Ever wonder why Mitt Romney is so hesitant to do the right thing and release his tax returns? Well maybe the reason has something to do with his tax rate – a rate the Republican frontrunner admits is “probably” less than 15%. Meanwhile, middle class America pays a rate of 38%. GOP presidential front-runner Mitt… Continue reading Mitt Romney Admits His Tax Rate Is Probably 15 Percent
Education Reform: Baseball Bats to Bad Data
Remember when Joe Clark was the face of educational reform? The former Principal of Eastside High School in Paterson, NJ patrolled the hallways of his out-of-control institution in the 1980s with only a bullhorn and a baseball bat, fighting poverty, gangs, crime and under-performing students as the face of urban education. His tactics were crude… Continue reading Education Reform: Baseball Bats to Bad Data
For Congressional Approval, It’s How Low Can You Go
You couldn’t get this low of an approval even if you tried. Hammered by bipartisan discontent with its partisan rancor, the U.S. Congress reconvenes Tuesday with its lowest approval rating on record in polls dating back nearly 40 years –ideal fodder not just for late-night comedians, but also for President Obama in the election year… Continue reading For Congressional Approval, It’s How Low Can You Go
Mitt Romney Is A Liar – He Said Obama Had No Jobs Plan Over Last 3 Years
Is this the example Republicans are looking for? Someone who will look into the television machine and lie to the nation? In tonight’s debate, Mitt Romney, on more than one occasion, lied! The one we’re bringing to light here is his false claim by Mitt Romney that President Obama has been in office for three… Continue reading Mitt Romney Is A Liar – He Said Obama Had No Jobs Plan Over Last 3 Years
Why South Carolina Would Not Vote For Barack Obama – Is It Racism?
On this day when we honor d Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are sadly reminded of an unfortunate fact, that here in America, there are still those who will base their opinions on the color of one’s skin, rather than the content of their character. Today on MSNBC, the question was asked if the… Continue reading Why South Carolina Would Not Vote For Barack Obama – Is It Racism?
Jon Huntsman Ends Campaign Calling For Unity, While Engaging In Divisive Lies
Today, Jon Huntsman – the man most people believed was the sanest, most sensible candidate in the Republican party running for his party’s nomination for president – officially quit the race. Huntsman ended his campaign asking for “unity and trust.” In his speech, he mentioned the divisive politics that has separated and divided this country, then engaged… Continue reading Jon Huntsman Ends Campaign Calling For Unity, While Engaging In Divisive Lies
Jon Huntsman Quits Race – Endorses Willard Romney Instead
The New York Times reports: CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jon M. Huntsman Jr. informed his advisers on Sunday that he intends to drop out of the Republican presidential race, ending his candidacy a week before he had hoped to revive his campaign in the South Carolina primary. Mr. Huntsman, who had struggled to live up to… Continue reading Jon Huntsman Quits Race – Endorses Willard Romney Instead
Tired Of The Negative Attacks, Rick Santorum Plans To Go Negative
Rick Santorum has had it up to here with the negative ads against him, so Santorum is making a change. No more Mr. Nice Guy, as Santorum has decided that the only way to fight negativity is with negativity. Beginning this week, Santorum gets nasty… well, maybe not beginning this week, but… just google it!… Continue reading Tired Of The Negative Attacks, Rick Santorum Plans To Go Negative
Newt Gingrich – Missing In Action In South Carolina
Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? We don’t know. We also don’t know where Newt Gingrich is. He was supposed to be at an event in South Carolina, but last time we checked, the event went un-Newt-ered! Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was greeted with a standing ovation when he was announced at… Continue reading Newt Gingrich – Missing In Action In South Carolina
It’s Capital, Not Capitalism
Mitt Romney has said on the campaign trail that an attack on him is an attack on capitalism. Aside from being a self-serving, disingenuous, mendacious statement (which is enough, don’t you think?), it also shows how shallow and dangerous the Republican party has become. Romney’s career at Bain Capital is a touchstone for his presidential… Continue reading It’s Capital, Not Capitalism
New Ad – “Mitt Romney Is A Serial Killer!”
Help stop “Mitt The Ripper!” “As head of Bain Capital he bought companies, carved them up, and got rid of what he couldn’t use. If Mitt Romney really believes ‘Corporation are people, my friend,’ then Mitt Romney is a serial killer.” If you believe Corporations are people…, help stop Mitt the ripper.” The Colbert Report… Continue reading New Ad – “Mitt Romney Is A Serial Killer!”
The Legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr – Free At Last…
January 15, 1929 – The day that gave us Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A man of courage, vision, passion, and fortitude to see equality come for all mankind. There were many who helped during the Civil Rights Movement, but Dr. King was someone with such a dynamic presence that it was hard to not be… Continue reading The Legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr – Free At Last…