When asked if New Jersey Transit should have been more prepared for the effects of climate change ahead of Hurricane Sandy, Governor Chris Christie had this to say. “Well, first of all, I...
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The Obama Scandal Booth
This is absolutely brilliant. I laughed, and laughed, and laughed. Watch Stephen Colbert enter his corporate-sponsored scandal booth and “swirl up some journalism” then confirm the story...
Is It Watergate?
If you’re still confused, Media Matters has produced this handy-dandy flowchart to help you determine if President Obama is just like Nixon. Continue reading → Continue reading →...
Are You Not Entertained?
Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, the Secret Service is reportedly investigating the Hate Radio host who said he wants to “shoot Hillary Clinton in the Vagina.” This was the scene...
Obamacare is Working
According to a new report released today by Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce committee , Obamacare may lead to a significant reduction in the cost of health insurance in some states. Early...
We’re Number One!
Well, not really. In fact this should shame everyone who reads it as it’s voters who allow this to continue by electing the worst of the worst to public office. Included in a report on schools...
What Did They Know and When Did They Know It?
It’s time to stop asking what the White House knew and begin asking what the Republicans knew. Whether or not you agree with the actions of local IRS agents who applied extra scrutiny to Tea...
Psychosis
Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has apparently dropped his plans to not be a part of the stupid party and has instead embraced stupidity. “You...
Stop Hitting Yourself
Or keep hitting yourself. That’s okay, too. Artist – Joe Heller In other news, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is rumored to be considering eliminating filibusters for judicial and...
Kill It With Fire
Based on the latest findings from the Congressional Budget Office, the president’s latest budget proposal may signal an end to the “balanced approach” he has advocated for the past...
The Witch Hunt Continues
Darrell “Witch Hunt” Issa isn’t canceling the Benghazi inquisition which has more or less been debunked, but he is moving part of the investigation behind closed doors so he and his...
Breakup
Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, anti-immigration reform opponents are now apparently using homophobic slurs to smear Senator Macro Rubio. Mark Krikorian, the Executive Director of the...
Conservative Entertainment Complex
Gallup’s track record has been less than stellar in the recent past, but even if this new poll is slightly off, it still illustrates a larger point that approval ratings are remaining static in...
Faux Exclusive
Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, investigators have narrowed the cause of the West, Texas explosion down to three possibilities, one of which is “criminal activity.”...
They Aren’t Hiding It
Focusing on fake scandals rather than substance is good for Republicans, right? The Heritage Foundation seems to think so and they’re urging House Republicans not to vote on important...
Nonsense
Another federal appeals court has ruled that President Obama’s power to make recess appointments is somehow lesser than previous presidents. WASHINGTON (AP) — A second federal appeals...
Keeping Up With The Gohmert
If you missed Louie Gohmert’s unhinged rant during the House Judiciary Committee hearing yesterday with Eric Holder, here it is. Gohmert begins his full-on Islamophobic inquisition after the...
House Freshmen Get Their Wish to Waste More Money
While House Republicans hold their 37th vote to repeal Obamacare today, ThinkProgress has tallied the current cost of those 37 votes and it comes out to $55 million. Last year, CBS News calculated...
Scandal
Artist – Milt Priggee In other news, the White House released over 100 pages of emails concerning Benghazi today. Obviously because they’re covering something up, amirite? You can view...
Chart of the Day
Jeff Zucker’s new CNN is leading the pack in white guys according to a new report from Media Matters. It’s astonishing that CNN is now even whiter and more male-dominated than Fox News...