http://thedailybanter.com/2015/03/florida-banned-use-climate-change-florida-fcking-stupid/
"The climate change that is apparently ‘not a true fact’ is in fact, a true fact if you take the almost unanimous scientific consensus seriously. But then what do pesky scientists know about things like actual science? Surely complex climatic patterns and the precise study of atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide should be left to the experts, like former lawyers and billionaire venture capitalists with no formal science training.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Bans Officials From Using the Terms ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Global Warming’
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Bans Officials From Using the Terms ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Global Warming’
"This whole thing reminded me of an incident that happened a couple of years ago when former Texas Governor Rick Perry censored a report on climate change because it didn’t fall in line with the right-wing propaganda that “climate change is a hoax.” Many Republicans are literally ignoring overwhelmingly accepted scientific facts because they don’t support what they want to be real and what these big oil companies are essentially paying them to say."
"This whole thing reminded me of an incident that happened a couple of years ago when former Texas Governor Rick Perry censored a report on climate change because it didn’t fall in line with the right-wing propaganda that “climate change is a hoax.” Many Republicans are literally ignoring overwhelmingly accepted scientific facts because they don’t support what they want to be real and what these big oil companies are essentially paying them to say."
Florida’s anti-climate crusade is an Orwellian nightmare
Florida’s anti-climate crusade is an Orwellian nightmare
"The extreme, Orwellian nature of the ban certainly struck a nerve. It’s rare, after all, to see climate denial take such a literal form. The news also reveals just how thoroughly Florida’s leader has rejected science — and how far the state is falling behind in preparing for the threats already lapping at its shores."
"The extreme, Orwellian nature of the ban certainly struck a nerve. It’s rare, after all, to see climate denial take such a literal form. The news also reveals just how thoroughly Florida’s leader has rejected science — and how far the state is falling behind in preparing for the threats already lapping at its shores."
AR Secretary Of State Defends 'Exorcist' Lovin' Justin Harris
AR Secretary Of State Defends 'Exorcist' Lovin' Justin Harris
"Apparently, he has a defender in Arkansas, who is blaming "the people" for Harris's lunacy and his name is Mark Martin."
"Apparently, he has a defender in Arkansas, who is blaming "the people" for Harris's lunacy and his name is Mark Martin."
Ted Cruz Embarrassed After Speech Loaded with Applause Points is Met with Silence from Audience (Video)
Ted Cruz Embarrassed After Speech Loaded with Applause Points is Met with Silence from Audience (Video)
"This is what happens when a politician buys into his own lies. When someone like Cruz is speaking in front of a bunch of radical right-wing tea party voters who don’t care about truth, this is the sort of ridiculous speech that would have been a huge hit. But when he tried to pull this kind of nonsense in front of a group of people who actually care about facts, and have the ability to think rationally and for themselves, he was basically humiliated."
"This is what happens when a politician buys into his own lies. When someone like Cruz is speaking in front of a bunch of radical right-wing tea party voters who don’t care about truth, this is the sort of ridiculous speech that would have been a huge hit. But when he tried to pull this kind of nonsense in front of a group of people who actually care about facts, and have the ability to think rationally and for themselves, he was basically humiliated."
Firefighters' Response Throws Cold Water On Ted Cruz's Fiery Speech
Firefighters' Response Throws Cold Water On Ted Cruz's Fiery Speech
"These morons who only speak to the extreme right get a cold dose of reality when they have to speak in front of an audience that's not comprised of cheerleaders, and that's why this Ted Cruz video is so funny. Invited to speak at the International Association of Firefighters bipartisan presidential summit, he is so shocked to discover his standard "red meat" lines don't work."
"These morons who only speak to the extreme right get a cold dose of reality when they have to speak in front of an audience that's not comprised of cheerleaders, and that's why this Ted Cruz video is so funny. Invited to speak at the International Association of Firefighters bipartisan presidential summit, he is so shocked to discover his standard "red meat" lines don't work."
The Shocking Tax Loophole for Corporations that Commit Crimes | Alternet
The Shocking Tax Loophole for Corporations that Commit Crimes | Alternet
"Congress has generously written the law so corporations can deduct much of their punitive payments from their income taxes! "
"Congress has generously written the law so corporations can deduct much of their punitive payments from their income taxes! "
Ted Cruz Gives Anti-Government Speech To Room Full Of Firefighters, Bombs Hilariously (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/11/ted-cruz-gives-anti-government-speech-to-room-full-of-firefighters-bombs-hilariously-video/
"The chilled response is absolutely cringeworthy, but also supremely telling. Cruz is modeling himself within the Republican Party as a viable presidential candidate (if not in 2016, then at least in 2020), but this is a tangible reminder of just how out-of-touch “President Ted Cruz” and his agenda is with regular people. He has the same problems that many of his extremist friends on the right have — fiery popularity within the far-right wing, but deep alienation to literally everyone else."
"The chilled response is absolutely cringeworthy, but also supremely telling. Cruz is modeling himself within the Republican Party as a viable presidential candidate (if not in 2016, then at least in 2020), but this is a tangible reminder of just how out-of-touch “President Ted Cruz” and his agenda is with regular people. He has the same problems that many of his extremist friends on the right have — fiery popularity within the far-right wing, but deep alienation to literally everyone else."
The Erasure of US History Starts in Texas
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/29519-the-erasure-of-us-history-starts-in-texas
"The second most populous state in the US, Texas has also long been the frontline of a right-wing offensive against historical accuracy in the United States."
"The second most populous state in the US, Texas has also long been the frontline of a right-wing offensive against historical accuracy in the United States."
College Republicans Praise Education Budget Cuts
College Republicans Praise Education Budget Cuts
"consider who the parent group of this organization is: The Leadership Institute. It reads as a who's who in the Republican science-denial realm when you look at some of its previous members. They include Mitch McConnell, Ralph Reed, Karl Rove, Grover Norquist and Mr. "You Lie" Joe Wilson."
"consider who the parent group of this organization is: The Leadership Institute. It reads as a who's who in the Republican science-denial realm when you look at some of its previous members. They include Mitch McConnell, Ralph Reed, Karl Rove, Grover Norquist and Mr. "You Lie" Joe Wilson."
Cookie-Cutter ALEC Right-to-Work Bills Pop in Multiple States
Cookie-Cutter ALEC Right-to-Work Bills Pop in Multiple States
"the Wisconsin bill was taken almost word for word from the American Legislative Exchange Council "model" bill. (See CMD's side-by-side here.) And we reported on the Koch and Bradley Foundation funding behind the panoply of usual suspects that flew into the state to testify on behalf of the bill, including "experts" from the National Right to Work Committee, the Mackinac Center and the Heritage Foundation with assists from ALEC "scholar" Richard Vedder and State Policy Network "stink tanks" like the Wisconsin Public Research Institute. And let's not forget the $1 million in TV ads from the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity group.
But the push for RTW continues in multiple states in a variety of forms. From a legally dubious executive order in Illinois to an equally suspect county-level strategy in Kentucky, ALEC's effort to disable unions as an organized voice for working families marches on."
"the Wisconsin bill was taken almost word for word from the American Legislative Exchange Council "model" bill. (See CMD's side-by-side here.) And we reported on the Koch and Bradley Foundation funding behind the panoply of usual suspects that flew into the state to testify on behalf of the bill, including "experts" from the National Right to Work Committee, the Mackinac Center and the Heritage Foundation with assists from ALEC "scholar" Richard Vedder and State Policy Network "stink tanks" like the Wisconsin Public Research Institute. And let's not forget the $1 million in TV ads from the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity group.
