http://mediamatters.org/blog/2016/06/21/o-reilly-can-t-remember-last-time-abortion-clinic-was-attacked-here-are-few-examples/211091
"From 1977-2014, 6,948 incidents of violence have been reported at abortion clinics, including the Nov. 27 deadly shooting at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic that was inspired by false claims that alleged the network of clinics illegally sold “baby parts.” Reproductive health clinics have faced a surge of violent threats following conservative media’s wave of anti-abortion attacks that tailed the release of the deceptive video that inspired the Colorado shooter."
Friday, July 1, 2016
Radical Islamists And The American Far Right: Cousins Of The Terrorist Kind
Radical Islamists And The American Far Right: Cousins Of The Terrorist Kind
"That is because even though the nominal wellsprings of their ideology may differ widely – i.e., either white-supremacist/neo-Nazi ideology or far-right Christianist ideology, or extreme Islamic fundamentalism – the cores of their respective appeals, as well as the psychological profiles of the people they attract as followers, is remarkably similar in nature as well as outcomes. They have the same enemies, and the same targets, because they think and behave in remarkably similar ways. As one of Rudolph’s victims recently told a reporter: “I always thought Rudolph was like ISIS,” McMahon said. “He comes from the same core.” In the end, both a religious and cultural variations of right-wing extremism. And what they share in common is much more substantial than the differences of their nominal religions."
"That is because even though the nominal wellsprings of their ideology may differ widely – i.e., either white-supremacist/neo-Nazi ideology or far-right Christianist ideology, or extreme Islamic fundamentalism – the cores of their respective appeals, as well as the psychological profiles of the people they attract as followers, is remarkably similar in nature as well as outcomes. They have the same enemies, and the same targets, because they think and behave in remarkably similar ways. As one of Rudolph’s victims recently told a reporter: “I always thought Rudolph was like ISIS,” McMahon said. “He comes from the same core.” In the end, both a religious and cultural variations of right-wing extremism. And what they share in common is much more substantial than the differences of their nominal religions."
Two simple sentences humiliate GOP senator who accused Afghan war veteran of being soft on terror
Two simple sentences humiliate GOP senator who accused Afghan war veteran of being soft on terror
"The problem with Blunt’s Twitter attack, however, is that Kandar is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. Kander brilliantly laid the smack down in his Twitter response, shaming Blunt to think before he tweets. Blunt received three draft deferments for the Vietnam War as a college student in the late 1960s, according to the Kansas City Star. However, Blunt’s office didn’t disclose the information until 2015."
"The problem with Blunt’s Twitter attack, however, is that Kandar is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. Kander brilliantly laid the smack down in his Twitter response, shaming Blunt to think before he tweets. Blunt received three draft deferments for the Vietnam War as a college student in the late 1960s, according to the Kansas City Star. However, Blunt’s office didn’t disclose the information until 2015."
WTF?! Is Trump's campaign paying him a salary to be the candidate?
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/21/1540973/-WTF-Is-Trump-s-campaign-paying-him-a-salary-to-be-the-candidate
"Then we find out 20% of the paltry funds he has been spending have been going to himself or his family members."
"Then we find out 20% of the paltry funds he has been spending have been going to himself or his family members."
The consequences of an election in Louisiana: 200,000-plus people now have Medicaid
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/6/20/1539922/-The-consequences-of-an-election-in-Louisiana-200-000-plus-people-now-have-Medicaid
"New Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is justifiably taking a victory lap after 204,000 people have signed up for the expanded Medicaid he enacted, since June 1—yes, just this month. He sees an upcoming trend."
"New Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is justifiably taking a victory lap after 204,000 people have signed up for the expanded Medicaid he enacted, since June 1—yes, just this month. He sees an upcoming trend."
Right-wing broadcaster who wants Christian martyrs urges Trump fans to use AR-15s against protesters
Right-wing broadcaster who wants Christian martyrs urges Trump fans to use AR-15s against protesters
"A religious broadcaster who encouraged Christians to “prepare for martyrdom” over marriage equality is urging Donald Trump supporters to take up arms against their opponents."
"A religious broadcaster who encouraged Christians to “prepare for martyrdom” over marriage equality is urging Donald Trump supporters to take up arms against their opponents."
Trump's Plan Would Implode the U.S. Economy @alternet
Trump's Plan Would Implode the U.S. Economy @alternet:
"This is hardly making America great, as Trump likes to bellow. It is a template to run the federal government like one of his Atlantic City casinos where grandiose plans, other people’s money and vast overpromises collide in a maelstrom where the economic harms still echo. And it is giving license to a GOP-majority Congress to start dismantling domestic safety nets stretching back 75 years to Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal."
"This is hardly making America great, as Trump likes to bellow. It is a template to run the federal government like one of his Atlantic City casinos where grandiose plans, other people’s money and vast overpromises collide in a maelstrom where the economic harms still echo. And it is giving license to a GOP-majority Congress to start dismantling domestic safety nets stretching back 75 years to Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal."
Trump FEC report is why taxes must be released (he may be bankrupt again)
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/21/1540889/-Trump-FEC-report-is-why-taxes-must-be-released-he-may-be-bankrupt-again
"If he runs his personal finances the way he runs his campaign, then Trump is insolvent and absolutely disqualified from being president. We need to see the tax returns. Pronto."
"If he runs his personal finances the way he runs his campaign, then Trump is insolvent and absolutely disqualified from being president. We need to see the tax returns. Pronto."
Wait—is the Trump presidential campaign just an over-elaborate bank heist?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/6/20/1539947/-Wait-is-the-Trump-presidential-campaign-just-an-over-elaborate-bank-heist
"This look back at Donald Trump's one attempt at managing a publicly traded company raises yet another question about the presumptive Republican nominee's sudden political ambitions: Could it be that Donald Trump's presidential campaign is just an elaborate bank heist? Trump was the chairman of Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts in Atlantic City from 1995 to 2009, his only outing as the head of a major public company. During that time, the company lost more than $1 billion, financial records show. He also was chief executive from 2000 to 2005, during which time share prices plunged from a high of $35 to as low as 17 cents. Trump may have helmed the company bearing his name to penny-stock status, but he himself did exceedingly well. He got $44 million in salary. He charged the company additional "fees" for his services. The company paid for the $2 million care and feeding of his personal jet, and so on, and so on. To say Trump has no remorse about the cratering of the company he helmed would be, if anything, an understatement: He expounded: “They say, ‘Why don’t you take the casinos public or something?’ You know, if you take them public, you make money on that. All I can say is I wasn’t representing the country. I wasn’t representing the banks. I wasn’t representing anybody but myself.” All right, so Trump created a public company and then charged it exuberantly for his every involvement. That's not terribly surprising. But the Washington Post piece hints at the serious possibility that the public company became a dumping ground for Trump's other debt: Trump offloaded his failing efforts onto the stockholders, while he himself basked in stockholder-provided cash and perks."
