For Americans wondering why President Barack Obama hasn't forced all states to follow a single, national rule for isolating potential Ebola patients, the White House has a quick retort: Talk to the Founding Fathers.
America.
Still better at curing Ebola than spreading it.- LOLGOP
The World Is A Safer Place Without Saddam
"The Pentagon just announced that its fight against ISIS will be called 'Operation Inherent Resolve.' They came up with that name using 'Operation Random Thesaurus.'" –Jimmy Fallon
Drafting Women In Combat?
As Norway became the first NATO country to require women to register for the draft this month, it has American military analysts debating whether the US could be on the verge of taking the same step, too.
Fox News had the creator of the Weather Channel on to deny climate change then the creator of Cinemax denied the existence of genitals. - LOLGOP
India Supplying Vietnam With Naval Vessels
India will soon be supplying naval vessels to Vietnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, the first significant military transfer to Hanoi at a time when it is embroiled in a territorial dispute with China.
Republican Shenanigans
Chris Christie's 2016 premise: I wrecked my state's economy & credit rating while robbing workers' retirement. But I'm tough on hero nurses.- LOLGOP
The Pope Pulls A Fast One On The Creationists
The “Big Bang” and evolution are not only consistent with biblical teachings, Pope Francis told a Vatican gathering – they are essential to understanding God.
“When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything — but that is not so,” the pope told a plenary assembly of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Karl Rove says the Tea Party is 'not sophisticated;' which is sort of like saying the Jonas Brothers are 'not black.'- John Fugelsang
Rock The Voter News
If you're 'Pro-Life' & support Capital Punishment, Pre-Emptive War, Torture & Drones you're actually just 'Pro-Some-Life.' - John Fugelsang
Sexual Assault At M.I.T.
One in six female undergraduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology who responded to a survey has been sexually assaulted, but fewer than 5 percent reported a sex crime, MIT said
"In 1912, President Teddy Roosevelt was shot, declined to go to the hospital, and gave a 90-minute speech with a bullet in his chest. Then on this day in 2012, I spent the whole day on WebMD because my eyelid wouldn't stop twitching." –Seth Meyers
Business/Tech News
I live in a society where a network called The History Channel can run a 2-hour prime-time special on Zombies.- John Fugelsang
There's No Dunkin' Donuts Here :(
The Dunkin’ Donuts chain, capitalizing on the cult-like demand for Dominique Ansel Bakery’s Cronut in New York, is introducing its own doughnut-croissant hybrid next week.
In the Bible Jesus is the leading cause of alcohol at parties.- John Fugelsang
Odd News
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Athabasca Falls At Dusk, Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
- U.S., allies stage 13 attacks on Islamic State targets in Syria, Iraq
- Iran accuses Turkey of prolonging civil war in Syria
- Afghan forces prepare to fight alone as foreign troops leave
- U.S. Soldiers Quarantined In Italy After Returning From Aiding Ebola Patients
- Quarantined Nurse Calls Her Treatment 'Inhumane', Criticizes Chris Christie
"The Pentagon just announced that its fight against ISIS will be called 'Operation Inherent Resolve.' They came up with that name using 'Operation Random Thesaurus.'" –Jimmy Fallon
Drafting Women In Combat?
As Norway became the first NATO country to require women to register for the draft this month, it has American military analysts debating whether the US could be on the verge of taking the same step, too.
Fox News had the creator of the Weather Channel on to deny climate change then the creator of Cinemax denied the existence of genitals. - LOLGOP
India Supplying Vietnam With Naval Vessels
India will soon be supplying naval vessels to Vietnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, the first significant military transfer to Hanoi at a time when it is embroiled in a territorial dispute with China.
Republican Shenanigans
- Without apology, New Jersey releases nurse quarantined on Ebola fears
- Romney, Dole campaign with Kansas US Sen. Roberts
- North Carolina Fights To Take Voting Site Away From Pesky College Kids
- Georgia Senate Candidate David Perdue Wants To 'Prosecute' Democrats
- Sarah Palin Compares Climate Change 'Hysteria' To Eugenics
Chris Christie's 2016 premise: I wrecked my state's economy & credit rating while robbing workers' retirement. But I'm tough on hero nurses.- LOLGOP
The “Big Bang” and evolution are not only consistent with biblical teachings, Pope Francis told a Vatican gathering – they are essential to understanding God.
“When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything — but that is not so,” the pope told a plenary assembly of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Karl Rove says the Tea Party is 'not sophisticated;' which is sort of like saying the Jonas Brothers are 'not black.'- John Fugelsang
Rock The Voter News
- Hillary Clinton says businesses don’t create jobs. Uh-oh
- Accused White House intruder dragged from court after ruled incompetent
- Restrictions imposed by U.S. states in response to Ebola
- CDC says returning Ebola medical workers should not be quarantined
If you're 'Pro-Life' & support Capital Punishment, Pre-Emptive War, Torture & Drones you're actually just 'Pro-Some-Life.' - John Fugelsang
Sexual Assault At M.I.T.
One in six female undergraduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology who responded to a survey has been sexually assaulted, but fewer than 5 percent reported a sex crime, MIT said
Michele Bachmann says she wants to be "the next Newt Gingrich," which marks the first time that phrase has ever been used positively.- LOLGOP
"In 1912, President Teddy Roosevelt was shot, declined to go to the hospital, and gave a 90-minute speech with a bullet in his chest. Then on this day in 2012, I spent the whole day on WebMD because my eyelid wouldn't stop twitching." –Seth Meyers
Business/Tech News
- Brent oil steadies below $86 on signs of European strength
- If oil drops to $70, what will gas cost?
- US Consumer Confidence Hits 7-Year High in October
- Alibaba's Ma says open to working with Apple on payments
I live in a society where a network called The History Channel can run a 2-hour prime-time special on Zombies.- John Fugelsang
There's No Dunkin' Donuts Here :(
The Dunkin’ Donuts chain, capitalizing on the cult-like demand for Dominique Ansel Bakery’s Cronut in New York, is introducing its own doughnut-croissant hybrid next week.
In the Bible Jesus is the leading cause of alcohol at parties.- John Fugelsang
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Odd News
- The Man Behind Wonder Woman Was Inspired By Both Suffragists And Centerfolds
- Windowless Airplanes Of The Future Look Exciting... And Terrifying
- Horse rescued from pool at suburban Phoenix home
- Expanding Mexico City running out of cemeteries (11 photos)
- Inventor Of 'Operation' Game Can't Afford Real-Life Surgery
Time To Deflate Photo
Athabasca Falls At Dusk, Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
Peace and beauty.
