May 2012
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“I’ve known rich people, and why not, since I’m one of them? The majority would...”
– Stephen King, “Tax Me, for F@%&’s Sake!”
The iconic writer scolds the superrich (including himself—and Mitt Romney) for not giving back, and warns of a Kingsian apocalyptic scenario if inequality is not addressed in America.
(via liberalsarecool)
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Boehner: Romney’s Wealth Won’t Hurt Him Because... →
cognitivedissonance:
I do believe he just called anyone who’s not successful a loser. Exactly what is your definition of success? Those in the top 20%? The top 1%? Those not benefiting from government programs?
If the last point is the case, I’d like to introduce John Boehner to one of the biggest welfare queens in existence:
Meet Willard Mitt “Mittens” Romney. He’s used government programs...
“The world does not reward honesty and independence, it rewards obedience and...”
– Noam Chomsky (via transformfeminism)
April 2012
“The claim that sex workers “sell our bodies” is not only logically absurd (I was...”
– Maggie McNeal Commenting on Chicago Tribune article (via thefumoblu)
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NY TIMES: "For the past three decades, increases... →
inothernews:
Still paying mine off from (mumbles) years ago.
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“Jimmy Kimmel got his start years ago on The Man Show. In Washington, that’s...”
– - President Barack Obama
Also, too…
“Even Sarah Palin is getting back into the game, guest hosting on The Today Show — which reminds me of an old saying: What’s the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? A pit bull is delicious… A little soy sauce.”
“Take Mitt Romney — he and I...
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“We’re seeing the Soviets pushing into the Arctic with no response from us. In...”
– Romney Campaign Again Warns Of ‘Soviet’ Threat | TPM2012
What is it with the republican party not knowing that the Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991?
It is like they have been living under rocks.
The Cold War is over, guies, you can come out now… (via tinfoilandtea)
Tin Foil, Tea, & the GOP: Trigger Warning for Rape →
A radio personality in Cleveland is facing tremendous backlash after telling a father that he should get one of his male friends to rape his daughter to force her to turn straight. In response to an email from a father who suspected his daughter was gay after discovering her kissing another…
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“I have to get the Secret Service home in time for their new curfew.”
– President Barack Obama (via spinlighted)
Heh. (via inothernews)
“For doctors and medical workers, the woman bleeding from a botched abortion was...”
– The Feminist Promise,
A passage from a book I read for my history class. I actually cried a little when I read it - it was so horrible. Hey guys. THIS is what you’re asking for when you ask for abortion to be outlawed.
(via brightthings)
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“Contrary to right-wing propaganda, decent pay for workers helps the economy and...”
– Minimum-wage misconceptions - Salon.com (via sarahlee310)
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“In my second term I will win the war on Christmas.”
– Barack Obama (via think-progress)
“I just wanna thank the members of Congress who took a break from their...”
– President Barack Obama
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