Tuesday should come with a warning label: May induce depression
37 ‘Jackass’ Republicans Opposed Bare-Bones Sandy Aid Bill by Michael Hayne:
Barely a week after getting chewed up, spit out, and then chewed out a few more times by NJ Governor Chris Christie, John Boehner’s super-obstructionist Congress decided that it was probably best to fork over the necessary $9 billion in Sandy Aid. Read more
SCOTUS To Georgia Gun Zealots: No Guns In Places Of Worship by Wendi Petit:
This comes after repeated attempts to overturn a state law that allows gun holders to carry firearms in many public places, but stops short of allowing them in churches and other places of worship. Read more
Think A ‘Trade Your Homosexuality For A Free Chicken Sandwich’ Coupon Won’t Work At Chick-fil-A? by Lorraine Devon Wilke:
Well, after closely examining the coupon, admitting, “I’ve never seen these before,” the cashier listens as the boys suggest he honor the “promise” of Chick-fil-A to give a free sandwich to anyone denouncing their gayness and … he gives them their free sandwiches! Read more
Tinfoil Hat Alert: Gun Control Isn’t The Next Reich (VIDEO) by Justin Acuff:
If you’re worried that the government is going to swoop down and snatch your weapons in order to enslave you, have no fear — they already can. Any weapon you can legally acquire isn’t within the scope of the current military technology of the US government. Read more
Got Sperm? If You Donate It, You May Pay Child Support by Tiffany Willis:
A lesson learned by this story? Don’t go “perusing” too much on the internet. Read more
Shell Oil Rig Aground In Alaska Was Moved To Avoid Taxes by Justin Acuff:
Shell admitted today that its decision to move the rig, the Kulluk, just weeks after it was brought to the Gulf of Alaska in November, was motivated by financial considerations.Read more
Pope Very Worried About World Income Inequality While Sitting On Golden Throne by The Rambling Fool:
There’s something deeply … ironic? Disturbing? … about a man sitting on a throne made of solid gold complaining about the gap between rich and poor, especially while surrounded by accusations ofmoney-laundering, but Pope Benedict XVI is no stranger to controversy or irony (or the Hitler Youth, as it turns out.) Read more
Supreme Court Says The Greedy Can’t Opt Out Of Medicare But Keep Social Security by Justin “Filthy Liberal Scum” Rosario:
Here’s everything you need to know about the GOP opposition to programs like Social Security and Medicare: the rich don’t benefit enough from them so why should they have to pay for them? In other words, why should they have to pay for other people (particularly poor people) to get health insurance or financial security in their old age? Read more
GOP Congressman Calls To Shut Down Government (VIDEO) by Nathaniel Downes:
Sunday, on CBS’ Face the Nation, Representative Matt Salmon was quite candid on what he viewed as the right solution to all of our nation’s problems – “Shut down the government.” Read more
Mexican Restaurant’s Uniform Purposely Offends – You Got It – Mexicans (IMAGE) by Wendy Gittleson:
What is a good sign that an ethnic restaurant serves decent food? It’s when you walk into the place and you see people who might be native to that country. Well, a Mexican restaurant in South Carolina doesn’t seem to be aiming for that sort of legitimacy – at least if their uniform t-shirts are any indication. Read more