But the push for RTW continues in multiple states in a variety of forms. From a legally dubious executive order in Illinois to an equally suspect county-level strategy in Kentucky, ALEC's effort to disable unions as an organized voice for working families marches on."
Scott Walker: Actually Rather Intimidated
Scott Walker: Actually Rather Intimidated
"While Scott Walker was Milwaukee County Executive and then as Governor of Wisconsin, he has enjoyed the privilege of being treated with kid gloves by the corporate media. Even as he was the subject of two separate John Doe investigations into various scandalous activities, the media would often minimize or even ignore his involvement into the skulduggery.
It was only when he left this bubble to run for president that Walker started to be challenged on things. Showing that he is not ready for prime time, Walker has been quite the gaffe machine, including things like:
Getting called out by other right wingers on his lousy job numbers
Punting on a question about evolution
Being unable and/or unwilling to discuss foreign policy
Refusing to say that President Obama loves America
Refusing to say that President Obama is a Christian
Comparing Wisconsin protesters to ISIS terrorists and claiming that this made him qualified to deal with the terrorists
Walker has become quite flustered with the realization that he is going to have to know things, be able to answer questions that don't necessarily follow his script and - worst of all - tell the truth (or a reasonable facsimile thereof)."
"While Scott Walker was Milwaukee County Executive and then as Governor of Wisconsin, he has enjoyed the privilege of being treated with kid gloves by the corporate media. Even as he was the subject of two separate John Doe investigations into various scandalous activities, the media would often minimize or even ignore his involvement into the skulduggery.
It was only when he left this bubble to run for president that Walker started to be challenged on things. Showing that he is not ready for prime time, Walker has been quite the gaffe machine, including things like:
Getting called out by other right wingers on his lousy job numbers
Punting on a question about evolution
Being unable and/or unwilling to discuss foreign policy
Refusing to say that President Obama loves America
Refusing to say that President Obama is a Christian
Comparing Wisconsin protesters to ISIS terrorists and claiming that this made him qualified to deal with the terrorists
Walker has become quite flustered with the realization that he is going to have to know things, be able to answer questions that don't necessarily follow his script and - worst of all - tell the truth (or a reasonable facsimile thereof)."
Louisiana Republicans revolt over Bobby Jindal’s ‘insane’ allegiance to Grover Norquist
Louisiana Republicans revolt over Bobby Jindal’s ‘insane’ allegiance to Grover Norquist
"officials in Jindal’s administration had warned lawmakers during a recent Republican retreat that any attempt to reduce tax credits for businesses would have to be approved by Norquist’s group."
"officials in Jindal’s administration had warned lawmakers during a recent Republican retreat that any attempt to reduce tax credits for businesses would have to be approved by Norquist’s group."
Nevada Bill Aims To Scrap Minimum Wage That Voters Passed By Ballot Initiative
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/03/14/3633838/nevada-minimum-wage/
"In 2006, the state’s voters approved a constitutional amendment that sets a standard minimum wage, but Hardy’s resolution would repeal it and give the legislature the ability to control the wage."
"In 2006, the state’s voters approved a constitutional amendment that sets a standard minimum wage, but Hardy’s resolution would repeal it and give the legislature the ability to control the wage."
GOP’s absurd new tax scam: What its “middle-class tax relief” is really about
GOP’s absurd new tax scam: What its “middle-class tax relief” is really about
"right now Rubio’s and Lee’s primary concern is getting people talking about how Republicans are all about middle-class tax relief, even as they continue cranking out policies that overwhelmingly benefit the rich."
"right now Rubio’s and Lee’s primary concern is getting people talking about how Republicans are all about middle-class tax relief, even as they continue cranking out policies that overwhelmingly benefit the rich."
The Wall Street Bonus Pool and Low-Wage Workers
The Wall Street Bonus Pool and Low-Wage Workers
"While workers’ wages stagnate, the Wall Street bonus culture is flourishing—in part because of regulatory foot-dragging. Nearly five years after the Dodd-Frank financial reform was signed into law, regulators have still not implemented Section 956 of that law, which prohibits financial industry pay packages that encourage “inappropriate risks"."
"While workers’ wages stagnate, the Wall Street bonus culture is flourishing—in part because of regulatory foot-dragging. Nearly five years after the Dodd-Frank financial reform was signed into law, regulators have still not implemented Section 956 of that law, which prohibits financial industry pay packages that encourage “inappropriate risks"."
Obamacare enrollments for 2015 confirm, red states have the most to lose from Supreme Court
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/11/1370151/-Obamacare-enrollments-for-2015-confirm-red-states-have-the-most-to-lose-from-Supreme-Court#
"insurers would have to hike premiums on everyone buying in the individual market."
"insurers would have to hike premiums on everyone buying in the individual market."
Nearly 12 million insured, health costs going down ... will the Supreme Court still gut Obamacare?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/10/1369843/-Nearly-12-million-insured-health-costs-going-down-will-the-Supreme-Court-still-gut-Obamacare
"The Congressional Budget Office now says that the U.S. will spend less on health care in the coming decade than it predicted before Obamacare became law. That means, even with all the spending that goes with the law—Medicaid expansion and health insurance subsidies—it's driving health care costs down."
"The Congressional Budget Office now says that the U.S. will spend less on health care in the coming decade than it predicted before Obamacare became law. That means, even with all the spending that goes with the law—Medicaid expansion and health insurance subsidies—it's driving health care costs down."
Red states’ SCOTUS reckoning: Oklahoma governor suddenly terrified of losing subsidies
Red states’ SCOTUS reckoning: Oklahoma governor suddenly terrified of losing subsidies
"OK Gov. Mary Fallin was all about gutting Obamacare, but now she wants a temporary extension"
"OK Gov. Mary Fallin was all about gutting Obamacare, but now she wants a temporary extension"
Bryan Fischer: Bilingual People Are A Sign Of God’s Judgment On America (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/13/bryan-fischer-bilingual-people-are-a-sign-of-gods-judgment-on-america-video/
"this man’s ignorance is astounding. I don’t even know why I am surprised anymore. After all, we’re talking about a man who was too hateful even for one of America’s most notorious hate groups, and was fired for going a step too far in one of his infamous rants."
"this man’s ignorance is astounding. I don’t even know why I am surprised anymore. After all, we’re talking about a man who was too hateful even for one of America’s most notorious hate groups, and was fired for going a step too far in one of his infamous rants."
The end of white Christian America is nigh: Why the country’s youth are abandoning religious conservatism
The end of white Christian America is nigh: Why the country’s youth are abandoning religious conservatism
"These changes explain the modern political landscape as well as any economic indicator. While not all white Christians are conservative, these changing numbers definitely suggest that conservative Christians are rapidly losing their grip on power. And while some non-white Christians are conservative, their numbers are not making up for what the Christian right is losing. And whether conservative leaders are aware of the exact numbers or not, it’s clear that they sense that change is in the air. Just by speaking to young people, turning on your TV, or reading the Internet, you can sense the way the country is lurching away from conservative Christian values and towards a more liberal, secular outlook. And conservative Christians aren’t taking these changes well at all.
To look at the Christian right now is to see a people who know they are losing power and are desperately trying to reassert dominance before it’s lost altogether."
