Today's fun video: If the recession were an Oscar nominee. . .
. . . which movie would it be?This video, courtesy of Funny or die, weighs in. (Hint: Not "Slumdog Millionaire.") The Uncler w/ Uncle Sam and Alyssa Milano from Alyssa Milano
Spin Control
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 2009
TUESDAY, FEB. 17, 2009
For those keeping track at home
Washington Votes, a Web site that offers information about the Legislature, legislators and legislation -- as well as news and comments -- has a rather telling set of figures.There are three rolling counters. One for bills introduced, one for amendments introduced and one for new…
MONDAY, FEB. 16, 2009
In case you missed: Sunday talk shows
TalkingPointsMemo boils them down to less than four minutes.
FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2009
What Risch will be up to
Idaho Sen. Jim Risch got his subcommittee assignment today, and they seem to be pretty well matched with the state and the region.The freshman Republican even got a "power" post of sorts. He's the ranking Republican on the Senate Energy Subcommittee. (And yes, that's an…
THURSDAY, FEB. 12, 2009
Today's video: In case you slept through Wednesday...
...here's a quick look at what you missed.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 2009
A day off...from meters
This may be the only state named for a president, but President's Day is sort of a second-tier holiday. Banks are closed, many government offices are open, and some stores will try to capitalize on it by putting Washington or Lincoln's mug on their closeout…
The power to tax is the power to...
Colleague Rich Roesler continues his reporting on one of the more unusual revenue generating proposals of the Legislature, a special tax on porn, in this Eye on Olympia post.As he notes, the idea isn't brand new. It was tried without success in 2004. So the…
TUESDAY, FEB. 10, 2009
Today's fun video: Tuesday, done quickly
In case you weren't paying attention to anything on Tuesday, here's what you missed.
Stimulus tally: WA 2 yeys; ID 2 nays
No big surprises locally on the Senate vote on the stimulus package. Or as Idaho Sen. Jim Risch calls it in his press release the "so-called stimulus package."Which probably tips people to the fact that Risch and fellow Idaho Republican Mike Crapo voted no.Sens. Patty…
MONDAY, FEB. 9, 2009
'One man's pork...
...is another man's wise investment in the local infrastructure." -- Tom Foley, former House speaker.We are reminded of that quote in listening to President Obama's press conference, in which the prez said there are no earmarks in the economic stimulus package.PolitiFact says that ain't exactly…
You cut the budget
Congress and the Legislature are spending most of their waking hours wrestling with the budget...and the general public is spending most of its waking hours criticizing what they've done (or not done) so far.Here are a couple of chances to show you could do a…
Just-in video: This had to hurt
The perils of being a tall president...
FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 2009
Today's videos: The debate rages
The Senate debate over the stimulus package continues.And so does the parody-ing of it.The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cClusterf#@k to the Poor House - Economic Recovery PlanDaily Show Full EpisodesImportant Things With Demetri MartinFunny Political NewsJoke of the Day
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2009
Today's fun video: Daschle before his chauffeur
Politics 101 teaches elected officials to be careful what they put in their campaign commercials. Tom Daschle apparently slept through that class.It's hard to view this TV ad from his 1986 re-election campaign in light of his 2009 problems and not laugh.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2009
Daschle drops out
Former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle is now also the former Housing and Human Services Secretary nominee.He withdrew his name, with White House approval, Tuesday morning. Read the AP story about it inside the blog...Coming later on Talking Points: What is it with these folks and…
MONDAY, FEB. 2, 2009
La Senadora Patty
Patty Murray is the newest member of the Senate's Democratic Hispanic Task Force, which might surprise some folks who didn't know the senator is Hispanic.OK, she's not. But then, neither are 43 of the other 44 members of the task force. Or as we would…
FRIDAY, JAN. 30, 2009
Today's partisan videos: Rush on bi-, Pelosi on non-
Limbaugh all for bipartisanship as he sees itPelosi won't even go there
THURSDAY, JAN. 29, 2009
Today's fun video: Stupid criminal tricks
Not really political, but it does show that all miscreants are not master criminal geniuses...at least not the ones in New Zealand.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 2009
Today's fun video: Congressional spoof
The funding debates haven't come down to this...yet.
TUESDAY, JAN. 27, 2009
Today's fun video
Post inaugural high-fiving (a bit dated, but it has a good beat, and, you know, you could dance to it, So I'd give it an 87.)HIGH-FIVE INAUGURATION! - watch more funny videos
MONDAY, JAN. 26, 2009
Today's video: Sen. Oprah?
Governor-for-the-time-being Rod Blagojevich is everywhere today (except in Springfield where his impeachment trial is proceeding without him). His most extensive interview was probably on Good Morning America.
FRIDAY, JAN. 23, 2009
Today's fun video: What's in a name?
In this small Japanese city, some money.Take that everyone who though Obama was an Irish name...
SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 2009
How should we give politicians a raise
Many elected officials, from Washington, D.C., to Spokane, Wash., are getting a raise this year.The fact that they are getting more money in what might charitably be described as “hard times,” has some people angry. It’s also fodder for some pretty good satire, particularly on…
THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2009
Today's video: Palin looks back
Sarah Palin dishes on the campaign, the media, Katie Couric, Carolyn Kennedy.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7, 2009
Break out the popcorn
Here's a chance to impress your date, courtesy of the City of Spokane. Councilman Richard Rush is hosting a film series, for free, at City Hall. And even a discussion afterwards to explore your impressions of the film. How deep can you get?One Friday a…
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