Ukraine Says 2 Fighter Jets Are Shot Down as Clashes Intensify
Fighting intensified in the rebel-controlled region of Ukraine on Wednesday, with military officials reporting that two Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jets had been shot down near the village of Dmytrivka in the east.
Hey everybody in the world this would be a good time to thank Russia for making your own politicians look very very good.- John Fugelsang
The World Is A Safer Place Without Saddam
- Iraq PM seeks Sunni tribal help in battling insurgency
- Gaza bloodshed deepens, airlines shun Israel
- Outcry after MP tweets he would fire rockets at Israel
- US tracked missile that brought down Malaysian Airlines Flight 17
- Intentional poisoning of water supply serving 8,000 being described as “terrorism” in Costa Rica
Breaking News: The name of the Russian Rocket Launcher was Ivan Youpushthewrongswitvch.
The British Are Coming! The British Are Coming! To The Aid Of Russia!
Britain is still authorizing the export of arms and military equipment to Russia despite the government's call for tough sanctions over Moscow's arming of separatist rebels in Ukraine, a group of lawmakers said in a report Wednesday.
President Kennedy said let's put a man on the moon, and by God, 10 years later we put a man on the moon. Monday was the 45th anniversary. Nowadays a big deal for us is we combined the croissant and the doughnut to get a cronut. - David Letterman
"In Republican fantasy world, everything is always Obama's fault. Somehow, he's weak and he's ineffective, and yet he pulls the strings on everything in the world." - Bill Maher
Republican Shenanigans
- Rep. Louie Gohmert: Israel’s invasion of Gaza means ‘it is time to bomb Iran’
- Researchers Think They Know Why College-Educated People Support The Tea Party
- Fox hosts outraged that Texas 911 operators are ‘forced’ to help dying non-English speakers
- Anti-abortion group harasses Unitarian church during moment of silence for dead member
- Jon Stewart hammers John McCain: Let’s see who’s been absolutely wrong more often
- Sarah Palin -- Ticketed for Speeding ... 'I Wasn't Speeding, I Was Qualifying'
How will Republicans try to take away your health insurance today?- LOLGOP
GOP Governor Whines About Eight Child Refugees
Maine Governor Paul LePage blasted the White House on Tuesday for placing in his state eight children who tried to cross the border illegally.
New Anti-Abortion Legislation Requires Doctors To Scale 18-Foot Wall Surrounding Clinic. - The Onion
NRA: Arming Our Children
NRA commentator Billy Johnson this week proposed that children be forced to learn shooting skills in order to graduate as part of a plan to enact “gun-required zones” in the United States, and use taxpayer money to subsidize firearm purchases.
"Marvel Comics announced that the next Captain America will be black. He has the same powers as white Captain America, except he has to show I.D. when he votes." - Bill Maher
Rock The Voter News
- Obama government looks to satisfy religious groups on Obamacare
- U.S. announces arrests in border crackdown on human smuggling
- U.S. scientists urge 'national vision' to curb coastal risks in report
CNN Anchor Spars With Russia Today Anchor
In a contentious live interview on CNN Wednesday, "New Day" anchor Chris Cuomo sparred with Russia Today anchor Peter Lavelle over Russia's response to the downing of Flight MH17, with Cuomo at one point accusing Lavelle of "carrying water for Russia."
Officials are concerned that people in Los Angeles are too apathetic about the drought. We're not doing anything about it. Of course, that will change next week when we announce that the drought is killing all the marijuana crops. - Conan O'Brien
The federal government should agree to pay for Rick Perry's National Guard deployment if he'll take Medicaid expansion for 1 million Texans. - LOLGOP
Wah! Obama Is Sending Illegal Immigrant Kids All Over The Country!
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is criticizing President Barack Obama's administration for failing to inform Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad that at least 139 immigrant children have been sent to Iowa who were detained by the Border Patrol after crossing the border from Mexico.
Koch Brothers Hacking The Internet One App At A Time
The hackathon — an event in which teams compete to build new apps and programs within a short period of time — was part of the first inaugural Reboot, conference where hundreds of conservative hackers, coders, designers, tech entrepreneurs and conservative political activists joined some of the nation’s top Republicans to strategize and — ideally — emerge with The Next Great App. As an incentive, the conference organizers offered $10,000 in prize money to be awarded to the best ideas.
Business/Tech News
- Oil stays above $102 amid Gaza peace efforts
- US stocks rise; S&P 500 sets intraday record
- China detains five in US fast-food scandal
- Lithuania clears last hurdle to joining euro zone
- Puncture-Prone Rail Cars May Be Phased Out in Two Years
- Hundreds of postal workers protest at Chicago Staples over outsourcing
The Aurora killer was able to legally buy 6000 rounds of ammo online and Tommy Chong was put in jail for selling bongs.- John Fugelsang
Boing Boing Boeing
Boeing shares were losing altitude Wednesday as investors fret about about yet another of the aerospace giant’s program running into turbulence.
Yes Grandma, I'm almost positive Arachnophobia is not the fear of people from Iraq- Super Girl Tweet
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Odd News
- Chinese Businessman Sips Tea From $36.3 Million Ming Dynasty Cup, Angers The Internet
- White flags that replaced American flags at Brooklyn Bridge taken down
- Donut capers stymie police in Oregon
- Giant ketchup bottle up for sale in southern Illinois
- Woman: Backyard near turnpike is not a rest stop
Time To Deflate Photo
Angel Falls, Venezuela.
Peace.
