February 2012
21 posts
Saw this and immediately thought of you, Haley.
STFU, Conservatives: Rep. John Boehner explains... →
cognitivedissonance:
In December 2010, Rep. John Boehner sat down with Leslie Stahl of 60 Minutes to discuss his new speakership and the future of the GOP. Then Stahl asked about compromise. The following exchange occurred:
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER: We have to govern, that’s what…
January 2012
26 posts
The next time I interview for a job, I'm going to...
Interviewer: What interests you about our company?
Me: I hate it and think it should be dismantled.
Interviewer: What are your primary qualifications for the job?
Me: I would systematically destroy your company.
Interviewer: Why do you want to destroy our company?
Me: Your company has a successful and diverse market line and a global presence. But when it was incorporated, the founders had envisioned a little mom and pop operation. I think we need to return to their vision.
Adjusted for inflation, the minimum wage is lower... →
paxamericana:
mohandasgandhi:
Recall:
Since 1979, the income of the top 1% has increased by 275% even after taxes and income transfers.
Half of all workers in the United States make less than $26,364 a year.
Gee, I wonder why there are all these Occupy Wall Street protests. What could they possibly want?
December 2011
11 posts