GOP’s sleazy pickup artists: Why their lame lines will never work on women
"The right thinks it has a new way to woo female voters. Unfortunately for them, women aren't as dumb as they think"
Friday, March 14, 2014
Climate Change Denying Koch Brothers Are Deemed a Threat to National Security
www.politicususa.com/2014/03/12/climate-change-denying-koch-brothers-deemed-threat-national-security.html
"The Pentagon’s report, 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review, identified the impacts of climate change they call “threat multipliers” that “will increase the frequency, scale, and complexity of future missions,” and outlines some “creative ways” of addressing them. The QDR reports that climate change will “devastate homes, land, and infrastructure,” as well as “exacerbate water scarcity and lead to sharp increases in food costs.” According to the QDR, the desperation that many people, particularly in poorer regions like southern America, will face due to climate change impacts could lead to “resource competition” and “terrorist activity. The pressure caused by climate change will influence resource competition while placing additional burdens on economies, societies, and governance institutions around the world. These effects are threat multipliers that will aggravate stressors such as poverty, environmental degradation, political instability, and social tensions; conditions that enable terrorist activity and other forms of violence"."
"The Pentagon’s report, 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review, identified the impacts of climate change they call “threat multipliers” that “will increase the frequency, scale, and complexity of future missions,” and outlines some “creative ways” of addressing them. The QDR reports that climate change will “devastate homes, land, and infrastructure,” as well as “exacerbate water scarcity and lead to sharp increases in food costs.” According to the QDR, the desperation that many people, particularly in poorer regions like southern America, will face due to climate change impacts could lead to “resource competition” and “terrorist activity. The pressure caused by climate change will influence resource competition while placing additional burdens on economies, societies, and governance institutions around the world. These effects are threat multipliers that will aggravate stressors such as poverty, environmental degradation, political instability, and social tensions; conditions that enable terrorist activity and other forms of violence"."
SEE: How To Attack A Democracy, In A Single Image
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/03/13/kochtopus-koch-brothers-democracy/
"Over the past 30 years, the Koch brothers have slowly but surely used their wealth to infiltrate and take over our political system and processes. Because for them, $92 billion isn’t enough. They will not be satisfied until they’ve polluted all of our air and water, and have left us so economically desperate we’ll toil away in their coal mines and oil fields 80 hours a week for just pennies per day."
"Over the past 30 years, the Koch brothers have slowly but surely used their wealth to infiltrate and take over our political system and processes. Because for them, $92 billion isn’t enough. They will not be satisfied until they’ve polluted all of our air and water, and have left us so economically desperate we’ll toil away in their coal mines and oil fields 80 hours a week for just pennies per day."
Paul Ryan’s worthless attempt to save face: Why he’s still an overrated fraud
Paul Ryan’s worthless attempt to save face: Why he’s still an overrated fraud
"From Ayn Rand to Charles Murray, he thinks the rich deserve their wealth and the poor are to blame for their misery"
"From Ayn Rand to Charles Murray, he thinks the rich deserve their wealth and the poor are to blame for their misery"
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Too Much Voting and Not Enough Cash, Say Wisconsin Legislators
Too Much Voting and Not Enough Cash, Say Wisconsin Legislators
"The Wisconsin Senate is poised to vote today on a number of bills that would restrict access to the ballot and increase the influence of lobbyists in the state, despite the strong objections of grassroots and voting rights groups."
"The Wisconsin Senate is poised to vote today on a number of bills that would restrict access to the ballot and increase the influence of lobbyists in the state, despite the strong objections of grassroots and voting rights groups."
The McCutcheon Decision Hangs in the Balance. So Does Our Democracy | Common Dreams
The McCutcheon Decision Hangs in the Balance. So Does Our Democracy | Common Dreams
"The US Supreme Court is about to rule in a case that, if successful, would sound the death knell for average Americans’ rapidly-dwindling influence over our politics. McCutcheon vs. FEC seeks to remove many of the few leftover limits protecting our democracy sinceCitizens United."
"The US Supreme Court is about to rule in a case that, if successful, would sound the death knell for average Americans’ rapidly-dwindling influence over our politics. McCutcheon vs. FEC seeks to remove many of the few leftover limits protecting our democracy sinceCitizens United."
GOP assaults the Constitution: Why they don’t really care about free speech
GOP assaults the Constitution: Why they don’t <em>really</em> care about free speech
"Remember their love of liberty and freedom? Now they want to curtail protests and shut down workers' free speech"
"Remember their love of liberty and freedom? Now they want to curtail protests and shut down workers' free speech"
Tea Party Activists Aren’t Gearing Up For 2016 — They Want To Refight 1964
www.thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/03/10/3381721/conservative-actvists-at-cpac-arent-gearing-up-for-2016-they-want-to-refight-the-1964-election/
"The conservative movement’s choice for president believes that whites-only lunch counters should be legal. He believes that business owners’ rights trump civil rights, that Medicare should be undermined or even destroyed, and that workers simply have too much power to demand better wages and working conditions from their employers."
"The conservative movement’s choice for president believes that whites-only lunch counters should be legal. He believes that business owners’ rights trump civil rights, that Medicare should be undermined or even destroyed, and that workers simply have too much power to demand better wages and working conditions from their employers."
Uninsurance Rate Falls As Millions Sign Up For Obamacare, Survey Finds
www.thinkprogress.org/health/2014/03/10/3381991/uninsurance-hits-another-five-year-low/
"The U.S. uninsurance rate has hit another five-year low as Americans continue enrolling in health coverage during Obamacare’s first open enrollment period, according to a new Gallup survey. All told, the uninsurance rate in the first three months of 2014 stood at 15.9 percent, compared to 17.1 percent in the last quarter of 2013 — and the largest drops in uninsurance occurred among African Americans and lower-income people, who are among the most likely to benefit from the ACA’s financial assistance."
"The U.S. uninsurance rate has hit another five-year low as Americans continue enrolling in health coverage during Obamacare’s first open enrollment period, according to a new Gallup survey. All told, the uninsurance rate in the first three months of 2014 stood at 15.9 percent, compared to 17.1 percent in the last quarter of 2013 — and the largest drops in uninsurance occurred among African Americans and lower-income people, who are among the most likely to benefit from the ACA’s financial assistance."
How the GOP Ambushed the VW Union Election
How the GOP Ambushed the VW Union Election
"In Chattanooga, an employer respected workers' right to choose, but the threats and intimidation of anti-union extremists and Republican lawmakers pressured Volkswagen workers into voting against the union. Now, that is a good topic for Chairman Kline's next labor hearing."
"In Chattanooga, an employer respected workers' right to choose, but the threats and intimidation of anti-union extremists and Republican lawmakers pressured Volkswagen workers into voting against the union. Now, that is a good topic for Chairman Kline's next labor hearing."
