Displaying 2,431 To 2,460 Of 16,275 Comments And more Sue! TNR Exclusive: A Collection of Ron Paul’s Most Incendiary Newsletters For years, Ron Paul published a series of newsletters that dispensed political news and investment advice, but also routinely indulged in bigotry. Here’s a selection of some especially inflammatory passages, with links to scanned images of the original documents in which they appeared. An October 1990 edition of the Political Report ridicules black activists, led by Al Sharpton, for demonstrating at the Statue of Liberty in favor of renaming New York City after Martin Luther King. The newsletter suggests that “Welfaria,” “Zooville,” “Rapetown,” “Dirtburg,”and “Lazyopolis ” would be better alternatives—and says, “Next time, hold that demonstration at a food stamp bureau or a crack house.” Sue, I loved the part in the LATimes article about the paranoia on the “new money.” Those holograms are pretty scary. 🙂 » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 3:15 pm SC voter ID law rejected by Justice Department COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday rejected South Carolina’s law requiring voters to show photo identification, saying the law makes it harder for minorities to vote. Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez said the law didn’t meet the burden under the Voting Rights Act and tens of thousands of minorities in South Carolina might not be unable (sic) to cast ballots under the law. Perez said non-whites comprise about one-third of South Carolina’s registered voters. Minorities also are one-third of the registered voters who don’t have the right ID to vote. » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 2:37 pm A visit to see Santa no 5 year old would ever forget! Grandparents Ejected From Shopping Mall For Photographing Grandson When they explained that they were there to see Santa Claus, the security guard threatened to have them physically removed. Another security guard stepped in to provide backup. http://www.pixiq.com/article/grandparents-ejected-from-mall-for-photographing-grandson » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 1:48 pm Sally, I will admit I haven’t watched the whole series or the movie, but what I have seen, it’s very interesting! » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 1:41 pm k’es, if I were a teacher in any capacity, I would make this a part of my course. Financial history has been a huge factor on most every aspect of history yet it isn’t discussed much, instead the subject is treated as footnote. Revolts, revolutions even the Reformation have an as aspect of the economy, finances, as much as anything else. » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 1:38 pm There does seem to be some disconnect between Republican primary voters and the rest of the country. [img]http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2011/12/20/Should-Taxes-on-Those-Earning-Over-1-Million-Should-Be-Increased_620_620x350.gif[/img] Do they still believe in upward mobility, despite those pesky facts or are they already in the top 20%? » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 1:25 pm Methinks you are correct: Which Candidate Views Will Matter More in Your Vote? Not a huge difference between those two subsets at all and primary voters are the most rabid. “It’s the economy stupid” and yet what we have the MSM and the candidates consumed with social issues, Why? Because the economy be hard. It takes knowledge to discuss. » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 1:12 pm The Wall Street Journal alluded to the same thing in their scathing editorial on the payroll tax cut extension, PBO is a master negotiator. The biggest whiners of “Obama Caves-Again” seem to come from the PL and not from the right. The meme today on MSNBC has been that he did cave on the Keystone pipeline, which is false. He agreed to make a decision on it earlier, not on any decision that was actually made. What will be their excuse be when his decision is that he will wait until all environmental studies, both state and federal are completed, before any final decision. » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 12:25 pm For anyone not being involved in the holiday festivities, may I recommend viewing “The Ascent of Money” The series charts the financial history of the world, demonstrating the effect that finance had on some of the most momentous historic events. The adage of “those not knowing history are condemned to repeat it” could not be more obvious than what is shown in this series. » Posted By bito On December 23, 2011 @ 12:06 pm President Obama Speaks on the Importance of Extending the Payroll Tax Cut President Obama calls on the House of Representatives to negotiate a compromise on extending the payroll tax cut, which already has broad bipartisan support, because the American people can’t afford to see their taxes go up next year. And Eugene Robinson stating the obvious–to everyone but House R’s In the current imbroglio, nothing resembling a principle was involved. Boehner said that House Republicans wanted to extend the payroll tax cut for an entire year, rather than just two months. But even if you accept his claim at face value, it ignores the fact that the two-month deal was approved by the Senate for one reason only: to allow time for negotiation of a one-year extension. In other words, the measure that House Republicans were so reluctant to pass, or even vote on, was crafted as a step toward the specific outcome that House Republicans claimed was their goal. » Posted By bito On December 22, 2011 @ 6:11 pm Ghost Of Christmas Past: Ron Paul Favored Federal Slaveowner Bailout Over Civil War » Posted By bito On December 22, 2011 @ 5:40 pm “The President” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJHiovfYJ7I&feature=player_embedded theonlyadult BWD » Posted By bito On December 22, 2011 @ 4:51 pm Dear ‘Friend’, Two thousand eleven has been an unimaginable year for our family. It has been like a ride on a roller-coaster that has taken us from some incredibly low points but also to the pinnacle of hope. Finding the words to express how deeply we appreciate your love and kindness is not easy. But after all of the rehab, the get-well notes and your messages of support, the most important words to say are the simplest. Thank you Cactus Roots! We miss Arizona and we look forward to a better 2012. We will see you again soon. Happy Holidays, Gabby & Mark » Posted By bito On December 22, 2011 @ 1:15 pm Oldie but Goodie! Arianna: ‘We would love to clone Newt’ http://www.politico.com/blogs/ben-smith/2011/12/arianna-we-would-love-to-clone-newt-108166.html “We would all love to clone Newt Gingrich,” Huffington says while introducing Gingrich. “We would love to have a Newt Gingrich who is speaker of the house, and a Newt Gingrich who is running for president and a Newt Gingrich who is running around the country teaching the principles of American civilization. But given that third wave technology has not advanced to that level yet, we are delighted to have the only one Newt Gingrich.” http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/RadioAm/start/880/stop/1172 » Posted By bito On December 20, 2011 @ 4:22 pm Kim Jong Il: Top 10 weird facts about N Korea’s late leader 5. High achiever Official records reportedly show that Kim learned to walk at the age of three weeks, and was talking at eight weeks. While at Kim Il Sung University, he apparently wrote 1,500 books over a period of three years, along with six full operas. According to his official biography, all of his operas are “better than any in the history of music.” Then there’s his sporting prowess. In 1994, Pyongyang media reported that the first time Kim picked up a golf club, he shot a 38-under par round on North Korea’s only golf course, including 11 holes-in-one. Reports say each of his 17 bodyguards verified the record-breaking feat. He then decided to retire from the sport forever. 10. Didn’t defecate It is reported that Kim’s official biography on the North Korean state web site, which has since been taken down, claimed that Kim did not defecate. Enough said. » Posted By bito On December 20, 2011 @ 3:40 pm President Obama Speaks on the Payroll Tax Cut President Obama said that extending the payroll tax cut is not a game for the millions of people who depend on that money to make ends meet. Right now, I am unable to pay all my bills every month; forty dollars less would mean my son and I would be going without groceries or another bill would have to wait and be late. P.B., Liberal, Kansas hashtag #40dollars » Posted By bito On December 20, 2011 @ 2:41 pm ICYMI, foolishly and stupidly I got involved in a war of words with an Emo, PL, concern troll or just a plain troll on twitter over his use of “Dems/Obama caving again over the pipeline” even before any announcement, facts, yes,I know, I said it, stupid. I left HP in 2009 for that very reason. Obama, Dalai Lama are top of pops for world leaders http://www.english.rfi.fr/general/20100423-obama-dalai-lama-are-top-pops-world-leaders Amazing isn’t it? We in the US listen to words of weak,caving, Satan, the anti-Christ….. and the rest of the admires him? [img]http://www.english.rfi.fr/sites/english.filesrfi/dynimagecache/0/23/608/455/344/257/sites/images.rfi.fr/files/aef_image/barometer%203.jpg[/img] Two best tweets of the day: theonlyadult profile theonlyadult @BarackObama told you not to give them the keys back. You did not listen. Kahsai When PBO was talking about “Dont give them the keys back”in 2010 He wasn’t kidding.Just look @what he has 2 go through 2 pass a single bill #GOTV #occupythevotingbooth President Gingrich? » Posted By bito On December 16, 2011 @ 10:47 pm k’es, I knew that you wouldn’t lower yourself and call him a “pompous pig” or a “janitor in a drum”, you have to much respect for janitors and pigs, they both have purpose in life. » Posted By bito On December 16, 2011 @ 9:53 pm I once sold used cars and short term life insurance (read worthless) on the side, I usually came home from work many a day and said “I as tired as a nurse. No one appreciated me” » Posted By bito On December 16, 2011 @ 7:02 pm Sally, Of course everyone is hollering that he has “caved”. Everyone is not hollering that, some are hollering that the GOP are once again holding the countries workers and the economy hostage once again. Caved is not involved at all, I don’t fall for that MSM spin. PBO, Reid, Pelosi can count votes and his eye is on the prize not being held hostage. Sorry again Sally for my rant, I’m just not in a good mood, too many people in fantasy-land and not reality, lately on their facts. » Posted By bito On December 16, 2011 @ 6:48 pm Cher, there are some really good quotes there, some real jewels. 