"This look back at Donald Trump's one attempt at managing a publicly traded company raises yet another question about the presumptive Republican nominee's sudden political ambitions: Could it be that Donald Trump's presidential campaign is just an elaborate bank heist? Trump was the chairman of Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts in Atlantic City from 1995 to 2009, his only outing as the head of a major public company. During that time, the company lost more than $1 billion, financial records show. He also was chief executive from 2000 to 2005, during which time share prices plunged from a high of $35 to as low as 17 cents. Trump may have helmed the company bearing his name to penny-stock status, but he himself did exceedingly well. He got $44 million in salary. He charged the company additional "fees" for his services. The company paid for the $2 million care and feeding of his personal jet, and so on, and so on. To say Trump has no remorse about the cratering of the company he helmed would be, if anything, an understatement: He expounded: “They say, ‘Why don’t you take the casinos public or something?’ You know, if you take them public, you make money on that. All I can say is I wasn’t representing the country. I wasn’t representing the banks. I wasn’t representing anybody but myself.” All right, so Trump created a public company and then charged it exuberantly for his every involvement. That's not terribly surprising. But the Washington Post piece hints at the serious possibility that the public company became a dumping ground for Trump's other debt: Trump offloaded his failing efforts onto the stockholders, while he himself basked in stockholder-provided cash and perks."
GOP Leaders Try Insane New Line of Attack, Pretending to Be Champions for LGBT Community @alternet
GOP Leaders Try Insane New Line of Attack, Pretending to Be Champions for LGBT Community @alternet:
"That’s right, the same political thinkers who vehemently opposed gay marriage, argued against extending federal anti-discrimination laws to the LGBT community, and (in the case of Georgia Representative Rick Allen) cite Bible verses to suggest “they which commit such things are worthy of death,” claim they’re the real champions for gay Americans."
"That’s right, the same political thinkers who vehemently opposed gay marriage, argued against extending federal anti-discrimination laws to the LGBT community, and (in the case of Georgia Representative Rick Allen) cite Bible verses to suggest “they which commit such things are worthy of death,” claim they’re the real champions for gay Americans."
Donald Trump vs. the First Amendment
Donald Trump vs. the First Amendment:
"Trump follows the practices of Richard Nixon, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney."
"Trump follows the practices of Richard Nixon, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney."
The degenerate gambler: Trump runs his campaign like he ran his casinos — right into the ground
The degenerate gambler: Trump runs his campaign like he ran his casinos — right into the ground
"This is how he operates his businesses so it shouldn’t be too surprising that he’s running the same scams on his campaign. His May FEC reports show that 20% of the nearly 7 million spent in May went to Trump-owned businesses or family members. The campaign pays for his sons and daughter to travel for appearances. It “rented” Trump’s Palm beach club Mar-a-Lago and paid for Trump’s private 767. According to Market Watch, “the filing suggests that Trump himself is drawing a salary from the campaign, which would be highly unusual.” That would be unusual for a normal candidate, it’s standard operating procedure for Trump."
"This is how he operates his businesses so it shouldn’t be too surprising that he’s running the same scams on his campaign. His May FEC reports show that 20% of the nearly 7 million spent in May went to Trump-owned businesses or family members. The campaign pays for his sons and daughter to travel for appearances. It “rented” Trump’s Palm beach club Mar-a-Lago and paid for Trump’s private 767. According to Market Watch, “the filing suggests that Trump himself is drawing a salary from the campaign, which would be highly unusual.” That would be unusual for a normal candidate, it’s standard operating procedure for Trump."
Donald Trump Teams Up With Anti-LGBT Activists…Again
Donald Trump Teams Up With Anti-LGBT Activists…Again: Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed hero of the LGBT community, is slated to unveil a religious advisory board filled with outspoken opponents of LGBT rights this week, coinciding with his meeting tom
This Is How Trump Reportedly Decides To Ban Journalists From His Events
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/how-trump-reportedly-decides-press-ban
"A GQ profile of Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks published Monday detailed just how Trump goes about catching up on the news about his campaign—and how one article can get a writer banned from attending his events. “She sees the tantrums, and there are tantrums,” an anonymous source who's been with both Trump and Hicks told GQ. “He reads something he doesn't like by a reporter, and it's like, ‘This motherfucker! All right, fine. Hope?’ He circles it. ‘This guy's banned! He's banned for a while.’ That's exactly how it works.” According to the GQ report, each morning staffers print 30 to 50 Google News results for “Donald J. Trump” so he can peruse the articles. Trump then circles and annotates things he does and does not like so that scans of the marked-up reports can be sent back to the journalist. Oddly enough, the GQ profile did not feature a single quote from Hicks herself; instead, the campaign elected to have Trump speak about Hicks while the press secretary sat in the room silently."
"A GQ profile of Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks published Monday detailed just how Trump goes about catching up on the news about his campaign—and how one article can get a writer banned from attending his events. “She sees the tantrums, and there are tantrums,” an anonymous source who's been with both Trump and Hicks told GQ. “He reads something he doesn't like by a reporter, and it's like, ‘This motherfucker! All right, fine. Hope?’ He circles it. ‘This guy's banned! He's banned for a while.’ That's exactly how it works.” According to the GQ report, each morning staffers print 30 to 50 Google News results for “Donald J. Trump” so he can peruse the articles. Trump then circles and annotates things he does and does not like so that scans of the marked-up reports can be sent back to the journalist. Oddly enough, the GQ profile did not feature a single quote from Hicks herself; instead, the campaign elected to have Trump speak about Hicks while the press secretary sat in the room silently."
