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By Michelle Malkin  •  August 5, 2008 10:51 AM

Too easy. Reader Ray D. kicks things off and e-mails me: “Ms. Malkin, About 5 minutes in Photoshop. Enjoy.”

Feel free to send along your entries.

Tee-hee:

Speaking of failure, here’s the do-nothing strategy:

California Democrat Nancy Pelosi may be trying to save the planet — but the rank and file in her party increasingly are just trying to save their political hides when it comes to gas prices as Republicans apply more and more rhetorical muscle.

But what looks like intraparty tension on the surface is part of an intentional strategy in which Pelosi takes the heat on energy policy, while behind the scenes she’s encouraging vulnerable Democrats to express their independence if it helps them politically, according to Democratic aides on and off Capitol Hill.

Pelosi’s gambit rests on one big assumption: that Democrats will own Washington after the election and will be able to craft a sweeping energy policy that is heavy on conservation and fuel alternatives while allowing for some new oil drilling. Democrats see no need to make major concessions on energy policy with a party poised to lose seats in both chambers in just three months — even if recess-averse Republicans continue to pound away on the issue.

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  1. #1
    On August 5th, 2008 at 10:54 am, meatpieandtatters said:

    The title should read: Overcoming Incompetence: How I became 3rd in-line to the Presidency.

  2. #2
    On August 5th, 2008 at 10:55 am, meatpieandtatters said:

    …as a functional idiot.

  3. #3
    On August 5th, 2008 at 10:58 am, ajmontana said:

    “Know your Nutso!”

  4. #4
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:00 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    “Know your Failure” from a 14% percenter to you!

  5. #5
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:01 am, ajmalkov said:

    Eric Cantor doesn’t need to be vice president. He needs to organize an electoral coup against these lunatics. Never in my life have I seen such a sorry excuse for leadership as that ffered by Pelosi, Reid, et al. Even McCain can’t begin to compare with their stupidity.

    If the Repubs. can’t get it together and at least prevent more lunatic Dems from gaining seats in Congress, they deserve to wander in the desert for 40 years.

    But we don’t! Come on, Eric, get off your butt and do your job!

  6. #6
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:03 am, wighttrasch said:

    ‘Know your Plastic Surgeon! (and you may well get a bulk discount)

  7. #7
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:03 am, fluffy said:

    “Know your tire pressure”

  8. #8
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:05 am, Paul said:

    “Democrats see no need to make major concessions on energy policy with a party poised to lose seats in both chambers in just three months — even if recess-averse Republicans continue to pound away on the issue.”

    This is the deal. Any vulnerable Democrats have to be linked with Pelosi regardless of what they say.

    On the brightside, Pelosi is undermining Obama. Truth be told, I don’t think she cares. She likes being number 3.

  9. #9
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:08 am, eforhan said:

    Know Your Candidate

  10. #10
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:08 am, alaskangrizzly said:

    Know Your Planet (because this one needs saving; I’m from the government and I’m here to help)

  11. #11
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:10 am, jsr said:

    Know Your Talking Points: How I Overcame American Institutional Sexism to Beat the Republicans, Protect the Children, the and Save the Planet!

  12. #12
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:10 am, sbw999 said:

    “Know your Constituents…A message to America’s nutcases…”

  13. #13
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:10 am, tarpon said:

    Marxism is so cool, just ask Obambi how.

  14. #14
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:12 am, Dimsdale said:

    Know your limitations!

    Especially when everyone can see them.

  15. #15
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:15 am, emjem24 said:

    Here’s a good one:

    Know Your Limitations: How To Do Nothing and Not Give a Rat’s Ass!

  16. #16
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:15 am, tre said:

    Know that I’m smarter than you, you poor crawling worm. So just shut up and let me help you.

