http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/02/12/1364073/-The-absurdist-comedy-that-is-the-Obamacare-challenge
"That fabric they manufactured is unraveling around them, exposing them as the unprincipled partisan hacks they are. But that's nothing compared to the egg on the Supreme Court's face for even taking this turkey of a case. Imagine how they'll look if they actually rule for the nut-jobs."
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Rick Perry’s Absurd Healthcare Claim: Texans Like Being Uninsured! | Alternet
Rick Perry’s Absurd Healthcare Claim: Texans Like Being Uninsured! | Alternet
"According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 70 percent of uninsured Texans are in working families, with 40 percent living below the poverty level. Kaiser does not have statistics on how many consider their lack of coverage just another part of being liberty-loving Texans."
"According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 70 percent of uninsured Texans are in working families, with 40 percent living below the poverty level. Kaiser does not have statistics on how many consider their lack of coverage just another part of being liberty-loving Texans."
Hobby Lobby 2: Inside Republicans' Plan to Kill America's Most Effective Anti-Teen-Pregnancy Program
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/02/colorado-iud-teen-pregnancy-abortion
"Seven years later, the program has been, by most measures, a huge success. Teen birthrates are dropping across the country, but Colorado's has fallen faster than the nationwide average, allowing it to leapfrog 11 spots in the national rankings."
"Seven years later, the program has been, by most measures, a huge success. Teen birthrates are dropping across the country, but Colorado's has fallen faster than the nationwide average, allowing it to leapfrog 11 spots in the national rankings."
Papa John’s Stole Wages From Their Employees, Now They’re Paying An $800,000 Price Tag For It
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/02/10/papa-johns-stole-wages-from-their-employees-now-theyre-paying-an-800000-price-tag-for-it/
"Gee, it kinda sounds like John Schnatter literally got rich by stealing from his own employees. After all, parent companies get a slice of the profits made by their franchisees. Combined with his refusal to pay his workers a living wage and his refusal to provide them with health insurance, it’s no wonder why Schnatter is able to live in such opulence. Here’s an aerial photograph of his sprawling 40,000 square foot castle in Kentucky, which includes a pool, a golf course, a 22 car garage, and a drawbridge.
In addition, Schnatter owns two other homes in Florida and Utah. All generously and unknowingly purchased by workers for John Schnatter with their stolen wages while they slave away in kitchens across the country with no health insurance. And conservatives have the nerve to wonder why fast food workers are going on strike. It’s because of greedy jackasses like this guy."
"Gee, it kinda sounds like John Schnatter literally got rich by stealing from his own employees. After all, parent companies get a slice of the profits made by their franchisees. Combined with his refusal to pay his workers a living wage and his refusal to provide them with health insurance, it’s no wonder why Schnatter is able to live in such opulence. Here’s an aerial photograph of his sprawling 40,000 square foot castle in Kentucky, which includes a pool, a golf course, a 22 car garage, and a drawbridge.
In addition, Schnatter owns two other homes in Florida and Utah. All generously and unknowingly purchased by workers for John Schnatter with their stolen wages while they slave away in kitchens across the country with no health insurance. And conservatives have the nerve to wonder why fast food workers are going on strike. It’s because of greedy jackasses like this guy."
It’s Time To Face The Truth That Republicans Are Traitors
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/02/09/its-time-face-truth-republicans-traitors.html
"The Republican drive to subvert this nation and its people’s well-being began when they met and secretly plotted to undermine economic recovery after they just spent 8 long years creating the Great Recession for the benefit of the rich; including starting two wars of religious aggression. At no time in history has a group of political leaders purposely conspired to destroy the nation’s economic well-being as Republicans did on Inauguration night in January 2009. They ramped up their war on the economy in 2011 when they nearly destroyed the full faith and credit of the United States that the Constitution states “shall not be questioned,” much less deliberately decimated. The constitutional betrayal garnered America’s first credit downgrade in history and a ploy they came precariously close to repeating in 2013 when they shut down the government by betraying their Constitutional mandate to legislate for the “people’s general welfare;” all over their opposition to Americans having access to affordable healthcare. It was a betrayal of their fellow citizens, and their oath to uphold the Constitution that tasks them to pass legislation, not shut down the government or threaten a credit default. Over the past six years, Republicans have shown that their allegiance to the Constitution is as non-existent as their allegiance to this country or their fellow citizens."
"The Republican drive to subvert this nation and its people’s well-being began when they met and secretly plotted to undermine economic recovery after they just spent 8 long years creating the Great Recession for the benefit of the rich; including starting two wars of religious aggression. At no time in history has a group of political leaders purposely conspired to destroy the nation’s economic well-being as Republicans did on Inauguration night in January 2009. They ramped up their war on the economy in 2011 when they nearly destroyed the full faith and credit of the United States that the Constitution states “shall not be questioned,” much less deliberately decimated. The constitutional betrayal garnered America’s first credit downgrade in history and a ploy they came precariously close to repeating in 2013 when they shut down the government by betraying their Constitutional mandate to legislate for the “people’s general welfare;” all over their opposition to Americans having access to affordable healthcare. It was a betrayal of their fellow citizens, and their oath to uphold the Constitution that tasks them to pass legislation, not shut down the government or threaten a credit default. Over the past six years, Republicans have shown that their allegiance to the Constitution is as non-existent as their allegiance to this country or their fellow citizens."
GOP Slickster Pleads Guilty To Campaign Finance Violation
GOP Slickster Pleads Guilty To Campaign Finance Violation
"Harber is well-schooled in the Morton Blackwell Leadership Institute Political Method, which is essentially one where you win at all costs. James O'Keefe is also a graduate of that particular institution. I like to call it the place where they train college students for their future in criminal politics."
"Harber is well-schooled in the Morton Blackwell Leadership Institute Political Method, which is essentially one where you win at all costs. James O'Keefe is also a graduate of that particular institution. I like to call it the place where they train college students for their future in criminal politics."
