Saturday, February 23, 2013
How the Religious Right Is Helping De-Educate America's Youth | Alternet
How the Religious Right Is Helping De-Educate America's Youth | Alternet
"One can trace the development of today’s right wing Christian think takes to the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s. Religiously conservative people, motivated by their perceived degradation of society, quietly perfected their skills, all the while grooming their own young adherents, played an effective long-game that continues to win (and corrupt) the hearts and minds of a significant segment of our youth. Indeed, there is no better way to affect the future than by propagandizing the young. In this current post election season, the Biblically driven, often racist, members of society are once again regrouping to fight another day."
"One can trace the development of today’s right wing Christian think takes to the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s. Religiously conservative people, motivated by their perceived degradation of society, quietly perfected their skills, all the while grooming their own young adherents, played an effective long-game that continues to win (and corrupt) the hearts and minds of a significant segment of our youth. Indeed, there is no better way to affect the future than by propagandizing the young. In this current post election season, the Biblically driven, often racist, members of society are once again regrouping to fight another day."
Right-Wing Smear Machine Kicks Into Overdrive
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Ted Cruz, Radical McCarthy Conservative, Accuses Harvard Law Of Harboring Communists On Faculty
Ted Cruz, Radical McCarthy Conservative, Accuses Harvard Law Of Harboring Communists On Faculty
"A Reagan Conservative refutes everything he says. Hah! But that's inconsequential. To the extreme right, reality means nothing. The fact that Cruz is willing to act like McCarthy in a Senate hearing is music to their ears. And he's framing every incendiary thing he says as an attack on liberals. The Tea Party revels in that kind of behavior."
"A Reagan Conservative refutes everything he says. Hah! But that's inconsequential. To the extreme right, reality means nothing. The fact that Cruz is willing to act like McCarthy in a Senate hearing is music to their ears. And he's framing every incendiary thing he says as an attack on liberals. The Tea Party revels in that kind of behavior."
Dust Bowl Days: Historic U.S. Drought Projected To Persist For Months, Worsened By Thin Western Snowpack
Dust Bowl Days: Historic U.S. Drought Projected To Persist For Months, Worsened By Thin Western Snowpack: pBy Lauren Morello and Andrew Freedman via Climate Central. See also the NY Times piece, “Thin Snowpack in West Signals Summer of Drought” Time is running out to avert a third summer of drought in much of the High Plains, West and Southwest, federal officials warned Thursday. Without repeated, significant bouts of heavy snow and [...]/p
Facts And Fiction Are Blurred On Sequestration
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Now Six - Not One - Hanford Tanks Leaking Radioactive Waste | Common Dreams
Now Six - Not One - Hanford Tanks Leaking Radioactive Waste | Common Dreams
"The seeping waste adds to decades of soil contamination caused by leaking storage tanks at Hanford in the past and threatens to further taint groundwater below the Columbia River, officials said."
"The seeping waste adds to decades of soil contamination caused by leaking storage tanks at Hanford in the past and threatens to further taint groundwater below the Columbia River, officials said."
13 GOP Pennsylvania Senators Introduce New Plan To Rig The Electoral College For Republicans
13 GOP Pennsylvania Senators Introduce New Plan To Rig The Electoral College For Republicans: Earlier this year, Republican National Committee Chair urged Republican lawmakers in states “that have been consistently blue that are fully controlled red” — i.e. blue states with Republican legislatures and governors — to enact a plan rigging the Electoral College so that it would be almost impossible for a Democrat to win the White House. [...]/p
Friday, February 22, 2013
No Stigma For Cruz Among Right For McCarthy Similarities
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Tough Week For GOP As Infighting Rises
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Billionaires 'Losing Hope' For Lower Taxes. Waaaahmbulance Alert!
Billionaires 'Losing Hope' For Lower Taxes. Waaaahmbulance Alert!
"As for the corporate hissy fits, wait them out. They're just trying to scare people into pressuring Congress to do their bidding. There are millions -- even billions -- of reasons not to."
