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Famously Quoteworthy: Lock the Windows
Who doesn’t appreciate a good analogy on election day? “If you are looking for an analogy for a Republican victory in Massachusetts, the best one for Democrats may well be the stock market crash of 1929. Come Tuesday night, you could have Democrats jumping out windows and off roofs …” …
It’s the Day Before Wednesday
We have no idea where this billboard is located, but given the history of unfaithful politicians in DC, it wouldn’t surprise us if it was blocks from the Capitol.
Closing Bell: Golden Globe Moment
Our friends at NextRound sum up last night’s Golden Globe Awards: As you may be aware, the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards took place last night. I was somewhat intoxicated, but I think my favorite moment was when Nate Kaeding won the award for sh*ttiest kicker. Better luck next year …
Headline of the Day #masen
From the Chronicles of Captain Obvious: Voter turnout seen as the key to deciding special Senate election in Mass. between Scott Brown, Martha Coakley As opposed to what?
Famously Quoteworthy: Coakley Loses, Market Wins?
Do you think Scott Brown armed his block-walkers with this data? “I think investors who are nervous about the dictatorship of the Pelosi proletariat will feel at ease, and we could have a gigantic rally off a Coakley loss and a Brown win,” said Cramer on Friday’s “Mad Money.” [odds …
Lessons in Beating a Dead Horse
Two months later we’re still talking about the Salahis. [moving on dot com]
Your WTF of the Week: Baby Names Take a Hit
We understand it’s Monday, but we don’t anticipate anything more ridiculous than this. Movie fans are rushing to name their babies after characters in sci-fi smash Avatar. This issue will be readdressed in 15 years when kids named Neytiri begin spending 6 to 8 hours in lockers.
Speaking Above Your Pay Grade
Actor Danny Glover believes that the Haitian earthquake was caused by climate change and global warming: [his friend Pat disagrees] As a reminder… Giving Help The American Red Cross is one of the most widely known organizations working in Haiti. They accept online donations, help volunteers arrange to give time …
Your WTF of the Week: Space Blow
Astronauts have all the fun. [NASA] Officials said they found a plastic container with cocaine inside Tuesday as they prepped the Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center for its flight in March, reports Central Florida News. [moon crack] The NBC Miami report gets even more hysterical. NASA officials said …
Changing Arenas? Wizards Star Charged With Felony
Will his new uniform be orange? The Washington Post: Wizards’ Arenas charged with felony Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.
Jerry Brown: Not So Deep Throat
We guess the California Attorney General doesn’t mind calling up reporters and dropping political bombs on ex-Gov candidate Gavin Newsom: “Earlier this year Brown himself called me to plant a possible story about Newsom selling a condo for a suspiciously high price in a distressed market. I thought, Come on, …
D.C. Metro System General Manager Quits
Exciting news for broken metro escalators in DC. D.C. Metro System General Manager John. B. Catoe Jr. to Resign The resignation will take effect April 2, Catoe told members of the Metro board. Metro General Manager John B. Catoe Jr. is resigning as head of the transit agency, according to …
Republicans Changing Politics One Tweet at a Time
A recent mind-blowing study proves that Republicans have a good grasp of Twitter: [and more free time] The “Twongress” report shows that 89 Republicans are actively tweeting, compared to 43 Democrats. The divide is especially apparent in the House, where 42 percent of the Republican Caucus is tweeting, while only …
How and Where to Donate to Haiti
From our friends at Lifehacker: You’ve probably seen a lot of news, emails, tweets, and other messages about helping Haiti after a devastating earthquake. Here are sites where you can help and donate, and information on avoiding the sad likelihood of fake charity scams. Here you go. Don’t be shy. …