Category Archives: Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc.

When I Held That Gun in My Hand I Felt a Surge of Power — Like God Must Feel When He's Holding a Gun

We have a whole bunch of rights in this country, and by and large, that’s a good thing. But just because you have a right, that doesn’t mean you should always choose to exercise it. You shouldn’t go up to … Continue reading

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The Blood of Patriots and Tyrants

You know, I’m a free speech absolutist, and a staunch civil libertarian. But quite honestly, if you’re going to bring a gun to a town hall meeting held by the President of the United States, you probably should, at the … Continue reading

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Between You and Your Doctor

I find it just wonderful that conservatives are still pulling out the “A government bureaucrat between you and your doctor” canard in their fight against health care reform. I guess I can see that argument working during the Clinton years, … Continue reading

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Bill O'Reilly Is Awesome At Math

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America Chooses Tyranny

Of course, by “Tyranny,” I mean we passed a fairly weak cap-and-trade carbon emission bill through the House of Representatives that will, hopefully, mitigate the damage from what could be the worst environmental catastrophe since the last ice age. But … Continue reading

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How Can We Miss You If You Won't Go Away?

Ah, “Joe” the “Plumber,” we just can’t quit you, much as we might want to. I know you like to spend your time in quiet contemplation, but I understand you have some things to say? “Obama right now is talking … Continue reading

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Michele Bachmann: I Will Break the Law

Oh, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-A Different Part of Minnesota Than Where I Live, what would we do without you? It’s like each utterance from you is a missive from a parallel reality, one altogether different from our own, where up … Continue reading

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Iran Amok

The ongoing political unrest in Iran appears unlikely to resolve itself soon; unfortunately, the Ahmadinejad Administration and its backers appear to be ramping up the violence, which makes fighting back a difficult decision for the people on the ground. It’s … Continue reading

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Fred Phelps' son discusses abusive childhood

(MAJOR TRIGGER WARNINGS — Lots of stuff about how Fred Phelps abused his entire family. Please be cautious about reading on or following the links if you think it may be a trigger for you.)

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Three Things Taught Me Conservative Love: Jesus, Ronald Reagan, Plus Atlas Shrugged

This is easily the best conservative anthem since “Bush Was Right.” (Via Josh)

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