‘politics’ Archives
Sarah Palin’s Not So Stunning Announcement
Back on May 24, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell slammed The New York Times, much of the media, and Sarah Palin for furthering the always-ridiculous notion that Sarah Palin would run for President. He’s a bit long with his commentary, but O’Donnell [Read More]
Butternut
I have a suitable career for Sarah Palin. She can be the spokesperson for I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter. By the way, she’s not running for President and never has been. She’s only relevant as a “potential presidential candidate”, and [Read More]
“You’re not pinning this turd on us”
Jon Stewart presents the definitive analysis of the bullshit debt crisis… The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook [Read More]
Monday night political post
House Speaker John Boehner’s new budget proposal would require deep cuts in the years immediately ahead in Social Security and Medicare benefits for current retirees, the repeal of health reform’s coverage expansions, or wholesale evisceration of basic assistance [Read More]
Reason for joy in Illinois
So, we can all agree that Kansas bites. But Illinois just did something cool. Illinois legalized civil unions. Oprah and Gayle can finally get married! [Read More]
What’s the matter with Kansas
Actually, there are dozens of things wrong with Kansas and hundreds of things wrong with other states that have just come to pass with the rash of GOP-controlled state governments that are passing astonishingly conservative legislation. Here’s just one more: Kansas [Read More]
Good news in politics
For a change. Watch this Minnesota Republican’s speech explaining why he’ll be voting against a marriage amendment in his state. I hope there are Republicans in Raleigh with similar convictions. [Read More]
“You gotta realize there’s consequences to that action”
That’s Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, speaking on MSNBC on March 25 in response to Sarah Palin’s “crosshairs” campaign. Giffords was shot in the head today at an event in Tuscon. 18 were injured; 6 were killed. Arizonan John McCain defended the gun [Read More]
