Author Archives: Jeff Fecke

Things Michele Bachmann Should Apologize For, but Won't

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

You may recall that back in June, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-You Serious?, declared that the census was part of the vast left-wing conspiracy to install Barack Hussein Super-Allah Muslim Muslim Muslim Obama as dictator-for-life of the American Soviet. At the … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc. | 56 Comments

Tim Pawlenty is Not a Moderate

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

One of the interesting things on the teevee tonight has been the shock and surprise from some on the left that Minnesota’s own Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty doesn’t really seem to be a moderate after all. For those of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Health Care and Related Issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 8 Comments

In Honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Jeff Fecke
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Congratulations, Teabaggers!

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Wow! You drew 2 million people to Washington on Saturday! I mean, someone said ABC News said you did, and clearly that’s totally accurate, just as accurate as the thing I heard where Fox News is reporting that Barack Obama currently … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc. | 25 Comments

Political Violence is Always Wrong

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

We don’t know yet what motivated Harlan James “Hale” Drake to kill two people, including an anti-abortion activist, Friday morning. There have been conflicting reports — the police reportedly said Drake was “offended” by anti-abortion activist Jim Pouillon, but the nature … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights | 5 Comments

You Lie!

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

So as previously noted, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., last night got himself into trouble for calling the President a liar. Now, there’s nothing wrong with calling the President a liar; indeed, that’s a time-honored American tradition. But you’re not supposed … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Care and Related Issues, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 26 Comments

Point of Debate and Decorum

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Remarks in debate (which may include references to the Senate or its Members) shall be confined to the question under debate, avoiding personality. –Rules of the House of Representatives, One Hundred Eleventh Congress Rule XVII, Section b If you want … Continue reading →

Posted in Civility & norms of discourse, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Health Care and Related Issues, The Obama Administration | 67 Comments

Health Care Address Live Blog

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Barack Obama HCR Live Blog

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Party of Family Values

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

You know, California Assemb. Mike Duvall, R-Yorba Linda, shouldn’t be mocked and ridiculed for carrying on an affair with two different lobbyists. He should be ridiculed for talking about it with all the savoir-faire of a 14-year-old relating something he’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Families structures, divorce, etc, Same-Sex Marriage | 4 Comments

America's Sweetheart

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

If you’ve been paying attention to the U.S. Open, you’ve probably heard about the run of Melanie Oudin. Ranked 70th in the world, Oudin has nevertheless made a Cinderella run into the quarterfinals, knocking off world #4 Elena Dementieva and … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Race, racism and related issues, Sports | 17 Comments