Native Washingtonian and progressive liberal democrat (and active voter). Retired when "W" took over the white house, I knew the "Clinton-like" years were over. Sadden by the current state of the country's political discourse due to the election of the first non-white president. In my life time I have never witness a US POTUS so hated by 40% of US citizens.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Brother Of Killed Army Soldier: ‘People Need To Remember That’ U.S. Troops Are Dying In Afghansistan
Brother Of Killed Army Soldier: ‘People Need To Remember That’ U.S. Troops Are Dying In Afghansistan: pThree Ohio Army National Guardsmen were killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan this week. One of the victims, Capt. Nicholas Rozanski of Dublin, OH, “loved being in the National Guard,” said his brother Alex Rozanski. “We are a nation at war, and men are dying on a regular basis over there,” he said. “And [...]/p
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Baby Shannon, abandoned infant found on sub-freezing DC street in January, died of hypothermia, medical examiner rules | wusa9.com
Baby Shannon, abandoned infant found on sub-freezing DC street in January, died of hypothermia, medical examiner rules | wusa9.com
Where are the anti-abortion people to support this infant before dying? Like Gloria Steinem stated "from conception to birth" and than you're on your owe...
Where are the anti-abortion people to support this infant before dying? Like Gloria Steinem stated "from conception to birth" and than you're on your owe...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Planned Parenthood In Wisconsin Bombed
Planned Parenthood In Wisconsin Bombed: pPolice are investigating after a homemade explosive device started a small fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Grand Chute, Wisconsin. A small device placed on a windowsill went off around 7:30 last night and started a fire. Firefighters responded, but the fire had burnt itself out when they arrived. The clinic was empty and [...]/p
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Bishop T.D. Jakes likes to drive himself, who knew!
T. D. Jakes was returning to Texas after a speaking engagement. When his plane arrived, there was a limousine there to transport him to His home in Dallas . As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and Spoke to the driver. 'You know' he said, 'I am almost 50 years old and I have never driven a limousine. Would you mind if drove it for a while?' The driver said, 'No problem, Bishop T. D. Jakes gets into the driver's seat and they head off down The highway. A short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating His first speed trap. The long black limo went by him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone. The trooper pulled out and easily caught the limo and got out of his patrol car to begin the procedure. The young trooper walked up to the driver's door and when the glass was rolled down he was surprised to see who was driving. He immediately excused himself and went back to his car and called his supervisor. He told the supervisor, 'I know we are supposed to enforce the law but I also know that important people are sometimes given certain courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I have stopped a very important person.' 'The supervisor asked, 'Is it the governor?' The young trooper said, 'No, he's more important than that.' The supervisor said, 'Oh, so it's the president.' The young trooper said, 'No, he's even more important than that.' The supervisor finally asked, 'Well then, who is it?' The young trooper said, I think it's Jesus because he's got T. D. Jakes for a chauffeur!!!!!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Carson Daly Slammed by Mother of 9/11 Victim for Homosexuality Comment - ABC News
Carson Daly Slammed by Mother of 9/11 Victim for Homosexuality Comment - ABC News
This is an example of a statement from a "closeted gay man" or a very insecure individual. No surprise, just look at Daily, he's a younger version of Mitt Romney without the gray hair or the money. Another "no-talented individual a.k.a "celebrity host" pumped on the public.
This is an example of a statement from a "closeted gay man" or a very insecure individual. No surprise, just look at Daily, he's a younger version of Mitt Romney without the gray hair or the money. Another "no-talented individual a.k.a "celebrity host" pumped on the public.
Attorney Seeks $4M for 2 Virginia Tech Families
Attorney Seeks $4M for 2 Virginia Tech Families
Will the NRA pay for VT's civil law suit? Will NRA hire and pay for the lawyer's bills?
Will the NRA pay for VT's civil law suit? Will NRA hire and pay for the lawyer's bills?
Ron Paul Draws Capacity Crowd in College Park
Ron Paul Draws Capacity Crowd in College Park
What do so many college student find fascinating with Ron Paul? He has published documents re: his racial positions (in print during the 1990s), also his issue with gay people; for example his issue with using his gay fundraising personal bathroom because of his fear of contracting AIDES, really! Ron Paul preferred to use a public bathroom in "fast-food" joint. I just don't get it, why the military and college students like this politician? Not to mention wanting to use gold instead of standard currency.
