Tag Archives: Barack Obama

The Constant Variety of Cable News Hackery

Posted on January 8, 2009 at 4:45 pm by Bob Cesca

When I use the above phrase to describe cable news, I really, really mean it. To wit, dday observed the proceedings on MSNBC after the president-elect’s economic speech today: What’s got me concerned is the gasbag reaction immediately following Obama’s … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Awesome

Posted on January 8, 2009 at 3:55 pm by Bob Cesca

Joint session of Congress certifies the election of Barack Obama. Go to 24:12. h/t Oliver Willis

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Stop Worrying And Learn to Love The Deficit

Posted on January 7, 2009 at 10:35 am by Bob Cesca

Despite the urgent “breaking news” tone I’m hearing on MSNBC, a large $1.2 trillion federal budget deficit is good news right now. Not bad news. The government has to spend, or we’re all screwed. That’s the reality. History has proved … Continue reading →

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If He Only Had A Spine

Posted on January 6, 2009 at 10:09 pm by Bob Cesca

“If I Only Had A Spine” by commenter Matt Osborne Sung to the tune of “If I Only Had a Brain” He could bring a bill to cloture And heed the will of voters Ending gridlock-grind; For sixty votes we’d … Continue reading →

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Don't Squeeze the Taint

Posted on January 6, 2009 at 8:56 am by Bob Cesca

Roger Simon informs us: For an outfit known for its lack of drama, Team Obama has become a downright thrill show. Bill Richardson! Rick Warren! Rod Blagojevich! Roland Burris! Talk about a ride through the fun house. Whah-huh? Those last … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Leon Panetta

Posted on January 5, 2009 at 2:44 pm by Bob Cesca

This should be very interesting to watch. It could’ve been a lot worse. We were almost stuck with John Brennan.

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Tax Cuts

Posted on January 5, 2009 at 9:43 am by Bob Cesca

The Obama team announced the tax cut portion of their stimulus proposal and it turns out that 40 percent of the package is wrapped up in middle class and business tax cuts. On the surface, this is nothing new, though … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Awesome

Posted on January 2, 2009 at 3:05 pm by Bob Cesca

The West Wing – Obama style The only thing missing is the “as the president” text below Obama’s name. But I nitpick. h/t Laffy

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The Axis of Capitulation

Posted on January 2, 2009 at 12:29 pm by Bob Cesca

The president-elect is meeting with Speaker Pelosi on Monday to outline a strategy for the stimulus package. And of course there are several groups of doofs who are planning to get all up in it. First, the nearsighted budget hawks … Continue reading →

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Pollgasm

Posted on January 2, 2009 at 10:15 am by Bob Cesca

This is pretty amazing: A national poll suggests that three-quarters of the public thinks President-elect Barack Obama is a strong and decisive leader, the highest marks for a president-elect on that characteristic in nearly three decades. Yeah, but why can’t … Continue reading →

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