Category Archives: Tea Party

Is Schiller Right on Tea Party’s Religious and Racial Intolerance?

James O’Keefe and his trusty hidden camera is at it again, taping private conversations with people and then turning them into fodder for the far right-wing culture war movement. O’Keefe’s latest victim is NPR former executive Ron Schiller. Sadly, the

Is Schiller Right on Tea Party’s Religious and Racial Intolerance?

James O’Keefe and his trusty hidden camera is at it again, taping private conversations with people and then turning them into fodder for the far right-wing culture war movement. O’Keefe’s latest victim is NPR former executive Ron Schiller. Sadly, the

Birthing Sybil

I’ve had it with the culture wars and the loud noise from the far-right’s agents of fear, greed and bigotry. I’ve tired of rallying the liberal troops to rail back against the dark lords of hopelessness. They are a sinister mass of faceless

Birthing Sybil

I’ve had it with the culture wars and the loud noise from the far-right’s agents of fear, greed and bigotry. I’ve tired of rallying the liberal troops to rail back against the dark lords of hopelessness. They are a sinister mass of faceless

Pro-Union Rallies in 50 States

Cold, raining, freezing temperatures, nothing stopped people all across the country coming out in support of what has turned into a fight for the constitutional right of free speech, of self-determination to organize and select a representative. The battle American

Pro-Union Rallies in 50 States

Cold, raining, freezing temperatures, nothing stopped people all across the country coming out in support of what has turned into a fight for the constitutional right of free speech, of self-determination to organize and select a representative. The battle American

2012 Presidential Campaign. Is it too early for polling?

I was spoiled during the last presidential campaign. We had rockstars for candidates in 2008. For the first time a strong woman candidate ran who is now Secretary of State. Another rockstar candidate became our current Vice President. And the

2012 Presidential Campaign. Is it too early for polling?

I was spoiled during the last presidential campaign. We had rockstars for candidates in 2008. For the first time a strong woman candidate ran who is now Secretary of State. Another rockstar candidate became our current Vice President. And the

GOP Seeks to Defund AmeriCorps Leaving 85,000 Workers at Risk

When the House voted down an amendment that would fund a military project that nobody, not even the military, wanted, we all understood. We were encouraged, briefly, to see a spark of bi-partisan effort. Too bad that kind of bi-partisanship

GOP Seeks to Defund AmeriCorps Leaving 85,000 Workers at Risk

When the House voted down an amendment that would fund a military project that nobody, not even the military, wanted, we all understood. We were encouraged, briefly, to see a spark of bi-partisan effort. Too bad that kind of bi-partisanship

South Dakota’s Bill to Redefine Justifiable Homicide Promotes Mob Rule

South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen (R-33) proposed bill, HB1171 “An Act to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to provide for the protection of certain unborn children,” would legalize murder of abortion clinic doctors and staff. The bill’s 28 sponsors

South Dakota’s Bill to Redefine Justifiable Homicide Promotes Mob Rule

South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen (R-33) proposed bill, HB1171 “An Act to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to provide for the protection of certain unborn children,” would legalize murder of abortion clinic doctors and staff. The bill’s 28 sponsors

GOP Double Standard: Keep their Government-Subsidized HC. Defund Everyone Else’s.

Finally, after a contentious 11-month battle for health care reform, Americans are enjoying the benefits of this historic law that includes: Affordable health coverage Guaranteed coverage, regardless of pre-existing conditions A right to appeal claims that are denied by insurers

GOP Double Standard: Keep their Government-Subsidized HC. Defund Everyone Else’s.

Finally, after a contentious 11-month battle for health care reform, Americans are enjoying the benefits of this historic law that includes: Affordable health coverage Guaranteed coverage, regardless of pre-existing conditions A right to appeal claims that are denied by insurers

Breitbart, conservatives depict the First Lady’s Let’s Move campaign as government intrusion.

