Ryan Williams, spokesman for Mitt Romney’s campaign, couldn’t resist tweeting out a photo of an empty room 15 minutes before an appearance by rival candidate Rick Santorum. Not that he’s being mean-spirited or anything. It’s just a little friendly taunting, right?
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/04/01/whats-a-little-taunting-between-campaigns/
NY GOP Reps. King, Reed, Gibson have got all taken fully to the floor to convey frustration over Boehner unwillingness to hold #Sandy vote.
— Faiz (@fshakir) January 2, 2013
GOP Rep. Grimm message to Boehner: “It’s about real human life and real human self-esteem.” #Sandy
— Faiz (@fshakir) January 2, 2013
Boehner gets Grimm to vote in favor of #fiscalcliff then immediately brings Sandy aid bill. Given that ain’t right.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) January 2, 2013
This is why typical folks on both edges for the aisle hate Washington. The Hurricane Sandy relief costs that East Coast home Republicans had been looking to get passed tonight has-been yanked. It appears that the legislation ended up being victim of financial cliff bad bloodstream between GOP home Speaker John Boehner along with his erstwhile lieutenant, Eric Cantor.
Boehner aide refers questions regarding Sandy aid bill to Cantor’s workplace.
— jennifer bendery (@jbendery) January 2, 2013
Ouch. RT @jbendery: Boehner aide relates questions regarding Sandy help bill to Cantor’s office.
— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) January 2, 2013
By which GOP keeps hoping to get out-of gap with shovel RT @jbendery: Boehner aide refers questions regarding Sandy aid bill to Cantor’s office
— Mark Follman (@markfollman) January 2, 2013
Information on the reversal via Politico:
Home Republicans abruptly pulled the plug Tuesday evening to their guarantee to use recently an urgent situation supplemental catastrophe aid bill for Northeast states damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
The decision is a stunning reversal since simply hours before New Jersey lawmakers had been get yourself ready for flooring debate Wednesday as outlined under a method marketed by at least Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.).Indeed the Appropriations Committee had gone in terms of to lodge a $27 billion bill Tuesday and an amendment become made available from Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) pursuing one more $33 billion to suit the Senate passed package of a week ago.
Missing a change of heart, the upshot now is the Senate bill will perish with this Congress on Thursday at noon.
Rep. Peter King informs CNN that Sandy no vote is “indefensible” for Congress. “It is disgraceful. It also makes it noticeably worse being a Republican.”
— Dan Merica (@danmericaCNN) January 2, 2013
King proceeded to express that Speaker Boehner is “entirely” to be blamed for not brining Sandy bill to your floor. Claims Cantor had been pushing for it.
— Dan Merica (@danmericaCNN) January 2, 2013
Democrats tend to be milking it:
Maneuvering to home floor to talk about GOP leadership’s refusal to carry up #Sandy relief vote.
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) January 2, 2013
We cannot leave here performing absolutely nothing. That would be a disgrace. #Sandy
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) January 2, 2013
Betrayal:
Boehner spox re: #Sandy bill: “The Speaker is focused on getting this bill passed this month.”
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorpNBC) January 2, 2013
And from a leadership aide re: #Sandy costs: “Speaker Boehner determined not to continue this Congress.”
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorpNBC) January 2, 2013
Rep Michael Grimm (R-NY) states maybe not voting on #Sandy extra is “a individual betrayal”
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorpNBC) January 2, 2013
King and Hoyer are livid about Boehner/Cantor taking Sandy bill through the flooring. King: they’d “excuse, however it was incorrect.” Pissed-off.
— Robert Costa (@robertcostaNRO) January 2, 2013
The House adjourned to a chorus of boos…from the home itself:
Boos as home gavels out for the day. Can hear @whiphoyer yelling in history, “Mr. Speaker?”
— Seung Min Kim(@seungminkim) January 2, 2013
Teardrops to fall in 3, 2, 1…
If Sandy aid falls the tubes because Boehner and Cantor are receiving a Mean babes fit, it will be yet another great home GOP moment.
