Monthly Archives: September 2009

Worst Person

Rush Limbaugh. For this.

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The National Parks

I’ve been meaning to post about this since Sunday, but the new Ken Burns documentary series is just outstanding. Riveting stories, gorgeous cinematography, flawlessly edited. And there’s lots of old-timey silliness to make me laugh (photos of idiot Victorian people … Continue reading

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How Many Republicans?

I want to know how many Republicans have partaken in the socialized medical services provided on the Hill. Formally called the Office of the Attending Physician, the clinic — and at least six satellite offices — bills its mission as … Continue reading

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The Hypocrisy Shield

Republicans simply don’t care about looking stupid or hypocritical — even in the face of incontrovertible evidence. To wit. The hubbub over Rep. Grayson’s “die quickly” remark. The Republicans simply don’t care that they themselves have spent the last two … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day

“The big lecture buyers in the US are paralyzed with fear about booking her, basically because they think she is a blithering idiot.” —Lecture circuit expert on why Sarah Palin is having trouble being booked for speaking engagements And yet … Continue reading

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Fox News Fail

It’s one thing for their hosts to be unapologetic wingnut crazies, but the “very serious” Fox News reporters ought to check their facts before they open their yaps: Carl Cameron on Fox just said that today was the first time … Continue reading

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Morning Awesome

Pearl Jam – “Go” Our Pearl Jam week continues…

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Reminder for the Primary Ads

When we’re putting together primary challengers for Blanche Lincoln, Kent Conrad and Max Baucus, we absolutely can’t forget the commercials reminding voters in Montana, North Dakota and Arkansas that these three senators voted for wasting $85-$110 billion in taxpayer cash … Continue reading

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Wrap Your Head Around This One

Russ Feingold is convening hearings about the czars thing. Nope. I don’t get it either.

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Here's Why Baucus Is Full of Crap

Senator Baucus voted against both the Rockefeller and the Schumer amendments because, he said, the public option doesn’t have the votes to pass the Senate. First, echoing Beutler, does he mean to suggest that he’s never voted for a bill … Continue reading

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