A Tangerine Mimosa and the POP Awards
63The Winner's Circle
Good morning breakfastpoppers. Today is Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Since it's Tuesday it is time for the 24th Weekly Pop Awards. Let's prepare a refreshing Tangerine Mimosa that we can bring to the ceremony. You will need 1 750-ml of dry Champagne, 10 tablespoons orange liqueur, 2 and 1/2 cups fresh tangerine juice and tangerine wedges for garnish. Divide the champagne equally among 10 glasses ( okay, I know it's a lot, but it's a celebration). Add one tablespoon of orange liquer to each glass and top each serving with 1/4 cup juice and some garnish. Put your glasses on a tray and walk very carefully to the theater. You really wouldn't want to spill anything, would you?
Welcome one and all to the POP Awards. I can see by all of the mimosas out there that you have come here expecting to have a good time, so without further delay, let's welcome representatives from ABC, CBS and NBC to the stage. Why not join hands on your way to the stage and if you like you can sing, "We Are The World". All three networks are receiving this award today to commemorate your characterization of President Obama as fiscally responsible despite and maybe because of his budget submission for 2011. Does the fact that the budget is the largest in history trouble any of you in the least? I guess not. Take your POPS, we've budgeted one for each of you and return to your seats. Feel free to hug each other on your way back.
Our next celebrity has been on this stage before. Let's welcome back Mr. Michael Moore, the filmmaker extraordinaire. It has come to the committee's attention that you have been approved to receive a refundable tax credit of up to one million dollars from Michigan's Film Office for your 2009 documentary, " Capitalism, A Love Story". Since you hate capitalism and adore socialism give the money back, after all redistribution of wealth is the name of the game. Maybe you should consider melting down your Pop and giving that away for the greater good, as well.
Our next "winner" is The Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Just wondering if you have any regrets stating that Hurricane Katrina was "the best thing that happened to the education system in New Orleans"? Perhaps not, but you must have felt very assured by the Democrats lack of outrage upon hearing your remarks. It was only a few years ago when Rep. Richard Baker, a Republican, said that "we finally cleaned up public housing in New Orleans" and all the Democrats woke up. Nancy Pelosi called his remarks insensitive, but not a peep was heard when you did essentially the same insensitive thing. I guess you just have to know the right people. Thank you for your contribution to society (?) and here is your POP.
Our fourth "winner" of the morning is House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer a Democrat who hails from the great state of Maryland. We understand that you rejected the idea of continuing the congressional pay freeze until Congress can balance the budget. You correctly stated that it would simply take too long and it was way too long for Congress to go without a raise. We see your point because let's face it, Congress will never balance the budget, but maybe you should hold off on patting yourselves on the back until you actually accomplish something for the American people. When are you up for re-election?
Our last "winner" of the morning is no stranger to this stage. Once again it is a privilege to welcome Chris Matthews to the podium. You have been chosen to receive the POP because the committee has learned that you have demanded that Republicans be punished for their opposition to everything that tries to solve the country's problems. Wow, Chris, that's a pretty sweeping statement. What did you have in mind? Perhaps a group spanking would be in order or maybe a Congressional time-out? Think it over and let us know, but in the meantime, please accept your POP and add it to your collection.
Well, dear friends, this brings to a close another POP presentation. Let's raise our 10,000 mimosas in a toast to all the "winner's...Until we meet again...POP...
BPOP, It takes an alcoholic beverage or two to look at these jerks receive their awards. I gagged as Moore entered the stage and then again with Matthews. For a guy on the most poorly rated news channel in the nation, he sure can come up with a bunch of BS. All indeed deserved those awards. As always you chose the people with the least integrity for this week. Thanks for a job well done.
POP: You never cease to amaze me! What a show! I drank all my mimosas - didn't share a one.
I can certainly understand why Steny Hoyer doesn't want to wait for a raise. With 10% unemployment, and our rocky financial situation, he should be thinking of what he can purchase with his raise. I think that this would put the american people over the edge.
Arne Duncan should have been in Hurricane Katrina - then we would not have to listen to such rediculous statements.
The State of Michigan is in such financial trouble - and Michael Moore is taking a tax credit of $1,000,000? Shame, Shame, Shame. This makes my blood boil. All the liberals love him and his one-sided documentaries. Michigan has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. I hope Mr. Moore is proud. I'll drink a mimosa to him!
