The Surprising Reason Americans Are Far Less Healthy Than Others in Developed Nations | Alternet
"The University of Washington’s Dr. Stephen Bezruchka has been tracking these outcomes since the 1990s. The new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Bezruchka tells me, should worry Americans at all income levels."
Friday, August 23, 2013
Public School Asks Parents to Pay $613 Per Student As Right-Wing Governor Destroys Public Education With Insane Defunding | Alternet
Public School Asks Parents to Pay $613 Per Student As Right-Wing Governor Destroys Public Education With Insane Defunding | Alternet
"Pennsylvania's right-wing governor drains public schools of basic funds -- and the sickening details will shock you."
"Pennsylvania's right-wing governor drains public schools of basic funds -- and the sickening details will shock you."
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Ron Paul, Birch President to Speak at Anti-Semitic Conference | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center
Ron Paul, Birch President to Speak at Anti-Semitic Conference | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center
"Beyond the obvious, what do a far-right Italian politician, the president of the John Birch Society and former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul have in common?
In early September, the men are all scheduled to speak – along with a lengthy list of archconservative clergy, lawyers and academics – at a conference in Canada sponsored by the Fatima Center, part of the “radical traditionalist Catholic” movement, perhaps the single largest group of hard-core anti-Semites in North America."
"Beyond the obvious, what do a far-right Italian politician, the president of the John Birch Society and former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul have in common?
In early September, the men are all scheduled to speak – along with a lengthy list of archconservative clergy, lawyers and academics – at a conference in Canada sponsored by the Fatima Center, part of the “radical traditionalist Catholic” movement, perhaps the single largest group of hard-core anti-Semites in North America."
House Republicans Want To Charge You $18.9 Billion To Take Away Your Healthcare
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/22/republicans-economy-leverage-point-obamacare.html
"In other words, Republicans are leaning toward threatening the economy in order to keep Americans from having health insurance. They see the economy as a “leverage point” in order to appease their corporate masters.
The debt ceiling represents money already spent, so refusing to pay it isn’t exactly a winning strategy for a party that pretends it’s the party of business, but that didn’t stop Republicans from lying to the public. Last time around their hostage taking game, they pretended that by not raising the debt ceiling they were stopping spending."
"In other words, Republicans are leaning toward threatening the economy in order to keep Americans from having health insurance. They see the economy as a “leverage point” in order to appease their corporate masters.
The debt ceiling represents money already spent, so refusing to pay it isn’t exactly a winning strategy for a party that pretends it’s the party of business, but that didn’t stop Republicans from lying to the public. Last time around their hostage taking game, they pretended that by not raising the debt ceiling they were stopping spending."
Republicans Take America Back (To the 19th Century) By Cutting Education and Paved Roads
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/22/republicans-america-to-19-century-eliminating-education-paved-roads.html
"Republicans and their legislative arm ALEC have much more in store for Americans than simply providing gravel roads and inadequate religious education funded by taxpayers, but any emerging enterprise has to start slowly. Every tactic and policy ALEC devises for Republicans to enact in the states is a portent of the GOP’s plan for the federal government. For example, Republican states slashing education and transportation funding while providing billions in corporate tax cuts follows the Ryan budget that cuts education spending by 33% and transportation by 38% to give the wealthiest Americans a 15% tax cut. The nation’s infrastructure is at the bottom of developed countries in the world and yet Republicans refuse to fund the President’s request for $50 billion to create jobs repairing over 70,000 bridges despite the nation requires $3.7 trillion over ten years to bring America up to standards to compete with the rest of the world."
"Republicans and their legislative arm ALEC have much more in store for Americans than simply providing gravel roads and inadequate religious education funded by taxpayers, but any emerging enterprise has to start slowly. Every tactic and policy ALEC devises for Republicans to enact in the states is a portent of the GOP’s plan for the federal government. For example, Republican states slashing education and transportation funding while providing billions in corporate tax cuts follows the Ryan budget that cuts education spending by 33% and transportation by 38% to give the wealthiest Americans a 15% tax cut. The nation’s infrastructure is at the bottom of developed countries in the world and yet Republicans refuse to fund the President’s request for $50 billion to create jobs repairing over 70,000 bridges despite the nation requires $3.7 trillion over ten years to bring America up to standards to compete with the rest of the world."
