Republicans Want To Enslave My Generation
"Enslavement: An economic means to an end that coupled with hatred to produce a reality of racism that Americans still struggle with today. It is a word that should not be used lightly.
In recent months, many conservatives have felt entitled to its usage. They have linked slavery to food stamps, health care, unemployment benefits, and anything else the government provides to the poor. Their end game is deregulation and corporate control over our democracy."
Friday, May 2, 2014
Conservative ‘Christian’ Calls For Banning Women From Voting (AUDIO)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/05/02/barton-hates-women/
"Once again, conservatives have shown what they really think. They don’t want women to have the right to vote. This is the next big battle they plan to wage."
"Once again, conservatives have shown what they really think. They don’t want women to have the right to vote. This is the next big battle they plan to wage."
State GOP To Vote On Whether Wisconsin Should Secede From The Union
State GOP To Vote On Whether Wisconsin Should Secede From The Union
"The Wisconsin Republican Party will be voting this weekend on whether it endorses the right to secede from the rest of the country and nullify any federal law, a clear departure from the legacy of Abraham Lincoln."
"The Wisconsin Republican Party will be voting this weekend on whether it endorses the right to secede from the rest of the country and nullify any federal law, a clear departure from the legacy of Abraham Lincoln."
GOP’s comically inept Obamcare delusion: Why they’re so sad about the enrollment numbers
GOP’s comically inept Obamcare delusion: Why they’re so sad about the enrollment numbers
"GOP stooges are clinging to an old Obamacare doomsday scenario -- just as good news for the law keeps trickling in"
"GOP stooges are clinging to an old Obamacare doomsday scenario -- just as good news for the law keeps trickling in"
ALEC Doesn’t Care About #FreeMarkets
ALEC Doesn’t Care About #FreeMarkets
"Today in Kansas City, Missouri, the American Legislative Exchange Council is bringing your state legislators to a closed-door meeting with corporate lobbyists to ghostwrite "model" laws to bring to your state.
As usual, ALEC's latest conference will be painted with patriotic rhetoric and all of the typical buzzwords: "free markets," "liberty," "Jeffersonian," "Prosperity,"...you get the gist. But in typical political & public relations fashion, these words are a feeble shell obscuring an anti-populist, Big Business lobbying campaign."
"Today in Kansas City, Missouri, the American Legislative Exchange Council is bringing your state legislators to a closed-door meeting with corporate lobbyists to ghostwrite "model" laws to bring to your state.
As usual, ALEC's latest conference will be painted with patriotic rhetoric and all of the typical buzzwords: "free markets," "liberty," "Jeffersonian," "Prosperity,"...you get the gist. But in typical political & public relations fashion, these words are a feeble shell obscuring an anti-populist, Big Business lobbying campaign."
Five Videos Worth Watching From The Senate Dark Money Hearing
Five Videos Worth Watching From The Senate Dark Money Hearing
"But in yesterday’s hearing on dark money, some very smart people shared their thoughts about big money’s corrupting influence on our democracy, and what might be done to limit it. Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens was one of them. Recent Moyers & Company guests Trevor Potter and Norman Ornstein also weighed in. And Senator Ted Cruz gave an energetic defense of unlimited spending — provided that we have instant disclosure, which his party opposes."
"But in yesterday’s hearing on dark money, some very smart people shared their thoughts about big money’s corrupting influence on our democracy, and what might be done to limit it. Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens was one of them. Recent Moyers & Company guests Trevor Potter and Norman Ornstein also weighed in. And Senator Ted Cruz gave an energetic defense of unlimited spending — provided that we have instant disclosure, which his party opposes."
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Bernie Sanders Speaks Truth They Don’t Want You To Hear: The GOP Is an Extremist Party
www.politicususa.com/2014/05/01/bernie-sanders-speaks-truth-hear-gop-extremist-party.html
"The truth is that there aren’t two equal parties fighting for votes from the people in the middle of the political spectrum. The Republican Party is a right wing extremist party. Senate Republicans proved this again yesterday by blocking the bill to raise the minimum wage.
Republicans don’t want the American people to know the truth. They still like to wrap themselves in the flag and pretend that they are the party of fiscal conservative and traditional American values. The Republican Party isn’t being guided by conservatism anymore. The motivating force in the GOP is an oligarchic right-wing economic agenda.
People who vote Republican today are voting for billionaires like the Koch brothers to have more at their expense."
"The truth is that there aren’t two equal parties fighting for votes from the people in the middle of the political spectrum. The Republican Party is a right wing extremist party. Senate Republicans proved this again yesterday by blocking the bill to raise the minimum wage.
Republicans don’t want the American people to know the truth. They still like to wrap themselves in the flag and pretend that they are the party of fiscal conservative and traditional American values. The Republican Party isn’t being guided by conservatism anymore. The motivating force in the GOP is an oligarchic right-wing economic agenda.
People who vote Republican today are voting for billionaires like the Koch brothers to have more at their expense."
Republican Senate candidate in South Dakota compares poor Americans to animals
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/04/30/1295901/-Republican-Senate-candidate-in-North-Dakota-compares-poor-Americans-to-animals
"You could list all of the various reasons why such logic is both (1) profoundly offensive and (2) not even "logic," per se, or you could ignore all that and focus on the real lesson here, which is apparently that every sodding last person running for the Senate as a member of the Republican Party is a horrible, horrible person."