"As for the corporate hissy fits, wait them out. They're just trying to scare people into pressuring Congress to do their bidding. There are millions -- even billions -- of reasons not to."
Meet The Congressmen Who Favor A Broken Plane Over Saving The Economy
Meet The Congressmen Who Favor A Broken Plane Over Saving The Economy: As mandatory budget cuts loom, a group of Congressional Republicans has cheered the coming reductions in federal spending — so long as federal funding for a plane that is years behind schedule and doesn’t fly is protected, that is. The Department of Defense announced on Friday afternoon that it has grounded the entire fleet of [...]/p
White House Announces Plan To Open Up Access To Research Supported by Federal Funds
White House Announces Plan To Open Up Access To Research Supported by Federal Funds: Today, the White House released a memo directing federal agencies to make publicly funded research available to the people who pay for it: “The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) hereby directs each Federal agency with over $100 million in annual conduct of research and development expenditures to develop a plan to support increased [...]/p
Sequestration Cuts To Education Programs Threaten To Widen Education Gap Between Rich And Poor
Sequestration Cuts To Education Programs Threaten To Widen Education Gap Between Rich And Poor: The achievement gap between school districts in high-income neighborhoods and those in low-income ones is already more canyon than crack, and if $1.7 trillion in automatic sequestration cuts are allowed to go into effect on March 1, that gap could grow even wider. Dozens of education programs would face reduced funding, but three crucial programs [...]/p
Pete Peterson's Puppet Populists | Common Dreams
Pete Peterson's Puppet Populists | Common Dreams
"Fix the Debt is the most hypocritical corporate PR campaign in decades, an ambitious attempt to convince the country that another cataclysmic economic crisis is around the corner and that urgent action is needed. Its strategy is pure astroturf: assemble power players in business and government under an activist banner, then take the message outside the Beltway and give it the appearance of grassroots activism by manufacturing an emergency to infuse a sense of imminent crisis."
"Fix the Debt is the most hypocritical corporate PR campaign in decades, an ambitious attempt to convince the country that another cataclysmic economic crisis is around the corner and that urgent action is needed. Its strategy is pure astroturf: assemble power players in business and government under an activist banner, then take the message outside the Beltway and give it the appearance of grassroots activism by manufacturing an emergency to infuse a sense of imminent crisis."
Sequestration Sacrifices Jobs to Save Billionaire Tax Breaks | Common Dreams
Sequestration Sacrifices Jobs to Save Billionaire Tax Breaks | Common Dreams
"To hear the billionaire proponents of austerity tell it, America is teetering on the brink of economic ruin. America, we are told, is broke. And the only answer is to “Fix the Debt” with deep spending cuts followed by the radical reordering of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
But America is not broke.
"To hear the billionaire proponents of austerity tell it, America is teetering on the brink of economic ruin. America, we are told, is broke. And the only answer is to “Fix the Debt” with deep spending cuts followed by the radical reordering of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
But America is not broke.
America has broken priorities.
That's what the billionaire proponents of cuts-at-any-cost economics won’t acknowledge as the advance a "Fix the Debt" agenda that imposes austerity on everyone else while stacking the deck in their favor."
New Study Shows Capital Gains Tax Cuts Biggest Contributor to Income Inequality | Common Dreams
New Study Shows Capital Gains Tax Cuts Biggest Contributor to Income Inequality | Common Dreams
"A new study looking at changes in wages and salaries, capital income, and in taxes found that capital gains and dividends made the largest contribution to income inequality"
"A new study looking at changes in wages and salaries, capital income, and in taxes found that capital gains and dividends made the largest contribution to income inequality"
Montana Bill Would Give Corporations The Right To Vote
Montana Bill Would Give Corporations The Right To Vote: A bill introduced by Montana state Rep. Steve Lavin would give corporations the right to vote in municipal elections: Provision for vote by corporate property owner. (1) Subject to subsection (2), if a firm, partnership, company, or corporation owns real property within the municipality, the president, vice president, secretary, or other designee of the entity [...]/p
Blockadia Rising: Voices of the Tar Sands Blockade | Common Dreams
Blockadia Rising: Voices of the Tar Sands Blockade | Common Dreams
"In 2012, Texas landowners and environmental activists came together to organize resistance against a dangerous pipeline being built by a Canadian corporation to bring tar sands oil from Alberta Canada to refineries near the Gulf of Mexico. This hazardous project continues despite unprecedented opposition from indigenous communities, local farmers and even global environmental movements."
