www.alternet.org/environment/journalistic-malpractice-media-enables-right-wing-politicization-science
"a broader, cautionary tale about how poorly the mainstream media holds conservatives accountable for their often specious scientific claims. Facts are the most precious currency of journalists, but if they aren’t willing to speak scientific truth to power—whether it’s on reproductive rights or evolution or climate change—it’s not just the press’s reputation that suffers. We all do."
Monday, July 21, 2014
Hospitals In Medicaid Opt-Out States Are Beginning To Face Money Problems
Hospitals In Medicaid Opt-Out States Are Beginning To Face Money Problems
"The contrast between Democratic and Republican states on health care continues to grow, according to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the 26 states and the District of Columbia joining the federal expansion of Medicaid, enrollment in the health plan for the poor rose 27 percent. By contrast, Medicaid enrollment rose just three percent in the two dozen states opting-out of the expansion, according to Forbes."
"The contrast between Democratic and Republican states on health care continues to grow, according to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the 26 states and the District of Columbia joining the federal expansion of Medicaid, enrollment in the health plan for the poor rose 27 percent. By contrast, Medicaid enrollment rose just three percent in the two dozen states opting-out of the expansion, according to Forbes."
GOP’s highway robbery: How self-styled patriots choke future growth, ensure American decline
GOP’s highway robbery: How self-styled patriots choke future growth, ensure American decline
"by turning their backs on infrastructure spending, today’s GOP is turning its back on a key aspect of its own identity "
"by turning their backs on infrastructure spending, today’s GOP is turning its back on a key aspect of its own identity "
Koch Political Universe Vaster than Previously Known
Koch Political Universe Vaster than Previously Known
"In January, the Washington Post and Center for Responsive Politics followed the $400 million money trail flowing from two Koch-connected funding vehicles, the 501(c)(6) Freedom Partners and 501(c)(4) Center to Protect Patient Rights (now called "American Encore"), to other politically active nonprofits, like David Koch's Americans for Prosperity and the American Future Fund. Many of the recipients of that funding spent money influencing elections, only a fraction of which was reported to the Federal Elections Commission."
"In January, the Washington Post and Center for Responsive Politics followed the $400 million money trail flowing from two Koch-connected funding vehicles, the 501(c)(6) Freedom Partners and 501(c)(4) Center to Protect Patient Rights (now called "American Encore"), to other politically active nonprofits, like David Koch's Americans for Prosperity and the American Future Fund. Many of the recipients of that funding spent money influencing elections, only a fraction of which was reported to the Federal Elections Commission."
Friday, July 18, 2014
America's Dumbest Congressman: 'Our continued existence is at risk' from refugee children
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/07/16/1314402/-America-s-Dumbest-Congressman-Our-continued-existence-is-at-risk-from-refugee-children
"Are these people ... stupid? Well, I know Louie Gohmert is, because he isn't America's Dumbest Congressman just for show."
"Are these people ... stupid? Well, I know Louie Gohmert is, because he isn't America's Dumbest Congressman just for show."
Top 10 Most Horrible Right Wing Reactions To The Border Crisis
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/07/18/border-crisis-right-wing-reactions/
"Angry white bigots drove away the black vote from the GOP for over half a century and they’ve learned absolutely nothing since then."
"Angry white bigots drove away the black vote from the GOP for over half a century and they’ve learned absolutely nothing since then."
Tony Perkins Fears Obama Will Start Putting Christians In Jail Any Day Now | Right Wing Watch
Tony Perkins Fears Obama Will Start Putting Christians In Jail Any Day Now | Right Wing Watch
"Tony Perkins invited Fox News’ go-to-Christian-persecution-commentator Todd Starnes to join him on the weekend edition of “Washington Watch,” where Starnes pointed to recent remarks by Rick Warren and Russell Moore warning of the imminent imprisonment of Christians in America as proof that Christians will indeed soon face jail sentences.
Perkins, who recently warned that gay rights advocates are about to launch an anti-Christian Holocaust, naturally agreed that such arrests are going to “play out very quickly in our day"."
"Tony Perkins invited Fox News’ go-to-Christian-persecution-commentator Todd Starnes to join him on the weekend edition of “Washington Watch,” where Starnes pointed to recent remarks by Rick Warren and Russell Moore warning of the imminent imprisonment of Christians in America as proof that Christians will indeed soon face jail sentences.
