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more about #michellebachmann more comments → the_fraulein: I just moved back to Bumpkinville, Illinois from NYC and today I saw a large group of people on the side of the road handing out flyers about Death Pa... more » alula: All this ridiculousness over "death panels" makes me really sad, because I think what the provision originally offered--optional counselling about end... more » la.donna.pietra: Dear Michelle, Please do not run for any office whatsoever. I have a bunch of lightning bolts ready if you aren't convinced. Sincerely, The Lord more » Cerridwen: Alright, can someone more informed than me break it down clearly WHY these Republicans are spreading lies about "death panels"? Is it purely ideologic... more » meritxell: an erotic life: Somebody with a soapbox needs to come out and say the truth: Republicans hate America. They. Hate. This. Country. They couldn't give a damn about Amer... more » meritxell: an erotic life: more » dirtybee: I don't understand this damn concept of Death Panels (which keep reminding me of Death Eaters). Are they trying to say that my granny will get denied ... more » vivianthelibrarian: I think one of the scariest things in all of this is that somehow people like Sarah Palin have convinced millions of Americans that they don't need to... more » willwriteforfood: Here's what is stupid about the Republicans: 1. Michelle Bachman's own son now has a job with a "reeducation camp." He works for Teach for America, w... more » clintosterholz: Great, now in 50 years, I'm going to have to explain to my grandkids gently that we sort of let this insane, uninformed women direct public policy bec... more » JohanPaladin: Michelle Bachman just became the funniest person in the world with that quote right there. Amongst the many problems, two stand out: 1. "That's real... more » Nariel: How on earth are Palin and Bachmann able to put their pants on correctly each morning, let alone be leaders of our country? I'm amazed they don't get ... more » midwestdesigner: But without death panels, how will the government make the correct decision when the next Terry Schiavo situation comes up? I need my government to ... more » BearDownCBears: Here's a weird tip to anybody who's bummed about the tenuous nature of health care legislation: read the Wall Street Journal's editorials. Not the op... more » kkatt: I went to a liberal reeducation camp last summer! We played capture the flag, told ghost stories, and swam in the lake! It was great! more » -
#healthnuts
Poll: Palin's McCarthyite Fear-Mongering Has People Deceived About "Death Panels"
According to a new poll, a majority of Republicans either believe in or aren't sure about whether Obama's health plan will create "death panels." Maybe because their leaders are unrepentant demagogues who cheerfully stoke their fears. More » -
#leftovers
Recycle Old Sex Toys Into Snack Sorters • Study: Divorce Is Bad For Health
Stupid Intentions has figured out a (not at all) useful way to recycle your old vibrator: repurpose it as a "popcorn sorter."• More » -
#crappyhour
In The Tank: Sasha Obama Takes Rahm Emanuel For A Wet 'N Wild Hawaiian Ride
Last night's White House-hosted Congressional luau featured a dunk tank — and, even better, Rahm Emanuel on the hot seat! Gawker's Alex Pareene and I discuss that, fat-bottomed girls, Governor Mark Sanford and Michelle Bachmann's special brand of crazy. More » -
#newsat10
Mildly-Hurt Madame Hillary Wants Obama To Get Harsher On Iran
- Hillary Clinton (and Joe Biden) wants President Obama to talk tough on Iran, sympathetic on the opposition. The Secretary of State is also currently recuperating from a fractured elbow, which will require surgery in a few weeks. [Plum Line, CNN]
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#newsat10
100 Days Of Right Wing Wackos Would Make You Weary, Too
- This week's New York Times Magazine cover story on Obama's first hundred days doesn't look exceptionally celebratory. It looks more like, "This is what 100 days as President will do to you." [NY Times]
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#newsat10
Everyone Smokes Up These Days Except Obama
- Barack Obama had a meeting and a bunch of potheads showed up. Somebody told them there would be brownies. [NY Times]
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