www.politicususa.com/2014/09/30/secret-service-director-gop-sequrestration-left-500-employees.html
"Republicans were championing sequestration as the solution long before it was implemented, and while denying credit in mainstream press, taking a bow for it on Fox News.
Paul Ryan bragged on Fox News in August of 2011 of the sequestrationcuts, “We actually got discretionary caps in law. I’ve been fighting for these spending caps ever since the day I came to Congress. We couldn’t even get these kinds of spending caps in the Bush administration"."
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
The “rubber stamp” SCOTUS: How corporations’ ugly myth became law
The “rubber stamp” SCOTUS: How corporations’ ugly myth became law
"American corporate law is broken, ruining our democracy -- and worse than you thought"
"American corporate law is broken, ruining our democracy -- and worse than you thought"
Kochs sent hundreds of thousands of fake voter registration mailings in North Carolina
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/30/1333372/-Kochs-sent-hundreds-of-thousands-fake-voter-registration-mailings-in-North-nbsp-Carolina
"It turns out that AFP has sent hundreds of thousands of these error-ridden, confusing voter registration forms in North Carolina, and both local elections offices and the state board of elections have been swamped with phone calls from confused voters. The forms had numerous bits of misinformation, from filing deadlines to where to send the completed forms to who to contact for more information. The scope of this misinformation is massive, considering it's gone to hundreds of thousands of voters, and has resulted in an investigation by the state, after the state Democratic Party filed an official complaint. Deliberately misinforming voters is a felony."
"It turns out that AFP has sent hundreds of thousands of these error-ridden, confusing voter registration forms in North Carolina, and both local elections offices and the state board of elections have been swamped with phone calls from confused voters. The forms had numerous bits of misinformation, from filing deadlines to where to send the completed forms to who to contact for more information. The scope of this misinformation is massive, considering it's gone to hundreds of thousands of voters, and has resulted in an investigation by the state, after the state Democratic Party filed an official complaint. Deliberately misinforming voters is a felony."
8 Shocking Things the Kochs Have Done to Amass Their Fortune
www.alternet.org/8-shocking-things-kochs-have-done-amass-their-fortune
"If you think oligarchs only exist in developing nations, you don't know America."
"If you think oligarchs only exist in developing nations, you don't know America."
The Koch Brothers, ALEC and the GOP Are Trying To Win The Election By Destroying Democracy
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/29/republican-midterm-tactic-destroying-democracy.html
"The director of Americans for Prosperity, N.C., shrugged off the deliberate misinformation as “non-substantive” and just a “minor administrative error,” but it is not “minor” or “non-substantive” for hundreds-of-thousands of potential voters the Koch brothers’ thugs are attempting to disenfranchise. The AFP director revealed the Koch and Republican mindset is founded on their belief that N.C. voters unlikely to support Republicans are “non-substantive,” likely due to their racial makeup and economic station."
"The director of Americans for Prosperity, N.C., shrugged off the deliberate misinformation as “non-substantive” and just a “minor administrative error,” but it is not “minor” or “non-substantive” for hundreds-of-thousands of potential voters the Koch brothers’ thugs are attempting to disenfranchise. The AFP director revealed the Koch and Republican mindset is founded on their belief that N.C. voters unlikely to support Republicans are “non-substantive,” likely due to their racial makeup and economic station."
Business Lobby to Women: Get Back in the Kitchen
Business Lobby to Women: Get Back in the Kitchen
"Right now Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is soliciting contributions for a fall media campaign to make sure big business “voices are heard.” A graphic intended to promote checkbook-opening fear amongst corporate CEOs includes the ominous silhouettes of protestors and their signs. Among the slogans characterized as a real threat, radical and anti-business, is one that simply says: pay equity now.
Based on their fundraising appeal, it is apparently quite urgent that WMC send a strong message to Wisconsin women and that we be put back in our place - that place is apparently the 1950s, prior to pay equity laws."
"Right now Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is soliciting contributions for a fall media campaign to make sure big business “voices are heard.” A graphic intended to promote checkbook-opening fear amongst corporate CEOs includes the ominous silhouettes of protestors and their signs. Among the slogans characterized as a real threat, radical and anti-business, is one that simply says: pay equity now.
Based on their fundraising appeal, it is apparently quite urgent that WMC send a strong message to Wisconsin women and that we be put back in our place - that place is apparently the 1950s, prior to pay equity laws."
Conflict Of Interest: George Will Again Uses His Column To Prop Up A Koch-Backed Candidate
www.mediamatters.org/blog/2014/09/27/conflict-of-interest-george-will-again-uses-his/200924
"Weeks after appearing at a VIP dinner for the Koch brothers-backed political group Americans for Prosperity (AFP), George Will devoted his Washington Post column to promoting one of the Kochs' favored political candidates without disclosing the conflict of interest."
"Weeks after appearing at a VIP dinner for the Koch brothers-backed political group Americans for Prosperity (AFP), George Will devoted his Washington Post column to promoting one of the Kochs' favored political candidates without disclosing the conflict of interest."
Reagan Set Up The Death Of The Middle Class, But China Was The Clincher
Reagan Set Up The Death Of The Middle Class, But China Was The Clincher
"Before Reagan working people benefitted more during economic recoveries than the top 10 percent. After Reagan the top 10 percent benefitted more. But after 2000, 90 percent of us not only didn't benefit during economic recoveries, we continued to fall behind. Reagan shifted the power to the wealthy, and the wealthy used that power to escape the borders of democracy by moving production to China. And that, my friends, was that."
"Before Reagan working people benefitted more during economic recoveries than the top 10 percent. After Reagan the top 10 percent benefitted more. But after 2000, 90 percent of us not only didn't benefit during economic recoveries, we continued to fall behind. Reagan shifted the power to the wealthy, and the wealthy used that power to escape the borders of democracy by moving production to China. And that, my friends, was that."
Monday, September 29, 2014
Must-See Morning Clip: John Oliver's Brilliant Takedown Asks 'How Is Ayn Rand Still a Thing?'
www.alternet.org/video/must-see-morning-clip-john-olivers-brilliant-takedown-how-ayn-rand-still-thing
"Other leading lights who like Rand: Paul Ryan and Rand Paul, who insist that everyone run out and buy copies of her books right now. But Shhh, don't tell them that she was pro-choice and thought Reagan was an intellectual non-entity."
"Other leading lights who like Rand: Paul Ryan and Rand Paul, who insist that everyone run out and buy copies of her books right now. But Shhh, don't tell them that she was pro-choice and thought Reagan was an intellectual non-entity."
Joni Ernst insists that Iowa workers don't need a living wage
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/29/1333085/-Joni-Ernst-insists-that-Iowa-workers-don-t-need-a-living-wage
"Joni Ernst is just another Republican who wants to keep American workers stuck at poverty wages, and is trying to keep voters from noticing that. At least until she's elected."
"Joni Ernst is just another Republican who wants to keep American workers stuck at poverty wages, and is trying to keep voters from noticing that. At least until she's elected."
Whack Job Joni Ernst Flat-Out Lied About Supporting Personhood Amendment
Whack Job Joni Ernst Flat-Out Lied About Supporting Personhood Amendment
"The thing you need to know about Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst is that she is one hundred percent owned and operated by the Kochs. They promoted her, they are financing her campaign, and she is grateful to them to the point where she knows she wouldn't be where she is without them.
And that means she lies. A lot. Sunday night's debate was no exception. When the question of the personhood amendment resolution she sponsored in 2013 came up, she lied some more."
"The thing you need to know about Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst is that she is one hundred percent owned and operated by the Kochs. They promoted her, they are financing her campaign, and she is grateful to them to the point where she knows she wouldn't be where she is without them.
And that means she lies. A lot. Sunday night's debate was no exception. When the question of the personhood amendment resolution she sponsored in 2013 came up, she lied some more."
John Boehner Thinks We All Have Amnesia And Will Believe His Lies About Jobs
John Boehner Thinks We All Have Amnesia And Will Believe His Lies About Jobs
"This is what Boehner does. He lies. He lies especially when he's sweating over Republicans' chances in November."
"This is what Boehner does. He lies. He lies especially when he's sweating over Republicans' chances in November."
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Obamacare's successes hurting Republicans
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/26/1330700/-Obamacare-s-successes-hurting-Republicans
"The remarkable declines in the growth of healthcare spending, particularly for Medicare, are upending Republicans' anti-Obamacare, deficit fetishist attacks on Democrats, allowing Democrats to turn the table on Medicare. Remember that $716 billion lie about Obamacare and Medicare? It has no resonance anymore."
"The remarkable declines in the growth of healthcare spending, particularly for Medicare, are upending Republicans' anti-Obamacare, deficit fetishist attacks on Democrats, allowing Democrats to turn the table on Medicare. Remember that $716 billion lie about Obamacare and Medicare? It has no resonance anymore."
Americans For Prosperity Mails Incorrect Voter Information In North Carolina
Americans For Prosperity Mails Incorrect Voter Information In North Carolina
"We know how it happened, because we've seen Republicans do this all over the country, including Wisconsin in 2012, along with California, New York and Florida. Oh, also Ohio. And Arizona, but only for Latino voters. Fancy that.
If they didn't care about our votes they wouldn't be working so hard to make sure they're not counted. VOTE."
"We know how it happened, because we've seen Republicans do this all over the country, including Wisconsin in 2012, along with California, New York and Florida. Oh, also Ohio. And Arizona, but only for Latino voters. Fancy that.
If they didn't care about our votes they wouldn't be working so hard to make sure they're not counted. VOTE."
John Boehner Rewrites History With An Epic Lie That Blames Obama For Republican Obstruction
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/28/john-boehner-rewrites-history-epic-lie-blames-obama-republican-obstruction.html
"The reason has nothing to do with Obama and everything to with Boehner’s Koch fueled agenda. Every answer that Boehner gave in the interview was based on a single lie. It is a lie that is the basis for the Republican obstructionist cover story."
