December 12, 2014
Nancy Pelosi Halts The Republican Effort to Totally Screw Women Over In Government Funding Bill
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/12/10/nancy-pelosi-forces-republicans-totally-screw-women.html
"Yes, Republicans thought that they’d use a funding bill to control women’s access to contraception while giving corporations more rights."
"Yes, Republicans thought that they’d use a funding bill to control women’s access to contraception while giving corporations more rights."
Email of Florida GOP Consultants Reveals the Gerrymandering of Democracy
Email of Florida GOP Consultants Reveals the Gerrymandering of Democracy
"in Pennsylvania and North Carolina where Democrats won the congressional vote in 2012, Republicans won 21 of the 31 seats in the US Congress, roughly 2/3's - even though the party lost the majority of the vote in both states in 2012. That is ruinous to democracy and goes a long way toward explaining how the Republicans, particularly their right wing, have helped thwart popular government programs and policies."
"in Pennsylvania and North Carolina where Democrats won the congressional vote in 2012, Republicans won 21 of the 31 seats in the US Congress, roughly 2/3's - even though the party lost the majority of the vote in both states in 2012. That is ruinous to democracy and goes a long way toward explaining how the Republicans, particularly their right wing, have helped thwart popular government programs and policies."
N.J. Pension Funds To Sue Christie Over $2.4B Money Grab
N.J. Pension Funds To Sue Christie Over $2.4B Money Grab
"Christie agreed to increase payments into the system in return for a reform package that raised the retirement age from 62 to 65, eliminated cost-of-living increases for retirees, and required workers to contribute more toward their pensions and health benefits.
But instead of pumping in extra money, Christie grabbed $2.4 billion from pension payments to balance budgets over two years after revenue collections fell far short of projections."
"Christie agreed to increase payments into the system in return for a reform package that raised the retirement age from 62 to 65, eliminated cost-of-living increases for retirees, and required workers to contribute more toward their pensions and health benefits.
But instead of pumping in extra money, Christie grabbed $2.4 billion from pension payments to balance budgets over two years after revenue collections fell far short of projections."
Rick Perry: The Bible proves that poverty is inevitable
Rick Perry: The Bible proves that poverty is inevitable
"Texas may have the country’s highest rate of people who lack health insurance and rank in the top 10 states with the highest poverty levels, but Gov. Rick Perry can’t be bothered."
"Texas may have the country’s highest rate of people who lack health insurance and rank in the top 10 states with the highest poverty levels, but Gov. Rick Perry can’t be bothered."
Rep. Michele Bachmann delivers her farewell address
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/10/1350819/-Rep-Michele-Bachmann-delivers-her-farewell-address
"So let us wish Rep. Michele Bachmann well in her new career of waiting to be indicted for campaign finance oopsies"
"So let us wish Rep. Michele Bachmann well in her new career of waiting to be indicted for campaign finance oopsies"
December 11, 2014
Congress Is Showing How Eager It Is To Gut Financial Reform
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/12/11/3602761/wall-street-reform-under-attack/
"The plan to tie financial de-regulation to the funding bill is part of a strategy by Wall Street’s allies in Congress to use any leverage necessary to weaken oversight of our financial institutions. As one senior GOP aide explained, “The regulatory reforms in the cromnibus [funding bill] are the first cracks in the Dodd-Frank armor…. If liberal Democrats vote for this package it shows that conservatives can use must pass legislation to repeal the regulatory state.”
This strategy is on display elsewhere in Congress this week. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), chairman of the House Committee that has oversight over our financial system, is insisting that any extension of Terrorism Risk Insurance include an unrelated provision that will weaken separate Dodd-Frank reforms intended to make swaps trades less risky."
"The plan to tie financial de-regulation to the funding bill is part of a strategy by Wall Street’s allies in Congress to use any leverage necessary to weaken oversight of our financial institutions. As one senior GOP aide explained, “The regulatory reforms in the cromnibus [funding bill] are the first cracks in the Dodd-Frank armor…. If liberal Democrats vote for this package it shows that conservatives can use must pass legislation to repeal the regulatory state.”
This strategy is on display elsewhere in Congress this week. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), chairman of the House Committee that has oversight over our financial system, is insisting that any extension of Terrorism Risk Insurance include an unrelated provision that will weaken separate Dodd-Frank reforms intended to make swaps trades less risky."
Congress to Reinstate Taxpayer Subsidies for Reckless Derivatives Trading
Congress to Reinstate Taxpayer Subsidies for Reckless Derivatives Trading
"After reckless derivatives trading helped bring the global economy to its knees in 2008, prompting a Congressional bailout worth some $700 billion and Federal Reserve emergency loans worth trillions, Section 716 was implemented "as a commonsense provision to protect taxpayers from future derivatives deals gone awry," says economist Simon Johnson. The measure took "the state out of subsidizing some of these particularly high risk derivatives."
But America's "too big to fail" banks desperately want to continue business as usual. Citi, which itself was rescued by taxpayers to the tune of $100 billion in Federal Reserve loans, wrote the provision, says the New York Times.
You remember Citi: the behemoth bank was instrumental in killing the Glass-Steagall law that for 60 years separated everyday banking from high-stakes, high-speed trading. Citibank merged with Travelers Insurance to form Citigroup in 1998, and later became one of the first too-big-to-fail banks to collapse in the financial crisis.
The Times detailed that "Citigroup's recommendations were reflected in more than 70 lines of the House committee's 85-line bill. Two crucial paragraphs, prepared by Citigroup in conjunction with other Wall Street banks, were copied nearly word for word."
"After reckless derivatives trading helped bring the global economy to its knees in 2008, prompting a Congressional bailout worth some $700 billion and Federal Reserve emergency loans worth trillions, Section 716 was implemented "as a commonsense provision to protect taxpayers from future derivatives deals gone awry," says economist Simon Johnson. The measure took "the state out of subsidizing some of these particularly high risk derivatives."
But America's "too big to fail" banks desperately want to continue business as usual. Citi, which itself was rescued by taxpayers to the tune of $100 billion in Federal Reserve loans, wrote the provision, says the New York Times.
