Tag: Congress

Netanyahu’s Ad Claims America Did Not Want Israel to Exist – AD

If Benjamin Netanyahu feels this way about America,  why is he coming here to address a joint session of congress? Thanks Republicans! Netanyahu disrespects America,  and you invite him to address a branch of our government. The black-and-white text reads, “In 1948, Ben-Gurion stood before a fateful moment: The creation of the State of Israel.”… Continue reading Netanyahu’s Ad Claims America Did Not Want Israel to Exist – AD

Bringing an Outsider to Address a Joint Session of Congress is a HUGE GOP FAIL

For the Republicans to invite a foreign leader to address a joint session of congress, and have that leader give a partisan speech against the United States government is a slap to our faces. For Benjamin Netanyahu to accept that invitation is even lower than the invite itself. And it is clear from that acceptance… Continue reading Bringing an Outsider to Address a Joint Session of Congress is a HUGE GOP FAIL

OMG – New Congress Actually Passed a Bill Today

In the muck that is today’s politics, hearing the news that Congress agreed on anything is a rarity. But in this new congress,  a bill actually passed both the House and Senate and is on its way to the president’s desk. This is news! Politicians actually doing their job! OMG! The Senate overwhelmingly passed a… Continue reading OMG – New Congress Actually Passed a Bill Today

While You Debated The Torture Report, Congress Snuck This Past You

Torture is a serious crime and the interest in the newly released torture report is necessary and warranted. And it is a perfect diversion for a congress determined to fatten their own pocket. Two measures were snuck into the must-pass spending bill this week — all without formal debate. The first was a rider that… Continue reading While You Debated The Torture Report, Congress Snuck This Past You

Congress Members Join The Protest – “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” – PIC

I admire people who will stand up for something, anything, just stand up… and while you’re at it, raise your hands in support of the movement! Four members of the Congressional Black Caucus did the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture during remarks Monday on the House Floor, to show solidarity with protesters in Ferguson, Mo. Reps.… Continue reading Congress Members Join The Protest – “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” – PIC

Congressman – At This Time of Crisis, Congress Has Gone “AWOL”

At a time of crisis in the Middle East, Congress has gone “AWOL,” Rep. John Larson said Monday. “Congress has been off for more than six weeks,” the Connecticut Democrat said on MSNBC. “Some have said, and I can’t disagree with them, that we’re AWOL,” Politico reports. Congress began its recess on Aug. 1 and… Continue reading Congressman – At This Time of Crisis, Congress Has Gone “AWOL”

Chris Matthews to President Obama – You Should Sue Congress – Video

Sometimes, I strongly disagree with Chris Matthews of MSNBC, like when he went on his show and clearly parroted talking-points from the Teaparty, or when he said that Democrats should accept the Teaparty and their crazy ideology. His acceptance of the Teaparty and their message has caused some rather angry posts to be written about… Continue reading Chris Matthews to President Obama – You Should Sue Congress – Video

President Obama – The Real Problem with Immigration is Congress

(Photo credit SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) Following his meeting with Texas Governor Rick Perry, President Obama  issued a statement saying that there are no real differences between what he an Perry wants in regards to the border security and immigration issues in South Texas. The President stated that the real stumbling block is getting Congress to… Continue reading President Obama – The Real Problem with Immigration is Congress

President’s Weekly Address – Calling on Congress to Raise the Minimum Wage

Earlier this week, President Obama took the initiative by signing an order requiring that federal contractors pay their employees a fair wage of at least $10.10 an hour. In this week’s weekly address, the president once again called on Congress to do their part for the American people and the economy, by raising the minimum… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Calling on Congress to Raise the Minimum Wage

Saturday Night Live – Time To Pray The Congress Gets It Right – Video

Maybe the most reasoned voice in Congress these days is that of Chaplin Barry Black. The Chaplin has opened all the floor sessions with a prayer, mostly geared towards the dumb path Congress has laid out for this country with the Government Shutdown and the unbelievable eventual outcome of America defaulting on paying its bills.… Continue reading Saturday Night Live – Time To Pray The Congress Gets It Right – Video