Category Archives: House of Reps

Deficit talks implode as GOP negotiators drop out

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

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

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

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

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

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

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

. 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

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

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?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

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

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

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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Tea Party Group Issues Warning to the GOP

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

There have been some grumblings recently from the Tea Party and they have not been directed toward their typical targets – their discontent  has been aimed at Republicans in the House.  There seems to be a feeling that they have … Continue reading →

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Can the Koch Brother’s vision for America be bought? Apparently so.

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

You see, there are good billionaires and there are billionaires that would take the very shirt off of your back if they could. The humanitarian and the locust. I’ll give you one guess which category the Koch brothers fall into. … Continue reading →

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The Wisconsin Lie Exposed – Taxpayers Actually Contribute Nothing To Public Employee Pensions

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Pulitzer Prize winning tax reporter, David Cay Johnston, has written a brilliant piece for tax.comexposing the truth about who really pays for the pension and benefits for public employees in Wisconsin. Gov. Scott Walker says he wants state workers covered by collective … Continue reading →

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