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Sun March 29, 2009

	"When seeking office, the aspirant must pretend to be what he is not. After seizing power, he should impose his agenda quickly and ruthlessly before his subjects realize what he is doing and have time to react."	(321)
	LA Times op-ed writer says "I listen to Limbaugh every chance I get, and I have never heard the man utter a single racist, hateful or stupid word."	(241)
	Remember how waterboarding yielded critical information used to foil several terror plots? Yeah, about that	(144)
	Palin loyalists fear her roll out is screwing up her public image. So they blame the only people they can. Her staff	(105)
	"Already in the first 45 days of Obama's administration, the federal government has authorized more debt spending than Ronald Reagan did in eight years in office."	(469)
	Mccain 2008: Palin is ready to be president if the need arises. Mccain 2009: I'll see who else is running	(108)
	Boston College invites Bill Ayers to speak on the State of Democracy in America and then promptly cancels the day before when alumni threaten to pull donations	(216)
	Dear Michelle: Love the White House garden idea, but the thought of you not putting chemicals on it makes us "shudder". Love, Big Ag	(97)
	NY Governor Patterson to hike income taxes to 31% for those making over $500k, hopes everyone turns a blind eye	(202)
(Some Guy)	You thought they were gone. You thought they were dead. You thought it had all ended after the election. But HillaryIs44 lives on. And they're still nuttier than a Fark meme	(64)
	Bill Kristol doesn't think he owes the US an apology for hyping WMD in Iraq. Bonus: Question apparently asked by Gomer Pyle	(59)
	Obama leading country toward a dictatorship. It's not news; it's Fox News	(202)
(Some Guy)	When is a restraining order just a piece of paper? A) When it's your ex-wife's, B) When it's totally unfair, or C) When you're a Democratic senator hunting down a blogger who exposed your ethics violations?	(66)
	US and Iran open Afghanistan peace talks. A western official who attended the talks: "For the first time in two years I'm optimistic about Afghanistan."	(74)
(Some Juan Diego)	Nancy Pelosi Catechism; Hillary Clinton visits Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, asks "who painted it?"	(428)
(Some Bitter Egg-Clinger)	Scalpers take over the White House Easter Egg Roll, the only part of official Washington that hadn't been for sale to the highest bidder	(29)
	Politicians using Twitter: Morons or visionaries?	(39)
	Bobby Jindal defends those who want Obama to fail, sees world in Muppet-vision	(290)
(Portland Press Herald)	Maine State Senator introduces bill to allow noncitizens to vote. Suprisingly, some people aren't happy about this	(82)

Sat March 28, 2009

	The Alaska Legislature has no problem taking the money Sarah Palin refuses, and says so	(67)
(Some Guy)	Conservatives threaten to move to Costa Rica because of Obama. Why is this different from liberals threatening to move to Canada? Because libs doing it was sour grapes and conservatives are high-minded patriots	(269)
	Today there's a 5-hour wait in Tyson's Corner to get the signature of: A. Porn star Jenna Jamison, B. Basketball star LeBron James, or C. The balding, middle-aged author of Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto?	(175)
	To pay for Obama's healthcare overhaul, Congress considering taxing worker's healthcare benefits	(397)
	Good news, the system works and Missouri will no longer treat Bob Barr and Ron Paul supporters as terrorists. Now they'll only do that to people who oppose illegal immigration and crushing taxes	(42)
	Mos Def vs. Christopher Hitchens in overtime on Bill Maher	(282)
	Repubicans are somehow still managing to claim that they are the guardians of excessive government spending and debt	(194)
	GOP whines that Obama budget moves country too far to "the left", forgets that's exactly what happens when the right screwed things up so royally	(95)
	"Dear Michelle, We like you to speak at our graduation 'cause we think you're really cool. P.S. You could bring your husband with if you want to. There will be refreshments."	(63)
(Del Marbrook)	The benefits we want are supported by taxes we begrudge paying	(137)
	As the federal government continues to grow ever larger, those who are supposed to be keeping on eye on things are becoming fewer and fewer	(44)
	Look inside appointment of unqualified woman to high-paying patronage job illustrates why politicians hate email archives	(28)
	Texas school board approves evolution doubts. Cites a) bananas b) octopuses c) ferns	(398)
	Archbishop of Canterbury to world: "Stop being morans"	(83)
	David Boaz on Afghanistan: "I think it's time to declare victory and leave"	(70)
	Opposition MP tears British PM Gordon Brown a new one with a flair that would make even John Adams proud	(119)
	The honeymoon is over as America's whiny liberals rip Obama for not running the country the way that they fantasized Che Guevera would have if he'd had the chance	(291)

