Monthly Archives: February 2010

9/11 Every Month

Posted on 02/28/2010 at 8:26 pm by Bob Cesca

Bookending the death toll due to a lack of health insurance, Benen presents a more conservative, yet still immorally sizable casualty number: For adult Americans under the age of 65 — those, in other words, who can’t qualify for our … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on 02/28/2010 at 5:07 pm by Bob Cesca

“Can I say that 20 million Americans unemployed, the fact that we’re worrying about the status of the White House social secretary…” Paul Krugman on This Week If you’re a Krugman follower, this New Yorker piece is a must-read. Share

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Posted on 02/28/2010 at 11:37 am by Bob Cesca

This piece at the New York Times by Reed Abelson is a must-read. The reality of not passing the bill: There will be a cost in lives, too. Mr. Pollack’s organization estimates that as many as 275,000 people will die … Continue reading →

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Robot Insurance

Posted on 02/28/2010 at 9:28 am by Bob Cesca

I really need to go into the “trick evangelicals into paying me cash money” business. Caring for Pets Left Behind by the Rapture For a fee, this service will place your dog or cat in the home of a caring … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on 02/28/2010 at 6:08 am by Bob Cesca

The Tragically Hip theme week continues with… “The Darkest Ones” Featuring the Trailer Park Boys Share

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From the Mouths of Boobs

Posted on 02/27/2010 at 9:57 pm by Steven Weber

by Can’t wait to hear what Pat Robertson says about Chile. Licking my lips in anticipation of the savory bits of wisdom which are sure to flow from the gaping sluice of Rush Limbaugh. And as each challenge pushes the … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Option vs. Nookyooler Option

Posted on 02/27/2010 at 11:03 am by Bob Cesca

Here’s the wingnut dynamic. Republican lawmakers know exactly what budget reconciliation is. They know what the “nuclear option” is, too. And they’re cynically tricking their mouth-breathing followers into believing those two things are the same. They’re not. Budget reconciliation is … Continue reading →

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Follow the Bob & Elvis Show on Twitter

Posted on 02/27/2010 at 9:38 am by Bob Cesca

Mark your calendars for this Thursday March 4, 2010 — 10 a.m. EST — that’s when the Bob & Elvis Show officially dumps onto the tubes. You’ll be able to listen and call the live show (toll free!) over at … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on 02/27/2010 at 6:03 am by Bob Cesca

MST3K Saturday – Ed Wood’s “Bride of the Monster” Share

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Worst Persons

Posted on 02/26/2010 at 8:11 pm by Bob Cesca

Michelle Malkin, Glenn Beck, Laura Ingraham and Fox Nation. Heartless bastards. When the karma comes along, I hope it burns and itches. Share

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Closer to Passing The Damn Bill

Posted on 02/26/2010 at 5:24 pm by Bob Cesca

Greg Sargent brings us this: “The President will take into account what he heard yesterday, work through with the team some ideas and make an announcement next week about the way forward,” he said. Gibbs declined to say, however, whether … Continue reading →

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Republicans Shut Down Transportation Dept.

Posted on 02/26/2010 at 3:34 pm by Bob Cesca

I just got word from a source on the Hill (yes, I have sources) that Jim Bunning’s obstructionism has blocked the release of Highway Trust Fund money for the next 30 days, consequently, the Department of Transportation will have to … Continue reading →

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New Walletpop Column

Posted on 02/26/2010 at 1:51 pm by Bob Cesca

Invasions of the Body Scanners Tweet and Digg often! Share

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Pass the Damn Bill

Posted on 02/26/2010 at 12:23 pm by Bob Cesca

It looks like it’s really going to happen. TPM reports: The White House has given Congressional leaders the all-clear to move ahead on health care reform, with both the House and Senate aiming to pass final legislation by April. A … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Reform Is Not A Game

Posted on 02/26/2010 at 9:23 am by Bob Cesca

Predictably, the tubes and the TV are loaded with wanks and hacks treating the summit like it was a sporting event. Winners. Losers. All the usual crap that distracts from the issue and turns politics into a sporting event. This … Continue reading →

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