Democrats And Republicans, Yes Republicans Agree On Immigration Reform Plan

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has agreed on an immigration reform plan that would provide a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States but only after borders are better secured. The plan, unveiled a day before President Barack Obama is to give a policy speech on immigration in Nevada, tackles… Continue reading Democrats And Republicans, Yes Republicans Agree On Immigration Reform Plan

Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton Scheduled To Testify On Benghazi

This is what the Republicans have been waiting for. With this news, they can now feel that their work in Congress is complete. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will testify Jan. 23 before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the deadly Sept. 11 assault on the U.S. mission in Libya. That’s the word from… Continue reading Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton Scheduled To Testify On Benghazi

President Obama – Not Raising The Debt Ceiling Is “Irresponsible” And “Absurd”

WASHINGTON — President Obama on Monday warned Republicans against refusing to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, calling such talk “irresponsible” and “absurd” and saying it would set off an economic crisis and financial hardship. “They will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the American economy,” Mr. Obama said during his final news… Continue reading President Obama – Not Raising The Debt Ceiling Is “Irresponsible” And “Absurd”

Chris Christie And The GOP: The End Of A Love Affair

If Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey was ever the darling of the Republican Party… he can now and forever kiss that romance good-bye. Christie let the GOP have it as only a  woman scorned could (tantamount to keying an ex’s new, shiny red Corvette) after the House voted to shelve a bill that would have immediately begun… Continue reading Chris Christie And The GOP: The End Of A Love Affair

House Republicans Begged For Aid For Their Counties, But Refused Aid To Victims Of Sandy

It’s mind-boggling that some Congressional Republicans would beg and plead with the Obama administration for emergency relief for their districts when those districts were hit with a natural disaster like a hurricane or flooding. But when they had an opportunity to help Americans in other parts of the country, like those affected by Hurricane Sandy, these same… Continue reading House Republicans Begged For Aid For Their Counties, But Refused Aid To Victims Of Sandy

Words Of Wisdom From Newt Gingrich – Debt Ceiling Fight is “A Dead Loser” For GOP

Appearing on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Newt Gingrich had something to say about congressional Republicans’ new threat to damage this nation’s recovering economy – fighting President Obama tooth and nail on the debt ceiling fight coming in a couple of months. Congressional Republicans have indicated that they are willing to shut down the government if necessary,… Continue reading Words Of Wisdom From Newt Gingrich – Debt Ceiling Fight is “A Dead Loser” For GOP

WRITING CONTEST: True Wit!

Come up with the wittiest, most outlandish repartee between our two beloved political icons and the commenter with the most “likes” will have their dialogue published into the word balloons. Both art and copy will then be re-posted with a credit line for the winner! CONTEST RULES: 1.  No more than 80 characters (including spaces between words and sentences). 2.… Continue reading WRITING CONTEST: True Wit!

GOP Threat: Stop Us Before We Kill Ourselves!

Can the Republican Party possibly do more to inflict damage on itself? Is this a cry for help from a psychologically wounded group? Perhaps we should give every GOP member of Congress a gun and watch them shoot themselves in the foot. Or form a circular firing squad. The honest truth is that we are… Continue reading GOP Threat: Stop Us Before We Kill Ourselves!

The 112th Congress Will Be The Least Productive In History

Thanks to a Republican controlled House of Representatives of course. With just days left in the 112th Congress, this session of legislators is set to become the least productive in modern American history, according to a review by The Huffington Post. President Barack Obama has signed just 219 bills into law since January, 2011. This… Continue reading The 112th Congress Will Be The Least Productive In History

Republicans Released Their “Balanced” Plan – No Taxes On The Rich, Middle Class Pays More

Republicans have decided to release their list of demands. After the president’s plan at a balanced approach to avoid the fiscal cliff was laughed at by Republican House Leader John Boehner, Americans waited with baited breath in anticipation of what Republicans would propose. Well the wait is over and to no one’s surprise, Republicans are still… Continue reading Republicans Released Their “Balanced” Plan – No Taxes On The Rich, Middle Class Pays More