John McCain Flip Flops On Sgt. Bergdahl Swap. Are You Surprised?
"He supported before he was against it. We really need television ombudsmen examining what politicians and pundits say on our airwaves. There are never any consequences, either for lying or for making believe you never said the thing that you said before."
June 4, 2014
Despicable Republicans Are Deleting Their Previous Praise of Bowe Bergdahl
www.politicususa.com/2014/06/04/despicable-republicans-deleting-previous-praise-bowe-bergdahl.html
"Republicans are proving that their desperation for an Obama scandal is limitless by frantically deleting their previous praise of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl from the Internet."
"Republicans are proving that their desperation for an Obama scandal is limitless by frantically deleting their previous praise of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl from the Internet."
Former Bush Official Blasts GOP On Bergdahl: Bush Would Have Done The Same Thing
www.thinkprogress.org/world/2014/06/03/3444366/former-bush-official-blasts-gop-bush-would-have-agreed-to-bergdahl-swap/
"Though Cheney told Fox News on Monday that he would not have agreed to the deal, Bellinger stressed that the Bush administration “returned something like 500 detainees from Guantanamo.” Statistics from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence show that only 6 percent (5 in total) of Guantanamo detainees released during the Obama administration have potentially engaged in militant activities. That compares with a rate of nearly 30 percent under the Bush administration."
"Though Cheney told Fox News on Monday that he would not have agreed to the deal, Bellinger stressed that the Bush administration “returned something like 500 detainees from Guantanamo.” Statistics from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence show that only 6 percent (5 in total) of Guantanamo detainees released during the Obama administration have potentially engaged in militant activities. That compares with a rate of nearly 30 percent under the Bush administration."
Why The Five Taliban Detainees Had To Be Released Soon, No Matter What
www.thinkprogress.org/world/2014/06/02/3443719/the-case-for-negotiating-for-bergdahls-release/
"The five detainees that were included in the deal would have to be released soon anyway because the U.S. involvement in the armed conflict against the Taliban is ending"
"The five detainees that were included in the deal would have to be released soon anyway because the U.S. involvement in the armed conflict against the Taliban is ending"
Before And After Shots: Republicans Pleading For POW Bergdahl’s Release, Until Obama Made Made The Deal
Before And After Shots: Republicans Pleading For POW Bergdahl’s Release, Until Obama Made Made The Deal
"Watch how quickly things shift with the right wing site PJ Media, which Little Green Footballs tagged. This was in January after a petition was launched to secure his release."
"Watch how quickly things shift with the right wing site PJ Media, which Little Green Footballs tagged. This was in January after a petition was launched to secure his release."
June 3, 2014
Bad News For Republicans: Poll Shows America Supports Limiting Emissions Even If It Costs Them
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/06/03/hey-republicans-poll-shows-america-supports-limiting-emissions-even-if-it-costs-them/
"A recent Washington Post-ABC poll released yesterday found that 70 percent of Americans (70 percent!) support federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Seventy percent also said that the federal government should “require states to limit the amount of greenhouse gases produced within their borders.”
You hear that? When it comes to how much we’re being poisoned, citizens actually don’t mind the federal government tampering with the “invisible hand” of private business. But I guess you could say it’s no longer a private issue when it screws over everybody."
"A recent Washington Post-ABC poll released yesterday found that 70 percent of Americans (70 percent!) support federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Seventy percent also said that the federal government should “require states to limit the amount of greenhouse gases produced within their borders.”
You hear that? When it comes to how much we’re being poisoned, citizens actually don’t mind the federal government tampering with the “invisible hand” of private business. But I guess you could say it’s no longer a private issue when it screws over everybody."
Ex-Bush Official: GWB Would Have Made Same Deal To Free Sgt. Bergdahl
Ex-Bush Official: GWB Would Have Made Same Deal To Free Sgt. Bergdahl
"You won't find this interview highlighted on Fox News or any of their websites at this time, and that means it's important."
"You won't find this interview highlighted on Fox News or any of their websites at this time, and that means it's important."
Ted Cruz Accuses Democrats Of Setting First Amendment On Fire, Being ‘Fahrenheit 451 Democrats’ (Video)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/06/03/ted-cruz-accuses-democrats-setting-first-amendment-on-fire-being-fahrenheit-451-democrats-video/
"During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, Senator Cruz remained unfazed by the copious amounts of dark money currently flowing into U.S. elections at an alarming rate. As the country strays away from ‘one person, one vote’ to one dollar-one vote, Cruz decides the real First Amendment issue deals with money, and money is of the utmost importance."
"During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, Senator Cruz remained unfazed by the copious amounts of dark money currently flowing into U.S. elections at an alarming rate. As the country strays away from ‘one person, one vote’ to one dollar-one vote, Cruz decides the real First Amendment issue deals with money, and money is of the utmost importance."
Ted Cruz Introduces Bill That Would Eliminate All Limits On Campaign Donations
www.thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/06/03/3444422/ted-cruz-introduces-that-would-eliminate-all-limits-on-campaign-donations/
"Yet, while Cruz is quite upfront about his bill’s intentions in the text of the legislation, the title of the bill is more misleading — Cruz named his legislation allowing billionaires to write unlimited checks to political candidates the “SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2014"."
"Yet, while Cruz is quite upfront about his bill’s intentions in the text of the legislation, the title of the bill is more misleading — Cruz named his legislation allowing billionaires to write unlimited checks to political candidates the “SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2014"."
Republican Bergdahl Scandal Falls Apart as White House Discussed Swap With GOP in 2011
www.politicususa.com/2014/06/03/republican-bergdahl-scandal-falls-white-house-discussed-swap-gop-2011.html
"The Republican Obama scandal machine has been stopped before it could ever get started as it is being reported that the White House informed congressional Republicans on numerous occasions about the prisoner swap that brought Sgt. Bergdahl home.
The idea that Republicans had no knowledge of the prisoner swap that freed Sgt Bow Bergdahl was dealt a severe blow today."
"The Republican Obama scandal machine has been stopped before it could ever get started as it is being reported that the White House informed congressional Republicans on numerous occasions about the prisoner swap that brought Sgt. Bergdahl home.
The idea that Republicans had no knowledge of the prisoner swap that freed Sgt Bow Bergdahl was dealt a severe blow today."
The Government Crackdown On Offshore Tax Dodging Just Got Real
www.thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/06/03/3444090/fatca-tax-evasion-list/
"Over 77,000 separate foreign banks and financial firms will start sharing information on their American accountholders with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in cooperation with a major crackdown on offshore tax evasion, the Associated Press reports."
"Over 77,000 separate foreign banks and financial firms will start sharing information on their American accountholders with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in cooperation with a major crackdown on offshore tax evasion, the Associated Press reports."
One Day After U.S. Announces Emissions Target, China Says Carbon Cap Is On The Way
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/06/03/3444105/china-carbon-cap-2/
"One day after the United States proposed rules to limit the amount of carbon emitted from existing power plants, China said it will limit its total CO2 emissions for the first time, likely starting in 2016 with the announcement of their next five-year plan. China, the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, and the U.S., the second biggest, account for about 42 percent of global emissions."
"One day after the United States proposed rules to limit the amount of carbon emitted from existing power plants, China said it will limit its total CO2 emissions for the first time, likely starting in 2016 with the announcement of their next five-year plan. China, the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, and the U.S., the second biggest, account for about 42 percent of global emissions."
China Makes Landmark Pledge to Cap Emissions | Common Dreams
China Makes Landmark Pledge to Cap Emissions | Common Dreams
"Announcement comes on heels of US proposal for caps on power plant emissions"
"Announcement comes on heels of US proposal for caps on power plant emissions"
Why Chiquita Is Lobbying Against a 9/11 Victims Bill | Common Dreams
Why Chiquita Is Lobbying Against a 9/11 Victims Bill | Common Dreams
"Banana giant Chiquita is aggressively lobbying against a 9/11 victims bill that would make it easier to sue financial backers of terrorist groups.
