March 20, 2014
Abby Huntsman Promotes the Wall Street Banksters' Big Lie
Abby Huntsman Promotes the Wall Street Banksters' Big Lie
"People like Pete Peterson think that if they can convince enough people that Social Security is going bankrupt, the government will do crazy things like raise the retirement age or, as George W. Bush tried to do, privatize Social Security altogether.
If the government does go ahead and privatize Social Security, Peterson and his bankster friends will make billions leaching off the retirement savings of working Americans that otherwise would gone to fund Social Security
They want you to think Social Security is going bankrupt so they can skim the top off your retirement account and toss it into the stock of companies owned by friends of theirs.
Abby Huntsman really does seem like a nice person. I just hope she knows who she's shilling for."
"People like Pete Peterson think that if they can convince enough people that Social Security is going bankrupt, the government will do crazy things like raise the retirement age or, as George W. Bush tried to do, privatize Social Security altogether.
If the government does go ahead and privatize Social Security, Peterson and his bankster friends will make billions leaching off the retirement savings of working Americans that otherwise would gone to fund Social Security
They want you to think Social Security is going bankrupt so they can skim the top off your retirement account and toss it into the stock of companies owned by friends of theirs.
Abby Huntsman really does seem like a nice person. I just hope she knows who she's shilling for."
Scott Brown Woos GOP Rep Who Calls Obamacare 'A Lifesaver'
Scott Brown Woos GOP Rep Who Calls Obamacare 'A Lifesaver'
"Brown found that out on Saturday, when he stopped by the home of Herb Richardson, a Republican state representative. Sitting in Richardson's home, Brown called Obamacare a "monstrosity" that members of Congress didn't even bother to read before they passed. At that point, according to the Coos County Democrat, Richardson chimed in to explain that the law had been a "financial lifesaver" for him and his wife."
"Brown found that out on Saturday, when he stopped by the home of Herb Richardson, a Republican state representative. Sitting in Richardson's home, Brown called Obamacare a "monstrosity" that members of Congress didn't even bother to read before they passed. At that point, according to the Coos County Democrat, Richardson chimed in to explain that the law had been a "financial lifesaver" for him and his wife."
Misogynist Creep McConnell Says Wives Owe Husbands Sex
Misogynist Creep McConnell Says Wives Owe Husbands Sex
"Dennis Prager, anti-feminist, talk radio host, conservative and co-host of a fundraiser for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) decided to unwittingly unleash a slew of dreadful remarks, clearly suggesting that a married woman’s consent means nothing if her husband wants to have sex."
"Dennis Prager, anti-feminist, talk radio host, conservative and co-host of a fundraiser for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) decided to unwittingly unleash a slew of dreadful remarks, clearly suggesting that a married woman’s consent means nothing if her husband wants to have sex."
‘Christian’ Militia Leader NOW Networking Militias To Assassinate President Obama (Screenshots)
‘Christian’ Militia Leader NOW Networking Militias To Assassinate President Obama (Screenshots)
"How long are we going to allow this man to “test the water?” He has gone from suggestion, to direct threat, to fundraising to fund an assassin, to now attempting to assemble an army. Something needs to be done."
"How long are we going to allow this man to “test the water?” He has gone from suggestion, to direct threat, to fundraising to fund an assassin, to now attempting to assemble an army. Something needs to be done."
Banks Seek To Sway Critical GAO Report
Banks Seek To Sway Critical GAO Report
"The financial industry spends more on federal lobbying than any other, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan group that tracks money in politics. Financial firms, including banks, hedge funds, mortgage lenders and insurers, last year spent $87.5 million on lobbying from January to through September, the most recent available records show."
"The financial industry spends more on federal lobbying than any other, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan group that tracks money in politics. Financial firms, including banks, hedge funds, mortgage lenders and insurers, last year spent $87.5 million on lobbying from January to through September, the most recent available records show."
March 19, 2014
Right-Wing Extremists In Montana File For Legislative Races As Democrats
Right-Wing Extremists In Montana File For Legislative Races As Democrats
"Democratic primary voters in some Montana legislative districts will see new and unfamiliar names on the ballot this year. That’s because at least eight Democratic candidates are actually far-right “constitutionalists” and Tea Party activists. One of them is the current Republican vice-chairman for Sanders County."
"Democratic primary voters in some Montana legislative districts will see new and unfamiliar names on the ballot this year. That’s because at least eight Democratic candidates are actually far-right “constitutionalists” and Tea Party activists. One of them is the current Republican vice-chairman for Sanders County."
