Monthly Archives: April 2011

Cartoon Open Thread

Posted on 04/30/2011 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

“The New Safety Net” Artist – Adam Zyglis In other news, the crash-strapped state of Texas is on its way to passing a tax break for people who purchase a Yacht worth $250,000 or more. Really. Please use this thread … Continue reading →

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Alcoholics and Drug Users

Posted on 04/30/2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) spoke to a group of constituents during a “listening session” this week, and his constituents certainly received an earful. Farenthold repeated the tired talking-point that unemployment is simply too good and that people who are on … Continue reading →

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Breitbart’s Latest Scam Video

Posted on 04/30/2011 at 4:06 pm by Bob Cesca

Breitbart’s BigGovernment website posted a new sting video in which they targeted a union official and a university professor claiming the duo endorsed violence as a protest tactic. Of course — they most certainly didn’t. The Breitbart video was brazenly … Continue reading →

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Super Stupid

Posted on 04/30/2011 at 2:21 pm by Bob Cesca

The Florida state senate for this pair of stupid/disgusting laws it just passed: One bans insurance policies purchased under the health care exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act from covering abortion. The other? A constitutional amendment to ban … Continue reading →

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The Redemption of Max Baucus

Posted on 04/30/2011 at 12:11 pm by Bob Cesca

Senator Baucus was easily the most hated Democrat on this blog during the healthcare reform debate in 2009. But this story should help to recover his image following his infamous refusal to include a public option provision in the Finance … Continue reading →

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Mitch Daniels Defunds Planned Parenthood

Posted on 04/30/2011 at 9:52 am by Bob Cesca

Some very serious people, like Andrew Sullivan, love Indiana governor Mitch Daniels because, even though he’s a conservative, he raised taxes. Brave, courageous, etc. It turns out, however, that he’s also decided to lend his name to a bill that’s … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on 04/30/2011 at 6:01 am by Bob Cesca

MST3K Saturday – “Final Sacrifice” Share

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The Bubble Genius Bob & Elvis Show 4/28/11

Posted on 04/29/2011 at 9:15 pm by Bob Cesca

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More Exploding Profits for Big Oil

Posted on 04/29/2011 at 6:20 pm by JM Ashby

Today is another wonderful day for Big Oil. In addition to Exxon-Mobil posting a 69% increase in profit, Shell posting a 22% increase in profit, and BP posting a 17% increase in profit, Chevron has posted a 36% increase in … Continue reading →

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Mirroring Koch and Rove?

Posted on 04/29/2011 at 4:40 pm by JM Ashby

Really? WASHINGTON – Former Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) on Friday tore into Democrats for launching a new outside group to aid President Barack Obama’s re-election efforts in part by raising undisclosed funds. “Democrats who mirror the right-wing tactics of Karl … Continue reading →

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Worst Person in the World

Posted on 04/29/2011 at 2:41 pm by Bob Cesca

Oklahoma state representative Sally Kern for this: Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern (R) says that she’s seen “a lot of people of color who didn’t study hard because they said the government would take care of them.” The remarks came … Continue reading →

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America Demands Obama’s Report Card

Posted on 04/29/2011 at 12:33 pm by Bob Cesca

Another bit of Colbert genius. Share

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Morning Awesome

Posted on 04/29/2011 at 6:09 am by Bob Cesca

David Bowie and Tin Machine – “Under the God” Share

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Cartoon Open Thread

Posted on 04/28/2011 at 8:05 pm by JM Ashby

“Royal Birther Wedding” Artist – Brian Fairrington Anyone else watching the NFL draft tonight? Please use this thread to discuss whatever it is you wish to discuss. Share

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Massachusetts Suffers Through Romneycare

Posted on 04/28/2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Massachusetts, the home of “Romneycare,” which as Paul Krugman explains is basically the same thing as “Obamacare,” has posted a quarterly-growth rate which is double that of the rest of the country. Because, ya’ know, responsible healthcare reform kills jobs … Continue reading →

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