HEIGHT VS. RIGHT: LG Electronics Plans to Destroy Scenic Hudson River 'Palisades' Cliff Vistas
HEIGHT VS. RIGHT: LG Electronics Plans to Destroy Scenic Hudson River 'Palisades' Cliff Vistas
"The stunning, uninterrupted tree-lined cliff views of the historic Palisades Interstate Park along the New Jersey side of the Hudson River are about to be destroyed if LG Electronics has its way. The South Korean electronics giant is aching to start yanking out trees and bulldozing near the peaceful, majestic 100 year old natural landmark and recreation area to build itself a $300 million glass and steel corporate headquarters that will rise 80’ above the tree line, giving them exclusive bragging rights to some of the most panoramic views of New York City and the Hudson River valley.
"The stunning, uninterrupted tree-lined cliff views of the historic Palisades Interstate Park along the New Jersey side of the Hudson River are about to be destroyed if LG Electronics has its way. The South Korean electronics giant is aching to start yanking out trees and bulldozing near the peaceful, majestic 100 year old natural landmark and recreation area to build itself a $300 million glass and steel corporate headquarters that will rise 80’ above the tree line, giving them exclusive bragging rights to some of the most panoramic views of New York City and the Hudson River valley.
And everybody in New Jersey and New York can just lump it."
Republicans decide they need a poll to find out whether a shutdown would be a political disaster
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/08/22/1233070/-Republicans-decide-they-need-a-poll-to-find-out-whether-a-shutdown-would-be-a-political-disaster
"While it's true that this is a mindblowing example of the stupidity gripping House Republicans (remember, not even Republican voters want a shutdown), at least John Boehner is finally working on a jobs plan. Too bad it's just a plan to save his own."
"While it's true that this is a mindblowing example of the stupidity gripping House Republicans (remember, not even Republican voters want a shutdown), at least John Boehner is finally working on a jobs plan. Too bad it's just a plan to save his own."
Companies Will Soon Publish The Ratio Of CEO Pay To Worker Pay
Companies Will Soon Publish The Ratio Of CEO Pay To Worker Pay: Chief executives make an estimated 273 times more than the typical worker.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Ranks Swell In NC Fight Against GOP Voting Rules
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What Would It Take For Republicans To Support Obama's Health Care Law?
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A Decade of Flat Wages: The Key Barrier to Shared Prosperity and a Rising Middle Class | Economic Policy Institute
A Decade of Flat Wages: The Key Barrier to Shared Prosperity and a Rising Middle Class | Economic Policy Institute
"The weak wage growth since 1979 for all but those with the highest wages is the result of intentional policy decisions—including globalization, deregulation, weaker unions, and lower labor standards such as a weaker minimum wage—that have undercut job quality for low- and middle-wage workers. These policies have all been portrayed to the public as giving American consumers goods and services at lower prices. Whatever the impact on prices, these policies have lowered the earnings power of low- and middle-wage workers such that their real wages severely lag productivity growth. Macroeconomic policies have often added to the forces disempowering the vast majority of workers by tolerating (or causing) unnecessarily high unemployment rates to forestall (often hypothetical) increases in inflation or interest rates."
"The weak wage growth since 1979 for all but those with the highest wages is the result of intentional policy decisions—including globalization, deregulation, weaker unions, and lower labor standards such as a weaker minimum wage—that have undercut job quality for low- and middle-wage workers. These policies have all been portrayed to the public as giving American consumers goods and services at lower prices. Whatever the impact on prices, these policies have lowered the earnings power of low- and middle-wage workers such that their real wages severely lag productivity growth. Macroeconomic policies have often added to the forces disempowering the vast majority of workers by tolerating (or causing) unnecessarily high unemployment rates to forestall (often hypothetical) increases in inflation or interest rates."
