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Republicans Shouldn’t Use the Internet

Allison Hantschel

If they don’t know how the Internet is gonna work: Back on March 24, Cruz posted an informal survey on his verified senatorial Facebook page. It read: “Quick poll: Obamacare was signed into law four years ago yesterday. Are you better off now than you were then? Comment with YES or NO!” It’s probably fair to say that he didn’t expect the tsunami of “YES” votes that have shown up on the page among the 47,000 that Facebook says have been posted. Respondents have listed, among other things, their newfound ability to obtain coverage despite preexisting medical conditions, the right … Continue reading Republicans Shouldn’t Use the Internet

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‘United We Ball’

Allison Hantschel

Because I’m 12 years old: Despite the health concerns, Zucker and Buckyballs became a cause célèbre on the right. An opinion column in the Wall Street Journal last November decried the “irrational federal war on Buckyballs.” Reason Magazine recently ran a feature on the federal government’s “vendetta against the creator of Buckyballs.” Zucker also appeared on Fox News, where he was feted as a small businessman fighting “government overreach.” Zucker now runs a website, Unitedweball.org, that sells products “to support the legal battle of one individual against government.” The site claims that “the government’s case against Buckyballs will have severe, … Continue reading ‘United We Ball’

Athenae, Law/Justice, LOL, Stupid Republican Tricks5 Comments

‘United We Ball’

Allison Hantschel

Because I’m 12 years old: Despite the health concerns, Zucker and Buckyballs became a cause célèbre on the right. An opinion column in the Wall Street Journal last November decried the “irrational federal war on Buckyballs.” Reason Magazine recently ran a feature on the federal government’s “vendetta against the creator of Buckyballs.” Zucker also appeared on Fox News, where he was feted as a small businessman fighting “government overreach.” Zucker now runs a website, Unitedweball.org, that sells products “to support the legal battle of one individual against government.” The site claims that “the government’s case against Buckyballs will have severe, … Continue reading ‘United We Ball’

Athenae, Law/Justice, LOL, Stupid Republican Tricks5 Comments

‘United We Ball’

Allison Hantschel

Because I’m 12 years old: Despite the health concerns, Zucker and Buckyballs became a cause célèbre on the right. An opinion column in the Wall Street Journal last November decried the “irrational federal war on Buckyballs.” Reason Magazine recently ran a feature on the federal government’s “vendetta against the creator of Buckyballs.” Zucker also appeared on Fox News, where he was feted as a small businessman fighting “government overreach.” Zucker now runs a website, Unitedweball.org, that sells products “to support the legal battle of one individual against government.” The site claims that “the government’s case against Buckyballs will have severe, … Continue reading ‘United We Ball’

Athenae, Law/Justice, LOL, Stupid Republican Tricks5 Comments

‘United We Ball’

Allison Hantschel

Because I’m 12 years old: Despite the health concerns, Zucker and Buckyballs became a cause célèbre on the right. An opinion column in the Wall Street Journal last November decried the “irrational federal war on Buckyballs.” Reason Magazine recently ran a feature on the federal government’s “vendetta against the creator of Buckyballs.” Zucker also appeared on Fox News, where he was feted as a small businessman fighting “government overreach.” Zucker now runs a website, Unitedweball.org, that sells products “to support the legal battle of one individual against government.” The site claims that “the government’s case against Buckyballs will have severe, … Continue reading ‘United We Ball’

Athenae, Law/Justice, LOL, Stupid Republican Tricks5 Comments

‘United We Ball’

Allison Hantschel

Because I’m 12 years old: Despite the health concerns, Zucker and Buckyballs became a cause célèbre on the right. An opinion column in the Wall Street Journal last November decried the “irrational federal war on Buckyballs.”Reason Magazine recently ran a feature on the federal government’s “vendetta against the creator of Buckyballs.” Zucker also appeared on Fox News, where he was feted as a small businessman fighting “government overreach.” Zucker now runs a website, Unitedweball.org, that sells products “to support the legal battle of one individual against government.” The site claims that “the government’s case against Buckyballs will have severe, far-reaching … Continue reading ‘United We Ball’

Athenae, Law/Justice, LOL, Stupid Republican Tricks5 Comments

‘United We Ball’

Because I’m 12 years old: Despite the health concerns, Zucker and Buckyballs became a cause célèbre on the right. An opinion column in the Wall Street Journal last November decried the “irrational federal war on Buckyballs.” Reason Magazine recently ran a feature on the federal government’s “vendetta against the creator of Buckyballs.” Zucker also appeared on Fox News, where he was feted as a small businessman fighting “government overreach.” Zucker now runs a website, Unitedweball.org, that sells products “to support the legal battle of one individual against government.” The site claims that “the government’s case against Buckyballs will have severe, … Continue reading ‘United We Ball’

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Sunday Morning Video: A Day at the Races

