Rep. Grayson is my hero

It’s a lot of fun to watch a Democrat stand up, spine straight, and talk tough – like Democrats used to. From Crooks and Liars – Former Vice President Dick Cheney appeared on Fox News earlier this week, and as usual, he couldn’t resist...

President Obama's Nobel Speech

I have a classy president. I like that. – JMBell – The White House released President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech this morning, as prepared for delivery. Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Distinguished Members of the Norwegian...

Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-Ore] – Good Democrat

Stealing from JasonThe again – because he summed everything up quite well. Witty. Rep. Earl Blumenauer sends up a bill: “Until health reform is enacted,” Blumenauer [D-Ore] added, “Members of Congress should get to experience the tender mercies of our...

Good riddance – 13 years for Ex-Rep. Jefferson

Yeah, I know he’s not a Republican. I don’t care. Most Dems aren’t protectionist like that. TPM – A former Louisiana congressman who famously stashed cash in his freezer was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for taking hundreds of...

Why are elected officials so frightened of "lady part*"?

I’m not going to go into great detail about what a fan I am of the “lady part*”, nor about how important I think the “lady part*” should be in the context of medical coverage (very). Instead, I’m going to share a couple of quotes...