Friday, May 31, 2013

Monsanto gives up fight for GM plants in Europe | Business | DW.DE | 31.05.2013

The world's largest producer of seeds, Monsanto, has apparently given up on attempts to spread its genetically modified plant varieties in Europe. A German media report said the firm would end all lobbying for approval.

YAY! We're better than Romania!!!!

Everything You've Heard About Failing Schools Is Wrong | Mother Jones

Attendance: up. Dropout rates: plummeting. College acceptance: through the roof. My mind-blowing year inside a "low-performing" school.

After Obama Tears Him a New One, Boehner Lies About Raising Student Loan Rates

After President Obama ripped House Republicans for their vote to raise interest rates on student loans, John Boehner lied about what his party had passed.

Jonathan Alter: Republicans Were Too Scared of Rush Limbaugh to Stand Up For Women

Jonathan Alter pointed out on the Today show Friday morning that Republicans, including Mitt Romney, were too afraid of Rush Limbaugh to call him out for calling Sandra Fluke a slut. This failure of character and moral values cost them with the women vote.

Forward Progressives — Apple’s Dodging $17 Million a Day in Taxes — But They’re Not The Real Problem

Forward Progressives — Apple’s Dodging $17 Million a Day in Taxes — But They’re Not The Real Problem

And A Million Conspiracies Bloom - Esquire

"You guys can't run an interview with an unarmed guy in an apartment in Florida with sufficient fire control but that he winds up dead and the place ends up like Khe Sanh. Nice work. Seriously. The Internet thanks you."

Do Arms Sales by Major Powers Signal a Move to a 21st Century Cold (Or Hot) War?

Do Arms Sales by Major Powers Signal a Move to a 21st Century Cold (Or Hot) War?

Which Way Out of the Greek Nightmare and the Crisis of Europe?

Whatever the answer is, what it isn't is what they're doing now.

Is Nestle Involved in Murder Of Colombian Union Leader?

Wouldn't surprise me. Any company headed by a man who think access to water isn't a human right is capable of anything.

Organize to stop the Monsanto Protection Act

Join Daily Kos and CREDO by signing our petition to demand that the U.S. Senate repeal the Monsanto Protection Act.

Congress' Farm Bill Readies to Kick Poor Off Food Assistance | Common Dreams

Of course! The poors don't need to eat as much as the riches need a third Maserati. Right?

'Greed Is Good': Top 7 Most Piggish Commencement Speeches

UGH!

Black 14-year-old Carrying a Puppy Tackled and Choked by Police for Giving Them a "Dehumanizing Stare"

WTF is wrong with our police. My own theory is that the drug war had turned policing into such a tension fraught activity that the police respond to any threat, perceived or real, major or minor, as if they are under attack. Maybe 1 time in 10, they are. The rest of the time, stuff like this is the result.

7,000

We reached 7000 hits today, so I'd like to thank each and everyone of my readers. I'm thrilled to provide a service that you find valuable. Thanks so much!

Just a Co-inky-dink, I am SURE!

New Study Proves FOX/GOP Dead Wrong: Immigrants Contribute SURPLUS to Medicare (Video) - Americans Against the Tea Party

Quelle Surprise!

71 Reasons Why Americans Are Done With Rush Limbaugh (VIDEO)

Only 71?!?!?!?!

Daily Kos: Bigots aim their outrage cannons at...Cheerios???

Daily Kos: Bigots aim their outrage cannons at...Cheerios???

Tell the Military to Flush Rush

Tell the Military to Flush Rush

Banoosh » » Guantanamo: The Tour

Banoosh » » Guantanamo: The Tour

The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men (CineGente.org) - YouTube

The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men (CineGente.org) - YouTube

The cost curve is bending. Does Obamacare deserve the credit?

Probably :)

Shouldn't Costco Be Failing?

http://occupydemocrats.com/costco-pays-well-and-soars-while-wal-mart-and-others-pay-peanuts-and-sink/

Tony Perkins Gets Debunked On His Own Show | Right Wing Watch

More like 'Bushphone' :)

Humor: The Borowitz Report | Seniors for a Democratic Society

Obama Under Fire for Using Free Government Housing

Yeah... Rise Up, so They Can Shoot You in the Head

Tea Party Speaker Presents Proof Grover Norquist Is a Secret Muslim: 'He Has a Beard' | Video Cafe

WTF has gone wrong with Texas since I left? :)

John Fugelsang: Please don’t leave me, Michele Bachmann - Viewpoint // Current TV

John Fugelsang: Please don’t leave me, Michele Bachmann - Viewpoint // Current TV

U.S. Congress: Eliminate Student Debt with a Robin Hood Tax on Wall Street | CREDO Action

Sign the Petition!

