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Fox: ‘There’s Just as many Convoy Attacks in U.S. as Iraq"
thinkprogress.org — Fox News host Brian Kilmeade presented his sunshine-filled vision of Iraq, declaring that “the Green Zone could come down in 6 months” and praising a new hotel to be built in Baghdad. His view was so optimistic he declared that there were “just as many convoy attacks” in the streets of America as there are now in IraqMore… (Political Opinion)
jaybol11 Reasons America is the New Top Socialist Economy
marketwatch.com — How free market ideology backfired, sabotaging capitalistic democracy.More… (Political Opinion)
msaleem
Wife: Soldier propped up as hero, but left to rot back home
rawstory.com — PTSD claims another life, Uncle Sam could give a #$%^.More… (Political Opinion)
sarsbar
Hillary Clinton: Bush Wants to Undermine Women's Rights
huffingtonpost.com — The Bush administration is up to its old tricks again, quietly putting ideology before science and women's health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is poised to put in place new barriers to accessing common forms of contraception like birth control pills, emergency contraception and IUDs by labeling them "abortion."More… (Political Opinion)
MakiMakiFirefighters Appalled at 9/11 Billboards
pensitoreview.com — International Association of Firefighters press release: “There’s a big difference between honoring and remembering the fallen – fire fighters and civilians – and shamelessly plastering the image of the burning Twin Towers on a purely political billboard with an offensive statement currying favor for or against a political party."More… (Political Opinion)
tomboy501
How Public Opinion Has Been Made Irrelevant in America
salon.com — One of the most striking aspects of our political discourse, particularly during election time, is how efficiently certain views that deviate from the elite consensus are banished from sight -- simply prohibited -- even when those views are held by the vast majority of citizens. This discrepancy is a potent commentary on how our democracy functionsMore… (Political Opinion)
When Politicians Commit Crimes, They Must be Punished
salon.com — The idea that the Rule of Law is only for common people, but not for our political leaders and Washington elite, is pervasive in both parties. While common Americans should be imprisoned when they break the law, the worst that should happen to the political elite when they commit crimes is that they should be voted out of office.More… (Political Opinion)
Democrats Voted For FISA Out Of Fear
chicagotribune.com — It was not the fear of terrorist attacks that motivated Obama, many other Democratic senators and Speaker Pelosi to grant Pres. Bush expanded powers to wiretap Americans in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Instead, it was the fear of Republican campaign operatives who paralyze Democratic lawmakers with these words: "Weak on terrorism."More… (Political Opinion)
alapoet
Why One Casualty In Iraq Is One Too Many
bravenewtraveler.com — Statistics are designed for politicians, think-tanks, strategists and advocacy groups. But it’s far different for those personally affected by war.More… (Political Opinion)
The Daily Show's Hilarious Coverage of Obama Cartoon Scandal
thedailyshow.com — You know what Barack Obama's response should've been, "Barack Obama is in no way upset about the cartoon that depicts him as a muslim extremist, because you know who gets upset about cartoons? Muslim Extremists! Of which Barack Obama is not, It's just a ***** cartoon!" As always, no where was the anger at the media hotter, than in the media!More… (Political Opinion)
rpi22
Is There A Secret Presidential Succession Plan?
slate.com — Does the Bush administration have a secret succession order that bypasses Congress?More… (Political Opinion)
Why Bush Breaks Laws and Congress Lets Him Get Away With it
salon.com — Key members of Congress sanctioned torture, so many of those who might ordinarily be counted on to lead the charge are themselves compromised. As we witness not just Republicans, but also Democrats in Congress, acting repeatedly to immunize executive branch lawbreaking and to obstruct investigations, it's vital to keep that fact in mind.More… (Political Opinion)
Karl Rove denies pole dancing got him his job at Fox
reuters.com — Former White House aide Karl Rove denied on Monday that his close ties with Republican politics and John McCain's presidential campaign undermine his credibility as an election analyst for the Fox NewsMore… (Political Opinion)
noupsell
Cheney + CIA Torture Meetings = Some ‘Highly Unusual’ Sh*t
thinkprogress.org — Cheney ‘Repeatedly’ Held ‘Highly Unusual’ Meetings With CIA Inspector General Before Torture Probe StoppedMore… (Political Opinion)
zaibatsu
Jesse Jackson: A Leader Left Behind?
washingtonpost.com — Jesse Jackson's voice sparked hope long before Barack Obama's rise to political stardom. Now it's his bitter words that resound, stirring a new debate.More… (Political Opinion)
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