— Rob Flaherty (@Rob_Flaherty) January 2, 2013
Find out more: http://twitchy.com/2013/01/02/hurricane-sandy-relief-bill/
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Sen. Harry Reid passed on his opportunity at the Democratic National Convention to reveal his “credible source” who told him Mitt Romney hasn’t paid taxes in 10 years, but he did double down on his claim that there must be something good in those returns. Something… secret.
At #DNC2012, Reid again attacks Romney on taxes. "We can only imagine" what "secrets" might be revealed if more tax returns were released.
— Capital Journal (@WSJPolitics) September 4, 2012
Secrets? Like what? Like the Senate budget?
Harry Reid planning to pull out Mitt Romney's tax returns and throw them up on the Jumbotron, right?
— David Dayen (@ddayen) September 4, 2012
Harry Reid is using his speech to attack Mitt Romney's tax returns. Oh yeah, about that budget @SenateDems haven't passed in 3+ years…?
— Ellen Carmichael (@ellencarmichael) September 4, 2012
#DNC REID: the economy sucks cause Mitt hasnt shown us his tax returns! lmao!
— SarahTruthTeller™ (@AwakeGOP) September 4, 2012
Swiss bank accounts, Cayman Islands, tax returns – Harry Reid. *Drink* #DNC2012
— Jason B. Whitman (@JasonBWhitman) September 4, 2012
I'd rather see his budget! RT @BrandonKiser: I can't wait to see Harry Reid's tax returns! #DNC2012
— Jordan Haverly (@jhaverly) September 4, 2012
I can't wait to see Harry Reid's tax returns! #DNC2012
— Brandon Kiser (@Kiser) September 4, 2012
It’s nothing personal. It’s just an obsession on behalf of the American people.
Reid's voice drips with scorn as he says, "Mitt Romney." We are are now going into tax return mantra…. #dnc2012
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) September 4, 2012
Reid: "Take his word…his word? his word? Trust comes from transparency and Mitt Romney comes up short on both…It isn't personal." Um…
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) September 4, 2012
If this isn't personal, I'd hate to be someone Reid has a personal problem with. #princeharry #dnc2012
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) September 4, 2012
As long as it’s not personal, when do we get a peek into Reid’s own chamber of secrets?
Where r Harry's tax returns? How'd he make millions? RT @EmilyMiller: Harry Reid demanding Romney tax returns again … #beatthedeadhorse
— Lrry Keho (@lrrykeho) September 4, 2012
Fact: Harry Reid hasn't released his tax returns and lives at the Ritz Carlton #corrupt #tcot
— Bryan Cooper (@CooperRepublic) September 4, 2012
Harry Reid has not released his tax returns #p2 #Obama2012
— Nathan Hale (@NH92276) September 4, 2012
Ah, panic mode! And, boy, is the Left deep in panic mode right now. Plus, their latent sexism and outright hatred of icky conservative women has them out in force, desperately trying to demonize Ann Romney. As Twitchy reported yesterday, they flipped out over Ann Romney saying “we aren’t there yet” when asked about potential Vice President picks. We? Who does she think she is?! Go make some sammiches, Ann!
Today, they are in full unhinged mode over more pronouns: Our and you.
Dear God, please let Miss "We're Not Rich", "It's Our Turn Now" Ann Romney keep talking. Signed, #YouPeople
— Tina (@trcfwtt) July 19, 2012
Don't #YouPeople understand? It's our turn! – Ann Romney AKA Mrs RobMe
— Rusty Cannon (@RustyCannon) July 19, 2012
Not only lame, but sadly predictable.
@michellemalkin the minute i read it, I knew they'd jump. so predictable and petty
— Elizabeth Scalia (@TheAnchoress) July 19, 2012
And, of course, the always vile “Daily Kos” and the lapdog media are fomenting outrageous faux outrage.
Ann Romney on the secret tax returns: 'We’ve given all you people need to know' http://t.co/oTfDT5gY
— Daily Kos (@dailykos) July 19, 2012
MSM attacks @AnnDRomney for referring to media as "you people" yet was silent when Eric Holder defended New Black Panthers as "my people."
