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The Last Reasonable Republican

Posted on June 9, 2012 at 11:59 am by Bob Cesca

As far as conservatives go, David Frum is probably the most reasonable and rational of them all. Yes, the guy who coined the phrase “axis of evil” is now one of the only Republicans who appears to understand reality. Here … Continue reading →

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Big Gulp

Posted on May 23, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Kirk Walters In other news, HP announced today that it will be cutting over 27,000 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to “cut costs.” HP CEO Meg Whitman came very close to being the governor of California.

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It Could've Been Much Worse, Olbermann

Posted on April 9, 2012 at 7:17 am by Bob Cesca

You could’ve been working for a TV news network in Greece. As seen in this video, anti-austerity protesters infiltrated this news show and, yes, pelted reporter Panagiotis Bourchas with eggs and yogurt. Mmmm. Eggs and yogurt. Anger never tasted so … Continue reading →

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Here's What Austerity Looks Like

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 9:44 am by Bob Cesca

FUBAR in Greece: ATHENS, Greece — Greek lawmakers on Monday approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the debt-crippled nation from bankruptcy, after riots in Athens and other cities left stores looted and burned and more … Continue reading →

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