(WIL WHEATON dot VOX) I’m not here to say that the government is always right, but when the government tells you to do something, I’m sure you would all agree that I think you all recognize that is something you need to do. — Sen. Kit Bond (R-Missouri), explaining why his fellows had to lock … Continue reading “Senator Kit Bond: Authoritarian Asshole”
Tag: Missouri Republicans
More Spam from Congressman Todd Akin
Akin thinks sending spam is a good way to keep his constituents informed… Subject: Congressman Akin Fights High Gas Prices; More From: Congressman Todd Akin <todd.akin@houseenews.net> Reply-To: 1999884940.12611.142@houseenews.net Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 16:48:30 -0700 (PDT) Dear Friends, [self serving crapola deleted] I can’t believe this empty suit is essentially running unopposed…
July 26, 2001: Ashcroft was traveling exclusively by leased jet aircraft
Ashcroft Flying High: (CBS) Fishing rod in hand, Attorney General John Ashcroft left on a weekend trip to Missouri Thursday afternoon aboard a chartered government jet, reports CBS News Correspondent Jim Stewart. In response to inquiries from CBS News over why Ashcroft was traveling exclusively by leased jet aircraft instead of commercial airlines, the Justice … Continue reading “July 26, 2001: Ashcroft was traveling exclusively by leased jet aircraft”
Congressman Todd Akin: Spammer
More Republican spam found in my inbox. Unlike last time, this one is actually from my congressmen. Subject: Akin Newsletter 3-19-08 From: Congressman Todd Akin <todd.akin@houseenews.net> Reply-To: 1999909324.12748.2@houseenews.net Date: 19 Mar 2008 11:45:05 -0700 (PDT) Dear Friends, I am pleased to announce my new web site and e-newsletter which will better serve you. I’m pleased … Continue reading “Congressman Todd Akin: Spammer”
State Senator John Loudon in an Idiot
Missouri senator wants to require using B.C. and A.D. By CHRIS BLANK Associated Press Writer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Legislators have started a fight with Father Time — at least with his name tag. Worried about a push to take the religious references out of time, a state senator has filed a bill that … Continue reading “State Senator John Loudon in an Idiot”
Missouri Republicans. I hate Missouri Republicans.
(via Pharyngula) HOUSE BILL NO. 213 INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES CUNNINGHAM (86) (Sponsor) AND RUESTMAN (Co-sponsor). … (1) The report required in this subsection shall address the specific measures taken by the institution to ensure and promote intellectual diversity and academic freedom. The report may include steps taken by the institution to: (a) Conduct a study … Continue reading “Missouri Republicans. I hate Missouri Republicans.”
Bartle and Lembke hate democracy
Two seek new stem cell vote Two Republican legislators want Missouri voters to do an about-face on the issue of embryonic stem cell research by tossing out a constitutional amendment approved last month and replacing it with a strict ban on certain forms of research. Republican? Why am I not surprised? The proposed constitutional amendment, … Continue reading “Bartle and Lembke hate democracy”
Jim Talent Stands for Spammers
Now Jim Talent is sharing his ill-gotten email list… Subject: Jim Talent Stands for Small Business From: “Lisa Goeas, Vice President, Political” <politicalemails@NFIB.org> To: me Dear James, The stakes have never been higher for small business. That’s why the National Federation of Independent Business – the nation’s leading small-business advocacy association – wants you to … Continue reading “Jim Talent Stands for Spammers”
Jim Talent: Keeping America Safe for Spammers
And yet again… Subject: Keeping America Safe From: “Talent for Senate” <info@talentforsenate.com> To: me Dear James, Labor Day is behind us and kids are returning to school, which means the election is just around the corner. I have been working hard for Missourians over the last four years in the United States Senate and I … Continue reading “Jim Talent: Keeping America Safe for Spammers”
Jim Talent: Spammer
Here we go again… Subject: An important choice in November From: “Talent for Senate” <info@talentforsenate.com> To: me Dear James, Election Day is just 67 days away, and I’m working hard each and every day to tell Missouri voters about my accomplishments in the Senate and the issues I’m fighting for as your Senator. In the … Continue reading “Jim Talent: Spammer”