Chris McDaniel Closes Out Senate Race By Campaigning With Bryan Fischer And Wayne Allyn Root | Right Wing Watch
"Republican Senate candidate Chris McDaniel spent this weekend rolling around Mississippi on the Tea Party Express bus, along with a motley assortment of fringe right-wing extremists."
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
David Gregory Allows Rand Paul's Debunked Benghazi Lies To Go Unchallenged
David Gregory Allows Rand Paul's Debunked Benghazi Lies To Go Unchallenged
"From this Sunday's Meet the Press, host David Gregory once again proves himself to be about as useful as a potted plant when Republicans come on his show and tell already debunked lies"
"From this Sunday's Meet the Press, host David Gregory once again proves himself to be about as useful as a potted plant when Republicans come on his show and tell already debunked lies"
Fifty Years After Freedom Summer, the Voting Rights Act Is Needed More Than Ever | The Nation
Fifty Years After Freedom Summer, the Voting Rights Act Is Needed More Than Ever | The Nation
"New restrictions will be in place for the first time in fifteen states in the 2014 election. All across the country, we’re seeing the most significant push to restrict voting rights since Reconstruction.
Partisanship is a strong motivating factor for the voting changes—GOP legislatures or governors enacted eighteen of the twenty-two new restrictions.
So is race. According to the Brennan Center: “Of the 11 states with the highest African-American turnout in 2008, 7 have new restrictions in place. Of the 12 states with the largest Hispanic population growth between 2000 and 2010, 9 passed laws making it harder to vote.”
These disturbing facts suggest that the strong protections of the VRA are still needed. Nearly two-thirds of the states previously covered under Section 4 of the VRA, nine in fifteen, passed new voting restrictions since 2010.
Take another look at the maps above. You’ll see that the South continues to restrict voting rights more aggressively than anywhere else in the country."
"New restrictions will be in place for the first time in fifteen states in the 2014 election. All across the country, we’re seeing the most significant push to restrict voting rights since Reconstruction.
Partisanship is a strong motivating factor for the voting changes—GOP legislatures or governors enacted eighteen of the twenty-two new restrictions.
So is race. According to the Brennan Center: “Of the 11 states with the highest African-American turnout in 2008, 7 have new restrictions in place. Of the 12 states with the largest Hispanic population growth between 2000 and 2010, 9 passed laws making it harder to vote.”
These disturbing facts suggest that the strong protections of the VRA are still needed. Nearly two-thirds of the states previously covered under Section 4 of the VRA, nine in fifteen, passed new voting restrictions since 2010.
Take another look at the maps above. You’ll see that the South continues to restrict voting rights more aggressively than anywhere else in the country."
Election Rigging, Dark Money in Cantor's 'Upset' Loss to Koch Stealth Candidate
Election Rigging, Dark Money in Cantor's 'Upset' Loss to Koch Stealth Candidate
"The first alarm is the hidden connection that Professor David Brat's victory had to the Koch Brothers dark money network: hundreds of millions of dollars in "charitable contributions" to inoculate American academic institutions and media with extremist libertarian philosophy, promoting the Ayn Randian culture of greed while boosting radical Tea Party candidates. The net effect has been to undermine the civility of American politics, divide the Republican Party, stalemate Congress and hobble government institutions."
"The first alarm is the hidden connection that Professor David Brat's victory had to the Koch Brothers dark money network: hundreds of millions of dollars in "charitable contributions" to inoculate American academic institutions and media with extremist libertarian philosophy, promoting the Ayn Randian culture of greed while boosting radical Tea Party candidates. The net effect has been to undermine the civility of American politics, divide the Republican Party, stalemate Congress and hobble government institutions."
The 7 craziest right-wing conspiracy theories involving America and concentration camps
The 7 craziest right-wing conspiracy theories involving America and concentration camps
"in the past few years, thanks in large part to Fox News host turned conservative media mogul Glenn Beck, specters of concentration camps have started turning up everywhere a conservative looks, from climate change resolutions to census forms to job postings."
"in the past few years, thanks in large part to Fox News host turned conservative media mogul Glenn Beck, specters of concentration camps have started turning up everywhere a conservative looks, from climate change resolutions to census forms to job postings."
Rand Paul Blames Dick Cheney For Iraq Crisis
Rand Paul Blames Dick Cheney For Iraq Crisis
"History tells us that the lying warmongers were wrong on every count and we are still paying a price on those lies."
