Author - Bob Cesca

Republican Party

Firing Geithner

It's hilarious that John Boehner and other Republicans are calling for the firing of Tim Geithner because of the AIG thing. Question: was anyone in the Bush administration fired for failing to thwart...

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The Media

More McCarthyism

I didn't see much of Morning Joe so I don't know whether Scarborough mentioned McCarthy with regards to the AIG hearings, but just now on MSNBC, Monica Novotny asked whether Limbaugh is right about...

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Economy

On the AIG Thing

I don't think I've been clear about my position on the AIG bonuses. In brief, I'm disgusted by AIG -- but I'm not surprised at all, so that's tempered my reaction. This is exactly how these...

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Radio Show

Radio Show

Lee Stranahan and I will be on Blog Talk Radio at 10 p.m. EDT. Stand by for action! Call-in number: (347) 945-5235 Or add your thoughts in the comments here. UPDATE: Show's over. Continuing in the...

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The Media

'The New McCarthyism'

Wow. Media Matters is a treasure trove of crazy tonight. Rush Limbaugh along with the same FOX News anchor who aired the doctored clip of the vice president rolled out the McCarthy references today...

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Economy

Go, Hannity, Go!

Keep on defending AIG: "Chuckie [Schumer] is coming for you. The government is coming to get your money. [...] In other words, we're going to just steal their money." You're doing great, Hannity!

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Open Thread

Prime Time Thread

Open thread for mocking the constant variety of cable news hackery and whatever else is on your mind. And credit where credit is due: kudos to MSNBC for once again bringing in Ed Schultz to guest...

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Quote

Doof Quote of the Day

"I'm going to put people in my place, so when the history of this administration is written at least there's an authoritarian voice saying exactly what happened." —George W. Bush

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Morning Awesome

Morning Awesome

The Japanese live action Spider-Man series from 1978. Marvel is currently hosting full episodes of this awesomeness here. Easily an Awesome Hall of Fame nominee. (Source: Merrick)

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Wingnuts

Wingnut Mail Bag

This is particularly awesome one. Thought I'd share... Hey Bobby boy, how are you. I don't care. Listen, plane and simple... your just the most stupid piece of shit i've ever been disgraced to hear...

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