REPORT: American Workers Have Seen A ‘Lost Decade’ In Wage Growth
REPORT: American Workers Have Seen A ‘Lost Decade’ In Wage Growth:
"policies that have benefited consumers through lower prices – “globalization, deregulation, weaker unions, and lower labor standards such as a weaker minimum wage” – have destroyed the virtuous capitalist cycle in which consumers and workers are both supposed to benefit from greater output."
"policies that have benefited consumers through lower prices – “globalization, deregulation, weaker unions, and lower labor standards such as a weaker minimum wage” – have destroyed the virtuous capitalist cycle in which consumers and workers are both supposed to benefit from greater output."
Ron Paul to be keynote speaker at anti-Semitic conference
Ron Paul to be keynote speaker at anti-Semitic conference
"Beyond the obvious, what do a far-right Italian politician, the president of the John Birch Society and former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul have in common?
In early September, the men are all scheduled to speak – along with a lengthy list of archconservative clergy, lawyers and academics – at a conference in Canada sponsored by the Fatima Center, part of the “radical traditionalist Catholic” movement, perhaps the single largest group of hard-core anti-Semites in North America."
"Beyond the obvious, what do a far-right Italian politician, the president of the John Birch Society and former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul have in common?
In early September, the men are all scheduled to speak – along with a lengthy list of archconservative clergy, lawyers and academics – at a conference in Canada sponsored by the Fatima Center, part of the “radical traditionalist Catholic” movement, perhaps the single largest group of hard-core anti-Semites in North America."
Militarizing America's Police Forces | Common Dreams
Militarizing America's Police Forces | Common Dreams
"Actually, it is not al-Qaida terrorists that have Concord's police gearing up for war, but, as their request put it, "the domestic type" of terrorists.
Really? Terrorists in Concord? Yes, claim police, referring vaguely to "daily challenges" and warning that the "threat is real and here."
"Actually, it is not al-Qaida terrorists that have Concord's police gearing up for war, but, as their request put it, "the domestic type" of terrorists.
Really? Terrorists in Concord? Yes, claim police, referring vaguely to "daily challenges" and warning that the "threat is real and here."
Who are these domestic demons? The police finger two groups. First, Occupy NH. But it's a benign bunch that legitimately protests inequalities in our country, and its only "violence" has been directed at litter, having joined in local litter pickup days. Second, the Free State Project. But it's just a libertarianish outfit trying to convince 20,000 likeminded people to move to New Hampshire and support limited government. How's that for irony?"
PERRspectives: Republican Parents Vote for Obamacare with Their Wallets
PERRspectives: Republican Parents Vote for Obamacare with Their Wallets
"Over the last few weeks, Republicans have been waging a very determined--and even more deceptive--campaign to scare the bejesus out of uninsured young adults so important to the success of the Affordable Care Act. But while the conservative commentariat has been issuing dire warnings about the so-called "Young Invincibles," their parents have quietly added millions of them to their family insurance plans, all thanks to Obamacare."
"Over the last few weeks, Republicans have been waging a very determined--and even more deceptive--campaign to scare the bejesus out of uninsured young adults so important to the success of the Affordable Care Act. But while the conservative commentariat has been issuing dire warnings about the so-called "Young Invincibles," their parents have quietly added millions of them to their family insurance plans, all thanks to Obamacare."
Bill Kristol Now Free to Lie on Every Network
Bill Kristol Now Free to Lie on Every Network
"Over the past decade, Kristol's "insights" have included horribly inaccurate predictions about the Iraq War, saber-rattling for war with Iran, dismissing legitimate military scandals, and smearing Democrats."
"Over the past decade, Kristol's "insights" have included horribly inaccurate predictions about the Iraq War, saber-rattling for war with Iran, dismissing legitimate military scandals, and smearing Democrats."
The Cayman Islands Agree To Help The U.S. Hunt Down Tax Cheats
The Cayman Islands Agree To Help The U.S. Hunt Down Tax Cheats: The famous tax haven archipelago will aid an American crackdown.
