The physical and mental health of presidential candidates has become a paramount concern and Michele Bachmann, who is the frontrunner in some Republican polls, raises troubling questions in both areas. The timing of the revelation that she suffers from weekly crippling stress-induced migraine headaches and mood swings just as her candidacy is surging is no accident. … [Read more...] about Forget The Migraine Headaches, Michele Bachmann Is Way Too Crazy To Be President
The GOP’s Cynical Bluff (Guest Voice)
The GOP's Cynical Bluff by Tina Dupuy GOP leaders in Congress don't want a balanced-budget amendment. The party, which rails against government bureaucracy, is counting on government bureaucracy to prevent them from successfully changing our founding documents. It's perfect because they don't actually want to amend the Constitution — well, not in a serious way. Maybe in a … [Read more...] about The GOP’s Cynical Bluff (Guest Voice)
Plan BBB
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Will Rupert Murdoch and News Corp Face a Probe In Australia as Well?
Will Rupert Murdoch's News Corp face a probe in Australia? It sounds like in the making: Prime Minister Julia Gillard has taken aim at Australia's media, saying Australians had "hard questions" they needed answered in the wake of the phone hacking scandal in the United Kingdom. At a wind farm in Gurrundah this morning, in southern NSW, Ms Gillard said Australians had … [Read more...] about Will Rupert Murdoch and News Corp Face a Probe In Australia as Well?
The Mental Health of Michele Bachmann
Politics and psychiatry converge as a conservative website reveals that the surging Republican candidate “frequently suffers from stress-induced medical episodes that...occur once a week on average and can ‘incapacitate’ her for days at time. On at least three occasions, Bachmann has landed in the hospital as a result.” Doubts about her state of mind keep multiplying after … [Read more...] about The Mental Health of Michele Bachmann
GOP Boys’ Club Targets Michele Bachmann
Aw, come on, boys. If John F. Kennedy can do it on all the drugs he chugged, so can Michele Bachmann. The Daily Caller headline is the tell: Stress-related condition ‘incapacitates’ Bachmann; heavy pill use alleged. It cannot possibly be a coincidence that with Rep. Michele Bachmann surging we now are privy to a potentially devastating report about the presidential … [Read more...] about GOP Boys’ Club Targets Michele Bachmann
The Debt Ceiling Fix—A History Lesson From Our Founding Fathers (Guest Voice)
The Debt Ceiling Fix—A History Lesson From Our Founding Fathers by Johnny Byrd, CPA Most Americans no doubt view our current National Debt crisis, at least in terms of dollar magnitude, as historically unprecedented. Yet, consider the words King Solomon penned over three thousand years ago: “There is nothing new under the sun.” I believe those words still ring true today, … [Read more...] about The Debt Ceiling Fix—A History Lesson From Our Founding Fathers (Guest Voice)
No You Cantor
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Hansen Survives Wisconsin Recall Effort
Actually, State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) pelted the Republican David VanderLeest. According to news sources tonight Hansen is projected to win 66 percent of the rather conservative Green Bay voters. John Nichols of the Nation magazine tells Ed Schultz, Republicans spent a significant amount of money and time to “target” Hansen. Update on the Fake Candidates The … [Read more...] about Hansen Survives Wisconsin Recall Effort
“Respect” For Marriage Act Would Repeal DOMA
The Respect for Marriage Act (ROMA) would "restore the rights of all lawfully married couples – including tens of thousands of same-sex couples – to receive the benefits of marriage under federal law." This a direct response to social conservative opposition to same-sex marriage, embodied by the (evocatively named) "Defense" of Marriage Act (DOMA). Sen. Dianne Feinstein … [Read more...] about “Respect” For Marriage Act Would Repeal DOMA
Bachmann Hit Piece
Michele Bachmann continues to surge in the polls so what are the Republican power brokers going to do? The Democrats dream candidate is Ms Bachmann for the Republican elites it's a nightmare. So what are they to do? Call Tucker Carlson's rag The Daily Caller and arrange a hit piece. In late July 2010, Rep. Michele Bachmann’s then-communications director, Dave Dziok, told … [Read more...] about Bachmann Hit Piece
Notion: ‘Pay Politicians Based on Performance’ (News, Switzerland)