— Hair (@SHannitysHair) July 19, 2012
Ann Romney dismisses concerns about her husband’s tax returns, saying they've “given all you people need to know.” http://t.co/DNxDDfwa
— POLITICO (@politico) July 19, 2012
Look, “you people” is very generous when it comes to the press. Mrs. Romney was incredibly kind; she could have said “you sheep,” “you sycophantic water carriers,” or “you lapdogs.” All would have been accurate. Still, that doesn’t stop the Left from their unhinged ranting.
LET THEM EAT CAKE RT @politico On tax returns, Ann Romney says 2 of them have "given all you people need to know.” http://t.co/PMFKt1cH
— USMCBoonieRat (@USMCBoonieRat) July 19, 2012
Oh? And what about President Obama and his “all your wedding cake, and gifts, belong to me?” He (and his food police wife) won’t even let you eat cake; you must donate it to him.
Also predictably, the Left hurls vile and sexist insults at Ann Romney.
#youpeople need to wash your mouths with soap==> http://t.co/fNM0sKps
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) July 19, 2012
Known Cunt @AnnDRomney dismissed concerns about Mitt's tax returns, contending that the two of them have “given all you people need to know”
— Cheryl Tunt (@Pschlarm) July 19, 2012
Ann Romney, what you have given the American People is confirmation that you are, in fact, a truly stunned cunt. #GOPAlternateReality
— Michael (@CongressFailsUs) July 19, 2012
https://twitter.com/LeonardNash/status/225998329241284609
HEY ANN ROMNEY WHEN I SAID "FUCK YOU BITCH" IT MEANT THE SAME THING AS WHEN YOU SAID #YOUPEOPLE
— DAT DUDE (@DABIGGDOG) July 19, 2012
You don't need to be clever about it. Ann Romney is just a bitch. #youpeople
— Shannon Lee Ritchey (@ShanRitchey) July 19, 2012
https://twitter.com/hipstwhoreee/status/225990671473975296
Ann Romney is an elitist twat.
— FREAK SHOW (@ryangingervitis) July 19, 2012
But saying “you people” is offensive? The mind. It boggles.
The sane provide a little reality to the faux, cuckoo pants-filled outrage by pointing out pesky little things like facts and reason.
#YouPeople distort for a few crumbs Obama sends your way. Those crumbs will be gone soon and then you'll have only debt and no way out.
— The Morning Spew (@TheMorningSpew) July 19, 2012
So #youpeople is an outrage, but Eric Holder's race-baiting #mypeople gets a pass? Lapdoggies are so ridiculous.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) July 19, 2012
To be fair, at least he didn’t say my “clean and articulate” people. That’s only okay if a Democrat white man, like Vice President Joe Biden, says it.
Yep, #thosepeople are clearly trying to deflect from the unmitigated You Didn't Build That disaster. @TheAnchoress
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) July 19, 2012
Yep. Distract. Distract like the wind, once again. Of course, the distraction is an epic failure, in part due to the utter hypocrisy. President Obama can refer to people, not just the press, as “bitter clingers.” He can tell small business owners “you didn’t build that,” sneering in contempt at their accomplishments and telling them that they couldn’t possibly do anything on their own. That’s all hunky-dory.
Of course, that’s partly because they are ideological fools and sheep, but it’s also partly because President Obama is a man and not a conservative woman. War on women much, Democrats?
Update: Media fail: So, Ann Romney never said ‘you people’ after all. Despite that, the Left continues to mock her.
Because tequila will try to convince you that onion rings are a food group.
Because when drunk you is left to your own devices, you’ll inhale mozzarella sticks with a side of pizza every single time. That said, you shouldn’t just have an itty bitty side salad when you go out drinking either, because booze on an empty (or nearly empty) stomach can lead you to be drunker and sicker.
Physically having food in your stomach will slow the absorption of alcohol, meaning your blood alcohol level won’t go up as high, Rosalind Breslow, Ph.D, R.D., of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), tells BuzzFeed Life. So before your next alcoholic outing, take note of the following ground rules:
It’s really easy to accidentally skip this part when you go straight to happy hour after work or you go to a party that you think will have food (and they don’t). Repeat after us: Eating passed hors d’oeuvres is not dinner. Nibbling from a charcuterie plate is not dinner. And ordering extra olives in your martini is definitely not dinner.
