As an easily distracted and soundbite sized attention span nation, we are prime fodder for what is called the “boiling frog syndrome”. ‘If you put a frog into a boiling pot of water he would quickly jump out. However a frog in a cool pot of water that is gradually heated would not perceive the danger and would… Continue reading Bush’s Patriot Act Pt 2 – Boiling Frogs
George Will: Should We Trust Sarah Palin With Nuclear Weapons?
George Will, a conservative who occasionally sees through the Sarah Palin hype, asked a pivotal question on Sunday. Do you really want Sarah Palin in charge of nuclear weapons? Will was responding to a question posted by Christiane Amanpour, host of ABC’s This Week with Christiane Amanpour. With Sarah Palin kicking off a bus tour this week, the media… Continue reading George Will: Should We Trust Sarah Palin With Nuclear Weapons?
Michele Bachmann Ignores A Challenge From A 10th Grader
Sixteen year old Amy Myers, a 10th grader and a lover of History and Civics, has formally issued a written challenge to Michele Bachmann, telling the congresswoman: “Rep. Bachmann, the frequent inability you have shown to accurately and factually present even the most basic information about the United States led me to submit the following challenge, pitting my public… Continue reading Michele Bachmann Ignores A Challenge From A 10th Grader
Republican Governor Rick Scott The Worst In The Nation… Why?
A recent Quinnipiac poll just determined that Republican governor Rick Scott of Florida is the worst governor in the nation with a 29% approval rating. Besides the fact that Scott is a Republican, what other factors would explain this unbelievable fallout with Floridians? Well, maybe his recent budget cut of $615 million dollars to programs that directly… Continue reading Republican Governor Rick Scott The Worst In The Nation… Why?
To Peep Or Not To Peep? That’s Still The Question
A friend of mine texted me last night to inform me that my dear President Barack Obama extended the super controversial Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 also known as the USA Patriot Act and better known simply as the Patriot Act, for four more years. The way… Continue reading To Peep Or Not To Peep? That’s Still The Question
A Victory For Democracy In Wisconsin – Walker’s Bill Voided
The fight officially began on Thursday when Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi froze Scott Walker’s union busting law, calling it a violation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law. The legislation, if enacted, would take away the collective bargaining rights for all public employees, except firefighters and police officers. The 34 page decision voided Walker’s power grab,… Continue reading A Victory For Democracy In Wisconsin – Walker’s Bill Voided
Americans Are Just Tired Of The Conservative Lies
It was bound to happen. You can only lie to people for so long, and the American people are beginning to say ENOUGH! A recent poll shows that top conservative radio talk shows are loosing their audience in droves! The just-released Arbitron repor treveals that a lot less people are listening to right-wing talk radio.With a… Continue reading Americans Are Just Tired Of The Conservative Lies
Ed Shultz Suspended For Calling Laura Ingraham A “Slut”
Ed Shultz sometimes gets carried away. He’s very emotional about the issues of the times. But did he cross the line when he called a right winged host a “right winged slut?” Many may agree with Mr. Shultz on this, especially when talking about Laura Ingraham. What did Ed say? “President Obama is going to… Continue reading Ed Shultz Suspended For Calling Laura Ingraham A “Slut”
A Republican Shellacking Like No Other In N.Y-26
Remember this Republican dude? You know… the one who was caught emailing half-naked pictures of himself to women on Craigslist? Yeah, him. He immediately resigned his position in congress after the story broke because he didn’t want to bring embarrassment to his wife and kids. Yeah, that’s the dude. He represented a district in New… Continue reading A Republican Shellacking Like No Other In N.Y-26
President Obama – We Will Still Go After Terrorists In Pakistan
In an interview with BBC, President Obama made clear that if we have any actionable information about terrorists in Pakistan and they are unable to get these terrorists, America will not fail to act – just as he did when Osama Bin Laden was captured. “We are very respectful of the sovereignty of Pakistan, but… Continue reading President Obama – We Will Still Go After Terrorists In Pakistan
Eric Cantor Comforts Irresponsible Oil Speculators
Eric Cantor, the number two Republican in the House of Representative is reassuring Oil speculators that the Republican party will do whatever they can to stop the regulations Democrats are tying to put in place. It is believed by most financial economists that these speculators are the major reasons why gas and oil prices have… Continue reading Eric Cantor Comforts Irresponsible Oil Speculators
Republicans Kick Ass… Their Own. What’s A Newt To Do?
Before he even got started, it seems that the Republican presidential campaign of Newt, the always-talking-never-thinking, Gingrich might be almost over. And the ones pushing on Newt to leave the race are not the expected political enemies in the Democratic party, oh nooo! The Republicans are the ones kicking Newt’s butt. It all began when… Continue reading Republicans Kick Ass… Their Own. What’s A Newt To Do?