What do so many college student find fascinating with Ron Paul? He has published documents re: his racial positions (in print during the 1990s), also his issue with gay people; for example his issue with using his gay fundraising personal bathroom because of his fear of contracting AIDES, really! Ron Paul preferred to use a public bathroom in "fast-food" joint. I just don't get it, why the military and college students like this politician? Not to mention wanting to use gold instead of standard currency.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Exxon Mobil’s Tax Rate Drops To 13 Percent, After Making 35 Percent More Profits On Rising Gas Prices In 2011
Exxon Mobil’s Tax Rate Drops To 13 Percent, After Making 35 Percent More Profits On Rising Gas Prices In 2011: pExxon Mobil, the most profitable of the big five oil companies, made $41.1 billion in profits last year. Although Exxon made 35 percent more profits since 2010, its estimated effective tax rate actually dropped. Citizens for Tax Justice reported Exxon paid only 17.6 percent taxes in 2010, lower than the average American, and a Reuters [...]/p
What Everyone Needs To Know About The Smear Campaign Against Trayvon Martin (1995-2012)
What Everyone Needs To Know About The Smear Campaign Against Trayvon Martin (1995-2012): pOver the last 48 hours, there has been a sustained effort to smear Trayvon Martin, the 17-year old African-American who was shot dead by George Zimmerman a month ago. Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, said, “They killed my son, now they’re trying to kill his reputation.” Thus far these attacks have fallen into two categories: false [...]/p
Sen. DeMint: People With Pre-Existing Conditions Actually Got Better Health Care Before Obamacare
Sen. DeMint: People With Pre-Existing Conditions Actually Got Better Health Care Before Obamacare: pWASHINGTON, DC — Though one of the key successes — and most popular aspects — of the Affordable Care Act is the provision banning insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) thinks they were better off before the law passed. ThinkProgress spoke with DeMint outside a tea party [...]/p
George Zimmerman, Son of a Retired Judge, Has 3 Closed Arrests
George Zimmerman, Son of a Retired Judge, Has 3 Closed Arrests: Did George Zimmerman have help from his father, a retired judge, in clearing his name in three separate arrests?
Texas Radio Station Fires Reporter After He Reported On State’s Extreme Ultrasound Law
Texas Radio Station Fires Reporter After He Reported On State’s Extreme Ultrasound Law: pScott Braddock, a well-known Texas radio reporter, lost his job last week after airing excerpts from an interview with Carolyn Jones, who was “forced to undergo several medically unnecessary transvaginal sonograms to obtain an abortion” due to Texas’ new sonogram law, and whose personal account of the entire ordeal was chronicled in the Texas Observer. [...]/p
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Missing Middle in American Politics
The Missing Middle in American Politics: p class="p1"Moderate Republicans have gone virtually extinct because they never formed a real movement with a coherent program. Their absence has left American politics more polarized and less pragmatic. Two new books describe the rise of the Republican right -- and what it means for the country's future. /p
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Obama Calls for an End to $4 Billion Oil Industry Subsidies
Obama Calls for an End to $4 Billion Oil Industry Subsidies
Obama has proposed that Congress should kill tax breaks for the oil and gas industry … again. He failed to end the subsidies when the Democrats controlled congress, so it is unlikely he will have any more success persuading Republicans, who fear that the loss of the tax breaks will lead to even higher fuel prices.
Obama has proposed that Congress should kill tax breaks for the oil and gas industry … again. He failed to end the subsidies when the Democrats controlled congress, so it is unlikely he will have any more success persuading Republicans, who fear that the loss of the tax breaks will lead to even higher fuel prices.
"From Conception to birth"
News from The Associated Press
This is "reality horror TV" at it's finest.....from conception to birth; when the child is delivered the true "reality" is begins. Anti-abortionist choose to let the single parent to support herself and the child she was forced to birth, but focus their resources on the cause and not the newly born child. Also the single mother must survive, with limited if any, government support or community (church) safety net. Gloria Steinman was right when she stated the anti-abortionist are only interest in "conception to birth", than you're on your own.
This is "reality horror TV" at it's finest.....from conception to birth; when the child is delivered the true "reality" is begins. Anti-abortionist choose to let the single parent to support herself and the child she was forced to birth, but focus their resources on the cause and not the newly born child. Also the single mother must survive, with limited if any, government support or community (church) safety net. Gloria Steinman was right when she stated the anti-abortionist are only interest in "conception to birth", than you're on your own.
