Category Archives: Government

There is Something is very wrong in Oklahoma


So you think Wisconsin is the model of what far right-wing wants to do to America? You haven’t seen anything yet.  Welcome to Oklahoma!  Oklahoma is undergoing a governmental revolution.  Under the guidance of ALEC and the leadership of a morally corrupt … Continue reading

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Paul Ryan – Catholic about Birth Control, not so much about ‘Those in Need’


Selectively Religious – when you want all the glory with none of the work. Note from Daily Kos Anthony, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) is perfectly willing to follow the dictates of the Catholic bishops on limiting women’s access to reproductive … Continue reading

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Some Wise Words on the Deficit from Sen Bernie Sanders


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Deficit talks implode as GOP negotiators drop out


Vice President Joe Biden’s deficit reduction talks imploded today after the only two Republicans involved in the negotiations announced they are halting their participation because of their objections to Democratic demands for “tax increases.” Democrats meanwhile, suggested Republicans are “playing with … Continue reading

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Rand Paul: America’s hungry seniors should turn to charity


If hungry seniors should turn to charity, where should the seniors turn that are trying to pay for cancer treatments with vouchers turn to?  This is a question 1 in 3 of us will have to face in your golden … Continue reading

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McCain’s Battle with the Dark Side


Is the McCain of the 80′s and 90′s back?  There are indications that the Maverick inside is trying to battle its way back out. If you are anything like me, I always had a lot of respect for John McCain. … Continue reading

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Weiner Resigns over Sexting Scandal


. Rep. Anthony Weiner will resign his seat in Congress after a scandal spawned by the photos of himself, the New York lawmaker sent online to numerous women, relieved Democratic officials said Thursday. “It’s my understanding that later in the … Continue reading

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Tom Coburn Speaks about his Role in the Ensign Case


From the WashingtonPost.com.  Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn, a close ally of former senator John Ensign (R-Nev.), on Thursday defended his actions related to the scandal that prompted Ensign to resign his seat, calling himself “proud” of the way he handled … Continue reading

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What is Senator Tom Coburn hiding?


Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla) will have to answer some questions this week about his role in the criminal scandal that resulted in the resignation of Senator John Ensign (R-Nev) earlier this month. Questions about whether Coburn received immunity are swirling … Continue reading

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Note to Tea Party – You may have been duped


Similar to the way that the GOP serenaded the Religious Right during the Bush era (only to mock them behind their backs), they seem to be doing this again with their Tea Party constituents.  Two scenarios are becoming more likely … Continue reading

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