Monthly Archives: January 2010
No Stone Left Unturned
It is good to know that no stone will be left unturned in the quest to exorcise racist language from public discourse, especially with super word codebreakers like Zennie62 on the job. He tells us that Erick Erickson, writing at RedState has “used a word that’s has a totally racist connection to describe President Obama’s delivery: ‘cocky.’” Continue reading
Filed under Insanity
The Horror! The Horror!
If you’re planning on watching the Super Bowl with your family, take care to guard your children’s hearts and minds, as CBS is inviting a dangerous intruder into your living room. Continue reading
Filed under Washington
“Creep” Is A Synonym For “Adulterer,” Actually
People who cheat on their cancer-stricken spouses are all creeps, even if said spouse isn’t a particularly nice person. Thus, the revelation that John Edwards is a creep shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Continue reading
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A Tale Of Two Governors
Virginia’s new governor, Bob McDonnell, sounds like my kind of guy. Barely sworn in and already he’s advocating for a change that’s proven to save states money – privatizing the sale of liquor, wine and beer.
Here in Washington, we’re not so lucky. Even though some State legislators are calling for such a change in light of our current budget difficulties, Governor Gregoire opposes the idea, partly on the grounds that the State won’t realize any immediate savings. Continue reading
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Ellie Light Responds
Ellie Light responds but she might have been better off if she’d just kept her mouth shut. Despite her letter having appeared, apparently, in dozens of newspapers across the country, “Light said she didnt [sic] submit her letter to all the outlets that published it, and said many carried it after it was cited several weeks ago by Politico’s Ben Smith. She says she prefers submitting her letters to smaller papers, ‘specifically because I think rationality needs a broader audience.’” Continue reading
Filed under Journalism, Media
The New Puritan Seal of Approval
This swimwear has received the New Puritan Seal of Approval for use by Republican women. If only Scott Brown had know before allowing this scandalous family photo to be snapped. If anyone with mad Photoshop skillz can come up with … Continue reading
Filed under Hypocrisy, Journalism
Going Fishing
Despite public protestations to the contrary, even the most fanatical disciples of the Church of Global Warming realize they’re losing they’re influence over public opinion in regards to climate change. As outlined by the Purple Avenger at Ace of Spades HQ, it’s been a rough few months for environmental extremism. Continue reading
Filed under Environmentalism
Puritanical Hypocrites
The New Puritans at the Huffington Post are all offended because Gail Huff, wife of newly elected Senator Scott Brown (R-MA, baby!) appeared in a racy music video back in the ’80s. Even when judged against my 54-year-old, Evangelical Christian standards, this video hardly qualifies as racy Continue reading
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