"The reason has nothing to do with Obama and everything to with Boehner’s Koch fueled agenda. Every answer that Boehner gave in the interview was based on a single lie. It is a lie that is the basis for the Republican obstructionist cover story."
Koch Brothers And Other Conservative Groups Declare War on America’s Youth
www.samuel-warde.com/2014/09/koch-brothers-war-americas-youth/
Young people, WAKE UP!
Hopefully, you are paying attention to what’s going on right now in Colorado. What you might not know is that the efforts to control curriculum in Colorado are backed by Americans For Prosperity, a Conservative think-tank that is funded by the Koch Brothers."
Young people, WAKE UP!
Hopefully, you are paying attention to what’s going on right now in Colorado. What you might not know is that the efforts to control curriculum in Colorado are backed by Americans For Prosperity, a Conservative think-tank that is funded by the Koch Brothers."
The GOP’s New #IAmARepublican Campaign is Completely Backfiring on Them in Hilarious Ways (Screenshots/Video)
www.aattp.org/the-gops-new-iamarepublican-campaign-is-completely-backfiring-on-them-in-hilarious-ways-screenshotsvideo/
"The ad reminds us that Republicans are people, too — just terrible ones. After all, when an entire ad campaign has to be concocted to inform people that those who subscribe to the GOP’s mindset are human, something’s up."
"The ad reminds us that Republicans are people, too — just terrible ones. After all, when an entire ad campaign has to be concocted to inform people that those who subscribe to the GOP’s mindset are human, something’s up."
New GOP ad campaign: ‘Republicans Have Feelings’
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/new-gop-ad-campaign-republicans-have-feelings
"if you’re a member of a political party, and you find it necessary to remind the public that your party is capable of human emotion and routine human behavior, then your party may have a very serious problem."
"if you’re a member of a political party, and you find it necessary to remind the public that your party is capable of human emotion and routine human behavior, then your party may have a very serious problem."
NY Post's Disgusting Front Page Attacks Chelsea Clinton's Baby
NY Post's Disgusting Front Page Attacks Chelsea Clinton's Baby
"The NY Post is Rupert Murdoch's signature right wing rag in New York and it often is as offensive as many of the pundits that appear on Fox News."
"The NY Post is Rupert Murdoch's signature right wing rag in New York and it often is as offensive as many of the pundits that appear on Fox News."
Fox's Bolling Makes Stuff Up To Get Even With Stewart And Colbert Making Fun Of Him
Fox's Bolling Makes Stuff Up To Get Even With Stewart And Colbert Making Fun Of Him
"It looks like Bolling has to resort to just making stuff up out of whole cloth to get his digs in these days."
"It looks like Bolling has to resort to just making stuff up out of whole cloth to get his digs in these days."
Saturday, September 27, 2014
“The Roosevelts”: Ken Burns’ economics lesson for America
“The Roosevelts”: Ken Burns’ economics lesson for America
"As is so often the case, when we look back we see that the challenges of the past are not that different from the challenges we face today. Once again we face a world where the free-market system is in desperate need of reform; a world where income inequality has reached levels not seen since the gilded age; a world where the specter of long-term unemployment and limited opportunity has dimmed the hopes of an entire generation; a world where poverty and a lack of opportunity have given rise to anti-democratic extremists that threaten the very lives and well-being of millions."
"As is so often the case, when we look back we see that the challenges of the past are not that different from the challenges we face today. Once again we face a world where the free-market system is in desperate need of reform; a world where income inequality has reached levels not seen since the gilded age; a world where the specter of long-term unemployment and limited opportunity has dimmed the hopes of an entire generation; a world where poverty and a lack of opportunity have given rise to anti-democratic extremists that threaten the very lives and well-being of millions."
Republicans arrive at annual hate group-sponsored 'Values Voters Summit'
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/26/1332619/-Republicans-arrive-at-annual-hate-group-sponsored-Values-Voters-Summit
"The Values Voter Summit is when prominent Republicans go pay homage to the nastiest elements of the far right."
"The Values Voter Summit is when prominent Republicans go pay homage to the nastiest elements of the far right."
Proof That Republicans Are Creating Poverty: America Is Number One In Low Wage Jobs
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/25/america-number-one-with-highest-percentage-wage-jobs.html
"Democrats should be informing voters why this exceptionally wealthy nation is behind every developed country on Earth; solely because Republicans cannot spend a penny to repair and rebuild the nation’s failing (number 25) infrastructure. Or why Republicans never claim America is broke when there is a war to fight, or when the oil industry needs billions in subsidies, churches need tax welfare, or corporations demand tax breaks for shipping Americans’ jobs overseas; not for lower wages because they have that here already. They refuse to pay taxes"
"Democrats should be informing voters why this exceptionally wealthy nation is behind every developed country on Earth; solely because Republicans cannot spend a penny to repair and rebuild the nation’s failing (number 25) infrastructure. Or why Republicans never claim America is broke when there is a war to fight, or when the oil industry needs billions in subsidies, churches need tax welfare, or corporations demand tax breaks for shipping Americans’ jobs overseas; not for lower wages because they have that here already. They refuse to pay taxes"
What's the Matter With Sam Brownback?
www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/09/sam-brownback-kansas-paul-davis
"Brownback's divisive style appears to have alienated many Republican voters too. A recent poll showed that about 1 in 3 Kansas Republicans aren't keen on voting for Brownback a second time.
It's not just Brownback. The mood of the electorate has soured to the point where three-term GOP Sen. Pat Roberts is trailing his challenger, independent Greg Orman. And Schodorf is running neck and neck with her Republican rival, Kris Kobach. In the end, Brownback's red-state experiment may wind up turning this GOP stronghold purple."
"Brownback's divisive style appears to have alienated many Republican voters too. A recent poll showed that about 1 in 3 Kansas Republicans aren't keen on voting for Brownback a second time.
It's not just Brownback. The mood of the electorate has soured to the point where three-term GOP Sen. Pat Roberts is trailing his challenger, independent Greg Orman. And Schodorf is running neck and neck with her Republican rival, Kris Kobach. In the end, Brownback's red-state experiment may wind up turning this GOP stronghold purple."
Cotton spending more money to lie to Arkansas voters about his farm bill vote
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/26/1332535/-Cotton-spending-more-money-to-lie-to-Arkansas-voters-about-his-farm-bill-vote
"Apparently Cotton wants to put more money into lying to Arkansas voters."
"Apparently Cotton wants to put more money into lying to Arkansas voters."
Cotton spending more money to lie to Arkansas voters about his farm bill vote
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/26/1332535/-Cotton-spending-more-money-to-lie-to-Arkansas-voters-about-his-farm-bill-vote
"Apparently Cotton wants to put more money into lying to Arkansas voters."
"Apparently Cotton wants to put more money into lying to Arkansas voters."
Sam Brownback Insults Kansas Voters By Treating Them Like They Are Gullible and Stupid
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/26/sam-brownback-insults-kansas-voters-thinks-gullible.html
"It is unlikely there are many Kansans who are unaware of the “fiscal catastrophe” the state is experiencing due to Brownback’s tax cuts. They are so severe the state’s school system is in a severe crisis, ratings agencies have issued several credit downgrades, and the healthcare system is in tatters due to privatization."
"It is unlikely there are many Kansans who are unaware of the “fiscal catastrophe” the state is experiencing due to Brownback’s tax cuts. They are so severe the state’s school system is in a severe crisis, ratings agencies have issued several credit downgrades, and the healthcare system is in tatters due to privatization."
After Doing Nothing for Six Years, Republicans Claim We Need More…Republicans
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/26/years-republicans-claim-more-republicans.html
"In fact, far from moving the country forward, Republicans have plotted to hold the country back. As Robert Draper’s 2012 book, ‘Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the US House of Representatives’ explained, 15 Republicans, “House members Eric Cantor, Jeb Hensarling, Pete Hoekstra, Dan Lungren, Kevin McCarthy, Paul Ryan and Pete Sessions. From the Senate were Tom Coburn, Bob Corker, Jim DeMint, John Ensign and Jon Kyl…gathered at the Caucus Room in Washington” and came up with a strategy to make the Obama presidency a failure.
They planned to do this by obstructing the president. Not to move America forward. Not to create jobs. But to oppose everything Obama did so that he would not get re-elected in 2012.
That was it, their grand strategy for America in a time of crisis. A plan that – given we were in two wars the Republicans themselves had started and struggling with an economy they themselves had destroyed – was nothing short of treason."
"In fact, far from moving the country forward, Republicans have plotted to hold the country back. As Robert Draper’s 2012 book, ‘Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the US House of Representatives’ explained, 15 Republicans, “House members Eric Cantor, Jeb Hensarling, Pete Hoekstra, Dan Lungren, Kevin McCarthy, Paul Ryan and Pete Sessions. From the Senate were Tom Coburn, Bob Corker, Jim DeMint, John Ensign and Jon Kyl…gathered at the Caucus Room in Washington” and came up with a strategy to make the Obama presidency a failure.
They planned to do this by obstructing the president. Not to move America forward. Not to create jobs. But to oppose everything Obama did so that he would not get re-elected in 2012.
That was it, their grand strategy for America in a time of crisis. A plan that – given we were in two wars the Republicans themselves had started and struggling with an economy they themselves had destroyed – was nothing short of treason."
