February 2009
Obama Pokes Fun At Rahm, Mentions The Blackberry...
thedailywhat:
Funny, funny stuff:
I am seriously glad to be here tonight at the annual Alfalfa dinner. I know that many you are aware that this dinner began almost one hundred years ago as a way to celebrate the birthday of General Robert E. Lee. If he were here with us tonight, the General would be 202 years old. And very confused. Now, this hasn’t been reported yet, but it was actually...
“ When I was 10, we went to England. My mother was shooting a miniseries there…...”
– Gwyneth Paltrow (via semichrmd) (via shiningstar)
January 2009
“I’m not going to lie from that podium and I think the president would...”
– Robert Gibbs
ABC News: Judd Gregg Could Be Picked for Commerce... →
Smart move President Obama, very smart move:
Gregg’s announcement, while making the Obama administration more bipartisan, would likely have the opposite effect on the U.S. Senate. New Hampshire’s Democratic governor John Lynch could appoint a Democrat to replace Gregg, thus delivering to Democrats their elusive 60-vote majority, empowering them to stave off Republican filibusters.
“I congratulate the people of Iraq on holding significant provincial elections...”
– Statement from President Obama on the Iraqi Elections
ABC News: Octuplet Birth to Single Mom of Six... →
Implanting 8 embryos?! Somebody thought that was a smart idea? People wonder why their infertility is often not covered by their insurance. Well, this is the reason, irresponsibility from a few that ruins it for the masses.
The octuplets’ grandmother Angela Suleman told The Los Angeles Times that her daughter had a fertility treatment last year in which the eight embryos were implanted,...
President Obama Prompting a DC Renaissance? →
After eight years of largely being ignored by a homebody president, Washington restaurateurs are throwing open their doors to the new first family — dreaming of a presidential visit that would undoubtedly spark buzz at a time when some restaurants are struggling.
“I think the Obama family brings back this kind of Kennedy-era style of having a youthful family in the White House,” said...
“Lets stop pretending these Guantanamo guys are all super villains, they’re thugs...”
– Jon Stewart, on the fear of moving the Guantanamo detainees to the United States. (via ceallaigh)
Octuplets' Mother 'Obsessed with Children' Wanted... →
This story continues to fascinate me.
The mother of octuplets is “obsessed with children” and wanted “just one more girl”, according to her mother. 33 year old Nadya Suleman’s goal in life was to be a mother, her friends and family said.
That is why, even with six young children, including 2-year-old twins, she decided to have more embryos transferred in hopes, her...
President Obama's half-brother arrested in Kenya... →
vruz:
vruz: the puritan media reports. you saw it first in puritan cable network.
Neighbor: Octuplets from Sperm Donor →
The validity of a neighbor’s story is always questionable, but this is pretty eyebrow raising information regardless:
In an exclusive interview with momlogic, one neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, revealed that the very pregnant young mom was THE hot topic of conversation at the neighborhood Christmas party. He says, “From what I heard she likes kids, she wants a jillion kids....
“Oh look, honey. Another pro-lifer for war!”
– Best bumper sticker ever, stuck to the bumper of the car I parked next to today (via afghanibanani) (via allthatglittersispink) (via indieandyy)
KY Governor: Obama People Hit the Ground Running... →
Kentucky’s governor is praising the Obama administration’s prompt reaction to the fierce wintry weather that slammed his state.
“They really hit the ground running,” said Steve Beshear, interviewed by CNN. “They’re working very hard to get all the equipment and supplies here that we need.”
Crews have been working to restore power and water service to...
This nutter makes the Duggars look like the... →
(via ohfortheloveofdog)
For real. I hate being cynical, and I know I’m probably lacking a lot of information about this women right now. BUT, am I the only one getting the this-lady-wants-a-reality-show-and-free-ride-that-comes-with-having-such-a-nutty-family-vibe from this situation?
110-year-old 'living fossil' becomes a dad →
Read it for the lols:
110-year-old endangered male tuatara dinosaur descendant produces offspring
Henry and his near 80-year-old mate Mildred produced 11 eggs — all hatched
Henry, disinterested in sex for four decades, lashed out at females
But his reptile dysfunction changed when a cancerous lump was removed
My favorite part:
Henry’s newfound libido does have some...
“Every Republican voted with Limbaugh — and against creating 4 million new...”
– From an ad by Americans United for Change, a liberal group, they will begin airing the radio ads in three states Obama won — Ohio, Pennsylvania and Nevada. via Politico
“And I sign this bill for my daughters, and all those who will come after us,...”
– Pres. Barack Obama - Obama Signs First Piece of Legislation Into Law (via gimmick) (via shiningstar)
A Pentecostal in the White House? →
retropolitics:
Remember about a thousand years ago, right after Sarah Palin was chosen as the GOP’s vice presidential candidate, there was this blast of speculation as to whether she was a Pentecostal and what that would mean? Remember that? Me, either. But it’s still interesting that the Obama administration has apparently chosen an associate pastor of a Pentecostal church to head the Council...
“Our president’s approval rating is somewhere between pictures of baby pandas on...”
– Maddow (via uoma) (via newsandbooze) (via butnotmine)
“I don’t know if they think of themselves in this way, but I really think that...”
– Hans Riemer, Youth Vote Director, Obama for America
Obama’s High School Strategy in Iowa - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)
(via think4yourself)
“Millions of people are just like me…they’ve just lost their jobs”
– Rod Blagojevich (via think4yourself)
At this point watching him talk just makes me uncomfortable. Yet, I can’t look away.
2/3 of the votes in. Governor of Illinois has been...
notthatkindagay:
It was unanimous.
“This is why our problem is not just economic; it’s spiritual. We have mistaken...”
– Andrew Sullivan (via blakeley:lilyb) (via spiegelman) (via moamy)
Katie Couric's Ease as CBS News Anchor Grows,... →
Lennon Sons Perform Together in Public →
lorenrochelle:
about time.
Exciting news! Thanks for the link!
“I gave health care to poor families. What’s wrong about that? Even if it was...”
– my new impression of Illinois Governor (for now) Rod Blagojevich (via forwhenifeellikesharing)
i sold flu vaccines to new mexico legally!
(via notthatkindagay)
And Bill Richardson! I worked with Bill Richardson! Cause you know…he doesn’t have his own ethics issues right now or...
Blago's Argument
think4yourself:
Blago…you’re not being impeached for providing health care…you’re being impeached for being a sleazeball
He makes no sense.
C-SPAN is broadcasting the Blagojevich impeachment... →
thepoliticalpartygirl:
… and they’re playing some of the wiretap tapes.
Palin Attending Alfalfa Club Dinner Because Of... →
retropolitics:
Meanwhile … A Cry for Help from Rural Alaska. Where Is Sarah Palin?
Sarah Palin no longer gives two shits about Alaska, except to say she’s from there.