Grover Norquist has a plan to destroy the middle class and Democrats in one fell swoop
Grover Norquist has a plan to destroy the middle class and Democrats in one fell swoop
"What did come as a surprise, however, is the right wing let the metaphorical cat out of the bag when it comes to their strategy of transforming America’s democracy for the many into a tyrannical plutocracy for the very few, revealing just how disingenuous the Republican Party is whenever it offers any lip service to dealing with income inequality."
"What did come as a surprise, however, is the right wing let the metaphorical cat out of the bag when it comes to their strategy of transforming America’s democracy for the many into a tyrannical plutocracy for the very few, revealing just how disingenuous the Republican Party is whenever it offers any lip service to dealing with income inequality."
Monday, March 10, 2014
WI GOP Marches in Lockstep with ALEC Agenda, Voting Records Show
WI GOP Marches in Lockstep with ALEC Agenda, Voting Records Show
"A review of 2011-2012 voting records by a University of Wisconsin academic demonstrates that many Wisconsin legislators are marching in lockstep with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Sixty-one Wisconsin politicians -- or 46 percent of the legislature -- voted with the ALEC agenda one hundred percent of the time."
"A review of 2011-2012 voting records by a University of Wisconsin academic demonstrates that many Wisconsin legislators are marching in lockstep with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Sixty-one Wisconsin politicians -- or 46 percent of the legislature -- voted with the ALEC agenda one hundred percent of the time."
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Conservatives Offer Americans Empty Stomachs and Empty Rhetoric | Common Dreams
Conservatives Offer Americans Empty Stomachs and Empty Rhetoric | Common Dreams
"Paul Ryan says that “the left” is offering Americans “a full stomach and an empty soul.” The truth is that conservatives like Paul Ryan are offering Americans empty stomachs and empty rhetoric . The American people want more than that."
"Paul Ryan says that “the left” is offering Americans “a full stomach and an empty soul.” The truth is that conservatives like Paul Ryan are offering Americans empty stomachs and empty rhetoric . The American people want more than that."
Rick Santorum: Easier for GOP to cut social safety net if we talk like the pope
Rick Santorum: Easier for GOP to cut social safety net if we talk like the pope
"Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Sunday advised Republicans that it would be easier to oppose equal rights for LGBT people, roll back reproductive rights for women, and cut the social safety net if they adopted the rhetoric of Pope Francis."
"Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Sunday advised Republicans that it would be easier to oppose equal rights for LGBT people, roll back reproductive rights for women, and cut the social safety net if they adopted the rhetoric of Pope Francis."
8 Colossal Jackasses From the Right-Wing Fringe: Just-Stop-Being-Poor Edition
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/8-colossal-jackasses-right-wing-fringe-just-stop-being-poor-edition
"asinine comments were made elsewhere in the right-wing lunasphere"
"asinine comments were made elsewhere in the right-wing lunasphere"
Republicans Slash Public Education to Fund Tax Cuts For Millionaires and Corporations
www.politicususa.com/2014/03/09/republicans-slash-public-education-fund-tax-cuts-millionaires-corporations.html
"In America, the foreign power this government needs protection from is Republicans and their evangelical fanatic voting bloc that revels in ignorance and superstition. One wonders how long Republicans like Sam Brownback will stay in power now that Kansas’ Supreme Court ordered him to, as Thomas Jefferson asserted, provide adequate funding to inform the people’s discretion by education."
"In America, the foreign power this government needs protection from is Republicans and their evangelical fanatic voting bloc that revels in ignorance and superstition. One wonders how long Republicans like Sam Brownback will stay in power now that Kansas’ Supreme Court ordered him to, as Thomas Jefferson asserted, provide adequate funding to inform the people’s discretion by education."
Ann Coulter Goes off on Disgusting Racist Rant, Compares Immigration Reform to Sexual Assault
www.forwardprogressives.com/ann-coulter-goes-disgusting-racist-rant-compares-immigration-reform-sexual-assault/
"Her comments were absolutely disgusting, and if the Republican party wants to not be seen as the party that supports racism, it starts with denouncing reprehensible individuals like Ann Coulter. But sadly, instead of denouncing her comments – they’re probably celebrating them."
"Her comments were absolutely disgusting, and if the Republican party wants to not be seen as the party that supports racism, it starts with denouncing reprehensible individuals like Ann Coulter. But sadly, instead of denouncing her comments – they’re probably celebrating them."
News Flash to Christian Right: Religious Freedom Doesn't Give You the Right to Control Other People
www.alternet.org/books/new-book-far-persecuted-religious-rights-take-first-amendment-offensive-and-intolerant
"What the Religious Right labels “persecution” is something else entirely: it is the natural pushback that occurs when any one sectarian group goes too far in trying to control the lives of others. Americans are more than happy to allow religious organizations to tend to their own matters and make their own decisions about internal governance. When those religious groups overstep their bounds and demand that people who don’t even subscribe to their beliefs follow their rigid theology, that is another matter entirely."
"What the Religious Right labels “persecution” is something else entirely: it is the natural pushback that occurs when any one sectarian group goes too far in trying to control the lives of others. Americans are more than happy to allow religious organizations to tend to their own matters and make their own decisions about internal governance. When those religious groups overstep their bounds and demand that people who don’t even subscribe to their beliefs follow their rigid theology, that is another matter entirely."
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Ann Coulter: If Immigration Reform Passes, 'Organize The Death Squads For The People Who Wrecked America' | Right Wing Watch
Ann Coulter: If Immigration Reform Passes, 'Organize The Death Squads For The People Who Wrecked America' | Right Wing Watch
"UPDATE: During a press conference with Eagle Forum head Phyllis Schlafly, Coulter compared the increasing Latino population to rape"
"UPDATE: During a press conference with Eagle Forum head Phyllis Schlafly, Coulter compared the increasing Latino population to rape"
Is This Really What’s Driving the Tea Party?
Is This Really What’s Driving the Tea Party?
"When you look at what animates the tea party, there are several different hatreds that are core to the tea party."
"When you look at what animates the tea party, there are several different hatreds that are core to the tea party."
CPAC Presidential Straw Poll Picks Guy Who Thinks Whites-Only Lunch Counters Should Be Legal
www.thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/03/08/3381181/cpac-straw-poll-picks-guy-who-thinks-whites-only-lunch-counters-should-be-legal-for-president/
"The son of libertarian icon and former Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX), Rand Paul has emerged as the nation’s leading spokesperson for an anti-government philosophy that would undo nearly all the accomplishments of the New Deal and the Civil Rights Era. As a Senate candidate in 2010, Paul came out against the Civil Rights Act of 1964′s bans on private discrimination — including the bans on employment discrimination and whites-only lunch counters — claiming that the right of “private ownership” should trump African Americans’ and other minorities’ right to be free from invidious discrimination."
