The Hypocrites Should Be Called Out As Such

These petty, short-sighted, small-minded, reactionaries. They're hindering progress. And are extreme detriments to the evolution of this country and its people.

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1. Republicans proposed a deficit commission. President Obama endorsed the idea so then Republicans decided they‘re against it.

2. Republicans proposed pay-as-you-go rules for budgeting. President Obama endorsed the idea. Then Republicans decided they were against it too.

3. Republicans who voted for the bank bailout are now criticizing President Obama for that same bank bailout.

4. Republicans supported President Bush‘s policy of trying terrorism suspects in U.S. courts. Now that President Obama is implementing that same policy, they decided they‘re against that now, too.

5. Republicans supported a cap-and-trade policy against global warming. Now that President Obama is trying to pass that same policy, Republicans have decided - say it with me now - they‘re against that, too.

6. Bobby Jindal, governor of Louisiana has railed against the stimulus, then gone around the state handing out big fake checks with his own name on them as if the money came from him instead of from the stimulus that he‘s been railing against.

7. Then, there‘s Congressman Phil Gingrey of Georgia. That‘s him getting all Publisher‘s Clearinghouse with a giant check for funds that he voted against and criticized as worst than worthless. He called the money and that check he‘s holding a boondoggle and a dismal failure.

8. Republican John Mica of Florida trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district as “helping improve one of our key economic generators.” "I applaud President Obama's recognition that high-speed rail should be part of America's future," the Florida Republican beamed in a press release.

9. Republican Frank Wolf of Virginia trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by saying, “We could use that money desperately. There are a lot of things up here that that money could be used for.”

10. Republican Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home state by attending the groundbreaking of a sewage treatment plant that it funded and praising the jobs that it would create in his district.

11. Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas trashed the stimulus, voted no, and praised its effect in her home state by saying this funding will spur growth in Texas communities.

12. Republican Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district as a great thing for this county. We‘re not accustomed to federal dollars in that magnitude finding their way to North Carolina.

13. Republican Senator Kit Bond of Missouri trashed the stimulus, voted no and then praised its effect in his home district by saying it would create jobs and ultimately spur economic opportunities.

14. Republican Joe Wilson of South Carolina, remember him? The “you lie” guy? He trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by saying it would provide jobs and investment in one of the poorer sections of that district.

15. Republican Senator Bob Bennett of Utah trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by saying said, the addition of federal funds would maximize the stimulative effect on the local economy.

16. Republican Pat Tiberi of Ohio trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by saying it would support businesses and jobs.

17. Republican Mary Bono Mack trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in her home district by saying the funding will provide much needed assistance.

18. Republican Senator Mike Johanns of Nebraska trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home state by saying that just one proposed stimulus-funded project in Nebraska would create 38 new jobs.

19. Republican Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home state by highlighting a project he says would create over 200 jobs in the first year, and at least another 40 new jobs in the following years.

20. Republican John Linder of Georgia trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by saying the employment opportunities created by this program would be quickly utilized.

21. Republican Mike Castle of Delaware trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by sending out press releases touting how imperative those funds were.

22. You want to see Mike Castle of Delaware handing out one of those giant checks? Yes, as if he hadn‘t actually voted to kill the money that‘s in that check. Mike Castle is running for senator from Delaware now, presumably on the platform of being a giant hypocrite.

23. Republican Eric Cantor not only trashed the stimulus and voted no on it, he coordinated the feat of having all House Republicans vote against it. Then he held a job fair in his home district at which nearly which half of the companies who were at the job fair because they were in a position to hire have received stimulus funds.

24. Even John Boehner, leader of the House Republicans, who has led the trashing of the stimulus and voted no on it and who bragged so enthusiastically on Republicans in the House all voting against it.

25. When it came to his home district, John Boner praised the federal funding for shovel-ready projects that will create much needed jobs.

26. Republican Senator Jim Inhofe of denying-global-warming fame - he trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised the effect in his home state by saying it would help spur additional economic growth.