Meet The Man At The Center Of The Unprecedented US-Israel Rift
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/ron-dermer-netanyahu-speech-boehner-obama
"When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Ron Dermer as Israel’s ambassador to the United States in 2013, the move was seen as so provocative that aides to the PM were reportedly worried that the White House would balk at the choice. Dermer came with a lot of baggage. An American by birth, he had worked as a Republican operative, helping to draft Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America in 1994, before emigrating to Israel. There, he eventually became a close political adviser to Netanyahu, while remaining deeply connected in Republican politics in America.
Dermer didn’t fit the prototype of a diplomat, someone who works to transcend the partisan politics back home and assiduously avoids becoming enmeshed in the partisan politics of the country where he is posted. As it was Dermer who reportedly helped organize Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's visit to Israel in the heat of the 2012 campaign, one of the Netanyahu government’s many affronts to the Obama White House, skeptics assumed he would simply continue acting as a partisan political operative.
Although he's worked to dispel that image, a string incidents have raised red flags and were more in line with a political animal who hadn't changed much since assuming his country's most important diplomatic post."
"When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Ron Dermer as Israel’s ambassador to the United States in 2013, the move was seen as so provocative that aides to the PM were reportedly worried that the White House would balk at the choice. Dermer came with a lot of baggage. An American by birth, he had worked as a Republican operative, helping to draft Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America in 1994, before emigrating to Israel. There, he eventually became a close political adviser to Netanyahu, while remaining deeply connected in Republican politics in America.
Dermer didn’t fit the prototype of a diplomat, someone who works to transcend the partisan politics back home and assiduously avoids becoming enmeshed in the partisan politics of the country where he is posted. As it was Dermer who reportedly helped organize Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's visit to Israel in the heat of the 2012 campaign, one of the Netanyahu government’s many affronts to the Obama White House, skeptics assumed he would simply continue acting as a partisan political operative.
Although he's worked to dispel that image, a string incidents have raised red flags and were more in line with a political animal who hadn't changed much since assuming his country's most important diplomatic post."
Monday, February 16, 2015
Twitter Blows Up With Awesome #ILoveObama To Honor His Accomplishments (TWEETS)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/02/16/i-love-obama/
"Users of the social media site proudly proclaimed why they love the nation’s 44th President, for reasons ranging from things such as healthcare, gay rights, and abortion rights, to something trivial like, oh I don’t know, saving the world economy from the brink of destruction."
"Users of the social media site proudly proclaimed why they love the nation’s 44th President, for reasons ranging from things such as healthcare, gay rights, and abortion rights, to something trivial like, oh I don’t know, saving the world economy from the brink of destruction."
North Carolina GOP Looks To Raise Taxes On Students And Defrauded Homeowners
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/02/16/3623378/north-carolina-mortgage-relief-tax/
"Anyone in North Carolina who wins a write-down on their mortgage could end up owing the state thousands of dollars in extra income taxes under a Republican-backed proposal that cleared the state Senate last week."
"Anyone in North Carolina who wins a write-down on their mortgage could end up owing the state thousands of dollars in extra income taxes under a Republican-backed proposal that cleared the state Senate last week."
Jeb Bush Takes Cowardly Stance in Desperate Attempt to Distance Himself From His Brother
Jeb Bush Takes Cowardly Stance in Desperate Attempt to Distance Himself From His Brother
"If he doesn’t want to answer questions about his brother, or his family legacy in general, then he shouldn’t run for president. It’s really that simple. But if this is the strategy he’s planning to try to use going forward while hoping to avoid being linked to his brother, he’s in for a rude awakening. All that’s going to do is make him look as if he’s admitting that his brother was a failure, that he’s trying to hide something and that he’s too spineless to stand up for his own family."
"If he doesn’t want to answer questions about his brother, or his family legacy in general, then he shouldn’t run for president. It’s really that simple. But if this is the strategy he’s planning to try to use going forward while hoping to avoid being linked to his brother, he’s in for a rude awakening. All that’s going to do is make him look as if he’s admitting that his brother was a failure, that he’s trying to hide something and that he’s too spineless to stand up for his own family."
Kentucky Medicaid expansion reaping great rewards
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/02/13/1364299/-Kentucky-Medicaid-expansion-reaping-great-nbsp-rewards#
"Those gains boil down to a net budget gain of nearly $820 million for state and local governments. "For all the naysayers who claimed that expanding Medicaid was a budget-busting boondoggle, take a look at the facts," said Gov. Steve Beshear in response to the news.
There's also the other part—375,000 people who didn't have health care do now. That's saving lives. The Koch brothers must be so pissed."
"Those gains boil down to a net budget gain of nearly $820 million for state and local governments. "For all the naysayers who claimed that expanding Medicaid was a budget-busting boondoggle, take a look at the facts," said Gov. Steve Beshear in response to the news.
There's also the other part—375,000 people who didn't have health care do now. That's saving lives. The Koch brothers must be so pissed."
How Bobby Jindal’s Budget Mess Will Impact Louisiana Voters
http://thinkprogress.org/election/2015/02/13/3621989/bobby-jindals-budget-mess-will-impact-louisiana-voters/
"Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will soon present his plan to close a $1.6 billion budget hole created in large part but his massive tax cuts for the wealthy and tax loopholes for corporations."
"Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will soon present his plan to close a $1.6 billion budget hole created in large part but his massive tax cuts for the wealthy and tax loopholes for corporations."
