An Open Letter To Darrell Issa | The Everlasting GOP Stoppers
Neighbor Darrell gets schooled.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Gay couple kicked out of east Texas BBQ joint: ‘We don’t serve fags here’
Gay couple kicked out of east Texas BBQ joint: ‘We don’t serve fags here’
There are gay people in East Texas? I thought they all moved to Dallas, or at least to Tyler! :)
There are gay people in East Texas? I thought they all moved to Dallas, or at least to Tyler! :)
5 Republican Leadership Conference Speakers Who Should Embarrass Republican Leaders - The National Memo
5 Republican Leadership Conference Speakers Who Should Embarrass Republican Leaders - The National Memo
For 5 more reasons I tend to think Repugs are stupid, we present their All-Star lineup. I'm not sure whether to be frightened or nauseated. Again, I'm leaning toward 'both' ;)
For 5 more reasons I tend to think Repugs are stupid, we present their All-Star lineup. I'm not sure whether to be frightened or nauseated. Again, I'm leaning toward 'both' ;)
Burr doubles down on his attack on veterans' groups
Burr doubles down on his attack on veterans' groups
'Support our troops, except, of course, for actually doing anything for them. As for ex-troops, well, fuck them!' seems to be the attitude.
'Support our troops, except, of course, for actually doing anything for them. As for ex-troops, well, fuck them!' seems to be the attitude.
Judicial nominee Michael Boggs's claim of ignorance of abortion debate rings hollow
Judicial nominee Michael Boggs's claim of ignorance of abortion debate rings hollow
I've always said Repugs were stupid. Well, either this clown is incredibly stupid, or thinks we are. Personally, I'm inclined to lean towards 'both' as the answer.
I've always said Repugs were stupid. Well, either this clown is incredibly stupid, or thinks we are. Personally, I'm inclined to lean towards 'both' as the answer.
Kentucky newspaper slams Mitch McConnell's Obamacare doublespeak
Kentucky newspaper slams Mitch McConnell's Obamacare doublespeak
We are governed by monumentally stupid people. (facepalm)
We are governed by monumentally stupid people. (facepalm)
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
The Words Every Woman Should Know | Alternet
The Words Every Woman Should Know | Alternet:
Men discount what women say with surprising regularity. Here’s how women should respond.
Men discount what women say with surprising regularity. Here’s how women should respond.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Christopher Michael-Martinez’s Father Gets It Right about Guns : The New Yorker
Christopher Michael-Martinez’s Father Gets It Right about Guns : The New Yorker:
"I don’t think I’ve ever been as heartbroken by anything as I was, last night, by the video of Richard Martinez, whose twenty-year-old son, Christopher, a college student at the University of California Santa Barbara, had been murdered the day before. Christopher and six others were killed in a mass shooting near campus."
"I don’t think I’ve ever been as heartbroken by anything as I was, last night, by the video of Richard Martinez, whose twenty-year-old son, Christopher, a college student at the University of California Santa Barbara, had been murdered the day before. Christopher and six others were killed in a mass shooting near campus."
Sunday, May 25, 2014
This is not what democracy looks like: The long, slow death of Jefferson’s dream - Salon.com
This is not what democracy looks like: The long, slow death of Jefferson’s dream - Salon.com:
From Thomas Piketty to Cliven Bundy to GOP climate trolls, democracy is in deep crisis. What comes next?
From Thomas Piketty to Cliven Bundy to GOP climate trolls, democracy is in deep crisis. What comes next?
Thanks to the Roberts Court, Corporations Have More Constitutional Rights Than Actual People | The Nation
Thanks to the Roberts Court, Corporations Have More Constitutional Rights Than Actual People | The Nation:
The big media talk a lot about stalemate in Congress, but they are missing the real story. While representative democracy is dysfunctional, the Supreme Court has taken over with its own reactionary power grab. In case after case, the court’s right-wing majority is making its own law—expanding the power of corporations and the very wealthy, while making it harder for ordinary citizens to fight back.
Worst of all, the Roberts Court is trying to permanently inhibit the federal government’s ability to help people cope with the country’s vast social and economic disorders.
The big media talk a lot about stalemate in Congress, but they are missing the real story. While representative democracy is dysfunctional, the Supreme Court has taken over with its own reactionary power grab. In case after case, the court’s right-wing majority is making its own law—expanding the power of corporations and the very wealthy, while making it harder for ordinary citizens to fight back.
Worst of all, the Roberts Court is trying to permanently inhibit the federal government’s ability to help people cope with the country’s vast social and economic disorders.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Why You Need to Tell the FCC to Save Net Neutrality Now | The Nation
Why You Need to Tell the FCC to Save Net Neutrality Now | The Nation:
The commissioners are considering rules that would allow telecom giants to control it with “pay to play” schemes.
The commissioners are considering rules that would allow telecom giants to control it with “pay to play” schemes.
Can a New Populist Movement Fight Off American Oligarchy? | Common Dreams
Can a New Populist Movement Fight Off American Oligarchy? | Common Dreams:
Amid push for "new populist" agenda, can progressives ignite a grassroots insurgency, battle both parties, and save the democracy?
Amid push for "new populist" agenda, can progressives ignite a grassroots insurgency, battle both parties, and save the democracy?
The Right-Wing's 5 Most Insane Conspiracy Theories This Week | Alternet
The Right-Wing's 5 Most Insane Conspiracy Theories This Week | Alternet
Slow week for the Crazy Train. i mean, there's some seriously crazy shit in here, but nothing amusingly crazy :)
Slow week for the Crazy Train. i mean, there's some seriously crazy shit in here, but nothing amusingly crazy :)
Is Not Knowing Something A Sign of Weakness? Creationists Think So | Alternet
Is Not Knowing Something A Sign of Weakness? Creationists Think So | Alternet:
The anti-science patrol is again attacking Neil deGrasse Tyson, this
time over his take on the origins of life, the economy and climate
change.
Will no one rid us of these turbulent priests? (apologies to Henry II)
The anti-science patrol is again attacking Neil deGrasse Tyson, this
time over his take on the origins of life, the economy and climate
change.
Will no one rid us of these turbulent priests? (apologies to Henry II)
Friday, May 23, 2014
5 of the Most Dangerous Delusions of the Far Right | Alternet
5 of the Most Dangerous Delusions of the Far Right | Alternet:
That the conservative movement is built on a bunch of misinformation, strange fantasies and outright lies has been the subject of thorough documentation, particularly in the past few decades. Conservative leaders deny inconvenient facts, make up lurid tales to justify their beliefs, and outright lie, if it suits their agenda. But these lies and myths rarely just sit in amber. They tend to evolve and get stranger and more baroque over time. Just when you think conservative misinformation can’t get any weirder, it does
That the conservative movement is built on a bunch of misinformation, strange fantasies and outright lies has been the subject of thorough documentation, particularly in the past few decades. Conservative leaders deny inconvenient facts, make up lurid tales to justify their beliefs, and outright lie, if it suits their agenda. But these lies and myths rarely just sit in amber. They tend to evolve and get stranger and more baroque over time. Just when you think conservative misinformation can’t get any weirder, it does
The Privatization Scam: 5 Horror Stories of Gov't Outsourcing to Greedy Private Companies | Alternet
The Privatization Scam: 5 Horror Stories of Gov't Outsourcing to Greedy Private Companies | Alternet:
For decades we’ve been subjected to constant propaganda that government is inefficient, bureaucratic and expensive. We’re told that the answer is to “privatize,” or “outsource” government functions to private businesses and they will do things more efficiently and everyone comes out ahead. As a result we have experienced decades of privatization of government functions.