Fri March 27, 2009

	Michelle Bachmann (R-Turner Overdrive) on Glenn Beck's radio show: "Well, Glenn, I have experienced that throughout my political career, being labeled a kook". Truth in advertising DOES work on labels, evidently	(78)
(the man behind the curtain)	Not News: Articles from two conservative sites chastise Obama's economic plan. Fark: The articles are identical, word for word. TotalFark: By different authors	(261)
	WND claims that 95 million year old octopus fossil disproves evolution because "It looks just like a modern-day octopus"	(472)
	Senate Budget Chairman Kent Conrad (D-Setup Man): "Oh you are good." Committee member Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-OFL): "Your wife said the same thing."	(82)
	Conservative activists have so much time on their hands, they've started collecting photographs of conservative pundits wearing a Snuggie, which is likely far easier than making graphics for the GOP budget	(149)
	U.K. to change 308 year old royal succession rules and allow Catholic, human animal hybrids to ascend the throne	(136)
	Can Obama repeat Bush's mistakes? Yes, he can	(371)
	The rise of the proletariat is starting to get ugly	(864)
	U.S. Seventh Fleet moves in to get a good view of North Korea's latest failure at model rocketry	(94)
	Palin claims no one in the McCain camp would pray with her before the VP debate. McCain camp retorts that they were praying constantly	(242)

Thu March 26, 2009

	Jesus will not be riding his dinosaur in Texas	(908)
	House GOP unveils its budget of fiscally responsible unicorns and market-driven rainbows	(933)
(HonestReporting)	You know those "Israeli soldiers shot civilians" claims in Gaza? Yeah, well, not so much	(533)
	"Does President Obama truly believe that he can castigate and condemn Wall Street on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and then secure its cooperation on the other days of the week?"	(206)
	Campaign Obama: "Bush administration abused 'state-secrets' privilege." President Obama: "While we appreciate your lawsuit, I'm gonna call 'state-secrets' on this one.. and this one."	(230)
	The war in Afghanistan to become more American and less NATO, whose European members are as reluctant to deploy more troops as they are to admit that they actually enjoyed "Baywatch"	(242)
(ADN)	Having solved all other problems facing them, Alaska Senate turns to the task of renaming Groundhog Day to Marmot Day	(43)
	The hard-hitting Daily Mail arrives at at list of the world's most babealicious political figures. Bottom line: If you choose your politicians based on hotness, move to Peru	(197)
	ACLU sues Pennsylvania prosecutor to defend the rights of women who wish to take nude photos of themselves. And by women they mean girls who are 13 years old	(138)
	With the booming economy and no pressing international issues, Congress to solve the BCS rankings controversy	(31)
	Geithner to seek more power. Don't worry, the regional governors will keep the systems in line	(262)
	Floridians testify before Congress for Alzheimer's solution, want to remember why they moved to Florida	(31)
	GOP outraged, OUTRAGED, that Democrats would try legislative maneuver that Republicans used when they were in the majority	(248)
	Oops, crazy Eric Cantor was at a Britney concert during the Obama press circus, instead of trying to do something about toxic assets or developing a stronger plan for a chaotic economy	(89)
	Phase 1 Complete: Obama's budget to bankrupt the country and enslave our children and grandchildren passes the first test. Here comes the pain	(286)