"History tells us that the lying warmongers were wrong on every count and we are still paying a price on those lies."
Conservatives Hate The Idea Of The Commons – They Want Everything To Be In Corporate Hands
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/06/20/new-sagebrush-rebellion/
"Are we surprised that the Americans for Prosperity, is partially financed by the Koch brothers, is a Bronze Member of ALC?"
"Are we surprised that the Americans for Prosperity, is partially financed by the Koch brothers, is a Bronze Member of ALC?"
Monday, June 23, 2014
Far right’s “monstruous” lies: Palin, Limbaugh and Medicaid fight in Virginia
Far right’s “monstruous” lies: Palin, Limbaugh and Medicaid fight in Virginia
"The willingness to concoct, promulgate and defend lies like these is amoral enough. That they’re intended to restrict healthcare access to people who really need it is just monstrous. And you get very little sense that conservatives care or even recognize this for the problem that it is."
"The willingness to concoct, promulgate and defend lies like these is amoral enough. That they’re intended to restrict healthcare access to people who really need it is just monstrous. And you get very little sense that conservatives care or even recognize this for the problem that it is."
Grand Old (white) Party: How Republicans just blew a shot to broaden their reach
Grand Old (white) Party: How Republicans just blew a shot to broaden their reach
"And as the nation becomes increasingly brown and the rainbow coalition that twice elected Barack Obama continues to reflect a sea-change of progressive, liberal attitudes, the Grand Old Party remains overwhelmingly white, dominated by men so intent on maintaining power that they refuse to see the coming of the tide."
"And as the nation becomes increasingly brown and the rainbow coalition that twice elected Barack Obama continues to reflect a sea-change of progressive, liberal attitudes, the Grand Old Party remains overwhelmingly white, dominated by men so intent on maintaining power that they refuse to see the coming of the tide."
6 Despicable Right-Wing Outrages This Week—The War on Women Rages On
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/6-despicable-right-wing-outrages-week-war-women-rages
"George Will stumbles around defending his controversial rape column and pretty much says the same thing all over again."
"George Will stumbles around defending his controversial rape column and pretty much says the same thing all over again."
Bobby Jindahl Promotes 'A Hostile Takeover' Of Washington D.C.
Bobby Jindahl Promotes 'A Hostile Takeover' Of Washington D.C.
"This is truly nutty stuff coming out of Louisiana's governor. Comments like this are usually made by the Posse Comitatus and the Christian Identity movement. Instead of sounding like an elected public official, Gov. Jindal sounded an awful lot like Jerad and Amanda Miller, the husband and wife team responsible for the Las Vegas shooting spree designed to bring on the coming revolution."
"This is truly nutty stuff coming out of Louisiana's governor. Comments like this are usually made by the Posse Comitatus and the Christian Identity movement. Instead of sounding like an elected public official, Gov. Jindal sounded an awful lot like Jerad and Amanda Miller, the husband and wife team responsible for the Las Vegas shooting spree designed to bring on the coming revolution."
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Private Wealth, Public Squalor: America’s Dilemma | Common Dreams
Private Wealth, Public Squalor: America’s Dilemma | Common Dreams
"Profits are at record heights and wages near record lows as a portion of the economy. CEO pay soars to new heights. The wealthiest 1 percent pockets nearly all of the nation’s income growth, while typical household income continues to decline."
"Profits are at record heights and wages near record lows as a portion of the economy. CEO pay soars to new heights. The wealthiest 1 percent pockets nearly all of the nation’s income growth, while typical household income continues to decline."
Rand Paul Blames Dick Cheney For Iraq Crisis
Rand Paul Blames Dick Cheney For Iraq Crisis
"Adding, “And what’s going on now — I don’t blame on President Obama,” he said."
"Adding, “And what’s going on now — I don’t blame on President Obama,” he said."
Former PA Health Employees: We Were Told Not To Talk About Fracking Illnesses
Former PA Health Employees: We Were Told Not To Talk About Fracking Illnesses
"Pennsylvania, land of ethical giants! Nice corrupt little relationship the Corbett administration has with the fracking industry, don't you think?"
"Pennsylvania, land of ethical giants! Nice corrupt little relationship the Corbett administration has with the fracking industry, don't you think?"
