Indisputable proof that Republicans are warriors for the aristocracy
"Unfortunately for the conservatives, inequality is becoming impossible to ignore and the people are starting to wake up to what is happening. The confusion on the right about how to handle it is a sign that it’s verging out of their control. And again, as Nyhan pointed out in his NYT piece, simply paying lip service to a democratic, egalitarian concern is probably not going to be enough to give them cover when the Republican stereotype of being servants of the rich is so deeply embedded in our political culture."
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Obama’s Financial Reform Just Made The World A Little Bit Safer For The Other 99%
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/16/obamas-financial-reform-just-made-the-world-a-little-bit-safer-for-the-other-99/
"One of the things Dodd-Frank did was force companies like GE to play by the same rules as banks and SURPRISE! GE wants no part of it. It’s no fun to play if you have to play fair. So now GE is dropping its “shadow banking” division and the financial industry just got a bit safer.
Exactly what Obama’s financial reform promised to do. But SHHHHHH! Don’t tell anyone!
The funny part about this is that Republicans swore on a stack on Bibles that Dodd-Frank would make banks and faux-financial institutions like GE act even MORE recklessly since they were legally designated as SIFI or “systematically important financial institutions” (translation: Too Big To Fail). Republicans “reasoned” that these companies would rely on the government to bail them out again.
Of course, Republicans were full of it because they knew that Dodd-Frank would impose severe restrictions on “Too Big To Fail” banks and companies. These restrictions would force them to keep enough money on hand to make bailouts unnecessary. Essentially, Dodd-Frank told the SIFIs that they could gamble all they want but they had to be able to pay their gambling debts in full if they crapped out. If there is one thing the rich hate more than poor people, it’s gambling with their own money. Republicans get really sad when the 1% can’t have their cake and eat it, too. And your cake. And his. And hers. And that guy over there’s cake, as well.
Dodd-Frank may not be perfect, but it’s making the world just a little bit safer from the greed and depredations of the rich. And any day that the rich lose a bit of their ability to destroy lives is a good day in my book."
"One of the things Dodd-Frank did was force companies like GE to play by the same rules as banks and SURPRISE! GE wants no part of it. It’s no fun to play if you have to play fair. So now GE is dropping its “shadow banking” division and the financial industry just got a bit safer.
Exactly what Obama’s financial reform promised to do. But SHHHHHH! Don’t tell anyone!
The funny part about this is that Republicans swore on a stack on Bibles that Dodd-Frank would make banks and faux-financial institutions like GE act even MORE recklessly since they were legally designated as SIFI or “systematically important financial institutions” (translation: Too Big To Fail). Republicans “reasoned” that these companies would rely on the government to bail them out again.
Of course, Republicans were full of it because they knew that Dodd-Frank would impose severe restrictions on “Too Big To Fail” banks and companies. These restrictions would force them to keep enough money on hand to make bailouts unnecessary. Essentially, Dodd-Frank told the SIFIs that they could gamble all they want but they had to be able to pay their gambling debts in full if they crapped out. If there is one thing the rich hate more than poor people, it’s gambling with their own money. Republicans get really sad when the 1% can’t have their cake and eat it, too. And your cake. And his. And hers. And that guy over there’s cake, as well.
Dodd-Frank may not be perfect, but it’s making the world just a little bit safer from the greed and depredations of the rich. And any day that the rich lose a bit of their ability to destroy lives is a good day in my book."
Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests | The Nation
Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests | The Nation
"No Republican members of Congress nor potential GOP presidential candidates mentioned the movement."
"No Republican members of Congress nor potential GOP presidential candidates mentioned the movement."
Thousands Across U.S. Rally For $15 Minimum Wage
Thousands Across U.S. Rally For $15 Minimum Wage
"The movement has expanded rapidly. The restaurant employees were joined by thousands of low-wage peers from other sectors, including retail, child care, and home health care."
"The movement has expanded rapidly. The restaurant employees were joined by thousands of low-wage peers from other sectors, including retail, child care, and home health care."
Largest-Ever Strike Hits Fast Food Industry In 230 Cities
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/04/15/3647217/fast-food-strikes-2015/
"Wednesday’s actions took place in cities on both coasts, the south, and the midwest, and it even went global, with strikes in Italy and New Zealand."
"Wednesday’s actions took place in cities on both coasts, the south, and the midwest, and it even went global, with strikes in Italy and New Zealand."
20 Low-Paying Jobs Scott Walker Isn’t Qualified For Because They Require A Four-Year Degree
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/16/20-low-paying-jobs-scott-walker-isnt-qualified-for-because-they-require-a-four-year-degree/
"All of these jobs, which are all EXTREMELY admirable professions, where those who hold the positions are severely underpaid, require applicants to hold a Bachelor’s degree and sometimes higher. And they are all jobs for which Scott Walker isn’t qualified to apply.
It’s also obvious Walker holds a loathsome attitude towards higher education in general seeing as he just destroyed higher ed funding in Wisconsin so he could use the money to help build a new basketball arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Some people actually like to learn, Walker.
Is it really too much to ask those who seek to become the leader of the free world to have at least what we require from our Kindergarten teachers?"
"All of these jobs, which are all EXTREMELY admirable professions, where those who hold the positions are severely underpaid, require applicants to hold a Bachelor’s degree and sometimes higher. And they are all jobs for which Scott Walker isn’t qualified to apply.
It’s also obvious Walker holds a loathsome attitude towards higher education in general seeing as he just destroyed higher ed funding in Wisconsin so he could use the money to help build a new basketball arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Some people actually like to learn, Walker.
Is it really too much to ask those who seek to become the leader of the free world to have at least what we require from our Kindergarten teachers?"
Bernie Sanders Calls For A Mobilization Of Millions Of Americans To Take Down The Kochs
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/04/15/bernie-sanders-calls-mobilization-millions-americans-takedown-koch-brothers.html
"The Beltway press will continue to obsess over the horserace elements of 2016, but for 99% of the country what is at stake is their voice and power in our elections."
"The Beltway press will continue to obsess over the horserace elements of 2016, but for 99% of the country what is at stake is their voice and power in our elections."
Dear Religious Right: The Republican Party Is Playing You For Fools
Dear Religious Right: The Republican Party Is Playing You For Fools
"The Republican party is using these social issues to make the richest among us even richer by getting millions of Americans to vote for an economic platform that literally only benefits millionaires and billionaires."
"The Republican party is using these social issues to make the richest among us even richer by getting millions of Americans to vote for an economic platform that literally only benefits millionaires and billionaires."
Jeb Bush Funneled Almost $2 Billion in FL Pension Funds to Brother's 'Pioneer' Donors
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/04/14/1377654/-Jeb-Bush-Funneled-Almost-2-Billion-in-FL-Pension-Funds-to-Brother-s-Pioneer-Donors
"This is the same scam Chris Christie has been running in New Jersey - looting State Pension Funds to reward political donors."