More Louisiana Republicans Blame President Obama For Hurricane Katrina Response Than Bush
More Louisiana Republicans Blame President Obama For Hurricane Katrina Response Than Bush:
Looks like republicans in Louisiana need to listen to their Gov. Bobby Jindal when he asked them to stop being the "stupid party".
Looks like republicans in Louisiana need to listen to their Gov. Bobby Jindal when he asked them to stop being the "stupid party".
Walmart's Latest Strategy to Replace the Middle Class With an Underclass Forced to Buy its Shortlived, Shoddy Goods | Alternet
Walmart's Latest Strategy to Replace the Middle Class With an Underclass Forced to Buy its Shortlived, Shoddy Goods | Alternet
"Almost 30 years ago, as the U.S. was bleeding jobs, Walmart launched a "Buy America" program and started hanging "Made in America" signs in its 750 stores. It was a marketing success, cementing the retailer's popularity in the country's struggling, blue-collar heartland. A few years later, NBC's Datelinerevealed the program to be a sham . Sure, Walmart was willing to buy U.S.-made goods — so long as they were as cheap as imports, which, of course, they weren't."
"Almost 30 years ago, as the U.S. was bleeding jobs, Walmart launched a "Buy America" program and started hanging "Made in America" signs in its 750 stores. It was a marketing success, cementing the retailer's popularity in the country's struggling, blue-collar heartland. A few years later, NBC's Datelinerevealed the program to be a sham . Sure, Walmart was willing to buy U.S.-made goods — so long as they were as cheap as imports, which, of course, they weren't."
EXCLUSIVE: Three More GOP Congressmen Pledge To Help Constituents Enroll In Obamacare
EXCLUSIVE: Three More GOP Congressmen Pledge To Help Constituents Enroll In Obamacare:
"The fledgling push among a few Republican congressmen to sabotage Obamacare implementation by not assisting constituents who call their offices with questions appears all but dead."
"The fledgling push among a few Republican congressmen to sabotage Obamacare implementation by not assisting constituents who call their offices with questions appears all but dead."
Rick Perry Quietly Lobbies The White House For $100 Million In Obamacare Funding
Rick Perry Quietly Lobbies The White House For $100 Million In Obamacare Funding: Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) despises all things Obamacare, including its optional Medicaid expansion. But he'll still take $100 million of the law's funding.
Tesla's Model S: The Best Car Ever Made?
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Unions, Public Pension Funds File Formal Objections To Detroit Bankruptcy
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
GOP War On Voting Sparks National Pushback Project
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GOP's Goodlatte Blocks Path To Immigration Reform
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McDonnell Scandal Deepens With Stock Revelations
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Party Duty Makes Awkward Pair Of Christie, Lonegan
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Facts Intrude On Right's 'Scandal' Spotlight
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Irrefutable Proof that Darrell Issa Completely and Totally Lied About the IRS Scandal
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/20/definitive-proof-republicans-irs-lied-congress-public-irs-scandal.html
"Russell George needs to be investigated for obstructing a Congressional inquiry, and that investigation needs to dig into a possible conspiracy with House Republicans and other IRS employees to perpetrate a wholly inaccurate narrative about the IRS targeting conservatives for political reasons.
If you want a government that is remotely accountable, demand an inquiry. The Department of Justice should investigate the Inspector General’s testimony.
Don’t be satisfied with Republicans ceasing their lying about the IRS. That is not good enough. They have a lot of explaining to do."
"Russell George needs to be investigated for obstructing a Congressional inquiry, and that investigation needs to dig into a possible conspiracy with House Republicans and other IRS employees to perpetrate a wholly inaccurate narrative about the IRS targeting conservatives for political reasons.
If you want a government that is remotely accountable, demand an inquiry. The Department of Justice should investigate the Inspector General’s testimony.
Don’t be satisfied with Republicans ceasing their lying about the IRS. That is not good enough. They have a lot of explaining to do."
The 'Real IRS Scandal' Goes To Court
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Tesla Still Rewriting American Auto Industry
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Gov. Christie Endorses Steve Lonegan
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Republicans Claim that America Can No Longer Afford Compromise and Bipartisanship
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/20/republicans-claim-american-longer-afford-compromise-bipartisanship.html
"The outright rejection of compromise cost Americans a million jobs and the government $19 billion during the debt limit crisis in 2011 that also set the harsh 10-year sequester in motion, and the same extremists are ramping up to sabotage the government again."