"These changes explain the modern political landscape as well as any economic indicator. While not all white Christians are conservative, these changing numbers definitely suggest that conservative Christians are rapidly losing their grip on power. And while some non-white Christians are conservative, their numbers are not making up for what the Christian right is losing. And whether conservative leaders are aware of the exact numbers or not, it’s clear that they sense that change is in the air. Just by speaking to young people, turning on your TV, or reading the Internet, you can sense the way the country is lurching away from conservative Christian values and towards a more liberal, secular outlook. And conservative Christians aren’t taking these changes well at all.
To look at the Christian right now is to see a people who know they are losing power and are desperately trying to reassert dominance before it’s lost altogether."
This Map Is Really Awful News For (Racist) White Christian Conservatives (IMAGE)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/10/this-map-is-really-awful-news-for-racist-white-christian-conservatives-image/
"Dear (racist) white christian conservatives,
There’s no easy way to break this.
You’re now the minority in 19 states of the U S of A."
"Dear (racist) white christian conservatives,
There’s no easy way to break this.
You’re now the minority in 19 states of the U S of A."
Arkansas Republican who gave girls to rapist ‘regularly’ performed exorcisms on unruly preschoolers
Arkansas Republican who gave girls to rapist ‘regularly’ performed exorcisms on unruly preschoolers
"The Arkansas Republican who gave his adopted daughters to a man who raped one of them was apparently in the habit of attempting to cast “demons” out of the children in his federally-funded pre-kindergarten."
"The Arkansas Republican who gave his adopted daughters to a man who raped one of them was apparently in the habit of attempting to cast “demons” out of the children in his federally-funded pre-kindergarten."
You Won't Believe Why Arkansas Legislator Got Rid Of His Adopted Daughters
You Won't Believe Why Arkansas Legislator Got Rid Of His Adopted Daughters
"So now we know why Rep. Justin Harris and his wife gave away their adopted daughters. Because they were possessed by demons, of course!"
"So now we know why Rep. Justin Harris and his wife gave away their adopted daughters. Because they were possessed by demons, of course!"
Arkansas Republican gave adopted girls to rapist because they were ‘possessed by demons’: report
Arkansas Republican gave adopted girls to rapist because they were ‘possessed by demons’: report
"The story of Arkansas state Rep. Justin Harris (R) — whose family adopted a pair of girls then “re-homed” them to another household where one of the girls was raped — has taken a bizarre turn with allegations that the Harris family gave the girls up because they believed the children could communicate telepathically and were possessed by demons."
"The story of Arkansas state Rep. Justin Harris (R) — whose family adopted a pair of girls then “re-homed” them to another household where one of the girls was raped — has taken a bizarre turn with allegations that the Harris family gave the girls up because they believed the children could communicate telepathically and were possessed by demons."
Jeb’s scary new adviser: Meet Jordan Sekulow, global attorney for the religious right
Jeb’s scary new adviser: Meet Jordan Sekulow, global attorney for the religious right
"But while Sekulow’s credibility in conservative circles will likely prove an asset for the Bush campaign, he has also been at the forefront of his organization’s work to keep homosexuality criminalized in Africa, opposed abortion even when a mother’s health is endangered, and espoused incendiary anti-Muslim views, a record that hardly conveys the “inclusive conservative” message his candidate professes to support.
A former operative for the presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, Sekulow is now executive director at ACLJ, an organization founded by televangelist Pat Robertson to serve as a conservative counterweight to the American Civil Liberties Union. Sekulow’s father Jay, also a prominent social conservative, is ACLJ’s chief counsel. As father and son aided Romney’s second presidential bid in 2012, the pair came under scrutiny after Mother Jones highlighted their international work to criminalize abortion and homosexuality — work that has expanded the ACLJ’s tentacles everywhere from Kenya and Zimbabwe to France and Putin’s Russia."
"But while Sekulow’s credibility in conservative circles will likely prove an asset for the Bush campaign, he has also been at the forefront of his organization’s work to keep homosexuality criminalized in Africa, opposed abortion even when a mother’s health is endangered, and espoused incendiary anti-Muslim views, a record that hardly conveys the “inclusive conservative” message his candidate professes to support.
A former operative for the presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, Sekulow is now executive director at ACLJ, an organization founded by televangelist Pat Robertson to serve as a conservative counterweight to the American Civil Liberties Union. Sekulow’s father Jay, also a prominent social conservative, is ACLJ’s chief counsel. As father and son aided Romney’s second presidential bid in 2012, the pair came under scrutiny after Mother Jones highlighted their international work to criminalize abortion and homosexuality — work that has expanded the ACLJ’s tentacles everywhere from Kenya and Zimbabwe to France and Putin’s Russia."
Friday, March 13, 2015
Wisconsin Loses Jobs To Minnesota Due To 'Right To Work' Bill
Wisconsin Loses Jobs To Minnesota Due To 'Right To Work' Bill
"While Scott Walker and the other Teapublicans were busy pandering to their corporate overlords by rushing through so-called "Right to Work" legislation, Minnesota Republicans were leveraging this to their advantage by trying to get companies to relocate to their state.
It didn't take long for Walker's folly to work to their advantage"
"While Scott Walker and the other Teapublicans were busy pandering to their corporate overlords by rushing through so-called "Right to Work" legislation, Minnesota Republicans were leveraging this to their advantage by trying to get companies to relocate to their state.
It didn't take long for Walker's folly to work to their advantage"
Michigan Republicans revive plan to rig state's electoral college vote
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/10/1369878/-Michigan-Republicans-revive-plan-to-rig-state-s-electoral-college-vote
"Had this system been in place in 2012, Mitt Romney would have lost Michigan by nearly 450,000 of 4.7 million votes, but walked away with nine of the state's 16 electoral votes."
"Had this system been in place in 2012, Mitt Romney would have lost Michigan by nearly 450,000 of 4.7 million votes, but walked away with nine of the state's 16 electoral votes."
Aaron Schock may be toast: News keeps getting worse for embattled congressman
Aaron Schock may be toast: News keeps getting worse for embattled congressman
"Federal law prohibits “knowing and willful” misrepresentation of official expenditures. Those two criminal defense attorneys Schock retained last month may soon find themselves very busy men indeed."
"Federal law prohibits “knowing and willful” misrepresentation of official expenditures. Those two criminal defense attorneys Schock retained last month may soon find themselves very busy men indeed."
Republicans are Trying to Blame President Obama for the Poverty They Created
Republicans are Trying to Blame President Obama for the Poverty They Created
"Even when we look at our economy, as much as it’s improved, we still have a ways to go – especially as it relates to income growth. And while Republicans will have you believe that stagnant wages are a byproduct of President Obama’s economy, this is an issue that started way back when Ronald Reagan was elected. Hell, even Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) proved how damaging trickle-down economics has been for the middle class when he pointed out that we haven’t seen such an unequal distribution of wages in this country since just before the Great Depression. While he pointed to 2012 as an example in trying to bash President Obama, what he failed to mention was that the four consecutive years prior to the 2008 crash almost exactly mirrored the unequal distribution of wealth we saw in this country just before the Great Depression. Just look at this chart from CNN Money
Do you see that wide, fairly flat area in the middle? That’s the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s – before “Reaganomics” took over our economic landscape. Then once Americans started being fed the lie that “tax cuts create jobs,” suddenly income inequality skyrocketed. The rich are doing better than they ever have before; meanwhile, the vast majority of Americans aren’t seeing anything close to that same level of success.