Why Harvard Must Divest From Fossil Fuels: A Student’s Open Letter | The Nation
Why Harvard Must Divest From Fossil Fuels: A Student’s Open Letter | The Nation
"The movement for fossil-fuel divestment has swelled to what an Oxford University study calls the fastest-growing divestment movement in history, one with the potential to shift the political ground beneath the fossil-fuel lobby’s feet."
"The movement for fossil-fuel divestment has swelled to what an Oxford University study calls the fastest-growing divestment movement in history, one with the potential to shift the political ground beneath the fossil-fuel lobby’s feet."
Scalia Licks His Chops: Upcoming SCOTUS Case May Be Even Worse than Citizens United
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/scalia-licks-his-chops-upcoming-scotus-case-may-be-even-worse-citizens-united
"The case, McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, concerns a challenge by the RNC and conservative CEO Shaun McCutcheon to the federal laws restricting how much one person can donate to candidates and party committees each cycle."
"The case, McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, concerns a challenge by the RNC and conservative CEO Shaun McCutcheon to the federal laws restricting how much one person can donate to candidates and party committees each cycle."
Georgia Lawmakers Ignore Pleas From ‘Moral Monday’ Protesters And Block Medicaid Expansion
www.thinkprogress.org/health/2014/03/19/3416632/georgia-medicaid-expansion-rejected/
"On Tuesday evening, the Georgia legislature approved two anti-Obamacare measures that will block state residents’ access to insurance."
"On Tuesday evening, the Georgia legislature approved two anti-Obamacare measures that will block state residents’ access to insurance."
The Great American 'Toxic Chemical' Experiment | Common Dreams
The Great American 'Toxic Chemical' Experiment | Common Dreams
"Typically, most of us are exposed to low levels of a wide variety of the chemicals in our lives — from paint, carpet, food, food containers, air, water, and more. If, after 60 years, you get sick, it’s hard to say what caused it."
"Typically, most of us are exposed to low levels of a wide variety of the chemicals in our lives — from paint, carpet, food, food containers, air, water, and more. If, after 60 years, you get sick, it’s hard to say what caused it."
Expand Overtime Pay? GOP Says No
www.inthesetimes.com/article/16446/expand_overtime_pay_gop_says_no
"Unlike the GOP, the vast majority of Americans believe extra effort should be rewarded. They cherish the idea that their country is one where those who work hard can get ahead. In recent years, however, the actual experience of far too many Americans is that doesn’t happen. They work 50, 60, even 70 hours a week and don’t get paid extra for it. These are not high-roller managers or executives or professionals who don’t expect time and a half for overtime. These are hourly wage earners."
"Unlike the GOP, the vast majority of Americans believe extra effort should be rewarded. They cherish the idea that their country is one where those who work hard can get ahead. In recent years, however, the actual experience of far too many Americans is that doesn’t happen. They work 50, 60, even 70 hours a week and don’t get paid extra for it. These are not high-roller managers or executives or professionals who don’t expect time and a half for overtime. These are hourly wage earners."
The Plutocrats Strike Back
The Plutocrats Strike Back
"Populism is popular with voters, but not with big donors. But the problem for the bankers, Langone, Perkins and the rest is that they no longer operate in secret. The special interest claims no longer have legitimacy. Folks don’t buy the trickle down voodoo anymore."
"Populism is popular with voters, but not with big donors. But the problem for the bankers, Langone, Perkins and the rest is that they no longer operate in secret. The special interest claims no longer have legitimacy. Folks don’t buy the trickle down voodoo anymore."
What's It Like To Raise 3 Kids On $9.49 Per Hour? Watch And See
What's It Like To Raise 3 Kids On $9.49 Per Hour? Watch And See
"HBO is streaming The Shriver Report documentary "Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life and Times of Katrina Gilbert" free to all viewers this week. Take the time to watch."
"HBO is streaming The Shriver Report documentary "Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life and Times of Katrina Gilbert" free to all viewers this week. Take the time to watch."
Greg Abbott Falls into Wendy Davis’ Trap, Admits He Would Veto Equal Pay in Texas
www.politicususa.com/2014/03/19/greg-abbott-falls-wendy-davis-trap-admitting-veto-equal-pay-texas.html
"It’s the War of the Roses and Greg Abbott’s new tactic is to stop hiding that his office doesn’t pay women equally. Now he’s just coming out with it — doubling down on misogyny. After Greg Abbott (R-TX) was busted for claiming to support equal pay but paying the women in his office less than men for the same jobs, he finally admitted that he would veto equal pay in Texas."