"You could list all of the various reasons why such logic is both (1) profoundly offensive and (2) not even "logic," per se, or you could ignore all that and focus on the real lesson here, which is apparently that every sodding last person running for the Senate as a member of the Republican Party is a horrible, horrible person."
'Historian' David Barton: Women Voting 'Hurts The Entire Culture And Society'
'Historian' David Barton: Women Voting 'Hurts The Entire Culture And Society'
"So-called "historian" David Barton insisted this week that women had originally been denied the right to vote "to keep the family together," and for the good of "the entire culture and society"."
"So-called "historian" David Barton insisted this week that women had originally been denied the right to vote "to keep the family together," and for the good of "the entire culture and society"."
Seattle Announces $15 Minimum Wage, Highest In The U.S.
www.thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/05/01/3433227/seattle-15-dollar-minimum-wage/
"Seattle will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour over the coming years under a deal brokered by Mayor Ed Murray and blessed by labor and business groups alike, city leaders announced Thursday afternoon."
"Seattle will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour over the coming years under a deal brokered by Mayor Ed Murray and blessed by labor and business groups alike, city leaders announced Thursday afternoon."
Obama Urges Voters To Boot GOP Senators Over Minimum Wage Vote
Obama Urges Voters To Boot GOP Senators Over Minimum Wage Vote
"Memo to Republicans: Yes, the economy is sluggish because no one has any money to spend. Just sayin'.
Ted Cruz was especially sanctimonious on this vote, claiming he was doing it for all the teenagers who won't have jobs when their cheap employers let them go. As if somehow the demand for flipping burgers will diminish with more money to spend?
We all know who Ted Cruz serves with slavish sociopathic devotion. But in case you've forgotten who opposes the minimum wage and isn't afraid to spend billions to block it, watch this, courtesy of the Charles Koch Foundation"
"Memo to Republicans: Yes, the economy is sluggish because no one has any money to spend. Just sayin'.
Ted Cruz was especially sanctimonious on this vote, claiming he was doing it for all the teenagers who won't have jobs when their cheap employers let them go. As if somehow the demand for flipping burgers will diminish with more money to spend?
We all know who Ted Cruz serves with slavish sociopathic devotion. But in case you've forgotten who opposes the minimum wage and isn't afraid to spend billions to block it, watch this, courtesy of the Charles Koch Foundation"
Gov. Rick Scott Gets Schooled by Seniors While Trying To Hawk Obamacare Horror Stories
www.politicususa.com/2014/04/30/gov-rick-scott-hawks-obamacare-horror-stories-schooled-seniors.html
"With 14 felonies of Medicare fraud under his belt as head of Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Rick Scott knows Mediscare. But when he tried to pull his horror story games on seniors, they weren’t buying it. Chalk this group of seniors up as yet another group that aren’t buying the GOP Horror Show con."
"With 14 felonies of Medicare fraud under his belt as head of Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Rick Scott knows Mediscare. But when he tried to pull his horror story games on seniors, they weren’t buying it. Chalk this group of seniors up as yet another group that aren’t buying the GOP Horror Show con."
Piketty shrugged: How the French economist dashed libertarians’ Ayn Randian fantasies
Piketty shrugged: How the French economist dashed libertarians’ Ayn Randian fantasies
"What we are headed for, after several decades of free market mania, is superinequality, possibly such as the world has never seen. In this world, more and more wealth will be gained off the backs of the 99 percent, and less and less will be earned through hard work.
Which essentially means freedom for the rich, and no one else."
"What we are headed for, after several decades of free market mania, is superinequality, possibly such as the world has never seen. In this world, more and more wealth will be gained off the backs of the 99 percent, and less and less will be earned through hard work.
Which essentially means freedom for the rich, and no one else."
Republican Congressman Arrested And Indicted On 20 Federal Criminal Charges
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/04/30/republican-congressman-arrested-and-indicted-for-20-federal-criminal-charges/
"GOP Congressman Michael Grimm, who was taken into federal custody on Friday, April 25, 2014, has been indicted on 20 federal, criminal charges. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States government, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, perjury, obstruction, obstructing and impeding, aiding and assisting in the preparation of false and fraudulent tax returns and unlawful employment of undocumented workers."
"GOP Congressman Michael Grimm, who was taken into federal custody on Friday, April 25, 2014, has been indicted on 20 federal, criminal charges. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States government, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, perjury, obstruction, obstructing and impeding, aiding and assisting in the preparation of false and fraudulent tax returns and unlawful employment of undocumented workers."
Thomas Piketty terrifies Paul Ryan: Behind the right’s desperate, laughable need to destroy an economist
Thomas Piketty terrifies Paul Ryan: Behind the right’s desperate, laughable need to destroy an economist
"Five years post-collapse, Piketty and Elizabeth Warren offer a way ahead. That's why the right must destroy them"
"Five years post-collapse, Piketty and Elizabeth Warren offer a way ahead. That's why the right must destroy them"
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Bundy's Friends Have Become the Kochs' Useful Idiots
Bundy's Friends Have Become the Kochs' Useful Idiots
"Like those millions of Republican supporters, the militia groups occupying the land around the Bundy Ranch want real change in this country and are frustrated with an economy that doesn't work for them and a government that seems like it only cares about making things easier for the one percent.