'Cuz I Can't Be Ranting ALL the TIme :)

Hungary is no longer a democracy

More background

Don't Let Hungary Go The Way Of Nazi Germany: Demand EU Action Today!

Sad to see one of the great countries of Eastern Europe backslide... altho more towards the 30s than the 70s.... (sigh)

Here's How!

Americans Against The Republican Party

Here's how we can get the GOP to raise taxes to pay for the debt they caused!

A Politician Went On Fox News To Debate With Sean Hannity. This Happened Instead.

A Politician Went On Fox News To Debate With Sean Hannity. This Happened Instead.

Obamacare's California Insurance Premiums - Business Insider

Thanks, dumbasses.

Good Luck with THAT, Too!

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Good Luck with That!

And the public is already tired of 2 of them.... bet they're bored with all three by election time, but not bored by the Repugs lack of any other activity!

Obama Helps Students While GOP Implodes (Video) - Americans Against the Tea Party

Obama Helps Students While GOP Implodes (Video) - Americans Against the Tea Party

Buh bye

Michele Bachmann just announced she’s not running for reelection. And you helped make it happen!

But our work isn't done yet -- we need to sweep up 17 Tea Party seats to take back the House.

Chip in $3 or more today to defeat Tea Party Republicans like Bachmann:

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/petitionty2013?refcode=fb_2013.05.30_bachmann

Maddow: The Summer of Subpoenas is Back | Video Cafe

Nobody can match Dan Burton for sheer crazy, but Neighbor Darrell may come close on the dumbshit side...

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Why Americans Are the Weirdest People in the World

This is some FASCINATING stuff!

Who Takes Heat For Sequester Mess? Even Majority Of Polled Republicans Blame GOP -

Who Takes Heat For Sequester Mess? Even Majority Of Polled Republicans Blame GOP -

Gotta Love Bill

Wrong Today, Wrong Tomorrow, Wrong Forever (with Apologies to George Wallace)

(The politician, not the comedian) :)

You Say Potato, I Say Scumbags...

Vive la Difference!

The Political Garbage Chute | A Politcalocalypse!

"Wait, you mean...GOP'ers are, *GASP* LIARS???" (quote from Americans Against the Tea Party)

Truer words...

Conservative minister: Christians can’t drink Starbucks | The Raw Story

Would someone please drop a large, heavy stone repro of the Ten Commandments on him? Until one or the other breaks :)

Billy Long Says Sequestration 'Not The Way To Go,' A Month After Saying The Opposite

Billy Long Says Sequestration 'Not The Way To Go,' A Month After Saying The Opposite

from Jeff Gunn, Citizen Soldier: The irony is... - Slap Back The Bully (Citizen Soldiers For Social Progress)

More Prime Bernie

The Jet Stream: How Its Response To Enhanced Arctic Warming Is Driving More Extreme Weather | ThinkProgress

The Jet Stream: How Its Response To Enhanced Arctic Warming Is Driving More Extreme Weather | ThinkProgress

Exxon CEO: 'What Good Is It To Save The Planet If Humanity Suffers?' | ThinkProgress

From the 'we had to destroy the village to save the village' school of philosophy!

Europe Backs Off Effort To Guard Against Another Financial Crash

Europe Backs Off Effort To Guard Against Another Financial Crash

Daily Kos: This day in E.W. Jackson news: Smashing America's UnemployMeMent

What a piece of work he is....piece of something else too :)

Free Speech Is an Unclear Concept to the Tea Party

To be fair, they're unclear on MOST concepts....

How The American Tax Code Helps The Rich The Most | ThinkProgress

How The American Tax Code Helps The Rich The Most | ThinkProgress

North Carolina GOP Seeks Even More Regressive State Tax Burden

Fucking the Poor for Fun and Profit!