And even though many Republicans will say that wage inequality is an issue, they continue to claim that the mistake which caused this inequality is the same path to fixing it. It’s absurd. The truth is, every time a Republican says that wages aren’t increasing and income distribution is an issue, they’re admitting that trickle-down economics doesn’t work."
"Even when we look at our economy, as much as it’s improved, we still have a ways to go – especially as it relates to income growth. And while Republicans will have you believe that stagnant wages are a byproduct of President Obama’s economy, this is an issue that started way back when Ronald Reagan was elected. Hell, even Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) proved how damaging trickle-down economics has been for the middle class when he pointed out that we haven’t seen such an unequal distribution of wages in this country since just before the Great Depression. While he pointed to 2012 as an example in trying to bash President Obama, what he failed to mention was that the four consecutive years prior to the 2008 crash almost exactly mirrored the unequal distribution of wealth we saw in this country just before the Great Depression. Just look at this chart from CNN Money
Do you see that wide, fairly flat area in the middle? That’s the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s – before “Reaganomics” took over our economic landscape. Then once Americans started being fed the lie that “tax cuts create jobs,” suddenly income inequality skyrocketed. The rich are doing better than they ever have before; meanwhile, the vast majority of Americans aren’t seeing anything close to that same level of success.
And even though many Republicans will say that wage inequality is an issue, they continue to claim that the mistake which caused this inequality is the same path to fixing it. It’s absurd. The truth is, every time a Republican says that wages aren’t increasing and income distribution is an issue, they’re admitting that trickle-down economics doesn’t work."
The conservative plot to destroy the middle class: Scott Walker, “right-to-work” and America’s new Gilded Age
The conservative plot to destroy the middle class: Scott Walker, “right-to-work” and America’s new Gilded Age
"From the Gilded Age to the Great Depression to today, the economic agenda of conservatives has been easily summarized in two words: “cheap labor"."
"From the Gilded Age to the Great Depression to today, the economic agenda of conservatives has been easily summarized in two words: “cheap labor"."
Your Cable Company Is Teaming Up With Congress To Kill Net Neutrality
http://thedailybanter.com/2015/03/terrible-cable-company-teaming-congress-kill-net-neutrality/
"31 members of the House have co-signed a piece of legislation titled “The Internet Freedom Act,” of which 29 have collectively accepted $800,000 in campaign contributions from major Internet service providers"
"31 members of the House have co-signed a piece of legislation titled “The Internet Freedom Act,” of which 29 have collectively accepted $800,000 in campaign contributions from major Internet service providers"
Military Groups Slam Republicans For Killing A Bill Supporting Veterans
http://samuel-warde.com/2015/03/military-groups-slam-republican/
"Veterans organizations were upset with Senate Republicans after they failed to gain enough votes of support to move forward with a measure that would have expanded federal healthcare and education programs for veterans."
"Veterans organizations were upset with Senate Republicans after they failed to gain enough votes of support to move forward with a measure that would have expanded federal healthcare and education programs for veterans."
Fox News is worse than Bill O’Reilly: Why the pundit’s fabrications are almost beside the point
Fox News is worse than Bill O’Reilly: Why the pundit’s fabrications are almost beside the point
"the real story here is not just the decline of truth telling in television news, it’s the way that the truth has been replaced by fear."
"the real story here is not just the decline of truth telling in television news, it’s the way that the truth has been replaced by fear."
PERRspectives: Six Years Too Late, Media Call Congressional Republicans 'Traitors'
PERRspectives: Six Years Too Late, Media Call Congressional Republicans 'Traitors'
"Sadly, the Daily News and other media outlets are about six years late in reaching that conclusion. After all, with their record-setting use of the filibuster, unprecedented obstruction of judicial and executive branch nominees, threatened and actual government shutdowns, and most of all, their unheard of debt ceiling hostage-taking, Republicans have been undermining the federal government and the U.S. economy since Barack Obama first took the oath office in 2009."
"Sadly, the Daily News and other media outlets are about six years late in reaching that conclusion. After all, with their record-setting use of the filibuster, unprecedented obstruction of judicial and executive branch nominees, threatened and actual government shutdowns, and most of all, their unheard of debt ceiling hostage-taking, Republicans have been undermining the federal government and the U.S. economy since Barack Obama first took the oath office in 2009."
Bibi’s Speech To Congress Backfires As Netanyahu’s Popularity Crashes In US And Israel
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/03/11/bibis-speech-congress-backfires-netanyahus-popularity-crashes-israel.html
"The foreign policy amateurs in the GOP, and their bellicose hero, Prime Minister Netanyahu, may have enjoyed their childish political theater. However, for Americans and Israelis who want their leaders to take security seriously, the Bibi traveling road show flopped. Netanyahu’s poll numbers in both the U.S. and Israel demonstrate how poorly the speech was received by the general public."
"The foreign policy amateurs in the GOP, and their bellicose hero, Prime Minister Netanyahu, may have enjoyed their childish political theater. However, for Americans and Israelis who want their leaders to take security seriously, the Bibi traveling road show flopped. Netanyahu’s poll numbers in both the U.S. and Israel demonstrate how poorly the speech was received by the general public."
Return of a neocon nightmare: Tom Cotton, Rush Limbaugh & the worst deja vu ever
Return of a neocon nightmare: Tom Cotton, Rush Limbaugh & the worst deja vu ever
"Think of all the screw-ups this crew inflicted on us a decade ago. Now they're back, revived and worse than before"
"Think of all the screw-ups this crew inflicted on us a decade ago. Now they're back, revived and worse than before"
Sen. Lindsey Graham Says He Would Use Military Force Against Congress As President
Sen. Lindsey Graham Says He Would Use Military Force Against Congress As President
"Senator Lindsey Graham will certainly try to backtrack on his words, but as one of the most hawkish members of the Senate, there’s no denying his statement which is backed up by his track record on defense spending. His proposed actions go far beyond President Obama’s executive orders he and other Republicans have complained about, and headlong into true dictatorship. Senator Lindsey Graham has finally exposed himself for what he really is – a petty tyrant that represents the military industrial complex, not the people of South Carolina."
"Senator Lindsey Graham will certainly try to backtrack on his words, but as one of the most hawkish members of the Senate, there’s no denying his statement which is backed up by his track record on defense spending. His proposed actions go far beyond President Obama’s executive orders he and other Republicans have complained about, and headlong into true dictatorship. Senator Lindsey Graham has finally exposed himself for what he really is – a petty tyrant that represents the military industrial complex, not the people of South Carolina."
Thursday, March 12, 2015
The Republican Letter To Iran: An Embarrassment for the GOP, A Weapon for Iranian Extremists
The Republican Letter To Iran: An Embarrassment for the GOP, A Weapon for Iranian Extremists
"I’ve often accused Republicans (and conservatives in general) of lacking the ability to think “big picture.” Nearly everything with them is short-sighted, simplistic and requires almost instant gratification. Their entire political ideology is basically predicated on fear, paranoia, anger and talking points that are easily repeatable.
