Monthly Archives: June 2009

They’re Poisoning Us

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 9:58 pm by Bob Cesca

They appear to be narrowing down the potential causes of autism and other childhood disorders. Harvey Karp reports: One group of substances of particular concern is a ubiquitous family of hormone twisting compounds, known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These … Continue reading →

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Ted Rall Goes Batshit

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 6:54 pm by Bob Cesca

Ted really loves his “Obama = Bush” beat, because he’s at it again. And he’s repeating far-right memes now. Mainly the one about how CIA Director Panetta said that he would be “reviewing” enhanced interrogation techniques despite the president’s torture … Continue reading →

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Senator Franken

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 3:57 pm by admin

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It’s Everyone

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 3:51 pm by Bob Cesca

I think there still might be a misperception about the push for the public option — that it’s all about guys like me and Lee who, for various reasons, don’t have health insurance. This is about everyone. Even if you … Continue reading →

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Franken Wins Supreme Court Ruling

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 2:21 pm by Bob Cesca

TPM: The Minnesota Supreme Court has handed down its much-expected ruling in the heavily-litigated Minnesota Senate race from 2008 — and it’s a unanimous one — deciding against Republican former Sen. Norm Coleman’s appeal of his defeat in the election … Continue reading →

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Thank You Very Much, Spineless Dems

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 12:23 pm by Bob Cesca

For the usual spineless reasons, senators like John Kerry and others floated support for a trigger mechanism for the public option, which would basically crowbar a 10 year waiting period into the law before the public option would take effect. … Continue reading →

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Healthy Economy

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 10:46 am by admin

by Lee Stranahan Different approach this time – feel free to share it with Republicans or your parents or somebody. Share

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Bloodbath

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 9:04 am by Bob Cesca

Check out the descent into chaos in Iraq as American forces pull out of the cities there: Trumpets everywhere! Seriously, though, there will very likely be additional violence there, but we won’t be so much in the middle of it. … Continue reading →

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Morning Meeting

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 8:50 am by Bob Cesca

About the Dylan Ratigan unit — the show title “Morning Meeting” is terrible. Do viewers really want to dial up a show with a title relating to a miserable workplace chore? Morning meetings suck, and I don’t know anyone who … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on 06/30/2009 at 6:02 am by Bob Cesca

Guns N’ Roses – “You Could Me Mine” From Use Your Illusion II In honor of my brother Brian’s 36th birthday today (his favorite band). Happy birthday, Brian! Share

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The Bullshit Racism of an Impotent Man

Posted on 06/29/2009 at 8:41 pm by Bob Cesca

Rush Limbaugh: In Venezuela, we had a soul shake, or whatever — that black handshake he has that he had with Chavez. We had a soul shake. Alright, you know what he’s doing? He’s pushing closer and closer towards making … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance Monopolies

Posted on 06/29/2009 at 6:32 pm by Bob Cesca

Literally. Josh Marshall: …the opposition to a so-called ‘public option’ comes almost entirely from insurance companies who have developed monopolies or near monopolies in particular geographic areas. And they don’t want competition. Note, I’m not saying more competition. I’m saying … Continue reading →

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Headline of the Day

Posted on 06/29/2009 at 3:45 pm by Bob Cesca

Sweet merciful crap: More than 200 people show up for bring-your-gun-to-church day. Which type of firearm do you suppose Jesus would’ve preferred? Share

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Hey Joe! The Real Reason?

Posted on 06/29/2009 at 2:07 pm by admin

by Lee Stranahan My new video is one in series that will be going after Joe Lieberman… Share

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Bad News for Lizard People

Posted on 06/29/2009 at 1:19 pm by Bob Cesca

Governor Pawlenty is just waiting for the go-ahead from the state Supreme Court to certify the election, making Al Franken the new senator from Minnesota. On CNN: I’m going to follow the direction of the court, John. We expect that … Continue reading →

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