Mustafa Abu al-Yazid Killed... Again!

They've killed al-Qaeda's Number 3 again.

Well, actually he is Number 8 Number 3; alphabetically speaking, Abu Faraj al-Libbi, Abu Hamza Rabia, Abu Laith al-Libi, Abu Saeed al-Masri, Abu Yahya al-Libi, Saif al-Adel, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and Mohammed Sheikh Mohammed come before him in the list of people claimed to be Number 3 in al-Qaeda, and Abu Zubaida comes in at 9.

These terrorists - I mean really! We kill'em and kill'em and kill'em, and they just keep coming back. Oh, sure, we've captured them and they come back before, but it's the dead ones that are the most... troublesome.

I think it's time for another oldie-but-goodie poll. Last year's was a hit. Why not again?

Submit your suggestions for the best fake Muslim name in the comments section, and the poll will begin on the 13th of June, ending on the 19th. You don't win anything, and it's open ballot, so be bold.

Mine:

Abidi-Abidi-Abidi Atz al-Fohqs

al-Ghor

Barack Hussein Obama (Real Muslim name, sorry.)

Khomtu Jamaekhaman

Baezb al-Bin Bedi-Bedi Gutumi

Son3's American Blogger Awards of 2009 Winner

Congratulations to Stephen Boyd's ... To the Last Ditch!

Son3's American Blogger Awards of 2009 Nominees

• Red State
• Hot Air
• Boortz
• Monkeydarts
• Chattering Teeth
• Teenage Politics
• The 46
• Old Virginia Blog
• Joyfully Home
  
• To The Last Ditch
  
• The Four Corners Post
• Joy In the Little Things
• Survival Blog
  

H1N1 Shot Poll

Found this at Politically Confused; at the top of the post, click the link to the "mainstream news site", and a little less than halfway down the page on the right is where you'll find the poll.

Vote, if you would, and tell me what you selected.

A very interesting topic, that H1N1 shot, so you might poke that link about doctors in Britain refusing the shot as well.

A House Divided

Who first used the analogy of a house that is divided against itself is unable to stand?

Winner gets kudos.

And a virtual crown.

Unless you use a search engine.

Then you get nothing.

Because that's cheating.

And you'll never prosper.

UPDATE: "And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand." ~Jesus Christ, from Book of Mark 3:25

Liberty wins! Here's your virtual crown:


Now, that's a big booger, idn't it?

As of 6:53, on the 22nd of August, Rebecca also wins a crown, because she guessed it right, too!


(Disclaimer: This is not an actual crown. Do NOT attempt to wear. It is not bulletproof, and provides no protection. Does not confer actual noble status upon recipient.)

Best Fake Muslim Name Winner!

Okay, it's silly to keep this going any longer... Falzof Hiz-Qamel al-Lot is the Best Fake Muslim Name!

Best Fake Muslim Name: Semi-Finals

We've come a long way since the first round, but there's still one more round to go after this one.

The competition's semi-finals are upon us, with the three remaining names up for grabs.

Best Fake Muslim Names: Regional Finals

The second of four rounds has begun, and no multiple choices are allowed from this point in.

There are clear league-leaders, but anything can happen at this point!

Best Fake Muslim Name

What has been submitted so far is what is included in the poll, but if you missed out on name suggestions, submit yours now or forever hold your peace.

You can vote for multiple choices, but please choose three or less that you would like to see advance to the second round.

The Poll is Tied

The Tri-State Republics and The Republics of I-35 are tied for first with 3 votes each.

I've added "Other" for a write-in vote.

ADDENDUM: Since the poll results added-up to 200%, I am removing the feature that allows multiple votes.

Recent Poll Results

A unanimous vote for the independent states of Kansas and Oklahoma to join the Republic of Texas in the event of a secession, on the condition that the states retain total sovereignty, has been cast.
While this union of states is entirely hypothetical and, at least for now, just-for-fun, what would a plausible appellation be for such a political body?