Samantha Bee Gives GOP a Racism Reality Check @alternet
Samantha Bee Gives GOP a Racism Reality Check @alternet:
"Bee then laid down the facts with a quick History of Modern American Racism to point out how the GOP has been benefitting from dog whistle hate for a long time. Fiscal Republican conservatives have used resentful whites to get into office, only now the white supremacists are taking over the asylum, so to speak. Trump isn’t new, as Bee points out; he’s just the final result of everything Republicans have been saying and voting for over decades."
"Bee then laid down the facts with a quick History of Modern American Racism to point out how the GOP has been benefitting from dog whistle hate for a long time. Fiscal Republican conservatives have used resentful whites to get into office, only now the white supremacists are taking over the asylum, so to speak. Trump isn’t new, as Bee points out; he’s just the final result of everything Republicans have been saying and voting for over decades."
Trump courts the homophobes: He says he stands with LGBTs, but now he’s meeting with anti-gay Christian leaders
Trump courts the homophobes: He says he stands with LGBTs, but now he’s meeting with anti-gay Christian leaders
"it’s a veritable who’s who of the nation’s sex police and LGBT haters"
"it’s a veritable who’s who of the nation’s sex police and LGBT haters"
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Watch Jim McDermott rip Paul Ryan during House sit-in: ‘He’s up in his office crying’
Watch Jim McDermott rip Paul Ryan during House sit-in: ‘He’s up in his office crying’
"Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) mocked House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) in the midst of a Democratic Party protest against legislative inaction on gun safety proposals."
"Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) mocked House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) in the midst of a Democratic Party protest against legislative inaction on gun safety proposals."
Something amazing is happening on C-SPAN...and something else amazing just happened on Facebook.
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/22/1541518/-Something-amazing-is-happening-on-C-SPAN-and-something-else-amazing-just-happened-on-Facebook
"If you’re not watching C-SPAN right now, you’re missing something special. But aside from that, an old friend of mine just posted the following on his Facebook page"
"If you’re not watching C-SPAN right now, you’re missing something special. But aside from that, an old friend of mine just posted the following on his Facebook page"
Breaking: House Re-Reconvened. Chaos. Deafening Shouts of "Shame", "No Bill, No Break".
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/22/1541513/-Breaking-House-to-Reconvene-at-10-p-m
"Over the last hour, more and more DC residents have been coming out to the mall in front of the capitol to support Democrats protesting inside."
"Over the last hour, more and more DC residents have been coming out to the mall in front of the capitol to support Democrats protesting inside."
C-SPAN Democratic Sit-in Over Gun Violence Continues WATCH LIVE
http://www.c-span.org/video/?411624-1/democratic-sitin-gun-violence-continues&live=
"Democratic Sit-in Over Gun Violence Continues Democrats resume their day-long sit-in, which began at 11:25 a.m. ET in an effort to force a vote on gun control legislation. Coverage of the floor is being provided by members' Periscope and Facebook feeds."
"Democratic Sit-in Over Gun Violence Continues Democrats resume their day-long sit-in, which began at 11:25 a.m. ET in an effort to force a vote on gun control legislation. Coverage of the floor is being provided by members' Periscope and Facebook feeds."
C-SPAN Fights Back Against Paul Ryan Blackout And Shows Live Video of Democratic Protest
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/22/c-span-fights-paul-ryan-blackout-shows-live-video-democratic-protest.html
"Speaker Ryan made a huge mistake by trying to black out the protest. As soon as Ryan turned off C-SPAN’s cameras on the House floor, interest in the protest grew exponentially."
"Speaker Ryan made a huge mistake by trying to black out the protest. As soon as Ryan turned off C-SPAN’s cameras on the House floor, interest in the protest grew exponentially."
House Republicans gavel in—over shouting of Democrats—for failed vote
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/22/1541519/-House-Republicans-gavel-in-over-shouting-of-Democrats
"In case you missed it—Republicans decided it was urgent to overturn a new Labor Department rule that essentially says, if you have a financial adviser, they have to act in your best interest. So over the shouts of Democrats—“No Bill, No Break!”—Paul Ryan gaveled in to take the vote. Really? That's what they chose to go to bat for? Democrats have spent ten-plus hours on the House floor trying to get a vote on gun safety measures, and this is where Republicans make their stand?? Yep. Wall Street hates that rule—they want free rein to swindle their clients—and the GOP went to bat for them. (P.S. Obama vetoed the GOP effort to roll back the rule earlier this month.) After all that, the GOP effort to override Obama’s veto FAILED: Yeas 239, Nays 180. They didn’t meet the 2/3 threshold. So the House GOP made its stand for Wall Street… and failed. Who are these jokers?!"
"In case you missed it—Republicans decided it was urgent to overturn a new Labor Department rule that essentially says, if you have a financial adviser, they have to act in your best interest. So over the shouts of Democrats—“No Bill, No Break!”—Paul Ryan gaveled in to take the vote. Really? That's what they chose to go to bat for? Democrats have spent ten-plus hours on the House floor trying to get a vote on gun safety measures, and this is where Republicans make their stand?? Yep. Wall Street hates that rule—they want free rein to swindle their clients—and the GOP went to bat for them. (P.S. Obama vetoed the GOP effort to roll back the rule earlier this month.) After all that, the GOP effort to override Obama’s veto FAILED: Yeas 239, Nays 180. They didn’t meet the 2/3 threshold. So the House GOP made its stand for Wall Street… and failed. Who are these jokers?!"
Paul Ryan Cuts Off C-SPAN Cameras To Blackout Democratic Gun Protest House Shutdown
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/22/paul-ryan-cuts-c-span-cameras-blackout-democratic-gun-protest-house-shutdown.html
"Speaker Ryan responded to the Democratic protest demanding a vote on gun control legislation in the most undemocratic way possible. Ryan cut off the cameras so that the world could not see what House Democrats are doing. The cutting off of cameras is something that happens in authoritarian regimes. It should not happen in the United States of America. Ryan pulled the move of a small, cowardly dictator. Speaker Ryan supports Donald Trump, because, at heart, they have so much in common. Paul Ryan had a chance to live up to his principled rhetoric, but when push came to shove, Speaker Ryan cut off the cameras and got on his knees for the NRA."