Kevin McCarthy’s Rise to Majority Leader Is Great News For The Polluting Koch Brothers
www.politicususa.com/2014/06/21/kevin-mccarthys-rise-majority-leader-great-news-polluting-koch-brothers.html
"McCarthy will hardly take any steps to help low-wage workers or create jobs nationally when he adamantly opposes a major job creation project in his home state and congressional district, and there is good reason why. McCarthy is an adamant foe of California’s high speed rail (HSR) project like his cohorts in the House because, as a typical Republican, he is beholden to the oil industry and counts among his top ten campaign contributors Chevron and Occidental Petroleum. California’s oil and gas producers are already drawing up a list of favors the new Majority Leader owes them as recompense and it includes killing jobs for Californians."
"McCarthy will hardly take any steps to help low-wage workers or create jobs nationally when he adamantly opposes a major job creation project in his home state and congressional district, and there is good reason why. McCarthy is an adamant foe of California’s high speed rail (HSR) project like his cohorts in the House because, as a typical Republican, he is beholden to the oil industry and counts among his top ten campaign contributors Chevron and Occidental Petroleum. California’s oil and gas producers are already drawing up a list of favors the new Majority Leader owes them as recompense and it includes killing jobs for Californians."
Friday, June 20, 2014
Judith Miller Wants The Media To Leave Poor Dick Cheney Alone
Judith Miller Wants The Media To Leave Poor Dick Cheney Alone
"Miller was a willing participant in selling the lies, not just some impartial observer. It would be "helpful" if any of the ones who lied us into invading Iraq were actually held accountable for their actions. It would be "helpful" if Faux "news" were taken off the air and no longer allowed to spread right wing propaganda and the opportunity to attempt to rehabilitate former Cheney stenographers like Judith Miller."
"Miller was a willing participant in selling the lies, not just some impartial observer. It would be "helpful" if any of the ones who lied us into invading Iraq were actually held accountable for their actions. It would be "helpful" if Faux "news" were taken off the air and no longer allowed to spread right wing propaganda and the opportunity to attempt to rehabilitate former Cheney stenographers like Judith Miller."
Scott Walker: The Karl Rove, 'Secret Email,' 'Criminal Scheme' Candidate | Common Dreams
Scott Walker: The Karl Rove, 'Secret Email,' 'Criminal Scheme' Candidate | Common Dreams
"Even worse for a governor who has already had to try an explain away highly´controversial emails from former aides, as well as the investigations, prosecutions and convictions of aides, appointees, allies and campaign donors, are the actual details of the documents that were ordered unsealed by Federal Appeals Judge Frank Easterbrook."
"Even worse for a governor who has already had to try an explain away highly´controversial emails from former aides, as well as the investigations, prosecutions and convictions of aides, appointees, allies and campaign donors, are the actual details of the documents that were ordered unsealed by Federal Appeals Judge Frank Easterbrook."
Liberal Group: Sheldon Adelson Illegally Gave $1M To Pro-Corbett PAC
Liberal Group: Sheldon Adelson Illegally Gave $1M To Pro-Corbett PAC
"an Adelson contribution of nearly $1 million ended up in Corbett's campaign account, in violation of the state gaming law's prohibition of casino owners giving political contributions in Pennsylvania."
"an Adelson contribution of nearly $1 million ended up in Corbett's campaign account, in violation of the state gaming law's prohibition of casino owners giving political contributions in Pennsylvania."
Bradley Foundation Bankrolled Groups Pushing Back on Scott Walker John Doe Criminal Probe
Bradley Foundation Bankrolled Groups Pushing Back on Scott Walker John Doe Criminal Probe
"The Bradley Foundation ties to Walker and others under investigation run deep."
"The Bradley Foundation ties to Walker and others under investigation run deep."
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Chris McDaniel's Shady Racist Friends Hosted Heritage Hater Brigitte Gabriel
Chris McDaniel's Shady Racist Friends Hosted Heritage Hater Brigitte Gabriel
"With the Mississippi runoff right around the corner, TeaBircher Chris McDaniel's racist associations are coming sharply into focus."
"With the Mississippi runoff right around the corner, TeaBircher Chris McDaniel's racist associations are coming sharply into focus."