There Are Now More Job Openings Than At Any Time Since Clinton Was In Office (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/02/14/job-growth-reaches-record-levels-under-obama-despite-gop-meddling-video/
"But it’s hard to overlook hard data from pro-business, center-to-right-leaning sites like The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
“These are pretty amazing numbers,” IHS Inc.’s Nariman Behravesh told Bloomberg, which basically sees him as the Nate Silver of payroll data forecasting"
"But it’s hard to overlook hard data from pro-business, center-to-right-leaning sites like The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
“These are pretty amazing numbers,” IHS Inc.’s Nariman Behravesh told Bloomberg, which basically sees him as the Nate Silver of payroll data forecasting"
The Koch Agenda Brings Pain And Woe To People In Republican Controlled Red States
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/02/15/tea-party-extremists-control-republicans-conservative-movement.html
"In North Carolina, another Koch state suffering conservative economic policies, extremist Koch surrogates Art Pope and Republican governor Pat McCrory are publicly conspiring to assault higher education by eliminating several University of North Carolina academic centers that do not comport with teabagger racists or Koch brother libertarian philosophy. Academic centers targeted for extinction are the Center for Faculty Excellence; the Center for Law and Government; the Institute for Education; Center for Black Culture and History; the Center for Civil Rights, the Institute on Aging, and the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity.
Later this month, a panel staffed with Koch devotees will begin a review of the University of North Carolina’s academic system under libertarian Art Pope’s direction to begin eliminating those academic centers from existence. Why? Because they run contrary to the Koch’s libertarian “vision for America” under corporate fascism and they will be successful because the Kochs have convinced so-called ‘real Americans’ Palin described that their way of life and their god, their guns, and Constitution can only be preserved by eliminating higher education focused on reducing poverty, combatting racism, and reducing economic inequality."
"In North Carolina, another Koch state suffering conservative economic policies, extremist Koch surrogates Art Pope and Republican governor Pat McCrory are publicly conspiring to assault higher education by eliminating several University of North Carolina academic centers that do not comport with teabagger racists or Koch brother libertarian philosophy. Academic centers targeted for extinction are the Center for Faculty Excellence; the Center for Law and Government; the Institute for Education; Center for Black Culture and History; the Center for Civil Rights, the Institute on Aging, and the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity.
Later this month, a panel staffed with Koch devotees will begin a review of the University of North Carolina’s academic system under libertarian Art Pope’s direction to begin eliminating those academic centers from existence. Why? Because they run contrary to the Koch’s libertarian “vision for America” under corporate fascism and they will be successful because the Kochs have convinced so-called ‘real Americans’ Palin described that their way of life and their god, their guns, and Constitution can only be preserved by eliminating higher education focused on reducing poverty, combatting racism, and reducing economic inequality."
Monsanto Crops Pushing Monarch Butterfly to 'Verge of Extinction'
Monsanto Crops Pushing Monarch Butterfly to 'Verge of Extinction'
"Herbicide-resistant genetically modified crops have brought the iconic monarch butterfly to the brink of extinction, according to a new report presented by the Center for Food Safety to Congress on Thursday."
"Herbicide-resistant genetically modified crops have brought the iconic monarch butterfly to the brink of extinction, according to a new report presented by the Center for Food Safety to Congress on Thursday."
Burlington, VT Becomes First City to Run Entirely on Renewable Electricity | Alternet
Burlington, VT Becomes First City to Run Entirely on Renewable Electricity | Alternet
"Burlington, Vermont is that state’s largest city, with a population of 42,000 people. It describes itself as “forward-thinking” which is what you’d expect from a city that once elected Senator Bernie Sanders as its mayor. So it’s no surprise that it recently became the first U.S. city of any decent size to run entirely on renewable electricity."
"Burlington, Vermont is that state’s largest city, with a population of 42,000 people. It describes itself as “forward-thinking” which is what you’d expect from a city that once elected Senator Bernie Sanders as its mayor. So it’s no surprise that it recently became the first U.S. city of any decent size to run entirely on renewable electricity."
Climate Change A Taboo Subject When Reporting Record Cold And Snow
Climate Change A Taboo Subject When Reporting Record Cold And Snow
"Obviously we will not hear the truth because Koch brothers-run media simply won't allow it. You have to go to sources like the NOAA and NASA to show the real effects of the planet's warming. If you want to find out why we don't hear about the truth, just look at some of the tweets of the GOP-media"
"Obviously we will not hear the truth because Koch brothers-run media simply won't allow it. You have to go to sources like the NOAA and NASA to show the real effects of the planet's warming. If you want to find out why we don't hear about the truth, just look at some of the tweets of the GOP-media"
Why the GOP's Vision of North America's Energy Future Should Scare All of Us | Alternet
Why the GOP's Vision of North America's Energy Future Should Scare All of Us | Alternet
"In other words, the shining Republican vision of a North American energy fortress will, in reality, prove to be a nightmare of environmental degradation and global conflict. Unfortunately, this may not be obvious by election season 2016, so watch out."
"In other words, the shining Republican vision of a North American energy fortress will, in reality, prove to be a nightmare of environmental degradation and global conflict. Unfortunately, this may not be obvious by election season 2016, so watch out."
One Of The World’s Largest Solar Energy Farms Is Now Open In California
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/02/10/3621259/here-comes-the-sun/
"The Desert Sunlight Solar Farm — a 550-megawatt farm that is also one of the largest solar plants in the world — began operating in December 2014, but Monday marked the day it was officially dedicated by U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. Jewell said the project can provide enough energy to power more than 160,000 average California homes every year — a huge help for the state in meeting its goal to increase its renewable electricity use to 50 percent by 2030."
"The Desert Sunlight Solar Farm — a 550-megawatt farm that is also one of the largest solar plants in the world — began operating in December 2014, but Monday marked the day it was officially dedicated by U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. Jewell said the project can provide enough energy to power more than 160,000 average California homes every year — a huge help for the state in meeting its goal to increase its renewable electricity use to 50 percent by 2030."
Victory Scored in Nebraska Landowners' Fight Against Keystone XL
Victory Scored in Nebraska Landowners' Fight Against Keystone XL
"Nebraska landowner Jim Tarnick previously called TransCanada's use of eminent domain "just another bullying move by the foreign corporation that swears they are going to be a good neighbor. From the Kalamazoo to the Yellowstone rivers and all across the United States, tar sands are a horrible danger and threat that the President must reject," he said."
