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Former Nixon Aide Pat Buchanan Keeps It Classy
Pat Buchanan’s not crazy, he just too old to care anymore. [tell us how you really feel] Conservative pundit and onetime Nixon aide Pat Buchanan suggested in an interview Monday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s husband should murder her daughter’s ex-boyfriend for speaking unfavorably about her campaign and decision to …
Real World Cast Eats Fresh
For the record, we have no idea if they enjoyed an Italian BMT or the Cold Cut Trio – nor do we care. [baked]
Famously Facebooked
Facebook Status Abuse: Jimmy is drinking coffee What, no post about making it first? Come on folks, nobody cares that you’re drinking coffee, or making a sandwich or taking a nap. Please attempt to be slightly more creative. [contact-form 3 "Facebook Alerts"]
Meg Whitman’s Buy Now Price: $19M
Ex-Ebay CEO Meg Whitman recently made a $15M donation to her CA governor bid, bringing her total personal contributions to $19M. [highest bidder wins] Political experts have gone as far as saying that this race for CA governor will be a "free-spending race." You don’t say… h/t Wake Up Call
Famously Screen Grabbed: Thumbs Up
This screen grab was taken from the Judiciary Committee TV channel. [seriously] Our guess is that this kid is a relative, based on where he was sitting. Whether he was giving thumbs up to the TV on purpose, or whether it was meant for Judge Sotomayor is TBD. All we …
Speaking of Honeymoon Babies…
9 months later, the federal deficit has topped $1 trillion for the first time. [boy or girl?] Pop the bubbly, cuz we’re settin’ records… Congrats, Washington.
Rep. Patrick Murphy Showers Everyday
He also sleeps in his office, which we find awesome. [air mattress]
Why Is He Still Talking? The Levi Johnston Edition
How does he get air time on the Today Show? [brilliant] Levi Johnston, the father of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s grandson, told the "Today Show" this morning that he thinks the governor changed markedly after her losing bid as the Republican Party’s vice presidential candidate. What’s next, GQ will invite …
Rep. Obey Goes New Testament Sans Spell Check
Dear Rep. Obey, It’s “Matthew,” not, “Mathew.” But don’t worry, Guttenburg didn’t have spell check either. Warmly, FDC
Obama Will Help Call the All-Star Game
Barack Obama will be adding baseball broadcaster to his résumé. SI.com learned Sunday that the President will join Fox Sports announcers Joe Buck and Tim McCarver during Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Obama is expected to be in the booth sometime between the third and fifth inning. Joey Buck is hoping this …
Famously Facebooked: Toilet Talk
Facebook Status Abuse: Kari: So lately, I’ve been missing the toilet when I throw my paper in. Is that weird? Am I losing aim? First of all, yes, that’s weird. Secondly, what ever happens to you in the privacy of your own bathroom is not to be regurgitated across your …
Reason #454 Why You Should Never Update Your Facebook Status
It will haunt you for the rest of your life. [think twice, post once] Or you could just follow our rules.
Even a Blind Squirrel Finds a Nut Once in a While
Thank you Clinton Yates for the FDC love this morning in the WaPo Express.
Not The Best Character Witness For Sotomayor: David Cone To Testify At Hearing
The witness list for Sonia Sotmayor’s hearings next week was just released . One strange surprise, former New York Met David Cone. If you don’t know about Cone-y, he’s the Bob Saget of baseball. He looks innocent, but he’s actually very dirty. “Last week three other women brought an $8.1 …