Tag Archives: Hurricane Sandy

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

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
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Rare Vintage

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 15,000 for the first time ever today. Because socialism. Also — New York City is reportedly planning to expand evocation zones to include 640,000 additional people … Continue reading
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Infrastructure? Who Needs It?

Warning: this is a very disgusting story According to Climate Central, over 10 billion gallons of sewage spewed into waterways and streets during and after Hurricane Sandy. Over 10 billion gallons of raw and partly treated sewage gushed into waterways … Continue reading
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Republicans Who Voted Against Hurricane Sandy Aid

And yet they’ve previously demanded disaster relief aid from the federal government — in some cases specifically for Hurricane Sandy. The list: 1. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH): Requested disaster aid after Hurricane Sandy. 2. John Barrasso (R-WY), Republican Policy Committee Chair: … Continue reading

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C#@K Block You on the Hurricane

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert returned to the air last night, and the world rejoiced. What would Jesus, or any other human being that isn’t an asshole, do? What do you put on a trillion dollar coin? On the tail … Continue reading

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Priorities: 67 No Votes for Sandy Relief. 1 No Vote for DOMA.

67 Republicans voted against relief for Hurricane Sandy victims today, but only 1 single Republican voted against additional funding for the hopeless legal defense of DOMA. via ThinkProgress On a 228-196 vote, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives adopted a … Continue reading

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Worst Persons in the World

Representative Palazzo’s district was rebuilt with big government money after Hurricane Katrina, but he voted against relief funding for Hurricane Sandy victims today. Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS), whose Mississippi district is situated on the Gulf Coast, was one of 67 … Continue reading

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Photo of the Day

Since much of the political world is focused on the GOP House’s refusal to pass the Hurricane Sandy relief bill before adjourning, here’s what 15,000 cars destroyed by Hurricane Sandy looks like. The cars occupy an entire airport runway in … Continue reading

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We Survived

We survived the Mayan apocalypse. Also Mitt Romney, Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, Newt Gingrich, and Honey Boo Boo. Artist – Pat Bagley As predicted, the House failed to pass a relief funding bill for Hurricane Sandy victims last night. The … Continue reading

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Sorry Sandy Victims. Republicans Don’t Care About You.

Following the unprecedented encroachment of Hurricane Sandy, the Republicans are up to their usual tricks of demanding spending-cuts in exchange for disaster relief funding. And not only that. They also want to provide far less funding than states have requested. … Continue reading

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