Tag Archives: Firebaggers

In Which We Rant About the Professional Left

Extreme Liberal took the time to transcribe a podcast rant by Chez and me about the firebagger/professional left. Not to toot our own horn, but it’s definitely worth reviewing (here and cross-posted at Angry Black Lady). If you’re looking for … Continue reading

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What Steven Weber Said…

I won’t blockquote any of Weber’s latest column about whiny progressives who want to primary the president. You’ll just have to click over to Huffington and read it yourself. You’ll be glad you did. And for crap’s sake, if you’re … Continue reading

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A Brief Word About Firebagger-Gate

We often hector Harry Reid and other Democrats for not having a spine. The “professional left” or firebaggers or the lefty blogosphere? Grow a spine. The “offending” email contained the text of a blog post and advised that recipients read … Continue reading

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Oy, Oy, Oy

David Dayen from Firedog Lake tweeted this the other day, reacting to the president’s press conference: Barack Obama: never angrier than when being denied the chance to cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid It’s really just self satire anymore. Sad … Continue reading

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Crazy Quote of the Day

“You gotta feel sorry for the guy. His most ardent supporters are the dumbest motherfuckers in the world, and they don’t realize he thinks they are digging his political grave.” Jane Hamsher Wow, I hope she doesn’t mean African Americans, … Continue reading

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Firebagger Insanity of the Day

I present the following from Firedoglake for your Monday morning blood pressure. Worst President Ever, Revisited By: Eli Friday July 8, 2011 6:01 pm No, I’m not ready to crown Barack Obama the Worst President Ever just yet, but consider … Continue reading

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The President's Record is Irrelevant

Anderson Cooper jumped onto the “President Obama Doesn’t Care About Gay People” bandwagon last night. Anderson Cooper called out President Obama on his Tuesday show for flip-flopping on gay marriage. Obama is under increased scrutiny about his “evolving” views on … Continue reading

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Firebagger Panel Disconnected with Reality

Several members of the firebagger high command appeared on a panel at Netroots Nation to beat their myopic unrealistic mythological drum about how President Obama is the worst president ever, etc, etc. The panel was called “What to Do When … Continue reading

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Four More Years! Four More Years!

President Obama is expected to announce his campaign for re-election today. And, by the way, none of the self-proclaimed “bold, decisive, non-dithering” Republican frontrunners have declared anything beyond “exploratory committees.” Talk about dithering. Hey tough-talking ballsy Republicans! Why are you … Continue reading

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Jon Stewart and 'Both Sides'

I’m so thrilled that Digby has been sticking it to Jon Stewart on his “both sides” meme. Again, I dig Stewart, but this bullshit about how both the left and the right are somehow analogous has to stop. Stewart’s too … Continue reading

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