In response to her poor showing in the public-speaking portion of the contest, Ms. Magnolia, Beth Anne Rankin, is scurrying to make up some points with the judges in other areas. For the talent competition, however, Rankin eschewed the chance…
Tag: Right-Wing Conspiracy
AR-Sen: A Little More About That Photo
It’s not that I particularly care that John Boozman used logos, names, and images associated with the University of Arkansas football program. I mean, yeah, it seemed a little odd to me, just given that it is a state institution…
Reality Check: Adventures In Political Fiction
About that “Obama’s Approval Has Plummeted” lie. Has his approval rating gone down slightly? Yeah. But, unless your meaning of “plummet” differs from mine (and everyone else’s), a drop of four points isn’t exactly a free fall. (Also worth noting:…
Think Tank Memorial End-of-Day Miscellany
[For an explanation of the title, see here.] You, Flock of Seagulls … you know why we’re here? Why don’t you tell my man, Vincent, which links we didn’t get to today? Max takes issue with some apparent Republican hypocrisy…
AR-Gov: Like Wearing A Fur Coat To A PETA Meeting
Great news, Republicans! Dear Sir’s [sic] My name is David Dinwiddie[,] and I am a write[-]in candidate for Governor. I am registered to vote as a Republican[,] and I campaigned for Gerald Ford in [‘]76. So[,] the good news is[]……
AR-Sen: Lincoln Launches First Attack Ad (Math Optional)
I can’t decide if Blanche Lincoln keeps saying “23-percent sales tax” because she wants her statement to match the face of John Boozman’s proposed bill (and thus preempt any pro-Boozman whining about how the tax is “only” twenty-three percent) or…
AR-04 [Update]: Rankin Also Refuses To Divulge That Sun Will Rise In East Tomorrow
A couple days ago, I noted that Beth Anne Rankin was telling fans of her Facebook page that, despite their wanting to know when and where they could meet her on her trip to Mena, she “[couldn’t] post every detail.” …
MS-Gov: Spelign iz harrd
Ah, Mississippi, where would we be without you as a punchline? Thank you for just being you.
Think Tank Memorial End-of-Day Miscellany
[For an explanation of the title, see here.] Here’s the stuff we didn’t get to today (or yesterday, as the case may be): Blue Arkansas says supporting the DREAM Act and painting Timmy! Griffin as a carpetbagger are winning issues…
Think Tank Memorial End-of-Day Miscellany
According to the Kubler-Ross model, there are five discrete stages people go through when dealing with grief or tragedy: denial (“No…no…this isn’t happening! Lalalalalala, I can’t hear you!!” /sticks fingers in ears), anger (“ARGH! Me smash things! Stupid grief!!! /punches…