Governor Rick Scott of Florida. Remember him? The Republican governor who rode into the state on his white Teaparty horse in November 2010, promising to create jobs and providing every household with an unlimited supply of manna from above? Remember him? Well it seems that Floridians have had enough of the far-right ideology that Scott promotes, and plus,… Continue reading Florida’s Rick Scott – The Most Unpopular Governor In America
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Book Salesmen And Television Personalities Don’t Really Want To Be President
You listen to these Republicans bitch about the economy, the “failures” of President Obama and how, if given a chance, they would be able to turn things around. To right what’s wrong in America, and they will do this while giving their inaugural address! Pay close attention to any of the presidential candidates and you… Continue reading Book Salesmen And Television Personalities Don’t Really Want To Be President
Lies, Damn Lies, and the Truth About Teacher Tenure
Have you heard the latest story about teachers and tenure? No? It goes like this. A teacher was given stellar evaluations for two and a half years. In the spring of the third year, the principal wrote a savagely negative review of one of the teacher’s lessons because the teacher made comments about how cold… Continue reading Lies, Damn Lies, and the Truth About Teacher Tenure
Newt Gingrich Is Leading – So Much For The Conservatives Claim To Morals
It seems the Christian Conservatives and Republicans have made up their minds. In a party that claims to have moralistic superiority when it comes to family values, Christian Conservatives in the Republican party have settled on Newt this-is-my-third-marriage-after-serving-my-wife-divorce-papers-while-she-laid-in-a-hospital-bed-recovering-from-cancer Gingrich. A new Poll by Public Policy Polling in Iowa found that Gingrich, once left for dead… Continue reading Newt Gingrich Is Leading – So Much For The Conservatives Claim To Morals
Mitt Romney Says He’s Not A Career Politician. Let’s Go To The Video Tape
Another superb production by the DNC. This time, taking on the false claim by Republican Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney: “I didn’t spend my life in politics.” Well, maybe not your entire life Mitt, but a huge portion of it was spent in politics, and we’re sure if children were allowed to run for political office, you would… Continue reading Mitt Romney Says He’s Not A Career Politician. Let’s Go To The Video Tape
Donald Trump Calls Ron Paul A “Joke Candidate”
Ron Paul said no to a Donald Trump moderated debate, and Donald Trump fires back. “Ron Paul’s not going to win. He’s got no chance. You have a better chance right now of winning, and you’re not running, and so he’s not going to win. He’s a joke candidate.” Oh the wonders of the Republican… Continue reading Donald Trump Calls Ron Paul A “Joke Candidate”
Will The Gingrich Steal Christmas (Or Is Newt Moot)?
Consider: This has been the year of economic gloom, a devastating Japanese tsunami, an earthquake in Virginia, a hurricane in New England, and a destructive East Coast snow storm before Halloween. These are bad enough. Are we really headed for a holiday season dominated by discussion of Newt Gingrich’s chances in the Republican primaries? The… Continue reading Will The Gingrich Steal Christmas (Or Is Newt Moot)?
Billionaire Says Rich People Are Not “Job Creators”
He is a billionaire. He is responsible for starting, or contributing to getting many corporations off the ground. If anyone knows about job creation and who creates them, it’s him. His name is Nick Hanauer, and it is his belief that tax cuts to the rich does not create jobs. And I agree with him 1000%!… Continue reading Billionaire Says Rich People Are Not “Job Creators”
Another Republican Candidate Declines Trump Moderated Debate
If you have a circus and the clowns don’t show up, is it still a circus? Well Ring Master Donald Trump and the conservative organization Newsmax may find out sooner than later. Yesterday, Jon Huntsman was the first Republican Presidential candidate to decline a Newsmax invitation to their December 27th debate, simply because The Donald… Continue reading Another Republican Candidate Declines Trump Moderated Debate
President Obama To Republicans – Stop The Politics And Put Country First
In another weekly presidential speech, President Obama urged Republicans to put country first and do what is necessary to uplift the economy, not a political party. Unfortunately, too many Republicans in Congress don’t seem to share that same sense of urgency. Over the last few months, they’ve said “no” to most of these jobs bills.… Continue reading President Obama To Republicans – Stop The Politics And Put Country First
Donald Trump To Be Ring Leader At Next Republican Circus Debate
The joke that is Donald Trump is taking it’s act to a whole new level. Trump is scheduled to be the ring leader of a Republican presidential circus debate scheduled for December 27th. We’re torn between the idea of this being a new low for Donald Trump or an even newer low for the Republican presidential… Continue reading Donald Trump To Be Ring Leader At Next Republican Circus Debate
Unemployment Falls To 8.6% – Still, Republicans Cast Doubt About Recovery
Yay for America! It’s the news no one has heard over the last 2 and a half years – unemployment is at 8.6%. With all the anti-economy, anti-middle class antics of the Republican party, and their obvious efforts to make things worse for the American people, this is welcome news for all true patriots. Nonfarm payrolls… Continue reading Unemployment Falls To 8.6% – Still, Republicans Cast Doubt About Recovery