Archive for August, 2006
Eliminate the FEC
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006Why? Because they can’t do anything. The Federal Election Commission is comprised of six members, three Democrats and three Republicans. Notwithstanding the fact that an even number of committee members guarantees more gridlock, it truly is a shame that in today’s polarized time, the administrative agency with the jurisdiction to actually accomplish [...]
Quote of the Day
Monday, August 28th, 2006“If you’re not electing Christians, then in essence you are going to legislate sin.”
- Florida Congresswoman Katherine B. Harris
Al Gore on Campaign Finance Reform
Monday, August 28th, 2006“…the only thing that matters in American politics now is having enough money to put 30-second commercials on the air often enough to convince the voters to elect you or re-elect you. The person who has the most money to run the most ads usually wins.”
That was the former Vice President yesterday in Scotland. [...]
Youth Education in the Arts
Monday, August 28th, 2006When you watch this, you may be asking yourself what exactly are these kids doing?
But here’s an even better question:
What are they not doing?
They are not on the streets committing crimes.
They are not sitting around on their behinds all day.
Washington Hotlist proudly endorses youth education in the arts and the constant development of magnificent human [...]
Headline of the Day
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006Fries are French again on Capitol Hill
Apparently, using patriotism as a marketing scheme has a three year shelf life in the District. Besides, the country of France has nothing to do with these foods anyway. Our taxpayer dollars hard at work…
Then and Now
Tuesday, August 1st, 2006“F*cking Jews. The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world. Are you a Jew?�
- Mel Gibson on July 28, 2006.
“Please know from my heart that I am not an anti-Semite. I am not a bigot. Hatred of any kind goes against my faith.�
- Mel Gibson earlier today.