Budget Cuts Reduce GDP Growth In First Quarter Of 2013

Budget Cuts Reduce GDP Growth In First Quarter Of 2013

The National Memo » By More Than 3-1, Voters Tell Congress To Focus On Economy Over ‘Scandals’

The National Memo » By More Than 3-1, Voters Tell Congress To Focus On Economy Over ‘Scandals’

The National Memo » 5 Of Michele Bachmann’s Looniest Tunes

The National Memo » 5 Of Michele Bachmann’s Looniest Tunes

The National Memo » The 5 Worst Ideas From Mississippi’s Tea Party Government

The National Memo » Bachmannism’s Legacy

The National Memo » Bachmannism’s Legacy

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Thanks

I'd like thank everyone who frequents the blog. We had 700 hits yesterday, and should hit 7000 for the month. When I started out, I didn't expect to attract anywhere near that kind of attention. So, thanks to all of you... now click an ad and make me rich ;)

Pretty much sums up Glenny :)

God I Miss Ann!!!!!

Income Inequality Gets Worse When You Slash Taxes On The Rich: Study

Income Inequality Gets Worse When You Slash Taxes On The Rich: Study

Obama Accepting Sequestration as Deficit Shrinks - Bloomberg

Obama Accepting Sequestration as Deficit Shrinks - Bloomberg

5 reasons why the American people can't stand the Republican party - Orlando liberal | Examiner.com

If I posted this before, sorry... if not, here it is :)

Fox News: Obama is dangerous, weak on terrorism, scared to go after terrorists - Orlando liberal | Examiner.com

I think, based on the records and results, they have him confused with George W. Bush.

Republicans Sabotaging Obamacare At The Expense Of The Middle Class And Poor

Republicans Sabotaging Obamacare At The Expense Of The Middle Class And Poor

Obama To Nominate Republican To 12-Year Term As FBI Chief | The New Civil Rights Movement

Obama To Nominate Republican To 12-Year Term As FBI Chief | The New Civil Rights Movement

Maine Doctor, Michael Ciampi, Cuts Out Insurance To Reduce Costs For Patients (PHOTO)

Maine Doctor, Michael Ciampi, Cuts Out Insurance To Reduce Costs For Patients (PHOTO)

Daily Kos: UPDATE! A Once in a Generation Opportunity for the Democratic Party in Red States in 2014.

Daily Kos: UPDATE! A Once in a Generation Opportunity for the Democratic Party in Red States in 2014.

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill That Would Lead to Jail For Too Big To Fail

It'll die, either in the Senate or, certainly, in the House, but way to go, Bernie!

Yes, Ricky, Very Weird!

Lloyd Blankfein Is Completely And Totally Overpaid, Analysis Finds

Lloyd Blankfein Is Completely And Totally Overpaid, Analysis Finds

End the Confusion!

‘Trigger-happy’ cops shoot 72-year-old Texas man dead inside his own garage | The Raw Story

First, they taze an asthmatic man to death and now they shoot an innocent senior citizen. Way to go Fort Worth. Where the West begins, indeed.

Maine governor: Might as well go home and ‘get our guns’ over alleged censorship | The Raw Story

How did this (treasonous) twit get elected?

Free Market Socialist Tyrannical Libertarianism?

Louisiana lawmakers kill repeal of unconstitutional creationism law | The Raw Story

Is it just me or are Southern Repugs just becoming fucking stupid? (that was the southern 'just' for emphasis, not a linear-time reference) :)

Rhode Island governor will switch parties, run for re-election as Democrat | The Raw Story

LOL Wasn't Chafee always pretty much a Dem? :)

More GOP Sabotage » Proud To Be A Filthy Liberal Scum

More GOP Sabotage » Proud To Be A Filthy Liberal Scum

Switzerland strikes a deal with the U.S. over tax evasion | The Raw Story

Damn, now I'll have to repatriate the $1.87 I have in my Swiss accounts!!!

Christian radio host upset by female breadwinners: Women not designed to be providers | The Raw Story

Does Bryan Fischer exist only to give me stuff to post? :)

Sounds like plan.... a bad and evil plan, but a plan nonetheless...

From The Daily Edge via Twitter

Stock market up 100%. Corporate taxes at a 60-year low. Top 1% richer than ever. Let's cut Food Stamps and tax the poor, say Republicans

I was a liberal mole at Fox News: From Bill O’Reilly to Roger Ailes, here’s all the inside dope - Salon.com

I was a liberal mole at Fox News: From Bill O’Reilly to Roger Ailes, here’s all the inside dope - Salon.com

Republican Women Flee from ‘Mortifying’ ‘Anti-Woman’ Virginia GOP Gubernatorial Ticket

Good... I'd really like to see a profound drubbing here...

