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24 percent

Though really, what's most astonishing to me is that nearly one in four Americans still thinks he's doing a swell job? Huh.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

by imaginary dana

4 comments

Latest comment by: Powerpop-Gary: "I think Erik is right there is generally an anti-government sentiment now. But, the dems haven't helped their case at all. Pelosi and Reid suck. As for the president's rating, it's rediculously low. Nixon was at 24% just before resigning. But, the only ...

Chris Walla to release solo record, even though US Customs confiscated his hard drive

Great news about the forthcoming record... but yikes, this is scary stuff! Isn't there a petition somewhere we should all be signing?

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

by imaginary dana

10 comments

Latest comment by: Danniel: "Larry Craig porn..."

Hooked on Bush Phonics

It's been a good long while since we've posted a big fat presidential guffaw here on TIG (not that there hasn't been great fodder all along). But the editor geek in me was especially impressed with this headline.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

by imaginary dana

12 comments

Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "I humbly must decline your offer in order to continue with my imaginary duties. Though I appreciate the vote of support!"

Seattle nightlife - 911!

For those still haunted by Seattle's former Teen Dance Ordinance, it's time for our own call to action. The following email has appeared in my inbox three times today already.

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Friday, August 10, 2007

by Sarah Joann Murphy

1 comment

Latest comment by: ChrisB: "It's unfortunate that things are going this way because when Greg Nickels was running for mayor the first time he promised to get rid of the TDO, which was a promise he kept. But now it's like he's bowing to owners who are buying million dollar condos and all of a ...

Happy Independence Day! Now sign a petition to try to keep Libby from gaining his independence. Even tho it likely won't work.

the juxtaposition of our president pardoning Cheney aide Scooter Libby just before Independence Day has me infuriated -- and I know I'm not the only one.

It makes me so angry, I lose eloquence. I just want to call all those guys a bunch of douchebags.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2007

by imaginary dana

5 comments

Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Freedom is on the march..."

The homophobia stops here

Take a stand, take a survey.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

by imaginary char

18 comments

Latest comment by: Tim Hall: "for Betsy to keep on fucking shit up? language....."

Americans: a little stupider than before

Only 69% of Americans knew Dick Cheney was the Vice President (down from 1989, when 74% of Americans knew Dan Quayle was the Veep).

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Monday, April 16, 2007

by imaginary dana

2 comments

Latest comment by: imaginary liz: "As a Democrat, it's hard to discuss this study with Republicans and not sound condescending. Anyone have any tips? I guess we could have guessed these would be the stats given the star power behind each side: Democrat: Bruce Springsteen, Ben Gibbard, Conor ...

On with the song

Back in July 2006, igDana's brilliantly thorough We Won't Get Fooled Again! piece (a response to John J. Miller's National Review article on the 50 greatest conservative rock songs ever) included a final note on Mr. Miller's challenge that he'd "love to see someone assemble of list of the 50 best left-wing country songs."

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Monday, April 9, 2007

by imaginary embracey

8 comments

Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Also, I forgot to thank you for calling my article brilliant. Thanks!!"