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With regards to the courts, I think we’re about to see the Supremes tell lower courts that their rulings will…
the people he picks to work in his administration are supposed to support that effort as long as they don’t…
@Ron: What do you think Trump did in his first term that was unique or made a positive impact on…
During his first term Trump walked into the White House with no experience in government, so he selected a lot…
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Category Archives: Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc.
I Love Big Brother
You’ve got to love the Republican Party: [A] leading Republican appears to have just inadvertently admitted that the GOP’s spin machine set up to counter Barack Obama during the convention is a propaganda machine spewing nothing but lies. The GOPer … Continue reading
Stay Classy, KLo!
Kathryn Jean Lopez brings the love for the dying Ted Kennedy: It’s funny because Chappaquiddick! Yeah, sure, that was like forty years ago, but still. Look, KLo, if you’re going to snark on Teddy, go with Dave Weigel, for the … Continue reading
McCain's Aggressive Ignorance: He Thinks Knowing How Many Grizzly Bears Are Still Alive Is A Waste Of Money
Obama, during a soon-to-be-forgotten controversy, said that Republicans take pride in being ignorant. Here’s a relatively minor example that illustrates the point: During the saddleback forum (EconomistMom posted the relevant part of the transcript), McCain said: My friends, we spent … Continue reading
Bill Donohue Still an Idiot
So, what’s Bill Donohue up to these days? Over 120 blogs have been credentialed as members of the media for the Democratic National Convention; those who have received credentials are allowed to cover the Convention at the Pepsi Center. While … Continue reading
Kill Me Now
You know, I thought this would be the worst movie ever, but nothing prepared me for the horror that is the An American Carol trailer: It’s a movie that treats Bill O’Reilly as a sympathetic character. Any more commentary would … Continue reading
Jesus is Just All Right With Me
Michele Bachmann talks. Hilarity ensues: We like to keep track of the, er, intriguing sayings of Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, the Christian Right champion from Minnesota. But this latest is really out there — Bachmann says we don’t need pesky environmentalists … Continue reading
Surely You Can't be Serious!
This movie sounds like the worst movie ever. Beyond Showgirls bad. Beyond Gigli bad. Beyond even Can’t Stop the Music bad, and that’s a movie starring Bruce Jenner and The Village People. I mean, for God’s sake, David Zucker, why? … Continue reading
Midnight Train to Georgia
The war in Georgia continues apace, with all signs pointing to a massive Russian victory. This is surprising to nobody who was paying attention for most of the twentieth century. Russia’s got a good army. Oh, it’s not as good … Continue reading
Georgia On My Mind
Look, I’ll be honest: I have no idea what exactly is going on in South Ossetia, or who’s wearing the black or white hat in this skirmish. I do know that Georgia is absolutely nuts to engage in a war … Continue reading
A relevant quote from law professor Amanda Frost: Attitudes towards nationwide injunctions also turn on one’s view of the courts…