Drunk teabagger legislator crashes speedboat into children

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Saturday August 25, 2012 · 5:45 AM PDT

2012/08/25 · 05:45

This is a short diary, but I ran across this article that describes what happened yesterday in Maryland. It seems that a bigoted teabagger (is there any other kind?) named Donald H. Dwyer Jr. (who has repeatedly come out against same-sex marriage as being something that would hurt children) has actually sent four children to the hospital, one via helicopter, by crashing his speedboat into another boat.

The details are still being investigated, but it will almost certainly be followed with charges (either misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances). More details and commentary can be found at the gaystarnews article.

Hopefully with his boat sunk, now his career in the legislature won't be far behind.

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gay marriage

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teabaggers

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Governor Christie, Obamacare Obstructionist

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Thursday June 28, 2012 · 9:41 AM PDT

2012/06/28 · 09:41

After vetoing the proposed health insurance exchange for New Jersey, after hearing the SCOTUS' ruling, governor Christie declined to comment on whether he would allow the exchange to move ahead.

This is, of course, after he said last month that he would allow the exchange should the SCOTUS decide that the ACA was constitutional.

How are the other states that have been dragging their heels reacted?

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Yes.

3 votes

In progress.

8 votes

No.

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A Photographic Street Guide to Wingnuts

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Thursday August 06, 2009 · 11:57 AM PDT

2009/08/06 · 11:57

With the recent astroturfing efforts by the Republican minority to stifle health care debate, there has been a marked increase in wingnut wildlife visible to the general public. Strange creatures often inspire fear, but this need not be the case. By familiarizing yourself with these unusual species, one can overcome the fear and revulsion and learn how to better interact with them.

Follow me below the fold for an in-depth look at the awesome variety among the wingnut species. And should you have observed any other variations on Wingnuttus Rightwingus, please feel free to add them below.

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What species of wingnut is the most fascinating?

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The blue-collared chanter

12 votes

The silver vulture

15 votes

The screaming saboteur

13 votes

The yuppie avenger

10 votes

Some other species, as described below

1 vote

McCain's Psychological Cover-up? (with poll)

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Wednesday August 27, 2008 · 5:02 PM PDT

2008/08/27 · 17:02

McCain's psychological issues must be addressed. We've been distracted by the dog and pony show over his physical health records to the point where nobody is looking at the man behind the curtain.

John McCain must release his psychological records now to resolve any questions concerning his mental stability. The neurological and psychological condition of a president, many would argue, is even more important than comparatively minor issues such as skin cancer that is caught early.

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Should John McCain release his psychological records?

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Should John McCain release his psychological records?

Yes, we must know

80 votes

Maybe, I'm not sure

1 vote

No, it's between him and his doctors

7 votes

Pie, big ol' helpings of crazy pie

4 votes

McCain's McMansion Blueprint Released

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Tuesday August 26, 2008 · 11:56 AM PDT

2008/08/26 · 11:56

This will be a short diary entry. Courtesy of the New York Times, I've discovered an illustrated blueprint for one of John McCain's McMansions.

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Your favorite room in the McCain McMansion?

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Your favorite room in the McCain McMansion?

Average Joe Foyer

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Maverick Lounge

7 votes

Man of the People Conservatory

5 votes

Ol Swimmin' Hole Indoor Heated Pool

6 votes

Karl Rove Attack Video Theatre

7 votes

Joe Sixpack Billiard Room

4 votes

Salt of the Earth Dining Room

3 votes

This Bud's For You Portfolio Den

5 votes

Swift Boathouse

13 votes

Straight-Talk Express 14-car Garage

12 votes

I can't decide! Could I please have all of the above?

23 votes

To Anyone Posting a VP Diary

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Friday August 22, 2008 · 6:57 PM PDT

2008/08/22 · 18:57

Stop.

Please.

Yes, in advance, I know this is not a real diary... but neither are 99% of the faux diaries joking about Obama's VP. Let's be patient. And more importantly, let's be cool. Up until Obama makes the announcement, we're all equally in the dark. When the text message comes, many of us will be ecstatic, and others less so. Until then... chill out.

I know, you're excited. So am I. So are millions of us. But it's like the floodgates have broken open and there's a deluge of VP hysteria. While it's good that we're all engaged in our support of Obama, there's a bit too much drama.

So, until he makes the announcement, how about we savor the moment. No more VP diaries. If you've got something to say, add it to one of the existing ones or even put it in an open thread. There are many good diaries being pushed off the recent list that might have been read but for all the VP ones.

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Do you promise not to complain about Obama's selection for VP?

Yes, I have faith in Obama's judgment

56 votes

No, I will second-guess Obama because I'm smarter than he is

21 votes

Maybe, I like pie.

21 votes

The Drinking Age

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Tuesday August 19, 2008 · 8:25 AM PDT

2008/08/19 · 08:25

As a high school teacher who frequently works with our student assistance counselor (also known as the substance abuse counselor), I am frequently reminded of the effects of the abuse of alcohol among our students.

When given the opportunity to talk about their use of alcohol, we often hear the same sorts of stories from these young men (and rarely women) that adults tell. Starting young, drinking from social pressure, drinking because of media pressure, drinking because it's illegal and wanting to seem tough, etc. During the past decade, very little surprises me when it comes to alcohol abuse among teenagers.

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Legal Drinking Age?

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Legal Drinking Age?

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0 votes

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115 votes

20 votes

Ban alcohol now!

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Who Said It: Bush or Batman

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Thursday July 24, 2008 · 4:25 PM PDT

2008/07/24 · 16:25

Philadelphia sketch comedy group Secret Pants collected a number of quotes from the 1960's series Batman and a number of quotes from Dubya and challenged people on the street to guess which quotes were from whom.

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Wednesday July 02, 2008 · 1:00 PM PDT

2008/07/02 · 13:00

United States Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke publicly against military intervention against Iran. He acknowledges that tensions exist, particularly between Israel and Iran, but warns against a military offensive designed to Iran's incipient nuclear program.

This is at the culmination of almost a month of posturing on the parts of the United States, Israel, and Iran. Is this the prelude to a third American offensive in the Middle East?

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When does Bush (or Olmert) order the attack Iran?

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Before July 15th

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Before July 31st

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Before August 15th

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Before August 31st

2 votes

Before September 30th

4 votes

Before October 31st

9 votes

It's not gonna happen

19 votes

McCain: Guantanamo Ruling One of the Worst

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Friday June 13, 2008 · 2:02 PM PDT

2008/06/13 · 14:02

According to Faux News, John McCain has declared that the recent SCOTUS ruling on detainees at Guantanamo is "one of the worst decisions in the history of this country."

Perhaps McCain would like to revisit some previous decisions he might find disagreeable:

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Which is the worst judicial decision in America's history?

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Which is the worst judicial decision in America's history?

The Declaration of Independence

10 votes

Plessy v. Ferguson

25 votes

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

3 votes

Brown vs. Board of Education

3 votes

Bush v. Gore (2000)

165 votes

Pie

14 votes

Things Fall Apart - The Center Cannot Hold

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Saturday February 02, 2008 · 8:18 AM PST

2008/02/02 · 08:18

While we continue to focus on events in the United States, open rebellion comes to Chad. One of Africa's central countries, Chad, has long been a crossroads for Europe, Arabian, and African culture. Christianity, Islam, and many other religions have passed through Chad. Chad, arguably the center of northern Africa, has been torn in many directions in the past. Now, once again, the center cannot hold itself together and things are indeed falling apart.

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