Steve King

We can hammer away day and night at the Republican Party, but let’s be honest. Nobody can do as much damage as its own members. Like demented earthworms writhing in a Mid western manure pile, they seem obsessed with screwing themselves as often and as brainlessly as possible. For that reason, this month’s Asshole is also a bonafide hero!

From NPR

Porn Mogul Larry Flynt Wants Man Who Paralyzed Him Spared

Larry Flynt is not one to shy away from speaking his mind. As the publisher of the adult magazine Hustler, he’s long been a polarizing figure. He’s been in and out of court for decades, fighting for the right to publish freely.

Teach Jazz!

EDUCATION REFORMERS RALLY AROUND MUSIC THAT HAS HELPED RAISE STUDENTS’ GRADES AND HALTED A WAR.

Take Out the Trash

I have a history of exposing politicians, particularly when it comes to their private lives. A juicy sex scandal used to result in a politician being disgraced out of office. His or her political career would be dead. It was a good way to clear out the trash every once in a while.

Who’s the Traitor?

PRIVACY IS FURTHER SHREDDED AS TECH COMPANIES PLAY BALL WITH UNCLE SAM’S BIGGEST SPY AGENCY.

James Taranto

We could hurl our usual shit-related epithets at The Wall Street Journal ’s hack columnist, but that would be letting him off too easy. Instead, we’ll take a shot at doing what James Taranto says Gabrielle Giffords can’t: write “900 publishable words.”