James O’Keefe is a lot of things. But ‘crusading media critic’ isn’t one of them.
Politics
America’s Most Popular Politician: Bill Clinton
The politician Americans like most isn’t even working in politics anymore.
Democrats Are Better Drivers Than Republicans
It seems that car accidents, like political preferences, tend to fall within some pretty rigid state lines.
Listen Up: Supreme Court to Release Audio of All Arguments Online
Ever craved the chance to view a high-court case in action? Headphones will have to do for now.
War Is Over! World War I, That Is
Perhaps Germany can now officially move on.
Jay Leno Calls Irish Prime Minister a “Drunken Moron”
Has the luck of the Irish finally run out?
Rolling Stone Interview: Obama Takes Own Party to Task
The last time the President sat down with Rolling Stone, he discussed what music was on his iPod. He’s singing an entirely different tune now. (via The Page)
Quotes: Barack Obama on the Signing of the Small-Business Bill
“It was critical that we cut taxes and make more loans available to entrepreneurs. So today after a long and tough fight, I am signing a small business jobs bill that does exactly that.”
— BARACK OBAMA, President of the United …
Quotes: Steny Hoyer on Stephen Colbert’s House Appearance
“I think his testimony was not appropriate. I think it was an embarrassment for Mr. Colbert more than the House.”
— STENY HOYER, House Majority Leader, on Stephen Colbert’s testimony before the House on immigration reform, …
Thieves Blackmail Peruvian Mayor After Stealing His Father’s Skull
Just about everything about this story is disturbing. (via BBC)
Oh Brother: Ed Beats David Miliband to Win U.K.’s Labour Leadership
There’s a good reason you don’t see many bookmakers going out of business: they tend to know what they’re doing. And with British bookies — for the first time earlier this week — making Ed Miliband the odds-on favorite to …
Stephen Colbert on Capitol Hill: Five Memorable Quotes and Faces
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal — even if their testimony makes Washington look like a loony bin.