Monthly Archives: May 2012

Jackass The Mogul

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

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has reportedly diverted $160,000 in campaign contributions to his legal defense fund because he might be under investigation and possibly facing indictment regardless of whether or not he is … Continue reading →

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Palin Festival Joins Paul Festival

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 6:45 pm by JM Ashby

Apparently Sarah Palin is joining the supporters of Ron Paul, who will be holding a “Paul Festival,” in establishing her own get-together for those who Mitt Romney and the RNC fails to excite. For the establishment types, the GOP convention … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Pay Attention to Crazies and Wingnuts?

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 5:58 pm by Bob Cesca

My Wednesday column. Have at it! I should note that this column today isn’t about Birthers. It’s about crazy political people in general and, specifically, why I write and talk about them regularly. Crackpots ascend to higher office almost every … Continue reading →

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Here Comes The Money

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 5:45 pm by JM Ashby

Politico is reporting that the masters of the universe are planning to spend as much or more than $1 billion on the fall elections, $400 million of which is expected to come from Randolph and Mortimer. Republican super PACs and … Continue reading →

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The Stimulus is Still Working

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 4:45 pm by JM Ashby

According to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office, between 200,000 and 1.5 million people employed during the month of March owed their jobs to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the stimulus). (via CBPP) A new Congressional Budget … Continue reading →

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Basketball With Tooth Veneers

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

Colbert is back. Of all time!

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Troll Your Boat

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 2:45 pm by JM Ashby

Is Mitt Romney a unicorn? The concerned citizens of Arizona would like Secretary of State Bennett to investigate. Last week, Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, the state’s top elections official, threatened to kick President Obama off the state’s ballot … Continue reading →

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They Never, Ever Learn

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 1:45 pm by Bob Cesca

Politicians do really dumb things with their penises, then they use campaign money to cover it up. And, believe it or not, it’s not John Edwards I’m referring to. The ex-wife of Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) has filed a complaint … Continue reading →

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'You Are Not a U.S. Citizen.'

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

This guy is clearly an illegal immigrant trying to commit voter fraud in support of President Obama. Bill Internicola is a 91-year-old, Brooklyn-born, World War II veteran. He fought in the Battle of the Buldge and received the Bronze Star … Continue reading →

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You're Not Helping

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 9:32 am by Bob Cesca

A Planned Parenthood worker appeared on a sting video trying to help an apparently pregnant woman get an abortion because the woman didn’t want a girl. Of course the woman wasn’t really pregnant, etc. It was a sting to expose … Continue reading →

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