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spooks
The CIA Misled Congress Under Bush. Imagine That.
Leon Panetta, Obama's CIA Director, told House Intelligence Committee members that the agency had lied to and "concealed significant actions" from lawmakers since the beginning of the George W. Bush presidency and continuing until recently. [Congressional Quarterly]
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Comment by gawkimo: What I want to know is what they're lying about NOW not what they were lying about THEN. If they... 2 Responses | Other threads
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friday night newsdump
Obama Goes Ahead With NSA Internet-monitoring Program
Another Friday afternoon (in spirit!), another "Obama admin continues Bush admin-era 'national security' policy" story. This one is a mysterious NSA program called, ominously, "Einstein 3." More »
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By PareeneComment by Inescapeable Picnic: Wait, what? It sounds like it's only going between the net and civilian government agencies. I think the... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Conservative Journalism
Bush Slams Obama in Horrendously Edited Washington Times Exclusive
George W. Bush spoke critically of Barack Obama in a Washington Times story being pushed hard by Drudge tonight, a story so big and important that the Times didn't bother to insert quotation marks before posting it to their website. More »
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Comment by ChillbearLatrigue: I can really understand why this harsh criticism of Obama's policies has gotten you all in an uproar. How dare... 19 Responses | Other threads
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men of letters
George W. Bush's Happy Birthday Letter to His Father, Analyzed
Tonight The Daily Beast re-printed an essay George W. Bush wrote ten years ago for P.O.V. magazine to commemorate his father's birthday titled, "The First Son." Just for kicks, we ran it through some of those online writing analyzers. More »
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Comment by nathanst: Writing Tester graded Didion's writing at an 8th grade level, while Blue Centauri graded it at a 9.3 grade level. I... 4 Responses | Other threads
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case closed
Obama Date Night Expense Controversy Officially Over
Conservatives like Rick Santorum are still mad about Barack Obama wasting taxpayer money on an elitist date night in New York City. Did they forget about how much it cost for George Bush to gather brush in Crawford, Texas? More »
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Comment by BonMorte: Okay, yet another case of the dreaded liberal straw man being built. If Bush did something, the George Bush who... 18 Responses | Other threads
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forgotten heroes
Ex-President Bush Will Only Take Questions From the Ladies
George W. Bush was in Michigan last night, speaking to an economic group. This was his very first non-Canadian post-presidential speech and so of course almost no one cared or covered it. Not that there was news! Besides his new "ladies in red blazers" fetish! More »
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By PareeneComment by jasonelias: Red blazers... Who knew Bush was so persnickety. I hate to see his tour rider. 1 Responses | Other threads
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retirement
Bush Exiled to Canada
No one even noticed, but the guy who used to be the president, Chimpy McHitler, has disappeared. Is he in heaven? Or jail? No, worse: he is in Canada. George W. Bush will never return to America. More »
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By PareeneComment by Canuck13652: Canada is worse than heaven or jail? You mean, the country that doesn't have banks failing, has a much... 16 Responses | Other threads
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controversies
What Barack Obama Did and Didn't Say at Notre Dame
Today, after much protest, controversy and hysterical outrage, Barack Obama delivered the commencement address at Notre Dame. In his speech to the Catholic school's graduates, Obama addressed growing concerns about his "respect for life" head-on.
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Comment by momof3wildkids: Wow Cajun boy. I think you missed an important point in Obama's speech... the part about having a reasonable... 21 Responses | Other threads
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Stanky Legg
Bill Richardson Enters the Politician Dance-Off
New Mexico governor Bill Richardson isn't letting his state's massive pension-fund scandals bother him! He danced something called the stanky legg with local entertainer Jana Mashonee. He's not the only politician getting down. More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by Bob Cornish: A Great Artist always gets em up & dancin!Jana Mashonee is A GREAT ARTIST with a fantsatic voice & personality! more » | Other threads
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torture
One Fun Little Torture Memo Fact
There is so much torture news! Honestly? Just grow up and read the Times, Journal, and Post stories yourselves. But there is one small torture anecdote that sums up the whole thing nicely. More »
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By PareeneComment by CountryClubRepublican: You mean, "the dumber and the more psychotic elements of the commentariat", as in Obama's Director of National Intelligence? [www.politico.com] Here's "one... 3 Responses | Other threads
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the bushes
Barbara Bush Faces Namesake's Fate: Marrying a Heinous Yale Frat Boy
George W. Bush's daughter Barbara is following in her grandmother's footsteps. The other Bush twin is said to be marrying on-again, off-again beau Jay Blount, a 2005 Yale graduate and fraternity member, this summer. More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by Phyllis Nefler: Sweet jesus. Are you kidding me with this? Not only is Jay pretty much the opposite of heinous, (he's even... 13 Responses | Other threads
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the banality of evil
Sad Criminal President Settles Into a Life of Suburban Desperation
The Washington Post has published a detailed, massive report on George and Laura Bush's post-White House life, and it's like Revolutionary Road with war crimes.
