Richard Simmons Shows What Drives Him

Fitness guru Richard Simmons appeared with Neil Cavuto to discuss the Fit Kids act, and became quite passionate and animated about its importance.

This bill aims to strengthen physical education programs in schools across the country by requiring them to report how much PE time kids get, by providing for more professional development for PE and health teachers, and by funding research on the connection between physical health, fitness, and learning.

The bill is sponsored by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI), Zach Wamp (R-TN), and Jay Inslee (D-WA). “Preventing disease today means healthier, more active …

Obama Speaks Out Against Draconion Arizona Immigration Bill

A bill awaiting Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s signature or veto, which has been roundly criticized by advocates of fair immigration policies, has now been slammed by President Obama.

“Our failure to act responsible at the federal level will only open the door to irresponsibility by others. That includes, for example, the recent efforts in Arizona which threaten to undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans, as well as the trust between police and their communities that is so crucial to keeping us safe,” the president said at a naturalization ceremony for members of the military.

“In …

The U.S. Army Charges “Birther Doc” With Court Martial

by Thomas Wellborn

Army doctor Lt. Col. Terrence Lakin is facing court martial charges, not for his personal beliefs, but due to his alleged actions based on those beliefs – his unwillingness to follow orders.  The American Patriot Foundation has released the charging document.

On Thursday, April 22, the Medical Center Brigade Headquarters Company Commander preferred charges against LTC Terrence Lakin pursuant to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. LTC Lakin was charged with one specification of a violation of Article 87, Missing Movement and four specifications of a violation of Article 92 (three specifications of Failure to …

GOP Newsletter Says Rep. Betty Sutton Belongs “Back In The Kitchen”

The Republican Party continues to flounder in its attempt to be anything other than a party of white men.  The Medina (Ohio) County Republican Party put out a newsletter urging defeat of Congresswoman Betty Sutton by saying, “Let’s take Betty Sutton out of the House and put her back in the kitchen.” (h/t Think Progress)

This is reminiscent of when Republicans asked that General Stanley McChrystal, in dealing with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “put her in her place.”…

SEC Staffers Busy Watching Porn As Economy Imploded

Senior staffers at the Securities and Exchange Commission were spending hours watching porn on government computers as the economy crashed.

The SEC’s inspector general conducted 33 probes of employees looking at explicit images in the past five years, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.

The memo says 31 of those probes occurred in the 2 1/2 years since the financial system teetered and nearly crashed.

Just a couple of examples:

Dick Cheney: Telling Patrick Leahy To F*** Himself “Sort Of The Best Thing I Ever Did”

On Dennis Miller’s radio show, after Miller told former Vice President Dick Cheney how proud he was of him for the time he told Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy to perform a certain act upon himself, Cheney brayed about it. (via Think Progress)

MILLER: By the way, my, I also want to thank you, on the list of things I feel I should thank you for, almost kicking Patrick Leahy’s ass. Thank you very much.

CHENEY: Hehehehe.

MILLER: I love that move. One of my favorite stories. Muttering that.

CHENEY: You’d be surprised how many people …

Franklin Graham Yanked By Pentagon From National Day Of Prayer

The Pentagon has rescinded its offer to include Franklin Graham, son of Billy, in its National Day of Prayer celebration.  This comes after objections were raised by advocacy groups because of Graham’s past comments about Islam, including calling the religion “evil.” Graham told FOX News this week he hopes Muslims will find Jesus.

“I want them to know they don’t have to die in a car bomb, they don’t have to die some kind of Holy War to be accepted by God, but it’s through faith in Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ alone,” Graham said Thursday.

These kinds of comments …

Oh You Got To Have Friends

Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 8:26 PM

To: Bill O’Reilly

Cc: Alan Colmes

Subject: Your segment with Colmes and Dr. Crowley

…O’reilly, why do you even have Colmes on the Factor…?  You could replace him with a “Howler Monkey” and accomplish more !

(Have your staff find a short video of what the “Howler Monkey looks like and how they just “howl” madly in the trees ! )

I have a sudden urge for a banana.

From: Keith

Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 5:45 PM

To: Alan

Subject: CEMETERY BOY

Hi Alan:

There used to be …

On Thursday’s Radio Show…

• Alan asks former New York Governor George Pataki, whose new organization Revere America is promoting a “Petition to Repeal ObamaCare,” if he’s preparing to run for president in 2012.

• Singer and part-time politician Kinky Friedman tells Alan why he thinks Democrats only have themselves to blame for the tea party movement.

• Chickens for checkups? Alan examines one Senate candidate’s strange suggestion for reforming health care.…

Gingrich Says Tea Partiers “Militant”

When asked at an event in York, PA about the tea party movement’s future, the former House Speaker provided his prediction:
(h/t ThinkProgress)

Gingrich said the movement is a “natural expression of frustration with Republicans and anger at Democrats,” which is “more likely to end up as the militant wing of the Republican Party” than as an independent or third party.…

“Tea Party” Tax Protestors Attempt To Explain Their Issues With Obama’s Policies

by Thomas Wellborn

A New Left Media correspondent interviewed numerous angry “Tea Partiers” in Washington D.C. during their tax day protest.  Their answers should leave you scratching your head, especially in light of the fact that the majority of Americans received a tax reduction this year.…