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70 years….

Mosh Pit Matt — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:41:27 +0000

Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation, and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And, while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has therefore undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense, that always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory.

I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again...

On September the 11th, enemies of freedom committed an act of war against our country. Americans have known wars -- but for the past 136 years, they have been wars on foreign soil, except for one Sunday in 1941.

NEVER AGAIN!

Stay vigilant…

We cannot hide. We must fight with a morally acceptable economy not one of greed and avarice, we must fight with cultural sensitivity and intelligent response, we must be prepared with a capable military, we must use diplomacy informed by history, anthropology, technology, geography.

A Day that will live in INFAMY… don’t EVER forget.

-MPM

This may or may not be true, but who cares?

Thrasher — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:08:40 +0000

Fuck yeah…

Language Lessons

Mosh Pit Matt — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:28:18 +0000

In a new series here at TMP.net, I offer the first entry in the world of English-English and English-BAD Foreign translation posts.

Today is a posting for all those pizza places that put friggin’ HAM on a pizza when I CLEARLY ask for bacon, even using my thickest Appalachian accent.

The lesson is as follows.

Insert Bacon here

Now. I hope this clears things up.

(p.s. Japanese groceries, you need to learn the same…)

Hiatus

Mosh Pit Matt — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:30:08 +0000

We are still around but Thrasher and I (Mosh Pit Matt) have some other things to attend to at the moment and are too swamped to post. Keep watching, we’ll be back soon with some lists and reviews and everything you have come to know and love.

-MPM

Bacon is Good for Me

When you start with that attitude…

Thrasher — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:54:24 +0000

…you can expect the same in reverse. Now go make me a sammich.

THIS is how Nachos are done…

Thanks For Playing…

Mosh Pit Matt — Mon, 02 May 2011 06:41:50 +0000

I’m not one to celebrate the death of another human being, but since I’m not sure this individual counted as human I will simply say:….

Game Over

Please do not bother to insert coin… you cannot continue.

Good Riddance.

But Remember, this struggle has gone on almost twice as long as WWII, and Hitler Killed himself a month before VE day… and they weren’t fighting a wide-spread, dispersed insurgency in hostile terrain and politically unstable territory… This war on terror is not “over” or “won.” But, the unifying force of Bin Laden as leader is no longer a factor. With such loss can come division. Many smaller things are more time consuming to defeat, but less of a threat. We can only hope that what we did was, in fact, not just a symbolic feat, but a strategic one as well.

Pray for peace. Prepare for war.

♫EGO sum Cornholio!!!!♫

Mosh Pit Matt — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:37:26 +0000

Are you threatening me? Where I come from we have but ONE Bunghole…

Is that TP you are wearing? I need TP for my Bunghole!!

Oder "Ich bien Cornholio!!!"

Found at the Faerie Vikings.

Happy Easter BAWK! BAWK!

So, I was shopping for a mail-order bride the other day…

Thrasher — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:06:26 +0000

Needless to say, the manager and I had a few words.

The Mosh Pit Guide to Being a Real Man

Mosh Pit Matt — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:55:38 +0000

There are lots of things that are great about being very feminine and lady-like.

I love strong, feminine women who know how to BE women.

But these days, I would argue many men have forgotton what it means to be manly.

They either are over assertive and agressive to the point of violence, or they are panzies who cowtow to ridiculous ideas of dominance.

In celebration of manliness… I offer the first entry in the Mosh Pit Hall of Masculinity: The man with no name.

Do you feel Lucky, Punk?

How does he qualify? Let me enumerate:

1) Ingenuity under durress
2) Fearlessness in the face of death and horrendous brutality
3) Loyalty to friends, compadres, and those who help
4) Absolute and pure disdain for those who cheat him or lie to him and a willingness to cut them down when the time is right
5) Making every place the right place
6) Making every time the right time
7) Living off the land
8) Appreciation of a fine cigar

Other men on this Growing list are likely to have similar traits. But this is today’s offering.

Mosh Pit Matt’s Laminated List – 2011 Edition

Mosh Pit Matt — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:40:34 +0000

Gillian Anderson — Much like Thrasher my #1 has not changed. She pretty much has everything that suits my taste in women. I was never a big fan of The X-Files, but I watched it religiously just to catch glimpses of her. When people ask “what is your ‘type,’” I invariably answer “Gillian Anderson.”
Kim Kardashian— Jumping from nothing to second is this lovely specimen. I knew a girl in Japan that looked a bit like her, only not in all the same places… Sometimes my kinkiest fantasies involve Kim Kardashian…
Michelle Yeoh — Retaining her strong 3rd is one of my all time favorites. I repeat myself: not only is she stunningly beautiful, she also has a class and sophistication that are rare in many Asian actresses today and she has a grace and beauty of movement that can almost certainly be attributed to her ability to completely mop the floor with mere mortals.
Beyoncé Knowles — I don’t see this “Child” being bumped from 4th anytime soon. She’s always got it goin’ on… She’s also the only Austin Powers’ girl to remain on the list…
Natalie Portman — In my growing list of “chicks that make geeks drool” I have to add Padamame or PandaBear or whatever her name is… I don’t care if she’s preggers, I just care it isn’t mine! And as Harry Plinkett said “Who wouldn’t want to dock their probe into Natalie’s Port… man…
Ziyi Zhang — It took me a while, but after watching “Horsemen” for the 3rd time, she made the list. She has been in a bunch of good movies, she’s smart and talented, and in her role in the Horsemen, I kinda think she was playing herself… which gives her points for “Goth Chick” appeal.
Cindy Crawford — Never lower than 7th.. I’ve been in love with Cindy since High School. The Superficial has a comment about her that she will be the hottest chick in the nursing home. She is aging nicely I must say. (She’ll be on here until I die.)
Cate Blanchett — Still in at 8th is the mysterious, stunning, talented and gorgeous Cate… my previous commentary still holds true.
Jessica Alba — Keeping honors and moving up to 9th is the increadibly sexy and quite aquatic Jessica Alba… mmm I still dream about a trip to Palau or Rota with her…
Winona Ryder — Dropping to last is this Brat-packer. This year she gets added cred (and salvation for the list) for coming out as Spock’s mom!!!

Honorable Mentions:

Molly Ringwold
Mia Sara
Yuna Natsuo
Jennifer Grey
Megumi Yasu