JM Bell | November 14, 2009
Yeah, I know he’s not a Republican. I don’t care. Most Dems aren’t protectionist like that. TPM – A former Louisiana congressman who famously stashed cash in his freezer was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for taking hundreds of thousands in bribes in exchange for using his influence to broker business deals in [...]
JM Bell | November 13, 2009
Dear Senator, I know you’re in a tough spot. It would be bad enough if you only had to get Ben Nelson, Evan Bayh, Mary Landrieu, and Blanche Lincoln on board, but anyone who has to kiss Joe Lieberman’s derriere deserves a congressional medal of honor. But Harry, you really need to take on future [...]
JM Bell | November 11, 2009
I’m not going to go into great detail about what a fan I am of the “lady part*”, nor about how important I think the “lady part*” should be in the context of medical coverage (very). Instead, I’m going to share a couple of quotes from Susie Madrak over at Crooks and Liars in her [...]
JM Bell | November 11, 2009
JM Bell | November 11, 2009
It’s a proud to be an American moment … it’s a speech to share with children. From T.G.’s Political Wire – Marc Ambinder: “I guarantee: they’ll be teaching this one in rhetoric classes. It was that good. My gloss won’t do it justice. Yes, I’m having a Chris Matthews-chill-running-up-my-leg moment, but sometimes, the man, the [...]
JM Bell | November 10, 2009
Bluegal over at Crooks and Liars reminded me that 2009 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns – The World’s Greatest Poet.
JM Bell | November 10, 2009
Stupak Amendment … may be more – or less – diabolical than anyone knows – or doesn't – http://bit.ly/3SN2oi # Powered by Twitter Tools
JM Bell | November 10, 2009
See, when you run for, and serve in, an elected office – of any kind – I get to make fun of you, especially if I think you’re an asshat. You volunteered to commented upon by the public. And, what’s more, it’s my opinion and it’s protected by the Constitution. Pretty cool, huh? God bless [...]
JM Bell | November 10, 2009
On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “two battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces with the fleet. This established the Continental Marines and marked the birth of the United States Marine Corps. Serving on land and at sea, early Marines distinguished themselves in a number of [...]
JM Bell | November 9, 2009
The DOW just walked across the 10,000 mark – I still can't afford health insurance … why do we bail out Wall Street again? # NEW BLOG POST: Sen. Al Franken’s first bill – service dogs for veterans – those diabolical Democrats! http://bit.ly/1rXLeD # I voted – will you? http://bit.ly/4eb3vM # WTF is up with [...]
