Monthly Archives: December 2009

by | December 7, 2009

Christmas Sweater, Now With Real Sweat

From THINK PROGRESS (December 4, 2009): Last night, Fox News host Glenn Beck premiered his new live show based on his book The Christmas Sweater, which was simulcast to hundreds of movie theaters across the country. Sponsor Fathom Events called … Continue reading →

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by | December 6, 2009

Wit vs. Half-Wit

From The New York Times: The former Alaska governor and one-time vice presidential candidate [Sarah Palin] has been traveling the country in recent weeks, promoting her book and disparaging Democrats, the Washington establishment and the media elite. Huge crowds greet … Continue reading →

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by | December 5, 2009

1,000!

Believe it or not kids, this is the 1,000th post here at the Raisin. It all started on February 17, 2007. That’s when the Raisin was born, and I can’t believe how time has flown. I remember when it was … Continue reading →

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by | December 4, 2009

All That Glitters Is Not Gold

From MEDIA MATTERS: In recent months, Glenn Beck has repeatedly used his television show to plug gold as a way for his audience to “protect” themselves from the possible economic collapse of the U.S. dollar and economy. At the same … Continue reading →

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by | December 3, 2009

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid!

Uh-oh, looks like Tom Coburn is taking some time off from being John Ensign’s marriage counselor and is doing some senatorin’. WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate made little progress on a broad healthcare overhaul on Tuesday, as … Continue reading →

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by | December 2, 2009

OMG! They Killed Sanity!! You Bastards!

From The New York Times: CHARLESTON, S.C. — When Senator Lindsey Graham joined forces last month with Senator John Kerry on a compromise to the climate change legislation known as cap and trade, it was the last straw for the … Continue reading →

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by | December 1, 2009

The Breakfast Schlub

From MinnPost: Minnesota 6th District Rep. Michele Bachmann will burnish her conservative standing when she appears at the 1st Annual Tea Party Convention in February. The Nashville event also will feature former Alaska Gov. and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. … Continue reading →

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