For decades we’ve been subjected to constant propaganda that government is inefficient, bureaucratic and expensive. We’re told that the answer is to “privatize,” or “outsource” government functions to private businesses and they will do things more efficiently and everyone comes out ahead. As a result we have experienced decades of privatization of government functions.
Why Neil deGrasse Tyson Is the Lightning Rod for the Major Threat Science Poses to Creationists | Alternet
Why Neil deGrasse Tyson Is the Lightning Rod for the Major Threat Science Poses to Creationists | Alternet:
"What he means to say is parents should erase the actual education their kids receive and replace it with the biblical nonsense of their choosing..."
"What he means to say is parents should erase the actual education their kids receive and replace it with the biblical nonsense of their choosing..."
Inside the Troubling Rise of Fascist Parties Across Europe | Alternet
Inside the Troubling Rise of Fascist Parties Across Europe | Alternet:
History is repeating itself as Europe's political leadership puts the needs of the banks first and the people last.
Everyone, altogether now, sing....o/~ It's Springtime for Hitler and Germany......
History is repeating itself as Europe's political leadership puts the needs of the banks first and the people last.
Everyone, altogether now, sing....o/~ It's Springtime for Hitler and Germany......
A Powerful Long-term Alliance Between China and Russia Is Unnerving Washington | Alternet
A Powerful Long-term Alliance Between China and Russia Is Unnerving Washington | Alternet:
The deal aims to turn the region into a privileged gas hub for Japan and South Korea.
The deal aims to turn the region into a privileged gas hub for Japan and South Korea.
Pat Robertson: 'You Have to be Deaf, Dumb and Blind to Believe in Young Earth Creationism' | Alternet
Pat Robertson: 'You Have to be Deaf, Dumb and Blind to Believe in Young Earth Creationism' | Alternet
Uh oh, Pat's getting so senile, he's forgetting which lies he's supposed to tell when...
Uh oh, Pat's getting so senile, he's forgetting which lies he's supposed to tell when...
Neil deGrasse Tyson Slams CNN for Its Stupidity on Climate Change | Alternet
Neil deGrasse Tyson Slams CNN for Its Stupidity on Climate Change | Alternet
Scientists 'debate' things like how bad and how fast global climate change will affect us. The conservatives and the religious right debate things like whether a witch will float...
Scientists 'debate' things like how bad and how fast global climate change will affect us. The conservatives and the religious right debate things like whether a witch will float...
Koch brothers’ Detroit abomination: Stunning avarice and cruelty reaches new low - Salon.com
Koch brothers’ Detroit abomination: Stunning avarice and cruelty reaches new low - Salon.com
Speaking of evil, corrupt ultra-wealthy serpents, here are the Koch bros in action! Bring on the guillotines!
Speaking of evil, corrupt ultra-wealthy serpents, here are the Koch bros in action! Bring on the guillotines!
Republicans' Attempt To Woo Women At Gubernatorial Debate Fails Miserably | ThinkProgress
Republicans' Attempt To Woo Women At Gubernatorial Debate Fails Miserably | ThinkProgress
Rule Number One... when in a hole, shut up and stop digging!
Rule Number One... when in a hole, shut up and stop digging!
Why American Conservatives Are Suddenly Freaking Out About Guillotines | Alternet
Why American Conservatives Are Suddenly Freaking Out About Guillotines | Alternet:
Are they afraid the people’s patience is not endless?
Are they afraid the people’s patience is not endless?
– Corporate America’s Newest Scheme To Deprive You Of Your Constitutional Rights
– Corporate America’s Newest Scheme To Deprive You Of Your Constitutional Rights:
Corporations are interested in protecting their own interests, increasing profits and lowering costs. It does not take a genius to figure out that protecting the consumer is the last thing on their agenda.
Corporations are interested in protecting their own interests, increasing profits and lowering costs. It does not take a genius to figure out that protecting the consumer is the last thing on their agenda.
How Right-Wingers Are Amping Up Their War on Science and Reality | Alternet
How Right-Wingers Are Amping Up Their War on Science and Reality | Alternet:
Republicans are taking their science denialism to striking new levels.
Republicans are taking their science denialism to striking new levels.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
FBI director: Zero tolerance pot policy kills our ability to hire cyber war programmers. Updated
FBI director: Zero tolerance pot policy kills our ability to hire cyber war programmers. Updated
We are ruled by really stupid people. And Jeff Sessions is one of the dumbest of the dumb.... (facepalm)
We are ruled by really stupid people. And Jeff Sessions is one of the dumbest of the dumb.... (facepalm)
The Real Reason Why No One Cares About CNN's Climate Stories | ThinkProgress
The Real Reason Why No One Cares About CNN's Climate Stories | ThinkProgress
WTF has happened to CNN? Lo, how have the might fallen!
WTF has happened to CNN? Lo, how have the might fallen!
Idiot Savings Time....
OMFG! I hope this is a spoof. If it's not, some teachers have some 'splaining to do, Luceeee.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
WATCH: Georgia GOP Primary Gets Ugly In Home Stretch - The National Memo
WATCH: Georgia GOP Primary Gets Ugly In Home Stretch - The National Memo
Republicans risk a once-safe Senate seat, as homophobic slurs and wild
attack ads turn their primary into a circular firing squad.
Republicans risk a once-safe Senate seat, as homophobic slurs and wild
attack ads turn their primary into a circular firing squad.
Exposing the Koch Brothers and the Price We all Pay
Exposing the Koch Brothers and the Price We all Pay:
If there can be such a thing as a typical American billionaire, David H. and Charles G. Koch do not fit that bill.
If there can be such a thing as a typical American billionaire, David H. and Charles G. Koch do not fit that bill.
Texas Drought Spawning Fires and Dust-Bowl Like Conditions | Alternet
Texas Drought Spawning Fires and Dust-Bowl Like Conditions | Alternet:
Like California, Texas is on the verge of an epic drought that can devastate the state's livestock and agriculture industries and force consumers to ration water in the next several months. Moreover, the threat of dust storms and wildfires continue to grow as the drought continues into the Spring and Summer.
Like California, Texas is on the verge of an epic drought that can devastate the state's livestock and agriculture industries and force consumers to ration water in the next several months. Moreover, the threat of dust storms and wildfires continue to grow as the drought continues into the Spring and Summer.
In Georgia, You Can Carry a Gun, But You Need a Prescription for a Vibrator | Alternet
In Georgia, You Can Carry a Gun, But You Need a Prescription for a Vibrator | Alternet:
Giving out prescriptions for vibrators seems more like a doctor's bad pick-up line than good public policy. But in Sandy Springs, Georgia, you really do need a medical reason – and a doctor's prescription – to buy a sex toy.
Somebody's priorities are really screwed up.
Giving out prescriptions for vibrators seems more like a doctor's bad pick-up line than good public policy. But in Sandy Springs, Georgia, you really do need a medical reason – and a doctor's prescription – to buy a sex toy.
Somebody's priorities are really screwed up.
Glenn Beck's Supporters Turn on Him After 'Operation American Spring' Total Fail | Alternet
Glenn Beck's Supporters Turn on Him After 'Operation American Spring' Total Fail | Alternet:
Glenn Beck's natives are getting very restless, and many of them are now taking their frustrations out on him.
