A Manuka Flip and the PIP-POP Awards
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Good morning breakfastpoppers. Today is Tuesday, September 20, 2011 and it is time for the 50th presentation of the coveted PIP-POP Awards. It is customary to enjoy a liquid breakfast on this day so let's gather our ingredients and get right to it. This morning we will be preparing a Manuka Flip. You will need 1 part 42 Below Honey Vodka, 1/2 part Benedictine, 1 part pear juice, 4 finely chopped figs, 1 pinch of cinnamon, half an egg yolk and nutmeg for garnish.
Muddle the figs and cinnamon in a cocktail shaker. Add the vodka, Benedictine and pear juice. Fill the shaker with ice and add the egg yolk. Shake vigorously and strain into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a bit of nutmeg. If the idea of a raw egg bothers you, forget the whole thing and make yourself a Bloody Mary. Once your breakfast is complete, head for the theater. This week's winners await your arrival.
Welcome one and all. Let's begin the morning's festivities by welcoming Ms. Valerie Jarrett to the stage to accept an award for President Obama. Ms. Jarrett this POP has the president's name on it for having the audacity to go before the American people and insist that millionaires and billionaires pay less in taxes than the middle class and the poor. I suppose he perpetuates the lie because it will sound good to all those people eager to hate the rich but according to both private and government sources, it's simply not true. The wealthiest people in this country pay a good deal more taxes than the middle class or the poor. They pay at a higher tax rate and they contribute a much larger share of the overall taxes collected in this country. Now that's the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Our second "winner" of the morning is a great friend of President Obama's who helped flame the fires of the myth about millionaires and billionaires. Please welcome, Mr. Warren Buffett to the stage. Mr. Buffett, please knock it off. You really don't pay less taxes than your secretary so we would all appreciate it if you would stop with the hyperbole. If you wanted a tax increase named after yourself, you should have just asked President Obama. Why anyone would want to be associated with a tax increase is beyond me, but then what would I know, I am neither a millionaire nor a billionaire.
Our third award of the morning is yet another POP, although in terms of its entertainment value it could actually be a PIP-POP. Please welcome a representative from the president's re-election committee to the podium. Ladies and gentlemen, for a mere donation of $15 you can be the proud owner of a dog leash that says "2012 Barack's Best Friend". Just in case cats are your thing there is a cat collar that says "Cats for Obama". I can only assume that dogs and cats will be voting in 2012, which doesn't entirely surprise me.
Our fourth "winner" of the morning is Cecelia Munoz, the White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs (is that when someone from the State Department has an affair with someone from the EPA?) to the stage. Ms. Munoz this POP has your name on it because you compared the federal crime of illegal immigration to jaywalking. Just ask all the people in this nation who live along the border how they feel about your statement.
Our last award of the day is, at long last a PIP, and it bears the name of Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FLA) upon it. Rep. Stearns, an outraged nation thanks you for stepping up to the plate and demanding answers from the administration as to how millions of dollars in loan guarantees were given to a company that has now declared bankruptcy. Please keep the pressure up because the American people have a right to know what happened. After all, it is our hard-earned money that was squandered.
Our five awards have been presented and it's time to say good-bye until next week. Let's lift our Manuka Flips on high and toast the "winners". PIP-PIP HOORAY...POP GOES THE WEASELS...
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We are going to go deeper in debt as Obumma will have to spend taxpayer money (or borrowed money) to build a new wing on the white house for all his POP awards. The guy is a pathological liar. Buffet is also a liar. If his income is from capital gains he will pay at a LOWER tax rate but he probably pays a lot.. Don't screw things up for everyone else. Warren, dear boy, if you want to give the government more money, make a donation. It's deductible and higher taxes aren't. Munoz is another a--hole Obumma surrounds himself with. PIP PIP Hooray for Rep Stearns. Obumma touted Solandra when they got the money. I haven't heard much from him about the company since the went belly-up. He is all talk. We need to find some PIP winners. Let's discuss at the bar. BARTENDER..........
Good morning Tom,
You have added additional insights to the awards and I thank you. I never thought about the fleas! See you at the Inn.
Good morning taxlarry,
I agree, shut up Buffett and write a check. I feel the same way about Obama and all the Dems who simply don't give a damn about our nation. If they did we would be getting somewhere. This is all about politics. Our nation is dying and this is all about politics. I am sick of the whole mess. See you at the Inn.
