The Right-Wing Network Behind the War on Unions - Mother Jones
There are times networks cause good things to happen. But this would be one of the times a network causes bad things to happen. I hope that there are enough Americans out there who realize that all of the bad stuff is coming for the GOP side and decide to go for the Democrats and the Independents who lean more Democrat for the sake of everyone.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Fact Checking Sarah Palin
Fact Checking Sarah Palin - Mother Jones
I'm sure someone could manage to get a full time job for doing this. And it's pretty bad when someone has to fact check you on your own husband.
I'm sure someone could manage to get a full time job for doing this. And it's pretty bad when someone has to fact check you on your own husband.
Rep. Ryan’s House GOP Budget Plan
Rep. Ryan’s House GOP Budget Plan - Citizen's for Tax Justice
This is a PDF that the CTJ put together. It has some shocking numbers. I really hope that Obama sticks to his guns and doesn't let this pass. Better yet, I hope it fails to pass the Senate seeing I'm already a dirt poor college student and I really really can't afford a 12.3% tax increase.
http://www.itepnet.org/
The above site is also very cool. If you get a chance to check it out I really encourage you to do it. If you click on your state you can see who pays the most taxes in each category and in each income bracket. It's so nice to know that in Ohio I pay more than the people in the top 1% do :|
This is a PDF that the CTJ put together. It has some shocking numbers. I really hope that Obama sticks to his guns and doesn't let this pass. Better yet, I hope it fails to pass the Senate seeing I'm already a dirt poor college student and I really really can't afford a 12.3% tax increase.
http://www.itepnet.org/
The above site is also very cool. If you get a chance to check it out I really encourage you to do it. If you click on your state you can see who pays the most taxes in each category and in each income bracket. It's so nice to know that in Ohio I pay more than the people in the top 1% do :|
Tax Cuts: Myths and Realities
Tax Cuts: Myths and Realities - Center on Budget and Policy Priorites
Very interesting article and it makes a lot of good points.
Very interesting article and it makes a lot of good points.
Carrying a Gun Increases Risk of Getting Shot and Killed
Carrying a Gun Increases Risk of Getting Shot and Killed - News Scientist
I think that there needs to me more emphasis in this country on if you pull a gun in a warranted situation that you have to use it. I think too many people get guns and aren't willing to use it once it's pulled. We also don't have enough stuff on gun safety when it comes to kids. There's been kids who take them to school and kill their classmates on accident when they're in the first grade! It's crazy.
I think having hand guns, rifles and shot guns are ok but you don't need an AK-47 to go kill a deer. Or any automatic gun for that matter. I think the NRA gets a little too 'gun crazy' at times.
And for those people who are freaking out about crime rates going up or how high the crime rate is, I wonder if they've taken the time to stop and think about what this country is doing to help those rates go up. The federal government is cutting money for law enforcement, states are cutting money for law enforcement and money for local governments, some states are crippling law enforcement by taking their union rights away, we have high unemployment and we're cutting entitlement programs to help those people who are unemployed. What do they expect to happen?
I think that there needs to me more emphasis in this country on if you pull a gun in a warranted situation that you have to use it. I think too many people get guns and aren't willing to use it once it's pulled. We also don't have enough stuff on gun safety when it comes to kids. There's been kids who take them to school and kill their classmates on accident when they're in the first grade! It's crazy.
I think having hand guns, rifles and shot guns are ok but you don't need an AK-47 to go kill a deer. Or any automatic gun for that matter. I think the NRA gets a little too 'gun crazy' at times.
And for those people who are freaking out about crime rates going up or how high the crime rate is, I wonder if they've taken the time to stop and think about what this country is doing to help those rates go up. The federal government is cutting money for law enforcement, states are cutting money for law enforcement and money for local governments, some states are crippling law enforcement by taking their union rights away, we have high unemployment and we're cutting entitlement programs to help those people who are unemployed. What do they expect to happen?
Progressives United - Russ Feingold
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Six Questions for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke
Six Questions for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke - Mother Jones
I would like to know why two Wall Street House Wives got millions of dollars. And these two wives are married to two of the people who helped to get us into this mess in the first place.
I would like to know why two Wall Street House Wives got millions of dollars. And these two wives are married to two of the people who helped to get us into this mess in the first place.
Mustang Redemption
Prison Cowboys - Mother Jones
Mustang Redemption - Mother Jones
I love horses and I thought this program was pretty awesome when I saw it on Mother Jones. The first link is the photo essay and the second link is a longer article on it.
Mustang Redemption - Mother Jones
I love horses and I thought this program was pretty awesome when I saw it on Mother Jones. The first link is the photo essay and the second link is a longer article on it.
Global Warming vs You
Global Warming vs You - Mother Jones
I'm all for more solar panels and wind power. We have such a potential for it but we have too many NIMBY's (Not In My Back Yard) out there. We have to decide what we're going to do at some point because we can't stay dependent on oil for forever. We also need green renewable energy and we need to make it cost efficient for the general public. If they can get this stuff up and running in Afghanistan surely we can manage it in America.
I'm all for more solar panels and wind power. We have such a potential for it but we have too many NIMBY's (Not In My Back Yard) out there. We have to decide what we're going to do at some point because we can't stay dependent on oil for forever. We also need green renewable energy and we need to make it cost efficient for the general public. If they can get this stuff up and running in Afghanistan surely we can manage it in America.
Does the GOP Have a Race Problem?
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Meet Your Canidate: Rick Santorum
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Democrats Focus on Medicare
Democrats Focus on Medicare - WSJ
Well it's about time. I hope that the GOP in the Senate have been seeing all the stuff their counterparts in the House have been going through and decide to vote no.
Well it's about time. I hope that the GOP in the Senate have been seeing all the stuff their counterparts in the House have been going through and decide to vote no.
This Is Not a Democracy. It Is a Dictatorship, I Am the Law.
A State Manager Takes Over and Cuts What a City Can’t - NYTimes
I feel bad for Michigan. I can't believe that stuff like this is going on but it's not surprising with the way the GOP has been so far this year. But this isn't a democracy that's going on in Michigan. It's a dictatorship.
I feel bad for Michigan. I can't believe that stuff like this is going on but it's not surprising with the way the GOP has been so far this year. But this isn't a democracy that's going on in Michigan. It's a dictatorship.
Kasich Disrespects Browns Fans
Kasich Disrespects Browns Fans - Columbus Dispatch
I'm a die-hard Browns fan. And even though at times they do suck at least we're loyal unlike the Squeelers fan Kasich. At least he wasn't dumb enough to be rooting for Miami Heat.
I'm a die-hard Browns fan. And even though at times they do suck at least we're loyal unlike the Squeelers fan Kasich. At least he wasn't dumb enough to be rooting for Miami Heat.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Race & the Birther Movement
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I think the Reverend makes some really good points in this segment. I agree with him on this not being the America I want.
Ed Calls Trump 'Media Whore'
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So Ed called Trump a Carnival Barker and a Media Whore in this segment. Funniest stuff ever.
Paul Ryan vs the Truth
Paul Ryan vs the Truth - Mother Jones
I know a little girl with downs who's a foster kid. If Ryan's budget goes through there's a really good chance she won't have insurance because her foster mom won't be able to afford it depending on how big of a gap their is between the voucher and the actual cost. There's also a good chance my parents wouldn't be able to afford it either when they hit retirement age. I really hope Obama sticks to his guns and doesn't sign it. It would be even better if it doesn't pass the Senate.
I know a little girl with downs who's a foster kid. If Ryan's budget goes through there's a really good chance she won't have insurance because her foster mom won't be able to afford it depending on how big of a gap their is between the voucher and the actual cost. There's also a good chance my parents wouldn't be able to afford it either when they hit retirement age. I really hope Obama sticks to his guns and doesn't sign it. It would be even better if it doesn't pass the Senate.
Exxon Earns Nearly $11 Billion in First Quarter
Exxon Earns Nearly $11 Billion in First Quarter - MSNBC
And we're giving them oil subsidies why? I think they earn more than enough and don't need them. That's corporate welfare for ya I guess.
And we're giving them oil subsidies why? I think they earn more than enough and don't need them. That's corporate welfare for ya I guess.
9 Things the Rich Don't Want You to Know About Taxes
9 Things the Rich Don't Want You to Know About Taxes - Willamette Week
It seems that some Americans understand this while the Tea Party and some of the GOP don't believe it at all and seem to think that tax cuts make jobs. But if that works then why don't we have more jobs with how long the Bush tax cuts have been going on?
It seems that some Americans understand this while the Tea Party and some of the GOP don't believe it at all and seem to think that tax cuts make jobs. But if that works then why don't we have more jobs with how long the Bush tax cuts have been going on?
Beck's Latest Lies
Beck: The Plot To Create Obama's Octavian Empire Is Based On Willingness To Kill "25 Million Americans" - Media Matters
So apparently Obama is secretly a woman since Beck is calling him Octavia and she was the sister to the Emperor way back when. And there was another Octavia that was a half sister to the older Octavia and the Emperor. So who knows which one he's even talking about. I doubt he even checked his facts before talking about it. I really hope that Beck isn't able to make his own network. It will be the scariest thing ever. Well maybe not ever, but pretty damn close.
So apparently Obama is secretly a woman since Beck is calling him Octavia and she was the sister to the Emperor way back when. And there was another Octavia that was a half sister to the older Octavia and the Emperor. So who knows which one he's even talking about. I doubt he even checked his facts before talking about it. I really hope that Beck isn't able to make his own network. It will be the scariest thing ever. Well maybe not ever, but pretty damn close.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Media Receives Scolding from Obama!
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President Obama & His Faith
The more I hear the extreme right in this country go on about Obama the more I think that people are racist. Just because his skin is a different color doesn't mean he's Muslim, it doesn't mean he wasn't born in this country, it doesn't mean he's racist and it doesn't mean he's planning on killing all of us. If he was a white man would people be making such a big deal about it? Or even bring it up? Probably not.
Return to Sherwood Forest
Return to Sherwood Forest - David Cay Johnston
Johnston's views on the Ryan Budget. He makes some really good points in it and it's stuff that the American people are already realize and rising up about against the GOP.
Johnston's views on the Ryan Budget. He makes some really good points in it and it's stuff that the American people are already realize and rising up about against the GOP.
Study Links 45,000 U.S. Deaths to Lack of Insurance
Study Links 45,000 U.S. Deaths to Lack of Insurance - Reuters
I wonder how much this number will go up if Ryan's budget ever managed to get through. Or if they managed to overturn the universal health care that Obama got through.
I wonder how much this number will go up if Ryan's budget ever managed to get through. Or if they managed to overturn the universal health care that Obama got through.
Westboro Baptist Church Family Disowns Daughter — 20/20
I'd like to know who gave them the right to decide who goes to Heaven and Hell, because I thought that was up to God and Jesus. Not us.
It's because of people like this that we now have people thinking that Christians are hateful, judgmental and condemning of others. And who can blame them when you have 'Christians' spewing hate instead of love?
Controversial Westboro Church To Protest Hilliard Schools
Controversial Westboro Church To Protest Hilliard Schools - 10 TVtogo
Hilliard is in the Columbus area for those wondering.
Hilliard is in the Columbus area for those wondering.
Firefighters Suspend Federal Contributions
Irked at Democrats, Firefighters Suspend Federal Contributions - New York Times
I don't blame the firefighters for doing this. They're the ones that help us in our time of need and congress has basically turned their backs on them. I really hope that this got their attention.
I don't blame the firefighters for doing this. They're the ones that help us in our time of need and congress has basically turned their backs on them. I really hope that this got their attention.
National Strategic Narrative
A National Strategic Narrative - Wilson Center
This paper is written by two men in the armed forces. They discuss what the US needs to do with our military and how to deal with other countries around the world.
This paper is written by two men in the armed forces. They discuss what the US needs to do with our military and how to deal with other countries around the world.
Lean Forward
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Friends Without Benefits
I can only imagine how these families are feeling. It took 9 years for something like this to even happen and now it's going to take even longer because they have to make sure they're not a terrorist? Really? We'll give weapons to whomever wants them but we won't help the heroes of 9/11 before we're sure they're not a terrorist? Are you kidding me?!
War on School & Child Labor
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If this is how we treat education in this country no wonder why our rankings suck.
What Teachers Make
For all of those teachers out there under fire from union busting. This one's for you.
Obama's Birth Certificate
Obama's Long Form Birth Certificate - NYTimes
I think the birther issue has gotten out of hand. Same thing with people thinking he's a Muslim. I don't know if they assume that because he dad was or what. I just feel it's a bit racist and if he was a Muslim why doesn't his wife wear a veil? And why did he go to a Christian church on Easter and why does he refer to Jesus as our Lord and Savior? I'm pretty sure Muslims don't do that.
I think the birther issue has gotten out of hand. Same thing with people thinking he's a Muslim. I don't know if they assume that because he dad was or what. I just feel it's a bit racist and if he was a Muslim why doesn't his wife wear a veil? And why did he go to a Christian church on Easter and why does he refer to Jesus as our Lord and Savior? I'm pretty sure Muslims don't do that.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Ed Schultz on Gas Prices & Speculation
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Boehner Not Promising House Vote to Raise Debt Ceiling
Boehner Not Promising House Vote to Raise Debt Ceiling - CBS News
I do believe that we need reform in the tax code and in entitlement programs. I don't like the mega-corporations getting away without paying any taxes and I don't want to fund someone's drug habit. I know that a lot of people don't use the system but there are people out there who do. And if we don't raise the debt ceiling it could really affect the world economy. And if that does happen the blame game will really begin.
I do believe that we need reform in the tax code and in entitlement programs. I don't like the mega-corporations getting away without paying any taxes and I don't want to fund someone's drug habit. I know that a lot of people don't use the system but there are people out there who do. And if we don't raise the debt ceiling it could really affect the world economy. And if that does happen the blame game will really begin.
Motivated In Ohio: Hungry Beast - The Koch Brothers
Motivated In Ohio: Hungry Beast - The Koch Brothers
You'll be amazed at how many of the groups you're able to recognize.
You'll be amazed at how many of the groups you're able to recognize.
Speculators Push Up Gas Prices
Speculators Push Up Gas Prices - The Morning Sun
I really wish someone would do something about these speculators.
I really wish someone would do something about these speculators.
Hard Times Generation: Homeless Kids
Hard Times Generation: Homeless Kids - 60 Minutes
I was shocked the first time I saw this video. And with these many families homeless I'm confused as how how cutting assistance programs will help them when it's hard to even find a job. Or maybe you can find one but they won't hire you because you're over qualified.
I was shocked the first time I saw this video. And with these many families homeless I'm confused as how how cutting assistance programs will help them when it's hard to even find a job. Or maybe you can find one but they won't hire you because you're over qualified.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Teach Your Children to Question
*Vulgar Language Warning*
I know I was taught to question and I'm really glad I was.
I know I was taught to question and I'm really glad I was.
Fact Free Nation
Inside the GOP's Fact-Free Nation - Mother Jones
Maybe the new motto for the GOP should be 'Not intended to be a factual statement.'
Maybe the new motto for the GOP should be 'Not intended to be a factual statement.'
Two for Uncle Sam, One for Shareholders: The 71% NYTimes Co. Tax Rate
Two for Uncle Sam, One for Shareholders: The 71% NYTimes Co. Tax Rate - David Cay Johnston
Well this was a real eye opener. It just goes to show that the more money you lobby with the better off you are. I wish that Mom & Pop shops didn't share as high of a tax burden as the mega-corporations. It doesn't really seem fair to me and I would think that with the economy being the way it is that they'd be struggling a lot more than the mega-corporations. I think we'd be better off helping them out than anyone else because they won't send their jobs overseas unlike the mega-corporations. I also doubt that they'd just put the money in the bank. I'm sure most of them most likely reinvest it in their stores whether it comes to looks or hiring more people or even advertisement. But anyway they'd do it, it would get put back into the middle class instead of being sat on or sent to a bank in the Cayman Islands.
Well this was a real eye opener. It just goes to show that the more money you lobby with the better off you are. I wish that Mom & Pop shops didn't share as high of a tax burden as the mega-corporations. It doesn't really seem fair to me and I would think that with the economy being the way it is that they'd be struggling a lot more than the mega-corporations. I think we'd be better off helping them out than anyone else because they won't send their jobs overseas unlike the mega-corporations. I also doubt that they'd just put the money in the bank. I'm sure most of them most likely reinvest it in their stores whether it comes to looks or hiring more people or even advertisement. But anyway they'd do it, it would get put back into the middle class instead of being sat on or sent to a bank in the Cayman Islands.
Suicide Rates Increase Under Conservative Rule
More Suicides Under Conservative Rule - BBC News
I find this study interesting. Looks like the conservatives really aren't healthy for us.
I find this study interesting. Looks like the conservatives really aren't healthy for us.
Lean Forward
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I love the Rachel Maddow Show
Koch Industry Products
Koch Industry Products - Bill Press Show
A list of their products if you're interested in boycotting them.
A list of their products if you're interested in boycotting them.
The Guantanamo Files
The Guantanamo Files - New York TImes
I know that there's quite a few people upset that Obama hasn't closed Guantanamo Bay. I have some military friends who think that he found out who was there and decided it would be a bad idea to close it. If they did we'd have to find places for them on American soil and how many people would freak out about that? It could be a possibility to reopen Alcatraz Island Prison since it's virtually impossible for people to escape from there. These files also revealed the type of torture that went on. Bush is facing torture charges in a few countries like Spain and Switzerland because of it so it'll be interesting to see how that goes.
I know that there's quite a few people upset that Obama hasn't closed Guantanamo Bay. I have some military friends who think that he found out who was there and decided it would be a bad idea to close it. If they did we'd have to find places for them on American soil and how many people would freak out about that? It could be a possibility to reopen Alcatraz Island Prison since it's virtually impossible for people to escape from there. These files also revealed the type of torture that went on. Bush is facing torture charges in a few countries like Spain and Switzerland because of it so it'll be interesting to see how that goes.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
We Risk our Lives to Save Yours
If you want to see the kind of stuff firefighters go through you should watch Ladder 49. It's the best and most realistic movie out there when it comes to what firefighters go through on a daily basis.
Standing up for the Heroes
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"How is it that firefighters run into burning buildings while everyone else is running out? Courage is the answer." Ladder 49 ♥
Kasich & SB 5
John Kasich Starts to Revise the History of SB 5 - Plunderbund
I'm confused how Kasich thinks that the referendum will benefit him and his party seeing as most of the state is against what SB 5 stands for and even his own party is starting to turn their backs on him. Maybe he should get his head checked.
I'm confused how Kasich thinks that the referendum will benefit him and his party seeing as most of the state is against what SB 5 stands for and even his own party is starting to turn their backs on him. Maybe he should get his head checked.
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