Boehner Announces Green Jobs

Speaker of the House John Boehner, wept with pride or something Thursday as he announced the first, long overdue Republican jobs bill on the House floor.

Leaked Vid of Royal Wedding Rehersal

I routinely ignore media coverage of the upcoming royal wedding between Prince Whatzhizname, and his bride to be, the commoner and soon to be Princess Whatzhername, whenever same happens to pass before my cognitive screen. But as a longtime Monty Python fan who pines for the golden age of their satirical brilliance, this little ditty (ignore the commercial sponsor) had …

Norwegian Northern Lights

The Aurora from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo. Music by Lisa Gerrard, from the movie Gladiator.

Don’t Be A Sucker

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXEKi4HS6GY&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]   Throughout the vicissitudes of life, remember always to love one another. Do not strive with men, even with unbelievers.  Show mercy even to those who despitefully abuse you.  Show yourselves to be loyal citizens, upright artisans, praiseworthy neighbors, devoted kinsmen, understanding parents, and sincere believers in the brotherhood of the Father’s kingdom.  And my spirit shall be upon …

Not Intended to Be A Fatual Statement: Scrubbed

Senator Jon Kyl (Rethug-AZ) lying on the Senate floor Barbara Morrill over at The Big Orange today reports the following: Last Friday, Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) stood on floor of the United States Senate and lied through his teeth, saying: If you want an abortion you go to Planned Parenthood and that’s well over 90% of what Planned Parenthood does. …

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

From the published schedule of the 2011 US Congress, found at The Capitol.Net: Senate 2011 published    schedule                2011 Holidays  & Special Events House   2011 published schedule   January 1 New Year’s Day January 5  January 12-15   Senate Convenes Senate Democratic Retreat   January 5 112th Congress, First Session, convenes (pro-forma) …

Ayn Rand’s Revenge

The Daily Show – Ryan’s Private Savings – Republican Deficit Plan Tags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Jon Stewart explores Rep. Paul Ryan’s proposal to cut the deficit President Obama delivered his own promised deficit reduction plan yesterday. In a  speech titled  “The Country We Believe In,” he replaced his  Corporate Appeaser in Chief hat …