Perkins, who recently warned that gay rights advocates are about to launch an anti-Christian Holocaust, naturally agreed that such arrests are going to “play out very quickly in our day"."
Five States Gunning to Make Their Kids as Scientifically Illiterate as Possible by Teaching Creationism
Five States Gunning to Make Their Kids as Scientifically Illiterate as Possible by Teaching Creationism
"The states fighting to pass these laws are predictable if you pay attention to any national politics, the more red a state votes, the more it fights to remove science education from its schools or at the very least, replace science classes with a form of Bible study."
"The states fighting to pass these laws are predictable if you pay attention to any national politics, the more red a state votes, the more it fights to remove science education from its schools or at the very least, replace science classes with a form of Bible study."
9 sinister things the Christian right does in the name of God
9 sinister things the Christian right does in the name of God
"The Christian persecution complex is absurd. Modern American Christians are not persecuted or under attack. But for Christians who are truly concerned about hostility toward their faith, I have a bit of advice: Don’t be evil. And don’t let your co-religionists get away with being evil either.
No, really."
"The Christian persecution complex is absurd. Modern American Christians are not persecuted or under attack. But for Christians who are truly concerned about hostility toward their faith, I have a bit of advice: Don’t be evil. And don’t let your co-religionists get away with being evil either.
No, really."
Koch Brothers Pay Greg Abbott to Play Chemical Russian Roulette With Texas Residents
www.politicususa.com/2014/07/17/koch-brothers-pay-greg-abbott-play-chemical-russian-roulette-texas-residents.html
"The bottom line is Greg Abbott doesn’t want Texans to know if there are hazardous substances in their neighborhoods because his donors paid him off to keep that information secret."
"The bottom line is Greg Abbott doesn’t want Texans to know if there are hazardous substances in their neighborhoods because his donors paid him off to keep that information secret."
Americans Are Leaving Religion Behind and It Scares the Hell Out of the Christian Right
www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/americans-are-leaving-religion-behind-and-it-scares-hell-out-christian-right
"That’s the idea that’s animating the Christian right: They really do believe that everyone else owes them, that we are obligated to tithe to their churches and pray to their God and if we don’t want to do that, we should somehow be treated as less than fully American. You may think you’re just exercising personal choice when you get married in a park or choose not to hang Christmas decorations, but as Carlson’s interview demonstrates, conservative Christians see this as an attack on their “right” to live in a society that flatters their beliefs everywhere they go."
"That’s the idea that’s animating the Christian right: They really do believe that everyone else owes them, that we are obligated to tithe to their churches and pray to their God and if we don’t want to do that, we should somehow be treated as less than fully American. You may think you’re just exercising personal choice when you get married in a park or choose not to hang Christmas decorations, but as Carlson’s interview demonstrates, conservative Christians see this as an attack on their “right” to live in a society that flatters their beliefs everywhere they go."
Conservative media hysteria explodes: Muslims! Ebola! A xenophobic fiasco
Conservative media hysteria explodes: Muslims! Ebola! A xenophobic fiasco
"The conservative media are getting in on the act as well. The buzzing, angry, pulsating hub of anti-immigrant sentiment in the conservative media is Fox Nation."
"The conservative media are getting in on the act as well. The buzzing, angry, pulsating hub of anti-immigrant sentiment in the conservative media is Fox Nation."
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Disabled Americans: Pawns in a Larger Social Security Game? | Common Dreams
Disabled Americans: Pawns in a Larger Social Security Game? | Common Dreams
"In other words, Hatch wants to prevent a temporary reallocation of funds from other programs – which Democratic and Republican Congresses alike have done in the past – in order to force a “broader discussion” of across-the-board cut in benefits for Social Security, and perhaps privatization as well."
"In other words, Hatch wants to prevent a temporary reallocation of funds from other programs – which Democratic and Republican Congresses alike have done in the past – in order to force a “broader discussion” of across-the-board cut in benefits for Social Security, and perhaps privatization as well."
How Extreme Right-Wingers Are Using Marijuana as Trojan Horse for Their Schemes
www.alternet.org/books/how-extreme-right-wingers-are-using-marijuana-trojan-horse-their-schemes
"This concept – known as “jury nullification” – has been promoted in previous decades by far-right extremists who sought to “nullify” a variety of federal laws by encouraging jurors not to enforce them. The cases involved civil rights laws, tax statutes and criminal acts by white perpetrators aagainst black victims. It was avidly promoted in the 1990s by members of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement, particularly so-called “Freemen” in Montana who promoted the sovereign citizen ideology."