Daily Kos: Tea Party ties to Koch Brothers Ignored by Media in IRS Scandal

10 out of 11? I wouldn't have been surprised if it had been 11 out of 10 :)

German Official Warns of Immediate 'Revolution' if EU Adopts US Model | Common Dreams

Sadly, the reverse is also true

Leader of Armed March On Washington Calls For 'Revolutionary Army' To Topple Government | ThinkProgress

Have I mentioned these people are all nuts? And how is this not treason? Advocating "his armed followers to help overthrow the American government"?

50 Million Americans Are Going Hungry As Congress Considers Gutting Food Stamps | ThinkProgress

Workers can starve but God forbid workers should have even one sleepless moment.

Why We Should Be Very Worried About the Arctic Oil Rush | Alternet

Why We Should Be Very Worried About the Arctic Oil Rush | Alternet

How Obama Can Escape the Quagmire of the Marijuana War | Alternet

How Obama Can Escape the Quagmire of the Marijuana War | Alternet

Beware of Economic Nonsense Trotted Out by Profit-Seeking Corporations and Their Stooges | Alternet

Beware of Economic Nonsense Trotted Out by Profit-Seeking Corporations and Their Stooges | Alternet

Meet Obama's Anti-Labor, Subprime-Lending, Housekeeper-Mistreating Billionaire Nominee for Commerce Secretary | Alternet

Meet Obama's Anti-Labor, Subprime-Lending, Housekeeper-Mistreating Billionaire Nominee for Commerce Secretary | Alternet

Do CEOs Have Any Shame? They're Firing Workers and Giving Themselves Raises | Alternet

Do CEOs Have Any Shame? They're Firing Workers and Giving Themselves Raises | Alternet

Get Apocalyptic - The Case for the New Radical | Alternet

Get Apocalyptic - The Case for the New Radical | Alternet

What Michele Bachmann meant to politics

What Michele Bachmann meant to politics

Michele Bachmann Won’t Seek Re-election Next Year - NYTimes.com

Michele Bachmann Won’t Seek Re-election Next Year - NYTimes.com

Sen. Rubio: Best response to IRS scandal is ‘repealing Obamacare’ | The Raw Story

We need to get Marco into rehad.... the crack done made him crazeeee!

Texas governor will sign 'Merry Christmas Bill' despite protest, Ecumenical News

Sorry, Rick, even YOU can't override the Constitution. Even if you'd gotten your shaggy ass elected Preznit.

Save Our Postal Service

Schlafly advises Republicans: Ignore Hispanics and ‘reach out to… white voters’ | The Raw Story

Alzheimer's should be private, not on the public stage (send additional notification to J. McCain, c/o U.S. Senate)

Oklahoma Republican chides party on abortion: What happened to the party that I joined? | The Raw Story

Apparently, they're not all crazy

Ann Coulter Walks Out of Star Trek, Claims ‘Too Many Minorities’ - The Daily Currant

God, I wish this wasn't a parody :)

Bridges Shouldn't Have to Collapse for Congress to Get Serious About Infrastructure | The Nation

Bridges Shouldn't Have to Collapse for Congress to Get Serious About Infrastructure | The Nation

The National Memo » We’re Spending Fewer Federal Dollars On Infrastructure Than We Have In 20 Years

No problem! Just stay off roads and bridges, don't drink the water or flush your toilet, prepare for life without electricity or gas, and grow your own food. Simplicity itself.

The National Memo » 5 Reasons Ronald Reagan Couldn’t Make It In Today’s GOP

The National Memo » 5 Reasons Ronald Reagan Couldn’t Make It In Today’s GOP

Hostess Twinkies 10 ct Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 13.5 oz: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food

TWENTY EIGHT FUCKING DOLLARS!?!?!?

Beware Capitalist Tools | Common Dreams

Beware Capitalist Tools | Common Dreams

Flowchart Magic

Hasta Manana, Rushbo!