Glenn Beck's natives are getting very restless, and many of them are now taking their frustrations out on him.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Watch Rand Paul: Poverty Wages are ‘Tough Love People Have to Accept’ | Occupy Democrats
Watch Rand Paul: Poverty Wages are ‘Tough Love People Have to Accept’ | Occupy Democrats
As an example of the ideas expressed below :)
As an example of the ideas expressed below :)
Arizona GOP Candidate Says Democrats Are Behind Most Mass Shootings
Arizona GOP Candidate Says Democrats Are Behind Most Mass Shootings
I wonder what the weather is like on Cloud Cuckooland Planet?
I wonder what the weather is like on Cloud Cuckooland Planet?
Libertarians’ reality problem: How an estrangement from history yields abject failure - Salon.com
Libertarians’ reality problem: How an estrangement from history yields abject failure - Salon.com:
It has long been customary to divide the Republican Party into three “camps”: big business or “Wall Street” Republicans, the religious right and neoconservatives or “national security” Republicans. The third group, it must be admitted, somewhat unsteadily combines neoconservatives proper (such as William Kristol) with old-fashioned defense hawks (such as Donald Rumsfeld), but perhaps this is the Republican “big tent” we keep hearing about.
In any case, this neat three-part logic was roiled by two events in 2008: the “Great Recession” and the election of Barack Obama as president.
It has long been customary to divide the Republican Party into three “camps”: big business or “Wall Street” Republicans, the religious right and neoconservatives or “national security” Republicans. The third group, it must be admitted, somewhat unsteadily combines neoconservatives proper (such as William Kristol) with old-fashioned defense hawks (such as Donald Rumsfeld), but perhaps this is the Republican “big tent” we keep hearing about.
In any case, this neat three-part logic was roiled by two events in 2008: the “Great Recession” and the election of Barack Obama as president.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Texas Church Organizing Rally Against Climate Science | National Report
Texas Church Organizing Rally Against Climate Science | National Report:
National ReportPolling data shows that one in four Americans believe that climate change is a hoax, and Baptist Minister George Davis is definitely one of them. And with help from his congregation of 213 climate change deniers, he hopes to emcee the largest rally against climate science in history this August, in his home city of Fort Worth, Texas.
I swear to God they must be handing out stupid pills in Texas...
National ReportPolling data shows that one in four Americans believe that climate change is a hoax, and Baptist Minister George Davis is definitely one of them. And with help from his congregation of 213 climate change deniers, he hopes to emcee the largest rally against climate science in history this August, in his home city of Fort Worth, Texas.
I swear to God they must be handing out stupid pills in Texas...
Friday, May 16, 2014
Right-Wing Senator Attacks Retired Military Brass for Concluding Climate Change Is Strategic Threat | Alternet
Right-Wing Senator Attacks Retired Military Brass for Concluding Climate Change Is Strategic Threat | Alternet
The finest mind in Oklahoma speaks, and world tries not to roll in the aisles laughing...
The finest mind in Oklahoma speaks, and world tries not to roll in the aisles laughing...
Bible-Thumping Pastor Believes Women Shouldn't Interfere with 'God's Will' In Pregnancy—Except His Own Wife | Alternet
Bible-Thumping Pastor Believes Women Shouldn't Interfere with 'God's Will' In Pregnancy—Except His Own Wife | Alternet
Speaking of brain damaged religious conservatives, here's one most 'gals' will want to take a swing at. You may also want to do a litle stomping on Martin Luther, but you missed your chance there ...
Speaking of brain damaged religious conservatives, here's one most 'gals' will want to take a swing at. You may also want to do a litle stomping on Martin Luther, but you missed your chance there ...
8 of the Worst Right-Wing Wackos This Week: War on Science Edition | Alternet
8 of the Worst Right-Wing Wackos This Week: War on Science Edition | Alternet
Speaking of traumatic brain injuries.... apparently, there's been a rash of them in the religious right this week :)
Speaking of traumatic brain injuries.... apparently, there's been a rash of them in the religious right this week :)
Operation American Spring Fizzles, Twitter Trolls Hold Major Mockfest
Operation American Spring Fizzles, Twitter Trolls Hold Major Mockfest
Looks like the Hillybilly Militia Hoedown scheduled for today fell short of their estimates by a factor of about a million. Instead to 30million enraged patriots, they have 30 Rascal mounted militia cavalry at the Washington Monument :) OOOPSIES!!
Looks like the Hillybilly Militia Hoedown scheduled for today fell short of their estimates by a factor of about a million. Instead to 30million enraged patriots, they have 30 Rascal mounted militia cavalry at the Washington Monument :) OOOPSIES!!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Rate of US honeybee deaths 'too high for long-term survival' | Environment | theguardian.com
Rate of US honeybee deaths 'too high for long-term survival' | Environment | theguardian.com
This is only a problem if you have a dependency on food or air. Otherwise, feel free to disregard this issue.
This is only a problem if you have a dependency on food or air. Otherwise, feel free to disregard this issue.
Watch: Homophobic Host Gets Called Out, Flips Out, and Storms Out | Occupy Democrats
Watch: Homophobic Host Gets Called Out, Flips Out, and Storms Out | Occupy Democrats
A bit of hometown fun. For the Dallasites out there, we've got Dale Hansen on one side and Suzie Humphries on the other. It's like KVIL in the 90s ;)
A bit of hometown fun. For the Dallasites out there, we've got Dale Hansen on one side and Suzie Humphries on the other. It's like KVIL in the 90s ;)
7 Mindblowing Economic Trends You Need to Know About | Alternet
7 Mindblowing Economic Trends You Need to Know About | Alternet
Which country is considering a $25 minimum wage? That and more...
Which country is considering a $25 minimum wage? That and more...
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Alien artist, surrealist H.R. Giger dies aged 74 | Reuters
Alien artist, surrealist H.R. Giger dies aged 74 | Reuters:
"Alien" artist, surrealist H.R. Giger dies aged 74
The world is a lesser, if seemingly safer, place....
"Alien" artist, surrealist H.R. Giger dies aged 74
The world is a lesser, if seemingly safer, place....
Monday, May 12, 2014
A Florida Town Has a Choice to Make: Allow Satanic Prayer or Violate Supreme Court Ruling
A Florida Town Has a Choice to Make: Allow Satanic Prayer or Violate Supreme Court Ruling
Unintended
consequences. That’s generally the moral of the story when it comes to
the phrase “be careful what you wish for.” While conservatives spend a
lot of time trying to interject religion into places it doesn’t belong
(most notably government legislation) they fail to understand that our
Constitution gives Americans the freedom of religion. Which can also be
freedom from religion.
See more: A Florida Town Has a Choice to Make: Allow Satanic Prayer or Violate Supreme Court Ruling http://www.forwardprogressives.com/allow-satanic-prayer-violate-supreme-court-ruling-florida-town-choice-make/
consequences. That’s generally the moral of the story when it comes to
the phrase “be careful what you wish for.” While conservatives spend a
lot of time trying to interject religion into places it doesn’t belong
(most notably government legislation) they fail to understand that our
Constitution gives Americans the freedom of religion. Which can also be
freedom from religion.