"This concept – known as “jury nullification” – has been promoted in previous decades by far-right extremists who sought to “nullify” a variety of federal laws by encouraging jurors not to enforce them. The cases involved civil rights laws, tax statutes and criminal acts by white perpetrators aagainst black victims. It was avidly promoted in the 1990s by members of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement, particularly so-called “Freemen” in Montana who promoted the sovereign citizen ideology."
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Republicans in Senate Block Hobby Lobby 'Fix' Bill | Common Dreams
Republicans in Senate Block Hobby Lobby 'Fix' Bill | Common Dreams
"The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to approve a bill that would have restored contraceptive access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling last month."
"The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to approve a bill that would have restored contraceptive access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling last month."
The Pope Just Weighed In On The Undocumented Children And Conservatives Won’t Like What He Said
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/07/15/the-pope-just-weighed-in-on-the-undocumented-children-and-conservatives-wont-like-what-he-said/
"It’s baffling to see how many in this country are handling this humanitarian crisis. Out of fear and xenophobia, the children – many not even teenagers yet – have been dehumanized and vilified. The pope is asking for people to reevaluate and approach the issue with compassion, not hatred."
"It’s baffling to see how many in this country are handling this humanitarian crisis. Out of fear and xenophobia, the children – many not even teenagers yet – have been dehumanized and vilified. The pope is asking for people to reevaluate and approach the issue with compassion, not hatred."
Glenn Beck: Book That Says White Owners Suffered More Under Slavery Than Black Slaves Is Great For Kids (VIDEO)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/07/16/glenn-beck-book-that-says-white-owners-suffered-more-under-slavery-than-black-slaves-is-great-for-kids-video/
"Racism is still alive and well in America and it’s the very conservatives who claim the opposite who are proving it. Republicans are on a crusade to convince Americans that slavery was a picnic for black people, while whites are the true victims. And they’re targeting children with this hogwash in an effort to indoctrinate them into accepting the extreme conservatism of the white male dominated GOP."
"Racism is still alive and well in America and it’s the very conservatives who claim the opposite who are proving it. Republicans are on a crusade to convince Americans that slavery was a picnic for black people, while whites are the true victims. And they’re targeting children with this hogwash in an effort to indoctrinate them into accepting the extreme conservatism of the white male dominated GOP."
Glenn Beck defends book that claims whites were the ‘worst victims’ of American slavery
www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/07/16/glenn-beck-defends-book-that-claims-whites-were-the-worst-victims-of-american-slavery/
"In the The 5000 Year Leap, Skousen tells the “story of slavery” by quoting historian Fred Albert Shannon at length. The quotations claim that white boys envied the freedom of black slave children and describe newly sold slaves as “a cheerful lot.”
The book also claims that abolitionists spread false rumors about the mistreatment of black slaves, and it states that “slave owners were the worst victims of the system"."
"In the The 5000 Year Leap, Skousen tells the “story of slavery” by quoting historian Fred Albert Shannon at length. The quotations claim that white boys envied the freedom of black slave children and describe newly sold slaves as “a cheerful lot.”
The book also claims that abolitionists spread false rumors about the mistreatment of black slaves, and it states that “slave owners were the worst victims of the system"."
Rushbo Doesn't Even Try To Hide His Racism Anymore
Rushbo Doesn't Even Try To Hide His Racism Anymore
"He's not even trying to disguise his racism anymore. In fact, he's wearing it right out there on his sleeve. This little riff on Central American immigrants, housing discrimination and suburbia is right up there with Cliven Bundy's musings on "The Negro"."
"He's not even trying to disguise his racism anymore. In fact, he's wearing it right out there on his sleeve. This little riff on Central American immigrants, housing discrimination and suburbia is right up there with Cliven Bundy's musings on "The Negro"."
