Tag: Democrats

Being Muslim: The Greatest Danger to American Patriotism

August 16, 2010
Reality Checks

I can’t allow you into my store, because two black kids robbed me last week and you look like them. I am sorry, I have to check your papers, because you do not look like you were born here. I would love to get to know you better but since 52 percent of reported rapes are perpetrated by a white, I cannot trust you enough to get close to you. …Read the Rest

Eric Massa…Where They Do That At?

March 8, 2010
War On Politicking

It looks like the strategy to avoid facing consequences, if the sexual harassment accusation proves true, are as follows -

1. Deny
2. Resign
3. Downplay
4. Scapegoat

I have a feeling, a feeling as real as the uncomfortable feeling Massa’s aide may have felt when he had his hair tussled, that this might be the current Massa strategy.

Mic Check…Is Any Opposition Left After SOTU?

January 28, 2010
Anti-Apathy Movement

I will say that Obama’s first State of the Union did exactly what it was supposed to – it reassured us that our president was not oblivious to the problems domestically, nor was he without solutions. We will see if the message has any impact on the Congress, and on Americans who have sat idly by waiting for change.

A Public Service Announcement: On the State of Health Care & the Presidency

January 24, 2010
Anti-Apathy Movement

So yeah, I know the Republicans desperately need a rally cry. And I can’t blame them for continuing to pursue various ways to return to political legitimacy. But know that, despite how you paint the picture, the “stagnation” on the change Obama promised countless times, is not a product of him doing the opposite of what the people want from him; it is a product of opposition stubbornly refusing to allow change to come.

Swing Vote: The Fight to the Finish in Mass.

January 17, 2010
Health Care

What happens Tuesday in Massachusetts can be the difference between progress and stagnation – and it is a harrowing prospect …Read the Rest

Health Care Reform: A Year In Review

December 24, 2009
Health Care

This year, we have accomplished something and we should not forget that. Dems tried bipartisanship, but didn’t let failed attempts impede them from passing legislation. The legislation from both houses is predicted to cut costs over a ten year period according to nonpartisan sources. The bills in both chambers will extend coverage to more Americans. And given the uphill battle against a stubborn minority, the two bills have both been produced before 2010.

Throwback Pick to the Clinton Days

November 7, 2008
The U.S. Arena

Obama announced the pick of his Chief of Staff: Rahm Emanuel.I personally believe this is a great move, because I …Read the Rest

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