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• 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

• More Deaths Than Births Among U.S. Whites

  

  We already knew that minorities were growing faster in the United States than Whites, and with each passing year make up a bigger percentage of the United State... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Markey Has Solid Lead In Massachusetts

  

  (The above caricature of Rep. Ed Markey is by DonkeyHotey.) Last week, the Massachusetts GOP released a poll conducted for the Gomez campaign (an internal... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• They Were Warned

  

  Barry Goldwater was one of the few conservatives that I've had any respect for. I didn't agree with him a lot, but he was honest and tried to do what he... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Happy Fathers Day

  

  I want to take this opportunity to wish all the fathers out there a very special, happy and safe holiday today (and a special shout-out to you single mothers ou... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 FAMILY

• U.S. Moves Closer To War In Syria

  

  (The photograph above of Syrian rebel fighters in from June 13th edition of New York Times.) The United States government is abandoning their position of... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Two Polls Show GOP Is In Real Trouble

  

  It would be an understatement to say the Republican Party is in disarray. There is currently a war going on for the soul of the party -- a war between some of... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Moderate Wins Iranian Presidential Election

  

  Extremist Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could not run again for president in Iran, since the Iranian constitution forbids running for three consecutive... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Excuse

  

  The Atheist Pig highlights an excuse that christians love to use when their god, who is supposed to be all-powerful, allows evil things to happen (in spite of... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY