Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Wrap-Up: January 18, 2012
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| Pastor Rick Warren |
In an effort to keep Mitt Romney from the GOP nomination, Christian conservatives have found a candidate to support.
I had previously posted a video of Bryan Fischer (from the so-called American Family Association) where he pretty much outed himself as an HIV denialist. Denunciation came from a very surprising source: Pastor Rick Warren.
The (lone) sponsor of a transphobic bill in the Tennessee legislature had some strong (and ignorant) words about transgendered people.
CNN gives us another reminder of how DoMA has a negative affect on people and families.
These anti-gay religious denominations think that discrimination is the same as religious freedom.
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| Rep. Steve Womack |
Some Minnesota legislators are taking action against that state's attempt to constitutionally block marriage equality.
An Arkansas congressman loses his cool when faced by his constituents.
Here is the curious case of a man who, despite being elected, is prohibited from serving his office.
It appears that lots of Wisconsinites want Governor Scott Walker out of office...and I mean lots.
Cyndi Lauper has something to say about one of the songs Mitt Romney has been using in his campaign.
And lastly, a belated happy birthday to First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tea Party FOR Obama?
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| President Barack Obama |
No, that title is not a typo. I couldn't believe this when I saw it so I just had to check it out for myself. Given all of the ranting and raving that the Tea Party has done against President Obama, it is hard to think of a faction of Tea Partiers that would be pro Obama, but it appears that there is. Here is what their 'About Us' page says:
Our Mission
We strive to bring the truth to light. We have no hidden agenda or single cause to endorse. Ours is but a simple task…Freedom to live our lives without government interference, lower spending, fair taxes and a health care system that reduces spending and creates a health and happy nation.
Our Values
We value the truth without bias or opinion. The truth is what sets us apart and here is where you will find it.
Our Beliefs
We manned up and realised that the problem is that the recession began during the previous administration. And while it certainly worsened for the first year of Obama’s term, there are now signs that the economy is slowly improving. Unemployment is reducing and we are more secure not that bin Laden is no longer walking the earth.
We’re tired of getting criticised for not having a plan to back up our boisterous protests, we’re tired of being called racists, we’re tired of being called nutjobs.
So we looked at the situation with clear heads and realised that barring any true, qualified leader on the right, Obama is the only choice for 2012.
Help Us
The cost of our voice is high, but the price of doing nothing is even greater. We ask that you give what your heart feels is right. It is only through contributions that we are allowed to function and turn back the never ending tide of stupid partisanship and politics. Help us help you. I promise not one cent of any donation will go into the pocket of anyone associated with our organization. If fact, we have open books. If you would like to see our financial statements, please contact us.
Who are we?
We are patriots just like you, who want to build a better nation and know the truth is always more powerful that politics and partisanship.
I can't tell from the site how sizable this group is, nor their influence within the Tea Party. For all we know at this time, this could just be a rogue sect of the party. I'll be keeping up with this group during this campaign season to get a handle on who they are and the noise that they're making on the political scene (or on the off-chance this is just a hoax...you never know). You can find their website HERE.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
4 GOP Candidates Lose Case on Virginia's Primary Rules
I mentioned in a Wrap-Up previously that four of the Republicans seeking the GOP nomination had mounted a legal challenge against some of Virginia's ballot rules for commonwealth's primary (which will be held on March 6). Subsequently, a judge ordered a hold on absentee ballots because of what the court may have ruled. The ruling finally came down from a federal court as reported by CNNs Bill Mears:
A federal judge on Friday ruled against four Republican presidential candidates seeking a spot on Virginia's March 6 primary ballot, saying they waited too long to file their claims.
Left off the ballot are Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former U.S Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman.
The four candidates challenged the state's residency requirements for those seeking to circulate ballot petitions, but Judge John Gibney ruled against the challenge.
The four candidates "knew the rules in Virginia many months ago," the judge wrote in his ruling. "In essence, they played the game, lost, and then complained that the rules were unfair."
Gibney, a 2010 appointee to the federal bench in Richmond by President Barack Obama, said his ruling denied the candidates' motion for a preliminary injunction.
"The plaintiffs have waited too long to file, and the doctrine of laches bars their claim," Gibney wrote.
"The Commonwealth is far along in the electoral process. The primary election is so close that the plaintiffs cannot gather the requisite signatures to get on the ballot. To place the plaintiffs on the ballot would deprive Virginia of its rights not only to conduct the primary in an orderly way but also to insist that a candidate show broad support," the judge wrote.
Two other candidates did qualify for the GOP primary: former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas...
You can read the article in its entirety HERE. It should also be noted that Virginia ballot does not have a write-in option (which Newt Gingrich was patently unaware of given a previous statement).
Friday, January 13, 2012
The Wrap-Up: January 13, 2012
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| Joel Osteen |
Mega-church leader Joel Osteen has been called out on his cherry-picking of the Bible.
That lawsuit filed by GOP candidates about Virginia's ballot rules for the state's primary took a step forward.
Speaking of Virginia, its Governor (Republican Bob McDonnell) made a very false claim in favor of the 1%.
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| President Obama |
Here is a question many on the left have asked: what has President Obama done for progressives?
As reasonable people know, the Bush tax cuts carry a lot of blame for blowing a whole in the national debt, but they have nothing on the tax cuts proposed by Mitt Romney.
A group of education and health organizations have released a recommendation of minimum sex-education standards to states and school disrticts. Conservative outrage in 3...2...
A New Jersey teacher may find out the price of discrimination.
The United States Department of Justice finally weighs in on civilian recording of police.
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue recently made a very generous donation.
And lastly, the campaign against North Carolina's anti-marriage equality amendment is officially underway.
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