THIS IS WATER - YouTube

This is an awesome video. It won't change your life, but it might change how you look at and live it :)

The real IRS scandal

The truth behind the IRS 'scandal'? The IRS was doing its job and the Repugs went nuts cuz their ability to cheat was threatened.

The National Memo » Fed Up With ‘Culture Of Intolerance,’ RNC’s Florida Head Of Hispanic Outreach Becomes A Democrat

The National Memo » Fed Up With ‘Culture Of Intolerance,’ RNC’s Florida Head Of Hispanic Outreach Becomes A Democrat

Shocking New Report Reveals Depths of ALEC Influence In Nevada (Full Report) | The Everlasting GOP Stoppers

Shocking New Report Reveals Depths of ALEC Influence In Nevada (Full Report) | The Everlasting GOP Stoppers

Colorado renewable energy bill gets call for veto from GOP lawmakers - The Denver Post

Ah... Colorado in the summer... the kiss of the breeze, the rustle of the Aspens, the stench of the stupidity....

Poll: When It Comes To Benghazi, Voters Trust Hillary Over Congressional GOP | TPM LiveWire

Republicans on Capitol Hill may think that the deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya is a scandal that besmirches Hillary Clinton's legacy at the State Department, but a new poll released Monday found that voters trust the former secretary of state over the Congressional GOP

Bush Secretary of Defense Robert Gates Calls Out Conservatives on Benghazi (Video) - Americans Against the Tea Party

Bush Secretary of Defense Robert Gates Calls Out Conservatives on Benghazi (Video) - Americans Against the Tea Party

Bartlett is Holding on Line One, Mr Justice....

Oh fer three... :)

From: Americans Against The Republican Party

"We really need to find a colony, preferably on an island, where we can send the GOP. I wouldn't wish them on any other country though, that would just be cruel to whichever country it was. Thanks to the Being Liberal fan page for sharing this."

Shades of Shrub!

What if....?

James Hansen: We Are Only Beginning to Feel Climate Change's Impact - YouTube

James Hansen: We Are Only Beginning to Feel Climate Change's Impact - YouTube

Allen West Attempts To Be Relevant By Leaping Into IRS/Tea Party Story With Claims Of Conspiracy | Addicting Info

Another Cranky Retiree... :)

TN Congressman Steve Cohen Expresses Disgust At Republican Vote To Eliminate 40 Hour Work Week And Overtime Pay (VIDEO) | The Everlasting GOP Stoppers

"Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) spoke on the U.S. House floor about the House passage of HR 1406, which eliminates the 40-hour workweek. The measure, designed to drive down earnings for working Americans to inflate corporate profits, was passed with support from every Republican member of Congress from Tennessee."

Unfit

The IRS Controversy and the Tax-Exempt Charade

The IRS employees may have violated the letter of the law while trying to uphold its spirit. But organizations on all sides violate the spirit of the tax laws while sticking to their letter.

No Benghazi for You!

Yes, I completely ignored the Benghazi bullshit today, cuz that's all it is, self-aggrandizing bullshit on the Repugs' part...

Daily Kos: Boehner wants America to file bankruptcy

Daily Kos: Boehner wants America to file bankruptcy

Boehner Accidentally Explains Why His Deficit Position Is Phony - Bloomberg

Boehner Accidentally Explains Why His Deficit Position Is Phony - Bloomberg

John Boehner Doesn’t Hide The Fact That He’s Lost Control Of The House Very Well | TPMDC

What? Me lead?

Boehner, McConnell Try To Thwart Obamacare Cost-Cutting Panel | TPMDC

Boehner, McConnell Try To Thwart Obamacare Cost-Cutting Panel | TPMDC

Hullabaloo

The Medicare crystal ball

Daily Kos: We are governed by outright morons

Daily Kos: We are governed by outright morons

Minds | 11 Reasons Why The Federal Reserve Should Be Abolished

Interesting, not sure I agree, but... 

US casts doubt on claim Syrian rebels may have used sarin gas | World news | The Guardian

Kerry to meet Putin to discuss growing crisis as UN investigators row back on panellist's comments

Forward Progressives — The Con of Trickle-Down Economics

From: I love it when I wake up in the morning and Barack Obama is President. 

(Steve) ~ "The old saying “absolute power corrupts absolutely” in reality means power of any kind often corrupts. With our society placing so much emphasis on money, it has made having money equal to having power. Trickle-Down Economics puts the health of a nation into the “generous” hands of the rich and powerful."

