Alternate Reality: What Obama should have done

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Tuesday December 15, 2009 · 10:30 PM PST

2009/12/15 · 22:30

Yes, Lieberman is an insincere, opportunistic, two-faced liar. But let's face it: at the end of the day the responsibility for the complete lack of any real progressive reform in the healthcare bill must lie squarely with the White House. Here's what Obama should have done this week, and maybe did in a parallel universe...

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Tuesday September 08, 2009 · 9:45 PM PDT

2009/09/08 · 21:45

Nope, not kidding. Not exaggerating either. I am deeply, honestly fearful that if the Dems don't pass a robust public option, which would of course become extremely popular, that Palin will ride a wave of racism, economic upheaval, and ignorance-fueled populism right into the Oval Office in 2012.

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Should Obama name & shame Palin on the "death panel" lie?

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Should Obama name & shame Palin on the "death panel" lie?

Yes

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PUBLIC OPTION would have saved Michael Jackson

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Monday August 24, 2009 · 9:33 PM PDT

2009/08/24 · 21:33

No, I'm not being facetious. The revelation earlier today that Michael Jackson was probably killed by a propofol overdose encapsulates a core issue in the healthcare debate that has not received enough attention:

"MORE" HEALTHCARE IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER!

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Monday August 03, 2009 · 10:24 PM PDT

2009/08/03 · 22:24

This will be short and sweet.

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Monday July 06, 2009 · 10:03 PM PDT

2009/07/06 · 22:03

Remember David Kelly?

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Saturday June 13, 2009 · 10:31 AM PDT

2009/06/13 · 10:31

Tip of the hat to the peerless Andrew Sullivan for posting this spectacular graph.

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Thursday June 11, 2009 · 11:32 AM PDT

2009/06/11 · 11:32

I am fed up with corrupt, greedy, heartless GOP talking heads comparing a government healthcare plan with the inefficiencies and frustrations of other government agencies such as the Post Office and the DMV.

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Saturday February 14, 2009 · 10:59 AM PST

2009/02/14 · 10:59

Today's NY Times is detailing the behind-the-scenes jostling through which Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) was able to secure a $10 billion increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health. This represents a one-third increase in total budget and will mainly be used to fund up to 15000 extramural research grants. More below.

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Saturday October 18, 2008 · 11:35 AM PDT

2008/10/18 · 11:35

It seems increasingly likely that hate-mongress Sarah Palin will make a cameo appearance on SNL which will be hosted by Josh Brolin. I never really expected the NBC producers to be able to overlook the likely record ratings they will achieve, and opt not to provide a free advert for someone who is actively and aggressively inciting hatred across this country. The problem is that, in our entertainment-obsessed society, political cameos can have an impact; all the more so when the politician in question refuses any conventional interviews or press conferences. More below.

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What is the best way to humiliate Palin on SNL?

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What is the best way to humiliate Palin on SNL?

Boo her

3 votes

Boo her A LOT

84 votes

Skit with Brolin where Palin and "Bush" try to outdumb each other

45 votes

Skit with Tina Fey just letting Palin's inanity speak for itself

56 votes

Skit with Amy Poehler as Hillary

6 votes

Surprise appearance by the real Hillary

127 votes

Chilling new footage of Palin's Church

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Sunday October 12, 2008 · 7:12 PM PDT

2008/10/12 · 19:12

This is obligatory albeit disturbing viewing. Max Blumenthal has put together a short film including new secret footage from Palin's Wasilla Assembly of God.

With Barack ahead in the polls, I hope this helps us guard against any complacency. There is no question about it: Sarah Palin is AN EXTREME LUNATIC FRINGE CHRISTIANIST who believes in the literal rapture. Winning the White House is not enough. Her political career needs to be destroyed by this election, for the good of the country and the world.

For a start there is Pastor Muthee speaking in tongues and exorcising "Python Spirits" from the Church. Then there is an interview with the gay pastor who had his books almost banned at Palin's behest. Finally, and scariest of all, there are interviews with Palin supporters detailing their belief that she is a modern day reincarnation of Esther from the Old Testament, and that Alaska will lead the country to redemption.

NB: This is NOT the stock footage of Muthee that you have all seen. It was recorded secretly on a cellphone camera on 09/20/08 after the CHurch closed its doors to visitors & banned recording equipment.

Palin & Dad in the Headmaster's Office

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Tuesday September 30, 2008 · 12:09 AM PDT

2008/09/30 · 00:09

Amazingly, the most recent Couric-Palin interview is even more brutal than the earlier ones:

see interview here

Since the thinly-disguised fascist rally that passed for a Republican convention I have been totally consumed with Palin paranoia. Thankfully I'm not the only one. I have been absolutely convinced that moronic voters will turn out for her in their countless, relentless millions. However, after seeing this latest fiasco, I'm no longer worried. The fact that McCain had to appear with her and defend her so pathetically is a truly savage indictment of her candidacy. It's gonna be fine. She turns out not to be an idiot savante after all; just an idiot. She'll make a fool of herself in the debate and even if she doesn't, the damage is done. The talking heads could barely contain their laughter. Remember though, winning this election is only half the battle. Palin's political career also needs to be wrecked to prevent her running successfully in 4, 8, 12, or even 16 years from now. Please God - No evangelical lunatics in the White House.

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