  17. #17
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:16 am, emjem24 said:

    Dimsdale:

    Darn it! We have the same idea (except for my addition)! ;-)

  18. #18
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:17 am, emjem24 said:

    How ’bout this snazy title:

    Know Your Botox: Easy Pointers On How To Make Yourself Fuglier Than You Already Are

    /smirk smirk

  19. #19
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:23 am, cabrerski said:

    How about another famous line from San Francisco (paraphrased of course):

    “(A speaker’s got to) know her limits”

    Sorry, Clint.

  20. #20
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:23 am, emjem24 said:

    Here’s Another One:

    Know Your Democrat: Easy Pointers on “Improving” America, Why Weakminded People Like Women and Minorities Fall For It, and How It Comes At The Expense of the Nation As A Whole

    Yeah, yeah, I know it’s a long title but I’m just trying to capture San Fran Nan’s “special qualities.” :roll:

    /sarc off

  21. #21
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:24 am, sonofdy said:

    How to turn a 30% approval rating to a 9% approval rating and call it “progress”

  22. #22
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:28 am, sonofdy said:

    sorry that was the subtitle, title

    know your democratic congress.

  23. #23
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:31 am, uhangtight said:

    Pelosi’s gambit rests on one big assumption: that Democrats will own Washington after the election and will be able to craft a sweeping energy policy that is heavy on conservation and fuel alternatives while allowing for some new oil drilling. Democrats see no need to make major concessions on energy policy with a party poised to lose seats in both chambers in just three months — even if recess-averse Republicans continue to pound away on the issue.

    I suppose that she and Reid are banking on owning all three houses; and, that they will then control energy and dole it out as they see fit. This means, that we will live like a third world nation while they parade around in their limos and lear jets. It is time to let her know that we are not going to stand for this. We need to march on the Capitol steps and not leave until she allows a vote!!

    What would she do if millions marched on Washington demanding her to drill here and drill now? I foresee a terrible Socialist Regime mandated if Obama wins and Dems retain control of both houses. The only way to stop them is by marching against them. And, when that happens, we won’t be carrying pitchforks and shovels!

  24. #24
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:33 am, PirateLady said:

    Know Your -

    BOTOX LIMITS

  25. #25
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:37 am, Alaskan said:

    I read that article about NP telling Dems they could support offshore drilling if they needed to win an election, and it bothered me. The dems quoted in it seemed so confident that they are going to just sweep the elections and really be in the majority. American voters can’t be so stupid, can they?

  26. #26
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:38 am, meatpieandtatters said:

    #24…YIKES

    :o

  27. #27
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:38 am, meatpieandtatters said:

    …you mean the limit has NOT been met?

  28. #28
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:43 am, MikeO said:

    I await with anticipation the Master Photoshop Wizard Tennyson Hayes’s entry.

  29. #29
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    I cannot belive nobody did:

    Know Your Ethics

    Do the Opposite of My Example

  30. #30
    On August 5th, 2008 at 11:59 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    Is Pillosee headed to Iran to promote her new book?

    Just asking.

  31. #31
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:05 pm, chapoutier said:

    What about:

    Your Power? No.

    (At least not until we get back from vacation.)

  32. #32
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:08 pm, DanVanSmak said:

    How about:

    Know Your Audience (They’re Smarter Than You Think They Are)

    Isn’t that what you’re taught in Public Speaking 101? Every good speaker (har! that’s rich!) knows that.

    *out*

  33. #33
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:18 pm, Jimnospin said:

    On August 5th, 2008 at 10:54 am, meatpieandtatters said:
    The title should read: Overcoming Incompetence: How I became 3rd in-line to the Presidency

    .

    Only problem with that title is that she hasn’t overcome her incompetence!

  34. #34
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:26 pm, ajmontana said:

    Know Your
    “Sex, Lie’s and Video Tape”

  35. #35
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:36 pm, Christopher Estep said:

    Know your enemies. Introspection from the Speaker of the House.

  36. #36
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:49 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Know your lockbox! Collecting testicles for fun and profit! I’ll show you how to make them fall off with just a look! And no drilling!

