September 3, 2012
Cartoon: GOP Talking To An Empty Chair
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September 2, 2012
Republicans Use “Bill O’Reilly” Logic On Taxation
Republicans and conservatives have this idea that until government stops wasting money, they aren’t going to pay anymore in taxes. Since when did people get the idea that they have a line-item veto when it comes to their tax dollars? This is an argument used to deflect away from their real position; they simply don’t want to pay more taxes. So why do the feel the need to clarify it with an illogical excuse?
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September 2, 2012
Eric Fehrnstrom and Republicans want Bad News on Jobs
Mitt Romney can say he wished Obama had succeeded and Republicans can say they wish the economy was better for Americans, but the reality is that they not-so-silently want the economy to be weak going into election day. Republicans not only will do nothing to improve the economy once they are in office, they want a bad economy now if it will improve their chances of getting into office. On CNN’s State of the Union, Romney campaign adviser Eric Fehrnstrom said:
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September 2, 2012
Conservatives Saw Clint Eastwood Talking to a Fictional Obama Only They Can See
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August 31, 2012
Early Voting Restored in Ohio; No ‘Personhood’ Vote for Colorado
More good news today for voters.
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August 30, 2012
The AAA Credit Rating Lie: Is Obama Responsible for the S&P Downgrade?
THE LIE
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August 30, 2012
The “Liberal” Media Reaction to Paul Ryan’s Dishonest RNC Speech
Paul Ryan delivered a fact-challenged speech last night and today the media is calling him out. Conservatives call this “liberal media bias,” and it’s oh so convenient. It gives them cover to say whatever stupid shit comes to mind. Are you a conservative who has said something stupid, ignorant or factually inaccurate? Don’t correct yourself or apologize, simply blame the liberal media. Problem solved.
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August 30, 2012
RNC – Paul Ryan’s Live Broadcast Attack Ad Against President Obama
Paul Ryan spent a lot of time talking smack last night during his Republican National Convention speech. He said President Obama has been all talk and no leadership, but Ryan offered nothing of substance to show how he and Mitt Romney would lead. Nothing. Just more “serious talk” from a “serious guy.” Really? Just because Ryan says we need to make hard decisions about things like Medicare, that means he knows what he’s talking about? That means a Romney administration will show leadership? I’m sorry, lead by example, not rhetoric. What is Paul Ryan’s record? He voted in favor of every single budget busting legislative initiative during George W. Bush’s presidency. This includes Bush tax cuts #1 and #2, Medicare Part D, TARP (financial bailout), and the two wars. Paul Ryan, Mr. Serious showed no leadership, he just fell inline with the rest of his fellow Republicans.
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August 29, 2012
RNC – Live Blogging: Mike Huckabee, Condoleezza Rice, Paul Ryan
Live blogging speeches by Mike Huckabee, Condoleezza Rice and Paul Ryan at the Republican National Convention – Wednesday, August 29, 2012:
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August 29, 2012
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy: Election is ‘Mandate’ to Overhaul Medicare
House Republican Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says electing Mitt Romney this fall means Republicans have a ‘mandate’ to overhaul Medicare. As McCarthy put it, “If there’s a mandate going through this election, it’s to save Medicare.” As I put it: When Republicans say “save Medicare” they mean end Medicare as we know it. They would keep a government program called Medicare but it would not be the Medicare that has existed for almost half a century. The Republican plan for Medicare is to turn it into a program designed to shortchange seniors while increasing profits for private insurance companies.
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