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01.11.13 | 12:35 pm
Just Watch This

God, this is so good because it’s just so bad.

You remember James Yeager, the CEO of Tactical Response, who says he was going to “start shooting people” if President Obama signs an executive order on guns. Here’s a video of Yeager doing an interview with a local TV station. He basically starts off kind of trying to walk his statements back. Kinda. But then … remember, he’s just crazy so he just can’t help himself. Soon he’s back to making even more specific threats. And the reporter just keeps giving him more rope. Just watch. You need to watch. Video after the jump … Read More

01.11.13 | 12:14 pm
Can’t Wait to Hear the Response

State of Tennessee pulls handgun carry permit from gun training company CEO who threatened to “start killing people” if President Obama issued an executive order on guns.

01.11.13 | 10:51 am
The True Meaning of Gun Appreciation Day

Because guns have given us so much. Now it’s time to give back. That’s why we have Gun Appreciation Day.

01.11.13 | 10:42 am
Feeling the Pinch

I fear TPM Reader RC may be on to something …

I think it was a mistake for the administration not to make more noise about the expiration of the payroll tax cut.

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01.11.13 | 8:17 am
GOPing for Dummies

In part one of our upcoming new ebook ‘GOPing for Dummies’ you learn that no matter you’re thinking, if you’re a Republican member of Congress, or anyone else for that matter, just don’t say any sentences that include ‘rape’ ‘wine’ ‘just relax’ and ‘uptight’.

Listen to the audio here.

01.11.13 | 8:11 am
Gingrey: Akin Was “Partly Right”

Conservative Georgia Congressman Phil Gingrey (R), who happens to be an ob-gyn, now says former Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) was “partly right” when he talked about “legitimate rape.” We’ve posted the audio of Gingrey’s new remarks here.

01.11.13 | 7:12 am
FTC Chair Defends Google Settlement

FTC Chair defends Google settlement in exclusive interview with TPM.

01.11.13 | 5:55 am
Where The Focus Is

Gun control advocates: Background checks are a higher priority for us than an assault weapons ban.

01.11.13 | 4:41 am
Woah

Jay Rockefeller won’t seek reelection to the Senate.