Is it time that a law be passed rewarding or punishing politicians based on their performance in office? The idea, suggested by American comedian Andy Borowitz, sounds appealing. Unfortunately, as columnist Patrik Etschmayer of Switzerland's News laments, who would pass it? For Switzerland's News, Patrik Etschmayer writes in part: In one of the very amusing articles on … [Read more...] about Notion: ‘Pay Politicians Based on Performance’ (News, Switzerland)
Democrats Use Ronald Reagan on House Republicans
WASHINGTON - It was the day of cut, cap and... baloney. But it's quite interesting how the House Democratic Caucus dealt with the event this morning. They sent out the above audio excerpt of Pres. Ronald Reagan's 1987 radio address. “Congress consistently brings the Government to the edge of default before facing its responsibility. This brinkmanship threatens the holders … [Read more...] about Democrats Use Ronald Reagan on House Republicans
Obama Endorses Bill To Repeal DOMA
President Obama has announced his support for legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. Certainly his move is partly motivated by politics, he needs to appeal to the GLBT community and he knows that the bill may not pass out of Congress anyway. However I think it is also based in his sincere belief in equality as well as recognition of the fact the bill is … [Read more...] about Obama Endorses Bill To Repeal DOMA
Who Are The Real “Job Creators?”
When I hear Republicans constantly referring to millionaires and billionaires as "job creators," and therefore people who should not be taxed more in this jobs-poor economy, I find myself a tad mystified. It's not that I totally disagree with this identification. It's more like I'm listening to people who just caught the last half of a beginner's economics lecture, and never … [Read more...] about Who Are The Real “Job Creators?”
Quote of the Day: On the Republican Establishment, Congress’ Tea Party Group, the Debt Limit and the GOP
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Politico's Mike Allen who in one paragraph capsualizes a key part of what is going on in the controversy over raising the debt limit ceiling -- and what it means: Establishment Republicans practically spit contempt for what they call “the default caucus” – the small number of House and Senate members who say they won’t vote to … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: On the Republican Establishment, Congress’ Tea Party Group, the Debt Limit and the GOP
(UPDATED) 9/11 Hacking Allegation is Questionable
An allegation that reporters for Rupert Murdoch's now-defunct News of the World tried to steal personal information from the phones of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center is generating considerable smoke but no fire. This is because the allegation rests entirely on a July 11 story in The Daily Mirror, a News of the World rival, based on an unnamed … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) 9/11 Hacking Allegation is Questionable
Republican Rebranding and the Great Debt Ceiling Debate
Apart from being the first time that partisanship swirling around the raising of the debt limit ceiling threatens to shove the United States into an economic abyss, the Great Debt Ceiling Debate of 2011 marks the rebranding of the Republican Party – even as party bigwigs try to desperately stave off the rebranding. Republicanism once operated within certain perimeters – … [Read more...] about Republican Rebranding and the Great Debt Ceiling Debate
Murdoch Testimony Before Parliament Temporarily Suspended: Man Attacks Murdoch With Apparent Pie (VIDEO)
Rupert Murdoch was apparently attacked with a pie and his testimony before Parliament is now on hold (reportedly to resume soon): The hearing room in which News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch was being grilled by members of Parliament erupted into chaos when a man attempted to attack Rupert Murdoch with what appeared to be a pie. Wendi Deng Murdoch, his wife, rose from her … [Read more...] about Murdoch Testimony Before Parliament Temporarily Suspended: Man Attacks Murdoch With Apparent Pie (VIDEO)
Live Feed: James and Rupert Murdoch Testify Before Parliament
NOTE: Due to a technical glitch very early uncompleted version of this post was published rather than the one that should have gone on TMV. We regret the error. Live Feed Via MSNBC: News Corp owner Rupert Murdoch and son James Murdoch testify before Parliament on the phone-hacking scandal. (Note that there will be breaks so keep clicking on the embed to see the … [Read more...] about Live Feed: James and Rupert Murdoch Testify Before Parliament