Fox News' Gretchen Carlson Claims Seinfeld's 'Festivus' Is Real Anti-Religious Threat
Fox News' Gretchen Carlson Claims Seinfeld's 'Festivus' Is Real Anti-Religious Threat
"I've heard many anti-intellectual thoughts spewed out on Fox News, but there's plenty of room for more dim-witted ideas to flourish in the conservative media and Fox News' host Gretchen Carlson is leading the way of the feeble-minded with her take thatSeinfeld's episode containing the very funny "Festivus" holiday is one of her most feared examples of how anti-Christian ideas are eroding America's heritages."
"I've heard many anti-intellectual thoughts spewed out on Fox News, but there's plenty of room for more dim-witted ideas to flourish in the conservative media and Fox News' host Gretchen Carlson is leading the way of the feeble-minded with her take thatSeinfeld's episode containing the very funny "Festivus" holiday is one of her most feared examples of how anti-Christian ideas are eroding America's heritages."
Pope Francis: Children Who Migrate Alone Must Be 'Welcomed And Protected'
Pope Francis: Children Who Migrate Alone Must Be 'Welcomed And Protected'
"Pope Francis jumped into the migrant children debate the US is having and demanded that these children are welcomed and protected instead of being immediately sent back home. There are many Catholic politicians and pundits like Bill O'Reilly who not only want to turn the children away, but are demanding a military response and presence to be included in controlling the border."
"Pope Francis jumped into the migrant children debate the US is having and demanded that these children are welcomed and protected instead of being immediately sent back home. There are many Catholic politicians and pundits like Bill O'Reilly who not only want to turn the children away, but are demanding a military response and presence to be included in controlling the border."
Arizona Republican Confronts YMCA Campers' Bus, Mistakes Them For Migrant Kids
Arizona Republican Confronts YMCA Campers' Bus, Mistakes Them For Migrant Kids
"State legislator and would-be congressional candidate Adam Kwasman ran with a crowd of rowdy anti-immigration protesters to intercept a school bus full of migrant children yesterday morning near Phoenix. The only problem? The bus was filled with kids on their way to a YMCA camp."
"State legislator and would-be congressional candidate Adam Kwasman ran with a crowd of rowdy anti-immigration protesters to intercept a school bus full of migrant children yesterday morning near Phoenix. The only problem? The bus was filled with kids on their way to a YMCA camp."
Arizona Republican Idiotically Assumes YMCA Campers On Bus Are Migrant Children
www.politicususa.com/2014/07/16/arizona-republican-moronically-assumes-ymca-campers-bus-migrant-children.html
"Kwasman is running a longshot campaign in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District to unseat incumbent Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick. He is facing current Arizona House Speaker Andy Tobin in the GOP primary. Obviously, his initial hope with this stunt was that he’d be able to appeal to the far-right of the GOP base in the district and get himself some national exposure. Well, he got the national publicity he so desperately wanted."
"Kwasman is running a longshot campaign in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District to unseat incumbent Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick. He is facing current Arizona House Speaker Andy Tobin in the GOP primary. Obviously, his initial hope with this stunt was that he’d be able to appeal to the far-right of the GOP base in the district and get himself some national exposure. Well, he got the national publicity he so desperately wanted."
WATCH: Jon Stewart Takes Republicans To Task for Their Cruel Attitudes Towards Migrant Children
www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/watch-jon-stewart-takes-republicans-task-their-cruel-attitudes-towards-migrant
"Stewart contextualizes the anti-immigrant backlash within America’s long history of xenophobia, pointing to the Chinese Exclusion Act and concerns about the Irish taking American jobs at the turn of the 20th century."
"Stewart contextualizes the anti-immigrant backlash within America’s long history of xenophobia, pointing to the Chinese Exclusion Act and concerns about the Irish taking American jobs at the turn of the 20th century."
Arizona Politician Mistakes YMCA Campers For Undocumented Children
www.thinkprogress.org/immigration/2014/07/16/3460686/arizona-politician-mistakes-ymca-campers-for-undocumented-children-saw-fear-on-their-faces/
"An Arizona politician mistook a school bus carrying YMCA campers for undocumented immigrants during a protest against the expected arrival of migrant children in Oracle, Arizona on Tuesday."
"An Arizona politician mistook a school bus carrying YMCA campers for undocumented immigrants during a protest against the expected arrival of migrant children in Oracle, Arizona on Tuesday."
The GOP’s Plot To Convince You They Support Birth Control
www.thinkprogress.org/health/2014/07/15/3460393/gop-hobby-lobby-contraception-bill/
"At the end of the day, if McConnell’s potential legislation is any indicator, Republicans are simply willing to go on the record to affirm that they don’t support outlawing birth control altogether. That shouldn’t necessarily be incredibly reassuring to women."