The now infamous “Iran letter” that 47 Republican senators sent to Iranian leaders is a prime example of this. In their minds, they saw this as a way to “get at” President Obama and try to perpetuate this notion that they are the ones in power. And it was also a blatant attempt to try to sabotage the ongoing negotiations between the Obama administration, several of our allies and the Iranian government. In my opinion, the actions by the GOP have been tantamount to treason. Sadly for Republicans, this has all backfired on them in ways they obviously didn’t bother thinking about before they collectively stuck their foot in their mouth. The first thing it did was that it allowed Iranian officials to publicly school the GOP on how international treaties work. Not only that, but Republicans just came off looking incredibly childish sending this letter following Netanyahu’s speech. Other world leaders understand the political dynamics over here, meaning they’re well aware of what it is this president has had to deal with when it comes to the GOP. In the grand scheme of things, this came off as Republicans trying to purposely embarrass the president of the country they’re supposed to love on an international stage in nothing more than some immature stunt. Even just days after it was sent, there are several rumblings emanating from the ranks of the GOP that they’re realizing this letter was a mistake. In other words, this entire situation is spiraling into nothing but an absolute embarrassment for the Republican party. Some Republicans are already publicly regretting signing it, and John McCain even blamed his dumb decision to sign it on the impending snowstorm and “looking forward to getting out of town"." #47Traitors
"I’ve often accused Republicans (and conservatives in general) of lacking the ability to think “big picture.” Nearly everything with them is short-sighted, simplistic and requires almost instant gratification. Their entire political ideology is basically predicated on fear, paranoia, anger and talking points that are easily repeatable.
The now infamous “Iran letter” that 47 Republican senators sent to Iranian leaders is a prime example of this. In their minds, they saw this as a way to “get at” President Obama and try to perpetuate this notion that they are the ones in power. And it was also a blatant attempt to try to sabotage the ongoing negotiations between the Obama administration, several of our allies and the Iranian government. In my opinion, the actions by the GOP have been tantamount to treason. Sadly for Republicans, this has all backfired on them in ways they obviously didn’t bother thinking about before they collectively stuck their foot in their mouth. The first thing it did was that it allowed Iranian officials to publicly school the GOP on how international treaties work. Not only that, but Republicans just came off looking incredibly childish sending this letter following Netanyahu’s speech. Other world leaders understand the political dynamics over here, meaning they’re well aware of what it is this president has had to deal with when it comes to the GOP. In the grand scheme of things, this came off as Republicans trying to purposely embarrass the president of the country they’re supposed to love on an international stage in nothing more than some immature stunt. Even just days after it was sent, there are several rumblings emanating from the ranks of the GOP that they’re realizing this letter was a mistake. In other words, this entire situation is spiraling into nothing but an absolute embarrassment for the Republican party. Some Republicans are already publicly regretting signing it, and John McCain even blamed his dumb decision to sign it on the impending snowstorm and “looking forward to getting out of town"." #47Traitors
John McCain On His Decision To Sign Treasonous Letter To Iran: A Snowstorm MADE Me Do It
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/12/john-mccain-on-his-decision-to-sign-treasonous-letter-to-iran-a-snowstorm-made-me-do-it/
"What else could we expect, honestly? He did choose Sarah Palin as his running mate."
"What else could we expect, honestly? He did choose Sarah Palin as his running mate."
You Will Be Shocked To Know Who's Been Grooming Tehran Tom
You Will Be Shocked To Know Who's Been Grooming Tehran Tom
"The neoconservatives reached out and groomed Tom Cotton when they saw him coming down the pike." #47Traitors
"The neoconservatives reached out and groomed Tom Cotton when they saw him coming down the pike." #47Traitors
Republicans Brace For Backfire On Iran Letter, Turn Against Colleagues Who Signed It
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/12/republicans-brace-for-backfire-on-iran-letter-turn-against-colleagues-who-signed-it/
"Much like everything the Republicans do – shutdowns, phony scandals, Obama hating – the Iran letter is already making some members of the GOP fear a major backlash for trying to undermine the President." #47Traitors
"Much like everything the Republicans do – shutdowns, phony scandals, Obama hating – the Iran letter is already making some members of the GOP fear a major backlash for trying to undermine the President." #47Traitors
National Outrage Grows As 22 Newspaper Editorials Blast Senate Republican Letter To Iran
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/03/11/national-outrage-grows-22-newspaper-editorials-blast-senate-republican-letter-iran.html
"In this time of great partisan divide, Republicans managed to unify the country with an act that was as blatantly unpatriotic as it was blindingly stupid. The tea partiers who turned the House of Representatives into a three ring circus have invaded the Senate, and the letter to Iran is their most high profile bit of handiwork." #47Traitors
"In this time of great partisan divide, Republicans managed to unify the country with an act that was as blatantly unpatriotic as it was blindingly stupid. The tea partiers who turned the House of Representatives into a three ring circus have invaded the Senate, and the letter to Iran is their most high profile bit of handiwork." #47Traitors
Secretary Of State John Kerry Schools GOP Tool Marco Rubio On Middle East Politics
Secretary Of State John Kerry Schools GOP Tool Marco Rubio On Middle East Politics
"It's common for Republicans to be utterly clueless. 47 of them recently proved that when they violated the Logan Act. During CPAC, nearly every one of them proved it every time they opened their mouth.
Marco Rubio was one of them. The Florida senator and potential presidential candidate pilloried President Obama over the Middle East during his CPAC speech and, in the process, proved he knows nothing about the Middle East. The takeaway sentence was "The reason Obama hasn't put in place a military strategy to defeat ISIS is because he doesn't want to upset Iran."
Yes, Iran, a predominately Shi'ite polity, is going to be upset over President Obama waging war on group of Sunni extremists who've time traveled from the 16 century and are trying to resurrect a Caliphate for purposes of bringing Jesus back so he can repudiate Masih ad-Dajjal and trigger Yawm al-Qiyāmah, The Day of Resurrection (that the goal of ISIS is so scarily similar to the goal of Christian Dominionists and Reconstructionists is purely coincidental)."
"It's common for Republicans to be utterly clueless. 47 of them recently proved that when they violated the Logan Act. During CPAC, nearly every one of them proved it every time they opened their mouth.
Marco Rubio was one of them. The Florida senator and potential presidential candidate pilloried President Obama over the Middle East during his CPAC speech and, in the process, proved he knows nothing about the Middle East. The takeaway sentence was "The reason Obama hasn't put in place a military strategy to defeat ISIS is because he doesn't want to upset Iran."
Yes, Iran, a predominately Shi'ite polity, is going to be upset over President Obama waging war on group of Sunni extremists who've time traveled from the 16 century and are trying to resurrect a Caliphate for purposes of bringing Jesus back so he can repudiate Masih ad-Dajjal and trigger Yawm al-Qiyāmah, The Day of Resurrection (that the goal of ISIS is so scarily similar to the goal of Christian Dominionists and Reconstructionists is purely coincidental)."
The new Ted Cruz: How Tom Cotton made GOP’s showboat problem even worse
The new Ted Cruz: How Tom Cotton made GOP’s showboat problem even worse
"The end result is near-total paralysis as the party is unable to reconcile the grandiose political goals of its showboating members with the ugly realities of legislating. It’s embarrassing for the party and it renders hollow the leadership’s frequently made promise that the GOP is capable of responsible governance. But the paralysis isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, mainly because Republican voters and the national media eat up the antics of people like Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz."
"The end result is near-total paralysis as the party is unable to reconcile the grandiose political goals of its showboating members with the ugly realities of legislating. It’s embarrassing for the party and it renders hollow the leadership’s frequently made promise that the GOP is capable of responsible governance. But the paralysis isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, mainly because Republican voters and the national media eat up the antics of people like Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz."
