Bloomberg is reporting that 100,000 people signed up for health insurance on the federal exchange website in November, up from 26,000 in October. The preliminary November numbers reflect individuals...
Author - SK Ashby
Unmitigated Disasters
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The Kids Table
It’s a double feature today. Artist – Clay Bennet Artist – Jen Sorensen Happy Thanksgiving. Drink spirits and be merry. If there were any news stories today that you wish to share...
The Great Satan
Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, Colorado state Senator Evie Hudak (D) resigned today, allowing the state Democratic party to appoint her replacement rather than face a recall election...
Worst Persons in the World
And today’s honor goes to the individual(s) responsible for this. CLEAR LAKE, Texas — Visitors found racial and political graffiti on one side of the full-size space shuttle replica...
Moving the Vatican Embassy is a “Slap in the Face” Because Obamacare. Or Something.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around how two seemingly unrelated items suddenly become related because Obama’s Fault™. Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.), a Catholic, called it a...
Americans Support Iran Nuke Deal 2-to-1
According to a new Reuters poll, Americans are at odds with pundits and congressmen who think the deal with Iran is the worst thing since the plague. (Reuters) – Americans back a newly brokered...
The Old Men Who Send Young Men to War Club
Artist – David Horsey In other news, the Obama administration is reportedly drafting new rules that will clarify who does and does not qualify for non-profit status. Meanwhile, George Zimmerman...
Pope Francis: Trickle-Down Economics ‘Never Confirmed by Facts’
I’m not sure how much longer conservatives can pretend Pope Francis doesn’t exist if he continues to say things like this. The pope also denounced “trickle-down” theories of...
Leave of Absence for Lara Logan
According to the Associated Press, CBS has ordered Lara Logan and her producer to take an indefinite leave of absence. NEW YORK (AP) — CBS ordered “60 Minutes” correspondent Lara...
Worst Person in the World
No explanation needed. I am thankful this week when I remember that America is big enough and great enough to survive Grown-Up Trayvon in the White House! — Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza)...
[Updated] Halperin Trolls for Book Sales With Death Panel Lie
Sales of Mark Halperin’s horribly-titled book Double Down: Game Change must not be as high as he wishes they were. That’s the only reason I can come up with for why he would say something...
Coming Soon
Artist – Rob Rogers It still isn’t entirely clear what investigators are looking for in Wisconsin’s latest John Doe investigation, however, judging by the names lining up to oppose...
Money Well Spent
Not that he’ll be held accountable for anything, but it looks like Karl Rove wasted even more money in 2012 than previously reported. ProPublica on Monday documented how the Karl Rove-linked...
Quote of the Day
“The easy way out is to try to yell and pretend like I can do something by violating our laws. If in fact I could solve all these problems without passing laws in Congress, I would do so...
Unhealthy Balance
While the state of Wisconsin does have a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, Governor Scott Walker feels that the state has a “healthy balance” of discrimination. This...
Suspicions Confirmed in Steubenville
Suspicions and accusations have been confirmed today as four more people were charged with various crimes, including obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence, relating to the infamous...
Step-by-Step
Artist – Kevin Siers In other news, Texas state Senator Leticia Van de Putte announced today that she will run for lieutenant governor alongside Wendy Davis. This marks the first time in Texas...
Outreach
If this doesn’t make you laugh you may need to check your funny bone. Rand Paul has been selected to headline a kickoff event in December for African American outreach. The Michigan Republican...
Never Forget
Artist – Rob Rogers In other news, Texas state Representative Drew Darby (R) has been charged with a felony for trying to take a loaded pistol on an airplane last week. Meanwhile, Boss Limbaugh...