Scott Walker Is A Crook, Just Like You Always Thought | Common Dreams
Scott Walker Is A Crook, Just Like You Always Thought | Common Dreams
"With prosecutors reportedly likewise closing in on Chris Christie, it could be tough for the GOP to find any unindicted presidential candidates."
"With prosecutors reportedly likewise closing in on Chris Christie, it could be tough for the GOP to find any unindicted presidential candidates."
Governor Scott Walker Accused Of ‘Criminal Scheme’
www.thinkprogress.org/election/2014/06/19/3451197/scott-walker-illegal-coordination/
"Prosecutors allege Walker was part of a “criminal scheme” to circumvent state election laws."
"Prosecutors allege Walker was part of a “criminal scheme” to circumvent state election laws."
Sources: Prosecutor Closing In On Chris Christie
Sources: Prosecutor Closing In On Chris Christie
"There's so much dirt there, and investigators have been patiently sifting. Looks like they have enough to start bringing indictments"
"There's so much dirt there, and investigators have been patiently sifting. Looks like they have enough to start bringing indictments"
16 Wacky Ideas In The Texas Republican Party’s New Platform
www.thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/06/19/3450942/xx-wacky-ideas-in-the-texas-republican-partys-new-platform/
"Immigrants, gay people, children, minority voters, the environment, elderly Americans and, of course, President Obama, are the big losers in the Texas Republican Party’s 2014 platform. Meanwhile, rich taxpayers, conspiracy theorists and Wall Street make out like gangbusters."
Judge Strikes Down NC GOP's Effort To Silence Moral Monday Protesters
Judge Strikes Down NC GOP's Effort To Silence Moral Monday Protesters
"North Carolina Republicans must be shocked -- SHOCKED -- to discover that the First Amendment doesn't just apply to them!"
"North Carolina Republicans must be shocked -- SHOCKED -- to discover that the First Amendment doesn't just apply to them!"
Prosecutors Allege Gov. Scott Walker At Heart Of 'Criminal Scheme'
Prosecutors Allege Gov. Scott Walker At Heart Of 'Criminal Scheme'
"Scott Walker is now implicated in an illegally coordinated fundraising effort or as prosecutors call it, a "criminal scheme"."
"Scott Walker is now implicated in an illegally coordinated fundraising effort or as prosecutors call it, a "criminal scheme"."
How Politicians Are Using Taxpayer Money To Fund Their Campaign To Sell Off America’s Public Lands
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/06/18/3450397/politicians-taxpayer-money-seize-public-lands/
"In addition to using taxpayer funds to advance unconstitutional bills to seize federal lands, the ALC also relies on financial support from the mining industry and fossil fuel interest groups. Americans for Prosperity, for example — another group financed by the Koch brothers — is listed as a “Bronze Member” of ALC."
"In addition to using taxpayer funds to advance unconstitutional bills to seize federal lands, the ALC also relies on financial support from the mining industry and fossil fuel interest groups. Americans for Prosperity, for example — another group financed by the Koch brothers — is listed as a “Bronze Member” of ALC."
GOP Candidate Refers To Whites As ‘Traditional’ Voters, Wants to ‘Divide and Conquer’ the Poor
www.forwardprogressives.com/gop-candidate-refers-whites-traditional-voters/
"The cornerstone of the continued Republican success across the South over the last few decades has been the “Southern Strategy,” and his remarks show all the hallmarks of someone who uses that strategy to gin up the base every election. The problem for Thom Tillis and the rest of the GOP is that this blueprint cannot work forever with the shrinking of his “traditional population.” You see, while using the racial dogwhistles and xenophobia has worked for all this time to convince poor and working class whites that minorities were their enemy, it doesn’t work so well on the younger and more diverse voting population that is moving into North Carolina and other states across the South like Texas, Virginia, or Georgia."
"The cornerstone of the continued Republican success across the South over the last few decades has been the “Southern Strategy,” and his remarks show all the hallmarks of someone who uses that strategy to gin up the base every election. The problem for Thom Tillis and the rest of the GOP is that this blueprint cannot work forever with the shrinking of his “traditional population.” You see, while using the racial dogwhistles and xenophobia has worked for all this time to convince poor and working class whites that minorities were their enemy, it doesn’t work so well on the younger and more diverse voting population that is moving into North Carolina and other states across the South like Texas, Virginia, or Georgia."
