Watergate's Lessons, Washed Away
Watergate's Lessons, Washed Away:
During Watergate, people went to jail, even former attorney general, John Mitchell. Today, we can't even get miscreant bankers to resign in exchange for their billions in bailouts.
During Watergate, people went to jail, even former attorney general, John Mitchell. Today, we can't even get miscreant bankers to resign in exchange for their billions in bailouts.
Assange prosecutor quits while accuser sacks lawyer
Assange prosecutor quits while accuser sacks lawyer:
Turmoil in the Swedish Prosecution Authority's effort to extradite Julian Assange.
Turmoil in the Swedish Prosecution Authority's effort to extradite Julian Assange.
SarahPAC – Effective PAC or Sarah Palin's Personal Slush Fund? ~ Politicalgates
SarahPAC – Effective PAC or Sarah Palin's Personal Slush Fund? ~ Politicalgates
"Old grifters, you see, don't fade away, they just keep coming back for more."
Nobody’s Going to Take Your Guns Away
Nobody’s Going to Take Your Guns Away:
Why we need to get a grip on all this Second Amendment hysteria.
Why we need to get a grip on all this Second Amendment hysteria.
Conservatives Should Worry About The Addition Of Chris Hayes To MSNBC’s Prime Time Lineup | Mediaite
Conservatives Should Worry About The Addition Of Chris Hayes To MSNBC's Prime Time Lineup | Mediaite:
As always, where there is challenge there is also opportunity. As every conservative knows, the only force that drives positive change is competition – and cable news’ conservative hosts will have that in spades come April. Here’s to hoping MSNBC’s programming decision is the beginning of a rebirth of cable news across the board.
As always, where there is challenge there is also opportunity. As every conservative knows, the only force that drives positive change is competition – and cable news’ conservative hosts will have that in spades come April. Here’s to hoping MSNBC’s programming decision is the beginning of a rebirth of cable news across the board.
Supreme Court’s Glimpse at Thinking on Same-Sex Marriage
Supreme Court’s Glimpse at Thinking on Same-Sex Marriage:
It appears the conservative members of the Supreme Court, calculating that their chances of winning would not get better, were behind the decision to take up the volatile subject.
It appears the conservative members of the Supreme Court, calculating that their chances of winning would not get better, were behind the decision to take up the volatile subject.
WATCH: Marie Osmond Takes a Stand for Marriage Equality
WATCH: Marie Osmond Takes a Stand for Marriage Equality:
"Osmond, who has a lesbian daughter, discussed the issue with ABC's Diane Sawyer Friday night."
Amazing how broadening a little exposure to reality can be :)
"Osmond, who has a lesbian daughter, discussed the issue with ABC's Diane Sawyer Friday night."
Amazing how broadening a little exposure to reality can be :)
Friday, March 29, 2013
Public Banking: Yes, We Can Have Banks That Work For the People
Public Banking: Yes, We Can Have Banks That Work For the People:
We all know the banking system is broken. It's easy to become pessimistic in the face of corporate and political corruption, but the system can be changed. We've done it before, and we can do it again. One pathway to genuine reform is "public banking": the establishment of banks that are owned at operated by…
We all know the banking system is broken. It's easy to become pessimistic in the face of corporate and political corruption, but the system can be changed. We've done it before, and we can do it again. One pathway to genuine reform is "public banking": the establishment of banks that are owned at operated by…
Sequester: Republican theory of the case - Darren Samuelsohn
Sequester: Republican theory of the case - Darren Samuelsohn:
To figure out why Republicans are winning the sequester wars, look at two numbers. Federal employees have so far taken no furlough days. And the stock market hit an all-time record earlier this month, with the Dow closing Thursday at 14,578. Amid all that, it’s pretty hard for most of the public to understand what the Democrats were talking about,...
To figure out why Republicans are winning the sequester wars, look at two numbers. Federal employees have so far taken no furlough days. And the stock market hit an all-time record earlier this month, with the Dow closing Thursday at 14,578. Amid all that, it’s pretty hard for most of the public to understand what the Democrats were talking about,...
Sequester: Democratic theory of the case - Darren Samuelsohn
Sequester: Democratic theory of the case - Darren Samuelsohn:
The public has largely tuned out the Democrats’ repeated warnings about mid-air plane crashes, troop deaths and mass illness from tainted meat if the sequester cuts stay in place. But Democrats aren’t dropping the threat of disaster, seizing now on the line they think can beat the Republicans: law and order. Prison riots, cocaine flooding...
