Monthly Archives: November 2009

Minnesota Liberal Blogs You Can Avoid If You're Liberal

North Star Liberal, which decided to launch by calling Minnesota House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, DFL-Minneapolis, fat and mannish. Of course, it’s okay because they also mocked the appearances of male politicians, which, er, only makes things worse. Also, it’s … Continue reading

Posted in Fat, fat and more fat, Feminism, sexism, etc | 44 Comments

Truthiness in Action

So as you may recall, a couple weeks ago Hannity “accidentally” used video from Glenn Beck’s 9/12 rally to show how well-attended Rep. Michele Bachmann’s rally was. An easy mistake, of course — anybody could accidentally mistake raw footage of … Continue reading

Posted in Elections and politics | 2 Comments

No, it Isn't Sexist

I am trying very hard to see where Newsweek’s choice to use Sarah Palin’s Runner’s World photo as their cover is a horribly sexist decision that belittles women everywhere. No, seriously, I am — I’m aware I’m not going to … Continue reading

Posted in Elections and politics, Feminism, sexism, etc | 52 Comments

Linkspam Hollywood FAIL edition

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Is there ever a time when Hollywood is not FAILing? First up, What these people need is a honky syndrome goes off planet in:
James Cameron’s Avatar

Lawd ha’ mercy internets. Lord ha mercy. Because Hollywood sure as hell won’t. You know, a lot of those bullshit tropes that show up in movies like this […]

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Posted in Site and Admin Stuff, Syndicated feeds | 20 Comments

Quote du Jour and Open Thread

I’m going to imagine “2012” happens in the same universe as “The Ugly Truth,” so all those characters die horribly. Dave Weigel Consider this an open thread for you to share thoughts, self-promotion, and random bits of arcana.

Posted in Whatever | 23 Comments

Carrie Prejean Totally Masturbating On Sex Tape1!!1!1!!1! LOLOMG!1!111!

First off, let me note that I hate Carrie Prejean as much as the next sentient human. That out of the way, it’s time for me to defend Carrie Prejean. As you may have heard, former Miss California USA-slash-anti-gay activist … Continue reading

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 40 Comments

My mother is pro-choice.

Is there a “My mother was pro-choice” / “My mother is pro-choice” bumpersticker? And if not, why not? I vaguely wish there were a “Sorry your mother was pro-life. My mother chose me” bumpersticker, but it’s too long, and there’s … Continue reading

Posted in Whatever | 45 Comments

"In Contempt" on The Stupak Amendment

Posted with the kind permission of Kevin Moore. Click on the cartoon to see it bigger, and to see Kevin’s commentary and links. In addition to Kevin’s comments, I’d point out this post by Ezra, pointing out that (by the … Continue reading

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Cartooning & comics, Health Care and Related Issues | 31 Comments

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Iran denounces Oxford scholarship

So, as I have said elsewhere, I have been feeling guilty about not posting about the goings on Iran of late, and I am beginning to formulate some posts I’d like to write, but this news article caught my eye. … Continue reading

Posted in Iran | 4 Comments

Posted at 14:13:12 11/10/09

As has been noted previously, I love dates like this. (Thanks to Jake Squid for pointing this one out to me!) Consider this an open thread. Post what you like, with whom you like, for as long as you like. … Continue reading

Posted in Link farms | 8 Comments