I took my talents to South Beach over the weekend for a relative’s surprise birthday party, and on the plane to and fro I had the opportunity to…think. Love airplane mode. Phones and tablets should have other modes, such as marriage mode, play-with-children mode, just-watch-one-screen mode, or perhaps physical media mode, where you would be… Continue reading The Silly Season Gets Serious
Category: Politics
More Impeachment Noise from Republican Mouthpiece Sarah Palin – Video
Sarah Palin and the Republicans are continuing to sing the impeachment song. Over the weekend, Palin once again floated the idea of impeaching President Obama because… well, because she says so. And the Republicans at the Western Conservative Summit in Denver loved it! “There’s only one remedy for a president who commits high crimes and… Continue reading More Impeachment Noise from Republican Mouthpiece Sarah Palin – Video
Poll: Republicans Admit Minimum Wage is Too Low, Yet Refused Raising It
In the poll conducted by Public Policy Polling, the majority of Republicans admitted they would not be able to live on today’s minimum wage, but when the question of raising it was asked, the majority of Republicans refused. The poll found that 69 percent of Republican respondents said they don’t think they could live off… Continue reading Poll: Republicans Admit Minimum Wage is Too Low, Yet Refused Raising It
MSNBC Contributor Who Spoke Out Against MSNBC Bias, Gets “Cancelled”
Yesterday, a paid MSNBC contributor spoke out against her network’s apparent bias in the way it reported the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. According to Rula Jebreal, MSNBC showed clear favoritism in their reporting to Isreal, and disregarded the other part of the story – the suffering being caused by Israeli bombs in Palestine. “Because of AIPAC, and… Continue reading MSNBC Contributor Who Spoke Out Against MSNBC Bias, Gets “Cancelled”
New Report – 20 Million Americans Covered Under Obamacare
This bit of news will totally mess up your crazy Republican uncle’s day. So be my guest and share this news with him. A report published last week in the esteemed New England Journal of Medicine provided an overview of Obamacare’s first year, its successes and the challenges ahead. It also offered a yet another… Continue reading New Report – 20 Million Americans Covered Under Obamacare
Ted Cruz: “I have literally never met anybody who wants to prohibit Americans from using contraceptives”
Ted Cruz, the Republican senator from Texas is a liar! He is the same Ted Cruz who is on the front lines of the Republicans’ war on women, ensuring that contraception and other essential methods of health services for women get cut, defunded and destroyed – as is the case in his state of Texas.… Continue reading Ted Cruz: “I have literally never met anybody who wants to prohibit Americans from using contraceptives”
MSNBC Gets Slammed by Guest For Their Pro Israel Broadcasting -Video
Their one sided coverage of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict was a little too much and a little too obvious for Rula Jebreal, the guest on today’s MSNBC program “Ronan Farrow Daily.” During the interview, Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal unloaded on Western media outlets, including MSNBC, arguing that influence from pro-Israel forces makes the news coverage more… Continue reading MSNBC Gets Slammed by Guest For Their Pro Israel Broadcasting -Video
Dutch Investigators Examine Bodies from MH-17 Crash Site – Video
Click to view video. BBC News is reporting that three Dutch investigators have examined bodies from the MH 17 plane crash. The bodies are stored in a refrigerated train by the crash site.
Joe Scarborough Tells Big Lie On Television, Issues Small Apology on Twitter
There was a disagreement on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, between host Joe Scarborough and co-host Mika Brzezinski. The discussion had to do with the downed MH17 flight in Ukraine and the way two American presidents handled the situation when planes were shot down during their administration. The presidents? Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan. Mika Brzezinski tried… Continue reading Joe Scarborough Tells Big Lie On Television, Issues Small Apology on Twitter
7 Nobel Peace Winners and 64 Public Figures Want International Arms Embargo on Israel
Sixty-four public figures, including seven Nobel Peace Prize winners, have called for an international arms embargo on Israel for its “war crimes and possible crimes against humanity” in Gaza. The statement came in a letter published in Britain’s The Guardian on Friday. “Israel has once again unleashed the full force of its military against the… Continue reading 7 Nobel Peace Winners and 64 Public Figures Want International Arms Embargo on Israel
The Republicans Idea of a Leader, Vladimir Putin, Is Pissing Off The World
Yes, the world is mounting pressure against Russia’s president Vladimir Putin since evidence suggests that Russian equipment shot down Malaysia Airline MH-17, killing 298 innocent people. But what do Republicans think of the man they call “a leader?” Crickets… Circumstantial evidence suggests that Russia provided the missile that Ukrainian rebels used to shoot down the… Continue reading The Republicans Idea of a Leader, Vladimir Putin, Is Pissing Off The World
President’s Weekly Address – Giving Workers The Skills For Today’s Jobs And The Future
In his weekly address, President Obama spoke about the importance of educating and training today’s work force for the jobs of today and for the jobs of the future. Through his opportunity agenda, the President is focused on creating more jobs, educating more kids, and working to make sure hard work pays off with higher wages… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Giving Workers The Skills For Today’s Jobs And The Future