27. Republican Jack Kingston of Georgia trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by saying these funds should help save or create local jobs.

28. Republican John Carter of Texas trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by saying it was a victory for the economy in central Texas.

29. Republican Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania trashed the stimulus, voted no, then praised its effect in his home district by saying it would be great for employment in the area.

Republicans proposed a deficit commission. President Obama endorsed the idea so then Republicans decided they‘re against it.

Republicans proposed pay-as-you-go rules for budgeting. President Obama endorsed the idea. Then Republicans decided they were against it too. Republicans who voted for the bank bailout are now criticizing President Obama for that same bank bailout.

Republicans supported President Bush‘s policy of trying terrorism suspects in U.S. courts. Now that President Obama is implementing that same policy, they decided they‘re against that now, too.

Republicans supported a cap-and-trade policy against global warming. Now that President Obama is trying to pass that same policy, Republicans have decided - say it with me now - they‘re against that, too. (source) (And another source) (And another source) (And one more, if you're not convinced.)

(Thank you, Beny!)

"Democrats need a spinal transplant." / "Republicans have decided to wreck the system in order to get their way." ~ Gov. Howard Dean (2-11-2010) (Thank you, Howard Dean!) (And thank you, Fred!)

"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."

~ Plato

(Thanks, Plato!)

Look, I KNOW you're tired... I am as well. The whole scene is exhausting. But, it's our future. And if you care at all, get involved. Get vocal. Stand up for what you believe in. And never, never, never, give up.

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The United Corporate States of America

Justices from the Supreme Fart, 5-4, Reject Corporate Spending Limit

If we're going to treat business entities like individuals and give them rights established for individuals, why not just let them vote?

"AND NOW, WE HEAR FROM THE DISHONORABLE SENATOR FROM THE FINE STATE OF COCA COLA!!"

Or, maybe...

"MAY I PRESENT TO YOU, THE SENATOR FROM THE NORTHERN SLOPE, THE BIG-ASS STATE OF EXXON."

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In relation to Health Care Reform;

"If we're able to stop Obama on this, it will be his Waterloo. It will break him." - Senator Jim Demint (R) South Carolina

"Break him". "BREAK". "HIM"..

So, this is personal, Mr. Demint? While people continue to die from lack of health care coverage.

PEOPLE ARE DYING.

This kind of attitude makes you a collaborator, Mr. Demint. Your personal vendetta makes you an accomplice to mass murder. In the form of untreated diseases and illnesses. But, death is death. And you've got blood on your hands that increases with everyday you refrain from passing some type of reform.

And Mr. Demint? Your fine state still flies the confederate flag at its capital. And that's just fucking sick. You're a vile piece of shit.

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“I hope we shall... crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations, which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength and to bid defiance to the laws of our country.”

~ Thomas Jefferson, letter to George Logan. November 12, 1816

What you can do:

MoveOn's petition for fair elections

Tell Congress to Pass The Fair Elections Now Act

Save Democracy Petition

Articles of Interest:

Teddy Roosevelt Was Right: Ban ALL Corporate Contributions

Obama blasts Court decision on campaign finance

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Dudes... Where's The Love? And President Obama Likes To Ride Unicorns Naked Again...

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"Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh and televangelist Pat Robertson are being scolded for their comments in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake in Haiti that has killed tens of thousands, according to early estimates.

Critics from both the left and right are denouncing their remarks as insensitive to the disaster and attempts to score political points off human tragedy.

Speaking on his radio show Wednesday, Limbaugh said the earthquake has played into Obama’s hands, allowing the president to look “compassionate” and “humanitarian” while at the same time bolstering his standing in both the “light-skinned and dark-skinned black community in this country.”

He added: “We've already donated to Haiti. It’s called the U.S. income tax.” (source)

"I suspect the vacant, purposeless lives you both live now are hell enough already." - Keith Olbermann

I couldn't have said it better myself.

So, I must now invoke the power of a naked President Obama and his UNICORN to justice and topple fat-ass Limbaugh once more.