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Dick Cheney Should be Rotting in The Hague, Not Writing Editorials
Dick Cheney Should be Rotting in The Hague, Not Writing Editorials
"He lied his way into an illegal war, profited off that war, and shredded the Constitution."
"He lied his way into an illegal war, profited off that war, and shredded the Constitution."
The Gall Of Dick Cheney
The Gall Of Dick Cheney
"Dick Cheney was the virtual co-president with George Bush from 2000-2008, and between the two of them, they made up the worst president in all of our lifetimes. He lied us into attacking a country that didn't attack us, which has now destabilized the entire Middle East and fueled new terrorist groups around the world. The idea that he can shovel crap around without batting an eye or taking any kind of responsibility is astounding."
"Dick Cheney was the virtual co-president with George Bush from 2000-2008, and between the two of them, they made up the worst president in all of our lifetimes. He lied us into attacking a country that didn't attack us, which has now destabilized the entire Middle East and fueled new terrorist groups around the world. The idea that he can shovel crap around without batting an eye or taking any kind of responsibility is astounding."
Glenn Beck admits liberals were right about invading Iraq
Glenn Beck admits liberals were right about invading Iraq
"Speaking on his radio show on Tuesday, conservative commentator Glenn Beck delivered a rare admission, saying that the latest disorder in Iraq is yet more proof that liberals who opposed the invasion in 2003 were right all along."
"Speaking on his radio show on Tuesday, conservative commentator Glenn Beck delivered a rare admission, saying that the latest disorder in Iraq is yet more proof that liberals who opposed the invasion in 2003 were right all along."
The shocking numbers: Americans are dangerously ignorant on politics
The shocking numbers: Americans are dangerously ignorant on politics
"There are a great number of reasons for the decline in American political literacy. One that cannot be overlooked is the absence of national standards, which is why American children know so much less about their history than European children know about the history of their native lands. Another is the collapse of journalistic standards."
"There are a great number of reasons for the decline in American political literacy. One that cannot be overlooked is the absence of national standards, which is why American children know so much less about their history than European children know about the history of their native lands. Another is the collapse of journalistic standards."
Robert Scheer: Up Close and Personal With George W. Bush’s Horrifying Legacy - Robert Scheer - Truthdig
Robert Scheer: Up Close and Personal With George W. Bush’s Horrifying Legacy - Robert Scheer - Truthdig
"The Iraq disaster remains George W. Bush’s enduring folly, and the Republican attempt to shift the blame to the Obama presidency is obscene nonsense. This was, and will always be, viewed properly as Bush’s quagmire, a murderous killing field based on blatant lies."
"The Iraq disaster remains George W. Bush’s enduring folly, and the Republican attempt to shift the blame to the Obama presidency is obscene nonsense. This was, and will always be, viewed properly as Bush’s quagmire, a murderous killing field based on blatant lies."
Extremist neocon dunces: They weren’t just wrong — they have no following anymore!
Extremist neocon dunces: They weren’t just wrong — they have no following anymore!
"Armchair war heroes Bill Kristol and Paul Wolfowitz are back, all over the television"
"Armchair war heroes Bill Kristol and Paul Wolfowitz are back, all over the television"
Iraq Vet Blasts Romney and Iraq Revisionists With Damning Letter
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/06/18/iraqi-vet-blasts-bush/
"Mitt Romney is the same guy who proudly took part in “pro-Vietnam” draft rallies. Of course Mittens didn’t join up himself on the account of trying to convince French people that drinking wine is bad. Lecturing poor people on the merits of war is what guys like him do best. However, one Iraq vet happened to take great exception to Romney’s above-mentioned comment."
"Mitt Romney is the same guy who proudly took part in “pro-Vietnam” draft rallies. Of course Mittens didn’t join up himself on the account of trying to convince French people that drinking wine is bad. Lecturing poor people on the merits of war is what guys like him do best. However, one Iraq vet happened to take great exception to Romney’s above-mentioned comment."
Glenn Beck Admits Liberals Were Right About Iraq War
Glenn Beck Admits Liberals Were Right About Iraq War
"this is something I thought I'd never hear come out of his mouth. He actually admitted that liberals were right about about the Iraq war."
"this is something I thought I'd never hear come out of his mouth. He actually admitted that liberals were right about about the Iraq war."
