In states around the country, Tea Party-backed xenophobes and racists are launching legislation to make it harder for the poor and for people of color to vote. The GOP does not … Continue reading →
One of life’s odd conundrums is how the Religious Right squares its support of guys like Paul Ryan. Somehow, on this Easter Sunday, I cannot see how Jesus, the ultimate … Continue reading →
Every day there is a new story of Republican excess. Every day, somewhere that angry voters “threw the bums out,” last November, the current crop of Tea Party bums is … Continue reading →
This article first appeared in the Huffington Post on October 21, 2010. Orwell’s “1984” was twenty-six years off target, and picked the wrong side of the capitalistic coin. The Koch … Continue reading →
If Gallup had existed in Colonial times, we would still be saluting the British flag. At any time of great consequence in our nation’s history, our leaders have led, not … Continue reading →
After President Obama’s performance, topping lion-tamer Gunther-Gebel-Williams at the GOP retreat last week, maybe it is time to trump keynote speaker Sarah Palin with a visit to the mad Tea … Continue reading →
Finally, Klansmen and Nazis have a league of their own. At least, this may be the only major fan-base for a new league, the “All-American Basketball Alliance” (AABA) that has … Continue reading →
Disappointed and disaffected Democrats believe that the President of the United States should be a cross between the fairy godmother of Cinderella, and Bruce Willis from the Die Hard pictures.
We all hailed the election of Barack Obama as a massive victory for Democracy. He rode in on the coattails of small givers, with very few, loosely associated big special … Continue reading →
Are we seeing the dividends of John McCain’s 11th hour attempt to use white fear and anger to launch himself into the Oval Office?