The public has largely tuned out the Democrats’ repeated warnings about mid-air plane crashes, troop deaths and mass illness from tainted meat if the sequester cuts stay in place. But Democrats aren’t dropping the threat of disaster, seizing now on the line they think can beat the Republicans: law and order. Prison riots, cocaine flooding...
Postal Service to close more than 50 mail-processing centers
Postal Service to close more than 50 mail-processing centers:
"The Postal Service said it will shutter more than 50 processing centers as part of an accelerated plan to consolidate facilities."
Couldn't we shut Congress, or just the Repug Party, instead?
"The Postal Service said it will shutter more than 50 processing centers as part of an accelerated plan to consolidate facilities."
Couldn't we shut Congress, or just the Repug Party, instead?
Obama administration moves ahead with sweeping rules requiring cleaner gasoline
Obama administration moves ahead with sweeping rules requiring cleaner gasoline:
"Move is supported by environmentalists and auto firms, but opposed by oil and gas industry."
Yay! Now California won't have the most expensive gas, since the rest of the country will be using the same gas! Of course, Sacramento will find some way to put us back in first place :)
"Move is supported by environmentalists and auto firms, but opposed by oil and gas industry."
Yay! Now California won't have the most expensive gas, since the rest of the country will be using the same gas! Of course, Sacramento will find some way to put us back in first place :)
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Stewart Lays Into GOP Leaders For Their ‘Cognitive Dissonance’ In Opposing Same-Sex Marriage | Mediaite
Stewart Lays Into GOP Leaders For Their "Cognitive Dissonance" In Opposing Same-Sex Marriage | Mediaite:
During Wednesday evening's Daily Show, Jon Stewart offered up a harsh assessment of several prominent Republicans who've yet to come around on the issue of same-sex marriage, namely Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Marco Rubio, as well as newfound folk hero Dr. Ben Carson.
During Wednesday evening's Daily Show, Jon Stewart offered up a harsh assessment of several prominent Republicans who've yet to come around on the issue of same-sex marriage, namely Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Marco Rubio, as well as newfound folk hero Dr. Ben Carson.
Colbert Has A Meltdown Over ‘Papa Bear’ O’Reilly’s Gay Marriage Remarks: ‘Read Your F**king Contract!’ | Mediaite
Colbert Has A Meltdown Over "Papa Bear" Reilly's Gay Marriage Remarks: "Read Your F**king Contract!" | Mediaite:
Stephen Colbert was shaken to core on Wednesday, upon realizing not only that the Supreme Court may side with the pro-gay marriage side... but that people actually support that. Not just any people, but even certain Fox News hosts.
Stephen Colbert was shaken to core on Wednesday, upon realizing not only that the Supreme Court may side with the pro-gay marriage side... but that people actually support that. Not just any people, but even certain Fox News hosts.
New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault | The Nation
New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault | The Nation:
Women who suffer sexual assault in the military are nine times more likely to get PTSD, and the military needs to act.
Women who suffer sexual assault in the military are nine times more likely to get PTSD, and the military needs to act.
O'Donnell: Not All Republicans Think Marriage is Between One Man and One Woman
O'Donnell: Not All Republicans Think Marriage is Between One Man and One Woman:
The Last Word's Lawrence O'Donnell explained that not all Republicans agree with Texas Gov. Rick Perry and the others in their party who believe that marriage is supposed to be between one man and one woman, such as St. Ronnie, Newt Gingrich and his fellow 'serial polygamist' Rush Limbaugh.
The Last Word's Lawrence O'Donnell explained that not all Republicans agree with Texas Gov. Rick Perry and the others in their party who believe that marriage is supposed to be between one man and one woman, such as St. Ronnie, Newt Gingrich and his fellow 'serial polygamist' Rush Limbaugh.
Next Stage for Gay Rights: Conservative Amnesia
Next Stage for Gay Rights: Conservative Amnesia:
You're saying conservatives had a problem with gays? Doesn't ring a bell.
You're saying conservatives had a problem with gays? Doesn't ring a bell.
Prop 8 and DOMA Oral Arguments: The Justices’ Best Quotations on Gay Marriage : The New Yorker
Prop 8 and DOMA Oral Arguments: The Justices’ Best Quotations on Gay Marriage : The New Yorker
I repeat.... Impeach Clarence Thomas. Useless lump.
I repeat.... Impeach Clarence Thomas. Useless lump.
Supreme Court Likely to Strike Down DOMA -- But Maybe for the Wrong Reasons
Supreme Court Likely to Strike Down DOMA -- But Maybe for the Wrong Reasons:
The states' rights argument hinted at by Justice Anthony Kennedy could set a dangerous precedent.
The states' rights argument hinted at by Justice Anthony Kennedy could set a dangerous precedent.
GOP senators fear a debate on gun legislation - The Maddow Blog
GOP senators fear a debate on gun legislation - The Maddow Blog
"Just so we're clear, what these five senators are saying is they intend to filibuster the motion to proceed on any gun bill. In other words, they're not only going to try to prevent legislation from passing, they also intend to block any bill related to gun violence from even being debated on the Senate floor.
I'm not sure what they're so afraid of."
Saudi Arabia vs. China: America can't play favorites with human rights - CSMonitor.com
Saudi Arabia vs. China: America can't play favorites with human rights - CSMonitor.com
While the US has been quick to condemn human rights violations in China and rally behind persecuted activists there, President Obama has seemed hesitant to do the same with Saudi Arabia and its persecution of human rights activist Mohammad Fahad Al-Qahtani.
While the US has been quick to condemn human rights violations in China and rally behind persecuted activists there, President Obama has seemed hesitant to do the same with Saudi Arabia and its persecution of human rights activist Mohammad Fahad Al-Qahtani.
Saying ‘Vagina’ During Biology Class Leads To Investigation Of Idaho Science Teacher | TPM News
Saying ‘Vagina’ During Biology Class Leads To Investigation Of Idaho Science Teacher | TPM News
The Religious Right are all dumbasses and are determined to make us all equally as dumb. Can I please have my lobotomy now, Reverend?
The Religious Right are all dumbasses and are determined to make us all equally as dumb. Can I please have my lobotomy now, Reverend?
Limbaugh: At Least Half The Political Feeds On Twitter Are "Political Hacks Paid By Democrats And Their Front Groups" | Video | Media Matters for America
Limbaugh: At Least Half The Political Feeds On Twitter Are "Political Hacks Paid By Democrats And Their Front Groups" | Video | Media Matters for America
I'm still waiting for my checks... you listening, George Soros? :)
I'm still waiting for my checks... you listening, George Soros? :)
Thom Hartmann Explains When the GOP Became the Party of the Rich | Video Cafe
Thom Hartmann Explains When the GOP Became the Party of the Rich | Video Cafe
Thom takes us back to the ORIGINAL Gilded Age...
Thom takes us back to the ORIGINAL Gilded Age...
Congressman: SCOTUS Legalizing Gay Marriage Creates ‘Constitutional Crisis’ ‘Usurping’ Democracy | The New Civil Rights Movement
Congressman: SCOTUS Legalizing Gay Marriage Creates ‘Constitutional Crisis’ ‘Usurping’ Democracy | The New Civil Rights Movement
We have 'Cafeteria Catholics'... now, apparently, we're getting 'Cafeteria Constitutionalists' Oh the joy!
We have 'Cafeteria Catholics'... now, apparently, we're getting 'Cafeteria Constitutionalists' Oh the joy!
Polls reflect conservative angst toward GOP establishment - First Read
Polls reflect conservative angst toward GOP establishment - First Read
"But these numbers suggest that the party's right flank -- the heart and soul of the Republican Party -- haven't bought in. And until they do, a transformation of the party will be that much more difficult."
Bob Dole Tells the Republican Party to 'close its doors to make repairs'
Bob Dole Tells the Republican Party to 'close its doors to make repairs'
"Mitch McConnell has dragged the Senate into the tea party Republican ditch (his filibuster record speaks for itself). The tea party was against it because they hate anything the UN does; they see the UN as imposing on American exceptionalism. They would rather have Mitt Romney taking orders from Netanhayu than be a part of the United Nations."
Gun-death tally: Every American gun death since Newtown Sandy Hook shooting (INTERACTIVE). - Slate Magazine
Gun-death tally: Every American gun death since Newtown Sandy Hook shooting (INTERACTIVE). - Slate Magazine
The answer to the simple question in that headline is surprisingly hard to come by. So Slate and the Twitter feed @GunDeaths are collecting data for our crowdsourced interactive. This data is necessarily incomplete. But the more people who are paying attention, the better the data will be.