Daily Kos: The price of doing bidness

Daily Kos: The price of doing bidness

The price of doing 'bidness' as usual will, as usual, be passed onto the taxpayer (you and me.) 

Baboobs :)

Cause of Death? Killed!!

Jim Porter, New NRA President, is Even More Paranoid Than The Last One - Americans Against the Tea Party

Jim Porter, New NRA President, is Even More Paranoid Than The Last One - Americans Against the Tea Party

Delusions of Christian Persecution Run Rampant at Fox Over Military No Proselytizing Rule (Video) - Americans Against the Tea Party

Following their usual pattern of bungling the facts and attachment to delusions of Christian prosecution, Fox News’ Sean Hannity and guest Todd Starnes portrayed rules against proselytizing in the military as proof of the Obama administration’s alleged “war on religious liberty,” despite the fact that there is nothing new about the policy.

Who would they have shot at, Wayne, you moron?

Fair?

Favors!

NH Republican Rep. Stella Tremblay Questions Legitimacy Of Boston Bombing Victim’s Loss Of Both Legs | Addicting Info

Fucking nutjob conspiracy freak Republicans... but I repeat myself...

NRA speaker’s advice: Keep a gun in your child’s room | The Raw Story

A home-defense seminar at this weekend’s National Rifle Association convention urged parents to overcome their initial misgivings and store firearms in their childrens’ bedrooms

Maher: Perry, Palin And Nugent Are ‘The Axis of A-holes’ (video) - Americans Against the Tea Party

It’s fitting that Rick Perry, Sarah Palin and Ted Nugent are all speaking at the NRA convention this weekend. After all, they have a lot in common with the new NRA president who is a racist, confederate slob!

How Sequestration Is Holding Back Scientific Research On Important Public Health Initiatives | ThinkProgress

All part of their plan, if only accidental :)

Milk Industry Desperation Setting in as America Decides It Doesn't Really Want to Drink It | Alternet

Despite 20 years of “Got Milk?” mustache ads, milk consumption in the US falls more every year.

In Case You Missed It, A Seriously Scary Thing Is Scheduled To Happen To New York City In November

In Case You Missed It, A Seriously Scary Thing Is Scheduled To Happen To New York City In November

Belief in biblical end-times stifling climate change action in U.S.: study | The Raw Story

The United States has failed to take action to mitigate climate change thanks in part to the large number of religious Americans who believe the world has a set expiration date.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz Gets Schooled By Jon Stewart (VIDEO) | Addicting Info

Republican Senator Ted Cruz Gets Schooled By Jon Stewart (VIDEO) | Addicting Info

Really Exxon? REALLY?!?!?!

Take action: http://exxonhatesyourchildren.com/

How Wall Street Defanged Dodd-Frank | The Nation

How Wall Street Defanged Dodd-Frank | The Nation

Death in Boston and West, Texas - Intent Hidden in Plain Sight?

"It is certainly true that the Boston bombers intended to injure as many people as possible in the most public way possible. But while intent is more difficult to observe in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion, there is no question that the injuries and deaths there are also the result of people's intentional acts."

Just cuz I'm a cosmology geek...

I fucking love science page at FB

Congrats RI

Poll: Nearly half of GOP believes armed revolt may be necessary to keep liberty - National Policy & Issues | Examiner.com

Yes, great supporters of democracy and the Constitution!

A Million Facepalms For All The Ways Everyone Got Weird And Racist After The Boston Bombings

A Million Facepalms For All The Ways Everyone Got Weird And Racist After The Boston Bombings

Irate Boston Man Confronts 'Sh*theel' Alex Jones Reporter Over 'False Flag' Claim | Video Cafe

Alex Jones IS an asshat!

Facebook

Forward Progressives — “What If It Were President Gore?” — Bush v. Gore, 13 Years Later

Last weekend, retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor gave an interview to the Chicago Tribune, where she admitted that maybe the Supreme Court should not have taken the landmark Bush v. Gore case

Conservative Says Hispanics Are Lazy Liberals So GOP Shouldn’t Reach Out To Them (AUDIO) | Addicting Info

The Republican Party has a major problem among Hispanic voters. In the 2012 election, Latinos voted for Democrats by a landslide, 71% to 27%, an incredible 44 point margin that only looks to increase exponentially as demographics in red states change rapidly. Is it any wonder why the GOP opposes immigration?