John McCain Blames A Snowstorm For His Treasonous Decision To Sign Iran Letter
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/03/12/john-mccain-blames-snowstorm-treasonous-decision-sign-iran-letter.html
"There is no excuse that Sen. McCain could offer that would excuse an act of sabotage. Instead of blaming the weather, it would have been refreshing to hear Sen. “Straight Talk” admit that he screwed up and apologize. If there is one thing that the American people know about Republicans, it is that they never apologize. Since Republicans have decided to stand behind their act of sabotage, voters should put their “Country First” when they cast their ballots in 2016." #47Traitors
"There is no excuse that Sen. McCain could offer that would excuse an act of sabotage. Instead of blaming the weather, it would have been refreshing to hear Sen. “Straight Talk” admit that he screwed up and apologize. If there is one thing that the American people know about Republicans, it is that they never apologize. Since Republicans have decided to stand behind their act of sabotage, voters should put their “Country First” when they cast their ballots in 2016." #47Traitors
Iran Responds To GOP Letter: They Don’t Even Understand Their Own Constitution
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/11/iran-responds-to-gop-letter/
"Now, not only are the Republican Senators facing serious allegations of committing treason, they are also now being schooled on international and United States constitutional law by Iran."
"Now, not only are the Republican Senators facing serious allegations of committing treason, they are also now being schooled on international and United States constitutional law by Iran."
“Tehran Tom” Cotton’s Iran Blunder Has Made Him the New Hanoi Jane
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/03/12/tehran-tom-cottons-iran-blunder-hanoi-jane.html
"Republicans were probably beginning to worry by Tuesday that Cotton’s Iran letter was backfiring. That was the day the New York Daily News called them traitors. Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had already schooled (i.e. mocked) them not only on international law on Monday, but United States constitutional law, providing the public humiliation before the entire world they so much deserved.
This morning, the verdict seems to be in on Tom Cotton’s letter, with 22 newspaper editorials having joined all the other voices of condemnation raised against the blatant attempt to undermine the president." #47Traitors
"Republicans were probably beginning to worry by Tuesday that Cotton’s Iran letter was backfiring. That was the day the New York Daily News called them traitors. Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had already schooled (i.e. mocked) them not only on international law on Monday, but United States constitutional law, providing the public humiliation before the entire world they so much deserved.
This morning, the verdict seems to be in on Tom Cotton’s letter, with 22 newspaper editorials having joined all the other voices of condemnation raised against the blatant attempt to undermine the president." #47Traitors
Cheney: Congress Must Not Interfere With President's Iran Policy
Cheney: Congress Must Not Interfere With President's Iran Policy
"one Republican leader--Dick Cheney--furiously condemned Congressional interference with the President's policy towards Iran. Condemned it, that is, provided the President was Ronald Reagan and the issue wasn't limiting Iran's arsenal, but enhancing it.
That's right. In the wake of the arms-for-hostages scandal that engulfed President Reagan in 1986, the minority Republican response to the Congressional Iran-Contra investigation declared that Congress, not the White House, had done something wrong."
"one Republican leader--Dick Cheney--furiously condemned Congressional interference with the President's policy towards Iran. Condemned it, that is, provided the President was Ronald Reagan and the issue wasn't limiting Iran's arsenal, but enhancing it.
That's right. In the wake of the arms-for-hostages scandal that engulfed President Reagan in 1986, the minority Republican response to the Congressional Iran-Contra investigation declared that Congress, not the White House, had done something wrong."
22,000 American Lives Were Lost The Last Time A Republican Blocked Negotiations
http://samuel-warde.com/2015/03/republicans-block-negotiations/
"It is one thing to attempt to undermine a sitting president using the legislative process, but quite a different matter when U.S. Senators reach out to a foreign power deliberately to disrupt ongoing negotiations."
"It is one thing to attempt to undermine a sitting president using the legislative process, but quite a different matter when U.S. Senators reach out to a foreign power deliberately to disrupt ongoing negotiations."
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
White House Petition: File Charges Against 47 Republican Traitors Who Tried To Sabotage Iran Nuclear Deal
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/10/white-house-petition-file-charges-against-47-republican-traitors-who-tried-to-sabotage-iran-nuclear-deal/
"Violation of the Logan Act is a felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison, as well as fines. While these Senators are elected officials, they do not have the right to negotiate or interfere in negotiations with foreign powers."
"Violation of the Logan Act is a felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison, as well as fines. While these Senators are elected officials, they do not have the right to negotiate or interfere in negotiations with foreign powers."
GOP Senator Writes Letter To Iranian Leader To Stop Deal, Then Meets With Defense Companies
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/10/gop-senator-writes-letter-to-iranian-leader-to-stop-deal-then-meets-with-defense-companies/
"This is dangerous behavior, and the Republicans involved should be held accountable."
"This is dangerous behavior, and the Republicans involved should be held accountable."
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The Real Reason The GOP Wants To Sabotage The Iran Nuclear Deal
The Real Reason The GOP Wants To Sabotage The Iran Nuclear Deal
"These Republicans aren’t just refusing to allow a treaty with Iran because they’re stubborn and hateful partisan ideologues who place sabotaging President Obama over everything else, they are also extremely loyal to two separate interests that I mentioned before. These two interests are defense contractors and religious extremists (both Jewish and Christian), both of which are huge supporters of the Republican Party. Neither of these groups want peace in the Middle East, because war is profitable if you’re the producer of tanks and bullets, and if you’re a religious extremist, war against your religious enemy is required by your twisted interpretation of what your god wants. Bernie Sanders is right when he said Republicans are “itching” for war with Iran, and the fact that Bobby Jindal (who has pandered hard to Christian extremists) is urging Republican presidential candidates to sign on to this letter is proof that the GOP is playing hard to the Christian fringe in this attempt to sabotage peace talks. The religious right, especially here in the United States, believes that a war involving Iran and Israel is part of a series of events needed to fulfill a Biblical prophecy found in the book of Revelations."
"These Republicans aren’t just refusing to allow a treaty with Iran because they’re stubborn and hateful partisan ideologues who place sabotaging President Obama over everything else, they are also extremely loyal to two separate interests that I mentioned before. These two interests are defense contractors and religious extremists (both Jewish and Christian), both of which are huge supporters of the Republican Party. Neither of these groups want peace in the Middle East, because war is profitable if you’re the producer of tanks and bullets, and if you’re a religious extremist, war against your religious enemy is required by your twisted interpretation of what your god wants. Bernie Sanders is right when he said Republicans are “itching” for war with Iran, and the fact that Bobby Jindal (who has pandered hard to Christian extremists) is urging Republican presidential candidates to sign on to this letter is proof that the GOP is playing hard to the Christian fringe in this attempt to sabotage peace talks. The religious right, especially here in the United States, believes that a war involving Iran and Israel is part of a series of events needed to fulfill a Biblical prophecy found in the book of Revelations."
47 GOP Senators and Members of Congress Violated the Logan Act | Alternet
47 GOP Senators and Members of Congress Violated the Logan Act | Alternet
"The letter by 47 Senators and members of Congress trying to undermine negotiations between Iran, the United States and the 5 + 1 group is a pretty clear violation of the Logan Act"
"The letter by 47 Senators and members of Congress trying to undermine negotiations between Iran, the United States and the 5 + 1 group is a pretty clear violation of the Logan Act"
GOPs Traitorous Letter to Iran: Breathtaking Attempt to Sabotage U.S. Foreign Policy, Stampede U.S. Into War | Alternet
GOPs Traitorous Letter to Iran: Breathtaking Attempt to Sabotage U.S. Foreign Policy, Stampede U.S. Into War | Alternet
"By overwhelming numbers, Americans support diplomacy and do not want another war in the Middle East.
