Category Archives: Open Thread

Bin Laden Politics

Posted on 05/01/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Adam Zyglis In other news, Grover Norquist has joined Sarah Palin in endorsing the Tea Party challenger Richard Mourdok for the Indiana senate seat currently held by Dick Lugar. Governor Mitch Daniels and the mainstream of the Republican … Continue reading →

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Voter Deportation

Posted on 04/30/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Chris Weyant In other news, Florida Senator Macro Rubio was fined by the FEC on Friday for receiving “prohibited, excessive and other impermissible contributions totaling $210,173.09.” Whoops? Share

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We’re Not Stupid

Posted on 04/29/2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Tim Eagan In other news, a spokesperson for Newt Gingrich has confirmed that their campaign will officially end on Wednesday. This comes several months after the unofficial end. Share

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Higher Education

Posted on 04/28/2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, Florida Governor Rick Scott’s plan to drug-test state employees has been declared unconstitutional. Again. This is the second time. Maybe third time’s a charm? Share

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Enthusiasm

Posted on 04/27/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – RJ Matson In other news, the Secret Service issued new rules today banning agents from taking foreigners to their hotels rooms and from visiting shady establishments. Also — Sarah Palin decided to endorse the Tea Party challenger Richard … Continue reading →

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Fox Facts

Posted on 04/26/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, President Obama received over 150,000 more votes in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary than Mitt Romney did, and Mitt Romney lost 40% of the vote to a group of non-candidates. Meanwhile, only 3 percent of … Continue reading →

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Do Nothing

Posted on 04/25/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, Governor Dannel Malloy signed a bill into law today which will abolish the death penalty for all future crimes. Also — the White House has issued a statement that the president will veto … Continue reading →

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Bribery

Posted on 04/24/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned that the Colombian prostitutes involved in the Secret Service scandal may have been Russian spies. I think it may be time for Ole’ Chuck to consider retirement. Share

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Sad Stories

Posted on 04/23/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, Sanford, Florida police chief Bill Lee resigned today for his handling of the investigation, or a lack thereof, of the shooting of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, however the city council has rejected … Continue reading →

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National Secrets

Posted on 04/22/2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jimmy Magulies In other news, Governor Mitch Daniels has good advice for Mitt Romney on appealing to women and Hispanic voters. And by “good” I mean terrible. Share

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What Recession?

Posted on 04/21/2012 at 7:30 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Monte Wolverton In other news, Jeb Bush says Romney should pick Marco Rubio for VP, not him. Of course Rubio already said he would turn down the job even if Romney personally asked him. It’s Romney fever! Share

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Wasteful Spending

Posted on 04/20/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – RJ Matson In other news, the Obama campaign raised $35 million during the month of March. The Romney campaign raised $12 million during the same period, which was his best month ever. Share

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The Last Flight

Posted on 04/19/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Chris Weyant In other news, Mitt Romney is scheduled to give the commencement speech at Liberty University on May 12th. At least half, if not more, of those who will be in attendance at Jerry Falwell university do … Continue reading →

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Diversity

Posted on 04/18/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, the Republican-controlled House Agriculture Committee voted today to advance $33 billion in cuts to food stamps (SNAP). According to recent numbers, food stamps have reduced poverty by 8 percent and are directly stimulative … Continue reading →

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The Race Card

Posted on 04/16/2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Rob Tornoe In other news, a new CNN poll finds that 72 percent of Americans now favor the Buffet Rule, which would impose an alternative minimum tax on those deriving their income from capital gains. Capital gains are … Continue reading →

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