Not too lazy to vote, bitches! (DPN)

Fox News guest: Scientific ‘enlightenment and reason’ led to the Holocaust | The Raw Story

Okay, I've about reached the point where I think we need to start crucifying evangelicals.... they are an infection in the body politic.

North Carolina Republicans Push Through Anti-Renewable Energy Bill in 'Banana Republic' Vote | Video Cafe

Democrats in North Carolina say they could have defeated a bill to repeal renewable energy subsidies on Wednesday if Republicans had not pushed it through committee without counting the votes.

This May Day, Read the Inequality Statistics Corporations Don’t Want You to See.

This May Day, Read the Inequality Statistics Corporations Don’t Want You to See.

"Just one day after the S&P 500 soared to a new record, indicating that perhaps the only ones not reaping the benefits from the companies’ historic profitability are workers. Other reports have come to similar conclusions. An analysis from the AFL-CIO, the umbrella organization for many of America’s unions, found earlier this month that CEO pay was 354 times that of the average employee."

Say No to the Chained CPI - YouTube

Bernie Rocks!

6 Insidious Ways You’re Getting Ripped Off, and How to Fight Back | Alternet

6 Insidious Ways You’re Getting Ripped Off, and How to Fight Back | Alternet

War Profiteers

War

Barack Obama | Call on Congress to act

Barack Obama | Call on Congress to act

Karl Rove: GOP Could Take Senate In 2014 Unless 'Ill-Suited' Candidate 'Sneaks Through'

Karl Rove: GOP Could Take Senate In 2014 Unless 'Ill-Suited' Candidate 'Sneaks Through'

Executive Pay Of Austerity Advocates Saves Companies More Than $1 Billion Via Tax Loophole

WASHINGTON -- Companies in the Fix the Debt coalition, which advocates for federal austerity policies, qualified for $1 billion or more in tax breaks tied to executive pay packages from 2009 to 2011

High School Rapper Arrested and Facing Terrorism Charges For Rap About Boston Marathon Bombing | Alternet

Okay.... we need to disband the school systems, the law enforcement system, and outlaw anyone who gets outrage over kids being kids.... sheesh! this is a stupid, moralistic (not moral, tho) country.

Research reveals consequences of a lifetime of sexual competition

Research reveals consequences of a lifetime of sexual competition

Exposed: How Murdoch, Bill Gates and Big Corporations are Data Mining our Schools

New York Public Schools has opted to allow a company owned by Rupert Murdoch and others to store demographic information on students including test scored.

Fukushima: A Dire SOS Message

There is nothing clean, carbon-wise, about nuclear power, and the only thing green about it is the glowing radioactivity.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Laptop: CNN reports FBI now have the missing computer.

CNN is reporting that the FBI has recovered Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's laptop.

Drone victim: U.S. strikes boost al-Qaida recruitment - Salon.com

A young Yemeni whose village was targeted by a U.S. drone strike tells Salon about the experience, and its effects

Change is inevitable

CEO-To-Worker Pay Ratio Up 1000 Percent Since 1950 (VIDEO) | Addicting Info

The economy has grown exponentially since the 1950's, but worker's pay has not even remotely kept pace.

West Virginia Medicaid Expansion: Earl Ray Tomblin Agrees To Expand Program

West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D) announced his state would take part in a key element of President Barack Obama's health care plan to enroll more low-income people in Medicaid. "We anticipate expansion will allow us to provide insurance coverage to approximately 91,500 working West Virginians...

The Political Garbage Chute | A Politcalocalypse!

A self-described libertarian asks his fellow Georgians to vote for anyone other than Rep. Paul Broun in GA's Senate race next year.

This guy is the batshit craziest of the batshit crazies! An M.D. that doesn't believe in science (now that that pays more...)

Daily Kos: Wis Assembly Declares Cheese a Junk Food if You Get Food Stamps

Members of the state affairs committee are approving a bill that limits the amount of junk food that can be purchased with food stamp benefits...

Exxon Spills Tar Sands Oil Again In Missouri, Can't Find 126,000 Gallons Spilled In Arkansas | ThinkProgress

ExxonMobil has now confirmed that on Tuesday, the Pegasus pipeline that has been out of service since it spilled thousands of barrels of oil into Mayflower, Arkansas in March spilled some more into a yard in Missouri.

PA Senator Reveals Background Checks Died Because GOP Doesn’t Want To Help Obama (VIDEO) | Addicting Info

Recent Gallup polls show 83-91% support for gun background checks. Yet, we somehow missed the boat on providing effective gun safety legislation once again.

