Today's Hoot!

Jonah Goldberg on Jihadi Chic:

At the annual Cairo antiwar conference in Egypt, the hot panel discussion this year was “Bridge-Building Between the Left and Islam.” John Rees, a British Trotskyite, observed: “Where else can you sit down in a single evening and listen to senior people from Hamas, Hezbollah, the Muslim Brotherhood, people from the revolutionary left and the antiwar movement from around the globe?”

Gosh, it sounds great. I’m just sorry I missed the rollicking game of Pictionary between the Castroites and the jihadis afterwards.

Now the Leftoids have always been willing to jump in the sack with just about anyone in the hopes of gaining power (see Hitler-Stalin pact), but doesn't swapping spit with Islamic terrorists put a crimp in all the gay and women's lib rhetoric? Apparently not.

There's more fun in the full article including:

Now, it’s way too early to start talking about the “Taliban wing of the Democratic party” or anything like that, but this is a fascinating and largely ignored phenomenon.

Heck, I thought that "Leader of the Democrat Taliban Wing" was Nancy Pelosi's job title!

More products I didn't know I needed

No joke - Snoop Dogg Branded Dog Toys and Dog Apparel to Launch on Amazon.com:

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced today that its new line of Snoop Dogg branded pet products is expected to be available for pre-order on Amazon.com on November 21st, to coincide with the release of the highly anticipated new Snoop Dogg CD,Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. The Snoop Dogg pet line, marketed by JAKKS(R)' JPI Pets(TM) division, features dog toys, apparel and accessories inspired by the iconic Doggfather himself, including items featuring a sound chip that plays signature Snoop Dogg phrases.

Be still my heart.

Snoop Dogg says about his new pet products line, "Go get some quick,dogg-gone-it! 'Cuz Snoop Dogg said so. Bow Wow!"

Grrrrrrrr!!!!!!

The first assortment in the Snoop Dogg line-up includes a DJ Headset, Boom Box, Dogg Bone and Football, all of which are double stitched and made from durable plush and ballistic fabrics for safe and fun play for dogs. From a Boom Box and Doberman Plush Toy that play bona fide sound clips of Snoop Dogg himself, to a Canvas Bone with a squeaker, Snoop Dogg toys keep dogs and their hip hop loving owners grooving together. Suggested retail prices range from $5.99-8.99.

Too bad they don't have a chew toy that resembles ole Snoop.

The Snoop Dogg clothing assortment from JPI Pets launching on Amazon.com personifies the iconic rapper's style with a hip hop and urban feel. Styles in the first assortment include a Snoop Dogg doggie Basketball Jersey, animal print Faux Fur Coat and a Doggfather Hoodie Sweatshirt. All dog apparel are available in a variety of sizes from extra small to extra large, creating a walking fashion statement for fans of the Hip Hop legend and their dogs. Suggested retail price range from $12.99-$24.99.

Don't y'all snap these up before I get a chance to order!

Hmm, there are possibilities in this. How about John Murtha dog accessories featuring a "Suitcase O' Cash" chew toy and a cute little sheik outfit? Not to mention a doggie pooper scooper sack with ole John's mug on it.

John Murtha, a man before his time

I think it's time we all give credit to John Murtha for his innovations in servicing the public! At a time when lesser men were taking suitcases full of cash from an erstwhile Arab sheik, Murtha suggested that the sheik "invest" the loot in his hometown presaging a new dawn for the Democrat party where ill gotten gains get funneled through friends and relatives:

That he's made a name for himself now by slandering our troops and their mission deserves a brief recital of some other activities associated with Mr. Murtha.

Last June, the Los Angeles Times reported how the ranking member on the defense appropriations subcommittee has a brother, Robert Murtha, whose lobbying firm represents 10 companies that received more than $20 million from last year's defense spending bill. "Clients of the lobbying firm KSA Consulting -- whose top officials also include former congressional aide Carmen V. Scialabba, who worked for Rep. Murtha as a congressional aide for 27 years -- received a total of $20.8 million from the bill," the L.A. Times reported.

In early 2004, according to Roll Call, Mr. Murtha "reportedly leaned on U.S. Navy officials to sign a contract to transfer the Hunters Point Shipyard to the city of San Francisco." Laurence Pelosi, nephew of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, at the time was an executive of the company which owned the rights to the land. The same article also reported how Mr. Murtha has been behind millions of dollars worth of earmarks in defense appropriations bills that went to companies owned by the children of fellow Pennsylvania Democrat, Rep. Paul Kanjorski.

Ah, the master at work! The brave path he trod alone more than a quarter century ago has since become well worn by many other Democrats on the way, er, whose families are on the way to riches like Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, and Bill Clinton to name a few more.

But wouldn't it have been nice if Murtha had had time to counsel fellow Democrat, Rep. William Jefferson? "Smoothing the way" for businesses and then putting your family on the board of directors is good - keeping cash in your freezer is bad. Keep practicing, Bill! I'm sure you'll get the hang of it.