Alarming News

• What part of "filibuster-proof majority" does Harry Reid not understand?

  Harry Reid Lashes Out at Republicans After Senate Sinks Medicare Measure It's pretty awesome. Republicans have no power, and yet all the power: Last week he accused Republicans of trying to kill health care reform, saying, "Republicans will do everything..." [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 2:34am EDT
  by Karol

• And another one

  Yet another ACORN video, with a very willing ACORN employee helping our happy hooker and pimp, has surfaced. A must, must see.... [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 2:12pm EDT
  by Karol

• Pay up

  Back in 2007, a Fox News story noted: The Wall Street giants that received a financial lifeline from Washington may have no compunction about paying big bonuses to their dealmakers and traders. But their willingness to deliver “thank you” gifts... [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 10:50am EDT
  by Karol

• Ouchy

  The Motley Fool takes on the Washington Redskins. Conclusion: As owner of the Redskins, Dan Snyder's a textbook example of how not to lead an organization. His tenure's all about excessive micromanagement, myopia, and thus far, unequivocal failure. As Fools,... [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 5:26pm EDT
  by Karol

• Bill De Blasio is so racist

  Rudy Giuliani, while campaigning for Mike Bloomberg (gag), told a group of Orthodox Jews: “You know exactly what I’m talking about,” Mr. Giuliani said .... “This city could very easily be taken back in a very different direction — it... [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
  by Karol

• Adds, "duh"

  White House criticism of Fox increasing ratings: Murdoch... [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 4:11pm EDT
  by Karol

• Welcome to Britain, Geert Wilders

  Geert Wilders, described as "far-right wing" by the British press, and actually banned from visiting Britain for a time, arrived in Britain to the protest above. What makes him so radical? Well, he makes statements such as "I have..." [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 3:49pm EDT
  by Karol

• Song of the Day

  "Piazza, New York Catcher" by Belle & Sebastian. This is the best version of the song that I could find, and it's a fairly bad, live version: This guy does a really excellent, clean, cover version:... [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 1:54pm EDT
  by Karol

• Don't you all wish you were on twitter?

  Last night, on twitter, I somehow became part of what Ben Smith called "a minor, major cultural moment." You all know my feelings on Meghan McCain. To sum up, I think she's dumb as a doorbell and a terrible representative... [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
  by Karol

• I don't think he's overtaking the Che shirt anytime soon

  Evan Coyne Maloney looks at the rise and fall of using Obama's image in marketing in a telling ten minute video. Check it out.... [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 7:52pm EDT
  by Karol

• What's the difference between football and dogfighting?

  Malcolm Gladwell says not much. While reading this article it's hard not to marvel at the fact that dogfighting is illegal and reviled while football and boxing are legal and celebrated.... [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 5:49pm EDT
  by Karol

• We don't want to distract CNN from fact-checking Saturday Night Live, of course

  Mark Steyn wonders how exactly Rush Limbaugh should prove that he didn't say the racist comments wrongly attributed to him....' [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
  by Karol

• Why do people overshare online?

  Maybe because they have no one to overshare with in real life. From an article on Facebook and divorce: ”It’s not like bitching about your ex-wife to your neighbor over the fence,” said Laura Merritt, “you just told 600 people,... [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 4:18pm EDT
  by Karol

• I am too!

  The Washington Times editorial page is offended that while the White House has decided to wage war on Fox News, no one is waging war on them. UPDATE: Tweet of the day. ANOTHER UPDATE: Video of the day (scroll down... [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 2:10pm EDT
  by Karol

• Bumper sticker in Miami

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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 1:33am EDT
  by Karol

• Weekend

  We're off to Miami for a little babymoon this weekend. If you've got Miami suggestions, leave them in the comment section. Have a great weekend!... [...]
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  Posted: October 09, 2009, 1:01pm EDT
  by Karol

• No, seriously?

