Al Franken’s Pay for War Gimmick
A comedian-turned-Senator makes some strong points about how America goes to war.
What Shall We Call the Next Bit? Transcripters?
The birthers are dead (kinda), so long live the transcripters!
Prince William Marries Kate Middleton
Britain’s Prince William marries Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey, giving her a ring of Welsh gold.
Worst American: Palin or Trump?
A respected liberal blogger thinks Sarah Palin and Donald Trump are the most appalling Americans of our time.
Economic Growth Slows In First Quarter. What If This Is As Good As It Gets?
Will days of strong economic growth ever return? And what happens if they don’t?
Former Miss USA: I Was Molested By A TSA Agent In Dallas
Another case of TSA groping has hit the media.
Alabama Tornado Update
At least 128 are dead, with the toll expected to rise, in the flurry of tornadoes that hit Alabama yesterday.
Obama: Moderate 90s Republican?
Obama’s main politics are hardly as leftist as many make them out to be. Indeed, much of them could have fit well in the the GOP of 1990s and early 2000s.
Leading From Behind: To Where?
An aide’s compliment about the president “leading from behind” has generated controversy.
Are Republicans Facing A Backlash Over Ryan Plan And Medicare Changes?
There are signs that the Ryan Plan isn’t playing well with the public.
Obama Blames Media (And A Certain “Carnival Barker”) For Birther Nonsense
President Obama chided the media for paying too much attention to the birther issue, but his criticism was unwarranted.
Orly Taitz: Obama Birth Certificate Should Say ‘Negro’
Surprising no one, President Obama’s release of his long-form birth certificate has satisfied none of the Birthers.
Man Arrested for Singing Racist Song ‘Kung Fu Fighting’
Singing the 1974 Carl Douglas classic “Kung Fu Fighting” can get you arrested in England.
Obama’s Long Form Birth Certificate
President Obama’s long-form birth certificate is being released, the White House announced today.
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