American Politics — U.S. Presidential Race

American Politics — U.S. Presidential Race

• What GOP's "Trickle-Down" Has Done To Income Growth

  

  The chart above is by Bard College and Levy Institute economist Pavlina Tcherneva. The chart was based on statistics from Thomas Piketty's best-selling book,... Read more

  The 27 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• More Bad News For The GOP Regarding Obamacare

  

  After their failure to keep the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) from becoming law, the congressional Republicans told a whole stack of lies about it. Read more

  The 27 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• "A Most Wanted Man" - Dir: Anton Corbijn

  

  Last night I went to see the film version of John le Carré's book of the same title. Checking my records I am shocked to see that it was four and a half years... Read more

  The 26 september 2014 by   Davidduff
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• Fighting Obamacare is Unhealthy for Republicans and Other Living Things

  By RF SchattenIt's Maalox time for the GOP...again! Every time, more horrible news about the success of Obamacare, hits the news media...the sales of antacid... Read more

  The 26 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• More Droppings from the Catholic Birdcage: "This 'Religious Liberty' Fiction of...

  

  And, in contrast to the previous posting, this is one of the good birdcage droppings — the non-stinky ones: at the Commonweal blog, Paul Moses notes that the... Read more

  The 26 september 2014 by   William Lindsey
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• Troubling Numbers In Texas Governor's Race

  

  The chart above is from a poll that is nearly a month old. It is the NY Times / CBS News / YouGov Poll that was taken between August 18th and September 2nd of... Read more

  The 26 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• GOP Is Still Saying Disadvantaged Americans Are "Lazy"

  

  Most Americans understand that we have poor, unemployed, and otherwise disadvantaged Americans, who would love to work and support themselves but can't for one... Read more

  The 25 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Paul Ryan Cuts New Promo for the Middle Class...new Schtick, Same Old Message

  By RF SchattenPolitical Rules 101: If you can't sell the horseshit you spew...repackage yourself...appeal to the Middle Class; "Tax cuts for everybody!". Read more

  The 24 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Neocons Have Regained Control of the Executive Branch for Never Ending War In th...

  Back at the start of the seventh year of the Bush II administration, January of 2007, I wrote a post about all the leading neoconservatives, and their think... Read more

  The 24 september 2014 by   Andy96
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• ANP Hot News.....Around the Web

  

  By Susan Duclos Links to Hot News.... Around the Web, via All News PipeLine * Obama Uses Coffee Cup To Salute Marines * Russia, China Wonder When America Will... Read more

  The 24 september 2014 by   Susanduclos
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• More BAD Pro-gun Conservative Political Candidates

  

  From Minnesota again, this time courtesy of the City Pages about MN GOP endorsed, pro-gun state legislature candidate Roger Weber: MNGOP Candidate Roger Weber... Read more

  The 23 september 2014 by   Mikeb302000
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• Democrats, Republicans, Baseball, Football

  

  Although the "gender gap" gets more attention, the urban-rural divide drives the dysfunction of American politics. The above map shows the outcome, by... Read more

  The 23 september 2014 by   Erictheblue
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• Lords of the Fallen: 900p on Xbox One and 1080p on PS4

  

  Lords of the Fallen is the latest game to join the “900p on Xbox One/1080p on PS4″ club. It's the first game in a while to join the club. Read more

  The 22 september 2014 by   Sameo452005
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• Will The Unmasking Of Sonny Reagan Help Alabama Climb Slowly Out Of The...

  Sonny ReaganA high-profile member of the Alabama Attorney General's Office faces disciplinary action for allegedly leaking information to suspects under... Read more

  The 22 september 2014 by   Rogershuler
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• The Republican Party: The Transformation from Respectability, to the Tea Party

  By RF SchattenAgree or disagree...the GOP, at one point of their existence...were dignified and respected men and women in our society, who might be in... Read more

  The 22 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• GOP Could Lose Both Senate & Governor Races In Kansas

  

  This is something the Republicans, both in Kansas and on the national level, didn't expect. Kansas is normally a reliably Republican state, and most pundits... Read more

  The 21 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Keeping Nature In Our Future: Healthy Ecosystems Essential For Economic and...

  

  BBC News, June 23, 2014-▶ UN: WORLD’S FORESTS FUNDAMENTAL TO HUMAN WELL-BEING – WORLD’S FOREST REPORT... Read more

  The 21 september 2014 by   Garry Rogers
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• The GOP Turning to Socialized Medicine?...it's Election Season!

  By RF SchattenThe #1 rallying cry of the GOP: "Obamacare is Socialized Medicine!! Our Country will turn Socialist if we allow Obamacare to exist!!". The stark... Read more

  The 20 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Is Race A Factor In GOP Blocking Student Loan Relief ?

  

  I would like to think that race is not a factor in loan debt relief for college students, but the GOP has made it clear that much of their party's policies,... Read more

  The 20 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Warren Blasts GOP For Blocking Student Loan Bill

  

  We have known for a while now that the congressional GOP is in favor of passing only two kinds of bills -- bills that cuts taxes for the rich and corporations,... Read more

  The 20 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Update on Michelle MacDonald, MN GOP Candidate for Supreme Court Justice

  A new tidbit about the MN GOP's candidate: Perhaps the most serious concern for the electorate of Minnesota should be this gem, gleaned from the Strib: "Judge... Read more

  The 19 september 2014 by   Mikeb302000
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• Monica Wehby, SECOND Incident of Plagiarism, and Apparent Lying

  

  Monica Wehby? The INNER, REAL Monica Wehby,behind the facade? From Oregon Live: Monica Wehby's campaign acknowledges plagiarism problem, blames former aide who... Read more

  The 19 september 2014 by   Mikeb302000
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• Why Does the GOP Have Such POOR Candidates?

  

  We have the MN GOP endorsing the wack-a-doodle Michele MacDonald for the prestigious position on the state Supreme Court, running against the very... Read more

  The 19 september 2014 by   Doggone
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• Dr. Wehby, Now Busted on Plagiarism, Trailing in Polls in Oregon

  The NRA sure knows how to pick losers and unethical people. Of course, we have Rand Paul as the pre-eminent plagiarist, but Wehby is apparently following in... Read more

  The 19 september 2014 by   Mikeb302000
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• Amerika: Know-Nothing Stoned Nation

  

  This past Wednesday, Sept. 17, was Constitution Day — the 227th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. It’s a sad day for our Founding Fathers... Read more

  The 19 september 2014 by   Eowyn
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• Clinton Or Palin - The Choice Is Easy For Americans

  

  There is little doubt, at least at this point, that Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee (if she wants it). But what would happen if the Republican's... Read more

  The 19 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• 1st Day New gTLD Totals: .Church 4,044; .Guide 3,387; .Life 2,106; .Loans 632;...

  Five new gTLD’s went into general availability (GA) on Wednesday. Including domains registered in the Sunrise period by trademark holders and by those willing t... Read more

  The 18 september 2014 by   Worldwide
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• Budget Cutting Is Not A Bad Idea (If It's Done Right)

  

  The chart above was made from information in a new Rasmussen Poll. That survey was taken on September 11th and 12th of a random sample of 1,000 likely voters... Read more

  The 18 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Michelle MacDonald, 2-A Lunatic and GOP-endorsed Crackpot for the Minnesota Stat...

  We are told that the pro-gunners are always so law abiding, responsible and safe. They are not. In a recent post, my co-blogger Laci took an Oregon candidate... Read more

  The 17 september 2014 by   Mikeb302000
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• ANP Hot News.....Around the Web

  

  By Susan Duclos Links to Hot News.... Around the Web, via All News PipeLine * Islamic State magazine Dabiq’s disturbing apocalyptic message * Dozens Of... Read more

  The 17 september 2014 by   Susanduclos
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• The GOP Women: Like a Battered Housewife...living in an Illusion, Or Enjoying...

  By RF SchattenA Political Party in desperate need of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The GOP insists that they don't have a "War on Women", yet they oppose every... Read more

  The 16 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Three Exciting Candidates

  

  I first noticed Neel Kashkari in 2008 as a remarkably young Indian-American, standing beside the Treasury Secretary and being tasked with sorting out the... Read more

  The 16 september 2014 by   Fsrcoin
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• Lawrence Lessig’s “The USA is Lesterland” – But It Take More Than Spreading the...

  

  Lawrence Lessig: We the People, and the Republic we must reclaim Please watch the video first. Lessig ends by saying, “We have lost that Republic. All of us hav... Read more

  The 15 september 2014 by   Andy96
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• ANP Hot News.....Around the Web For September 12, 2014

  

  By Susan Duclos Links to Hot News.... Around the Web, via All News PipeLine * 'Burn Isis Flag Challenge' Goes Viral in Arab World * Autumnlike Chill, Frost to... Read more

  The 12 september 2014 by   Susanduclos
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• VictoryLand Forfeiture Case Will Determine If Alabama Courts Have Any Integrity...

  

  Milton McGregorThe VictoryLand forfeiture case, going on this week in the courtroom of Montgomery Circuit Judge William Shashy, will determine if the Alabama... Read more

  The 12 september 2014 by   Rogershuler
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• Friday Follies – Will Today Be the 13th Day Below S&P 2,000?

  

  12 failures so far. 12 trading days since the S P first hit 2,000 (Aug 25th) in which we have failed to hold 2,000 for a full day. Not one and, unless the... Read more

  The 12 september 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Gynophobia, and the Republicans' Fear of an All Female Sweep

  By RF SchattenIt appears the GOP's bubble has burst on "Women"...a subject that gives Mitch McConnell nightmares...and just won't go away. Read more

  The 11 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• The GOP's Selling of America...it's All About the $$$

  By RF Schatten"We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is... Read more

  The 10 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Alabama Taxpayers Continue To See Money Wasted To Fight "Illegal" Gambling That...

  

  The fight against "illegal" gambling has cost Alabama taxpayers almost $895,000 since 2011, according to a report last week. That figure will rise considerably... Read more

  The 10 september 2014 by   Rogershuler
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• Nugent Typical Of Extremist Texas Republicans

  

  If there was any doubt as to whether the Republican establishment in Texas has sold out to the teabagger extremists, the photo at left (from the website of the... Read more

  The 09 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• US Congress, and Its Resemblance with the House of Lords...no Commoner There!

  By RF SchattenThe Rich get richer...while everyone else awaits for that trickle, to some day come down. 'That' trickle is what the GOP has been doing to this... Read more

  The 08 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• ONE VIEW - "1984" by Gene Bocknek

  

  [Our thanks to Gene Bocknek for this very fine essay]Thirty years ago 1984 was already just another number for so many young people, not the sensational novel... Read more

  The 06 september 2014 by   Lowell
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• The November 4th Battle: Apathy Vs. Ignorance

  By RF SchattenIt's about time, the Democrats stop apologizing for all the GOP's "Callous Policies". Why should Debbie Wasserman Schultz be reprimanded for... Read more

  The 06 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• ANP Hot News.....Around the Web For September 5, 2014

  

  By Susan Duclos, via All News PipeLine Links to Hot News.... Around the Web, via All News PipeLine * Facebook’s “Soft Censorship” * WHO: Ebola Response Roadmap... Read more

  The 06 september 2014 by   Susanduclos
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• Kansas U.S. Senate Race Just Got Very Interesting

  

  Last week, I wrote a post that included the Senate race in Kansas. It had turned into a 3-way race between the GOP incumbent (Roberts), a Democratic challenger... Read more

  The 05 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• A Letter To September

  

  photos c/o lori romney photographyOh September, we meet again. I feel like you were just here, but I'm not complaining. You can stay as long as you like, as... Read more

  The 04 september 2014 by   Gentrilee
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• Why Are The Red States So Economically Poor ?

  

  This op-ed piece was written by Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts, Jr. (pictured). Mr. Pitts is a Pulitzer Prize winner for journalistic commentary. In this... Read more

  The 04 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Virginia Democrat Wishes Ebola on the NRA

  

  File this in the now-voluminous “Liberals Are Such Nice People” folder. See the bald, fat guy with the double chin in the photo above? He’s Mike Dickinson, a... Read more

  The 03 september 2014 by   Eowyn
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• Why Obamacare Is No Longer An Issue In This Campaign

  

  The Republicans opposed the Affordable Care Act when it was passed, and tried at least 50 times to repeal it after it became law. Read more

  The 02 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Living In A "Campaign-Free Zone" ?

  

  (The image above is from the website Novinar.me.) We're just a couple of months away from an important election -- an election that will determine which party... Read more

  The 01 september 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Ted Cruz: The Perfect Demagogue...no Compassion, and Your Consummate Liar

  By RF SchattenHe's an American Political Aberration...if there's a bit of controversy, you'll find Ted Cruz lurking around, or almost certainly...in the center... Read more

  The 01 september 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Links #217

  We did this now to protect her for now and in the future, because this could get worse. She could be taken. – one of the worst mothers everI’m on my way to New... Read more

  The 31 august 2014 by   Maggiemcneill
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• Kin in the Game: Bachmann & Family, Going Down?

  It's a fair bet we will be seeing more of this kind of press conference from Michele Bachmann, using the Sgt.Schultz defense. Kent Sorenson, pled guilty last... Read more

  The 31 august 2014 by   Doggone
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• Chow Time for Texas' National Guard...courtesy of the Local Food Bank

  By RF SchattenMaybe the Texas Guard can cross the Border...and have the Kids feed 'them'.First, everyone said it was a bad move...the monthly cost alone, runs i... Read more

  The 30 august 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• NRA Says; Kids Just Wanna Have Fun...so Buy Them an Uzi for Christmas!

  By RF Schatten"Who would put an Uzi in the hands of a nine-year-old girl? What is wrong with these people? What is wrong with this culture?". Joe Scarborough wa... Read more

  The 28 august 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• World View of Ferguson, McConnell Kisses Up to ONE%, FBI & Charter Schools,...

  

  Suggested Reading for Week Ending 8/31 Everyone From Tibetan Monks To Iran’s Supreme Leader Is watching Ferguson. Here’s How They’re Reacting Why would someone... Read more

  The 28 august 2014 by   Andy96
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• The Republican Party...a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Koch Industry

  By RF SchattenIt's official, the "John Birch Society" now owns the Grand Old Party...just ask Mitch!..who just admitted, the GOP wouldn't be financially... Read more

  The 28 august 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Throwing A Whimsical Woodland Bridal Shower Using My Sam's Club Membership

  

  This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Sam’s Club. All opinions are mine alone.*Photo Credit to Lori Romney Photography* minus the... Read more

  The 27 august 2014 by   Gentrilee
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• Homeschool, Virtual School, Un-school, Co-Op: What Does It All Mean?

  

  I can’t tell you how many times over the past few years I’ve been asked some version of this question: “You’re homeschooling now? How do you know what to... Read more

  The 26 august 2014 by   Elizabeth Comiskey
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• Are Democrats Passing Up A "Golden Opportunity" ?

  

  (This caricature of the Democrat's donkey symbol is by the inimitable DonkeyHotey.) John Avlon in The Daily Beast made a statement yesterday that bothers me. Read more

  The 26 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Yarns!

  

  Just listed in the made4aid Etsy shop, we have a whole load of de-stache new Lion Brand yarns, donated by Kris. These are available only within the US - with... Read more

  The 24 august 2014 by   Made4aid
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• TCEQ To Put More Nuclear Waste Over Ogallala Aquifer

  

  (This map showing the location of the Texas nuclear waste dump is from dmnewsi.com.) The Republican-dominated Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)... Read more

  The 24 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Review: The Importance of Being Earnest (American Players Theatre)

  

  The Importance of Being Earnest Written by Oscar Wilde Directed by William Brown American Players Theatre, Spring Green, WI (map) thru Sept 27 | tickets: $36-$4... Read more

  The 23 august 2014 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Who Is Playing Politics With Texas Law ?

  

  The picture at left is the "mug shot" of Texas Governor Rick Perry, taken after he was indicted for two criminal felonies -- Abuse of Power and Coercion of a... Read more

  The 22 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Median Income Has Still Not Recovered From Recession

  

  I found the information for the chart above on the CNNMoney website. They were celebrating the fact that median income is finally starting to rise a bit in the... Read more

  The 22 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Which Way Wednesday – Fed Edition

  

  Fed Minutes Today (2pm). That gives the bullish pundits another chance to read the tea leaves and promise MORE FREE MONEY to those who are silly enough not to b... Read more

  The 20 august 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Blame All Your Failures on Someone Else...that's, the Cheap Republican Way.

  By RF Schatten "Oh!! I can't do my job...because Obama is not being up to his job", "every single Republican failure, is Obama's Fault"...words of a Big Time... Read more

  The 19 august 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Top Aide To AG Luther Strange Might Be Using "Secret" To Derail Alabama...

  

  Luther Strange and wife, Melissa in a campaign adThe chief of staff to Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is trying to derail a corruption probe of House... Read more

  The 19 august 2014 by   Rogershuler
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• Poverty Is Growing Because The GOP Doesn't Care

  

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  The 19 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: A Most Wanted Man

  

  This week I only managed to catch one film while on vacation, but it was a significant one. "A Most Wanted Man" is one of the final films (in addition to the... Read more

  The 19 august 2014 by   Shane Slater
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• Why Is Environmental Defense Fund Spending $1 Million to Elect Republicans?

  

  EDF is widely viewed as the sellout that helps corporations and politicians greenwash Read more

  The 18 august 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Warren Or the Golden Calf, Information Warfare, Another Secret TA, NPR Fooled,...

  

  Suggested Reading for Week Ending 8/17 Elizabeth Warren’s 11 Commandments For progressives just recently let out of the bondage of the long Clinton-Bush... Read more

  The 18 august 2014 by   Andy96
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• "Disinformation"...that's the Republican Way...or, Better Said, the Goebbels...

  By RF Schatten The Republican Party publicly.condemns Gay Marriage, and has a deep hatred towards Homosexuality. They're against Women Rights, are against the... Read more

  The 16 august 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Texas Gov Rick Perry Indicted!

  

  Well the lib media will have a field day. Riots? What Riots?—————– By Tony Plohetski American-Statesman Staff, KVUE News A Travis County grand jury Friday... Read more

  The 16 august 2014 by   Eowyn
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• Rick Perry Indicted On Criminal Charges

  

  (This photo of Governor Rick Perry is from The Huffington Post.) Rick Perry, the Texas politician who went from humble origins to being a millionaire in spite o... Read more

  The 16 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Governor of Texas Allegedly Messed With Texas

  CNN reports that Texas Governor Rick Perry has been “indicted on felony charges of coercion of a public servant and abuse of his official capacity. Read more

  The 16 august 2014 by   Nottheworstnews
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• Rickie Perry the Guv of Texas Indicted!

  

  Rick Perry, the accidental governor of the State of Confusion, aka Texas - in spite of his close connection to Jesus Christ and God the Father and the Holy... Read more

  The 16 august 2014 by   Lowell
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• Could Federal Judge Face A Felony Charge Because Of Statements To Police About...

  

  Mark FullerU.S. District Judge Mark Fuller (Middle District of Alabama) saw his cases removed yesterday. But that might soon be the least of Fuller's worries... Read more

  The 15 august 2014 by   Rogershuler
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• Ten Questions For Those Considering Voting Republican

  

  It has always amazed me how many people can vote against their own values, beliefs, and self-interest in American elections. I am referring to anyone who... Read more

  The 14 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Primary Election Perspective and Retro-spective

  

  From my view on Primary Tuesday as an elective judge, the predicted low turnout was more variable. The up-ballot races were not driving voter participation,... Read more

  The 13 august 2014 by   Doggone
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• GOP Is Lying About Border Security & Immigrant Crime

  

  Since it was learned that a few thousand Central American children have turned themselves in to Border Patrol agents at the Texas border in the past few... Read more

  The 13 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Think What You Will About Newt Gingrich...

  

  ... but it's hard for me to find anything here I disagree with: Radical Islam is going to have be dealt with and Mr. Gingrich is ringing the alarm bell here.... Read more

  The 11 august 2014 by   Brutallyhonest
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• Latest Approval Numbers (And Generic Ballot Numbers)

  

  The charts above are made from information provided by the website of RealClearPolitics. It shows the latest polls taken (in the last month and a half or so)... Read more

  The 11 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Most Americans Think The Economic System Favors Rich

  

  The chart above is made from information in the new NBC News / Wall Street Journal Poll. That survey was conducted between July 30th and August 3rd of a random... Read more

  The 10 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Washington to Bush II: 12,525 Executive Orders. Obama's 183? Abuse of Executive...

  By RF SchattenQuick!!...Who was the 21st President of the United States? He's not among the most popular Chief Executives...but well remembered now, as the... Read more

  The 09 august 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• Russell Moore’s Critique of Ann Coulter Crosses the Line

  

  Ann CoulterBy Alan BeanAnn Coulter wrote an offensive column suggesting that Christian missionaries who work in third world countries like Liberia are driven... Read more

  The 09 august 2014 by   Alanbean
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• Target Goes Homo

  

  Like JCPenney, Betty Crocker, DC Comics, Archie comics, Kraft Food’s Oreo cookie,Nabisco’s Honey Maid crackers, Cheerio breakfast cereal, and fast fooderBurger... Read more

  The 09 august 2014 by   Eowyn
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• Public Says No To The GOP Lawsuit Against The President

  

  All of the charts in this post were made from information in the new CBS News Poll. That survey was done between July 29th and August 4th of a random national... Read more

  The 09 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Will Mike Hubbard and Bob Riley Be Indicted In Indian Gaming Probe--And Where...

  Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard and former Governor Bob Riley will be indicted by a Lee County grand jury for their alleged roles in a scheme to funnel India... Read more

  The 08 august 2014 by   Rogershuler
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• Huge Victory for the GOP – Bottom 90% Completely F’d!

  

  Victory in our time! They said it couldn't be done, they said that people in a "Democracy" would never allow it to happen but, in the past 5 years we have... Read more

  The 07 august 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• GOP "Fixes" A Fake Problem While Ignoring A Real One

  

  (The image of the ballot box is from a website called The Moderate Voice, while the image of the guns is from the website City Limits.) These two images show... Read more

  The 07 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• The Teabagger View Of GOP's 2016 Presidential Hopefuls

  

  This chart was made with information from a recent YouGov Poll -- conducted between July 26th and 28th of a random national sample of 1,000 adults, and has a... Read more

  The 07 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• A Republican's Thought on a GOP-Tea Party Brake-up: "Don't Let the Door Hit Ya i...

  By RF Schatten"Happy Days are here again!!" No!!...it's not the Democratic Party's Chorus rehearsal...but, you could certainly hear the Republicans humming it!! Read more

  The 07 august 2014 by   Rfschatten
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• What Kansas Republicans Should Learn From Yesterday

  

  [A quick follow-up from yesterday:]Primary contests don't necessarily tell you much about general elections. The number of people who show up to vote is so... Read more

  The 06 august 2014 by   Russellarbenfox
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• Michele Bachmann, Tea Party Queen, Part of Another Scandal with a Charity for Ou...

  The above is from 2013; Bachmann has done more of these, including in 2011. Bachmann gave the famously odd 'Tea Party Express' response to the State of the Unio... Read more

  The 06 august 2014 by   Doggone
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• Another Republican Lets His Racism Show

  

  I am constantly amazed at the stupid things that come out of the mouths of Republican officials -- especially those from the South. Read more

  The 06 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Most Americans Are Feminists (But Don't Know It)

  

  The YouGov Poll recently did an interesting survey (questioning a random national sample of 1,000 American adults between July 26th and 28th, with a margin of... Read more

  The 06 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Perry Plays Politics With The Lives Of Refugee Children

  

  In the last few months, a few thousand children from Central America have turned themselves in to Border Patrol agents on our southern border. Read more

  The 06 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Primarily About Kansas

  

  It's primary day here in Kansas. I voted earlier this morning, at a polling station at the church a little more than a half-mile down the road from our house. Read more

  The 05 august 2014 by   Russellarbenfox
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• GOP Is Still Out-Of-Step With The Public On Immigration

  

  Yesterday I posted about how out-of-step with the American public the Republicans are regarding the refugee children from Central America who turned themselves... Read more

  The 04 august 2014 by   Jobsanger
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