Monthly Archives: April 2010

Then Change Your Business Model

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 11:59 pm by Bob Cesca

If you own a business and you can’t run it without hiring illegal, and therefore exploited labor, you probably need to figure out a new business model. I could do lots of things that are illegal in order to make … Continue reading →

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Gun Show Loophole

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 11:29 pm by Bob Cesca

A few weeks ago, I posted a photo of a ridiculously misogynistic billboard for a local gun show. At the time, I commented to my wife that in addition to the awful billboard, we can expect a wide array of … Continue reading →

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That Motherfudging Oil Spill

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 7:00 pm by Bob Cesca

This is just heartbreaking. The Gulf coastline is about to be destroyed. That stretch of coastline is full of marshlands, replete with reeds and piles of dead grass that could soak up oil like a sponge. Unlike fish, the area’s … Continue reading →

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Spring Fundraiser – Day Five

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 3:48 pm by Bob Cesca

The Spring Fundraiser continues on this good lookin’ Fridee. Thanks so much to everyone who’s contributed so far. It’s really very inspiring, and I can’t thank you enough. If you haven’t had a chance to pitch in yet, as we … Continue reading →

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The Oil Rig Was Sabotaged!

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 2:10 pm by Bob Cesca

No, it really wasn’t. But “Obama sabotaged the oil rig” appears to be the new conspiracy theory circulating through wingnuttia. (WARNING: Link points to a wingnut blog.) And Rush Limbaugh is totally on board: What Drudge, High Pitch Mark Levin … Continue reading →

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Up Yours, Byron York

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 12:35 pm by Bob Cesca

York and other Republicans have been insisting that the “lawful contact” language in the Arizona law only permits authorities to ask for “papers” if the suspect is stopped for a different offense — pulled over for speeding, etc. I went … Continue reading →

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The Smell of Oil in the Morning

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 11:08 am by Bob Cesca

Delicious! Louisiana health officials have ordered air quality testing after a “pungent fuel smell” blanketed “much of coastal Louisiana” and New Orleans. People along Florida’s Gulf Coast also noticed an “oily odor” that “leaves a bitter taste in your mouth” … Continue reading →

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Agreed!

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 9:02 am by Bob Cesca

Bill Maher via Twitter: “Every asshole who ever chanted ‘Drill Baby Drill’ should have to report to the Gulf Coast today for cleanup duty.” You are correct, sir. Let’s start with this crowd:

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You're Not Helping, Democrats

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 7:25 am by Bob Cesca

The Democrats are moving on immigration reform, which is good news. But the details make it look like we’re going to war: The Democratic proposal includes increased money for border patrol and drug war agents, equipment, helicopters and unmanned drones. … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on April 30, 2010 at 6:03 am by Bob Cesca

The big Jack White theme week continues with… The Raconteurs – “Carolina Drama” Live on Nigel Goldrich’s From The Basement

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