See more: A Florida Town Has a Choice to Make: Allow Satanic Prayer or Violate Supreme Court Ruling http://www.forwardprogressives.com/allow-satanic-prayer-violate-supreme-court-ruling-florida-town-choice-make/
Terrible Net Neutrality Plan Will Get A Makeover, Still Be Terrible
Terrible Net Neutrality Plan Will Get A Makeover, Still Be Terrible
FCC Chairmain Tom Wheeler is taking another stab at that whole "net
neutrality" thing, after over 100 tech companies blasted his recent
proposal for new net neutrality rules as weak and biased towards wealthy
companies that can pay extra to have their sites load more quickly on
the web.
FCC Chairmain Tom Wheeler is taking another stab at that whole "net
neutrality" thing, after over 100 tech companies blasted his recent
proposal for new net neutrality rules as weak and biased towards wealthy
companies that can pay extra to have their sites load more quickly on
the web.
Pulling back the curtain on Sam Brownback's Kansas financial meltdown
Pulling back the curtain on Sam Brownback's Kansas financial meltdown:
"...What did Chinn find? Well, in terms of job creation since 2011, it's clear: The more liberalism, the more jobs. What's that you say? That's right. "Pro-business" policies stink at creating jobs. Progressive policies, however, do the job far better..."
"...What did Chinn find? Well, in terms of job creation since 2011, it's clear: The more liberalism, the more jobs. What's that you say? That's right. "Pro-business" policies stink at creating jobs. Progressive policies, however, do the job far better..."
Bush Revisionism Is Back: Why You Should Not Fall for this Lame and Dangerous Ploy | Alternet
Bush Revisionism Is Back: Why You Should Not Fall for this Lame and Dangerous Ploy | Alternet:
Don't let the pundits fool you. "W" was just as bad as his rep.
Don't let the pundits fool you. "W" was just as bad as his rep.
VIDEO: Michael Sam's Big Gay Kiss Was Unforgettable! That's the Point | Alternet
VIDEO: Michael Sam's Big Gay Kiss Was Unforgettable! That's the Point | Alternet:
NFL's first openly gay player signals that things have changed, homophobes.
NFL's first openly gay player signals that things have changed, homophobes.
Paul Krugman on the Coming Onslaught of Crazy Right-Wing Climate Economics—From Scalia, Rubio and Pals | Alternet
Paul Krugman on the Coming Onslaught of Crazy Right-Wing Climate Economics—From Scalia, Rubio and Pals | Alternet:
Paul Krugman took a look into his incredibly accurate crystal ball in today's column and predicted that, now that the Obama Administration is intent on actually doing something about indisputable man-made climate change, conservatives will, of course, keep attacking science, but also call any attempt to regulate or address the problem a Marxist plot.
Because that's just how they roll.
Paul Krugman took a look into his incredibly accurate crystal ball in today's column and predicted that, now that the Obama Administration is intent on actually doing something about indisputable man-made climate change, conservatives will, of course, keep attacking science, but also call any attempt to regulate or address the problem a Marxist plot.
Because that's just how they roll.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Marco Rubio Goes Full-On Climate Denier | ThinkProgress
Marco Rubio Goes Full-On Climate Denier | ThinkProgress
Is there a stupidity test to be allowed to run for office as Republican? This level of (suicidal) denial is just amazing. All I can figure is 'science make brain hurt!' We'd be better off with single celled critters than these guys.... at least, they can't talk :)
Is there a stupidity test to be allowed to run for office as Republican? This level of (suicidal) denial is just amazing. All I can figure is 'science make brain hurt!' We'd be better off with single celled critters than these guys.... at least, they can't talk :)
Saturday, May 10, 2014
GOP’s demented “Benghazi!” disease: Why conservatives so desperately need a scandal - Salon.com
GOP’s demented “Benghazi!” disease: Why conservatives so desperately need a scandal - Salon.com:
National security is one of the right's best organizing principles. But first they need a controversy
National security is one of the right's best organizing principles. But first they need a controversy
6 Diseases That May Come Back to Haunt Us as Antibiotics Lose Their Power | Alternet
6 Diseases That May Come Back to Haunt Us as Antibiotics Lose Their Power | Alternet:
Still think of TB, typhoid and gonorrhea as infections from the past? WHO's terrifying report will make you think again.
Still think of TB, typhoid and gonorrhea as infections from the past? WHO's terrifying report will make you think again.
What French People Really Think Of The U.S. - French Attitudes Toward Americans
What French People Really Think Of The U.S. - French Attitudes Toward Americans:
The French have a lot of things to explain to us about Paris, but turns out they also have a lot of things to explain to us about... erm... us.
The French have a lot of things to explain to us about Paris, but turns out they also have a lot of things to explain to us about... erm... us.
Romney: 'I Think We Ought To Raise' Minimum Wage [Video] - The National Memo
Romney: 'I Think We Ought To Raise' Minimum Wage [Video] - The National Memo:
Former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney broke with his party on Friday, echoing President Barack Obama’s repeated calls to raise the federal minimum wage.
Sounds like Mitch is getting ready to run again, altho this will piss off the extremists in the GOP (ie, all of them!)
Former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney broke with his party on Friday, echoing President Barack Obama’s repeated calls to raise the federal minimum wage.
Sounds like Mitch is getting ready to run again, altho this will piss off the extremists in the GOP (ie, all of them!)
The Marxist Pope? Limbaugh Slams Francis' Call For Legitimate Wealth Redistribution - The National Memo
The Marxist Pope? Limbaugh Slams Francis' Call For Legitimate Wealth Redistribution - The National Memo:
Add another statement by Pope Francis that may sound a little too liberal to Sarah Palin. Speaking to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and other UN executives Friday, Francis offered an economic vision for the world consistent with his previous statements about the global economy — and horrifying to American conservatives.
Most notably, Francis called for the “legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the state, as well as indispensable cooperation between the private sector and civil society.”
Add another statement by Pope Francis that may sound a little too liberal to Sarah Palin. Speaking to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and other UN executives Friday, Francis offered an economic vision for the world consistent with his previous statements about the global economy — and horrifying to American conservatives.
Most notably, Francis called for the “legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the state, as well as indispensable cooperation between the private sector and civil society.”
Friday, May 09, 2014
5 Nobel Prize Economists Call for End to Failed War on Drugs | Alternet
5 Nobel Prize Economists Call for End to Failed War on Drugs | Alternet:
London School of Economics released a report calling for experimentation in drug policy.
London School of Economics released a report calling for experimentation in drug policy.
Wait, What’s the Real Story of the Democrats and Minimum Wage? | Alternet
Wait, What’s the Real Story of the Democrats and Minimum Wage? | Alternet:
In his monumental book, Capitalism in the 21st Century, Thomas Piketty reminds us that the minimum wage plays a key role in the formation and evolution of wage inequalities. Raising the minimum wage helps protect workers from exploitation and the gross imbalances that are threatening our society. It’s good for America, and the vast majority of citizens want it. But “we” just can’t seem to get it done.
In his monumental book, Capitalism in the 21st Century, Thomas Piketty reminds us that the minimum wage plays a key role in the formation and evolution of wage inequalities. Raising the minimum wage helps protect workers from exploitation and the gross imbalances that are threatening our society. It’s good for America, and the vast majority of citizens want it. But “we” just can’t seem to get it done.
The Hedge Fund That Ate Chicago | Alternet
The Hedge Fund That Ate Chicago | Alternet:
A political fight in Chicago could determine the future of pensions and public services.