POP: You never disappoint me with your awards! Buffett, Oprah, Bill Gates, and the like all signed this document that stated they all want to pay more taxes. But have they? Anyone can write a check anytime they want. I don't see why they need to pass a bill to do this. Just write the check! Buffett may pay a smaller RATE, but not less taxes. Let's do the math: For Exammple; Buffett's Secretary might make $50,000. per year at a 28% tax rate, she would pay $14,000. in taxes. Buffett made $519,000. in salary alone in 2009. If he is taxed at a rate of 15%, he pays $77,850. See, everyone thinks he is paying LESS than his employee, but he is only paying a lower rate. He and Obama deserve these POP's for deceiving the American People. Buffett, put your money where your mouth is - Write the Check!!!!
I'm ranting and need to get to the bar with my Manuka Flip - Very Tasty - someone, please, save me a seat...
I watched this garbage on FOX last night and the point all the commentators missed was this one! Even the rate difference between capital gains and federal income doesn't matter! Why? Because that secretary making 50K with 2 kids will get EVERY DIME of her taxes back at the end of the year!
Pop, great awards, Buffet stands out ass hemorrhoid of the year. The senator asking after mishandled funds is one in a congress, doubt he gets an answer, judge the history as of late. 50 see you at the Inn
Dear Pino,
Buffett is deliberately confusing the issue. He is talking apples and oranges. Most of Buffett's taxes come from capital gains, the secretary is paying something different and Buffett pays way more than her. A lie is a lie is a lie! You're right, Pino, Mr. Buffett write the check and stop talking nonsesne. See you at the Inn.
Dear American Romance,
Why confuse the issue with the truth? Our president never does that. Buffett never does that. Let's face it both of them consider the American people to be gullible idiots and so the lies come easily without fear of being held accountable. See you at the Inn. I need to be in the company of people I trust and respect.
Good morning 50,
They are all lying sacks of that stuff that is good for a vegetable garden! To the Inn.
Hi POP great awards I have been tweeting your posts. Hope you don't mind. I had to make a bloody mary though I saved the eggs to throw at the POP winners.
Great show as always. There are so many government positions such as Cecelia Munoz that are a huge waste of taxpayer money. Someone needs to clean house! Buffet is a big blowhard. I doubt he even gets a salary so the comparison is ludicrous. I'm sure a man of his means lives off of his massive investment income and he chooses to use every available loophole apparently! Thanks for a great show!
This latest finger pointing about who pays more in taxes is really just another good reason to support the FairTax:
1) Get rid of income tax and payroll deductions. Repeal the 16th Amendment.
2) Establish a national sales tax instead, with an exemption for those in poverty.
3) Watch America thrive.
POP - another set of very deserving awardees, particularly the PIP. Hope he keeps it up and sorts out the truth of this crap. See ya at the Inn I'm bringing Pizza!
Good morning Tammy,
I am honored that you are tweeting my posts and I think saving the eggs for ammo is a terrific idea. See you at the Inn. I'm buying.
Good morning Pamela,
If only more people were as smart as you. Obama and Buffett and the rest of these clowns have so little regard for the truth and even less regard for the intelligence of the American people. Lying is the name of the game. Let's hope more and more people wake up and smell the roses. See you at the Inn.
Dear WillStarr,
If only you were running the country. I support every word you just said because it is the answer. Of course, Obama isn't looking for answers he's looking to get re-elected so he can continue destroying our country. See you at the Inn.
Good morning Hmr,
I agree our PIP must keep the questions coming and not let this issue die away. As for the Pizza, that is just what I want including the pleasure of your company. See you later.
Morning POP...I'm still laughing at your job description for Munoz...Would that make her a pimpette..? I see her Whiteboard now: arrows and lines going in all directions, crisscrossing from one staffer to another...I wonder who she has Barney Frank hooked up with..? Her " job " must be mind-numbing, but then, her mind was numb to begin with...
Great PIP award. Lets hope he stays the course and exposes the blatant corruption this Chicago White House has hidden behind a complicit media and an apathetic public...
