What Republican politicians say on the campaign trail isn’t necessarily what they need to say to voters. What follows is one blogger’s take on what GOP politicians should be saying but probably won’t. On Illegal Immigration: Illegal immigrants are immigration cheaters, unless they immigrated while minors and were compelled by adults to do so. Immigration cheating should … [Read more...] about What GOP Politicians Should Say (But Probably Won’t)
Clinton Support Eroding As Sanders And O’Malley Fight Back
The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows Donald Trump dominating the Republicans and Clinton's support eroding among Democrats. Clinton still has the lead, but it is down from 55 percent on June 30 to 45 percent at present. More disturbing for Democrats, this poll shows what other polls have shown--Americans know better than to trust Hillary Clinton. Mediaite … [Read more...] about Clinton Support Eroding As Sanders And O’Malley Fight Back
Has America Always Been Hostile to Immigrants?
Republican presidential wannabes were hoping to keep the "immigration issue” on a backburner, at least during the primaries. However, the meteoric and dumbfounding rise of Donald Trump right along with -- or perhaps because of -- his ugly and demeaning rhetoric about a certain “class” of immigrants and even about their U.S. born children and grandchildren, has made … [Read more...] about Has America Always Been Hostile to Immigrants?
Trump is a salesman, and America is in a buying mood
What if everything you thought you knew about politics was wrong, or at least open to question in ways you could not have imagined? I mean it wouldn’t stop us from having opinions because people have opinions even when they are based on nothing. But when so much conventional wisdom doesn’t yield the kinds of outcomes we expect, then what? Yes, I’m talking about Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Trump is a salesman, and America is in a buying mood
American military’s reputation in Europe boosted by Americans who foiled train shooter
Yes:" human beings can have an impact on broader, existing, ingrained perceptions. The Christian Science Monitor reports that the often (unfairly) tarnished image of the U.S. military in Europe is on the upswing, and part of the reason is the actions -- and reactions -- of the unarmed Americans on that train who sprang into action to tackle and beat down a suspected … [Read more...] about American military’s reputation in Europe boosted by Americans who foiled train shooter
Top Racists and Neo-Nazis Among Donald Trump’s Biggest Supporters
GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has a bunch of supporters he probably wishes he didn't have -- racists and Neo-Nazis. People like former KKK grand wizard David Duke want him to become their next president. Thanks to the racial overtones of his campaign such as his birtherism against Barack Obama, and his attack on Hispanics and his stereotyping of Asians ("we want … [Read more...] about Top Racists and Neo-Nazis Among Donald Trump’s Biggest Supporters
Denial Won’t Defeat Trump
WASHINGTON -- I know you haven't heard enough about Donald Trump recently, so here's more: At this point, anyone who says he can't win the Republican nomination is in deep denial. Trump announced his candidacy on June 16 and immediately vaulted into the top tier of candidates. On July 14, a USA Today poll put Trump in the lead by three points -- and he has led every … [Read more...] about Denial Won’t Defeat Trump
Cartoons: NRA and Gun Violence
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Why Challenging Trump’s Misogyny Will Backfire
Amanda Marcotte explains on Talking Points Memo. Conservative media and Fox News in particular have spent years - decades, if you count talk radio - training their audiences to believe that exhortations against sexism and racism are nothing but the “political correctness” police trying to kill your good time. Indeed, one reason that Trump was able to get so much attention for … [Read more...] about Why Challenging Trump’s Misogyny Will Backfire
Movie review: Flee from ‘No Escape’
If you've really been wanting to see endless shots of Owen Wilson running, sometimes while carrying a medium-sized child, the thriller "No Escape" might be just for you. Those looking for nuanced screenplays, believable characters, and movies that don't feature the offhand dismissal of hundreds of people being brutally killed, might want to go elsewhere. Yes,… … [Read more...] about Movie review: Flee from ‘No Escape’
Immigration Questions That Democrats Should Answer
Republicans are being grilled about immigration. Democrats need to be grilled as well. If Americans are going to have a debate about immigration, then Democrats need to contribute by answering a few questions. Here they are. 1) Do you always support the rule of law? 2) If your answer to Question #1 is No, then what standard do you use to determine whether or not you … [Read more...] about Immigration Questions That Democrats Should Answer
Faces of the Fallen
It has been a while since we received a “casualties report” from what now seems to be the forgotten war, over in that place called Afghanistan. And when we do it is a short, terse announcement such as the one below: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two airmen who were supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. … [Read more...] about Faces of the Fallen
Cartoon: Planned Parenthood
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Modern Medicine And Return On Investment
Just to be clear my living will calls for enough opiates to make final final days or months comfortable with limited medical interventions. My late father had multiple medical interventions in the final decade of his life which for the most part only resulted in a hell on earth. My late uncle had lung cancer which had spread to his spine. He had 100s of thousands of dollars … [Read more...] about Modern Medicine And Return On Investment
Undercover Planned Parenthood Videos Were Altered, Analysis Finds
Appearance may not always equal reality, particularly when it comes to 21st century politics and the way the new media and political media that can mean big bucks, hits, and political gain operate. The New York Times: Planned Parenthood on Thursday gave congressional leaders and a committee that is investigating allegations of criminality at its clinics an analysis it … [Read more...] about Undercover Planned Parenthood Videos Were Altered, Analysis Finds
New Poll: Biden is more competitive in general election than Hillary Clinton
A new poll shows Vice President Joe Biden would do better in the general election than former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. It should help spur on the nervous Democrats who feel a)Hillary Clinton is not a stellar candidate, b)they'd be better off going with Joe Biden who has carved out a favorable image c)Clinton's problem is that some don't trust her and her honesty … [Read more...] about New Poll: Biden is more competitive in general election than Hillary Clinton
Why America Needs Worker Co-Ops More Than Ever
America is no longer a representative democracy—a fact underscored by decades of grotesque and steadily worsening economic inequality and an election process that depends more on wealthy donors than on an informed electorate. Case in point: the middle class has been shrinking for decades and is now in the process of disappearing altogether. Since 1979, 90 percent of the … [Read more...] about Why America Needs Worker Co-Ops More Than Ever
Republican Economic Theories Fail In The Real World
Liberal Values is often listed as a libertarian-leaning blog, (or Libertarian Democrat at Wikipedia) and that is certainly true in terms of civil liberties, social issues, and opposition to unjust wars. However I (and other left-libertarians) must differ from libertarian views when it comes to economics. This is both due to concern for the influence of unrestricted corporate, … [Read more...] about Republican Economic Theories Fail In The Real World
Katrina: A 10-Year Review
This week is the 10th anniversary of the destruction of the southeastern gulf coast by Hurricane Katrina. More than 1,800 people died. There is no estimate for the number of pets and wildlife. Damage was estimated at more than $100 billion. About 80 percent of New Orleans was flooded. In Mississippi, the water surge flooded as much as 10 miles from the beaches. The … [Read more...] about Katrina: A 10-Year Review
Politix Update: Everybody Knows That Emperor Christie Has No Clothes
Occasionally in politics, ego-driven windbags who have created auras of inevitability around themselves fall to earth. Their balloons burst, the wheels come off their wagon, the wind goes out of their sails. But they are the last people in the room to get the joke, so evidentually fraudulent that they think they're wearing a custom-tailored twill suit with a snappy designer … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Everybody Knows That Emperor Christie Has No Clothes