Tag Archives: Republicans
Why Ron Paul is Important
I am not a Ron Paul supporter, and I DO NOT want him to be President. He’s an evolution denying gold bug, with a radical anti-abortion stance that precludes me from supporting him. But—I do want these important issues in … Continue reading
WWRD?
Would the Karl Rove Republican hit machine keep this man from getting elected President? * He’s a Jew* He’s unemployed* He wanders in the desert and hears voices* He hangs around with a bunch of attractive young men who live … Continue reading
Pity and Loathing in the Senate
With all the Cloture Votes that have failed in the Senate this year you would think the Republicans have always been stalwart supporters of the Minority in the august body. Nothing like getting your ass kicked in an election to … Continue reading
Success and Failure in a Time of Misbegotten Neverending War
More good and bad news from Iraq. First the good news: Our military continues to perform with great success! They have accomplished each assigned task with incredible bravery, skill and professionalism. Thanks to everyone who serves. Now the bad news: … Continue reading
The Unitary Executive and the Fragmented Legislature
If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face – forever.–George Orwell Frank Rich writes about the fearmongering Imperial President, his consolidation of power, and the cowardly Democrats, afraid of their own shadow … Continue reading
Denny Resigns
Former Speaker to pick up his marbles and go home after losing speakership.
Another One Bites the Dust
The Houston Chronicle reports that the rats are still jumping ship. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) will not run for re-election and she could leave the Senate as early as 2009. Hutchison told Texas Monthly in an interview to be … Continue reading
Boogeymen
Conservatives do not believe the government can handle the lunch money correctly. Why do they believe the federal government is capable of protecting us from all those vicious terrorists?
Homeland Securities
Dear Congressman Hayes Robin, I read your letter dated October 5th. You laid an egg. Dear old mom and dad gave you that sissy name with good reason. Look, I know how busy you are so I don’t want this … Continue reading
The Far Right and Rudy
Matthew Yglesias scores from half-court: The mere fact of a Democrat in the White House doesn’t threaten their power nearly as much as a pro-choice Republican would. Bingo! It would require Dobson, Viguerie, et. al. spend four years railing against … Continue reading
