September 1, 2011

What’s a Day?

September 1, 2011May 22, 2014 Buck Banks

Obama and Co. wanted Tuesday,
But Boehner and Co. shouted “Ixnay!
If you want our blessing
To speak at a joint session,
You’re gonna have to move it to Wednesday!”

“See, on Tuesday our candidates are debatin’
Whether, indeed, you are Satan.
You can either compete with the NFL
Or take your speech and go back to hell.
NO! is what this Party of No is sayin’.”

Baldwin Would Like to be NYC Mayor

September 1, 2011 Buck Banks

The old adage you hear people say who are interested in politics: I would like to be the mayor, I don’t know if I want to run for mayor.

— Actor Alec Baldwin, who has been rumored to be considering a bid for mayor of New York, quoted by CNN.

Gawker Applauds Obama’s ‘Dickish’ Ploy

September 1, 2011 Buck Banks

The most gratuitously — and joyously! — dickish move of his presidency.

— Gawker’s description of the Obama administration’s attempt to schedule his economic speech before a joint session of Congress on the night of the GOP presidential debate.

CEOs Paid More Than Their Companies Paid in Taxes

September 1, 2011 Buck Banks

25

Of the 100 largest U.S. corporations paid their chief executives more last year than they paid in federal income taxes, according to An Institute for Policy Studies report.

Condi Chews Out Dick

September 1, 2011 Buck Banks

You can talk about policy differences without suggesting that your colleague somehow misled the president. You know, I don’t appreciate the attack on my integrity that that implies.

— Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, quoted by Reuters, “firing back” at what former Vice President Dick Cheney wrote in his memoir, “In My Time.”

No U.S. Troops Died in Iraq in August

September 1, 2011 Buck Banks

0

Number of United States service members killed in Iraq in August, the first time since the American invasion of Iraq an entire month has passed without a single U.S. death, the New York Times reports.

Who’s Worse, Rick Perry or Rick Scott? You Decide

September 1, 2011 Trish

Vote early and often.

Day: September 1, 2011

What’s a Day?

Baldwin Would Like to be NYC Mayor

The old adage you hear people say who are interested in politics: I would like to be the mayor, I don’t know if I want to run for mayor.

— Actor Alec Baldwin, who has been rumored to be considering a bid for mayor of New York, quoted by CNN.

Gawker Applauds Obama’s ‘Dickish’ Ploy

The most gratuitously — and joyously! — dickish move of his presidency.

— Gawker’s description of the Obama administration’s attempt to schedule his economic speech before a joint session of Congress on the night of the GOP presidential debate.

CEOs Paid More Than Their Companies Paid in Taxes

25

Of the 100 largest U.S. corporations paid their chief executives more last year than they paid in federal income taxes, according to An Institute for Policy Studies report.

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Condi Chews Out Dick

You can talk about policy differences without suggesting that your colleague somehow misled the president. You know, I don’t appreciate the attack on my integrity that that implies.

— Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, quoted by Reuters, “firing back” at what former Vice President Dick Cheney wrote in his memoir, “In My Time.”

No U.S. Troops Died in Iraq in August

0

Number of United States service members killed in Iraq in August, the first time since the American invasion of Iraq an entire month has passed without a single U.S. death, the New York Times reports.

Who’s Worse, Rick Perry or Rick Scott? You Decide

Poetic Justice

Verbatim

“The man is afraid of the voice of the people and that the people understand and know what he’s doing. He’s trying to stifle the ability of journalists to let the people of America know what’s really going on with their government.”

— “Kamala Harris called President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House ‘absolutely abhorrent,’” The Wrap reports.

“Not one of them is trained in technical skills. Not one research PhD, as opposed to China, where half the cabinet is science and technology PhDs. We’re led by grifters and fools.”

— Columbia professor Jeffrey Sachs, on X, on President Trump’s 35-person cabinet.

“Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far… The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today.”

— Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), breaking with President Trump in a direct-to-camera video.

Numerati

1,000

10%

“The unprecedented spate of mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed the congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans and significantly altered the makeup of at least one-fifth of districts, according to a new study,” the Associated Press reports.

71%

A new Fox News Poll finds 71% of voters think the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy for ending the Iran War, including 95% of Democrats, 83% of independents, and 43% of Republicans. Sixty percent say U.S. military action against Iran was the wrong decision, while just 37% say it was right.

$9.5 billion

“The Trump administration last year spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers as part of its plan to shrink the government and save taxpayers money, according to a new estimate by a congressional watchdog,” CNN reports.

470

Reuters has documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership – from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets. The list illuminates the sweeping effort by the president and his administration to punish dissent and reshape the government.