Now the Whole World Knows Missouri’s 2nd District is Represented by an Idiot

From the BBC: US row over Congressman Todd Akin’s rape remark During the interview for KTVI-TV on Sunday, Mr Akin was asked about his no-exceptions view on abortion, a highly charged issue in the US, and on whether he would like abortion to be banned even if the pregnancy was the result of rape. Todd … Continue reading “Now the Whole World Knows Missouri’s 2nd District is Represented by an Idiot”

All 3 Missouri GOP Senate Candidates Stumped When Asked To Identify The Minimum Wage

VIDEO: All 3 Missouri GOP Senate Candidates Stumped When Asked To Identify The Minimum Wage

Three Missouri Republicans running to take on Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) in November were asked during a radio debate on KMOX what the federal minimum wage is and whether they would vote to increase it. None of the three knew what the minimum wage it, but all knew that they would vote against increasing it, regardless.

Host Charlie Brennan asked the three candidates — businessman John Brunner, former State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, and Rep. Todd Akin — “What is the federal minimum wage? Would you vote to increase it?” Here are their responses to the first question:

BRENNAN: Okay, do you know what the minimum wage is?

BRUNNER: No sir.

BRENNAN: How about you Sarah Steelman?

STEELMAN: Uh…$7.50 an hour.

BRENNAN: Do you know what the minimum wage is?



 AKIN: My guess is its somewhere in the 6 or 7, but I don’t know the exact number right now.





John Brunner is a businessman, Todd Akin was in Congress when the the current minimum wage was enacted, and Sarah Steelman was a State Treasurer. One would certainly expect any of them to at least have an idea what the minimum wage is (to be fair, Sarah Steelman was close).

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A Complete Waste of Time

The RNC Clusterfk Missouri will hold a primary tomorrow that is not recognized as being a part of any delegate allocation or selection process… A precinct caucus will be held on 3/17/2012 to begin the process of choosing their 52 delegates which will be chosen at district conventions on April 21, 2012, and a state … Continue reading “A Complete Waste of Time”

My Congressman is an Idiot, Part II

Akin breakin’ heart

The decision by the Obama administration to gut NASA’s manned flight program does more than jeopardize the long term goals of solar system exploration, the cancellation of the space shuttles replacement will effectively leave the United States reliant upon the Soviet Union to grant us access to low earth orbit. As a member of the Armed Services Committee I am very concerned with that possibility, and as an American I am disappointed by the prospect.
Todd Akin (R-MO)

Soviet Union – WTF?

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My Congressman is an Idiot

(via Fundies Say the Darndest Things!) I believe, as we stand on the abyss tonight, that those Americans who are want to turn to God for answers that this is a time to be doing that. To ask for his help, supernaturally, so that we don’t make this fatal step pushing our nation into socialized … Continue reading “My Congressman is an Idiot”

Lt. Governor Peter Kinder is a Whiny Spammer

Whiny spam from Lt. Governor Peter Kinder: Subject: Barack Obama is in Missouri to resurrect his political fortunes. Help us stop him! From: “Lt. Governor Peter Kinder” <gopfeedback@mogop.org> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:44:28 UT To: Me Dear Conservative, I’m not sure whether I should be more bothered by the obvious bullshit in this email … Continue reading “Lt. Governor Peter Kinder is a Whiny Spammer”

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