Senator Orrin Hatch has sometime defended injecting religion in politics. But not in an election year -- if it involves a Democrat. … [Read more...] about Hypocrisy 101 (or Maybe 102)
The GOP: Preaching the Prosperity Gospel (Guest Voice)
The GOP: Preaching the Prosperity Gospel by Tina Dupuy One of the richest men in the country, ranking in the 0.006 percent of Americans, likes to accuse the President of creating an "entitlement society." Mitt Romney, the heir apparent, next in line GOP nominee ... is against entitlement. When I hear "entitlement society," I think "country club." But When Mitt uses that … [Read more...] about The GOP: Preaching the Prosperity Gospel (Guest Voice)
Savaging Newt (Guest Voice)
Savaging Newt by Michael Reagan I am somewhat mystified -- and dismayed -- by the spectacle of a lot of so-called conservatives who weren't around in the 1980s dropping Ronald Reagan's name to promote themselves while they go about slandering Newt Gingrich who, like my dad, was there in the '80s and '90s and also helped him elect more Republicans than anyone else in recent … [Read more...] about Savaging Newt (Guest Voice)
Mitt Romney Dumps His Acclaimed New Debate Coach
Political talking heads on cable such as MBNBC's Joe Scarborough expressed shocked at this New York Times piece that ran January 28 which basically had a bunch of unnamed sources trumpeting how former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's advisors were so smart and shrewd in turning Romney's seemingly bumbling campaign around, starting at the last Florida debate. Scarborough and … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Dumps His Acclaimed New Debate Coach
Susan G. Komen Sadness
Susan G. Komen Sadness By Doug Bursch I have a right to be sad. . . Pressure from the right, Pressure from the left. Nothing left unsaid. Everyone vilified, marginalized, and suspect. I suspect it will not get better, Until we all get our pound of flesh. Tearing the world apart, With our grand vision of a perfect nation. So much malignancy as we seek the … [Read more...] about Susan G. Komen Sadness
Shame on Elle for Racist Slur Against Obamas and Blacks (Le Figaro, France)
The French version of the fashion magazine Elle recently posted an article about 'Black Power Fashion' that has triggered a wave of indignation. The article, which has since been pulled off the Web, appeared to belittle Black people and their fashion sense by implying that thanks to the Obamas, African Americans have learned to 'dress White' while retaining their 'Blackness.' … [Read more...] about Shame on Elle for Racist Slur Against Obamas and Blacks (Le Figaro, France)
Komen and Planned Parenthood
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Which Political Party Is More Exciting?
Which political party is more exciting? Apparently the Republican Party. … [Read more...] about Which Political Party Is More Exciting?
Roemer, First Out of the Box!
Buddy Roemer, former governor of Louisiana and a former Congressman, received $100,000 in matching funds from the Federal Election Commission today. He was the first presidential candidate this year to apply for funds and be declared eligible, having raised over $340,000 so far. This compares to Mitt Romney's bonanza of $56 million. Roemer has restricted donations to $100 … [Read more...] about Roemer, First Out of the Box!
Good Things For And About Mitt Romney
I always believe in disclosure in all but the most private affairs, so I open this by disclosing that it is my plan to vote for Newt Gingrich in the Republican primary in Michigan this month, but to (probably) vote for Barack Obama in November--a major shift for me since I've voted for the Republican nominee in every election since 1996. Since 1984, my first year as a voter, I … [Read more...] about Good Things For And About Mitt Romney
(UPDATE II) Breast Cancer Imbroglio: I’ll Never Look At A Pink Ribbon The Same Way Again
The reversal of field today by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation on its decision to terminate funding to Planned Parenthood clinics is doubly heartening. This is because a grave injustice has been corrected and it was corrected to a substantial degree by the pushback by many thousands of people who vented their displeasure with Komen on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, … [Read more...] about (UPDATE II) Breast Cancer Imbroglio: I’ll Never Look At A Pink Ribbon The Same Way Again
Get Yet Breast Cancer Awareness Handgun Here
The Susan B. Komen for the Cure foundation has numerous corporate and other sponsors, but you have to question the wisdom of partnering with a handgun retailer. A blurb at Discount Gun Sales' website: Discount Gun Sales is proud to team up with the Susan B. Koman Foundation to offer the Walther P-22 Hope Edition in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. … [Read more...] about Get Yet Breast Cancer Awareness Handgun Here
Komen Caves: Reverses Decision on “allowing PP to apply for grants”….Whose Ox Got Gored?
We will find out in ensuing months the bones underneath this decision and what really happened; how reliable a non-profit can be to reverse itself twice in a few days. We'll follow along for now, but it may have had something to do with Komen's corporate sponsors. I've rec'd several emails yesterday and today asking that all write to Komen's food and entertainment sponsors to … [Read more...] about Komen Caves: Reverses Decision on “allowing PP to apply for grants”….Whose Ox Got Gored?
Komen Reverses Decision On Planned Parenthood
Just breaking this morning that they have changed their minds. … [Read more...] about Komen Reverses Decision On Planned Parenthood
Pres. Obama Takes His Base for Granted
This article was first published for U.S. News & World Report, under the title "Time for a Tea Party of the Left". WASHINGTON - Here we are at the beginning of Pres. Obama's reelection and what do we find? The Bush tax cuts that, back in 2008, candidate Obama pledged he'd fight to repeal, but which as president he extended. Considering not extending them began as his base … [Read more...] about Pres. Obama Takes His Base for Granted
The GOP House Leadership Finally Gets The Joke, But Will The Faithful Go Along?
The damage that House Republicans have done to their party brand and their chances to take back the White House and Senate is incalculable, but like the last person in the room to get a joke, they finally appear to be wising up. I have spent a good deal of time -- usually while sitting on the porcelain throne or chasing the lawn mower around the back yard -- trying to fathom … [Read more...] about The GOP House Leadership Finally Gets The Joke, But Will The Faithful Go Along?
Obama, Trump: Cross and Double-Cross
In Washington, the President affirms his humility at a National Prayer Breakfast to be followed by ego gone amok in Las Vegas as Donald Trump, after hinting for days he will endorse Gingrich, bestows his grace on Romney. Here is a contrast in current American culture between the place of the Cross and the Double-Cross as Barack Obama underscores “Jesus’s teaching that ‘for … [Read more...] about Obama, Trump: Cross and Double-Cross
Komen Splits from Planned Parenthood
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Five Reasons Why Donald Trump Is a Joke
Five reasons why Donald Trump is a joke -- five cartoon reasons, via Daryl Cagle HERE. … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why Donald Trump Is a Joke
The Federal Election Commission and Citizens United
With the increasing role Super PACs are playing in the 2012 Republican primaries, and will play in the general election, isn’t there some entity to police the donation of unlimited funds to these groups and make these donations more transparent? Theoretically, for awhile, there was; the Federal Election Commission (F.E.C.). Congress established the F.E.C. in 1974 as an … [Read more...] about The Federal Election Commission and Citizens United