Robert Gates: Attacking Iran Would Be A ‘Catastrophe’
Robert Gates: Attacking Iran Would Be A ‘Catastrophe’: pIran hawks and the GOP presidential candidates like Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney have been slow to acknowledge the inherent dangers of U.S. and/or Israeli military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities while members of President Obama’s cabinet have made the case that sanctions and diplomatic pressure are the best strategy for deterring Iran [...]/p
EXCLUSIVE: As ‘The Hunger Games’ Opens Big, Lionsgate Tries to Shut Down Anti-Hunger Advocates
EXCLUSIVE: As ‘The Hunger Games’ Opens Big, Lionsgate Tries to Shut Down Anti-Hunger Advocates: pThere’s a long tradition of pop culture fans banding together to raise money for or take action on good causes, whether it’s the Browncoats, fans of Joss Whedon’s Firefly series raising money for charity, or the Harry Potter Alliance, which has done everything from send medical aid to Haiti to campaigning for marriage equality in [...]/p
Thursday, March 22, 2012
WV Only State In DC Region With "Stand Your Ground" Law | wusa9.com
WV Only State In DC Region With "Stand Your Ground" Law | wusa9.com
I will not be traveling to West Virginia anytime soon! Virginia will probably be next.
I will not be traveling to West Virginia anytime soon! Virginia will probably be next.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
US Secret Service Says No Anti-Obama Rallies Allowed!
US Secret Service Says No Anti-Obama Rallies Allowed!
The Canadian Free Press does not like the current US POTUS.
The Canadian Free Press does not like the current US POTUS.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Quinn appeals FEMA decision denying aid to southern Illinois counties
Quinn appeals FEMA decision denying aid to southern Illinois counties
I was under the impression that "red states" with republican governors didn't want any funds from the current administration on principle. After saying "NO" to 95% of the current POTUS' policies. Why would republican governors expect a "YES" answer when "mother nature" kicks in? Also, ask the state's wealthy to assist with this recovery if the state and county agencies are unable to support their citizens.
I was under the impression that "red states" with republican governors didn't want any funds from the current administration on principle. After saying "NO" to 95% of the current POTUS' policies. Why would republican governors expect a "YES" answer when "mother nature" kicks in? Also, ask the state's wealthy to assist with this recovery if the state and county agencies are unable to support their citizens.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Obama's campaign video: Osama vs. puppies - Barack Obama - Salon.com
Obama's campaign video: Osama vs. puppies - Barack Obama - Salon.com
I will stop reading Salon.com editorials, but I will continue to pay attention to Joan Walsh's opinions. This editorial opinion basically says that the current POTUS' accomplishments (in the video) is a "lie" and not worth highlighting during the campaign. Who is this man, Mr. O'Hehir? In my opinion this guy, Salon can dump! Mr. O'Hahir must put his name in pile along with the republican candidates vying for the "mighty" white house" position because he reads like one of them.
I will stop reading Salon.com editorials, but I will continue to pay attention to Joan Walsh's opinions. This editorial opinion basically says that the current POTUS' accomplishments (in the video) is a "lie" and not worth highlighting during the campaign. Who is this man, Mr. O'Hehir? In my opinion this guy, Salon can dump! Mr. O'Hahir must put his name in pile along with the republican candidates vying for the "mighty" white house" position because he reads like one of them.
A Texas-Style War on Women Guts Basic Care to Jab Planned Parenthood - COLORLINES
A Texas-Style War on Women Guts Basic Care to Jab Planned Parenthood - COLORLINES
Why are republican women allowing their employer and not their doctor (or family) to manage their healthcare? This is amazing!
Why are republican women allowing their employer and not their doctor (or family) to manage their healthcare? This is amazing!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Lanier W. Phillips, R.I.P. Civil Rights Activist
Via T. White
A prominent civil rights activist who feared white people until a group of Newfoundlanders rescued him from a shipwreck and nursed him back to health in 1942 died on Sunday. He was 88.
Lanier W. Phillips, the first black sonar technician in the U.S. navy, spent his life fighting for civil rights — even marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr. — after being inspired by the kindness of the people in the small Newfoundland community of St. Lawrence when he was 18.