The GOP letter to Iran is an attempt to undermine the negotiating position of our own government -- and to back our own government into a corner that forces it into an unpopular war. That is nothing short of shameful."
"By overwhelming numbers, Americans support diplomacy and do not want another war in the Middle East.
The GOP letter to Iran is an attempt to undermine the negotiating position of our own government -- and to back our own government into a corner that forces it into an unpopular war. That is nothing short of shameful."
New York Daily News blasts Cotton, Cruz, McConnell, and Paul over Iran letter: ‘TRAITORS’
New York Daily News blasts Cotton, Cruz, McConnell, and Paul over Iran letter: ‘TRAITORS’
"the letter could be considered a violation of the Logan Act"
"the letter could be considered a violation of the Logan Act"
‘Embarrassing’: GOP senators get the Constitution wrong while lecturing Iran about US law
‘Embarrassing’: GOP senators get the Constitution wrong while lecturing Iran about US law
"it appears that the senators are the ones who “do not understand our constitutional system or the power to make binding agreements"."
"it appears that the senators are the ones who “do not understand our constitutional system or the power to make binding agreements"."
There’s No More Denying It: Republicans Have Committed Treason
There’s No More Denying It: Republicans Have Committed Treason
"If this were reversed and Democrats were doing this to a Republican president, Fox News and the conservative media would be losing their damn minds. So to the conservatives reading this, spare your bullsh*t about how this isn’t underhanded and corrupt. You damn well know you would be calling for sitting members of Congress to be arrested if this were happening to a Republican in the White House. Hell, when the Dixie Chicks simply criticized President Bush, conservatives threw a massive hissy fit. And that was just a country music band expressing an opinion about a president with which they disagreed. Could you imagine if several congressional leaders from the Democratic party were deliberately trying to sabotage the foreign policy of a Republican president? It is unconscionable how pathetic many conservatives can act. And no, I’m not going to mince words with any of this. The childish invite of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was bad enough, but this letter is a whole other issue. Because what this letter does is it effectively says to Iran that you shouldn’t even listen to this president, because Republicans are going to do whatever they can to undermine his authority.
If that’s not treason, then what is? How is it not betraying your country to actively and willfully carry out such actions as to not only try to sabotage a sitting president’s foreign policy, but to try to embarrass him on an international stage? This showing of disrespect goes beyond the typical partisan politics we see all the time between Democrats and Republicans – this is a blatant betrayal of the office of the President of the United States by members of our Congress."
"If this were reversed and Democrats were doing this to a Republican president, Fox News and the conservative media would be losing their damn minds. So to the conservatives reading this, spare your bullsh*t about how this isn’t underhanded and corrupt. You damn well know you would be calling for sitting members of Congress to be arrested if this were happening to a Republican in the White House. Hell, when the Dixie Chicks simply criticized President Bush, conservatives threw a massive hissy fit. And that was just a country music band expressing an opinion about a president with which they disagreed. Could you imagine if several congressional leaders from the Democratic party were deliberately trying to sabotage the foreign policy of a Republican president? It is unconscionable how pathetic many conservatives can act. And no, I’m not going to mince words with any of this. The childish invite of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was bad enough, but this letter is a whole other issue. Because what this letter does is it effectively says to Iran that you shouldn’t even listen to this president, because Republicans are going to do whatever they can to undermine his authority.
If that’s not treason, then what is? How is it not betraying your country to actively and willfully carry out such actions as to not only try to sabotage a sitting president’s foreign policy, but to try to embarrass him on an international stage? This showing of disrespect goes beyond the typical partisan politics we see all the time between Democrats and Republicans – this is a blatant betrayal of the office of the President of the United States by members of our Congress."
Monday, March 9, 2015
47 Republicans May Have Just Broken the Law By Writing An Outrageous Letter To Iran
http://thedailybanter.com/2015/03/how-not-to-do-diplomacy/
"While the letter’s signatories are U.S. senators, that does not mean they have the “authority of the United States” as required by the law since when it comes to conducting foreign policy, the executive branch is the United States, taking into consideration the occasional “Advice and Consent of the Senate” as prescribed by the Constitution. However, this letter is neither advice, nor consent. It’s directly addressed to leaders of a foreign government presently involved in talks with the U.S., and it is designed to thwart those talks. Unless the senators were authorized by the president to address Iran’s leaders in this letter, a case can be made that 47 U.S. senators just violated a federal law that carries a prison term of up to three years."
"While the letter’s signatories are U.S. senators, that does not mean they have the “authority of the United States” as required by the law since when it comes to conducting foreign policy, the executive branch is the United States, taking into consideration the occasional “Advice and Consent of the Senate” as prescribed by the Constitution. However, this letter is neither advice, nor consent. It’s directly addressed to leaders of a foreign government presently involved in talks with the U.S., and it is designed to thwart those talks. Unless the senators were authorized by the president to address Iran’s leaders in this letter, a case can be made that 47 U.S. senators just violated a federal law that carries a prison term of up to three years."
Why Do Republicans Focus On Make-Believe Scandals? They Have No Winning Policy
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/09/why-do-republicans-focus-on-make-believe-scandals-they-have-no-winning-policy/
"Republicans are liars.
They lie about creating jobs: Keystone XL Pipeline? Lie… it would only create 35 permanent jobs.
They lie about Obama hurting the economy — under Obama the stock market has never been higher and we’ve had consistent job GROWTH since he took office.
What “kills” jobs? Exactly what Republicans want to do and have been doing since Reagan was in office — deregulation and thinking a supply-heavy and driven economy is what works. All lies… just like with a football game; rules are needed to keep the game fair, so the bigger players and teams who want to cheat get called out on their nonsense. And economies that work best recognize that they need to be consumer driven, demand driven. Without a demand for a product, supply is useless. Without people able to afford the product, supply is useless. That’s why we need to raise wages — to put money back in the hands of consumers, to create demand, which in turn creates profit, which in turn creates more jobs and more demand. See how that works?? Democrats get it; however, Republicans want their same strategy of widening in the income gap to give all the money to the top as the rest of America struggles to keep their heads above water. Don’t believe me? Look at wages since Reaganomics took hold"
"Republicans are liars.
They lie about creating jobs: Keystone XL Pipeline? Lie… it would only create 35 permanent jobs.
They lie about Obama hurting the economy — under Obama the stock market has never been higher and we’ve had consistent job GROWTH since he took office.
What “kills” jobs? Exactly what Republicans want to do and have been doing since Reagan was in office — deregulation and thinking a supply-heavy and driven economy is what works. All lies… just like with a football game; rules are needed to keep the game fair, so the bigger players and teams who want to cheat get called out on their nonsense. And economies that work best recognize that they need to be consumer driven, demand driven. Without a demand for a product, supply is useless. Without people able to afford the product, supply is useless. That’s why we need to raise wages — to put money back in the hands of consumers, to create demand, which in turn creates profit, which in turn creates more jobs and more demand. See how that works?? Democrats get it; however, Republicans want their same strategy of widening in the income gap to give all the money to the top as the rest of America struggles to keep their heads above water. Don’t believe me? Look at wages since Reaganomics took hold"
GOP In Chaos: ‘We Really Don’t Have 218 Votes To Determine A Bathroom Break Over Here On Our Side’
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/09/gop-in-chaos-we-really-dont-have-218-votes-to-determine-a-bathroom-break-over-here-on-our-side/
"The Republican Party is being dragged into the black hole of Tea Party rage, paranoia, and stupidity it created to oppose President Obama and has very little chance of breaking free."
