Posts Tagged ‘Congress’

Political quote of the day

Posted: 8th February 2010 by Brant in politics
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But by now, we know how the Obama administration deals with those who would destroy it: it goes straight for the capillaries. – Paul Krugman, describing President Obama’s reaction to GOP obstruction and Senate “holds.”

John Hodgman on the debt ceiling

Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Brant in fun, politics
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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c You’re Welcome – Debt Ceiling www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis

Franken shuts down Lieberman (updated)

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Brant in fun, politics
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Too bad it couldn’t have kept him quiet for a much longer period.  By the way, McCain says he can’t remember this ever happening but it happened earlier on the same day. (h/t Wonkette) Update: Even worse, McCain did it himself in 2002. Not surprising he can’t remember.

Your tax dollars at work

Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Brant in fun, politics
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BREAKING NEWS: BAT LOOSE IN CONGRESS

Senatorial Theater

Posted: 6th February 2009 by Brant in fun, politics
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Now this exchange is just plain silly. Neither of them come off looking very statesman-like. They are bickering like children while we get terrible news like this.