  This has got to be some sort of joke. Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize. Hot Air notes Obama took office two weeks before the nomination deadline for the prize. And his only peace brokering, between a white cop and a... [...]
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  Posted: October 09, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
  by Karol

• You must be some backward American if you don't get it

  French Culture Minister admits to sexual tourism in Thailand with young boys. Also, condemns sexual tourism and pedophilia.... [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2009, 8:45pm EDT
  by Karol

• Who is voting for this guy?

  Mike Bloomberg has reporters wear his campaign stickers at press conferences.... [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2009, 6:47pm EDT
  by Karol

• Because no one would put Courtney Love in charge of sanity

  Dorian Davis has a humorous obituary for the so-called "public option".... [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2009, 8:34pm EDT
  by Karol

• Stop. The. Presses.

  This is considered a shocking revelation, especially after all the recent articles saying women have sex to get men to do the dishes, relieve boredom etc.: Why do women have sex? For the same reasons men do, explain the authors... [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2009, 6:39pm EDT
  by Karol

• Get off the stage. And take Meghan McCain with you.

  I caught this ad, featuring Sarah Palin's daughter's ex-boyfriend, last night: I'm not sure if it's more unbelieveable that this guy has managed to extend his 15 minutes of fame or that someone, somewhere, believes anyone will buy something hawked...' [...]
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  Posted: October 06, 2009, 4:59pm EDT
  by Karol

• Pa-the-tic

  CNN fact-checks Saturday Night Live. The twitterverse is mocking this by pointing out all the other things on SNL which were possibly stretching the truth. A good click. UPGRADE: Haha.... [...]
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  Posted: October 06, 2009, 2:16pm EDT
  by Karol

• And no Jewish mother is going to like how skinny he looks

  I had heard about the Gilad Shalit video, proving he is alive and reading a statement, but it's really different to hear about the video than to actually watch it. Click over and see him. Despite the fact that he's...' [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2009, 3:48pm EDT
  by Karol

• Friday, baby

  We're celebrating one year since we got engaged (yes, we're still in the celebrate-everything phase) by going back to the scene of the engagement: Atlantic City. I shared this on twitter and facebook so may as well mention it here... [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 7:47pm EDT
  by Karol

• How awesome is this picture?

  From ESPN.com: Hat-tip IC.... [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 1:51pm EDT
  by Karol

• Olympics=welfare

  Chicago didn't get the games, even with Obama there, how embarrassing. But other than the fact that I don't like seeing the U.S. get dissed, no matter who is in charge, I definitely am happy with the decision and don't...' [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 1:10pm EDT
  by Karol

• Or else I'm going to have to say it again.

  Obama: Iran must follow through on nuke promises... [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 7:18pm EDT
  by Karol

• Not every liberal has lost their ever-loving mind over Polanski

  Katha Pollitt rips him a new one.... [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 7:09pm EDT
  by Karol

• Back soon

  Busy few days, will try to do some blogging tonight. Sidenote for NY'ers: this W Hotels sale is pretty awesome. I got some incredible sheets very, very cheap (also a dress, a vase and some other stuff but the sheets...' [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 5:04pm EDT
  by Karol

• Fairly sure it's a requirement in NJ, USA

  Christie, Candidate for New Jersey Governor, Is Springsteen Fan... [...]
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  Posted: September 30, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
  by Karol

• Music and love

  I'm always a sucker for lyrics, and about love stories that involve music, so I really appreciated this Geek Love article about choosing a perfect wedding song. I've blogged about the song IC and I chose, I'd love to hear...' [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
  by Karol

• Quote of the Day

  The media would like the American Right to be represented by the likes of Bob Dole and John McCain, decent old sticks who know how to give dignified concession speeches. Last time round, we went along with their recommendation. If... [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2009, 3:07pm EDT
  by Karol

• Yes, he did make Chinatown

  If you're not sure of the details of the Roman Polanski story, this provides an excellent overview....' [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2009, 1:09pm EDT
  by Karol