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By John CookComment by ChillbearLatrigue: John, why don't you enumerate the actual war crimes that President Bush committed. I'm assuming that if there were any,... 78 Responses | Other threads
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what did you do during the war?
Iraq War Turns Six
Happy Sixth Anniversary of the War in Iraq! Sort of! The war began on March 20, 2003, Baghdad time, so we're totally not late. Let's look back at the lies! More »
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By PareeneComment by shaithis: We've been In Germany and Japan for more than 50 years. We'll be in Iraq for at least as... 9 Responses | Other threads
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memoirs
George W. Bush's Sad Book Deal
There's now a rumored-price tag on George W. Bush's forthcoming memoirs, "Decision Points:" a $7 million advance from publisher Crown. How does that stack up to other Deciders? More »
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By Ryan TateComment by cohenj88: Given how introspective he is, do you think Crown got a guarantee that he'll hand in a manuscript that was... 9 Responses | Other threads
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justice
Hero Shoe-Thrower's Trial Delayed
The Iraqi shoe-thrower guy was in court today and he has a pretty awesome defense: President Bush was not a "guest," so throwing a shoe at him was not even impolite. More »
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By PareeneComment by saythatscool: That defense won't have any traction in court. 14 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Cheney's Secret Plan to Make You Like Bush
So, Dick Cheney. Is he really a being so evil that even George W. Bush was alarmed at his cold amorality or is he just trying to make Bush look good? More »
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By PareeneComment by meechybee: And yet, the new $11 billion Bush-Cheney helicopters that are already being built (and are way over budget) are somehow... 3 Responses | Other threads
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advertising
Using Dubya's Death to Sell Doritos
Doritos had the public submit proposed Super Bowl ads. Here's a concept that didn't win, for some reason: Pretzels have killed idiot President George W. Bush, eat Doritos instead! Ha. That's "not funny." More »
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Comment by Steve Holt's Mother Part Deux: I think it would be a funny idea for a pasta company to make a "Fusilli Bush," and Cheney to... 7 Responses | Other threads
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fameballs
Barack Obama: Bigger Than Jesus
Former Clinton White House mouthpiece Dee Dee Myers just called Barack Obama "the most famous living person in the history of the world." Whatever! What about, like, The Pope? Or Tom Cruise! More »
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By PareeneComment by Pepé Le Douche: One of my all time favorite books (yes I am a douche AND a geek) is Michael Hart's "100: A... 15 Responses | Other threads
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passive aggressive
The Ugly Woman George Bush Would Never Have Sexed
George Bush Sr. told a joke about the "ugliest woman I've ever seen," who he'd never screw. Bill Clinton passive-aggressively called him out with a "joke" of his own. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by boopsie: I can see it being a funny story except for the history of those kinds of jokes. So many anti-feminist... 6 Responses | Other threads
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pic of the night
A Deflated President
This is George W. Bush before a final, untelevised goodbye to staff. Two more expressions Reuters photographer Jim Bourg had never "seen on George Bush’s face in my life" after the jump. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by PrettyNotPretty: He should cry. Fucker. He's made me cry plenty of times. Whatever. He probably just had gas or something. 9 Responses | Other threads
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pic of the day
Unsettling Photo Ruins Friday Afternoon
This is your "soul-melting funny foto of the week," a terrifying morph from dumb old George W. Chimpy McHilter to President Hopey Hussein. More »
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By PareeneComment by Btwbfdimho: And this is what Putin projects every night over the sky of Wasilla. 6 Responses | Other threads
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television
Making Fun Of The Inauguration
The inauguration was a dilemma for late-night shows, which had to joke about an event Americans tended to consider moving and joyous. Surprisingly, the Bush-bashing Daily Show had the most biting commentary. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Barack: Jon Stewart is really not that funny. Unless of course you find childish whining funny. 15 Responses | Other threads
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legacies
Media Not Waiting For History's Bush Verdict
In the week leading up to President Barack Obama's inauguration, it was open season on the outgoing president on political TV. Even conservatives like Ken Blackwell and Scott McClellan joined in the jeering. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by nickcarroway: Booing is bad form? As opposed to shredding the Constitution of the U.S., directly causing the deaths of 4,000+... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Obamanaugural
Bushes, Obamas Share Caffeine
Barack and Michelle Obama are having coffee with George and Laura Bush right now! It's an inaugural tradition — and wouldn't you know that those hick Clintons screwed it up last time? More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by BookishLookish: I would looovvve to interview the staff members who help make the transition. Do they bring in new mattresses? Clear... 6 Responses | Other threads
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exits
An Administration's Pathetic Goodbyes
Vice President Dick Cheney injured his back personally torturing one last enemymoving out of government housing, into a new lair. He'll be at the inauguration in a wheelchair. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Dagrolord: Is it true that hundreds of thousands are to gather alongst Pennsylvania Avenue to witness George W. Bush's unceremonious... 11 Responses | Other threads
