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Bill Moyers: In Washington, Revolving Doors are... →

Bil Moyers…..wish more people watched him. Stunning.

Oct 13th

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BREAKING NEWS!!!

So when someone presents an intelligent argument and you can’t counter that with some shocking statistic or lame reasoning….you cut them off for “Breaking News”! Even if the Breaking News happens to be a promo for “Shark Week” on Discovery Channel. Way to keep it “Fair and Balanced”. Why doesn’t Fox just call itself what it is? A Republican News Station. Why lie and act like your being...

Aug 5th

Oh Obama.

The President should have stayed out of this, period. At least the details. Talk about how far we have come on race relations and talk about how we should change the drug laws to ease overcrowding in our prisons, just stay away from the specifics of the case. Especially, when you don’t know them all! I do agree though that the police probably overreacted. I have know a ton of cops and...

Aug 1st

Jul 29th

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Its good enough for the military, the veterans, the elderly….just not everyone else. Hell, we don’t even “deserve it”. Please feel free to email your representative. There are 50 million uninsured and they “don’t deserve” basic affordable care? Sure, let them go to the ER and rack up outrageous bills that get passed onto taxpayers and added on to our...

Jul 29th

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Selective Amnesia I suspect we will see a lot of this as the years progress!

Jul 24th

May 25th

May 1st

Rep. Harman lobbied the New York Times to spike... →

Her “defense” has even been more pathetic. Her appearances on TV today have just sealed her coffin. American Politics in all its disgusting glory!

Apr 22nd

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Go Get Em Joe!!!

Apr 9th

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Exactly what’s wrong with America. These people actually believe “their rights” are being infringed upon?!? What don’t they fuckin get? They have the freedom to practice their bigoted religions, yet they actually want to take other people’s rights away? Yeah, that makes sense.

Apr 9th

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Glenn Beck win World’s Worst Person Award for stoking paranoids fears of the non-existent “Obama Gun Ban”. Awesome.

Apr 9th

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– Always good to remember the best moments in T.V.

Mar 17th

Jan 21st

Change Has Come!!!

Embedded video from CNN Video and not a minute too soon!!!

Jan 20th

Full Text Of Obama's Inauguration Speech

My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during...

Jan 20th

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Inauguration Live!!!

Jan 18th

Embedded video from CNN Video OMG!!! This guy is sooo gonna be tortured for the rest of his life. Well, if the shoe fits.

Dec 15th

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Ummmmm January can’t come soon enough!!!

Dec 8th

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“Prop 8 - The Musical” Hilarious, yet so true. Jack Black as “Jesus” steals the show.

Dec 5th

Nov 27th

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Ok, this may have gone too far. They actually posted this on Obama’s change.gov website. A little TMI for me.

Nov 22nd

What's Wrong With These People??

The sign is stupid enough without even having to explain it. Rick Sanchez on CNN tries his best when he lands the Pastor of this church for an interview. Rick though fails to mention one important fact. OBAMA IS A CHRISTIAN!!! Rick quotes Obama saying that there is more than one path to God and then goes on to separation of church and state using some pretty impressive sources...

Nov 21st

Nov 20th

Meet Some New Advisors

David Axelrod, Senior Advisor to the President David Axelrod served as President-elect Obama’s Chief Strategist during the presidential campaign, and led Obama’s 2004 Senate campaign. A native of New York City, Axelrod graduated from the University of Chicago and spent eight years as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, where he covered national, state, and local politics and became the youngest...

Nov 19th

The Lieberman Debate

The line about being his mentor is great. This is case in point why people are so frustrated with the Democrats decision to give Lieberman what results in a slap on the wrist. When he needed re-election, he turned to the Democratic superstar Barack Obama for help. Praised him and vowed to help him recognize his vision for America. Times sure do change quickly. Say what you want to say...

Nov 19th

Lieberman Saved!!!