"This is the same scam Chris Christie has been running in New Jersey - looting State Pension Funds to reward political donors."
Report: US Taxpayers Bear 'Hidden Cost' of Poverty Wages
Report: US Taxpayers Bear 'Hidden Cost' of Poverty Wages
"U.S. taxpayers pay roughly $153 billion each year to supplement employers who refuse to pay a livable wage"
"U.S. taxpayers pay roughly $153 billion each year to supplement employers who refuse to pay a livable wage"
Bonanza for the Super-Rich: The Fund Managers' Tax Break
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/30162-bonanza-for-the-super-rich-the-fund-managers-tax-break
"Handing taxpayers' money to some of the richest people in the country increases inequality."
"Handing taxpayers' money to some of the richest people in the country increases inequality."
How Jeb Bush's Pension Deals Enriched His Brother's Donors
How Jeb Bush's Pension Deals Enriched His Brother's Donors
"While Jeb Bush was governor of Florida, state pension officials committed at least $1.7 billion to financial firms whose executives were “Pioneer” fundraisers for his brother’s presidential campaigns."
"While Jeb Bush was governor of Florida, state pension officials committed at least $1.7 billion to financial firms whose executives were “Pioneer” fundraisers for his brother’s presidential campaigns."
Hillary Clinton Backs The Overturning Of Citizens United Via Constitutional Amendment
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/14/hillary-clinton-backs-the-overturning-of-citizens-united-via-constitutional-amendment/
"I hope the Koch Brothers are shaking in their boots, because this may be their last election in which they can just shovel money and pollute our discourse."
"I hope the Koch Brothers are shaking in their boots, because this may be their last election in which they can just shovel money and pollute our discourse."
Hillary Clinton Rocks The Kochs By Announcing Support For Overturning Citizens United
https://www.politicususa.com/2015/04/14/hillary-clinton-rocks-kochs-announcing-support-overturning-citizens-united.html
"The issue of the wealthy and corporations being able to buy our democracy through unlimited and unaccountable campaign contributions is the biggest current threat to our electoral and political systems." Remember folks, only one party brought the Citizens United case to the Supreme Court. Just like only one party was behind the case to gut the Voting Rights Act.
"The issue of the wealthy and corporations being able to buy our democracy through unlimited and unaccountable campaign contributions is the biggest current threat to our electoral and political systems." Remember folks, only one party brought the Citizens United case to the Supreme Court. Just like only one party was behind the case to gut the Voting Rights Act.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Diving Into The Dark Money Of Scott Walker's Bradley Foundation Donors
Diving Into The Dark Money Of Scott Walker's Bradley Foundation Donors
"If anyone wanted a reason to overturn Citizens United, Michael Grebe and his Bradley Foundation would be one of the poster children for it."
"If anyone wanted a reason to overturn Citizens United, Michael Grebe and his Bradley Foundation would be one of the poster children for it."
Media Largely Ignore The GOP's Dark Money Problem
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2015/04/13/media-largely-ignore-the-gops-dark-money-proble/203262
"Media have largely ignored news that likely Republican presidential contenders in 2016 are using dark money and secretive nonprofit groups to sidestep campaign finance laws"
"Media have largely ignored news that likely Republican presidential contenders in 2016 are using dark money and secretive nonprofit groups to sidestep campaign finance laws"
Where The Presidential Candidates Stand On Equal Pay
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/04/14/3646349/equal-pay-2016-candidates/
"Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
Paul has voted against the Paycheck Fairness Act multiple times. He also compared the Paycheck Fairness Act to the Soviet Politburo dictating wages"
"Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
Paul has voted against the Paycheck Fairness Act multiple times. He also compared the Paycheck Fairness Act to the Soviet Politburo dictating wages"
Thanks To Obamacare, Nearly 9 In 10 American Adults Now Have Insurance
http://thinkprogress.org/health/2015/04/13/3646165/obamacare-gallup-nine-ten-insurance/
"However, the gains under Obamacare have been uneven throughout the country. A recent study from the Commonwealth Fund suggests that the people who live in states where political leaders have resisted health reform — refusing to set up their own marketplaces, expand Medicaid, or help ease the enrollment process — are still struggling to access insurance."
"However, the gains under Obamacare have been uneven throughout the country. A recent study from the Commonwealth Fund suggests that the people who live in states where political leaders have resisted health reform — refusing to set up their own marketplaces, expand Medicaid, or help ease the enrollment process — are still struggling to access insurance."
Watch: Bernie Sanders Lists 4 Awful Things All 2016 GOP Candidates Have In Common
http://www.occupydemocrats.com/watch-bernie-sanders-lists-4-awful-things-all-2016-gop-candidates-have-in-common/
"Sanders lets loose, exposing the Republican field and listing four awful things they all have in common: “After you get through the nuances of a Rand Paul or a Ted Cruz or a Jeb Bush, their views are pretty much the same: that is, tax breaks for billionaires, more spending for the military, cuts in Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and accepting as much money as you can from billionaires. That is the Republican DNA: make the rich richer while everyone else becomes poorer"."
"Sanders lets loose, exposing the Republican field and listing four awful things they all have in common: “After you get through the nuances of a Rand Paul or a Ted Cruz or a Jeb Bush, their views are pretty much the same: that is, tax breaks for billionaires, more spending for the military, cuts in Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and accepting as much money as you can from billionaires. That is the Republican DNA: make the rich richer while everyone else becomes poorer"."
Democrats Surge: Hillary Clinton’s Facebook Page Gets 500,000 Likes In Just 15 Minutes
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/04/12/democrats-surge-hillary-clintons-facebook-page-500000-likes-15-minutes.html
"The support for Clinton’s new Facebook page continues to grow"
"The support for Clinton’s new Facebook page continues to grow"
There’s A Reality About Hillary Clinton That Many Liberals Need To Face
There’s A Reality About Hillary Clinton That Many Liberals Need To Face
"It all goes back to one simple fact: If liberals don’t want to get behind whomever is the Democratic candidate for president in 2016, then a Republican is going to occupy the White House after President Obama. This isn’t me trying to sensationalize anything or using hyperbole, I’m just telling you the truth. Even if we break this down to its simplest form, ignoring any mention of who is or isn’t running for president, then the question really comes down to: Who do you want potentially replacing four Supreme Court Justices in the next 8 to 10 years – a Democrat who supports same-sex marriage, abortion rights, health care and the separation of church and state, or a Republican who opposes all of that and then some?"
