President Obama Did Not Watch Election Returns?

By John W. Lillpop

As the first significant “test” of his omnipotence and Messianic powers was being tallied, we are told that President Obama was so detached that he did not even watch the returns.

According to Robert Gibbs, White House spin doctor and BS Recycle Czar, as reported at Politico, in part:

“Hours after urging reporters not to draw sweeping conclusions from Tuesday's gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told POLITICO President Barack Obama wasn't even keeping an eye on the results.

’He's not watching returns,’ Gibbs said.

”The Obama administration and other top Democrats have consistently tried to play down the import of this week's contests, which Republicans have sought to portray as a referendum on the Democratic-led government in Washington.”

”In Tuesday's White House press briefing, Gibbs dismissed suggestions that the two governor's races and a special election in upstate New York could be a preview of the 2010 congressional midterms.

’I don't think, looking at the two gubernatorial races, you can draw with any great insight what's going to happen a year from now,’ he said.

”But while Obama may not have been following Tuesday's returns, he and Vice President Joe Biden campaigned repeatedly for candidates in all three of the night's key races.”

Imagine that! One would have thought that, at the very least, the president would have tuned in for a quick peek at the polls, just to see how his hug-buddy Jon Corzine was doing in New Jersey.

Any modestly decent fellow would have been curious to know how his ideological pal was faring in the war against Republicanism and evil in the Garden state.

Which begs the question: What on earth could have distracted the president so completely on election night?

Perhaps he was cogitating over the difficult decisions that must be made concerning Afghanistan?

Or was he thinking about how to save face now that Congressional Democrats are saying that the president will not get his coveted health care reform bill this year after all?

Was he busy plotting another two or three bankruptcies to force private enterprises out of business? Like he promised to do to the coal industry, and has done to domestic auto makers?

Or were the president and his lady celebrating their victory from a year ago, and too damn absorbed to be bothered with Democrats taking gas in Virginia and New Jersey?

Whatever, one thing is sure: If Democrats had won in Virginia and New Jersey, Gibbs would have made the following press release, or something very similar:

“President Obama and key advisors have watched the returns on CNN since the polls closed in Virginia at 7PM.

“The president is obviously delighted that his personal campaigning was able to make such a difference in boosting Messrs. Corzine and Deeds to the winner’s circles in their respective states.

“The president believes that these two important victories are a clear and unambiguous confirmation of the fact that the American people are pleased with the change that has been brought to bear in just 10 months. He also believes that the momentum gained tonight will be invaluable in passing health care reform and other items on his agenda for the people of America.”

“Thank you, and good night!”

Funny how unabridged reality can spoil a president’s television viewing for an entire evening!

Sally Lillpop: AKA, the Purrfect Mouse Repellent

By John W. Lillpop


Being of an affectionate nature when it comes to most of God's creatures, the unexpected arrival of several infant mice in my home two seasons ago presented a vexing dilemma.

On the one hand, I find it cruel and unusual to lure an unsuspecting mouse into the traditional trap, which terminates the critter's life with little or no uncertainty, but which also leaves an unsightly, bloody mess.

With all of the technological advances available these days, one wonders why lethal injection is not an option for executing mice foolish enough to invade one's castle?

On the other hand, mice are an unseemly lot and are among the most grotesque and notoriously arrogant interlopers in California. Only illegal aliens steal more, carry more disease, and are more unwelcome.

The bottom line: The mice had to go, sans the guts and gore.

It was with that objective that I visited an animal shelter in search of a killer cat to keep yet another litter of narcissistic mice from taking over my palace.

The cat I had in mind was to provide zero tolerance for offending mice, without directly involving me. There was to be no blood on my hands from the ugly genocide that was sure to unfold in the wee hours of the night, while I lie fast asleep and without blame.

Those looking to adopt an animal should be aware of the fact that animal shelters run by city governments are decadent bureaucracies, better known for the number of files they stuff with worthless paperwork, than for the number of animals they save from extinction.

Consequently, before I could actually interview a prospective feline, there was the obligatory criminal background check, a credit check, a sanity screening, and a morality hearing to endure. In addition, it was necessary to provide three references, all of whom had to be known PETA extremists.