"At the end of the day, if McConnell’s potential legislation is any indicator, Republicans are simply willing to go on the record to affirm that they don’t support outlawing birth control altogether. That shouldn’t necessarily be incredibly reassuring to women."
Lady Parts Justice Kicks Off New Website
Lady Parts Justice Kicks Off New Website
"Want to know what the anti-wimmenz gang is up to in your state? Click here!"
"Want to know what the anti-wimmenz gang is up to in your state? Click here!"
Scores Of Kansas Republicans Endorse Democratic Ticket For Governor
Scores Of Kansas Republicans Endorse Democratic Ticket For Governor
"Yes, those are Kansas Republicans putting their enthusiasm behind the Democrats looking to shovel Sam Brownback out of office.
It looks like Kansans don't appreciate it when billionaires shove education cuts and austerity down their throats."
"Yes, those are Kansas Republicans putting their enthusiasm behind the Democrats looking to shovel Sam Brownback out of office.
It looks like Kansans don't appreciate it when billionaires shove education cuts and austerity down their throats."
When Will Megyn 'Every Fertilized Egg Is Sacred' Kelly Call For Fertility Clinic Shutdowns?
When Will Megyn 'Every Fertilized Egg Is Sacred' Kelly Call For Fertility Clinic Shutdowns?
"If Fox's Megyn Kelly wants to defend the wingnuts who are pushing the notion that fertilized eggs are human beings and birth control is the same as abortion, when is she going to call for the fertility clinics across the country to be shut down?"
"If Fox's Megyn Kelly wants to defend the wingnuts who are pushing the notion that fertilized eggs are human beings and birth control is the same as abortion, when is she going to call for the fertility clinics across the country to be shut down?"
Two! Count 'Em, Two! Former Utah AGs Charged With Felonies
Two! Count 'Em, Two! Former Utah AGs Charged With Felonies
"The men who served as the top legal officials in Utah stand accused of soliciting bribes, accepting gifts, money laundering and interfering with the resulting criminal investigation."
"The men who served as the top legal officials in Utah stand accused of soliciting bribes, accepting gifts, money laundering and interfering with the resulting criminal investigation."
Arizona GOPer mistakes YMCA kids for undocumented children
Arizona GOPer mistakes YMCA kids for undocumented children
"Before realizing his mistake, the candidate told a reporter he saw "the fear" on the faces...of the YMCA campers "
"Before realizing his mistake, the candidate told a reporter he saw "the fear" on the faces...of the YMCA campers "
Right Wing Targeted Lois Lerner Because Of Her 1996 Investigation Into Koch Funding
Right Wing Targeted Lois Lerner Because Of Her 1996 Investigation Into Koch Funding
"The ginned-up IRS scandal is nothing more than a grudge match, orchestrated by the usual suspects and carried out by their bought-and-paid-for politicians."
"The ginned-up IRS scandal is nothing more than a grudge match, orchestrated by the usual suspects and carried out by their bought-and-paid-for politicians."
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Two Former GOP Utah Attorneys General Arrested In Corruption Case
www.talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/former-utah-attorneys-general-arrested
"Two former Utah attorneys general, John Swallow (R) and Mark Shurtleff (R), were arrested in a long-running corruption case on Tuesday morning."
"Two former Utah attorneys general, John Swallow (R) and Mark Shurtleff (R), were arrested in a long-running corruption case on Tuesday morning."
Florida GOP Does Not Plan To Appeal Court Decision Striking Down Their Illegally Gerrymandered Maps
www.thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/07/15/3460364/florida-gop-does-not-plan-to-appeal-court-decision-striking-down-their-illegally-gerrymandered-maps/
"Last week, a Florida trial court struck down the state’s gerrymandered congressional map — a map which enabled Republicans to control 17 of the state’s 27 congressional districts despite the fact that Democratic President Obama won the state in 2012."
"Last week, a Florida trial court struck down the state’s gerrymandered congressional map — a map which enabled Republicans to control 17 of the state’s 27 congressional districts despite the fact that Democratic President Obama won the state in 2012."