• May we all be better next year

  Wishing an easy fast to anyone repenting.... [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 1:30pm EDT
  by Karol

• Bush-bashers were always so classy

  And also not at all racist, right? Oh, and this was taken today in the West Village in NYC, proving that those liberals can really moveon.... [...]
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  Posted: September 26, 2009, 8:31pm EDT
  by Karol

• Frivolous Friday Blogging

  I'm not going to lie, I've been reading baby websites. I started with the obvious ones, Baby Center and The Bump. And they're fine, very informative, everyone on there is so cute with their inspirational stories and their love for...' [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 2:10pm EDT
  by Karol

• Oh, the irony

  Michael Moore's idiotic anti-Capitalism film partially funded by Goldman Sachs.... [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2009, 1:22pm EDT
  by Karol

• Did Obama change hip-hop? As much as he's lowered the seas and reduced the deficit.

  I like Common but if he really thinks Obama has changed the face of hip-hop, he hasn't been listening to hip-hop. Rims and bling? They're "super-played out," Common said, explaining that hip-hop is finding another direction and President Obama is... [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 2:10pm EDT
  by Karol

• I'm loving it

  My failure of a governor is going after my failure of a president. And vice versa.... [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 2:08pm EDT
  by Karol

• Song of the Day

  "When you were mine" by Cyndi Lauper Her songs are so much sadder in retrospect than they seemed at the time they were released. Maybe that's why Madonna ultimately crushed her.... [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
  by Karol

• Waaaaaah

  I got a flu shot today and I'm dying. I haven't had the flu in a couple of years but I can't imagine that it's worse than what I'm feeling right now. Nobody make the requisite joke about bearing children... [...]
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  Posted: September 22, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
  by Karol

• People still defending ACORN...

  ...look kinda silly at this point. I actually have a friend who is still defending them too. He thinks the people in the video knew something was up and were "clowning the clowns". And also that all organizations have some... [...]
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  Posted: September 21, 2009, 3:06pm EDT
  by Karol

• I've always said rappers are conservatives and don't know it.

  What do hip-hop and rightwing talk radio have in common? Quite a few things, actually: Even beyond simple matters of style, rap and conservative talk radio share some DNA. Once you subtract gangsta rap’s enthusiasm for lawlessness — a major... [...]
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  Posted: September 20, 2009, 2:51pm EDT
  by Karol

• That half-white guy always trying to keep the black man down

  First, it was the racist media trying to force Governor Patterson out of office. Now, it's our racist president.... [...]
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  Posted: September 20, 2009, 2:27pm EDT
  by Karol

• I don't even need to be gagged with a spoon

  I already feel vomitous: Does Matt Damon even live in NY?... [...]
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  Posted: September 18, 2009, 1:36pm EDT
  by Karol

• Happy new year!

  It's 5770! I hope it's better than 5669 for us all.... [...]
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  Posted: September 18, 2009, 1:22pm EDT
  by Karol

• Who is Glenn Beck? No, really, who is he?

  I don't watch very much TV. And when I do, it's never cable news networks, not even FOX. I just find that I get my information on the internet days before it hits my TV set and I don't need... [...]
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  Posted: September 17, 2009, 1:24pm EDT
  by Karol

• Song of the Day

  "A Star is Born" by Jay-Z My favorite song off of his new album, it's a kind of recap of the successes in the rap world. Not jealous or angry, it's a celebration of everyone who did well in hip-hop.... [...]
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  Posted: September 17, 2009, 1:09pm EDT
  by Karol

• MUST. SEE.

  Jon Stewart has a can't-miss clip on ACORN. I like when he's occasionally right....' [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 1:34pm EDT
  by Karol

• So...

  How much longer are we giving Meghan McCain's writing "career"? Hat-tip Hot Air headlines.... [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 1:14pm EDT
  by Karol

• If you haven't been following the ACORN story...

