Archive for July, 2011
Sticking it to poor people
Some laws are enforced in a way that make is seem like we just like hassling poor people. This extra 15 bucks strikes me as just a way to add injury to insult.
Out of the Mouths of Babes
I know a few adults who could learn something from this kid. Bachmann, Santorum, Fu**us on the Family – maybe you should watch the video.
President Obama’s Debt Deal Press Conference Today
President Obama is scheduled to give a press conference at 11AM today to talk about the debt talks, and presumably make his case to “independent” voters. Feel free to use this thread to discuss or live blog.
The Big Uneasy
You’ve probably seen Harry Shearer in his hysterical turn as Derek Smalls, the bassist from Spinal Tap — but he is also the host of a great radio program called Le Show.
News Of The World Hacked Phones Of 9/11 Victims
The News of the World phone hacking scandal just got bigger with reports that NOTW hired a NY investigator to hack into the phones of 9/11 victims.
A Nation of Socialists
It is always amusing to listen to the teajadis and their bleats about socialism or redistributing wealth — especially since you know that most of them are some of the biggest beneficiaries of government handouts on the planet. Now we can see exactly how much redistribution Americans take advantage of and we don’t even *know* that these are government programs:
Rightwing Wingnut Recalled
AZ Senate President Russell Pearce has been recalled from office. Pearce is the author of the controversial SB 1070, the anti-immigration, “papers please” law that went into effect last year but is now hung up in court. In a swift affirmation of Arizona’s fast growing and powerful new political movement, Secretary of State Ken Bennett […]
What Out of Control Spending Looks Like
Since we’re still going to be focused on this narrative that the government spends too much, it is worth a look to see what it is the government is spending on (thanks to TPM)
Some Big Budget Announcement Tomorrow
I can’t imagine what making “the case to congressional leaders that we must reject the politics of least resistance…” means.
Late Night Video — FDR Wins Again
So did he call it, or did he call it? Somethings just never change — FDR talking about how Republicans would treat Social Security and employment:
Obama’s Path to Victory
From David Plouffe’s statements, we know team Obama’s plan: 1) Allow the Republicans to nominate a nut bag. 2) Allow some Independants to drift over to the D side, and 3) Allow Dems to vote for Obama, because honestly, what else can they do?
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