Tweet Of The Day: Dealing With Annoying Internet Denizens Edition

At the end of the day, some bugs just aren't worth the moment it takes to squash them.
— Gail Simone (@GailSimone) August 15, 2014

Tweet Of The Day: Would Donald Trump Beat Up The Good Samaritan? Edition

This tweet leaves little doubt that the answer is yes.

The U.S. cannot allow EBOLA infected people back. People that go to far away places to help out are great-but must suffer the consequences!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 2, 2014

One wonders when Trump will suffer the natural consequences of using his anus to speak his most profound thoughts.

Tweet Of The Day: Fox News Reports 110% Of American Oppose Obama

I didn't vote for Barack Obama in 2012, but I didn't think everyone, and I must repeat EVERYONE, disapproves of the job he's doing. Actually, more Americans than actually exist oppose Obama's policies. I don't know how that lack of support can be possible, but Fox News has the numbers: 110% of Americans oppose or strongly oppose Obama's performance on the job.

Something is very wrong with this picture... http://t.co/VC8cbG7wmq pic.twitter.com/Ju0d82vEx9
— Media Matters (@mmfa) July 30, 2014

Follow the link for clarification.

Superintendents Speak About South Dakota's Teacher Shortage....

And I bet the legislature will do nothing during the 2015 session even though there's now little doubt that there is a shortage and that low pay is part of the problem.

Tweets Of The Day: Presidents On Mount Rushmore Editions

A single tear streaks down George Washington's face on Mt. Rushmore over you watching France play Germany in soccer on July 4th.
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) July 4, 2014

Jefferson on the Need to Diffuse Knowledge to the General Public http://t.co/AjDdDvhpiv
— Diane Ravitch (@DianeRavitch) July 4, 2014

"This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in." Theodore Roosevelt
— John Ray Clemmons (@JRClemmons) July 4, 2014

I'm ashamed at the way we, as a species, treated Abraham Lincoln.
— Phillip Hester (@philhester) July 4, 2014

Tweet Of The Day: The Distinction Contemporary Education Misses Edition

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.
— Immanuel Kant (@KantQuotes) June 27, 2014

Tweet Of The Day: South Dakota Republicans Support Tying Teacher Pay To Test Scores Edition

 David Montgomery gives the numbers.:

The last resolution of the day is the closest: 183 for, 188 against a resolution opposing linking teacher evaluations to test scores.
— David Montgomery (@ArgusMontgomery) June 21, 2014

I'm pretty sure this falls under the if you aren't against it, you're for it category.

Tweet Of The Day: Political Parties Frequently Mirror Images Of Each Other Edition

2006: Democrats: Signing statements bad! GOP: No big deal! 2014: GOP: Signing statements bad! Dems: No big deal! http://t.co/2evH8vdzaY
— Charlie Savage (@charlie_savage) June 7, 2014

Tweet Of The Day: Corporate Education Complex Strikes Again Edition

From the "This is why we can't have nice things", #CCSS department. #edchat pic.twitter.com/m9HaBMDMIi
— Mike Thayer (@gfrblxt) March 9, 2014

Tweet Of The Day: Political Discussion Edition

I think this is the wining argument: my side’s ideas are great and cost us nothing important, their side is evil.
— Michael B Dougherty (@michaelbd) January 1, 2014

Tweet Of The Day: Protesting With The Confederate Flag Edition

Pro tip: If you want to express your love of US Army & its monuments … leave the Confederate flag at home. pic.twitter.com/dyByu9av51
— davidfrum (@davidfrum) October 13, 2013

Tweets Of The Day John McCain Makes Nero Look Good

PICTURE of McCain playing poker during Syria hearing is up http://t.co/Po0shWTqO9 pic.twitter.com/ejMzAAbh0E
— E McMorris-Santoro (@EvanMcSan) September 3, 2013

McCain had a classy response:

Scandal! Caught playing iPhone game at 3+ hour Senate hearing - worst of all I lost!
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 3, 2013

I've long thought that a 3 hour debate is too long for a minor issue like going to war. Nero at least sang songs related to conflagrations.