Hospitals will save $5.7 billion this year because of Obamacare
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/24/1332178/-Hospitals-will-save-5-7-billion-this-year-because-of-nbsp-Obamacare
"Take the example of Texas, where annual uncompensated care is $5.5 billion—almost as much as has been saved nationwide by Obamacare. It's seen a bit of improvement because of new Obamacare enrollees, but Gov. Rick Perry's refusal to expand Medicaid is costing the state—and the state's taxpayers—dearly. Property tax revenues are used to keep hospitals running. The state could receive as much as $100 billion in federal funds in the next decade, with expansion. That's something the state's hospitals and its taxpayers would happily accept."
"Take the example of Texas, where annual uncompensated care is $5.5 billion—almost as much as has been saved nationwide by Obamacare. It's seen a bit of improvement because of new Obamacare enrollees, but Gov. Rick Perry's refusal to expand Medicaid is costing the state—and the state's taxpayers—dearly. Property tax revenues are used to keep hospitals running. The state could receive as much as $100 billion in federal funds in the next decade, with expansion. That's something the state's hospitals and its taxpayers would happily accept."
Thanks To Obamacare, Hospitals Will Save Nearly $6 Billion This Year
www.thinkprogress.org/health/2014/09/25/3571964/obamacare-uncompensated-care-savings/
"Hospitals will save $5.7 billion in uncompensated care costs this year, thanks to the fact that people are gaining insurance under Obamacare and are now able to pay their bills, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services. Compared to what hospitals would have likely needed to pay without the law’s coverage expansion, that represents a 16 percent drop in costs.
The report finds that there are now fewer uninsured people going to the emergency room and being admitted to the hospital — which translates into big savings for hospitals."
"Hospitals will save $5.7 billion in uncompensated care costs this year, thanks to the fact that people are gaining insurance under Obamacare and are now able to pay their bills, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services. Compared to what hospitals would have likely needed to pay without the law’s coverage expansion, that represents a 16 percent drop in costs.
The report finds that there are now fewer uninsured people going to the emergency room and being admitted to the hospital — which translates into big savings for hospitals."
Republicans Once Again Look Ridiculous After One of Their Biggest Lies Against Obamacare is Debunked
Republicans Once Again Look Ridiculous After One of Their Biggest Lies Against Obamacare is Debunked
"Republicans lie about a lot of things, but they’ve taken misinformation and deceit to a whole other level when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. Even when their lies are completely debunked, it doesn’t really matter. Either they ignore reality, or they simply make up new lies."
"Republicans lie about a lot of things, but they’ve taken misinformation and deceit to a whole other level when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. Even when their lies are completely debunked, it doesn’t really matter. Either they ignore reality, or they simply make up new lies."
Fox Bristles At Colorado Students Thinking For Themselves Beyond Pizza And The Bible
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/26/fox-bristles-colorado-students-thinking-pizza-bible.html
"During the past week, hundreds of students in Colorado were protesting conservative efforts to infuse their ideology and religion in textbooks for an advanced high school history class. Leave it to Fox to manufacture a vast conspiracy behind a protest that grew from word of mouth and social media.
After all, Fox would like to think these kids couldn’t have figured out for themselves, that when education is shaped to conform with ideology above facts, it’s no longer education. The high school students recognized there is something wrong with textbooks that censor our history to conform with right wing ideology."
"During the past week, hundreds of students in Colorado were protesting conservative efforts to infuse their ideology and religion in textbooks for an advanced high school history class. Leave it to Fox to manufacture a vast conspiracy behind a protest that grew from word of mouth and social media.
After all, Fox would like to think these kids couldn’t have figured out for themselves, that when education is shaped to conform with ideology above facts, it’s no longer education. The high school students recognized there is something wrong with textbooks that censor our history to conform with right wing ideology."
Whitewashing History: Will Colorado Erase Sand Creek?
Whitewashing History: Will Colorado Erase Sand Creek?
"The only reason that conservatives want to eliminate students from learning about episodes such as this is that they make clear that the white-bread narrative of valiant white pioneers forging a greater America is a farce."
"The only reason that conservatives want to eliminate students from learning about episodes such as this is that they make clear that the white-bread narrative of valiant white pioneers forging a greater America is a farce."
Fox Host Attacks School Children Calling Them ‘Punks’ For Protesting Curriculum Censorship – VIDEO
www.samuel-warde.com/2014/09/fox-host-attacks-school-children/
"Gretchen Carlson of Fox News needs a lesson in patriotism. She recently gave “her take” on students protesting in the face of threats to censor their history curriculum."
"Gretchen Carlson of Fox News needs a lesson in patriotism. She recently gave “her take” on students protesting in the face of threats to censor their history curriculum."
Friday, September 26, 2014
Job one for a Republican Senate: Screwing the consumer on behalf of the banksters
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/26/1324975/-Job-one-for-a-Republican-Senate-Screwing-the-consumer-on-behalf-of-the-nbsp-banksters
"It's telling though, that the very first thing they would go after is consumer protection. Because they care a helluva lot more about Wall Street than they do about all us poor schlubs getting ripped off by the financial services industry. This is the perfect example of what Republicans are."
"It's telling though, that the very first thing they would go after is consumer protection. Because they care a helluva lot more about Wall Street than they do about all us poor schlubs getting ripped off by the financial services industry. This is the perfect example of what Republicans are."
Georgia County Bizarrely Kills Early Voting Because It Would Mean More People Could Vote
www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/georgia-county-bizarrely-kills-early-voting-because-it-would-mean-more-people
"The fights in Dekalb, Bibb, and elsewhere in Georgia have turned into a full-blown war on voting rights, as Republicans fear that the state's shifting demographics will result in the end of GOP control of the state."
"The fights in Dekalb, Bibb, and elsewhere in Georgia have turned into a full-blown war on voting rights, as Republicans fear that the state's shifting demographics will result in the end of GOP control of the state."
Some Might Call This Treason
Some Might Call This Treason
"I don't have to like or support the actions in Syria to know this is treasonous talk, if it did in fact take place.
And if it didn't, I hope Lamborn's opponent -- who happens to be a retired General, by the way -- causes Lamborn to be sent into mandatory retirement on November 5th.
Enough of this. We have watched these seditious, treasonous, billionaire-loving jerks long enough. It's time for action now."
"I don't have to like or support the actions in Syria to know this is treasonous talk, if it did in fact take place.
And if it didn't, I hope Lamborn's opponent -- who happens to be a retired General, by the way -- causes Lamborn to be sent into mandatory retirement on November 5th.
Enough of this. We have watched these seditious, treasonous, billionaire-loving jerks long enough. It's time for action now."
Inside the Koch Brothers' Toxic Empire
www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/inside-the-koch-brothers-toxic-empire-20140924
"Their political network helped finance the Tea Party and powers today's GOP. Koch-affiliated organizations raised some $400 million during the 2012 election, and aim to spend another $290 million to elect Republicans in this year's midterms. So far in this cycle, Koch-backed entities have bought 44,000 political ads to boost Republican efforts to take back the Senate."
"Their political network helped finance the Tea Party and powers today's GOP. Koch-affiliated organizations raised some $400 million during the 2012 election, and aim to spend another $290 million to elect Republicans in this year's midterms. So far in this cycle, Koch-backed entities have bought 44,000 political ads to boost Republican efforts to take back the Senate."
This Republican Who Wants to End the Weekend Is Probably Headed to Congress
www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/09/glenn-grothman-wisconsin-republican-congress-quotes
"Wisconsin state Sen. Glenn Grothman thinks days off are "goofy," says sex ed could make kids gay, and claims money is "more important for men"."
"Wisconsin state Sen. Glenn Grothman thinks days off are "goofy," says sex ed could make kids gay, and claims money is "more important for men"."
Eric Cantor, Paul Ryan & Kevin McCarthy: Plot To Sabotage US Economy with Frank Luntz
www.dailykos.com/story/2012/06/08/1098434/-Eric-Cantor-Paul-Ryan-Kevin-McCarthy-Plot-To-Sabotage-US-Economy-with-Frank-Luntz
Remember the Caucus Room meeting?
"During the four hour meeting:
The senior GOP members plotted to bring Congress to a standstill regardless how much it would hurt the American Economy by pledging to obstruct and block President Obama on all legislation.
These Republican members of Congress were not simply airing their complaints regarding the other party's political platform for four long hours. No, these Republican Congressional Policymakers, who were elected to do 'the People's work' were literally plotting to sabotage, undermine and destroy the U.S. Economy."
Remember the Caucus Room meeting?
"During the four hour meeting:
The senior GOP members plotted to bring Congress to a standstill regardless how much it would hurt the American Economy by pledging to obstruct and block President Obama on all legislation.
These Republican members of Congress were not simply airing their complaints regarding the other party's political platform for four long hours. No, these Republican Congressional Policymakers, who were elected to do 'the People's work' were literally plotting to sabotage, undermine and destroy the U.S. Economy."
A GOP Senate's First Target: Elizabeth Warren’s Consumer Protection Agency
www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/09/republican-senate-would-gut-elizabeth-warren-consumer-protection-bureau
"Republicans are particularly keen on handicapping one particular federal watchdog: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the three-year-old agency that Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) devised and helped build in the wake of the financial crisis.
The bureau's job is to make sure Americans aren't getting screwed by mortgage lenders, credit card companies, debt collectors, and other financial institutions."
"Republicans are particularly keen on handicapping one particular federal watchdog: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the three-year-old agency that Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) devised and helped build in the wake of the financial crisis.
The bureau's job is to make sure Americans aren't getting screwed by mortgage lenders, credit card companies, debt collectors, and other financial institutions."
FL Gov Rick Scott Pleaded the Fifth a Shocking Number of Times During Medicare Fraud Trial
FL Gov Rick Scott Pleaded the Fifth a Shocking Number of Times During Medicare Fraud Trial
"Seventy-five times! And he wasn’t even facing prison time. Because why would he, right? He was just the CEO of a company which defrauded the government, of course prison time wouldn’t be on the table."