Todd Akin Says He And Joe McCarthy Were Both Victims Of The Liberal Media
www.thinkprogress.org/election/2014/07/15/3460318/todd-akin-joe-mccarthy/
"Failed Senate candidate Todd Akin (R-MO) has recently re-emerged in the public sphere to defend his claim in 2012 that women who were victims of “legitimate rape” could not get pregnant. In a phone interview with St. Louis Dispatch, the former congressman compared himself sympathetically to Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-WI), who spearheaded an infamous Communist witch hunt in the 1950s. Akin argued that McCarthy was another victim “assassinated by the media"."
"Failed Senate candidate Todd Akin (R-MO) has recently re-emerged in the public sphere to defend his claim in 2012 that women who were victims of “legitimate rape” could not get pregnant. In a phone interview with St. Louis Dispatch, the former congressman compared himself sympathetically to Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-WI), who spearheaded an infamous Communist witch hunt in the 1950s. Akin argued that McCarthy was another victim “assassinated by the media"."
Fox Host Gretchen Carlson Warns Seinfeld's 'Festivus' Promotes Anti-Christian Persecution | Right Wing Watch
Fox Host Gretchen Carlson Warns Seinfeld's 'Festivus' Promotes Anti-Christian Persecution | Right Wing Watch
"Today, the far-right website WorldNetDaily interviewed Fox News host Gretchen Carlson and Fred Thompson, the former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate, about their roles in the new film “Persecuted,” a thriller about looming anti-Christian oppression in the U.S.
While Thompson pointed to Obamacare and the Hobby Lobby case as examples of the government persecuting Christians, Carlson once again highlighted the real force crushing the freedoms of Christians in America: Seinfeld.
She told WorldNetDaily that “Festivus,” the secular holiday popularized by the 1997 Seinfeld episode “The Strike,” is helping “erode” America’s “heritage” and “strip our society of certain things that have been in existence for a long time"."
"Today, the far-right website WorldNetDaily interviewed Fox News host Gretchen Carlson and Fred Thompson, the former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate, about their roles in the new film “Persecuted,” a thriller about looming anti-Christian oppression in the U.S.
While Thompson pointed to Obamacare and the Hobby Lobby case as examples of the government persecuting Christians, Carlson once again highlighted the real force crushing the freedoms of Christians in America: Seinfeld.
She told WorldNetDaily that “Festivus,” the secular holiday popularized by the 1997 Seinfeld episode “The Strike,” is helping “erode” America’s “heritage” and “strip our society of certain things that have been in existence for a long time"."
Exclusive: After Subpoenas in Walker Criminal Probe, WI GOP Sought to Quietly Change Law
Exclusive: After Subpoenas in Walker Criminal Probe, WI GOP Sought to Quietly Change Law
"New documents indicate that just weeks after the first subpoenas were issued in Wisconsin's "John Doe" criminal campaign finance probe in October 2013, senate Republicans had begun working to change state law to legalize the activities under investigation."
"New documents indicate that just weeks after the first subpoenas were issued in Wisconsin's "John Doe" criminal campaign finance probe in October 2013, senate Republicans had begun working to change state law to legalize the activities under investigation."
Fox's Kelly Pitches In To Help Rehab Todd 'Legitimate Rape' Akin
Fox's Kelly Pitches In To Help Rehab Todd 'Legitimate Rape' Akin
"Todd Akin is back in the spotlight after he retracted his apology for his "legitimate rape" comments and Fox's Megyn Kelly was more than help him out with some Republican rehab on her show this Monday."
"Todd Akin is back in the spotlight after he retracted his apology for his "legitimate rape" comments and Fox's Megyn Kelly was more than help him out with some Republican rehab on her show this Monday."
Here's What Obama's 'Part-Time America' Really Looks Like
www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/07/heres-what-obamas-part-time-america-really-looks-like/374356/
"The president's critics love this talking point. But since 2010, full-time jobs are up 7.6 million, and part-time jobs have declined by more than 900,000."
"The president's critics love this talking point. But since 2010, full-time jobs are up 7.6 million, and part-time jobs have declined by more than 900,000."
CNBC Host Lets Rick Santelli Have It: 'No Piece Of Advice You've Given That's Worked'
CNBC Host Lets Rick Santelli Have It: 'No Piece Of Advice You've Given That's Worked'
"A CNBC host tore into Rick Santelli by embarrassing him with his own record of always being wrong."