See you later at the bar - save me a seat...
Good morning, Tom,
Wow, you are so right about Matthews, what was I thinking! I need another Mimosa, I'm a little creeped out.
Good morning, Pamela,
The funny thing about Matthews is that Obama advised Democrats to stay away from cable TV. It must have broke Chris's heart, although, not surprisingly, I heard nothing about his response to Obama's dig.
Good morning, Pino,
Will we ever run out of worthy POP "winners"? Probably not and that makes me want to reach for another Mimosa. I hope Michigan gets that money returned! See you later. Wear boots and bring a shovel. Here comes the snow!
I love your awards, you always find the most deserving "winners". I had heard about Michael Moore and I was confused. He had said on the record that he didn't support things like that. Guess it is okay if the money is going to YOU!!
Good morning Sheri,
Michael Moore gives new meaning to the word "hypocrite." Join us later at the bar, but bring a team of huskies. Big storm on the way!
aBC, CBS and NBC are very worthy. All of these networks should behonored with a lifetime achievment award for all the bull s&%t they fling. Michael Moore and Chris Matthews are fat, ugly pigs. As for Arne Duncan, he is the posster child for all of the dopes and losers that Obumma has put into administration positions. He should get the Napolitano award for being a schmuck. As for Steny Hoyer, he probably is desperate for a raise as members of Congress are paid their salary for life and he probably knows he won't get re-elected this November and wants to "retire" on more of the people's money. Well, good awards, mimosas were great and I'll meet you all at the bar. BARTENDER........
BPop every one of those Idiots deserves their award fully. I can't stand looking at them quite frankly. Thx for breakfast and can I have a cup of coffee to go ? I gotta get to work.
Good morning taxlarry,
I love it when you get all pumped up! You summed everyone up in a very interesting nutshell. I'll see you later at the bar. Bring a shovel, earmuffs and boots. Big storm coming!
Good morning tony,
Thanks for the thumbs up on the awards. Of course you can have a big cup of coffee. Try and come to the bar later. Everyone will be there. Be prepared to dig your way out. Big storm on the horizon!
POP: Boots? Shovel? I threw mine out in 2005! I'll put on a sweater and my flip flops- the best I can do. Better make me a hot toddy to warm me up when I get to the bar. Hope they have a fireplace.
Morning POP, You have once again done large at picking those who deserved an award. I could type an hour on each to why I agree, but one in particular draws my mind and eye as well as a great part of the reason I have prepared for a year of food, water and other items. The pointing toward Katrina as a/the way to solving problems of housing and education.
I love America but the way to fix the problems that have grown upon us is to burn it to the ground and rebuild it on the very blocks the Founding Fathers put forth in the Constitution of the United States. Consider Katrina as a small model of how problems that needed fixing for years and the levies were also in the mix as a problem that was on a list of "yeah we know that this needs fixing" "one of these days" "It's on our to do list" any who, add the excuses as you want, but the fact remains as these who have commented and got burned for their remarks as well as those who didn't, they were spot one for what it will take to change this nation back to a sane operation. We went to Iraq on misinformation and killed the family of King and then found him in a hole in the ground pulled him out tried and convicted he swung by a rope. The people now have a chance to install and maintain a new government that will serve the country and the people well or if they keep their divisive groups of people as soon as we leave they will revert to the one with the biggest weapons rules again. I believe with all my heart that the same thing is on the horizon for America only it will be torn down from the inside leaving a power vacuum that will have to be fought on the streets against any who wish to attempt a take over or the people do as they are now, sitting quietly, saying nothing and will allow the take over sans any shots fired. 2010 Elections will tell us the answer to the question of whether or not there exists a backbone or a line in the sand on the majority of Americans.
I'll be at the bar! and B of A is still buying ha ha!
Dear Pino,
All I can say is buy some new stuff. We are talking 18 inches! See you later. I want to look up frostbite on the internet.
