We’ll hope not, but hearing McConnell’s statement today, and seeing his jubilant mannerism is telling. The message I gather from his and Boehner’s press conference is that the President and Democratic Congressional members are beginning to give up even more to the Republican minority. The press conference happened about 3:45PM today, and it featured Boehner and McConnell… Continue reading McConnell Signals President Will Give Up More For A Deal
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President Obama To Congress – Get Your House In Order
With the August 2nd deadline quickly approaching, President Obama used his weekly address to urge Washington to “get your house in order.” In conveying this message, the President quoted a letter from Kelly Smith, a concerned individual who wrote to congress, saying; I keep my home clean. I work hard at a full time job, give my… Continue reading President Obama To Congress – Get Your House In Order
Final Debt Ceiling Plan – Democrats Cave To Republicans
In what will likely be the final plan offered to raise the nation’s debt ceiling from $14.3 trillion, Harry Reid offered the unofficial-official surrender for Democrats – a plan that cut spending by $2.7 trillion dollars, with zero, nada, zilch revenue increase – just what Republicans have asked for all along. Harry Reid, the Democratic… Continue reading Final Debt Ceiling Plan – Democrats Cave To Republicans
The So-Called Media Only Covers Right Wing Issues
We’ve been saying it forever. Despite what the Conservatives and Republicans want you to believe, there is no such thing as “left winged media.” The truth is, there is a right winged media, and just about all it covers is everything the Right does. Remember the town hall meetings of 2009? Remember the Teaparty rallies and marches… Continue reading The So-Called Media Only Covers Right Wing Issues
Republicans Are Masters of The Game
It is an obvious game of chicken and well-played by the Republicans. The object of the game is to establish your position in a metaphoric staring contest, wait to see who blinks first, then take all you can and run! Think about it. Every single policy that involves negotiations, Republicans take the most extreme right… Continue reading Republicans Are Masters of The Game
As They Agree To Cut $38.5 Billion From Budget, Debt Grew By $54.1 Billion
CS News picked up on this. On March 30th, before any agreement on budget cutting was reached, the federal debt stood at $14.2101 trillion, according to the Bureau of Public Debt. During the next 8 days, which culminated with The White House and John Boehner agreeing to $38.5 billion in budget cuts, the federal debt… Continue reading As They Agree To Cut $38.5 Billion From Budget, Debt Grew By $54.1 Billion
Shutting Down The Government For Teaparty Bragging Rights
John Boehner, the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives had this to say at a news conference last week; “Let’s all be honest, if you shut the government down, it’ll end up costing more than you save because you interrupt contracts. There are a lot of problems with the idea of shutting the government… Continue reading Shutting Down The Government For Teaparty Bragging Rights
Poll Finds Michelle Obama is Hot, While Sarah Palin is Not!
In a new Quinnipiac University poll released on March 7th, Michelle Obama tops the list of the hottest political figures in America, coming in at 60.1 degrees. Sarah Palin on the other hand, registered among the lowest on the thermometer with her temperature at 38.2 degrees. The poll surveyed 1,887 registered voters and asked them to… Continue reading Poll Finds Michelle Obama is Hot, While Sarah Palin is Not!
Boehner Plays Hardball–Government Shutdown Looms Ahead
The Boehner has spoken! “We are going to cut spending!” And with those words, the House Speaker exited the podium to the left. But in his haste to cut spending, what will happen to the funding of everyday government operations after the March 4th deadline? The Republican controlled House is determined to cut $100 billion in… Continue reading Boehner Plays Hardball–Government Shutdown Looms Ahead
Is The Teaparty Turning On Scott Brown?
He seemed to be just another ordinary man, driving a pick-up truck, cruising around Massachusetts shaking hands and kissing babies. He was endorsed by the Teaparty and was poised to go down in defeat in a state that was often referred to as a liberal county – and after all, he was running a campaign to replace one… Continue reading Is The Teaparty Turning On Scott Brown?
Senate Votes on Health Care Repeal
After the Republican controlled House of Representatives approved a measure to repeal the Health Care Reform passed by President Obama and the Democratic controlled congress in 2010, Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate Leader promised a vote will be held in the Senate as well. Mr. McConnell attached the repeal bill to another legislation for aviation… Continue reading Senate Votes on Health Care Repeal
Republican Minority Tries To Control Democratic Majority In Senate
Over the last two years of the Obama administration, Republicans went on a rampage, setting a record for the most filibusters – the process of debating an issue with the eventual outcome of slowing down or stopping the policy from being voted on – in one year since the practice began back in the mid 19th… Continue reading Republican Minority Tries To Control Democratic Majority In Senate