A Fox News contributor is perplexed. He is demanding that Republicans stand up and fight against extending unemployment benefits for the unemployed. Contributor Steve Hayes even went as far as calling congressional Republicans “a little too wimpy” for not forcefully standing up against Democrats on the issue. While Democrats have always been for extending unemployment… Continue reading Fox News – Republicans Must Make a Moral Argument Against Unemployment Insurance
Year: 2014
Democrats Defeat Republican Opposition to Move Unemployment Insurance Forward
Democrats have shocked the political world by defeating Republican obstruction and moving on to a final vote on extending unemployment benefits by a margin of 60-37. All Democrats voted for the bill, and were joined by Republicans co-sponsor of the bill Dean Heller, Susan Collins, Kelly Ayotte, Rob Portman, Ben Coats, and Lisa Murkowski. These… Continue reading Democrats Defeat Republican Opposition to Move Unemployment Insurance Forward
Matt Drudge Opts Out Of Obamacare – Ignores Question from Ezra Klein
Yes, Matt Drudge is the same conservative hero responsible for much of the daily Republican talking points. If he wants to, Drudge, the owner of the omline conservative’s bible called The Drudge Report, could afford to pay for his healthcare out of pocket. Pocket change. Today, Matt took to Twitter and tweeted that he has… Continue reading Matt Drudge Opts Out Of Obamacare – Ignores Question from Ezra Klein
SNL Finally Adds Black Female Cast member to Line up – Video
It took an appearance by Scandal’s Kerry Washington for Saturday Night Live to finally realize that they need, not want, need a black female cast member. When Washington hosted the show back in November, she was forced – well, maybe not forced – to play various black roles in the same skit. Her appearance highlighted… Continue reading SNL Finally Adds Black Female Cast member to Line up – Video
Jay Z invites 12 Year Old Audience Member to Rap Onstage – Video
TMZ is reporting that the boy held a sign asking to rap with Jay Z. During his performance, Jay Z made the boy’s wish a reality. Video Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames.
Jon Stewart – “The War on Christmas is Over, War on Carbon Begins”
On Monday’s episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart took on the Foxes in the henhouse, you know, the same folks whose only goal is making money, so they cloaked themselves in the light of a news organization to win the trust of millions. I’m talking about Fox News. They have made their millions convincing… Continue reading Jon Stewart – “The War on Christmas is Over, War on Carbon Begins”
No, Wayne Brady and Chilli are Not Dating
Just in case you were wondering, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas from TLC and Wayne Brady are not dating. Don’t get it twisted. This tweet from Chilli herself.
Dennis Rodman and Other NBA Stars Land in North Korea
Basketball diplomacy? Hall of Fame basketball player Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea Monday with a team of former NBA players in tow as part of the next step of his program of so-called “basketball diplomacy.” Taking his by-now customary route, Rodman arrived in Pyongyang via Beijing Monday with a squad of a dozen former… Continue reading Dennis Rodman and Other NBA Stars Land in North Korea
Judge to Chicago Gun Sellers – You’re Free to Sell More Guns
Chicago already has the reputation of being one of the deadliest cities in the nation. But that fact didn’t stop a District Court Judge today from laying out the welcome mat for more gun sellers. Gun dealers can set up shop in Chicago, a federal judge has ruled — declaring the city’s ban on firearms… Continue reading Judge to Chicago Gun Sellers – You’re Free to Sell More Guns
Fatal Manhattan High-Rise Fire Caused By Overloaded Power Strip
Screenshot of blaze, l; photo from 26th floor, r, via Mickey Atwal The Sunday morning fire in a Hell’s Kitchen apartment building that killed one man and seriously injured his husband was deemed accidental by the Fire Department. Apparently the cause of the three-alarm blaze was a power strip overloaded with electrical appliances in another resident’s apartment. The fire start… Continue reading Fatal Manhattan High-Rise Fire Caused By Overloaded Power Strip
Man in toddler-slapping plane case gets 8 months
KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Monday sentenced a man who pleaded guilty to slapping a crying toddler on an Atlanta-bound flight to serve eight months in federal prison. Joe Rickey Hundley was accused of using a racial slur to refer to the 19-month-old boy, who’s black, and hitting… Continue reading Man in toddler-slapping plane case gets 8 months
Michelle Obama is Chilling in Oprah’s Maui Pad
She packed up the president and the kids and shipped them back to the White House following their Hawaii vacation, then the First Lady jumped on a plane and flew over to Oprah’s 12 bedroom Maui escape. The First Lady — who turns 50 next Friday — stayed behind when her hubby went back to… Continue reading Michelle Obama is Chilling in Oprah’s Maui Pad