Lindsey Graham divested himself of the trappings of the wing nuts on Thursday, calling Faux News talking ass Glenn Beck a "cynic" and birthers "crazy."
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Put it where the sun don't shine
The Republican health care plan for America: don’t get sick. If you have insurance don’t get sick, if you don’t have insurance, don’t get sick; if you’re sick, don’t get sick. Just don’t get sick...
If you do get sick America, the Republican health care plan is this: 'die quickly.'
~ Rep. Alan Grayson (Democrat-FL),
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He told the truth and the repugicans are "outraged", demanding an apology.
His response ...
"I apologize to the dead and their families that we haven't voted sooner to end this holocaust in America."
~ Rep. Alan Grayson (Democrat-FL), telling the repugicans to shove their complaints up their asses,
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If you do get sick America, the Republican health care plan is this: 'die quickly.'
~ Rep. Alan Grayson (Democrat-FL),
Link
He told the truth and the repugicans are "outraged", demanding an apology.
His response ...
"I apologize to the dead and their families that we haven't voted sooner to end this holocaust in America."
~ Rep. Alan Grayson (Democrat-FL), telling the repugicans to shove their complaints up their asses,
Link
Skaters play human Tetris game
Skaters play human Tetris game
36 skateboarders in glowing headgear play a live version of the computer game.
Second-grader takes on city hall
Second-grader takes on city hall
Ambitious 7-year-old Jessica Maladecki stands up for local ducklings and gets her town to act.
Tips to improve your breast health
Tips to improve your breast health
Making better lifestyle choices now can help prevent breast cancer in the years ahead.
An alien world where it rains rocks
An alien world where it rains rocks
Weather on a distant planet is much different from what it's like on Earth.
8 ways to de-stress your daily life
8 ways to de-stress your daily life
Stop worrying about your money woes with these happiness-boosting tips.
Major human ancestry breakthrough
Major human ancestry breakthrough
A 4.4-million-year-old hominid shakes up common wisdom about human evolution.
Most-popular car color stays on top
Most-popular car color stays on top
Americans have radically changed their paint preference in the past 15 years.
Trojan steals from online bank accounts
If you're a fan of online banking, beware.
Thieves may be stealing money right under your nose without you knowing.
Trojan steals from online bank accounts
Thieves may be stealing money right under your nose without you knowing.
Trojan steals from online bank accounts
Why Chrysler is in a load of trouble
Why Chrysler is in a load of trouble
The automaker is facing a "potentially disastrous" future as its lineup gets stale, analysts say.
Obama camp lashes out at Glenn Beck
Obama camp lashes out at Glenn Beck
Tensions boil over as the White House accuses Faux News of a "disregard for the facts."
Political scientists report drop in US standing
The United States' standing in the world declined in the past decade to below Cold War levels, according to a leading group of political scientists.
Political scientists report drop in US standing
Political scientists report drop in US standing
Secret Service says Facebook poll no threat to Obama
The Secret Service has determined that a juvenile was behind the online survey that asked whether people thought President Obama should be assassinated, an agency spokesman said Thursday.
Facebook poll no threat to Obama
But who was behind the juvenile?
Facebook poll no threat to Obama
But who was behind the juvenile?
Chicago still favored, with Rio next, for Olympics
The tense and tight battle to host the 2016 Olympics sped toward its climax with Chicago, backed by President Barack Obama, the bookmakers' favorite Thursday after a long, emotional and at times acrimonious campaign.
Chicago still favored, with Rio next
Chicago still favored, with Rio next
Senate panel chairman expects health care bill's passage
A White House-backed overhaul of the health care system weathered challenges from repugican critics over taxes, abortion and more on Wednesday, and the bill's architect claimed enough votes to push it through the Senate Finance Committee as early as week's end.Sodden Philippines readies for another storm as toll from the last one rises
Asia had little respite Thursday from an already brutal storm season, with warnings the next tempest was en route to the Philippines while three nations counted their dead from the previous one, with the toll reaching 383.Death from above : Woman flings billiard balls at robbers from rooftop
A couple of burglars caught a bad break.
Standing on her roof, a 27-year-old woman thwarted an attempted burglary Wednesday afternoon when she pelted two men at the front of her home with billiard balls.
Standing on her roof, a 27-year-old woman thwarted an attempted burglary Wednesday afternoon when she pelted two men at the front of her home with billiard balls.
Science News
From BBC-Science:
X-rays reveal the structure of a protein that shows the mechanism of insects' sense of smell, say scientists.  | | Archaeologists unearth an amphitheatre at an ancient port in Rome which may have played host to its emperors. |
THE BIG PICTURE
7-Foot-3 Rattlesnake Caught
Just for a change in the line up ...
The trappers who caught and killed a giant rattlesnake on Wednesday said the snake was 7 feet 3 inches long - biggest they've ever seen.
The trappers who caught and killed a giant rattlesnake on Wednesday said the snake was 7 feet 3 inches long - biggest they've ever seen.
Monsters of the skies: giant beasts that ruled the air
A huge eagle that once haunted New Zealand's forests was a fierce predator that may have hunted humans – check out the gallery of other ancient airborne behemoths.Monsters of the skies: giant beasts that ruled the air
One in three home loans denied
One in three home loans denied
A new report reveals mortgage lenders are clamping down, and certain groups are hit hardest.
Chocolate treats that won't ruin a diet
Chocolate treats that won't ruin a diet
These guilt-free goodies will satisfy your cravings without adding to your waistline.
Controversy over Empire State Building
Controversy over Empire State Building
Protesters oppose the New York City landmark's latest commemorative lights display.
Asian quake could trigger California's big one
Powerful earthquakes 700 and 8000 kilometers away are known to have weakened the San Andreas fault.Asian quake could trigger California's big one
Second earthquake hits Indonesia
Second earthquake hits Indonesia
A new temblor strikes the island nation just one day after more than 500 people were killed.
October's Monthly Celebrations
October is:
Apple Month,
Go Hog Wild Month,
International Starman Month,
National Book Month,
National Caramel Month,
National Chili Month,
National Popcorn Popping Month,
National Roller Skating Month,
Sausage Month,
Squirrel Awareness Month,
as well as
The Month of Free Thought,
National Sarcastic Awareness Month,
Self Promotion Month
and about a bajillion other "Months".
Apple Month,
Go Hog Wild Month,
International Starman Month,
National Book Month,
National Caramel Month,
National Chili Month,
National Popcorn Popping Month,
National Roller Skating Month,
Sausage Month,
Squirrel Awareness Month,
as well as
The Month of Free Thought,
National Sarcastic Awareness Month,
Self Promotion Month
and about a bajillion other "Months".
Daily Almanac
Today is Thursday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2009.
There are 91 left in the year.
The moon is waxing.
Today in History, October 1.
There are 91 left in the year.
The moon is waxing.
Today in History, October 1.
Our Readers
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
Your mind is going to come up with all sorts of interesting ideas today.
While not each and every one of them will be a winner, the sheer quantity of innovative thoughts will be impressive enough to get you noticed.
This is a wonderful day to work on any sort of creative project, especially writing -- you'll have quite a knack for coming up with a well-turned phrase.
Writing speeches, poems or short stories is something the stars strongly encourage.
Got it.
Your mind is going to come up with all sorts of interesting ideas today.
While not each and every one of them will be a winner, the sheer quantity of innovative thoughts will be impressive enough to get you noticed.
This is a wonderful day to work on any sort of creative project, especially writing -- you'll have quite a knack for coming up with a well-turned phrase.
Writing speeches, poems or short stories is something the stars strongly encourage.
Got it.
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