They've just been duped by the wealthy right-wing media and the billionaires into believing that real change will only come about by destroying the federal government and handing federal lands - and pretty much everything else - over to the oligarchs."
"Like those millions of Republican supporters, the militia groups occupying the land around the Bundy Ranch want real change in this country and are frustrated with an economy that doesn't work for them and a government that seems like it only cares about making things easier for the one percent.
They've just been duped by the wealthy right-wing media and the billionaires into believing that real change will only come about by destroying the federal government and handing federal lands - and pretty much everything else - over to the oligarchs."
Koch Brothers, Major Corporations Sponsor Pension Reform Seminar for Judges
Koch Brothers, Major Corporations Sponsor Pension Reform Seminar for Judges
"In all, about three dozen corporations — Ford Motor Co., General Electric Co., ConocoPhillips, drug maker Pfizer and the Dow Chemical Company also among them — are sponsoring the conference. Other funders include trade associations such as the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and conservative foundations such as the John William Pope Foundation and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation."
"In all, about three dozen corporations — Ford Motor Co., General Electric Co., ConocoPhillips, drug maker Pfizer and the Dow Chemical Company also among them — are sponsoring the conference. Other funders include trade associations such as the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and conservative foundations such as the John William Pope Foundation and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation."
With Unlimited Financial Campaign Contributions, One Robber Baron Can Control a State
With Unlimited Financial Campaign Contributions, One Robber Baron Can Control a State
"If you want to see how just one Wall Street robber baron can squash democracy for the sake of greed and privatization, just look to the Missouri legislature."
"If you want to see how just one Wall Street robber baron can squash democracy for the sake of greed and privatization, just look to the Missouri legislature."
Senate Republicans Show They Don’t Care About American Workers And Block A Minimum Wage Raise- Again
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/04/30/senate-republicans-show-they-dont-care-about-american-workers-and-block-a-minimum-wage-raise-again/
"Let’s take a step back and look at what we’ve got here: the same people who continuously complain that there are too many people on food stamps, too many people on welfare, too many people on unemployment, who haven’t passed a single jobs bill, and who think liberals are being too hard on Walmart just blocked a minimum wage raise – again.
The bill failed to pass because of a nearly party-line vote of 54-42. Even though the Democrats hold the majority in the Senate, supporters fell short of the 60 votes that would have been needed to end a procedural roadblock. Even though the Democrats have the majority, the Republican minority can say ‘no way, Jose’ and obstruct critical access that will help nearly 28 million Americans."
"Let’s take a step back and look at what we’ve got here: the same people who continuously complain that there are too many people on food stamps, too many people on welfare, too many people on unemployment, who haven’t passed a single jobs bill, and who think liberals are being too hard on Walmart just blocked a minimum wage raise – again.
The bill failed to pass because of a nearly party-line vote of 54-42. Even though the Democrats hold the majority in the Senate, supporters fell short of the 60 votes that would have been needed to end a procedural roadblock. Even though the Democrats have the majority, the Republican minority can say ‘no way, Jose’ and obstruct critical access that will help nearly 28 million Americans."
Ted Cruz Votes Against Minimum Wage To Help Young People, Huh?
Ted Cruz Votes Against Minimum Wage To Help Young People, Huh?
"One can usually hear some pretty silly reason politicians give for voting for or against a bill and in this case Senator Ted Cruz came out with a very laughable idea for voting down a minimum wage increase."
"One can usually hear some pretty silly reason politicians give for voting for or against a bill and in this case Senator Ted Cruz came out with a very laughable idea for voting down a minimum wage increase."
Senate Republicans Shoot Down Minimum Wage Hike
Senate Republicans Shoot Down Minimum Wage Hike
"US Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a hotly-contested measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, smothering President Barack Obama's priority effort to improve pay for working-class Americans."
"US Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a hotly-contested measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, smothering President Barack Obama's priority effort to improve pay for working-class Americans."
Glenn Beck: Hillary Clinton Will Have Sex With A Woman On White House Desk To Get Elected
Glenn Beck: Hillary Clinton Will Have Sex With A Woman On White House Desk To Get Elected
"Glenn Beck went on one of his customary homophobic jags on his radio program and as usual set his sights on Hillary Clinton by saying she'd become a lesbian to get elected and then painted a horrifying picture about it."
"Glenn Beck went on one of his customary homophobic jags on his radio program and as usual set his sights on Hillary Clinton by saying she'd become a lesbian to get elected and then painted a horrifying picture about it."
Bunkerville Held Hostage By Extremist Militia Members With Guns
Bunkerville Held Hostage By Extremist Militia Members With Guns
"In some areas, according to the letter, militiamen have set up checkpoints where drivers are stopped and asked to provide a proof of residency."
"In some areas, according to the letter, militiamen have set up checkpoints where drivers are stopped and asked to provide a proof of residency."
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
How Republican Obamacare Lies Nearly Killed A Man
www.politicususa.com/2014/04/29/republican-obamacare-lies-killed-man.html
"Angstadt would probably be dead if he didn’t have a friend who cared about him enough to fight and educate him about the ACA. Dean Angstadt got lucky. He had a friend who was willing to fight to get him to sign up, and he signed up during the open enrollment period.