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Benghazi Suspect Says Yes, It Was The Video
Benghazi Suspect Says Yes, It Was The Video
"Remember when the New York Times did that exhaustive breakdown of the Benghazi tragedy a few months back and also said it was the video? Right awaySenators McCain and Graham led the charge against it, claiming it was just hack journalism. Yet here we are with the confirmation right out of the mouth of the suspect."
"Remember when the New York Times did that exhaustive breakdown of the Benghazi tragedy a few months back and also said it was the video? Right awaySenators McCain and Graham led the charge against it, claiming it was just hack journalism. Yet here we are with the confirmation right out of the mouth of the suspect."
Ugly, Paranoid, Divisive Politics: The GOP Are All Know-Nothings Now
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/ugly-paranoid-divisive-politics-gop-are-all-know-nothings-now?page=0%2C0
"The objects of demonization have changed, but today’s anti-immigration rhetoric, and its embedding in the broader rhetoric of “taking our country back,” along with various means of voter suppression to limit the influence of cultural others is virtually identical to what the Know-Nothings were up to, but bears no resemblance at all to the Republicans of that same time."
"The objects of demonization have changed, but today’s anti-immigration rhetoric, and its embedding in the broader rhetoric of “taking our country back,” along with various means of voter suppression to limit the influence of cultural others is virtually identical to what the Know-Nothings were up to, but bears no resemblance at all to the Republicans of that same time."
Heritage Foundation Benghazi Panel Goes Full On Xenophobic Against Female Muslim Student
Heritage Foundation Benghazi Panel Goes Full On Xenophobic Against Female Muslim Student
"The actions of panel members at the Heritage Foundation makes certain things very clear. "
"The actions of panel members at the Heritage Foundation makes certain things very clear. "
The ALEC Angle in Scott Walker's "Toxic Strain of Racial Politics"
The ALEC Angle in Scott Walker's "Toxic Strain of Racial Politics"
"But Walker has long backed policies that have a disproportionate impact on people of color, particularly the harsh sentencing laws he pushed as a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) that have contributed to Wisconsin's worst-in-the-country record of racial disparities in incarceration."
"But Walker has long backed policies that have a disproportionate impact on people of color, particularly the harsh sentencing laws he pushed as a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) that have contributed to Wisconsin's worst-in-the-country record of racial disparities in incarceration."
Wingnuts’ sheltered fantasy: This is the far right’s scary myopic vision
Wingnuts’ sheltered fantasy: This is the far right’s scary myopic vision
"The bubble around the conservative movement is no accident. It has been spawned from the desire of those on the far right to isolate themselves in every conceivable way from any group that is at all different. Ultimately, this isolation is both self-reinforcing and politically toxic, and as Beutler pointed out, it creates a cultural petri dish from which twisted conspiracy theories can emerge."
"The bubble around the conservative movement is no accident. It has been spawned from the desire of those on the far right to isolate themselves in every conceivable way from any group that is at all different. Ultimately, this isolation is both self-reinforcing and politically toxic, and as Beutler pointed out, it creates a cultural petri dish from which twisted conspiracy theories can emerge."
GOP White Power Candidate: Blacks And Latinos Replacing ‘Traditional Population’
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/06/17/white-power-candidate/
"Can liberals please stop being so P.C. and admit that the GOP is a racist party? Certainly not everyone who is a Republican is racist, but it’s a safe bet to say that almost any racist is a Republican. We see this from members of the Tea Party who hold up repulsive and disgusting signs that say “Go back to Africa” at their rallies, to Alaskan Rep. Don Young calling Hispanics “wetbacks,” to Republican congressman Doug Lamborn of Colorado saying that working with President Obama on the debt ceiling was like “touching a tar baby"."
"Can liberals please stop being so P.C. and admit that the GOP is a racist party? Certainly not everyone who is a Republican is racist, but it’s a safe bet to say that almost any racist is a Republican. We see this from members of the Tea Party who hold up repulsive and disgusting signs that say “Go back to Africa” at their rallies, to Alaskan Rep. Don Young calling Hispanics “wetbacks,” to Republican congressman Doug Lamborn of Colorado saying that working with President Obama on the debt ceiling was like “touching a tar baby"."
