Glad to know we are wasting time on crap like this:



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21901544

Authorities in the US state of Ohio have issued an "indictment" against Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog famed for predicting spring's arrival, after he got it wrong this year.

They say such a felony should be punished by death.

"Punxsutawney Phil did purposely, and with prior calculation and design, cause the people to believe that spring would come early," wrote Mike Gmoser, Butler County prosecutor, in an official-looking paper.
'Very harsh'

He added the wrong prediction amounted to a felony "against the peace and dignity of the state of Ohio".

But Bill Deeley, president of the club that organises Groundhog Day, said Phil has a lawyer and would fight attempted extradition by the Ohio authorities.

He added the death penalty would be a "very harsh" punishment for the much-loved rodent.

"We'll have to plead our case one way or the other, but I think we can beat the rap," Mr Deeley said.

There has been much chatter on social media about Phil's incorrect prediction that spring would come early.

We should shove the carcass of the oversized gerbil up Joe Biden's ass.


http://www.theonion.com/articles/punxsutawney-phil-beheaded-for-inaccurate-predicti,31712/

Good, if we can't begin to hold the animals accountable, we'll never make it to actual people. Baby steps :)

Phil was actually found guilty today and this is what they have in store for him.
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> Phil was actually found guilty today and this is
> what they have in store for him.


Ahhh, the pink mist. Brings back memories that took years of medication to subdue.

Phil had a troubled childhood. Phil was forced into a life of fear and seclusion as gun wielding NRA members made several attempts on his life. About the time Phil had reached adulthood he fell victim to a spring loaded cage trap that was setup on the outskirts of an Ohio campground. Phil was incarcerated at a state run institution for some time where he learned to deal with confinement and the day to day drudgery of prison life.
Phil is a victim of our flawed governmental system he cannot be held responsible for a task that he performed under the stress of what amounts to modern day slavery.

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> Phil had a troubled childhood. Phil was forced
> into a life of fear and seclusion as gun wielding
> NRA members made several attempts on his life.
> About the time Phil had reached adulthood he fell
> victim to a spring loaded cage trap that was setup
> on the outskirts of an Ohio campground. Phil was
> incarcerated at a state run institution for some
> time where he learned to deal with confinement and
> the day to day drudgery of prison life.
> Phil is a victim of our flawed governmental system
> he cannot be held responsible for a task that he
> performed under the stress of what amounts to
> modern day slavery.

You forgot to mention the part where he was ass raped by beavers and other prison rodents.

If Phil doesn't make it.


Groundhog Recipes - Tastes Like Chicken!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 09:48 AM


With Groundhog’s day just around the corner on February 2nd we thought what better way to celebrate than with some tasty groundhog recipes? Here are the five best groundhog recipes that we could find:

1. Country-Style Groundhog:

Ingredients:
1. 7 individual groundhogs
2. ½ cup flour
3. ¼ tsp. salt
4. ¼ tsp. pepper
5. ¼ tsp. soda
6. ¼ c. cooking oil
7. ½ tsp. sugar

Instructions:
Prepare groundhog by removing the small sacs in the back and under the forearm. Soak groundhog overnight in salted water. This will help remove the gamey flavor. Combine flour, salt, pepper, and soda; use as a rub on the groundhog. Brown the groundhog in hot oil in the skillet, and sprinkle with sugar. Reduce heat, add 1 ½ cup water. Cover, simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender. Remove cover; let cook for an additional 10 minutes. (Recipe provided by http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/country_style_groundhog ).

2. Baked Ground Hog:

Ingredients:
1. Ground Hog
2. Spicewood branches
3. Salt, pepper to taste
4. Flour
5. Bacon grease or ½ cup shortening

Instructions:
Dress and cut the groundhog. Bring water to a boil on the stove, and then place the groundhog in boiling water. Break spicewood branches, and but into the pot. Continue boiling until groundhog is tender. Remove groundhog from pot. Season with salt and pepper, then roll in flour and bacon grease. Put in oven and bake until golden brown. (Recipe provided by http://www.grouprecipes.com/11388/baked-ground-hog.html).

3. Groundhog and Sweet Potatoes:

Ingredients:
1. Groundhog
2. Cold water
3. Salt
4. Pepper
5. Sweet potatoes or white potatoes
6. Cornbread

Instructions:
Dress the groundhog as quickly as possible, and let soak for several hours in cold, salty water. After the meat is cold, you can trim any excess fat. Parboil to remove any remaining fat. Drain well. Place in oven at medium temperature with potatoes. Season the meat with salt and pepper and bake until brown. (Recipe provided by http://www.gamecalls.net/wildgamerecipes/groundhogrecipes.html).

4. Oriental Groundhog:

Ingredients:
1.1 groundhog
2. 2 quarts water
3. ¼ cup salt
4. ½ cup soy sauce
5. 2 whole cloves garlic
6. 1 whole pepper
7. ¼ onion
8. 2 tablespoon mild chile powder
9. ¼ bunch whole parsley
10. 4 beef bouillon cubes
11. ¼ teaspoon freshly-ground white pepper
12. 1 cup beef or chicken broth
13. Teriyaki glaze

Instructions:
Cut meat into pieces and let soak in 1 quart water and salt for three hours. Transfer groundhog to 1 quart fresh water and soak 4 hours. Drain and dry meat. Place meat in a baking pan with broth, soy sauce, garlic cloves, pepper, onion, Chile powder, parsley, bullion cubes, and white pepper. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for an hour to an hour and a half. Baste frequently and finish with teriyaki glaze. (Recipe provided by http://ushotstuff.com/wg/GroundhogSmp.htm).

5. Waco Groundhog in Sour Cream:

Ingredients:
1. Groundhog, skinned and cleaned
2. ½ cup vinegar
3. 1 tablespoon salt
4. 2 quarts water
5. 2 teaspoons soda
6. ½ cup flour
7. 1 teaspoon salt
8. ½ teaspoon Allspice
9. ½ cup bacon fat
10. 3 small wild onions
11. ½ cup water
12. 1 cup sour cream

Instructions:
Skin and clean the groundhog. Place groundhog in a pot with water, ½ cup of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon salt. Let stand overnight. Remove, wash, and pat dry with a damp cloth. In a large pot, combine 2 qt. water and 2 T soda, bring to a boil. Add groundhog. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse the meat. Cut into serving pieces. Combine flour, salt, and allspice, coating the pieces of groundhog with the mixture.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt the bacon fat in a frying pan. Brown meat on all sides. Transfer browned meat to a greased 4 qt. casserole dish.
Place sliced onions on top of the meat, add water, cover, and bake in preheated oven for 2 hours until meat is tender.
Transfer meat to a heated platter to keep warm. Put a dish on top of the stove over medium heat and spoon in the sour cream, stirring constantly. Add the meat back in and simmer for 15 minutes.
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