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That’s a weird interpretation of my comic. But that aside, you specifically said that nonviolent crime counted (when you could…
Your comic was about people wanting to deal with violent crime. I was talking about violent crimes, specifically homicides. I…
@Ampersand: Clarification accepted. Trump escaped the criminal charge, probably through the statue of limitations, although I don't know for sure,…
Note that one of the charges Donnie was convicted of was is sexual assault, a violent crime. To clarify, Trump…
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Category Archives: In the news
GOP Candidate for Senate calls Chuck Schumer "That Jew"
TPM: Arkansas state Sen. Kim Hendren, who is currently the only announced Republican candidate for U.S. Senator against Democratic incumbent Blanche Lincoln in 2010, has apologized for referring to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as “that Jew,” at a county Republican … Continue reading
Cop chastises 911 caller for potty mouth, hangs up on her, then arrests her
Via Rad Geek, the transcript of the first of a few 911 calls, made by a 17-year-old girl attempting to get an ambulance for her father, who had suffered a bad fall. McFarlan did eventually send help, but lied about … Continue reading
Dora The Explorer's Makeover
From an Associated Press story, reporting on the widespread objections among mom-bloggers to the “new Dora” doll planned for October: Mattel and Nickelodeon both say there are two major misconceptions about the new Dora, which is not replacing the “Dora … Continue reading
The stupid! It burns!
Digby: When asked on CNN about whether or not the Republicans regret taking out the pandemic money in the stimulus, Michael Steele said “we didn’t know there was going to be a flu pandemic! You can’t make that link!”
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H1N1
Okay, there’s no need to panic, but the H1N1 outbreak in Mexico may well be cause for concern. But hopefully not too much of one: So swine flu has come out of nowhere. It has unfortunately killed some people, and … Continue reading
Japanese Women Fight Back Against Domestic Violence
Found this good report on Al Jazeera English.
Hindrocket Wrong About Something Again
Oh, Blogger Formerly Known as Hindrocket, why can’t I quit you? You say the wingnuttiest stuff imaginable — it’s so precious! And you’re able to get worked up so easily — it’s adorable! Take today, for example. You got really, … Continue reading
Obama and Chavez: "Hombres del Fuego"
I knew Fox News was bad and wasn’t even really an actual journalistic television station, but this? Damn! The Daily Show With Jon Stewart M – Th 11p / 10c This Week in Demagogues – Ahmadinejad & Chavez thedailyshow.com Daily … Continue reading
Here you go. Yet another example of convicted felon Donnie's soft-on-crime policies. This one reducing enforcement of laws against human…