  37. #37
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:52 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    That was a bit harsh eh? Sorry but she makes me soooo annngry! (cue voice of Marvin Martian

  38. #38
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:52 pm, BrianNY said:

    Just found this snippet from Nan’s wiki bio:

    Pelosi represents one of the safest Democratic districts in the country. She has never participated in candidates’ debates.

    This helps explain why she can’t give a convincing interview or speech to save her life. Thank God for ghost writers.

    Please keep her front and center. I want to hear as much as I can from this lady until November.

  39. #39
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:57 pm, dan708 said:

    Sounds like Comrade Pelosky’s strategy is a bit risky. But she’ll probably get away with it; there are too many “automatic” Dem voters in this country.

  40. #40
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:58 pm, twofoot said:

    Know Your Treason. How to Defy the People and Ignore the Constitution.

  41. #41
    On August 5th, 2008 at 12:58 pm, MtsEdge said:

    Abuse Your Power

  42. #42
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm, Ron Rockstar said:

    I sent my entry in, but it must not have been up to Michelle’s standards. Here it is

  43. #43
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:07 pm, polokfla said:

    You folks know what’s really sad about all this liberal takeover?
    These people beat our brains out every election.That’s how it works. If more moonbats get elected; then why are we all surprised when they act like moonbats?
    What the hell are we doing wrong? We MUST be doing something wrong.

  44. #44
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:15 pm, mom2jack said:

    Know Your Body Language: How to Communicate with Like-minded Crazies Through Blinking

  45. #45
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:19 pm, John Ansell said:

    “The community has a responsibility to get suspects like this into custody,” Hamilton said.
    I couldn’t believe that this was coming from the mouth of a Los Angeles Police official.

    So I had to look it up myself to see if he actually said it. At hand are the demonstrably destructive actions of our Los Angeles City council. They are busy working on banning fast food restaurants in poor parts of Los Angeles because, well, they are fat and it’s not their fault. It’s the restaurants that make them fat. If that’s not enough, we have the L.A. city council working on a plan to tax plastic bags at a tune of ten cents a pop.

    Don’t worry about the link above and the death of Edward Satterstrom, whom I will call Jameil Shaw #2 (no disrespect intended to the Satterstrom family, it’s just that Edward was second in line to die the same death as Jamiel.) It’s very similar to Jamiel’s murder. We have a football player (same team as Jamiel with the same coach) and he was gunned down by a latino (small cap on purpose) gang banger named David Aranda Hernandez. It’s not known if Hernandez is an illegal invader like Jamiel’s killer (remember, cops and reporters have this “don’t ask don’t tell” policy with the illegals.) but it is known that he’s a gang member.

    Back to the plastic bag tax. Do you know that “the community has a responsibility to save the planet? THINGS LIKE THIS CAN WAIT!!!!! Who has the time to bother with a slain deputy? I mean after all, it was his duty to watch over the Mexican Mafia Gang while they served out their prison terms or awaited trial. He should have known better than to take that job. AND THIS POOR LITTLE NINE YEAR OLD GIRL WAS JUST “IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME. Can you believe they want to impose a ten cent tax on every plastic bag? That will add up, especially if you double bag for the heavier items.

    I WONDER IF DANIELLE BOLOGNA DOUBLE BAGS! It will be hard on her now that she doesn’t have her husband and two sons around to help. Ten cents a pop for the plastic bags is outrageous. Sure, they can take away the fast food “joints” in the poorer areas of Los Angeles, that doesn’t bother me. If you’re lucky enough to live driving through those areas you had better thank the stars and not waste that luck on getting fat.

    JAMIEL’S LAW IS WAITING FOR A VOTE but they have to get this damn plastic bag thing passed first. You know, the planet is in peril and we need to act now before we’re all dead. Gangs can wait. They only kill us one, maybe two, even three or four at a time. Global warming is going to kill all of us at the exact same time, so we better work on passing that ten cent tax on those damn plastic bags.