"It’s the War of the Roses and Greg Abbott’s new tactic is to stop hiding that his office doesn’t pay women equally. Now he’s just coming out with it — doubling down on misogyny. After Greg Abbott (R-TX) was busted for claiming to support equal pay but paying the women in his office less than men for the same jobs, he finally admitted that he would veto equal pay in Texas."
Wisconsin Republican Legislator Tears Into His Own Party For Voter Suppression
www.thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/03/19/3416499/wisconsin-senator-voter-suppression/
"As his own party pushed through the Wisconsin Senate the latest in a series of measures to make it harder to vote in the state, Sen. Dale Schultz (R) blasted the efforts as “trying to suppress the vote” last week.
Schultz, who is not seeking re-election and was the lone Republican to oppose a bill last week to limit the hours of early voting in every jurisdiction in the state, was a guest on The Devil’s Advocates radio program on Madison’s 92.1 FM last Wednesday. Asked why his party pushed the bill, Schultz responded, “I am not willing to defend them anymore. I’m just not and I’m embarrassed by this"."
"As his own party pushed through the Wisconsin Senate the latest in a series of measures to make it harder to vote in the state, Sen. Dale Schultz (R) blasted the efforts as “trying to suppress the vote” last week.
Schultz, who is not seeking re-election and was the lone Republican to oppose a bill last week to limit the hours of early voting in every jurisdiction in the state, was a guest on The Devil’s Advocates radio program on Madison’s 92.1 FM last Wednesday. Asked why his party pushed the bill, Schultz responded, “I am not willing to defend them anymore. I’m just not and I’m embarrassed by this"."
Bombshell: How The Fix Was In On Christie's 'Stronger Than The Storm' Ad
Bombshell: How The Fix Was In On Christie's 'Stronger Than The Storm' Ad
"How Michelle Brown, Christie's reputed gal pal, made sure the most expensive bid got the job"
"How Michelle Brown, Christie's reputed gal pal, made sure the most expensive bid got the job"
New 'Southern Strategy'? Waves of Liberal Protest Ripple Across South | Common Dreams
New 'Southern Strategy'? Waves of Liberal Protest Ripple Across South | Common Dreams
"Waves of liberal protest are rippling across the South as a newly energized base—fueled by the momentum of the Moral Monday protests in North Carolina—are declaring to the largely Republican establishment that they will no longer be ignored."
"Waves of liberal protest are rippling across the South as a newly energized base—fueled by the momentum of the Moral Monday protests in North Carolina—are declaring to the largely Republican establishment that they will no longer be ignored."
GOP Lawmaker: Equal Pay And Minimum Wage Bills Make Women Look Like Whiners
GOP Lawmaker: Equal Pay And Minimum Wage Bills Make Women Look Like Whiners
"By the way, Republicans...How's that rebranding effort going?"
"By the way, Republicans...How's that rebranding effort going?"
Chris Christie update: Guv has a terrible Tuesday
Chris Christie update: Guv has a terrible Tuesday
"He gets heckled at a town hall while a new report links him to Superstorm Sandy recovery corruption"
"He gets heckled at a town hall while a new report links him to Superstorm Sandy recovery corruption"
Wisconsin GOP Introduces Bill To Thwart Dark Money Investigation
Wisconsin GOP Introduces Bill To Thwart Dark Money Investigation
"If enacted, the legislation would not necessarily stop the John Doe probe. It would, however, legalize the conduct under investigation in the John Doe for state elections later this year -- including Scott Walker's hotly-contested reelection campaign."
"If enacted, the legislation would not necessarily stop the John Doe probe. It would, however, legalize the conduct under investigation in the John Doe for state elections later this year -- including Scott Walker's hotly-contested reelection campaign."
Kochtopus Tentacles Hide In Alphabet Soup
Kochtopus Tentacles Hide In Alphabet Soup
"Documents released in recent months show the Kochs have added wrinkles to their network that even experts well versed in tax law and campaign finance say they’ve never seen before — wrinkles that could make it harder to discern who controls each nonprofit in the web and how it disperses its money."
"Documents released in recent months show the Kochs have added wrinkles to their network that even experts well versed in tax law and campaign finance say they’ve never seen before — wrinkles that could make it harder to discern who controls each nonprofit in the web and how it disperses its money."