GET HIM, BOYS!! CHAARRRGGGGEEEE!!!

And NAKED President Obama AND HIS UNICORN SAVE THE DAY BY BLASTING

BLIMPY LIMBAUGH INTO THE AIR!!! YYEEAAHHH!! TAKE THAT, ASSHOLE!!!

And again, after so much work...

They went on vacation to Hawaii. Or maybe Tahiti, but I know how much my baby's Daddy likes Hawaii. So, he's probably there with that slut Unicorn. Both of them. Together. The Unicorn and President Obama. Naked. And the Unicorn put sunscreen on the President's back. Or lubed his hole. I'm not really sure which. Maybe both.

Paintings by Dan Lacey

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Rachel Maddow Is A Total Badass, While Richard Cohen Is, Well... A Total Dumbass. And I Bet He Secretly Wants To Kiss My PeePee

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Richard Cohen is a gay-to-straight "therapist" and his book has been used in Uganda to help justify an anti-homosexual movement that culminated in a legislative effort known as the "Kill The Gays Bill."

To literally kill gay people.

Ignorant and uneducated, unfounded rhetoric having dangerous and deadly consequences? Imagine...

Oh Uganda, you're so edgy. Always coming up with new reasons to kill people. Yawn. That is just SO overdone... Don't you think? I mean, yes... There was a time when everyone who was anyone was doing it. It was totally chic and daring. I mean, like all the IN governments were doing it and revolutionaries were doing it. And yes, some governments are still doing it... and hillbillies are doing it. And druggies... And... why, even AMERICAN HEALTH CARE INSURANCE companies are getting in on the action. Just more covertly... But, anyway. What I'm trying to say is, why not try something new, huh? Like maybe you should worry about how many or your citizens have to compete for the sidewalks with openly flowing sewage on the streets. That'd be a good place to start.

AND... I bet if you appointed a gay person to that job, not only would those sidewalks and streets be gleaming, they'd be quaint and charming. Brick or cobblestone, I'm guessing... At the very least, faux. And there'd be sidewalk cafes and art galleries along those boulevards in NO TIME. See? I'm just talking about it and already they're boulevards.

AND... If they didn't do a good job, and all that cropped up were more Liquor stores and gun shops, or the persistent lingering of human SHIT, THEN you could kill 'em.

But hey, whatever. Just my big ole gay two cents. I know, I know, you want to "kill me"... oooouu...

Back to Rachel's smack-down of Dick Cohen (who secretly wants me to tickle his bum-bum and tea-bag him).

Rachel Maddow said, "I realize I was taking the risk of helping promote you and the way that you think about these things by putting you on the air, but I do think that you've actually got blood on your hands."

Later she added, "Just in case this gets heard in Uganda ... Richard Cohen is not licensed by any American or any other licensing body whatsoever."

And by the way, he's selling something... like "educational" material.

I wonder if I can arrange to have Rachel Maddow's baby? It would probably be easier the other way around, but I think we've gotten used to challenges.

(OH, and thanks for the video clip, Beny!)

* Sexual Orientation-Changing Programs Are Dangerous For Your Mental Health
* No Evidence for "Gay-to-Straight" Therapy
* Banned! Psychologists rule telling gays to get therapy to make them straight is no longer acceptable

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LeLannie Is A Total Badass

One of my bestest friends ever wrote me this morning. We've been close friends since Third grade. She's such a good friend that a few years back, when a dentist wanted to sand-down a few chips in my front teeth, I said,

"Don't you dare. LeLannie put those there in the Fifth grade when she stole my mittens and I was chasing her on the playground. She slipped and fell on the ice, then I slipped and fell on top of her, slamming my chin onto her head and chipping all of my front teeth. You're not touching those chips."

The dentist just stared at me like I was completely insane, but I didn't give a fuck. Those chipped teeth tell a story, so I'm keeping them. So what if I can't eat solid food.

Anyway, LeLannie wrote to me this morning. She sent me some dialogue between her and her BOSS, "Stank Bish". Her boss, "Stank Bish", forwarded her some inane, bullshit email, but LeLannie had something to say about it.