You remember Citi: the behemoth bank was instrumental in killing the Glass-Steagall law that for 60 years separated everyday banking from high-stakes, high-speed trading. Citibank merged with Travelers Insurance to form Citigroup in 1998, and later became one of the first too-big-to-fail banks to collapse in the financial crisis.
The Times detailed that "Citigroup's recommendations were reflected in more than 70 lines of the House committee's 85-line bill. Two crucial paragraphs, prepared by Citigroup in conjunction with other Wall Street banks, were copied nearly word for word."
Good riddance, Darrell Issa: A wasteful blowhard’s humiliating history
Good riddance, Darrell Issa: A wasteful blowhard’s humiliating history
"During the Bush administration, the California congressman used his perch to obstruct investigations, defend unethical acts, and attack those who dared to accuse a Republican White House of wrongdoing."
"During the Bush administration, the California congressman used his perch to obstruct investigations, defend unethical acts, and attack those who dared to accuse a Republican White House of wrongdoing."
Warren: CitiGroup 'Literally' Wrote Last-Minute Budget Bill Provision
Warren: CitiGroup 'Literally' Wrote Last-Minute Budget Bill Provision
"The provision, which Warren said was added by surprise, would eliminate a requirement under the Dodd-Frank financial reform law that banks trade financial derivatives separately from regular bank accounts, which are protected through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)."
"The provision, which Warren said was added by surprise, would eliminate a requirement under the Dodd-Frank financial reform law that banks trade financial derivatives separately from regular bank accounts, which are protected through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)."
Why right-to-work-for-less is stupid for Wisconsin- and everywhere else
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/04/1349524/-Why-right-to-work-for-less-is-stupid-for-Wisconsin-and-everywhere-else
"one look at the economic figures would tell you that states that have right-to-work-for-less laws generally end up worse off than states who don't, with lower wages for their workers. And low wages are Wisconsin's biggest economic PROBLEM, and doubling down on that trend isn't really the way to solve it."
"one look at the economic figures would tell you that states that have right-to-work-for-less laws generally end up worse off than states who don't, with lower wages for their workers. And low wages are Wisconsin's biggest economic PROBLEM, and doubling down on that trend isn't really the way to solve it."
How The U.S. Supreme Court Turned Into A Corporate Echo Chamber
How The U.S. Supreme Court Turned Into A Corporate Echo Chamber
"A Reuters examination of nine years of cases shows that 66 of the 17,000 lawyers who petitioned the Supreme Court succeeded at getting their clients' appeals heard at a remarkable rate. Their appeals were at least six times more likely to be accepted by the court than were all others filed by private lawyers during that period.
The lawyers are the most influential members of one of the most powerful specialties in America: the business of practicing before the Supreme Court. None of these lawyers is a household name. But many are familiar to the nine justices. That's because about half worked for justices past or present, and some socialize with them.
They are the elite of the elite: Although they account for far less than 1 percent of lawyers who filed appeals to the Supreme Court, these attorneys were involved in 43 percent of the cases the high court chose to decide from 2004 through 2012."
"A Reuters examination of nine years of cases shows that 66 of the 17,000 lawyers who petitioned the Supreme Court succeeded at getting their clients' appeals heard at a remarkable rate. Their appeals were at least six times more likely to be accepted by the court than were all others filed by private lawyers during that period.
The lawyers are the most influential members of one of the most powerful specialties in America: the business of practicing before the Supreme Court. None of these lawyers is a household name. But many are familiar to the nine justices. That's because about half worked for justices past or present, and some socialize with them.
They are the elite of the elite: Although they account for far less than 1 percent of lawyers who filed appeals to the Supreme Court, these attorneys were involved in 43 percent of the cases the high court chose to decide from 2004 through 2012."
Thanks To Obama, $13.5 Million in Vouchers Will Be Used to Help Homeless Veterans
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/12/08/obamas-leadership-13-5-million-vouchers-homeless-veterans.html
"Real patriotism is not expressed by waving a flag and chanting “USA!” as a way to prove that your side of the aisle is best."
Energy Companies Team Up With State Attorney Generals To Kill EPA Regulations
Energy Companies Team Up With State Attorney Generals To Kill EPA Regulations
"Kochtopia! What energy producers want, energy producers are going to get, whether it's on a national scale or state-by-state."
"Kochtopia! What energy producers want, energy producers are going to get, whether it's on a national scale or state-by-state."
Why Dick Cheney Is Wrong About the CIA Torture Memos
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/27920-why-dick-cheney-is-wrong-about-the-cia-torture-memos
"Going back to his days in the Nixon White House, and certainly during his time as the Reagan administration's chief defender during the Iran/Contra inquiry, Cheney has rejected accountability and transparency."
"Going back to his days in the Nixon White House, and certainly during his time as the Reagan administration's chief defender during the Iran/Contra inquiry, Cheney has rejected accountability and transparency."
The Torture Report Reminds Us of What America Was
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/opinion/the-torture-report-reminds-us-of-what-america-was.html?_r=2
"In some future college classroom, a professor will require her students to read about the things this country did in the early years of the 21st century. She’ll assign portions of the Senate torture report. There will be blank stares and apathetic yawns. There will be essays and writing assignments. The students will come to know that this country isn’t always something to be proud of."
"In some future college classroom, a professor will require her students to read about the things this country did in the early years of the 21st century. She’ll assign portions of the Senate torture report. There will be blank stares and apathetic yawns. There will be essays and writing assignments. The students will come to know that this country isn’t always something to be proud of."
Are Rush Limbaugh And Fox News Still Laughing About Torture?
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2014/12/10/are-rush-limbaugh-and-fox-news-still-laughing-a/201830
"the nearly decade-long campaign to laugh off torture and treat the brutal practice as a running joke helps highlight how truly radical the conservative media in America have become."
"the nearly decade-long campaign to laugh off torture and treat the brutal practice as a running joke helps highlight how truly radical the conservative media in America have become."
Senate Report: CIA Torture Was Brutal and Ineffective | The Nation
Senate Report: CIA Torture Was Brutal and Ineffective | The Nation
"If there’s one sentence to take away from the report, it’s this: “the use of the CIA’s enhanced interrogation techniques was not an effective means of obtaining accurate information or gaining detainee cooperation.” The report found literally not one instance where torture led to a useful piece of information that couldn’t have been otherwise obtained by routine interrogation. This undercuts virtually every defense made by Bush officials of the CIA program."
