A dose of reality for Rick Perry’s Texas in reference to unemployment. Kevin Drum posts this chart at Mother Jones, and it shows the present unemployment rate of Texas, as it relates to the unemployment rate of the 11 states immediately surrounding Texas. Drum points out that Texas only beat 4 states, while the other 7… Continue reading Unemployment Claims In Texas Debunked – The Chart
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America’s Credit Downgraded, Another Win For Republicans
The Standard & Poors rating agency has, for the first time in America’s history, downgraded America’s Credit ratings, from a Triple A rating to AA+ ratings. The agency cites the political system in Washington as one of the reasons why the credit downgrade happened. “We lowered our long-term rating on the U.S. because we believe that the… Continue reading America’s Credit Downgraded, Another Win For Republicans
Save Us First, Mr. President
After eight years of the Bush Administration living way beyond its means and charging up a debt that has now put the country on the brink of disaster, NOW the GOP wants to introduce “cap, cuts and balancing” in their never-ending quest to pin this insurmountable mess on President Obama. The offer from Harry Reid and… Continue reading Save Us First, Mr. President
Bill Clinton – I’d Use The 14th Amendment To Raise The Debt Ceiling
How important is it for America to pay its bills? It is so important, that the United States Constitution demands it. Well former President Bill Clinton is voicing his opinion, and according to what he Joe Conason, he would invoke the 14th Amendment – “without hesitation, and force the courts to stop me.” “I think… Continue reading Bill Clinton – I’d Use The 14th Amendment To Raise The Debt Ceiling
President Obama – “Wealthiest Americans Must Pay Their Fair Share!”
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama continued his push for a balanced approach to the nation’s debt problem, and called for Republicans to agree to raising revenues along with spending cuts. “The truth is, you can’t solve our deficit without cutting spending. But you also can’t solve it without asking the wealthiest Americans to… Continue reading President Obama – “Wealthiest Americans Must Pay Their Fair Share!”
Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker Admits He Made A Mistake
Scott Walker and his Republican goons instituted some of the most radical right winged policies Wisconsin has ever seen, but what caused the Republican governor to admit he made a mistake was not the policies themselves – policies that caused hundreds of thousands to protests on a daily basis and to takeover the assembly house… Continue reading Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker Admits He Made A Mistake
Lindsey Graham Blames His Fellow Congressional Republicans
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has a message for his Republican friends in Congress. Don’t blame the President or even the Democrats. Don’t blame anyone else for the mess over raising the debt ceiling, blame yourself. “Our problem is we made a big deal about this for three months. How many Republicans have… Continue reading Lindsey Graham Blames His Fellow Congressional Republicans
Moody’s Place America’s Triple A Ratings On Notice For Downgrade
And so it begins. The triple A(Aaa) ratings that America has enjoyed since 1917 was put on notice for a downgrade today by Moody’s Investors Service. Bloomberg reports that Moody’s took this initial move to lower America’s credit ratings over “concern(s) the debt threshold will not be raised in time to prevent a missed payment… Continue reading Moody’s Place America’s Triple A Ratings On Notice For Downgrade
Mitch McConnell – “I Refuse To Help Barack Obama Get Re-Elected!”
For the 3 people in the entire world, who think Mitch McConnell is sincerely trying to work with the President to set America on solid economic ground, this one’s for you. Today, the Republican Senate minority leader clearly stated his reasoning for coming up with a “solution” to the debt ceiling, saying, ” I refuse to help… Continue reading Mitch McConnell – “I Refuse To Help Barack Obama Get Re-Elected!”
Michele Bachmann’s Expertise Is Slavery… Apparently!
We all remember Bachmann’s recent signing of a pledge which claimed that children born under slavery were better off than those born after President Obama became President! Well, Steven Colbert picked up on another very interesting piece of info about her and Rick Santorum – the other Republican Presidential candidate who immediately signed the document.… Continue reading Michele Bachmann’s Expertise Is Slavery… Apparently!
How To End The Vicious Cycle And Get America Working Again
It is simple math, really! The primary incentive for any Corporation is to make money, to make a profit. But in order for these companies to achieve their goal, their products or services must be in demand and then purchased. When the demand is there and consumers are able to purchase these products or services,… Continue reading How To End The Vicious Cycle And Get America Working Again
Obama To Republicans – I Will Not Fold!
President Obama called the Republicans’ bluff today, when he stated clearly that he will not sign any short-term deal on the debt ceiling. When asked whether he would veto such a deal, the President replied, “I will not sign a 30-day, or 60-day, or 90-day extension.” He then accused the Republicans of having a “my… Continue reading Obama To Republicans – I Will Not Fold!