The answer to the simple question in that headline is surprisingly hard to come by. So Slate and the Twitter feed @GunDeaths are collecting data for our crowdsourced interactive. This data is necessarily incomplete. But the more people who are paying attention, the better the data will be.
Walmart's Death Grip on Groceries Is Making Life Worse for Millions of People (Hard Times USA)
Walmart's Death Grip on Groceries Is Making Life Worse for Millions of People (Hard Times USA):
The real effect of Walmart's takeover of our food system has been to intensify the rural and urban poverty that drives unhealthy food choices.
The real effect of Walmart's takeover of our food system has been to intensify the rural and urban poverty that drives unhealthy food choices.
Corporations Are Robbing Us Of Our Right to a Fair Trial
Corporations Are Robbing Us Of Our Right to a Fair Trial:
If you've been gouged by your bank, discriminated against, sexually harassed, unfairly fired, you'll most likely find that you're barred from the courthouse door.
If you've been gouged by your bank, discriminated against, sexually harassed, unfairly fired, you'll most likely find that you're barred from the courthouse door.
Oppressed Christians and Second-Class Citizenship
Oppressed Christians and Second-Class Citizenship
Having people tell you you're wrong may not be fun, but it doesn't make you oppressed.
Having people tell you you're wrong may not be fun, but it doesn't make you oppressed.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Krugman's Advice to Cyprus: 'Leave the Euro. Now.' | Common Dreams
Krugman's Advice to Cyprus: 'Leave the Euro. Now.'
Economist says best thing nation coud do is save itself the pain by making immediate exit from the Eurozone
Economist says best thing nation coud do is save itself the pain by making immediate exit from the Eurozone
The CIA's Wars and John Brennan's Dilemma | The Nation
The CIA's Wars and John Brennan's Dilemma | The Nation:
Fixing the CIA is a tall order, but it can be done.
Fixing the CIA is a tall order, but it can be done.
Food is now the ultimate class signifier | Suzanne Moore | Comment is free | The Guardian
Food is now the ultimate class signifier | Suzanne Moore | Comment is free | The Guardian
Poor people are being fobbed off with food stamps while the rest of us watch cookery shows and eat fancy ready-meals
Poor people are being fobbed off with food stamps while the rest of us watch cookery shows and eat fancy ready-meals
The GOP Needs a New Product, Not a New Brand
The GOP Needs a New Product, Not a New Brand:
The political party could learn a lot from Oil of Olay. Really.
The political party could learn a lot from Oil of Olay. Really.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Do Millennials Stand a Chance in the Real World?
Do Millennials Stand a Chance in the Real World?:
The members of Generation Y have developed an obsession with money — partly because they don’t have any.
The members of Generation Y have developed an obsession with money — partly because they don’t have any.
Unlock Phones So People Can Use Public Airwaves
Unlock Phones So People Can Use Public Airwaves:
What if, when you bought a new television, you had to decide which electrical network you’d like to use it on. That is essentially the problem most Americans face whenever they buy a mobile phone.
What if, when you bought a new television, you had to decide which electrical network you’d like to use it on. That is essentially the problem most Americans face whenever they buy a mobile phone.
The London Whale and the real link between the US economy and Cyprus
The London Whale and the real link between the US economy and Cyprus:
Dean Baker: Washington policy-makers say the deficit is the greatest threat to the US economy. In reality, it's the failure of banking reform
Dean Baker: Washington policy-makers say the deficit is the greatest threat to the US economy. In reality, it's the failure of banking reform
Best Pics
Prop 8 Protesters Rally At Supreme Court Today:
Supporters and opponents of marriage equality gathered on Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court, for the first day of hearings on Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will evaluate the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law preventing legally married gay couples from receiving the same benefits married straight couples receive, according to the Associated Press.
Supporters and opponents of marriage equality gathered on Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court, for the first day of hearings on Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will evaluate the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law preventing legally married gay couples from receiving the same benefits married straight couples receive, according to the Associated Press.
GOP leadership: Texas will defend conservative values,... | www.statesman.com
GOP leadership: Texas will defend conservative values,... | www.statesman.com
Sounds good to me! :)
“Over our dead bodies are we going to let this state turn blue,” said Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst
Sounds good to me! :)
Monday, March 25, 2013
NYC’s Bloomberg, NRA Chief, Spar on Gun Control | New York City | United States | Epoch Times
NYC’s Bloomberg, NRA Chief, Spar on Gun Control | New York City | United States | Epoch Times
Two of the loudest voices in the gun debate say it’s up to voters now to make their position known to Congress.