A political fight in Chicago could determine the future of pensions and public services.
Cliven Bundy Too ChickenSh*T To Step Foot Off Ranch -hmmm... Fear of Arrest?
Cliven Bundy Too ChickenSh*T To Step Foot Off Ranch -hmmm... Fear of Arrest?
An update from Crazyville... aka the Bundy Ranch.
An update from Crazyville... aka the Bundy Ranch.
Piketty's Translator on Why 'Capital in the 21st Century' Has Taken the U.S. by Storm (And Whether it Will Change Anything) | Alternet
Piketty's Translator on Why 'Capital in the 21st Century' Has Taken the U.S. by Storm (And Whether it Will Change Anything) | Alternet:
Piketty's book has touched the nerve of America's growing alarm over inequality.
Piketty's book has touched the nerve of America's growing alarm over inequality.
A 'scandal' over Sunday morning talk show talking points
A 'scandal' over Sunday morning talk show talking points
There really is something with their brains over at Fox!
There really is something with their brains over at Fox!
Thursday, May 08, 2014
Robert Reich: 6 Principles that Populists on the Right and Left Agree On | Alternet
Robert Reich: 6 Principles that Populists on the Right and Left Agree On | Alternet:
The establishment should be very worried!
The establishment should be very worried!
Huge coalition led by Amazon, Microsoft, and others take a stand against FCC on net neutrality | The Verge
Huge coalition led by Amazon, Microsoft, and others take a stand against FCC on net neutrality | The Verge:
A sizable coalition of technology companies has today taken a stand in favor of net neutrality in the form of a letter to the Federal Communications Commission. The group, led by giants including Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Twitter, and Yahoo, challenges a proposal the FCC is considering that threatens net neutrality.
A sizable coalition of technology companies has today taken a stand in favor of net neutrality in the form of a letter to the Federal Communications Commission. The group, led by giants including Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Twitter, and Yahoo, challenges a proposal the FCC is considering that threatens net neutrality.
The Wars to End All War | Common Dreams
The Wars to End All War | Common Dreams:
And here comes World War I, wrapped in World War II, wrapped in the Cold War: tremors on one of Planet Earth’s human fault lines.
“Peace, as we have seen, is not an order natural to mankind: it is artificial, intricate and highly volatile. All kinds of preconditions are necessary.” — Michael Howard, The Invention of Peace
And here comes World War I, wrapped in World War II, wrapped in the Cold War: tremors on one of Planet Earth’s human fault lines.
Republican Party wants to limit primary debates: The GOP wants to assert itself in 2016.
Republican Party wants to limit primary debates: The GOP wants to assert itself in 2016.:
Do you remember the Republican reality show of 2012? There were 20 episodes. Some people called them “primary debates.” In New Hampshire in January, one debate was held on a Saturday night and another the following Sunday morning, less than 12 hours apart. “The number of debates has become ridiculous,” wrote the authors of the post-2012 election GOP autopsy report commissioned to help the party determine what went wrong in the previous election.
Do you remember the Republican reality show of 2012? There were 20 episodes. Some people called them “primary debates.” In New Hampshire in January, one debate was held on a Saturday night and another the following Sunday morning, less than 12 hours apart. “The number of debates has become ridiculous,” wrote the authors of the post-2012 election GOP autopsy report commissioned to help the party determine what went wrong in the previous election.
New Gallup Poll Decimates Conservative Media's 'Uninsured-By-Obamacare' War Cry | Blog | Media Matters for America
New Gallup Poll Decimates Conservative Media's 'Uninsured-By-Obamacare' War Cry | Blog | Media Matters for America:
A new Gallup poll shows that the number of uninsured is the lowest ever recorded, a finding that punches holes in the right-wing narrative that few uninsured individuals have gained coverage under Obamacare.
A new Gallup poll shows that the number of uninsured is the lowest ever recorded, a finding that punches holes in the right-wing narrative that few uninsured individuals have gained coverage under Obamacare.
The Already Asked-And-Answered Questions Fox Wants To Know From The Benghazi Select Committee | Research | Media Matters for America
The Already Asked-And-Answered Questions Fox Wants To Know From The Benghazi Select Committee | Research | Media Matters for America:
Fox News has pushed reset on many of its favorite Benghazi myths that have already been put to rest in the wake of the recently released Rhodes email and the House GOP's announcement of the formation of a Select Committee to investigate the attacks.
Fox News has pushed reset on many of its favorite Benghazi myths that have already been put to rest in the wake of the recently released Rhodes email and the House GOP's announcement of the formation of a Select Committee to investigate the attacks.
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Comcast Internet Service: Level 3 attacks TWC, Cablevision, more ISPs | BGR
Comcast Internet Service: Level 3 attacks TWC, Cablevision, more ISPs | BGR:
Level 3, a tier 1 Internet service provider based in Colorado, has called out Comcast, Charter, Time Warner Cable and other top U.S. ISPs for “deliberately harming the service they deliver to their paying customers.”
Level 3, a tier 1 Internet service provider based in Colorado, has called out Comcast, Charter, Time Warner Cable and other top U.S. ISPs for “deliberately harming the service they deliver to their paying customers.”
Charlie Crist: ‘Intolerable’ racism and hate for Obama is why I left the GOP
Charlie Crist: ‘Intolerable’ racism and hate for Obama is why I left the GOP:
In an interview with Jorge Ramos of Fusion TV, former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist explained that he left the Republican Party because the racism toward President Obama was “intolerable.”
Huffington Post reported that the now-Democratic candidate for governor said, “I just couldn’t take it anymore” in the GOP.
“I saw what was happening with the Republican Party,” said Crist. “They’re perceived now as being anti-woman, anti-immigrant, anti-minority, anti-gay, anti-education, anti-environment. I just wasn’t comfortable.”
PERCEIVED!?!?!?!? ROFL
In an interview with Jorge Ramos of Fusion TV, former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist explained that he left the Republican Party because the racism toward President Obama was “intolerable.”
Huffington Post reported that the now-Democratic candidate for governor said, “I just couldn’t take it anymore” in the GOP.
“I saw what was happening with the Republican Party,” said Crist. “They’re perceived now as being anti-woman, anti-immigrant, anti-minority, anti-gay, anti-education, anti-environment. I just wasn’t comfortable.”
PERCEIVED!?!?!?!? ROFL
Insurers Plan To Debunk GOP's 'Rigged' Obamacare Study In Front Of Congress
Insurers Plan To Debunk GOP's 'Rigged' Obamacare Study In Front Of Congress:
Insurance companies plan to effectively debunk the House GOP's much-derided Obamacare survey at a Wednesday hearing.
The hearing is a follow-up to last week's report from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and is hosted by one of its subcommittees, that found only 67 percent of Obamacare enrollees had paid their premiums as of April 15. An industry source described the survey to TPM as "incredibly rigged" because it excluded any premium payments that were due April 30 or later.
Roughly 3 million of Obamacare's 8 million enrollees would have had payments due after April 15 because they signed up March 15 or later.
Insurance companies plan to effectively debunk the House GOP's much-derided Obamacare survey at a Wednesday hearing.
The hearing is a follow-up to last week's report from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and is hosted by one of its subcommittees, that found only 67 percent of Obamacare enrollees had paid their premiums as of April 15. An industry source described the survey to TPM as "incredibly rigged" because it excluded any premium payments that were due April 30 or later.