"The Republican Party is being dragged into the black hole of Tea Party rage, paranoia, and stupidity it created to oppose President Obama and has very little chance of breaking free."
The Republicans Are Ruthless and Relentless in Their Drive to Push Down Wages | Alternet
The Republicans Are Ruthless and Relentless in Their Drive to Push Down Wages | Alternet
"From the Gilded Age to the Great Depression to today, the economic agenda of conservatives has been easily summarized in two words: "cheap labor"."
"From the Gilded Age to the Great Depression to today, the economic agenda of conservatives has been easily summarized in two words: "cheap labor"."
How to Become a Conservative in Four Embarrassing Steps | Alternet
How to Become a Conservative in Four Embarrassing Steps | Alternet
"1. Ignore Facts
Research shows that conservatives tend to modify facts to accommodate their beliefs and convictions, while liberals are more willing to deal with the complexity of multiple sources of information that help determine the true facts.
In simpler terms, numerous studies (here, here, here, and here) conclude that conservatives are not very smart."
"1. Ignore Facts
Research shows that conservatives tend to modify facts to accommodate their beliefs and convictions, while liberals are more willing to deal with the complexity of multiple sources of information that help determine the true facts.
In simpler terms, numerous studies (here, here, here, and here) conclude that conservatives are not very smart."
Bill O’Reilly’s sick pathology: Why his systematic lying is even worse than reported
Bill O’Reilly’s sick pathology: Why his systematic lying is even worse than reported
"Fox News' bully may be in hot water for lying about his war correspondence. But his lies go much deeper than that"
"Fox News' bully may be in hot water for lying about his war correspondence. But his lies go much deeper than that"
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Saturday, March 7, 2015
President Obama Delivers His Most Profound Speech Ever At Selma Anniversary (TRANSCRIPT/VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/03/07/president-obama-delivers-his-most-profound-speech-ever-at-selma-anniversary-transcriptvideo/
"President Obama spoke at the 50th Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma, Alabama, on Saturday — and there’s really no way to sum up his words in a few snippets because the entire speech was beyond profound, it was could be considered his best speech to date."
"President Obama spoke at the 50th Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma, Alabama, on Saturday — and there’s really no way to sum up his words in a few snippets because the entire speech was beyond profound, it was could be considered his best speech to date."
From Nixon to Walker: The death of the GOP’s racist ‘Southern Strategy’ has been greatly exaggerated
From Nixon to Walker: The death of the GOP’s racist ‘Southern Strategy’ has been greatly exaggerated
"Walker’s Republican allies also diluted the voice of poor and working-class voters, especially minorities in the state’s industrial cities through a secretively crafted redistricting plan that put Democratic-leaning voters into smaller number of districts. In 2012, the Democrats won 174,000 more votes than the Republicans in Wisconsin legislative races, yet the electorate wound up with an overwhelming 60-39 Republican majority in the Assembly. The Republicans won 46 percent of the vote, but due to the newly drawn districts that translated into 61 percent of the seats."
"Walker’s Republican allies also diluted the voice of poor and working-class voters, especially minorities in the state’s industrial cities through a secretively crafted redistricting plan that put Democratic-leaning voters into smaller number of districts. In 2012, the Democrats won 174,000 more votes than the Republicans in Wisconsin legislative races, yet the electorate wound up with an overwhelming 60-39 Republican majority in the Assembly. The Republicans won 46 percent of the vote, but due to the newly drawn districts that translated into 61 percent of the seats."
Fifty Years On, Gains Achieved by Those Who Bled in Selma Are Under Attack
Fifty Years On, Gains Achieved by Those Who Bled in Selma Are Under Attack
"The push to restrict voting came after a surge in participation among African-Americans and certain other groups in 2008. Recent studies found that the more a state experienced increases in minority and low-income voter turnout, the more likely it was to push and pass laws cutting back on voting rights. The Brennan Center similarly found that of the 11 states with the highest black turnout in 2008, seven passed laws making it harder to vote. Of the 12 states with the largest Hispanic population growth in the 2010 Census, nine states did so. And of the 15 states that used to face special monitoring under the VRA because of a history of racial discrimination in elections, nine states passed laws that make it more difficult to vote."
"The push to restrict voting came after a surge in participation among African-Americans and certain other groups in 2008. Recent studies found that the more a state experienced increases in minority and low-income voter turnout, the more likely it was to push and pass laws cutting back on voting rights. The Brennan Center similarly found that of the 11 states with the highest black turnout in 2008, seven passed laws making it harder to vote. Of the 12 states with the largest Hispanic population growth in the 2010 Census, nine states did so. And of the 15 states that used to face special monitoring under the VRA because of a history of racial discrimination in elections, nine states passed laws that make it more difficult to vote."
50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack | The Nation
50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack | The Nation
"In 2011 and 2012, 180 new voting restrictions were introduced in forty-one states, with new laws adopted in nineteen states that made it harder to vote, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. Many of these laws were blocked in court in 2012, but a year later the Supreme Court gutted the VRA, dealing a devastating blow to voting rights. As a result, twenty-one states had new restrictions in place in 2014."
"In 2011 and 2012, 180 new voting restrictions were introduced in forty-one states, with new laws adopted in nineteen states that made it harder to vote, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. Many of these laws were blocked in court in 2012, but a year later the Supreme Court gutted the VRA, dealing a devastating blow to voting rights. As a result, twenty-one states had new restrictions in place in 2014."
Obama Delivers Speech to Mark 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights March in Selma
Obama Delivers Speech to Mark 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights March in Selma
"At ceremony commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the historic civil rights march that began in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965, President Barack Obama delivered a speech on Saturday in which he celebrated the spirit and deeds of those who risked their lives facing down local police and state troopers as they demanded equal protection under the law and the right to vote half a century ago."
"At ceremony commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the historic civil rights march that began in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965, President Barack Obama delivered a speech on Saturday in which he celebrated the spirit and deeds of those who risked their lives facing down local police and state troopers as they demanded equal protection under the law and the right to vote half a century ago."
Friday, March 6, 2015
Thanks To President Obama, Unemployment Just Did Something It Hasn’t Done In 30 Years
Thanks To President Obama, Unemployment Just Did Something It Hasn’t Done In 30 Years
"Oh, but I know what most conservatives reading this will say, “What about wage stagnation!?” Listen, wage stagnation has been an issue since Reagan was elected and shoved “trickle-down” economics down all of our throats. Anyone who supports the ridiculous “tax cuts create jobs” propaganda, then says we have a problem with stagnant wages for middle class Americans, is simply admitting that trickle-down economics is a failure."
"Oh, but I know what most conservatives reading this will say, “What about wage stagnation!?” Listen, wage stagnation has been an issue since Reagan was elected and shoved “trickle-down” economics down all of our throats. Anyone who supports the ridiculous “tax cuts create jobs” propaganda, then says we have a problem with stagnant wages for middle class Americans, is simply admitting that trickle-down economics is a failure."
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