Republicans Really Needs to Stop Pretending That The Tea Party Isn’t Filled with Racists
www.forwardprogressives.com/republican-party-really-needs-stop-pretending-party-isnt-filled-racists/
"So, let’s see. The tea party just happened to get going right around the time our country elected its first African-American president, they’re extremely anti-Muslim (and anti anybody who isn’t Christian), anti-immigration, and the strongest conservative areas of this country are often the same areas of our country that opposed civil rights and desegregation.
But these people are trying to tell me that the party isn’t largely being driven by racism and bigotry?
If the Republicans who aren’t racist actually had any courage inside of them, they’d take a stand against the obvious racism that’s continuing to take over their party. Because that’s what the tea part is mostly driven by – ignorance, racism and bigotry."
"So, let’s see. The tea party just happened to get going right around the time our country elected its first African-American president, they’re extremely anti-Muslim (and anti anybody who isn’t Christian), anti-immigration, and the strongest conservative areas of this country are often the same areas of our country that opposed civil rights and desegregation.
But these people are trying to tell me that the party isn’t largely being driven by racism and bigotry?
If the Republicans who aren’t racist actually had any courage inside of them, they’d take a stand against the obvious racism that’s continuing to take over their party. Because that’s what the tea part is mostly driven by – ignorance, racism and bigotry."
Tea Party Congressman Charged With Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud, Perjury, And More!
Tea Party Congressman Charged With Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud, Perjury, And More!
"GOPer and congresscritter Michael Grimm is looking at spending the rest of his life behind bars, if convicted of all the charges for various forms of fraud he’s been indicted for."
"GOPer and congresscritter Michael Grimm is looking at spending the rest of his life behind bars, if convicted of all the charges for various forms of fraud he’s been indicted for."
Koch-Funded Group Won’t Back Kansas Republicans Who Supported Clean Energy
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/06/17/3449826/rps-gop-support-kansas-koch/
"A Republican state legislator in Kansas is being targeted by a new Koch-funded effort to oust those who want to support Kansas’ wind industry."
"A Republican state legislator in Kansas is being targeted by a new Koch-funded effort to oust those who want to support Kansas’ wind industry."
Robert Reich: 3 biggest right-wing lies about poverty
Robert Reich: 3 biggest right-wing lies about poverty
"Rather than confront poverty by extending jobless benefits to the long-term unemployed, endorsing a higher minimum wage, or supporting jobs programs, conservative Republicans are taking a different tack.
They’re peddling three big lies about poverty."
"Rather than confront poverty by extending jobless benefits to the long-term unemployed, endorsing a higher minimum wage, or supporting jobs programs, conservative Republicans are taking a different tack.
They’re peddling three big lies about poverty."
Monday, June 16, 2014
PERRspectives: 10 Lessons from Bush's Fiasco in Iraq
PERRspectives: 10 Lessons from Bush's Fiasco in Iraq
"But foaming-at-the-mouth Republicans and their furious right-wing allies aren't just wrong. They are desperately trying to evade paternity for a world-historical calamity they birthed and still support."
"But foaming-at-the-mouth Republicans and their furious right-wing allies aren't just wrong. They are desperately trying to evade paternity for a world-historical calamity they birthed and still support."
New Study Finds 14 of The 15 Biggest ‘Moocher States’ Are Republican Controlled
www.politicususa.com/2014/06/13/study-finds-14-15-biggest-moocher-states-republican-controlled.html
"The majority of Americans, especially those living in Democratic-controlled states, are more than happy to help their brethren living in pathetic Republican-controlled states because they comprehend that this is supposed to be a United States. However, they would overwhelmingly prefer their tax dollars went to education, infrastructure repair, and providing Veterans with the highest quality healthcare. Unfortunately, that cannot happen when their tax dollars are supporting tax cuts for the rich and corporations in Republican states mooching off the federal government"
"The majority of Americans, especially those living in Democratic-controlled states, are more than happy to help their brethren living in pathetic Republican-controlled states because they comprehend that this is supposed to be a United States. However, they would overwhelmingly prefer their tax dollars went to education, infrastructure repair, and providing Veterans with the highest quality healthcare. Unfortunately, that cannot happen when their tax dollars are supporting tax cuts for the rich and corporations in Republican states mooching off the federal government"
Study: The Top 10 Most Corrupt States
Study: The Top 10 Most Corrupt States
"The corrupt states are based on the number of convictions of public officials for violations of federal corruption laws between 1976 and 2008."
