This speaks for itself: Even needing to ask the question provides the answer. It matters not where he was born; this man is deeply and fiercely alien to the American tradition. He thinks ordinary Americans “cling” to Gods and guns because we are “bitter.” He believes we should “redistribute the wealth.” He thinks cops are [...]
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President Obama, The GOP, And Moving Poll Numbers
December 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Democracy, Democrats, Elections, Politics, Republicans
There may be a price to pay for intransigence. Because of a deliberate attempt at self-sabotage by congressional republicans, an inability of Speaker Boehner to reign in tea party freshmen, and the likelihood of a substantial tax increase on more than 160 million Americans–something conservatives would normally consider anathema–they find themselves on the wrong end [...]
Tags: American economy·Congressional Polls·Congressional Republicans·Payroll Tax·Politics·president obama·Speaker John Boehner
The Ron Paul Surge
December 19th, 2011 · No Comments · 2012 Presidential Election, america, News, Politics, Republicans
Ron Paul is now leading in Iowa. photo credit: Public Policy Polling Newt Gingrich is on a two-week slide, invariably because of increased scrutiny on his character and his record. Paul has reaped the benefits of the implosion.
Tags: 2012 presidential election·Newt Ginrich·republican primary·Republicans running for president·ron paul
Mitt Romney’s Shameful Moment
December 14th, 2011 · No Comments · 2012 Presidential Election, Democracy, Elections, Politics, Republicans
It’s one thing to disagree on a particularly divisive issue–it’s entirely something different to engage in haughty, disreputable politics. Mitt Romney’s shameful display not only reinforced his strained attempts at humanizing his candidacy–it showcased an utter lack of political savvy and genuine compassion. At an event that was meant to highlight the endorsement of Romney [...]
Tags: 2012 presidential election·gay marriage·Gay Rights·Mitt Romney·Republican candidates
The Real Newt Gingrich, Presented By Ron Paul
December 1st, 2011 · No Comments · america, Elections, Politics, Republicans
This video leaves little doubt as to what type of campaign President Obama would wage against republican nominee Newt Gingrich. It’s brutal tone is only matched by its reality. No matter how much Newt professes to be the outsider with a spine of steel, his actions and words always belie that. The president isn’t [...]
Tags: 2012 Presidential elections·newt gingrich·president obama·Repulbicans running for president
Herman Cain Unplugged
November 15th, 2011 · No Comments · 2012 Presidential Election, Elections, Politics, Republicans
This is remarkable. The quote of the day: It’s unclear whether Cain’s candidacy is just part of his book tour, part of an effort to land a Fox show, or some sort of mere vanity project. But whatever it is, it is not a serious presidential campaign. Cain hasn’t earned the right to be taken [...]
Tags: Herman Cain·Herman Cain and Libya·Presidential Campaign·Republicans running for president
Beneath The Lens Of Inequality
October 18th, 2011 · 1 Comment · america, Democracy, News, Politics
A reader on the Dish writes: I thought I’d write to you with our own experiences taking part in the Occupy LA protests. I’m in my early 40s, at a well-paying job as a web developer for a large hospital in Los Angeles. My wife and I have no children. We’re very fortunate – we [...]
Tags: American economy·capitalism·Occupy Wall Street·Wall Street Protests
Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan Continues To Raise Questions
October 14th, 2011 · No Comments · 2012 Presidential Election, Democracy, Elections, Politics, Republicans
Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 economic plan continues to get panned (pizza pun intended) by economists and even conservatives. On the surface it seems like a blatant hosing of the poor, by shifting the tax burden more heavily upon their shoulders in order to create tax equity. Cutting beneath the surface, Cain’s plan is simply a nod [...]
Tags: 999 plan·Consumption tax·Economists·Elderly Voters·Herman Cain·Herman Cain's economic plan·middle class·taxes
999 Is Actually The Price Of A Pizza… And A Simple Plan
October 13th, 2011 · No Comments · america, News, Politics
Not only is it the price of a pizza, it’s the price of a pizza at Godfather’s Pizza. Yes, Godfather’s Pizza– where the current Republican presidential nominee Herman Cain was the CEO. Jon Huntsman was clearly prescient in his pronouncement. Herman Cain may not be the next president, but he damn sure knows how to [...]
Tags: 999·Economy·Godfather's Pizza·Herman Cain·Republican candidates for President
