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09 Sep 2010 09:43

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Politics: Obama calls Koran burning an al-Qaeda “recruitment bonanza”

  • You could have serious violence in places like Pakistan or Afghanistan. This could increase the recruitment of individuals who’d be willing to blow themselves up in American cities or European cities.
  • Barack “not a cat” Obama • Describing why Pastor Terry Jones’ whole “Burn a Koran Day” is a “recruitment bonanza” for al-Qaeda. Let’s face it. It’s the kind of thing that will piss off tons of people and might push a few towards extremism. Happy, Terry? You got the president to talk about you, and unlike every other time Obama brings up culture-clash issues, he didn’t sound like a smart guy making a stumble. source
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08 Sep 2010 20:18

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Politics: Obama launches into personal John Boehner attack in Ohio

What he wanted to say: “So, that John Boehner guy, he’s kind of a dick, isn’t he? Can you believe anyone would buy anything that jerk says?” source
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07 Sep 2010 20:33

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Politics: Richard M. Daley just gave Rahm Emanuel some great news

  • cause Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley isn’t going to run for reelection. He’s been mayor since 1989. Just like his dad, he’s an institution.
  • effect Rahm Emanuel is possibly going to run, because he’s always wanted to. The path’s now clear. He may just do it. source
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06 Sep 2010 23:03

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Politics: A couple New York Times liberals gang up on Obama

  • it’s one thing when the right rips Obama. It’s another thing entirely when he’s feeling the hurt from New York Times liberal columnists who should have his back, but don’t. Paul Krugman went so far as to say “Obama has had no vision.” Ouch. Here’s what we got a taste of yesterday on ABC’s “This Week”:
  • “DJ Pauly D” Krugman “What is Obama’s philosophy of government? He wobbles between sounding kind of like a liberal. Then he says, well, the conservatives have some points, too. He concedes the message.”
  • “Tommy Bahama” Friedman“Look, I’m for more health care. I’m glad we’ve extended it to more Americans. But the fact is, there is a real, I think, argument for the case that Obama completely over-read his mandate when he came in.” source
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06 Sep 2010 10:44

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Politics: Tony Blair decides that one tense book-signing is enough

Remember what happened in Dublin the other day, guys? Well, we’re not letting that happen in London! Shut it down! source
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05 Sep 2010 22:20

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Politics: Max Headroom: Looking ahead to Obama’s jumpstart plans


  • MCcain’s takeHaving saved himself from the brink of a tough primary, John McCain’s now got the economy and his party’s political future on his mind, both of which he talks about at length with Chris Wallace. He says that people have “lost confidence” in Obama’s economy-fixing skills.
  • Lindsey’s takeIn twelve seconds, Lindsey Graham (a far more moderate Republican than McCain, even) says what it take McCain to say in twelve minutes. Obama’s tone-deaf on a number of issues (including the economy), and that’s why Republicans are going to win big in November.
  • Alex Jones’ takeOh, who are we kidding? This is just a hilarious piece on that insane conspiracy theorist radio host whose videos are always on YouTube. Nightline did a piece on him, and it’s pretty effin’ hilarious. Nightline calls his work “paranoia porn.” That’s pretty spot-on.
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05 Sep 2010 20:22

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Politics: Coming soon: More Obama stimulus efforts on the way

  • $100 billion in tax credits to encourage R&D source
  • » And that’s not all: Get ready for even more stimulus talk later this week; Obama plans to launch another major effort to kick-start the economy on Wednesday. The big question: Will he be able to pull it off given all the crap he’s had to take from the right lately? (In fact, it’s good to note that these efforts are relatively modest because of that.)
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04 Sep 2010 11:30

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World: Tony Blair + anti-war protesters + eggs = A protest omelet

So yeah, apparently some people in Ireland aren’t willing to let bygones be bygones. Blair’s been gone; then he had to write that stupid memoir. source
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03 Sep 2010 18:56

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Politics: Alaskans prefer Kenyan Socialist with funny name to Sarah Palin

  • 37% Sarah Palin’s approval rating in Alaska
  • 44% Barack Obama’s approval rating in Alaska source
  • » Who would have thought that abandoning your state halfway through your term as Governor might make your constituents dislike you? Also in that poll: Only 6% of Alaskans like Levi Johnston, and residents with positive feelings about Palin are twice as likely to believe they can see Russia from their houses as those who dislike her.
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02 Sep 2010 10:59

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Politics: Top political analyst Larry Sabato: The GOP will overtake the House

  • Given what we can see at this moment, Republicans have a good chance to win the House by picking up as many as 47 seats, net.
  • Larry Sabato • Predicting that the Republicans will take back the House in 2010. Sabato also thinks that the Senate could be close to a switch, too, but that the Democrats will still hold the upper-hand … as long as supermoderates Joe Lieberman and Ben Nelson don’t play turncoat. Sabato’s predictions in elections are important for one major reason: He’s usually right. Keep this in mind, kids. source
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