His story is a reminder that the Republican lies about the ACA have real life and death consequences. Some of the people who believe the Republican misinformation campaign, and don’t get health insurance, will get sick and die before the next open enrollment period begins. It is twisted, but some opponents of the law view every person who doesn’t sign up and gets sick as proof that Obamacare doesn’t work.
The results of scaring people away from signing up for the ACA include crippling debt, people not going to see a doctor when they are sick, or even death."
"Angstadt would probably be dead if he didn’t have a friend who cared about him enough to fight and educate him about the ACA. Dean Angstadt got lucky. He had a friend who was willing to fight to get him to sign up, and he signed up during the open enrollment period.
His story is a reminder that the Republican lies about the ACA have real life and death consequences. Some of the people who believe the Republican misinformation campaign, and don’t get health insurance, will get sick and die before the next open enrollment period begins. It is twisted, but some opponents of the law view every person who doesn’t sign up and gets sick as proof that Obamacare doesn’t work.
The results of scaring people away from signing up for the ACA include crippling debt, people not going to see a doctor when they are sick, or even death."
Iowa Senate Candidates: Federal Judges Must Follow Biblical Law
www.thinkprogress.org/election/2014/04/29/3432089/iowa-senate-biblical-law/
"Despite the Republican Party’s efforts to reach out to a more moderate audience, this year’s crop of Republican primary candidates nationwide seem to be competing to hold the most extreme views."
"Despite the Republican Party’s efforts to reach out to a more moderate audience, this year’s crop of Republican primary candidates nationwide seem to be competing to hold the most extreme views."
PERRspectives: GOP's Grimm is the Face of America's $500 Billion Tax Gap
PERRspectives: GOP's Grimm is the Face of America's $500 Billion Tax Gap
"As it turns out, Rep. Grimm's jihad against the IRS was ironic and personal. On Monday, the former FBI agent surrendered to federal authorities who charged him with defrauding the United States out of over $1 million owed by his small business called--wait for it--Healthalicious."
"As it turns out, Rep. Grimm's jihad against the IRS was ironic and personal. On Monday, the former FBI agent surrendered to federal authorities who charged him with defrauding the United States out of over $1 million owed by his small business called--wait for it--Healthalicious."
Unskew this! Desperate GOP Obamacare ploy fails, again
Unskew this! Desperate GOP Obamacare ploy fails, again
"Not only was it announced that Obamacare sign-ups hit 8 million, almost simultaneously, Gallup reported that states that fully embraced Obamacare — setting up exchanges and expanding Medicaid — reduced their percentage of uninsured residents by 2.5 percent, compared to just 0.8 percent for states that resisted on one or both counts. The success of the law and the failure of opposition to it came as a one-two punch. And now we’re even starting to see Democratic healthcare ads."
"Not only was it announced that Obamacare sign-ups hit 8 million, almost simultaneously, Gallup reported that states that fully embraced Obamacare — setting up exchanges and expanding Medicaid — reduced their percentage of uninsured residents by 2.5 percent, compared to just 0.8 percent for states that resisted on one or both counts. The success of the law and the failure of opposition to it came as a one-two punch. And now we’re even starting to see Democratic healthcare ads."
Rick Santorum Rebrands Himself As Working Class Populist, Promptly Announces Opposition To Minimum Wage Hike
www.thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/04/29/3432020/rick-santorum-against-minimum-wage/
"Indeed, Santorum’s 2012 economic plan would have only widened the growing gap between the richest Americans and everybody else."
"Indeed, Santorum’s 2012 economic plan would have only widened the growing gap between the richest Americans and everybody else."
A Million Veterans Would Benefit from a Minimum Wage Increase
A Million Veterans Would Benefit from a Minimum Wage Increase
"We ask a lot of our armed forces. They serve our country in some of the most dangerous environments and difficult situations faced by any American. Yet having endured those experiences, too many veterans returning to civilian jobs find themselves in work that barely pays enough to live on. In fact, of the roughly 10 million veterans working in America today, 1 in 10—that’s one million veterans—is paid wages low enough that they would receive a raise if the federal minimum wage were increased to $10.10 per hour, as proposed in the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013."
"We ask a lot of our armed forces. They serve our country in some of the most dangerous environments and difficult situations faced by any American. Yet having endured those experiences, too many veterans returning to civilian jobs find themselves in work that barely pays enough to live on. In fact, of the roughly 10 million veterans working in America today, 1 in 10—that’s one million veterans—is paid wages low enough that they would receive a raise if the federal minimum wage were increased to $10.10 per hour, as proposed in the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013."
Show Me the Money: Meet the Multimillionaire Squeezing Missouri's Schools
Show Me the Money: Meet the Multimillionaire Squeezing Missouri's Schools
"You've probably heard of the billionaire Koch Brothers by now, and their sinister push to distort our democracy. But you may not have heard of Rex Sinquefield.
Unlike the Koch Brothers, who made their money the old-fashioned way, by inheriting it, Sinquefield is a self-made man, who earned a fortune in the stock market by investing in index funds.
He's a major funder of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), and he has also bankrolled the Club for Growth.
Though he was born in Missouri, he didn't move back there until 2005, after being away nearly four decades.
