Year: 2013

Unbelievable Video – House Republicans Changed House Rules To Keep Government Shutdown

It is absolutely astonishing! In a recent House session, persistent questioning from a House Democrat forced Republicans to admit that they changed the rules of the House with the sole goal of keeping the government shut! In the video below, Maryland Democrat Christopher Van Hollen stepped to the House floor and asked about a Standing… Continue reading Unbelievable Video – House Republicans Changed House Rules To Keep Government Shutdown

The GOP Party of Liars Ginned Up The Faithful in Washington

These Republicans are an amazing bunch, and amazing not in the good way. After they forced a government shutdown, they gathered up the uninformed and convinced the poor souls that President Obama should be blamed. The government shutdown hasn’t gone quite the way Republicans had hoped. The party’s national support has cratered; the public holds… Continue reading The GOP Party of Liars Ginned Up The Faithful in Washington

Desperate New York Republicans want Donald Trump for Governor

I looked up the word “desperate” in the dictionary, and this move by top New York Republicans to get Donald Trump to run for Governor against Gov Cuomo, perfectly defines the word. They’re seeking to make the case that while Trump is only an apprentice politician, he’s the only Republican on the horizon who has… Continue reading Desperate New York Republicans want Donald Trump for Governor

GOP Leader Eric Cantor Could Make a Profit if United States Default

House Democrats are circulating a resolution accusing House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) of having a conflict of interest in the debt ceiling debate, a move that could provide an awkward C-SPAN moment for one of the lead Republicans in the budget negotiations. The resolution goes after Cantor’s investment in ProShares Trust Ultrashort 20+ Year… Continue reading GOP Leader Eric Cantor Could Make a Profit if United States Default

Damn the Teachers, Full Testing Ahead!

So let’s see where we stand at this moment with the brand spanking new teacher evaluation system in New Jersey. This is the law that is going to revolutionize teaching and learning by making sure that students are mastering content and skills and teachers are doing their jobs to ensure learning in the classroom. For… Continue reading Damn the Teachers, Full Testing Ahead!

Sarah Palin Endorses New Jersey Teaparty Candidate Steve Lonegan

With polls suggesting a tightening race and only a few days remaining in the United States Senate contest in New Jersey, thousands of people gathered at a racetrack here to watch Sarah Palin endorse the Republican candidate, Steve Lonegan. Sarah Palin, right, backed Steve Lonegan, shown with his wife, Lorraine, with their daughters, Katherine, left, and Brooke.… Continue reading Sarah Palin Endorses New Jersey Teaparty Candidate Steve Lonegan

Woman Shot and Killed by Undercover Cops In Brooklyn New York

The woman shot dead by a Brooklyn cop after she crashed a stolen car was part of a violent crew who police say forced a man into his home at gunpoint, robbed him and shot him as he ran away. Shantel Davis, 23, took a bullet in the chest during a wild struggle with police… Continue reading Woman Shot and Killed by Undercover Cops In Brooklyn New York

Native Americans vs The NFL: What’s In A Name?

“There’s no difference between the R-word and the N-word,” ~ Alan Yelsey, American Indian Activists A Native American coalition in Minnesota has come up with a new strategy in the movement to replace the NFL logo and mascot for the Washington Redskins, which the they deem defamatory. A letter written by representatives of the Minneapolis-based American… Continue reading Native Americans vs The NFL: What’s In A Name?

84 Year Old Accused of Pointing Gun at Anti-Obama Protesters

Police have arrested an 84-year-old man accused of pointing a gun at anti-President Barack Obama protestors. Roy Smith said he kept the Colt .32 handgun in his car for carjackers. Gwinnett police said he faces three counts of misdemeanor simple assault and pointing a firearm at another. Protestors Toni Pendley and Marge Moore are part… Continue reading 84 Year Old Accused of Pointing Gun at Anti-Obama Protesters

Police Dogs in Los Angeles Accused of Racism

Police officers in Los Angeles have long faced accusations of institutional racism, but now it appears their dogs may be unjustly discriminatory, too. A new report focusing on the Canine Special Detail of the LA Sherriff’s Department (LASD) has uncovered a vast increase in the number of minority individuals bitten by police dogs since 2004.… Continue reading Police Dogs in Los Angeles Accused of Racism