See you at the tavern, Pop...I'm removing all the Tony Bennett records from the jukebox...He is blaming America for 9-11...Sad...I think he has been sniffing his paint brushes...He not only left his heart in San Francisco, but I think he left his brain there, too...Larry
A great hub and thank you so much for sharing.
I look forward to very many more from you on here.
Take care
Eiddwen.
Valerie Jarrett again? She's up and down off that stage often enough, it's like her own personal StairMaster!
Old Warren Buffett sat and thought
Oh, wow! I'm really old!
What can I do to really screw
With the young and fresh and bold?
'Cause I hate those pups, those coming-ups
Whose best days are ahead
How can I mess with all the best
Make them wish that THEY were dead?
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I know! Iknow how I can take
And make a bunch of drama
I'll tax myself, a senile elf,
Back up Barack Obama!
The Buffet Tax so nicely whacks
Those folks I've learned to hate
You're rich and YOUNG? You're hippo dung!
(*He cackles at their fate*)
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Cats can vote in 2012? Cool! Our Gato is really fast; betcha he can vote a BUNCH of times!
Jaywalking...So, by that analogy, you can now get hit by a car while crossing the border?
Thanks for PIPping Stearns.
@Ghost...This quick on the draw ditty is fast and furious...The rhythm, rhyme, and rhetoric is right-on...Bravo, my friend...your talent awes...Larry
President Obama seems angry at business and the wealthiest in business altogether, his reasons being unclear. Not a good rationale for raising taxes.
I recall when CEO bonuses were to be taxed at a rate of 90% and that fell through as unconstitutional and illegal. So what is up with the grudge against big business? Confused constituents want to know.
Good afternoon maven,
I just knew you would appreciate the job description. That sounds like one important job Munoz has. I wonder how much of our tax money she gets for this vital work. As for her brain, is there any evidence whatsoever that she has one? I too hope this Solyndra fiasco is fully investigated. This is Obama's Watergate and if anyone deserved this it is him. See you at the Inn, maven. I'll save you a seat.
Dear Eiddwen,
Thanks for coming to breakfast. It means a great deal to me.
Dear Ghost,
Loved the commentary. I laughed out loud, I really did. Listen make sure your cat is strong enough to resist those Obamanites who will try to grab his votes. Does he have claws? See you at the Inn.
Dear Patty,
To socialists, big business is the enemy. They want government to run the show. See you at the Inn and we'll talk some more.
Too much government waste, imo. See you there.
We had a Wedding to go to last Sunday and on Monday traffic was tied up Forever trying to get to the GWB. Obama was coming to NY to speak at the UN...God knows on what! So, now it's Tuesday and I'm Home and once again Enjoying the read Breakfastpops. Great Fun as aways...and now I know I'm truly HOME!
Would someone please tell that Valerie Jarrett
That all her pronouncements have little merit.
And Warren Buffett's ideas are very funny
Tell him to go home and just count his money.
Cecilia Munoz is so out of touch
Her fooish statements do not count for much.
Representative Cliff Stearns is the Man of the Day,
He's asking questions to hear what Obummy will say.
Good morning b.Malin,
Glad you're home and ready for breakfast. Obama is going to address the Un about the Israeli Palestinian problem.
God morning drbj,
I have to say that the POPS are easier to take when they are in the form of a poem. Great commentary!
Dear Patty,
If we got rid of waste and corruption we could probably eliminate our debt!
Oh Pop - just when I thought you couldn't outdo yourself...ha ha ha ha ha!
"...the White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs (is that when someone from the State Department has an affair with someone from the EPA?"
Ha ha ha ha ha!! This was absolutely top of the line my friend!! You never cease to amaze me - and I'm sure there will come a time in the not so distant future when you will outdo yourself once again! Brilliant, just brilliant! You are one of the few people on the planet who can make me laugh about what is going on!
Good morning cjv,
Thanks for appreciating my attempt at humor. You always make me feel 10 feet tall which is amazing because I'm half that!
Tom Whitworth Level 5 Commenter 8 months ago
Pop,
Congrats on another great assortment of deserving "winners". Did you notice the scars on Ms. Jarrett from being lashed in the female unfriendly White House? Poor Val.
Warren, Omaha is tired of you. Maybe Delphi will make and even "oracle" trade!!!!
The former ACORN lice are disguised as fleas to register our canine and feline friends.
Kudos to Rep. Stearns on his PIP.