"Seventy-five times! And he wasn’t even facing prison time. Because why would he, right? He was just the CEO of a company which defrauded the government, of course prison time wouldn’t be on the table."
10 Ways Conservatives Sell Their Failed Policies
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/10-ways-conservatives-sell-their-failed-policies
"A big problem for modern-day Republicans and the Tea Party is that when they are too forthcoming with their ideas—handing social security over to Wall Street oligarchs, outlawing abortion for rape victims, wiping out what’s left of the New Deal, turning the United States into a Christian fundamentalist theocracy—they risk alienating swing voters. So wingnuts often use warm, fuzzy language to make negative things sound positive. Terrible working conditions are sold as “right to work” laws. Being abused by health insurance companies is called “self-determination,” butchering the social safety net is sold as "self-reliance"."
"A big problem for modern-day Republicans and the Tea Party is that when they are too forthcoming with their ideas—handing social security over to Wall Street oligarchs, outlawing abortion for rape victims, wiping out what’s left of the New Deal, turning the United States into a Christian fundamentalist theocracy—they risk alienating swing voters. So wingnuts often use warm, fuzzy language to make negative things sound positive. Terrible working conditions are sold as “right to work” laws. Being abused by health insurance companies is called “self-determination,” butchering the social safety net is sold as "self-reliance"."
Thursday, September 25, 2014
GOP war on black voters quietly re-ignites: New ploys show it’s not just ancient history
GOP war on black voters quietly re-ignites: New ploys show it’s not just ancient history
"When Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion striking down a key part of the Voting Rights Act, he said “our country has changed,” arguing that the circumstances that led to the initial formula for preclearance was no longer valid because the country had overcome much of its racial prejudice. But in the year immediately following the decision, many Southern conservatives have shown that many of the prejudices that prevented blacks from voting in the past are still manifesting themselves today through attempts to suppress the vote of minorities."
"When Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion striking down a key part of the Voting Rights Act, he said “our country has changed,” arguing that the circumstances that led to the initial formula for preclearance was no longer valid because the country had overcome much of its racial prejudice. But in the year immediately following the decision, many Southern conservatives have shown that many of the prejudices that prevented blacks from voting in the past are still manifesting themselves today through attempts to suppress the vote of minorities."
CREW Releases Documents Showing Which Companies Bought Access Through Republican Governors Group
CREW Releases Documents Showing Which Companies Bought Access Through Republican Governors Group
"If they're so proud of who they give money to, why do they want to keep it secret? Shouldn't it be a badge of honor to be caught buying politicians?"
"If they're so proud of who they give money to, why do they want to keep it secret? Shouldn't it be a badge of honor to be caught buying politicians?"
Rampant GOP Corruption, Continued: Ex-Connecticut Gov. Rowland Convicted
Rampant GOP Corruption, Continued: Ex-Connecticut Gov. Rowland Convicted
"With the conviction of former governor Bob McDonnell (R – VA) and his wife, and the indictment of Governor Rick Perry (R – TX) behind us and the ongoing investigations of Chris Christie (R – NJ) and Scott Walker (R – WI) still to come, the justice system took a break to remind us that such things are nothing new for the GOP by convicting former Connecticut Governor and Republican rising star John G Rowland of corruption charges.
Rowland, who resigned in disgrace in 2004 while pleading guilty to bribery charges, was convicted once again on Friday on seven counts including obstructing justice, conspiracy, falsifying documents and violating campaign finance laws."
"With the conviction of former governor Bob McDonnell (R – VA) and his wife, and the indictment of Governor Rick Perry (R – TX) behind us and the ongoing investigations of Chris Christie (R – NJ) and Scott Walker (R – WI) still to come, the justice system took a break to remind us that such things are nothing new for the GOP by convicting former Connecticut Governor and Republican rising star John G Rowland of corruption charges.
Rowland, who resigned in disgrace in 2004 while pleading guilty to bribery charges, was convicted once again on Friday on seven counts including obstructing justice, conspiracy, falsifying documents and violating campaign finance laws."
Hey Grover, Remember When Tax Rates Were 91% And The Economy Was Booming?
Hey Grover, Remember When Tax Rates Were 91% And The Economy Was Booming?
"The republican message is simple, if you want to break the government, vote republican. If you want your great grandchildren saddled with crushing deficits, vote republican. If you want wholly owned political whores servile to the Koch brothers, vote republican. If you want more intransigence and gridlock, vote republican.
If you want women making less money for the same work, vote republican. If you want restricted access to birth control and abortion services, vote republican. If you are a sentient being that thinks voting republican is in your interest then find the nearest shallow body of water and drown yourself."
"The republican message is simple, if you want to break the government, vote republican. If you want your great grandchildren saddled with crushing deficits, vote republican. If you want wholly owned political whores servile to the Koch brothers, vote republican. If you want more intransigence and gridlock, vote republican.
If you want women making less money for the same work, vote republican. If you want restricted access to birth control and abortion services, vote republican. If you are a sentient being that thinks voting republican is in your interest then find the nearest shallow body of water and drown yourself."
Hundreds of High Schoolers Walk Out to Protest Conservative Takeover of History Standards
www.alternet.org/education/hundreds-high-schoolers-walk-out-protest-conservative-takeover-history-standards
"Yesterday, hundreds of students from five high schools marched out of their classrooms and into the streets to reject the conservative board's proposal. Carrying signs such as “people didn't die so we could erase them,” the students demanded that the proposal be withdrawn."
"Yesterday, hundreds of students from five high schools marched out of their classrooms and into the streets to reject the conservative board's proposal. Carrying signs such as “people didn't die so we could erase them,” the students demanded that the proposal be withdrawn."
Denver Students Walk Out In Protest Of Conservative Takeover Of Curriculum
www.thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/09/24/3571362/student-protest-denver/
"Similar rhetoric is used to justify comparable school policies around the U.S. In 2010, Arizona passed a bill that banned ethnic studies and prevented teachers with thick accents from instructing students. More recently, South Carolina conservatives asked the College Board, which is responsible for Advanced Placement curricula, to exclude any material with a perceived ideological bias, such as lessons about evolution. Schools in Texas are trying to incorporate textbooks that distort climate science.
But students like the ones in Denver are pushing back on conservative or discriminatory education policies."
"Similar rhetoric is used to justify comparable school policies around the U.S. In 2010, Arizona passed a bill that banned ethnic studies and prevented teachers with thick accents from instructing students. More recently, South Carolina conservatives asked the College Board, which is responsible for Advanced Placement curricula, to exclude any material with a perceived ideological bias, such as lessons about evolution. Schools in Texas are trying to incorporate textbooks that distort climate science.
But students like the ones in Denver are pushing back on conservative or discriminatory education policies."
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
The Cost To Our Economy From Republican Obstruction And Sabotage
The Cost To Our Economy From Republican Obstruction And Sabotage
"Here are just a few of the hundreds of bills Senate Republicans have filibustered since President Obama took office -- just a few:"
"Here are just a few of the hundreds of bills Senate Republicans have filibustered since President Obama took office -- just a few:"
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Sorry, Kids, You Might Never See These 10 American Species
Sorry, Kids, You Might Never See These 10 American Species
"The reason why, the Endangered Species Coalition says in its new report, is us. From climate change to the declining oceans to the chemical onslaught on ecosystems, human activity is creating a situation in which we're on track to leave a natural world to the next generation that may be absent some of the nation's most iconic wildlife."
"The reason why, the Endangered Species Coalition says in its new report, is us. From climate change to the declining oceans to the chemical onslaught on ecosystems, human activity is creating a situation in which we're on track to leave a natural world to the next generation that may be absent some of the nation's most iconic wildlife."
Google Says ALEC Is Literally Lying about Climate Change, Ends Membership
Google Says ALEC Is Literally Lying about Climate Change, Ends Membership
"ALEC stated that it is "unfortunate to learn that the company had ended its membership." Over 80 companies have dropped their membership in ALEC since the Center for Media and Democracy launched ALECexposed.org in 2011."
"ALEC stated that it is "unfortunate to learn that the company had ended its membership." Over 80 companies have dropped their membership in ALEC since the Center for Media and Democracy launched ALECexposed.org in 2011."
Koch Brothers Really Hated Obama's U.N. Climate Change Speech
Koch Brothers Really Hated Obama's U.N. Climate Change Speech
"President Obama's speech today at the United Nations really lit up the Kochs. After all, these are the guys who want to buy the Senate to get rid of EPA regulations and other initiatives to reduce carbon emissions."
"President Obama's speech today at the United Nations really lit up the Kochs. After all, these are the guys who want to buy the Senate to get rid of EPA regulations and other initiatives to reduce carbon emissions."
Washington Post Gives GOP Senate Candidate Four Pinocchios For ‘Smarmy’ Campaign Ad
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/22/washington-post-gop-senate-candidate-pinocchios-smarmy-campaign-ad.html
"Atlanta-area journalists have already said it is one of the worst ads they have seen this year. Besides Neil Bush, other Republicans like John McCain have called on Perdue to pull the ad due to Perdue’s claim that the Senate’s immigration bill will make it easier for terrorists to come into the country. Now, Kessler has helped bring it national shame and scorn by labeling it a whopper of a lie."
"Atlanta-area journalists have already said it is one of the worst ads they have seen this year. Besides Neil Bush, other Republicans like John McCain have called on Perdue to pull the ad due to Perdue’s claim that the Senate’s immigration bill will make it easier for terrorists to come into the country. Now, Kessler has helped bring it national shame and scorn by labeling it a whopper of a lie."
Hey Republicans, Women Didn’t Start The War – You Did!
www.samuel-warde.com/2014/09/republican-war-on-women/
"Treatment of women is a key question in this election. The freedom of women to decide when and if to have children is a huge determiner of their life paths – education, work, independence – and legislation to prevent these choices is rampant, all initiated by ONE SIDE: Republicans. Who thinks women should have to be celibate to be childless? Who thinks lawmakers and employers have the right to decide FOR them?"
