April 7, 2013
North Carolina Legislators Prove Republicans Love Big Government
Hey North Carolinians, while you were busy living your life, your state decided to go all tyrannical on your ass.
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April 7, 2013
Dannel Malloy: The NRA’s Wayne LaPierre Is A Circus Clown
“Wayne [LaPierre] reminds me of the clowns at the circus – they get the most attention. That’s what he’s paid to do.”
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April 6, 2013
Is It Political Correctness, Or Is It Simply The Right Thing To Do?
You hear a lot of people complaining about political correctness. I’m sure you’ve had Facebook friends post snippy status updates or article posts bemoaning our PC culture. And maybe people can get carried away. Maybe political correctness can go overboard. But can you really fault someone for trying to do the right thing?
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April 5, 2013
Rachel Maddow: Rights Are Not Supposed To Be Voted On
“Here’s the thing about rights. They’re not actually supposed to be voted on. That’s why they’re called rights.”
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April 5, 2013
Wayne’s World: Guns Over People
If all human beings displayed the same fervor and passion for human rights as NRA members and gun owners express for their guns, we might already have achieved world peace. — Well, if only we could do something about those guns.
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April 2, 2013
Fact of the Day: In 2012, Corporate Profits Hit Record 11.1 Percent Of GDP
It might only be four years and change since the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, but you wouldn’t know it if you looked at corporate profits of late. In the 3rd quarter of 2012, corporate profits hit an all-time high of 11.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is at the same time that the unemployment rate is still nearly 8%, and wages are stagnant or worse.
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April 2, 2013
Gun Laws: Nelson, Georgia to Newtown, Connecticut
The small city of Nelson, GA, population 1300, has passed a new ordinance requiring all residents to own a gun. Yes, you read that correctly. I speculate that at least one of the people responsible for this new law opposed the Affordable Care Act’s “individual mandate,” on the grounds of freedom of choice and individual liberty. But when it comes to guns? You’ll buy one and you’ll like it, or else…
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April 1, 2013
Gallup Poll: Republicans Are ‘Inflexible’ And ‘Unwilling To Compromise’
A new Gallup poll reveals the biggest negative perception facing the GOP, with “inflexible” and “unwilling to compromise” getting 21%. I wonder how they got that idea? Maybe it could be all the filibusters and general obstruction in congress? Or maybe it was when Republican Speaker of the House, John Boehner, said, “I reject the word,” when asked about compromise.
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April 1, 2013
Georgia GOP Chair: Same-Sex Marriage Will Lead To Fraud
Sue Everhart, chairwoman of the Georgia Republican Party, says that same-sex marriage will lead to massive fraud. “You may be as straight as an arrow, and you may have a friend that is as straight as an arrow,” said the misguided GOP chair. “Say you had a great job with the government where you had this wonderful health plan. I mean, what would prohibit you from saying that you’re gay, and y’all get married and still live as separate, but you get all the benefits? I just see so much abuse in this it’s unreal.”
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March 31, 2013
MHP: Corporate Welfare Queens, And The America They Hold Hostage
I was glad to see today’s Melissa Harris-Perry (MHP) show focus on the real takers in society, big corporations and their obscenely rich executives. As Americans gather with family today with plates overflowing (as Americans do on just about any holiday), we should remember that tens of millions of Americans rely on food stamps for their next meal.
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