Peter Adrastos Athas

To my great surprise, I found one of my favorite Marx Brothers movies on the YouTube. It appears to have uploaded by a Cyrillic chap of some sort. Oh, those zany Russians. In the immortal words of Chico Marx, “Get-ta your tootsie frootsie ice-a cream” and watch this 1937 classic when you have an extra 109 minutes: Continue reading Sunday Morning Video: A Day at the Races

Athenae, LOL, Stupid Republican Tricks1 Comment

Republicans Shouldn’t Use the Internet

If they don’t know how the Internet is gonna work: Back on March 24, Cruz posted an informal survey on his verified senatorial Facebook page. It read: “Quick poll: Obamacare was signed into law four years ago yesterday. Are you better off now than you were then? Comment with YES or NO!” It’s probably fair to say that he didn’t expect the tsunami of “YES” votes that have shown up on the page among the 47,000 that Facebook says have been posted. Respondents have listed, among other things, their newfound ability to obtain coverage despite preexisting medical conditions, the right … Continue reading Republicans Shouldn’t Use the Internet

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From Debrisville To Kaleville

Peter Adrastos Athas

Right after the Flood, I began calling New Orleans Debrisville. In fact, my inaugural First Draft post was entitled Greetings From Debrisville. It wasn’t much of an inauguration, there was no 21 gun salute and we drank beer instead of champagne. Anyway, the New York Times seems to be jealous of how many hits Buzzfeed generates with clickbait so they published a ludicrous article about hipster musicians, actors, and artists who have moved to New Orleans. It’s written by some silly billy named Lizzy Goodman who treats the aforementioned hipsters as if they were cultural anthropologists. The story starts off … Continue reading From Debrisville To Kaleville

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Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

Allison Hantschel

Every time I see a preview for Noah, I assume it’s a parody, like that Jack Reacher thing (that was a parody, right?), but then again: How did Russell Crowe spend his weekend? By asking the pope to go see his new movie “Noah,” of course. The star of the upcoming biblical epic sent a few tweets pleading with Pope Francis to go see the bold retelling of Noah’s Ark. Russell Crowe has, of course, been in a ton of total crap as well as Cinderella Man and Master & Commander, so it’s not like his record is unblemished. STILL. … Continue reading Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

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Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

Allison Hantschel

Every time I see a preview for Noah, I assume it’s a parody, like that Jack Reacher thing (that was a parody, right?), but then again: How did Russell Crowe spend his weekend? By asking the pope to go see his new movie “Noah,” of course. The star of the upcoming biblical epic sent a few tweets pleading with Pope Francis to go see the bold retelling of Noah’s Ark. Russell Crowe has, of course, been in a ton of total crap as well as Cinderella Man and Master & Commander, so it’s not like his record is unblemished. STILL. … Continue reading Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

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Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

Allison Hantschel

Every time I see a preview for Noah, I assume it’s a parody, like that Jack Reacher thing (that was a parody, right?), but then again: How did Russell Crowe spend his weekend? By asking the pope to go see his new movie “Noah,” of course. The star of the upcoming biblical epic sent a few tweets pleading with Pope Francis to go see the bold retelling of Noah’s Ark. Russell Crowe has, of course, been in a ton of total crap as well as Cinderella Man and Master & Commander, so it’s not like his record is unblemished. STILL. … Continue reading Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

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Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

Allison Hantschel

Every time I see a preview for Noah, I assume it’s a parody, like that Jack Reacher thing (that was a parody, right?), but then again: How did Russell Crowe spend his weekend? By asking the pope to go see his new movie “Noah,” of course. The star of the upcoming biblical epic sent a few tweets pleading with Pope Francis to go see the bold retelling of Noah’s Ark. Russell Crowe has, of course, been in a ton of total crap as well as Cinderella Man and Master & Commander, so it’s not like his record is unblemished. STILL. … Continue reading Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

Athenae, Film, LOL4 Comments

Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

Allison Hantschel

Every time I see a preview for Noah, I assume it’s a parody, like that Jack Reacher thing (that was a parody, right?), but then again: How did Russell Crowe spend his weekend? By asking the pope to go see his new movie “Noah,” of course. The star of the upcoming biblical epic sent a few tweets pleading with Pope Francis to go see the bold retelling of Noah’s Ark. Russell Crowe has, of course, been in a ton of total crap as well as Cinderella Man and Master & Commander, so it’s not like his record is unblemished. STILL. … Continue reading Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

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Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?

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Every time I see a preview for Noah, I assume it’s a parody, like that Jack Reacher thing (that was a parody, right?), but then again: How did Russell Crowe spend his weekend? By asking the pope to go see his new movie “Noah,” of course. The star of the upcoming biblical epic sent a few tweets pleading with Pope Francis to go see the bold retelling of Noah’s Ark. Russell Crowe has, of course, been in a ton of total crap as well as Cinderella Man and Master & Commander, so it’s not like his record is unblemished. STILL. … Continue reading Did Russell Crowe Lose a Bet?