"It all goes back to one simple fact: If liberals don’t want to get behind whomever is the Democratic candidate for president in 2016, then a Republican is going to occupy the White House after President Obama. This isn’t me trying to sensationalize anything or using hyperbole, I’m just telling you the truth. Even if we break this down to its simplest form, ignoring any mention of who is or isn’t running for president, then the question really comes down to: Who do you want potentially replacing four Supreme Court Justices in the next 8 to 10 years – a Democrat who supports same-sex marriage, abortion rights, health care and the separation of church and state, or a Republican who opposes all of that and then some?"
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Launch Contains The Message That Republicans Fear Most
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/04/12/hillary-clintons-campaign-launch-message-republicans-fear.html
"The message that regular people deserve a champion in government runs contrary to the Republican mantra that government should only work for those who have the most money."
"The message that regular people deserve a champion in government runs contrary to the Republican mantra that government should only work for those who have the most money."
Watch: Sen. Warren Slams ‘Arrogant’ Banks for Wanting to ‘Shut that Woman Up’
http://www.occupydemocrats.com/watch-sen-warren-slams-arrogant-banks-for-wanting-to-shut-that-woman-up/
"She focuses her argument on the sheer arrogance of the banking firms and the influence that they wield in Washington, and she has only two demands from Wall Street: “Don’t cheat people…and no more ‘too big to fail'”. America has a dire need for consumer protection, not only from predatory financial institutions but also from the effects of their reckless gambling; America learned that the hard way when the big banks sent our economy into the worst recession since the 1930s."
"She focuses her argument on the sheer arrogance of the banking firms and the influence that they wield in Washington, and she has only two demands from Wall Street: “Don’t cheat people…and no more ‘too big to fail'”. America has a dire need for consumer protection, not only from predatory financial institutions but also from the effects of their reckless gambling; America learned that the hard way when the big banks sent our economy into the worst recession since the 1930s."
The Biggest Nightmare For Republicans Has Been Confirmed: Hillary Clinton Will Win In 2016
The Biggest Nightmare For Republicans Has Been Confirmed: Hillary Clinton Will Win In 2016
"Republicans tried their best for the past 2+ years to do just about everything they could to dissuade her from running, but their efforts were always going to be futile because she’s simply not afraid of them. Heck, she’s the only reason why they pretend to care about Benghazi. It’s amazing, Republicans have put more effort into investigating four American deaths in Benghazi than they did figuring out why nearly 4,500 Americans died in Iraq in a war based on blatant lies by the Bush administration. George W. Bush and his administration not only fabricated “evidence,” they’ve admitted to war crimes – but Republicans want to hold Hillary Clinton “accountable” for one attack on an embassy? Oh, and by the way, during the Bush administration we saw thirteen attacks on our embassies with 60 people dying as a result. But yes, by all means, let’s spend well over two years investigating an attack that’s already been investigated numerous times. Not that I’m trying to say that the loss of life that night in Benghazi wasn’t tragic, I’m just trying to put the hypocrisy of the Republican “outrage” over one attack into perspective considering what we saw during Bush’s eight years and how little Republicans seemed to care about any of it. But just how terrified are Republicans of Hillary Clinton? Well, terrified enough to have basically been campaigning against her for nearly three years – something I’ve rarely seen in politics. The truth is, no matter what clown ultimately emerges from the circus that’s going to be the GOP presidential primary, she’s going to absolutely crush them. She’s already ahead of every potential Republican candidate in most polls and she hasn’t even been trying."
"Republicans tried their best for the past 2+ years to do just about everything they could to dissuade her from running, but their efforts were always going to be futile because she’s simply not afraid of them. Heck, she’s the only reason why they pretend to care about Benghazi. It’s amazing, Republicans have put more effort into investigating four American deaths in Benghazi than they did figuring out why nearly 4,500 Americans died in Iraq in a war based on blatant lies by the Bush administration. George W. Bush and his administration not only fabricated “evidence,” they’ve admitted to war crimes – but Republicans want to hold Hillary Clinton “accountable” for one attack on an embassy? Oh, and by the way, during the Bush administration we saw thirteen attacks on our embassies with 60 people dying as a result. But yes, by all means, let’s spend well over two years investigating an attack that’s already been investigated numerous times. Not that I’m trying to say that the loss of life that night in Benghazi wasn’t tragic, I’m just trying to put the hypocrisy of the Republican “outrage” over one attack into perspective considering what we saw during Bush’s eight years and how little Republicans seemed to care about any of it. But just how terrified are Republicans of Hillary Clinton? Well, terrified enough to have basically been campaigning against her for nearly three years – something I’ve rarely seen in politics. The truth is, no matter what clown ultimately emerges from the circus that’s going to be the GOP presidential primary, she’s going to absolutely crush them. She’s already ahead of every potential Republican candidate in most polls and she hasn’t even been trying."
Elizabeth Warren Goes On The Daily Show And Proves Why The Left Loves Her (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/10/warren-daily-show-corporate-money/
"Warren continued with her matter-of-fact chastisement of the corporate controlled political establishment, saying:
“Powerful corporations (and) rich people have figured out that if you can bend the government to help you just a little bit, it’s a tremendous payoff. And if you can bend it to help you just a little bit more and a little bit more, the playing field just gets more and more tilted, and the rich and the powerful just do better and better"."
"Warren continued with her matter-of-fact chastisement of the corporate controlled political establishment, saying:
“Powerful corporations (and) rich people have figured out that if you can bend the government to help you just a little bit, it’s a tremendous payoff. And if you can bend it to help you just a little bit more and a little bit more, the playing field just gets more and more tilted, and the rich and the powerful just do better and better"."
The Infographic that Destroys All Republican Lies About Obama’s Economy
http://www.occupydemocrats.com/the-infographic-that-destroys-all-republican-lies-about-obamas-economy/
"The numbers are in, and here’s an infographic detailing exactly of how President Obama has healed our ailing economy, and solidly refutes all the Republican doomsday lies, half-truths, and distortions that they disseminate through their right-wing propaganda machines.
Since Pres. Obama took office, America has added 7,206,000 jobs. He dropped the high unemployment rate that he inherited from President Bush by 2.3%, to 5.5%, the country’s average rate since 1948. Startups are growing rapidly, birthing 220,000 new businesses in just three months. Despite all the accusations of his “socialism” and his crippling regulations, corporate profits are soaring and the S&P 500 index is up by 157%. America’s oil production has gone up by 83% and we have cut our foreign oil imports by half. Alternative energy sources produced 252% more electricity- 5% of all energy we produced last year."
"The numbers are in, and here’s an infographic detailing exactly of how President Obama has healed our ailing economy, and solidly refutes all the Republican doomsday lies, half-truths, and distortions that they disseminate through their right-wing propaganda machines.
