A Trojan Horse and the PIP-POP Awards
57Dim The Lights!
Good morning breakfastpoppers. Today is Tuesday, October 5, 2010. We are headed for the PIP-POP Awards this morning so let's prepare a Trojan Horse for our morning liquid breakfast. You will need 1/2 pint of Guinness Stout and 1/2 pint cola. Simply pour the Guinness into a beer mug or pint glass and top with cola. Put on your dancing shoes and head for the theater. Don't spill the Trojan Horse. See you in a bit.
Welcome everyone to the 7th weekly presentation of the coveted PIP-POP Awards. We have a varied and interesting line-up of "winners" this morning so let's not waste a minute.
Let's welcome to the stage a representative of the White House, who wishes to remain anonymous. Will the gentlemen with the paper bag over his head come up to the podium? The nominating committee learned that the White House denied the family of Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker access to the White House's West Wing a day after the World War II hero was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The family had been invited to tour the West Wing, but was denied entrance because Vernon Baker's ten year old grandson Vernon Pawlik was wearing shorts and a t-shirt. The shirt had a picture of his grandfather on it. Nice work. We can only conclude that common sense and compassion is in very short supply in the White House. Please accept this POP and give it to your boss.
Our second "winner" today is Michigan's Evart Public School system. Will someone please come up to the stage to receive this award for hiring a registered sex offender to drive one of your school buses? I see that you too prefer to accept this POP with a paper bag over your head. It's understandable in our view. Here's your award. We have no further comment.
Ladies and gentlemen, let us now welcome to the stage the somewhat insane Democratic Representative Alan Grayson. It is our understanding that you left a note on Facebook in which you attempted to explain the benefits of federal spending. It is your belief that if we didn't spend all this money we might end up "eating" each other when times got tough. Remind us again, how you got elected. Please take your POP and place it next to your other one.
Our fourth POP of the morning goes to the the very left leaning teachers at the High School for Math, Science and Engineering in New York City. Will one of you please come up to the stage? What a brilliant idea it was to tell students they would get class credit for attending the One Nation Rally. I suppose you believe that they will grow up to be proud socialists if they just get the right indoctrination. Here is your POP. Share it with your other socialist colleagues.
Our ceremony is drawing to a close. Let's end on a high note by welcoming the Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie to the stage. Sir, it is a privilege to award you with this well deserved PIP. You have shown courage in leadership and the willingness to make tough decisions in the best interests of the people of New Jersey. You would probably make a fine President. Thank you and congratulations, once again.
Well, breakfastpoppers it is time to raise our Trojan Horse on high and give a rousing toast to our POPs and our PIP. Until next week, PIP PIP Hooray, POP Goes The Weasels...POP...
Good morning Springboard.
Wow, you are up early today. I think it just may be a Democrat "thing". Grayson is certifiable but maybe his constituents are too. See you at the bar. I'm buying.
Pop,
The lights are almost out not just dim. Thank you for another group of "Winners". The losers receiving POPS speak for themselves. As for Chris Cristie he's a well deserving PIP awardee!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good morning Tom,
I'm glad you enjoyed the show. I may have to give Christie a PIP every week until someone else comes along. See you later. I'm buying.
POP as always a well deserving group of both the PIP and the POP's! It's a shame we can't find more PIP's but maybe after Nov 2 more will be around eh?
New Jersey is fortunate to have found a 'Leader' instead of the typical politician, Repubs should take notes on this guy as he seems to be showing us how to lead through these trying times.
Cuervo Gold raised high to Gov Cristie!! Hear! Hear!
Good morning Hmrjmr,
You're right, Christie is the real deal. He just tells it like it is and it feels so good, even if it's bad news. See you at the bar. You do remember that your drinks are free all this month.
My husband ALWAYS laments the fact that a lot of REALLY weird stuff happens in FL, perhaps the election of that dunderhead (Grayson) should be example number one!! I really hope that the voters in that district realize what a total a-hole their rep is and vote him out! I had also heard about the class credit for attending the socialist's rally, pretty sad commentary on the education being imparted to their kids. This America-bashing is getting out of control on the left side of the aisle. I bet after the election, they will FINALLY realize that throwing insults at the voters is NOT an effective strategy for winning!
Another wonderful awards ceremony. Sex offenders driving school busses? Why am I not shocked! Talk about offenders, name any type of offender and you can find one in the white house! Say "Obumma administration" and I am offended. And Gov. Christie, not doing a bad job in NJ. And I would like to raise my Trojan Horse to the 1955 World Series champion Brooklyn Dodgers who won t=he Series 55 years ago yesterday, the best team ever!!! Let's go to the bar and toast our PIP-POP winners and the 55 Dodgers! I'm buying. BARTENDER...........
Wonder how many teachers gave credit for going to Becks rally? ...........Did anyone notice the difference in crowds between Beck and the liberals? hahahherhehehohohoh
Good morning Sheri,
I can't believe that someone like Grayson could get elected, but then look at Al Franken and Rangel and most of all look at Obama. We need a smarter electorate that is for sure. See you at the bar. We'll talk about November.
