After the announcement was made that Current TV and Keith Olbermann had parted ways, the network founders Al Gore and Joel Hyatt put out this statement; To the Viewers of Current: We created Current to give voice to those Americans who refuse to rely on corporate-controlled media and are seeking an authentic progressive outlet. We… Continue reading Keith Olbermann Fired from Current TV
Did Rick Santorum Almost use the N-Word while Talking about President Obama?
Well, you be the judge. Here is Rick Santorum at a recent speech talking about the president.
Republicans Decide to Continue Subsidies to Oil Companies
President Obama said it best – its time to subsidies to these highly profitable oil companies, because “Americans are getting hit twice, one at the gas pump, and once more by sending billions of dollars in tax subsidies to oil companies.” But Republicans will have none if it, as they had an almost unanimous Senate… Continue reading Republicans Decide to Continue Subsidies to Oil Companies
Skittles and Broccoli
Every once in a while, a week comes along that brings clarity and definition to the world and enables us to find meaning in the beautiful things that make up our lives. Perhaps next week will be such a week. For the parents of Trayvon Martin, this was a week that saw the world finally… Continue reading Skittles and Broccoli
Americans Losing Jobs is a “Humorous” Story for Mitt Romney
In yet another weak effort to try and connect to the voters, Mitt Romney yesterday told an audience in Wisconsin of a “humorous” story involving his father as he ran for political office. According to Romney, his father shut down a plant in Michigan – ha ha ha. People lost their jobs – lol stop,… Continue reading Americans Losing Jobs is a “Humorous” Story for Mitt Romney
Video of George Zimmerman as he was Initially Arrested
The video below shows George Zimmerman on the night he killed Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman is shown stepping out of a police car and walking into a precinct in Sandford Florida. Zimmerman was eventually released with no charges filed. video platform video management video solutions video player
Poll finds Worst Unfavorable Ratings for Romney Since 1984
A new ABC/Washington Post poll shows that “50 percent of all surveyed and 52 percent of registered voters held unfavorable opinions of Romney. Thirty-four percent hold positive views on Romney, the lowest for any leading presidential contender in Post/ABC polls dating back to 1984. “The poll also finds that Romney’s unfavorability tops Obama’s highest unfavorability… Continue reading Poll finds Worst Unfavorable Ratings for Romney Since 1984
House Representative Wears Hoodie on House Floor
“Racial profiling has to stop. Just because someone wears a hoodie does not make them a hoodlum.” That was Democratic Representative Bobbie Rush of Illinois, as he took off his jacket on the House floor and revealed his hoodie. The representative then put on his sunglasses and quoted from the Bible as he was asked… Continue reading House Representative Wears Hoodie on House Floor
Mitt Romney Makes Excellent Pitch For the Individual Mandate
Appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Mitt Romney unknowingly defended the individual mandate, currently before the United States Supreme Court. Jay Leno asked the Republican front-runner how he would provide healthcare for those Americans with a pre-existing condition. “People with pre-existing conditions, as long as they have been insured before, they are going… Continue reading Mitt Romney Makes Excellent Pitch For the Individual Mandate
James Carville – Losing Healthcare Court Fight is “Best Thing for Democratic Party”
James Carville, the Democrat strategist who worked on the Bill Clinton campaign, had a very interesting take on the current Supreme Court case involving the President’s healthcare law. According to Carville, having the Supreme Court vote down the bill will be great for Democrats, not so good for Republicans. “I think this will be the… Continue reading James Carville – Losing Healthcare Court Fight is “Best Thing for Democratic Party”
New Orleans Police Officer Suspended for Trayvon Martin Comment
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans police officer placed on desk duty following a deadly shooting incident was suspended for posting a comment on a local TV station’s website calling Trayvon Martin a thug who deserved to die. Jason Giroir identified himself as a New Orleans Police Department employee when he posted a comment over… Continue reading New Orleans Police Officer Suspended for Trayvon Martin Comment
Geraldo Rivera Issues a Non Apology Apology for his Dumb Hoodie Remarks
Taking to his Facebook Page, Fox host Geraldo Rivera apologized for comparing Trayvon Martin’s hoodie to George Zimmerman’s gun, a comparison that caused Mr. Rivera to conclude that the hoodie was equally to be blamed for Trayvon’s murder as the gunman himself. In his so-called apology, Rivera basically said he was sorry for using “very… Continue reading Geraldo Rivera Issues a Non Apology Apology for his Dumb Hoodie Remarks