Beating Back the St00pid – Page 68

From ten years ago. Substitute gay marriage for adoption and it’s just as true today.

January 25, 2012

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

January 24, 2012

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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January 22, 2012

Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

January 20, 2012

Remind Me…

…again why we’re considered the shining beacon of freedom in the world?

January 10, 2012

“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

January 9, 2012