Oh.. I never thought such a drink existed, so thank you for the education.
Good choice on the gov of NJ. Also, a good thing that he is in office while Mark Zuckerberg is giving away his money.
Sad about that visit to the White House. I never knew there was such a protocol, Pop...For crying out loud, surely they could have found a jacket and pants so they could go in. It is the White House! The fine restaurants have them..so they can let you in as dressed and not violate their own rules...
I enjoyed the hub. I will pass on the Trojan horse, since I am not really fond of beer...The last one I had was in a pub in Scotland..with my ex husband..26 years ago...or was it Dublin? lol..you see.
Good morning taxlarry,
I'm with you about the Dodgers. I'll toast to that team any day. See you later. I'm buying.
Good morning American Romance,
Thanks for the laugh. I spilled my Trojan Horse. Oh well, it's off to the bar later. I'm buying.
God morning msorensson,
Forget about the Trojan Horse. How about a Bloody Mary? As far as the ten year old grandson is concerned, he is ten, the t-shirt had a picture of his grandpa on it. Give me a break. But then, in order to make an exception for this child common sense would have to prevail and that will never happen. See you later at the bar. I'm buying.
I will take the Bloody Mary pop. Double up. You are right, common sense is not so common. This one's on me.
Dear msorensson,
Thanks so much.
POP: I loved the awards today, and of course, the Trojan Horse. Three Cheers to the Winners!
I really cannot believe that a sex offender was hired as a school bus driver especially when you can check out everyone with a computer. Very Sick!
I strongly question Alan Grayson's sanity, and hope he is not re-elected.
As for Chris Christie, I raise my glass to him and what he has done for the State of New Jersey. How refreshing to hear him speak. I would like to see him as our next President.
Anyway, I'm off to the bar for more Trojan Horses. Save me a seat....
BPop I love how you dig up these crazy stories, expecially a sex offender driving a school bus ? Just insane. And Grayson is a nutjob and I like Christie too !
How I hope Grayson loses his seat!
Good morning Pino,
It seems that these days shortcuts are taken that lead to very bad mistakes. Not to investigate a school bus driver is criminal. As for Christie, he is is really something. I love the way he stands up to the unions. See you at the bar. I'm buying.
Dear tony,
I'm happy you enjoyed the awards. I would love to get a few more PIPS, but I guess I'll have to be patient. See you at the bar. I'm buying.
Dear sheila,
They may have to carry Grayson out of there in a straight jacket!
Pop, better a sex offender on the bus than an obama terrorist in the white house. Great awards and Bloody Marys sound good to go for the drink today, see you at the Inn,50
Good morning 50,
There is probably already a sex offender in the White House! See you at the bar. I'm buying.
Morning POP...
And the beat goes on...There seems to be a never-ending flood of POP winners clamoring to shove their stupidity on the American people...Yet, one PIP award trumps them all...I really like Christie's message and fortitude, now if he could just lose a little weight he would have a real shot at POTUS...He looks like he has indulged in many Trojan Horses and not a little pizza...As you know, appearance and perception is everything with the average voter, otherwise we would have elected Forbes in 2000...
I'm nominating Mondale for a PIP next week for his comment on Obama's teleprompters...
See you at the tavern...lets discuss possible POTUS candidates for 2012...Bolton looks interesting, except no president has been elected with facial hair since Taft...That's probably why Obama shaved his off prior to running for the US Senate...Bloody Mary's sound great, I'm bringing the limes...Larry
Good morning maven,
I like Christie very much and yes I agree a little weight loss couldn't hurt. But he is such a straight shooter that I think he would make a fine President. Let's talk further tonight. I'm buying. I am going to track down Mondale's comment. If I find it, will you present?
Good morning maven,
I like Christie very much and yes I agree a little weight loss couldn't hurt. But he is such a straight shooter that I think he would make a fine President. Let's talk further tonight. I'm buying. I am going to track down Mondale's comment. If I find it, will you present? I found it and I'm hoping you'll do the honors.
POP...Mondale's comment doesn't quite reach the devastating level of his " I knew President Kennedy, Sir...And you are no Kennedy " gotcha quote, but it is close...It will be an honor to present...I'll break out my moth-balled tux and tails, wingtips, and " I like Ike " pin...Larry
Let's see Pop; the gentlemen with the paper bag over his head could be one of several options; Robert Gibby Gibbs; David Axelrod; could even be a gentle woman Valerie Jarrett or old Rham Dead Fish Himself. Yes it’s probably old Rham’s last official act before he heads back to the city of Al Capone; tell me is there a foul fishy odor emitting from under the bag?
Pop; the truth is Michigan's Evart Public School system beat the White House to the Punch here. The White House was going to hire the un-named registered sex offender as Education Czar but the school system got him first.
Democratic Representative Alan Grayson is after all a democRAT. If the Government doesn’t feed the people how then would they eat? You certainly can’t expect them to waste their food stamps on food do you? And by the way he got elected the same way Barrack Hussein Obama got elected; THEY WALK AMONG US!
POP, they teach the 4 R’s at the High School for Math, Science and Engineering in New York City; Reading wRiting, aRithmeticking and insuRRectionism!
