[www.npr.org]

>"My wing is feeling a little sore, but it'll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy," he wrote.

>Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, decried Big Bird's tweet as "government propaganda."

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I saw that 'Big Turd' was trending on twitter yesterday...

There should be a conservative version of sesame street. What would it be called? Drudge Street? Um, there must be something better.

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There should be a conservative version of sesame street. What would it be called? Drudge Street? Um, there must be something better.

"Reading is Over Rated"

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"All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
“Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." - Eli Weisel

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." - Theodore Roosevelt (1918)

"I don’t want to see religious bigotry in any form. It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious fundamentalists and the political right. The hard right has no interest in religion except to manipulate it." - Billy Graham 1981

"Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise" - Barry Goldwater

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mattkime
There should be a conservative version of sesame street. What would it be called? Drudge Street? Um, there must be something better.

Donald J Grouch, who lives in a gold plated garbage can.

“Make Trash Great Again!”

How about a vampire who denies everything named the ReCount?

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“A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer's hand.” Seneca the Younger

The police have no duty to respond. See Castle Rock v. Gonzales, 545 U.S. 748 (2005) or Warren v. District of Columbia[1] (444 A.2d. 1, D.C. Ct. of Ap. 1981)

Judge Lee wrote that “we cannot jettison our constitutional rights, even if the goal behind a law is laudable." 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

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There should be a conservative version of sesame street. What would it be called? Drudge Street? Um, there must be something better.

#2 cesspool company

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Racer X
How about a vampire who denies everything named the ReCount?

Lol.
Good one

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Racer X
How about a vampire who denies everything named the ReCount?

We all know that when politicians begin having arguments with fictional characters, it all goes downhill from there...

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Freya says, 'Hello from NOLA, baby!' (Laissez bon temps rouler!)

Conservatives have long suspected Big Bird, Mr Rogers and Barney as subversives trying to pollute young minds with socialist ideals like tolerance, cooperation, eating healthy and speaking Spanish.

It all just speaks to the divisive atmosphere in this country right now. It's like any little event is being spun into this ginormous referendum on being an American.

But for the slavery aspects, it's hard to discount that the lead up to the Civil War was any different. Both sides have a fervent belief that the other side is dead wrong.

Of course it’s propaganda. Who cares if it saves lives and the economy, right? When TFG ascends his rightful throne once again he can showcase fictional characters on ventilators for all I care.

My question, why did it take Big Bird so long to get vaxxed? Was he doing “research?”

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e pluribus unum

They are merely supporting their favorite Muppets, Whooping Cough Willie and The Measles Brothers.

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My question, why did it take Big Bird so long to get vaxxed? Was he doing “research?”

As the article says, he's perpetually six years old. He had to wait for the CDC to approve the vaccine for children.

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[www.hollywoodreporter.com]

...distribution fees and royalties make up the biggest source of revenue: $52.9 million in 2018. Donations — about 31 percent of the Workshop’s income — came close behind, bringing in $47.8 million last year. There have also been some recent block grants, like the Lego Foundation’s $100 million donation, although that money is earmarked entirely for a Sesame Street project to help children affected by the Rohingya and Syrian refugee crises. Licensing revenue, including toys, games and clothing, came in at $34.5 million... Way down on the list of Sesame Street‘s revenue streams, by the way, is the U.S. government, which ponies up only about 4 percent — less than $5 million a year — in grant money.

Shouldn't a senator know that the Children's Television Workshop is not under the control of the federal government and gets only a pittance from federal grants?

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"Reading is Over Rated"


I really like that.

A simple caption that could adorn the images of many repub crazes including but not limited to MTG, the Cruzer, Gosar the Contrarian, and a cast of thousands, not forgetting 45*.

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I am that Masked Man.

Your boos mean nothing to me, I've seen what you cheer for.

Insisting on your rights without acknowledging your responsibilities isn’t freedom, it’s adolescence.

I've been to the edge of the map, and there be monsters.

We are a government of laws, not men.

Everybody counts or nobody counts.

When a good man is hurt,
all who would be called good
must suffer with him.

You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead.

There is no safety for honest men except
by believing all possible evil of evil men.

We don’t do focus groups. They just ensure that you don’t offend anyone, and produce bland inoffensive products. —Sir Jonathan Ive

An armed society is a polite society.
And hope is a lousy defense.

You make me pull, I'll put you down.

I *love* SIGs. It's Glocks I hate.

Would DT be able to read "reading is overrated" if shown to him?

Big Bird will now incubate deadly strain of Bird Flu with Covid for a fifth gen mutation that only infects Cheeto supporters.

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One thing this puts the lie to is the oft-repeated Republican dodge I’m in favor of vaccination; I’m just not in favor of mandates (wink-wink).

I don’t know if Cruz has personally used that dodge, but if he’s not anti-vaccine (now*), why have a cow when Big Bird gets one?

* Oh how times have changed (and not):

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POLITICO asked other 2016 potential candidates where each stands on requiring immunizations.

Cruz said Tuesday that “of course” children should be vaccinated but added that whether such vaccines should be legally mandated is a decision best left to the states.

“We’ve got two little girls. We’ve vaccinated both our girls and would encourage people to do the same,” the Texas Republican told POLITICO in an interview.

Not Covid, of course, which is a Democratic hoax. BTW, in context, Cruz seems to be saying parental decision-making is okay, but the states should decide to mandate vaccination when appropriate.

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Shouldn't a senator [...]

What they know is that their base is easily manipulated and outraged simply by saying, "LOOK WHAT THE LIBERALS ARE FOCING ON YOU NOW!!!"

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Sarcany
Shouldn't a senator [...]

What they know is that their base is easily manipulated and outraged simply by saying, "LOOK WHAT THE LIBERALS ARE FOCING ON YOU NOW!!!"

the recently passed infrastructure bill contains a provision such that when Biden dies, he will be replaced by AOC. WE CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN! SEND $ NOW!

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It displayed well but should have had some burnt out electrical wires and icicles dangling somewhere around that ashcan.

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Racer X
How about a vampire who denies everything named the ReCount?

I think it's safe to say that RacerX won this thread.