Quibbles and Bits, Ozzie Bengazi and the Force of a Bullet in the Foot edition

The Bengazi Committee

I can understand how emotion can override reason, having been guilty of that mind crime many, many times in my life.   But if anyone wants a mass, real-life example of how Yosemite Sam-ridiculous this looks, check no further than the Bengazi Committee.   Hillary Clinton didn't need to expend much effort making the committee members look like the assclowns they are.   Just a little rhetorical and politcal jiu-jitsu, then stand back and watch the heads explode like thermite in the hands of the Mythbusters.   And what will be the ultimate result?  Free positive press and campaign ads for Hillary.   A Republican party with it's head and trunk tucked between it's legs.   And very likely, the final nail in the coffin of any legitimate challenge to Hillary in the primaries and the general election.

UPDATE 11/15 - This statement above is not to imply endorsement of Hillary Clinton - not in any way whatsoever.   See the post above as to why.    

Myths Bustin' Moves

Speaking of thermite and Mythbusters, it has just come to my attention that Jamie and Adam will be riding off into the sunset after next season.     Thirteen years of busting BS, from the confines of the Bay Area.   Through the format changes - semi-reality-documentary in the beginning, through the Build Team phase, up through today's slick production pieces - the boys have been able to keep the show fresh, interesting, and at times, hilariously funny.   They've always had an interactive element to the show, encouraging viewers to submit ideas and actually running with these ideas, often to classic effect.   I'm sure that the show will sustain a long run in syndication, having produced close to 300 episodes, and it's available on Hulu and iTunes.    Personally, I'd like to see Adam and Jamie bring back the Build Team (Tory/Grant/Kari, and perhaps Jessie Combs) for one more mega-myth-bust.   That would be satisfying.   

More to come, stay tuned...