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Some Wise Words on the Deficit from Sen Bernie Sanders

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

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GOP House Freshmen push bills that benefit big donors, put jobs on the back burner

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

They came to town touting JOB CREATION – guess that comes after rewarding the CORPORATE DONORS that sent them there. WASHINGTON – Several House freshmen who swept into power vowing to change Washington’s ways are pushing legislation that could benefit … Continue reading →

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Was Fox News involved in alleged 9/11 Phone Hacking?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

In London Saturday, Rupert Murdoch issued full-page apologies for the phone-hacking scandal that has hit his media empire. Critics say his free-wheeling and politically conservative approach may have affected US journalism at Fox News as well. . Fox News is … Continue reading →

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Barbarians Rejoice – You can now ‘Pray the Gay Away’ at Bachmann & Associates

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Did you know that ‘God designed the male eyes to be attracted to the female figure, like boobs and everything’?  Yes, it’s all there in the Bible, or, well sort of. It will come as a great relief for many, … 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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Michele Bachmann Glittered By Gay Activist

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

As Rep. Michele Bachmann left the stage after her speech at the conservative RightOnline conference in Minneapolis, a gay activist threw glitter at her, reports the Star Tribune. The glitter attack was carried out by Minneapolis-based LGBT rights activist Rachel E.B. … 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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Rep. Charles Rangle defends Weiner, mentions GOP history with Prostitutes, Little Boys and Men’s Rooms (VIDEO)

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

Under pressure from fellow Democrats to resign, congressman Anthony Weiner got a shout-out of support Friday from Harlem heavyweight Charlie Rangel. “Not one person has given any reason for a resignation,” the ethically-challenged Rangel said. “The whole idea of resignation is something that’s hyped up by 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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