Now he claims to know how to "fix" the state. To an astonishing degree, over the last few years, Missouri's political landscape has been dominated by the wish list of just this one man.
Sinquefield is doing to Missouri what the Koch Brothers are doing to the entire country. For the Koch Brothers and Sinquefield, a lot of the action these days is not at the national but at the state level.
By examining what Sinquefield is up to in Missouri, you get a sobering glimpse of how the wealthiest conservatives are conducting a low-profile campaign to destroy civil society."
"You've probably heard of the billionaire Koch Brothers by now, and their sinister push to distort our democracy. But you may not have heard of Rex Sinquefield.
Unlike the Koch Brothers, who made their money the old-fashioned way, by inheriting it, Sinquefield is a self-made man, who earned a fortune in the stock market by investing in index funds.
He's a major funder of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), and he has also bankrolled the Club for Growth.
Though he was born in Missouri, he didn't move back there until 2005, after being away nearly four decades.
Now he claims to know how to "fix" the state. To an astonishing degree, over the last few years, Missouri's political landscape has been dominated by the wish list of just this one man.
Sinquefield is doing to Missouri what the Koch Brothers are doing to the entire country. For the Koch Brothers and Sinquefield, a lot of the action these days is not at the national but at the state level.
By examining what Sinquefield is up to in Missouri, you get a sobering glimpse of how the wealthiest conservatives are conducting a low-profile campaign to destroy civil society."
Rigging The Rules: Congress Moving Corporate Tax Breaks
Rigging The Rules: Congress Moving Corporate Tax Breaks
"Republicans in the House are getting ready to push permanent tax breaks largely for corporations. They don't intend to offset them by closing other loopholes or raising rates. This is a case study in how the game is fixed and the rules are rigged."
"Republicans in the House are getting ready to push permanent tax breaks largely for corporations. They don't intend to offset them by closing other loopholes or raising rates. This is a case study in how the game is fixed and the rules are rigged."
Monday, April 28, 2014
PERRspectives: The GOP Has Made the Red State Health Care Deficit Worse
PERRspectives: The GOP Has Made the Red State Health Care Deficit Worse
"To put those findings in terms Republicans can understand, up to 3,000 of Rick Perry's Texans will needlessly die each year. Those dead will joined by up to 671 from Scott Walker's Wisconsin, 1,176 in Nathan Deal's Georgia, 2,221 in Rick Scott's Florida and 1,145 in Pat McCrory's North Carolina."
"To put those findings in terms Republicans can understand, up to 3,000 of Rick Perry's Texans will needlessly die each year. Those dead will joined by up to 671 from Scott Walker's Wisconsin, 1,176 in Nathan Deal's Georgia, 2,221 in Rick Scott's Florida and 1,145 in Pat McCrory's North Carolina."
Surprise! Tea Party Groups Picking The Pockets of Their Base
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/04/27/tea-party-con-men/
"These are the people, the organizations, that advocate for smart spending, honest and open political discourse, and they spend near-to-nothing of their bases’ contributions on candidates. They spend it on retirements, lavish decorated offices, and 6-figure salaries for their leaders. Wake up Tea Partiers, you’re being manipulated out of your money!"
"These are the people, the organizations, that advocate for smart spending, honest and open political discourse, and they spend near-to-nothing of their bases’ contributions on candidates. They spend it on retirements, lavish decorated offices, and 6-figure salaries for their leaders. Wake up Tea Partiers, you’re being manipulated out of your money!"
Republican Senate Candidate Says Women Cause Divorce Because They Love Their Children (VIDEO)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/04/26/women-cause-divorce/
"According to Bowers, in 95 percent of failed marriages, the reason the husband ran off is not because he is a despicable human being incapable of honoring his commitment to his wife. No, in Bowers world, the reason the husband ran off to the arms of another woman is because his wife loves the children more than she loves him. He refers to that love of one’s children as “an abominable idolatry"."
"According to Bowers, in 95 percent of failed marriages, the reason the husband ran off is not because he is a despicable human being incapable of honoring his commitment to his wife. No, in Bowers world, the reason the husband ran off to the arms of another woman is because his wife loves the children more than she loves him. He refers to that love of one’s children as “an abominable idolatry"."
Now That Solar Capacity Is Soaring—Koch Brothers Demand Tax on the Sun
www.alternet.org/environment/now-solar-capacity-soaring-koch-brothers-demand-tax-sun?page=0%2C0
"The Kochs have been pushing, through AFP ads, the dishonest meme that rooftop solar owners aren't carrying their fare share of utility system costs. The dishonesty lies in the failure to mention how rooftop solar and distributed power helps reduce the demand for peak power in mid-summer allowing power producers to avoid costs for building new power plants to meet peak demand. Moreover, power distributors not in the generation business are able to avoid paying for the most expensive peak power. But that's not what the utilities are telling the politicians and public. They are lobbying that solar power generators are freeloaders."
"The Kochs have been pushing, through AFP ads, the dishonest meme that rooftop solar owners aren't carrying their fare share of utility system costs. The dishonesty lies in the failure to mention how rooftop solar and distributed power helps reduce the demand for peak power in mid-summer allowing power producers to avoid costs for building new power plants to meet peak demand. Moreover, power distributors not in the generation business are able to avoid paying for the most expensive peak power. But that's not what the utilities are telling the politicians and public. They are lobbying that solar power generators are freeloaders."