The forward was titled: "Please join me in prayer" and was as follows:

"We were in Pigeon Forge over the week end. On Sunday, we left to come home. Traffic was moving slowly, and a car in front of us had an Obama bumper sticker on it. It read: "Pray for Obama. Psalm 109:8".
Mike's Bible was lying on the dash board." (Because having your bible on your dashboard makes you so much closer to god. And let me guess, that American flag on your bumper makes you a better American.) "He got it, opened it up to the scripture, and read it." (And you read in traffic, nice.) "He started laughing and laughing. Then he read it to me. I couldn't believe what it said. I had a good laugh, too."

Psalm 109:8
"Let his days be few; and let another take his office."

So, LeLannie replied:

"This is sad to me, and they call themselves Christians. Maybe they need to do a little more studying of their bible and what Jesus really stands for."

And Stank Bish replied:

"I think they simply mean they want him out of office- that his days in office be few not his life:)"

And LeLannie replied again:

"Stank Bish,

Read verse 9-10, to me a childless father and widow means death:

Let his days be few; and let another take his office.
9Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.
10Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.

The context of this prayer is about praying for someone's death and misery, this kind of language feeds extemist beliefs and violence.

LeLannie"

I'm so fricking proud of "LeLannie". She had the courage to stand up to not just anyone, but she stood up to her BOSS.

And that makes her a TOTAL BADASS.

Muy bien, LeLannie... Muy bien to that spirit of yours.

Look at me gettin' all spanglish and mierda.

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Cracked Egg Heads And Devolution

So, many of you have probably already heard about the evolutionary link that was discovered that predates "Lucy". They announced it last week.

Before Lucy Came Ardi

How CUTE is she? With that bowl cut around her head? And women with a little bit of fur on them does it for me EVERY TIME. "OH yeah, baby. You like it when Papa rubs the fur on your shoulders like that? Yeah? What about all that fur on your tummy and right above your boobie-doobies? Yeah? Mama likes? NOW, MAMA GETS A SPANKIN'! MAMA GETS A SPANKIN' ON HER FURRY BUMBUM!! What's with all the whooppin' and hollerin', baby?? You no likey? Oh... Thanks for the banana."

The only thing is the size of her hands...

If you pissed her off she would SO JACK YOU UP, BRO.
PLUS, Those hands would TOTALLY make a dude's peep look really small. So, BOM CHICKA FUR BALL would end in the sound of a scratching record. zzzrrrrtttttttt. "Baby... Can't you do anything about those hands? Like at the VERY LEAST, don't open them up, okay? Because all the other furballs over there watching us will start laughing again."

Now, one thing that they found that they didn't announce was that "Ardi" had more intelligence 4.4 million years ago than the following idiots put together.

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George W. actually made a plea HIMSELF last year requesting the Olympics in Chicago. As MOST leaders of countries do from nations that are possibilities for hosting the Olympics. So, sorry to disappoint the haters... It was nothing new for President Obama to do this.

It just really astounds me. When we lived in Santa Barbara, and being a veteran myself, we marched against the pending war in Iraq. And I continued to march against the war after we invaded. I was ardently against the George W. Bush Administration's policies and I'm sure you remember me going on and on about it if you've been reading this blog for that long.

However, I NEVER wanted to see that administration fail. I WANTED to be proven wrong. I WANTED to be the one mistaken. If they hadn't noticed, if our administration fails, so does the lot of us. So, does the country.

As the Americans I was led to believe we are, we should be caring for PEOPLE, not egos.

So, it just really blows me away the amount of petty rhetoric flying around from these rogue conservatives. And what blows me away EVEN MORE is that the conservatives that DON'T BELIEVE the shit flying out of these assholes' mouths (appropriately... shit flying out of assholes... get it? ha.) aren't standing up more and speaking out.