Good morning 50 caliber,
The most disturbing thing is we are being torn apart from the inside out. A storm is tangible, but the kind of assault we are under is creeping and stealthy. You may be one of the few who does survive. I watched a video of 60 minutes which stated in no uncertain terms that our economy is going to undergo a second wave of foreclosures and banks will not make it. Maybe I should start stocking up on canned goods and stash my money under the mattress! I'll see you later. A storm is on the way, so bring the dogs and a shovel. My money is in B of A, does that mean I'm paying too? If so, it is my pleasure
POP, what good is FDIC insurance when the insurers are backed by paper and no gold. If you stash money by the bags of silver coins on the market for $1000.00 per bag, in a failed economy people will want valuables for their loaf of bread. So it's food and water and guns to protect it as well as small denominations of silver to buy and tobacco and booze to trade. You have to think of the barter system, and booze and smokes will be a major trade item as would be boxes of ammunition, but I'm not trading guns or ammo as they could shoot you as you leave the trading table and take back everything including life and home. Bad moon on the rise.
Morning breakfastpop. MMM mimosas! Yes! I would imagine those media moguls use the term fiscally responsible because King Teleprompter is most likely fiscally responsible for putting their kids through college. But that's just my pessimistic view of things. I love your suggestion to Michael Moore! As for the congressional pay freeze, you know how I feel about this. I know many police officers, teachers, etc in my community who took pay CUTS this year and lost vacations, benefits, etc. But yes, by all means, let's make sure the slimy politicians get their raise. Ok, now I need two mimosas! As for Matthews, he's a tool. Let's use him as the dartboard when we get to the bar. (Great hub as always!)
Pop
Good start; you can never go wrong when you start off recognizing the contribution made by the State Controlled Media in propping up a failed presidency. This bunch ABC, CBS and NBC puts Fidel Castro’s Un Poco Pravda (translation Little Pravda) to shame with their ability to distort reality! I do suggest they sing Kumbya instead of the Battle Hymn of Pedophilia "We Are the World".
Michael Moore; I sincerely hope your stage is reinforced with steel girders. As far as filmmaker extraordinaire; well I guess in the world of Looney Tunes this could apply. Nice try with your give back the money plan; socials never give back other people’s money; if they did they would have to spend their own!
Katrina could have been "the best thing that happened to the education system in New Orleans"; if it had drowned or forced out all the liberal teachers that were perpetuating the great lie before it struck. What exactly is the great lie; it goes something like this; the Constitution is a Living Document written by a bunch of old white slave owners; Columbus stole the land from the Indians after infecting them with syphilis; and my personal favorite, White Man’s Greed Rules a World in Need? Despite Ray Nagan’s fondest wish New Orleans apparently isn’t reverting back to being his Chocolate City he dreamed of; they actually elected a white mayor! True it was a rotten Democrat named Landrieu but it’s a start!
Steny Hoyer, Democrat great state of Maryland should be paid in Crab Cakes. He doesn’t deserve real money for what he and his fellow congressional bandits do. Pay Raise; that’s like granting Barney Frank a bonus for pronouncing the letter R (I’m hunting Wabbits)
Chris Matthews (ole wee-wee leg); better bring your mop!
Morning POP, I did get your e-mail this morning, but I don't need it to come to the awards. Moore will be joining Manchelle's obesity class and with the money he's getting he may find a new wardrobe. New Orleans, although a fun city, will continue to be corrupt as Landrie is just another thug, and Congress asking for a raise is deplorable. Global warming has caused the shut down of Washington, but it's still costing us millions. Keep the mimosas comming!
Dear 50,
Clearly, I have a lot to learn. See you tonight and you can enlighten me further.
God morning sunflowerbucky,
I love your assessment of Matthews and I think he would make a perfect dartboard. See you later at the bar and bring a snow shovel and boots!
Good morning Patriot
I love your analysis of the "winners". Maybe all of Congress should be paid with their state fruit, veggie or flower. It works for me. See you later, Patriot at the bar. Bring a snow plow!
Good morning jiberish,
There aren't enough mimosas on the planet to dull the senses enough to stand these "winners". Come to the bar later. Bank of America is buying and Patriot is bringing a snow plow!
Great Awards Pop, I can only watch them briefly and Mathews, well never watch him anymore. if I want to get into a bad mood quickly, I can just switch to him and instantly, I turn into the grummpy old man. I have to agree that the storm is brewing and we are under tropical storm warning right now. Come Novemeber we will know if it turns into a hurricane warning.
