October 5, 2008

Deep thought

Last week’s vice-presidential candidate debate marks the official point that the word “maverick” jumped the shark.

September 25, 2008

The Dark Bailout

It fits so well, you’d almost think it was written with it in mind:


Epic facepalm

And that title isn’t referring to Katie Couric.

September 21, 2008

Come on Matt, give us a name!

Matt Stoller at Open Left claims this very amusing (well, to me anyway) email is from “a lawmaker:”

Paulsen and congressional Republicans, or the few that will actually vote for this (most will be unwilling to take responsibility for the consequences of their policies), have said that there can’t be any “add ons,” or addition provisions. Fuck that. I don’t really want to trigger a world wide depression (that’s not hyperbole, that’s a distinct possibility), but I’m not voting for a blank check for $700 billion for those mother fuckers.

I really am curious to know who. And if Stoller isn’t willing to disclose it, maybe the anonymous lawmaker him-or-herself could go on the record? I know, I know…candor from a politician is probably too much to ask.

Yo Video Game Dudes!

I remember this commercial:


September 20, 2008

Are you confused? Bewildered?! That’s the idea!!! ZOMG

These are some hilarious examples of bad twist endings from what would eventually turn into Marvel Comics. ALSO I AM AN ALIEN

September 15, 2008

A look back

This American Life had an excellent recap of how and why things got kind of messed up in the financial system. It’s a few months old but worth a listen as we watch today while some big names go boom.

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