Monthly Archives: January 2012

Romney Embraces Worst of the Worst Homophobes

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:20 pm by JM Ashby

The Romney campaign released a letter today touting the former governor’s conservative bona-fides in an attempt to seal the deal with the Lunatic Base, and among the signatories to this new coalition of Romney-backing conservatives is a man who links … Continue reading →

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Infographic of the Day

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 3:45 pm by JM Ashby

via the Center for American Progress — an illustration of Mitt Romney’s taxes vs the middle class’s.

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Mitt Romney Reaches New Low in Electability

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 2:15 pm by JM Ashby

I never thought we would reach a point where a GOP frontrunner makes a John McCain candidacy smell like roses, but we’ve reached that point. The un-safe and un-electable Mitt Romney has overwhelmingly higher negatives than any presidential candidate in … Continue reading →

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Austerity Has Failed in Europe

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 12:50 pm by Bob Cesca

Shocker! Bowing to mounting evidence that austerity alone cannot solve the debt crisis, European leaders are expected to conclude this week that what the debt-laden, sclerotic countries of the Continent need are a dose of economic growth. Economic growth raises … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Morning

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 11:35 am by Bob Cesca

“Obama can sit there and let all the tax [cuts] lapse, and then the Republicans will have enough votes in the Senate in 2014 to impeach. The last year, he’s gone into this huddle where he does everything by executive … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney Has A Lot of Money

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 9:30 am by Bob Cesca

We’ve previously discussed how Romney is in the 1% of the 1%. But also, via Ezra Klein: Add up the wealth of the last eight presidents, from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama. Then double that number. Now you’re in Romney … Continue reading →

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Romney Looks Good in Florida

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 7:06 am by Bob Cesca

With 24 hours to go, Romney is up by 11 points in Florida, while Gingrich continues to lead nationally. While I’d like to see Gingrich win in Florida and advance one step closer to being Goldwater, I’m satisfied seeing this … Continue reading →

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Morning Awesome

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 6:07 am by Bob Cesca

Car Stereo Wars – “Broken” (via Chez)

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The Bubble Genius Bob & Chez Show, 1/26/12

Posted on January 29, 2012 at 6:40 pm by Bob Cesca

The State of the Union; Ron Paul’s Homophobia; Debates Aren’t Supposed to be Exciting; All of the Above Energy Policy; Assaulting Public Figures; Newt Gingrich Screws Up the First Amendment; Gingrich’s Moon Base; Video Games; Bob is an Angry Old … Continue reading →

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Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!

Posted on January 29, 2012 at 6:19 pm by Bob Cesca

Sarah Palin continues to be the dumbest person in national politics. Here’s why Republicans should support Newt Gingrich (warning — link points to Brietbart’s site): “So, if for no other reason to rage against the machine vote for Newt, annoy … Continue reading →

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