Quote of the Day

‎"Now, you can call this class warfare all you want, but asking a billionaire to pay at least as much as his secretary in taxes? Most Americans would call that common sense." ~ Barack Obama SOTU

Just One of Many Reasons Barney Frank Will Be Missed

Interviewer: You've long argued for the decriminalization of marijuana. Do you smoke weed?

Barney Frank: No.

Interviewer: Why not?

Barney Frank: Why do you ask a question, then act surprised when I give an answer? Do you think I lie to people?

Interviewer: I thought you might explain why you support decriminalizing it but don't smoke it.

Barney Frank: Do you think I've ever had an abortion?

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Quote of the Day

"And, suddenly, the dogwhistles have turned into air-raid sirens.
I think, maybe, it's time for the nation to rise up and point out to the Republican party that, root and branch, it is a racist embarrassment to democracy and a blight on this nation that all the world can see." ~ Charles Pierce

Cassandra

If you watch nothing else this week, watch this.

And in case you don't get the reference to Cassandra, you need to do some reading.