Snapped Shot

Okay, so not really on this date, but the story is interesting none the less.

On August 17th, 1896, Bridget Driscoll became the very first pedestrian casualty of the automobile.

Ms. Driscoll step off a kerb straight into path of a demonstration car driven by Arthur Edsel. Edsel was accused of reckless driving - traveling at the blistering speed of 4 mph. Witnesses claimed Edsel was driving the car 'like a firetruck,' while Edsel claimed he was only ringing his bell as a warning to Ms. Driscoll.

Below is a modern rendition of what that dreadful accident must have been like on that day in August, 1896:

CBS reporter to Israeli Air Force Pilot:

"But I must tell you, your face, your manners, your demeanor, you don't look like a killer."

Is it really any wonder why their news division is about to be deleted?

Here's a cute little ode to Obama, courtesy Mr. Goodbar:

From the laughmasters over at IMAO:

SIERRA MADRE, Calif. (AP) - Despite threatening to destroy hundreds of homes in Southern California, the wildfire burning northeast of Los Angeles today assured voters that it was merely delivering on its promise of change.

"Even though I'm being attacked by tanker planes as part of the Vast Wet-Wing Conspiracy," said the conflagration, "I'd like to assure Americans that my only goal here is change. In Bush's America, millionaires in mansions roll around naked on piles of money from the Bush tax cuts. This causes bitterness among working people, forcing them to cling to water, firefighting equipment, and antipathy towards those with combustion rates different from their own."

Although some accused the blaze of stealing Obama's theme of "change", the voracious flames were quick to disagree. "The big difference between Obama and I is that he goes to these lavish California homes to raise millions, while I plan to raze millions of lavish California homes."

"And unlike Obama," continued the wildfire, "I'm not playing the race card here. Black, white, man, woman, gay, straight... it doesn't matter, because deep inside we're all Americans who will be charred into the smoking ash of equality as my plan for change sweeps across the state, and hopefully, the nation."

Republican Presidential candidate John McCain said that, although he opposed the fire's plan for a hellish nationwide inferno, he did support a scaled-down version, where people would be able to choose their own level of immolation.

I wish I could bring you photographic proof that chivalry is not dead. Sadly, I cannot.

"Keep on walking, dear. We're almost there."

I'll have to remember to try that line next time we're out and about with the donkey.

Speaking of, we've got some pretty miserable weather here in the D.C. Metro area, so perhaps it's time for a little Miserable Monday pick-me-up. For today's entrée, here's a little instructional video on why office chairs + potholes do not mix:



I dunno about you, but I'm feeling better already!

Don't Be Led To Slaughter.

This balloon may as well have لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول ال ("There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his Messenger") inscribed on it...

Rooster sent me this one, from this morning's Daily Dictator:



Yep, I can definitely see him doing that job.

Greg L. over at Black Velvet Bruce Li has posted some very intriguing zoning violations on Saturday, complete with pictures of things that are illegal in any residential area, along with numerous violations of the safety codes that the rest of us are required to observe. Here's an example of what Greg posted, which was taken in a residential area that was built out in the past 40 years:







You can click to zoom in on any of these photos—I think you'll quicky catch on to how unsafe this "residential construction" is.

So, what does Greg get for his efforts to point out that Prince William County is enforcing zoning laws unevenly? You guessed it—A flood of "tolerance" and "diversity"—

Anonymous said on 26 Apr 2008 at 5:00 am:
Mr,Greg,
if you don’t stop, there will be somebody who’s going to stop you, this is not a threat, but you only encourage hatred man!!
there are many sick people of you, and stewart.
you think that you have not found somebody with the balls in place,you P. O. S , you are F wrong!! I AM REALLY READY TO DARE YOU
JUST LET ME KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU, THEN i WILL BE FAMOSO COMO TU.
YOU ARE NOT A AMERICAN!! F-Y i CAN’T BE POLITE AT YOU .
Gracias ,AT PRINCIPI!!

Anonymous said on 26 Apr 2008 at 5:26 am:
Aguila tribal,
Greg please stop!!
let me insert a aguja in your eyes to see if you feel something!!

UnMasMexican said on 26 Apr 2008 at 2:57 pm:
Now your racism extends to the simple people who like to raise a few chickens?? [Ed.:—Yeah... why should they bother to "follow the law" on zoning if they don't follow it for anything else? Hey doofus: Why don't you try buying a farm if you want to raise chickens!]
You white people should try this, with the raising food costs. Who is driving around spying on their hardworking neighbors and taking pictures? Get a life.
Viva la raza [Ed.:—"The Race"] en PWC and mas pollo, for favor!

As I've stated before, this is exactly what we can expect to see in most of Fairfax County, if Gerry Connolly keeps on keeping on... doing nothing to stop it.

Update: More on Fairfax County's coming woes here. I dunno about you, but I plan on stocking up on pitchforks and torches.

Mahmoud as the weatherman:

No, the Netherlands are not going to crack down on 'Honor' crimes in Muslim communities in which over 158 cases were reported during the same year. (There's no telling how many were not reported, or simply listed as 'balcony suicides'.) That doesn't even begin to touch the number of Islamic-related violent crimes committed against the average Dutch citizen.

The inducers of "life-threatening behaviour" is none other than hallucinogenic mushrooms, apparently a much greater threat than millions of radical Muslims who refuse to assimilate:

The Dutch cabinet has proposed a ban on the sale of all hallucinogenic "magic" mushrooms because they could induce life-threatening behaviour.

...

Figures from the Amsterdam emergency services show there were 55 call-outs for mushroom-related incidents in 2004, a figure which had more than doubled by 2006 to 128, with the majority of youngsters involved coming from Britain.

It's good to see Western governments dealing with the real threats we face...

*sigh*

Jesus versus Muhammad



Just a few differences between Jesus and Muhammad, all supported by the Bible and the Quran.

It doesn't matter what faith you choose, or if you choose no faith. No one can compare these two most prominent religious figures and rationally claim both are good.

You decide which is the evil one.

... and this lovely treat, which is what I'd imagine Mahmoud would look like as a book salesman.



Who wouldn't buy books from him?

Ahmadsquran at YouTube
inthenameofallah.org