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When GOP Candidates "Misspeak," The Truth Comes Out
ANN DAVIDOW FOR BUZZFLASH AT TRUTHOUT Republicans struggle to define themselves as conservative saviors bent on rescuing people foolish enough to profess liberal views or pursue progressive goals. At first the presidential candidates and their supporters just seemed to be incredibly dense and for the most part seriously uninformed. But it has become increasingly clear [...]
Continue reading...Komen Pinkwashes Breast Cancer, Including Promoting Corporate Sponsors That Likely Cause Cancer
8 February 2012 – 12:26 am PST
MARK KARLIN, EDITOR OF BUZZFLASH AT TRUTHOUT Last week, BuzzFlash at Truthout pointed out the GOP leanings of Nancy Brinker and her tightly held governance of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. We provided evidence of Brinker’s strong Republican donation ties, and the domination of the small (nine member) Komen board by [...]
Continue reading...Romney Will Win and Still Screw It Up
8 February 2012 – 12:26 am PST
TONY PEYSER FOR BUZZFLASH AT TRUTHOUT Romney, if all goes according to plan,Will probably win both but then saySomething stupid afterwards and haveTo do damage control on Wednesday. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120205/D9SNF1603.html
Continue reading...Last Friday the GOP Had a Really Bad Day
8 February 2012 – 12:26 am PST
ROBERT CREAMER FOR BUZZFLASH AT TRUTHOUT Last Friday the GOP had a really bad day. It didn’t come in the form of new polling results – or some new political scandal. It was delivered to them by the economic statistics: * Private sector jobs up 243,000 – almost 100,000 more than expected.* Unemployment rate down [...]
Continue reading...McDonald’s new product… are they McBites or McButts?
8 February 2012 – 12:25 am PST
I have been watching the commercials for the new tasty looking snacks from Mickey Ds and I swear the announcer is slurring the words a little bit to make it sound like he’s calling them “McButts.” Watch and tell me if you hear it differently. Ps. – My other half swears that I hear what [...]
Continue reading...Caption that photo
8 February 2012 – 12:25 am PST
Below is a photo of Michelle Obama and late-night TV host Jimmy Fallon in a game of tug of war at the White House. Why?! Submit a brief caption in the comments below or email them to Eddie@theblaze.com. We’ll pick the winner and some runners-up and post them tomorrow. Caption that photo! h/t Talking Points [...]
Continue reading...Unlike Gingrich and Romney, Santorum says he‘s never supported the global warming ’hoax’
8 February 2012 – 12:25 am PST
Rick Santorum has hammered his opponents on the debate stage for their past support of policy addressing global warming, and is now calling out Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney on the campaign trail for believing what he calls a hoax. POLITICO‘s Juana Summers reports that Santorum told supporters in Colorado Springs Tuesday that Romney and Gingrich would fail against [...]
Continue reading...Chris Matthews gets frustrated when asked about redistribution of wealth
8 February 2012 – 12:25 am PST
Apparently MSNBC‘s Chris Matthews doesn’t appreciate when interviewers try to make an argument in the form of a question. Matthews may know a thing or two about putting allegations and opinions within questions, as well as asking stupid questions, but he did not seem too enthusiastic when Jan Helfeld tried to get his opinion on redistribution of wealth: [...]
Continue reading...Is the tea party dead?
8 February 2012 – 12:25 am PST
“We’ve lost our direction,” says conservative author Ben Shapiro of the tea party. But he says there’s a way to get back on track. Watch:
Continue reading...Midday snacks
8 February 2012 – 12:25 am PST
“Obama Girl” may not support President Barack Obama‘s reelection bid. MSNBC anchor living a “happier lifestyle.” Ron Paul glitter bombed in Minnesota. Fox News’ Eric Bolling talks guns. Chris Matthews is so into Obama’s smile.
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8 February 2012 – 12:26 am PST
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