Its concern? This legislation could force the Cincinnati-based multinational fruit corporation to pay up for its financial backing of a right-wing paramilitary organization in Colombia that is widely recognized as a "terrorist" organization, including by the United States government, for massacring civilians, committing torture and other atrocities."
"Banana giant Chiquita is aggressively lobbying against a 9/11 victims bill that would make it easier to sue financial backers of terrorist groups.
Its concern? This legislation could force the Cincinnati-based multinational fruit corporation to pay up for its financial backing of a right-wing paramilitary organization in Colombia that is widely recognized as a "terrorist" organization, including by the United States government, for massacring civilians, committing torture and other atrocities."
Top GOP Candidate for Governor Led Birther Effort in Arizona
www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/06/ken-bennett-arizona-governor-birther
"Bennett isn't the only controversial figure in the race. The candidates include state Sen. Al Melvin, a tea party darling who championed Arizona's anti-gay bill and claimed that he's never seen discrimination in Arizona, and Andrew Thomas, a former county prosecutor who was disbarred in 2012 over allegations of ethical misconduct."
"Bennett isn't the only controversial figure in the race. The candidates include state Sen. Al Melvin, a tea party darling who championed Arizona's anti-gay bill and claimed that he's never seen discrimination in Arizona, and Andrew Thomas, a former county prosecutor who was disbarred in 2012 over allegations of ethical misconduct."
If The Taliban Are Terrorists, So Is The Tea Party
If The Taliban Are Terrorists, So Is The Tea Party
"There is no daylight between the Tea Party and the Taliban. Different religions, same authoritarian bent, same trajectory toward theocracy."
"There is no daylight between the Tea Party and the Taliban. Different religions, same authoritarian bent, same trajectory toward theocracy."
News Flash: Fukushima Is Still a Disaster | Common Dreams
News Flash: Fukushima Is Still a Disaster | Common Dreams
"The corporate media silence on Fukushima has been deafening even though the melted-down nuclear power plant’s seaborne radiation is now washing up on American beaches.
Ever more radioactive water continues to pour into the Pacific."
"The corporate media silence on Fukushima has been deafening even though the melted-down nuclear power plant’s seaborne radiation is now washing up on American beaches.
Ever more radioactive water continues to pour into the Pacific."
Moral Monday Sit-In Equates Peoples Health with Eco Health | Common Dreams
Moral Monday Sit-In Equates Peoples Health with Eco Health | Common Dreams
"'Moral Monday' demonstrators took their fight back to the state capitol building again this week and eleven people were detained and cited for refusing to leave as they attempted to lobby Republican Gov. Pat McCrory to help end the legislature's frontal assault on the health of the state's people and its environment."
"'Moral Monday' demonstrators took their fight back to the state capitol building again this week and eleven people were detained and cited for refusing to leave as they attempted to lobby Republican Gov. Pat McCrory to help end the legislature's frontal assault on the health of the state's people and its environment."
$15 Wage Wins in Seattle: We Did This. Workers Did This. | Common Dreams
$15 Wage Wins in Seattle: We Did This. Workers Did This. | Common Dreams
"Less than six months after the start of an aggressive grassroots campaign, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a $15 minimum wage on Monday, the highest in the nation."
"Less than six months after the start of an aggressive grassroots campaign, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a $15 minimum wage on Monday, the highest in the nation."
June 2, 2014
Krugman: Climate Action Is ‘Remarkably Cheap,’ New EPA Rules Would Give ‘U.S. Economy A Boost’
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/05/30/3443254/krugman-climate-action/
"Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman explains for the umpteenth time that climate action is super cheap — and that even the pro-pollution U.S. Chamber of Commerce agrees."
"Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman explains for the umpteenth time that climate action is super cheap — and that even the pro-pollution U.S. Chamber of Commerce agrees."
Republicans Are Claiming the New Climate Rules Will Wreck the Economy. They're Wrong.
www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/06/obama-epa-power-plant-rules-hysteria
"With every new environmental regulation, there are cries of economic disaster. But those disasters never actually happen."
"With every new environmental regulation, there are cries of economic disaster. But those disasters never actually happen."
