http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/ en-US Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:16:14 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/congress-approves-500-billion-for-monument-to-human-folly.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/congress-approves-500-billion-for-monument-to-human-folly.html Normally fake news is a no-no around here, but this story is just too good a follow-up to the National Money Hole to ignore: WASHINGTON—In recognition of mankind's inherent propensity for tragically foolish decisions, Congress allocated nearly $500 billion Monday... Democrats Economy Joe Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:16:14 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/taking-things-a-little-too-far.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/taking-things-a-little-too-far.html I think Jimmy Fallon's identified a bit of a problem for Al Gore: Al Gore was here in New York yesterday signing copies of his new book "Our Choice" at Barnes and Noble. It was strange, Gore wouldn't write his... Democrats Joe Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:03:30 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/trillion-dollar-baby.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/trillion-dollar-baby.html Well, rounded up, anyway. Click play if you want to see one of the creepiest arguments ever made in the halls of Congress: Health Care Joe Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:21:49 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/a-low-country-thats-not-so-high.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/a-low-country-thats-not-so-high.html According to some, the Netherlands, a country famous for four-AM food runs and the particular smell of its coffeehouses, should be running rampant with stoners. Those same "some" would probably be surprised to hear that, in fact, if they want... Social Issues Joe Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:36:17 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/the-cia-has-to-have-uses-for-this.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/the-cia-has-to-have-uses-for-this.html One of the greatest inventions I've ever seen: Grab-bag Joe Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:50:30 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/have-you-driven-afford-lately.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/have-you-driven-afford-lately.html Cash for Clunkers, the clever plan to pay thousands of dollars to destroy used cars, ended in late August, somehow making Detroit even more hopeless than it already was. Since then, the numbers on the program have been rolling in,... Economy Joe Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:39:22 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/fort-hood.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/fort-hood.html It's impossible to post a moment of silence in written form, but today's events also can't be ignored, even on a site that's supposed to bring a few chuckles to your day. So I'll just ask that everybody please pray... Current Affairs Joe Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:54:46 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/bohemian-bankruptcy.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/bohemian-bankruptcy.html Clever little spoof from our friends across the pond: Economy Joe Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:50:44 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/the-parable-of-the-trading-sardine.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/the-parable-of-the-trading-sardine.html Buddy Christ approves this message. Sudden Debt recently posted this little story, and I would be remiss to not share a lesson taught by guys named "Zebediah" and "Yorick." Enjoy: Andy convinces Billy to buy a can of sardines at... Economy Joe Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:48:12 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/great-odins-raven.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/great-odins-raven.html It's surprising that this guy won, even in New York: Republican Dan Halloran (that's him at right) won the race for New York City Council in Queens yesterday, despite a bunch of last minute articles focused on the fact that... Republicans Joe Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:40:30 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/dick-cheney-has-an-evil-dead-hand.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/dick-cheney-has-an-evil-dead-hand.html At least according to... well... Dick Cheney: The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cIs Our Dick Going Soft?www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealth Care Crisis Republicans Joe Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:42:16 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/supersecret-weapon.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/supersecret-weapon.html I thought you would like to know that bears are killing terrorists now. Let me say that again: BEARS are killing TERRORISTS. [A] bear has mauled two Hizbul Mujahideen militants to death as they hid in its cave in Shopian,... Foreign Affairs Jill Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:43:57 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/its-raining-republicans.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/its-raining-republicans.html First it was Virginia, where voters turned down the golden opportunity to play clips from "Mr. Deeds" to explain every action by their governor for the next four years, electing Bob McDonnell over Democratic contender Creigh Deeds. Then it was... Republicans Joe Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:28:57 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/uncle-jays-got-some-splainin-to-do.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/uncle-jays-got-some-splainin-to-do.html And while he does it, he also drops one of the best movie puns I've seen in a while: Media Joe Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:46:57 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/cash-from-chunkers.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/cash-from-chunkers.html Soon, this guy might be penalized for his valiant triumph. You knew it was coming sooner or later. With Congress so desperate for ways to trim health care costs that Nancy Pelosi recently spent an entire day investigating whether or... Health Care Joe Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:40:38 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/he-also-had-extra-mayonnaise-at-dinner.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/he-also-had-extra-mayonnaise-at-dinner.html Conan makes an observation about President Obama's Halloween attire: This weekend for Halloween, President Obama wore chinos, a white button down shirt and a crew neck sweater. Yeah. Apparently, Obama went as the whitest president in the history of the... Democrats Joe Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:08:42 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/this-is-the-best-housing-bubble-metaphor-of-all-time.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/this-is-the-best-housing-bubble-metaphor-of-all-time.html Make sure your speakers aren't on mute: Economy Joe Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:36:15 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/yeah-that-seems-to-add-up-fine.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/yeah-that-seems-to-add-up-fine.html Rumors of a second stimulus are beginning to swirl inside the Beltway, with the Obama administration worried that there will be approximately eight jobs left in the entire country when midterm elections roll around. But there's legitimate question as to... Economy Joe Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:17:45 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/arnolds-secret-message.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/arnolds-secret-message.html The Governator has been increasingly frustrated with California's legislature during the state's budget crisis, and he apparently decided to vent a few days ago in a letter regarding "unnecessary bills." Here's an actual photograph of said letter: Personally, I wish... Republicans Joe Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:59:26 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/republican-drops-out-endorses-democrat.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/republican-drops-out-endorses-democrat.html In what's being billed as the most cunning campaign maneuver since the days of Ross Perot, Republican Congressional candidate Dede Scozzafava has thrown in the towel on her bid to win the seat up for grabs in New York's 23rd... Democrats Outside the Box Republicans Joe Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:54:30 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/fox-news-says-fox-news-isnt-fox-news.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/fox-news-says-fox-news-isnt-fox-news.html It's always fun to watch Jon Stewart deliver a good pwning: The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cFor Fox Sake!www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealth Care Crisis Media Joe Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:47:30 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/and-the-truth-shall-set-you-free-from-your-job.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/and-the-truth-shall-set-you-free-from-your-job.html Not many Americans know that over the past few years, the folks in jolly old England have actually been enacting stricter anti-marijuana laws. Their approach may appear to fly in the face of popular sentiment, the trends in the rest... Social Issues Joe Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:40:43 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/so-thats-why-he-always-stayed-in-that-underground-bunker.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/11/so-thats-why-he-always-stayed-in-that-underground-bunker.html This little story from Conan explains a lot: One of the top selling costumes this Halloween is a vampire version of President Obama called "Barackula." Also very popular is the vampire version of former Vice President Dick Cheney, called "Dick... Republicans Joe Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:06:26 -0500 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/10/red-state-update-on-the-conservative-bible.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/10/red-state-update-on-the-conservative-bible.html Jackie and Dunlap discuss the Conservative Bible Project: Religion Joe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:02:26 -0400 http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/10/afghanistuck.html http://www.meltingpotproject.com/mpp/2009/10/afghanistuck.html It's pretty said when the fact that this story comes from The Onion is actually borderline surprising: KABUL, AFGHANISTAN— According to sources at the Pentagon, American quagmire-building efforts continued apace in Afghanistan this week, as the geographically rugged, politically unstable... Foreign Affairs Joe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:35:20 -0400