"When it comes to how we approach the issue of fiscal responsibility, again, it's a little hard for me to take criticism from folks about this recovery package after they've presided over a doubling...
Author - Bob Cesca
Yeah, Okay
Not surprisingly, Michelle Malkin wondered if the president will be "snippy" in his "fear-mongering press conference." Staggeringly ridiculous. Violently disingenuous. Did she watch any George W...
36 Republicans
Every Republican except Snowe, Collins and Specter voted to filibuster the recovery bill -- and they failed.
Prime Time Thread
Open thread for mocking the constant variety of cable news hackery and whatever is balling your melon. Tonight! Prime time press conference!
Very Serious Republicans
Not only are they taking their cues from Rush Limbaugh, but Minority Leader Boehner and Senator McCain have taken to quoting Michelle Malkin. Seriously.
Beer With Hannity
President Obama asked if he'd have a beer with Sean Hannity.
The Centrists Cut $40 Billion To The States
$40 billion. Knowing that the Nelson-Collins cabal trimmed this much in "silly" aid to the states, read this.
Oh noes! Socialism!
I wonder if Glenn Beck and the other far-right Neo-McCarthyites are willing to give up "socialist" government-run services like: -Public schools -Police departments -Postal service -Fire departments ...
President Obama in Indiana
Another Republican Myth Debunked
Devilstower presents a pretty thorough debunking of the very insane Republican lie that the New Deal made the Depression worse. Here's a teaser by way of a graph illustrating U.S. Commerce Department...
Pollgasm: Recovery Edition
More than twice as many Americans approve of President Obama on the recovery bill as approve of the Republicans on the recovery bill. Disapproval of the Republicans is only nine points lower the...
The New Lie
It's on. The Republicans, evidently spearheaded by Drudge, are clearly attempting to conflate the bank bailouts with the recovery bill. Here's this morning's Drudge screamer: If you click the link...
From The Yanked-From-Ass File
Ezra Klein eviscerates the Nelson-Collins crew: Nelson said, "I think it will be below 800 [billion]. For me it's not symbolism, it's an economic matter. At some point it's just too big." That point...
'Insane'? Seriously?
Benen quoting Bushie apologist Brad Blakeman: "It's not presidential. An American leader needs to be hopeful and optimistic -- and truthful. Everything he says is parsed; everything he says is...
Morning Awesome
Foo Fighters - "DOA"
Tax Cuts Versus Spending
In response to Lee's post below, no-one on the left is arguing against President Obama's campaign pledge for middle and lower income tax cuts. The real issue, however, is this: in a bill aimed at...
Sunday Night Thread in America
Open thread for your Sunday night blogotubing.
Very Serious Questions
So when will the far-right stop undermining the president during a time of war? Why are they emboldening the enemy?
Did Liberals & Poor People Cause The Meltdown?
No. (The article is from April, but still relevant considering the screeching from the far-right.)
Afternoon Awesome
Beastie Boys - "Sabotage"