PERRspectives: Memo to Republicans: Comparing Everything to Slavery Won't End Well for You
PERRspectives: Memo to Republicans: Comparing Everything to Slavery Won't End Well for You
"It seems that everything these Republicans oppose is as bad or worse than slavery. Except, apparently, slavery itself."
"It seems that everything these Republicans oppose is as bad or worse than slavery. Except, apparently, slavery itself."
Rand Paul Risks Wrath of Conservatives by Exposing the Truth About Their God, Ronald Reagan
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/many-gops-modern-day-hypocrisies-start-ronald-reagan-just-ask-rand-paul
"It’s hard to overstate how severe this self-inflicting blow is to both his political ambitions and the legitimacy of movement conservative’s ideology. It’s a blow because Paul’s recollection of the Reagan presidency is consistent with reality."
"It’s hard to overstate how severe this self-inflicting blow is to both his political ambitions and the legitimacy of movement conservative’s ideology. It’s a blow because Paul’s recollection of the Reagan presidency is consistent with reality."
7 Absurd Right-Wing Follies This Week: Bundy/Hannity Breakup Edition
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/7-absurd-right-wing-follies-week-bundyhannity-breakup-edition
"If there is a more perfect example of Fox and the right being exposed as the utterly backward haters they are, we cannot imagine it."
"If there is a more perfect example of Fox and the right being exposed as the utterly backward haters they are, we cannot imagine it."
How Maryland's Domestic Violence Laws Became A Right Wing Weapon Of Personal Destruction
How Maryland's Domestic Violence Laws Became A Right Wing Weapon Of Personal Destruction
"When a group of right-wing bloggers discovered a convenient legal loophole gave them a way to harass and bully a disabled man, they used it with all their might."
"When a group of right-wing bloggers discovered a convenient legal loophole gave them a way to harass and bully a disabled man, they used it with all their might."
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Republican Senate Candidate Blames Women for Divorce Even When Males Were Unfaithful
www.forwardprogressives.com/republican-senate-candidate-blames-women-divorce-even-males-unfaithful/
"Yes, that’s a male Republican Senate candidate saying that women are often the reason why men cheat because they love their children more than they do their husbands, and that women should love their husbands more than their children because he chose them, whereas their children didn’t."
"Yes, that’s a male Republican Senate candidate saying that women are often the reason why men cheat because they love their children more than they do their husbands, and that women should love their husbands more than their children because he chose them, whereas their children didn’t."
Koch Brothers Group Caught Blatantly Lying To Voters About Voter Registration In West Virginia
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/04/25/koch-brothers-voter-fraud/
"AFP is notorious for distributing this type of misinformation. During the Scott Walker recall election, the Koch backed organization sent mailings to democrats with bogus instructions for filling out absentee ballots.
While AFP remains a tax exempt organization, and one which is supposed to be barred from direct lobbying in support of candidates or issues, they spend billions of dollars across the country, doing exactly that. They’ve come under fire consistently for publishing misleading and dishonest ads and engaging in all kinds of illegal lobbying activities. In 2011, the organization even posted fake eviction notices on the homes of Detroit residents.
It’s important to get the message about the dishonest tactics used by AFP out to those who may not be aware. Literature mailed to voters, such as the leaflets sent to West Virginia residents, can have a negative effect on voter turnout. Let people know that republicans are up to their usual dirty tricks, trying to suppress the vote by keeping democrats home. The only trustworthy source for election and voting information is your state office or your county election commission."
"AFP is notorious for distributing this type of misinformation. During the Scott Walker recall election, the Koch backed organization sent mailings to democrats with bogus instructions for filling out absentee ballots.
While AFP remains a tax exempt organization, and one which is supposed to be barred from direct lobbying in support of candidates or issues, they spend billions of dollars across the country, doing exactly that. They’ve come under fire consistently for publishing misleading and dishonest ads and engaging in all kinds of illegal lobbying activities. In 2011, the organization even posted fake eviction notices on the homes of Detroit residents.
It’s important to get the message about the dishonest tactics used by AFP out to those who may not be aware. Literature mailed to voters, such as the leaflets sent to West Virginia residents, can have a negative effect on voter turnout. Let people know that republicans are up to their usual dirty tricks, trying to suppress the vote by keeping democrats home. The only trustworthy source for election and voting information is your state office or your county election commission."
Friday, April 25, 2014
Conservative Christians Don’t Want You To See This Clip Of Porky Pig Reciting The Pledge (VIDEO)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/04/23/porky-pig-pledge-of-allegiance/
"Written by Baptist minister Francis Bellamy in 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance has been part of our nation for well over 100 years. But what most Americans don’t realize is that for half of that time, the words “under God” were never part of it. Not at all."
"Written by Baptist minister Francis Bellamy in 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance has been part of our nation for well over 100 years. But what most Americans don’t realize is that for half of that time, the words “under God” were never part of it. Not at all."
SC GOP candidate: Women cause ’95 percent’ of divorces by loving their kids too much
www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/04/25/sc-gop-candidate-women-cause-95-percent-of-divorces-by-loving-their-kids-too-much/
"One of the six Republican primary challengers to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) once blamed women for causing most divorces – even when their husbands are unfaithful.