Let's start with,

Rotten Teeth Rove laughing about how everyone is running from the stench of his pie-hole. Yeah, we get it, Karl. You either eat mash potatoes 24/7 or your disgusting teeth are about to join your brain in hell and fall out.

Speaking of hell;

Satan Cheney, trying his best impression of Elvis Presley's curled lip. It's not working, Satan. No one has EVER found you sexy. Just scary.

And Lou Dobbs demonstrating how he prefers fisting to commence up his hole with just one finger. You gotta start somewhere, right Lou? You stupid fuck. (Lou Dobbs should never have "Talking smack" coming out of his mouth. Not ever. You're such a fucking idiot, Lou. Now, go make yourself useful and sit on a fist. Preferably your own.)

Freakhead Beck blubbering AGAIN. He's just amazing... I'm actually in awe of how fucking psycho he is. What happened here was HE wanted to be the one fisting Lou. Just look at him looking up at Lou pleading. But, Lou said, "No, thanks. Once Kevin Charnas told me that I could do it all by myself, I'm never leaving the house again." Sorry, Glenn... Still crying? Yep. Silly question.

And Angry Blimp Limbaugh responding to a reporter's question about how he plans on spontaneously combusting one of these days,

just like the Hindenburg.

But, I have a feeling that his fireball would take on a different form,

In the ultimate fuck you to the world. We would be so lucky.

So...

After seeing all these angry straight white men, something about their similarities (appearances - I know, I'm shallow) struck me and reminded me of someone I knew as a child...

This dumbass.

And we all know what happened to Humpty Dumpty...

Although, sticking with that similarity theme, I think they were a little cracked to begin with.

So, hopefully you're laughing a little bit. Hopefully a lot. But, you may be not be convinced yet about Ardi's superior intelligence to the above egg heads.

Well, besides Ardi being adorable with her bowl-cut and her huge hands, it was HIGHLY unlikely that she would behave in a manner that would be a detriment to her group or her world.

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Jesus Christ And His Tennis Shoes

I received the following excerpts from a friend of mine today;

****"Our "moral imperative" as Americans is to get this done. Do not be the silent majority...speak out for the 12,000,000 people who have lost their health care. People are dying because they are being denied coverage for necessary treatments. We must ask ourselves why this has taken 40 years to get done?

How is it moral and justified for senior citizens to be fed lies about losing their Medicare and that "death panels" will decide whether they will be allowed to live or die? Where were all these people when Bush spent millions of dollars on a needless war that cost thousands of lives? This is not a partisan issue ...it is an American issue! It is not a racial issue...it is an American issue!

The Health Care Industry is spending $ 2,000,000 a day to fight this reform. Ask yourselves why? Why have Health Care insurance costs risen as much as 43% while services have diminished?

Our voices do count! Put an end to the rantings of the lunatic fringe who call themselves "patriotic" Americans and Christians. The lunatic fringe who won't allow their children to listen to a speech by the President on staying in school and working hard no matter what your background is. The lunatic fringe who won't allow a healthy debate in a town hall meeting and shouted down the woman in a wheelchair who feared that her home would be lost because of her health care costs. They will not rest until they take down Obama and therein lies the problem. Ask yourself if you want to be a part of that.

We are better than this......so please speak out and stand up for what is just and right!!!!!! September 11 brought us together as a nation and so should this!

Peace" ****

It was very well-put and true.

I'm so fricking tired of people comparing President Obama to Hitler. And screaming "SOCIALIST". They don't even know what that means... They've been caught up truly, in lunacy. And the really unfortunate part? They have guns.

But, before I get carried away on a tangent, let's just very briefly look at some of our allies that lean toward socialistic ideals.

According to a report released by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), happiness levels are highest in "socialist" European countries like Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. While the U.S. didn't even make it to the top 10. (source)

Sweden mostly consists of private industry, but many well-funded government social programs are offered. Universal healthcare and government-provided education at all levels is made available.

They may lean towards socialist societies, but they're still democracies.

And the last time I checked, Sweden wasn't oppressing its citizens, but taking care of them. Nor is Sweden taking over the world, unless you include Ikea.