Two of the loudest voices in the gun debate say it’s up to voters now to make their position known to Congress.
Homeless Vets vs. the VA: An LA Story Continues | The Nation
Homeless Vets vs. the VA: An LA Story Continues | The Nation:
The fight in LA to house homeless disabled veterans—on land donated to the government for them—has moved to the courts.
The fight in LA to house homeless disabled veterans—on land donated to the government for them—has moved to the courts.
OpEdNews Article: Article: The Paul Ryan Magical Mystery Chop, Dice, and Slice Budget
OpEdNews Article: Article: The Paul Ryan Magical Mystery Chop, Dice, and Slice Budget:
The Republicans' latest attempt to subvert the American democracy is proof the Republicans are nothing more than the lackeys of corporate greed at the expense of the rest of us.
The Republicans' latest attempt to subvert the American democracy is proof the Republicans are nothing more than the lackeys of corporate greed at the expense of the rest of us.
"It's been four years since President Bush left office, and the Congressional Republicans who fully embraced the Bush--Cheney policies still haven't learned anything."
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
300 guns seized from Long Island home
300 guns seized from Long Island home:
Cops seized more than 300 guns and piles of ammo from a house near Centereach High School. Officials say the owner, Jay Steiner, was running an illegal gun business.
(Hey! He was just trying to start his own militia!)
Cops seized more than 300 guns and piles of ammo from a house near Centereach High School. Officials say the owner, Jay Steiner, was running an illegal gun business.
(Hey! He was just trying to start his own militia!)
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Ryan budget and the austerity argument within the GOP
The Ryan budget and the austerity argument within the GOP:
Pledging fealty to austerity over all other priorities may well be a very limiting proposition for Republicans eyeing higher office.
Pledging fealty to austerity over all other priorities may well be a very limiting proposition for Republicans eyeing higher office.
GOP Conservatives Crave Debt Ceiling Standoff With Obama
GOP Conservatives Crave Debt Ceiling Standoff With Obama:
Republican leaders may have placated their conservative members long enough to have prevented a catastrophic credit default this winter. But it’s far from clear they’ll be able to repeat that feat when the country’s borrowing authority expires again this summer.
(Shorter GOP- we like looking stupid and mean-spirited!)
Republican leaders may have placated their conservative members long enough to have prevented a catastrophic credit default this winter. But it’s far from clear they’ll be able to repeat that feat when the country’s borrowing authority expires again this summer.
(Shorter GOP- we like looking stupid and mean-spirited!)
Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks | The Nation
Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks | The Nation:
The Democratic senator is introducing legislation to break them up, but he’s in an uphill battle—against not only the GOP but his own party.
The Democratic senator is introducing legislation to break them up, but he’s in an uphill battle—against not only the GOP but his own party.
OpEdNews Article: Article: That's why they call it a Police State
OpEdNews Article: Article: That's why they call it a Police State:
As a population we live with an overload of inputs, 9-11, the wars, the shootings and the endless carnage brought about by the political philosophies of those in our government, who are neither Republicans nor Democrats.
As a population we live with an overload of inputs, 9-11, the wars, the shootings and the endless carnage brought about by the political philosophies of those in our government, who are neither Republicans nor Democrats.
Dianne Feinstein: I won’t ‘play dead’ on assault weapons ban
Dianne Feinstein: I won’t ‘play dead’ on assault weapons ban:
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she won’t “lay down and play dead” on an assault weapons ban after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid revealed the California Democrat’s measure won’t be part of the Senate Democratic gun control plan. “This is very important to me. And I’m not going to lay down and play dead. I think...
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she won’t “lay down and play dead” on an assault weapons ban after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid revealed the California Democrat’s measure won’t be part of the Senate Democratic gun control plan. “This is very important to me. And I’m not going to lay down and play dead. I think...
Bernie Sanders To Lloyd Blankfein: 'Arrogance Has No End' Flashback
Blankfein needs to start his own retirement- right now.
Bernie Sanders To Lloyd Blankfein: 'Arrogance Has No End' Flashback:
Senator Bernie Sanders ripped Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein over his assertions that the government should lower people's expectations and cut entitlements. This is coming from a man who made $16 million last year.
Bernie Sanders To Lloyd Blankfein: 'Arrogance Has No End' Flashback:
Senator Bernie Sanders ripped Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein over his assertions that the government should lower people's expectations and cut entitlements. This is coming from a man who made $16 million last year.