"The son of libertarian icon and former Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX), Rand Paul has emerged as the nation’s leading spokesperson for an anti-government philosophy that would undo nearly all the accomplishments of the New Deal and the Civil Rights Era. As a Senate candidate in 2010, Paul came out against the Civil Rights Act of 1964′s bans on private discrimination — including the bans on employment discrimination and whites-only lunch counters — claiming that the right of “private ownership” should trump African Americans’ and other minorities’ right to be free from invidious discrimination."
Craigslist Casual Encounters Ads Explode During CPAC (NSFW)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/03/08/craigslist-casual-encounters-ads-explode-cpac-nsfw/
The thing a about these Craigslist ads — and the reason they are so entertaining — is because the CPAC folks are the ones who frown on everything we see in those ads. Well, except for that liberal chick. These are the people who call women sluts for wanting to practice birth control. These are the people who denounce gays for their “sinful lifestyle.” These are the folks who are so far into the closet that they found their 1980s dinner jacket. And it was fabulous!"
The thing a about these Craigslist ads — and the reason they are so entertaining — is because the CPAC folks are the ones who frown on everything we see in those ads. Well, except for that liberal chick. These are the people who call women sluts for wanting to practice birth control. These are the people who denounce gays for their “sinful lifestyle.” These are the folks who are so far into the closet that they found their 1980s dinner jacket. And it was fabulous!"
Totally not racist Ann Coulter at CPAC whines about the “browning of America”
www.freakoutnation.com/2014/03/08/totally-not-racist-ann-coulter-at-cpac-whines-about-the-browning-of-america/
"The Conservative Political Action Conference is working out as expected. Apparently the organizers just threw their hands in the air and just let anyone on stage. Today Ann Coulter graced the conference with her racist messages.
She attacked MSNBC for “celebrating the browning of America.” and added, “But if you don’t celebrate it you’re a racist.”
I beg to differ. Either way, she’s a racist."
"The Conservative Political Action Conference is working out as expected. Apparently the organizers just threw their hands in the air and just let anyone on stage. Today Ann Coulter graced the conference with her racist messages.
She attacked MSNBC for “celebrating the browning of America.” and added, “But if you don’t celebrate it you’re a racist.”
I beg to differ. Either way, she’s a racist."
Wingnuts baffled by inequality: Why they’re totally confused about how to talk about it
Wingnuts baffled by inequality: Why they’re totally confused about how to talk about it
"From decrying the problem to praising it to ignoring it, the right is totally lost on how to talk to the 99 percent"
"From decrying the problem to praising it to ignoring it, the right is totally lost on how to talk to the 99 percent"
Extreme As It Ever Was: Five Things To Know About This Year's CPAC | Right Wing Watch
Extreme As It Ever Was: Five Things To Know About This Year's CPAC | Right Wing Watch
"Despite everything we hear about how the GOP is really making an effort this time to attract non-white voters, very few CPAC members bothered to show up for the summit’s panel on minority-outreach."
"Despite everything we hear about how the GOP is really making an effort this time to attract non-white voters, very few CPAC members bothered to show up for the summit’s panel on minority-outreach."
“Wisconsin is the model”: Grover Norquist’s Tea Party scheme to crush his union enemies
“Wisconsin is the model”: Grover Norquist’s Tea Party scheme to crush his union enemies
"At CPAC panel, RNC Chair Priebus touts "total and complete unity" between GOP, Tea Party, and Glenn Beck acolytes"
"At CPAC panel, RNC Chair Priebus touts "total and complete unity" between GOP, Tea Party, and Glenn Beck acolytes"
The sociopathic 1 percent: The driving force at the heart of the Tea Party
The sociopathic 1 percent: The driving force at the heart of the Tea Party
"In their warped view of society, only the individual exists -- with no social relations, shared history and culture"
"In their warped view of society, only the individual exists -- with no social relations, shared history and culture"
While Trying to Avoid Prison Michele Bachmann Calls Obama a Threat To America’s Survival
www.politicususa.com/2014/03/08/avoid-prison-michele-bachmann-calls-obama-threat-americas-survivial.html
"Bachmann is the central player in an FBI investigation into allegations of money laundering and wire fraud."
"Bachmann is the central player in an FBI investigation into allegations of money laundering and wire fraud."
After Attacking Poor Families at CPAC, Paul Ryan Embarrassingly Gets Caught Plagiarizing from Book
www.forwardprogressives.com/attacking-poor-families-cpac-paul-ryan-embarrassingly-gets-caught-plagiarizing-book/
"Paul Ryan absolutely embarrassed himself at CPAC. Not only did he attack families living in poverty, but he had to plagiarize a story from a book to do it."
"Paul Ryan absolutely embarrassed himself at CPAC. Not only did he attack families living in poverty, but he had to plagiarize a story from a book to do it."
Here’s What A Conservative Minority Outreach Event Looks Like
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/03/07/cpac-minority-outreach-panel/
"While these are important issues, the fact that the GOP has a serious problem with outreach has never been more evident. CPAC should have been the place to bring that into the open, and possibly where they could start coming up with a real plan. Instead, all the empty ballroom showed was that conservatives just don’t care about minorities."
"While these are important issues, the fact that the GOP has a serious problem with outreach has never been more evident. CPAC should have been the place to bring that into the open, and possibly where they could start coming up with a real plan. Instead, all the empty ballroom showed was that conservatives just don’t care about minorities."
CPAC – An Absurdist Theater Where Reality Goes to Die
www.politicususa.com/2014/03/08/cpac-absurdist-theater-reality-die.html
"These people have become caricatures of conservatives in a post-conservative world. It is difficult to believe they take each other seriously, and that they can get through their shticks without laughing, but they somehow do, and expect the audience to applaud this absurdist theater. It’s crazy, but it’s the Republican Party. This is what they think America wants, and this is what they are going to give America."
"These people have become caricatures of conservatives in a post-conservative world. It is difficult to believe they take each other seriously, and that they can get through their shticks without laughing, but they somehow do, and expect the audience to applaud this absurdist theater. It’s crazy, but it’s the Republican Party. This is what they think America wants, and this is what they are going to give America."
Rick Santorum Tells Conservatives to Stop Using the Economic Term “Middle Class”
www.forwardprogressives.com/rick-santorum-tells-conservatives-stop-using-economic-term-middle-class/
"Using the term “middle class” isn’t “leftist class-evny” – it’s called understanding simple economics. Republicans have already waged a war on proven science, are they now out to rewrite economics books simply because people are growing sick and tired of their top-down economic approach to everything? It’s basically the go-to move for Republicans."
"Using the term “middle class” isn’t “leftist class-evny” – it’s called understanding simple economics. Republicans have already waged a war on proven science, are they now out to rewrite economics books simply because people are growing sick and tired of their top-down economic approach to everything? It’s basically the go-to move for Republicans."
