Monthly Archives: September 2009
Rachel Maddow: The Truth About ACORN Series (Part Three)
Posted by Audiegrl This is the third segment of a series that The Rachel Maddow Show will be telling the truth about the lies about ACORN and the right-wing political machine that took them down. Tonight’s guest is David Iglesias, … Continue reading
Filed under Banking, Democrats, Law, Money, Partisan Politics, Politics, Republicans, TV Shows, Uncategorized
Book Review: Dave Neiwert’s The Eliminationists
Review by Guest Contributor Susan G The Eliminationists: How Hate Talk Radicalized the American Right By David Neiwert $16.96, 174 pages Paperback original PoliPointPress, May 2009: Sausalito, CA Available for $11.53 @ It’s a neat trick. Not only has the … Continue reading
Latinos Bank on Bilingual Census Form to Aid Count
Posted by Audiegrl Associated Press/Amy Taxin—When Teresa Ocampo opens her census questionnaire, she won’t have to worry about navigating another document in English. The 40-year old housewife who only speaks basic English will be able to fill hers out in … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Hispanic/Latino/Latina, Uncategorized
Facebook Poll: “Kill Obama?” Pulled Down, Secret Service Investigating
Posted by Audiegrl Late last night, blogger GottaLaff at The Political Carnival broke this story and contacted the Secret Service. It’s shocking that some person posted a poll on whether President Obama should be killed. Now is the time for … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Uncategorized
Olympics Plea: Obama’s Risks, Possible Reward
Posted by Buellboy Associated Press/Julie Pace—President Barack Obama’s decision to fly to Denmark to support Chicago’s Olympics bid elevates the Games to an issue of national importance – and exposes him to political risks as well as rewards at a … Continue reading
Filed under 2016 Olympics, Culture, Democrats, Politics, Sports, Uncategorized
Sen. Schumer to put Public Option in Health Bill
posted by Geo T The Public Option Lives On by Robert Reich. Tuesday is a critical day in the saga of the public option. Democrats Charles Schumer (New York) and Jay Rockefeller (West Virginia) are introducing an amendment to include … Continue reading
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Thousands Show up for Free Medical Treatment in Houston
Posted by Guest Contributor Libby Shaw Yesterday in Houston nearly 2000 folks came to Reliant Stadium for, in some cases, desperately needed medical treatment. Shamefully, Texas has the highest rate of uninsured people in the country. The story is particularly … Continue reading
Filed under Democrats, Media and Entertainment, Medicine, Politics, Republicans, TV Shows, Uncategorized
Roman Polanski Neutralized in Switzerland
Swiss arrest Polanski on US request in sex case– posted by GeoT ZURICH – Director Roman Polanski was arrested by Swiss police as he flew in for the Zurich Film Festival and faces possible extradition to the United States for … Continue reading
Orangutan And Hound Dog Become Best Friends
Who says we can’t all learn to get along?
Filed under Animals, Green, Media and Entertainment, Pets, Uncategorized