"Nebraska landowner Jim Tarnick previously called TransCanada's use of eminent domain "just another bullying move by the foreign corporation that swears they are going to be a good neighbor. From the Kalamazoo to the Yellowstone rivers and all across the United States, tar sands are a horrible danger and threat that the President must reject," he said."
Global Divestment Day Kicks Off With Call for 'Clean Energy Future'
Global Divestment Day Kicks Off With Call for 'Clean Energy Future'
"Climate activists worldwide mobilized Friday for what they're calling Global Divestment Day, which will see more than 400 actions and protests calling on top institutions to pull their financial support for coal, oil, and gas companies."
"Climate activists worldwide mobilized Friday for what they're calling Global Divestment Day, which will see more than 400 actions and protests calling on top institutions to pull their financial support for coal, oil, and gas companies."
New York Times: Those Who Deny Climate Science Are Not ‘Skeptics’
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/02/13/3622819/new-york-times-skeptics-deniers/
"The New York Times has an excellent piece on why the people who spread disinformation about climate change are not “skeptics” — and why it’s no surprise they are called climate science “deniers"."
"The New York Times has an excellent piece on why the people who spread disinformation about climate change are not “skeptics” — and why it’s no surprise they are called climate science “deniers"."
GOP’s man-made idiocy: Mike Huckabee’s no scientist — or mathematician
GOP’s man-made idiocy: Mike Huckabee’s no scientist — or mathematician
"Last October, the Pentagon released a report calling climate change an “immediate threat” to national security, citing its contributions not only to terrorism, but to infectious disease, global poverty and humanitarian crises as well."
"Last October, the Pentagon released a report calling climate change an “immediate threat” to national security, citing its contributions not only to terrorism, but to infectious disease, global poverty and humanitarian crises as well."
Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property? | The Nation
Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property? | The Nation
"McCain and Flake pressed hard for this rip-off to be included in the Defense Authorization bill, even though it has nothing to do with defense."
"McCain and Flake pressed hard for this rip-off to be included in the Defense Authorization bill, even though it has nothing to do with defense."
Tucker Carlson Lies About Embassy Security And Green Energy
Tucker Carlson Lies About Embassy Security And Green Energy
"This is an idiotic means of denigrating President Obama's budget priorities by falsely comparing bananas to raisins. Of course Tucker's and Ben's biased figures come from the pro-oil and pro-pollution American Taxpayer Alliance."
"This is an idiotic means of denigrating President Obama's budget priorities by falsely comparing bananas to raisins. Of course Tucker's and Ben's biased figures come from the pro-oil and pro-pollution American Taxpayer Alliance."
Prosecutor in Scott Walker Probe Asks Justices to Recuse
Prosecutor in Scott Walker Probe Asks Justices to Recuse
"The prosecutor leading the probe into possible coordination between Governor Scott Walker's campaign and outside groups has asked some Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to recuse themselves from hearing a challenge to the investigation."
"The prosecutor leading the probe into possible coordination between Governor Scott Walker's campaign and outside groups has asked some Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to recuse themselves from hearing a challenge to the investigation."
Walker's 'Job Creation Agency' Gets A Closer Look
Walker's 'Job Creation Agency' Gets A Closer Look
"Walker used the WEDC board as a place to stick his unqualified former campaign workers, even though they had no experience in economic development
The money they lost track of was in the tens of millions of dollars
WEDC was involved in bid rigging
They used taxpayer money to buy iTunes for their iPads and tickets to Badger games
Many of the companies that received WEDC money were also Walker campaign donors"
"Walker used the WEDC board as a place to stick his unqualified former campaign workers, even though they had no experience in economic development
The money they lost track of was in the tens of millions of dollars
WEDC was involved in bid rigging
They used taxpayer money to buy iTunes for their iPads and tickets to Badger games
Many of the companies that received WEDC money were also Walker campaign donors"
John Boehner Admits Republicans are Willing to Put U.S. at Risk to Play Partisan Politics (Video)
John Boehner Admits Republicans are Willing to Put U.S. at Risk to Play Partisan Politics (Video)
"Republicans are anything if not predictable. The moment they gained power back in the Senate it was obvious that they were going to use that power to play petty partisan politics. The truth is, controlling Congress means very little as long as the person in the White House has veto power. So no matter what sort of propaganda Republicans spew about the nonsense they’re going to undoubtedly shove through Congress, it’s still on them to send the president legislation that they know he will sign, otherwise they’re essentially just wasting time.
The president is the one person who’s voted into office on a national scale, meaning that they’re the one individual who truly “represents the majority of the people.” So no matter what anyone in Congress says, it’s beholden upon them to make sure whatever bills they’re sending to the president’s desk actually have a chance at being signed."
"Republicans are anything if not predictable. The moment they gained power back in the Senate it was obvious that they were going to use that power to play petty partisan politics. The truth is, controlling Congress means very little as long as the person in the White House has veto power. So no matter what sort of propaganda Republicans spew about the nonsense they’re going to undoubtedly shove through Congress, it’s still on them to send the president legislation that they know he will sign, otherwise they’re essentially just wasting time.
The president is the one person who’s voted into office on a national scale, meaning that they’re the one individual who truly “represents the majority of the people.” So no matter what anyone in Congress says, it’s beholden upon them to make sure whatever bills they’re sending to the president’s desk actually have a chance at being signed."
Boehner Confesses: I Invited Netanyahu Secretly To Stab President Obama In The Back And Sabotage Peace Talks (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/02/16/boehner-confesses-i-invited-netanyahu-secretly-to-stab-president-obama-in-the-back-and-sabotage-peace-talks-video/
"It’s also seriously troublesome that Republicans have more loyalty to a foreign leader than they do to their own Commander-in-Chief, especially when you consider the fact that the GOP is gleeful about letting Netanyahu speak to Congress when they were actually considering banning President Obama from delivering his State of the Union Address back in November. Clearly, Republicans think Netanyahu is the real President of the United States and that’s a threat to our own autonomy that the American people must not tolerate."
"It’s also seriously troublesome that Republicans have more loyalty to a foreign leader than they do to their own Commander-in-Chief, especially when you consider the fact that the GOP is gleeful about letting Netanyahu speak to Congress when they were actually considering banning President Obama from delivering his State of the Union Address back in November. Clearly, Republicans think Netanyahu is the real President of the United States and that’s a threat to our own autonomy that the American people must not tolerate."
Walker Gets More Blow Back For Punting Evolution Question
Walker Gets More Blow Back For Punting Evolution Question
"Last week, while on a taxpayer funded jaunt to London, Scott Walker played it very carefully by refusing to answer questions regarding foreign policy and evolution."
"Last week, while on a taxpayer funded jaunt to London, Scott Walker played it very carefully by refusing to answer questions regarding foreign policy and evolution."
Rush Limbaugh’s Astonishing Record of Lies Exposed by Fact-Checking Organization
Rush Limbaugh’s Astonishing Record of Lies Exposed by Fact-Checking Organization
"It really is quite a system they’ve setup for themselves. People like Limbaugh blatantly lie about damn near everything, then proceed to perpetuate the idea that anyone who debunks those lies is “part of the liberal media” so they’re not to be trusted. Sadly, it’s worked. Republicans generally only get their information from conservative entities and basically any time you present them with some kind of factual evidence debunking the nonsense they’re being fed by the right-wing media, they’ll simply dismiss it as “all part of the liberal conspiracy against the truth"."
"It really is quite a system they’ve setup for themselves. People like Limbaugh blatantly lie about damn near everything, then proceed to perpetuate the idea that anyone who debunks those lies is “part of the liberal media” so they’re not to be trusted. Sadly, it’s worked. Republicans generally only get their information from conservative entities and basically any time you present them with some kind of factual evidence debunking the nonsense they’re being fed by the right-wing media, they’ll simply dismiss it as “all part of the liberal conspiracy against the truth"."
BUSTED: Scott Walker Caught Lying – Called Out By Teacher In Open Letter
http://samuel-warde.com/2015/02/busted-scott-walker-caught-lying-called-teacher-open-letter/
"Felske decided to call Walker out for his out and out lie"
"Felske decided to call Walker out for his out and out lie"
The right’s sinister plot to destroy Social Security, revealed
The right’s sinister plot to destroy Social Security, revealed
"In one of its first actions, the Republican House of Representatives of the 114th Congress, changed its rules to manufacture a Social Security crisis."
"In one of its first actions, the Republican House of Representatives of the 114th Congress, changed its rules to manufacture a Social Security crisis."
New Front In #RepublicanClassWar: Social Security For The Disabled
New Front In #RepublicanClassWar: Social Security For The Disabled
"Class war is precisely what we’ve been seeing for decades now – but it’s been waged for, not against, the wealthy. And Republicans have been its dutiful servants from the start. It might make a good hashtag, come to think of it: #RepublicanClassWar."
"Class war is precisely what we’ve been seeing for decades now – but it’s been waged for, not against, the wealthy. And Republicans have been its dutiful servants from the start. It might make a good hashtag, come to think of it: #RepublicanClassWar."
CNN’s Chris Cuomo Humiliates Alabama’s Bigoted Chief Justice Using Only Facts (Video)
CNN’s Chris Cuomo Humiliates Alabama’s Bigoted Chief Justice Using Only Facts (Video)
"The simple fact that Roy Moore, someone who’s supposed to interpret our Constitution impartially, claimed that our rights come from God and not our Constitution should instantly be grounds to remove him from his position. He flat-out said he rules based on the Bible and not the laws of our land. If that’s not grounds for dismissal I’m not sure what is. In fact, every case on which he’s ever ruled should be looked back on and checked to make sure his judgements weren’t based on his own personal religious beliefs."
"The simple fact that Roy Moore, someone who’s supposed to interpret our Constitution impartially, claimed that our rights come from God and not our Constitution should instantly be grounds to remove him from his position. He flat-out said he rules based on the Bible and not the laws of our land. If that’s not grounds for dismissal I’m not sure what is. In fact, every case on which he’s ever ruled should be looked back on and checked to make sure his judgements weren’t based on his own personal religious beliefs."
Neo-Confederate Group Plans Celebration Of Lincoln Assassination
Neo-Confederate Group Plans Celebration Of Lincoln Assassination
"The League of the South has been ramping up their hate rhetoric in recent years. In September, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported that they were gearing up to form a paramilitary unit intended to advance a second southern secession by "any means"."
"The League of the South has been ramping up their hate rhetoric in recent years. In September, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported that they were gearing up to form a paramilitary unit intended to advance a second southern secession by "any means"."
Nothing Says Patriotism Like Celebrating Lincoln’s Assassination
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/02/13/patriotism-celebrating-lincolns-assassination.html
"The South lost the Civil War, but you would not know it from right wing politics in 2015."
"The South lost the Civil War, but you would not know it from right wing politics in 2015."
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Rand Paul Tries To Embarrass Hillary Clinton With Fake Pinterest Account, Embarrasses Self Instead
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/02/14/rand-paul-tries-to-embarrass-hillary-clinton-with-fake-pinterest-account-embarrasses-self-instead/
"It’s also depressing to realize that many of his followers seem to believe that this account really is from Hillary Clinton and is not a parody. Many responded to his tweets with variations on “I can’t believe how dumb Hillary is for making this.” The sad part? She didn’t, their conservative hero Rand Paul did."
"It’s also depressing to realize that many of his followers seem to believe that this account really is from Hillary Clinton and is not a parody. Many responded to his tweets with variations on “I can’t believe how dumb Hillary is for making this.” The sad part? She didn’t, their conservative hero Rand Paul did."
Jesse Helms Still Makes The Short List
Jesse Helms Still Makes The Short List
"Let's see: You're creating the "official trailer" for this year's Conservative Political Action Conference. CPAC is more than forty years old now, so you want to begin your trailer with a tribute to prominent right-wingers of the past. There are quite a few names to choose from; of these, you pick seven.
Do you think it should have been possible to pull this off without putting an unvarnished racist in the #2 slot, right after Ronald Reagan?"
"Let's see: You're creating the "official trailer" for this year's Conservative Political Action Conference. CPAC is more than forty years old now, so you want to begin your trailer with a tribute to prominent right-wingers of the past. There are quite a few names to choose from; of these, you pick seven.
Do you think it should have been possible to pull this off without putting an unvarnished racist in the #2 slot, right after Ronald Reagan?"
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Scott Walker's Most Heinous Budget Stunt Yet
Scott Walker's Most Heinous Budget Stunt Yet
"In other words, Walker wants to force the frail elderly and disabled adults into a single, expensive program. He then wants to give these contracts - worth more than $3 billion - in a no bid process to large for profit insurance companies, who will have little or no oversight.
Gee, do you think he is fishing for the Big Insurance campaign donations with this immoral giveaway?
Ah, but that's not all. With all things Walker, there is more. There is always more.
Walker is not satisfied with just going after the disabled adults and frail elderly. He wants to go after disabled children as well."
"In other words, Walker wants to force the frail elderly and disabled adults into a single, expensive program. He then wants to give these contracts - worth more than $3 billion - in a no bid process to large for profit insurance companies, who will have little or no oversight.
Gee, do you think he is fishing for the Big Insurance campaign donations with this immoral giveaway?
Ah, but that's not all. With all things Walker, there is more. There is always more.
Walker is not satisfied with just going after the disabled adults and frail elderly. He wants to go after disabled children as well."
A "Grand Alliance" To Save Our Public Postal Service
A "Grand Alliance" To Save Our Public Postal Service
"Republicans have been pushing schemes to privatize the Postal Service since at least 1996. In 2006 Republicans in the Congress pushed through a requirement that the Postal Service pre-fund 75 years of retiree costs. The Postal Service has to pay now for employees who are not even born yet. No other government agency – and certainly no company – has to do this."
"Republicans have been pushing schemes to privatize the Postal Service since at least 1996. In 2006 Republicans in the Congress pushed through a requirement that the Postal Service pre-fund 75 years of retiree costs. The Postal Service has to pay now for employees who are not even born yet. No other government agency – and certainly no company – has to do this."
With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation | The Nation
With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation | The Nation
"On almost any big issue coming up for debate during the final two years of the Obama administration—surveillance, trade, healthcare, entitlements, tax reform, climate change—corporate lobbyists will now be attempting to influence their own former colleagues, whose salaries are now covered by US taxpayers."
"On almost any big issue coming up for debate during the final two years of the Obama administration—surveillance, trade, healthcare, entitlements, tax reform, climate change—corporate lobbyists will now be attempting to influence their own former colleagues, whose salaries are now covered by US taxpayers."
Bruce Rauner Inaugurates War on Working Families
Bruce Rauner Inaugurates War on Working Families
"Billionaire financier and new Republican Illinois Governor, Bruce Rauner, who already raised eyebrows by calling for lowering the state’s minimum wage during his campaign, continued his war on working families this week with a move straight out of the ALEC playbook."
"Billionaire financier and new Republican Illinois Governor, Bruce Rauner, who already raised eyebrows by calling for lowering the state’s minimum wage during his campaign, continued his war on working families this week with a move straight out of the ALEC playbook."
GOP Lawmaker Claims It’s Okay For Him To Be A Sexist Pig Because Women Are ‘A Lesser Cut Of Meat’
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/02/13/gop-lawmaker-claims-its-okay-for-him-to-be-a-sexist-pig-because-women-are-a-lesser-cut-of-meat/
"Why a misogynist troglodyte like Corbin was even invited to attend a discussion on domestic violence is beyond comprehension."
"Why a misogynist troglodyte like Corbin was even invited to attend a discussion on domestic violence is beyond comprehension."
The Tea Party is getting worse: Media may want a new narrative, but GOP is still nuts
The Tea Party is getting worse: Media may want a new narrative, but GOP is still nuts
"It’s not over in the U.S. Congress, where a shutdown-in-miniature is unfolding between the White House and the Tea Party wing of the GOP. It’s not over in Wisconsin, where a Tea Party-darling governor is slashing the state university system’s funding, changing its mission statement (while lying about it), and fighting tooth and nail to humiliate people on government benefits. It’s not over in North Carolina, where a billionaire-backed Tea Party government is also going after the public university system in its effort to turn the state into Kansas."
"It’s not over in the U.S. Congress, where a shutdown-in-miniature is unfolding between the White House and the Tea Party wing of the GOP. It’s not over in Wisconsin, where a Tea Party-darling governor is slashing the state university system’s funding, changing its mission statement (while lying about it), and fighting tooth and nail to humiliate people on government benefits. It’s not over in North Carolina, where a billionaire-backed Tea Party government is also going after the public university system in its effort to turn the state into Kansas."
SC Senator Says 'Woman Are A Lesser Cut Of Meat' Than Men
SC Senator Says 'Woman Are A Lesser Cut Of Meat' Than Men
"With each passing day, another Republican politician spews misogynistic nonsense."
"With each passing day, another Republican politician spews misogynistic nonsense."
Utah GOP Lawmakers Want to Know if it’s Okay to Have Sex With an Unconscious Spouse (Video)
http://aattp.org/utah-gop-lawmakers-want-to-know-if-its-okay-to-have-sex-with-an-unconscious-spouse-video/
"In a debate that seems straight out of a court of the Islamic State, Utah legislators are tackling the question of whether or not it’s okay to have sex with an unconscious spouse."
