Snapped Shot - Your Protest Stinks

La Phew!

nospam@example.com (DMartyr) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:24:03 -0500

Leave it to Israel to come up with the most inventive methods of crowd dispersal!

Human rights activists to protest in 3... 2... 1...

Israeli Police Unleash Putrid 'Skunk' Gas on Protesters

Palestinian protesters massed at a fence expected tear gas and rubber bullets; what they got instead was a putrid yellow wind, Israel's newest weapon against West Bank demonstrators.

The noxious mist, which Israeli police refer to as "skunk," was used for the first time earlier this month, when a truck-mounted cannon sprayed it over the heads of protesters, sending them racing down the hillside, retching and tearing off their shirts to try to escape the stench.

[...]

The Israeli border police called on them to disperse through loudspeakers, warning them they were near a "closed military zone."

Then the skunk truck arrived, spraying a cloud of yellow mist and filling the air with the suffocating stench of feces and urine.

Personally, I would have gone with the scent of female pigs in heat, immediately followed by the release of a hundred angry boars. But that's just me...

Islamic Conspiracy #418

nospam@example.com (DMartyr) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:36:58 -0500

So, I'm sitting here eating a Wendy's burger for breakfast (Yes, a burger. I bought it last night but didn't eat it then) and, as I'm tossing the bag in the trash, I noticed something odd:

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YMC-AAaaarggh!

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:19:35 -0500

I swear, everybody's doing it these days.

Heck, this photo even made it to the front page of DayLife!

I miss out on all the fun, I tell ya...

Prosperity

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:32:49 -0500

... Won't it gome back soon?

Well, while evil dictator Pervez Musharraf didn't face impeaghment, he did resign, so I'm sure that radical Islamists such as these, who insist on continuing to butcher the English language, will certainly be looking at good times.

Good times. With nukes.

Quite a delightful Monday thought.

Update: The brothers Tanveer strike again. One wonders how long the editors at both wire agencies will continue to put up with such wanton duplication of their intellectual property (even if only via family ties).

Prior Performances: Imperealist, Bycott Bycott Bycott.

Diversity in Action!

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:54:00 -0500

Why teach your children to read and write, when you can infuse them with the valuable life-long lessons of DEATH TO AMERICA?

Activists of Pakistan's main fundamentalist Islamic party of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) carry placards as they shout slogans during an anti-US rally in Lahore on July 15, 2008. Hundreds of Islamists held the rally against the US forces operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and demanded their withdrawal. (AFP PHOTO/Arif ALI) [Photo via Newscom]

[More pics of the little terror-tyke: 1, 2, 3, 4]

Death to America (Alaska & Hawaii Excluded)

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:45:00 -0500

These guys ought to petition their flag-burnin' vendor for a full refund:

"Death to Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, ..."

I suppose a mistake like this is understandable—After all, Hawaii has lovely beaches, and where would the world be without Alaska's excellent crabs?

All Aboard the Allah Bus

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:49:00 -0500

I wonder if this bus drives the same route that Hussein's bus does?

The babies on the bus go "wah wah wah."

No word on whether Metro will be unveiling this dashing new design on its buses yet.

Commonman to the Rescue

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:15:00 -0500

From the continuing Communist protest against high gas prices—Because, as everyone knows, the only proven way to reduce prices is to walk around in the streets with a bunch of poorly-spelled signs—we see reference to Commonman, the world's most powerful superhero:

Move over, Superman!

The Communist Party in India seems to be the world leader in Protest Sign Stinkage these days. That's okay, though—They make up for it by being somewhat better looking than their American counterparts.

Incidentally, I hear that giant frickin' muppets are twice as effective at lowering prices, in case anyone from CPI happens to be reading this site.

Blast from the past: I don't think Superman is going to take this challenge sitting down.

Or standing up on a sound stage, as the case may be.

Update: Dpud sends in some suggested superpowers for our new superhero via e-mail:
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That's Right, He Can Stay Forever

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:53:00 -0500

... Oh wait, you mean this sign isn't talking about my blog-mentor, Charles Johnson?

Charles will forever be the Chief Lizard, after all.

My bad!

I Hate Saletax Cess!

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:14:00 -0500

I've long said that politicians lived in cesspools, but I had no idea how accurate that sentiment was.

Withdraw all of the politician-cess, too.

The scum layer might get lonely if they leave, though.

The Rising Costs of Idiocy

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:07:00 -0500

Here's yet more evidence of the decline of your average leftist protest material, provided this time by the Communist Party of India.