"A CNBC host tore into Rick Santelli by embarrassing him with his own record of always being wrong."
Far right’s secret SCOTUS strategy: What Boehner’s lawsuit is really about
Far right’s secret SCOTUS strategy: What Boehner’s lawsuit is <em>really</em> about
"When a fringe party can no longer win legislative elections, boosting the impact of judges is its best last resort"
"When a fringe party can no longer win legislative elections, boosting the impact of judges is its best last resort"
Monday, July 14, 2014
Charles Koch, Modern Robber Baron, Exposed
Charles Koch, Modern Robber Baron, Exposed
"We suspected it all along, but now we have the goods that prove that Charles Koch was a member of the John Birch Society at the height of their attacks on the civil rights movement and civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King."
"We suspected it all along, but now we have the goods that prove that Charles Koch was a member of the John Birch Society at the height of their attacks on the civil rights movement and civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King."
Arizona charter school history book says whites envied “freedom” of slaves
Arizona charter school history book says whites envied “freedom” of slaves
"One of the oldest public charters in the state is using wingnut history to promote racism and Christian nationalism"
"One of the oldest public charters in the state is using wingnut history to promote racism and Christian nationalism"
Arizona charter school history book says whites envied “freedom” of slaves
Arizona charter school history book says whites envied “freedom” of slaves
"One of the oldest public charters in the state is using wingnut history to promote racism and Christian nationalism"
"One of the oldest public charters in the state is using wingnut history to promote racism and Christian nationalism"
GOP Self-Destruction Complete: Millennials Officially Hate Conservatives
www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/gop-self-destruction-complete-millennials-officially-hate-conservatives
"Conservatives are stuck in a perpetual outrage loop. The reappearance of Todd Akin, the horror-movie villain immortality of Sarah Palin, the unseemly celebration of the Hobby Lobby decision – these all speak to a chorus of "la-la-la-can't-hear-you" loud enough to drown out the voice of an entire generation. Late last week, the Reason Foundation released the results of a poll about that generation, the millennials; its signature finding was the confirmation of a mass abandonment of social conservatism and the GOP."
"Conservatives are stuck in a perpetual outrage loop. The reappearance of Todd Akin, the horror-movie villain immortality of Sarah Palin, the unseemly celebration of the Hobby Lobby decision – these all speak to a chorus of "la-la-la-can't-hear-you" loud enough to drown out the voice of an entire generation. Late last week, the Reason Foundation released the results of a poll about that generation, the millennials; its signature finding was the confirmation of a mass abandonment of social conservatism and the GOP."
AZ charter school’s ‘Tea Party’ history book claims whites envied the ‘freedom’ of slaves
www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/07/14/az-charter-schools-tea-party-history-book-claims-whites-envied-the-freedom-of-slaves/
"The use of the Skousen books is particularly disturbing because of their affiliation with politically motivated religious movements. Glenn Beck touted The 5,000 Year Leap as a “divinely inspired” interpretation of early American history, and following his endorsement, it became a regular presence at Tea Party events."
"The use of the Skousen books is particularly disturbing because of their affiliation with politically motivated religious movements. Glenn Beck touted The 5,000 Year Leap as a “divinely inspired” interpretation of early American history, and following his endorsement, it became a regular presence at Tea Party events."
Texas GOP’s secret anti-Hispanic plot: Smoking gun emails revealed
Texas GOP’s secret anti-Hispanic plot: Smoking gun emails revealed
"The Texas defendants, represented by Greg Abbott, Texas attorney general and Republican gubernatorial nominee, have denied that they drew redistricting maps in a discriminatory way that intentionally divided or over-concentrated minority populations, so those groups lost the opportunity to elect representatives of their choice."
"The Texas defendants, represented by Greg Abbott, Texas attorney general and Republican gubernatorial nominee, have denied that they drew redistricting maps in a discriminatory way that intentionally divided or over-concentrated minority populations, so those groups lost the opportunity to elect representatives of their choice."
6 worst right-wing moments of the week — gay pride whopper edition
6 worst right-wing moments of the week — gay pride whopper edition
"Todd Akin takes back his apology for his incredibly offensive comments on rape."
"Todd Akin takes back his apology for his incredibly offensive comments on rape."
