Monthly Archives: November 2005

O’Reilly wages war on Christmas

Posted on 11/30/2005 at 8:31 pm by Bob Cesca

O’Splotchy has been beating his annual War on Christmas drum lately, calling for his cult followers to boycott department stores which replace the word “Christmas” with the word “holiday” on displays and advertising, etc. Courtesy of Crooks & Liars, it … Continue reading →

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Tax the shit out of Dobson!

Posted on 11/28/2005 at 5:44 pm by Bob Cesca

Washington, DC – Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) today filed an Internal Revenue Services (IRS) complaint against Focus on the Family, a conservative, non-profit organization led by its Founder and Chairman James C. Dobson. The complaint asks … Continue reading →

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Taxing hybrids: the DOY! proposal of the month

Posted on 11/28/2005 at 12:32 pm by Bob Cesca

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has proposed a vehicle tax on hybrid cars in order to make up for the fact that hybrid drivers pay less in gas taxes. The reason? The Highway Trust Fund is facing insolvency — especially … Continue reading →

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Yo Bushie! FNC says 28 percent!

Posted on 11/26/2005 at 12:15 pm by Bob Cesca

Fox News just reported that in their latest poll, Bushie’s approval rating has dropped to 28 percent. No online links yet, but then again — this is Fox News. At this stage in Nixon’s second term, he polled at 27%. … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Ex-President

Posted on 11/23/2005 at 2:57 pm by Bob Cesca

Jimmy Carter. This is a brilliant, brilliant man. Watch and listen to his appearance on the Tonight Show this week. There aren’t enough positive adjectives to describe him. Share

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Look at all that blue!

Posted on 11/23/2005 at 11:51 am by Bob Cesca

Survey USA poll data mapped via dKos: Share

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Basted in blood…

Posted on 11/22/2005 at 5:17 pm by Bob Cesca

SNL did an Update sketch a while back called “Basted in Blood” about the slaughter of turkeys on Thanksgiving. I happen to be one of those moonbat vegetarians who doesn’t eat the musculature of animals. So indulge me as I … Continue reading →

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Take the hint, Bushie…

Posted on 11/22/2005 at 12:40 pm by Bob Cesca

The AP: CAIRO, Egypt (AP) – Leaders of Iraq’s sharply divided Shiites, Kurds and Sunnis called Monday for a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces in the country and said Iraq’s opposition had a “legitimate right” of resistance. The … Continue reading →

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Best Rob Corddry Segment Ever

Posted on 11/22/2005 at 10:47 am by Bob Cesca

The Daily Show aired this segment several weeks ago and I’m only now getting around to posting it. Absolutely one of my favorite Corddry segments of all time. You Paid for It — With Your Money — That You Earned! … Continue reading →

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Some Tuesday Letterman

Posted on 11/22/2005 at 10:21 am by Bob Cesca

“President Bush, is on his Asian tour now. He’ll visit Japan, China, South Korea, Mongolia. Once again, he’s skipping Vietnam.” David Letterman Share

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The DOY! heard ’round the world

Posted on 11/21/2005 at 6:39 pm by Bob Cesca

Indulge me. Share

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Pentagon Confirms: WP is Chemical Weapon

Posted on 11/21/2005 at 5:59 pm by Bob Cesca

Think Progress has the scoop. A formerly classified 1995 Pentagon intelligence document titled “Possible Use of Phosphorous Chemical” describes the use of white phosphorus by Saddam Hussein on Kurdish fighters: “IRAQ HAS POSSIBLY EMPLOYED PHOSPHOROUS CHEMICAL WEAPONS AGAINST THE KURDISH … Continue reading →

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Off his game? What game?

Posted on 11/20/2005 at 7:11 pm by Bob Cesca

Reuters: BEIJING (Nov. 20) – Irked by a reporter who told him he seemed to be “off his game” at a Beijing public appearance, President George W. Bush sought to make a hasty exit from a news conference but was … Continue reading →

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Schmidt for Brains

Posted on 11/18/2005 at 6:16 pm by Bob Cesca

Congresswoman Jean Schmidt is hands-down the chickenhawk of the year. And yes, this is the first of many “of the year” mentions as we close in on the end of the year. Firedoglake: Jean Schmidt, who defeated Iraq war veteran … Continue reading →

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The Right Brothers

Posted on 11/17/2005 at 12:02 pm by Bob Cesca

So a link to the website of a right-wing country duo called “The Right Brothers” has been making its rounds throughout the blogosphere. How does one describe the “Brothers”? Try this: they make Toby Keith sound reasonable and rational. In … Continue reading →

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