Black beans, brown rice, avocado, and veggies? YUP.
This kind of combo will fill you up, keep blood sugar stable, and help set a healthy(ish) tone for the rest of the night, Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D., author of The Flexitarian Diet, tells BuzzFeed Life.
The goal is to trick yourself into drinking tons of water throughout the night, because you’ll feel so much better if you’re well hydrated, says Blatner. Complimentary bar popcorn and mixed nuts, FTW.
I mean, you could, and they would probably be delicious. But there are definitely other options that will also be great and have nutrients that will make you feel better, less hungover, and altogether healthier. Also, you’re drunk, so basically all food is impressive at this point.
“In a perfect world, I would tell all people to have miso soup after a night of drinking,” says Blatner. It’s got a ton of water to help rehydrate your drunken body, it’s light enough that it won’t take a long time to digest (because you plan to pass out five minutes after eating), plus it has protein and good bacteria, which might ward off any annoying digestive issues after a night of drinking (oh, hello, beer shits).
So if by some small miracle you find a 24-hour Japanese restaurant on your way home, go sober up with some soup. Extra points if you can eat some pickled ginger to settle your stomach.
Grilled chicken, a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, a Caesar salad, etc. These aren’t necessarily nutritional home runs, but they’re definitely going to do more for you than a slice of pizza or a pint of fro-yo. “You want real food as opposed to sugary stuff,” says Blatner. “And pretty much anything that’s healthy when you’re not drinking would be a good choice after drinking.”
Plus anything with lean protein is going to be beneficial. Alcohol can have a ricochet effect on your blood sugar, but protein can help stabilize that and keep you from feeling nauseous, says Blatner. And a ~light meal~ is key, since anything heavy will disrupt your sleep.
“They’re a super junkie food, but they could potentially make you feel better,” says Blatner. That’s because potatoes have potassium and sodium, both of which are electrolytes that help balance the fluids in your body (something you desperately need after a night of drinking). Also, they’ll stimulate thirst so you’re forced to drink even more water.
BUT if your stomach is upset and/or you’re prone to heartburn, stay far away from fried foods. High-fat foods and fried stuff will sit in your stomach longer, and that — mixed with alcohol — can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, producing heartburn and acid reflux, says Breslow.
Obviously you should be alternating alcohol and water throughout the night, but if you forgot to properly hydrate, have some coconut water before bed, ideally with a pinch of salt, says Blatner. The potassium and sodium will help you rehydrate, plus it might taste better than plain water, which will encourage you to actually drink it and not just put it on your nightstand and forget about it.
Hungover people of the world: This is your lightning round. We know your brain hurts and making decisions is hard, so we’ll make the most important one for you: When it comes to sweet or savory brunch fare, definitely go with savory.
Here’s why: Getting drunk leaves you in a low blood sugar state the morning after, so inhaling French toast or pancakes with orange juice would give you a temporary sugar spike — followed by a soul-crushing dip later in the day. Instead, order something like eggs with veggies and breakfast potatoes (yay carbs + good-for-you potassium). Eggs have protein to help stabilize your blood sugar and amino acids which some research says may help the alcohol detox process happen faster, says Blatner. Also, they’re delicious.
Wash it all down with tons of water and some coffee or tea if you need caffeine. The majority of those hangover symptoms come from dehydration, so fluids are key. But, obviously, do not add on the unlimited mimosa option. Even straight juice has so much sugar it could leave you feeling worse. If you’re really craving it, make a DIY sports drink with half orange juice, half water, and a pinch of salt, says Blatner.
Even if you followed all of our advice up until this point, your hangover is likely still as big as last night’s bar tab. That’s because too much alcohol is going to seriously tax your system — no matter how much lean protein you pair it with. Your hangover is basically a mini withdrawal syndrome, complete with pain, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, all that good stuff. Oh, and you’re not imagining it, hangovers do get worse with age.