And besides, we already have socialized medicine here in the States. It's called the VA and Medicare.

People don't even know what the fuck they're mad about. They don't even know what's going on, but they're sure pissed about it.

"How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct."
-Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)

Analysis: 'You lie!' further erodes discourse

I have a different theory. Is it any wonder that Joe "You Lie" Wilson is from South Carolina? Does anyone remember from their American History classes that a vital transcription was left out of the Declaration of Independence because of greedy businessmen (racist plantation owners) in Georgia and South Carolina?

A portion of the original draft of the Declaration of Independence denouncing slavery was removed from the final document in order to secure the unanimous vote needed for approval, Georgia and South Carolina refused to vote for independence as long as this paragraph was in the Declaration. (source)

Imagine... Imagine what our country would be like if it had been born without slavery. If it had truly been born with all people created equal.

I have a distinct feeling that no matter WHAT President Obama proposes, these bigot hillbillies are going to have something to say. And it will never be based in logic. (Health Care Debate Based on Total Lack of Logic)

Thousands march to US Capitol to protest spending

Where were these dumb fuckers when we were about to invade a sovereign nation that had NOTHING to do with 9/11? Where were they when we started learning of the cost of that un-necessary war and the no-bid contracts that followed for companies that had ties to that administration??

And as a veteran myself, HOW DARE they not march against that administration that NEEDLESSLY put our service men and women in harm's way. That administration toyed with lives. Literally sent people to their deaths, all cloaked in lies. And these pieces of shit did nothing. They probably sat on their dumb, trash asses watching Nascar.

And where were these dumb fuckers when our rights were being eroded away in front of our very eyes and we were on the precipice of a fascist state? Fascist America, in 10 easy steps

And who, pray tell, were fascists?

That's Mussolini in case you didn't recognize him standing right side up. (As opposed to being hung upside down in Piazzale Loreto, Milan.)

And of course, this sick fuck.

They were fascists, not socialists. There's a difference.

And when I think of true "Socialists", people that we idolize in history who would most likely seem to be the ones most inclined to take care of the needy, the meek and the weak? Who would seem most likely to be inclined to SHARE??

Well, the first two I think of are;

Big Mama-T

And

Jazzy J.C.

Yeah, bishes... THINK about it. Mother Teresa was all, "Here, have my soup and we can split this Budweiser." And Jesus was all, "Here, have my sneakers and you can borrow my i-pod." Or something like that...

These extremist freaks who consider themselves "Christians" would kill Jesus Christ all over again. They'd be the first in line to tell him to sell more fish to pay for his cancer treatment, even if his cancer was preventing him from being able to fish in the first place.

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The emotional fervor that is being stoked in this country is breeding a dangerous environment that has a very possible, violent outcome. And it's not just on the fringe.

*AP: Militia Groups on Rise in USA -- 'All That is Lacking is a Spark'

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Christian Magazine Publishes Expose On C Street

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"It's not paranoia if they really ARE out to get you."

This Christian cult is completely disturbing... and just as scary and dangerous as any fundamentalist organization with power is.

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Indeed

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Ignorance and the hate that results from it, encouraging violent language are not without dangerous consequence...

(Arizona Republic - Benson)

The praying on people's fears is beyond vile.

Get Educated. Be Informed.

Politifact.com

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Cowards and Greed. Sick and Wrong

(Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Rob Rogers)

(The Journal News - Matt Davies)

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"A majority of personal bankruptcies in this country are caused by medical costs. And a majority of those people who are going bankrupt because of their medical costs? Actually HAVE health insurance."

Get educated. Be informed.

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"We Have A RIGHT To Know Who THEY Are..."

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"We have a right to know who they are. And who is paying them for their efforts."

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Obama takes on health care critics

The Democrats' senior problem

(New Times, San Luis Obispo - Russell Hodin)

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Criminal Sabotage

(Copyright: Savannah Morning News - M Streeter)

The blatant and not-so blatant sabotage that's happening in our country today regarding health care reform is nothing short of criminal. People's lives are actually at stake and once again, people's ignorance and lack of education and being informed is about to do us all in...

