One of the ways in which the Affordable Care Act is funded is by reducing subsidies to Medicare Advantage plans which receive more money to care for Medicare beneficiaries than it costs to care for the same patients in the government Medicare program. Republicans have been using this to raise bogus claims of cuts to Medicare patients despite the fact that Republicans have also … [Read more...] about Cuts To Medicare Advantage Plans Half Of Amount Expected–Watch For Hypocritical Republican Reaction
(Breaking Update) Venezuela: Where Is the (International) Outrage?
Breaking Update: Under the headline, “Venezuela tells CNN journalists to 'get out,'” CNN has just reported: Venezuela has revoked or denied press credentials for CNN journalists in the country, following the president's announcement he would expel CNN if it did not "rectify" its coverage of anti-government protests. Read more here ~~ Update: The … [Read more...] about (Breaking Update) Venezuela: Where Is the (International) Outrage?
Chuck and Flo: Whalen and Dwyer’s Breed of Liberalism A Republican Rarity
Historic Quote: “He doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t drink, he doesn’t womanize. So what the hell good is he?” An opponent of one of my below subjects, Ohio Congressman Chuck Whalen. The debate over what has happened to the Republican Party of the days of yore inspired me to examine two rare species in the Party, even in the 1970s: Ohio Congressman Charles Whalen and his New … [Read more...] about Chuck and Flo: Whalen and Dwyer’s Breed of Liberalism A Republican Rarity
In Historic Act, 19 Overlooked Minority Service Members Awarded the Medal of Honor
In a rare and historical action, President Obama will award the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest commendation for combat valor, to 19 Jewish, Hispanic, and African-American veterans “overlooked previously because of their ethnicity,” according to the Washington Post. Unprecedented and historical, in my opinion, because it reaches back more than 60 years to correct acts … [Read more...] about In Historic Act, 19 Overlooked Minority Service Members Awarded the Medal of Honor
Olympics Closing Ceremony (Guest Cartoonist Cartoon)
Olympics Closing Ceremony by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Putin's Olympic corruption: Column --Putin's Olympic Dreams Reeling Amid Chaos in Ukraine And Loss Of Hockey Medal --Twenty-Five Dead In Ukraine, But Democracy May Live --A Tottering Ukraine—Putin’s Nightmare As the Sochi Games Begin Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation's most prominent cartoon … [Read more...] about Olympics Closing Ceremony (Guest Cartoonist Cartoon)
If Obamacare Is So Bad, Why Can’t The Right Wingers Find Real Losers Under Obamacare?
Republicans have trying to scare voters with stories about people who are losers under the Affordable Care Act. They mention them in speeches, run ads about them, and put them on Fox. Each and every time this has happened reporters checking into the facts found that rather than being losers the people turned out to actually be benefiting from Obamacare. Each and every time. … [Read more...] about If Obamacare Is So Bad, Why Can’t The Right Wingers Find Real Losers Under Obamacare?
Study predicts Antarctic ice melting will endure
Study predicts Antarctic ice melting will endure (via AFP) The melting of ice in the Antarctic is considered a top threat to global sea level rise, and scientists said Thursday the trend could continue for decades or even centuries to come. Researchers focused on the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica, which… … [Read more...] about Study predicts Antarctic ice melting will endure
Boehner dumps job, keeps tan?
John Boehner's purchase of an $835,000 condo in an exclusive community in Marco Island, Florida -- broken by Jonathan Strong at Breitbart News -- has increased chatter that the House Speaker is planning his exit strategy from Washington when the 113th Congress draws to a close later this year. According to USA Today, Boehner and his wife bought the condo on Feb. 11 and the … [Read more...] about Boehner dumps job, keeps tan?
The State of Press Freedom in America (Guest Voice)
[tooltip text="Tooltip Text"] The State of Press Freedom in America by David Goodloe I'm a writer. It is fashionable these days to say that one is predisposed to be something — that such a person was born a certain way. Usually, that applies to one's sexuality; in my case, I think it means I was born to be a writer. It is what I do. It isn't something I can … [Read more...] about The State of Press Freedom in America (Guest Voice)
Putin and Ukraine Marshmallows (Cartoon)
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No compromise costs Republicans big potential “win” on entitlements
So much for what seemed like a big win for the GOP on entitlements -- a win that was potentially so big that President Barack Obama had heard angry rumblings from his party's base more than once and potentially faced a revolt from liberals. Some analysts had even suggested that if Obama made the compromise with GOPers it would accentuate divisions within the Democratic Party … [Read more...] about No compromise costs Republicans big potential “win” on entitlements
The rise of the Hindu fundamentalists
The rise of the Hindu fundamentalists (via GlobalPost) NEW DELHI, India — Change is in the air here in the world’s largest democracy. Later this year, Narendra Modi, the charismatic Hindu nationalist, is likely to become India’s next prime minister. Investors overwhelmingly support him. Even the Obama… … [Read more...] about The rise of the Hindu fundamentalists
Michelle Obama appears with Jimmy Fallon and Will Ferrell in drag on “Tonight Show” sketch (Video)
How serious is new "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon about stamping his Lorne Michaels-produced brand on the longtime franchise? Last night he had a biggie on as a guest in a sketch -- First Lady Michelle Obama, who joined Fallon and Will Ferrell drag. Watch: For her part, Michelle Obama uses the spotlight to plug her drive for exercise and healthy eating. It's a smart … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama appears with Jimmy Fallon and Will Ferrell in drag on “Tonight Show” sketch (Video)
Tom DeLay Says Americans Forgot That God Created This Nation And Wrote The Constitution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxFp0TRgN7w#t=43 "I think we got off that track when we allowed our government to become a secular government, when we stopped realizing that God created this nation, that He wrote the constitution, that's based on biblical principles." --Tom DeLay Video of the interview where DeLay said this in the video above, via Right Wing … [Read more...] about Tom DeLay Says Americans Forgot That God Created This Nation And Wrote The Constitution
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Mugabe: The Movie
I remember one of the only substantive conversations me and my dad had about African politics - It was when reports started to surface in the UK about Mugabe's land reform programme. My dad seemed not just sad, but heartbroken about the situation in Zimbabwe and I remember that he tried to emphasise to me that once upon a time Mugabe was a hero. The idea that Mugabe, a … [Read more...] about Mugabe: The Movie
I’m black, don’t shoot me
WASHINGTON -- Sometimes, when I'm in my car, I crank up the music pretty loud. All you Michael Dunns out there, please don't shoot me. Please don't shoot my sons, either, or my brothers-in-law, nephews, nephews-in-law or other male relatives. I have quite a few friends and acquaintances who also happen to be black men, and I'd appreciate your not shooting them as well, … [Read more...] about I’m black, don’t shoot me
Ukraine molotov (Cartoon)
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Bachmann: Hillary Clinton can’t be elected President and slavery guilt elected Obama
Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann remains the gift that keeps on giving for journalists, bloggers -- and Democrats. Despite the (in)famous photo that showed her inhaling a corn dog, every time she opens her mouth she gives journalists and bloggers great quotes that often seem to come from here. And she talks in ways sure to offend key constituencies that the Republican Party … [Read more...] about Bachmann: Hillary Clinton can’t be elected President and slavery guilt elected Obama
Sullivan: Arizona Protects Freedom to Discriminate
Andrew Sullivan notes that the Arizona law protecting the right to discriminate against gays and lesbians supported by the Christian right actually violates the teachings of Jesus in The Daily Dish. Now, the Christianist right is putting its full weight behind legal discrimination against any groups or individuals who might offend someone’s sincerely held religious conscience. … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Arizona Protects Freedom to Discriminate