Category Archives: Open Thread

Phony Theology

Artist – Adam Zyglis In other news, the former superintendent of the Upper Big Branch mine, which exploded in 2010 killing 29 people, has been officially charged with conspiracy to defraud the government. According to the Associated Press, this includes … Continue reading

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Santorum and Women’s Issues

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, not to be out-done by Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney has joined the chorus of wingnuts attacking President Obama’s “secular agenda.” Oooga Booga! Socialism Secularism! I’m confused. Does he have a secular agenda, or … Continue reading

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Presidency Prevention

Artist – John Cole In other news, a new poll conducted by the University of Texas shows Rick Santorum ahead of Mitt Romney by nearly 30 percent in the Lone Star state. It’s a whole ‘nother country. Share

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Spot The Job Creator

Artist – Kirk Anderson In other news, after a week of shenanigans in Maine, Mitt Romney has been declared the winner of the Republican caucus. Again. Ron Paul gained 83 votes and cut Romney’s margin of victory to 156 total … Continue reading

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A Fair and Balanced Panel

Artist – Rob Tornoe In other news, the anti-immigrant hardliner and chair of Mitt Romney’s Arizona campaign, Sheriff Paul Babeu, resigned today after it was revealed that he had a secret immigrant boyfriend. Woops. It’s okay that he has an … Continue reading

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Romney on Roof

Artist – John Cole In other news, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed same-sex marriage today which passed both the state assembly and state senate. He wants to be vice president, but what he doesn’t realize is that he’s shooting … Continue reading

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Michigan Roots

Artist – Adam Zyglis In other news, the New Jersey assembly passed same-sex marriage today. Governor Chris Christie says he will veto it. If you’re looking for a good laugh, try this. Share

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Trolls Under The Bridge

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, the Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee, lead by Chuck Grassley, are blocking the approval of the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act because provisions recently added to the bill grant existing … Continue reading

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Fighting Back

I just love the Godzilla imagery. Artist – RJ Matson In other news, the pro-Romney super PAC Restore our Future is launching a major ad-buy across the country to prepare for Super Tuesday. Expect a lot of smear ads against … Continue reading

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Incurable Romantic

Artist – John Cole In other news, the fiscal 2013 budget proposed by President Obama today includes increased funding for bringing trade cases to court in the trade battle with China. But, but… I thought he was letting the Chinese … Continue reading

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Mitt Understands

Artist – Jimmy Margulies In other news, White House chief of staff and former budget director Jacob Lew said the Obama Administration has no plans to further alter the rules regarding birth control coverage during his appearance on CNN’s “State … Continue reading

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Buy More Arrows

Artist – Darly Cagle In other news, results from today’s Maine caucus will be available beginning at 6:30 pm EST. You can follow the results here if you care to. Share

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Looking Good

Artist – Adam Zyglis In other news, the White House announced today that President Obama will unveil his budget proposal for Fiscal 2013 on Monday. And by the following Monday, conservapundits will be asking why the president hasn’t introduced a … Continue reading

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Thinking Like Them

Artist – Jen Sorensen In other news, Senator Mitch McConnell joined Speaker Boehner today in calling for legislative action to reverse the Obama Administration’s new rules regarding birth control. Fortunately for America, McConnell is the minority leader, not the majority … Continue reading

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Liberal Hogwash

Artist – Kirk Walters In other news, New Hampshire Republicans proposed a bill today to eliminate required lunch breaks. Really. “This is an unneeded law,” [Republican state Representative Kyle Jones] said. “If I was to deny one of my employees … Continue reading

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Very Concerned

Artist – RJ Matson In other news, the Colorado and Minnesota Republican caucuses, and the Missouri Republican primary take place today. You can follow results here. Look for a recap here tomorrow. Assuming they can actually count their votes correctly … Continue reading

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Jackpot 2012

Artist – Chris Weyant In other news, Fucks Fox and Friends is convinced the Department of Labor, and by extension the Congressional Budget Office, are “cooking the books” on the economy because they work for President Obama now. Fox is … Continue reading

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Class Envy

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, total consumer spending on the Super Bowl is estimated to reach $11 billion this year. That’s roughly $4 billion more than Americans spend on Halloween. I’m not a big fan of either team … Continue reading

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Backseat Drivers

Artist – John Darkow In other news, the chairman of the Florida Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriation, Sen. Mike Fasano (R), was stripped of his chairmanship this week because of his opposition to Governor Rick Scott’s plan … Continue reading

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The Incoherent Winter

Artist – Dave Granlund In other news, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, co-chair of Department of Justice’s new investigative unit, filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase for their use of the Mortgage … Continue reading

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