- Huh "@rkref Funny, you know who led investigation of 60 Minutes getting played by source? Ex-CEO of the AP Louis Boccardi and an ex-USAG."
- Memo to all the @twitchy people who were getting at @kurteichenwald yesterday: @tomcoburn wants disaster aid offset http://t.co/RsOp8pXjuQ
- Praying for Oklahoma.
- RT @ezraklein: All of journalism, in one comic book frame. I need to get this blown up and framed. http://t.co/8cqZHZ78Ph
- More proof that the right lacks irony--> "@ehbrown77 wow, I can't believe the garbage that people write and then retweet!! #ImpeachObama"
- Ok JHud is doing the Donna summer songbook at the rock and roll hall of fame induction. That should do until Game of Thrones comes on.
- Ok what else is on? #BillboardAwards
- If you want to understand the depleted state of rap right now? This last category on the Billboard Awards, and who introduced it.
- Remember when Dan Rather had a major scoop after obtaining George W. Bush's national guard records from a source? Good times.
- @TwinSiSTAR aww, thanks ! :)
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Monthly Archives: February 2011
The GOP’s core political problem: actual people
Republicans have a problem. It’s not entirely clear if they realize it yet, but it is a very real problem. And what is that problem: people can’t stand them when they actually get in power.
Posted in Opinion, People, Republicans
Tagged Conservatives, Polls, public opinion, Republicans, Scott Walker, union-busting, Unions, Wisconsin
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Hiassen: Rick Scott on pill mills, ‘redefining crazy at least once a week’
The Miami Herald’s Carl Hiaasen punch’s Rick Scott’s ticket on his nonsensical opposition to regulating pill mills, which going forward, should probably be called “ScottShops…”
Posted in Crime, Florida, Gollum is Governor, Opinion, People, Rick Scott
Tagged Crime, drug addicts, Florida, Oxycontin, pill mills, Rick Scott, Rush Limbaugh, the cabbage
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Oops… anti-health reform states could end up with fed-written programs
An interesting paragraph from Politico’s story today about the Justice Department’s decision to seek clarification on a right wing Florida judge’s ruling against healthcare reform …
Posted in Healthcare, People, Politics, Republicans
Tagged Healthcare reform, lawsuits, Obamacare, Republicans
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Moody’s: House GOP spending cuts would cost 700,000 jobs
A new report calculates that if the spending plan approved by the Republican-controlled House were to be enacted, it would blow a giant hole in the economy.
Posted in News and Current Affairs, People, Republicans, The Economy, U.S. Economy
Tagged budget cuts, Mark Zandi, Republicans, U.S. Economy
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Jesus, take the wheel: Rick Scott resorting to sweepstakes, gimmicks, to boost Florida economy
Would you want to “share a little sunshine” with this face? If you’re answer is yes, you may be in luck, because apparently, in Rick Scott’s world, “let’s get to work” means “let’s get the governor a travel break and … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Gollum is Governor, News and Current Affairs, People, Rick Scott
Tagged 777, Florida, gimmicks, Rick Scott, tourism
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Money for nothing? Florida Senate president Haridopolos’ sweet book deal
Based on his latest scandal, Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos shouldn’t just run for Bill Nelson’s seat. He should simultaneously aim for the House of Representatives and the United States Supreme Court.
Posted in Florida, News and Current Affairs, Political News, Scandals
Tagged Florida, Mike Haridopolos, money for nothing, Scandals
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Today’s Herald column: Miami’s ethnic brew
I’m sharing column real estate with my editor, Myriam Marquez today, having gotten a rare shot at a Sunday. This week’s topic: ethnic relations in Miami, always a hot topic, though rarely in mixed company. BTW I got some great … Continue reading
Politics at the water’s edge? McCain and Lieberman conduct parallel foreign policy on Libya
John McCain and Joe Lieberman gave interviews to U.S. media outlets during a trip to Egypt Sunday, in which the two neoconservative Senators seemed to be conducting their own foreign policy; criticizing the president from foreign soil, calling on him … Continue reading
FunnyOrDie: Sarah Palin’s month without media coverage
Hat tip to the “Chris Matthews Show” which played this today. Best part: when Palin figures out how many days are in February. Brilliant! Sarah Palin Media Addict from Gina Gershon
Posted in Comedy, Entertainment, People, Sarah Palin
Tagged Comedy, FunnyOrDie, media addicts, Sarah Palin
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*UPDATE: Roger Ailes to be indicted? Judith Regan tapes could spell trouble for Fox chief
Last week’s bombshell report about Roger Ailes asking publisher Judith Regan to lie to investigators about an affair with NYC police chief Bernie Kerik, in order to protect Rudy Giuliani’s presidential bid, could soon produce another headline: Roger Ailes indicted.
Posted in Fox News, News and Current Affairs, Scandals, The Media
Tagged Bernard Kerik, Fox News, Judith Regan, Roger Ailes, Rudy Giuliani
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WTF Has Barack Obama Done So Far?