Thursday Open Thread
The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.
Tornoe’s Toon: Christine O’Donnell Dancing With the Stars
Is it too good to be true? Probably, but a cartoonist can dream, can't he?
Kentucky’s Creationist Theme Park
Oh, for crying out loud! I just got back from the press conference where Steve Beshear announced his enthusiastic support for a Creationist theme park ("Ark Encounter") that teaches children…
Pick The Hill To Die On
First, let's talk about reality. The US Senate is the most ridiculous legislative body on earth. It has a lot of rules and runs by unanimous consent. It is a…
Ron Williams Wants Our Attention
Ron Williams passes along the latest gossip about the sorry state of the Delaware GOP. He thinks Delaware Republicans should "man up" and dump Christine O'Donnell.
John Shadegg Shouldn’t Drink and Talk
I saw Rep. John Shadegg(R-AZ) on Morning Joe on Tuesday morning. He made a complete fool of himself. First, he says (and then doubles down), on his belief that unemployed…
Happy Chanukah
Tonight is the first night of Chanukah, so for all of my Jewish and non-Jewish friends, i regale you with some Chanukah music. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrd9p47MPHg[/youtube]
The Real War On Christmas
Via Think Progress: Today, “thousands of Americans are set to begin losing unemployment benefits” after conservatives in Congress successfully prevented an extension from being passed. 8,400 Americans will lose their…
Wednesday Open Thead
The Wednesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.
Can’t Help It, I Love This Stuff
I'm sure some people won't consider this post serious or important enough, but I think it is. Look at the faces of the people in any flash mob video. Surprise…
There Are No More Excuses
The Pentagon's DADT repeal report was released yesterday. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates came out strongly in favor of repeal and urged Senators to repeal the policy this year.
He Said What?
Rep. Steve King gives his reasons for opposing the USDA settlement to African-American farmers.
Pre-Chanukah Asshats of the Day
So I'm sitting here chilling to some Celia Cruz (Azucar!) and thought, hey, I haven't honored anyone lately with an asshat award. And today we have two winners. Our first…