  ...start.... [...]
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  Posted: September 15, 2009, 8:40pm EDT
  by Karol

• Didn't seem all that kinky at the time

  The small town I lived in during my two times living in Scotland, Forres, is, supposedly, the kinkiest place in Scotland. Lusty locals spend two-and-a-half times the national average on their sex lives. Residents in the tiny town also snap... [...]
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  Posted: September 15, 2009, 1:02pm EDT
  by Karol

• Song of the Day

  "I'll be seeing you" by Billie Holiday. They don't make sultry like her anymore.... [...]
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  Posted: September 15, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
  by Karol

• Jay-Z 9/11 benefit show in Madison Square Garden

  The Jay-Z concert was amazing. It kicked off the with the Color Guard, the pledge of allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner. I have never been to a concert that featured the pledge, much less a rap show. It was... [...]
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  Posted: September 14, 2009, 12:57pm EDT
  by Karol

• Quote of the Day

  "In order to do something for the 10 percent of the population outside the current system, why is it necessary to destabilize the arrangements of the 90 percent within it?" -Mark Steyn... [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2009, 9:56pm EDT
  by Karol

• Eight years later

  I can't believe it's been eight years. The world is so different, and not in any way that we imagined it would be. Some links: ***A NY Times story on all the things New Yorkers thought would change on 9/11...' [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 1:27pm EDT
  by Karol

• But boy do they have a high literacy rate

  Drunken Cuban makes the mistake of admitting Cuban people are starving during a music documentary: Gonzalez Marcos, known by the nickname Panfilo, appeared obviously inebriated when he burst into an interview for a documentary on Cuban music, waving his arms... [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 12:07am EDT
  by Karol

• Suicide pool 2009-2010

  I'm doing two suicide football pools this year so I'll be taking weekly suggestions as to which teams I should choose. For those who don't know, it works like this: every week I pick one (or some weeks two) team(s)...' [...]
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  Posted: September 10, 2009, 1:52pm EDT
  by Karol

• Get over it.

  I'm glad Joe Wilson apologized for his outburst, I think the office of the president deserves respect even if the man in it does not, but it's more than a little rich that the same people who cheered when shoes...' [...]
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  Posted: September 10, 2009, 1:35pm EDT
  by Karol

• In the top 5 dumbest things I've ever read

  American conservatives should be...Democrats says some British doofus with only the most passing understanding of our political system.... [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
  by Karol

• Alarming News

  In a lot of ways, I'm a very private person. I can talk abstractly about many things but don't give away many specifics about my own life. Thoughts, emotions, anything truly personal doesn't get shared with many people. But when...' [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 2:17pm EDT
  by Karol

• Ouchy

  I don't know who David Sirota is but Kevin Williamson gave him such a spanking on guns that he could probably be recognized as the guy rubbing his butt in pain....' [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 1:06pm EDT
  by Karol

• Americans, not as dumb as the media thinks

  I would love for Republicans to take credit on this, I would: The Republican criticism resonated with many Americans worried that the $1 trillion cost of the overhaul would add to the country's mountain of debt, despite White House assertions... [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 12:46pm EDT
  by Karol

• Song of the Day

  "D.O.A" by Jay-Z We're going to see Jay-Z in concert on Friday! And while I probably won't get to tell him that Che Guevara hated black people (the one thing I swear I'll say if I ever do meet Jay-Z),...' [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2009, 11:08am EDT
  by Karol

• The more you know

  It's nice that Obama is encouraging students to work hard to achieve their goals: "But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world –..." [...]
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  Posted: September 07, 2009, 11:40pm EDT
  by Karol

• Quote of the Day

  "People who support letters like this are people who do not support a two-state solution. By calling into question the legitimacy of Tel Aviv, they are supporting a one-state solution, which means the destruction of the State of Israel." -Rabbi... [...]
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  Posted: September 07, 2009, 12:51am EDT
  by Karol

• Remember my daydream to move to Italy and raise olive farmers?