"Treatment of women is a key question in this election. The freedom of women to decide when and if to have children is a huge determiner of their life paths – education, work, independence – and legislation to prevent these choices is rampant, all initiated by ONE SIDE: Republicans. Who thinks women should have to be celibate to be childless? Who thinks lawmakers and employers have the right to decide FOR them?"
Fox News Caught Blatantly Editing 60 Minutes Interview to Slander Obama Administration (Video)
Fox News Caught Blatantly Editing 60 Minutes Interview to Slander Obama Administration (Video)
"But that’s exactly what media personalities on Fox News do. They go on national television and lie."
"But that’s exactly what media personalities on Fox News do. They go on national television and lie."
Alison Lundergan Grimes Hits Mitch McConnell Hard With New MIA Kentucky Senate Ad
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/22/alison-lundergan-grimes-swings-hard-hits-home-ad-charging-mitch-mcconnell-mia.html
"Mitch McConnell admitted in a leaked tape that the Koch Brothers are running the Republican Party, so of course their agenda isn’t to be around for the legislative process, let alone care about our veterans or the long term unemployed, women, children, the elderly… If your name isn’t Koch, you don’t count."
"Mitch McConnell admitted in a leaked tape that the Koch Brothers are running the Republican Party, so of course their agenda isn’t to be around for the legislative process, let alone care about our veterans or the long term unemployed, women, children, the elderly… If your name isn’t Koch, you don’t count."
GOP’s stunning condescension: New ad shows why they’ll lose women again
GOP’s stunning condescension: New ad shows why they’ll lose women again
"Republicans are relieved that so far, there’s no Todd Akin in the 2014 election cycle. Yet even without a clueless GOP candidate blathering about “legitimate rape,” the party still trails Democrats among women voters, even in races that feature female GOP candidates, and it could cost them a chance to take back the Senate. So Americans for Shared Prosperity is riding to the rescue with an ad so condescending to women it might have been made by Todd Akin. It rivals that “Creepy Uncle Sam” ad that backfired on the Koch brothers’ Generation Opportunity."
"Republicans are relieved that so far, there’s no Todd Akin in the 2014 election cycle. Yet even without a clueless GOP candidate blathering about “legitimate rape,” the party still trails Democrats among women voters, even in races that feature female GOP candidates, and it could cost them a chance to take back the Senate. So Americans for Shared Prosperity is riding to the rescue with an ad so condescending to women it might have been made by Todd Akin. It rivals that “Creepy Uncle Sam” ad that backfired on the Koch brothers’ Generation Opportunity."
Do any Republicans want to talk about paid-up Obamacare enrollments?
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/23/1331823/-Do-any-Republicans-want-to-talk-about-paid-up-Obamacare-nbsp-enrollments
"So where are all these guys now? How have they responded to the news that all of these people who signed up for Obamacare did it because they actually do want health insurance and really are willing to pay for it?
Crickets."
"So where are all these guys now? How have they responded to the news that all of these people who signed up for Obamacare did it because they actually do want health insurance and really are willing to pay for it?
Crickets."
Paul Ryan Admits That The GOP Plans To Win The Senate and Take Healthcare Away From Millions
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/22/paul-ryan-admits-republicans-plan-health-care-10-3-million-americans.html
"Ryan wants to replace the ACA and Medicare/Medicaid with health vouchers."
"Ryan wants to replace the ACA and Medicare/Medicaid with health vouchers."
Terri Lynn Land pledges to take health insurance away from 630,000 Michiganders
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/23/1331816/-Terri-Lynn-Land-pledges-to-take-health-insurance-away-from-630-000-nbsp-Michiganers
"Land's promise to the people of Michigan that she'll go to DC and do nothing but spin her wheels is bad enough. But add the fact that 630,000 people will lose their health coverage, and it's just downright evil."
"Land's promise to the people of Michigan that she'll go to DC and do nothing but spin her wheels is bad enough. But add the fact that 630,000 people will lose their health coverage, and it's just downright evil."
While On A Seven Week Paid Vacation John Boehner Calls The Unemployed Lazy
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/22/week-paid-vacation-john-boehner-calls-unemployed-lazy.html
"John Boehner left work early to go on a seven-week paid vacation, but the Speaker felt compelled to call the unemployed lazy while Congress is set to pass the fewest pieces of legislation in sixty years."
"John Boehner left work early to go on a seven-week paid vacation, but the Speaker felt compelled to call the unemployed lazy while Congress is set to pass the fewest pieces of legislation in sixty years."
Members Of The Laziest Most Do Nothing Congress Make $608 For Each Hour They Are In DC
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/23/members-laziest-congress-608-hour-dc.html
"Congress will only work eight days in the next three months, and are on pace to pass the fewest bills in sixty years, but for every hour that they are in DC, each member of Congress earns at least $608/hour."
"Congress will only work eight days in the next three months, and are on pace to pass the fewest bills in sixty years, but for every hour that they are in DC, each member of Congress earns at least $608/hour."
Cutting-Edge Deforestation Declarations Revealed At Climate Summit
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/23/3570815/deforestation-announcements-climate-summit/
"Endorsed by over 30 countries countries, including the United States, all members of the E.U., and many tropical forest countries, the New York Declaration on Forests aims to at least halve the rate of loss of natural forests globally by 2020 and strives to end natural forest loss by 2030."
"Endorsed by over 30 countries countries, including the United States, all members of the E.U., and many tropical forest countries, the New York Declaration on Forests aims to at least halve the rate of loss of natural forests globally by 2020 and strives to end natural forest loss by 2030."
Washington Times Conservatives Make Up Climate Change Facts
Washington Times Conservatives Make Up Climate Change Facts
"The "conservative" (we should call them "regressive," not conservative) editorial mocks all those outraged by the unchecked global warming that science has proven is a FACT."
"The "conservative" (we should call them "regressive," not conservative) editorial mocks all those outraged by the unchecked global warming that science has proven is a FACT."
Armed Wisconsin Poll Watchers Plan To Target African-American Voters
Armed Wisconsin Poll Watchers Plan To Target African-American Voters
"Meet the Wisconsin Poll Watcher Militia, a group of lunatics who really loathe Black voters and would like to make sure none of them dare cast a ballot on Election Day."
"Meet the Wisconsin Poll Watcher Militia, a group of lunatics who really loathe Black voters and would like to make sure none of them dare cast a ballot on Election Day."
GOP’s vote-suppressing militia: Why Scott Walker’s thugs are getting violent
GOP’s vote-suppressing militia: Why Scott Walker’s thugs are getting violent
"Voter intimidation is a very different tactic than vote suppression, which is a much subtler form of cheating. Indeed, it’s outright illegal to target people by race and for very good reason. The history of the Jim Crow South made it necessary since fine, upstanding citizens like these would systematically terrorize African-Americans if they tried to vote. Those Twitter comments and the now deleted Facebook page make it clear that these people are targeting based on race, regardless of how much they pretend otherwise. And that could get them in some very big trouble."
"Voter intimidation is a very different tactic than vote suppression, which is a much subtler form of cheating. Indeed, it’s outright illegal to target people by race and for very good reason. The history of the Jim Crow South made it necessary since fine, upstanding citizens like these would systematically terrorize African-Americans if they tried to vote. Those Twitter comments and the now deleted Facebook page make it clear that these people are targeting based on race, regardless of how much they pretend otherwise. And that could get them in some very big trouble."
In Brownbackistan, everything is awesome! And don’t let any liberal tell you different
In Brownbackistan, everything is awesome! And don’t let any liberal tell you different
"He wanted to build a “red-state model” in Kansas, he used to say, a community of righteousness that could “show the way back to being America again.” What he has constructed instead is a microcosm of everything that is wrong and disastrous with conservative governance.
It is as though Jack Abramoff and Tom DeLay had been transplanted to Topeka and given a free hand to sculpt the state however they chose. You’ve got runaway incompetence in the state administration; heavy-handed partisanship, with conservative Republicans crushing moderate Republicans after the familiar pattern; corporate money—Koch Industries is based in Wichita—sloshing around like a vast underground aquifer. You’ve got privatization, deregulation, and an enthusiastic race to the bottom."
"He wanted to build a “red-state model” in Kansas, he used to say, a community of righteousness that could “show the way back to being America again.” What he has constructed instead is a microcosm of everything that is wrong and disastrous with conservative governance.
It is as though Jack Abramoff and Tom DeLay had been transplanted to Topeka and given a free hand to sculpt the state however they chose. You’ve got runaway incompetence in the state administration; heavy-handed partisanship, with conservative Republicans crushing moderate Republicans after the familiar pattern; corporate money—Koch Industries is based in Wichita—sloshing around like a vast underground aquifer. You’ve got privatization, deregulation, and an enthusiastic race to the bottom."
Who Gets Rich Harvesting Burger King And The American Economy?
Who Gets Rich Harvesting Burger King And The American Economy?
"In this case it is names like Goldman Sachs, TGP Capital, Bain Capital, 3G Capital – all playing games with Burger King, other companies the American economy and our lives. And the latest plunderer, Bill Ackman and his Pershing Square Capital Management, is a financial manipulator who when he sees a company’s carcass worth plundering, goes after it – even if it involves betting on a company’s stock going down and then working to drive the company into the ground."
"In this case it is names like Goldman Sachs, TGP Capital, Bain Capital, 3G Capital – all playing games with Burger King, other companies the American economy and our lives. And the latest plunderer, Bill Ackman and his Pershing Square Capital Management, is a financial manipulator who when he sees a company’s carcass worth plundering, goes after it – even if it involves betting on a company’s stock going down and then working to drive the company into the ground."