Since Pres. Obama took office, America has added 7,206,000 jobs. He dropped the high unemployment rate that he inherited from President Bush by 2.3%, to 5.5%, the country’s average rate since 1948. Startups are growing rapidly, birthing 220,000 new businesses in just three months. Despite all the accusations of his “socialism” and his crippling regulations, corporate profits are soaring and the S&P 500 index is up by 157%. America’s oil production has gone up by 83% and we have cut our foreign oil imports by half. Alternative energy sources produced 252% more electricity- 5% of all energy we produced last year."
Saturday, April 11, 2015
The 1 percent are parasites: Debunking the lies about free enterprise, trickle-down, capitalism and celebrity entrepreneurs
The 1 percent are parasites: Debunking the lies about free enterprise, trickle-down, capitalism and celebrity entrepreneurs
"The rich don't generate jobs. Rising tides do not lift all boats. And they probably built that with government help"
"The rich don't generate jobs. Rising tides do not lift all boats. And they probably built that with government help"
This is how the oligarchy wins: Money, politics, and the perils of part-time lawmakers
This is how the oligarchy wins: Money, politics, and the perils of part-time lawmakers
"It’s not entirely surprising conservatives support part-time legislatures — they want the rich and powerful to run over everyone else."
"It’s not entirely surprising conservatives support part-time legislatures — they want the rich and powerful to run over everyone else."
10 Government Handouts That Prove Who The Biggest ‘Takers’ Actually Are
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/10/10-government-handouts-that-prove-who-the-biggest-takers-actually-are/
"While many sit and complain about all the supposed money the poor are taking or not contributing in tax dollars, maybe they should stop for a moment and think about how much multi-billion dollar companies are failing to pay in taxes. Guess what, we’re not broke? We just don’t collect. These businesses love to make money off American citizens, yet when it comes to giving back to the nation that gave them the opportunity to make that fortune? Nope. In fact, they often receive subsidies."
"While many sit and complain about all the supposed money the poor are taking or not contributing in tax dollars, maybe they should stop for a moment and think about how much multi-billion dollar companies are failing to pay in taxes. Guess what, we’re not broke? We just don’t collect. These businesses love to make money off American citizens, yet when it comes to giving back to the nation that gave them the opportunity to make that fortune? Nope. In fact, they often receive subsidies."
Ted Cruz, Rand Paul In Self-Defeat Before Hillary Clinton's Big Weekend
Ted Cruz, Rand Paul In Self-Defeat Before Hillary Clinton's Big Weekend
"The son of a radical preacher and birther conspiracy theorist, Cruz actually seems to believe that he can personally reverse the trend-lines of opinion on marriage equality and win as an anti-gay candidate - a kind of political-climate denialism to match his views on global warming."
"The son of a radical preacher and birther conspiracy theorist, Cruz actually seems to believe that he can personally reverse the trend-lines of opinion on marriage equality and win as an anti-gay candidate - a kind of political-climate denialism to match his views on global warming."
RNC Releases "Stop Hillary" Ad Exclusively To Fox & Friends
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2015/04/10/rnc-releases-stop-hillary-ad-exclusively-to-fox/203242
"The Republican National Committee exclusively released its new attack ad hitting Hillary Clinton to Fox News' Fox & Friends, which repeatedly aired and praised it, effectively providing the GOP with approximately $157,197.12 of free advertising."
"The Republican National Committee exclusively released its new attack ad hitting Hillary Clinton to Fox News' Fox & Friends, which repeatedly aired and praised it, effectively providing the GOP with approximately $157,197.12 of free advertising."
Wisconsin Becomes Second Koch-Republican State To Ban Climate Change Discussion
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/04/10/koch-republican-state-bans-climate-change-discussion.html
"Like Republicans across the nation and at the federal level, Wisconsin Republicans main priority is doing the will of the anti-environment Koch brothers; not what the people believe is important and want government to address. Remember what the Wisconsin state treasurer said, the state’s Republicans “sole mission is to make money for our beneficiaries; not wasting time” protecting the environment or doing the will of the people."
"Like Republicans across the nation and at the federal level, Wisconsin Republicans main priority is doing the will of the anti-environment Koch brothers; not what the people believe is important and want government to address. Remember what the Wisconsin state treasurer said, the state’s Republicans “sole mission is to make money for our beneficiaries; not wasting time” protecting the environment or doing the will of the people."
Gerrymandering congressional districts just wasn't enough for North Carolina Republicans
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/04/08/1376451/-Gerrymandering-congressional-districts-just-wasn-t-enough-for-North-Carolina-nbsp-Republicans
"North Carolina Republicans are going for a scorched and salted earth policy, when it comes to taking over the state. It's not enough to fix congressional districts for Republicans, they're now trying to do it at the local level."
"North Carolina Republicans are going for a scorched and salted earth policy, when it comes to taking over the state. It's not enough to fix congressional districts for Republicans, they're now trying to do it at the local level."
The Republican Party: Where Gay Marriage is Apparently Worse than Murder, Genocide and Slavery
The Republican Party: Where Gay Marriage is Apparently Worse than Murder, Genocide and Slavery
"To listen to people like Sen. Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee or pretty much anyone from the Republican party talk about same-sex marriage, you would think that when it becomes legal in every state in the U.S. (which is soon going to happen), God will instantly bring down fire on all humankind. It is completely absurd. First, I would like to point out that gay marriage was legalized in Massachusetts in 2004 – and nothing happened besides gay couples being allowed to marry the person they love. Also, in Canada (you know, the country directly to the north of us that’s largely populated by Christians as well), they legalized same-sex marriage in 2007 and the country is doing just fine. But this irrational stupidity coming from these conservative radicals goes beyond even those two facts."
"To listen to people like Sen. Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee or pretty much anyone from the Republican party talk about same-sex marriage, you would think that when it becomes legal in every state in the U.S. (which is soon going to happen), God will instantly bring down fire on all humankind. It is completely absurd. First, I would like to point out that gay marriage was legalized in Massachusetts in 2004 – and nothing happened besides gay couples being allowed to marry the person they love. Also, in Canada (you know, the country directly to the north of us that’s largely populated by Christians as well), they legalized same-sex marriage in 2007 and the country is doing just fine. But this irrational stupidity coming from these conservative radicals goes beyond even those two facts."
Watch Rick Santorum Talk About The Bigotry That Makes Him The Strong Leader We Need (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/10/watch-rick-santorum-talk-about-the-bigotry-that-makes-him-the-strong-leader-we-need-video/
"Standing against equality doesn’t make anybody a strong leader. It makes them a bigot. Bigots can never be strong leaders in a country as diverse as ours."
"Standing against equality doesn’t make anybody a strong leader. It makes them a bigot. Bigots can never be strong leaders in a country as diverse as ours."
“The GOP has scores of racists”: A former Bush official condemns modern Republican orthodoxy
“The GOP has scores of racists”: A former Bush official condemns modern Republican orthodoxy
"the retired U.S. Army colonel renewed his criticism of the GOP and the Bush administration. He also addressed recent saber rattling by Republicans on the issue of Iran."
"the retired U.S. Army colonel renewed his criticism of the GOP and the Bush administration. He also addressed recent saber rattling by Republicans on the issue of Iran."
Louisiana plans next anti-LGBT 'religious freedom' bill. It's even worse than the others.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/04/09/1376673/-Louisiana-plans-next-anti-LGBT-religious-freedom-bill-It-s-even-worse-than-the-others#
"It looks like Louisiana thinks they have solved the problem with the Indiana and Arkansas "religious freedoms" bills that have caused so much bad press and turmoil in those states. Those bills, you see, were overly broad, allowing critics to paint them possibly discriminatory. Louisiana will solve this problem by being openly discriminatory."
"It looks like Louisiana thinks they have solved the problem with the Indiana and Arkansas "religious freedoms" bills that have caused so much bad press and turmoil in those states. Those bills, you see, were overly broad, allowing critics to paint them possibly discriminatory. Louisiana will solve this problem by being openly discriminatory."
Iowa Man Sends ‘Anthrax’ Letter To Iowa Gay Bar: ‘Hopefully You’ll Die’
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/11/iowa-man-sends-anthrax-letter-to-iowa-gay-bar-hopefully-youll-die/
"Last year, an Arizona pastor told his congregation that we could rid the world of AIDS “by Christmas” if we executed every single LGBT individual. In 2013, a Tea Party candidate in Oklahoma said we should stone gay people.
“I think we would be totally in the right to do it,” Tea Partier Scott Esk wrote. “That goes against some parts of libertarianism, I realize, and I’m largely libertarian, but ignoring as a nation things that are worthy of death is very remiss.” Esk later clarified that God did, indeed, encourage humans to stone gays, but “I have no plans to reinstitute that in Oklahoma law.”
These are but a couple of examples of the extremist right-wing propaganda machine that encourages men like Weithorn to terrorize the LGBT community. While we do have the right to believe as we choose, freedom of speech is not absolute. It’s time to end the hate."
"Last year, an Arizona pastor told his congregation that we could rid the world of AIDS “by Christmas” if we executed every single LGBT individual. In 2013, a Tea Party candidate in Oklahoma said we should stone gay people.
“I think we would be totally in the right to do it,” Tea Partier Scott Esk wrote. “That goes against some parts of libertarianism, I realize, and I’m largely libertarian, but ignoring as a nation things that are worthy of death is very remiss.” Esk later clarified that God did, indeed, encourage humans to stone gays, but “I have no plans to reinstitute that in Oklahoma law.”
These are but a couple of examples of the extremist right-wing propaganda machine that encourages men like Weithorn to terrorize the LGBT community. While we do have the right to believe as we choose, freedom of speech is not absolute. It’s time to end the hate."
Friday, April 10, 2015
GOP Plots to Win 2016 Presidency Without a Majority Popular Vote
GOP Plots to Win 2016 Presidency Without a Majority Popular Vote
"For a concrete example of how this plays out, look at the results of the 2012 congressional election. That year, according to BloombergBusiness, "nationwide, Democratic House candidates combined to win about 1.4 million more votes than Republicans." The result, however: The Republicans ended up with 234 congressional seats and the Democrats with 201."
"For a concrete example of how this plays out, look at the results of the 2012 congressional election. That year, according to BloombergBusiness, "nationwide, Democratic House candidates combined to win about 1.4 million more votes than Republicans." The result, however: The Republicans ended up with 234 congressional seats and the Democrats with 201."
Maybe There Should Be A Maximum Wage — Check Out How Much These CEOs Make Per Hour
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/08/maybe-there-should-be-a-maximum-wage-check-out-how-much-these-ceos-make-per-hour/
"When workers need additional assistance from the government, that’s not welfare for the workers, that’s welfare for the businesses that choose not to pay their employees fairly."
"When workers need additional assistance from the government, that’s not welfare for the workers, that’s welfare for the businesses that choose not to pay their employees fairly."
Reporters Guide to ALEC’s "Rich States, Poor States" Report
Reporters Guide to ALEC’s "Rich States, Poor States" Report
"The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is slated to roll out its annual "Rich States, Poor States" publication this week. The document, whose lead author is economist Arthur Laffer, is sold to the press as an objective, academic measure of state economic performance, but should instead be viewed as a lobbyist scorecard ranking states on the adoption of extreme ALEC policies that have little or nothing to do with good economic outcomes.
The ALEC entity that publishes the report, the Center for State Fiscal Reform, has received large grants from the Bradley Foundation, the Searle Foundation and the now-closed Claude M. Lambe Foundation, one of the Koch family foundations. These foundations are major funders of a national right-wing infrastructure that includes ALEC and the State Policy Network, 64 state-based think tanks that produce reports, talking points and more to advance ALEC’s agenda of tax breaks for corporations, steep budget cuts and attacks on unionized workers.
ALEC brings together corporate lobbyists and state legislators to vote on "model" bills behind closed doors, which are then introduced by ALEC state legislators across the country. ALEC is almost entirely funded by industry, including Koch Industries, which has long served on the ALEC board, Altria (the former Phillip Morris) and Exxon Mobil."
"The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is slated to roll out its annual "Rich States, Poor States" publication this week. The document, whose lead author is economist Arthur Laffer, is sold to the press as an objective, academic measure of state economic performance, but should instead be viewed as a lobbyist scorecard ranking states on the adoption of extreme ALEC policies that have little or nothing to do with good economic outcomes.
The ALEC entity that publishes the report, the Center for State Fiscal Reform, has received large grants from the Bradley Foundation, the Searle Foundation and the now-closed Claude M. Lambe Foundation, one of the Koch family foundations. These foundations are major funders of a national right-wing infrastructure that includes ALEC and the State Policy Network, 64 state-based think tanks that produce reports, talking points and more to advance ALEC’s agenda of tax breaks for corporations, steep budget cuts and attacks on unionized workers.
ALEC brings together corporate lobbyists and state legislators to vote on "model" bills behind closed doors, which are then introduced by ALEC state legislators across the country. ALEC is almost entirely funded by industry, including Koch Industries, which has long served on the ALEC board, Altria (the former Phillip Morris) and Exxon Mobil."
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Bernie Sanders Shreds Rand Paul By Unmasking His Great Libertarian Fraud
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/04/09/bernie-sanders-shreds-rand-paul-unmasking-great-libertarian-fraud.html
"Bernie Sanders exposed Sen. Paul as being the same old kind of Republican. Beneath Paul’s rhetoric about liberty and freedom is a candidate who is a pro-billionaire corporatist who believes that the wealthy are entitled to more freedom, and that the same freedoms that he talks about with such reverence don’t apply to women and gays.