  Yeah. About that.... [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2009, 5:53pm EDT
  by Karol

• I do not think these are Republicans

  But I too would like to dump Christine Quinn. Protest on 14th street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan today:... [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 3:26pm EDT
  by Karol

• Song of the Day

  "Kiss them for me" by Siouxsie and the Banshees. I don't know why....' [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
  by Karol

• Jews, half-Jews, and circumsized-not-Jews-at-all

  Jews and the Showtime show Weeds... [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 11:16am EDT
  by Karol

• Why do coaches vote Republican?

  This article didn't exactly answer the question....' [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 10:30am EDT
  by Karol

• When I think cool...

  ...I think TGIF.... [...]
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  Posted: September 02, 2009, 5:26pm EDT
  by Karol

• Though the person surfing ESPN is not that much better

  How much do we pay politicians again? Via Hot Air headlines... [...]
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  Posted: September 02, 2009, 4:13pm EDT
  by Karol

• Finally!

  Allahpundit has had it with Meghan McCain. Hallelujah!... [...]
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  Posted: September 01, 2009, 11:26am EDT
  by Karol

• View from Israel

  Before I show a montage of photos, I just want to say this: It would probably surprise many so-called anti-Zionists to learn that Israelis desperately want peace with the Palestinians. When you talk to a mainstream Israeli, you're talking to...' [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2009, 11:27am EDT
  by Karol

• Thank you!!!

  Huge thank you to my awesome guest-bloggers. I think they did a really great job. I try to get a different mix of people every time to guest-blog, and I like to think my readers like hearing different perspectives, even... [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2009, 10:55am EDT
  by Karol

• Speaking of Alpha Males

  Check the swagger. Best part is the little staredown around 1:22. Yet he's still sensitive enough to get in touch with his feminine side and groove to Stevie Nicks. Snowball. You must respect his gangsta.... [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
  by T.

• My Upcoming show (Jezzy)

  So, in addition to allowing me to hijack her blog for a week, Karol graciously gave me permission to direct traffic anywhere I fancy. So my shameless self promotional post of the day is for my upcoming show which will... [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 2:12pm EDT
  by Jessica

• Reason # 14,387 Why America > Canada

  We may elevate former action heroes and beauty queens into positions of importance, but at least we don't install self-admitted functionally illiterate former hockey coaches to our Senate*. *It remains arguable whether we wouldn't appoint someone like Demers, or if... [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 1:25pm EDT
  by BG

• The inevitable alpha male post (Jessica)

  I don't think my stint as a guest blogger would be complete without a post about the alpha male. It is one of my favorite topics, although I rarely write about it. I'm certainly no expert on the inner psych... [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 1:04pm EDT
  by Jessica

• In Celebration Of Welfare Kings Everywhere - Friday Morning Hip-Hop

  Famous welfare check-casher Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Baby, I Got Your Money." Probably has my favorite line of any rap song, ever: "I don't have no trouble with you f***ng me, but I have a little problem with you not f***ing..." [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 9:57am EDT
  by BG

• Obama and the Sunk Cost Fallacy (T. from therawness.com)

  Atlanta Fed official discusses the real unemployment rate: The real US unemployment rate is 16 percent if persons who have dropped out of the labor pool and those working less than they would like are counted, a Federal Reserve official... [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 1:28am EDT
  by T.

• Even If The Minotaur Acted Inappropriately, And I'm Not Saying It Did...

