You can’t even buy a hooker in Lexington these days without some big, fancy federal court case. [H-L]

The real reason Steve Beshear went to West Liberty? To play to the crowd by signing disaster relief bills there. We’ll hold our tongues. [Press Release]

When President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage, the storyline was all about how evenly split the American population is on gay marriage and how it might affect Obama in November’s election. It was rarely about whether Obama could actually bring people with him. Yet anecdotal evidence suggests he might be doing just that — at least with one very specific group of people: African-Americans. [WaPo]

It’s almost embarrassing watching the Beshear people get punked by the Williams crew. This will likely lead to all kinds of foaming at the mouth. [C-J/AKN]

This mess with Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville really is playing out just like we said it would. It’s almost like they’re doing this just to make everything we said would happen come true. [The 'Ville Voice]

What the hell is wrong with people in Oldham County? A drive on Kentucky Highway 393 in Oldham County is described by some transportation officials as “treacherous,” but for one school bus driver it was much more than that after someone pelted her bus with a can of soda that shattered her window. [WKYT]

These Barren County Sheriff shenanigans are just getting crazier and crazier. [H-L]

Clearly, raising taxes on millionaires will accomplish far less than gutting Medicare and forcing Income Disadvantaged Americans to work until they drop dead, it is COMMON SENSE. [Wonkette]

The Obama administration has alarmed global health experts by opposing a new international fund that would fight disease in the developing world. The new fund would require other countries to share a cost burden currently borne predominantly by United States taxpayers, but has nevertheless generated ideological opposition from American negotiators. [HuffPo]

Most Americans, no matter what their political party, believe there is too much money in politics and reject the idea that people should be allowed to spend what they want, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Thursday. [Reuters]

An Air Quality Alert for OZONE has been issued for Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, in Metro Louisville. [Press Release]

The best disinfectant? Hopes of “open government” under Barack Obama have been only partly fulfilled. [The Economist]

So here he is talking about Republicans’ faith-based economics:

We see that you’re gonna be at this fancy fundraiser with Tim Moore:

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So we hope you plan on tanning his hide for making horribly ridiculous comments as West Liberty lay in ruin.

And maybe just cold slap the stupid response he’ll give you right out of his mouth. Maybe talk to him about his serious case of gay panic, as well.

Love,

Everybody

Yep, it’s an I-Told-You-So moment involving Greg Fischer, the Kentucky State Fair Board and the whole crew.

Funny how that works.

Our theory? Corn surp (syrup) and fast food cause this kind of stupidity/self-righteous ignorance/confused anger/fear.

Even the Cubans say the gays should be allowed to get married. [Reuters]

Here’s what the White House had to say about student loan interest rate votes in the Senate last night: With only 37 days left to stop student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1, Senate Republicans still have not proven that they’re serious about resolving this problem. For the second time this month, they voted to ask millions of students to pay an average of $1,000 each rather than close a loophole that allows the very wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. Now is not the time to refight old political battles, and certainly not the time to cut preventive health care measures. With only a few days left until student loan interest rates double, it’s time to get this done so hard working students get a fair shot at an affordable education. Meanwhile, Mitch McConnell continues to foam at the mouth about whatever rubs him the wrong way. [Press Release]

Here’s a look back at Jack Conway losing horribly to Rand Paul in 2010. He won’t like this at all. [Politico]

Of course Wall Street is trying to buy immunity from criticism. That’s what mega-wealthy people do. [NY Times]

This new automobile insurance thing in Kentucky has been a long time coming. This attorney actually has some good advice about uninsured motorist insurance. [Larry Jones]

There are still signs of destruction across West Liberty, but tomorrow will be a bright spot for the children of the town as the pool opens for the first time since the tornado. [WKYT]

Papaw Beshear will actually be in West Liberty today for the Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 A.M. [Press Release]

Really, this shooting situation in Stanton is one of the craziest things we’ve heard in a long time. What the hell has gotten into people? [H-L]

Of COURSE Mitch McConnell would be one of the people holding up passage of the Violence Against Women Act. Of course. [The Hill]

Greg Fischer released a new proposed budget yesterday and many in the press are in a complete circle jerk over it. Primarily because they haven’t really bothered to take a look at what hasn’t happened – like the continued shenanigans with Metro Animal Services. [The 'Ville Voice]

Everything is puppies and rainbows with the American economy, obviously. Which is why you’re so shocked to learn that there’s more grim news about the housing market. [HuffPo]

All poor Mittens Romney wanted to do was show some “compassion” to a group of African American schoolchildren in West Philly and explain to them that they are only poor because their mothers are sluts and their fathers are deadbeats, and what kind of thanks did he get? No thanks, that’s what kind! [Wonkette]

It’s silly to protest this North Carolina nutjob. He’s so crazy that a protest isn’t necessary. His words do all the work for you. [HuffPo]

The paper in Lexington felt it was necessary to run a NYT piece about the 4th District race. Instead of writing about it on its own, that is. [H-L]

Here comes Mittens Romney pretending that he knows a lot about and cares about public education. [Reuters]

The feds are cracking down on food stamp fraud. We’re left wondering when they’ll start cracking down on disability fraud, which is rampant in Kentucky. [NPR]

The ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee has called on President Barack Obama to order an investigation into the case of Clarence Aaron, a federal prison inmate whose quest for a presidential commutation was the subject of a ProPublica investigation. [ProPublica]

Can you imagine what life would be like if rail travel was part of Kentucky’s reality? [Politico]

You can’t even beat somebody until their school fractures in Barbourville without being arrested these days. [WKYT]

Unemployment rates fell in 110 of Kentucky’s 120 counties in April, according to data released Thursday by the state’s Office of Employment and Training. Maybe because more people fell off the jobless rolls? [H-L]

The Kentucky Supreme Court today reversed the three murder convictions of Lloyd Hammond, who was sentenced to life without parole in 2010 for killing William Sawyers, Terrell Cherry and Kerry Williams. [C-J/AKN]

Yep, the wingnuts are all in a tizzy over the Creation Myth Museum not being the top most important vacation destination on the planet, amen. [Wonkette]

Yep, we know, the Times-Picayune is on its deathbed and is just cold producing fewer papers each week – just three days. Yep, A Kentucky Newspaper will soon be in that same boat. [HuffPo]

Senate appropriators voted 18-12 on Thursday to reinstate funding for family-planning programs abroad, setting up a clash with the House. You know Rand Paul will be losing his elfin mind over this. [The Hill]

Trying to claim protecting everyday consumers from douche hats who take no safety precautions and make bogus claims is a First Amendment issue. HA.

We can’t wait for his amendment saying lunch counters should be allowed to turn non-whites away in 3, 2…

Surely it’ll happen because everything else he foams at the mouth about is a very serious issue in Kentucky, right?

This videurtape, which Papaw now only does every once in a while, came early because it’s too hard to do anything on Friday – a day reserved for sweeping appointments to boards and commissions under the rug.