Byron Williams: Feigning Patriotism in Order to Spew Un-American Rhetoric
I refer to those who oppose building the mosque at Ground Zero as holding an un-American position because the First Amendment stands in their way, yet they still seek the path of the emotional short cut.
Lindsey Graham Supports Drawdown Of U.S. Troops In Afghanistan Next Summer
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of the chief foreign policy voices of the GOP, said on Sunday that he now supports a drawdown of U.S….
Will the liberal hawks fly again?
Iraqi dissident Kanan Makiya, who played an outsize role in convincing many liberal American intellectuals that a U.S.-led invasion of Iraq was a moral imperative, is succinct in his view of a prospective war against Iran: “It’s a very bad idea,” he says. “Iranians will likely perceive the strike as an attack on them nationally and will rally around the state.”
Allison Kilkenny: Tea Party favorite continues class war against the poor
I write a lot about how certain elite (pundits, politicians) have made it their quest to criminalize poverty. David Walker, a lackey of billionaire and…
Christine Pelosi: Social Security Turns 75: Democrats Celebrate While Tea Party Republicans Grab the Ax
The next time someone asks you about the difference between the parties, just remind them that when Social Security turned 75, Democrats celebrated while Tea Party Republicans grabbed the ax.
WikiLeaks founder denies charges
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has dismissed sexual abuse allegations, telling a Swedish newspaper he’s never had sex that wasn’t consensual.
Alberto Gonzales: Don’t Repeal The 14th Amendment
Most recently, some politicians and concerned citizens have expressed a desire to amend the 14th Amendment of our Constitution, which says in Section 1, “All…
Washington bride-to-be arrested on wedding day
A 31-year-old bride-to-be heading home from her bachelorette party was arrested for drunk driving hours before she was to get married.
Frank Dwyer: Citizens, Unite!
La Familia runs Mexico. Wonder how? Think corporation….
Obama’s Social Security Attacks: Poisoning the Well for Bipartisan Reform
In a move as predictable as Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown, Democrats are using Social Security scare tactics to gain ground before the November election. And Barack Obama is leading the charge.
McConnell: Extend Bush-era tax cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday letting some Bush-era tax cuts expire next year would be “outrageous,” given the state of the economy. Mitch McConnell – United States – Party leaders of the United States Senate – President – Senate
