Monthly Archives: February 2010

Tony Perkins Says He’s a Victim of the Gays

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Sunday, February 28, 2010 Have you noticed whenever a radical rightwing, Christian extremist is prevented from espousing antigay bigotry, they immediately play the victim card? And so it goes with Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council. Perkins, a … Continue reading →

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Tsunami Travel Times

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Saturday, February 27, 2010 This excellent map show the number of hours from the moment the massive 8.8 Chilean earthquake struck, and until the tsunami wave hits land. The Hawaiian Islands will be impacted at 4PM EST today. The tsunami … Continue reading →

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8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chile

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Saturday, February 27, 2010 A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing at least 76 people and downing phone lines. President Michele Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” in central Chile and said the death toll was … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: NY Gov. David Paterson Won’t Seek Reelection

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Friday, February 26, 2010 New York Gov. David “Scandal” Paterson will not seek reelection in November. This according to the New York Daily News. However, Paterson will not resign from office. So, the way is now cleared for Attorney General … Continue reading →

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New Political Action Group Targets New York’s Anti-Gay Lawmakers

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Friday, February 26, 2010 New York’s anti-gay lawmakers should be afraid — very afraid. A new political action committee is targeting state senators who voted against a marriage equality bill late last year. The committee; FightBackNY, was set up and … Continue reading →

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NY Gov. David Paterson: Hypocrisy, Violence against Women and Abuse of Power

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Thursday, February 25, 2010 Everyone knows the New York Times hates NY Gov. David Paterson. In fact, in recent weeks, the Old Gray Lady made bringing down the governor their raison d’etre. The Times’ first two hit pieces on Gov. … Continue reading →

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Miss Beverly Hills’ Crown is too Tight

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 What is it with beauty queens and homophobia? Miss Beverly Hills 2010 is the latest crown holder to vomit Biblical objections to same-sex marriage. Lauren Ashley, who looks an awful lot like one of those dead-eyed … Continue reading →

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Oh Well, Maybe Next Time

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Dick Cheney’s hospitalization yesterday was the result of a heart attack, according to a statement just released by his spokesperson: “Former Vice President Cheney was admitted to GW Hospital after experiencing chest pain. Lab testing revealed … Continue reading →

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Baby Who Failed to Say ‘Amen’ Starved to Death by Cult

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 If you ever needed proof that religion causes mental illness then here it is. The Sydney Morning Herald reports: The leader of a US religious cult was “outraged” when a one-year-old boy did not say “Amen” … Continue reading →

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Dick Cheney Hospitalized with Chest Pains

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Dick Cheney was hospitalized Monday at George Washington University Hospital after suffering from chest pains. Fingers crossed. The rightwing shouldn’t worry. If his four-pack-a-day cigarette habit finally catches up to him, I’m sure daughter Liz Cheney … Continue reading →

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CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin into Anal Sex and Fisting?

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Monday, February 22, 2010 Who let the dogs out at CNN? I know much has changed at the once mighty cable news network but, to read their highly respected legal analyst, Jeffrey Toobin enjoys getting his freak on from anal … Continue reading →

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Bush Torture Lawyers Cleared by Obama’s Justice Department

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Saturday, February 20, 2010 President Obama’s Justice Department ruled Friday that the lawyers who authorized CIA interrogators to use illegal and unconstitutional waterboarding are not guilty of professional misconduct. However, the ruling did admit the lawyers showed “poor judgment.” Although … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day

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Saturday, February 20, 2010 H/T to my buddy, Jolly Roger, at Reconstitution 2.o

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Clarence Thomas’ Wife Advising Tea Party Activists

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Friday, February 19, 2010 I don’t know about you but this seems inappropriate to me. Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, is a conservative activist. Her latest effort is Liberty Central, which provides history and philosophical instruction … Continue reading →

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U.S. Troops Kill Five Children in Marjah

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Thursday, February 18, 2010 Add five child casualties to President Obama’s troop surge in Marjah, Afghanistan. The New York Times reported, a U.S. rocket strike “hit a compound crowded with Afghan civilians, killing at least 10 people, including 5 children.” … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Disappearing Presidency

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 A month and a year after taking office finds President Obama sailing through troubled political waters. According to the latest CNN/Opinion Research poll released yesterday, 52 percent say Mr. Obama doesn’t deserve to be reelected in … Continue reading →

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TSA Forces Disabled 4 Year Old to Remove Leg Braces

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 This is one of those stories that makes my blood boil. The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) forced a disabled, 4-year old boy to remove his leg braces before allowing him to clear security at the Orlando … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Bayh

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Monday, February 15, 2010 Indiana conservadem, Sen. Evan Bayh, today announced he will not run for re-election, a decision that apparently shocked Democrats and Republicans alike. Bayh cited excessive partisanship that makes progress on public policy difficult to achieve as … Continue reading →

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