Jerks of the Year

As usual, Time Magazine has just announced its Person of the Year--no big surprise, it's President Obama. But after searching high and low, TNB could not find any publication (respectable or otherwise) who has had the courage (or bad taste) to name its jerk of the year. There are actually so many worthy candidates, multiple "winners" are required. So in no particular order:

• Wayne LaPierre  The executive VP of the NRA reached, even for him and his despicable group, a new low with his prescription for school safety-- a gun in every classroom. Is there anyone who doesn't realize that, unlike other organizations that legitimately try to protect gun rights, the NRA is just a tool of the gun and ammunition manufacturers? Cut the sanctimonious crap, Wayne, and own up to it--you're merely a front man trying  to sell more guns. The current debate has NOTHING to do with the Second Amendment, which is not under attack. It's all about Profits. It's very telling that this week the hedge fund Cerberus Management, headed by publicity shy Steven Feinberg, announced they were putting all of their numerous gun companies up for sale. Apparently, the blood of schoolchildren indirectly tied to them suddenly produced a conscience. Maybe Wayne will find one--unlikely, when you're as big a jerk as he is, there's really no hope.
• Donald Trump Speaking of reaching new lows, how about the  Donald with his phony late October "offer" to the President pledging $5 million to a charity of Obama's choice if he would reveal his college transcripts and passport applications (Romney didn't receive the same offer). After getting the requisite dose of publicity (mostly negative) weren't you surprised that Trump didn't use that "spare" $5 million for relief in his own backyard for Hurricane Sandy victims?  TNB can now reveal that this bizarre behavior results from the nest of aliens lodged in Trump's hairdo.  
• Todd Akin, Richard Mourdock, Joe Walsh  These are only the best known politicians to shoot themseves in the foot (or if you prefer, another appendage) by shockingly uninformed remarks about abortion and the female body. In the future, in order to secure the GOP nomination for any office, perhaps all male candidates ought to complete a basic course in female anatomy . Or at least have an IQ in three digits.

If you have some other nominees in mind, just contact The Normal Blog. Unfortunately, there are no cash prizes for any submissions.