Roughly 3 million of Obamacare's 8 million enrollees would have had payments due after April 15 because they signed up March 15 or later.
Republicans Block Hearing on Long-Term Jobless Benefits | The Nation
Republicans Block Hearing on Long-Term Jobless Benefits | The Nation:
Before leaving for recess, the Senate finally passed a bipartisan five-month extension of benefits for Americans who have been unemployed for six months or longer. Since the benefits lapsed at the beginning of 2014, more than 2 million workers have been affected, and the economy lost $3 billion in January and February alone.
Before leaving for recess, the Senate finally passed a bipartisan five-month extension of benefits for Americans who have been unemployed for six months or longer. Since the benefits lapsed at the beginning of 2014, more than 2 million workers have been affected, and the economy lost $3 billion in January and February alone.
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
The Next Frontier In The War Over Science
The Next Frontier In The War Over Science:
For Democrats and advocates, however, the FIRST Act represents a dangerous injection of politics into science and a direct assault on the much-cherished peer-review process by which grants are awarded.
For Democrats and advocates, however, the FIRST Act represents a dangerous injection of politics into science and a direct assault on the much-cherished peer-review process by which grants are awarded.
Monday, May 05, 2014
Is Elizabeth Warren the Only Person Standing Between You and Total Bank Domination? | Alternet
Is Elizabeth Warren the Only Person Standing Between You and Total Bank Domination? | Alternet:
There’s really a storybook quality to Elizabeth Warren. How did this cookie-baking housewife from Oklahoma end up staring down the most powerful financial powers on Planet Earth, causing them to tremble in their wingtip shoes?
There’s really a storybook quality to Elizabeth Warren. How did this cookie-baking housewife from Oklahoma end up staring down the most powerful financial powers on Planet Earth, causing them to tremble in their wingtip shoes?
Las Vegas Police Host ‘Choose Purity’ Event Claiming Premarital Sex Turns Girls Into Prostitutes
Las Vegas Police Host ‘Choose Purity’ Event Claiming Premarital Sex Turns Girls Into Prostitutes
Girls who are not sexually abstinent, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Regina Coward reportedly said, typically wind up victims of sexual assault. Or they become members of a gang. Or they take drugs. Or they become prostitutes.
Why Isnt Darrell Issa In Jail?
Why Isnt Darrell Issa In Jail?
As we watch U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, whom Calbuzz first got to know during the 1998 Republican primary for U.S. Senate (won by Matt Fong, who later lost to Sen. Barbara Boxer), we keep wondering why our colleagues in the Washington press corps have not figured out the truth about this guy: he’s a thug.
Having landed by hook and by crook as chairman of the House Oversight Committee, he has used his position to investigate the Obama administration’s every move from Benghazi to Cincinnati, coming up empty at every turn and, along the way, embarrassing himself, the Republican caucus, the House of Representatives and, oh yeah, the state of California.
As we watch U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, whom Calbuzz first got to know during the 1998 Republican primary for U.S. Senate (won by Matt Fong, who later lost to Sen. Barbara Boxer), we keep wondering why our colleagues in the Washington press corps have not figured out the truth about this guy: he’s a thug.
Having landed by hook and by crook as chairman of the House Oversight Committee, he has used his position to investigate the Obama administration’s every move from Benghazi to Cincinnati, coming up empty at every turn and, along the way, embarrassing himself, the Republican caucus, the House of Representatives and, oh yeah, the state of California.
Sunday, May 04, 2014
ALEC Has A New Tactic It’s Using To Take Down The EPA
ALEC Has A New Tactic It’s Using To Take Down The EPA
The American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) mission to prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions has expanded into an “unusual” coordinated campaign involving state attorneys general, according to documents obtained by The Guardian and released Friday.
ALEC, an influential right-wing lobbying group funded in part by petrochemical billionaires Charles and David Koch, has been working to undermine anti-pollution and pro-clean energy policies for years. But in 2014, the group adopted a new tactic — seeking out friendly state attorneys and encouraging them to sue the EPA.
Medicaid expansion is the final battle in war over Obamacare - latimes.com
Medicaid expansion is the final battle in war over Obamacare - latimes.com
Includes one of the great quotes ever: "It really is just almost awesome in its evilness."
Includes one of the great quotes ever: "It really is just almost awesome in its evilness."
Dustin Lance Black puts Pasadena college out of commencement misery - latimes.com
Dustin Lance Black puts Pasadena college out of commencement misery - latimes.com
"The graduating class of Pasadena City College will, at long last, have a speaker.
Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who was invited, then
disinvited, then reinvited by school administrators put them out of
their public relations misery Saturday.
"I've said it before and I'll say it again,” Black told the campus
newspaper. “It will be my honor to deliver the commencement address for
PCC's graduating class of 2014."
Students were happy to put the embarrassment, which I wrote about here, here and here, behind them."
People be crazy.
"The graduating class of Pasadena City College will, at long last, have a speaker.
Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who was invited, then
disinvited, then reinvited by school administrators put them out of
their public relations misery Saturday.
"I've said it before and I'll say it again,” Black told the campus
newspaper. “It will be my honor to deliver the commencement address for
PCC's graduating class of 2014."
Students were happy to put the embarrassment, which I wrote about here, here and here, behind them."
People be crazy.
UPDATE: Bundy Thugs "Poured Lighter Fluid Around Media Trucks & Issued Bomb Threats"
UPDATE: Bundy Thugs "Poured Lighter Fluid Around Media Trucks & Issued Bomb Threats"
These guys are nuts. I mean clinically insane. This will not end prettily.
These guys are nuts. I mean clinically insane. This will not end prettily.
MO Gov. Jay Nixon points to Kansas, Shuts down Legislative Republicans
MO Gov. Jay Nixon points to Kansas, Shuts down Legislative Republicans
'We can be just like Kansas....oh,... oops, never mind!'
'We can be just like Kansas....oh,... oops, never mind!'
Congresswoman storms out of National Day of Prayer event in protest
Congresswoman storms out of National Day of Prayer event in protest
Not a big Janice Hahn fan, but this could help change my mind. You go, gurl!
Not a big Janice Hahn fan, but this could help change my mind. You go, gurl!
Schumer commits to vote on constitutional amendment on campaign finance
Schumer commits to vote on constitutional amendment on campaign finance:
The Senate will vote on Sen. Tom Udall's constitutional amendment to reverse U.S. Supreme Court rulings that prevent limitations on campaign spending, campaign contributions and independent group spending. That's the word from Sen. Chuck Schumer, chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee which is holding hearings on "dark money."
The Senate will vote on Sen. Tom Udall's constitutional amendment to reverse U.S. Supreme Court rulings that prevent limitations on campaign spending, campaign contributions and independent group spending. That's the word from Sen. Chuck Schumer, chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee which is holding hearings on "dark money."
Saturday, May 03, 2014
Breaking: Vermont Passes JRS 27 To Overturn Citizens United & End Unlimited Campaign Funding | Liberals Unite
Breaking: Vermont Passes JRS 27 To Overturn Citizens United & End Unlimited Campaign Funding | Liberals Unite:
On Friday, May 2, 2014, in an effort to reverse Supreme Court decisions, Citizens United and McCutcheon v. FEC, Vermont became the first state to pass legislature aimed at changing campaign finance laws, and getting money out of politics.