Two Weeks ago this could have never happened. 3 Days ago it was looking still bleak. This is why they call the Democrats “spineless”. The Republicans must be laughing their asses off. More to come later…

Nov 18th

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Bill O’Reilly on The Daily Show. He is a confused man. He says he has no bias (lie) he says America is moderate (not on his show though) and then he has the nerve to call the teddy bear a PANDA BEAR!!! This guy has gone too far.

Nov 18th

Man Of God?

Embedded video from CNN Video I pray for a day when we don’t have to hear about these types of stories anymore. I keep hearing this from some religious people I know, “We are going to pray for Obama”. On the surface one would think it’s a nice gesture to pray for a new president no matter what you voted. On most years I think people honestly do that. I get the sneaking...

Nov 18th

A Wrinkled Flag

Obama and Mccain met on Monday for about 45 minutes. From all accounts it was very civil and constructive. For just how rare this meeting is so quick after the elections, remember this. John Kerry and George Bush didn’t meet until months after the election to “heal”. I actually hope Mccain works closely with Obama. I think Mccain is working hard to get out from under his...

Nov 17th

A Followup To Obama's Letter To The State Of...

The complete letter…. “Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate — one of the highest honors and privileges of my life — I am stepping down as senator to prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation’s next president. But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the...

Nov 17th

Liebrman's Fate To Be Decided On Tuesday, Well...

If you’re not going to boot him, then just leave it alone. Otherwise, you look like a bunch of soft Democrats. WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE!!! This is why I stay non-partisan. Even though I have embraced the Democrats for the most part this year, politicians in general continue to disappoint.

Nov 17th

Something Really Cool Happening At Daily Kos →

I don’t know if I have ever seen this before, but if you have never visited www.dailykos.com something extraordinary is happening at the above link. One of his regular contributers has managed to work out a deal with AIG allowing the public to ask questions and get answers straight from the companies higher ups concerning the bail out and all of AIG’s recent scandals. Check in on...

Nov 16th

Obama, Biden Appoint Advisers →

No big surprises here. Valerie is great. I have heard her many times now in interviews and I have been very impressed with her. Kudos again to the Obama administration for bringing big government down to a local level. The video shows Valerie talking about the transition process. Jarrett has tons of experience and will serve Biden well. Gore was a very influential VP, so we will see how...

Nov 15th

The next president, Minute by Minute. Courtesy of... →

A unique and very interesting way to follow daily events of the transition to power.

Nov 15th

McCain And Obama Meet Monday In Possible First... →

Right now its just a gesture, but hopefully it will turn into something substantial.

Nov 15th

Clinton (Hillary that is) Offered Secretary Of... →

I hope she seriously considers it as they say she is. I didn’t support her for President, but believe she is definitely an asset that should be involved in the administration somehow. Plus, this will only add to her resume if she hopes to run again.

Nov 15th

Nov 14th

Obama Resigns!!!! .......from the Senate.

In a press release today… “It has been one of the highest honors and privileges of my life to have served the people of Illinois in the United States Senate, In a state that represents the crossroads of a nation, I have met so many men and women who’ve taken different journeys, but hold common hopes for their children’s future. It is these Illinois families and their...

Nov 14th

The Republican Smoke & Mirrors

The hard core Republicans want you to look at this image and really believe that the Country is still a “right-center” Country and that this is a reflection of actual voting patterns. (Image from Rush’s site) In reality though, Obama won 7 states that Kerry couldn’t. He won in some traditionally Republican states and got close in even more. The New York Time put...

Nov 13th

Alaska May Not Be As Dumb As We Thought

It seems as if the Senate seat is not going to go to Stevens after all. That’s good news not just if you’re a Democrat, but if your against corruption. Stevens, you may remember, was indicted by a federal grand jury on seven counts of failing to report gifts received. Stevens pleaded not guilty and asserted his right to a speedy trial, which began on September 25, in Washington, DC,...

Nov 13th

Honoring Veterans

Wishing all family and friends of veterans and the vets themselves a happy day of remembrance.

Nov 11th