Det Bowers made the remarks during a sermon at the Christ Church of the Carolinas, where he served for more than a decade as pastor. The sermon was available for download until the podcast was removed recently ahead of the June 10 primary."
"One of the six Republican primary challengers to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) once blamed women for causing most divorces – even when their husbands are unfaithful.
Det Bowers made the remarks during a sermon at the Christ Church of the Carolinas, where he served for more than a decade as pastor. The sermon was available for download until the podcast was removed recently ahead of the June 10 primary."
The Post Office Was Targeted By Bain Capital Vultures All Along
The Post Office Was Targeted By Bain Capital Vultures All Along
"The 109th United States Congress held a vote back in 2006 that did irreparable harm to one of the largest unions in the country and one of the most functional institutes of our government. A Republican Congress—acting at the behest of the Bush-Cheney administration—enacted a law that required the postal service to “pre-fund” retiree health benefits seventy-five years into the future. NO corporation has ever been asked to shoulder such insane financial burdens and Americans had no idea this was even happening. The US Post Office is one of the top employers of veterans. Yet the GOP has repeatedly slashed any means of assistance for the “troops” they claim to support. Not only did those brave men and women fight a senseless war without being properly equipped with safe gear, but their means of livelihood when they return to civilian life has been systematically eradicated by Republicans."
"The 109th United States Congress held a vote back in 2006 that did irreparable harm to one of the largest unions in the country and one of the most functional institutes of our government. A Republican Congress—acting at the behest of the Bush-Cheney administration—enacted a law that required the postal service to “pre-fund” retiree health benefits seventy-five years into the future. NO corporation has ever been asked to shoulder such insane financial burdens and Americans had no idea this was even happening. The US Post Office is one of the top employers of veterans. Yet the GOP has repeatedly slashed any means of assistance for the “troops” they claim to support. Not only did those brave men and women fight a senseless war without being properly equipped with safe gear, but their means of livelihood when they return to civilian life has been systematically eradicated by Republicans."
Karl Rove and Americans for Prosperity Join Forces to Aid ALEC Stalwart in NC Race
Karl Rove and Americans for Prosperity Join Forces to Aid ALEC Stalwart in NC Race
"Tillis is a longtime member of ALEC, but has gone beyond the normal duties of copying and pasting corporate-approved legislation in North Carolina's state house. Tillis has become an important leader in ALEC.
He is one of just 21 state legislators from across the country on ALEC's national board. The legislative board meets jointly with the corporate lobbyists on ALEC "private enterprise" board, which includes top political givers like Koch Industries, Exxon Mobil, AT&T, and PhRMA."
"Tillis is a longtime member of ALEC, but has gone beyond the normal duties of copying and pasting corporate-approved legislation in North Carolina's state house. Tillis has become an important leader in ALEC.
He is one of just 21 state legislators from across the country on ALEC's national board. The legislative board meets jointly with the corporate lobbyists on ALEC "private enterprise" board, which includes top political givers like Koch Industries, Exxon Mobil, AT&T, and PhRMA."
Right Scrambles over Red-Hot Indictment of Inequality and Capitalism | Common Dreams
Right Scrambles over Red-Hot Indictment of Inequality and Capitalism | Common Dreams
"As a book by French economist Thomas Piketty has soared to the top of U.S. best seller lists and the public discourse surrounding inequality has popularized the once rare term "oligarchy" in recent weeks, the American rightwing appears flabbergasted about how to respond to the seemingly red-hot rise of the idea that modern capitalism has become a failure by creating a permanent ultra-rich ruling class to the detriment of the overall economy and everyone else."
"As a book by French economist Thomas Piketty has soared to the top of U.S. best seller lists and the public discourse surrounding inequality has popularized the once rare term "oligarchy" in recent weeks, the American rightwing appears flabbergasted about how to respond to the seemingly red-hot rise of the idea that modern capitalism has become a failure by creating a permanent ultra-rich ruling class to the detriment of the overall economy and everyone else."
Charles Krauthammer Blasts Conservatives Supporting Cliven Bundy
Charles Krauthammer Blasts Conservatives Supporting Cliven Bundy
"Sean Hannity and Rand Paul just got ripped by their compatriot Charles Krauthammer for supporting the anti-government zealot, Cliven Bundy."
"Sean Hannity and Rand Paul just got ripped by their compatriot Charles Krauthammer for supporting the anti-government zealot, Cliven Bundy."
22 Crazy Right-Wing Delusions about the Absurd Cliven Bundy Stand-Off
www.alternet.org/22-crazy-right-wing-delusions-about-absurd-cliven-bundy-stand
"A good deal of them, alas, come from Sean Hannity."
"A good deal of them, alas, come from Sean Hannity."
Colbert Salutes Hannity For Bravely Standing Up For Cliven Bundy
Colbert Salutes Hannity For Bravely Standing Up For Cliven Bundy
"Colbert: Hannity and Bundy go together like Ku And Klux"
"Colbert: Hannity and Bundy go together like Ku And Klux"
Jon Stewart’s Takedown Of Sean Hannity Has To Be Seen To Be Appreciated (VIDEOS)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/04/24/stewart-hannity-feud/
"All-in-all, this was one of the best skewerings in The Daily Show‘s history"
"All-in-all, this was one of the best skewerings in The Daily Show‘s history"
NH Republican Will Infanite: Women Don't Deserve Same Pay As Men
NH Republican Will Infanite: Women Don't Deserve Same Pay As Men
"New Hampshire State Representative Will Infantine infuriated many of his colleagues when he publicly stated that men deserve more money than the ladies."
