Author Archives: JM Ashby

Not In Your Back Yard

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Inhofe’s Razor is always reliable. Artist – Chris Weyant In other news, early estimates from the Oklahoma Insurance Department put the financial cost of the Moore tornado, which was rated an EF5, at more than $2 billion. Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Open Thread, Weather | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Is Our Children Learning?

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

The Chicago Board of Education voted today to close nearly 50 elementary schools. After hearing from aldermen, angry parents and community members in a meeting interrupted several times by protesters, the Chicago Board of Education today approved a plan to … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Tagged | Leave a comment

This Cannot Stand!

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

According to the Los Angeles Times, hipsters are responsible for increasing the price of beer! A recent study has found that the price of low- and mid-range beers has been climbing at U.S. bars and restaurants. And the guy who … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Food | Tagged , | 3 Comments

The Punchline

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

Former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is reportedly writing a book that will debut next year. The punchline is that the book will be focused on how the Republican party is “losing its connection with working Americans.” Behind the scenes, … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

You’re Doing It Wrong

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke should have spoken these words a long time ago, but better late than never. Bernanke says in his prepared testimony before the Joint Economic Committee, “fiscal policy at the federal level has become significantly more … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Batshit in Virginia

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

The Virginia Republican Party has managed to nominate someone for the position of Lieutenant Governor that makes Ken Cuccinelli seem reasonable in comparison. Fasten your seat-belt before reading E. W. Jackson’s resume of hate courtesy of RightWingWatch. Referred to gays … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Wingnuts | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Don’t Tread On My Backers

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – David Fitzsimmons We have a candidate for Hypocrite of the Week. Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN) agitated against food aid for poor Americans included in the Farm Bill during last week’s House Agricultural Committee debate, accusing the government of … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Open Thread | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

20 Week Abortion Ban Struck Down

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Good news — Arizona’s unconstitutional 20-week abortion ban has been struck down. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court Tuesday struck down Arizona’s ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy absent a medical emergency. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Supreme Court, War On Women | Tagged | 8 Comments

Chris Christie: Climate Change Denier, Hater of “Liberal Public Radio”

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

When asked if New Jersey Transit should have been more prepared for the effects of climate change ahead of Hurricane Sandy, Governor Chris Christie had this to say. “Well, first of all, I don’t agree with the premise of your … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Chris Christie, Environment | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

The Obama Scandal Booth

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

This is absolutely brilliant. I laughed, and laughed, and laughed. Watch Stephen Colbert enter his corporate-sponsored scandal booth and “swirl up some journalism” then confirm the story by speaking into his own ears. Moments from now ladies and gentlemen I … Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →
Continue reading →

Posted in Benghazi, Comedy, Stephen Colbert | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments