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Right-Wing Whining About Possible Decision
The Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in a few days, but right-wing fundie... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Tx GOP Doesn't Care About Women's Rights
The picture above may sound harsh, but it's true. Governor Perry doesn't like regulations on corporations, oil gas drilling, bankers, environmental... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Americans Oppose Internet Sales Taxes
The White House has proposed that state sales taxes should be charged for items bought on the internet, and a bill requiring that has already squeaked through... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Texas - Largest Supplier Of Idiot Politicians
Much has been said recently about Texas' Republican Representatives Louie Gohmert and Steve Stockman, but they are just a small sample of the idiots and... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
GOP House Majority Is Breaking Apart
The Republican majority in the House of Representatives has been a joke for a while now. They have refused to compromise with Democrats, and just keep on passin... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Same-Sex Marriage Approval Pre-Supreme Court Decision
We are just days away from two important Supreme Court decisions regarding same-sex marriage. The first will decide the constitutionality of California's... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Green Party Says Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Increase The Power Of The Giant...
The Obama administration is currently negotiating a new "free trade" agreement with 11 other Pacific Rim nations (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile,... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Isn't Race The Only Difference ?
This is just more proof that the right-wingers treat President Obama differently than they've treated any other president (of either party). Read more
Posted on 21 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
GOP Surprised By Nonpartisan CBO Report
(This caricature of a surprised GOP elephant is by DonkeyHotey.) A few weeks ago, the ultra-right-wing Heritage Foundation said passing immigration reform... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Tx Senate Votes To Deny Women's Rights
Texas Republicans don't support equal rights for women. They don't believe women should have the right to control their own bodies (a right they support for... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A 3rd GOP Senator Supports Equal Rights
I have never been a big fan of Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). She generally follows the Republican policies in her votes (including the trickle-down policie... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A Pernicious And Mis-Named Policy
One of the most pernicious and mis-named policies pursued by the Republicans is the establishment of "right to work" laws throughout the country. The truth is... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Texas Drought To Soon Enter Its 3rd Year
On July 6th of 2011, Gov. Rick Perry officially declared a drought emergency in the state of Texas, and this week the governor extended that disaster... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2013 ENVIRONMENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
President Cruz? - Texas GOP Is Scary-Crazy
The Republican base in the United States is a fairly crazy lot. Just looking at the politicians they would like to see run for president will confirm that. But... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Race For "Stupidest Texas Congressman" Just Got A Lot Tougher
Much has been written in the last few months about two Texas Republican congressmen -- Louie Gohmert (1st Congressional District) and Steve Stockman (36th... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Bernie On Taxes
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) lays it on the line, just like always. The Republicans are still trying to convince Americans that our poor economy is... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Public Opposes Arming Syrian Rebels
A few days ago, the Obama administration announced they were going to start shipping arms to the rebels in Syria. This marks a significant change in policy.... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Problem Is A Lack Of Strong Leadership
Female troops "are vital to us maintaining our capability now and into the future." "If that does not suit you, then get out. You may find another employer wher... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Court Says State Can't Change Federal Law
The Supreme Court has been a pleasant surprise so far this year, and I have agreed with most of their decisions -- like their decisions that human DNA can't be... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Too Big For Trial ?
This is why I love Senator Warren (D-Massachusetts). She's convinced that the law should apply equally to all citizens and all businesses in this country. Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY