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 [...]
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President Obama, The GOP, And Moving Poll Numbers
December 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Democracy, Democrats, Elections, Politics, Republicans
Tags: American economy·Congressional Polls·Congressional Republicans·Payroll Tax·Politics·president obama·Speaker John Boehner
Reggie Brown’s Lack Of Self-Awareness
June 19th, 2011 · 1 Comment · america, Comedy, Politics, Racism, Republicans
I wouldn’t say these jokes about Barack Obama are racially charged. They may push the envelope on good taste though. More broadly, they lack certain sensibilities. It’s almost as if Brown expected his audience to soak up the venom gladly. Not with the cameras running. I’ve heard worse, but don’t quit your day job Mr. [...]
Tags: Conservatives·Politics·Racism·Republican Leadership Conference·running for president
Affirmative Action II: American Privilege
May 19th, 2011 · No Comments · america, Democracy, Politics, Racism
That’s the price of affirmative action. It taints black achievements, in the mind of many, with the question of “would this man have succeeded without race preferences” even in cases where the answer is undoubtedly “yes!” The only price of affirmative action is the misguided attempts at disproving its usefulness in American society. Whatever your [...]
Tags: Affirmative Action·african-americans·American Ideals·Politics
Allen West, Another Member Of The Untalented 2010 Class
April 26th, 2011 · No Comments · america, Democracy, Political Fringe, Republicans
Allen West proves his disdain for women. Again. He is becoming quite the caricature. Those with no talent, foresight, and ability make it more apparent by their constant need for the spotlight. Anyone can push wedge issues. That’s why West does it. He has no ability to lead on any real, substantive ground. I hope [...]
Tags: Abortion·Allen West·American Soldiers·Congress·Politics·Women's rights
Straight, No Chaser
April 8th, 2011 · No Comments · america, Democracy, News, Politics
Quote of the day: I don’t want politicians who are “above politics,” anymore then I want a plumber who’s “above toilets.”— Ta-Nehisi Coates Call me a cynic, but I’d prefer someone who knows the hustle above someone claiming never to have engaged in the game. This is a slight variant of TNC’s line–one I obviously [...]
Tags: gridlock in washinton·partisan politics·Politics·Straight No Chaser·Ta-Nehisi Coates·Washington
Context Is Just As Important As The Facts
March 14th, 2011 · No Comments · america, Democracy, Political Fringe, Politics, Republicans
When discussing the act of defunding National Public Radio– and placing the recently release video of known liar and deviant James O’Keefe in context– the average citizen can probably make two assumptions: First; why would you quickly castigate NPR before discerning all of the facts of the case? Second; James O’Keefe is an inveterate liar, [...]
Tags: Blaze·Conservative activists·Glenn Beck·james o'keefe·NPR·Politics
Who’s Really Serious About Taming The Budget In Wisconsin?
February 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · america, Democracy, Democrats, News, Politics, Republicans
I haven’t written anything on what’s taking place in Wisconsin yet. Rather than go off half-cocked, I’d much prefer giving a more enlightened opinion, without resorting to my own pre-determined feelings on the issue. This issue is rather timely for me also, as it coincides with my take on teachers unions, and their effects on [...]
Tags: budget shortfalls·Politics·Scott Walker·State Budget·state employees·union busting·Unions·wisconsin
The Egyptian Revolution Twitter Style
February 17th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Democracy, Middle East, News, Politics
This is awesome. A visualized Twitter hash cloud, chronicling the Egyptian uprising. It illustrates the power and triumph of the human spirit in the age of social media. H/T: Daily Dish
Tags: Democracy·Egypt·Hosni Mubarak·Politics·social media·Social Media in Egypt·Twitter
