Daily Archives: September 4, 2009

What Have We Learned?

What did we learn today at Osborne Ink? A lot! We learned that Page and Plant still rock. That staying in school is socialism, and that wingnuts think this is just common sense because the voices in their heads tell … Continue reading

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Quote of the Week

Jim Oberstar, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, on Michele Bachmann: “I don’t think God’s talking to her anymore.I think she’s hearing other voices.” Via Minnesota Independent

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Sen. Franken Handles Town Hall Crowd

Via Oliver Willis, who is Kryptonite to Teh Stupid™, we see Al Franken handle the Teabag Terror with aplomb: It took a comedian to bring leadership to the Senate. Reid should just step aside now and let Franken show him … Continue reading

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Judd Gregg Meets Gibson’s Law

Senator Judd Gregg, R-NH, says he will use hundreds of procedural objections to block health care reform if Democrats use the budget reconciliation rule. He told The Hill that he’ll fight against a simple majority-vote in the Senate: “We are … Continue reading

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Mixed Signals From The White House

At Huffington Post, Mike Lux states the conundrum clearly: A speech at the Capitol to a joint session of Congress is like a general bringing out the trumpeters who will, as the great Civil War battle hymn says, never call … Continue reading

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Beck’s Secret Negro Army Update

Annette suggested last night that this might be the step dance troupe Beck is (not) looking for: The Marching Cobras of Kansas City, Missouri. The COBRAS have won over 280 first place awards and trophies in competition and their List … Continue reading

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WINGNUT MAILBAG!

Anonymous said … Wow… some people just need to stop hating on Glenn Beck.. cause we all know he’s one of the last few people on tv that actually have common sense left. Just coz somebody constantly disagrees with all … Continue reading

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Daniel Llares Hates Our Troops

I would like to spotlight Daniel Llares for undermining a soldier’s readiness: Great job, asshole. From the New York Times: (S)ince her return, Mr. Llares has allowed Ms. Mendoza only a few brief visits with Elizabeth. Despite a written family … Continue reading

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Obama Will Hypnotize Your Children (UPDATE)

All over America, wingnuts are tightening the tinfoil around their children’s heads in anticipation of Obama’s back-to-school speech next Tuesday. From the New York Times: HOUSTON — President Obama’s plan to deliver a speech to public school students on Tuesday … Continue reading

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What Have We Learned?

Today, we learned that Glenn Beck should keep his day job, because art criticism isn’t his forté. We learned that a “mystery” Beck can’t solve in two weeks with an entire news organization at his disposal can be solved in … Continue reading

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