Koch Brothers' Humor

U-T San Diego's Alleged Pro-GOP Campaign Ad Pricing Scheme Sparks State Review | Blog | Media Matters for America

This could get messy (I hope!)

In Meltdown, CNBC's Santelli Dismisses Huge Potential Job Losses Due To Spending Cuts | Video | Media Matters for America

More stupidity from the moron who gave us the Tea Parties....

NRA Features Conservative Media Figures Known For Violent Rhetoric, Baseless Conspiracies At Annual Meeting | Research | Media Matters for America

The National Rifle Association's annual meeting on May 3-5 will feature a number of conservative media figures -- including Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, and Ted Nugent -- who often use violent rhetoric and promote gun-related conspiracy theories.

Is gay conversion therapy abusive or helpful? | Gay Rights are Human Rights | causes.com

Is gay conversion therapy abusive or helpful? | Gay Rights are Human Rights | causes.com

Is War Good for the Economy? | Alternet

Many mainstream economists argue that deaths, destruction, and expense they entailed, have a perverse silver lining.

GOP Lawmakers Want to Stop a Gun Conspiracy So Absurd Even the NRA Doesn't Buy It | Alternet

Apparently, Obama is stockpiling bullets to keep them out of gun owners' hands.

Pregnant T-Mobile Employee Forced to Take Vacation Time to Use Bathroom, Fired Over 12 Cent Error | Alternet

OY GEVULT

Budget Cuts Devastate Meals On Wheels: Enrollment Slashed, Services Cancelled | Alternet

The Repugs hate the olds and the poors, so screw the poor olds is a two-fer!

Have We Lost Our Minds? Why the Boston Bombing Got So Much More Attention Than the West Texas Explosion | Alternet

Have We Lost Our Minds? Why the Boston Bombing Got So Much More Attention Than the West Texas Explosion | Alternet

16-Year-Old Girl Arrested and Charged With a Felony For Science Project Mistake | Alternet

Seems to me that zero tolerance means zero tolerance for critical thinking... on the part of administrators!

Protect Animals And Free Speech: Veto The Ag-Gag | American Civil Liberties Union

Protect Animals And Free Speech: Veto The Ag-Gag | American Civil Liberties Union

Ed Markey

Send Ed Some Love

Tell Mark Zuckerberg: Ditch Your Dirty Energy Ads - League of Conservation Voters

Tell Mark Zuckerberg: Ditch Your Dirty Energy Ads - League of Conservation Voters

How Sandra Day O’Connor’s Vote In Bush v. Gore Helped Unravel Her Own Legacy | TPMDC

Good, everyone involved in giving us Bush v Gore deserves to have their legacies (and their reputations) unraveled, trammeled, and tarnished...

Bob McDonnell Scandal By The Numbers | TPMMuckraker

Probably nothing will be coming of this, but all Repugs are scum, so enjoy... :)

Obama On Closing Gitmo: 'I'm Going To Go Back At This' | TPM LiveWire

President Obama on Tuesday pledged to renew efforts to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, asserting that the detention facility "needs to be closed." "I'm going to go back at this," Obama said at a White House press conference, according to a rush transcript.

Markey, Gomez Win U.S. Senate Primaries In Massachusetts

Businessman and former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez and veteran U.S. Rep. Edward Markey will face each other in a special election in Massachusetts for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by John Kerry.

Daughter Of Newtown Victim Confronts Ayotte Over Gun Check Vote | TPM LiveWire

The daughter of Sandy Hook Elementary School principal and shooting victim Dawn Hochsprung confronted Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) over her vote against expanding gun background checks at a town hall in Warren, N.H. on Tuesday.

ESPN Sportscaster Immediately Trashes First Out NBA Player: Jason Collins Is Not 'A Christian' | ThinkProgress

Morons on parade...

Tell Congress to fix the entire sequester, not just the parts that annoy rich people

Please join with Daily Kos and Campaign for America’s future by telling your member of the House to fix the entire the sequester, not just the parts that inconvenience the wealthy.

More Than Likely, President Obama Isn't an Idiot | Mother Jones

President Obama said today that he believes there are some Republicans in Congress who'd like to compromise with him to enact "common sense" solutions to America's problems:

Obama Is Right About Gitmo: It's Bad for Us All | Mother Jones

Every day we fail to close the infamous prison is a day we admit defeat.