"The outright rejection of compromise cost Americans a million jobs and the government $19 billion during the debt limit crisis in 2011 that also set the harsh 10-year sequester in motion, and the same extremists are ramping up to sabotage the government again."
Cruz declines to ’speculate’ about eligibility to run for president
Cruz declines to ’speculate’ about eligibility to run for president
"Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday refused to say whether he believes he is eligible to run for president of the United States even though he was born in Canada."
"Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday refused to say whether he believes he is eligible to run for president of the United States even though he was born in Canada."
Cue GOP hysteria: New estimates predict millions more exchange customers
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/08/20/1232555/-Cue-GOP-hysteria-New-estimates-predict-millions-more-exchange-nbsp-customers
"This is potentially huge for the program. First of all, more of the currently uninsured will be getting access to health care. More people means more healthy people in the system, which means premiums can be kept lower for everyone."
"This is potentially huge for the program. First of all, more of the currently uninsured will be getting access to health care. More people means more healthy people in the system, which means premiums can be kept lower for everyone."
Colorado And Montana Announce Affordable Insurance Premiums Under Obamacare
Colorado And Montana Announce Affordable Insurance Premiums Under Obamacare:
"Add Colorado and Montana to the list of states reporting affordable insurance premiums under Obamacare."
"Add Colorado and Montana to the list of states reporting affordable insurance premiums under Obamacare."
PERRspectives: Beware the Red State Suckers!
PERRspectives: Beware the Red State Suckers!
"But if Republicans think things are bad now, just wait until this time next year. As millions of people in states like Texas, Florida and North Carolina see their friends and relatives in places like Oregon, New York and Colorado with health insurance coverage they themselves lack, there could be hell to pay for the GOP obstructionists who played them for suckers."
"But if Republicans think things are bad now, just wait until this time next year. As millions of people in states like Texas, Florida and North Carolina see their friends and relatives in places like Oregon, New York and Colorado with health insurance coverage they themselves lack, there could be hell to pay for the GOP obstructionists who played them for suckers."
Will the American Right Kill Us All? | Common Dreams
Will the American Right Kill Us All? | Common Dreams
"It is dangerous to cede the historical reality to well-funded right-wing “historians” who are dispatched back in time by the Koch Brothers and their allies to cherry-pick a few quotes here and there to distort what the key Framers were actually doing with the Constitution, i.e. they were creating a vibrant federal government that would have the flexibility to address the country’s “general Welfare” then and in the future."
"It is dangerous to cede the historical reality to well-funded right-wing “historians” who are dispatched back in time by the Koch Brothers and their allies to cherry-pick a few quotes here and there to distort what the key Framers were actually doing with the Constitution, i.e. they were creating a vibrant federal government that would have the flexibility to address the country’s “general Welfare” then and in the future."
John Galt lives in Texas
John Galt lives in Texas
"Texas has become a John Galt paradise, thanks to Rick Perry and his merry gang of teabaggers. Texas may be representative of that utopian state where government is small and budgets smaller, but there's a problem with their roads."
"Texas has become a John Galt paradise, thanks to Rick Perry and his merry gang of teabaggers. Texas may be representative of that utopian state where government is small and budgets smaller, but there's a problem with their roads."
Senator Bernie Sanders Humiliates Climate Change Deniers
Senator Bernie Sanders Humiliates Climate Change Deniers
"During what Sen. Bernie Sanders called an "Alice in Wonderland" hearing, Senate environment committee Republicans contradicted or ignored the near-unanimous consensus by climate scientists that global warming is real and man-made."
"During what Sen. Bernie Sanders called an "Alice in Wonderland" hearing, Senate environment committee Republicans contradicted or ignored the near-unanimous consensus by climate scientists that global warming is real and man-made."