Really, the only way to avoid feeling this shitty is to reduce the overall amount of alcohol you’re drinking. Worth noting: the NIAAA recommends that men have no more than 4 drinks and women have no more than 3 drinks on any given day. But if you are going to indulge, at least try to remember the suggested meal plan above. Or don’t. Drunk you will probably just do whatever it wants anyway.
When it comes to farm puppies, you’re most likely much more familiar with those whose job its to rein in a group roaming sheep. But also for this adorable kelpie living the farm life in Victoria, Australian Continent, it’s all about the wild birds.
Their name is Chip along with his day task requires wrangling as much as 2,500 emus at any given time on the Longview Emu Farm, run by Jeff extended and his companion Bev Littlejohn.
(via everyday Telegraph.)
I believe he is significantly more than received a member of staff for the month prize. He’s positively obtained over-all our hearts!
Read more: http://viralnova.com/emu-dog/
Ever wish your house was a little more, I don’t know, fun? If so, take some notes from this awesome house in Japan designed by Takeshi Hosaka Architects. It’s one of the most unique and quirky houses I’ve ever seen.
It looks like it was designed Dr. Seuss if he was a skateboarder (which means it’s really cool). I think you’ll agree.
Here’s a couple shots of the custom designed stairways in the house. Have you ever seen stairs like this before?
KOJI FUJII / NACASA&PARTNERS The way this house is designed it always seems like it’s moving.
KOJI FUJII / NACASA&PARTNERS Who knew you could do such awesome things with such simple materials like wood and concrete?
KOJI FUJII / NACASA&PARTNERS Here’s a cool cross-section shot between two floors of the house. You can really see house all the sections of the house flow into each other.
KOJI FUJII / NACASA&PARTNERS It would definitely be difficult to resist the urge to skateboard through this house. Or rollerblade. Or scooter. Whatever floats your boat.
KOJI FUJII / NACASA&PARTNERS Here’s a shot of the window design and the back of the house demonstrating how open the house really is.
KOJI FUJII / NACASA&PARTNERS This certainly is a unique house with a really cool and original design. It’s definitely showing up those houses around it.
KOJI FUJII / NACASA&PARTNERS (via: designtaxi.com)
One thing’s for sure, this house is a whole lot more fun than mine.
Read more: http://viralnova.com/cool-house-in-japan/
@yasminlajoie do you think she’s late on april fools or late on her period?
— Gabz Landman (@gabz3003) April 2, 2013
It was still April Fools’ Day in the Pacific time zone when Lindsay Lohan tweeted, “Its official. Pregnant….” The tweet scored 13,000 retweets and counting, but many Twitter users aren’t buying the April 1 reveal.
It’s still April Fools Day on the west coast RT @lindsaylohan: Its official. Pregnant…
— ……….. (@stereowilliams) April 2, 2013
@lindsaylohan late april fools! 😉
— 4 days paradise tour (@J93FFREY) April 2, 2013
@lindsaylohan happy April Fools, dear.
— Joshua Holmes (@bayou) April 2, 2013
Still April 1st in LA RT @lindsaylohan: Its official. Pregnant…
— FLOW 93-5 (@Flow935) April 2, 2013
@lindsaylohan im sure that is just an aprils fool
— Joni Webb (@cotedetexas) April 2, 2013
Of course, there’s this:
Even if she weren’t April Fooling, I bet she would announce this in the exact same way RT @lindsaylohan Its official. Pregnant…
— Rich Juzwiak (@RichJuz) April 2, 2013
Let’s hope this Twitter user isn’t prescient:
Yahoo says “Adderall Lohan” is trending. I’m assuming that’s the name of her illegitimate child?
— Jon Gabriel (@ExJon) April 1, 2013
Update:
Confirmed: It’s not quite time to start buying diapers for little Adderall Lohan.
Lohan has deleted the April Fools’ Day prank tweet, but of course, Twitchy is forevah!
Editor’s note: The update noting that Lohan confirmed the prank and deleted her tweet is now a separate post here.
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/04/02/lindsay-lohan-tweets-its-official-pregnant-scores-over-13000-retweets/