Right-Wing Bigot Michael Medved: ‘No State Has Ever Banned Gay Marriage. ‘That is a Liberal Lie (Video)
Right-Wing Bigot Michael Medved: ‘No State Has Ever Banned Gay Marriage. ‘That is a Liberal Lie (Video)
"If you had any remaining doubts that the far right thinks we are all stupid, the claim made by conservative radio host Michael Medved during a panel discussion at CPAC on Friday should forever banish them. In response to remarks made by Alexander McCobin, executive director and co-founder of the libertarian organization Students for Liberty defending the right of same sex couples to marry, Medved said, “There has never been a state in this country that has ever banned gay marriage. That is a liberal lie.”
Of course the real lie is the one Medved told when he said that no state has ever banned gay marriage. The truth is that 33 states still have an outright ban on those unions."
"If you had any remaining doubts that the far right thinks we are all stupid, the claim made by conservative radio host Michael Medved during a panel discussion at CPAC on Friday should forever banish them. In response to remarks made by Alexander McCobin, executive director and co-founder of the libertarian organization Students for Liberty defending the right of same sex couples to marry, Medved said, “There has never been a state in this country that has ever banned gay marriage. That is a liberal lie.”
Of course the real lie is the one Medved told when he said that no state has ever banned gay marriage. The truth is that 33 states still have an outright ban on those unions."
ALEC, National Corporate Friendly 'Bill Mill', Going Local | Common Dreams
ALEC, National Corporate Friendly 'Bill Mill', Going Local | Common Dreams
"According to a report in the Guardian, the Koch brothers-backed group—which has been responsible for many conservative pieces of legislation shaped in the form of ALEC "model bills"—is spring-boarding a new initiative that will focus the group's energy on issues and political campaigns in "villages, towns, cities and counties" across the country."
"According to a report in the Guardian, the Koch brothers-backed group—which has been responsible for many conservative pieces of legislation shaped in the form of ALEC "model bills"—is spring-boarding a new initiative that will focus the group's energy on issues and political campaigns in "villages, towns, cities and counties" across the country."
Disastrous State of Conservative Movement on Full Display at CPAC
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/disastrous-state-conservative-movement-full-display-cpac
"After they got hammered in the 2012 election, and with early polls indicating the GOP might be facing an even bigger wipeout in 2016, a moment of introspection might have revealed valuable insights to the party. Instead, party leaders seem hell-bent on continuing the trend of demonizing the poor, gays, atheists, liberals, Muslims, and women in an effort to appeal to its rabid Christian evangelical base."
"After they got hammered in the 2012 election, and with early polls indicating the GOP might be facing an even bigger wipeout in 2016, a moment of introspection might have revealed valuable insights to the party. Instead, party leaders seem hell-bent on continuing the trend of demonizing the poor, gays, atheists, liberals, Muslims, and women in an effort to appeal to its rabid Christian evangelical base."
Jon Stewart Absolutely Annihilates Republicans for Opposing Veterans’ Benefits Bill
www.forwardprogressives.com/jon-stewart-absolutely-annihilates-republicans-opposing-veterans-benefits/
"The fact that these Senators would try to tie in new Iran sanctions with veterans’ benefits, or dare to say that “we can’t afford” to help those we sent off to war, is absolutely reprehensible. How these senators can sit there and say they support our troops, while blocking an extension to veterans’ benefits, shows what absolute hypocrites they are. And it also shows exactly where the Republican party sits as it relates to helping our veterans.
It’s okay to send them off to war – but they’ll only vote to help those veterans as long as it’s “cost effective” or new Iran sanctions are attached to the bill. Yup, sounds like those “good, wholesome” Republican values to me."
"The fact that these Senators would try to tie in new Iran sanctions with veterans’ benefits, or dare to say that “we can’t afford” to help those we sent off to war, is absolutely reprehensible. How these senators can sit there and say they support our troops, while blocking an extension to veterans’ benefits, shows what absolute hypocrites they are. And it also shows exactly where the Republican party sits as it relates to helping our veterans.
It’s okay to send them off to war – but they’ll only vote to help those veterans as long as it’s “cost effective” or new Iran sanctions are attached to the bill. Yup, sounds like those “good, wholesome” Republican values to me."
Paul Ryan Gets Caught Telling A Huge Whopper Of A Lie About School Lunches At CPAC
www.politicususa.com/2014/03/07/paul-ryan-caught-telling-huge-whopper-lie-school-lunches-cpac.html
"The only thing he is truly sorry for is that he got caught. That story was just too good not to use and if nobody fact-checked it, it would have been used over and over again. Without that story proving to be true, especially how it was presented in his speech, the entire substance of what he was trying to convey crumbles apart."
"The only thing he is truly sorry for is that he got caught. That story was just too good not to use and if nobody fact-checked it, it would have been used over and over again. Without that story proving to be true, especially how it was presented in his speech, the entire substance of what he was trying to convey crumbles apart."
Friday, March 7, 2014
There Is Hope For The Youth Of America: Millennials Share Democrats' Values
There Is Hope For The Youth Of America: Millennials Share Democrats' Values
"Young adults like to think of themselves as independent, but when it comes to politics, they're more likely than not to lean to the left.
Half of American adults ages 18 to 33 are self-described political independents, according to a survey out Friday, but at the same time half of these so-called millennials are Democrats or lean toward the Democratic Party, the highest share for any age group over the last decade.
"Young adults like to think of themselves as independent, but when it comes to politics, they're more likely than not to lean to the left.
Half of American adults ages 18 to 33 are self-described political independents, according to a survey out Friday, but at the same time half of these so-called millennials are Democrats or lean toward the Democratic Party, the highest share for any age group over the last decade.
CPAC Parties: 2016 Hopefuls Hang Out With Bloggers and Frauds
CPAC Parties: 2016 Hopefuls Hang Out With Bloggers and Frauds
"The new resolve on the part of conservative billionaires to be more 'hands on' and dictate the political direction of those they support was on display not only at CPAC, but also at BlogBash, bringing it a little extra shine. Phil Kerpen of American Commitment signed on to the event and perhaps even tossed a few billionaire bucks their way for the privilege of announcing Blogger and Activist of the Year.
If you want to understand how craven this group is, consider this: Their "activist" award was given to white nationalist Robert Stacy McCain, for his seriously creepy series on underage lesbians."
"The new resolve on the part of conservative billionaires to be more 'hands on' and dictate the political direction of those they support was on display not only at CPAC, but also at BlogBash, bringing it a little extra shine. Phil Kerpen of American Commitment signed on to the event and perhaps even tossed a few billionaire bucks their way for the privilege of announcing Blogger and Activist of the Year.
If you want to understand how craven this group is, consider this: Their "activist" award was given to white nationalist Robert Stacy McCain, for his seriously creepy series on underage lesbians."