The greed from our health insurance companies shouldn't be surprising, if you're paying attention, but it's still astounding to me.

These people are nothing short of criminals. Their murders are just more covert... and indirect and go under the guise of untreated diseases and illnesses. But, they're killing nonetheless. And if you think otherwise, you're mistaken.

Get involved. Get educated. Get vocal. It's literally our lives, we're talking about. And click here to find out how...

And here.

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Republicans Propagating Falsehoods in Attacks on Health-Care Reform
By Steven Pearlstein, The Washington Post, August 7, 2009

As a columnist who regularly dishes out sharp criticism, I try not to question the motives of people with whom I don't agree. Today, I'm going to step over that line.

The recent attacks by Republican leaders and their ideological fellow-travelers on the effort to reform the health-care system have been so misleading, so disingenuous, that they could only spring from a cynical effort to gain partisan political advantage. By poisoning the political well, they've given up any pretense of being the loyal opposition. They've become political terrorists, willing to say or do anything to prevent the country from reaching a consensus on one of its most serious domestic problems.

There are lots of valid criticisms that can be made against the health reform plans moving through Congress -- I've made a few myself. But there is no credible way to look at what has been proposed by the president or any congressional committee and conclude that these will result in a government takeover of the health-care system. That is a flat-out lie whose only purpose is to scare the public and stop political conversation.

Under any plan likely to emerge from Congress, the vast majority of Americans who are not old or poor will continue to buy health insurance from private companies, continue to get their health care from doctors in private practice and continue to be treated at privately owned hospitals. . . .

The Republican lies about the economics of health reform are also heavily laced with hypocrisy.

While holding themselves out as paragons of fiscal rectitude, Republicans grandstand against just about every idea to reduce the amount of health care people consume or the prices paid to health-care providers -- the only two ways I can think of to credibly bring health spending under control.

When Democrats, for example, propose to fund research to give doctors, patients and health plans better information on what works and what doesn't, Republicans sense a sinister plot to have the government decide what treatments you will get. By the same wacko-logic, a proposal that Medicare pay for counseling on end-of-life care is transformed into a secret plan for mass euthanasia of the elderly.

Government negotiation on drug prices? The end of medical innovation as we know it, according to the GOP's Dr. No. Reduce Medicare payments to overpriced specialists and inefficient hospitals? The first step on the slippery slope toward rationing.

Can there be anyone more two-faced than the Republican leaders who in one breath rail against the evils of government-run health care and in another propose a government-subsidized high-risk pool for people with chronic illness, government-subsidized community health centers for the uninsured, and opening up Medicare to people at age 55? . . . (more and source)

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Do something.

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In Hillel The Elder's Words: "If Not Now, When?"

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The Obama Administration actually likened Gay Marriage to pedophilia and incest...

If you're so inclined, please take a moment to sign this petition: Tell Obama and Holder: Stop defending Inequality.

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Who knew that Katie Couric and Hillary Clinton could bring down the house like that??

I didn't, y'all. Dang...

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The Obama Administration is kicking ass so far. Or was... It's a surreal time to see the pendulum swinging back to what seems like a better time. A new age almost... For the most part, I've been thrilled and grateful to witness it.

But, my baby's daddy has disappointed me. He and they, could've made a stand that so early in his administration could've gone under the radar. With folks so concerned about their financial well-being, literally hoping to save their very homes, and how they're going to receive health care or not... and whether or not our drinking water is actually safe for consumption with our environment in such degradation, I think President Obama could've stepped in and said, "We need all the translators we can get. We need all the good women and men we can get. This is a non-issue. And it's actually an UNFAIR issue. It's discrimination." And people would've believed him.

And those who wouldn't, never will. They're too simple minded.

With Iowa and Vermont, Maine and Washington D.C. stepping up to a higher level of inclusion and true civil rights. The White House and President Obama did not.

And it's shameful. Disgraceful.

And sadly, predictable.

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