Following his speech about American Exceptionalism at the Reagan Presidential Library in California last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie answered questions from the audience, most of which (predictably) concerned speculation about him possibly running to the U.S. President in … Continue reading →
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Red Tory v.3.0.3: From Puppy Dogs to Perry
Rachel Maddow pokes fun at claims by insane religious kook Cindy Jacobs that, as a direct result of Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s repeated calls for mass prayer, “the land is starting to rejoice.” Never mind the unremitting persistence of a … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: GOP Google/Fox Debate
For those who didn’t watch the “debate” last night on TV or participate online, TPM provides a one minute highlight reel of instantly forgettable soundbites: Aside from the unremitting craziness of the GOP hopefuls on stage, Google and Fox set … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Calling Out Libertarians (Part II)
Sam Seder rebuts various comments from libertarians on his Majority Report YouTube channel concerning alleged hypocrisy vis-à-vis libertarian principles in connection with the death of Ron Paul’s former campaign manager. Regular commentators (you know who you are!) have probably exhausted … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Rick Perry’s Guiding Light
Texas Governor and current frontrunner in the race to potentially be the next Republican president talks candidly about the pivotal role of supernatural events in his life… Good grief. Hasn’t the world had enough of American presidents that take direction … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Tea Party Republican Debate
Hey, there’s another thrilling GOP “debate” taking place tonight in Tampa, Florida.
This one is billed as the “Tea Party Republican Debate”… whatever that means. Presumably, the candidates will have to out-crazy one another. You know, mo…
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Wingnut Hypocrisy: Part CLXXXIX
Pat Robertson, a former presidential candidate who never served as a mayor or governor, now says that only big city mayors and governors are qualified to be president. The assertion is rottenly specious on its face – obviously serving just … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Between Rhetoric & Reality
In a preview of the jobs speech he will deliver on Thursday to Congress, President Obama told a Labour Day rally in Detroit that there are numerous roads and bridges that need rebuilding in the U.S., and many construction workers … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: God’s Stimulus?
Contrary to Michele Bachmman’s belief that last week’s “Hurriquake” was a sign from God to curb federal government spending, it would seem that tens of billions of dollars will now be required to fix the widespread damage to infrastructure along … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Bachmann Voted “Most Crazy” in Straw Poll
Unsurprisingly, God-bothering lunatic Michele Bachmann emerged triumphant in today’s Ames, Iowa straw poll winning 28.6 percent of the nearly 17,000 votes cast, narrowly edging out libertarian Ron Paul by 152 votes. Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty finished a distant third … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: A Vote for “Rick Parry” is a Vote for a Better America Tomorrow!
Stephen Colbert answers the question, “What will you do with all that unrestricted SuperPAC money?” with the launch of a TV commercial urging voters in Iowa to cast their ballots in the upcoming Ames Straw Poll for write-in candidate “Rick … Continue reading →
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Dog on Santorum
Another doomed Repubican aspirant (a much more appropriate word than “hopeful” I think). Speaking to a small group of supporters in Florida last week, Santorum said that throughout his political career he’s faced mighty obstacles and has soldiered on. To … Continue reading →
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