Fox's Bret Baier Lies About Medicaid Gap
Fox's Bret Baier Lies About Medicaid Gap
"Fox's misinformation campaign on the Affordable Care Act continues: Fox Lies About Medicaid Gap It Encouraged"
"Fox's misinformation campaign on the Affordable Care Act continues: Fox Lies About Medicaid Gap It Encouraged"
March 18, 2014
Pipeline Leak Fouls Nature Preserve | Common Dreams
Pipeline Leak Fouls Nature Preserve | Common Dreams
"A nature preserve in Ohio has added its name to the long list of victims of oil spills."
"A nature preserve in Ohio has added its name to the long list of victims of oil spills."
March 17, 2014
Wisconsin GOP Heads Off Criminal Probe Into Corporate Election Spending By Trying To Make It Legal
www.thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/03/17/3414121/wisconsin-coordination-probe/
"Wisconsin’s State Senate Majority Leader, who is reportedly under investigation for his role in a possibly illegal campaign finance scheme, has come up with a novel way to shut down the criminal probe: changing the state law to legalize the activity in question."
"Wisconsin’s State Senate Majority Leader, who is reportedly under investigation for his role in a possibly illegal campaign finance scheme, has come up with a novel way to shut down the criminal probe: changing the state law to legalize the activity in question."
Wisc. lawmaker blocks cancer treatment bill after insurance lobbyist brother opposes it
www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/03/17/wisc-lawmaker-blocks-cancer-treatment-bill-after-insurance-lobbyist-brother-opposes-it/
"On Wednesday, the Majority Leader called a phantom committee meeting to prevent votes from being taken on the bill, but he insisted that his lobbyist brother, who opposes the measure on behalf of insurance companies, had nothing to do with the move. If the legislation is not brought up for a vote by Tuesday, it will most likely be considered dead for this session."
"On Wednesday, the Majority Leader called a phantom committee meeting to prevent votes from being taken on the bill, but he insisted that his lobbyist brother, who opposes the measure on behalf of insurance companies, had nothing to do with the move. If the legislation is not brought up for a vote by Tuesday, it will most likely be considered dead for this session."
Koch Brothers Group Abandons Anti-Obamacare Ads After Fact-Checkers Prove Them False
www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/koch-brothers-anti-obamacare-ads-backfire
"The commercials by Americans For Prosperity backfire after being overwhelming panned for falsehoods."
"The commercials by Americans For Prosperity backfire after being overwhelming panned for falsehoods."
Fox News Analyst Pathetically Attacks Obama for Being a Good Father
www.forwardprogressives.com/fox-news-analyst-attacks-obama-good-father/
"you have to be a true bottom-feeder to even think about bashing the president for being a good father and buying his daughters something nice. The people on Fox News will really try to attack President Obama for anything. Even if it’s something as stupid as being photographed holding up pink sweaters that he was contemplating buying for his daughters."
"you have to be a true bottom-feeder to even think about bashing the president for being a good father and buying his daughters something nice. The people on Fox News will really try to attack President Obama for anything. Even if it’s something as stupid as being photographed holding up pink sweaters that he was contemplating buying for his daughters."
Head of GOP PAC targeting women: GOP doesn’t support equal pay laws because “women are busy”
Head of GOP PAC targeting women: GOP doesn’t support equal pay laws because “women are busy”
"When asked to name the GOP's "real-world solutions" to the gender pay problem, the head of the PAC was speechless"
"When asked to name the GOP's "real-world solutions" to the gender pay problem, the head of the PAC was speechless"
Three Dems Ask To Meet With Holder To Discuss Prosecuting Mortgage Fraud
Three Dems Ask To Meet With Holder To Discuss Prosecuting Mortgage Fraud
"Three Democratic lawmakers asked to discuss with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder the Department of Justice's allegedly uneven efforts to prosecute mortgage fraud, according to a letter dated Monday."
"Three Democratic lawmakers asked to discuss with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder the Department of Justice's allegedly uneven efforts to prosecute mortgage fraud, according to a letter dated Monday."
Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts | The Nation
Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts | The Nation
"While trumpeting “pension reform,” the New Jersey governor placed retiree assets in the hands of hedge fund managers bankrolling his political career."
"While trumpeting “pension reform,” the New Jersey governor placed retiree assets in the hands of hedge fund managers bankrolling his political career."
Christie's Wall St. Donors Won Huge Contracts, Sucked Out Fat Pension Fees
Christie's Wall St. Donors Won Huge Contracts, Sucked Out Fat Pension Fees
"Christie bragged about pension "reform," but outsourced the assets to his Wall St. buddies so they could siphon off large fees."
"Christie bragged about pension "reform," but outsourced the assets to his Wall St. buddies so they could siphon off large fees."