"Speaker Ryan responded to the Democratic protest demanding a vote on gun control legislation in the most undemocratic way possible. Ryan cut off the cameras so that the world could not see what House Democrats are doing. The cutting off of cameras is something that happens in authoritarian regimes. It should not happen in the United States of America. Ryan pulled the move of a small, cowardly dictator. Speaker Ryan supports Donald Trump, because, at heart, they have so much in common. Paul Ryan had a chance to live up to his principled rhetoric, but when push came to shove, Speaker Ryan cut off the cameras and got on his knees for the NRA."
Colbert: 'The Gloves Are Off' On The NRA-Owned Senate
Colbert: 'The Gloves Are Off' On The NRA-Owned Senate
"After his monologue, he explained that we all have a job to do. You know he does his job, it's all on camera. He wants to know exactly WHAT the Senate does, since we've hardly seen anything accomplished on the very important issue of gun violence in America."
"After his monologue, he explained that we all have a job to do. You know he does his job, it's all on camera. He wants to know exactly WHAT the Senate does, since we've hardly seen anything accomplished on the very important issue of gun violence in America."
BREAKING: Dems Hold Sit-In On House Floor After GOPers Vote To Go To Lunch Instead Of Gun Bill
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/22/breaking-dems-hold-sit-in-on-house-floor-after-gopers-vote-to-go-to-lunch-instead-of-gun-bill/
"If forced to actually hold a vote on gun control, Republicans have made it clear that they would rather flee the building than do their jobs."
"If forced to actually hold a vote on gun control, Republicans have made it clear that they would rather flee the building than do their jobs."
House Republicans Shut Off Cameras After Democrats Start Sit-In For Gun Control
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/06/22/3791275/sit-in-gun-control/
"Ryan, the leader of the Republican majority in the House, responded by ordering the House break for lunch, shutting off the cameras and effectively making the session closed to the press."
"Ryan, the leader of the Republican majority in the House, responded by ordering the House break for lunch, shutting off the cameras and effectively making the session closed to the press."
House Republicans just turned the cameras off so you can’t see an anti-gun violence sit-in
House Republicans just turned the cameras off so you can’t see an anti-gun violence sit-in
"Republicans shut down cameras inside the U.S. House of Representatives to prevent Americans from seeing a sit-in by the Democratic colleagues to force a vote on gun control."
"Republicans shut down cameras inside the U.S. House of Representatives to prevent Americans from seeing a sit-in by the Democratic colleagues to force a vote on gun control."
Sunday, June 19, 2016
'We’re Officially Living in a New World': Antarctica Hits Highest CO2 Level in 4 Million Years @alternet
'We’re Officially Living in a New World': Antarctica Hits Highest CO2 Level in 4 Million Years @alternet:
"Earth's most remote continent has officially caught up to the rest of the planet. That spells disaster for us all."
"Earth's most remote continent has officially caught up to the rest of the planet. That spells disaster for us all."
Watch: New Documentary Reveals Elephants Are Much More Intelligent Than We Ever Thought @alternet
Watch: New Documentary Reveals Elephants Are Much More Intelligent Than We Ever Thought @alternet:
"Across Africa, elephants are in crisis. Each day, 96 elephants fall victim to poachers, human-elephant conflict and habitat loss."
"Across Africa, elephants are in crisis. Each day, 96 elephants fall victim to poachers, human-elephant conflict and habitat loss."
4 Things You Can Do to Help Out Threatened Honey Bees @alternet
4 Things You Can Do to Help Out Threatened Honey Bees @alternet:
"Without pollinators, most plants could not produce fruits and seeds, and agricultural biodiversity would suffer--according to FAO, bees, bats, birds, and other pollinators, increase global food production by 87 percent. Unfortunately, the world is seeing a decline in pollinator populations. From land-use change and pesticide use to monoculture agriculture and climate change, there are numerous threats to pollinator populations."
"Without pollinators, most plants could not produce fruits and seeds, and agricultural biodiversity would suffer--according to FAO, bees, bats, birds, and other pollinators, increase global food production by 87 percent. Unfortunately, the world is seeing a decline in pollinator populations. From land-use change and pesticide use to monoculture agriculture and climate change, there are numerous threats to pollinator populations."
Paul Krugman Nails the GOP for Being the Party of Con Men—Just Like Trump @alternet
Paul Krugman Nails the GOP for Being the Party of Con Men—Just Like Trump @alternet:
"Or what about the con that Paul Ryan is currently performing, Krugman asks. Making the repeal of the "so-called 'fiduciary rule' for retirement advisers, a new rule requiring that they serve the interests of their clients, and not receive kickbacks for steering them into bad investments," part of his so called “anti-poverty plan.” Let's face it, the party that wants to defend the right of financial advisors to rip off clients is, well, the party of grift. Trump is a perfect reflection of the party's values, no matter what they say, which is why, Krugman concludes, they were powerless to stop him."
"Or what about the con that Paul Ryan is currently performing, Krugman asks. Making the repeal of the "so-called 'fiduciary rule' for retirement advisers, a new rule requiring that they serve the interests of their clients, and not receive kickbacks for steering them into bad investments," part of his so called “anti-poverty plan.” Let's face it, the party that wants to defend the right of financial advisors to rip off clients is, well, the party of grift. Trump is a perfect reflection of the party's values, no matter what they say, which is why, Krugman concludes, they were powerless to stop him."
ABC Decides Maybe It’s Best To Not Feature A Hate Group Leader Discussing The Orlando Shooting
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2016/06/19/3790189/abc-tony-perkins-orlando/
"This week, a prominent news agency considered offering a platform to the leader of an anti-LGBT hate group to discuss the Orlando shooting, then quietly dropped him from the show without ever mentioning that it was a bad idea in the first place. On Friday morning, ABC News released a preview of its guest line-up for This Week, its Sunday morning political talk show. Among those listed to join the “Powerhouse Roundtable” was Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council (FRC). FRC has long been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a prominent anti-LGBT hate-group, and Perkins himself has a notorious reputation for his anti-LGBT vitriol."