In the Midst of an Investigation, WI GOP Fast-Tracks "Dark Money" Bill
In the Midst of an Investigation, WI GOP Fast-Tracks "Dark Money" Bill
"A proposed bill that would keep the public in the dark about the sources of money in Wisconsin elections could also make it easier for dark money groups to coordinate with candidates, an issue of particular salience given the ongoing "John Doe" probe into alleged campaign finance violations in the state.
"Dark money" is a phrase which refers to election spending by nonprofits that exploit loopholes in campaign finance disclosure laws and keep their donors secret by running "issue ads" designed to influence elections. Wisconsin's "dark money" bill was just introduced this week. It is now being fast-tracked in the Wisconsin legislature before the end of session, with little time for the press and public to asses its impact."
"A proposed bill that would keep the public in the dark about the sources of money in Wisconsin elections could also make it easier for dark money groups to coordinate with candidates, an issue of particular salience given the ongoing "John Doe" probe into alleged campaign finance violations in the state.
"Dark money" is a phrase which refers to election spending by nonprofits that exploit loopholes in campaign finance disclosure laws and keep their donors secret by running "issue ads" designed to influence elections. Wisconsin's "dark money" bill was just introduced this week. It is now being fast-tracked in the Wisconsin legislature before the end of session, with little time for the press and public to asses its impact."
Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie | The Nation
Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie | The Nation
"Paul Ryan’s CPAC speech yesterday was almost comically offensive even before it became clear that it was based on a lie."
"Paul Ryan’s CPAC speech yesterday was almost comically offensive even before it became clear that it was based on a lie."
ALEC: Now Coming To A City Or Town Government Near You
ALEC: Now Coming To A City Or Town Government Near You
"The American Legislative Exchange Council, founded in 1973, has become one of the most pervasive advocacy operations in the nation. It brings elected officials together with representatives of major corporations, giving those companies a direct channel into legislation in the form of Alec “model bills”."
"The American Legislative Exchange Council, founded in 1973, has become one of the most pervasive advocacy operations in the nation. It brings elected officials together with representatives of major corporations, giving those companies a direct channel into legislation in the form of Alec “model bills”."
Thursday, March 6, 2014
These Nine Maps Show How The GOP is Destroying Southern States
These Nine Maps Show How The GOP is Destroying Southern States
"Upward mobility is also a scenario that southerners cannot expect to experience at a rate matching the more sensible parts of the country. Red state voters have a decreased likelihood of moving up the economic ladder, as shown below. The dark red areas are places where the American Dream is all but dead."
"Upward mobility is also a scenario that southerners cannot expect to experience at a rate matching the more sensible parts of the country. Red state voters have a decreased likelihood of moving up the economic ladder, as shown below. The dark red areas are places where the American Dream is all but dead."
It’s Official: Job Growth Exploding While Poverty Shrinks In State With Highest Min. Wage! (Video)
It’s Official: Job Growth Exploding While Poverty Shrinks In State With Highest Min. Wage! (Video)
"However, the gridlock congress and the fact that the Tea Party would rather see someone else die before they raise the minimum wage (someone else who was preferably Black or Hispanic) means it’ll likely be up to local governments for the foreseeable future, and some aren’t waiting around. San Fran and Santa Fe are both increasing theirs to $10.74 and $10.66, respectively, while New Jersey voters have voted to increase it by $1, and tied future increases to the consumer price index. New Jersey in particular is notable; since the increase in minimum wage, the state’s added over 8,000 new jobs at a rate the fastest it’s being since 2012. And this doesn’t even touch on SeaTac, a suburb of Seattle; they voted a $15.00 minimum wage for people in certain service sectors."
"However, the gridlock congress and the fact that the Tea Party would rather see someone else die before they raise the minimum wage (someone else who was preferably Black or Hispanic) means it’ll likely be up to local governments for the foreseeable future, and some aren’t waiting around. San Fran and Santa Fe are both increasing theirs to $10.74 and $10.66, respectively, while New Jersey voters have voted to increase it by $1, and tied future increases to the consumer price index. New Jersey in particular is notable; since the increase in minimum wage, the state’s added over 8,000 new jobs at a rate the fastest it’s being since 2012. And this doesn’t even touch on SeaTac, a suburb of Seattle; they voted a $15.00 minimum wage for people in certain service sectors."
The 'Grover Norquist Is A Secret Muslim Brotherhood Agent' Conspiracy Returns Just In Time For CPAC | Right Wing Watch
The 'Grover Norquist Is A Secret Muslim Brotherhood Agent' Conspiracy Returns Just In Time For CPAC | Right Wing Watch
"But perhaps our favorite rant against Norquist came from Cathie Adams of Eagle Forum, who said that she knows Norquist is a secret Muslim because “he has a beard"."
"But perhaps our favorite rant against Norquist came from Cathie Adams of Eagle Forum, who said that she knows Norquist is a secret Muslim because “he has a beard"."
CPAC wingnuts’ greatest hits: 18 outrageous things its top speakers have said in public
CPAC wingnuts’ greatest hits: 18 outrageous things its top speakers have said in public
"Here are some head-turning past comments from headliners highlighted on CPAC’s site"
"Here are some head-turning past comments from headliners highlighted on CPAC’s site"
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Jon Stewart Rips Shameless Republican Senators for F*cking Over Veterans
Jon Stewart Rips Shameless Republican Senators for F*cking Over Veterans
"As Stewart pointed out, there's something terribly wrong with our country's "national shame-o-meter" when John Travolta pronouncing someone's name wrong at the Oscar's has got the country worked up into a Twitter frenzy, but how the Senate behaved this week barely gets a mention in the national media."
"As Stewart pointed out, there's something terribly wrong with our country's "national shame-o-meter" when John Travolta pronouncing someone's name wrong at the Oscar's has got the country worked up into a Twitter frenzy, but how the Senate behaved this week barely gets a mention in the national media."
The Massive Policy Failure That Paul Ryan Wants To Emulate
www.thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/03/05/3366601/welfare-reform-fail/
"If his plans are as widely embraced within his party as they have been in the past, that doesn’t bode well for the programs that still work."
"If his plans are as widely embraced within his party as they have been in the past, that doesn’t bode well for the programs that still work."
Rape Culture 101: “Christian” Colleges Call Women “Liars And Sinners” For Reporting Sexual Assault
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/03/05/rape-culture-101-christian-colleges-call-women-liars-sinners-reporting-sexual-assault/
"Christian fundamentalism, on the other hand, literally teaches rape culture. It teaches that women are lesser beings subordinate to the will of men. Women are temptresses. Sinners. Whores. Why do you think the conservative Christians of the GOP spend so much time downplaying the severity or even existence of rape? The Bible clearly states that a woman should marry her rapist so it can’t be all that bad, can it? That is not just rape culture, it’s institutional rape culture.