  46. #46
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:20 pm, atheling said:

    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:07 pm, polokfla said:
    You folks know what’s really sad about all this liberal takeover?
    These people beat our brains out every election.That’s how it works. If more moonbats get elected; then why are we all surprised when they act like moonbats?
    What the hell are we doing wrong? We MUST be doing something wrong.

    We are sending our children to public school, where they are indoctrinated with socialist theory, anti American sentiment, and revised (i.e., false) history.

    Homeschool. Private School. The only way to keep your kid’s brains intact.

  47. #47
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:22 pm, Radiojoe1470 said:

    What every Liberal really thinks.

    Know Your Place

  48. #48
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:24 pm, polokfla said:

    We are sending our children to public school, where they are indoctrinated with socialist theory, anti American sentiment, and revised (i.e., false) history.

    _____________________________________

    Why then do we allow the moonbats to take over our public schools?
    Why are conservatives so damn conservative about such vital isuues, like our kid’s education?
    I do not understand it.

  49. #49
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:28 pm, Cosmo said:

    How about:

    “No, I’m Not Listening”

    or

    “I Know My Chinese Assets are Safe”

    or

    “I Know My Gerrymandered Seat is Safe”

  50. #50
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:28 pm, bit_boy said:

    Little do the Crats, Reid and Pelosi know the wind at their back is the perfect political storm.

  51. #51
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:44 pm, abstractmind said:

    Know Your Roll: How to Save the Planet and Do Nothing All At The Same Time!

  52. #52
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:46 pm, atheling said:

    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:24 pm, polokfla said:
    _____________________________________

    Why then do we allow the moonbats to take over our public schools?
    Why are conservatives so damn conservative about such vital isuues, like our kid’s education?
    I do not understand it.

    I don’t quite understand your second question…

    As for “why” they have taken over education - well look at feminism, and look at who dominates academia, particularly in early education: women. And look at socialism and women’s affinity for the “nanny state”.

  53. #53
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:58 pm, KaosKlerik said:

    Know You…

    r Blink Rate. How to Look Like a Robot on National TV.

    ‘re Untouchable. One San Franciscan, One Vote; Once. Ruining a Conservative nation from a safe Socialist district.

    r Botox. A Guide to Looking Surprised At All Times.

  54. #54
    On August 5th, 2008 at 1:59 pm, vickisoup said:

    Pelosi’s gambit rests on one big assumption: that Democrats will own Washington after the election

    Pelosi’s right. And, to polokfla, what we’re doing wrong is not demanding better from the Republican party than John McCain. We should have overthrown the cronies years ago and worked harder to affirm the fresh young lawmakers (JC Watts, Rick Santorum, to name two examples).
    Washington is broken, and the GOP is as much to blame for throwing the babies out with the bathwater as are the old cronies on the left.
    I’m sick of all of them. If they don’t make this energy bill argument stick, they don’t deserve to win.

  55. #55
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:03 pm, alt said:

    Ron Rockstar,

    Your entry, “Know your place” wins in my book hands down.

  56. #56
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:07 pm, emjem24 said:

    Here’s a “politically incorrect” entry for San Fran Nan book titles:

    Know Your Morons: How To Bribe The American People Out of Their Cultural, Political, and Economic Heritage

    Direct. To the point. Yes, I know… not her style. :grin:

  57. #57
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:12 pm, letget said:

    Know America,
    I’m the queen bee here and look better in a pantsuit than that gal who wanted to be C in C. We can’t have two queens here.
    L

  58. #58
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:20 pm, Ron Rockstar said:

    Thanks alt, I am glad at least one person liked it.

  59. #59
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:21 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    “Shawshank Sharia”

    After unjustly entering Congress and a long series of misadventures, Nancy and Harry find themselves on the shores of Syria enjoying other people’s money…

  60. #60
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, MathMom said:

    How about

    Know Your Limits

    The Peter Principle and the Unprincipled Pelosi

  61. #61
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:35 pm, Micheleeroo said:

    “Know your 9%-approval congress.”