Jon Stewart Crushes the Stupidity of Republicans on Science Committee: ‘Are You F**king Kidding Me?!?!’ (Video)
www.forwardprogressives.com/jon-stewart-crushes-stupidity-republicans-science-committee-fking-kidding-video/
"It’s absolutely stunning that these kinds of individuals are on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, yet don’t even seem to understand basic science."
"It’s absolutely stunning that these kinds of individuals are on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, yet don’t even seem to understand basic science."
Climate denial in Texas classrooms: Proposed textbooks get the science embarrassingly wrong
Climate denial in Texas classrooms: Proposed textbooks get the science embarrassingly wrong
"Students learning about global warming will be taught that things might "even out," among other lies"
"Students learning about global warming will be taught that things might "even out," among other lies"
Google becomes latest company to abandon right-wing ALEC
Google becomes latest company to abandon right-wing ALEC
"Citing ALEC's blatant "lying" about climate science, Google chairman announces plans to sever ties"
"Citing ALEC's blatant "lying" about climate science, Google chairman announces plans to sever ties"
Chris Christie won’t consider climate change plan because he might run for president
Chris Christie won’t consider climate change plan because he might run for president
"Poor, sweet Chris, pulled apart by the opposing ideals of science and republicanism"
"Poor, sweet Chris, pulled apart by the opposing ideals of science and republicanism"
The media’s shameful climate omission: Sunday shows completely ignore historic march
The media’s shameful climate omission: Sunday shows completely ignore historic march
"400,000 people took to the streets of Manhattan as part of the People's Climate March"
"400,000 people took to the streets of Manhattan as part of the People's Climate March"
Chris Christie Sides With the Koch Brothers on Climate Change
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/22/chris-christie-sides-koch-brothers-climate-change.html
"Christie’s opposition to bringing New Jersey into the RGGI is not only anti-science and bad economics; it’s also fundamentally undemocratic. 80 percent of New Jersey adults support government action to fight climate change (a sentiment influenced by the devastation of hurricane Sandy). The New Jersey state legislature has voted twice in favor of rejoining the initiative; both times it was vetoed by Christie."
"Christie’s opposition to bringing New Jersey into the RGGI is not only anti-science and bad economics; it’s also fundamentally undemocratic. 80 percent of New Jersey adults support government action to fight climate change (a sentiment influenced by the devastation of hurricane Sandy). The New Jersey state legislature has voted twice in favor of rejoining the initiative; both times it was vetoed by Christie."
Monday, September 22, 2014
Pennsylvania Natural Resources Agency Ordered To Delete Climate Change Info From Website
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/19/3569889/pennsylvania-deletes-climate-info/
"Adrian Stouffer, a former Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) marketing manager, told the paper that she and other agency employees were told to delete the references to climate change during a meeting at Corbett’s offices in 2012."
"Adrian Stouffer, a former Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) marketing manager, told the paper that she and other agency employees were told to delete the references to climate change during a meeting at Corbett’s offices in 2012."
Denying Climate Change ‘Will Cost Us Billions Of Dollars,’ U.S. Budget Director Warns
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/20/3570075/shaun-donovan-costs-of-climate-denial/
"The new U.S. director of the Office of Management and Budget used his first speech to talk about the dangers not acting on climate change poses to the federal budget."
"The new U.S. director of the Office of Management and Budget used his first speech to talk about the dangers not acting on climate change poses to the federal budget."
NOAA: With Hottest August On Record, 2014 Takes Aim At Hottest Year On Record
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/18/3569158/noaa-hottest-august-on-record/
"Last month was the warmest August since records began being kept in 1880, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Thursday. NOAA also projected out scenarios for the rest of the year making clear that 2014 is going to be one of the very hottest years on record — and possibly the hottest."
"Last month was the warmest August since records began being kept in 1880, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Thursday. NOAA also projected out scenarios for the rest of the year making clear that 2014 is going to be one of the very hottest years on record — and possibly the hottest."
Watch Obama’s Top Science Advisor Repeatedly Shut Down Climate Deniers At House Climate Hearing
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/18/3568720/john-holdren-science-house-climate-hearing/
"Holdren, a lauded theoretical physicist, appeared before the Republican-led House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Wednesday to testify about the Obama administration’s plan to fight climate change. But, as is true for all House Science committee hearings on climate change, much of the questioning focused not the content of the plan itself, but whether global warming is even real."
"Holdren, a lauded theoretical physicist, appeared before the Republican-led House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Wednesday to testify about the Obama administration’s plan to fight climate change. But, as is true for all House Science committee hearings on climate change, much of the questioning focused not the content of the plan itself, but whether global warming is even real."
42 Climate Scientists To Rick Scott: Climate Change ‘Is Not A Hypothetical’
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/18/3569347/rick-scott-climate-solutions-summit/
"As the Miami Herald reported, the five scientists who met with Scott — along with 37 other Florida-based climate scientists — wrote a letter to Scott and the rest of Florida’s policymakers Thursday, asking them to attend a Climate Science and Solutions Summit that the scientists are planning for the fall."
"As the Miami Herald reported, the five scientists who met with Scott — along with 37 other Florida-based climate scientists — wrote a letter to Scott and the rest of Florida’s policymakers Thursday, asking them to attend a Climate Science and Solutions Summit that the scientists are planning for the fall."
Global Investors Think Climate Action And Economic Well-Being Go Great Together
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/22/3570044/global-investors-climate-policy-statement/
"Over 340 global investors who represent more than $24 trillion are now on record that aggressive climate action is the friend rather than the enemy of the global economy."
"Over 340 global investors who represent more than $24 trillion are now on record that aggressive climate action is the friend rather than the enemy of the global economy."
Google Chairman: ALEC Is Lying About Climate Change And Funding Them Was A Mistake
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/22/3570463/google-says-alec-lies-about-climate-change/
"Google’s controversial decision to fund the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was a “mistake,” company chairman Eric Schmidt admitted on Monday, saying the group is spreading harmful lies about global warming and “making the world a much worse place"."
"Google’s controversial decision to fund the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was a “mistake,” company chairman Eric Schmidt admitted on Monday, saying the group is spreading harmful lies about global warming and “making the world a much worse place"."
Rockefeller Foundation Divesting Itself Of Fossil Fuel Investments
Rockefeller Foundation Divesting Itself Of Fossil Fuel Investments
"If it worked to end apartheid, why not to end apathy about climate change, right? This is a giant step in the right direction."
"If it worked to end apartheid, why not to end apathy about climate change, right? This is a giant step in the right direction."
'Flood Wall Street' Activists Are Shutting It Down Right Now
'Flood Wall Street' Activists Are Shutting It Down Right Now
"Monday morning, thousands of protesters are expected to descend on Wall Street and conduct mass civil disobedience to protest what organizers describe as the economic engine behind climate change. This demonstration, called Flood Wall Street, will consist of a mass sit-in near the New York Stock Exchange, emulating the tactics and some of the rhetoric of Occupy Wall Street."
"Monday morning, thousands of protesters are expected to descend on Wall Street and conduct mass civil disobedience to protest what organizers describe as the economic engine behind climate change. This demonstration, called Flood Wall Street, will consist of a mass sit-in near the New York Stock Exchange, emulating the tactics and some of the rhetoric of Occupy Wall Street."
Major Foundations and Investors, Including Heirs to Oil Fortune, Pledge Fossil Fuel Divesment
Major Foundations and Investors, Including Heirs to Oil Fortune, Pledge Fossil Fuel Divesment
"Prominent private philanthropies and charitable foundations, including one built from the oil fortune of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, are announcing their intention to divest from fossil fuel holdings on Monday as they make clear statements that the threat of climate change and the irresponsible behavior of the oil, coal, and natural gas companies has fueled their decision.
The pledges from the group of endowments and individuals, which formed earlier this year as the Global Divest-Invest Coalition, will total $50 billion in assets that will be removed from the fossil fuel sector and placed in clean energy investments instead."
"Prominent private philanthropies and charitable foundations, including one built from the oil fortune of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, are announcing their intention to divest from fossil fuel holdings on Monday as they make clear statements that the threat of climate change and the irresponsible behavior of the oil, coal, and natural gas companies has fueled their decision.
The pledges from the group of endowments and individuals, which formed earlier this year as the Global Divest-Invest Coalition, will total $50 billion in assets that will be removed from the fossil fuel sector and placed in clean energy investments instead."
'Beautiful': 400,000 March in NYC for Climate Action
'Beautiful': 400,000 March in NYC for Climate Action
"An estimated 400,000 people flooded the streets of New York City on Sunday for the historic People's Climate March, billed as the largest demonstration of its kind in history, organized by more than 1,500 organizations including indigenous, faith, labor, environmental justice, social justice, youth, and climate activism groups."
"An estimated 400,000 people flooded the streets of New York City on Sunday for the historic People's Climate March, billed as the largest demonstration of its kind in history, organized by more than 1,500 organizations including indigenous, faith, labor, environmental justice, social justice, youth, and climate activism groups."
Sunday, September 21, 2014
PHOTOS: Hundreds Of Thousands March In Biggest Climate Change Rally Ever
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/21/3570133/climate-march-photos/
"More than 300,000 people flocked to New York on Sunday to join the People’s Climate March, billed as the largest climate march in history."
"More than 300,000 people flocked to New York on Sunday to join the People’s Climate March, billed as the largest climate march in history."
'Historic': 300,000+ March in NYC for Climate Action
'Historic': 300,000+ March in NYC for Climate Action
"A crowd of at least 310,000 flooded the streets of New York Sunday for the historic People's Climate March, billed as the largest demonstration of its kind in history, organized by more than 1,500 organizations including indigenous, faith, labor, environmental justice, social justice, youth, and climate activism groups."