Rape culture is part of the ideological underpinnings of the religious right and it explain much of the widespread sexism and flat out misogyny found among conservatives and Republicans. How could a woman ever be paid as much as a man for the same work? How dare women have sex, enjoy it and not be punished with an unwanted pregnancy? If a woman has a drink and is raped, clearly she was asking for it."
"Christian fundamentalism, on the other hand, literally teaches rape culture. It teaches that women are lesser beings subordinate to the will of men. Women are temptresses. Sinners. Whores. Why do you think the conservative Christians of the GOP spend so much time downplaying the severity or even existence of rape? The Bible clearly states that a woman should marry her rapist so it can’t be all that bad, can it? That is not just rape culture, it’s institutional rape culture.
Rape culture is part of the ideological underpinnings of the religious right and it explain much of the widespread sexism and flat out misogyny found among conservatives and Republicans. How could a woman ever be paid as much as a man for the same work? How dare women have sex, enjoy it and not be punished with an unwanted pregnancy? If a woman has a drink and is raped, clearly she was asking for it."
Paul Ryan’s every distortion: Fact-checking his anti-poverty plan
Paul Ryan’s every distortion: Fact-checking his anti-poverty plan
"It seems Ryan will stop at nothing to destroy social safety net, even misrepresenting essential poverty research"
"It seems Ryan will stop at nothing to destroy social safety net, even misrepresenting essential poverty research"
Meet Mythopedia, A Treasure Trove of Conservative Whoppers | Common Dreams
Meet Mythopedia, A Treasure Trove of Conservative Whoppers | Common Dreams
"Mythopedia, an online inter-active compendium of lies peddled by conservatives, along with truths, their sources and useful rebuttals."
"Mythopedia, an online inter-active compendium of lies peddled by conservatives, along with truths, their sources and useful rebuttals."
Darrell Issa: IRS Investigation Hitting 'Dead End'
Darrell Issa: IRS Investigation Hitting 'Dead End'
"Rep. Darrel Issa is finally admitting that his dog and pony show starring the IRS is finally coming to a close."
"Rep. Darrel Issa is finally admitting that his dog and pony show starring the IRS is finally coming to a close."
Phonies, frauds and liars: Why GOP’s poverty strategy is even more cynical than you think
Phonies, frauds and liars: Why GOP’s poverty strategy is even more cynical than you think
"It’s heartwarming to see how quickly Rep. Paul Ryan’s new poverty report has been debunked and discredited. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has the most exhaustive takedown, but the Fiscal Times report featuring scholars who said Ryan misrepresented their work in order to discredit anti-poverty programs was devastating, too."
"It’s heartwarming to see how quickly Rep. Paul Ryan’s new poverty report has been debunked and discredited. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has the most exhaustive takedown, but the Fiscal Times report featuring scholars who said Ryan misrepresented their work in order to discredit anti-poverty programs was devastating, too."
Peabody Energy Lobbyist Schools Legislators on Getting More ALEC Travel Perks
Peabody Energy Lobbyist Schools Legislators on Getting More ALEC Travel Perks
"Part of the duty of the ALEC state chairs is to solicit funds from corporations for the ALEC "scholarship fund," which raises more than $600,000 per year and which enables legislators to travel for free to ALEC conferences, where they meet with lobbyists from corporations like Peabody Energy, Exxon Mobil and Koch Industries. Well-connected lobbyists like those of Peabody, enable ALEC legislators to tap into large funds, but the relationship is one that appears to benefit the lobbyists at least as much."
"Part of the duty of the ALEC state chairs is to solicit funds from corporations for the ALEC "scholarship fund," which raises more than $600,000 per year and which enables legislators to travel for free to ALEC conferences, where they meet with lobbyists from corporations like Peabody Energy, Exxon Mobil and Koch Industries. Well-connected lobbyists like those of Peabody, enable ALEC legislators to tap into large funds, but the relationship is one that appears to benefit the lobbyists at least as much."
Darrell Issa Cuts Off Mic Of Rep. Cummings Who Was Exposing IRS Hearing As Fraud
Darrell Issa Cuts Off Mic Of Rep. Cummings Who Was Exposing IRS Hearing As Fraud
"Rep. Daryl Issa, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee told the world that he planned hundreds of hearings and investigationswhen he took over in 2010 and has been holding bogus hearing after bogus hearing ever since, tampering with the evidence as he tries to damage President Obama at every turn. In the last three years has come up empty each time. After Benghazi, his number two priority has been the phony IRS scandal which he keeps trying to portray as an attack on conservatives."
"Rep. Daryl Issa, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee told the world that he planned hundreds of hearings and investigationswhen he took over in 2010 and has been holding bogus hearing after bogus hearing ever since, tampering with the evidence as he tries to damage President Obama at every turn. In the last three years has come up empty each time. After Benghazi, his number two priority has been the phony IRS scandal which he keeps trying to portray as an attack on conservatives."
Paul Ryan Attacks Obama Budget as 'Raising White Flag' for Not Gutting Social Safety Nets
Paul Ryan Attacks Obama Budget as 'Raising White Flag' for Not Gutting Social Safety Nets
"Rep. Paul Ryan continues to find refuge with friendly media outlets like Fox to pretend that the majority of Americans agree with his cruel budget proposals."
"Rep. Paul Ryan continues to find refuge with friendly media outlets like Fox to pretend that the majority of Americans agree with his cruel budget proposals."
8 of the Most Clueless, Offensive Statements by America's Out-of-Touch Rich People
www.alternet.org/economy/they-dont-get-it-8-most-clueless-statements-1
"Five years after Wall Street wrecked the economy, the rich are doing better than ever: the Dow is at record highs, while the 1% control more of the country’s (and the world’s) wealth than ever before.
So why are the wealthy so cranky? The last couple months have seen a surge in CEOs, hedge fund managers and startup entrepreneurs whining about how tough they have it, while lecturing the working class about how they need to stop that very whining. According to the wealthy, they do all the work, earn all the money, and yet practically live like paupers."
"Five years after Wall Street wrecked the economy, the rich are doing better than ever: the Dow is at record highs, while the 1% control more of the country’s (and the world’s) wealth than ever before.
So why are the wealthy so cranky? The last couple months have seen a surge in CEOs, hedge fund managers and startup entrepreneurs whining about how tough they have it, while lecturing the working class about how they need to stop that very whining. According to the wealthy, they do all the work, earn all the money, and yet practically live like paupers."
5 Christian Right Leaders in Desperate Need of a Civics Lesson About How America Works
www.alternet.org/belief/5-christian-right-leaders-desperate-need-civics-lesson-about-how-america-works
"The truth is, many leaders of the Religious Right and their followers could use a civics lesson. Their descriptions of American government and the history behind it are usually bound up more in wishful thinking than reality. Like creationists who made up a fake “science” because they don’t like evolution, Religious Right acolytes are prone to rewrite our nation’s governing documents to fit their preconceived notions."
"The truth is, many leaders of the Religious Right and their followers could use a civics lesson. Their descriptions of American government and the history behind it are usually bound up more in wishful thinking than reality. Like creationists who made up a fake “science” because they don’t like evolution, Religious Right acolytes are prone to rewrite our nation’s governing documents to fit their preconceived notions."
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Michele Bachmann Says Obama Is Fulfilling Bible's End-Time Prophecies
Michele Bachmann Says Obama Is Fulfilling Bible's End-Time Prophecies
"Rep. Michele Bachmann has always been a laughingstock as a Republican congresswoman (except for the Tea Party), but now she's trying to reach out to Tim LaHaye and his Left Behind series of books."
"Rep. Michele Bachmann has always been a laughingstock as a Republican congresswoman (except for the Tea Party), but now she's trying to reach out to Tim LaHaye and his Left Behind series of books."
I Have A Question
I Have A Question
"How can a man who has never once in his whole adult life held a private sector job get that damn rich? That man has drawn a government paycheck his entire adult life."
"How can a man who has never once in his whole adult life held a private sector job get that damn rich? That man has drawn a government paycheck his entire adult life."
House Republicans Dig a Deep Hole with Budget that Kills Medicare and Cuts Head Start
www.politicususa.com/2014/03/04/house-republicans-budget-takes-aim-medicare-medicaid-head-start.html
"If you recall, the non-partisan CBO was not impressed either, and pointed out that the Ryan voucher concept would result in rising costs for older Americans. People would have higher out of pocket expenses even as their medical bills escalated. The bottom line is that the Republican plan “saves” money by shifting the burden of pay onto seniors, and this means that they no longer have the guarantee of Medicare. By any logic, this fundamentally changes Medicare enough to call it killed, as the entire purpose was to provide a safety net."
"If you recall, the non-partisan CBO was not impressed either, and pointed out that the Ryan voucher concept would result in rising costs for older Americans. People would have higher out of pocket expenses even as their medical bills escalated. The bottom line is that the Republican plan “saves” money by shifting the burden of pay onto seniors, and this means that they no longer have the guarantee of Medicare. By any logic, this fundamentally changes Medicare enough to call it killed, as the entire purpose was to provide a safety net."
This Tea Party Woman Says Women Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Vote
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/03/03/janis-lane-women-shouldnt-vote/
"The GOP is not about equality of any sort, and the Tea Party even less so."
"The GOP is not about equality of any sort, and the Tea Party even less so."
The Billionaires’ Scheme to Destroy Democracy
www.inthesetimes.com/article/16341/the_billionaire_scheme_to_destroy_democracy
"And in the United Plutocrats of Perkins, the children and grandchildren of billionaires, the nation’s Paris Hiltons and PC Petersons, would wield millions of times the political power of Jack Andraka, the determined Maryland teen-ager who developed an inexpensive test for pancreatic cancer, or Tawanda Jones, who used her savings to start a dance team to teach Camden girls self-discipline.
Self-righteous 1 percenters—from former Morgan Stanley CEO John J. Mack to real estate investor Sam Zell—sulked in recent weeks that their money can’t buy them love from the 99 percent. Perkins’ solution is to eliminate democracy’s self-determination and return to medieval rule by wealthy royals."
"And in the United Plutocrats of Perkins, the children and grandchildren of billionaires, the nation’s Paris Hiltons and PC Petersons, would wield millions of times the political power of Jack Andraka, the determined Maryland teen-ager who developed an inexpensive test for pancreatic cancer, or Tawanda Jones, who used her savings to start a dance team to teach Camden girls self-discipline.
Self-righteous 1 percenters—from former Morgan Stanley CEO John J. Mack to real estate investor Sam Zell—sulked in recent weeks that their money can’t buy them love from the 99 percent. Perkins’ solution is to eliminate democracy’s self-determination and return to medieval rule by wealthy royals."
WND: 'You Can Make A Black Woman The First Lady, But That Doesn't Mean She Will Have Any Class' | Right Wing Watch
WND: 'You Can Make A Black Woman The First Lady, But That Doesn't Mean She Will Have Any Class' | Right Wing Watch
"WorldNetDaily’s Mychal Massie writes today that the new nutrition facts label championed by Michelle Obama is proof that she’s a “bigoted, racialist” first lady who is “usurping authority and inflicting additional financial injury upon an already suffering people"."
"WorldNetDaily’s Mychal Massie writes today that the new nutrition facts label championed by Michelle Obama is proof that she’s a “bigoted, racialist” first lady who is “usurping authority and inflicting additional financial injury upon an already suffering people"."
Congressman Steve Stockman Threatens To Arrest Anyone Who Publishes His Mugshot, So Here’s His Mugshot
www.forwardprogressives.com/congressman-steve-stockman-threatens-arrest-anyone-publishes-mugshot-heres-mugshot/
"Rep. Stockman has threatened numerous times to begin articles of impeachment against President Obama because GUNZ, he has compared Obama to Saddam Hussein, defended a militia group, appeared on a Holocaust-denying radio program, favorably compared his constituents to the Branch-Davidians, and traveled to Denmark to protest climate change, wearing a blindfold. I wish I was making all that up, but I’m not."
"Rep. Stockman has threatened numerous times to begin articles of impeachment against President Obama because GUNZ, he has compared Obama to Saddam Hussein, defended a militia group, appeared on a Holocaust-denying radio program, favorably compared his constituents to the Branch-Davidians, and traveled to Denmark to protest climate change, wearing a blindfold. I wish I was making all that up, but I’m not."
Conservatives, Wake Up: The Republican Party Uses Religion To Manipulate You
www.forwardprogressives.com/conservatives-wake-republican-party-uses-religion-manipulate/
"I’ll give Republicans this – it’s a brilliant move. They literally have millions of people voting for their party, against their own economic interests, based on social issues that have absolutely no impact on their lives."
"I’ll give Republicans this – it’s a brilliant move. They literally have millions of people voting for their party, against their own economic interests, based on social issues that have absolutely no impact on their lives."
How the GOP's Backward Social Agenda Hurts Businesses and Job Growth
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/how-gops-backward-social-agenda-really-bad-business
"Why is the business community constantly having to speak out against extreme right-wing social legislation in the first place?"
"Why is the business community constantly having to speak out against extreme right-wing social legislation in the first place?"
Rush Limbaugh Mocks “12 Years a Slave” Winning Best Picture
www.forwardprogressives.com/rush-limbaugh-mocks-12-years-slave-winning-best-picture/
"This is a man who once called President Obama a “magic negro” and an “oreo.” He even once referred to single women as “receptacles” for “semen.” Honestly, his attacks against minorities, women and other religions are seemingly endless."
