The lie: Mitt Romney pays a far lower income tax rate than the average person. Why it’s a lie: Where do I begin? Depending on which data you look at: —the IRS shows that about 97% of Americans pay less than Romney’s rate. –even when you include payroll taxes, the CBO estimates the rate [...]
It would be nominated for an Oscar, of course! Actually, I’m quite interested in seeing the Oscar nominated “If A Tree Falls”, the story of the Earth Liberation Front–a domestic eco-terrorist group. The New York Times said it was “cautiously sympathetic” to their cause, which is both unsurprising and likely an understatement. Still, it looks [...]
In case you’re wondering if Florida Senator Marco Rubio supports Newt or Mitt—I think this counts as your answer.
Let’s play a game. Here are three politicians and their favorability ratings: Politician A: 35% favorable, 54% unfavorable Politician B: 29% favorable, 39% unfavorable Politician C: 26% favorable, 60% unfavorable . . . . . Do you have your answer? Well then, who are these beloved politicians? Politican A: Nancy Pelosi Politican B: [...]
Seriously ABC News?
Tim Tebow’s journey from 3rd stringer to playoff winning quarterback has obviously been impressive, despite getting blown out by New England this weekend. The odds of taking over a team that is 1-4, bringing it to the playoffs, and winning a playoff game are less than one percent. That’s not an exaggeration, that’s the actual [...]
Here it is, from the DesMoinesRegister.com website as caucus results were pouring in: Let us take them one by one. He “made health care affordable”??? Did he? That’s done?? Hmmmmm….weird, because the cost of health care WENT UP by 5.7% in 2011. Also, its projected to GO UP AGAIN by ANOTHER 8.5% in 2012. That, [...]
And now, I defend the Pope against charges of atheism. So, Glenn Beck, the guy who has spent more than two years defending the Tea Party, now thinks the Tea Party is filled with racists? That’s what we’re supposed to believe today? Seriously? Ugh…ok. It all starts with Glenn on Fox Business when [...]
On this day, 24 years ago, a major(ish) tv news personality’s career was born. You can’t just get on television and start blaming the police for brutality that they didn’t commit—-you have to work up to that. It’s a high calling. So, today we honor the birth of an MSNBC career. Happy Tawana Brawley day, [...]
Last night, as I was reading through the highlights of the newest batch of Climategate emails, I decided to start tweeting some of the high (low) points. You can follow me on twitter at twitter.com/stu_gbp. You can read more on all the new email fun from scientists that are setting trillions of dollars of global [...]
