Tens of thousands came out in support of the returning Democratic senators, who fled the state of Wisconsin almost a month ago to avoid voting on a bill aimed at busting the unions in the state. The bill was eventually signed into law without any Democratic votes, but the 14 Senate Democrats were welcomed back… Continue reading Wisconsin Fab 14 Returns to a Hero’s Welcome
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Did Little Scottie Walker Add To The Bill After Votes Were Held?
News coming out of Wisconsin suggests that Scott Walker added more language to the union busting bill after the votes were held, but before signing it into law. The news states that two items not mentioned in the vote on March 9th, were miraculously found in the bill on March 10th. Thursday, the fiscal bureau… Continue reading Did Little Scottie Walker Add To The Bill After Votes Were Held?
When The People Don’t Vote, The People Lose
After over 3 weeks of protests, sleep ins and push backs by the people of Wisconsin against a bill by Republican governor Scott Walker where the rights of union members were at stake, the fight abruptly came to an end tonight, when Walker and his Republican allys voted and passed the bill without any Democrat… Continue reading When The People Don’t Vote, The People Lose
For The Teaparty, Happy Days Are Here Again!
Although the Republicans took over control of the House of Representatives in November and demanded an almost $1 trillion increase to the deficit to provide a tax cut to the rich, a recent poll suggests that the-government-is-spending-too-much-we-must-reduce-the-deficit Teaparty is now happier than ever before. The poll, conducted by Pew Research Center finds that fewer people are… Continue reading For The Teaparty, Happy Days Are Here Again!
Wisconsin Assembly Approves Anti-Union Bill
Early Friday morning, after three days of a Democratic filibusterer, Wisconsin State Assembly voted and passed the bill stripping union public workers of their collective bargaining rights. The bill still has to be approved in the state’s Senate, where Senate Democrats have been missing in action for over a week now. State Assembly Democrats are not… Continue reading Wisconsin Assembly Approves Anti-Union Bill
Democrats Win One. Controversial Union Language in Bill Dropped
No, I’m not talking about the language against unions in Wisconsin, I’m talking about the language against unions in Indiana. After the Republican majority in Indiana tried to pass the same anti-union bill being debated in Wisconsin, Indiana Democrats fled the state to avoid the vote. Well, it will appear that their antics worked, because… Continue reading Democrats Win One. Controversial Union Language in Bill Dropped
Elections Do Have Consequences, As Seen In Wisconsin
Elections have consequences, and the people of Wisconsin are dealing with the consequences of electing a Republican governor, along with Republican majorities in both the Wisconsin Senate and House Assembly. The mid-term election started the ball rolling, and it is culminating in massive rallies by the people of that state, demanding a recall of the governor, Mr.… Continue reading Elections Do Have Consequences, As Seen In Wisconsin
Is The Teaparty Turning On Scott Brown?
He seemed to be just another ordinary man, driving a pick-up truck, cruising around Massachusetts shaking hands and kissing babies. He was endorsed by the Teaparty and was poised to go down in defeat in a state that was often referred to as a liberal county – and after all, he was running a campaign to replace one… Continue reading Is The Teaparty Turning On Scott Brown?
Pelosi to Cantor – No Thank You, I Already Have A Date
The new Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor invited House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to sit with him tonight for the State Of The Union Address, but according to a tweet from Mrs. Pelosi, she turned him down. The tweet read; “I thank @GOPLeader for his #SOTU offer, but I invited my friend Rep. [Roscoe]… Continue reading Pelosi to Cantor – No Thank You, I Already Have A Date
Republican Minority Tries To Control Democratic Majority In Senate
Over the last two years of the Obama administration, Republicans went on a rampage, setting a record for the most filibusters – the process of debating an issue with the eventual outcome of slowing down or stopping the policy from being voted on – in one year since the practice began back in the mid 19th… Continue reading Republican Minority Tries To Control Democratic Majority In Senate
GOP Payload Rolling in from Wall Street
Seems like Wall Street has found a friend in the Republican Party. According to a research done by The Center for Responsive Politics, Wall Street has moderately increased its donations to Democrats, while drastically increasing the payout to Republicans in congress. The Boehners of the world are finally seeing the rewards of their fight against… Continue reading GOP Payload Rolling in from Wall Street
Anthony Weiner expose G.O.P’s Bull. (Video)
The GOP is doing all they can to make sure that President Obama and the democrats fail at governing. This is not news, everyone knows it, except those viewers of Fox News and listeners of conservative radio shows. And yes, there is a way to behave on the congress floor. But Anthony Weiner has had… Continue reading Anthony Weiner expose G.O.P’s Bull. (Video)