Median incomes have declined in the last 11 years. Not a shocker, but here's the graph: The obvious way to fix this problem? Tax cuts for the super rich. Of course. Because as you can see, the Bush...
Author - Bob Cesca
California Loves Prisons
More money is being spent on prisons than on education in California. In chart form: It's a great example of Republican governing that tackles the symptom rather than the disease. In this case, more...
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Tom Petty theme week rolls on with "American Girl".
Super Stupid
Mr. Obvious David Gregory tells us why the Iraq War was unpopular: “I think that is a huge issue. I mean, I, I think, you know, the issue for President Bush was not just Katrina, but it was how the...
Chart of the Day
Via ThinkProgress, the decline in union membership tracks with the decline in middle class incomes. Between "right to work" laws and trickle-down economics, along with the elimination of pensions...
This Guy is a Jerkass — Whoever He Is
UPDATE: Whoops. Ashby already blogged about this. Sorry about the double-dip. I've never heard of Matthew Vadum, but even though he's a jerkass, at least he's telling the truth from the far-right...
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Tom Petty theme week continues with "Refugee" at Live Aid.
Yeah, But He's Not Going to Run
More speculation that Chris Christie is going to run for president: WASHINGTON -- The speculation simply won't die. On Sunday, former George W. Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson said that New Jersey...
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - "Don't Come Around Here No More" Give it up -- STOP! It's a Tom Petty theme week.
What Steven Weber Said…
I won't blockquote any of Weber's latest column about whiny progressives who want to primary the president. You'll just have to click over to Huffington and read it yourself. You'll be glad you did...
Doof Quote of the Day
"For that reason alone, the left should worship Sarah Palin and adopt her as one of their own. Because the leftist haters are an entire political ideology of special needs children." Conservative...
Rick Perry Executed Kids and Mentally Disabled People
The kill-them-all crowd will love this, but it's important to underscore Rick Perry's obvious lack of moral character -- you know, for someone who claims that Jesus is his personal savior. JUVENILES:...
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MST3K Saturday - "Progress Island"
The Great Police State of Florida
Sorry, Floridians, but you're living in a police state, and your penchant for Republican politicians is only making things worse. They won't even allow the repeal of a law that criminalizes...
The Bubble Genius Bob & Chez Show, 9/2/11
Bob's Crappy Day; Footloose Rebooted; Ten Mile Oil Slick; Outrage Fatigue; Food Reform and Eating Habits; The President's Jobs Proposal; Divided Government; Al Sharpton Train Wreck; Repubican...
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Gratuitous sex song theme week wraps up with Def Leppard and "Pour Some Sugar on Me".
And the Republican Frontrunner is W
I don't think Perry is a blip. Unless the wheels fall off his campaign and/or he makes a major mistake, he's going to be the nominee. As soon as he gets beyond New Hampshire, it's almost going to be...
Tea Party Republican Governors Embrace Socialism
(My latest column for the Huffington Post.) One of the most brilliantly salient moments from The West Wing occurred in the episode titled "Game On" in which President Bartlet debates the governor of...
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Gratuitous sex song theme week continues with Prince and "Darling Nikki".
Sorry, Red States, Hope You Didn't Need This
Missouri, Tennessee and Alabama should probably start calling Eric Cantor's office right about now. Cleaning up after Hurricane Irene could cost billions, but FEMA has less than $800 million in its...
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