As Republicans jump all over each other looking for a microphone and camera to debut their newest humiliating idea about the kids crossing the border, Democrats are more concerned about the kids’ humanitarian needs. Appearing in the Capitol with the presidents of Honduras and Guatemala, the minority leader suggested Democrats wouldn’t accept any border-assistance bill… Continue reading Nancy Pelosi on Migrant Kids – Dems are “Committed” on Addressing Their Humanitarian Needs
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Thomas E. Ricks Explains Why He is Moving Left
In my late 50s, at a time of life when most people are supposed to be drifting into a cautious conservatism, I am surprised to find myself moving steadily leftward. This is unexpected. It comes even as I am financially comfortable and enjoying my work. (I’m writing this from my summer home in Maine.) I’m… Continue reading Thomas E. Ricks Explains Why He is Moving Left
Good News – Jobless Claims at 8 Year Lows
There are multiple reasons why the jobless claims data fall. The best reason however, is confidence in the economy, which leads to economic growth, which leads to fewer jobless claims being filed. The number of unemployed workers applying for jobless benefits tumbled in the most recent weekly data to the lowest level in more than… Continue reading Good News – Jobless Claims at 8 Year Lows
President Obama to Democrats – Boehner is Speaker Because “y’all didn’t vote!”
“You thought, ‘OK, we elect Barack and that’s it,’” Obama told a crowd of big-dollar donors gathered in the lush Hancock Park backyard of TV producer Shonda Rhimes. He reminded them that he’d warned that it wasn’t about electing him but about getting “our democracy to work.” “I have got to have a Congress that… Continue reading President Obama to Democrats – Boehner is Speaker Because “y’all didn’t vote!”
Boehner Admits – Republicans Don’t Have a Replacement Plan for Obamacare
They have been gunning after the Affordable Care Act since it was signed into law by President Obama over four years ago. One would think that a party so energized around the idea if ending Obamacare would have a replacement plan already in place. But you would be wrong if you thought Republicans had a… Continue reading Boehner Admits – Republicans Don’t Have a Replacement Plan for Obamacare
The Only Two Presidents to Reduce the Deficit in The Last 50 Years – PIC
I know this will come as a surprise to the fake Fox News followers, but the facts are indisputable.
Cruel and Unusual Punishment Exhibited in Arizona’s Botched Execution
The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution clearly states that Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. The Amendment was originally designed for the federal government, but the section about cruel and unusual punishment was adopted by the states. The execution that happened in Arizona… Continue reading Cruel and Unusual Punishment Exhibited in Arizona’s Botched Execution
NYPD BLUES AND OTHER COP CRAP
As seen on America The Not So Beautiful July 24, 2014 By Mike Caccioppoli I was raised on Staten Island. I won’t say I hated every minute or it because that wouldn’t be true. Every other minute. Staten Island is very Italian and very conservative. Many of those Italians hate blacks. Sorry just the way… Continue reading NYPD BLUES AND OTHER COP CRAP
Jon Stewart Slams John McCain – Challenges Him to A “Wrong Off” – Video
What’s a “Wrong Off” you ask? Well, it’s where opposite sides come together and point out areas where the other side have said something that turned out to be wrong. In this case, Jon Stewart is challenging Republican Senator John McCain because in an interview on Sunday, McCain threw the first hit at Stewart, implying that… Continue reading Jon Stewart Slams John McCain – Challenges Him to A “Wrong Off” – Video
Word On The Street – David Gregory Will Be Fired From Meet The Press
Page 6 is reporting that the departure will happen right after the midterm elections in November, and Chuck Todd will be the new host of ‘Meet The Press.’ While NBC News President Deborah Turness has publicly supported the embattled Gregory, there are serious concerns about the losing battle to turn around the show’s sinking ratings.… Continue reading Word On The Street – David Gregory Will Be Fired From Meet The Press
Michele Bachmann Hints She May Run for President in 2016
Lol… as if the present stock of Republican candidates aren’t looney enough, looney tunes herself is hinting that she may run again in 2016. In an interview with RealClearPolitics, Michele Bachman said that all the media does is speculate that only Republican men are running for president. “The only thing that the media has speculated… Continue reading Michele Bachmann Hints She May Run for President in 2016
Latino Community Holds Funeral For The Death of The Republican party
“The Republican Party is essentially dead to our community. They have killed the dreams of thousands of people,” said Greisa Martinez, an organizer with United We Dream, the youth-led immigration advocacy network that organized the event. Explaining that her mother is undocumented, Martinez said, “They have killed the dreams of my mother for not moving… Continue reading Latino Community Holds Funeral For The Death of The Republican party