My current thought would be for something along the lines of "The United Republics of Texas", but one must keep in mind that such a union would be for the benefit of the three states, and not just for Texas. Each state would contribute to the whole: Kansas being the main crop provider, as it is "America's Breadbasket"; Texas being the main oil and trade provider, as it is rich in "Texas Tea"; and Oklahoma providing... cool license plates.

All name suggestions will go into the next poll.

New Poll

"Should Kansas and Oklahoma join the Republic of Texas in the case of a Secession?"

If you have a different answer, or if you have a comment on the poll, please give it in the comments box.

Son3's American Blogger Award of 2008: The Golden Jayhawk Winner!

Congratulations, Stephen G., you have won "Son3's American Blogger Awards of 2008" by popular vote!

Here's your award, "The Golden Jayhawk":

A special thanks goes out to all those that participated!

NOTICE: recreation of the "Golden Jayhawk" name, image, or copying of the same by a non-winning entity is prohibited.

Son3's First Annual American Blogger Awards of 2008: Polls Have Opened

The contenders are as follows:

• Livvy's A Daughter's Heart
• Stephen G.'s A Soldier of the King
• Mike's Blog of the Irish
• John's Life, by John
• CarolineNot's NottaLotta Acres
• Powers Family's Rehoboth Farm
• RGM's The Southron Nationalist
• Stephen Boyd's To the Last Ditch

The vote ends on the evening of the 27th.

Son3's First Annual American Blogger Award of 2008: Nominations

Nominate your favourite blog for "Son3's American Blogger Award of 2008: The Golden Jayhawk".

You must submit the title and URL for your favourite American blog(s) in the comments section of this post (click "Further Ideations" at the bottom) by the 19th; enter as many blogs as you like; come back to vote for the winner between the 20th and 27th of this month.

Son3: The Ideations of a Jayhawker will not be eligible for nomination.

The winner will receive their virtual award here at this blog on the 28th, with official certification.

Let the nominations begin!

unCivil War Poll: Results

The tally is as follows:

Civil War: 5
War for Southern Independence: 19
2nd War for American Independence: 8
None of the Above: 1

So shall it be written, so shall it be done.

I am, however, curious. Who voted for "None of the Above", and what did you have in mind?

What Should It Be Called?

Everybody in America knows what "the Civil War" is, but the strange thing is that it was anything but a "civil war".

A "civil war" is best defined as two or more factions competing for control of a common political center; the war that took place in the 1860's did not fit this definition.

A term synonymous with the Civil War is the "War of Northern Aggression"; while there is no apparent bias with this appellation (!?!), our friends in the North find this term a bit one-sided.

"War Between the States"

I find fault with this term, as it is somewhat confusing and incorrect. (The United States of America was at war with The Confederate States of America, but Maine wasn't at war with Virginia.)

"War of the Rebellion"

I disagree with this one, also. The Confederacy wasn't in "rebellion" against anything; it was, and is, perfectly legal and moral for any state to secede from the Union.

"Second American Revolution"

Again, there was no revolt. Contrast this to the actual Revolutionary War, where there was a revolt against the controlling government by the subservient colonies.

"War of the Insurrection"; "Slaveholders War"; "Great Rebellion"; "War to Save the Union"

1. There wasn't an "insurrection"; 2. the war had less to do with slavery than any other cause; 3. there was no "rebellion"; 4. "What a noble title!" Oh, brother!

There are a few more obscure titles for "The War", but what I want is a clear, precise, succinct term for it.

Therefore, I shall be starting yet another poll for you, the reader, to decide what the unfortunate events of the 1860's shall be referred to on this blog.

I will be adding the poll at a later time, so if you have any suggestions, comment them; submit as many as you like.

Greatest American Politician: Grand Tally

The Grand Tally:

Patrick Henry: 9 votes
George Washington: 3 votes
John Adams: 1 vote
Thomas Jefferson: 1 vote

The People have spoken!

Greatest American IV

The last of the polls has begun, and it looks like we have a clear winner!

Feel free to discuss the polling.

Greatest American Poll III

The last poll, concerning the philosophy of government, has ended.

The tally now stands: Patrick Henry, 4; a tie stands for second place between John Adams and George Washington, each receiving 1 point.

Comments for the benefit of discussion are welcome.