The first video is an informative 4 minute synopsis of the entire program. To get the entire flavor and spirit of the event watch the second video. It is long but worth it. After you watch the video get involved. There will be no savior solving America’s problem. You along with millions of Americans will […]
Is it only a matter of time before Republican Governors get a rude awakening at the polls?
You need to know this. The New Jersey State House passed a harsh anti-union bill yesterday – that shreds public employee benefits – cuts off cost-of-living increases for their pensions – and kills their collective bargaining rights. The bill includes the deepest cuts to public employee benefits in the state’s history – and will […]
New York Passes Marriage Equality – It Is The Right Thing To Do -President Obama, Are You Listening?
One cannot help but be proud of New York for passing marriage equality. It was the courageous thing to do. We must commend the 4 Republicans who under much pressure from their Right Wing stood tall and did the right thing. They must be supported going forward. After all it is not about party but […]
Democrats: Educate The Masses–Entitlements Not the Problem- Wealthy Robbing The Country’s Resources Is
While I agree that Democrats must push the message that Republican budget cuts will hurt grandma, force the elderly from nursing homes, and increase the cost of medical care for the middle class that message is not enough. Americans also know that the budget is blown and must be fixed. Republicans are pushing a message […]
Koch Brothers Using Their Wealth, Republican Party, And Think Tanks To Destroy And Privatize Social Security
The Facts Social Security belongs to you—the workers who contribute to it—not the politicians in Washington. Social Security will never go bankrupt. Its major source of income comes from the contributions of workers and employers; as long as there are workers, Social Security will have income. Closing tax loopholes for wealthy individuals will increase the […]
What is Wrong With The Economy And How To Solve It In Two Minutes (VIDEO)
Robert Reich provides the best explanation of what ails our economy in simple terms in about 2 minutes. It would be great if Americans would fact check Reich’s information presented as well as information provided by the Right Wing Echo Chamber objectively. If Americans would simply allow themselves to think and not allow the GOP […]
Trickle Down Has Failed The Middle Class Get The Facts! (VIDEO)
I ultimately have faith in the American people. What is important is that Americans get the real information. Unfortunately all our media networks are controlled by or dependent on major corporations. The reality that major corporation are ultimately the funding sources for the mass media means these will either take a pro corporate stance irrespective […]
Party Politics: How Conservatism Lost Touch with Reality – TIME
While I mostly agree with Fareed, his tenet that the the Conservatives of the past were somehow better at creating a better economy is nuts. I do not know when Americans will understand that growth maximization at the expense of social well being in not good policy. Humanity matters. Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2077943,00.html#ixzz1PpiiKEAq How Today’s Conservatism […]
Netroots Nation Keynote Address By Minnesota Rep Keith Allison #NN11
Minnesota Democratic Representative Keith Ellison gave a great keynote speech. He made a very important point to the Netroots that I hope resonated in the room and I hope it will resonate throughout the country. The “Yes We Can Movement” did not start with President Obama. It was in effect from the instantiation of Governor […]
Mom taking control, as usual
Thanks for the article from Jermaine Haynes My mom always feels like she has to do everything for me, which is very sweet but can often be really overbearing. This has always been the case, ever since I was little. While it was very helpful when I was younger, it is starting to cause issues […]