"If there’s one sentence to take away from the report, it’s this: “the use of the CIA’s enhanced interrogation techniques was not an effective means of obtaining accurate information or gaining detainee cooperation.” The report found literally not one instance where torture led to a useful piece of information that couldn’t have been otherwise obtained by routine interrogation. This undercuts virtually every defense made by Bush officials of the CIA program."
December 10, 2014
The 5 Most Damning Revelations From The CIA’s Report On Bush-Era Torture
http://thinkprogress.org/world/2014/12/09/3601209/cia-torture-report-findings/
"Though former Bush administration officials — who officially approved the methods in August of 2002 — have argued that the revelations could endanger American security at home and abroad, the report completely discredits the former president’s long-standing claims that torture prevented attacks against America and helped capture high value terrorist targets"
"Though former Bush administration officials — who officially approved the methods in August of 2002 — have argued that the revelations could endanger American security at home and abroad, the report completely discredits the former president’s long-standing claims that torture prevented attacks against America and helped capture high value terrorist targets"
PERRspectives: President Obama's Nuclear Option on Torture
PERRspectives: President Obama's Nuclear Option on Torture
"while many of the GOP's best and brightest want to torpedo the federal government over Barack Obama's immigration actions that have both the law and historical precedent on their side, actual presidential lawlessness remains unpunished. As this week's release of the Senate Intelligence Committee's highly redacted torture report will remind Americans, under President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, the United States brutalized terror detainees in ways that both shock the conscience and violate U.S. and international law."
"while many of the GOP's best and brightest want to torpedo the federal government over Barack Obama's immigration actions that have both the law and historical precedent on their side, actual presidential lawlessness remains unpunished. As this week's release of the Senate Intelligence Committee's highly redacted torture report will remind Americans, under President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, the United States brutalized terror detainees in ways that both shock the conscience and violate U.S. and international law."
FBI Files Charges Against President Of Company Behind West Virginia Chemical Spill
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/12/09/3601157/gary-southern-arrested-west-virginia-freedom-industries/
"The former president of the company that contaminated drinking water for 300,000 West Virginians this past January has been arrested on criminal fraud charges, according to a Federal Bureau of Investigation complaint unsealed Monday.
Former Freedom Industries president Gary Southern was charged with bankruptcy fraud, wire fraud, and lying under oath during the company’s bankruptcy proceedings following the massive spill — a 10,000 gallon dump of a coal-cleaning chemical called crude MCHM into the Elk River. FBI Special Agent James F. Lafferty said in a sworn affidavit that Southern, in an attempt to protect his personal fortune of nearly $8 million and shield himself from lawsuits, developed a scheme to distance himself from the company and “deflect blame” to other parties."
"The former president of the company that contaminated drinking water for 300,000 West Virginians this past January has been arrested on criminal fraud charges, according to a Federal Bureau of Investigation complaint unsealed Monday.
Former Freedom Industries president Gary Southern was charged with bankruptcy fraud, wire fraud, and lying under oath during the company’s bankruptcy proceedings following the massive spill — a 10,000 gallon dump of a coal-cleaning chemical called crude MCHM into the Elk River. FBI Special Agent James F. Lafferty said in a sworn affidavit that Southern, in an attempt to protect his personal fortune of nearly $8 million and shield himself from lawsuits, developed a scheme to distance himself from the company and “deflect blame” to other parties."
How Republicans in Congress Working Feverishly to Block Legal Marijuana in the Nation's Capital
http://www.alternet.org/drugs/congress-republicans-block-dc-decriminalization-legalization
"The Washington, DC city council approved marijuana decriminalization earlier in 2014. District voters went even further than the council in last month's elections, approving an initiative to legalize the possession and cultivation of small amounts of pot with a whopping 70% of the vote.
Now, congressional Republicans are working feverishly to block the District from putting the results of this exercise in democracy into effect."
"The Washington, DC city council approved marijuana decriminalization earlier in 2014. District voters went even further than the council in last month's elections, approving an initiative to legalize the possession and cultivation of small amounts of pot with a whopping 70% of the vote.
Now, congressional Republicans are working feverishly to block the District from putting the results of this exercise in democracy into effect."
Michigan House Just Passed Bill That Would Deprive LGBT People of Their Most Basic Rights
http://www.alternet.org/civil-liberties/michigan-house-just-passed-bill-would-deprive-lgbt-people-their-most-basic-rights
"The Michigan House of Representatives just gave the nod to bigots to discriminate against LGBT people under the guise of religious freedom. The “Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” a bill that allows people with “deeply-held religious beliefs” to deny LGBT people services -- including life-saving health care or medication -- was passed by Statehouse Republicans this weekend."
"The Michigan House of Representatives just gave the nod to bigots to discriminate against LGBT people under the guise of religious freedom. The “Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” a bill that allows people with “deeply-held religious beliefs” to deny LGBT people services -- including life-saving health care or medication -- was passed by Statehouse Republicans this weekend."
Elizabeth Warren blasts Wall Street sweetheart deal in spending bill
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/10/1350800/-Elizabeth-Warren-blasts-Wall-Street-sweetheart-deal-in-spending-bill
"Sen. Elizabeth Warren is not happy about the plan to weaken regulation of big banks that Republicans managed to insert in the spending bill."
"Sen. Elizabeth Warren is not happy about the plan to weaken regulation of big banks that Republicans managed to insert in the spending bill."
Elizabeth Warren Rips Wall Street and Shreds House GOP Over Government Funding Bill
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/12/10/elizabeth-warren-rips-wall-street-shreds-house-gop-government-funding-bill.html
Warren said, "Now, the House of Representatives is about to show us the worst of government for the rich and powerful. The House is about to vote on a budget deal. A deal negotiated behind closed doors that slips in a provision that would let derivatives traders on Wall Street gamble with taxpayer money and get bailed out by the government when their risky bets threaten to blow up our financial system. These are the same banks that nearly broke the economy in 2008 and destroyed millions of jobs.