References with dossiers graced by documented threats against the life and well being of Michael Vick were a real plus.

Looking back, I realize that getting a visa in the name of Osama bin Laden would be far less problematic than adopting a cat from a city animal shelter.

Still, one cannot be too careful when it comes to protecting innocent cats.

In any event, after I passed all of the intrusive checks, the animal attendant escorted me to the cat colony in which was housed the kitties and cats waiting for new homes.

It was love at first sight and sound when the attendant handed me a ball of purring fur, also know as a Tabby cat. She was a four-month-old kitty with orange fur, big brown eyes, and the most- cuddly demeanor imaginable.

The moment I took Panda (her maiden, before Lillpop, name) into my arms, she purred heavily and non-stop as if to say, "It's about time, John! Let's get out of this dungeon and go home!"

And so we did. Me and this precious bundle of feline ferocity at least that is what she was hired to be. From that first day, however, Panda seemed more content to sleep, answer the calls of nature, and purr incessantly.

Not much killer there, thought I. Would she attack a mouse, or would she run like hell should one stick its ugly head out in defiance?

After a day or so, it seemed fitting to change her name from Panda which an associate objected to because of memories of a romance gone sour. Sally was chosen as her new moniker because--hell, there is no good reason. Why would one need a good reason for naming a damn cat whatsoever one wants?

Sally is her name and it shall always be so.

At first, Sally weighed only three pounds and was so small that she often fell over on her side after a particularly profound sneeze. This antic made for a lot of rip-roaring laughter from her human host, but Sally never seemed to appreciate the humor in her end over flip flops.

It quickly became obvious that Sally was not just another abandoned kitty with the good fortune to be adopted. For instance, Sally refused, and continues to refuse, all animal treats, as well as human food such as chicken and fish. Fresh milk? Forget it. This cat eats only dry cat food. Period.

Another peculiar fact: Sally will sit for hours without touching her food. But the moment that I enter the room, she immediately races to the feeding bowl and starts eating. Extreme manners or extreme neurosis?

Sally has a very strong personality. In human parlance, it's her way or the highway. Example: Petting is allowed, but only on her terms. She sleeps in my bed on a cat blanket, but not too close. Sally is affectionate, when she wants to be.

And what of Sally's mouse-killing accomplishments? Since her arrival, no new mice have showed up. But then again, I have not seen her hunt down any mice either.

Which is all good as far as I am concerned--no new mice and a great pet as well!

Welcome to the “Post-Obama” Era!

By John W. Lillpop

Rarely are the American people fooled as completely and utterly as was the case on November 4, 2008.

That date, which will live in infamy along side December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001 as watershed awful, was the date on which 69,000,000 Americans acted foolishly and voted with their hearts rather than with their minds.

Thinking minds should have alerted the American electorate of the dangers inherent in voting for a candidate with no significant experience, a history of unsavory associations, no accomplishments in nearly 50 years of life, and obvious disdain for American culture and history.

Alas, the media-inspired- hatred for George W. Bush was so intense that 69,000,000 voters fell for the smoke and mirrors and the fairy tale promise of CHANGE, without so much as a clue as to what that change might represent.

How many of those 69,000,000 votes would have been cast for Barack Obama had his Marxist leanings been understood?

How many would have voted for a man who would denigrate American leaders and policies while on foreign soil?

How many would have voted for Obama had they known that he would lash out at a police officer who was simply doing his job by calling the officer “stupid”?

How many would have voted for the man who has created a stealth cabinet of czars in order to avoid Congressional oversight?

How many would have punched the slot next to the name Obama had they known that this fellow would make it a priority to coddle terrorists by ordering GITMO closed, and by requiring that terrorists be read their Miranda rights?

How many would have voted for the man who has made it a special point to declare that America is NOT a Christian nation while on foreign soil?

How many would have voted for the man who would sign a trillion-dollar stimulus bill (which has failed miserably) and who is also pushing for the communization of health care in America, which will cost trillions more?

