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Does Boehner Have The Votes?
Think Progress tallies the numbers and it appears (at this moment) that Boehner is one R vote short. So… will he manage to twist some Tea Party arms and avoid public humiliation, or will the one vote grow into more nays? Not sure, but if he doesn’t have the votes heading into this why would […]
Beware Of Murdoch Employees Bearing Gifts
Murdoch and Company are completely disgusting. In July 2000, eight-year-old Sarah Payne was abducted and murdered by a man named Roy Whiting. Her mother, Sara, considered News of the World “a friend and ally” during the investigation, and had an especially close relationship with Brooks, then the paper’s editor-in-chief. In fact, it was so close […]
Tea Party Logic: Winning Is Losing And Losing Is Winning
Every time I read, or listen to, Republicans discuss the Debt Limit I immediately think of Alice In Wonderland. “I think I should understand that better, if I had it written down: but I can’t quite follow it as you say it.” Here’s an example of the Tea Party’s “Losing is Winning” logic: Christine O’Donnell. […]
Murdoch And Parliment
If you’re watching keep us informed in this thread! First up, Murdoch team’s request to read an opening statement was denied.
Whistleblower’s Death Added To Murdoch Scandal
I’m not surprised. Truthfully, I lost the ability to be surprised about this scandal a week ago. In another twist in the News Of The World scandal, a former reporter for the tabloid who initially alleged that editor Andy Coulson knew about the practice of phone hacking by his staff, was reportedly found dead Monday. […]
Dan Savage vs. Marcus Bachmann
Let me begin by saying that I had no opinion, whatsoever, about Michelle Bachmann’s husband. I had no idea who he was. I first saw him on TV as I was walking past the set, and my only thought was – I swear! – this guy must be on talking about support for gay marriage. […]
Rebekah Brooks Arrested
This seems like a pretty big deal given her prestigious position and close ties to Rupert Murdoch. Updated at 9:17 a.m.: Rebekah Brooks has been arrested by police investigating allegations of phone hacking by the News of the World and allegations that police officers were bribed to leak sensitive information, The Guardian reports. The Metropolitan […]
“The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence upon MARRIAGE and FAMILY”
There’s a new pledge in Republicanville, “The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence upon MARRIAGE and FAMILY” (emphasis in the original), and Michele Bachmann is the first to sign! Most of the pledge is typical Christian-Conservative, but this part is both crazy and offensive: Slavery had a disastrous impact on African-American families, yet sadly a […]
I Don’t See How Republicans Can Vote To Raise The Debt Ceiling And Keep Their Base
I always knew the Debt Ceiling was going to be a problem for Republicans because… hey, the word debt is in the title. But wouldn’t it be nice (and responsible) if they could move past their reliance on bumper sticker policy. Yesterday Cantor and Kyl walked out of the debt-reduction talks. Personally, I think they […]
Couldn’t Make This Up – Tea Party Summer Camp
OMG! Via Gawker: Max Read — Is your child’s summer camp a bit too… Kenyan, let’s say? Don’t worry! There’s still space at the weeklong “Tampa Liberty School,” a camp designed to help children aged 8-12 learn about important concepts like Freedom and The Gold Standard. As the St. Petersburg Times reports, Tampa Liberty School, […]
A Question About Doom And Gloom
There was a theme to this weeks Republican debate. Doom. We are doomed because of Obama. Our economy is doomed. Medicare and Social Security are doomed. Our grandchildren are doomed. Gays will doom our military and our marriages. And on and on it went. So here’s my question… Can someone be elected President on negativity […]
Guns And Al Qaeda – Seems Like A Problem
This is embarrassing and dangerous: In a video released today Al Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn encourages terrorists to use American gun shows to arm themselves for potential Mumbai-style attacks. Gadahn’s video laid out a new tactic for Al Qaeda to continue their murderous terrorist agenda: America is absolutely awash with easily obtainable firearms. You can go […]
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