Monthly Archives: October 2011

by | October 15, 2011

Giving Herman a Pizza His Mind

From Timothy Egan at Opinionator at The New York Times: By almost any measure — social, political, economic, logical — Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan is nuts, nuts, nuts. Go ahead and jack up the price of nearly everything that … Continue reading →

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by | October 14, 2011

The Pro-Strife Party

From THINK PROGRESS HEALTH: In their latest assault on women’s health, this week House Republicans will take up HR 358, the ironically titled “Protect Life Act.” Opponents have rechristened the measure the “Let Women Die” bill because it would allow … Continue reading →

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by | October 13, 2011

The Rethuglican Duhhh-bate

From Perry Bacon Jr. at POST POLITICS at The Washington Post: New Jersey governor and almost-2012-candidate Chris Christie made headlines with his decision to endorse former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney on Tuesday, on the eve of a presidential debate. Here’s … Continue reading →

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by | October 12, 2011

I woulda thought of a really cool title, but I was preoccupied.

From Bloomberg Businessweek: Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) — Democrats are rallying around the Occupy Wall Street demonstrators, seeking to channel the movement’s energy into votes in the 2012 elections by sharpening contrasts with Republicans who criticize the protests. “If you’re concerned … Continue reading →

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by | October 11, 2011

Citizen Vain

From THINK PROGRESS SECURITY: In an interview with the religious right Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain badly bungled Uzbekistan’s name and said his standard answer to “‘gotcha’ questions” would be that he doesn’t have answers. …snip… … Continue reading →

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by | October 10, 2011

Takin’ It to the Streets!

From THE HILL: House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) described Wall Street protesters as a mob on Friday and implied Democrats were egging them on. In a speech to the conservative Values Voter Summit, Cantor said he was “increasingly concerned … Continue reading →

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by | October 9, 2011

I thought he would have preferred Herb-al tea

From THINK PROGRESS: Former pizza executive Herman Cain’s rise to the top of the Republican presidential pack will undoubtedly put smiles on the faces of two brothers: Charles and David Koch. Original advertisement

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by | October 8, 2011

Misogyny: Good for What Ailes Ya

From am new york: Get ready for a big surprise. Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes did not hire Sarah Palin as an on-air commentator because of her lacerating wit or insight into domestic and foreign affairs. “I hired Sarah Palin … Continue reading →

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