How many would have voted for a man who promised that his stimulus scheme would create 3.5 to 4 million jobs and keep unemployment until eight percent when, in fact, ten months later, unemployment is nearing ten percent?

How many would have voted for a president whose reckless overspending would drive the national debt out of control and threaten the economic future of untold American generations?

How many would have voted for a man who would say that illegal aliens should be made legal in order to provide them with health care?

Had these facts been known on November 3, 2008, it is a safe bet that Barack Obama would still be misrepresenting the state of Illinois in the U.S. Senate.

However, true to form, the American people have been routed out of their complacency, if the election results from Virginia and New Jersey are any indication.

In both states, Barack Obama campaigned for the Democrat candidate and in both cases the Democrat lost.

Welcome back to America, Virginia and New Jersey!

And to the rest of America, Welcome to the “Post-Obama era” in American politics!

Halloween, Perfect Metaphor for ObamaCare

By John W. Lillpop


Over the years, this “holiday” called Halloween has become the ultimate day of distraction for scores of millions of otherwise normal, thinking Americans.

Halloween is bigger than Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter combined. Nothing in the Jewish or Muslim faiths comes close to matching the emotional excitement generated for a day that is not even a formal holiday.

Fascinatingly enough, Halloween is just about the perfect metaphor for the monster called ObamaCare.

After all, Halloween is about:

( ) Celebrating the triumph of death over life and evil over good;

( ) Using the treat of violence (trick) to extort wealth (treat) from strangers;

( ) Employing masks and disguises to conceal the true identity of those doing the extorting.

Anyone who has paid attention over the past several months is aware of the fact that ObamaCare would become America’s one-stop convenience center for terminating the unborn and near dead.

Death by fiat and government nudging in other words.


Democrats who threaten to terminate the anti-trust status of health insurers because of that industry’s opposition to being driven out of business are clearly engaged in trick or treat tactics used every Halloween by millions of American children from coast to coast.

However, when used by the United States government against private enterprise, the trick rises to the level of extortion and murder. Woe unto the struggling enterprise that fails to acquiesce.

Watching liberals play games with words and hiding their true intentions behind closed doors and in 1,900 pages of unintelligible gibberish, it should be clear that Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are experts in disguising and masking the truth about ObamaCare.

ObamaCare: Unhappy Halloween from the government!

Gavin Newsom “Treats” California, “Tricks” San Francisco!

By John W. Lillpop


It is not often that an announcement by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom means good news for the state of California.

Indeed, most news about Newsom involves unmitigated goofiness and stifling arrogance such as his decision to marry same-sex couples on the steps of City Hall based on his unilateral rendering of California law as unconstitutional when it comes to homosexual weddings

Equally incredulous is Newsom’s role in shielding illegal alien felons from the federal government and deportation, said malfeasance leading to the death of San Francisco citizens.

Or his reckless spending and liberal excesses which have left San Francisco finances in shambles.

On and on it goes as Gavin Newsom is a liberal’s liberal, which means that common sense is never in play.

However, breaking with tradition, Gavin Newsom has made news that is a genuine blessing to the state of California.

As reported at sfgate.com, in part, Mayor Newsom has withdrawn his candidacy for the governor of California: +

“Plagued by low poll numbers and anemic fundraising, and with a newborn daughter at home, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom dropped out of the governor's race on Friday

”Newsom became the first to announce his candidacy for governor earlier this year, using Twitter to break the news. His withdrawal leaves Democrats with Attorney General Jerry Brown as their likely nominee while three Republicans vie for their party's nomination in June

”Newsom, who famously broke state law when he married same-sex couples in 2004 and promoted the nation's first universal health care program, was sidelined for months from appearing much before the local press and coming up with the controversial initiatives he adores.
“Donors and some advisers told him to temper the policy proposals that might not play well in conservative parts of California. For example, he recently floated the idea of a tax on sugary drinks, but hasn't submitted legislation - though he's likely to now.

The obvious downside to Newsom’s withdrawal is that the pugnacious lefty will have more time to devote to the further destruction of San Francisco.

Still, the goons who live in The City elected this nut ball. For that, they deserve all the tricks this delusional man can dish out!


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