As for Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey; all I gotta say is Chris Christie for President in 2012!
Morning POP, I can vouch that in Florida the reason Grayson got elected is because half the ppl have Alzheimer and the other half can't speak English, he could say anything it makes sense to someone. If Michelle can wear some of those outrages outfits, it would have been acceptable to allow the Grandson in shorts. As far as teachers go, when the preacher wanted to burn the Koran the whole world was in an uproar, but when a teacher shows Jesus in a compromising sex act with another man, it's called Art. If Christie were president, he would be a good role model for other politicians to grow some balls. Off to the bar!
I was on my second Trojan Horse when you announced the POP for the pervert driving the school bus. The bag on the rep's head scared my horse. He was still running loose when Grayson took his award. I got him corraled in the lobby but then Grayson came out with his POP, and the horse spooked again and trampled him. Grayson crawled out of the front doors and left his POP. Here it is. We can always use it for the next one!
But seriously, the Vernon Baker family story at the WH really rips my *(*(&&*. The WH is devoid of common sense. And Chris Christie has come to be my new political hero. I hope he keeps it up. I sure wish a run for Prez was in his future. Great awards, as usual!
Hi POP.... sickened by sex offending school bus driver, but hey, sex offenders have rights too, right? At least more than those children the sex offenders tend to prey on... I am so not surprised by this ridiculousness. I am frightened, but not surprised.... And I agree with the PIP for Governor Christie. It's about time someone strapped on a set of balls (pardon the french) and used a whole boat load of common sense.... I hope he helps NJ, for if he can make it there, he'll make it anywhere... I am toting 26 pounder (she gained a little weight since my last posting) and will meet you all at the bar. Save me a seat. By the way, anyone have any thoughts on day-old egg foo young?
Dear maven,
Cool, I am looking forward to the PIP-POPS. See you later.
Dear Patrot,
I don't think the paper bag was hiding Rahm, I honestly think it was Bin Laden! As for the sex offender, the WH probably has at least one or two on staff. See you at the bar. We need to talk about 2012.
Good evening jiberish,
I heard about the so called work of "art". We are like the Romans before the fall. Christie is my idea of an intelligent common sense guy who is not afraid to tell the truth. See you at the bar. I'm buying.
Dear pcoach,
Well you had quite a morning! As for the WH, I can't see that there is not even a little bit of common sense in the whole place. See you at the bar. Everything is on me.
Dear jellio,
So glad to have you back at the breakfast table. i agree about Christie. He is the answer to the mess we are in. He has the courage to tell the truth. I recently heard him say that he is not interested in running for President. Too bad. He is the real deal. As far as day old Egg Fu Yung is concerned, I don't like it. I say toss it. See you and the 26 pounder at the bar. Does the baby like hummus and carrots?
Great show. CHeerios
You do a POP of the year award for the biggest Pops of teh year.
Keep on hubbing!
Dear eovery,
Great idea!
Great job as usual. Whoever denied that family access to the White House tour should be fired. Unbelievable.
I saw on Drudge that Chris Christie was making a trip to Iowa. Maybe he's exploring a 2012 run. He's certainly a breath of fresh, common sense air. I think he'd do well cleaning up & digging out after the Obama quagmire.
Dear Ken,
The possession of common sense is not a job requirement at the White House. As for Christie, he's fabulous although I did hear him say many times that he was not interested in the Presidency. We'll see. He is fantastic and straightforward.
Those teachers - all of them mentioned here, should be fired. Then we need to fire the unions and start from scratch and rebuild our schools!
Thanks for an informative, yet somehow funny at the same time - Pop Awards. You are such a hoot!! Carol
Hi Pop,
Ignorant as I am, when I read the title "Trojan Horse" I got ready for a lot more than a drink. The drink sounds good though and the awards are well deserved (but no surprise there, we know you well by now).
Sad to hear about the little boy, especially when the White House could and should concentrate on more meaningful "formalities" (like taking care of "we the people", for instance).
I am waiting for your hub about the real Trojan Horse and especially the Ulysses that brough it to the fortress
Dear cjv,
I agree. The teachers have no right indoctrinating these kids by bribing them with credits. This is absolutely disgusting.
Dear Petra,
Thanks for an interesting hub idea. As far as the awards are concerned thanks for coming. If there was even one person in the WH with a shred of common sense that little boy would have gotten his tour.
Kudos to Gov. Christy...at least there are a few politicians still left with some brain function. I find myself wondering why there were no students cited for receiving credit in attending the recent Glen Beck gathering in our nations capitol...must have not come under the "approve curriculm". We certainly are raising ourselves a nice crop of future communists here in America. Thanks for a good show Poppy...now salute! WB
Dear Wayne,
The indoctrination of our nation's youth continues. In time people like you and I will be considered the crazy ones if we don't jump in and turn things around.
Springboard Level 5 Commenter 19 months ago
Oh Gawd. There's that name again. Grayson. What a nut. The guy is simply a nut. I think you ask the most important question there is. HOW did he get elected? But then, Rangel won his primary. Perhaps its just a democrat thing.