The Daily Show Discusses President Obama’s Kill List

Conservatives have a habit of attacking President Obama for actions and agenda items that do not exist, whether it’s lying about his place of birth (as they’re desperate to point out that he’s not a WASP) or his record on taxes (yes, Obama has provided significant tax cuts). One of the many unfortunate consequences of the Republican penchant for fantasy is that, when Obama does do something which deserves criticism, we do not have a loyal opposition there making the reasoned and rational case against him. Case in point: Obama’s Kill List.

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Monday Night Video – White House Pressed on Gay Marriage

I think it’s crucial for progressives to push President Obama from the left, which is why I’m glad that he’s getting some flack for not supporting gay marriage. ThinkProgress compiled some moments from today’s White House presser, about half of which dealt with same-sex marriage. Jay Carney is somewhat caught by surprise by my favorite question:

Is marriage a civil liberty?

The answer is obvious, so Carney has to dodge.

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