And now, no debate and no discussion, Republicans in the House of Representatives are threatening to shut down the government if they don’t get a chance to repeal it. That raises a simple question. Why? If this rule brings more stability to our financial system. If this rule helps prevent future government bailouts. Why in the world would anyone want to repeal it? Let alone hold the entire government hostage to ram through this appeal. The reason unfortunately is simple. It’s about money, and it’s about power. Because while this legal change could pose serious risks to our entire economy, it will also make a lot of money for a handful of our biggest banks."
Warren said, "Now, the House of Representatives is about to show us the worst of government for the rich and powerful. The House is about to vote on a budget deal. A deal negotiated behind closed doors that slips in a provision that would let derivatives traders on Wall Street gamble with taxpayer money and get bailed out by the government when their risky bets threaten to blow up our financial system. These are the same banks that nearly broke the economy in 2008 and destroyed millions of jobs.
And now, no debate and no discussion, Republicans in the House of Representatives are threatening to shut down the government if they don’t get a chance to repeal it. That raises a simple question. Why? If this rule brings more stability to our financial system. If this rule helps prevent future government bailouts. Why in the world would anyone want to repeal it? Let alone hold the entire government hostage to ram through this appeal. The reason unfortunately is simple. It’s about money, and it’s about power. Because while this legal change could pose serious risks to our entire economy, it will also make a lot of money for a handful of our biggest banks."
Giveaways To Wall Street and Nation's Wealthiest in Spending Bill Make 'Great Train Robbery Look Like a Misdemeanor'
Giveaways To Wall Street and Nation's Wealthiest in Spending Bill Make 'Great Train Robbery Look Like a Misdemeanor'
"it is deplorable that such radical changes to campaign finance reform rules are being attempted without public input or broad discussion."
"it is deplorable that such radical changes to campaign finance reform rules are being attempted without public input or broad discussion."
8 Things To Know About The ‘Cromnibus’ Budget Deal Congress Just Unveiled
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/12/10/3601742/cromnibus-lowlights/
"Campaign finance regulations have already crumbled in a variety of ways in recent years, and the cromnibus contains a provision that would gut what’s left of them."
"Campaign finance regulations have already crumbled in a variety of ways in recent years, and the cromnibus contains a provision that would gut what’s left of them."
America’s Most Accomplished Looters: The Great Pension Robbery
America’s Most Accomplished Looters: The Great Pension Robbery
"First they come for public pensions and no one notices. Then they come for private pensions. Will anyone stop them before they get to Social Security?"
"First they come for public pensions and no one notices. Then they come for private pensions. Will anyone stop them before they get to Social Security?"
December 7, 2014
ALEC Fumes: Transparency Threatens Corporate Free Speech!
ALEC Fumes: Transparency Threatens Corporate Free Speech!
"After spending hundreds of millions of undisclosed funds on state and federal elections, the corporate members of the American Legislative Exchange Council are demanding that state legislators preserve their "right" to anonymously spend money on politics and curry favor with elected officials, and to thwart shareholder efforts to hold the corporations they own accountable."
"After spending hundreds of millions of undisclosed funds on state and federal elections, the corporate members of the American Legislative Exchange Council are demanding that state legislators preserve their "right" to anonymously spend money on politics and curry favor with elected officials, and to thwart shareholder efforts to hold the corporations they own accountable."
Conservatives’ pockmarked past: Who owns the soul of America?
Conservatives’ pockmarked past: Who owns the soul of America?
"Ask a conservative to name one domestic program initiated by a conservative majority that the nation remembers and takes pride in."
"Ask a conservative to name one domestic program initiated by a conservative majority that the nation remembers and takes pride in."
Deficits, Schmeficits: Congress Refuses to Add to the Deficit—Except When Giving Tax Breaks to Big Business | Economic Policy Institute
Deficits, Schmeficits: Congress Refuses to Add to the Deficit—Except When Giving Tax Breaks to Big Business | Economic Policy Institute
"It is hypocritical for Congress to cite deficit concerns when blocking legislation that would help low- and middle-income Americans, and then to disregard these deficit concerns when considering tax extenders overwhelmingly beneficial to big business."
"It is hypocritical for Congress to cite deficit concerns when blocking legislation that would help low- and middle-income Americans, and then to disregard these deficit concerns when considering tax extenders overwhelmingly beneficial to big business."
Michigan License To Discriminate A Portent Of Impending Theocracy
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/12/05/michigan-license-discriminate-portent-impending-theocracy.html
"The latest religious tyranny is Michigan House Bill 5958, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) that legalizes a Christian extremist’s religious freedom to discriminate, among other atrocities in an alleged civilized society. But even that description understates the abomination about to be forced on Michigan residents as a prelude to the theocracy about to be unleashed on America. The law makes it legal to refuse service, deny employment, housing, and violate other citizens’ rights, any rights, if a theocrat claims it violates their religious freedom and objects on religious grounds. The bill’s proponents cried foul and claimed H.B. 5958 is not a “license to discriminate,” but a Democratic representative proved it is that and much more.
The Democratic representative, Jeff Irwin, was concerned the RFRA was more than protecting religious freedom so he introduced an amendment to the legislation that explicitly stated that RFRA would not permit evangelical actions such as putting up a sign that says, “No Christians will be served.” Obviously, a bill that was not a license to discriminate would not necessitate such an amendment, and to prove the religious Republicans were lying, the amendment was rejected out-of-hand by the majority Republicans who would not countenance language that explicitly forbid discrimination masked as “religious freedom"."
"The latest religious tyranny is Michigan House Bill 5958, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) that legalizes a Christian extremist’s religious freedom to discriminate, among other atrocities in an alleged civilized society. But even that description understates the abomination about to be forced on Michigan residents as a prelude to the theocracy about to be unleashed on America. The law makes it legal to refuse service, deny employment, housing, and violate other citizens’ rights, any rights, if a theocrat claims it violates their religious freedom and objects on religious grounds. The bill’s proponents cried foul and claimed H.B. 5958 is not a “license to discriminate,” but a Democratic representative proved it is that and much more.