"A crowd of at least 310,000 flooded the streets of New York Sunday for the historic People's Climate March, billed as the largest demonstration of its kind in history, organized by more than 1,500 organizations including indigenous, faith, labor, environmental justice, social justice, youth, and climate activism groups."
Tens Of Thousands Crowd New York For Climate March
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/21/climate-march_n_5856836.html
"An international day of action on climate change brought tens of thousands onto the streets of New York on Sunday, with organizers predicting the biggest protest on the issue for five years."
"An international day of action on climate change brought tens of thousands onto the streets of New York on Sunday, with organizers predicting the biggest protest on the issue for five years."
People's Climate March To Draw Thousands To Streets Of New York City (WATCH LIVE)
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/21/peoples-climate-march-live_n_5855906.html
"More than 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets in New York City today for the long-awaited People's Climate March."
"More than 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets in New York City today for the long-awaited People's Climate March."
Democracy Now! Livestream: People's Climate March
Democracy Now! Livestream: People's Climate March
"Democracy Now! is broadcasting live via our website from the People’s Climate March in New York City"
"Democracy Now! is broadcasting live via our website from the People’s Climate March in New York City"
'The Whole World Watching': The Largest Climate March in History
'The Whole World Watching': The Largest Climate March in History
"Over 100,000 people are expected to participate in Manhattan; close to 500 buses are coming in from nearly all 50 states; more than 32 marching bands are ready to play."
"Over 100,000 people are expected to participate in Manhattan; close to 500 buses are coming in from nearly all 50 states; more than 32 marching bands are ready to play."
Saturday, September 20, 2014
NH Senate Candidate Scott Brown Spins Lies After His Profits From Outsourcing American Jobs Are Exposed
www.alternet.org/economy/nh-senate-candidate-scott-brown-spins-lies-after-his-profits-outsourcing-american-jobs-are
"Listen to Brown trying to deflect criticism in a recent radio interview. It's amazing to hear Brown try to paint himself as a friend of the working American, since he has stood against raising the minimum wage and paying women fairly. Obviously, he's from the Mitt Romney school of labor appreication. But he may have a tough time sloughing off this recent revelation."
"Listen to Brown trying to deflect criticism in a recent radio interview. It's amazing to hear Brown try to paint himself as a friend of the working American, since he has stood against raising the minimum wage and paying women fairly. Obviously, he's from the Mitt Romney school of labor appreication. But he may have a tough time sloughing off this recent revelation."
Battle Rages at Florida State University Where Koch Money Seeks To Buy The College's New President
www.alternet.org/activism/battle-rages-florida-state-university-where-koch-money-seeks-buy-colleges-new-president
"The FSU community has been staunchly opposing Thrasher's candidacy for president because he is, by almost all standards normally applied to university presidents, a terrible candidate for the job."
"The FSU community has been staunchly opposing Thrasher's candidacy for president because he is, by almost all standards normally applied to university presidents, a terrible candidate for the job."
Those Good Old Days When Poverty Was Healthy And Americans Were Free
Those Good Old Days When Poverty Was Healthy And Americans Were Free
"The radical right — which is running the House of Representatives and half of the Senate — has embraced so many John Birch policies that I can hardly keep count. Let’s take a look at a few important examples of Birch ideas in today’s GOP."
"The radical right — which is running the House of Representatives and half of the Senate — has embraced so many John Birch policies that I can hardly keep count. Let’s take a look at a few important examples of Birch ideas in today’s GOP."
This week in the war on workers: Foley again blames workers, this time for his union-busting
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/20/1330224/-This-week-in-the-war-on-workers-Foley-again-blames-workers-this-time-for-his-union-busting
"the Republican gubernatorial candidate is attacking workers at a Pennsylvania factory he owned: It's okay that he busted a union and ultimately made $40 million off the sale of T.B. Woods, he says, because the workers "union led them down a very risky and dangerous path." That path? According to Foley, the risky and dangerous thing was asking for a 50 cent an hour pay increase, but maybe the real danger was in underestimating Tom Foley's determination to break a union on the way to a $40 million payday for himself"
"the Republican gubernatorial candidate is attacking workers at a Pennsylvania factory he owned: It's okay that he busted a union and ultimately made $40 million off the sale of T.B. Woods, he says, because the workers "union led them down a very risky and dangerous path." That path? According to Foley, the risky and dangerous thing was asking for a 50 cent an hour pay increase, but maybe the real danger was in underestimating Tom Foley's determination to break a union on the way to a $40 million payday for himself"
Bernie Sanders Calls Out The Corporate Media For Ignoring Campaign Finance Reform
Bernie Sanders Calls Out The Corporate Media For Ignoring Campaign Finance Reform
"Bernie Sanders and Thom Hartmann on our corporate media's conflict of interest on the issue of campaign finance reform."
"Bernie Sanders and Thom Hartmann on our corporate media's conflict of interest on the issue of campaign finance reform."
Antonin Scalia’s bad law, bad history: How the Supreme Court legalized corruption
Antonin Scalia’s bad law, bad history: How the Supreme Court legalized corruption
"Citizens United sparked a political revolution that would have left the Founders revolted"
"Citizens United sparked a political revolution that would have left the Founders revolted"
When the Republicans went insane: Newt Gingrich, Fox News, Grover Norquist and the roots of today’s shameful intransigence
When the Republicans went insane: Newt Gingrich, Fox News, Grover Norquist and the roots of today’s shameful intransigence
"Understanding the GOP revolution means studying the mid-'90s, when Fox and Drudge began, and tax pledges meant all"
"Understanding the GOP revolution means studying the mid-'90s, when Fox and Drudge began, and tax pledges meant all"
'Burrito Bouncer' Kicks Out 'Suspected Democrats' For GOP Governors' Lunch
'Burrito Bouncer' Kicks Out 'Suspected Democrats' For GOP Governors' Lunch
"Christie has gone on a whirlwind tour to support various Republican campaigns - Governor Haley's running for re-election - and possibly to bolster a possible presidential run in 2016, now that everyone's forgotten about "Bridgegate."
Apparently, the GOP's agenda has become so toxic and volatile that the Republican leadership can only handle it with radioactive-proof kid gloves, in leak-proof canisters, which can only be exposed in heavily-padded safe rooms. This hardly seems surprising, given how cozy Chris Christie's Republican Governors' Association has gotten with its wealthy benefactors, the Koch Brothers."
"Christie has gone on a whirlwind tour to support various Republican campaigns - Governor Haley's running for re-election - and possibly to bolster a possible presidential run in 2016, now that everyone's forgotten about "Bridgegate."
Apparently, the GOP's agenda has become so toxic and volatile that the Republican leadership can only handle it with radioactive-proof kid gloves, in leak-proof canisters, which can only be exposed in heavily-padded safe rooms. This hardly seems surprising, given how cozy Chris Christie's Republican Governors' Association has gotten with its wealthy benefactors, the Koch Brothers."
Federal Judge Rules Mormon Cult Can Use Hobby Lobby Ruling To Hide Child Labor
Federal Judge Rules Mormon Cult Can Use Hobby Lobby Ruling To Hide Child Labor
"FLDS has been under intense public scrutiny for years, not just over the sect’s polygamist practices in forcing young girls to marry grown men, but also due to the actions of its controversial leadership. Former church president Warren Jeffs is currently serving a life sentence in prison, having been convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls, ages 12 and 15."
"FLDS has been under intense public scrutiny for years, not just over the sect’s polygamist practices in forcing young girls to marry grown men, but also due to the actions of its controversial leadership. Former church president Warren Jeffs is currently serving a life sentence in prison, having been convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls, ages 12 and 15."
Friday, September 19, 2014
Bernie Sanders Blast The Media For Ignoring The Koch Brothers Attempt To Buy The Government
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/19/bernie-sanders-koch-brothers-media.html
"The corporate media benefits from the hundreds of millions of dollars that the Koch brothers and other billionaires spend on campaign ads. Of course, they aren’t going to blow the whistle on a practice that they are financially benefitting from. They don’t care about the right-wing agenda and the impact that it will have on regular people."
"The corporate media benefits from the hundreds of millions of dollars that the Koch brothers and other billionaires spend on campaign ads. Of course, they aren’t going to blow the whistle on a practice that they are financially benefitting from. They don’t care about the right-wing agenda and the impact that it will have on regular people."
Perdue slammed for heinous false ad linking Nunn to terrorism
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/18/1330708/-Perdue-slammed-for-heinous-false-ad-linking-Nunn-to-terrorism
"Perdue for his part doubled down, releasing a new ad making the same charges after Neil Bush's criticism. Apparently he's decided that linking Nunn to terrorism is worth drawing headlines like "‘Terrorism’ smear against Nunn may be 2014’s worst" and "Here It Is: The Flimsiest Campaign Attack Ad of 2014, Which Won’t Stop Running"."
"Perdue for his part doubled down, releasing a new ad making the same charges after Neil Bush's criticism. Apparently he's decided that linking Nunn to terrorism is worth drawing headlines like "‘Terrorism’ smear against Nunn may be 2014’s worst" and "Here It Is: The Flimsiest Campaign Attack Ad of 2014, Which Won’t Stop Running"."
What makes a right-wing 'champion of the worker'? Votes against minimum wage and Paycheck Fairness
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/19/1330924/-What-makes-a-right-wing-champion-of-the-worker-Votes-against-minimum-wage-and-Paycheck-Fairness
"So there you have it: Pat Roberts is a "champion of the worker" for voting against raising the minimum wage, voting against ending workplace discrimination against LGBT workers, voting against strengthening enforcement of equal pay laws, and voting against an emergency unemployment insurance extension."
