February 2012
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STUDY: Rich people are more likely to steal candy... →
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“Rick, I’m sorry that hearing that JFK speech on religion makes you throw up, but...”
– I know the idea of Spreading Santorum as president makes me want to throw up.
JON STEWART, on Rick Santorum saying JFK’s historic speech on the separation of church and state makes him want to “throw up,” on The Daily Show (via inothernews)
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“As same-sex marriage supporters celebrate victories in Washington and Maryland...”
– Sigh…
The New York Times, “As Gay Marriage Gains Ground Across Nation, New Hampshire May Revoke Its Law” (via inothernews)
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Quick Hits Headlines: Stories to Watch: 2/27/12 →
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Got my english muffins made. They’re awesome. The recipe makes a whole passel of them. I’ve got a gallon bag filled with them in the fridge and more in the freezer. Now here’s the news… Mitt Romney’s memory is so good that he can remember things that happened before he was born. Michigan…
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“Five years after the debut of his first novel, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar...”
– Junot Diaz is publishing a new book of short stories. (via libraryjournal)
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Grantland Oscar Analysis: How Many People Had to... →
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Think Progress: Mitt Romney's Top Out-Of-Touch... →
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It was hard for us to narrow this down to 6. We have more out-of-touch moments (complete with video) at Think Progress.
6. “I like those fancy raincoats you bought [to people wearing plastic ponchos]. Really sprung for the big bucks.’”
5. “I know what it’s like to worry about whether or…
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Robert Reich: As Santorum and Romney Battle for... →
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My father was a Republican for the first 78 years of his life. For the last twenty, he’s been a Democrat (he just celebrated his 98th.) What happened? “They lost me,” he says.
They’re losing even more Americans now, as the four remaining GOP candidates seek to out-do one another in their race for…
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Illustrated Guide to Mad Men Bed-Hopping →
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HOW BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOULD BE TAUGHT: THE REAL... →
howblackhistoryshouldbetaught:
(originally published on Monday, October 31, 2005 at http://www.commondreams.org/views05/1031-32.htm) We learn much from how we present our heroes. A few years ago, on Martin Luther King Day, I was interviewed on CNN. So was Rosa Parks, by phone from Los Angeles. “We’re very honored to have…
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Romney: I have friends who own NASCAR teams →
Hey, me too! Who doesn’t have some NASCAR team owners as some of their best friends?
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He’s trying hard to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, isn’t he?
Mitt Romney went to the Daytona 500 NASCAR race Sunday for what should have been a chance to show he’s one of the guys. Instead, in casual conversation with an Associated Press reporter at the Florida track, he...
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Pinterest co-founder confirmed for SXSW... →
austin360:
South by Southwest Interactive over the weekend added a session to the festival schedule with Pinterest co-founder Ben Silbermann.
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“Thank you, Academy, for putting me with the hottest guy in the room.”
– Aw. :)
Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner OCTAVIA SPENCER, on her presenter, Christian Bale (via inothernews)
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“I have some great friends who are NASCAR team owners.”
– Republican presidential candidate MITT ROMNEY, who only hangs out with “NASCAR team owners” and other rich people who are rich like he is.
How many more times can he use his foot to stick his silver spoon in his mouth?
(via The Atlantic)
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“Yet when I hear our politicians talking about “fixing” Washington, I often...”
– A federal worker, who’s sick of politicians trying to denigrate his work, speaks out. It’s worth it to read his entire op-ed. (via think-progress)
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Greater Together Call with First Lady Michelle... →
tumblrdems:
Join us for a phone call with Young Americans and the First Lady on Monday, February 27, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You’ll learn how you can get involved in President Obama’s re-election campaign and make a difference in your community.
Once you sign up, you’ll receive an email with more information from Obama for America. We’ll also send you a reminder email on Monday, so look out...
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Watchfunnyordie:
Women’s Health Experts Speak Out with Nick Offerman, Tim Meadows and Judd Nelson
Male experts agree: No one knows more about women’s issues like birth control than middle-aged men and the Republican party.
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If you're a foodie or a history buff, consider... →
Awesome book. Yahoo! Sports writers should give it a peek.
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Quick Hits Headlines: Stories to Watch: 2/26/12 →
I almost throw up whenever I read anything Rick Santorum says.
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I’m going to finish up my english muffins here pretty soon. They take an insanely long time to make. You have to rise them all night, then punch it down, knead it, roll it out, cut them, rise them again, then griddle them. Worth it though. They’re awesome. Now here’s the news… Rick Santorum…
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We live in a country where a millionaire baseball... →
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