From CNN -- "Democrat Kathy Hochul swept to victory Tuesday night in a closely watched Congressional election in New York state, which turned into a proxy battle on a House Republican proposal on Medicare. [...] Democrats claimed the victory "had far reaching consequences around the country" over … [Read more...]
Répondez S’il Vous Plaît
May 23, 2011 by 63 Comments
In a NYTimes op-ed piece titled Not Going to the Chapel, Rich Benjamin presents his case defending his recent decision to boycott the weddings of his heterosexual friends and family. It’s true. I’m boycotting all heterosexual weddings. How utterly absurd to celebrate an institution that I am … [Read more...]
Dems oppose Herman Cain because they're racist…maybe
May 22, 2011 by 16 Comments
I like Herman Cain and I hope I get an opportunity to vote for him. Unfortunately I do not think he can win a national election. I don't see the American Independents (the voting base who actually elects Presidents) will feel comfortable electing someone who is not a politician. Deep down, I … [Read more...]
Florida punishing the poor?
May 22, 2011 by 2 Comments
From the fine folks at the ACLU comes more nonsense about institutionalized marginalization of low-income families. The state of Florida is considering legislation allowing the government to drug test applicants of state welfare programs. Of course the ACLU interprets this as a punishment of some … [Read more...]
Local DWI activist opposes reduction in drunk drivers
May 16, 2011 by 5 Comments
A Bernalillo County (New Mexico) program, Safe Ride, offers those who drink too much to drive themselves rides to and from home at no cost out-of-pocket. Safe Ride is set to receive a $20,000 increase in funding next year, but not if the DWI Resource Center has anything to say about it. "I have a … [Read more...]
CT on the verge of passing paid sick leave bill
May 12, 2011 by 29 Comments
Senate Bill 913 narrowly passed a vote making Connecticut one step closer to becoming the first state to force employers to furnish their employees with paid sick leave. The law would require businesses with 50 or more employees to add to the list of benefits 1 hour of earned sick leave for every … [Read more...]
LSU Student to burn U.S. flag in protest
May 11, 2011 by 5 Comments
A Louisiana State University student Benjamin Hass has taken the necessary steps to burn an American flag in a planned protest on campus. A counter-protest is also planned one hour after the scheduled noon flag-burning by Cody Wells, the LSU student government president. The counter-protest will … [Read more...]
Blinded By Hate
May 8, 2011 by 8 Comments
Paris Hatcher, the executive director of SPARK, Reproductive Justice Now, is being interviewed to get her reaction to "how pregnant women are treated" starting with a minority woman from Nashville who gave birth while incarcerated. The woman was reportedly placed in restraints while in transport to … [Read more...]
Cheerleader forced to pay legal bills for school
May 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A girl had accused one of her fellow students of sexually assaulting her at a party. He ended up pleading guilty to a misdemeanor in order to avoid having to do any jail time. The boy was allowed to return to school and the play for the school basketball team. She continued to cheer for her team … [Read more...]
Should Bush be receiving more credit for OBL kill?
May 4, 2011 by 2 Comments
Some liberals are getting offended that former president Bush is receiving more accolades than President Obama for the death of bin Laden. Even Obama made it very clear in his self-congratulatory speech making the announcement. He was crystal clear that he weighed the options, he made the decision, … [Read more...]
San Francisco activists looking to ban circumcision
May 3, 2011 by 4 Comments
Some San Francisco activists are gathering signatures in an effort to ban the custom of circumcision of male infant babies in the in the Bay area. If San Francisco passes this measure, it will be setting pace to become the most nannified city in the Union by following up their recent ban on Happy … [Read more...]
Bin Laden killed…maybe
May 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This news brings both elation and frustration. Of course this was a fantastic headline to wake up to. After evading US forces for years, his time has finally run out. Having been responsible for more than 3,000 American lives, justice has been served. Unfortunately, since he was 'buried' at sea, … [Read more...]
Corperations do not pay taxes
May 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
President Obama is still pushing to end the nearly $4 billion in tax breaks for the oil and gasoline companies. ""These tax giveaways aren't right," says Obama, "They aren't smart. And we need to end them." Now, either Obama is economically inept, or he thinks the American public is. Business do … [Read more...]
Condescending bilingual signs
April 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Not that this issue has been in the news lately, but in the area I work, many signs and forms are written in both English and Spanish. I am not necessarily advocating for English as the official language here, although I would like to see it. It seems that politicians have unwittingly insulted … [Read more...]
Obama's birth certificate reveals shocking truth!
April 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The White House today released President Obama's long-form birth certificate. When the "birther" movement arose (originally by the Clinton campaign during the 2008 presidential primary race), Obama released his short-form birth certificate, or certificate of live birth. Since the short-form's … [Read more...]
Kansas passes voter ID bill
April 26, 2011 by 1 Comment
Governor Brownback has signed into law a bill which would require voters to present a photo identification when voting in any election. The new bill would require: Photo identification of all in-person voters at every election. Proof of citizenship for voter registration beginning Jan. 1, … [Read more...]
Some billionaires ok with higher tax rates
April 23, 2011 by 3 Comments
According to The Daily Beast, some of America's well-known billionaires would be just fine if their tax liability were increased. Aside from Zuckerberg, several other prominent billionaires and wealthy Americans have spoken out in favor of greater taxation, characterizing their support as a … [Read more...]
School amends standing policy for pledge
April 23, 2011 by 9 Comments
A local school district in the Houston, Texas area has recently amended their policy which formerly read that students stand while the Pledge of Allegiance when recited in the morning. Two seniors decided one day that they did not want to stand during the Pledge and it has become the talk of the … [Read more...]
Let's redistribute your GPA
April 21, 2011 by 19 Comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOyaJ2UI7Ss&feature=player_embedded UC Merced students are confronted with the idea of over-taxing the wealthy in a scenario they can relate with: their grade point average. Some students work and study harder than others which earns them better grades. So when … [Read more...]
Political Hokey-Pokey
April 10, 2011 by 9 Comments
America has been in a financial crisis for some time now. And with dramatic cuts in spending necessary to stop the out-flow of money, some are concerned about which programs in the budget these cuts will come. Many people are objecting to any cuts which may affect the poor citizens. Much of the … [Read more...]
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