  Is Using A Minotaur To Gore Detainees A Form Of Torture?... [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 7:58pm EDT
  by BG

• WHO misleading the public on life expectancy (Jessica)

  One thing I'd like to clear up is the idea that the World Health Organization's ranking of health care systems can accurately tell us how great or poor health care actually is. According to the study, the U.S. ranks at...' [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
  by Jessica

• Hope and Change Fail Alert #1

  In case you forgot, nobody messes with Joe (it comes about 27 seconds in): Well, nobody except for some powerful Democrats looking for cash for their pet projects.... [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 1:46pm EDT
  by Luckbox

• Welcome to Post-Racial America

  It's official. Race is no longer a troubling issue for America. Want proof? Here it is: The NAACP is going to rally for Michael Vick Why, you ask? The NAACP wants everyone to know that Michael Vick has paid his... [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 1:05pm EDT
  by Luckbox

• Shame and Poor People

  Hi, this is T. AKA Ricky Raw of the blog The Rawness, a blog about human nature and sexual politics. Karol asked me to guest blog here this week, which is awesome because I rarely blog about politics any more... [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 11:40am EDT
  by T.

• Someday, I Hope There's a Catfight. I Love Catfights.

  I'm linking this NYU student newspaper article about Meghan McCain for Karol's dissection at a later date. When the pay-per-view tickets go on sale, please feel free to count me in for one, especially if the weapon of choice is...' [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 11:01am EDT
  by BG

• And Now, A Deep Political Statement Via Hip-Hop Thursday

  Bone Thugs N Harmony's "First of the Month," probably the best song ever written about the joys of Welfare Check Day, which I think is the holiday that George Soros and ACORN put on calendars during Obama's first hundred days.... [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 7:52am EDT
  by BG

• Jeremiah Wright Told Me You'd Dig This Joint - Wednesday Morning Hip-Hop

  "Blackitolism" by Digable Planets (off the criminally ignored Blowout Comb)... [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 7:46am EDT
  by BG

• Let's talk about greed (Jessica)

  Whenever I debate healthcare reform with someone, they always go back to this idea that there is some sort of inherent evilness in a for-profit system. They argue that if there are bonuses given out to employees, there will inevitably... [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:29pm EDT
  by Jessica

• Overheard In The Cafeteria Just Now...

  "Mamie Eisenhower only needed one!!! And she paid for her out of her own pocket!!!" -a shrieking engineer, shortly after claiming Michelle Obama has at least 27 on her personal staff, two dozen more than any other first lady, ever.... [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:36pm EDT
  by BG

• If I Don't Post A Hip-Hop Video Today, The Commenterfascist Terrorists Win

  The only pull you got is the wool over your eyes - "Respiration," by Black Star... [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 7:44am EDT
  by BG

• Ten Things That Drive Me Nuts About Both Sides

  Just a list... GOP: 10) Wingnut Welfare - Kristol to Kristol, Podhoretz to Podhoretz, Goldberg to Goldberg, there sure is a great deal of legacy to your punditry. How many scholars does the AEI need, anyway? 9) Fainting Couches -... [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
  by BG

• More of Karol's Vacation Fun!

  Since she's going to be gone all week, I've asked Karol to check in and send me a photo from time-to-time of all the fun she's been having. I had no idea there were so many nuns in Israel!...' [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 5:44pm EDT
  by BG

• Hush little baby don't say a word... (Jessica)

  Some new question marks have emerged over the release of Al Megrahi. The Business Secretary denied that the Government had done a deal to free Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, who was convicted of the 1988 terrorist atrocity that... [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 5:19pm EDT
  by Jessica

• Monday Morning Hip-Hop

  Good morning, America. What'd you do this weekend? The Knux - Bang Bang!...' [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 10:20am EDT
  by BG

• The Real Real Reason This American Is Angry, ThankyouverymuchMattWelch.

  Reason Magazine's editor-in-chief Matt Welch has an op-ed in today's New York Post titled "The Real Reason Americans Are Angry." Let's get one thing out of the way first - any op-ed that purports to have a finger on the... [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 10:10am EDT
  by BG

• Been there, done that

  If only we had some way of knowing how socialism fares when put into practice. Oh. Wait.... [...]
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  Posted: August 23, 2009, 5:39pm EDT
  by Karol