February 2016 archive

Two More Bite the Dust

Senator Rand “Aqua Buddha” Paul announced that he was “suspending ” his bid for the Republican presidential nomination after a dismal fifth place showing and dwindling campaign funds. He will now concentrate on his Senate re-election which isn’t going to be easy. This is the smart play. Senator Aqua Buddha moved heaven and earth to …

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Twice a year, needed or not.

2016 Zookeepers conduct escaped zebra emergency drill in Tokyo – video The Guardian-Source: AP Staff at a zoo in Tokyo stage an emergency drill on Tuesday, simulating the recapture of an escaped zebra. A zookeeper in a zebra costume breaks through a netted fences and pushes over another zookeeper, before staff eventually sedate and capture …

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Punting the Pundits

“Punting the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on …

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The Breakfast Club (Drinkin’ Whiskey and Rye)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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The Daily Late Nightly Show (Did I mention I feel crappy?)

The New Guy MLK Day. Hurray! Trevor’s guests this week- Tuesday 2/2: Peter Bergen Wednesday 2/3: Hannibal Buress Thursday 2/4: Lilly Singh Mr. Continuity Champagne Larry’s panelists this week- Tuesday 2/2: Lewis Black Wednesday 2/3: Wendy Williams Thursday 2/4: Paul F. Tompkin Mr. Mainstream Stephen’s guests this week- Tuesday 2/2: David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. …

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Sorry about today.

I pride myself on punctuality and strive to achieve it. I have no excuse except I have a cold and feel horrible. This too shall pass, all things do, and I will hopefully be my obnoxious self tomorrow.

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The Breakfast Club (Singing in the Rain)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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2016 Election: The Iowa Caucus

The results are in for the most undemocratic method of selecting the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, the Iowa Caucus, or any caucus for that matter. If you disagree, read this article MSNBC’s by Zachary Roth. Plus, I have family in Iowa who think this system stinks and most of them are Republicans. Leaving that …

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The Daily Late Nightly Show (I have hefted these Plates)

The New Guy Ryan Lizza Web Exclusive and Extended Marginally Less Awful Dueling Ads Trevor’s guests this week- Monday 2/1: Reshma Saujani Tuesday 2/2: Peter Bergen Wednesday 2/3: Hannibal Buress Thursday 2/4: Lilly Singh Mr. Continuity MJ Larry’s panelists this week- Monday 2/1: Gad Elmaleh Tuesday 2/2: Lewis Black Wednesday 2/3: Wendy Williams Thursday 2/4: …

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