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I have always been fascinated by robots. I'd laugh at the silly robots from some of the early science fiction films I saw on TV, although I loved the Class M-3 Model B9, General Utility Non-Theorizing Environmental Control Robot from Lost In Space.

I never thought of the Tin Woodsman from The Wizard of Oz as a robot, but I suppose he was. Maybe not. The chick in Metropolis was definitely a robot, though she didn't look like it for most of the film.

The robots in a lot of Isaac Asimov's stories and novels were always lots of fun to read about.

I even liked Johnny Five from Short Circuit -- though the robot was cooler than the movie.

Of course, I had a Rock'Em Sock'Em Robots game when I was a kid.

I'm not sure what fascinated me about robots. Was it their near-human appearance that was both frightening and fascinating? Was it the idea that a robot could do work I didn't want to do? Like Rosie from The Jetsons?

Not consciously, but maybe, in the back of my mind, that was there.

There has been an advancement in robotics. No, they haven't turned a Roomba into Rosie just yet. They've made a robot that can vomit.

Seriously.

They're studying how the spray can pass along viruses or something else just as disgusting.

That's a pretty specialized use for a vomiting robot. But, it still has applications beyond the laboratory. If I had one, I'd have it sit in front of the TV and watch Obama, and then vomit in disgust, so I wouldn't have to.

Cartoon of the Day - Winning

[Source: Michael Ramirez - Investors.com]

It's all about winning. It's not about doing what is right. It's not about what is doing what is best for the country. It's about winning. And the other side losing.

Any questions?

A question. Or two.

Now that Current TV has been purchases by Al-Jazeera, will Current TV become more or less anti-American?

I wonder if MSNBC is up for sale?

Cartoon of the Day - Liberty

[Source: Gary Varvel - GoComics]

Loaded for Bear RINO

So, Congress has up and passes Obama's plan. The one where they'll raise taxes on 77% of Americans.

How did your Congressman vote? Find out here.

Mine voted "no." Good Congressman.

What about those that voted "yes?" Well, I'm thinking next election, a RINO hunt may be in order.

Resolutions for 2013

I hereby resolve to:

• be tolerant of liberals
• not call everyone who voted for Obama a moron
• not throw rocks at the neighbors' dogs
• not make fun of rednecks
• not make fun of yankees
• not call everyone who voted for Obama an idiot
• be a role model for the children
• compliment people more often
• not call everyone who voted for Obama a dumbass
• sprout wings and fly

I shall achieve them all with equal success! Happy New Year!

Cartoon of the Day - Blame

[Source: Lisa Benson - GoComics]