That's the question the PBS Newshour's Political Party Quiz purports to help us answer. Constructed by the folks at the Pew Research Center, it poses twelve questions to which respondents are to give answers ranging from "Completely Agree" to "Completely Disagree." I took the test earlier this evening. The results confirm that I don't really fit with either party, not a … [Read more...] about “Where Do You Fit?”
The Great Medicare Switcheroo
TAMPA, Fla. -- Who knew? In the hall-of-mirrors parallel universe where the Republican National Convention is taking place, the GOP stands tall and proud as the party of Medicare. I'm still a little confused about the historical timeline in this alternate reality. Was it President Goldwater who signed into law the nation's health care guarantee for seniors? Was it … [Read more...] about The Great Medicare Switcheroo
Hurricane Christie (Cartoon)
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It’s Lip Sync Time
[I posted this 5 years ago and it is SO GOOD I just have to repost it again] GOOD lip syncing is an art. And this guy HAS it: If this embed plays too slowly on your computer, view this work of lip sync art directly on You Tube. … [Read more...] about It’s Lip Sync Time
Kathleen Parker Just Can’t Take It Anymore
WASHINGTON - Starting off with a column titled “What the *#@% Is Wrong With Republicans?”, it's going to be a very long week for Kathleen Parker. It's not just Akin. By pushing some of the most invasive state policies in modern history, the men of the GOP are driving their party off a cliff. - Kathleen Parker She's hardly alone. The lament from all quarters of the … [Read more...] about Kathleen Parker Just Can’t Take It Anymore
‘Legitimately Raped’: An Idea Only the Iranian Regime Could Love (News, Switzerland)
Just how retrograde are the views of Congressmen Todd Akin? In what amounts to a good Swiss tongue-lashing, columnist Patrik Etschmayer of Switzerland's News highlights the great irony that more than anything else, Akin's views and those in the Republican Party platform bare a striking resemblance to those embraced by the Iranian mullahs. For Switzerland's News, Patrik … [Read more...] about ‘Legitimately Raped’: An Idea Only the Iranian Regime Could Love (News, Switzerland)
Shark Jumping! – A Conventional Strategy for the Side with Stomach
With the onset of the Republican Convention now rained-out by Tropical Storm Isaac, we are all forced to bate our collective breaths one more day before being regaled by the biggest pep-rally Super-Pac dollars can buy. Of course, the RNC will put on a polished, meticulously organized show as always, and has a big-name lineup planned with speakers ranging from Chris Christie to … [Read more...] about Shark Jumping! – A Conventional Strategy for the Side with Stomach
Rush Limbaugh Suggests Hurricane Center’s Forecast is Intentionally Politically Working With Obama
Rush Limbaugh's latest example of political looniness and highly lucrative, political Obama hatred comes...well, let me just quote The Politico: Rush Limbaugh, while repeatedly insisting he is “not alleging a conspiracy,” suggested Monday that the National Hurricane Center’s forecast models for Tropical Storm Isaac were altered to help President Barack Obama and “cast a pall” … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Suggests Hurricane Center’s Forecast is Intentionally Politically Working With Obama
Taliban Reportedly Beheads 17 Civilians For Loud Party
And you thought you had trouble with neighbors when you had a noisy party. Think again: … [Read more...] about Taliban Reportedly Beheads 17 Civilians For Loud Party
Romney and the Media Parrot (Cartoon)
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Playing the Racism Card and Probably Winning
[NOTE: Due to a system glitch, this first went on TMV with the wrong byline. This post is written by Prairie Weather] Over at the Plum Line, they're saying that Romney is channeling Lee Atwater. Lee Atwater is one of the nasty playground bullies who adhered to the Republican party like a piece of used toilet paper, lowering its reputation and making way for … [Read more...] about Playing the Racism Card and Probably Winning
Isaac Disrupts Republican Convention, Bolaven Threatens U.S. Military in Okinawa (Updated)
27 Aug. 7:00 p.m. EST. A GOES-13 infrared satellite image of Tropical Storm Isaac provided by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Monterey, Calif., shows the storm at 7:00 p.m. EST. Isaac is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and impact the Gulf Coast of the United States Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. (U.S. Navy photo/Released) And, hopefully, the last … [Read more...] about Isaac Disrupts Republican Convention, Bolaven Threatens U.S. Military in Okinawa (Updated)
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews Accuses RNC Chairman Reince Priebus of Playing “The Race Card”
MSNBC's Chris Matthews let it all hang out and accused RNC Reince Priebus of playing the race card. Priebus' defense will not play with the skeptical for one reason: the laugh line in the joke wasn't Romney being born in Michigan but on the birther aspect. But judge for yourself (and leave your reaction in comments). Matthews also jumped on the "Europe" cliche as well: Visit … [Read more...] about MSNBC’s Chris Matthews Accuses RNC Chairman Reince Priebus of Playing “The Race Card”
Your Air Force Will Be ‘Protecting the Skies’ During Republican Convention
The North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command have issued the following news release: "TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 27, 2012 – Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters are protecting the skies during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Air Force fighter jets will be on alert during the … [Read more...] about Your Air Force Will Be ‘Protecting the Skies’ During Republican Convention
Shark Jumping! – A Conventional Strategy for the Side with Stomach (Guest Voice)
Shark Jumping! – a conventional strategy for the side with stomach by Kip Zimmerman With the onset of the Republican Convention now rained-out by Tropical Storm Isaac, we are all forced to bate our collective breaths one more day before being regaled by the biggest pep-rally Super-Pac dollars can buy. Of course, the RNC will put on a polished, meticulously organized show … [Read more...] about Shark Jumping! – A Conventional Strategy for the Side with Stomach (Guest Voice)
Washington Post-ABC News Poll: Romney Leads Obama By One Point
The latest Washington Post-ABC News poll underscores two realities: (1) the race is neck and neck with the Republican nominee to be Mitt Romney one point ahead, and that's before he gets any expected convention "bump, (2) this is an acutely tight race the Democrats who keep implying that in the end voters will never vote for Mitt Romney are making as unwise an assumption as … [Read more...] about Washington Post-ABC News Poll: Romney Leads Obama By One Point
R and R (Romney and Ryan)’s Vision For America
When I was in the Army in Vietnam during the war, we used to look forward to R and R, a period of Rest and Relaxation, either in or out of the country. R and R now, Romney and Ryan, will provide anything but rest and relaxation for the next three months until the election, as they explain their plans for the nation’s future. By choosing Paul Ryan as his running mate, Romney … [Read more...] about R and R (Romney and Ryan)’s Vision For America
Wanted: People Who Will Believe Anything
Here's a simple test for true believers in absurd but popular notions. Do you believe that: A Republican Party that governed us into the 2008 crash will produce prosperity if given control of government again in 2012. A Democratic president who ran as populist in 2008, then turned into a moderate Republican-like compromiser after being elected, will be any different if … [Read more...] about Wanted: People Who Will Believe Anything
Akin and the GOP Convention (Cartoon)
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The Astounding Financial Cost of Lance Armstrong’s Downfall (Challenges, France)
Although Lance Armstrong says he's through with the whole issue of whether he used performance enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France seven times, according to reporter Laure-Emmanuelle Husson of the French business journal Challenges, Armstrong's troubles may have only just begun. French sport, doping and legal experts say Armstrong may have to repay all the money he has … [Read more...] about The Astounding Financial Cost of Lance Armstrong’s Downfall (Challenges, France)