I suggest that when we get together later we all bring our favorite Matthews quote. Here's mine:"My, I felt this thrill going up my leg. I mean, I don't have that too often."
Tom Cruise was right on at least one thing-"Matt, you're so glib."
I can't believe it. They just keep coming. The stupidness of these people. Please Pop, make them stop! I can't stand it any longer.
And more to get a million dollar tax credit from the state of Michigan. This is just wrong! So you wonder why Michigan has such money problem.
Keep on hubbing!
Good afternoon ehern,
Imagine, even Obama can't watch his adoring fan Matthews. Stay away from the networks, they are bad for the health. Join the breakfastpoppers at the "virtual" bar later and bring along some skis!
Dear Hyprox,
What a fabulous idea! I have to think of my favorite Matthewism. I just hope we don't lose our appetites. See you later and bring a shovel. earmuffs and gloves!
Good afternoon eovery,
I feel your pain, but I know of no way to make them stop. Let's meet later at the bar and laugh our heads off. Bring some sturdy snow boots!
Pop, I am kind of under the weather today. I feel like I partied and drank a couple to many last night. So I am going to have to pass on the bar.
Keep on hubbing!
Bpop-
Couldn't make it -hungover after yesterday-send over the mimosas by private courier - just charge it to Irish government junkets fund-they won't know me -but who cares!
Education a bit of a mess here-could we get a hurricane too-please,it might be the best thing ever happened!!
As usual BP you have brought a worthy group to receive POP awards, I have never like Michael Moore he is as low as they get. Sending warmth and well wishes to you and all down at the bar, dress warm and be sure to have a designated driver, I've got a feeling more than snow might need to be shoveled with this group of winners.
Dear eoery,
Hope you feel better. You will be missed!
Good afternoon itakins,
The mimosas are on the way. They are on me and 50 caliber who is charging everything to Bank of America. You are better off without the hurricane, the government didn't do such a great job helping the people of New Orleans.
Good afternoon Robert,
Your point is well taken, but none of the "winners" are invited, just the breakfastpoppers.
Great ceremony, as always. And the tangerine mimosa made it even better!
Dear habee,
So happy you enjoyed the awards. I'm sipping one of the mimosas right now!
Oh, I would like one more mimosas while you are by the bowl, I am exhusted the party plum wore me out, but you do throw such a grand affair, how do you keep everyone so happy. I know, your fantastic hubs that is what keeps everyone happy. I for one, leave your site, and miss you. So until next time, and by the way I do care....
Great Hub!!!!!!!
The hub can be regarded as one of the most intriguing hub. Moore entered the stage and then again with Matthews. Various news channels which are being broadcasted, rated them very low score. They deserve the award. Thanks a lot for sharing such a wonderful peace of text.
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Good morning Darlene,
I am still at the bar! I got snowed in and had to sleep over. So glad you enjoyed the evening. I have plenty of mimosas left over. I mixed up about three batches during the night. You rock, you real!y do!
Good morning ateenyl and welcome to breakfastpop. So glad you enjoyed the awards and please stop by for breakfast anytime!
I just keep praying that it will snow so hard there it will bury them all and they all won't be able to get to work for months - in the mean time, maybe we can get some of our tax dollars back!
Harvey sent a 28th amendment around stating they couldn't sign anything into law that didn't apply to THEMSELVES as well - I'm ALL about that! I also say that we add a 29th stating ANYTHING our lawmakers sign into law they must also swear -- as part of her signature that they READ THE DANGED THING in order sign it.
You give me back my sense of humor otherwise I'd go bald tearing my hair out.
Dear cjv,
I am so i favor of those amendments but the powers that be will never agree. Leave your hair alone, you are way to gorgeous to rip it out!
I've written on many subjects you have, so please don't think I'm cribbing from you! Anyway, mine aren't imaginative the way yours are.
Dear sheila,
You have got to be kidding. When I read your hubs , I thought that we have so much in common and I am thrilled.
Tom Whitworth Level 5 Commenter 2 years ago
Pop,
Another fine group of awardees. I wouldn't propose group spanking to Tingly Matthews because I think he goes for this type of thing. He would just love a session with President Obama. I can just hear him,"Hit me harder Barrack I love it!!!!!!!"