A message from former Congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords; One year ago, I was proud to walk onto the House floor for the State of the Union Address. The next day, after casting my last vote, I resigned my seat in Congress. Mark and I will be there again tomorrow night, because this is a critical moment… Continue reading Gabrielle Giffords Releases Her First Ad Against Gun Violence
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Gabrielle Giffords Announces Her Retirement.
A year after Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head in an apparent assassination attempt, Mrs. Giffords announced today that she will end her political career to concentrate on her rehabilitation. Giffords was shot by Jared Lee Loughner a crazed gunman at one of her political events in Tucson Arizona in January 2010. The shooting also… Continue reading Gabrielle Giffords Announces Her Retirement.
Arizona Republicans Raffle Same Type Of Gun Used On Gabrielle Giffords
Just eight months ago, a crazy gunman walked up to Democratic congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona at a democratic political rally, shot the congresswoman in the head in an apparent assassination attempt and killed six people as he emptied his glock into the crowd. Today, a Republican fundraiser in Arizona is offering the same type of weapon, a glock… Continue reading Arizona Republicans Raffle Same Type Of Gun Used On Gabrielle Giffords
Gabrielle Giffords Goes To Washington
Just seven months after being shot in her head in a failed assassination attempt, Arizona Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords returned to the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday to thunderous applause from the entire congregation. With less than five minutes remaining in the vote to approve a bill to raise the debt ceiling,… Continue reading Gabrielle Giffords Goes To Washington
Sarah Palin to G.O.P – “Do not Retreat… It’s Time To Reload!”
In what could be said was a blatant attempt to grab the spotlight or just willfully ignorant, Conservative’s Queen, Sarah Palin, used the very same phrase that many believed led to the killing of six people in Tucson Arizona, and the attempted assassination of Congressman Gabriel Giffords. Last night, the insensitive and maybe just plain ol’ dumb… Continue reading Sarah Palin to G.O.P – “Do not Retreat… It’s Time To Reload!”
N.R.A. Will Not Talk, While 2,405 Shot Dead Since Tucson Arizona
In January, we saw the destruction power of a deranged gunman who opened fire in Tucson, Arizona, killing six people in a botched attempt to assassinate Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. So naturally, the talk about gun-control has became prominent once again, as both Democrats and Republicans try to show they’re ontop the issue. This is a… Continue reading N.R.A. Will Not Talk, While 2,405 Shot Dead Since Tucson Arizona
Gabrielle Giffords One Month Later Asks For Toast
Just a little over a month after an assassination attempt, where she was shot in the head, doctors at the TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston say congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is recovering and her hard work at rehabilitation is “clearly paying off.” “She is speaking more and more with each passing day, most recently asking for… Continue reading Gabrielle Giffords One Month Later Asks For Toast
Professor Atlas: Words Don’t Kill, But Reckless Language Can
As congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords continues her miraculous recovery from the gunshot wound she received about three weeks ago, speculations and accusations have dominated the airwaves as to the possible reason why gunman Jarad Loughner emptied a 30 round magazine into a crowd, critically wounding her and killing six people. These accusations have prompted Sarah Palin to… Continue reading Professor Atlas: Words Don’t Kill, But Reckless Language Can
Full Transcript of President Obama’s State Of The Union Speech
President Barack Obama The White House has released the text of President Obama’s State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as well as your new… Continue reading Full Transcript of President Obama’s State Of The Union Speech
Newt Gingrich To Sarah Palin – Think Before You Talk
Newt Gingrich holds the unfortunate distinction of being the first Speaker of the House to be disciplined for ethics violations while serving in that capacity during the Clinton administration. Mr. Gingrich has also been credited for helping the Republicans win back the House of Representative in November of 2010 with his 527 Group, collecting donations… Continue reading Newt Gingrich To Sarah Palin – Think Before You Talk
Teaparty Says Nothing Wrong with Guns at Political Rallies
Some people just don’t get it, either because they’re ignorant, or they’re uninterested in reality. But in either case, they come across as just plain stupid, and in this case, a liar too! That was exactly how Jason Phillips, founder of the Teaparty Nation appeared, when he was interviewed today on Chris Matthews show on… Continue reading Teaparty Says Nothing Wrong with Guns at Political Rallies