"This week, a prominent news agency considered offering a platform to the leader of an anti-LGBT hate group to discuss the Orlando shooting, then quietly dropped him from the show without ever mentioning that it was a bad idea in the first place. On Friday morning, ABC News released a preview of its guest line-up for This Week, its Sunday morning political talk show. Among those listed to join the “Powerhouse Roundtable” was Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council (FRC). FRC has long been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a prominent anti-LGBT hate-group, and Perkins himself has a notorious reputation for his anti-LGBT vitriol."
Companies Bow Out Of Convention And Delegates Try To Change Party Rules To Dump Trump
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/06/18/3790119/companies-delegates-reconsider-trump/
"A number of large companies have decided to stop or reduce their participation in or sponsorship of the Republican National Convention. The list of companies that aren’t sponsoring at all includes JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, United Parcel Service, Motorola, and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, which all sponsored the last convention, Bloomberg reported. Although the tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Facebook will all be present at the convention, Apple decided to sit this one out, specifically citing Trump’s controversial rhetoric"
"A number of large companies have decided to stop or reduce their participation in or sponsorship of the Republican National Convention. The list of companies that aren’t sponsoring at all includes JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, United Parcel Service, Motorola, and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, which all sponsored the last convention, Bloomberg reported. Although the tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Facebook will all be present at the convention, Apple decided to sit this one out, specifically citing Trump’s controversial rhetoric"
How does running a state like a business work? It doesn't stupid.
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/6/15/1538892/-How-does-running-a-state-like-a-business-work-It-doesn-t-stupid
"Anyone who is looking at Trump should take a good hard look at Illinois and see how a state run like a business works"
"Anyone who is looking at Trump should take a good hard look at Illinois and see how a state run like a business works"
How Donald Trump Bankrupted His Atlantic City Casinos, but Still Earned Millions
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/nyregion/donald-trump-atlantic-city.html?_r=0
"During a decade when other casinos here thrived, Mr. Trump’s lagged, posting huge losses year after year. Stock and bondholders lost more than $1.5 billion."
"During a decade when other casinos here thrived, Mr. Trump’s lagged, posting huge losses year after year. Stock and bondholders lost more than $1.5 billion."
Donald Trump’s Negatives Hit Record Highs After Orlando Shooting
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/06/16/donald-trumps-negatives-hit-record-highs-after-orlando-shooting/
"Only 29 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Trump. Here’s the damage Trump has done to himself: 89 percent of Hispanics have unfavorable view of him 77 percent of women have an unfavorable view 75 percent of people under 40 have an unfavorable view 68 percent of Independents have an unfavorable view 53 percent of Non-college whites have an unfavorable view 52 percent of white men have an unfavorable view. Trump is even losing support from his biggest base of support: uneducated white men"
"Only 29 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Trump. Here’s the damage Trump has done to himself: 89 percent of Hispanics have unfavorable view of him 77 percent of women have an unfavorable view 75 percent of people under 40 have an unfavorable view 68 percent of Independents have an unfavorable view 53 percent of Non-college whites have an unfavorable view 52 percent of white men have an unfavorable view. Trump is even losing support from his biggest base of support: uneducated white men"
Most Women Are Crystal Clear About Trump: He Is Their Worst Nightmare @alternet
Most Women Are Crystal Clear About Trump: He Is Their Worst Nightmare @alternet:
"Trump has been at it for months on national television -- and no journalist, no politician, no Republican Party leader, no contender has named his behavior for what it is. Nobody has called him out—except in the public opinion polls where women voters, millions of whom know the tyrant’s playbook by heart, have spoken. And they said: no."
"Trump has been at it for months on national television -- and no journalist, no politician, no Republican Party leader, no contender has named his behavior for what it is. Nobody has called him out—except in the public opinion polls where women voters, millions of whom know the tyrant’s playbook by heart, have spoken. And they said: no."
Trump Has Broken The GOP As Republicans Hit Record Low Approval
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/15/republican-party-hits-lowest-polling-numbers-bloomberg-started-polling.html
"A scant thirty-two percent of Americans view the Republican Party favorably. The pollster suggested that this dip is due to Donald Trump’s presumptive nomination as the Republican Party’s presidential candidate. Pollster J. Ann Selzer explained, “This is obviously related to perceptions of Trump. This bleeds out into perceptions of the party and to other GOP politicians.” However, the now Republican-led Congress is also at its lowest since 2010, with “near bipartisan agreement” that Congress sucks. Forty-nine percent of Americans see the Democratic Party favorably. The poll found that Trump attracts voters who are looking for a “strong leader,” which is pretty ironic given that Trump is the most thin-skinned politician to come along since Sarah Palin, and even more vindictive than she is. (Trump recently banned the Washington Post from covering his campaign after they accurately reported that he had not given any money to the veterans, even though he claimed to have raised millions for them.) It is also ironic because Trump is a flip-flopper on issues. Today he is for the No Fly No Buy bill, which would stop known or suspected terrorists from buying a gun. Yesterday he was against it. Is Donald Trump single-handedly sinking the GOP? No. He is just the cherry on top of a very long and dedicated path to destruction and irrelevance. In fact, it makes more sense to say that Donald Trump is the proof that the party is losing it. This is who their base picked. Decades of Southern Strategy will do that to a party. As the nation becomes more diverse, the Republican Party has shriveled impotently into its misleading Archie (Bunker) comfort. And so Republicans find themselves at the bottom of the heap, led by a buffoon of a dictator who doesn’t even believe in basic American freedoms like the free press and constantly refers to members of minority groups as though they are objects; e.g., “Our African Americans”, “the gays” and of course, “dogs” and “pigs” for women who don’t please him."