GOP Bill Designed to Disrupt John Doe Dark Money Probe, Court Filings Confirm
GOP Bill Designed to Disrupt John Doe Dark Money Probe, Court Filings Confirm
"New court filings confirm that Wisconsin's John Doe campaign finance investigation hinges on how state election law treats "issue ad" groups coordinating with political campaigns, shedding new light on a Republican effort to quietly change the law in advance of Governor Scott Walker's reelection campaign."
"New court filings confirm that Wisconsin's John Doe campaign finance investigation hinges on how state election law treats "issue ad" groups coordinating with political campaigns, shedding new light on a Republican effort to quietly change the law in advance of Governor Scott Walker's reelection campaign."
PERRspectives: Kentucky Showcases Paul Ryan's Wrong-Way War on Poverty
PERRspectives: Kentucky Showcases Paul Ryan's Wrong-Way War on Poverty
"Paul Ryan tried to put a face--a black face--on American poverty. As it turns out, Ryan's dog-whistle to the GOP's right-wing base wasn't merely cynical, it was also wrong.
After all, about two-thirds of the nation's 46.5 million people living in poverty are white. The U.S. Census Bureau also informs us that the 17.7 percent poverty rate in rural areas is almost three points higher than the national average. (Poverty is highest in the South, which in 2012 was the only part of the country where it increased.) In many cities and across the countryside, tectonic structural changes in regional economies, and not Paul Ryan's "tailspin of culture," are wiping out good paying jobs. The result is that many communities are sustained by a patchwork of federal and state programs helping to provide food assistance, income support, unemployment benefits, health care and more.
To put it another way, the faces of American poverty can be found in Rust Belt cities, in the Mississippi Delta and in Appalachia. And now--just as it did when LBJ launched his War on Poverty 50 years ago--Kentucky shows why."
"Paul Ryan tried to put a face--a black face--on American poverty. As it turns out, Ryan's dog-whistle to the GOP's right-wing base wasn't merely cynical, it was also wrong.
After all, about two-thirds of the nation's 46.5 million people living in poverty are white. The U.S. Census Bureau also informs us that the 17.7 percent poverty rate in rural areas is almost three points higher than the national average. (Poverty is highest in the South, which in 2012 was the only part of the country where it increased.) In many cities and across the countryside, tectonic structural changes in regional economies, and not Paul Ryan's "tailspin of culture," are wiping out good paying jobs. The result is that many communities are sustained by a patchwork of federal and state programs helping to provide food assistance, income support, unemployment benefits, health care and more.
To put it another way, the faces of American poverty can be found in Rust Belt cities, in the Mississippi Delta and in Appalachia. And now--just as it did when LBJ launched his War on Poverty 50 years ago--Kentucky shows why."
The Untaxed Americans: The Speculators, Hustlers, and Freeloaders of Wall Street | Common Dreams
The Untaxed Americans: The Speculators, Hustlers, and Freeloaders of Wall Street | Common Dreams
"There is currently no U.S. tax on the purchase of stocks, derivatives, and other financial instruments. The rest of us pay up to a 10 percent sales tax on the necessities of daily life. A tiny financial transaction tax of perhaps a tenth of a percent on the trading of financial securities would begin to correct this inequity, while generating billions of dollars of revenue."
"There is currently no U.S. tax on the purchase of stocks, derivatives, and other financial instruments. The rest of us pay up to a 10 percent sales tax on the necessities of daily life. A tiny financial transaction tax of perhaps a tenth of a percent on the trading of financial securities would begin to correct this inequity, while generating billions of dollars of revenue."
Warming Melts Last Stable Edge Of Greenland Icesheet
Warming Melts Last Stable Edge Of Greenland Icesheet
"The last edge of the Greenland ice sheet that had resisted global warming has now become unstable, adding billions of tonnes of meltwater to rising seas, scientists said on Sunday."
"The last edge of the Greenland ice sheet that had resisted global warming has now become unstable, adding billions of tonnes of meltwater to rising seas, scientists said on Sunday."
March 16, 2014
Ten Reasons Why Nukes Are Nuts
Ten Reasons Why Nukes Are Nuts
"A single nuclear weapon can destroy a city. A few nuclear weapons can destroy a country. A relatively small regional nuclear war can cause a nuclear famine, taking 2 billion lives globally. An all-out nuclear war could end civilization and cause the extinction of most complex life on the planet."
"A single nuclear weapon can destroy a city. A few nuclear weapons can destroy a country. A relatively small regional nuclear war can cause a nuclear famine, taking 2 billion lives globally. An all-out nuclear war could end civilization and cause the extinction of most complex life on the planet."
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