We Must Stop Allowing Far Right Conservative Christians to Dumb Down and Radicalize This Country
www.forwardprogressives.com/conservative-christian-radicals-dumb-down-country/
"Instead of figuring out how to make the United States a world leader in math and science, we’re debating whether or not the story of Noah’s ark should be in the chapter following the mapping of human DNA in science books. Instead of embracing some of the most educated and intelligent among us, millions of Americans would rather listen to a bearded redneck from backwoods Louisiana tell them how the United States needs to be more “godly.” And somehow “being godly” seems to mostly revolve around a strong disdain for homosexuals. It’s absurd."
"Instead of figuring out how to make the United States a world leader in math and science, we’re debating whether or not the story of Noah’s ark should be in the chapter following the mapping of human DNA in science books. Instead of embracing some of the most educated and intelligent among us, millions of Americans would rather listen to a bearded redneck from backwoods Louisiana tell them how the United States needs to be more “godly.” And somehow “being godly” seems to mostly revolve around a strong disdain for homosexuals. It’s absurd."
Seattle City Council Unanimously Passes Historic $15 Minimum Wage
Seattle City Council Unanimously Passes Historic $15 Minimum Wage
"The Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday that gradually increases the minimum wage in the city to $15, which would make it the highest in the nation."
"The Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday that gradually increases the minimum wage in the city to $15, which would make it the highest in the nation."
Chris Christie Donor's Property Venture Given $106 Million by the State
www.alternet.org/investigations/chris-christie-donors-property-venture-given-106-million-state
"Chris Christie’s New Jersey administration awarded a $105.6m public subsidy to a property venture involving a close friend and financial backer of the governor, after state law was amended to enable the project to qualify for the money."
"Chris Christie’s New Jersey administration awarded a $105.6m public subsidy to a property venture involving a close friend and financial backer of the governor, after state law was amended to enable the project to qualify for the money."
Mike Pence Opposes Stimulus Projects Unless They Benefit Mike Pence | Right Wing Watch
Mike Pence Opposes Stimulus Projects Unless They Benefit Mike Pence | Right Wing Watch
"the Indiana Republican, now the state’s governor, is joining a long line of Republicans who voted against the stimulus but then took credit for stimulus dollars that went toward projects in their districts."
"the Indiana Republican, now the state’s governor, is joining a long line of Republicans who voted against the stimulus but then took credit for stimulus dollars that went toward projects in their districts."
Failed GOP candidate changes name to ‘Cesar Chavez,’ switches parties to run in Hispanic district
www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/06/02/failed-gop-candidate-changes-name-to-cesar-chavez-switches-parties-to-run-in-hispanic-district/
"the white anti-LGBT activist in Houston, Texas who used stock images of African-Americans in his campaign literature to deceive low-information voters about his race, Chavez is trying to convince voters in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District that he shares a common cultural and racial heritage with them."
"the white anti-LGBT activist in Houston, Texas who used stock images of African-Americans in his campaign literature to deceive low-information voters about his race, Chavez is trying to convince voters in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District that he shares a common cultural and racial heritage with them."
Bernie Sanders Makes Republicans Put Up or Shut Up With New Bill To Expand Vets Benefits
www.politicususa.com/2014/06/01/bernie-sanders-republicans-put-shut-bill-expand-vets-benefits.html
"In February, Senate Republicans blocked a bill to expand veterans’ benefits because they claimed it was too expensive. Republicans want the VA to have the ability to fire senior executives quickly, and some have called for vets to be able to go into the private health system for care during this current crisis. Sanders’ legislation gives Republicans what they were asking for.
The legislation also gives Senate Republicans a chance to right the disgraceful wrong of February by voting to authorize the construction of 27 new clinics and facilities. House Republicans are currently pushing a $600 billion tax cut for business, so don’t be fooled by Republican cries that the $21 billion veterans’ bill is too expensive."
"In February, Senate Republicans blocked a bill to expand veterans’ benefits because they claimed it was too expensive. Republicans want the VA to have the ability to fire senior executives quickly, and some have called for vets to be able to go into the private health system for care during this current crisis. Sanders’ legislation gives Republicans what they were asking for.