Wed March 25, 2009

	GOP Chairman Michael Steele thinks he is doing such a great job that he is considering running for president. Bonus: He says his feud with Limbaugh is all part of the "strategic plan"	(109)
	Glenn Beck explains the current economic crisis with the help of a dead fish. In case you're not sure, Glenn is the one with gloves on	(125)
	Hillary Clinton: U.S. is to blame for violence in Mexico because of its insatiable appetite for illegal drugs. Why does Hillary hate (a drugged out) America?	(523)
	Obama to finally answer where babby comes from	(149)
	The Associated Press fact-checks Obama's prime-time presser	(346)
	Minnesota's Senate race battle now the longest in state history. Well at least they haven't missed anything important	(81)
	Israeli Prime Minister plans to expand settlements, tells world theyre breaking peace plan cause they really need more lebensraum	(403)
	What if Obama's only making things worse?	(422)
	Senator introduces bill to rescue struggling newspapers, guarantee him a re-election endorsement every six years until he's caught with a naked intern or a goat dressed in leather	(70)
	EU President says Obama's economic plans are a "way to hell"	(303)
(Anchorage Daily News)	Sarah Palin has chosen to live beyond her means, needs a bailout	(198)
(Some Guy)	Obama's "Katrina moment" is already here, and he's just way too cool to deal with it	(232)
	Nicholas Sarkozy picks sexy newsreader famous for her bikinis to fill out his cabinet. Sends message to Obama, "You're doing it wrong"	(41)
	Fox News spokesmodel worried that Uncle Sam will strip her naked, chain her to her bed and take dirty pictures of her. David Vitter wonders how he can get in on this action	(64)
	House Republican to Dick Cheney: STFU or put it your memoir, either way GTFO	(46)
	Apparently there is no one in the White House who can put a monitor in a podium	(127)
	Obama takes CNN's Ed Henry to the woodshed. That's a hell of a teleprompter	(331)
	Right-wing blogger who called Bush "A man of extraordinary vision and brilliance approaching to genius" mocks Obama for mispronouncing the word "Orion"	(124)
	North Korea warns U.N not to send any strongly worded letters when it tries to launches its satellite	(35)

Tue March 24, 2009

		Republicans choose Bobby Jindal to speak opposite Obama's press conference tonight, because he did such a stellar job the last time	(444)
		Obama hits the nail on the head: The GOP have "just decided 'we're going to be against whatever the other side is for"	(801)
		Barack Obama will soon meet with liberal bloggers as a way of getting his views directly to them without a major media filter. And because he loves them	(172)
		Obama administration plans to ask Congress for expanded power to seize non-bank financial firms. Welcome your new Overlords, Geithner and Bernanke	(317)
		Obama last week: "We're gonna nail those bastard execs and get those outrageous bonuses back." Obama this week: "Whoah, calm down, guys. No need to get angry about those bonuses"	(276)
		That pile of dog shiat that Chris Dodd stepped in just keeps getting bigger and bigger	(271)
		Comedy club cancels Doug Benson appearance after his highly accurate analysis of Canadian military	(290)
		CNBC's Larry Kudlow is using his nightly show to campaign for the United States Senate. The horror. The horror	(139)
		South Africa bans Dalai Lama from 2010 World Cup, loses chance at total consciousness	(44)
		Former Gov. Mike Huckabee on abortion: "When it abolished slavery, the U.S. debated and decided it was immoral for one person to have complete, life-or-death power over another"	(546)
		CNN's media critic claims that the media has an adverserial relationship with politicians. The fact that he kept a straight face means one of two things: he is a robot, or some variety of warlock	(77)
		Convert to Islam after Sept. 11, 2001 - check. Run website "Jihad Unspun" - check. Travel to northern Pakistan and get kidnapped by the Taliban - check. Make tearful plea for - check. $375,000 ought to cover it	(199)
		The state is $11 billion short on the budget? Heckuva job there guys here is a pay raise	(25)

Mon March 23, 2009

		Here's Sen. Chris Dodd's (D-Corrupticutt) modest "cottage" in Ireland that he claims on his ethics statement is worth less than $250,000 (pic)	(310)
		Somebody used the Pennsylvania governor's limo to drive 99 mph on the Turnpike, but the governor claims it wasn't him since he was doing interviews and "sportscasting" that day	(40)
		Rep. Barney Frank calls Justice Scalia a homophobe. Scalia replies that he's never even been NEAR water	(307)
		Why does nature hate Republicans?	(314)
		Is Michele Bachmann a regular idiot or is she a treasonous idiot?	(259)
		Most Ethical Congress Protip #16352: Can't pass a bill? Strip the contents of another bill that passed, and replace it with the one that failed	(168)
		Always the professional, Fox News's Laura Ingraham tells a guest "Da da da da da da da I can't hear you" (with video, about 2.40 in)	(365)
		Massachusetts' universal health care system is costing a fortune. Happily, there is a solution: "Really controlling costs requires just stopping spending"	(222)
		Bloomberg: "I don't think any president has come into office with this many problems on his plate." FDR unamused	(198)
		GOP predicts Doomsday if Obama budget gets passed this year. Fine, why wait until 2012 anyway?	(240)
		"Canada doesn't need the US to save it from anyone but the US. Sort of like protection money: 'Such a nice country you have there. Be a shame if anything any happened to it'"	(200)