"In 2012, Texas landowners and environmental activists came together to organize resistance against a dangerous pipeline being built by a Canadian corporation to bring tar sands oil from Alberta Canada to refineries near the Gulf of Mexico. This hazardous project continues despite unprecedented opposition from indigenous communities, local farmers and even global environmental movements."
Rep. Alan Grayson Honors Aaron Swartz - Truthdig
Rep. Alan Grayson Honors Aaron Swartz - Truthdig
"Aaron Swartz, the Internet freedom advocate who committed suicide in mid-January, was an intern in Florida Congressman Alan Grayson’s office after the onset of the economic crisis. Grayson recently paid tribute to Swartz at a memorial service in Washington, D.C."
"Aaron Swartz, the Internet freedom advocate who committed suicide in mid-January, was an intern in Florida Congressman Alan Grayson’s office after the onset of the economic crisis. Grayson recently paid tribute to Swartz at a memorial service in Washington, D.C."
House Republicans Strip Protections From LGBT Victims In New Violence Against Women Act
House Republicans Strip Protections From LGBT Victims In New Violence Against Women Act: The Violence Against Women Act expired at the end of 2012 after House Republicans refused to accept the Senate bill’s protections for LGBT, Native American, and undocumented victims. Though the Senate passed another VAWA reauthorization over a week ago, House Republicans may derail passage once again. On Friday, House GOP leaders released their own VAWA [...]/p
Mike 'Two Times' Pence To Steal "Gov. Ultrasound' Title
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Pete Peterson’s “Fix the Debt” Astroturf Supergroup Detailed in New Online Resource from the Publishers of ALECexposed.org
Pete Peterson’s “Fix the Debt” Astroturf Supergroup Detailed in New Online Resource from the Publishers of ALECexposed.org
"One of the most hypocritical corporate PR campaigns in decades is advancing inside the beltway, attempting to convince the White House, Congress, and the American people that another cataclysmic economic crisis is around the corner that will destroy our economy unless urgent action is taken. Soon this astroturf supergroup may be coming to a state near you."
"One of the most hypocritical corporate PR campaigns in decades is advancing inside the beltway, attempting to convince the White House, Congress, and the American people that another cataclysmic economic crisis is around the corner that will destroy our economy unless urgent action is taken. Soon this astroturf supergroup may be coming to a state near you."
America Wakes Up To The Sequester
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Citizens United 2.0? Supreme Court Could Further Open Door to Money in Politics
Citizens United 2.0? Supreme Court Could Further Open Door to Money in Politics
"The U.S. Supreme Court could open the door to even more money in politics than it did in the disastrous 2010 decision Citizens United v FEC as it considers a new case challenging limits on how much wealthy donors can give directly to federal candidates and political parties."
"The U.S. Supreme Court could open the door to even more money in politics than it did in the disastrous 2010 decision Citizens United v FEC as it considers a new case challenging limits on how much wealthy donors can give directly to federal candidates and political parties."
Blackwater Off the Hook Again in Plea Deal With Bush-Appointed Judge | Common Dreams
Blackwater Off the Hook Again in Plea Deal With Bush-Appointed Judge | Common Dreams
"The charges against the commandos involved weapons trafficking and a wide selection of other weapons violations amounting to fifteen counts of serious felonies."
"The charges against the commandos involved weapons trafficking and a wide selection of other weapons violations amounting to fifteen counts of serious felonies."