Republicans confuse “Atlas Shrugged” for the Bible
Republicans confuse “Atlas Shrugged” for the Bible
"The decline of the mainstream church has allowed the Christian Right to misuse the Gospel to champion unfettered capitalism. For Republicans, “prosperity theology” has replaced the Beatitudes. In this Ayn Randian philosophy, God rewards the faithful with material wealth. The flip side of this theology is that to be poor means you are of little faith, and, ipso facto, must be a sinner."
"The decline of the mainstream church has allowed the Christian Right to misuse the Gospel to champion unfettered capitalism. For Republicans, “prosperity theology” has replaced the Beatitudes. In this Ayn Randian philosophy, God rewards the faithful with material wealth. The flip side of this theology is that to be poor means you are of little faith, and, ipso facto, must be a sinner."
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Why Does the Right Embrace Ignorance as a Virtue?
www.alternet.org/belief/why-does-right-embrace-ignorance-virtue
"Spouting off about stuff you know nothing about is traditionally considered unwise. But as the Republican war on science intensifies, ignorance has started to become not only less of a handicap, but a point of pride. In the face of expertise and facts, being belligerently ignorant—and offended that anyone dare suggest ignorance is less desirable than knowledge—has become the go-to position for many conservative politicians and pundits." (Reposted)
"Spouting off about stuff you know nothing about is traditionally considered unwise. But as the Republican war on science intensifies, ignorance has started to become not only less of a handicap, but a point of pride. In the face of expertise and facts, being belligerently ignorant—and offended that anyone dare suggest ignorance is less desirable than knowledge—has become the go-to position for many conservative politicians and pundits." (Reposted)
Alex Jones Goes Off on Disgusting Sexist Rant About Michelle Obama
www.forwardprogressives.com/alex-jones-goes-disgusting-sexist-rant-michelle-obama/
"Anyone who has any kind of respect for Alex Jones should be ashamed of themselves. This man has made a career out of peddling some of the most vile, hateful, paranoid propaganda I’ve ever heard. He’s an absolute embarrassment to the human race."
"Anyone who has any kind of respect for Alex Jones should be ashamed of themselves. This man has made a career out of peddling some of the most vile, hateful, paranoid propaganda I’ve ever heard. He’s an absolute embarrassment to the human race."
Founder Of ‘Moms With Guns’ Asks For Someone To Kill Obama (IMAGE)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/07/12/founder-of-moms-with-guns-asks-for-someone-to-kill-obama/
"It’s likely that the Secret Service will look into Perkins, especially given her demonstrable access to the means of making good on her wishes to harm the president."
"It’s likely that the Secret Service will look into Perkins, especially given her demonstrable access to the means of making good on her wishes to harm the president."
Rand Paul’s twisted race lies: His new views on civil rights are as phony as the old ones
Rand Paul’s twisted race lies: His new views on civil rights are as phony as the old ones
"Prospective GOP front-runner claims views on civil rights have evolved. Not if you dig into what he actually says"
"Prospective GOP front-runner claims views on civil rights have evolved. Not if you dig into what he actually says"
Obama Lands Hard Punch; Fox Talkers Squeal Like Stuck Pigs
Obama Lands Hard Punch; Fox Talkers Squeal Like Stuck Pigs
"It might play with the Fox fantasy viewers, but reality-based folks will have a more difficult time swallowing it."
"It might play with the Fox fantasy viewers, but reality-based folks will have a more difficult time swallowing it."
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Why Do Wingnuts Always Want To Play Soldier?
Why Do Wingnuts Always Want To Play Soldier?
"Two chickenhawks who never saw battle, pretending to be tough guys!"
"Two chickenhawks who never saw battle, pretending to be tough guys!"
Republican turns on party, blows up its crock of nonsense
Republican turns on party, blows up its crock of nonsense
"the reason Republicans wouldn’t move forward on immigration was that the caucus was terrified of the political blowback from conservatives"
"the reason Republicans wouldn’t move forward on immigration was that the caucus was terrified of the political blowback from conservatives"
Inside the Right-Wing's Creepy Demonization of Helpless Children
www.alternet.org/immigration/inside-right-wings-creepy-demonization-helpless-children
"Needless to say, this behavior is an expression of xenophobia, not a fear of disease. It's been used since time immemorial to characterize "the other" as a threat."
"Needless to say, this behavior is an expression of xenophobia, not a fear of disease. It's been used since time immemorial to characterize "the other" as a threat."
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