American Politicians — Rick Perry

• Video- Rick Perry CPAC 2013 Speech

  By Susan Duclos Texas Governor Rick perry at the 2013 CPAC. [WATCH] Related: Video- Rand Paul CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Marco Rubio CPAC 2013 Read more

  The 14 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Texas Governor Rick Perry's All Out Push To Recruit California Businesses To...

  By Susan Duclos Texas Governor Rick Perry is headed to California as part of his recruitment process to bring California businesses nailed with higher taxes,... Read more

  The 08 february 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Rick Perry Shuts Down Planned Parenthood

  

  As most Texans know, Rick Perry doesn't have any real political beliefs -- unless those beliefs can make him some money or get him elected to political office.... Read more

  The 13 december 2012 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• More True Blood Season 6 Casting News: Rick Perry Like Character Being Cast

  The daily Spoiler Chat from E! Online’s Watch with Kristin yielded even more True Blood Season 6 casting news. Yesterday I reported that the show is looking to... Read more

  The 05 october 2012 by   Tbfansource
  CELEB, TV & VIDEO

• Rick Perry’s New Ad: Is He Getting Desperate?

  

  The GOP hopeful makes Obama out to be like the Grinch Read more

  The 08 december 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Solution to the Rick Perry Lookalike

  

  Solution to the riddle of yesterday: Whom does Rick Perry look like? Answer: Mike W., former frequent commenter. Read more

  The 26 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Rick Perry on the Assault Weapons Ban

  

  via Pour Me CoffeeRiddle: Whom does the presidential candidate look like in this picture? Solution to be posted tomorrow. Read more

  The 25 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Rick Perry Meets the Spanish Inquisition

  OK, Rick Perry's latest gaff in Detroit reminded me of Monty Python's Spanish Inquisition sketch:I was curious if anyone else had the same reaction and came up... Read more

  The 12 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Oops! Governor Rick Perry Has Memory Lapse in GOP Debate

  

  Rick Perry's memory lapse at the GOP debate may have just consigned him to the back of the pack. What's he done, and who's now the stand-out candidate? Read more

  The 10 november 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Jon Stewart Finishes Off Herman Cain and Rick Perry

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  The 02 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Five Things Rick Perry Must Do If He Wants to Be the Republican Presidential...

  

  It's time to Rick 'n' roll: Texas governor Rick Perry is slipping in the polls; how can he recover? Read more

  The 19 october 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Racism, Secessionism, and Rick Perry: The Niggerhead Controversy

  The Perry campaign is disagreeing with the date of when the offending N word was removed. This doesn't appear to be unique or unusual in right wing Texas... Read more

  The 02 october 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Gov. Rick Perry Vs. President Zero

  I'm a long way from zeroing in on any politician to support in next year's presidential election ... but I do know who has zero chance of getting my support... Read more

  The 22 september 2011 by   Jc_refuge
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• In Recent Debates, Texas Governor Rick Perry Stated He Ha...

  

  In recent debates, Texas Governor Rick Perry stated he had no worries about the execution of innocent prisoners. He should have worries; it is a problem in... Read more

  The 17 september 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Jon Stewart Predicts Rick Perry for the GOP

  via Beautiful Horizons The Daily Show Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Read more

  The 10 september 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Rick Perry - Death Penalty King

  

  via Politico As Rick Perry picks up his campaign going into the fall, his home state is set to add six more executions — including a somewhat controversial one ... Read more

  The 05 september 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Liberal Viewer on Rick Perry

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  The 25 august 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Rick Perry – Future Commnader-in-Chief?

  In my previous post, I stated: Domestic terrorism from the evangelical, government-is-evil, right-wing authoritarians (RWA) could start a second American Civil... Read more

  The 18 august 2011 by   Andy96
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Rick Perry Slams Federal Reserve for ‘treason’, Faces Backlash from Bush Veterans

  

  The Texas governor's presidential campaign has got off to a controversial start. Read more

  The 17 august 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Rick Perry – Reaching for the Stars. The Astrology of the Texas Governor Turned...

  

  The expected news came just before the weekend. Rick Perry has had ambitions to be President of the United States but until last week he had been keeping his... Read more

  The 15 august 2011 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• As Texas Governor Rick Perry Holds Prayer Rally for 30,000 People, Does...

  

  Thirty thousand people attended presidential hopeful Rick Perry's prayer rally in Texas; how much influence does Christianity have on US politics? Read more

  The 08 august 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Divine Election

  

  Jesus, it seems, has given up appearing on tortillas and hedgerows to start endorsing political candidates. Of course, this is not really new news. Read more

  The 19 may 2013 by   Steveawiggins
  POLITICS, RELIGION, SOCIETY

• Right Wing Hypocrisy, Lying AGAIN About Being the Victims of Religious...

  cross posted from MN PP: We’ve seen Michele Bachmann do it, because prohibitions in the military prevent one person from harassing another to convert. Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Doggone
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Texas House Passes 12 Bills to Soften Firearms Laws

  Fox News The Texas House approved a bushel of bills Saturday to further soften gun laws that were already among the country's most firearms-friendly, allowing... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Fracking Industry Mining in New Form of Mountaintop Removal

  

  By Steve Horn and Trisha Marczak, Cross Posted from DeSmogBlog/Mint Press Within immediate vicinity of a central battleground of the Black Hawk War of 1832, lan... Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Perry Gets His Feelings Hurt By Cartoon

  

  We've known for a while that Rick Perry was a terrible debater, and an even worse governor. Now we learn he is far too thin-skinned to be a politician. Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Sacbee's Texas Goes Boom Cartoon: Tasteless, Sick And Disrespectful To Victims...

  

  By Susan Duclos Editorial cartoonist Jack Ohman published a cartoon in the Sacbee showing Texas Governor Rick Perry saying Business is BOOMING in Texas," on... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Abbott Hits a New Low in Waco

  

  Is Greg Abbott the Attorney General of Texas or is he a flak for the National Rifle Association and the GOP? He can’t be both. Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Alanbean
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• A Very Early View Of 2016 Primaries

  

  I know its much too early to put much stock in presidential polls for 2016. After all, that's about 3 years from now. But political junkies like myself just... Read more

  The 15 april 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Multiple State Leaders Vie For Gun Businesses Leaving Anti-Second Amendment...

  

  By Susan Duclos Multiple states are laying out the welcome mat to gun manufacturers and manufacturers of gun accessories, that have decided to move their... Read more

  The 14 april 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• 2016 Poll: Hillary Still The Favorite

  Follow us on Twitter @PolliticsToday for more insight, commentary and updates concerning this blog or “LIKE” us on Facebook. Seriously, do those things. Read more

  The 04 april 2013 by   Polliticstoday
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Is the War on Drugs a Make-work Project?

  

  By Alan Bean Ripple effects from the sequester continue to proliferate. Now it is local and regional narcotics task forces that are feeling the pinch because... Read more

  The 03 april 2013 by   Alanbean
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Texas Wants Its Gold Back from Federal Reserve

  

  Last July, I wrote a post asking the unthinkable (in some quarters) the question: How much of the gold that’s sold actually exists? Read more

  The 01 april 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Willie And Rick (Texas View On LGBT)

  

  A couple of Texas' more famous (or infamous) personalities recently spoke out about the LGBT community and same-sex marriage. They are Willie Nelson and Rick... Read more

  The 29 march 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video- Dr. Ben Carson CPAC Speech

  By Susan Duclos Dr. Ben Caron at CPAC 2013 - H/T Freedom Lighthouse for the video below. (Liberals are already screeching that he is a "Token Uncle Tom" and... Read more

  The 17 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video- Ann Coulter CPAC 2013 Speech

  By Susan Duclos Ann Coulter at CPAC 2013: Related Video- Sarah Palin CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Rand Paul CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Rick Perry CPAC 2013 Speech Video... Read more

  The 17 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video- Sarah Palin CPAC 2013 Speech

  By Susan Duclos Sarah Palin at CPAC 2013 with an impromptu Intro by US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) Related: Video- Rand Paul CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Rick Perry... Read more

  The 16 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video- Paul Ryan CPAC 2013 Speech

  By Susan Duclos U.S. Representative Paul Ryan at CPAC 2013: Related: Video- Rand Paul CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Rick Perry CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Marco Rubio CPA... Read more

  The 16 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video - NRA's Wayne LaPierre CPAC Speech

  By Susan Duclos NRA's Wayne LaPierre at CPAC 2013: Related: Video- Rand Paul CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Rick Perry CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Marco Rubio CPAC 2013... Read more

  The 16 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video- Lt. Col. Allen West CPAC 2013 Speech

  By Susan Duclos Lt. Col. Allen West at the 2013 CPAC. [WATCH] Related: Video- Rand Paul CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Rick Perry CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Marco Rubio... Read more

  The 14 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video- Marco Rubio CPAC 2013 Speech

  By Susan Duclos Florida Senator Marco Rubio at the 2013 CPAC. [WATCH] Related: Video- Rand Paul CPAC 2013 Speech Video- Rick Perry CPAC 2013 Read more

  The 14 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Video- Rand Paul CPAC 2013 Speech

  By Susan Duclos Via YouTube details: Rand Paul takes the stage at CPAC 2013, less than two weeks after his historic 13 hour filibuster in the US Senate. Read more

  The 14 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Texas GOP Cares About Politics - Not Health

  

  People throughout the developed world, and I believe most people in this country, believe access to decent health care shoould be a right of all citizens. That... Read more

  The 07 march 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Cliburn Gives His Regards to Broadway

  

  By Alan BeanLast night, Nancy and I watched a taped version of the funeral service for pianist Van Cliburn. Eight speakers, including George W. Read more

  The 05 march 2013 by   Alanbean
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• In Memoriam: Van Cliburn

  

  By Alan BeanAcclaimed pianist Van Cliburn died yesterday after a long struggle with cancer.  The Associated Baptist Press has a wonderful piece about Cliburn’s... Read more

  The 28 february 2013 by   Alanbean
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• CPAC Snubs Best Republican Hopeful

  

  New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is one of the most popular governors in the country. The Republican governor is carrying a favorability rating over 70%, and... Read more

  The 28 february 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Blog : Spring Training Preview: Part II - The Starting Pitchers

  After looking over a fairly uninspiring group of pitchers invited to camp on the NRI side (and completely ignoring the group of hitters they've brought in)... Read more

  The 09 february 2013 by   Kipper
  SPORTS

• Perry's Popularity Low In Texas

  

  (The caricature of Rick Perry above was done by DonkeyHotey.) Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, has already indicated a desire to run for president again in... Read more

  The 30 january 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Texas Governor Perry Disgusted With Obama's Use Of Sandy Hook Massacre To Furthe...

  By Susan Duclos Reactions to Barack Obama's press conference to push his gun control agenda while surrounding himself with children, are starting to come out an... Read more

  The 16 january 2013 by   Susanduclos
  SOCIETY

• Texas Budget Surplus Estimated At $8.8 Billion- A Shining Example Of How...

  By Susan Duclos The fact that a few days ago Texas announced it saw a budget surplus of $8.8 billion under the conservative leadership of Governor Rick Perry an... Read more

  The 11 january 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• This is How Israel Deals with School Shootings

  

  After the terrible shooting massacre of 20 little children, ages 6 to 7, and 6 adults nearly two weeks ago in Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Conn., ther... Read more

  The 27 december 2012 by   Eowyn
  SOCIETY

• Flush French Fleeing France

  

  Pardon the title, but I couldn't resist. Dear America: this is whata socialist really looks like.Photo courtesy Jean-Marc Ayrault Sadly, some rich French... Read more

  The 21 december 2012 by   Ovid
  EXPAT, LEGAL, SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• True Blood Season 6 Casting Call Update

  

  This is really an update of all the casting calls (so far) for True Blood Season 6. We wanted to let you know that we’ve also added a page to our menu tab at th... Read more

  The 03 december 2012 by   Eric And Sookie Lovers
  TV & VIDEO

• True Blood Season 6 Spoilers: The Governor of Louisiana Doesn’t Like Vampires!

  More True Blood season 6 spoilers have come out, this time courtesy of TV Line’s Michael Ausiello! The King of TV scoop posted about the casting call that has... Read more

  The 27 november 2012 by   Tbfansource
  CELEB, TV & VIDEO

• An Answer to the Whining Secessionists

  The Examiner The petition from Texas alone has accrued over 100,000 signatures at this writing. But backing off from a 2009 suggestion to a Tea Party gathering... Read more

  The 16 november 2012 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• The Conservative War on Prisons: How an Unlikely Coalition of Evangelicals and...

  

  By Alan Bean I heartily commend this well-crafted article on the unlikely evangelical-libertarian coalition that created the Right on Crime movement. David Daga... Read more

  The 13 november 2012 by   Alanbean
  SOCIETY

• The Republican Nominee for President in 2016 Is...

  

  Thank goodness and all the gods that be that the election is over, that we've seen the last of the nasty television ads and can once again turn on the TV withou... Read more

  The 13 november 2012 by   Lowell
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Taxpayer Hope ‘NOT’ Dead in California

  

  To many Bear Flag Republic conservatives, this last election has been like Prohibition – sobering… and fearfully uncertain of just what will have to be... Read more

  The 10 november 2012 by   Lanewser
  COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Can Republicans Romance Latinos?

  

  By Alan Bean Like many of you, I switched to a different network on election night whenever a commercial came along (I hate commercials as much as I hate... Read more

  The 07 november 2012 by   Alanbean
  SOCIETY

• Why Smart Politicians Talk Gibberish

  

  By Alan Bean In a surprising eleventh-hour move, Michael Bloomberg has endorsed Barack Obama. This doesn’t mean the New York mayor is happy with the... Read more

  The 01 november 2012 by   Alanbean
  SOCIETY

• Do DREAM Kids Have a Right to an Education?

  

  There has been a lot of press recently about the plight of illegal immigrants, though most of the coverage on Friends of Justice has centered on basic human... Read more

  The 31 october 2012 by   Alanbean
  SOCIETY

• Expats Voting for the President

  

  There. Do you feel better now? Photo by Troye Owens In a few short days the US will be voting for the next President of the United States. Read more

  The 31 october 2012 by   Ovid
  EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL

• Willard Speaks

  

  I go away for a week—technical difficulties—and the man John Cassidy calls The Mittster hands his foes a new slogan to chant: “We are the 47%! Read more

  The 22 september 2012 by   Erictheblue
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Karl Rove Gets Testy in Tampa--Plus More Bits and Pieces From the Intersection o...

  

  Karl Rove at RNC breakfastUpdates on Karl Rove, Don Siegelman, Whataburger, and more . . .Karl Rove went loopy at a Republican National Convention (RNC)... Read more

  The 29 august 2012 by   Rogershuler
  LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Court Says Texas Redistricting Law Actually Discriminated Against Latino Voters…

  

  Gov. Rick Perry It seems a redistricting plan signed by Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) intentionally discriminated against Hispanic voters. So said a three-judge... Read more

  The 28 august 2012 by   Btchakir
  SOCIETY

• Romney’s Running Mate 2012: The Mystery Man

  

  As fingers touch keyboard to write this post, the GOP and Mitt Romney’s campaign team are vetting possible candidates for the running mate to join Romney in... Read more

  The 17 june 2012 by   Anthonyhymes
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Alcohol + Gun = Death in Texas

  

  I'm sure these Bozos told EVERYONE how safe they were with guns. Until they weren't. I have always thought that Texans were kind of crazy, many of them. What... Read more

  The 14 june 2012 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Cafe Owner After Hosting Romney Event: “I Felt Like It Was a Mocking”

  

  This isn’t the first time I’ve heard a story like this one from Iowa during the last couple of weeks of campaigning. Dianne Bauer opened up her... Read more

  The 14 june 2012 by   Btchakir
  SOCIETY

• Richard Lugar

  , who was pilloried by Tea-party candidate Richard Mourdock for being "Obama's favorite Republican," was one of my favorite Republicans, too. Read more

  The 11 may 2012 by   Erictheblue
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Barack Obama Versus Mitt Romney – Who Does Astrology Say Will Win the 2012 US...

  

  Ok, here we go!!! In the red corner we have the Pisces challenger, the former governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney representing the Republicans and in the blu... Read more

  The 08 may 2012 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Obama v. Romney?

  As Republican voters head to the polls on Super Tuesday, it appears that Mitt Romney may finally be about to bury his remaining opponents beneath piles of cash... Read more

  The 06 march 2012 by   Erictheblue
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Guns and the Incredibly Gullible Climate Change Deniers

  

  The right wing is fact averse; this man is not, and he's serious about conservation. Climate change denials are funded by big oil. This is one more way to... Read more

  The 17 february 2012 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Roseanne Barr for President: Comedienne Running as Green Party Candidate on...

  

  Roseanne Barr in 2012! Photo credit: Monterey Media, http://www.flickr.com/photos/montereymedia/5367870718/ As if Donald Trump’s truncated bid for the Republica... Read more

  The 03 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Zazzle Politics – Presidential Candidate Update

  

  Debates, primaries, caucuses, and campaign ads – phew, January has been full of politics driven headlines indicating the 2012 Presidential Election is fast... Read more

  The 25 january 2012 by   Zazzle
  

• Newt Gingrich’s South Carolina Win Over Mitt Romney Sends Shockwaves Through...

  

  Newt Gingrich: Winning big in South Carolina. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore Newt Gingrich has won a resounding victory over frontrunner Mitt Romney in the South... Read more

  The 23 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• GOP Race: Gingrich Ahead in South Carolina

  

  Numbers are still high even after ‘revelations’ by ex-wife Read more

  The 20 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• GOP Race: Romney Lost Iowa; Perry Pulls Out; Gingrich on the Creep

  

  Governor Rick Perry. Photo credit: Ed Schipul, http://flic.kr/p/8G4aDW What a difference a day (or two) makes – especially in the soap opera that the 2012 race... Read more

  The 19 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum Take Aim at Mitt Romney Over Attack Ads and Tax...

  

  Newt Gingrich: On the attack. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney came under heavy fire from his rivals during the Fox... Read more

  The 17 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Jon Huntsman Set to End Republican Presidential Campaign and Endorse Former Riva...

  

  Former Utah governor ready to back 'unelectable' Mitt Romney ahead of South Carolina Republican primary. Read more

  The 16 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Bad Judgment..........But We ARM Them?

  

  "This is my rifle, this is my gun; One is for fighting, one is for fun."Rick Perry wants to minimize the disgraceful actions of marines caught on video urinatin... Read more

  The 15 january 2012 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• New Hampshire Down, South Carolina Next: Fellow Candidates Pile on Romney

  

  Mitt Romney: Looking presidential? Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://flic.kr/p/9itUtP The race for the Republican presidential nomination hurtles onwards: Wit... Read more

  The 12 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Mitt Romney Wins New Hampshire Primary, Ron Paul Comes Second, Rick Santorum...

  

  Mitt Romney: Winning smile? Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://flic.kr/p/9itVJF Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the New... Read more

  The 11 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Republican Debates: Newt Gingrich on the Attack, Rick Santorum on Gay Rights...

  

  Ahead of the New Hampshire primary, what were the key contests of the Republican debates? Read more

  The 09 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• REALITY CHECK: Mitt Romney - Some Relevant Family History. Part I.

  

  It is no secret that Mitt Romney -- this week's Iowa Caucus winner and now clear frontrunner for the Republican 2012 presidential nomination -- i... Read more

  The 05 january 2012 by   Kena
  HISTORY, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses, Santorum Close Second

  

  Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, left, and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. Photo: Getty. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney... Read more

  The 05 january 2012 by   Dan90017
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Mitt Romney Edges Rick Santorum in Iowa Caucus

  

  Coming second: Rick Santorum. Photo credit: Michael Righi Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has won the Iowa caucus – but only just. Read more

  The 04 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Hillary Clinton Calls for Peace in North Korea as Kim Jong-un Expected to Take...

  

  North Korean dynasty: Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il. Photo credit: skinnylawyer, http://flic.kr/p/9bXxsb As North Korea’s deceased leader Kim Jong-il lies in stat... Read more

  The 20 december 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Ron Paul on Course for Victory in Iowa Ahead of Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney...

  

  Mitt Romney: Campaign in trouble? Photo Credit: World Affairs Council of Philadelphia,... Read more

  The 19 december 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Religion in America: The View from Britain

  

  I always find it amusing when our British cousins, being a bit older and often wiser, look at the American scene and feel compelled to give us a gentle... Read more

  The 18 december 2011 by   Cris
  CULTURE, DEBATE, HISTORY, RELIGION, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Donald Trump Claims He Dropped out of GOP Debate So He Could Run for President,...

  

  You're fired: Donald Trump. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://flic.kr/p/9hHrit Is Donald Trump still considering a run at the US presidency? Read more

  The 15 december 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• 8 Big Bets Made By Famous People

  

  image credit One of the headlines coming out of the GOP debate was Mitt Romney's offer to bet Rick Perry $10,000 to settle an argument over something Romney sai... Read more

  The 15 december 2011 by   Gerard
  CULTURE, HISTORY, HUMOR

• Republicans Debate: the Beat Goes on

  I see that the Republican presidential candidates debated again on Saturday night and that the consensus is: Newt kicked ass--mainly, it seems, because his... Read more

  The 13 december 2011 by   Erictheblue
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Clinton Announces Gay Rights at Heart of Foreign Policy

  

  Hillary Clinton. Photocredit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcn/459272490/sizes/m/in/photostream/ The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama,... Read more

  The 08 december 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Donald Trump, Republican Bozo, Dreams of Moderating Debate

  I believe that 'the Donald' Trump's endorsement WOULD in fact be harmful to a candidate; Trump has been described as the clown presiding over the three rings... Read more

  The 05 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Herman Cain is out and Newt Gingrich is Ahead as the GOP Presidential...

  

  Republican hopefuls are scavenging the corpse of Herman Cain's presidential campaign, but who will benefit most? Read more

  The 05 december 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Turbulent Republican Race Still Wide Open

  

  New front-runner Newt Gingrich, with his wife Callista The last time I blogged about the 2012 Republican contest, it appeared to be a two-man race between... Read more

  The 27 november 2011 by   ---
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Right Wing Nuts Still Wrong, Still Extreme, Still Harping on the Turkey Thing

  This turkey of a story has more legs than ......well, than a real turkey has drumsticks! Right wing watch caught this from the American Family's Bryan Fischer... Read more

  The 25 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Winners and Losers of the GOP Debate on Foreign Policy

  

  Newt Gingrich: Immigration issues? Photocredit: Gage Skidmore, http://www.flickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/4393323094/sizes/m/in/photostream/ The US presidential... Read more

  The 23 november 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• King of Corrupt Corporate Capitalism?

  Michele Bachmann has made the self-serving attack on Rick Perry that he engages in rampant cronyism, and pay for play, where an individual or a corporation... Read more

  The 19 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• …Catch You Up

  

  Seeing as a lot happened this week, and per their usual practice the media coverage was consumed by a few stories (Penn State, Herman Cain and Rick Perry), we... Read more

  The 13 november 2011 by   Zer
  SELF EXPRESSION