Category: Politics

Chicago Traders Throw McDonalds Applications At Occupiers

And you thought the traders in Chicago couldn’t stoop any lower. You thought that after placing a huge sign in their office windows saying, “we are the 1%,” these heartless parasites wouldn’t be able to offend the 99%, the Chicago Occupiers protesting outside their building any worse. Well think again! In yet another example of… Continue reading Chicago Traders Throw McDonalds Applications At Occupiers

Republicans Blocked Yet Another Part of Obama’s Job Bill

This story is becoming old. For the third time, congressional Republicans blocked another part of President Obama’s Jobs Bill. WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in the Senate Thursday dealt President Barack Obama the third in a string of defeats on his stimulus-style jobs agenda, blocking a $60 billion measure for building and repairing infrastructure like roads… Continue reading Republicans Blocked Yet Another Part of Obama’s Job Bill

Americans Overwhelmingly Agree With the President On Iraq

On October 21st, President Obama announced that all military personnel in Iraq will be home for the Christmas holidays, officially bringing an end to the war and reflecting the wishes of the American people. A new Gallop poll conducted on October 29th and 30th, shows that 75% of Americans agree with the President’s decision. Independents… Continue reading Americans Overwhelmingly Agree With the President On Iraq

Occupying Mitch McConnell’s Office

Too close for comfort, as Occupiers take their message directly to the enemy – Republican Senate Leader, Mitch McConnell. WASHINGTON — Roughly 30 jobless protesters from D.C. neighborhoods occupied Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office in the Russell Senate Office Building Thursday, saying they wanted to talk to him about jobs. But McConnell was busy… Continue reading Occupying Mitch McConnell’s Office

Lifestyle Of The Rich And Famous – In Congress

“Few federal lawmakers must grapple with the financial ills –unemployment, loss of housing, wiped out savings — that have befallen millions of Americans,” said Sheila Krumholz, the Center for Responsive Politics’ executive director. “Congressional representatives on balance rank among the wealthiest of wealthy Americans and boast financial portfolios that are all but unattainable for most… Continue reading Lifestyle Of The Rich And Famous – In Congress

Sgt. Shamar Thomas Shames New York Police Department

He fought in Iraq, did tours in Afghanistan. But what got Sgt. Shamar Thomas mad as hell was the beatings peaceful civilians took from the New York Police, as they demonstrated their first amendment rights to peacefully assemble. “These are citizens!” Sgt. Thomas proclaimed, as the NYPD stood listening. “Why are you hurting these people?… Continue reading Sgt. Shamar Thomas Shames New York Police Department

Republicans New Dumb Move – Zombie Obama With Bullet Hole In Head

In the continuing Republican saga of, publish-something-stupid-about-the-President-then-apologize-for-doing-it,  we bring you Virginia Republicans version, A Halloween theam email showing the President as a zombie with a bullet hole in his head. The posterized image of a rotting, undead Obama with a bleeding, large-caliber hole an inch above his right eye prompted Democrats to cry foul and… Continue reading Republicans New Dumb Move – Zombie Obama With Bullet Hole In Head

Navy-Man Stands In Midst Of Oakland Tear Gas Street Holding Constitution – Video

A powerful video of a United States Navyman, standing in the middle of a tear gas-filled street in Oakland, holding a flag and a copy of the United States constitution. As he stands still, hands raised holding the Constitution facing the Oakland police, distant shots and explosions could be heard in the background. Police in… Continue reading Navy-Man Stands In Midst Of Oakland Tear Gas Street Holding Constitution – Video

Teaparty To Bachmann – It’s Time For You To Go!

Michele Bachmann has worn out her welcome among her most loyal supporters – the Teaparty movement. She never had the support of the regular, normal thinking American, and now that President of the Teaparty group The American Majority Ned Ryun wrote, “It’s time for Michele Bachmann to go,” her already dead campaign just died again. American Majority explains… Continue reading Teaparty To Bachmann – It’s Time For You To Go!

New York Fire Department Leaves Occupy Wall Street In The Cold

Following orders from New York Mayor Bloomberg, the New York Fire Department swept through Zoccotti park today, and confiscated generators and other necessary equipmemnt, needed to provide heating, lighting and ability to cook for the protesters. The agency said it’s looking for any unauthorized use that falls outside the guidelines of the city’s fire codes. Firefighters… Continue reading New York Fire Department Leaves Occupy Wall Street In The Cold