Let me be the first one to issue an apology. I was wrong and I am big enough to admit that. Apparently, there is one smart Republican in Mississippi, I had no idea. And because he is so wise, he has dropped the party of hate and ignorance and has joined the party of Progressives.… Continue reading Mississippi Republican Now a Democrat Because of Obamacare
The Best and Brightest Have Let Us Down
I get very tired very quickly when I hear that we need the best and brightest to become classroom teachers in the United States. For one, it’s incredibly insulting because it assumes that the teachers we have now in public schools are somehow subpar, which is not true. Further, it also assumes that the elite… Continue reading The Best and Brightest Have Let Us Down
Knicks’ Owner to Fan – “start rooting for the Nets because the Knicks dont want you”
The fan wrote a very accurate email to the owner of the New York Knicks, criticizing some of the decisions he has made and offering some advice on how he think the Knicks can improve the basketball team. James Dolan was not trying to hear it, however, and he responded with a nasty email calling… Continue reading Knicks’ Owner to Fan – “start rooting for the Nets because the Knicks dont want you”
Vice President Joe Biden Will Not Be Attending Netanyahu’s Republican Speech
I’m still waiting for all Congressional Democrats to stand up and join Vice President Joe Biden and members of the Black Caucus in denouncing this Netanyahu mockery of American politics. Vice President Joe Biden is expected to miss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial address to a joint meeting of Congress because of foreign travel,… Continue reading Vice President Joe Biden Will Not Be Attending Netanyahu’s Republican Speech
25 Years Ago, The New York Times Wrote This Article about Barack Obama
They saw something in the young Obama. On February 6, 1990, it announced (in a headline that’s now pretty dated), “First Black Elected to Head Harvard’s Law Review,” and explained that the 28-year-old’s new role was considered the “highest student position” at the school.
Jon Stewart Slams Netanyahu, Obama and Republicans Over Congressional Speech – Video
As if things aren’t already messed up in Washington, Republicans and Benjamin Netanyahu plan to mess it up even more with his so-called Congressional Session speech to the United States congress. So naturally, Jon Stewart is the perfect person to take on this ridiculous mess, which he did during Thursday night’s episode of The Daily… Continue reading Jon Stewart Slams Netanyahu, Obama and Republicans Over Congressional Speech – Video
January Jobs Figure – 257,000 Jobs Added, Wages Jump to 6 Year High
More jobs added to the U.S economy in January, more people making more money. U.S. employers added a vigorous 257,000 jobs in January, and wages jumped by the most in six years — evidence that the job market is accelerating closer to full health The surprisingly robust report the government issued Friday also showed that… Continue reading January Jobs Figure – 257,000 Jobs Added, Wages Jump to 6 Year High
Suge Knight’s 911 Call Released – Audio
Suge Knight was officially charged with murder and attempted murder earlier this week for an incident in which he allegedly ran over his friend and another man with an SUV. His friend died from the injuries. Now, the 911 audio of the incident is released.
Top Black Democrats will Skip Netanyahu’s Republican Speech
All Democrats in Congress should be preparing to skip this speech. Doing so has nothing to do with Israel or the relationship that country has with America, skipping the speech will however emphasize the blatant disrespect shown by Boehner and his Republican party, and the disrespect Netanyahu is showing apparently has for the American political… Continue reading Top Black Democrats will Skip Netanyahu’s Republican Speech
Watch President Obama’s Full Speech at The Prayer Breakfast – Video
It has already started. On the right, the talk in the Republican and conservative arena is that President Obama never mentioned Islam, but criticized Christianity in his speech today. On one of these websites, the author wrote… At none other than the National Prayer Breakfast, Obama once again attacked Christianity’s perceived offences in the name… Continue reading Watch President Obama’s Full Speech at The Prayer Breakfast – Video
Advisor to GOP Congressman Quits After Comparing Black People to “Zoo Animals”
Gawker is reporting that Benjamin Cole, Aaron Schock’s senior adviser for policy and communications, resigned this afternoon after a series of racially-charged Facebook posts—including one in which he compares black people to zoo animals—were obtained and published by ThinkProgress. In another since-deleted post, Cole writes that he “thinks they should build a mosque on the… Continue reading Advisor to GOP Congressman Quits After Comparing Black People to “Zoo Animals”
Ellen DeGeneres ‘Dance Dare’ Competitor to Sue NYPD for “Excessive Force”
Alexander Bok, the man who was roughed up by New York police when he was caught dancing just feet away from a cop, is filing a $5 million lawsuit against the department. The video of the incident was uploaded to the Internet. Bok explained that he was filming a dance dare for the Ellen DeGeneres… Continue reading Ellen DeGeneres ‘Dance Dare’ Competitor to Sue NYPD for “Excessive Force”