"This is a man who once called President Obama a “magic negro” and an “oreo.” He even once referred to single women as “receptacles” for “semen.” Honestly, his attacks against minorities, women and other religions are seemingly endless."
How Hyper-Religious Political Stunts by Republicans Keep Voters Captive to Corporate Ideology
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/how-hyper-religious-political-stunts-republicans-keeps-their-voters-captive
"If you want to know why nine out of the 10 poorest states are located in the hyper-religious South, look no further than this calculated right-wing political play, which is designed for one purpose: to ensure Southern and Sunbelt voters continue to vote against their own self-economic interests."
"If you want to know why nine out of the 10 poorest states are located in the hyper-religious South, look no further than this calculated right-wing political play, which is designed for one purpose: to ensure Southern and Sunbelt voters continue to vote against their own self-economic interests."
Monday, March 3, 2014
Scott Walker’s little-known scandal: When he treated welfare recipients like dogs
Scott Walker’s little-known scandal: When he treated welfare recipients like dogs
"When Scott Walker was county executive, how he handled programs for Milwaukee’s poor will shock and amaze you"
"When Scott Walker was county executive, how he handled programs for Milwaukee’s poor will shock and amaze you"
10 Biggest Right-Wing Idiots This Week (Not Even Including Arizona Homophobes)
www.alternet.org/10-biggest-right-wing-idiots-week-not-even-including-arizona-homophobes
"Putting aside all of the nutjob reactions to the veto of Arizona’s crazy anti-gay law, some of which were chronicled here, right wingers were still plenty busy mouthing off this week."
"Putting aside all of the nutjob reactions to the veto of Arizona’s crazy anti-gay law, some of which were chronicled here, right wingers were still plenty busy mouthing off this week."
Why the Christian Right Feels Entitled to Legal Protections to Impose Hate and Mooch Off Taxpayers
www.alternet.org/why-christian-right-feels-entitled-legal-protections-impose-hate-and-mooch-taxpayers
"Discrimination against gays is just the tip of the iceberg."
"Discrimination against gays is just the tip of the iceberg."
Paralyzed Republican Lawmaker Who Survived Thanks to Medicaid Opposes Medicaid Expansion
www.forwardprogressives.com/paralyzed-republican-lawmaker-survived-thanks-medicad-opposes-medicad-expansion/
"Miller is the worst, most disgusting, form of hypocrite. Someone who actually owes his life to a program that he now opposes expanding so others might have their lives saved."
"Miller is the worst, most disgusting, form of hypocrite. Someone who actually owes his life to a program that he now opposes expanding so others might have their lives saved."
Behind the ‘Religious Freedom’ Attacks on Gay Rights Lurks a Broad Attack on Civil Rights
Behind the ‘Religious Freedom’ Attacks on Gay Rights Lurks a Broad Attack on Civil Rights
"Most of this legislation originates with the same source: the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the Scottsdale-based religious-right organization formerly known as the Alliance Defense Fund, which is ostensibly dedicated to advocating for Christians’ right to “freely live out their faith.” ADF is also active in working to criminalize gay sex in other countries, and played a key role in the recent passage of Uganda’s new laws outlawing homosexuality. It is also active in supporting a number of lawsuits involving conservative Christians’ rights to discriminate against gays and lesbians."
"Most of this legislation originates with the same source: the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the Scottsdale-based religious-right organization formerly known as the Alliance Defense Fund, which is ostensibly dedicated to advocating for Christians’ right to “freely live out their faith.” ADF is also active in working to criminalize gay sex in other countries, and played a key role in the recent passage of Uganda’s new laws outlawing homosexuality. It is also active in supporting a number of lawsuits involving conservative Christians’ rights to discriminate against gays and lesbians."
Right-wing columnist urges GOP to abandon outreach: ‘Colorblind conservatism’ is futile
www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/03/03/right-wing-columnist-urges-gop-to-abandon-outreach-colorblind-conservatism-is-futile/
"Disgraced conservative columnist John Derbyshire is urging the Republican Party to abandon its meager efforts to court voters who aren’t racist white men.
Derbyshire, who lost his job with the National Review after publishing a “nasty and indefensible” 2012 column about his racial prejudices, told Communities Digital News on Friday that the GOP would never attract enough black and women voters to be worth the effort."
"Disgraced conservative columnist John Derbyshire is urging the Republican Party to abandon its meager efforts to court voters who aren’t racist white men.
Derbyshire, who lost his job with the National Review after publishing a “nasty and indefensible” 2012 column about his racial prejudices, told Communities Digital News on Friday that the GOP would never attract enough black and women voters to be worth the effort."
The Real Welfare Queens
www.inthesetimes.com/article/16362/the_real_welfare_queens
"Consider Charles and David Koch. Their company, Koch Industries, has relied on $88 million worth of government handouts. Yet, as the major financiers of the anti-government right, the Kochs are still billed as libertarian free-market activists."
"Consider Charles and David Koch. Their company, Koch Industries, has relied on $88 million worth of government handouts. Yet, as the major financiers of the anti-government right, the Kochs are still billed as libertarian free-market activists."
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Derbyshire: 'Future Of The Conservative Movement Is As A Home For White Ethnocentrism' | Right Wing Watch
Derbyshire: 'Future Of The Conservative Movement Is As A Home For White Ethnocentrism' | Right Wing Watch
"He concludes that he is forced to agree with his “friend,” white nationalist Jared Taylor that “whites may as well start asserting themselves and join in fighting for the spoils. If that’s right, ‘colorblind conservatism’ is a dead end, and the future of the conservative movement is as a home for white ethnocentrism"."
"He concludes that he is forced to agree with his “friend,” white nationalist Jared Taylor that “whites may as well start asserting themselves and join in fighting for the spoils. If that’s right, ‘colorblind conservatism’ is a dead end, and the future of the conservative movement is as a home for white ethnocentrism"."
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Wants To Save Money By Not Allowing Poor People To Receive Emergency Care!
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Wants To Save Money By Not Allowing Poor People To Receive Emergency Care!
"The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1986 requires that a hospital treat anyone in an emergency, regardless of citizenship or ability to pay and it has saved many lives since it was enacted. Governor Nathan Deal (R) of Georgia thinks that it is an onerous law which is costing way to much money and wants Congress to repeal it and just let those poor people die.
Deal, who has been vocal in his opposition to Obamacare, called for the repeal of the law at a University of Georgia political science alumni event."
"The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1986 requires that a hospital treat anyone in an emergency, regardless of citizenship or ability to pay and it has saved many lives since it was enacted. Governor Nathan Deal (R) of Georgia thinks that it is an onerous law which is costing way to much money and wants Congress to repeal it and just let those poor people die.
Deal, who has been vocal in his opposition to Obamacare, called for the repeal of the law at a University of Georgia political science alumni event."
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