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more about #gop Where The Mild Things Are: Al Franken, so far, has turned into a pretty kick-ass senator. As I'm in Minnesota, I'll just take a moment to bask in the sweet, warm glow of Republ... more » TheUptightMidwesterner: Okay, Repugs...take your hand out of your pants and your head out of your ass and maybe you will realize that you defend rapists on a pretty frequent ... more » willwriteforfood: Boo. Fucking. Hoo. Here's the thing, GOP. It's not really another senator's job to help you spin your way out of a mess, even if he's the newbie in y... more » Twizzgirl: Maybe I don't understand politics. Since when is it Al Franken's job to defend Republicans who voted against his amendment? more » Dodgergirl: Dear GOP Party Leadership: Hi, how's it going. So I know you've been having a rough year-- 2009's been hard for everyone, and I know it broke your h... more » boobookitteh: "Trying to tap into the natural sympathy that we have for THIS victim of THIS rape".. Is the actual quote and I think it's an important distinction. t... more » Rooo sez BISH PLZ: Nono, Rethugs. The Mighty Franken painted nothing of the sort. You all did that little bit of bastard art yourselves. Mmm hmm. more » bluebears: oh dear me, that IS horrible more » Hooplehead: Damn those Democrats, telling the truth again! Why won't they just let the GOP get away with being hateful, misogynist and showing criminal negligenc... more » SomeAuthorGirl: "I don’t know what his motivation was for taking us on, but I would hope that we won’t see a lot of Daily Kos-inspired amendments in the future co... more » televisionarie: They need to bring Whoopi Goldberg in to define when it's rape and when it's rape-rape for this to be a legitimate outrage. more » BeckySharper: Does the shoe fit? Well, you know what to do... more » Ratinski: But, GOP, you're the ones who made that impression in the first place. It's not Al Franken's job to fix your mess. In my day I had to pull myself up ... more » spunkay: Ugh, I totally know where you're coming from, GOP. I mean, I'm trying so hard to tap into the natural sympathy I have for whiny, lying assholes but I... more » winner: Did Big John Cornyn ever get around to signing that anti-lynching resolution? more » GreyCat: Get this straight: the only thing that can be raped is the minds of conservatives after hearing about the socialist agenda. more » sybann: I got the most obnoxious letter from my rep defending the mediation forced on employees that said in short "we would never block someone's right to br... more » Tchotchke: It tickles me pink that Senators on both sides of the aisle seem positively aghast that someone would dare call them on their bullshit. more » morninggloria: By "rape victims," do they mean "people who have to pay really high taxes" or "the American oil industry due to pro environmental policies" or "hetero... more » Ginmar Rienne: Oh, wait. Just wait. Somebody's going to pop up and complain that when they bash rape victims, argue that they asked for it, and ignore the rapist, th... more » -
#cryusariver
Repubs Think Franken Painted Them As "Rapist Sympathizers"
The GOP is complaining that Al Franken isn't doing enough to combat leftists from "tap[ping] into the natural sympathy that we have for [victims of rape]" and it's making them look bad. Here's a thought: stop defending rapists! [Politico] -
#pollpositions
The GOP Still Struggling To Find Its Voice
Who truly represents the GOP? While the purity test is still being administered, new poll data reveals that the most influential conservatives aren't in politics - they're personalities like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. More » -
#97percentpure
Purity Balls: Republican Party Proposes Test For Politicians
A new purity test for Republicans seeking party support asks if potential GOPers support of the Defense of Marriage Act, are against government funding for abortion, and are ready to bow down and fellate the ghost of Ronald Reagan. More » -
#objectionoverruled
Objection! GOP Uses Kindergarten Tactics To Steamroll Democratic Women
This video shows how members of the Democratic Women's Caucus were drowned out while explaining how the health care bill would benefit women. House Republicans repeated "I object" in order to disrupt the proceedings . [Tennessee Guerrilla Women, Think Progress] -
#roevsworld
It's Not The Economy, Stupid: Abortion Is Primary Issue For GOP
From its appearance in the healthcare bill to its use as a litmus test to assess political candidates, the GOP is obsessed with abortion. Two new pieces in the Daily Beast explore how hardliners are gaining ground while sabotaging progress. More » -
#grandoldparty
"Thanks For All Of Your Hard Work On This, Friend In Rape!"
Pretty much everything about this blog, Republicans For Rape, is pitch-perfect. Sarah Palin even makes an appearance! [RepublicansForRape] -
#mccaintrain
Do Women Spell Change For The GOP — Or Just More Of The Same?
A few women with moderate views — Meghan McCain among them — may be poised to expand the Republican Party's tent. But not if Michele Bachmann has anything to do with it. More » -
#partypolitics
House Passes Sexual Orientation Update To Hate Crimes Bill
Let's start with the good news: the House of Representatives voted broaden the scope of existing laws to include sexual orientation as a federal hate crime. The bill passed 281 to 146. However, the comments from the opposition are revealing. More » -
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#stupidstrategery
Pelosi Strikes Back At GOP's "Know Your Place" Insult
"If Nancy Pelosi's failed economic policies are any indicator of the effect she may have on Afghanistan, taxpayers can only hope that McChrystal is able to put her in her place." According to the NRCC, that would be the kitchen. More » -
#ohmakemeover
Pimp My GOP: How The Republican Party Can Become Relevant Again
Friends, the Grand Ol' Party ain't looking so grand these days. Even John McCain is saying he thinks the GOP needs a makeover. And while I don't work for Style or We, I think I have a few tips. More » -
#quellesurprise
Racism? What Racism?
As expected, within a day of Jimmy Carter blaming racism for "an overwhelming portion of the intentionally demonstrated animosity toward Barack Obama," politicians — including many Democrats — began rushing to rebut the notion. More » -
#savethechildren
GOP? STFU! Obama Is Not "Indoctrinating" Kids Into Socialism
"As far as I am concerned, this is not civics education - it gives the appearance of creating a cult of personality." What. The. Fuck. How did a speech asking students to work hard become a political clusterfuck? More » -
#personalpolitical
Women's Issues Are About to Torpedo Bob McDonnell's Campaign
The media spotlight is on gubernatorial hopeful Robert McDonnell who is currently launching his 2009 campaign for governor of Virginia. McDonnell finds himself in hot water for his 1989 thesis, which outlines a position hostile to women's interests and feminism. More » -
#stillfunny
A Storm Is Brewing
RNC's Michael Steele just now: "Too bad the chattering classes are too busy... to notice that a change is coming... this change, my friends, is being delivered in a teabag. And that's a wonderful thing." -
#newsat10
Gupta Is Officially Out, Kennedy Is Officially Old, & The GOP Is Officially Irrelevant
Sanjay Gupta won't be joining the increasingly attractive Obama Administration, but Obama was chilling with Ted Kennedy at the Kennedy Center while the GOP continued to implode. More » -
#gop
Red Alert
The GOP's opposition to putting $330 million stimulus dollars towards STD prevention funding could hurt their own constituents: Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis, the most prevalent non-AIDS STDs are unusually high in Red States. [Politico]