The Tesla Model S Is The Safest Car Ever Tested, And It’s Because It’s Electric
The Tesla Model S Is The Safest Car Ever Tested, And It’s Because It’s Electric:
"The electric car company Tesla Motors announced on Monday that one of its cars had received the highest safety rating ever awarded to a vehicle, and that it’s largely thanks to the fact that it’s an electric car.
The Tesla Model S was awarded 5.4 stars on the 5 star scale of Vehicle Safety Scores."
"The electric car company Tesla Motors announced on Monday that one of its cars had received the highest safety rating ever awarded to a vehicle, and that it’s largely thanks to the fact that it’s an electric car.
The Tesla Model S was awarded 5.4 stars on the 5 star scale of Vehicle Safety Scores."
Petcoke Pile Oil Industry Disregard For Taxpayers
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NC Senator Quits To Work Against GOP War On Voting
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Issa (not) outraged by new evidence that IRS scrutinized Democratic groups
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/08/20/1232553/-Issa-not-outraged-by-new-evidence-that-IRS-scrutinized-Democratic-groups
"The more we learn about the IRS "scandal," the clearer it becomes that Mark Sumner nailed it on day one: The IRS was just trying to do its job by making sure that groups seeking tax-exempt status actually qualified for the special treatment they sought."
"The more we learn about the IRS "scandal," the clearer it becomes that Mark Sumner nailed it on day one: The IRS was just trying to do its job by making sure that groups seeking tax-exempt status actually qualified for the special treatment they sought."
A ’nail in the coffin’ of the IRS ’scandal’
A ’nail in the coffin’ of the IRS ’scandal’
"What was annoying has since become tiresome. Republicans were so heavily invested in this controversy that they feel the need to keep up appearances, but it seems they're just going through the motions -- no one could honestly take the story seriously anymore."
"What was annoying has since become tiresome. Republicans were so heavily invested in this controversy that they feel the need to keep up appearances, but it seems they're just going through the motions -- no one could honestly take the story seriously anymore."
Sen. Ted Cruz Says He Will Renounce Canadian Citizenship
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What's Wrong With Texas, According To Lewis Black
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The Remarkable Slowdown In Health Care Costs Since The Passage Of Obamacare
The Remarkable Slowdown In Health Care Costs Since The Passage Of Obamacare: A new survey of health care premiums for employer-sponsored health care coverage shows that health care inflation is slowing, undermining critics' predictions that costs would skyrocket in the aftermath of the Affordable Care Act.
How Changing Bankruptcy Laws For Student Loans Could Revitalize The Economy
How Changing Bankruptcy Laws For Student Loans Could Revitalize The Economy: Student loan debts follow you even after bankruptcy. Should they?
Wisconsin Capitol Police Chief Gets Huge, Borderline Illegal Raise For Arresting All Those Pesky Singers | Common Dreams
Wisconsin Capitol Police Chief Gets Huge, Borderline Illegal Raise For Arresting All Those Pesky Singers | Common Dreams
"How much sleazier can the empire of Scott Walker get? This much: His administration just rewarded the new hardline Capitol Police chief and his top deputy with double-digit, salary-limit skirting pay raises by moving them on paper to phantom jobs for a day before returning them to their real jobs of bravely arresting firefighters, journalists, grandmothers, kids, and at least one city council member for, umm, singing."
"How much sleazier can the empire of Scott Walker get? This much: His administration just rewarded the new hardline Capitol Police chief and his top deputy with double-digit, salary-limit skirting pay raises by moving them on paper to phantom jobs for a day before returning them to their real jobs of bravely arresting firefighters, journalists, grandmothers, kids, and at least one city council member for, umm, singing."
Top Ten Protester Signs From North Carolina’s ‘Moral Monday’ On The Road
Top Ten Protester Signs From North Carolina’s ‘Moral Monday’ On The Road: North Carolinians fed up with a raft of new sharply-conservative policies that would hurt the poor, women, minorities, and the environment are expanding their weekly 'Moral Monday' protests to legislators' home districts around the state.
