In today’s political climate, any Republican in favor of providing a pathway to citizenship for those here illegally would face the wrath of the GOP and the Teaparty. So a potential 2012 Presidential Republican candidate would have every right to hide that fact. Enter Haley Barbour – the Republican Mississippi governor who was interviewed on… Continue reading Haley Barbour – For Immigration Reform Before He Was Against It
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Mr. President, This Is Not A Good Idea
Okay, so there really is a first for everything. Consider this our first and maybe not the last critique of this Administration. What is going on with President Obama? The National Journal is reporting massive cuts to LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), a federally funded program geared towards helping the poorer among us… Continue reading Mr. President, This Is Not A Good Idea
Next Step For House Republicans – Cutting Health Care Funding
The push to end President Obama’s major initiative continues in the Republican House of Representative. After voting to repeal the law earlier in January, House Republicans are now talking about their next step in stopping Americans from getting the consumer protection and Health care the law provides. Their next step is cutting off its funding.… Continue reading Next Step For House Republicans – Cutting Health Care Funding
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?
Transcript of President Obama’s Speech to the Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you, Tom, for your introduction. It’s good to be here today at the Chamber of Commerce. I’m here in the interest of being more neighborly. Maybe we would have gotten off on a better foot if I had brought over a fruitcake when we first moved in. The truth is, this isn’t the first… Continue reading Transcript of President Obama’s Speech to the Chamber of Commerce.
Yes, Black History Month is Relevant in 2013 – Part 2
Publisher’s Note: Below is another response I received after reading a piece in the New York Daily News on the relevance of Black History Month. I’ve opened a forum for- discussion on this topic. The piece, called “Black History Month, it is time to get rid of this celebration,” drew some strong feelings among the EzKool… Continue reading Yes, Black History Month is Relevant in 2013 – Part 2
President Obama Again Defends His Christian Religious Beliefs
We’ve heard it all before. Without any proof whatsoever, Conservatives go on the radio waves and on television and continue the lies and propaganda that President Obama is a Muslim. And although the Constitution specifically says there shall be no religious test to be president, this particular president is constantly under scrutiny about his religious affiliations. How amazing… Continue reading President Obama Again Defends His Christian Religious Beliefs
For Security Concerns, Bush Can’t Go To Switzerland
Former President George Bush has a love affair with conservative Republicans and the Teaparty here in America. As far as they are concerned, the 43rd president could not do no wrong and was the best thing that ever happened to America, next to their supreme idol, Ronald Reagan that is. But in Switzerland, it’s quite… Continue reading For Security Concerns, Bush Can’t Go To Switzerland
Democrats Looking At Other Options Besides Individual Mandate
They’re pretty certain the provision will hold up against the onslaught of the Republicans and the Supreme Court, but just in case the unexpected happens, some Congressional Democrats are already making other preparations to replace the individual mandate. One idea floating around is that of Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). According to her plan, an open… Continue reading Democrats Looking At Other Options Besides Individual Mandate
What Americans Want From The 112th Congress This Year
According to a new Gallup Poll, a whopping 83% of Americans want Congress to do something about an energy bill favoring clean energy or alternative energy. This same poll also finds that 76% of Americans want the tax system overhauled, and 72% want a speedy withdrawal from Afghanistan. See more from Gallup
Republicans Are Now Attacking The Air You Breathe
New legislation is being introduced in the Senate by John Barrasso, Republican of Wyoming that will take away the regulatory powers of the Environmental Protection Agency, also called the EPA. This has always been a goal of the Republican party, and now with the numbers they’ve gained in the House of Representatives and the Senate, they are… Continue reading Republicans Are Now Attacking The Air You Breathe
Ezra Klein Is Wrong On This Issue
Steve Benen of The Washington Monthly ran an interesting piece, stating that judges who voted against the Affordable Care Act, or what the conservatives are calling ObamaCare, receive more press attention than those who voted for the bill. He then broke it down by the numbers showing that on verdict 1, which supported the Democratic… Continue reading Ezra Klein Is Wrong On This Issue