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jeffmiller:

“Familiar Rhetoric, Failed Record (by rnc)

What’s amazing to me is just how quickly these kinds of things can be put together.”

This video is EXTREMELY interesting. It seems to prey on people who think that all initiatives and new laws are the offspring and responsibility of the executive branch. I think a lot of people REALLY think that (oh well Obama said he’d do … but really …).

Except that each repeated plea set up here is a President urging action from Congress and the private sector. If you changed the music and the title this could be a democratic ad talking about an obstructionist congress.

I’ve never understood why the right doesn’t spend more time trying, with their ads, to draw in people who don’t already think like them. This ad seems to me like it would only further indulge people who already identify as Republican. If Gingrich (probably even Romney) is the candidate, I don’t think you’re going to see an apathetic liberal base, so just firing up the base on the right alone won’t be enough. 

think-progress: Last night, a Democratic campaign manager in Arkansas arrived home to find his child’s cat murdered, the word ‘LIBERAL’ written on the carcass.  Current level of political discourse

think-progress:

Last night, a Democratic campaign manager in Arkansas arrived home to find his child’s cat murdered, the word ‘LIBERAL’ written on the carcass. 

Current level of political discourse

cookinginthecity: How to cook a good steak There’s something about a juicy rib eye or aged sirloin with a glass of red wine.  The steak should have a golden brown crust on the outside, but still pink on the inside. A quality piece of meat doesn’t need any sauce - the natural juices and sweetness of the steak is more than enough. Here are the simple steps that I follow to make sure I don’t ruin a good piece of meat. Take steak out of fridge at least 30mins beforehand to allow it to come up to room temperature. Just before cooking, pat the steak dry and season with sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and olive oil. Oiling the steak rather than the pan gives better results. Heat grill pan to high - there should be a sizzle when you put the steak on otherwise you may be stewing instead of grilling the meat. Cook for 2-3mins each side for rare, or 3-5mins for medium-rare. Adjust the heat to medium if the steak starts to over-char. Make sure you get a good sear on the underside before turning over, and try to only turn once to prevent it from drying out. Remove steak from pan and let rest for 5mins to allow the juices to relax back into the meat. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the steak (optional). Serve immediately. Self improvement in 2012

cookinginthecity:

How to cook a good steak

There’s something about a juicy rib eye or aged sirloin with a glass of red wine.  The steak should have a golden brown crust on the outside, but still pink on the inside. A quality piece of meat doesn’t need any sauce - the natural juices and sweetness of the steak is more than enough. Here are the simple steps that I follow to make sure I don’t ruin a good piece of meat.

Take steak out of fridge at least 30mins beforehand to allow it to come up to room temperature.

Just before cooking, pat the steak dry and season with sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and olive oil. Oiling the steak rather than the pan gives better results.

Heat grill pan to high - there should be a sizzle when you put the steak on otherwise you may be stewing instead of grilling the meat.

Cook for 2-3mins each side for rare, or 3-5mins for medium-rare. Adjust the heat to medium if the steak starts to over-char.

Make sure you get a good sear on the underside before turning over, and try to only turn once to prevent it from drying out.

Remove steak from pan and let rest for 5mins to allow the juices to relax back into the meat. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the steak (optional). Serve immediately.

Self improvement in 2012

megan rosalarian gedris: brofisting: dreamradicaldreams: Americans, we helped you and spread...

digitalsocrates:

brofisting:

dreamradicaldreams:

Americans, we helped you and spread awareness about SOPA. Now it’s time to help us. Europe has their own SOPA, called ACTA.

theloupgaroux:

czarofdeath:

Post by gamzeemakara

Please help. We won’t be able to send you BBC and…

We haven’t even had a chance to catch our breath since SOPA and PIPA were dropped…

Keep spreading the good fight

(Source: myheartisat221b)

reallyfoxnews: Written by none other than Dr. Keith Ablow for Fox News. “When three women want to sign on for life with a man who is now running for president. I worry more about whether we’ll be clamoring for a third Gingrich term, not whether we’ll want to let him go after one.” Real life. Ahahahahaha. The Onion is probably so mad that they got scooped on this.

reallyfoxnews:

Written by none other than Dr. Keith Ablow for Fox News.

“When three women want to sign on for life with a man who is now running for president. I worry more about whether we’ll be clamoring for a third Gingrich term, not whether we’ll want to let him go after one.”

Real life.

Ahahahahaha. The Onion is probably so mad that they got scooped on this.

thedailywhat:

Real And Important Political Rally of the Day: As announced this week, Stephen Colbert and Herman Cain will be holding a joint rally today at 1 PM in front of Randolph Hall on the campus of South Carolina’s College of Charleston.

You can watch the Rock Me Like A Herman Cain: South Cain-olina Primary Rally live above, courtesy of MSNBC.

[msnbc.]

itswalky:

OH MAN

correction, THIS just made my day

thedailywhat:

Kids These Days of the Day: With the help of producer Rob Sharpe, 8-year-old Juliet sets her sights on the Australian hardcore scene with a brutal, no-holds-barred track about how much she loves her dog Robert.

[thanks ryan!]

Just made my day