Words Fail
At first I thought this was a joke, but it seems not. Book Description from Amazon: It happens to all of us: You're minding your own business, when some idiot…
Obama Will Speak To Students On September 8th (Psst… I added a Visual)
At 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET), September 8, 2009, President Barack Obama will deliver a national address to the students of America. (Please note that this is a change from…
There’s More To Civility Than Not Using Bad Words
I was going to ignore David Anderson's post yesterday on "Culture," but then he went and posted this nonsense - charmingly titled "Not everyone wants to be a slut." Seems…
I’m Considering Signing The Petition
Yes, I know it's silly, and no, I won't sign the petition for Texas secession - which, btw, has over 1 million signatures. What I'd like to do is call…
Pandora’s Music For The Masses
Since I'm filling in for 'Bulo I decided to give you insight into my eclectic taste in music. Warning: There is nothing cohesive about this grouping! Gotta start with Elvis…
Do I Really Have To Worry About EMP?
An electromagentic pulse, or EMP, is a split-second burst of energy that occurs when a nuclear device is detonated high in the atmosphere. A Department of Homeland Security disaster guide…
Funny And Clever And… Correct
h/t Jack and Jill Politics
When You’re Fishing In A Shallow Pool…
...Survey questions like this make sense. "It has been suggested that the government could use voter registration to determine a person's political affiliation, prompting fears that GOP voters might be…
Gentlemen, Cross Your Legs
"If we need to save our penises from anybody, it's Obama." —Rush Limbaugh Birthers and Deathers, make room for the Penis Protectors. Can't make this stuff up. Although... this new…
Hurricane Charlie (Or How To Win Votes In The New Republican Party)
No, that's not the name of the storm after Bill - It's Charlie Crist's new approach to the Religious Right. Town Hall reports that Crist was speaking to a group…
Wonder How We Can Become More Stupid?
Well... we could put Texas Republicans in charge of textbooks. The first draft for proposed standards in United States History Studies Since Reconstruction says students should be expected “to identify…
Next They’ll Be Threatening To Hold Their Breath
Watching Republicans is like watching a bratty kid's temper tantrum. Here's another fun detail from last night's Americans For Prosperity teletown hall, which featured Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) and Rep.…
Playing Politics With Our Nation’s Security
Of course, we already knew this. Gosh, it's getting really hard being right all the time. Among the headlines promoted by publisher Thomas Dunne Books: Ridge was never invited to…