  62. #62
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:46 pm, sillygatboy said:

    Vicky #50

    Most of us, if not all agree with you. But McCain is the best we’ve got now and the alternative is unthinkable.

  63. #63
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:54 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    The first thing I did when I saw her book on Amazon was to order several of the books after hers on the number list.

    I can only hope my little effort helped sink her book.

    Of course I did buy Obama Nation! I amy buy more copies for some friends.

  64. #64
    On August 5th, 2008 at 2:54 pm, John Ansell said:

    Ron Rockstar #39, :lol: Botoxi :lol:

  65. #65
    On August 5th, 2008 at 3:02 pm, max said:

    “Know You Can’t”

  66. #66
    On August 5th, 2008 at 3:08 pm, Barry F. said:

    Know Your Limitations. I don’t.”

  67. #67
    On August 5th, 2008 at 3:10 pm, right_on said:

    “Know Your Intelligence Quotient –Before You try to Fool People Smarter Than You”

  68. #68
    On August 5th, 2008 at 3:40 pm, Teddy Kennedy said:

    Errah, “Know Your Limit on Botox Shots” errah.

  69. #69
    On August 5th, 2008 at 4:00 pm, Speakup said:

    Get to know
    Your Obomba.

  70. #70
    On August 5th, 2008 at 4:08 pm, Flarn said:

    “Know it All: How some of the biggest cases of mistaken identity are among intellectuals who have trouble remembering that they are not God.”

  71. #71
    On August 5th, 2008 at 4:19 pm, shooter said:

    Know you’re NOT GOD.

    works either way…
    (No, you’re not God)

    Know your Temporary Status.

    hopefully to be prophetic;
    Know your DONE.

  72. #72
    On August 5th, 2008 at 4:29 pm, shooter said:

    since no one else went there…

    Know when to HOLD ‘em.

    and for Sanfran Nan, evil marxist from he11 (or SF, same thing),
    Know when to FOLD ‘em.

  73. #73
    On August 5th, 2008 at 4:37 pm, gippergirl said:

    Her book is listed on Amazon at $7.66…so I can buy her book or allllllllmost put two gallons of gas in my car…hmmm…tough choice…

  74. #74
    On August 5th, 2008 at 4:39 pm, xler8bmw said:

    Obviously she doesn’t know she’s a FAILURE yet!

  75. #75
    On August 5th, 2008 at 5:12 pm, carstairs38 said:

    All about politics and not about helping the people who elect them. Great.

  76. #76
    On August 5th, 2008 at 5:37 pm, Alphonse said:

    Nancy Pelosi reminds me of Condi Rice. Other than being a woman who basks in having achieved a high position by overcoming some sort of imaginary ‘glass ceiling,’ she is unaccomplished, unintelligent, unmotivated, and unnecessary.

  77. #77
    On August 5th, 2008 at 7:31 pm, John Ansell said:

    A closed mouth gathers no feet.

  78. #78
    On August 5th, 2008 at 8:29 pm, Ron Rockstar said:

    That’s deep, John

  79. #79
    On August 5th, 2008 at 9:34 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    Sarcastic: Know Your Savior - Omniscient Yet Humble

    or

    More sarcastic: I Love Power - A Message to Puny Earthlings

    Pick your flavor.

  80. #80
    On August 6th, 2008 at 12:13 am, Terry_Jim said:

    Know Nothings
    Leading America Into The Abyss Of Socialism.

  81. #81
    On August 6th, 2008 at 12:16 am, Terry_Jim said:

    To Serve Men
    A Hijab Wearing Guide For Our Daughters.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    To Serve President Bush
    A Democrat’s Cookbook

  82. #82
    On August 6th, 2008 at 12:40 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    How to stare into the abyss without blinking.

  83. #83
    On August 7th, 2008 at 10:17 pm, maisy said:

    KNOW YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON

  84. #84
    On August 9th, 2008 at 5:23 pm, Papa Louie said:

    No Gas For You!

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