According to one website associated to hunters... about Ryan the Deerslayer. "Hunters, firearms owners and sportsmen in general across the United States should be truly heartened by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s choice of Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his vice presidential running mate. "All politics aside, the reason is clear. Paul Ryan is an … [Read more...] about Why Some Say Romney Chose Paul Ryan, Big Killer of Gentle Deer Who Voted to Shorten Waiting Period re Gun Show Sales
Romney Scrambles to Hide Ryan
In that alternate universe inhabited by the GOP standard bearer, the next move after taking a stand is to neutralize or reverse it. So it appears with the“bold” Paul Ryan choice. At the Republican Convention, featured roles are handed to non-Ryans who would have brought other qualities to Romney’s ticket: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, with his street-fighter style, will … [Read more...] about Romney Scrambles to Hide Ryan
Study on Voter Fraud (Cartoon)
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Romney’s Ryan Reset: For Victory or Defeat?
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- It seems symbolic that Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan drove the famous Oscar Meyer Weinermobile when he was a teen. Unlike people who gleefully show their buns on San Diego's Mission Beach, the Weinermobile was created by Oscar Meyer's nephew, Carl G. Mayer, in 1936, to be a visually stunning and unique vehicle with a car-sized bun holding a car-sized … [Read more...] about Romney’s Ryan Reset: For Victory or Defeat?
Bad Press Day For Romney/Ryan
PRAIRIE WEATHER covered the bad day for the Ryan budget plan below and Joe discussed the shortage of details. But there was more, The very conservative Forbes took apart his Medicare plan: Ryan’s main approach is to unleash competition in the health care marketplace by giving those eligible for Medicare a voucher to buy their own insurance from private companies. The … [Read more...] about Bad Press Day For Romney/Ryan
Ryan Says Won’t Detail His Tax Plan Until He’s Elected
I am seriously asking now: is there a MOLE in the Romney campaign? Is Paul Begala calling the shots and advising Romney and Ryan? Is James Carville clad in a wig disguised as a Republican campaign consultant running around down there sandbagging the campaign? What other explanation could there be for Rep. Paul Ryan's performance on Fox News -- yes, on Fox News -- which is an … [Read more...] about Ryan Says Won’t Detail His Tax Plan Until He’s Elected
Romney Campaign Trying To Inch Away from “Owning” the Ryan Budget
There have been a lot of signs that since since naming Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has been trying to inch himself away from Ryan's controversial budget. GOPers and Romney supporters insist that's not true but just watch this exchange between CNN's Soledad O’Brien and Romney surrogate John Sununu over Medicare. … [Read more...] about Romney Campaign Trying To Inch Away from “Owning” the Ryan Budget
Sudden End to Credibility of Ryan’s Budget Plan
A true agenda to reform the welfare state would require a sweeping, income-based eligibility test, which would reduce or eliminate social insurance benefits for millions of affluent retirees. Without it, there is no math that can avoid giant tax increases or vast new borrowing. Yet the supposedly courageous Ryan plan would not cut one dime over the next decade from the $1.3 … [Read more...] about Sudden End to Credibility of Ryan’s Budget Plan
‘Down in The Dirt’ Stories for Ryan/ Romney: People’s Sufferings vs Politicos Breathing Rarified Air & Pining To Purge the Poor
This story given by John LeDell, one of TMV's astute commenters, about his life in struggle as a child... ed/dr.e Why I have a Problem with Ryan and his "small government" meme I am a product of government assistance and without it I probably would not be alive today or have lived a productive life. Let me explain. Before he married, my young father-to-be, was a … [Read more...] about ‘Down in The Dirt’ Stories for Ryan/ Romney: People’s Sufferings vs Politicos Breathing Rarified Air & Pining To Purge the Poor
Fox News (Cartoon)
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Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) Resigns
Breaking news this morning that California Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) has resigned from the House effective immediately From the Modesto Bee Citing sensitive family needs, Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, has tendered his immediate resignation from the House of Representatives. The surprisingly timed departure takes effect at midnight Wednesday. A veteran San … [Read more...] about Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) Resigns
Lost Pyramids Discovered Using Google Earth
A fascinating story via Newsy.com: lost pyramids were discovered using Google Earth. … [Read more...] about Lost Pyramids Discovered Using Google Earth
Putin Forever (Cartoon)
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The Truth About Paul Ryan’s Medicare Reform Plan
No politician in my lifetime has ever wanted to touch Medicare. We all know it's heading downhill, but we just watch it roll down because it's too politically risky to tackle. Now, we have a man brave enough to do that. There has been a lot of spin and distortion from the other side, so let's just get to the truth about it. (emphasis mine) From the American Enterprise … [Read more...] about The Truth About Paul Ryan’s Medicare Reform Plan
Now the Ugly Olympics…
After so many hours of seeing young people compete with grace, beauty and strength in an atmosphere of human amity, Americans are back in the mean season of politicians scoring points by playing to the crowds. The President welcomes Paul Ryan to the race telling Iowans the new VP nominee symbolizes “a vision I fundamentally disagree with” as his Agriculture Secretary Tom … [Read more...] about Now the Ugly Olympics…
Islamists vs. Islamists: A Positive for Egypt?
Guest post by Ali Ezzatyar When purported Islamists in the Sinai brazenly massacred Egyptian border guards and broke through the Israeli border, it was difficult to interpret the event as anything but catastrophic. The attacks seemed to add some substance to fears of a new Islamist Egypt, the primary trepidation of many since the beginning of the uprisings in Tahrir square. … [Read more...] about Islamists vs. Islamists: A Positive for Egypt?
Thank Heaven We Don’t Have Canadian Style Healthcare #1
For years Americans have been bombarded with distortions and outright lies about Canada's single payer health care system — all part of a right wing campaign to keep voters in this country from even considering a similar option. Then the other day I came upon a piece by Bill Mann on the Marketwatch website in which he was discussing an article in the most recent online edition … [Read more...] about Thank Heaven We Don’t Have Canadian Style Healthcare #1
Why I Question The Ryan Pick
Over the last few days we've had tons of ink (and electrons) spilled over the choice of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate. As those who have followed my TMV posts know, I had hoped for a selection like Rob Portman but I wanted to give myself a few days to think things over before making a knee jerk response. But as I've had time to think about it my initial reactions … [Read more...] about Why I Question The Ryan Pick
A Campaign Out of Balance
WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate underscores the central question posed by this campaign: Should cold selfishness become the template for our society, or do we still believe in community? Romney wanted the election to be seen as a referendum on the success or failure of President Obama's economic policies. Instead, he has revealed … [Read more...] about A Campaign Out of Balance
Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan (Cartoon)
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