Sen. Sanders hit on all of the major contradictions that make Rand Paul an unelectable fraud. Paul may hold a few good positions, but the core of his ideology is solidly Republican, and not any different from his fellow GOP candidates."
"Bernie Sanders exposed Sen. Paul as being the same old kind of Republican. Beneath Paul’s rhetoric about liberty and freedom is a candidate who is a pro-billionaire corporatist who believes that the wealthy are entitled to more freedom, and that the same freedoms that he talks about with such reverence don’t apply to women and gays.
Sen. Sanders hit on all of the major contradictions that make Rand Paul an unelectable fraud. Paul may hold a few good positions, but the core of his ideology is solidly Republican, and not any different from his fellow GOP candidates."
Scott Walker’s Supreme Court Coup
Scott Walker’s Supreme Court Coup
"Scott Walker unseated his sharpest opponent last night. But you won’t learn that from much of the media coverage.
The fact that Walker and his big money allies tricked Wisconsin voters into stripping Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of her title was not considered a story by the 100 or so national reporters now assigned to cover Walker’s run for the White House. And the fact that the GOP slipped the law change onto the ballot just as the John Doe criminal probe of Walker and his big money allies came before the court, was not worth mentioning in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel."
"Scott Walker unseated his sharpest opponent last night. But you won’t learn that from much of the media coverage.
The fact that Walker and his big money allies tricked Wisconsin voters into stripping Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of her title was not considered a story by the 100 or so national reporters now assigned to cover Walker’s run for the White House. And the fact that the GOP slipped the law change onto the ballot just as the John Doe criminal probe of Walker and his big money allies came before the court, was not worth mentioning in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel."
Walker's War On Academia Causes Preemptive Brain Drain
Walker's War On Academia Causes Preemptive Brain Drain
"Wisconsin is not only losing top notch candidates. Every UW campus is offering buy outs to hundreds of employees in preparation for the cuts.
Students in the system are not only losing quality faculty, but even the fatted calf of sports are getting cut due to Walker's myopic and maleficent budget.
I don't know, but Walker must have been really traumatized by his failure in college to hold such a malicious attitude to higher learning."
"Wisconsin is not only losing top notch candidates. Every UW campus is offering buy outs to hundreds of employees in preparation for the cuts.
Students in the system are not only losing quality faculty, but even the fatted calf of sports are getting cut due to Walker's myopic and maleficent budget.
I don't know, but Walker must have been really traumatized by his failure in college to hold such a malicious attitude to higher learning."
IL Republican Gov Cuts Autism Funding -- On World Autism Day
IL Republican Gov Cuts Autism Funding -- On World Autism Day
"State funding cuts are threatening services for people living with autism, as families who receive help through a program called the Autism Project say they will be devastated by its elimination."
"State funding cuts are threatening services for people living with autism, as families who receive help through a program called the Autism Project say they will be devastated by its elimination."
Bigotry Is Pretty Much All That Republicans Have Left
Bigotry Is Pretty Much All That Republicans Have Left
"When you take away everything else, the only things Republicans actually “support” are guns and the Bible – and they only use those two things so that they can manipulate people into supporting economic policies that favor the rich, while screwing over 99% of Americans. So when you get right down to it, since the majority of Republicans reject science, math, history and reality all because their political ideology tells them to, bigotry is just about all they really have left."
"When you take away everything else, the only things Republicans actually “support” are guns and the Bible – and they only use those two things so that they can manipulate people into supporting economic policies that favor the rich, while screwing over 99% of Americans. So when you get right down to it, since the majority of Republicans reject science, math, history and reality all because their political ideology tells them to, bigotry is just about all they really have left."
Michael Savage: Obama Can ‘Push The White Man Only So Far’ Before They Get Violent
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/07/michael-savage-obama-can-push-the-white-man-only-so-far-before-they-get-violent/
"Right now, racial hatred is the driving force of conservative politics."
"Right now, racial hatred is the driving force of conservative politics."
The Republican Party Has Literally Become the Party of Stupid
The Republican Party Has Literally Become the Party of Stupid
"This is a party that’s no longer being led by people such as Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt or Dwight D. Eisenhower – instead, clowns like Ted Cruz, John Boehner and Rand Paul are calling the shots. It’s devolved into a party where the “icons” many look to for “insight and information” are knuckle-draggers such as Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent and Mike Huckabee."
"This is a party that’s no longer being led by people such as Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt or Dwight D. Eisenhower – instead, clowns like Ted Cruz, John Boehner and Rand Paul are calling the shots. It’s devolved into a party where the “icons” many look to for “insight and information” are knuckle-draggers such as Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent and Mike Huckabee."
Florida governor flip-flops on Medicaid expansion, kicks 800,000 people to the curb
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/04/06/1375956/-Florida-governor-flip-flops-on-Medicaid-expansion-kicks-800-000-people-to-the-nbsp-curb
"When he was running for re-election in 2014, Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) cared deeply about the "poorest and weakest" Floridians, and bucked the tea party by supporting Medicaid expansion under Obamacare. But he won in November, so all that concern is history"
"When he was running for re-election in 2014, Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) cared deeply about the "poorest and weakest" Floridians, and bucked the tea party by supporting Medicaid expansion under Obamacare. But he won in November, so all that concern is history"
Tour of the GOP 2016 Posse: A Noah's Ark of Right-Wing Specimens | Alternet
Tour of the GOP 2016 Posse: A Noah's Ark of Right-Wing Specimens | Alternet
"The 2016 Republican presidential posse is now in its right-wing flavor-of-the-month phase."
"The 2016 Republican presidential posse is now in its right-wing flavor-of-the-month phase."
How Religious 'Liberty' Has Been Used to Justify Racism, Sexism and Slavery Throughout History | Alternet
How Religious 'Liberty' Has Been Used to Justify Racism, Sexism and Slavery Throughout History | Alternet
"cries of religious liberty and a religious-based right to discriminatory and harmful behavior are not new. For centuries, religion has been used and abused as a shield for harmful behavior, to justify everything from slavery to sexist violence to racism in the Jim Crow South."
"cries of religious liberty and a religious-based right to discriminatory and harmful behavior are not new. For centuries, religion has been used and abused as a shield for harmful behavior, to justify everything from slavery to sexist violence to racism in the Jim Crow South."
