Monthly Archives: January 2009

by | January 15, 2009

Uncivil Right

From The New York Times: WASHINGTON — A former senior official at the Justice Department routinely hired Republicans, Federalist Society members and “R.T.A.’s” — “Right-Thinking Americans”— for what were supposed to be nonpolitical posts and gave them plum assignments on … Continue reading →

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by | January 14, 2009

One Week to the End of an Error

WASHINGTON (AFP) — George W. Bush passionately denied his turbulent presidency had damaged America’s moral standing in the world, in a defiant defense of his record in a farewell White House news conference. The unpopular Republican president next week bequeaths … Continue reading →

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by | January 13, 2009

Putin on the Heat

From The New York Times: MOSCOW — A European Union-brokered deal between Russia and Ukraine to restore the flow of heating fuel to the Continent seemed to be falling apart Sunday evening, less than a day after it had been … Continue reading →

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by | January 12, 2009

Goodbye, Gerber-ding-dong, science calling!

From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The controversial tenure of CDC Director Julie Gerberding will end Jan. 20 —- after Barack Obama is sworn in as president, employees of the Atlanta-based agency were informed in an e-mail sent late Friday evening. Buh-bye, … Continue reading →

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by | January 11, 2009

Saint Blago

From the Chicago Tribune: Saying the Illinois House impeachment vote against him was “not a surprise,” a combative Gov. Rod Blagojevich defended his work in office and again asserted his innocence of any criminal wrongdoing, vowing to “continue to fight … Continue reading →

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by | January 10, 2009

Whiny and Cheesy Party

From Jezebel: Call the wahmbulence! In a new interview with noted douchebag John Ziegler, Sarah Palin whines about, among other things, Katie Couric [...], Keith Olbermann and Tina Fey. Original movie poster.

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by | January 9, 2009

Doesn’t this guy have TIVO?

From NPR: Congressman Cliff Stearns, a Republican from Florida, asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to reconsider any votes scheduled for Thursday. The reason: Stearns is hoping to go to college football’s championship game. Number-two Florida plays number-one Oklahoma in Miami. … Continue reading →

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by | January 8, 2009

DiFi: “You don’t write, you don’t call…”

From The Washington Post: President-elect Barack Obama said yesterday that he has selected a “top-notch intelligence team” that would provide the “unvarnished” information his administration needs, rather than “what they think the president wants to hear.” …snip… On Capitol Hill, … Continue reading →

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