"In a debate that seems straight out of a court of the Islamic State, Utah legislators are tackling the question of whether or not it’s okay to have sex with an unconscious spouse."
Canada’s Fox ‘News’ Clone Goes Out Of Business After Just Four Years
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/02/13/canadas-fox-news-clone-goes-out-of-business-after-just-four-years/
"To counter the lack of interest, Sun Media tried to force the channel down Canada’s throat by demanding that the government make the channel a mandatory feature of every basic cable package for consumers. The CRTC, Canada’s telecommunications regulators, didn’t bite. The agency rejected the proposal and with that Sun News Network’s days were numbered. Sun News was livid by the decision not to cater to them, but most average Canadians shrugged."
"To counter the lack of interest, Sun Media tried to force the channel down Canada’s throat by demanding that the government make the channel a mandatory feature of every basic cable package for consumers. The CRTC, Canada’s telecommunications regulators, didn’t bite. The agency rejected the proposal and with that Sun News Network’s days were numbered. Sun News was livid by the decision not to cater to them, but most average Canadians shrugged."
Fox News Plagiarizes RNC's Hillary Clinton Attack Campaign
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2015/02/13/fox-news-plagiarizes-rncs-hillary-clinton-attac/202523
"Hasselbeck's report is ripped straight from a Republican National Committee (RNC) memo announcing its "Hillary's Hiding" campaign."
"Hasselbeck's report is ripped straight from a Republican National Committee (RNC) memo announcing its "Hillary's Hiding" campaign."
Paris Moves Ahead With Lawsuit Against Fox News Over Muslim ‘No-Go Zone’ Defamation
Paris Moves Ahead With Lawsuit Against Fox News Over Muslim ‘No-Go Zone’ Defamation
"Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo was not satisfied with Fox's numerous apologies for reporting that there are sections of Paris that have been taken over by Muslims and made inaccessible to everyone else. Those falsehoods were hilariously mocked on French TV’s version of The Daily Show, Le Petit Journal."
"Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo was not satisfied with Fox's numerous apologies for reporting that there are sections of Paris that have been taken over by Muslims and made inaccessible to everyone else. Those falsehoods were hilariously mocked on French TV’s version of The Daily Show, Le Petit Journal."
Fox News Proves Once Again that No Matter What President Obama Does, They’re Going to Complain (Video)
Fox News Proves Once Again that No Matter What President Obama Does, They’re Going to Complain (Video)
"As most people know, no matter what President Obama says or does conservatives are going to criticize it. I’ve joked many times that if he cured cancer tomorrow, the leading headline on Fox News would be President Obama Declares War on Oncologists. It’s utterly ridiculous how they literally can’t give him credit or praise for anything."
"As most people know, no matter what President Obama says or does conservatives are going to criticize it. I’ve joked many times that if he cured cancer tomorrow, the leading headline on Fox News would be President Obama Declares War on Oncologists. It’s utterly ridiculous how they literally can’t give him credit or praise for anything."
Georgia lawmaker pushes bill banning creation of ‘glow in the dark’ human-jellyfish hybrids
Georgia lawmaker pushes bill banning creation of ‘glow in the dark’ human-jellyfish hybrids
"A Georgia Republican legislator introduced a bill he said would ban the mixing of human and jellyfish embryos — even though he doesn’t know if it’s actually happening in his state."
"A Georgia Republican legislator introduced a bill he said would ban the mixing of human and jellyfish embryos — even though he doesn’t know if it’s actually happening in his state."
GOP Lawmaker Wants to Arrest and Jail Women For Wearing Yoga Pants | Alternet
GOP Lawmaker Wants to Arrest and Jail Women For Wearing Yoga Pants | Alternet
"A Montana lawmaker wants to expand his state’s indecent exposure laws to outlaw yoga pants and other tight-fitting or revealing clothing."
"A Montana lawmaker wants to expand his state’s indecent exposure laws to outlaw yoga pants and other tight-fitting or revealing clothing."
So Christie Wants To Hold Staff Funding Hostage To Extort Profits From Any Book
So Christie Wants To Hold Staff Funding Hostage To Extort Profits From Any Book
"Late last year, lawmakers worked on a deal that would rewrite the law to allow Christie to profit from a book deal in exchange for more money for legislative staff and judicial salaries."
"Late last year, lawmakers worked on a deal that would rewrite the law to allow Christie to profit from a book deal in exchange for more money for legislative staff and judicial salaries."
Montana Taliban: Republican lawmaker wants to arrest and jail women for wearing yoga pants
Montana Taliban: Republican lawmaker wants to arrest and jail women for wearing yoga pants
"A Montana lawmaker wants to expand his state’s indecent exposure laws to outlaw yoga pants and other tight-fitting or revealing clothing."
"A Montana lawmaker wants to expand his state’s indecent exposure laws to outlaw yoga pants and other tight-fitting or revealing clothing."
Scott Walker’s lying mess: How a tough Wisconsin teacher schooled the governor
Scott Walker’s lying mess: How a tough Wisconsin teacher schooled the governor
"Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker jumped to the front of the unimpressive GOP 2016 presidential pack thanks in large part to rave reviews for his speech at the conservative Iowa Freedom Summit late last month. (The Washington Post charts the impact of the speech here.)
But it turns out one of its most powerful moments was a lie."
"Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker jumped to the front of the unimpressive GOP 2016 presidential pack thanks in large part to rave reviews for his speech at the conservative Iowa Freedom Summit late last month. (The Washington Post charts the impact of the speech here.)
But it turns out one of its most powerful moments was a lie."