DOMA Decision: Best Tweets Of The Day

James K. A. Smith, a professor of philosophy at Calvin College, sent out a historical reminder:

Church in the U.S.: I'm not interested in your jeremiads about the #SCOTUS #DOMA decision since you did nothing to counter no-fault divorce.
— James K.A. Smith (@james_ka_smith) June 26, 2013

John Fugelsang calls out a bit of hypocrisy:

Rush Limbaugh, who paid a married gay man millions to sing @ his 4th wedding, is screaming of the danger of gay marriage.
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) June 26, 2013

Because Someone Had To Go There: A Song Dedication For John Thune And James Clapper

After reading this tweet,

Thune on Clapper: "Lying is a harsh word to use. He was clearly parsing his words."
— Jonathan Ellis (@argusjellis) June 12, 2013

I had no choice but to think of this song:

Tweet Of The Day: Fox News Priorities Edition

Fox News spent 4 hours covering IRS hearing and only 14 minutes on military sexual assault hearing. mm4a.org/18Oyhpn
— Media Matters (@mmfa) June 5, 2013

Tweet Of The Day: Political Bitterness Edition

I'm far from the world's biggest John McCain fan, but this seems a bit much, especially since it's directed toward a former POW on Memorial Day

So @senjohnmccain spent #MemorialDay in #Syria . Honoring #alQuaeda's fallen heroes? politico.com/story/2013/05/… fb.me/1qkNhIrSC
— RLC South Dakota (@RLCSouthDakota) May 27, 2013

Tweets Of The Day: Bigoted People Exposing Their Ignorance Edition

Some people need to learn that political opponents should not be considered evil:

Republicans want to make it harder for people to love one another and easier for them to kill one another.
— Peter Flom (@peterflom) April 21, 2013

Can we just lock Richard Dawkins and Pat Robertson in a room and let them scream at each other. It will make the rest world a better place.

Mehdi Hasan admits to believing Muhamed flew to heaven on a winged horse. And New Statesman sees fit to print him as a serious journalist
— Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) April 21, 2013

Tweet Of The Day: Heaven And Hell Edition

At the end of things, The Blessed will say, “We have never lived anywhere except in Heaven.” The lost will say, “We were always in Hell.”
— C. S. Lewis (@CSLewisDaily) April 9, 2013

Tweets Of The Day: Rand Paul Filibuster Edition [Updated]

Rand Paul is doing the right thing in opposing President Obama's effort to seize the power to kill American citizens without trial or due process. This tweet still rings true.

Conservatives who #standwithrand: are you also rethinking Guantanamo, renditions and indefinite detention, or is this just a fun hobby?
— Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) March 7, 2013

I watched Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio do their best Eddie Haskell impersonations on the Senate floor, so I must add the following tweet.

I'm ashamed of US progressive movement and Democratic Senators for letting the far-right be the leaders on #drones. #StandWithRand
— Zaid Jilani (@ZaidJilani) March 7, 2013

Reactions To Paul Ryan

Maybe now if #RomneyRyan2012 makes "ROM-PAUL" bumper stickers the Ron Paul crowd will support them?
— Benjamin Kantack (@BenjaminKantack) August 11, 2012

What's Paul Ryan's name id? Can't be that high outside Tea Party, right?
— Amy Sullivan (@sullivanamy) August 11, 2012

The Ryan pick sets up a stark choicebetween Keynesian and Dickensian economics. I like our chances. #ZombieEyedGrannyStarver
— Scott Tobias (@scott_tobias) August 11, 2012

I fear conservative colleagues seeing Ryan pick through rose colored glasses. It's a volatile play.
— Daniel Foster (@DanFosterNRO) August 11, 2012

If Obama wins, most likely 2016 match-up is: Paul Ryan vs. Hillary Clinton. That would be pretty epic.
— Nate Silver (@fivethirtyeight) August 11, 2012

Paul Ryan is an intellectual powerhouse. He read Atlas Shrugged--a book longer and more boring than the Bible. Biden doesn't stand a chance!
— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) August 11, 2012

"This will make the race more exciting and more serious ... but I don’t think it’s made a Romney victory more likely." nyti.ms/P864kZ
— Ross Douthat (@DouthatNYT) August 11, 2012

Dracula and Frankenstein are rival kings in the webcomic Ultrasylvania on.io9.com/uvSc
— io9 (@io9) August 11, 2012

What? That last one wasn't about the choices voters have in this election? Never mind.

Update:

When Paul Ryan was elected to Congress in 1998 his net worth was $413,520, a one-fifth share of his family trust. It's now $3,207,000.
— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) August 11, 2012