When I was young, we didn’t watch television or play video games. We couldn’t wait to go “outside” and play jump rope and double-dutch, dodge ball, hop scotch. In the summer, Coney Island and long days at the beach, or

Breitbart, conservatives depict the First Lady’s Let’s Move campaign as government intrusion.

When I was young, we didn’t watch television or play video games. We couldn’t wait to go “outside” and play jump rope and double-dutch, dodge ball, hop scotch. In the summer, Coney Island and long days at the beach, or

GOP State Birther Bills “Waste of Time and Resources”

The GOP has gone local and ten states have raised “birther bills” as state 2011 legislative sessions get underway. For the most part, the bills seek to prevent the President’s and Vice President’s names from appearing on the ballot for

GOP State Birther Bills “Waste of Time and Resources”

The GOP has gone local and ten states have raised “birther bills” as state 2011 legislative sessions get underway. For the most part, the bills seek to prevent the President’s and Vice President’s names from appearing on the ballot for

The Battle over the Smithsonian and the Right’s New Culture Wars | M. Keegan PFAW

Must Read: Keegan shares chilling insight into the culture wars, i.e., the “Right’s powerful extremist-to-media-to-politician echo chamber.” As the newly empowered House GOP gears up to start culture wars on issues from reproductive rights for women to religious freedom for

The Battle over the Smithsonian and the Right’s New Culture Wars | M. Keegan PFAW

Must Read: Keegan shares chilling insight into the culture wars, i.e., the “Right’s powerful extremist-to-media-to-politician echo chamber.” As the newly empowered House GOP gears up to start culture wars on issues from reproductive rights for women to religious freedom for

Palin Out, Bachmann in as Keynote for CPAC Conference

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin declined, for the third year in a row, the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) invitation to be keynote speaker at their annual conference next week, which will take place February 10-12, 2011, at the Marriott Wardman

Palin Out, Bachmann in as Keynote for CPAC Conference

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin declined, for the third year in a row, the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) invitation to be keynote speaker at their annual conference next week, which will take place February 10-12, 2011, at the Marriott Wardman

What House GOP Members Are Not Saying About Repealing Health Care Law

Connecticut, like many other states, is facing a tough economic road ahead. Like the rest of America, we are bombarded with frequent sound bites from the GOP of why repealing the Affordable Care Act is in our best interest. The

What House GOP Members Are Not Saying About Repealing Health Care Law

Connecticut, like many other states, is facing a tough economic road ahead. Like the rest of America, we are bombarded with frequent sound bites from the GOP of why repealing the Affordable Care Act is in our best interest. The

I see Dead People, And I get Money from them Too

1999 gave us a catchy new phrase to banter about from the movie, The Sixth Sense. Who can forget the scene that was played over and over again promoting the movie where Cole Sear, played by Haley Joel Osment, tells

I see Dead People, And I get Money from them Too

1999 gave us a catchy new phrase to banter about from the movie, The Sixth Sense. Who can forget the scene that was played over and over again promoting the movie where Cole Sear, played by Haley Joel Osment, tells

A Message To Sarah Palin from Media Matters CEO David Brock

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A Message To Sarah Palin from Media Matters CEO David Brock

Discovered A Message To Sarah Palin from Media Matters CEO… via ProgressOhio Follow my videos on vodpod  

Sharron Angle’s “Second Amendment Remedies” Statement Is NOT Rhetoric!

Beyond the rhetoric. Sharron Angle’s “Second Amendment Remedies” Sta…, posted with vodpod

Sharron Angle’s “Second Amendment Remedies” Statement Is NOT Rhetoric!

Beyond the rhetoric. Sharron Angle’s “Second Amendment Remedies” Sta…, posted with vodpod

Newt Gingrich: Running For President

There. I’ve said it. You heard it first right from the number one GroundHog. The guy whose colleagues gave him the boot not too many years ago is desperately trying to reinvent himself, yet again, so that he can run

Newt Gingrich: Running For President

There. I’ve said it. You heard it first right from the number one GroundHog. The guy whose colleagues gave him the boot not too many years ago is desperately trying to reinvent himself, yet again, so that he can run