In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama spoke about the looming debt ceiling, and the discussion presently going on between Democrats and Republicans. The President detailed what both sides have already agreed to, saying; “The good news is, we agree on some of the big things. We agree that after a decade of… Continue reading G.O.P Putting America In Default Status To Avoid A 3% Tax Hike On Millionaires
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America Slowly Abandons The Spectacle That Is Sarah Palin
Even in Alaska, Sarah Palin’s popularity is plummeting. A new poll is shedding some light on the Republican and her possible quest to run for President in 2012. Ivan Moore Research finds that nearly half of all Alaska voters view Ms. Palin in negative terms. Forty-nine percent of the 647 registered Alaskan voters it polled… Continue reading America Slowly Abandons The Spectacle That Is Sarah Palin
For Bachmann, Children Born Into Slavery Were Happier
Call her crazy, call her insane, call her deranged. But no matter what you call her, just don’t call Michele Bachmann a woman of intelligence. Michele Bachmann has stepped up to the plate, and signed a pledge claiming that children born under slavery, were better off than children born under President Obama’s Administration. Yes, “dumb”… Continue reading For Bachmann, Children Born Into Slavery Were Happier
Republicans And Their Jim Crow Ways
Former President Bill Clinton just figured out what the Republicans are doing. In a speech to a liberal group at the Campus Progress’s annual conference in Washington on Wednesday, Mr. Clinton broke the news – the Republicans are trying to disenfranchise minority voters. “I can’t help thinking since we just celebrated the Fourth of July and we’re… Continue reading Republicans And Their Jim Crow Ways
Republican Suggests Impeaching President Obama For Maybe Invoking The 14th Amendment
Section 4 of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution says: The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. Because of this amendment, many suggests that Congressional authorization to… Continue reading Republican Suggests Impeaching President Obama For Maybe Invoking The 14th Amendment
Pat Buchanan Predicts That Obama Will “Fold” On Debt Ceiling
Politics were on full display on MSNBC’s Morning Joe with Pat Buchanan demanding that Republicans do nothing on the upcoming vote to raise the debt ceiling. Buchanan’s reasoning to his Republican friends in Congress? – Don’t raise the debt ceiling because “Obama will fold!” In his call for the Republicans to do nothing, Pat Buchanan… Continue reading Pat Buchanan Predicts That Obama Will “Fold” On Debt Ceiling
David Brooks – These Infected Republicans Are Unfit To Lead
If the debt ceiling talks fail, independent voters will see that Democrats were willing to compromise but Republicans were not. If responsible Republicans don’t take control, independents will conclude that Republican fanaticism caused this default. They will conclude that Republicans are not fit to govern. And they will be right. Those are the words as… Continue reading David Brooks – These Infected Republicans Are Unfit To Lead
More On The Debt Ceiling From President Obama
President Obama again spoke directly to the American people to let them know what he expects on the upcoming vote to raise the Debt Ceiling. Republicans, who approved massive spending under George Bush, are now willing to put the country into default, to now pay the bills incurred under their spending spree. President Obama signaled his willingness to… Continue reading More On The Debt Ceiling From President Obama
Republicans To Americans – E.Coli Is Not Important
House Republicans just voted to defund our only protection against E-Coli – a disease that is contracted by eating contaminated foods like fruits and vegetables. The Microbiological Data Program was responsible for the screening and testing of these food products, but Republicans have voted to shut it down. The House last month approved a bill… Continue reading Republicans To Americans – E.Coli Is Not Important
Republicans – Flushing The Economy Down The Drain For Political Gain
“Do they simply want the economy to go down the drain to further their political gain? They seem to be against anything that may create jobs, because they view a weak economy as key to their political chances in 2012. “It’s an uncomfortable question, to be sure. Are they trying to undermine the economy on… Continue reading Republicans – Flushing The Economy Down The Drain For Political Gain
World Renowned Economists Advise Congress To Raise Debt Ceiling Now
If Republicans won’t listen to their fellow Democratic members of Congress, or even the President himself, on the importance and necessity of raising the debt ceiling, well maybe – and this is wishful thinking on my part – but maybe, they will listen to, not one, not ten, not fifty or one hundred, but 235… Continue reading World Renowned Economists Advise Congress To Raise Debt Ceiling Now
Presidential Press Conference – Obama’s Speech On The Economy
The President used the bully pulpit today and did what many progressives were asking for – to stand up and tell the Republicans that although spending cuts will be necessary, revenue must be raised and the rich must pay their fair share. That statement is exactly what made Eric Cantor walk out of negotiations with… Continue reading Presidential Press Conference – Obama’s Speech On The Economy