Daily Blend: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Rep. Kim Pearson (R-IA)

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Iowa Rep. Kim Pearson ^[pictured] (R) introduces most extreme anti-abortion bill yet, outlawing all abortions and sentencing doctors to life in prison.

Chicken-farming, Matrix-style. Or, how to turn meat-lovers into vegetarians.
(via The Daily Grail)

“[The Girl Scouts] were encouraging girls to embrace whoever they were; it didn't matter what choices they made, as long as they were true to themselves. That was a concern.”
(via Joe. My. God.)

Whoa. 80% of Tasmanian devils have been wiped out by cancer; scientists doing what they can to save the rest.

Anthropomorphic tumor Ted Nugent’s top 10 greatest hits. How telling it is that conservative groups are eager to host him. (Or The Simpsons.)

And another one: Anti-gay conservative radio host Michael Berry investigated for hit & run after leaving a drag show at a gay bar.
(via Joe. My. God.)

6 Terrifying User Agreements You've Probably Accepted.

Americans love Canada. (Sitting in a tree?)

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