Tag Archives: Etch a Sketch

Conservative outrage viciously attacks satire

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

As I type this, satire is on the floor, curled up in the fetal position, begging reality to ease up just a little. I enjoy making fun of Republicans and conservatives; I really do. But recently some have gone so … Continue reading →

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Wiesman spoke in class today

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

Actually, it was yesterday, and there was no splatter on the blackboard. In fact, there wasn’t even a blackboard. I digress. Once again I spoke to a class of Christian high school students taught by my high school friend Dr. … Continue reading →

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The least volatile election ever?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Good morning, Disagreeables. Back on May 31, both inuyesta and yours truly posted predictions for how the November presidential election would turn out. I posted this map: And inuyesta posted a map that looked similar, with just one exception being … Continue reading →

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This reads like an Onion article

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Romney is screwed. When you go on TV and demand an apology, you’re screwed. Romney said it himself the other day, “if you’re responding, you’re losing.” Now the guy who named his I’m-running-for-president book No Apologies is demanding an apology. How … Continue reading →

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Presented with a (short) comment

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Mitt Romney in 2006, explaining that the health insurance mandate is not a tax: Eric Fehrnstrom on Monday, confirming that the Romney campaign believes that the mandate is not a tax: On Tuesday, conservative bloggers responded with this: Conservatives to … Continue reading →

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Obamacare upheld, the next day

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

I’m off work today for my older son’s birthday so I won’t be checking in too much. But while he’s busy chasing the dog with his new RC helicopter, I thought I’d share some thoughts about what yesterday’s decision means. … Continue reading →

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Forecast: Six months of crap

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Happy Monday, Disagreeables! (Is that what we’re calling our readers? Okay.) Sorry for the lack of posting over the weekend; it was busy busy. Once again, I appreciate the gentle proddings from some of you to “get a new post … Continue reading →

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President Obama unveils “It’s Raining Men” policy as promised

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

So, as you undoubtedly know, yesterday the president made news in an interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts and became the first president to ever express explicit support for same-sex marriage. You’ve probably seen this already, but it’s worth showing again: … Continue reading →

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Conservative priorities made plain

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

In case you missed it, the Romney campaign lost its national security spokesperson yesterday. Richard Grenell resigned because “the intense focus on his sexuality was making it impossible for him to do his job.” Yeah, he’s gay. At first, it appeared … Continue reading →

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One year ago today

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

There’s an easy way to tell when Republicans know they are on the losing side of an argument. If Republicans seem to be very very concerned with the tone of a debate, they know they are losing. If Republicans complain … Continue reading →

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