$75 For Ice Cubes? The Absurd Things Rich People Are Blowing Their Cash on | Alternet
$75 For Ice Cubes? The Absurd Things Rich People Are Blowing Their Cash on | Alternet
"A small group of Americans is now sitting on more wealth than they could possibly know what to do with as growing numbers of ordinary families struggle."
"A small group of Americans is now sitting on more wealth than they could possibly know what to do with as growing numbers of ordinary families struggle."
How Corporate America Used the Great Recession to Turn Good Jobs Into Bad Ones | Common Dreams
How Corporate America Used the Great Recession to Turn Good Jobs Into Bad Ones | Common Dreams
"Watch closely: I’m about to demystify the sleight-of-hand by which good jobs were transformed into bad jobs, full-time workers with benefits into freelancers with nothing, during the dark days of the Great Recession."
"Watch closely: I’m about to demystify the sleight-of-hand by which good jobs were transformed into bad jobs, full-time workers with benefits into freelancers with nothing, during the dark days of the Great Recession."
Koch-Backed Group Rallies To Oppose Extending Health Care To Low-Income Virginians
Koch-Backed Group Rallies To Oppose Extending Health Care To Low-Income Virginians:
"Americans for Prosperity, a conservative group funded by the billionaire Koch brothers, sponsored a rally on Monday to stand up against extending Medicaid coverage to nearly 400,000 low-income Virginia residents."
"Americans for Prosperity, a conservative group funded by the billionaire Koch brothers, sponsored a rally on Monday to stand up against extending Medicaid coverage to nearly 400,000 low-income Virginia residents."
The Business Community Finally Realizes Republicans Are Screwing Them Over
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/20/business-community-reaps-sowed-bed-tea-party.html
"Guess who’s sorry they fell for the Koch brothers baloney? Oh, none other than the “U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business, and other business interests”. See, it turns out that what is good for the Koch brothers isn’t necessarily good for the rest of the business community, the country or Wall Street."
"Guess who’s sorry they fell for the Koch brothers baloney? Oh, none other than the “U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business, and other business interests”. See, it turns out that what is good for the Koch brothers isn’t necessarily good for the rest of the business community, the country or Wall Street."
GOP prepares to self-destruct over nonsense
GOP prepares to self-destruct over nonsense
"The conservative movement seems dead-set on tearing itself apart over "defunding Obamacare," an imaginary gimmick"
"The conservative movement seems dead-set on tearing itself apart over "defunding Obamacare," an imaginary gimmick"
In Texas, Oil Is Big But Solar Is Cheap
In Texas, Oil Is Big But Solar Is Cheap: Despite foot-dragging by the state's leadership on solar policies, residential solar installation prices recently hit $3.90 per watt in Texas, lower than anywhere else in the nation.
Pennsylvania Governor Hires Birther Tea Party Operative As New Tax Liaison
Pennsylvania Governor Hires Birther Tea Party Operative As New Tax Liaison: Gov. Tom Corbett (R-PA) has been called one of the nation's worst governors for his record of turning state government into "a favor mill for campaign supporters." This month, he selected Tea Party operative Ana Puig to be legislative liaison for his Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
How Low Can You Get: The Minimum Wage Scam | Common Dreams
How Low Can You Get: The Minimum Wage Scam | Common Dreams
"You'd think the exceptionally low minimum-wage – $7.25 an hour – would be the shame of a country like the United States that prides itself on its economic leadership. Half of minimum-wage jobs are held by adults over 25 years old, and asking adults to live on $7.25, or $14,500 a year, doesn't leave them with enough to rent an apartment, commute to work, raise a child and participate in society in any meaningful way."
"You'd think the exceptionally low minimum-wage – $7.25 an hour – would be the shame of a country like the United States that prides itself on its economic leadership. Half of minimum-wage jobs are held by adults over 25 years old, and asking adults to live on $7.25, or $14,500 a year, doesn't leave them with enough to rent an apartment, commute to work, raise a child and participate in society in any meaningful way."
North Carolina Could Be Next To Throw A Wrench Into Paid Sick Leave
North Carolina Could Be Next To Throw A Wrench Into Paid Sick Leave: The governor is expected to sign a bill blocking any requirements that city or county contractors offer paid sick days.