I can't see it succeeding, too many Southern and Midwestern/Mountain state legislatures are action arms of ALEC to get to 37, but it's a start. And the more it stays in the news, the more people will get pissed enough to work to make action possible eventually. Yes, I'm a dreamer :)
On Friday, May 2, 2014, in an effort to reverse Supreme Court decisions, Citizens United and McCutcheon v. FEC, Vermont became the first state to pass legislature aimed at changing campaign finance laws, and getting money out of politics.
I can't see it succeeding, too many Southern and Midwestern/Mountain state legislatures are action arms of ALEC to get to 37, but it's a start. And the more it stays in the news, the more people will get pissed enough to work to make action possible eventually. Yes, I'm a dreamer :)
The Entire GOP Agenda Is A Talking Point Designed To Mislead The American People - The National Memo
The Entire GOP Agenda Is A Talking Point Designed To Mislead The American People - The National Memo:
Republicans just hate misleading talking points.
Republicans just hate misleading talking points.
Friday, May 02, 2014
Kansas Economy Craters, Revenues down 45% as Brownback Blames Obama
Kansas Economy Craters, Revenues down 45% as Brownback Blames Obama
This what happens when the idiots take the wheel.... Hello ditch!
This what happens when the idiots take the wheel.... Hello ditch!
Media Matters Reports More Bad News for Rush Limbaugh… REAL BAD
Media Matters Reports More Bad News for Rush Limbaugh… REAL BAD:
It's another bowl of crow for Rush Limbaugh to eat, and his bowls runneth over these days. Media Matters has just reported more negative ratings that began after Limbaugh made his move in January, to the new southern California station KEIB:
It's another bowl of crow for Rush Limbaugh to eat, and his bowls runneth over these days. Media Matters has just reported more negative ratings that began after Limbaugh made his move in January, to the new southern California station KEIB:
Three months later, Limbaugh's KEIB is a ratings disaster, coming in 37th place in the second largest radio market in America with a .5 rating share in March, the most recent month available, according to Nielsen ratings. (A ratings share represents the percent of those listening to radio in the market who are dialed into a particular station.)
Maggie Gallagher throws in the towel
Maggie Gallagher throws in the towel:
Maggie Gallagher has posted an astonishing piece on her blog this morning pretty much conceding defeat in her fight against marriage equality. The piece reads like a post mortem of the complete failures of NOM and other similar groups and questions the path forward for them as the country finds their bigoted views unacceptable in the public square.
Maggie Gallagher has posted an astonishing piece on her blog this morning pretty much conceding defeat in her fight against marriage equality. The piece reads like a post mortem of the complete failures of NOM and other similar groups and questions the path forward for them as the country finds their bigoted views unacceptable in the public square.
Seething Hate Even Fox News Can’t Deny: Cliven Bundy Is Not an Outlier | Alternet
Seething Hate Even Fox News Can’t Deny: Cliven Bundy Is Not an Outlier | Alternet:
No, all right wingers are not racists, but if you open your ears and listen to what the fringe hate groups that even the likes of Sean Hannity and Fox News can’t deny are racist are saying, if you take the time to read some of their broadsides and books (and especially their footnotes and bibliographies), you would realize two things.
First, that that there is a not-so-golden thread running through American history that connects a certain brand of White Protestant Supremacism with a broad trend of rural populism.
Second, that a lot of modern mainstream Republican wisdom comes down to pretty much exactly what Cliven Bundy said—that a dependence on the “free stuff” that the government hands out is just a more insidious form of slavery.
No, all right wingers are not racists, but if you open your ears and listen to what the fringe hate groups that even the likes of Sean Hannity and Fox News can’t deny are racist are saying, if you take the time to read some of their broadsides and books (and especially their footnotes and bibliographies), you would realize two things.
First, that that there is a not-so-golden thread running through American history that connects a certain brand of White Protestant Supremacism with a broad trend of rural populism.
Second, that a lot of modern mainstream Republican wisdom comes down to pretty much exactly what Cliven Bundy said—that a dependence on the “free stuff” that the government hands out is just a more insidious form of slavery.
Say Goodbye to TV’s Golden Age: Why Comcast’s Rise and Net Neutrality’s Downfall Will Change Everything | Alternet
Say Goodbye to TV’s Golden Age: Why Comcast’s Rise and Net Neutrality’s Downfall Will Change Everything | Alternet:
Viewers be warned! The golden age of television is coming to an end, and here’s how it’s going to happen: An unholy cabal of judges, government regulators and “cord-cutting” millennials will decapitate it. Like the similarly beheaded Ned Stark, on HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” we will miss it dearly when it’s gone.
Viewers be warned! The golden age of television is coming to an end, and here’s how it’s going to happen: An unholy cabal of judges, government regulators and “cord-cutting” millennials will decapitate it. Like the similarly beheaded Ned Stark, on HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” we will miss it dearly when it’s gone.
Republican Rich People Face Really Tough Choice Between Chris Christie and Jeb Bush | Alternet
Republican Rich People Face Really Tough Choice Between Chris Christie and Jeb Bush | Alternet:
Pity the poor ultra-rich Republican donor who may be faced with a difficult choice in the 2016 presidential primary: Jeb Bush, or Chris Christie?
Pity the poor ultra-rich Republican donor who may be faced with a difficult choice in the 2016 presidential primary: Jeb Bush, or Chris Christie?
7 Questions for Bill Maher | Alternet
7 Questions for Bill Maher | Alternet:
The comedian on drawing blue crowds in red states and his campaign to unseat a terrible Congressman.
The comedian on drawing blue crowds in red states and his campaign to unseat a terrible Congressman.
Louis C.K. Has Done Us a Favor by Taking Aim at Common Core | Alternet
Louis C.K. Has Done Us a Favor by Taking Aim at Common Core | Alternet:
There is a battle royal being waged across the nation about a set of national academic standards called the Common Core.
There is a battle royal being waged across the nation about a set of national academic standards called the Common Core.
Paul Krugman: Economics Failed Us Because We Ignored Its Basic Precepts | Alternet
Paul Krugman: Economics Failed Us Because We Ignored Its Basic Precepts | Alternet:
In his latest column for the New York Times, entitled "Why Economics Failed," Paul Krugman tries to explains why, when basic economics held the solution to the country's Great Recession—namely increase spending and demand—our leaders failed to take appropriate action.
In his latest column for the New York Times, entitled "Why Economics Failed," Paul Krugman tries to explains why, when basic economics held the solution to the country's Great Recession—namely increase spending and demand—our leaders failed to take appropriate action.
Darrell Issa Subpoenas John Kerry To Testify On Benghazi
Darrell Issa Subpoenas John Kerry To Testify On Benghazi
To paraphrase Henry II, will no one rid me of this troublesome shithead? Any drunken barons or bishops in the audience, please feel free to go a-Becket-ing! (that should have an accent over the a, but screw ascii when I havent had my dinner yet!) :)
To paraphrase Henry II, will no one rid me of this troublesome shithead? Any drunken barons or bishops in the audience, please feel free to go a-Becket-ing! (that should have an accent over the a, but screw ascii when I havent had my dinner yet!) :)
Asshole Of The Day, Is Scott Brown Asshole of the Day for calling Obamacare a disaster but supporting all of its features?
Asshole Of The Day, Is Scott Brown Asshole of the Day for calling Obamacare a disaster but supporting all of its features?
Everything after the second word 'day' in that question is unnecessary!
Everything after the second word 'day' in that question is unnecessary!