"A scant thirty-two percent of Americans view the Republican Party favorably. The pollster suggested that this dip is due to Donald Trump’s presumptive nomination as the Republican Party’s presidential candidate. Pollster J. Ann Selzer explained, “This is obviously related to perceptions of Trump. This bleeds out into perceptions of the party and to other GOP politicians.” However, the now Republican-led Congress is also at its lowest since 2010, with “near bipartisan agreement” that Congress sucks. Forty-nine percent of Americans see the Democratic Party favorably. The poll found that Trump attracts voters who are looking for a “strong leader,” which is pretty ironic given that Trump is the most thin-skinned politician to come along since Sarah Palin, and even more vindictive than she is. (Trump recently banned the Washington Post from covering his campaign after they accurately reported that he had not given any money to the veterans, even though he claimed to have raised millions for them.) It is also ironic because Trump is a flip-flopper on issues. Today he is for the No Fly No Buy bill, which would stop known or suspected terrorists from buying a gun. Yesterday he was against it. Is Donald Trump single-handedly sinking the GOP? No. He is just the cherry on top of a very long and dedicated path to destruction and irrelevance. In fact, it makes more sense to say that Donald Trump is the proof that the party is losing it. This is who their base picked. Decades of Southern Strategy will do that to a party. As the nation becomes more diverse, the Republican Party has shriveled impotently into its misleading Archie (Bunker) comfort. And so Republicans find themselves at the bottom of the heap, led by a buffoon of a dictator who doesn’t even believe in basic American freedoms like the free press and constantly refers to members of minority groups as though they are objects; e.g., “Our African Americans”, “the gays” and of course, “dogs” and “pigs” for women who don’t please him."
Pam Bondi lashes out at Anderson Cooper — who forced her to own up to years of anti-LGBT action
Pam Bondi lashes out at Anderson Cooper — who forced her to own up to years of anti-LGBT action
"Bondi’s office argued in 2014 that forcing Florida to recognize same-sex marriages from other states would “impose significant public harm.” She made it a key component of her reelection campaign as well."
"Bondi’s office argued in 2014 that forcing Florida to recognize same-sex marriages from other states would “impose significant public harm.” She made it a key component of her reelection campaign as well."
Donald Trump flippantly says #AskTheGays — only to get roasted on Twitter
Donald Trump flippantly says #AskTheGays — only to get roasted on Twitter
"Donald Trump’s attempt to paint himself as an ally to LGBT communities was rejected on Wednesday in the bluntest terms possible thanks to the #AskTheGays tag."
"Donald Trump’s attempt to paint himself as an ally to LGBT communities was rejected on Wednesday in the bluntest terms possible thanks to the #AskTheGays tag."
The Religious Right's Crocodile Tears Over Orlando Shooting @alternet
The Religious Right's Crocodile Tears Over Orlando Shooting @alternet:
"As the LGBT and Latino communities mourned, right-wing religionists pounced to exploit the moment."
"As the LGBT and Latino communities mourned, right-wing religionists pounced to exploit the moment."
WATCH: Anderson Cooper nails gay-bashing Florida AG for her hypocritical embrace of LGBT community
WATCH: Anderson Cooper nails gay-bashing Florida AG for her hypocritical embrace of LGBT community
"In reality, of course, Bondi’s office argued that forcing Florida to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages in 2014 would “impose significant public harm” and Bondi made her fight against gay marriage a key issue in her reelection campaign."
"In reality, of course, Bondi’s office argued that forcing Florida to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages in 2014 would “impose significant public harm” and Bondi made her fight against gay marriage a key issue in her reelection campaign."
Quote of the Day: Yes, Republicans, You Have To Answer for Donald Trump
http://thedailybanter.com/2016/06/qotd-gop-has-to-answer-for-trump/
"No wonder Republicans are sh*tting themselves right now. And make no mistake: that's exactly what they're doing. Iowa Senator and perennial threat to pig testicles everywhere Joni Ernst had to brush off questions about Trump's behavior. "My own personal feeling, I am very sympathetic and want to express my condolences to those family members," she said. "But I can't speak for Donald Trump." Meanwhile, according to Talking Points Memo, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker deflected, saying he hadn't "had a chance" to evaluate Trump's comments. "I expect the president will not resign," he added, commenting on Trump's attack on Barack Obama he just said he hadn't had the chance to evaluate yet. Keep in mind that all these people -- all these morally bankrupt monsters -- have backed Trump in his push for the White House. Hell, John Cornyn's conversion to a Trump evangelist was so conspicuous that it was the basis for an entire CNN segment. Trump is their guy. They've bet it all on him because they put the desire for partisan power over the health and safety of the entire country. Under no circumstances should they be able to wiggle out of the fix they're now in as Trump shames and debases himself and the Republican party further and further. They deserve to go down with him."
"No wonder Republicans are sh*tting themselves right now. And make no mistake: that's exactly what they're doing. Iowa Senator and perennial threat to pig testicles everywhere Joni Ernst had to brush off questions about Trump's behavior. "My own personal feeling, I am very sympathetic and want to express my condolences to those family members," she said. "But I can't speak for Donald Trump." Meanwhile, according to Talking Points Memo, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker deflected, saying he hadn't "had a chance" to evaluate Trump's comments. "I expect the president will not resign," he added, commenting on Trump's attack on Barack Obama he just said he hadn't had the chance to evaluate yet. Keep in mind that all these people -- all these morally bankrupt monsters -- have backed Trump in his push for the White House. Hell, John Cornyn's conversion to a Trump evangelist was so conspicuous that it was the basis for an entire CNN segment. Trump is their guy. They've bet it all on him because they put the desire for partisan power over the health and safety of the entire country. Under no circumstances should they be able to wiggle out of the fix they're now in as Trump shames and debases himself and the Republican party further and further. They deserve to go down with him."
Seth Meyers smashes Trump’s racist lies: ‘We cannot allow this to become normalized’
Seth Meyers smashes Trump’s racist lies: ‘We cannot allow this to become normalized’
"Just when you thought Donald Trump couldn’t possibly get worse, he did. The RNC reportedly told Trump to give condolences and then shut up, but that was clearly ignored. Now, Republicans are quickly understanding that anything would have been better than what Trump has said in the wake of the Orlando shooting."
"Just when you thought Donald Trump couldn’t possibly get worse, he did. The RNC reportedly told Trump to give condolences and then shut up, but that was clearly ignored. Now, Republicans are quickly understanding that anything would have been better than what Trump has said in the wake of the Orlando shooting."
