Author Archives: John Hlinko

Oklahoma has been devastated by a major tornado, and it’s up to all of us to help.   Sadly, however, some in Congress are already threatening to use Federal disaster aid as a political weapon: Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) said just … Continue reading →

House Republicans have now voted 37 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act, aka, “Obamacare.” (source) 37 times. Even though repeal has no chance of passing the Senate, and certainly no chance of being signed by President Obama. There is … Continue reading →

A nice chart to keep handy, the next time some dipshit right-wing family member kvetches about the deficit:

Wow!  Amazing!  Thanks to all who helped make this happen!

Really, every time I see him in paintings, he always looks vaguely disappointed.  Like I should apologize.

Did you know that Michele Bachmann is actually on the House Intelligence Committee? While this might immediately bring to mind a series of hilarious jokes, it is actually very serious. Members of the House Intelligence Committee are entrusted with classified … Continue reading →

The latest, from Left Action: Want to defeat Michele Bachmann in 2014? Click here, tell her to “take a hike,” and get ready to make it happen. The DCCC is making defeating her a top priority, and so are we. … Continue reading →

Dear Supreme Court: As you may have heard, New York State legalized same-sex marriage. And yet, my own marriage to my wonderful wife has miraculously survived! Bottom line: 1) Real marriages don’t need to be “defended” by denying that right … Continue reading →

For those confused, just to recap: White smoke = new pope elected. Black smoke = no pope yet. Grayish-green smoke with sweet smell = cardinals doing bong hits. You’re welcome.