Conservative death panels? The right’s bad healthcare idea
Conservative death panels? The right’s bad healthcare idea
"Wing-nuts are pushing young people to sit out Obamacare -- which, for some, will likely mean bankruptcy... or death"
"Wing-nuts are pushing young people to sit out Obamacare -- which, for some, will likely mean bankruptcy... or death"
GOP Rep. Joe Heck Catches Hell From Constituent Over ACA Repeal Votes
GOP Rep. Joe Heck Catches Hell From Constituent Over ACA Repeal Votes
"You thought Barry Goldwater was bad? The John Birch Society? Strap in, folks, because it's about to get much, much worse at the hands of those like Rep. Joe Heck who are so willing to bearhug terrible policy in the name of billionaire backing."
"You thought Barry Goldwater was bad? The John Birch Society? Strap in, folks, because it's about to get much, much worse at the hands of those like Rep. Joe Heck who are so willing to bearhug terrible policy in the name of billionaire backing."
Monday, August 19, 2013
A big bunch of of idiots bought an even bigger bunch of idiots ...
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/08/19/1232331/-A-big-bunch-of-of-idiots-bought-an-even-bigger-bunch-of-idiots
"GOP-aligned business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business, and others played a key role in helping elect dozens of conservatives to the House and Senate. Now that these conservatives are trying to drag Congress into multiple confrontations that could do untold economic damage, however, the groups that played such a big role in shaping this Congress are none too happy with the forces they helped unleash."
"GOP-aligned business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business, and others played a key role in helping elect dozens of conservatives to the House and Senate. Now that these conservatives are trying to drag Congress into multiple confrontations that could do untold economic damage, however, the groups that played such a big role in shaping this Congress are none too happy with the forces they helped unleash."
ACA Supporting Business Owner Trounces Obamacare Bashing House Republican At Town Hall
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/19/aca-supporting-business-owner-trounces-obamacare-bashing-house-republican-town-hall.html
"House Republicans are finding out that it isn’t 2009 anymore. They can’t just make stuff up to scare people about the ACA. People are experiencing some of the benefits of the new law, and just like the constituent in the video (Ron Nelson), they want to know why Republicans want to take away the good things that the ACA is doing?"
"House Republicans are finding out that it isn’t 2009 anymore. They can’t just make stuff up to scare people about the ACA. People are experiencing some of the benefits of the new law, and just like the constituent in the video (Ron Nelson), they want to know why Republicans want to take away the good things that the ACA is doing?"
Tea Party Goes Wild As Child's Hopes Crushed
Tea Party Goes Wild As Child's Hopes Crushed
"The 200 who whooped and hollered at the prospect of a child losing her father should make sure they never, ever, ever dare to utter the word "family" and "values" in the same sentence ever again.
"The 200 who whooped and hollered at the prospect of a child losing her father should make sure they never, ever, ever dare to utter the word "family" and "values" in the same sentence ever again.
The day voters grind these tea party jerks into oblivion cannot come soon enough."
How Libertarian-Style Capitalism Killed My Father and My Best Friends | Alternet
How Libertarian-Style Capitalism Killed My Father and My Best Friends | Alternet
"When a nation, like the United States, uses the libertarian way, it allows corporations to send whatever products they want into the marketplace, regardless of how dangerous those products are. The theory is that once people notice how deadly something is, they will stop buying it and the "free-market" will magically correct itself."
"When a nation, like the United States, uses the libertarian way, it allows corporations to send whatever products they want into the marketplace, regardless of how dangerous those products are. The theory is that once people notice how deadly something is, they will stop buying it and the "free-market" will magically correct itself."
Meet the GOPer Who Thinks HIV Doesn't Cause AIDS and That Climate Change Is "Beneficial" | Alternet
Meet the GOPer Who Thinks HIV Doesn't Cause AIDS and That Climate Change Is "Beneficial" | Alternet
"It's not an illusion. They really are getting crazier. It's getting worse."
"It's not an illusion. They really are getting crazier. It's getting worse."
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