On Feb. 18, 1942, the USS Truxton and the USS Pollux were shipwrecked off Newfoundland's south coast. While 110 sailors died in the tragedy, fishers and miners in St. Lawrence were able to save 46 people, including Phillips.
When he washed ashore, covered in oil, in the town of 1,000, he heard a man with a strange accent say: "Don't lie there. You'll surely die." The man helped him up and walked him around the fire for warmth, much to Phillips' amazement. "I had never heard a kind word from a white man in my life, and I had hatred for white men," he told the Washington Post in 2010.
Phillips had struggled with racism and oppression his whole life. The great-grandson of a slave in Georgia, he'd seen the Ku Klux Klan terrorize black families, and remembered his great-grandmother telling him to "never look a white man in the eye" or he would "get a whipping, or maybe lynched." So when a miner's wife named Violet Pike began to clean the oil off his skin, he thought for sure the kind treatment would come to an end when she realized he was black.
Instead, she took him into her home and nursed him back to health, hand-feeding him homemade broth until he regained his strength. The experience altered the sailor's concept of race and equality. Since then, Phillips repeatedly told the story of Pike, who died in 1975, and how she, along with the other Newfoundlanders who helped him, changed his life forever.
In September 2011, he was inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. "It was my honor to meet Mr. Phillips during the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador induction ceremony last fall," Premier Kathy Dunderdale said in a statement issued Monday.
"Lanier Phillips embodied the true spirit of the Order through his eloquence in promoting Newfoundlanders and Labradorians as compassionate, generous and brave. He holds an important place in the history of this province and on behalf of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, I offer my deepest sympathies to his loved ones."
Phillips returned to St. Lawrence last month to mark the 70th anniversary of the disaster. He died at his retirement home in Gulfport, Miss.
Peter S. Goodman: Behind Gas Price Increases, Obama's Failure To Crack Down On Speculators
Peter S. Goodman: Behind Gas Price Increases, Obama's Failure To Crack Down On Speculators
As soon as the POTUS "cracks down" on the oil speculators the oil lobby will hire the best lawyers in the world to fight the federal government every inch of the way, as they usually do. Why not suggest to consumers to not buy gay or oil products one day a month (create a "NO GAS/OIL DAY") , protest in front of the big old companies, or lobby the groups (including private residences) and oil sucking legislators. I have found any articles by Mr. Goodman criticism of past administrations' failure to "control gas prices". This is a joke! Just look at all the TV commercials dumped on views today, who pays for that PR?
As soon as the POTUS "cracks down" on the oil speculators the oil lobby will hire the best lawyers in the world to fight the federal government every inch of the way, as they usually do. Why not suggest to consumers to not buy gay or oil products one day a month (create a "NO GAS/OIL DAY") , protest in front of the big old companies, or lobby the groups (including private residences) and oil sucking legislators. I have found any articles by Mr. Goodman criticism of past administrations' failure to "control gas prices". This is a joke! Just look at all the TV commercials dumped on views today, who pays for that PR?
Paul Volcker: National Debt 'Strangles' Us
Paul Volcker: National Debt 'Strangles' Us
He should know, he's the on the "master-minds" of "big deficit" economics, now he's flipped-flopped just like Romney. He did not sound the "big deficit" alarm during the Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush administrations. Mr. Volcker, like former Treasury Secretary Paulsen, is a huge "hedge-fund" investor and both men have raked in millions of dollars betting against the economy. Why doesn't Mr.Volcker and the 1% just pay fair taxes? Does "capitalism" trump " democracy/patriotism?
He should know, he's the on the "master-minds" of "big deficit" economics, now he's flipped-flopped just like Romney. He did not sound the "big deficit" alarm during the Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush administrations. Mr. Volcker, like former Treasury Secretary Paulsen, is a huge "hedge-fund" investor and both men have raked in millions of dollars betting against the economy. Why doesn't Mr.Volcker and the 1% just pay fair taxes? Does "capitalism" trump " democracy/patriotism?
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Unsatisfied By Record Profits, Oil Giants Demand $2 Billion Tax Cut To Drill In Alaska
Unsatisfied By Record Profits, Oil Giants Demand $2 Billion Tax Cut To Drill In Alaska: pAs Alaska’s North Slope oil fields get tapped out, oil companies are demanding a tax cut of more than $2 billion a year. Last week, executives from BP and Conoco Phillips told the state senate that their companies would only increase investment in drilling if state taxes on their companies are gutted. They supported the [...]/p
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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