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New Huffington Post Column
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Author - Bob Cesca
Worst Person
It must be nice living in Jake Tapper's world where all things are equal and lovely. And there's unicorns.
So Close…
Word is that the House is only "a few" votes shy of being able to pass a Medicare-based "robust" public option. And the deadline for the whip count is tonight. [Speaker Pelosi] went on to say that...
'Medicare Part E'
The Hill: Say hello to “Medicare Part E” — as in, “Medicare for Everyone.” House Democrats are looking at re-branding the public health insurance option as Medicare, an established government...
Reality Check for the Polling Deniers
I've received more than a few wingnut emails about the ABC News / Washington Post poll from yesterday showing the shrinkage of the Republican Party, the popularity of the president and the...
Suck It, Budget Hawks
Shocker! The House reform bill with a robust public option is better in almost every way than anything floating around in the Senate. On Tuesday, House Democratic leaders received a new cost estimate...
Morning Awesome
Stop-motion week continues with one of my all time favorite stop-motion indie shorts. "Balance" by Wolfgang Lauenstein 1989
Colmes!
I'm always amazed by who reads this blog.
The Oath Keepers…Now?
The newest group of wackaloons are the Oath Keepers -- a collection of current and former law enforcement guys who think the Obama administration is getting ready to build concentration camps and...
Quote of the Day
“We’re leaning towards talking about a public option.” —Harry Reid This should be the quote on the plaque next to the Harry Reid Library and Jellyfish Hatchery. Leaning towards talking about?! Help...
Clinging to Guns and Religion
Dear Mr. Buchanan, In your October 20 column, you detail the plight of "traditional Americans" and how they're worried about their guns, their Christian religion and illegal immigration. These...
Fox News Isn't News
It's opinion punditry disguised as news.
Reality Check for the Very Serious Press
How is this representative of "the Left?"Get used to it.
Shrinkage
ABC News / Washington Post poll: Only 20 percent of Americans now identify themselves as Republicans, the fewest in 26 years. Just 19 percent, similarly, trust the Republicans in Congress to make the...
The Cable News Hulkamaniacs
You know how you can tell that Fox News Channel is a wingnut propaganda outfit? They collectively behave like whiny victims whenever they're called out. See also Rush Limbaugh. The far-right has this...
Morning Awesome
"Food Fight" A History of American-centric Warfare from WWII to Present Day, as portrayed by food. By Tourist Pictures Hey -- it's a stop-motion theme week!
WTF?
Drudge connects President Obama, marijuana and -- for some reason -- kids.Drudge is a blight. h/t reader Steven
Oh Noes! Stalkin' Malkin Bait!
Alert the Hot Air phone tree! The president visited a school today! AAAAAHHHH! President Obama popped in on third and fourth-graders at a Silver Spring, Md. elementary school Monday, to tout the...
Wingnuts Will Enroll in the Public Option, Too
I have this running theory that around 45 percent of all Americans signing up for the (eventual) public insurance plan will be self-described conservatives -- despite the fact that they described the...
Is Harry Reid Strong Enough?
Wow, talk about a loaded question. Nevertheless, this is a strong ad: Healthcare reform so far has strengthened Speaker Pelosi, but it's only managed to underscore Reid's weakness. Like Adlai...