Obama To Republicans: Go Ahead And Vote Against HCR
Today President Obama drew the line on where HCR will go. (Via Ezra Klein - full transcript posted there) And so Obama gave no quarter today. Gone was the pretense…
McCarthyite Tactics
Via Andrew Sullivan: Liz Cheney ratchets up the disgusting campaign led by Senator Chuck Grassley to impugn DOJ appointees who represented Gitmo detainees. Ackerman: You know, [the lawyers who] provided…
Umm… About That Bill Senator Bunning Said “Tough Sh*t” To…
Not only did he put 2000 Federal Transportation workers out of work, but he triggered a 21 percent cut in Medicare fees to doctors. Political gridlock in the Senate triggered…
GOP Will Campaign On Repealing Health Care Reform
Let's put aside the fact that as of now there's nothing to repeal and consider what the Republicans, according to Senator Alexander, are going to be campaigning for. denying coverage…
“Religious” Leaflet Handed To Woman And Girls Just Asking For It
This sort of stuff makes my blood boil. BRISTOL, Va. – Nineteen-year-old Keshia Canter handed three burgers, fries and milkshakes to a car-load of Tuesday afternoon customers at the Hi-Lo…
3 Pit-Bull Attacks In 3 Days
I found this amazing and horrifying. THE BLOODY paw prints were still in the snow, and a bunch of white gauze lay nearby. The pinkish snow was packed down where…
Health Care Summit Thread
Might as well put up a thread. Begins at 10:00. If you're watching please add your thoughts in the comment's section. I hope to catch a lot of this.
A Miscarriage Of Justice
Utah's proposed legislation is hardly surprising since we already knew the pro-life movement is all about controlling and punishing women. A bill passed by the Utah House and Senate this…
Scott Brown Is a Big, Fat RINO!
I'm dyin' here. Scott Brown was in and out of the Senate chamber and had voted against his party before most of his colleagues had even arrived. "It's a small…
I’m Sure Republicans Will Support This
Because tax breaks just rock! Cash-strapped legislators have recommended spending cuts for Missouri schools and shelters for battered women, but so far the yachting class can enjoy another season of…
Help Me Understand What This Year’s CPAC Straw Poll Means
I'm really not sure what to make of Ron Paul's victory in CPAC's straw poll. And, make no mistake, it was a pretty big victory. Nate breaks it down: But…
UPDATED: Schools + Student Issued Laptops + Webcams = Spying At School and At Home
UPDATE 02/20/10: This isn't looking good for the school district. District spokesman Doug Young acknowledged yesterday that officials had remotely activated computer webcams 42 times, but only in an attempt…
I Would Like To Thank Health Insurance Companies For Making My Point
I'm certain everyone has heard of Anthem's 39% rate increase in health insurance, but did you realize raising rates is all the rage? Actually, if you're one of the individually…