Tag Archives: political humor

American Democracy in Action (a conversation)

Posted on November 2, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: As societies grow decadent, the language grows decadent, too. Words are used to disguise, not to illuminate, action: you liberate a city by destroying it. Words are to confuse, so that at election time people will … Continue reading →

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TB’s TP Write-In Campaign

Posted on September 29, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “I dabbled in witchcraft. I never joined a coven.” –Christine O’Donnell (TP) Behold Christine O’Donnell. The best thing that ever happened to Ron Paul and Sharon Angle. The Palinest of them all. A mirror of America. … Continue reading →

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Did Bill Maher Read TB Yesterday?….

Posted on April 24, 2010 by travellinbaen

Doubtful, but here he is from last night, April 23, 2010, making my chief point on American budget deficits, but a lot funnier. Unless you hate him. But even if you do, he makes a great point. And despite the … Continue reading →

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This Is My Stand

Posted on March 24, 2010 by travellinbaen

My friends, TB had not intended to address this controversial subject at this particular time. However, I want you to know that I do not shun controversy. On the contrary, I will take a stand on any issue at any … Continue reading →

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The TBU Political Consultants Get a Car

Posted on October 27, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quotes of the Day: “When your opponent is drowning, throw the son of a bitch an anvil”     —James Carville “What we see and what we all do on cable TV is not what people in the real world … Continue reading →

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Reinventing Football With Modern Day Politicos

Posted on October 5, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game and dumb enough to think its important. –Eugene McCarthy What drives TB batty about political discourse is … Continue reading →

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If Political Consultants Became Marriage Counselors

Posted on August 4, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “You know, we all have our inner demons. I, for one–I can’t speak for you, but I’m on the verge of moral collapse at any time. It can happen by the end of the show.”   … Continue reading →

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REBRANDING! It’s the Latest Party Craze

Posted on May 14, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”     –George Orwell The Michael Steele helmed GOP is a blank stare creating machine. Politico reported yesterday (May 13, 2009) … Continue reading →

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Travellinbaen Named Top Candidate for Obama’s First Supreme Court Nomination

Posted on May 3, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     —“The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms. Very often it does not know what to do with genius.”      –Oliver Wendell Holmes According to a source who must remain … Continue reading →

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SECESSION!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by travellinbaen

Conversation/Legend of the Day: Southern Belle (with parasol twirling, at the outset of the Civil War)–General Beauregard, do you think we can whup them yankees? General Beauregard (resplendent in grey Confederate finery)– Honey child, don’t you worry your pretty little … Continue reading →

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