Thank you, Stephen Colbert: He perfectly explains Trump’s Orlando response with one simple diagram
Thank you, Stephen Colbert: He perfectly explains Trump’s Orlando response with one simple diagram
"Stephen Colbert last night reduced GOP nominee Donald Trump’s self-congratulatory response to the weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando to a simple diagram."
"Stephen Colbert last night reduced GOP nominee Donald Trump’s self-congratulatory response to the weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando to a simple diagram."
Trump’s campaign of innuendo: Like many Republicans before him, Trump’s arguing through insinuation
Trump’s campaign of innuendo: Like many Republicans before him, Trump’s arguing through insinuation
"The main difference between Trump’s rhetoric and the standard issue Republican rhetoric is that Trump is less artful and more ham-fisted. He just isn’t as good as most at playing the “who, me?” game, and it’s made worse because he flies into a defensive rage when his efforts at pretending he’s not saying what he’s saying fail. This inability to be subtle about his bigotry has helped him win over huge sectors of the conservative base, who increasingly conflate Republican efforts at plausible deniability with kow-towing to “political correctness”, but it makes him seem like an artless buffoon to everyone else. But make no mistake, just because he’s bad at it doesn’t mean Trump isn’t trying to play the same game as many Republicans before him."
"The main difference between Trump’s rhetoric and the standard issue Republican rhetoric is that Trump is less artful and more ham-fisted. He just isn’t as good as most at playing the “who, me?” game, and it’s made worse because he flies into a defensive rage when his efforts at pretending he’s not saying what he’s saying fail. This inability to be subtle about his bigotry has helped him win over huge sectors of the conservative base, who increasingly conflate Republican efforts at plausible deniability with kow-towing to “political correctness”, but it makes him seem like an artless buffoon to everyone else. But make no mistake, just because he’s bad at it doesn’t mean Trump isn’t trying to play the same game as many Republicans before him."
Trump's Disgusting Attacks on Obama: His Smears Are Right out of Roy Cohn's Playbook @alternet
Trump's Disgusting Attacks on Obama: His Smears Are Right out of Roy Cohn's Playbook @alternet:
"One can certainly see the echoes of McCarthy in Trump’s comments yesterday. Suggesting that the president is colluding with terrorists (if not worse) is right out of the Roy Cohn playbook. Cohn and McCarthy weren’t the only ones however. This particular strain of right wing thought — the idea that the government had been infiltrated by America’s enemies — was held by many people during that era, famously including Robert Welch, founder of the John Birch Society"
"One can certainly see the echoes of McCarthy in Trump’s comments yesterday. Suggesting that the president is colluding with terrorists (if not worse) is right out of the Roy Cohn playbook. Cohn and McCarthy weren’t the only ones however. This particular strain of right wing thought — the idea that the government had been infiltrated by America’s enemies — was held by many people during that era, famously including Robert Welch, founder of the John Birch Society"
GOP insiders fear Trump will doom congressional candidates: ‘They’re going to be covered in gore’
GOP insiders fear Trump will doom congressional candidates: ‘They’re going to be covered in gore’
"Republicans are terrified that Donald Trump will have a gruesome effect on congressional candidates in what they increasingly believe will be a historic electoral defeat."
"Republicans are terrified that Donald Trump will have a gruesome effect on congressional candidates in what they increasingly believe will be a historic electoral defeat."
Insinuation, Conspiracy, Delusion: Welcome to the 'Truth' According to Donald Trump @alternet
Insinuation, Conspiracy, Delusion: Welcome to the 'Truth' According to Donald Trump @alternet:
"Untruths that passed unchallenged as run-of-the-mill Republican rhetoric during the primaries have now slipped into what the media scholar Daniel Hallin has called “the sphere of legitimate controversy.” Reporters are not so fearful of highlighting and challenging Trump’s steady assaults on truth. Investigative reports are catching up with his past of deception, greed and fraud."
"Untruths that passed unchallenged as run-of-the-mill Republican rhetoric during the primaries have now slipped into what the media scholar Daniel Hallin has called “the sphere of legitimate controversy.” Reporters are not so fearful of highlighting and challenging Trump’s steady assaults on truth. Investigative reports are catching up with his past of deception, greed and fraud."
Friday, June 17, 2016
Donald Trump’s Four Decades Of Racism
Donald Trump’s Four Decades Of Racism:
"Trump’s racist supporters also include Nazis, white supremacists like Richard Spencer, and even secessionists such as Michael Hill. In truth, Trump has spent his entire adult life consorting and befriending racists."
"Trump’s racist supporters also include Nazis, white supremacists like Richard Spencer, and even secessionists such as Michael Hill. In truth, Trump has spent his entire adult life consorting and befriending racists."
Meet the shock troops of Trump’s America
Meet the shock troops of Trump’s America
"The Students for Trump members are children of the Internet and molded by raw ideology. They find each other online, have a megaphone in Infowars and Breitbart.com, are versed in alt-right memes, and some cruise dark digital recesses like subreddits that are “a worse black hole of violent racism than Stormfront,” and 4chan, notorious as an incubator of violent misogyny. Some in Students for Trump delight in spreading the 14/88 meme, too. The former refers to the 14-word-long white supremacist slogan, “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children,” the latter is code for “Heil Hitler” as H is the eighth letter of the alphabet."
"The Students for Trump members are children of the Internet and molded by raw ideology. They find each other online, have a megaphone in Infowars and Breitbart.com, are versed in alt-right memes, and some cruise dark digital recesses like subreddits that are “a worse black hole of violent racism than Stormfront,” and 4chan, notorious as an incubator of violent misogyny. Some in Students for Trump delight in spreading the 14/88 meme, too. The former refers to the 14-word-long white supremacist slogan, “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children,” the latter is code for “Heil Hitler” as H is the eighth letter of the alphabet."
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Ken Burns Warns Stanford Graduates To Make Donald's Defeat Their Top Priority
Ken Burns Warns Stanford Graduates To Make Donald's Defeat Their Top Priority
"Filmmaker and historian Ken Burns took to the podium at Stanford University's commencement this weekend to warn graduates of the impending threat Donald Trump poses to the American experiment, and he did not mince words."
"Filmmaker and historian Ken Burns took to the podium at Stanford University's commencement this weekend to warn graduates of the impending threat Donald Trump poses to the American experiment, and he did not mince words."