Koch Brothers Group Shouted Down By Irate Citizens During Montana Town Hall Meeting
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/02/10/koch-brothers-group-shouted-irate-citizens-montana-town-hall-meeting.html
"The Koch Brothers probably thought opposition to Obamacare would be an easy sell in small town Montana, but their town hall meeting backfired in epic fashion. Much to their chagrin, there are still some Republican lawmakers in Montana who can’t be bought off, and some voters who won’t fall in line, no matter how many millions the Koch Brothers’ decide to spend."
"The Koch Brothers probably thought opposition to Obamacare would be an easy sell in small town Montana, but their town hall meeting backfired in epic fashion. Much to their chagrin, there are still some Republican lawmakers in Montana who can’t be bought off, and some voters who won’t fall in line, no matter how many millions the Koch Brothers’ decide to spend."
Koch group gets hostile reception in Montana over Medicaid expansion
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/02/09/1363374/-Koch-group-gets-hostile-reception-in-Montana-over-Medicaid-expansion
"The Koch brothers have made stopping Medicaid expansion under Obamacare a top priority for their state efforts. It worked last week in Tennessee. Their allies did it in Wyoming, too. But not all states are as receptive to their interference. Take Montana, where a Koch road-show against Medicaid expansion was greeted by some well-informed and angry Montanans.
Seems that Americans for Prosperity has been having "Healthcare Town Hall" meetings around the state, trying to relive the glory days of August recess 2009 when they terrorized politicians and citizens alike with stories about death panels and the evils of affordable health insurance. They decided to have one in Kalispell targeting Rep. Frank Garner, a Republican who has refused to sign their pledge to vote against Medicaid expansion. They did, though, without inviting Garner to appear as well."
"The Koch brothers have made stopping Medicaid expansion under Obamacare a top priority for their state efforts. It worked last week in Tennessee. Their allies did it in Wyoming, too. But not all states are as receptive to their interference. Take Montana, where a Koch road-show against Medicaid expansion was greeted by some well-informed and angry Montanans.
Seems that Americans for Prosperity has been having "Healthcare Town Hall" meetings around the state, trying to relive the glory days of August recess 2009 when they terrorized politicians and citizens alike with stories about death panels and the evils of affordable health insurance. They decided to have one in Kalispell targeting Rep. Frank Garner, a Republican who has refused to sign their pledge to vote against Medicaid expansion. They did, though, without inviting Garner to appear as well."
Friday, February 13, 2015
Wall Street Journal Confirms Boycotters Are Winning The Fight Against Rush Limbaugh/Hate Radio
http://samuel-warde.com/2015/02/wsj-confirms-boycotters-winning-against-rush-limbaugh/
"So much for Rush Limbaugh’s new PR team trying to ridiculously claim StopRush is made up of a handful of ‘bullies’. That’s called desperation."
"So much for Rush Limbaugh’s new PR team trying to ridiculously claim StopRush is made up of a handful of ‘bullies’. That’s called desperation."
Rand Paul and Mike Huckabee Participate in New Gay-Bashing Evangelical Documentary
http://thedailybanter.com/2015/02/rand-paul-mike-huckabee-participate-new-gay-bashing-evangelical-documentary/
"In a modern world, with modern science and modern views on humanity, we create laws based on our present understanding and practical definitions of right and wrong, rather than ancient metaphors or radical superstitions. Otherwise we’d still be burning witches and bleeding sick people with leeches. The time for LGBT equality has arrived, and once again the forces of oppression are falling back on the same old strategy. But it’s comforting to know that they’re losing miserably. You’d think they’d learn from history and go down with a little class. Instead, they’re flailing just as wildly if not more so than previous characters, and history will file them in the same notorious category as pro-segregation and pro-slavery troglodytes. They’re simply too possessed by their terrible cause and blinded by their own ignorance to realize how ignominiously they’ll be remembered by posterity."
"In a modern world, with modern science and modern views on humanity, we create laws based on our present understanding and practical definitions of right and wrong, rather than ancient metaphors or radical superstitions. Otherwise we’d still be burning witches and bleeding sick people with leeches. The time for LGBT equality has arrived, and once again the forces of oppression are falling back on the same old strategy. But it’s comforting to know that they’re losing miserably. You’d think they’d learn from history and go down with a little class. Instead, they’re flailing just as wildly if not more so than previous characters, and history will file them in the same notorious category as pro-segregation and pro-slavery troglodytes. They’re simply too possessed by their terrible cause and blinded by their own ignorance to realize how ignominiously they’ll be remembered by posterity."
Republican Switches Parties Over Mississippi Refusal To Expand Medicaid
Republican Switches Parties Over Mississippi Refusal To Expand Medicaid
"I always expected some Republicans to switch parties, because it's an enormous psychological stress to constantly paint bad things as good, and to tear things down instead of building them up."
"I always expected some Republicans to switch parties, because it's an enormous psychological stress to constantly paint bad things as good, and to tear things down instead of building them up."
High Risk Investment That Brought Down The U.S. Economy Returns, With A New Name
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/02/05/3619325/bespoke-tranche-opportunities-are-your-god-now-america/
"When a restaurant fails a health code inspection, sometimes the easiest thing to do is to close up shop, let people forget what happened, then slap a new sign on the door and reopen under a new name. That’s essentially what the world’s biggest banks are doing with a complex, high-risk investment product that helped destroy the global economy less than eight years ago."
"When a restaurant fails a health code inspection, sometimes the easiest thing to do is to close up shop, let people forget what happened, then slap a new sign on the door and reopen under a new name. That’s essentially what the world’s biggest banks are doing with a complex, high-risk investment product that helped destroy the global economy less than eight years ago."
Jon Stewart Exposes Just How Corrupt Chris Christie Really Is (Video)
Jon Stewart Exposes Just How Corrupt Chris Christie Really Is (Video)
"Hopefully in 2018, the citizens of The Garden State will select someone slightly less egotistical and corrupt."
"Hopefully in 2018, the citizens of The Garden State will select someone slightly less egotistical and corrupt."
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