This one's wrong on so many levels. For starters, what is Dal-Sabzi-Roti? And seriously, who wouldn't be happy if it reduced the costs of death for the poor?

... And what's this got to do with the cost of tea in India?

After all, if dying is cheaper for the poor, it's cheaper for everyone.

Just Like You Bombed Art School

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:51:04 -0500

Yes, the United States regularly bombs the world with evil Zionist human rights!!!

Girls hold anti U.S. and anti Israeli posters as they chant slogans, Saturday, June 7, 2008, in Amman, Jordan, as the Islamic Action Front party, the largest opposition group, stages a protest against what they call a continued Israeli siege on Gaza.(AP Photo/Mohammad abu Ghosh)

After all—If we didn't do it, who would?

Surely, She Means Olmert

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:45:00 -0500

Considering that George W. Bush has zero control over the Israeli Defence Forces—Unless, of course, one believes that President Bush is responsible for the Vast Zionist Conspiracy™—I suspect that the Communist Party might need to fix up its protest materials a touch. I can't post the full picture, but here's the poster in question. Click on the highlight below to see the photo in full context:

She gets an "F" for e"f"fort.

How sad a day it is, when even Communist protestors fall victim to the homogenization of trans-national globalization; to one-size-fits-all, child-abusing mass production by low-wage paying ~~Communist dictatorships~~ Capitalist pigs!

If your average protest supply shop is this ill-stocked with low-quality Chinese goods, the proletariat doesn't stand a chance.

Guantanamo Bay Health Resort and Luxury Spa

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:08:00 -0500

Left-leaning humanitarian groups are constantly trying to tell us that we're somehow mistreating prisoners (read: terrorists) at Git'mo, but I've never seen conclusive proof of these allegations.....

Until now, that is.

[It's an AP photo, so you'll have to click over to see it.]

I reckon I ought to book a trip to Gauntanimo so I can shed the extra few pounds I've managed to collect from sitting here at Ye Office, huh?

Happy Nakba, Y'all!

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:24:00 -0500

Peaceful pro-terrorist thoughts from the Islamic Republic of Peace, Love, and Iran.

As I mentioned yesterday, today is actually the day after this year's Nakba. But, as I also mentioned, there is still plenty of time for hilarity, as Friday is the traditional day of Muslim prayer, introspection, and carefully-coordinated rage. As promised, here are today's highlights—Shaken, not stirred; Linked, not embedded.

Jordan:
Darth Vader rages against Israel.
Your Average Hometown Hero.
Always against, never for.

Pakistan:
What don't they hate?
One sign, two photographers, three different angles. (And yeah, these guys aren't technically celebrating the Naqba in this shot, but this protest did turn into a Bash Israel-fest, as any good protest will.)
Remember: "Innocent" Muslims carry RPGs, too!
The banner reads: "[Happy] Down with America and Israel Day." That is what today is all about, isn't it? Incidentally, I think the correct translation would be "Death To ... Day."
More gentle culture—I reckon those are pretty fancy flying carpets, eh?

Egypt: (our Partners in Peace!)
Guess which coward's picture makes an appearance?

Palestinian Terror-tories:
Celebrating as only they can.

Brussels: (Yes, it's an Islamic city)
99 Luftballoons? I thought that was a German song!

Pamela over at Atlas Shrugs has embedded pictures here. I remember back when I could do that. Sniff...

I'll have more pics as I run across them. If you find any that I've missed (search here, here, and here), just drop 'em down in the comments.

Almost Nakba 2008: Israel is a Racits

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:58:00 -0500

When stealing mindless memes from leftist groups, it's always wise to check your spelling:

Israel is a racits and terrorist entity.

From the Caption: Arab demonstrators carry placards during a demonstration to mark the 60th anniversary of "Nakba" in Damascus May 15,2008. Thousands of people marked the 60th anniversary of "Nakba" or "catastrophe", commemorating when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were expelled or fled from their homes in the war that led to the founding of Israel in 1948. REUTERS/Khaled al-Hariri (SYRIA)

I understand the mistake, of course. When one's rushing to parrot a leftist catchphrase in the latest Rageapalooza, little things like spelling do tend to fall to the wayside.

There are plenty of somber Nakba commemorations going on today, but you'll have to wait for tomorrow, the day of Islamic prayer and worship (and coordinated rage) to see the truly massive protests. I'll be watching the wires as usual, and hope to post links—Don't worry, Priti—to the best pictures of the day when they come across. [Ed.:—Today's officially the anniversary, it would seem. Not sure how that'll affect tomorrow. If past performance is any indication, there'll still be plenty of hilarity left for the wires, but we'll see...]