The Democratic representative, Jeff Irwin, was concerned the RFRA was more than protecting religious freedom so he introduced an amendment to the legislation that explicitly stated that RFRA would not permit evangelical actions such as putting up a sign that says, “No Christians will be served.” Obviously, a bill that was not a license to discriminate would not necessitate such an amendment, and to prove the religious Republicans were lying, the amendment was rejected out-of-hand by the majority Republicans who would not countenance language that explicitly forbid discrimination masked as “religious freedom"."
Deconstructing the Myth of the Conservative “Christian”
Deconstructing the Myth of the Conservative “Christian”
"They seem to believe that because many of them have a solid attendance record at church and blindly follow a few handpicked excerpts from the Bible, that they’re suddenly “closer to Christ.” Except, being a Christian and following the Bible are not mutually exclusive. It’s very possible to believe in the Bible – without actually being a Christian. And most of what right-wing ideology is based on comes from the Old Testament, which was before Jesus Christ. The Republican party’s claim that they’re the “party for Christian values” is an absolute myth. If someone is pressed to label a party that most represents “Christian values,” it’s Democrats. They’re the party that wants to see that every American has access to health care; that poor people have food on their table; that our elderly have programs that help them survive; that our students have access to a quality education; and that our economic polices are built upon helping the poor and the middle class instead of giving more to the richest among us. But I know the right-wing response to that: Yeah, and they also support abortion and gay marriage. Well, guess what two issues Jesus Christ never spoke about? If you guessed abortion and homosexuality you would be absolutely correct. So you can’t really claim “Christian” values based on two topics on which Jesus Christ never spoke."
"They seem to believe that because many of them have a solid attendance record at church and blindly follow a few handpicked excerpts from the Bible, that they’re suddenly “closer to Christ.” Except, being a Christian and following the Bible are not mutually exclusive. It’s very possible to believe in the Bible – without actually being a Christian. And most of what right-wing ideology is based on comes from the Old Testament, which was before Jesus Christ. The Republican party’s claim that they’re the “party for Christian values” is an absolute myth. If someone is pressed to label a party that most represents “Christian values,” it’s Democrats. They’re the party that wants to see that every American has access to health care; that poor people have food on their table; that our elderly have programs that help them survive; that our students have access to a quality education; and that our economic polices are built upon helping the poor and the middle class instead of giving more to the richest among us. But I know the right-wing response to that: Yeah, and they also support abortion and gay marriage. Well, guess what two issues Jesus Christ never spoke about? If you guessed abortion and homosexuality you would be absolutely correct. So you can’t really claim “Christian” values based on two topics on which Jesus Christ never spoke."
NYC Mayor De Blasio Smacks Down Giuliani On 'Reality' Of Race Relations
NYC Mayor De Blasio Smacks Down Giuliani On 'Reality' Of Race Relations
"The current Mayor of the Big Apple takes down Rudy "Nosferatu" Giuliani's remarks on race relations."
"The current Mayor of the Big Apple takes down Rudy "Nosferatu" Giuliani's remarks on race relations."
MEMO TO NEWS NETWORKS: DON’T BRING ON RUDY GIULIANI TO TALK ABOUT RACE ISSUES AGAIN
https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2014/12/03/memo-news-networks-dont-bring-rudy-giuliani-talk-race-issues/
"it served as the latest example of how the Sunday shows are a joke — and as forewarning that viewers should expect that when the next heated discussion on race pops up, Fox News won’t be the only network requesting the services of a well known racist like moody Rudy."
"it served as the latest example of how the Sunday shows are a joke — and as forewarning that viewers should expect that when the next heated discussion on race pops up, Fox News won’t be the only network requesting the services of a well known racist like moody Rudy."
December 6, 2014
Now they’re trying to steal 2016: The demented GOP schemes to rewire the Electoral College and elect a Tea Party president
Now they’re trying to steal 2016: The demented GOP schemes to rewire the Electoral College and elect a Tea Party president
"Republicans have only won the popular vote for president once in the last 25 years, a steep decline in their fortunes from the period from 1972 to 1988, when they won the popular vote every time but one–1976, the aftermath of Watergate. Add to that massive policy failures and demographic trends against them, and the motivations to cheat are overwhelming."
"Republicans have only won the popular vote for president once in the last 25 years, a steep decline in their fortunes from the period from 1972 to 1988, when they won the popular vote every time but one–1976, the aftermath of Watergate. Add to that massive policy failures and demographic trends against them, and the motivations to cheat are overwhelming."
December 5, 2014
Riiiiiiiiiight, Reince. We can surely count on your crew to produce jobs
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/05/1349647/-Riiiiiiiiiight-Reince-We-can-surely-count-on-your-crew-to-produce-jobs
"Saying things would be better if Republicans were in charge conveniently ignores history and the fact that today, as usual, they have no agenda for making things better for the 99 percent, only for the 1 percent. And they prove it every time they get hold of the reins."
"Saying things would be better if Republicans were in charge conveniently ignores history and the fact that today, as usual, they have no agenda for making things better for the 99 percent, only for the 1 percent. And they prove it every time they get hold of the reins."
Thanks, Obama! 2014 Is Best Year For Job Growth Since Bill Clinton Was President
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/12/05/thanks-obama-2014-year-job-growth-bill-clinton-president.html
"While income inequality and stagnant wages are a real concern that needs to be addressed immediately, there is still a lot of good news in this report. The fact that we have seen the best job growth in this country in 15 years is something that should be celebrated."
"While income inequality and stagnant wages are a real concern that needs to be addressed immediately, there is still a lot of good news in this report. The fact that we have seen the best job growth in this country in 15 years is something that should be celebrated."
We Need to Start Holding Tax-Dodging Banksters Accountable
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/27822-we-need-to-stop-bending-over-for-the-banksters
"over the last decade, corporate tax avoidance has cost the US government over $3.09 trillion."
"over the last decade, corporate tax avoidance has cost the US government over $3.09 trillion."
Wall St. Demanding Deregulation For Derivatives In Government Shutdown Bill
Wall St. Demanding Deregulation For Derivatives In Government Shutdown Bill
"Wall Street lobbyists are trying to secure taxpayer backing for many derivatives trades as part of budget talks to avert a government shutdown."