How More Funding And Transparency Could Have Saved The Lives Of Ten Firefighters In West, Texas | ThinkProgress

How More Funding And Transparency Could Have Saved The Lives Of Ten Firefighters In West, Texas | ThinkProgress

GREAT MAP: Your Stereotypes Spelled Out For The World To See

GREAT MAP: Your Stereotypes Spelled Out For The World To See

Click Pic to Enlarge

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Daily Caller Contributor Suggests That Military Sex Assault Cases Are White House Diversionary Tactics

LOL The Daily Caller should know about fact-free diversionary tactics!

97% global warming consensus meets resistance from scientific denialism | Dana Nuccitelli | Environment | guardian.co.uk

97-3, sounds like a major split to me!

Fascinating

http://bit.ly/18sCIbR

Nikki Haley's Reelection Campaign Drops White Supremacist - Yahoo! News

And BOOM goes the dynamite. Less than a day after the story is reported, Nikki Haley jettisons the source :)

The World's Richest 8% Earn Half of All Planetary Income | Alternet

This is insane, but where do I sign up?

Texas Police Tase Overweight Asthmatic to Death in Drug Raid That Uncovers No Drugs | Alternet

Texas Police Tase Overweight Asthmatic to Death in Drug Raid That Uncovers No Drugs | Alternet

Rick Perry Vetoes Campaign Disclosure, Cites... IRS Scandal? | Crooks and Liars

The overload continues....

Idaho Sheriff Threatens To Stop Sponsoring Boy Scout Troop Because 'Sodomy' Is Illegal | ThinkProgress

I really am starting to suffer 'outrage over stupidity' overload...

Justice Scalia: Ensuring Innocent People Get Out Of Prison Is A 'Faustian Bargain' | ThinkProgress

Can someone please render this abomination down for tallow?

Florida High Court Pushes Back Against State Underfunding Of Public Defenders | ThinkProgress

I've long felt that the Public Defenders offices should be funded, penny for penny, the same amount as the D.A.s offices.

John Fugelsang: Religion — still the leading cause of Atheism - Viewpoint // Current TV

Ain't this the truth? :)

Texas to pass bill requiring colleges to let students bring guns on campus - Orlando liberal | Examiner.com

Texas to pass bill requiring colleges to let students bring guns on campus - Orlando liberal | Examiner.com

Koch Brothers Exploit Current IRS ‘Scandal’ for Personal Gain

David and Charles Koch have taken their hypocrisy and self-serving interests to a new level by having the Senior VP and General Counsel for Koch Industries, Mark Holden, insinuate that the Kochs are victims of the Obama administration.

OWOWOWOWOW!

U.S. Senate candidates Gabriel Gomez, Ed Markey spar over tax policy | masslive.com

Give 'em hell, Ed!

Give Dobby His Damned Socks!

Kansas Democrat Proposes Bill Forcing Lawmakers to Take Same Drug Test As Welfare Recipients (Video) - Americans Against the Tea Party

Good, cuz it's looked to me like they've been on drugs for a decade or more...

Roan Garcia-Quintana, Ex-Nikki Haley Volunteer: Keeping 'Caucasian' Heritage 'Pure' Isn't Racist

No, it's INSANELY racist.

VOTE! (early and often)

Sobering

Paucity of Ideas

From: Guerrilla News.

One source of republican anger is that the party as a whole has no ideas. This has forced them into the position of opposing everything. America has correctly noticed this and concluded conservatism is out of ideas. Thus, smart people see trend and are leaving the GOP. Like if you agree. Comment if you want.

It's simple. They're too stupid to know they're being insulted and harassed. I mean, my freaking God, have you ever listened to Gretchen Carlson? She wouldn't realize it if you set her on fire. She'd just say the rising temperature was NOT due to Global Warming, cuz she saw a snowflake once.

But y'are, Blanche, but y'are...

Rand Paul Mocks Obamacare For 'Turtle Bite' Diagnostic Codes Ordered By The Bush Administration | ThinkProgress

Aren't you glad he's not your doctor?

“On Monday, several news outlets highlighted comments that Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) made to the Iowa Republican Party earlier this month in which he mocked an Obamacare provision for being burdensome and silly. Paul ridiculed the health law for forcing doctors to use 122,000 new medical diagnostic codes for describing Americans’ injuries to the government, including for “injuries sustained from a turtle” and “walking into a lamppost.”’
“The new codes do, admittedly, exist. There’s just one problem with Paul’s claims — they were adopted by the George W. Bush administration, long before Obamacare was even being debated.”