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Indiana Congressmen, conspiracy theories, and Susan Rice

November 28, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

I noted this in passing on Twitter the other day, but I think it bears repeating: Indiana GOP Representatives Larry Bucshon (IN-8), Dan Burton (IN-5), Todd Rokita (IN-4), & Marlin Stutzman (IN-3) all signed on to a conspiracy-theory-backed letter strongly…

Tricky Dick Fun Bill image from Futurama

Rock-solid fiscal gimmickry

November 27, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

I’m stealing the idea for this post from Doug – I would say unabashedly, but apparently I’m “bashed” enough to still give him credit. Just last week, outgoing Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels gleefully announced that more than 3 million Hoosier…

South Park: Building weapons of mass destruction in heaven

Conservatives exempted themselves from the reality-based community

November 12, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

The aide said that guys like me were “in what we call the reality-based community,” which he defined as people who “believe that solutions emerge from your judicious study of discernible reality.” I nodded and murmured something about enlightenment principles…

"Joan gotcha!"

Mourdock was not the victim of a gotcha question

November 10, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

Since the fateful night of October 23, 2012, it’s become an article of faith among conservatives that Richard Mourdock was yet another victim of illegitimate, “gotcha” journalism by the liberal media. It started the day after the debate, when former…

An open letter of apology to my LDS friends & neighbors

November 7, 2012 · by Brian · in Faith, Politics

To all my LDS friends & acquaintances: I’m sorry. The slurs, lies, and general misrepresentations of your faith over the past few years have been disheartening. In both the Republican primaries and in the general election, people across the political…

First reactions to the Indiana Senate debate

October 23, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

I have avoided reading anything about the debate, since I just want to get my first impressions down. I guess that’s a benefit of having to turn off my electronic devices before entering the debate. I’m actually more unsure of…

Juxtaposition: The Real Threat

August 3, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

Since her failed Presidential bid, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has spent the last several months working on her Johnny Iselin impression, trying to compile a list of the 207 57 card-carrying Muslims in the Department of Defense and other agencies….

Pence likens healthcare ruling to 9/11

It’s like 9/11… times 100

June 28, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

Spottswoode: From what INTELLIGENCE has gathered, it would be 9/11 times 100. Gary Johnston: 9/11 times a hundred? Jesus, that’s… Spottswoode: Yes, ninety-one thousand, one hundred. – Team America: World Police Mike Pence, Indiana Congressman and current GOP candidate for…

Vi Simpson & John Gregg kickoff campaign

May 23, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

Unity — despite differences — was the primary theme of John Gregg & Vi Simpson’s appearance today in at the amphitheater in New Albany. Reporters from media — including TV stations — were on hand, along with local political officials,…

Romney, Bain Capital, and Indiana

May 23, 2012 · by Brian · in Politics

On Monday, the Obama campaign launched its latest installment on Mitt Romney’s history as a corporate raider, this time targeting Bain Capital’s takeover of SCM Office Supplies in Marion, IN. In addition to the video, there’s a brief slideshow about…

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