"Wall Street lobbyists are trying to secure taxpayer backing for many derivatives trades as part of budget talks to avert a government shutdown."
Surprise, Comrade! The Top Five Most Socialist States In America Are Hard Red
Surprise, Comrade! The Top Five Most Socialist States In America Are Hard Red
"Of course, we've known for some time that the biggest Federal welfare queens are red states, Walmart and Exxon. In the former case, red states almost without exception get more money from the federal government than they pay in taxes; despite accusations about maker and takers, the reality is that the blue states are almost universally paying to support the red. That much isn't news."
"Of course, we've known for some time that the biggest Federal welfare queens are red states, Walmart and Exxon. In the former case, red states almost without exception get more money from the federal government than they pay in taxes; despite accusations about maker and takers, the reality is that the blue states are almost universally paying to support the red. That much isn't news."
Wisconsin Department Of Justice, Inc.
Wisconsin Department Of Justice, Inc.
"Despite being completely inept and corrupt, Brad Schimel won the race for Wisconsin Attorney General.
It didn't take long for him to show he was not going to be any better as Attorney General than he was as a District Attorney when he announced Andrew Cook as his deputy secretary."
"Despite being completely inept and corrupt, Brad Schimel won the race for Wisconsin Attorney General.
It didn't take long for him to show he was not going to be any better as Attorney General than he was as a District Attorney when he announced Andrew Cook as his deputy secretary."
Michele Bachmann Tries To Organize ‘Massive’ Rally Against Immigration – Nobody Shows Up (IMAGES)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/12/04/michele-bachmann-tries-to-organize-massive-rally-against-immigration-nobody-shows-up-images/
"Here is a cautionary tale about what happens when you only watch Fox News: you begin to think that most Americans agree with your outrage, organize a massive rally to march on Washington, and nobody comes because nobody cares. Oops.
Outgoing Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) forgot that she lives in a right-wing echo chamber and (wrongfully) reasoned that the kind of breathless, reactionary hatred towards Obama’s executive order on immigration was widely felt among the people. In fact, she was so convinced that people were a breath away from revolt over the plan that she immediately found the nearest Fox News camera and laid plans for a Washington rally that would draw thousands of concerned citizens to publicly shame President Obama."
"Here is a cautionary tale about what happens when you only watch Fox News: you begin to think that most Americans agree with your outrage, organize a massive rally to march on Washington, and nobody comes because nobody cares. Oops.
Outgoing Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) forgot that she lives in a right-wing echo chamber and (wrongfully) reasoned that the kind of breathless, reactionary hatred towards Obama’s executive order on immigration was widely felt among the people. In fact, she was so convinced that people were a breath away from revolt over the plan that she immediately found the nearest Fox News camera and laid plans for a Washington rally that would draw thousands of concerned citizens to publicly shame President Obama."
McConnell hard at work setting up mechanism to sell the Senate to the highest bidder
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/04/1349427/-McConnell-hard-at-work-setting-up-mechanism-to-sell-the-Senate-to-the-highest-nbsp-bidder
"Soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has a plan for how to try to keep the Senate in Republican hands for perpetuity, or least after 2016: get all the money. It starts with the legislative rider he plans to attach to the upcoming, must-pass spending bill to roll back campaign finance laws. That bill would make coordination between candidates and political party committees easier, but more to the point would massively increase the amount of money rich people could give directly to campaigns. To really capitalize on that potential rule change, McConnell is already setting up the mechanism for this."
"Soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has a plan for how to try to keep the Senate in Republican hands for perpetuity, or least after 2016: get all the money. It starts with the legislative rider he plans to attach to the upcoming, must-pass spending bill to roll back campaign finance laws. That bill would make coordination between candidates and political party committees easier, but more to the point would massively increase the amount of money rich people could give directly to campaigns. To really capitalize on that potential rule change, McConnell is already setting up the mechanism for this."
GOP caught in own Benghazi scandal: Why they downplayed objections to House report
GOP caught in own Benghazi scandal: Why they downplayed objections to House report
"Ever since the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released its report on the 2012 Benghazi attacks, Republicans and conservatives have been fuming over the fact that the GOP-led committee shot down pretty much every dark accusation of misconduct and/or deliberate wrongdoing that they’ve leveled at the Obama administration. Republicans in the Senate have been openly critical of the report and the committee members who authored it, with some (like Rand Paul) going so far as to implicate the committee in a scheme to protect the White House and cover-up the “truth” about Benghazi."
"Ever since the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released its report on the 2012 Benghazi attacks, Republicans and conservatives have been fuming over the fact that the GOP-led committee shot down pretty much every dark accusation of misconduct and/or deliberate wrongdoing that they’ve leveled at the Obama administration. Republicans in the Senate have been openly critical of the report and the committee members who authored it, with some (like Rand Paul) going so far as to implicate the committee in a scheme to protect the White House and cover-up the “truth” about Benghazi."
Republican’s shameless cynicism exposed: Cory Gardner’s post-election immigration flip-flop
Republican’s shameless cynicism exposed: Cory Gardner’s post-election immigration flip-flop
"It turns out that maybe Gardner didn’t really mean all that stuff about being warm and fuzzy and moderate."
"It turns out that maybe Gardner didn’t really mean all that stuff about being warm and fuzzy and moderate."
Cruz And Do-Nothing GOP Leadership Openly Plot Extortion On The Confirmation Process And Budget
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/12/04/cruz-and-do-nothing-gop-leadership-openly-plot-extortion-on-the-confirmation-process-and-budget/
"In the event that Cruz’ strategy for House members cannot garner the necessary support for a government shutdown, the Texas firebrand has already informed incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to stall or block all pending and future appointments in the executive and judicial branches."
"In the event that Cruz’ strategy for House members cannot garner the necessary support for a government shutdown, the Texas firebrand has already informed incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to stall or block all pending and future appointments in the executive and judicial branches."
