Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Grandiose Launch

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Cole Polls close in Florida tonight at 8 pm EST. You can follow the results here if you care to. The Not-Romney candidates have already left the state for Nevada.

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Let Them Go Bankrupt!

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

According to Bloomberg, the Federal Reserve of Philadelphia is projecting that Michigan, the epicenter of President Obama’s socialist takeover, is expected to lead the nation in economic growth over the next six months. From northern Michigan’s iron mines to Pennsylvania’s … Continue reading →

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Out of Control Spending!

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Well, not really. According to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), ending the Iraq war and winding down in Afghanistan will save over three quarters of a trillion dollars over the next 10 years. Budgetary savings from … Continue reading →

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Mitch McConnell is a Lying Liar

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

Did you know President Obama received everything he wanted during his first two years in office, and that there was absolutely no Republican obstruction, Blue Dogs, or excessive use of the filibuster? That’s not exactly how I remember it, but … Continue reading →

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The 'Everyone Is Evil' Meme

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 12:24 pm by Bob Cesca

A couple of notable progressive celebrities (who I won’t mention by name because I’m not interested in going to war) have recently mentioned that they’re sick of the whole “right/left” and “red/blue” divisiveness in America. Mostly, it’s a cheap excuse … Continue reading →

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More Nuclear Power, Please.

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 9:22 am by Bob Cesca

Another close call with a nuclear power plant. BYRON, Ill. (AP) — A nuclear reactor at a northern Illinois plant shut down Monday after losing power, and steam was being vented to reduce pressure, according to officials from Exelon Nuclear … Continue reading →

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The Teleprompter Meme Just Won't Die

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 7:08 am by Bob Cesca

“Leaders speak from conviction. Actors speak from telepromters.” Rick Warren Actors speak from teleprompters? You mean like every president since the device was invented? President Obama invited Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inauguration. So much for reaching … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 6:00 am by Bob Cesca

Sigur Rós – Untitled 4 (Njósnavélin)

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Attack Ads

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, Florida Republicans will go to the polls tomorrow to decide who has done the best job of reinforcing their inner prejudices and greed in the nation’s 4th primary.

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Wasteful Spending!

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 6:40 pm by JM Ashby

No, this isn’t a story about the federal budget. It’s a story about the Republican governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, hiring a 500 dollar an hour attorney to defend the state’s voter ID law which the Department of Justice … Continue reading →

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