Rat Families Out of D.C. or Perhaps Even Into D.C.

All Cultures Are Equal

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In my email this morning:

Are you a Democrat, a Republican, or a Southerner?

Here is a little test that will help you decide. The answer can be found by posing the following question: You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the knife, and charges at you... You are carrying a Kimber 1911 cal. 45 ACP, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do? Democrat's Answer: · Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! · What is a Kimber 1911 cal. 45 ACP? · Does the man look poor or oppressed? · Is he really a terrorist? Am I guilty of profiling? · Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack? · Could we run away? · What does my wife think? · What about the kids? · Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand? · What does the law say about this situation? · Does the pistol have appropriate safety built into it? · Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children? · Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me? · Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me? · If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me? · Should I call 9-1-1? · Why is this street so deserted? · We need to raise taxes, have paint & weed day. · Can we make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior? · I need to debate this with some friends for a few days and try to come to a consensus. · This is all so confusing! ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ... Republican's Answer: BANG! ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... Southerner's Answer: BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG ! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click..... (Sounds of reloading) BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click Daughter: 'Nice grouping, Daddy!' 'Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?! Son: 'Can I shoot the next one?!' Wife: 'You are NOT taking that to a Taxidermist!

(H.T. Will Nehs)

Turnabout is Fair Play

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RATS!

A Decade After Recovery, H.L. Hunley on Display

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Torpedo Fish Sinks Screw Sloop Before Sinking Itself In 1864

Another interesting piece of history:

(Photo by Bruce Smith/AP)

MSNBC story here.

More photos here.

Wikipedia entry here.

(H.T. Keith Burgess-Jackson.)

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The Mixed Messages of Stacy McCain

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While on the road preparing more coverage of this year's Republican Primary campaign, Stacy McCain suffered a terrifying flashback. He spotted a herd of deer near the road as he was speeding along. Recalling the events of September, 2010, Stacy hit the brakes to slow down. (Rumor has it that he also had to change britches at his next stop.)

Here is the result of Stacy's run-in from 2010:

The zoologists in our secret basement laboratory have just completed some research that offers an alternate theory to Stacy's 'Terroristic Attack by Four Hooves' hypothesis. After interviewing thousands of East Coast deer, our researchers discovered that the exact opposite of a terroristic attack on McCain's Kia Optima actually took place.

Here is a photo of Stacy's car in 2010 just before the accident:

Please take note of the Kia's hood ornament. The deer claim they were just trying to help out by hitting Stacy's tip jar!

They are very upset that McCain now calls them terrorists.

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On, Wisconsin!

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Laura Kaeppeler, now that you've won 2012's Miss America pageant, waddayagonnado now?

"I'm going to the Packer game."

Wisconsin public sector unions immediately petition for recall vote.

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Ship Runs Aground- Over 300,000,000 Passengers Stranded

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The U.S.S. America plunges headlong onto Liberal Reef.

The Captain:

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