N. Carolina Legislators Decide Teens Don't Need To Know About Sex
N. Carolina Legislators Decide Teens Don't Need To Know About Sex
"North Carolina is ALEC's petrie dish for extreme conservative social experimentation, and this is just the latest sad example. And really, why not? Why would you want your kids to learn how not to get pregnant? Isn't it a lot more fun when you get to parade their embarrassed pregnant selves around to prove to voters what a good Christian you are? And those STDs that invariably result -- well, it'll teach the little buggers a well-needed lesson that's just a necessary part of growing up in the God-loving deep South"
"North Carolina is ALEC's petrie dish for extreme conservative social experimentation, and this is just the latest sad example. And really, why not? Why would you want your kids to learn how not to get pregnant? Isn't it a lot more fun when you get to parade their embarrassed pregnant selves around to prove to voters what a good Christian you are? And those STDs that invariably result -- well, it'll teach the little buggers a well-needed lesson that's just a necessary part of growing up in the God-loving deep South"
Twitter Hilariously Trolls Rand Paul with #RandPaulCampaignSlogans
Twitter Hilariously Trolls Rand Paul with #RandPaulCampaignSlogans
"If Rand Paul is trying to brand himself as the "social media candidate," this isn't a great way to start his campaign."
"If Rand Paul is trying to brand himself as the "social media candidate," this isn't a great way to start his campaign."
The Fox Primary: 18 Potential Candidates Have Already Made More Than 800 Appearances
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2015/04/09/the-fox-primary-18-potential-candidates-have-al/203192
"While the first presidential primary is about nine months away, Cruz's and Paul's competing appearances provide a glimpse into what is becoming an election tradition. For the past two years, a slew of Republican would-be presidential candidates have been involved in The Fox Primary, making regular appearances to curry favor with the network's influential hosts and reach out directly to the channel's decidedly conservative audience."
"While the first presidential primary is about nine months away, Cruz's and Paul's competing appearances provide a glimpse into what is becoming an election tradition. For the past two years, a slew of Republican would-be presidential candidates have been involved in The Fox Primary, making regular appearances to curry favor with the network's influential hosts and reach out directly to the channel's decidedly conservative audience."
Republican field tired of 'gotcha questions' sob, stop quoting me!
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/04/09/1376620/-Republican-field-tired-of-gotcha-questions-sob-stop-quoting-me
"The Republican presidential primary has only just gotten going and already the candidates are sick and tired of gotcha questions from the media. You know, sneaky, unfair stuff like asking the candidates about their own words."
"The Republican presidential primary has only just gotten going and already the candidates are sick and tired of gotcha questions from the media. You know, sneaky, unfair stuff like asking the candidates about their own words."
Beware Rand Paul's Bait-and-Switch
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/30115-beware-rand-paul-s-bait-and-switch
"Not only does he want to do away with Medicare and Social Security, he also supports going back to the "Lochner era," when the Supreme Court banned child labor laws and basically made life a living hell for the US worker."
"Not only does he want to do away with Medicare and Social Security, he also supports going back to the "Lochner era," when the Supreme Court banned child labor laws and basically made life a living hell for the US worker."
Rand Paul Would Be The Worst President On Civil Rights Since The 1800s
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2015/04/07/3643434/rand-paul-worst-president-civil-rights-since-reconstruction/
"Paul continued to espouse the same opposition to civil rights laws that he expressed as an undergraduate until months before his election to the Senate. And, while Paul has since learned to be more careful in his rhetoric, his public statements on the Constitution are entirely inconsistent with a legal regime that protects women and minorities from businesses that engage in discrimination."
"Paul continued to espouse the same opposition to civil rights laws that he expressed as an undergraduate until months before his election to the Senate. And, while Paul has since learned to be more careful in his rhetoric, his public statements on the Constitution are entirely inconsistent with a legal regime that protects women and minorities from businesses that engage in discrimination."
Stop Calling This Man a 'Libertarian': What 2016 Campaign Journos Miss About Rand Paul | Alternet
Stop Calling This Man a 'Libertarian': What 2016 Campaign Journos Miss About Rand Paul | Alternet
"See, 2016 reporters? He said it himself. He’s not a libertarian. Why keep the myth alive in tedious, insight-free campaign coverage?"
"See, 2016 reporters? He said it himself. He’s not a libertarian. Why keep the myth alive in tedious, insight-free campaign coverage?"
Rand Paul Is Trying To Sell Signed Copies Of The Constitution For $1,000 – Seriously
Rand Paul Is Trying To Sell Signed Copies Of The Constitution For $1,000 – Seriously
"this outrageously overpriced autographed Constitution is a testament to how much of a fraud Paul actually is. Then again, that’s to be expected from someone who literally owes the entirety of their political success to their father. That’s really the only reason why he got elected to the Senate in the first place. And while I rarely agreed with his father on much of anything, at least Ron Paul had the courage to stand by his convictions, even if he knew deep down doing so meant he’d never have a legitimate shot at becoming president. The same can’t be said for his son. Rand Paul has proven time and time again that he’ll say and do anything to try to become president. While he has no problem trying to grovel to what’s left of the libertarian roots his father strived in, the younger Paul pathetically tries to somehow blend that with the rabid big government religious fanatics who love war and want to turn this nation into a theocracy. And now that Paul has officially announced that he’s running for president, the country is about to get a good, long look at what a spineless, pandering hypocrite he really is."
"this outrageously overpriced autographed Constitution is a testament to how much of a fraud Paul actually is. Then again, that’s to be expected from someone who literally owes the entirety of their political success to their father. That’s really the only reason why he got elected to the Senate in the first place. And while I rarely agreed with his father on much of anything, at least Ron Paul had the courage to stand by his convictions, even if he knew deep down doing so meant he’d never have a legitimate shot at becoming president. The same can’t be said for his son. Rand Paul has proven time and time again that he’ll say and do anything to try to become president. While he has no problem trying to grovel to what’s left of the libertarian roots his father strived in, the younger Paul pathetically tries to somehow blend that with the rabid big government religious fanatics who love war and want to turn this nation into a theocracy. And now that Paul has officially announced that he’s running for president, the country is about to get a good, long look at what a spineless, pandering hypocrite he really is."
10 reasons Rand Paul will never set foot in the White House — except on a tour
10 reasons Rand Paul will never set foot in the White House — except on a tour
"his actual positions on many issues are mean-spirited, religiously tinged claptrap that’s reactionary enough to win a GOP primary, but far too hard-right to win a national election."
"his actual positions on many issues are mean-spirited, religiously tinged claptrap that’s reactionary enough to win a GOP primary, but far too hard-right to win a national election."
Rand Paul Is Not A Libertarian
http://thinkprogress.org/election/2015/04/06/3643093/rand-paul-not-libertarian/
"He certainly likes to talk like a libertarian. Let’s take a look at where he stands on the issues."
"He certainly likes to talk like a libertarian. Let’s take a look at where he stands on the issues."
