With a plate full of crises already looming in President Obama’s second term – North Korea’s nuclear threats, the Drone Program, domestic gun control and continued GOP obstructions on every front – the latest battle is an oldie and not a goodie. It appears Obamacare has resurfaced with a great wave of ‘pomp and circumstance’.… Continue reading The Brand New Same Old, Same Old – Ryan Plan
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Boehner Can’t Do It, So President Obama Must Bring Republicans Together
“This week we’ve gone 180,” Boehner said. “After being in office now for four years, he’s actually going to sit down and talk to members. I think it’s a hopeful sign and I’m hopeful that something will come out of it. But if the president continues to insist on tax hikes, I dont think we’re… Continue reading Boehner Can’t Do It, So President Obama Must Bring Republicans Together
The President Is Palling Around With Republicans – They Are Happy Now
They claim they couldn’t remember the President reaching out to them in the past. I don’t know what their issue is, but Congressional Republicans seems to have a very short memory or maybe it’s just selective memory. I can remember a very recent invitation from the President, asking Republicans to come to the White House… Continue reading The President Is Palling Around With Republicans – They Are Happy Now
Let Me Help You Understand How Wealth Is Distributed In America – Video
So you’ve worked all your life trying to achieve “the American dream” and making ends meet. But of lately, it seems like no matter how hard your work (providing you have a job) and how much overtime you put in, that American dream has become an illusion and making ends meet gets more and more… Continue reading Let Me Help You Understand How Wealth Is Distributed In America – Video
President Obama Proves Again Why He Is The Only Adult In Washington – Video
A powerful Q&A happened today after President Obama met with leaders of Congress. The president held a press conference to talk about what happened in his meeting and took questions from reporters. One of the question was from a CNN reporter, Jessica Yellin, who implied that the President was not doing everything possible to force… Continue reading President Obama Proves Again Why He Is The Only Adult In Washington – Video
Republicans In Congress Finally Approve The Violence Against Women Act
We all know what’s happening here, right? That’s right, Politics is at play. In the last election cycle, Republicans watched as women voted for President Obama and Democrats in near record numbers. There were hashtags [#GOPWarAgainstWomen] going around on Twitter detailing how Republicans were against women because they refused to approve the Violence Against Women… Continue reading Republicans In Congress Finally Approve The Violence Against Women Act
Rachel Maddow Debunks The GOP Claim That The Sequester Is Tied To The Deficit
We all know that Republicans are not being honest when they say President Obama is increasing the deficit. And what makes that lie even worse is when they try to tie the sequester into their false claim. But facts don’t lie, and Rachel Maddow used one of her segments last night to debunk both Republican… Continue reading Rachel Maddow Debunks The GOP Claim That The Sequester Is Tied To The Deficit
After It’s All Said And Done, Republicans Will Vote For Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation
We all knew this was going to happen, that Republicans would eventually endorse and vote for Chuck Hagel’s confirmation. So what exactly was the point of them filibustering ‘their Republican friend’ last week? I mean, at what point will they put politics aside and just do what they all knew they would do from the… Continue reading After It’s All Said And Done, Republicans Will Vote For Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation
The GOP Eats Its Own
Once Chuck Hagel is finally confirmed as Secretary of Defense, he should think twice about accepting any lunch invitations from his former GOP colleagues. My fear is that he will become the meal. Yes, friends, the imploding tsunamic A-bomb that is the Republican Party is trying to claim another trophy for its sagging walls, but… Continue reading The GOP Eats Its Own
Republicans Filibustered Hagel – Harry Reid Said It’s “Really Unfortunate.” Really Harry?
Democratic Senate Leader Harry Reid was heard earlier today lamenting the fact that Republicans were filibustering Chuck Hagel‘s confirmation. It must have came as a surprise to Reid, especially after he shook hands with the Republican minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and accepted McConnell’s pledge that Senate Republicans will cut down on filibusters. Consider this another… Continue reading Republicans Filibustered Hagel – Harry Reid Said It’s “Really Unfortunate.” Really Harry?
Democrats Now Against Obama, Republicans Now Defending Him
It’s amazing. Like someone took Washington and flipped it on its head. Over the last few weeks, Democrats and the Democratic media have ramped up their criticism of the Obama administration concerning drone attacks. On any given night, MSNBC has gone out of their way to show everyone that they are different to Fox News,… Continue reading Democrats Now Against Obama, Republicans Now Defending Him
Republican Representative Calls Hispanics “Low Skilled”
At a time when Republicans are trying to get the Hispanic vote, this is not something they should be saying. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) thinks that Republicans should not take up immigration reform or even make an effort to compete for the votes of the fastest growing demographic in the country because he believes that… Continue reading Republican Representative Calls Hispanics “Low Skilled”