"New Hampshire State Representative Will Infantine infuriated many of his colleagues when he publicly stated that men deserve more money than the ladies."
After Championing Cliven Bundy, Fox News Studiously Ignores His Racist Meltdown
www.thinkprogress.org/home/2014/04/24/3430708/cliven-bundy-fox-news/
"The blackout is not unusual for Fox News. The network has ignored a number of major news stories that are bad for conservatives. For instance, Fox was virtually silent during the firestorm surrounding Rep. Todd Akin’s (R-MO) claim that women could not become pregnant from “legitimate rape,” as well as failed Senate candidate Richard Mourdock’s claim that rape pregnancies were “a gift from God"."
"The blackout is not unusual for Fox News. The network has ignored a number of major news stories that are bad for conservatives. For instance, Fox was virtually silent during the firestorm surrounding Rep. Todd Akin’s (R-MO) claim that women could not become pregnant from “legitimate rape,” as well as failed Senate candidate Richard Mourdock’s claim that rape pregnancies were “a gift from God"."
“Patriot” Rancher Cliven Bundy Says “Negroes” Were More Free During Slavery
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/04/24/bundy-says-negroes-better-slaves/
"Just a little “FYI” for any “patriot” or “militiaman,” especially those from the Bundy ranch, who happen to be reading this: If president Obama were the tyrant that you and Fox News continuously make him out to be, you and all of your friends who thought it’d be fun to point guns at federal agents to circumvent and overthrow the law of the United States of America… wouldn’t even be around to annoy us anymore."
"Just a little “FYI” for any “patriot” or “militiaman,” especially those from the Bundy ranch, who happen to be reading this: If president Obama were the tyrant that you and Fox News continuously make him out to be, you and all of your friends who thought it’d be fun to point guns at federal agents to circumvent and overthrow the law of the United States of America… wouldn’t even be around to annoy us anymore."
Fox News’ new laughing stock: Cliven Bundy — and Stephen Colbert — will destroy Sean Hannity
Fox News’ new laughing stock: Cliven Bundy — and Stephen Colbert — will destroy Sean Hannity
"Sean Hannity's done. Roger Ailes booted Glenn Beck when he became a liability. A Colbert clip might make it so"
"Sean Hannity's done. Roger Ailes booted Glenn Beck when he became a liability. A Colbert clip might make it so"
Fox News’ worst Cliven Bundy lies: 22 right-wing delusions about the absurd standoff
Fox News’ worst Cliven Bundy lies: 22 right-wing delusions about the absurd standoff
"Why do so many lunatics defend this racist? The crazy tales they're hearing. We explain why their claims are wrong"
"Why do so many lunatics defend this racist? The crazy tales they're hearing. We explain why their claims are wrong"
Sean Hannity Denounces Cliven Bundy's Racism, Then Stands By Him
Sean Hannity Denounces Cliven Bundy's Racism, Then Stands By Him
"Sean Hannity was forced to respond to the bigoted and racist statements made by his militia hero, Cliven Bundy, Thursday night."
"Sean Hannity was forced to respond to the bigoted and racist statements made by his militia hero, Cliven Bundy, Thursday night."
Dana Loesch: Cliven Bundy Just Needs A Little Media Training
Dana Loesch: Cliven Bundy Just Needs A Little Media Training
"To Cliven, being a slave and learning to pick cotton is the best life for blacks in America, Nuff, said right there. So Dana, the fact that he's a racist doesn't weaken his case because he already has no case to begin with. He's wrong about his personal gripes with the BLM and he's also a racist."
"To Cliven, being a slave and learning to pick cotton is the best life for blacks in America, Nuff, said right there. So Dana, the fact that he's a racist doesn't weaken his case because he already has no case to begin with. He's wrong about his personal gripes with the BLM and he's also a racist."
UPDATED: Cliven Bundy Muses On What He Knows 'About The Negro'
UPDATED: Cliven Bundy Muses On What He Knows 'About The Negro'
"Rand Paul (predictably) distanced himself from Bundy's remarks, saying "he completely disagrees with Mr. Bundy's appalling and racist statements, and condemns them in the most strenuous way."
However, let's not forget that Rand Paul's former social media director and book co-author Jack Hunter would be quite in agreement with Mr. Bundy. Senator Paul also supported doing away with the Civil Rights Act, and his former spokesperson Chris Hightower also posted racist remarks on Facebook. Sometimes actions speak louder than the strongest condemnation of someone else's opinion."
"Rand Paul (predictably) distanced himself from Bundy's remarks, saying "he completely disagrees with Mr. Bundy's appalling and racist statements, and condemns them in the most strenuous way."
However, let's not forget that Rand Paul's former social media director and book co-author Jack Hunter would be quite in agreement with Mr. Bundy. Senator Paul also supported doing away with the Civil Rights Act, and his former spokesperson Chris Hightower also posted racist remarks on Facebook. Sometimes actions speak louder than the strongest condemnation of someone else's opinion."
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