Stewart tries to save the Prez
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cWhite House M.D.www.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorJoke of the DayHere Jon Stewart recaps the prez's recent press conference. Read Full Story
Secessionist Rick Perry Wants Federal Aid
I think Gov. Perry may need to reconsider leaving the Union...From Think Progess:Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX), who was last making headlines for suggesting that Texas may consider seceding from the Union, is requesting help from the federal government to deal with a possible swine flu pandemic: Gov. Rick Perry today in a precautionary measure requested the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide 37,430 courses of antiviral medications from the Strategic National Stockpile to Texas ... Read Full Story
Shep Smith drops the F Bomb
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Chavez and Obama
The below is from Venezuelan television, basically a propaganda station for the South American leader. The GOP has been up in arms about "the handshake" but as you can see below, this exchange was much less cordial to say the least.Per Jake Tapper:Regardless of GOP criticism of President Obama for his smiling appearance with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan state television -- "Venezolana de Television" -- has video of some more private moments between Presiden... Read Full Story
Boehner Uses Cow Farts To Dismiss Global Warming
This is the same Boehner who embarrassed himself a few years ago by repeatedly mispronouncing the Tuskegee airmen as "Tush E gEE".HuffPo is reporting:John Boehner described the overwhelming scientific consensus that carbon dioxide is contributing to climate change as "comical" during an appearance on Sunday, noting that cow flatulence contributes CO2 to the environment all the time.Appearing on ABC's This Week, the Ohio Republican was asked what to describe the GOP pla... Read Full Story
Obama in Prague
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60 Minutes Segment on Healthcare
If you missed 60 Minutes last night, below is a clip showing why we need a national health plan. Watch CBS Videos Online Read Full Story
Obama's Message to Iranians
Wow. The neocons heads must be exploding over this one, and to the folks complaining that our president is doing too much, they have yet another bone to pick.Here is the transcript:THE PRESIDENT: Today I want to extend my very best wishes to all who are celebrating Nowruz around the world.This holiday is both an ancient ritual and a moment of renewal, and I hope that you enjoy this special time of year with friends and family.In particular, I would like to speak directly to the people and le... Read Full Story
Fake Outrage over Gibbs' Response to Cheney
There is an unwritten rule in politics: The outgoing administration gracefully exits the stage and does not criticize the current one. Dick Cheney broke that rule with ample aid from a swooning John King who launched softball questions with no follow-up questions. This prompted Arianna Huffington to lament that she wished Jon Stewart had interviewed the former VP. Really?!? a comedian? It has come to this.From Plumline, we get this:The gang at MSNBC’s First Read, who are generally an importan... Read Full Story
Cheney: It wasn't our fault!
The former VP was on CNN's State of the Union yesterday trying to do repair the Bush administration's reputation. Mr. Cheney needs to recoil to his undisclosed location. Read Full Story