"So there you have it: Pat Roberts is a "champion of the worker" for voting against raising the minimum wage, voting against ending workplace discrimination against LGBT workers, voting against strengthening enforcement of equal pay laws, and voting against an emergency unemployment insurance extension."
Republicans angry they're going to lose the Kansas Senate seat
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/19/1330868/-Republicans-angry-they-re-going-to-lose-the-Kansas-Senate-seat
"The irony of Democrats potentially holding the Senate because of Kansas is so delicious, it already has Republicans losing their heads."
"The irony of Democrats potentially holding the Senate because of Kansas is so delicious, it already has Republicans losing their heads."
Panicked Greg Abbott’s Latest Ad Uses Debunked Talking Points To Attack Wendy Davis
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/18/panicked-greg-abbotts-latest-ad-debunked-talking-points-attack-wendy-davis.html
"With his latest political ad, Greg Abbott is showing all the signs of a panicked candidate. The ad is filled with talking points that have been debunked by facts and fact checkers"
"With his latest political ad, Greg Abbott is showing all the signs of a panicked candidate. The ad is filled with talking points that have been debunked by facts and fact checkers"
Tom Cotton’s ridiculous lie: Let’s obliterate this wildly false farm bill ad
Tom Cotton’s ridiculous lie: Let’s obliterate this wildly false farm bill ad
"Arkansas GOPer is feeling the pain of voting against the farm bill. His explanation is completely ridiculous"
"Arkansas GOPer is feeling the pain of voting against the farm bill. His explanation is completely ridiculous"
Wendy Davis Dominates Greg Abbott In The First Texas Gubernatorial Debate
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/19/wendy-davis-dominates-greg-abbott-texas-gubernatorial-debate.html
"Abbott alternated between lying and blaming the federal government for his failures. He also showed no leadership and vision for the future. Attorney General Abbott is a Koch Republican, who could have been interchanged with thousands of other generic Republican candidates around the country."
"Abbott alternated between lying and blaming the federal government for his failures. He also showed no leadership and vision for the future. Attorney General Abbott is a Koch Republican, who could have been interchanged with thousands of other generic Republican candidates around the country."
The Narrative Of The Koch Brothers Tapes: The Debate We Have To Have
The Narrative Of The Koch Brothers Tapes: The Debate We Have To Have
"The Republicans are now a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, and they are funneling hundreds of millions every year into trying to impose their view of the world onto the rest of us."
"The Republicans are now a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, and they are funneling hundreds of millions every year into trying to impose their view of the world onto the rest of us."
10 Republican Red States That Mooch off Coastal Liberal States
www.alternet.org/10-republican-red-states-mooch-coastal-liberal-states?page=0%2C0
"the more prosperous and Democrat-leaning areas of the United States are likely to be subsidizing dysfunctional “red states,” many of which are suffering from insufficient tax revenue and an abundance of low-wage workers who don’t have much to tax. Tea Party Republicans like to point out that poor cities like Detroit, Baltimore and Camden, New Jersey are run by Democrats, but they neglect to mention that some of the most affluent parts of the United States—from Manhattan to the Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area to Cambridge, MA to Seattle to Chicago’s North Shore suburbs—are dominated by the Democratic Party. People in those heavily Democratic areas pay a lot of federal income taxes, and quite often, their tax dollars go to red states."
"the more prosperous and Democrat-leaning areas of the United States are likely to be subsidizing dysfunctional “red states,” many of which are suffering from insufficient tax revenue and an abundance of low-wage workers who don’t have much to tax. Tea Party Republicans like to point out that poor cities like Detroit, Baltimore and Camden, New Jersey are run by Democrats, but they neglect to mention that some of the most affluent parts of the United States—from Manhattan to the Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area to Cambridge, MA to Seattle to Chicago’s North Shore suburbs—are dominated by the Democratic Party. People in those heavily Democratic areas pay a lot of federal income taxes, and quite often, their tax dollars go to red states."
Waiting at the polls: Long lines and the right to vote
www.southernstudies.org/2014/09/waiting-at-the-polls-long-lines-and-the-right-to-v.html
"Race plays a role in who has to wait the longest to vote"
"Race plays a role in who has to wait the longest to vote"
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Mitch McConnell Turns Yellow and Refuses To Debate Alison Lundergan Grimes
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/17/mitch-mcconnell-turns-yellow-refuses-debate-alison-lundergan-grimes.html
"If Mitch McConnell has his way, he will speak more to the Koch brothers this year than to Kentucky voters."
"If Mitch McConnell has his way, he will speak more to the Koch brothers this year than to Kentucky voters."
Conversations With A Tea Party Patriot: Is Obama Bisexual Or Homosexual? (VIDEO)
www.samuel-warde.com/2014/09/tea-party-wisdom/
"Her news sources? Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and “informative” Tea Party meetings.
Seriously, these people are scary and they vote. These are the folks complaining that Sarah Palin isn’t president."
"Her news sources? Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and “informative” Tea Party meetings.
Seriously, these people are scary and they vote. These are the folks complaining that Sarah Palin isn’t president."
Militia Group Plans To Target African-American Democrats At Polling Places In Wisconsin
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/18/militia-group-plans-target-african-american-democrats-polling-places-wisconsin.html
"Wisconsin Republicans are desperate to keep Scott Walker in office, Currently, Gov. Walker is tied with Democrat Mary Burke in the polls. A voter intimidation effort that could prevent African-Americans from voting might be enough to get Walker reelected. The right-wing Wisconsin poll watching group is planning on engaging in illegal activity. The group is just getting started, which is why it is a perfect time to send the message that these tactics will not be tolerated.
You can contact the Justice Department here, and request that the election be monitored"
"Wisconsin Republicans are desperate to keep Scott Walker in office, Currently, Gov. Walker is tied with Democrat Mary Burke in the polls. A voter intimidation effort that could prevent African-Americans from voting might be enough to get Walker reelected. The right-wing Wisconsin poll watching group is planning on engaging in illegal activity. The group is just getting started, which is why it is a perfect time to send the message that these tactics will not be tolerated.
You can contact the Justice Department here, and request that the election be monitored"
Ayn Rand-Inspired Libertarian Utopia Implodes Almost Instantly. Who Could Have Predicted?
Ayn Rand-Inspired Libertarian Utopia Implodes Almost Instantly. Who Could Have Predicted?
"What happens when you try to recreate Ayn Rand's libertarian Galt's Gulch fantasy from ‘Atlas Shrugged?' Exactly what you'd think."
"What happens when you try to recreate Ayn Rand's libertarian Galt's Gulch fantasy from ‘Atlas Shrugged?' Exactly what you'd think."
Republicans beg and plead for big dollars from Sheldon Adelson, because they don't have small donors
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/18/1330639/-Republicans-beg-and-plead-for-big-dollars-from-Sheldon-Adelson-because-they-don-t-have-small-donors#
"The percentage of small-dollar donations for Democrats appears to be accelerating. For example, the DCCC raised $10.2 million in August, with more than half—$5.5 million—coming online. What's more, they got 270,000 online donors that month, or an average of $20 per donation.
Republicans don't have people backing them up. They have a billionaire's round table propping them up. They must stake out Adelson's casino joint begging for money, because without it, they can't keep up."
"The percentage of small-dollar donations for Democrats appears to be accelerating. For example, the DCCC raised $10.2 million in August, with more than half—$5.5 million—coming online. What's more, they got 270,000 online donors that month, or an average of $20 per donation.
Republicans don't have people backing them up. They have a billionaire's round table propping them up. They must stake out Adelson's casino joint begging for money, because without it, they can't keep up."
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
To Celebrate 3rd Anniversary, Occupy's Strike Debt Starts Buying Up Student Loans
To Celebrate 3rd Anniversary, Occupy's Strike Debt Starts Buying Up Student Loans
"On the third anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement, the Rolling Jubilee has, for the first time ever, bought and abolished student debt: $3,856,866.11 of student debt owed by 2,761 people across the United States."
"On the third anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement, the Rolling Jubilee has, for the first time ever, bought and abolished student debt: $3,856,866.11 of student debt owed by 2,761 people across the United States."
Something You Won’t Hear From Fox News: The Nation’s Deficit Is Disappearing
Something You Won’t Hear From Fox News: The Nation’s Deficit Is Disappearing
"the federal budget deficit is at the lowest it has been since 2008, before the recession took a huge toll on tax revenues."
"the federal budget deficit is at the lowest it has been since 2008, before the recession took a huge toll on tax revenues."
Has Kansas Found the Cure for the Reaganomics Disease?
Has Kansas Found the Cure for the Reaganomics Disease?
"Job growth in Kansas trails the nation.
That state's rainy-day fund is dryer than a California desert.
And month after month, revenue is coming in consistently lower than even the worst predictions could have imagined.
The situation is so dire that both Moody's and Standard & Poor's have downgraded Kansas' credit rating."
"Job growth in Kansas trails the nation.
That state's rainy-day fund is dryer than a California desert.
And month after month, revenue is coming in consistently lower than even the worst predictions could have imagined.
The situation is so dire that both Moody's and Standard & Poor's have downgraded Kansas' credit rating."
Senate Republicans: No Pay Equity for Women
Senate Republicans: No Pay Equity for Women
"For the second time this year, Senate Republican have blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act from moving forward."
"For the second time this year, Senate Republican have blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act from moving forward."
Senate GOPers Filibuster Equal Pay For Women (Again)
Senate GOPers Filibuster Equal Pay For Women (Again)
"The vote was 52-40 in favor, but it was killed because it was filibustered by Republicans. Among the few outlets that even bothered to report that the bill was before the Senate, few reported that there was a Republican filibuster to kill the effort."
"The vote was 52-40 in favor, but it was killed because it was filibustered by Republicans. Among the few outlets that even bothered to report that the bill was before the Senate, few reported that there was a Republican filibuster to kill the effort."
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