Monthly Archives: April 2012

Voter Deportation

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

Artist – Chris Weyant In other news, Florida Senator Macro Rubio was fined by the FEC on Friday for receiving “prohibited, excessive and other impermissible contributions totaling $210,173.09.” Whoops?

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Exxon’s Safe, Clean Energy

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 6:50 pm by JM Ashby

Here’s one example of why I must resist the urge to hurl an inanimate object at my television whenever an Exxon Mobil commercial touting their safe, clean energy is displayed. Exxon Mobil’s North Line in Louisiana spilled approximately 1,900 barrels … Continue reading →

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Scott Walker Has a Change of Heart

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

Like Scrooge awakening on Christmas morning, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has had a sudden change of heart. He now believes government spending on social programs is a good thing. Faced with the prospect of being recalled from office in the … Continue reading →

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They Can’t Be Serious

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 4:30 pm by JM Ashby

This is a little shocking even by NBC’s standards. In a contract that NBCUniversal is calling a “groundbreaking multi-platform agreement” Ryan Seacrest, the longtime host of American Idol and E! Entertainment news will become, among other things, a reporter/analyst for … Continue reading →

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Forward

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 3:20 pm by JM Ashby

The Obama campaign has released a new seven minute video cataloging the accomplishments of the administration during the first term of his presidency, and for those who feel the campaign has been a bit shy about touting those accomplishments — … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With Arizona?

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

Good news, Arizona lawmakers are on the verge of doing what no one else could — defeat the secret United Nations plot to lower poverty, eliminate radioactive waste, and improve the public health. Obvious, glaring threats to our way of … Continue reading →

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We’re All Losers

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:10 pm by JM Ashby

According to John Boehner, the gaping chasm that separates Mitt Romney from the average American isn’t going to hurt him because being worth $250 million makes you a winner and Americans hate losers. CROWLEY: You know, he comes from a … Continue reading →

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Headline of the Day

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:24 am by Bob Cesca

The headline: Tucker Carlson Says People Shouldn’t Attack Obama’s Family, Then Attacks Obama’s Family Oh Tucker, you careerist twerp.

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Morning Awesome

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 6:04 am by Bob Cesca

Phil Collins – “Take Me Home” Live Moving day to a place that will hopefully be our home for a good long time. Sporadic blogging from me. Ashby should be along shortly.

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We’re Not Stupid

Posted on April 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Tim Eagan In other news, a spokesperson for Newt Gingrich has confirmed that their campaign will officially end on Wednesday. This comes several months after the unofficial end.

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