I don’t see a line, do you?

“If you think it’s a socialist plot, then please drop out of the federal employees health program.”
– Sen.Richard Durbin (D-IL), to Republican lawmakers at today’s health care reform summit.

From Political Wire

But will he be in control there?

Alexander Haig has died. He served in government in many different roles, including Chief of Staff of the White House, NATO Supreme Commander, and most famously as Sec. of State under Reagan, when, upon the attempted assassination of his boss, he asserted his “Constitutional” claim to executive power.
He was, in fact, wrong.
He [...]

Run Sarah, run

An open letter from Leonard Pitts Jr. to Sarah Palin:
Dear Sarah Palin:
I hear you’re pondering a run for the White House in 2012. Last week, you told Fox News it would be “absurd” to rule it out.
I’m writing to ask that you rule it in. I very badly want you to run for – and [...]

Tea Party, anyone?

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From The Raw Story:
Terrorists who want to overthrow the United States government must now register with South Carolina’s Secretary of State and declare their intentions — or face a $25,000 fine and up to 10 years in prison.
The state’s “Subversive Activities Registration Act,” passed last year and now officially on the books, states that “every [...]

This got me detention in the 7th grade

But at least she doesn’t use a teleprompter like Obama.
Via Politicususa.com
UPDATE: (Huffpost Exclusive)
Closer inspection of a photo of Sarah Palin, during a speech in which she mocked President Obama for his use of a teleprompter, reveals several notes written on her left hand. The words “Energy”, “Tax” and “Lift American Spirits” are clearly visible.

If corporations are really people ….

For reals. Murray Hill Incorporated has announced its intention to file as a candidate in the Republican primary for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. Can’t wait to see how this plays out!
Via the New York Times Economix blog.

Just how crazy are they?

In the Daily Kos/Research 2000 poll of 2003 self-proclaimed Republicans, some interesting data emerges. (The phone survey was conducted between January 20, 2010 and January 31, 2010.)
QUESTION: Should Barack Obama be impeached, or not?
YES NO NOT SURE
39 32 29
QUESTION: Do you believe Barack Obama was born in the United States, or not?
NO YES NOT SURE
36 42 22
QUESTION: Do you think Barack [...]

Too much exposure

Sexting is stupid enough, but who is their right mind does this?

Black Bible Belt

Chuck Norris once again opens his mouth and shows that his brain is Missing In Action.  The acolyte of Mike Huckabee has been graced with a column on the right wing website “Human Events;  Headquarters of the Conservative Underground,” the better from which to lecture us on the evils of abortion.  He knows, because God [...]

Don’t ask don’t tell (those names)

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