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Protecting Their Mafia Dons
Yglesias provides further proof that the Blue Dogs are willing do anything -- no matter how illogical or crazy -- to protect their mafia bosses in the healthcare lobby. ...they’re concerned that the...
Who Will Call Them on These Lies?
The corporate media surely won't. Take a look: Rep. Steve King (R-IA): “They’re going to save money by rationing care, getting you in a long line. Places like Canada, United Kingdom, and Europe...
WTF, Mr. President?
This is unacceptable: This week, the Obama administration approved the sale of timber in a roadless national forest in Alaska. The Tongass National Forest is a 17 million acre temperate rain forest...
Apollo 11 Launch
Some of the original CBS broadcast of the launch of Apollo 11. 40 years ago today.
Go Senator Sanders
Bernie Sanders nails the Republicans on "socialized" medicine:
Quote of the Day
“Joe the Plumber — you can quote me — is a dumbass. He should stick to plumbing.” —Meghan McCain We know! But who exactly elevated Joe to national prominence? Who could it be?
Bipartisan Gestures
Steve Benen reports: Republican outreach continues anyway. Late yesterday, Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) continued to huddle with Republicans on his committee, and around the same...
Morning Awesome
Smashing Pumpkins - "Tonight, Tonight" From Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Today is the 40th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11.
Fundraising Open Thread
It's the final night for our mid-Summer fundraising drive, so now's your last chance. You must click the jolly candy-like button now before it returns to its usual spot on the lefthand column over...
Radio Show
Me and Stranahan on the internet radio show tonight! 8PM EDT. With special guest: former Palin speechwriter Dan Tubagoo. Listen live. Call the show: (347) 945-5235 or participate in the comments.
But He's Sooooo Charming
Pat Buchanan is a very nasty human being. He writes in his new column that the reason McCain lost was because he didn't do enough race-baiting. Buchanan could go around the halls of MSNBC handing out...
The House Bill
Other than the 2013 start date, I really like the looks of this. Jonathan Cohn lists the positives: ●Generous subisidies, available to people making up to 400 percent of the poverty line ●Expansion...
Morning Joe
Joe Scarborough once again proving how he's all about civil discourse and not resorting to name calling. In case you don't want to click the link, he calls the president's All Star pitch "dainty."...
Crazy Effing Douchebag
Glenn Beck totally loses his shit on healthcare. I wonder if he realizes how he's sabotaging his own cause. It's just remarkable how much of a maniac he is.
Birther Wingnuttery
So the military revoked the order for that birther soldier to deploy to Iraq. Birther wingnuts everywhere are rejoicing. Seriously -- they're thrilled. But what these crackpots don't know is this:...
$1 Trillion
The CBO scored the House version of the healthcare reform bill -- with the public option included -- and the price tag is almost exactly as predicted. And it would be paid for by reducing...
Throwing Out the First Pitch
President Obama threw out the first pitch at the All Star game last night. Notice the pissypants driving the golf cart. Check the look on his face. Maybe it's prejudicial of me, but do you get the...
Morning Awesome
Voicst - "Feel Like A Rocket" From 2008's Feel Like A Rocket Video animated by Fons Schiedon
Stage 10
Nothing interesting in Stage 10 of the Tour, really. But I have to confess, after watching Mark Cavendish's latest victory salute, I've concluded that it doesn't matter to me if the guy farts rocket...