Tag Archives: politics

October Surprise

February 16, 2012

“… the United States will be in full blown debt ceiling hike chaos just as the final electoral debates take place.” -Zero Hedge gives us something to look forward to.

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Life After Death

January 31, 2012

Egalitarians must work to take over the Democratic party as the Tea Party has recently taken over the Republicans. Action in the streets will lead the way, but we must have electoral strength to make our leaders follow through with the changes we demand. Continue reading →

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Charlotte 2012

January 23, 2012

“–good luck to Obama as he tries to channel his economic populism at Bank of America Stadium.” -Cole Stangler weighs in on the Ron Paul thing.

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Send in the Clowns

January 3, 2012

“This caucus, let’s face it, marks the beginning of a long, rigidly-controlled, carefully choreographed process that is really designed to do two things: weed out dangerous minority opinions, and award power to the candidate who least offends the public while … Continue reading →

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Lazy Drug Users

December 21, 2011

“I don’t see anyone in the Republican majority demanding drug testing for folks who receive oil and gas subsidies.” -Rep Clyburn, commenting on the House bill that would allow states to require drug-testing for anyone seeking unemployment benefits.

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Romney Bites

December 2, 2011

The Governor’s current favorite cereals are Brown Sugar Chex Bites and Quaker Oatmeal Squares. -Politico’s Mike Allen, bringing us the important campaign issues of the day.

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A New Conversation

November 27, 2011

This is a conversation we haven’t been having for the past 30 years… [W]hite working-class voters are supposed to be riled up against Democrats for policies such as affirmative action and gun control. They’re not supposed to get angry with … Continue reading →

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The Speech

September 9, 2011

“It sounds like [Obama] has a natural affinity for union workers and ordinary people when he makes these speeches. But his policies are crafted by representatives of corporate/financial America, who happen to entirely make up his inner circle. “I just … Continue reading →

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“Debate”

September 7, 2011

“… a joint appearance designed to revolve around slogans, soundbites and spin, and which demonstrates the sheer contempt in which American political parties and their media collaborators hold the public.” -Dan Gillmor wants to redefine electoral debates

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“Saving” Social Security

July 8, 2011

“The public, regardless of party, overwhelmingly opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare. But elected officials of both parties are hell-bent on conspiring to bring the programs to an end. They seem to have come to grips with a fact … Continue reading →

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