Tag Archives: Republicans

Why Republicans suck

Posted on January 19, 2012 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Aren’t there some nice Republicans? Are they all jerks? Have you ever seen a group of people more bent on helping themselves and screwing everyone else? This whole brou-ha-ha about Mitt Romney not releasing his tax returns … Continue reading →

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Dog U

Posted on December 28, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Patti, PhD (Philosophocus Dogus) JOTR Columnist You’ve heard it through the grape whine, haven’t you, Sophie? I’m Professor of Canine Studies at the U. Happened at Christmas. A present to me from my two-leggers. They got tired of paying … Continue reading →

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My pal Newt

Posted on December 16, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell I like Newt. I can’t say it too often — Newt Gingrich is the greatest! I owe Newt a big debt of gratitude, because it was Newt who nudged me off the dime and into the race … Continue reading →

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Luke Warm: how to save Social Security

Posted on December 4, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Luke Warm Professor of Mendacity University of Munchausen Students! Please be seated and listen up.  According to the course catalog, this class in Public Relations is called Mendacity 101. I had planned to lecture on “Deceit, Deception, Duplicity and … Continue reading →

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High-cost CYA

Posted on November 11, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Luke Warm Professor of Mendacity University of Munchausen Aren’t you just in total awe of Herman Cain and his legion of high-priced lawyers and researchers working overtime to tarnish other people’s reputations so they can cover the ass of … Continue reading →

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GOP blackmail

Posted on July 23, 2011 by hro50ta1

Mr. Obama said Mr. Boehner had stopped returning his calls when it became clear that rank-and-file House Republicans would not agree to raise revenues on wealthy Americans as part of a debt-reduction deal, despite Mr. Obama’s concessions on reducing future … Continue reading →

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Blame overdue

Posted on July 14, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell “I strongly support Senator McConnell’s efforts to avoid a default on our nation’s debt, and the last-case emergency proposal he outlined yesterday to ensure that Republicans aren’t unduly blamed for failure to raise the debt ceiling,” said … Continue reading →

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A “progressive” tax

Posted on April 20, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Rich Sob JOTR Fat Cat I don’t make any excuse. I’ve got lots of money. More than I could possibly spend. And I want more. But know what I REALLY want? Two things: no more class war, and a … Continue reading →

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Remembering the ‘Party of No’

Posted on March 23, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Have Republicans lost their brains? President Obama is poised to sign the long-awaited health reform bill into law today, March 23, 2010, and not one single Republican voted for it. I think I understand their reasoning, such … Continue reading →

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I want a bailout, too!

Posted on September 27, 2008 by admin

[donation] By Joel Thurtell Hey, how do I cash in on this bailout deal? I mean, for chrissake, I’m gonna be paying for it, right? According to economic prognosticators, I’m gonna be paying thousands of buckos over the years. What … Continue reading →

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