Recently, Rick Perry made a statement accusing the Federal Reserve of treason if the chairman Ben Bernanke “prints” more money before the next election. In Perry’s own words, “If this guy prints more money between now and the election, I dunno what y’all would do to him in Iowa, but we would treat him pretty ugly… Continue reading Ben Stein Schools Rick Perry on Basic Economics
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Jon Huntsman Does Not Trust His Fellow Republican Opponents
Jon Huntsman, the only semi sane member of the group of misfits vying for the Republican presidential nomination, recorded an interview on ABC This Week Sunday, in which he tried to separate himself from the GOP heard. Huntsman was asked a series of questions about the political positions some of his fellow Republican presidential contenders… Continue reading Jon Huntsman Does Not Trust His Fellow Republican Opponents
Texas Apologizes To America For Bush And Perry
Well it’s about time. We have been waiting for this apology since Bush first announced his intentions to run for President. And here we are, 10 years later, with an economy in the ditch because Bush took us into two unpaid wars, instituted trillions in tax cuts for the rich, an exploded deficit and spent… Continue reading Texas Apologizes To America For Bush And Perry
Unemployment Claims In Texas Debunked – The Chart
A dose of reality for Rick Perry’s Texas in reference to unemployment. Kevin Drum posts this chart at Mother Jones, and it shows the present unemployment rate of Texas, as it relates to the unemployment rate of the 11 states immediately surrounding Texas. Drum points out that Texas only beat 4 states, while the other 7… Continue reading Unemployment Claims In Texas Debunked – The Chart
Perry Stuffed His Mouth With Food To Avoid Answering Questions
Not even a week after formally announcing his intentions to run for President of the United States, Rick Perry is already getting his share of protesters, and questions about Social Security caught Perry so off guard, that he stuffed his mouth with food to avoid answering. Twenty four hours after arriving in New Hampshire, Perry and… Continue reading Perry Stuffed His Mouth With Food To Avoid Answering Questions
Rich Donors To Rick Perry Get Extra, Extra Special Treatment
Large donors to the Rick Perry campaign for governor of Texas are beginning to reap the benefits of their donations, or more appropriately, investments. Reports have shown that numerous individuals and couples who’ve invested in Perry, are getting multi-million dollar contracts and subsidies from the state of Texas, and some even get jobs in the… Continue reading Rich Donors To Rick Perry Get Extra, Extra Special Treatment
Rick Perry Admits To Making A Major “Mistake” in Texas
Rick Perry wants to be president of the United States, and in order for that to happen, he must not only gain the votes of independents, but also the votes of the Religious conservative base. That’s why last Saturday Perry led a “Prayer Session”, pandering to this sect. Turns out though, that there was more… Continue reading Rick Perry Admits To Making A Major “Mistake” in Texas
Rick Perry’s Texas Has A $25 Billion Budget Shortfall
So far, so good. Rick Perry just announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination for President in 2012, so the main stream media is falling all over him, praising his “job creation skills” in Texas, his “rigid good looks,” his “Texas slang,” the ease at which he collects massive donations, and his “Bush mannerisms.”… Continue reading Rick Perry’s Texas Has A $25 Billion Budget Shortfall
Michele Bachmann Wins Ames Straw Poll
The Ames Straw poll is not really important as far as the big picture of running for President is concerened, but Conservatives put a lot of emphasis on the event. Republican presidential candidates spent millions trying to influence a majority of Iowans who attended the carnival-like event. This year, Tim Pawlenty effectively said that if… Continue reading Michele Bachmann Wins Ames Straw Poll
Circus Clown Rick Perry Does His Juggling Act On Gay Marriage
It is so confusing working in a circus. For Texas governor, and possibly another Republican savior for the 2012 Presidential election, Rick Perry keeps dropping the balls as he juggles his statements. Today, he says one thing, tomorrow, it’s a different story. Forgetting his previous statement that he agreed with New York’s decision to allow… Continue reading Circus Clown Rick Perry Does His Juggling Act On Gay Marriage
The Republican War Against Women Continues in Texas
A Law requiring doctors to take a sonogram of a fetus before performing an abortion, goes into effect as soon as Republican Governor Rick Perry of Texas signs the bill. It passed both the Texas House and Senate, and promise to be one of the most anti-abortion measures yet. The framer of the bill –… Continue reading The Republican War Against Women Continues in Texas