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

3 of 10 Republican Presidential Candidates Don't Believe In Evolution

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Ampersand

The three denialists were Sam Brownback, Mike Huckabee, and Tom Tancredo. McCain hesitated before admitting that he believes in evolution. (Curtsy, again, to Ezra). Denialism has become the primary intellectual sin among conservatives. Denial of evolution, denial of global warming, … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics | 31 Comments

Bush Threatens to Veto Hate Crimes Legislation (And Don't Worry You're Still Free to Be A Bigot)

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Rachel S.

The House of Representatives voted to extend hate crimes protections those who are the victims of crimes motivated by gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.  Here’s a quote from the New York Times: By 237 to 180, the House voted … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Feminism, sexism, etc, Free speech, censorship, copyright law, etc., Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 247 Comments

Bush Administration Very, Very Quietly Releases Abstinence-Only Study

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Ampersand

RH Reality Check notes that the Bush administration chose Friday — the traditional day to release news that you’d rather the public not hear about — for releasing a new, thorough, Federal study on the effectiveness of abstinence-only education. And … Continue reading →

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Mike Savage Is A Stupid Bigoted Asshat

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Ampersand

In San Francisco, a transsexual was brutally murdered. Like all murders, this is tragic; and in this case, it seems likely that the murder was an act of anti-transsexual hatred. So how does Mike Savage — one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 76 Comments

It's Still Alive: Senate Supports Non-Binding Timeline

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Rachel S.

A few days ago I posted about the House of Representatives vote for an Iraq withdrawal timetable.  I asked how far this would go.  Well now the Senate has also voted for a timetable, a nonbinding timetable, which is better … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Whatever | 11 Comments

How Far Is This Going To Go? "House OKs timetable for troops in Iraq"

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Rachel S.

Here is the late breaking news. WASHINGTON – A sharply divided House voted Friday to order President Bush to bring combat troops home from Iraq next year, a victory for Democrats in an epic war-powers struggle and Congress’ boldest challenge … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Iraq | 74 Comments

Republicans Make Being An Idiot Litmus Test For Serving On Global Warming Committee

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Ampersand

From the Gannett News Service: House Republican Leader John Boehner would have appointed Rep. Wayne Gilchrest to the bipartisan Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming — but only if the Maryland Republican would say humans are not causing … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Environmental issues | 166 Comments

"Baby AIDS," Mandatory Newborn Testing, And Preventing Mother-To-Baby Transmission Of HIV

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Ampersand

Right-wingers are attacking Democrats for scuttling “the Ryan White Early Diagnosis Grant Program,” or as they often call it, the “baby AIDS” bill. Why are liberals against helping babies with AIDS, they cry? Isn’t helping AIDS babies something we can … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc. | 10 Comments

Presidential IQ Report

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Rachel S.

Editor’s Note: Apparently, this is an urban legend.  I thought it was funny, but on a serious note I don’t think you could measure IQ purely based on writings and speaking.  Moreover, as much as I think GWB is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Whatever | 29 Comments

Bush Appoints Anti-Contraception Advocate To Run Title X

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Ampersand

From Reverand Debra at Sexuality And Religion: Yesterday, I blogged about the Catholic Bishops telling their married congregants not to use birth control. Seems like the nation’s family planning program could be headed in that direction as well. The Bush … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Contraceptives/EC zaniness, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc. | 1 Comment