How TV stations are letting political advertisers play hide and seek - Sunlight Foundation Blog
How TV stations are letting political advertisers play hide and seek - Sunlight Foundation Blog:
We've told them once. We've told them twice. The third time, we're bringing lawyers.
We've told them once. We've told them twice. The third time, we're bringing lawyers.
Thursday, May 01, 2014
Paul Ryan Won't Let Poor People Testify At Hearing About Poverty | ThinkProgress
Paul Ryan Won't Let Poor People Testify At Hearing About Poverty | ThinkProgress:
On Wednesday, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) will hold a hearing on poverty called “A Progress Report on the War on Poverty: Lessons from the Frontlines.” While it will feature three experts, none of them are actually low-income Americans who struggle to get by.
Hey! What would poor people know about poverty!?!?!
On Wednesday, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) will hold a hearing on poverty called “A Progress Report on the War on Poverty: Lessons from the Frontlines.” While it will feature three experts, none of them are actually low-income Americans who struggle to get by.
Hey! What would poor people know about poverty!?!?!
Yup. Watching Fox News can kill you. Literally
Yup. Watching Fox News can kill you. Literally:
Republicans would rather kill off their strongest supporters than have them think that maybe that fellow in the White House—and his Democratic Party—aren't so bad after all.
Republicans would rather kill off their strongest supporters than have them think that maybe that fellow in the White House—and his Democratic Party—aren't so bad after all.
Scott Walker, ALEC and RNC Lies Unmasked In Court Ruling Tossing Wisconsin's Tough New Voter ID Law | Alternet
Scott Walker, ALEC and RNC Lies Unmasked In Court Ruling Tossing Wisconsin's Tough New Voter ID Law | Alternet:
No sane person would commit voter fraud, the federal judge said.
No sane person would commit voter fraud, the federal judge said.
All of California Is Now Under Drought Conditions, and That's Bad News for All of Us | Alternet
All of California Is Now Under Drought Conditions, and That's Bad News for All of Us | Alternet:
For the first time in 15 years, all of the Golden State suffers from a water shortage, and while that's very bad for the region, it may also send food prices skyrocketing throughout the country.
For the first time in 15 years, all of the Golden State suffers from a water shortage, and while that's very bad for the region, it may also send food prices skyrocketing throughout the country.
Bundy Ranch 'Oath Keepers Lucky They Didn't Get Shot In The Back For Deserting Bundy Battlefield'
Bundy Ranch 'Oath Keepers Lucky They Didn't Get Shot In The Back For Deserting Bundy Battlefield'
The more info that comes out on the whole Bundy affair, the scarier (and crazier) they seem to be. Stop waffling, Red... the scarier and crazier they ARE.
The more info that comes out on the whole Bundy affair, the scarier (and crazier) they seem to be. Stop waffling, Red... the scarier and crazier they ARE.
Rick Scott bombs with this crowd of seniors on Obamacare
Rick Scott bombs with this crowd of seniors on Obamacare:
Well, this didn't quite go as planned for Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL). He's already abandoned the legislative session, and is out on the campaign trail, instead of at work in Tallahassee. One of those campaign stops was at a senior center in Boca Raton, designed to be a friendly media opportunity where Scott could commiserate with seniors about all those "Obamcare cuts to Medicare." You know, the favorite Republican Medicare lie?
Well, this didn't quite go as planned for Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL). He's already abandoned the legislative session, and is out on the campaign trail, instead of at work in Tallahassee. One of those campaign stops was at a senior center in Boca Raton, designed to be a friendly media opportunity where Scott could commiserate with seniors about all those "Obamcare cuts to Medicare." You know, the favorite Republican Medicare lie?
Large Christian Organization Starts Petition Against Sarah Palin
Large Christian Organization Starts Petition Against Sarah Palin:
Faithful America is the largest and fastest growing online community of Christians, putting faith into action for social justice. They have watched the right-wing political agendas highjack the true messages of Jesus, and this faith-based organization will no longer be silent.
Faithful America is the largest and fastest growing online community of Christians, putting faith into action for social justice. They have watched the right-wing political agendas highjack the true messages of Jesus, and this faith-based organization will no longer be silent.
Creationists Hit the Panic Button After Neil DeGrasse Tyson Destroys The Myth That the Universe Is 6,000 Years Old | Alternet
Creationists Hit the Panic Button After Neil DeGrasse Tyson Destroys The Myth That the Universe Is 6,000 Years Old | Alternet:
This kind of thinking is what stunts scientific growth in the US and around the world.
This kind of thinking makes us a laughing-stock
This kind of thinking is what stunts scientific growth in the US and around the world.
This kind of thinking makes us a laughing-stock
GOP’s White Southern Men Problem: Why They Can’t Hold Dems Down Any Longer | Alternet
GOP’s White Southern Men Problem: Why They Can’t Hold Dems Down Any Longer | Alternet:
The days of the left humiliating itself in an effort to woo these voters are over. They're the right's problem now.
The days of the left humiliating itself in an effort to woo these voters are over. They're the right's problem now.
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren Discusses Her New Book, Thomas Piketty and the Disappearing Middle Class | Alternet
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren Discusses Her New Book, Thomas Piketty and the Disappearing Middle Class | Alternet:
Warren's book argues how she plans to keep the middle class from vanishing.
Warren's book argues how she plans to keep the middle class from vanishing.
This GOP Candidate Is Leading The Party Away From Obamacare Hysteria
This GOP Candidate Is Leading The Party Away From Obamacare Hysteria:
While Republicans wobble on Obamacare, trying to strike a balance between feeding the conservative base and being forced to acknowledge the law hasn't been an abject disaster, at least one Republican Senate candidate has dispensed with the dance.
While Republicans wobble on Obamacare, trying to strike a balance between feeding the conservative base and being forced to acknowledge the law hasn't been an abject disaster, at least one Republican Senate candidate has dispensed with the dance.
Antonin Scalia's Blunder Is Unprecedented, Legal Experts Say
Antonin Scalia's Blunder Is Unprecedented, Legal Experts Say:
Justice Antonin Scalia's factual error in a dissenting opinion Tuesday has become the talk of the legal community as experts puzzle over the extraordinary nature of the Reagan-appointed justice's blunder, which the Supreme Court quietly corrected as of Wednesday morning.
He's always been a partisan hack and a jerk, but apparently he's now either a liar or senile. Or both. Retire, bitch!
Justice Antonin Scalia's factual error in a dissenting opinion Tuesday has become the talk of the legal community as experts puzzle over the extraordinary nature of the Reagan-appointed justice's blunder, which the Supreme Court quietly corrected as of Wednesday morning.
He's always been a partisan hack and a jerk, but apparently he's now either a liar or senile. Or both. Retire, bitch!
Florida Poll: Hillary Has Double-Digit Lead Over Top Republicans for 2016
Florida Poll: Hillary Has Double-Digit Lead Over Top Republicans for 2016
Even in insanely stupid Florida, they're wise to the Repugs! :)
Even in insanely stupid Florida, they're wise to the Repugs! :)
8 Ways to Protect Yourself From Microsoft's Dangerous Internet Explorer Bug | Entrepreneur.com
8 Ways to Protect Yourself From Microsoft's Dangerous Internet Explorer Bug | Entrepreneur.com
Three words (even the govt agrees with this)- Firefox or Chrome
Three words (even the govt agrees with this)- Firefox or Chrome