S.3081 is obscene. S.3081 is profoundly anti-law. S.3081 allows for indeterminate detention for pretty much anyone the President “considers appropriate.” S.3081 is backed by Republicans who talk a big game when it comes to freedom and liberty and the rule of law, but who, as this bill demonstrates, are really bullies and thugs who have [...]
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Food Policies Designed to Make Us Unhealthy
This is not rocket science, people:
The government also purchases surplus foods like cheese, milk, pork, and beef for distribution to food assistance programs—including school lunches. The government is not required to purchase nutritious foods. (Link)
If anyone thinks that the Government isn’t already deeply entrenched in what you eat and what foods are available at low [...]
One Simple Question
If you don’t trust the government, how in the world do you trust the corporations who dominate the “free market,” and whose primary purpose is to take your money away from you to do anything for the betterment of you, your family, your community, or your nation?
I ask this in all sincerity because I’d really [...]
A Chance to Speak and Be Heard
Wherein I share the link to the Environmental Protection Agency’s site for sharing comments, ideas, and discussion regarding the direction you want the EPA to go.
These People are Idiots
FAIL:
The Tea Party’s choice in the Florida Republican primary, Marco Rubio, began his address to a crowd of conservative conventioneers by taking a shot at President Obama for reading from a teleprompter. He did it while standing in front of two easily visible teleprompters. Rubio Slams Obama’s Teleprompter While In Front Of Telemprompters At CPAC
The [...]
Republicans or Political Pustules, You Decide
What is there to say about these political pustules? They are hypocritical and don’t give a damn about the American people or about good governance or about doing what is right for the country.
For Republicans, the idea of requiring every American to have health insurance is one of the most abhorrent provisions of the Democrats’ [...]
Leaving on a Jet Plane?
Wherein I muse upon leaving the country.
Please President Obama
I post excerpts from Michael Moore’s open letter to President Obama and add my voice to those calling for the President to get us out of Afghanistan.
Keith Olbermann on Health Care Reform – A Must See For Everyone
A special, hour-long commentary. Share it with anyone you can. Regardless of your politics, this is an issue beyond partisanship and petty bickering and I hope you will take the time to listen. If you disagree, I’d love to hear actual well constructed and intelligent arguments. Specious arguments about Nazis and Socialism don’t qualify.
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Remarkable Essay about Haiti
I have no words after reading this other than to say that you should read it as well.
h/t Driftglass
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