Archive
June 28, 2012
11 Dead Social Networks
Remember when there was a social network in every niche and cranny? Even for fake boobs? A walk through some of the wilder ghost towns left on the web.
Naked Nathan Fillion
This fan art makes me aim to misbehave. Sadly, it's only a wonderful mash-up of Da Vinci's "Perfect Man" that covers up all the important bits with suggestive gun placement.
REMIX: Democrats Walk Out On The Contempt Vote Of Attorney General Eric Holder
Democrats walked out on the vote by House Republicans to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress over the Fast and Furious scandal. We made the most exciting thing to hit C-SPAN today more exciting.
Massachusetts Dems Thank Teddy
Today is his big day, posthumously.
Dingell Vs. Issa
Did you watch Congress argue about holding the U.S. Attorney General in contempt? It was... something!
Meticulously Crafted Death Star Has Unbelievable Origin
That's no moon!
The End Of BlackBerry
RIM, the BlackBerry company, cut a few thousand jobs last week; now, it's cutting 5,000 more, or a third of its remaining workforce. It's kind of stunning, really: RIM had the right mobile business model before Microsoft and Google, and even Apple. It just forgot the most important part: make a phone that doesn't suck.
8 Republicans Who Supported The Individual Mandate
The Supreme Court ruled today that ObamaCare, and the individual mandate, are not unconstitutional. Republicans responded with calls for a full repeal. Here are nine Republicans who at one time supported an individual mandate.
Disabled Sheep Gets New Lease On Life And Other Links
Or is it, a new fleece? Sorry, sorry. Also, broadband data caps might be illegal and the world' first synthetic larynx transplant was a success!
In 2008, Obama Attacked McCain For Health Care Taxes
The Supreme Court ruled today that President Obama's individual mandate to buy health care is permissible because it's a tax. In 2008, then Senator Barack Obama attacked John McCain during his first run for the White House for his health care plan's taxes, which he dubbed "the McCain tax."
10 Phrases You Can Say Instead Of "YOLO"
You're too old, not hip enough, or you straight-up loathe the phrase "YOLO" — and with good reason. Here are 10 alternatives to the popular saying.
Collectible Troll Dolls Return
Wait just a minute, where are their bejeweled belly buttons? This is an outrage! Oooo, they have metallic ones now.
Watch Elton Brand Kick A Soccer Ball At Mike Dunleavy's Face
And in one moment, Brand earned his insane, exorbitant contract.
Ann Coulter Saw This Coming
Coulter predicted conservative outrage at Roberts a full seven years ago.
The Problem With Chrome For iOS
Don't get me wrong, I would love Chrome on my iPhone and iPad. But Chrome for iOS isn't really Chrome — it's a much slower version of Mobile Safari.
The Day The .Music Died?
New domain names will be controlled by private companies —which could suck for the rest of us.
Here's Everyone Who Hurt Themselves On Camera In June
And thanks to the Supreme Court, most of these people will be covered by ObamaCare.
Abraham Lincoln: 8-Bit Vampire Hunter
Sorry Lincoln but your wife is in another Antebellum Mansion. Warning: Spoilers ahoy!
John Roberts, Liberal Icon
The Chief Justice has a whole new set of friends: the left.
Napping Cats Are Really Cute...
...but they're even cuter when they're napping with ducklings. I dare you not to melt.
Conservative Websites React To ObamaCare Ruling
From Biblical sea monster references to straight news headlines, one thing is clear from the online right's coverage: Chief Justice Roberts is Public Enemy Number One.
27 People Who Think America Died Today
ObamaCare means the end of the 50 states as we know it, apparently.
CNN News Staffers Revolt Over Blown Coverage
“Embarrassing.” “Fucking humiliating.” “Shameful.” A veteran producer jumps the gun, a young correspondent goes too far, and the network's crisis deepens.
Romney: If We Want To Get Rid Of Obamacare, We Have To Replace President Obama
Slams the Supreme Court's ruling and pledges repeal.
Romney Agrees With SCOTUS Dissent On ObamaCare
The Republican candidate repeats his vow to repeal ObamaCare.
NBA Player Thinks ObamaCare Ruling Makes America Communist
Because when you think analysis of American politics, you think Philadelphia center Spencer Hawes.
Romney In 2007: The Indvididual Mandate Is "Ultimate Conservatism"
Mitt Romney said in 2007 that individual mandate, the centerpiece of ObamaCare upheld by the Supreme Court today as a tax, was the "ultimative conservatism." Romney said people going to the hospital and "getting free care" was a "form of socialism."
Most Convincing Oral Argument, Ever
"How you like me now?" - Donald Verrilli
Jeffrey Toobin Explains Himself And CNN's Bad Day Continues
Fox News and MSNBC must be loving this.
Bath Salts Not To Blame For Vicious Miami Attack
Well, there goes that theory. The toxicology results are back, and the attacker had nothing in his system besides small amounts of marijuana.
The 25 Funniest ObamaCare Tweets
The Supreme Court upheld Obamacare. CNN initially reported they hadn't. Twitter had a good time.
The BCS Is Dead. Woo Hoo, Whatever.
The worst institution in big-time college sports has been put to sleep, but that's only important if you already like college football.
The Wisdom Of Crowds
The electronic market Intrade reflected conventional wisdom perfectly, reality not at all.
Questionable Daffy's Window Display
That's...not really a good summer look.
Obama In 2009: The Individual Mandate Is Absolutely Not A Tax
Supreme Court ruled today the individual mandate was constitutional because it was a tax. In 2009, the president said the individual mandate was not a tax.
People Who Say They're Moving To Canada Because Of ObamaCare
I'm sure they'll like the healthcare just fine there.
Democrats Release Video Of Romney "Applauding" The Supreme Court Decision
A new web video from the Democratic SuperPAC American Bridge mashes up videos of Mitt Romney declaring his support for the individual mandate, the principle at the center of ObamaCare.
Oreo's Facebook Gets Trolled For Justice
In response to the ridiculous boycotting of the Oreo Pride cookie, Facebookers flocked to Oreo's page after they posted a paw-print Oreo to do some awesome trolling for justice.
The Sledgehammer Of Usage-Based Billing
A point worth reiterating in the debate about metered vs. unlimited data: "The major cable distributors can charge whatever they want, however they want, for whatever services they define. There is no oversight of any of this and no visibility into what is actually going on." Something to remember next time Time Warner claims it is being "forced" to change the way it bills for data.
The Secret Pageantry Of A Supreme Court Ruling
CNN's Tom Foreman, minus CGI, explains the SCOTUS process you won't see on this historic day.
Four Pieces Of News They Hoped You Wouldn't Read
With dramatic Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's health care law due today, other sophisticated players know this is a great time to dump bad news.
Romney Attacks Obamacare, Perhaps For The Last Time
If the Supremes strike down the law, he may lose his most animating issue.
