A couple of notable progressive celebrities (who I won't mention by name because I'm not interested in going to war) have recently mentioned that they're sick of the whole "right/left" and "red/blue"...
Author - Bob Cesca
More Nuclear Power, Please.
Another close call with a nuclear power plant. BYRON, Ill. (AP) -- A nuclear reactor at a northern Illinois plant shut down Monday after losing power, and steam was being vented to reduce pressure...
The Teleprompter Meme Just Won't Die
"Leaders speak from conviction. Actors speak from telepromters." Rick Warren Actors speak from teleprompters? You mean like every president since the device was invented? President Obama invited Rick...
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Sigur Rós - Untitled 4 (Njósnavélin)
Austerity Has Failed in Europe
Shocker! Bowing to mounting evidence that austerity alone cannot solve the debt crisis, European leaders are expected to conclude this week that what the debt-laden, sclerotic countries of the...
Quote of the Morning
"Obama can sit there and let all the tax [cuts] lapse, and then the Republicans will have enough votes in the Senate in 2014 to impeach. The last year, he’s gone into this huddle where he does...
Mitt Romney Has A Lot of Money
We've previously discussed how Romney is in the 1% of the 1%. But also, via Ezra Klein: Add up the wealth of the last eight presidents, from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama. Then double that number...
Romney Looks Good in Florida
With 24 hours to go, Romney is up by 11 points in Florida, while Gingrich continues to lead nationally. While I'd like to see Gingrich win in Florida and advance one step closer to being Goldwater...
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Car Stereo Wars - "Broken" (via Chez)
Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!
Sarah Palin continues to be the dumbest person in national politics. Here's why Republicans should support Newt Gingrich (warning -- link points to Brietbart's site): "So, if for no other reason to...
The Biggest and Best Gingrich Crazy Bomb
God bless his snowy bulbous head. Gingrich is staying in the race until the convention. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Despite signs that he could lose the important Florida primary on Tuesday, Newt...
Chart of the Day
The economy is growing and the Republican presidential candidates are lying about it. Via Steve Benen from his new place at Maddow Blog the latest GDP numbers in context: Benen notes: It's important...
Your 'Pro-Life' Party
A North Carolina Republican wants to publicly hang abortion doctors. Republican Rep. Larry Pittman, who was appointed to the District 82 House seat in October, expressed his views in an email sent...
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The Beach Boys - "Don't Worry Baby"
Colbert Interviews Maurice Sendak
Here's a comedy genius interviewing a literary genius. I want a copy of "I Am A Pole (And So Can You)".
Democrats on the Wrong Side of the Internet
If the Democrats aren't careful, the Republicans are going to become the party of internet freedom. The only thing keeping this from happening is net neutrality which Democrats continue to support...
Gingrich is the Tea Party Candidate?
Sarah Palin on her Facebook page: This whole thing isn’t really about Newt Gingrich vs. Mitt Romney. It is about the GOP establishment vs. the Tea Party grassroots and independent Americans who are...
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MST3K Saturday - "Outlaw of Gor"
In Case You Missed the Debate
I was recording the podcasts while the debate was on, so TPM's "Debate in 100 Seconds" was helpful. I'll take on Ron Paul in bike race.
Chris Christie's Civil Rights Lesson
Chris Christie doesn't support same-sex marriage legislation in New Jersey. His solution? A referendum. And some history... “The fact of the matter is, I think people would have been happy to have a...

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