Daily Archives: March 26, 2012

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Trayvon Martin’s Killer Takes to the Media to Launch His Defense

George Zimmerman, the still uncharged man who shot and killed Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida exactly one month ago, has approved his attorney and a friend, a black friend, to speak on his behalf. In addition the Sanford police department has spoken to the Orlando Sentinel regarding the case in order to leave little doubt that Zimmerman acted in self-defense. Continue reading

Rick Santorum Uses Profanity to Blast Reporter, Stands by It; Some Call It a Meltdown

Santorum, now in a contentious fight for the Republican nomination, has entered the playground taunts and mocking part of his campaign. You’ll remember his glee last week at equating rival, Mitt Romney with an Etch-A-Sketch symbolizing the former Massachusetts Governor’s penchant for flip-flopping on issues, at times within the same sentence. Continue reading

Affordable Care Act Supreme Court Preview

Over the next three days, the Supreme Court will hear six hours of oral arguments in three cases all related to the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as “Obamacare.” Six hours is the most argument time the Court has dedicated to one issue in over 40 years, and the decisions handed down could have a profound effect not just on the future of healthcare in America but also issues of federalism, judicial oversight, and executive power. Continue reading

British Conservatives Have Another “Cash for Access” Scandal


Apparently, if you donate at least 200,000 pounds to the Conservative Party of Britain- the Tories- you can go to dinners with Prime Minister David Cameron and “you can ask him practically any question you want”.  “Thing will open up for you… it will be good for your business.”  Oh, and “If you’re unhappy about something, we will listen to you and put it into the policy committee at number 10”. Continue reading

Celebrity Apprentice Recap: Skinny and Sweet Edition

Last time on the Celebrity Apprentice, the gang had to make a video about mops. No, I’m not going to call it viral, because it wasn’t, unless we’re talking viral like strep. Clay boiled over and lashed out at Penn, for reasons we’re not really sure of, and the ladies bitched at each other behind their backs, causing them to loose. In the end, Tia went home. I know you’re thrilled.  Spoilers after the jump! Continue reading