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projectiles
Throwing Shoes at Bush Now an All-American Protest
Only one day left to make symbolic gestures at a lame duck! Echoing an Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at President Bush in Baghdad last month, protesters hurled footwear at Dubya in effigy this afternoon. More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by Lincolnsbeard33: Bush is gone. Let it go. 6 Responses | Other threads
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bushisms
Harper's Index Reviews the Bush Era
What happens when Harper's applies the dry wit and statistically devastating precision of its famous index to the reign of George W. Bush? More »
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By Owen ThomasComment by BowlingForDollars: Dear God, we only have 21 more hours. LET IT PASS QUICKLY. 12 Responses | Other threads
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advertising
Will Ferrell's Banned 'D-Bag' Ad
This little ad for Will Ferrell's new one-man show about GW Bush was banned from both ABC and CBS after outraged viewers decried its profane terminology. Bunch of D's. Watch it below, for freedom: More »
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Comment by CrossWord: They let this ad on the air, and it's way more offensive. 2 Responses | Other threads
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genitals
Dubya's Only Contribution to Women
"Say 'farewell to Bush'"—with 20% off a Brazilian bikini wax at Bliss Spa! Yea, the joke is hackneyed. But at least the motherfucker was finally good for something. [Blissworld]
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Comment by Mount_Prion: Why am I on Gawker when I could be having fun removing my bodily hair at blog.blissword.com? 5 Responses | Other threads
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end of an era
Bush's Very Last Friday Night Newsdump
Aw, we're almost misty-eyed. In an hour, the Bush White House will release a damning report on a Friday afternoon for the very last time. More »
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By PareeneComment by TheHonJudgeSmails: This will not be the last time Bush's administration releases ugly news late on a Friday. In fact, Nixon's,... 11 Responses | Other threads
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exits
Bush's Shameless Goodbye
As the advance text indicated, the president's speech tonight was truly pathetic, an uninspired attempt redeem his record with old cliches. And that's how Bush will some day make us stop hating him. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by leonleonleon: "You may not agree with some touch decisions I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was... 13 Responses | Other threads
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end of an era
George W. Bush Will Be Missed
Our lives will be so empty without George W. Bush to push around. Right? More »
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By PareeneComment by La Cieca: As an east coast scion affecting a Texan good ol' boy persona, we could hate his cowboy diplomacy and attack... 33 Responses | Other threads
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people's parties
Your Weekend Plans: Burn Bush in Effigy
Even though Hope came along and was supposed to kill it, negativity still plagues this nation. Take this weekend. Rather than celebrating Barack Obama's Antichrist-like ascendancy, you guys are throwing Bye Bye Bush parties. More »
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television without pity
Bush Will Take Over Your TV One Last Time
After two years already spent fading away, George W. Bush is back! This Thursday he'll take over the networks for a goodbye speech. More »
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By PareeneComment by VoxPopuli: What? I thought his rambling press conference today was his goodbye speech? Let's hope he's even more drunk Thursday. It might... 3 Responses | Other threads
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the end
Bush's Last Laugh
George W. Bush's farewell tour is going swimmingly! We're all so thrilled to be rid of him that we're just letting him bumble around seeming kinda sad and relieved. More » -
it's just lunch!
Obama Has Lunch With Lonely Old Failures
Barack Obama had to have lunch with a bunch of boring old white guys today. Was it a round-table discussion on the future of the media? No, it was the presidents' lunch. More »
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By PareeneComment by Iceland Spar: Barack should stay away from Jimmy Carter because Barack just reminds me wayy too much of Carter and we're not... 16 Responses | Other threads
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snubs
Universally Reviled Australian Bumping Obamas From Blair House
We finally learned who Bush booked in the Blair House instead of letting the Obamas stay there. And—surprise!—it's a major-league asshole.
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By PareeneComment by Iceland Spar: He is one of (if not the longest) Australian prime ministers ever. He served 11 or 12 years, which in... 12 Responses | Other threads
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exits
Bush Aleady Packing His Stuff
Our tipster said it's more heartwarming than the puppy cam , this, the best headline yet in 2009: "Bush starts packing to leave White House." It's true, he can't wait to leave. More » -
book club
Glossy Book of Lies Will Save Bush Legacy
The White House has released an awesome book called "Highlights of Accomplishment and Results" from "The Administration of President George W. Bush." Let's page through it! More »
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By PareeneComment by katastic: Wonder how many pictures of dead Afghani and Iraqi children it contains. 16 Responses | Other threads
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Charles Winters
Was Pardoning a Dead Guy Bush's Consolation Prize for Israel?
President George W. Bush has pardoned Charles Winters for the anachronistic sin of selling arms to Israel. Winters died in 1984. Why did Bush bother?
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By Owen ThomasComment by JinxyMcDeath: Jonathan Pollard's sentence for spying for an ally was more excessive than other spies for Russia, Iran, etc. He has... 10 Responses | Other threads
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