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Monthly Archives: May 2009

The Best Government Money Can Buy

Last week during an interview, Senator Dick Durbin admitted that the government is pretty much completely controlled by the banks: And the banks — hard to believe in a time when we’re facing a banking crisis that many of the banks created — are still the most powerful lobby on Capitol Hill. And they frankly […]

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Late Night Political Humor

“Hey, have you all started making your summer vacation plans? I’m not sure what to do this year. I’m stuck between a Somali pirate cruise or a trip to a Mexican pig farm.” – Jay Leno “A beautiful day here in New York City, wasn’t it? But it was cold, so cold that I was […]

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Who Would Jesus Torture?

A new study says that white evangelicals are more likely to approve of torture than other religious groups. People unaffiliated with any religious organization were least likely to say that torture is acceptable.

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Honor or Off

© Dwane Powell

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Unbecoming a Senator

© Jim Morin

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Late Night Political Humor

“As you know, a big holiday is coming next week here in Los Angeles and Mexico: Sicko de Mayo.” – Jay Leno “Hi, I’m Jimmy. I’m the host of the show. Let’s make this quick. I have to get back into my quarantine bubble.” – Jimmy Kimmel “See all those people on the news walking […]

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The Party of NO (but Just for You)

On Obama’s 100th day in office the House passed the budget with absolutely zero yes Republican votes, continuing their run as the party of NO. In addition, John McCain boasted about voting against the confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human services on Twitter: voted against Sebelius – already moving toward […]

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Revenge of the Fist Bump

© Gary Markstein

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Heckuva Job!

On Monday, I wrote about how — despite the danger of a swine flu pandemic — Republicans were blocking the appointment of Kathleen Sibelius to head Health and Human Services because of her views on abortion (for example, she vetoed a bill that would have prevented abortion even when the mother’s life was in danger), […]

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