Author - SK Ashby

Economy

More Job-Killing Socialism

The job-killing policies of the Obama Administration that we keep hearing about are failing to live up the job-killing hype. According to the Institute for Supply Management, U.S. manufacturing...

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Economy

Another Crock of Fresh Bull

Author Stephen King tore into Republican economic rhetoric on the pages of The Daily Beast yesterday and it was a sight to behold. Here's an excerpt: Here’s another crock of fresh bullshit delivered...

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Healthcare

Obamacare is Working

Official numbers provided by the agency which oversees Medicare say that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has saved seniors at least $3.4 billion in drug costs since it was signed into law by...

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Open Thread

Voter Deportation

Artist - Chris Weyant In other news, Florida Senator Macro Rubio was fined by the FEC on Friday for receiving “prohibited, excessive and other impermissible contributions totaling $210,173.09.”...

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The Media

They Can’t Be Serious

This is a little shocking even by NBC's standards. In a contract that NBCUniversal is calling a “groundbreaking multi-platform agreement” Ryan Seacrest, the longtime host of American Idol and E...

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Election 2012

Forward

The Obama campaign has released a new seven minute video cataloging the accomplishments of the administration during the first term of his presidency, and for those who feel the campaign has been a...

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Wingnuts

What’s Wrong With Arizona?

Good news, Arizona lawmakers are on the verge of doing what no one else could -- defeat the secret United Nations plot to lower poverty, eliminate radioactive waste, and improve the public health...

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Ethics

We’re All Losers

According to John Boehner, the gaping chasm that separates Mitt Romney from the average American isn't going to hurt him because being worth $250 million makes you a winner and Americans hate losers...

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Open Thread

We’re Not Stupid

Artist - Tim Eagan In other news, a spokesperson for Newt Gingrich has confirmed that their campaign will officially end on Wednesday. This comes several months after the unofficial end.

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Open Thread

Higher Education

Artist - Jeff Parker In other news, Florida Governor Rick Scott's plan to drug-test state employees has been declared unconstitutional. Again. This is the second time. Maybe third time's a charm?

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Ethics

Mitt Romney Fun Time

You can't make this shit up. What’s the most fun thing Mitt Romney ever did? According to senior strategist Eric Fehrnstrom, it was the time a Massachusetts state trooper short-sheeted Romney’s hotel...

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Open Thread

Enthusiasm

Artist - RJ Matson In other news, the Secret Service issued new rules today banning agents from taking foreigners to their hotels rooms and from visiting shady establishments. Also -- Sarah Palin...

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Quote

Doof Quote of the Day

This kind of devisiveness, this attack of success, is very different than what we’ve seen in our country’s history. We’ve always encouraged young people: Take a shot, go for it, take a risk, get the...

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Racism

A Wink and a Nod

Apparently "I take him at his word" is not just something politicians say off the cuff. It's a prepared talking point. An aide to Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Spence accidentally...

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