The Christian Terrorist Movement No One Wants To Talk About
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/12/04/3599271/austin-shooter-christian-extremism/
"Last Friday, Larry McQuilliams was shot and killed by police after unleashing a campaign of violence in Austin, Texas, firing more than 100 rounds in the downtown area before making a failed attempt to burn down the Mexican Consulate. The only casualty was McQuilliams himself, who was felled by officers when he entered police headquarters, but the death toll could have been far greater: McQuilliams, who was called a “terrorist” by Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, had several weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and a map pinpointing 34 other buildings as possible targets — including several churches."
"Last Friday, Larry McQuilliams was shot and killed by police after unleashing a campaign of violence in Austin, Texas, firing more than 100 rounds in the downtown area before making a failed attempt to burn down the Mexican Consulate. The only casualty was McQuilliams himself, who was felled by officers when he entered police headquarters, but the death toll could have been far greater: McQuilliams, who was called a “terrorist” by Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, had several weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and a map pinpointing 34 other buildings as possible targets — including several churches."
Irresponsible Citizens For Responsible Government
Irresponsible Citizens For Responsible Government
"Their other activities include trying to interfere with John Doe investigations, using federal court to interfere with John Doe investigations, trying to intimidate teachers and other public sector workers by giving out their personal information and filing false criminal complaints against innocent bloggers in retaliation for writing unfavorably about Scott Walker."
"Their other activities include trying to interfere with John Doe investigations, using federal court to interfere with John Doe investigations, trying to intimidate teachers and other public sector workers by giving out their personal information and filing false criminal complaints against innocent bloggers in retaliation for writing unfavorably about Scott Walker."
PERRspectives: A Tale of Two Clinics
PERRspectives: A Tale of Two Clinics
"An analysis in Health Affairs estimated that by leaving millions uninsured, the Medicaid opt-out states could see between 7,000 and 17,000 of their residents needlessly die every year. But those reddest of red states are really being hit with a triple whammy. It's not just that "they'll pay $152 billion to extend the program in other states--while receiving nothing in return." The likes of Nathan Deal (R-GA), Bill Haslam (R-TN), Pat McCrory (R-NC) and other Republican governors will be forced to pick more of the tab for long struggling rural hospitals and clinics that disproportionately care for the poor."
"An analysis in Health Affairs estimated that by leaving millions uninsured, the Medicaid opt-out states could see between 7,000 and 17,000 of their residents needlessly die every year. But those reddest of red states are really being hit with a triple whammy. It's not just that "they'll pay $152 billion to extend the program in other states--while receiving nothing in return." The likes of Nathan Deal (R-GA), Bill Haslam (R-TN), Pat McCrory (R-NC) and other Republican governors will be forced to pick more of the tab for long struggling rural hospitals and clinics that disproportionately care for the poor."
Inside, And Kicked Out Of, ALEC’s Secretive Policy Summit
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/12/05/3599846/getting-turned-away-from-the-alec-conference/
"ALEC, which does not publish a full list of all dues-paying members, includes some 2,000 state legislators, corporate executives, and lobbyists. Many of the state legislators have gone on to become members of Congress. It is also well-documented that most of ALEC’s revenue comes from corporations and corporate foundations, including those associated with petrochemical billionaires Charles and David Koch, rather than legislative dues."
"ALEC, which does not publish a full list of all dues-paying members, includes some 2,000 state legislators, corporate executives, and lobbyists. Many of the state legislators have gone on to become members of Congress. It is also well-documented that most of ALEC’s revenue comes from corporations and corporate foundations, including those associated with petrochemical billionaires Charles and David Koch, rather than legislative dues."
Obamacare has another very, very good week
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/05/1349481/-Obamacare-has-another-very-very-good-week
"the good folks at the Kaiser Family Foundation released the results of their research into state marketplaces. They found that premiums under Obamacare are being held largely in check for 2015 thanks to the fact that lots of insurers have decided to join in, and are creating competition. As the law intended. That doesn't mean that health insurance premiums aren't still too high for a lot of people, particularly people whose wages aren't keeping up with the growth in healthcare inflation, but it is helping.
What does all of this tell us? That our healthcare system can be made to work better and more efficiently and can save more lives."
"the good folks at the Kaiser Family Foundation released the results of their research into state marketplaces. They found that premiums under Obamacare are being held largely in check for 2015 thanks to the fact that lots of insurers have decided to join in, and are creating competition. As the law intended. That doesn't mean that health insurance premiums aren't still too high for a lot of people, particularly people whose wages aren't keeping up with the growth in healthcare inflation, but it is helping.
What does all of this tell us? That our healthcare system can be made to work better and more efficiently and can save more lives."
Obamacare applications hit 1.5 million in first two weeks
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/04/1349334/-Obamacare-applications-hit-1-5-million-in-first-two-nbsp-weeks#
"The first deadline for signing up is December 15 for re-enrollees and new customers who want insurance beginning on January 1, 2015. New enrollments can continue until February 15, when open enrollment ends. People who have significant life changes—new jobs or job loss, marriage, divorce—that changes their health insurance status can sign up throughout the year."
"The first deadline for signing up is December 15 for re-enrollees and new customers who want insurance beginning on January 1, 2015. New enrollments can continue until February 15, when open enrollment ends. People who have significant life changes—new jobs or job loss, marriage, divorce—that changes their health insurance status can sign up throughout the year."
Missouri Bill Would Punish Insurers Who Participate In Obamacare
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/12/04/3599028/missouri-bill-would-punish-insurers-who-participate-in-obamacare/
"A bill introduced Monday by a Missouri lawmaker appears designed to terrorize insurers into no longer providing insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Should it be enacted, it could potentially impose crippling financial sanctions on any insurer who does sell Obamacare plans in Missouri. The bill closely tracks a proposal by a staffer at a conservative think tank who is heavily involved in efforts to push state lawmakers and the courts to undermine or even rewrite segments of the Affordable Care Act."
"A bill introduced Monday by a Missouri lawmaker appears designed to terrorize insurers into no longer providing insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Should it be enacted, it could potentially impose crippling financial sanctions on any insurer who does sell Obamacare plans in Missouri. The bill closely tracks a proposal by a staffer at a conservative think tank who is heavily involved in efforts to push state lawmakers and the courts to undermine or even rewrite segments of the Affordable Care Act."
