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Conservatives Condemn Weak Weakness of Weakling Obama
Did we mention that they’re saying he’s weak? Well they are. Weak, weak, weak.
The Left, Viewed from Space
In an essay in Harpers, political scientist Adolph Reed Jr. looks at the American left, missing most current events but getting some of the big picture right.
As Good As It Gets for Oscar
This year was the prototype of what’s probably the best that can be expected of the Academy Awards.
Noah Goes Hollywood
A flood, you say? More like a flood of ass-kicking.
Daily Meme: More Tales from the GOP Civil War
All is not quiet in conservative America. Sure, Republicans are in an excellent position heading into the 2014 midterm elections-the President’s approval ratings are low, and Democrats are being forced to defend more vulnerable Senate seats-but the right can’t seem to stop fighting with itself. First there was Arizona, where governor Jan Brewer, under intense […]
The Infinite Circle of Black Responsibility
Bill O’Reilly is convinced that if only Kanye West would sing some Bing Crosby tunes, we could achieve a racial utopia.
The Citizens United of the Culture Wars
Anti-gay discrimination laws like the one vetoed in Arizona this week now seem dead on arrival, but gay-rights supporters could be blindsided by the courts.
The Oscars? Let’s Grouch
The Academy Awards grow ever more inconsequential. At least there will be no “we saw your boobs” ditty this year, though.

