On AlterNet: crazy

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"Crazy Chicks Are Hot?" 8 Messed-Up Portrayals of Women Going Insane in Film

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. February 6, 2011.

On the cusp of Black Swan's sure wins, we look at the misogyny that drives the meme of the insane beauty.

New Twist on Wing-Nut Delusions: the 'Birther with an Explanation' Arrives

Roy Edroso, Alicublog. August 29, 2009.

The current, sad era in American history isn't good for much, but it is proving a golden age for tendentious arguments.

A Heaping Scoop of Crazy: Obama Will Make Your Health Care Gay!

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. August 13, 2009.

Wow ... this is kind of impressive.

Updated: A Moment Heavy with the Threat of Right-Wing Violence

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. August 4, 2009.

Scary stuff.

Crazy Kooks in Texas County Wage War on 'Hello'

PZ Myers, Pharyngula. June 11, 2009.

Once again, Texas leads the way in absurdities.

Surprise: Michele Bachmann Spouts Off More Crazy Lies

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. April 29, 2009.

We should at least consider the possibility that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) is a secret liberal activist, pretending to be a lunatic.

Crazy Peggy Noonan's Latest Talking Point Isn't Just Wrong, It's Dangerous

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. April 21, 2009.

The more one sees the clip of Noonan's comments, the harder it is to understand what she was even trying to say.

Republican Texas Governor Threatens to Secede

Ali Frick, ThinkProgress. April 15, 2009.

Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) was one of the dozens of Republican lawmakers who are addressing the anti-Obama tea parties today.

Wow! Michele Bachmann Out-Crazies Herself

Blue Texan, Firedoglake. April 6, 2009.

More crazy talk from the performance artist known as Michele Bachmann.

Unpatriotic Sean Hannity Still Thinks McCain Has a Chance

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. April 6, 2009.

Hannity at his most Hannity-tastic.

'Rodeo Clown' Glenn Beck: 'If You Take What I Say as Gospel, You're an Idiot.'

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. March 30, 2009.

Although he says he believes every word he says, he apparently doesn't think smart people should actually listen to him.

Heaven Help Us: Crazy Bachmann Wants an 'Orderly Revolution'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. March 27, 2009.

It's funny, till you remember she is a member of Congress.

Crazy Rep. Michele Bachmann Calls for Armed Revolution

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. March 23, 2009.

"Is it appropriate for a member of Congress to speak in any context about being armed for revolution?"

Glenn Beck Proves (Yet Again) That He Is Completely Uninformed

Digby, Hullabaloo. March 19, 2009.

No wonder Beck's being touted as the new Rush Limbaugh.

Glenn Beck: Totally Crazy or Just Batsh*t Insane?

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. March 13, 2009.

This is pretty bad, even for Beck.

Michele Bachmann: A Wordsmith She Ain't

PZ Myers, Pharyngula. March 6, 2009.

Minnesota's gift to politics.

Gov. Sanford (R) Denies Constituents Stimulus Bucks, Promises Prayers Instead

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. February 23, 2009.

Sanford's talk just gets crazier and crazier.

Is Michele Bachmann the Most Idiotic Member of Congress?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. February 17, 2009.

Sure looks that way.

More Proof That Republicans Are (Literally) Losing Their Minds Over Obama

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. February 16, 2009.

It seems a little early in Obama's presidency to see Republicans become this deranged. I shudder to think how unhinged they'll be in, say, a year.

Right-Wing Liars Go After Pelosi; Drudge Launches Sexist Attack

Staff, ThinkProgress. February 13, 2009.

The GOP is growing increasingly irrational.

Right-Wingers Go Nuts Over Latest Obama Conspiracy Theory

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. January 21, 2009.

Before this becomes a standard conservative talking point -- I can only assume Fox News coverage is around the corner -- let's nip this in the bud.

Crazy Conservative Congressman Who Likened Obama to Hitler Now Prays for Him

Digby, Hullabaloo. January 15, 2009.

I always find it astonishing that so many people say they could never vote for an atheist, but they can vote for people like this.

Conservatives' Crazy Conspiracy Theories About the Econapocalypse

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. December 23, 2008.

Keep in mind, these aren't just some poor men ranting on a street corner; they are well-paid, well-connected conservative media personalities.