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I don’t think it means what you think it means

Via the Washington Post: Rove says the allegation that the Bush administration lied about weapons of mass destruction "is a pernicious political attack launched by cynical and hypocritical individuals." I wonder if he said that with a straight face.
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It’s so true

Both sides of the aisle have their crazies, but only one side thinks their crazies are sane. - Steve Benen (via)
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Michelle Bachman hasn’t a clue

What I would say is that the news media should do a penetrating expose and take a look. I wish they would. I wish the American media would take a great look at the views of the people in Congress and find out, are they pro-America or anti-America? I think people would love to see [...]
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“Just say no” misinterpreted

There is a fight in Congress now, not between Republicans and Democrats, but between those who want to help and those who say, ‘Thank God we’re not helping.’ - Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) (via)
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You can discover the galaxy, too.

NASA’s equipment is some pretty powerful stuff. But astronomy also depends on the curiosity and contribution of amateur astronomers. [...] If they can discover something great, so can any of you other students who are here tonight. All you need is a passion for science. - President Barack Obama during the White House Star Party (via)
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Time to take away her matches.

[Debating Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey was like] “debating a pyromaniac in a straw man factory.” - Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) (via)
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It’s not fun for all those involved.

Though boys throw stones at frogs in sport, the frogs do not die in sport, but in earnest.
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