Jon Stewart Rips Into GOP for Derailing Historic Iran Agreement | Alternet
Jon Stewart Rips Into GOP for Derailing Historic Iran Agreement | Alternet
"If any nuclear power is going to destabilize the Middle East, it will continue to be us.”
"If any nuclear power is going to destabilize the Middle East, it will continue to be us.”
12 Years Ago: Donald Rumsfeld's Greatest Iraq War Memo
12 Years Ago: Donald Rumsfeld's Greatest Iraq War Memo
"one of the greatest and most horrible memos ever issued by Donald Rumsfeld twelve years ago during the Iraq War during the Battle of Baghdad that sounds like it came from the Doctor Strangelove movie script rather than the Secretary of Defense overseeing a war."
"one of the greatest and most horrible memos ever issued by Donald Rumsfeld twelve years ago during the Iraq War during the Battle of Baghdad that sounds like it came from the Doctor Strangelove movie script rather than the Secretary of Defense overseeing a war."
Sen. Tom Cotton Thinks A War With Iran Would Be No Big Deal
Sen. Tom Cotton Thinks A War With Iran Would Be No Big Deal
"In the alternate reality that people like Tom Cotton and many others who signed his letter to Iran apparently live in, armed conflict is the only solution. This is especially true if you’re one of those people who believe in “End Times” prophecies in which a massive world conflict involving Israel is part of a series of events leading up to the return of Jesus Christ himself. It’s no secret that many right-wing Republicans like Congressman Louie Gohmert subscribe to this religious ideology, or at least pander to voters who do. Now Senator Tom Cotton is back beating the war drums once again."
"In the alternate reality that people like Tom Cotton and many others who signed his letter to Iran apparently live in, armed conflict is the only solution. This is especially true if you’re one of those people who believe in “End Times” prophecies in which a massive world conflict involving Israel is part of a series of events leading up to the return of Jesus Christ himself. It’s no secret that many right-wing Republicans like Congressman Louie Gohmert subscribe to this religious ideology, or at least pander to voters who do. Now Senator Tom Cotton is back beating the war drums once again."
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
The Same Right-Wing Bozos Who Lied the U.S. into Iraq Are Peddling Nonsense About Obama's Iran Deal | Alternet
The Same Right-Wing Bozos Who Lied the U.S. into Iraq Are Peddling Nonsense About Obama's Iran Deal | Alternet
"The same hawks who lied about the nuclear threat from Saddam Hussein’s Iraq before President George W. Bush invaded in 2003 are loudly trying to derail President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran."
"The same hawks who lied about the nuclear threat from Saddam Hussein’s Iraq before President George W. Bush invaded in 2003 are loudly trying to derail President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran."
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution | The Nation
It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution | The Nation
"The Constitution should be clarified so that it sustains rather than throttles democracy. Do away with the Electoral College. Ban the practice of gerrymandering. Close the loophole that allows governors to appoint cronies to vacant Senate seats. And then get serious: ask, as Congressman Victor Berger did more than a century ago, why America maintains a House of Lords–like Senate where, today, the vote of a member elected by 121,000 Wyomingites can cancel out the vote of a member elected by 7.8 million Californians. Consider electing members of the House to four-year terms that parallel those of the president, so that the popular will of 131 million voters in the presidential elections can’t be stymied by 90 million midterm voters."
"The Constitution should be clarified so that it sustains rather than throttles democracy. Do away with the Electoral College. Ban the practice of gerrymandering. Close the loophole that allows governors to appoint cronies to vacant Senate seats. And then get serious: ask, as Congressman Victor Berger did more than a century ago, why America maintains a House of Lords–like Senate where, today, the vote of a member elected by 121,000 Wyomingites can cancel out the vote of a member elected by 7.8 million Californians. Consider electing members of the House to four-year terms that parallel those of the president, so that the popular will of 131 million voters in the presidential elections can’t be stymied by 90 million midterm voters."
Weeks After Rushing Right-To-Work, Wisconsin Republicans Prepare Their Next Attack On Labor
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/04/06/3643175/weeks-rushing-right-work-wisconsin-republicans-prepare-next-attack-labor/
"Republicans in Wisconsin now say they have a “better than 50 percent” chance of scrapping state laws that ensure construction workers a living wage.
Rep. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) plans to tack his bill to repeal the state’s nearly century-old “prevailing wage” law for construction workers on local and state projects onto the massive state budget that must pass some time in the next few months."
"Republicans in Wisconsin now say they have a “better than 50 percent” chance of scrapping state laws that ensure construction workers a living wage.
Rep. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) plans to tack his bill to repeal the state’s nearly century-old “prevailing wage” law for construction workers on local and state projects onto the massive state budget that must pass some time in the next few months."
Big Business Tries To Buy WI Supreme Corporate Chief Justice
Big Business Tries To Buy WI Supreme Corporate Chief Justice
"The corporate controlled Republicans did ram through this amendment and the referendum to approve this change will appear on the April 7 ballot."
"The corporate controlled Republicans did ram through this amendment and the referendum to approve this change will appear on the April 7 ballot."
Republican Policies Are Literally Contradicting Their Entire Ideology
Republican Policies Are Literally Contradicting Their Entire Ideology
"Then there’s always their love of tax cuts and supposed hate of our national debt. Let me break this down a bit. In the 80′s, under Ronald Reagan’s leadership, we massively cut taxes – which then led to our national debt nearly tripling. Then there was George W. Bush who came in and passed more tax cuts, promising they would eliminate our national debt within a decade – but instead they added nearly $5 trillion to it. Being that tax cuts have never proven to create jobs, just more debt, Republicans literally support economic policies that drastically decrease the revenue this country takes in (which always leads to an increase in our national debt), while claiming to be the party that represents fiscal responsibility. Meanwhile, the GOP hasn’t had a president from their party balance the budget since Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 50′s. Only in the delusional minds of Republicans can you believe that you’re the party for fiscal responsibility, yet every Republican president for the last half century has left office with a larger national debt than before they went in."
"Then there’s always their love of tax cuts and supposed hate of our national debt. Let me break this down a bit. In the 80′s, under Ronald Reagan’s leadership, we massively cut taxes – which then led to our national debt nearly tripling. Then there was George W. Bush who came in and passed more tax cuts, promising they would eliminate our national debt within a decade – but instead they added nearly $5 trillion to it. Being that tax cuts have never proven to create jobs, just more debt, Republicans literally support economic policies that drastically decrease the revenue this country takes in (which always leads to an increase in our national debt), while claiming to be the party that represents fiscal responsibility. Meanwhile, the GOP hasn’t had a president from their party balance the budget since Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 50′s. Only in the delusional minds of Republicans can you believe that you’re the party for fiscal responsibility, yet every Republican president for the last half century has left office with a larger national debt than before they went in."
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