Exit Question: Did you know that Liberation of Palestine is a scared duty?

It was news to me, too!

Update: Glamour Shots: Palestine?

Update: Celebrate diversity.

This Is Real Picture

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:54:00 -0500

It's an AP Photo, so I can't show you the full thing. I'm kinda hoping that I can show you a heavily-cropped version, though. From the continued anti-Danish outrage in Pakistan, we learn what a real picture of Denmark looks like:

The resemblance is striking, ain't it?

Orig: A supporter of a radical Islamic group shouts slogans during a rally against an anti-Quran film made by a Dutch lawmaker and the Danish government for the republication in Danish newspapers of cartoons depicting Islam's Prophet Muhammad, Saturday, May 3, 2008 in Karachi, Pakistan. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)

Priceless, as always. For those of you who are still keeping count, this makes for roughly three months of continual anti-Danish outrage in Pakistan.

Don't they have anything more constructive to do with their time over there?

If you're in the mood for some excellent Rage Runners-Up, be sure to keep reading beyond the fold!
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Good Job: Amazingly Accurate Caption

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:32:00 -0500

I've complained in the past of news agencies that use emotionally-loaded, inaccurate adjectives to describe groups which are unpopular in the newsroom. You know them when you see them:—Captions decry "right-wing" protests, "extremist" groups, and other traditional leftist boogaboos.

I must say, though, this is the first time I can recall reading a caption that uses the same loaded terminology against a leftist group—and I must say, it certainly is a good start, especially considering that Reuters has missed this adjective before:

A member of Neturei Karta, a fringe ultra-Orthodox movement within the anti-Zionist bloc, holds a placard during a protest in Jerusalem as a two-minute siren is sounded bringing Israel to a standstill to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, May 1, 2008. Israel on Thursday marked the annual memorial day commemorating the six million Jews killed by the Nazis in the Holocaust during World War Two. The placard reads in Hebrew "Expulsion of the Zionist idea from the world is rescue from Shoah number 2." REUTERS/Mahfouz Abu Turk (JERUSALEM)

Neturei Karta, to those of you who might not be familiar, is a group of Orthodox Jews that regularly protest the Israeli state. And boy, do they get around—They've spoken at a "Holocaust investigation" conference in Iran, they've picketed the United Nations, they've savaged the Annapolis Conference (perhaps the only time that they and I have ever been on the same page).

Yet in all of the times I've seen them on the wires, they never number more than a dozen, paid to travel all over the world whenever someone needs a "credible" anti-Israeli face. And in all of this time, groups of thousands of people protesting the planned division of Jerusalem are derided as being "right-wing" (Oo! Scary!) by the press.

That's right—Thousands who hold an opinion different than the editorial desk were fringe. A dozen who aligned more closely with traditional Leftist talking points? Merely "ultra-Orthodox."

I'm very happy to see Reuters is finally starting to change course on the distinction! (Even if I did just notice it now... )

Self Defense = Terrorism

nospam@example.com (DMartyr) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:00:18 -0500

According to supporters of Hamas, self-defense is terrorism. Stopping missile barrages aimed at innocent civilians is terrorism. Blocking Palestinian snipers from shooting at Israeli owned vehicles is terrorism. Stopping the flow of suicide bombers by establishing checkpoints is terrorism.

From the picture caption:

Women Hamas supporters carry placards with Arabic words that reads 'The siege is terrorist,' during a protest against the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Sunday April 20, 2008.

Everyone and anyone who refuses to convert, submit, or die is a terrorist.

Update [Brian]: Fixed the Yahoo! link for ya.

Good Luck Swastika?

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:24:25 -0500

One runs across some of the strangest things when browsing through the day's news photographs. Consider this photograph, for instance, which was taken during a pro-Tibetan protest in New Delhi from today. Pay particular attention to the left-hand side of the frame.

Could this be a rare usage of the good luck swastika? Or is there something else going on here?

As usual, you're welcome to sound off in the comments with your theories. I'm as perplexed as you are!

An Asult to Reason

nospam@example.com (Brian C. Ledbetter) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:29:38 -0500

I can say with the utmost confidence that my English spidey-senses are insulted by this sign.

Wait... or maybe they're assaulted by it?

Either way, I think you get the point. Malaysia has now joined the anti-Fitna ragefest. I'll be tracking the wires to see if the fires continue to spread on this happy Friday, the traditional day of rage.

Update: I'm extremely asult, even.

Incidentally, Geert Wilders has apparently made some new friends in India as well. Anyone remember to bring the Grey Poupon?

Update again: Wildersitis has spread to Turkey.