NY Man With Liberal 'Hit List,' Tank-Piercing Ammo Arrested
NY Man With Liberal 'Hit List,' Tank-Piercing Ammo Arrested
"Police in Clarkstown, New York have confiscated a cache of high-powered weapons and body armor from a man who was arrested for posting death threats against many Democratic politicians and every liberal supporter of President Barack Obama."
"Police in Clarkstown, New York have confiscated a cache of high-powered weapons and body armor from a man who was arrested for posting death threats against many Democratic politicians and every liberal supporter of President Barack Obama."
On Issue After Issue, America Is A Center-Left Country
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10 Ways The Sequester Will Expose Americans To Greater Health Risks And Other Perils
10 Ways The Sequester Will Expose Americans To Greater Health Risks And Other Perils: Sequestration will have major—and negative—impacts on energy and environmental management agencies. Here’s how it will affect all Americans. By Daniel J. Weiss, Michael Conathan, and Jessica Goad. Endnotes are in PDF version. More families exposed to the cold and heat Children and seniors more vulnerable to air pollution Less investment in clean drinking water and [...]/p
Birthers of the World Unite: Larry Klayman to Represent Group Defending Joe Arpaio | Right Wing Watch
Birthers of the World Unite: Larry Klayman to Represent Group Defending Joe Arpaio | Right Wing Watch
"Well this comes as no surprise. Larry Klayman, the birther attorney who is now calling for an armed revolution against President Obama, is representing a new group of Tea Party members defending Sheriff Joe Arpaio from a potential recall election. "
"Well this comes as no surprise. Larry Klayman, the birther attorney who is now calling for an armed revolution against President Obama, is representing a new group of Tea Party members defending Sheriff Joe Arpaio from a potential recall election. "
In Ancient Caves, Evidence Shows Small Uptick in Temps Could Spell 'Massive' Permafrost Melt | Common Dreams
In Ancient Caves, Evidence Shows Small Uptick in Temps Could Spell 'Massive' Permafrost Melt | Common Dreams
"Scientists studying the geological history inside ancient Siberian caves say that evidence suggests a global temperature increase of just 1.5ºC could trigger massive melting of the northern hemisphere's permafrost, unleashing gigatonnes of carbon and methane into the already warming atmosphere."
"Scientists studying the geological history inside ancient Siberian caves say that evidence suggests a global temperature increase of just 1.5ºC could trigger massive melting of the northern hemisphere's permafrost, unleashing gigatonnes of carbon and methane into the already warming atmosphere."
Cover Ups, Corruption and Death: What GEO Group Doesn't Want You to Know about Its New Stadium Sponsorship | Alternet
Cover Ups, Corruption and Death: What GEO Group Doesn't Want You to Know about Its New Stadium Sponsorship | Alternet
"The real story behind how the largest private prison company bought the naming rights to Florida Atlantic University's football stadium."
"The real story behind how the largest private prison company bought the naming rights to Florida Atlantic University's football stadium."
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Convicted On Corruption Charges
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Convicted On Corruption Charges: A suspended Republican Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice and her sister have been convicted on multiple corruption counts for their use of paid judicial and legislative staff in judicial campaigns. Justice Joan Orie Melvin’s former clerks and interns had alleged that Melvin forced them to work on her campaign, and asked to falsify records to obtain [...]/p
Republicans Flounder In Leadership Crisis
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Raising the Minimum Wage Is Good for Business (But the Corporate Lobby Doesn't Think So)
Raising the Minimum Wage Is Good for Business (But the Corporate Lobby Doesn't Think So)
"Contrary to naysayers in the business lobby, numerous studies suggest increasing the minimum wage to $9 an hour and tying it to the cost of living will lift millions of Americans out of poverty and stimulate the economy."
"Contrary to naysayers in the business lobby, numerous studies suggest increasing the minimum wage to $9 an hour and tying it to the cost of living will lift millions of Americans out of poverty and stimulate the economy."
Minimum Wage Raise Widely Supported, Won't hurt Jobs
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