Business Leaders Hold Meeting To Complain That Corporations’ Free Speech Is Under Attack
http://thinkprogress.org/election/2014/12/03/3599117/chamber-of-commerce-free-speech/
"Months after the U.S. Supreme Court radically expanded the rights of corporations to political speech and religious liberty, top business leaders gathered at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC on Wednesday to argue that corporations’ “free speech is under attack” and belittle shareholders’ calls for more political spending transparency.
Chamber of Commerce leaders, corporate executives and political analysts praised the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. FEC and the subsequent rulings this year in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and Harris v. Quinn. Panelists for a session called Today’s Free Speech Environment repeatedly argued that shareholder efforts to enforce political contribution disclosure requirements are an attempt to silence the business community."
"Months after the U.S. Supreme Court radically expanded the rights of corporations to political speech and religious liberty, top business leaders gathered at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC on Wednesday to argue that corporations’ “free speech is under attack” and belittle shareholders’ calls for more political spending transparency.
Chamber of Commerce leaders, corporate executives and political analysts praised the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. FEC and the subsequent rulings this year in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and Harris v. Quinn. Panelists for a session called Today’s Free Speech Environment repeatedly argued that shareholder efforts to enforce political contribution disclosure requirements are an attempt to silence the business community."
These Newspapers Are Helping The Oil Industry's Campaign Against Wind Energy
http://mediamatters.org/research/2014/12/02/these-newspapers-are-helping-the-oil-industrys/201743
"Newspapers across the country have been publishing misleading op-eds attacking the federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy without disclosing the authors' oil-industry funding. The op-eds, which attack the wind energy policy as "corporate welfare" and "government handouts," ignore the fact that the oil and gas industry currently receives far greater government subsidies and that the PTC brings great economic benefits."
"Newspapers across the country have been publishing misleading op-eds attacking the federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy without disclosing the authors' oil-industry funding. The op-eds, which attack the wind energy policy as "corporate welfare" and "government handouts," ignore the fact that the oil and gas industry currently receives far greater government subsidies and that the PTC brings great economic benefits."
PERRspectives: Republican War on CBO Now Targets Its Director
PERRspectives: Republican War on CBO Now Targets Its Director
"Ever since Capitol Hill's budget scorekeeper presciently predicted Ronald Ronald's magical tax cuts would produce oceans of red ink, the GOP has had the CBO in its crosshairs over its inconvenient truths about taxes, the economic stimulus, health care and more."
"Ever since Capitol Hill's budget scorekeeper presciently predicted Ronald Ronald's magical tax cuts would produce oceans of red ink, the GOP has had the CBO in its crosshairs over its inconvenient truths about taxes, the economic stimulus, health care and more."
In Baltimore, Protesters Demand Redress for Police Killings of Local Men
In Baltimore, Protesters Demand Redress for Police Killings of Local Men
"The mayor's veto of a body-camera bill added fuel to protests over police killings of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, as well as Charm City's Tyrone West and Anthony Anderson."
"The mayor's veto of a body-camera bill added fuel to protests over police killings of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, as well as Charm City's Tyrone West and Anthony Anderson."
WATCH: ‘I Can’t Breathe’ — Rep. Hank Johnson’s incredible tribute to Eric Garner
WATCH: ‘I Can’t Breathe’ — Rep. Hank Johnson’s incredible tribute to Eric Garner
"Some in Congress have already expressed their solidarity with Garner and other victims of police brutality."
"Some in Congress have already expressed their solidarity with Garner and other victims of police brutality."
‘This Is Not a Protest—It Is an Uprising’ | The Nation
‘This Is Not a Protest—It Is an Uprising’ | The Nation
"Demonstrations have occurred in more than 150 cities across the US in the week since a grand jury declined to indict Darren Wilson."
"Demonstrations have occurred in more than 150 cities across the US in the week since a grand jury declined to indict Darren Wilson."
Justice Department Uncovers Absurd Levels Of Police Brutality In The Cleveland Police Force
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/12/05/3599910/justice-department-uncovers-absurd-levels-of-police-brutality-in-the-cleveland-police-force/
"A 59-page report released by the United States Department of Justice on Thursday reveals widespread, excessive use of force by police officers in Cleveland. Cleveland is the city where cops recently killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice while he was carrying a toy gun on a playground, and just before that, Tanesha Anderson died in police hands when cops were supposed to be transporting her for mental health treatment."
"A 59-page report released by the United States Department of Justice on Thursday reveals widespread, excessive use of force by police officers in Cleveland. Cleveland is the city where cops recently killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice while he was carrying a toy gun on a playground, and just before that, Tanesha Anderson died in police hands when cops were supposed to be transporting her for mental health treatment."
Our real white male problem: Why Fox News defeats Bruce Springsteen and liberal moralizing every time
Our real white male problem: Why Fox News defeats Bruce Springsteen and liberal moralizing every time
"White anger's latest murderous turn, fueled by right-wing media, must be addressed head-on, and not by moralizing"
"White anger's latest murderous turn, fueled by right-wing media, must be addressed head-on, and not by moralizing"
Outrage, Demand to Be Heard, Calls for Change Fuel Protests in Cities Nationwide
Outrage, Demand to Be Heard, Calls for Change Fuel Protests in Cities Nationwide
"From coast to coast, communities are revolting against a pattern of police abuse and unifying under a demand that underlying racial tensions be placed squarely in the debate over the U.S. justice system"
"From coast to coast, communities are revolting against a pattern of police abuse and unifying under a demand that underlying racial tensions be placed squarely in the debate over the U.S. justice system"
Conspiracy Theories Fan Fears Of Race War, With Alex Jones Leading The Parade
Conspiracy Theories Fan Fears Of Race War, With Alex Jones Leading The Parade
"In the wake of last week’s black riots in Ferguson, Mo., conspiracy theorists from the far-right antigovernment movement have whipped themselves into a frenzy over the prospect of a nationwide “race war,” though it is difficult to tell whether they fear such a prospect or are actively hoping for it."
"In the wake of last week’s black riots in Ferguson, Mo., conspiracy theorists from the far-right antigovernment movement have whipped themselves into a frenzy over the prospect of a nationwide “race war,” though it is difficult to tell whether they fear such a prospect or are actively hoping for it."
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