February 2012
“We are going to contest every place, and we are going to win, and we will be in...”
– Newt Gingrich, in his Florida rally speech. These are words that will likely give some heartburn to every establishment GOP strategist and political analyst — the motto on his signage tonight? “46 States To Go.” (via shortformblog)
Contested Convention here we come! Keep cannibalizing each other...
“He’s incapable of sympathizing with people who can’t pay their bills, because...”
– Matt Taibbi, The Odd Couple: Romney vs. Gingrich. Perhaps the most succinct explanation of Romney’s worldview I’ve ever come across. (via wisconsinforward)
When is Matt Taibbi ever not amazing? Definitely my favorite political writer.
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ladyatheist:
So, for those of you who are unaware, tomorrow marks the start of Black History Month. I am so not looking forward to this. Since this year is a leap year, I have 29 of whitewashed history and white people complaints and tears to look forward to. Hip hip hoo-fucking-ray. I fucking hate Black History Month with a god damn passion.
In school, it was nothing but a fucking joke. The...
January 2012
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Newt Gingrich Sued Over His Use of "Eye of the... →
It’s funny how there’s a story like this every election. I remember when Heart wouldn’t let Sarah Palin use Barracuda.
It’s almost as if Rock and Roll values are antithetical to Republican values. Of course if Republicans could only play songs from bands that would allow their music to be played at Republican events then their soundtracks would probably be limited.
-Joe
“These (GOP) debates… they have jumped the shark. Because last night — I swear to...”
– BILL MAHER, Real Time (via inothernews)
“The language of GOP racial politics is heavy on euphemisms that allow the...”
– Juan Williams, not backing down from the question he posed to Newt Gingrich. (via liberalsarecool)
“To protest a bill that would require women to undergo an ultrasound before...”
– Huff Po (via rachelfershleiser)
This is the most beautiful thing. Can we send her flowers?
(via jaimealyse)
BOOM.
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I think I love you, Janet Howell.
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Seems only fair.
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"Oh boohoo"
feministdisney:
forpenniesaday:
Just because the Dr. Pepper company tells women they can’t drink Dr. Pepper Ten doesn’t mean that they really can’t drink it. Suck it up and quit being a bunch of whiny bitches with no sense of humor. It’s not like drinking a “man drink” will have bad side-effects or anything. That’s just their marketing scheme. And it’s not like you’ll get arrested for drinking...
leeleeleelee asked: Texan here. We've always known Perry's level of batshitting insanity, but it was pretty fun to watch in real time as the nation realized it as well. This is also the dude who oversaw a $11B shortfall while renting a $10k a month mansion.
Democrats Take Lead in Congressional Ballot
liberalsarecool:
For the first time in about two-and-a-half years, a national Rasmussen survey finds Democrats leading Republicans in the generic congressional ballot, 41% to 40%.
Rasmussen tilts very Right. Nate Silver says that their results usually skew about 5% in favor of the Republican/GOP position. So this would mean that the actual numbers are 44/38, or something in that range.
TENNESSEE RESTAURANT THROWS OUT ANTI-GAY LAWMAKER →
karmabum submitted
A restaurant in Knoxville, Tennessee refused to serve state Sen. Stacey Campfield (R), the man who sponsored the state’s “don’t say gay” bill, compared homosexuality to bestiality, and most recently told Michelangelo Signorile that it’s virtually impossible to spread HIV/AIDS through heterosexual sex. “I hope that Stacy Campfield now knows what if feels like to be unfairly...
“And Speaker Boehner, it is good to see you at the head table. I know how badly...”
– President Obama, cracking wise at the Alfalfa Club dinner on Saturday night. The Club, an exclusive group of powerbrokers that holds an annual gala in Washington, D.C., “nominates” one of their member for president each year. That member then has to give a speech. And who received the nomination...
“Whenever journalists are arrested/detained for reporting the news, everyone’s...”
– KGO Radio reporter Kristin Hanes • Discussing her arrest late Saturday as the Occupy Oakland protests flared up. She and Gavin Aronson of Mother Jones were among the over 200 people placed into custody Saturday night, as the Oakland protests reached a new breaking point — including the burning of an...
Ron Paul Knew All About His Beloved Racist... →
livealifethatscompletelyfree:
Gawker.com via Washington Post
The Washington Post is out with an excellent update on the history of the racist, homophobic, survivalist, nutcase newspapers that were published under his name in the 80s and 90s, which comes awfully close to confirming the most likely version of the story: He may not have written every word of them, but he sure signed off on them...
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“We must admit that there are those among us that have used rhetoric that is...”
– Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) condemning other conservatives for harsh rhetoric against immigrants.
This is really relevant after Newt, Mitt, and Rick lined up to kiss his ass last night.
-Joe
“I hope not.”
– Former Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS), when asked by CBS News whether he thought Newt Gingrich had a chance to be president. (via liberalsarecool)
“It was his newsletter, and it was under his name, so he always got to see the...”
– Ron Paul’s former secretary (and current supporter) Renae Hathway • Discussing the perceived-racist newsletters that went out under his name, and he has largely disowned since then. If he edited the newsletters, clearly this would contradict what Paul himself has said about them. The Paul campaign...