Hypocrisy for Orlando: Republicans Condemned for Fomenting Anti-Gay Hate
Hypocrisy for Orlando: Republicans Condemned for Fomenting Anti-Gay Hate
"Republican National Committee chairman Reince Preibus, who responded to the Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage by warning that marriage equality would threaten national security and the economy, also tweeted his sympathy for the victims Other such anti-gay politicians expressing sympathy for the LGBTQ victims of the attack included West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who has voted against legislation that would protect gay people from job discrimination and for a constitutional amendment barring gay marriage; Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who fought to preserve the state's gay marriage ban; and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who has raised money for a backer of anti-gay "conversion therapy," opposed gay marriage, and generally battled LGBTQ rights at every turn, according to the Human Rights Campaign."
"Republican National Committee chairman Reince Preibus, who responded to the Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage by warning that marriage equality would threaten national security and the economy, also tweeted his sympathy for the victims Other such anti-gay politicians expressing sympathy for the LGBTQ victims of the attack included West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who has voted against legislation that would protect gay people from job discrimination and for a constitutional amendment barring gay marriage; Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who fought to preserve the state's gay marriage ban; and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who has raised money for a backer of anti-gay "conversion therapy," opposed gay marriage, and generally battled LGBTQ rights at every turn, according to the Human Rights Campaign."
Donald Trump Is Officially an American Nightmare
http://thedailybanter.com/2016/06/trump-orlando-american-nightmare/
"Maybe more than any single period of time, the last two days have shown us in an unqualified way not only how thoroughly unfit for any elected office, let alone the presidency, Trump is, but nearly every single reason why this is. We've seen examples of his gargantuan megalomania, his denial of compassion for others, his volatility and petulance as a response to stress, his pathological lying and lack of command of the basic facts, his bigotry, his conspiratorial bent, and his petty authoritarianism and disdain for the very freedoms this country was founded on. His response to Orlando has been so calamitous, in fact, that it's hard not to wonder whether he really is trying to purposely throw the election so he can go back to his easy life -- the life he had before he somehow wound up being the Republican nominee for president."
"Maybe more than any single period of time, the last two days have shown us in an unqualified way not only how thoroughly unfit for any elected office, let alone the presidency, Trump is, but nearly every single reason why this is. We've seen examples of his gargantuan megalomania, his denial of compassion for others, his volatility and petulance as a response to stress, his pathological lying and lack of command of the basic facts, his bigotry, his conspiratorial bent, and his petty authoritarianism and disdain for the very freedoms this country was founded on. His response to Orlando has been so calamitous, in fact, that it's hard not to wonder whether he really is trying to purposely throw the election so he can go back to his easy life -- the life he had before he somehow wound up being the Republican nominee for president."
The birther candidate rears his ugly head: Donald Trump implies President Obama is a Muslim Manchurian candidate (again)
The birther candidate rears his ugly head: Donald Trump implies President Obama is a Muslim Manchurian candidate (again)
"Trump has already made clear who he is and what he stands for. Now Republicans will be forced, every day, to defend his statements"
"Trump has already made clear who he is and what he stands for. Now Republicans will be forced, every day, to defend his statements"
On Monday, Donald Trump Fully Embraced Fascism & Took the GOP With Him
On Monday, Donald Trump Fully Embraced Fascism & Took the GOP With Him
"For months people have accused Donald Trump of having fascist tendencies. The accusations are fairly valid considering the overall authoritarian tone of his campaign. This is someone who’s vilified entire groups of minorities, has more or less said he opposes the “freedom of the press,” bullies anyone who criticizes him and has used irrational, paranoid hate as one of the pillars of his campaign."
"For months people have accused Donald Trump of having fascist tendencies. The accusations are fairly valid considering the overall authoritarian tone of his campaign. This is someone who’s vilified entire groups of minorities, has more or less said he opposes the “freedom of the press,” bullies anyone who criticizes him and has used irrational, paranoid hate as one of the pillars of his campaign."
Jake Tapper Jumps On Trump After WaPo's Press Credential Yanked
Jake Tapper Jumps On Trump After WaPo's Press Credential Yanked
"Political scientist Lawrence Britt compiled a list of the 14 characteristics of Fascism. As we look at Donald Trump's candidacy, it is worth looking at this list to see how far along he is in the full transition.
"Political scientist Lawrence Britt compiled a list of the 14 characteristics of Fascism. As we look at Donald Trump's candidacy, it is worth looking at this list to see how far along he is in the full transition.
Ted Cruz, Who Attended Event Calling For Gays To Be Put To Death, Delivers Characteristically Smug Response To Orlando Attack
Ted Cruz, Who Attended Event Calling For Gays To Be Put To Death, Delivers Characteristically Smug Response To Orlando Attack:
"We wonder why Cruz himself didn’t display such heroism when he spoke at a conference late last year where the main speaker, Kevin Swanson, a long-time and notorious advocate of the government instituting the death penalty for gay people, said repeatedly on stage that the Bible calls for gays and lesbians to be put to death and argued that America should introduce capital punishment against unrepentant homosexuals once society is moved in that direction. That conference was also attended by Cruz’s father and his then-rivals Mike Huckabee and Bobby Jindal. The summit, called the National Religious Liberties Conference, even distributed literature calling for the death penalty for gay people and others, mentioning stoning and throwing people off cliffs as possible forms of executions. And yet now Ted Cruz has the gall to lecture liberals about the importance of showing “real courage" in the face of those who want to put gays to death."
"We wonder why Cruz himself didn’t display such heroism when he spoke at a conference late last year where the main speaker, Kevin Swanson, a long-time and notorious advocate of the government instituting the death penalty for gay people, said repeatedly on stage that the Bible calls for gays and lesbians to be put to death and argued that America should introduce capital punishment against unrepentant homosexuals once society is moved in that direction. That conference was also attended by Cruz’s father and his then-rivals Mike Huckabee and Bobby Jindal. The summit, called the National Religious Liberties Conference, even distributed literature calling for the death penalty for gay people and others, mentioning stoning and throwing people off cliffs as possible forms of executions. And yet now Ted Cruz has the gall to lecture liberals about the importance of showing “real courage" in the face of those who want to put gays to death."
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