"The corrupt states are based on the number of convictions of public officials for violations of federal corruption laws between 1976 and 2008."
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) Votes Against VA Bill, Voted For Both Wars
www.forwardprogressives.com/sen-jeff-sessions-r-al-votes-against-va-bill-voted-for-both-wars/
"Bob Corker, Ron Johnson and Jeff Sessions were the only senators that voted against a bipartisan veterans’ benefits bill earlier this week. Yes, out of all the senators voting, these three were the only ones who had a problem with the bill which was introduced by Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), and John McCain (R-Arizona)."
"Bob Corker, Ron Johnson and Jeff Sessions were the only senators that voted against a bipartisan veterans’ benefits bill earlier this week. Yes, out of all the senators voting, these three were the only ones who had a problem with the bill which was introduced by Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), and John McCain (R-Arizona)."
Office Of Congressional Ethics Cites Steve Stockman’s Dishonesty
Office Of Congressional Ethics Cites Steve Stockman’s Dishonesty
"Stockman’s campaign style has been an insult to democracy. Confronted with his criminal record, Stockman tried to make it go away with hilarious lawsuit threats against anyone who published his mugshot. Stockman’s disgusting campaign office was the perfect metaphor for his career as the sloppiest, laziest member of Congress, and now it seems he won’t even be leaving Congress cleanly, either."
"Stockman’s campaign style has been an insult to democracy. Confronted with his criminal record, Stockman tried to make it go away with hilarious lawsuit threats against anyone who published his mugshot. Stockman’s disgusting campaign office was the perfect metaphor for his career as the sloppiest, laziest member of Congress, and now it seems he won’t even be leaving Congress cleanly, either."
Friday, June 13, 2014
What Happens When the Tea Party Goes to Washington
What Happens When the Tea Party Goes to Washington
"So, not only did Brat say he doesn't believe in the minimum wage, he also implied that he's in favor of continuing the Reaganomics policies that have destroyed our country, and destroyed the middle-class.
Believe it or not, there was a time in America when the middle-class was booming, and when libertarian economics was just a pipe dream."
"So, not only did Brat say he doesn't believe in the minimum wage, he also implied that he's in favor of continuing the Reaganomics policies that have destroyed our country, and destroyed the middle-class.
Believe it or not, there was a time in America when the middle-class was booming, and when libertarian economics was just a pipe dream."
The 5 Craziest Planks in Draft Texas GOP Platform
www.alternet.org/5-craziest-planks-draft-texas-gop-platform
"No science in schools, guns everywhere, church and state united! Egads!"
"No science in schools, guns everywhere, church and state united! Egads!"
The right’s despicable class war: Why they paint the poor as anti-American
The right’s despicable class war: Why they paint the poor as anti-American
"For wingnuts like David Brat, bashing poor people as unethical is just one more arrow in their bullying quiver"
"For wingnuts like David Brat, bashing poor people as unethical is just one more arrow in their bullying quiver"
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Thanks To Obamacare, Minnesota’s Uninsurance Rate Has Dropped 40 Percent
www.thinkprogress.org/health/2014/06/12/3448100/obamacare-minnesota-uninsurance/
"The number of uninsured people in Minnesota has plunged to the lowest level in state history, following Obamacare’s six month open enrollment period that allowed people to sign up for new health plans, according to a new analysis from University of Minnesota researchers."
"The number of uninsured people in Minnesota has plunged to the lowest level in state history, following Obamacare’s six month open enrollment period that allowed people to sign up for new health plans, according to a new analysis from University of Minnesota researchers."
The Wilks Brothers: Fracking Sugar Daddies For The Far Right | Right Wing Watch
The Wilks Brothers: Fracking Sugar Daddies For The Far Right | Right Wing Watch
"These gifts amount to a massive infusion of funds into some of the most aggressive right-wing organizations that are fighting legal equality for LGBT people, access to contraception and abortion services for women, and promoting the Tea Party’s vision of a federal government that is constitutionally forbidden from protecting American workers, consumers, and communities by regulating corporate behavior."
"These gifts amount to a massive infusion of funds into some of the most aggressive right-wing organizations that are fighting legal equality for LGBT people, access to contraception and abortion services for women, and promoting the Tea Party’s vision of a federal government that is constitutionally forbidden from protecting American workers, consumers, and communities by regulating corporate behavior."
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