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“We’ve got to stop being the stupid party. It’s time for a new Republican Party that talks like adults.  We had a number of Republicans damage the brand this year with offensive and bizarre comments. I’m here to say we’ve had enough of that.” – Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, during yesterday’s keynote address to the winter meeting of the Republican …

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“Those in the Mormon cult use the words ‘god’ and ‘jesus,’ yet the ‘god’ and ‘jesus’ of the Mormon cult are NOT the God and Jesus of the Bible! Mormons believe their ‘god’ used to be a human who rose to god-like status, just like Romney, Beck, and all Mormons believe they will too after their death. The ‘jesus’ of …

(Via JMG reader Aaron)

“Silence does nothing for gay and lesbian teenagers racked with self-doubt and anxiety about what the world has in store. Or for committed same-sex couples who lack the legal protections that their straight counterparts have. Silence is a stalling tactic, and silence is a cop-out. “On the convention stage in Tampa, where estrogen was platinum and melanin was gold, Republicans …

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Think Progress notes that the official GOP party platform endorses the continued legalization of the same high-capacity bullet magazines used in Colorado’s Batman mass slaying. Gun ownership is responsible citizenship, enabling Americans to defend their homes and communities. We condemn frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers and oppose federal licensing or registration of law-abiding gun owners. We oppose legislation that is …

“How many times do people get pregnant from rape? It’s point zero zero one percent. It’s a joke. I read lots of articles. I know people, because I’m 53. I’ve know a lot of people, and I’ve actually never known anyone who got pregnant from being raped. And guess what? If I got raped, I would have the baby. And …

“We should sink Todd Akin. If he’s found mysteriously murdered, don’t look for my whereabouts!” – Karl Rove, speaking to major Republicans donors at an RNC breakfast yesterday. The audience, as you would predict, roared. Rove’s Crossroads Super-PAC yanked all of its pro-Akin ads after the “legitimate rape” scandal caused Akin’s poll numbers to plummet.

From YouTube’s song-a-day man.(Video via JMG reader Beeblemyer. Image via Dr. Jeff)

You’ll note that the account of this incident on Breitbart fails to mention what Loesch screamed at these women. Code Pink took the high road, responding with “Peace and justice!” UPDATE: Here’s video of Loesch and her husband (on the camera) following one of the Code Pink protesters out of the arena. Mr. Loesch seems to think he’s really famous.

Think Progress reports: During a trip to Epcot at Disneyworld, Pennsylvania delegate Mark Harris and his wife were shocked and offended to find a Mexican employee working at the amusement park’s American pavilion, which showcases the different cultures in the United States. According to the couple’s blog, Harris complained to staff that he was “highly offended” that a “person from …

In past Schock has maintained that he is not gay. In addition to his vote against the repeal of DADT, he voted against the Hate Crimes Act and has stated his opposition to same-sex marriage. He has a 0% rating from the Human Rights Campaign and votes the GOP party line 93% of the time.

(Via JMG reader Oh’Behr)

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