Posted by JM Ashby Is our children learning? The number of schools labeled as "failing" under the nation's No Child Left Behind Act could skyrocket dramatically this year, Education Secretary Arne...
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Why Prevent When You Can Profit?
Posted by JM Ashby Much in the same way that clean air saves money on healthcare and better roads save money on fuel, proper mental healthcare services also save money on law enforcement and...
It’s A Power Grab
Posted by JM Ashby Was more confirmation needed of the fact that the situation in Wisconsin is all about power? State Senator Scott Fiztgerald (R-Prick) apparently thought so. He appeared on Fox News...
Republicans for Military Dictatorship
Posted by JM Ashby President Obama recently drew the ire of critics when he ordered the continuation of military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay, and what critics fail to acknowledge or recognize is that...
Teacher Bashing in Idaho
Posted by JM Ashby Good news everyone, the reign of tyranny carried-out by teachers, with their demands for such things as smaller class sizes and less papers to grade while off the clock, is finally...
Selective Belt Tightening
Posted by JM Ashby Can we blame teachers for this too? Perhaps the janitors? How about school children who receive free lunches? WASHINGTON -- At least three of the Wisconsin state Senate Republicans...
Libertarians for Bedroom Government
Posted by JM Ashby Ron Paul, a favorite among Teabaggers and Lbertarians for president, is adamantly opposed to the idea of government imposing its will on the people except for when he isn't, as in...
The Hotel Generation
Posted by JM Ashby I believe it's easy for politicians in Washington, and inside state houses nationwide, to forget the very real consequences that the stroke of their pens may have. As soon as that...
Fracking Earthquakes
Posted by JM Ashby As if more reasons were required to be skeptical of the gas-drilling technique known as "fracking," now the practice has been linked to causing earthquakes in addition to other...
Cut Spending or Abortion? Some Say Both
Posted by JM Ashby The budget passed by the Republican controlled House which includes $61 billion dollars in cuts to domestic spending also includes the various anti-abortion measures that would see...
Made to Order Call-Ins
Posted by JM Ashby If your baseless rants, naked racism, and nonsensical theories turn real people away from calling into your radio show, dont worry, Clear Channel has you covered. The company...
Recalling Jan Brewer
Posted by JM Ashby Republicans nationwide should take note. A recall campaign has begun for Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona because of her reckless cuts to, you guessed it - social programs! Brewer...
Evening Awesome
Posted by JM Ashby Education reform is a favorite topic of mine and it's a topic which everyone seems to have an opinion on. Personally, I feel very strongly that our current education system is...
Doof Quote of the Day
Posted by JM Ashby Michele Bachmann and John McCain were trying to outdo each other in the idiocy of their comments during their "exclusive" appearances on the talk shows today, but this one wins the...
Gerald Allen Dials 1-800-Sharia Law
Posted by JM Ashby We should all give thanks to Gerald Allen of the Alabama state senate for protecting his citizens from the encroachment of Sharia Law. Even though there have been no documented...
Afternoon Awesome
Posted by JM Ashby Thats right teachers! The gravy train is over! [VIDEO FROM The Daily Show AFTER THE JUMP]
The Infrastructure Deficit
Posted by JM Ashby Infrastructure is one thing which you would expect to be bipartisan. We all drive on the same roads, drink the same water, and breathe the same air. And it's no secret that our...
CNN Is Very Serious
Posted by JM Ashby Are Whites Racially Oppressed? That was the headline today at CNN. A headline which would seem more fitting on The Daily Show or The Onion News Network. Perhaps someone forgot to...
Huckabee’s Not-Really-An-Apology Apology
Posted by JM Ashby Yesterday afternoon, Mike Fuckabee (thanks Elvis) criticized actress Natalie Portman for having a child out of wedlock. Today, Huckabee issued a non-apology apology which was very...
No Birth Control for Wisconsin
Posted by JM Ashby Is this what Walker was referring to when he said he was going to provide the "tools" needed for communities to repair their budgets? WASHINGTON – A provision in Wisconsin Gov...