The legislation also gives Senate Republicans a chance to right the disgraceful wrong of February by voting to authorize the construction of 27 new clinics and facilities. House Republicans are currently pushing a $600 billion tax cut for business, so don’t be fooled by Republican cries that the $21 billion veterans’ bill is too expensive."
Right-wing “superpatriots” ignore veterans: The real VA scandal no one will talk about
Right-wing “superpatriots” ignore veterans: The real VA scandal no one will talk about
"How rich: GOP starts the wars, mismanages them, creates need for care, then underfunds it."
"How rich: GOP starts the wars, mismanages them, creates need for care, then underfunds it."
PERRspectives: Ronald Reagan, the President Who Really Negotiated with Terrorists
PERRspectives: Ronald Reagan, the President Who Really Negotiated with Terrorists
"Republicans are predictably foaming at the mouth over the news that the Obama administration secured the release of American soldier Bowe Bergdahl exchange for five Taliban prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay. Even more predictable, the right-wing rage is unfounded. As Lt. Col. Robert Bateman explained, throughout its history the United States has engaged in prisoner swaps to gain the freedom of its servicemen captured in battle. And as it turns out, the one modern President who actually negotiated with terrorists is the same one conservatives revere most, Ronald Reagan."
"Republicans are predictably foaming at the mouth over the news that the Obama administration secured the release of American soldier Bowe Bergdahl exchange for five Taliban prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay. Even more predictable, the right-wing rage is unfounded. As Lt. Col. Robert Bateman explained, throughout its history the United States has engaged in prisoner swaps to gain the freedom of its servicemen captured in battle. And as it turns out, the one modern President who actually negotiated with terrorists is the same one conservatives revere most, Ronald Reagan."
Homeschooling 'Expert': Sex-ed Is A Liberal Plot So Make Your Kids Learn By Watching Guinea Pigs
Homeschooling 'Expert': Sex-ed Is A Liberal Plot So Make Your Kids Learn By Watching Guinea Pigs
"A conservative activist, who has been billed as a homeschooling expert by tea party groups, warned over the weekend that sex-ed courses were a plot to increase the number of Democratic voters by destroying marriages."
"A conservative activist, who has been billed as a homeschooling expert by tea party groups, warned over the weekend that sex-ed courses were a plot to increase the number of Democratic voters by destroying marriages."
The Rich Are Being Held Hostage?
The Rich Are Being Held Hostage?
"If our society is built along the lines these Rand-acolytes want, it will be a disaster economically, but even more importantly, it will be a nightmare in terms of morality. As the most recent decade just proved most conclusively, letting billionaire investors on Wall Street do whatever they want without much regulation will result in a poorer, weaker society."
"If our society is built along the lines these Rand-acolytes want, it will be a disaster economically, but even more importantly, it will be a nightmare in terms of morality. As the most recent decade just proved most conclusively, letting billionaire investors on Wall Street do whatever they want without much regulation will result in a poorer, weaker society."
Paging Thomas Piketty! ALEC’s sneaky new ally: Behind the 1 percent’s brazen new scheme to raise your taxes — and cut their own
Paging Thomas Piketty! ALEC’s sneaky new ally: Behind the 1 percent’s brazen new scheme to raise your taxes — and cut their own
"But, if your whole point is to destroy government, then STAMP is exactly what you want. Just ask ALEC."
"But, if your whole point is to destroy government, then STAMP is exactly what you want. Just ask ALEC."
Canada's Government Meteorologists Not Allowed To Talk About Global Warming
Canada's Government Meteorologists Not Allowed To Talk About Global Warming
"You may not be aware that for decades, American right-wing and corporatist groups have been pouring millions into Canadian politics to make it a more conservative and business-friendly place. Apparently that investment is paying off"
"You may not be aware that for decades, American right-wing and corporatist groups have been pouring millions into Canadian politics to make it a more conservative and business-friendly place. Apparently that investment is paying off"
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