25. “Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear.” » Posted By bito On December 16, 2011 @ 4:04 pm “Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home–but not for housing. They are strong for labor–but they are stronger for restricting labor’s rights. They favor minimum wage–the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all–but they won’t spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine–for people who can afford them. They consider electrical power a great blessing–but only when the private power companies get their rake-off. They think American standard of living is a fine thing–so long as it doesn’t spread to all the people. And they admire of Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it.” 33 Quotes About Conservatives/Republicans That Liberals Should Know About » Posted By bito On December 16, 2011 @ 2:37 pm Made me look, C’lady, 🙂 You’re right, some of the comments missed the point completely, didn’t they? I rarely read comments on most sites, the crazies/trolls seem to have taken them over. I can barely read the comments on the AFL-CIO blog anymore, there are some real frauds even there. » Posted By bito On December 16, 2011 @ 2:32 pm This needs to be taught along with civics! News Literacy Project Trains Young People to Be Skeptical Media Consumers Watch News Literacy Project Trains Young People to Be Skeptical Media Consumers on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/media/july-dec11/newsliteracy_12-13.html H/T The Monkey Cage » Posted By bito On December 16, 2011 @ 1:07 pm And some PL tweeted about not showing Bo! Go figure! » Posted By bito On December 15, 2011 @ 3:48 pm How’s that 10 bucks you gave your favorite candidate look now? Think that will buy you some access, a private talk over dinner, maybe? Why it’s legal for one donor to put $20 million behind Gingrich Politico weighed in today with a bombshell revelation: Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson is set to hand $20 million to a “Super PAC” backing Newt Gingrich. Such a sum could have a major impact on the GOP primary, enabling him to ward off the barrage of negative ads currently pummeling him daily — meaning that one extremely wealthy man could play an extraordinarily outsized role in helping decide the GOP nominee for president. This prompted a good question from Taegan Goddard: “How on earth is this legal in American politics?” I checked in with David Donnelly of the Public Campaign Action Fund to get an answer. […] Thanks to Citizens United and a subsequent court decision, Super PACs can raise unlimited sums, and spend it all advocating directly for or against a candidate, as long as there’s no coordination between the Super PAC and the candidate’s campaign. But this prohibition against coordination doesn’t really have much signficance in the real world. Consider that one of the pro-Gingrich Super PACs that may receive this $20 million, Winning Our Future, is headed by Becky Burkett, who was the lead fundraiser for Gingrich’s main political operation for years, American Solutions. That group raised a total of $54 million….. » Posted By bito On December 15, 2011 @ 2:55 pm Those bloody Dems and their damn so called class warfare! In 2007 (the most recent SCF) the cumulative wealth of the Forbes 400 was $1.54 trillion or roughly the same amount of wealth held by the entire bottom fifty percent of American families. This is a stunning statistic to be sure. Upon closer inspection, the Forbes list reveals that six Waltons—all children (one daughter-in-law) of Sam or James “Bud” Walton the founders of Wal-Mart—were on the list. The combined worth of the Walton six was $69.7 billion in 2007—which equated to the total wealth of the entire bottom thirty percent! The Walmart Heirs Have The Same Net Worth As The Bottom 30 Percent Of Americans http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/12/09/385941/walmart-heirs-worth-30-percent-bottom/ » Posted By bito On December 15, 2011 @ 2:23 pm OH Mittens, what did you step in now? It sure doesn’t smell too good. In his remarks this week, Mr Romney said of his French lodgings: “I don’t recall any of them having a refrigerator. We shopped before every meal”. Mr Anderson said that as well as a refrigerator, the mansion had “a Spanish chef called Pardo and a house boy, who prepared lunch and supper five days a week”. It was “well equipped” with all modern conveniences, including a combination washer-dryer machine, Mr Anderson said. “I never saw anything like it in another private home at that time.” […] Mr Romney added in his comments that “most of the apartments I lived in had no shower or bathtub”. He said: “If we were lucky, we actually bought a hose and we stuck it on the sink.” He said he was forced to use a hole in the ground and a bucket for a lavatory. Jean Caussé, a 72-year-old Mormon who met Mr Romney in Bordeaux, said he “would be astonished” if that had been the case. “I never knew missionaries who had to do that,” he said. “I don’t see why he would have lived in conditions like that for two years when it was far from the general case”. The mission home in Paris was fully plumbed and central heated. “All of the missionary rooms had something like a bath or a shower attached to it,” said Mr Anderson. “The home had several”. US election 2012: Mitt Romney’s life as a poor Mormon missionary in France questioned » Posted By bito On December 15, 2011 @ 1:00 pm Sorry about that post, Cher. I had to find something positive to put my the fire in my hair out with. 😉 » Posted By bito On December 15, 2011 @ 12:50 pm And how much worse would the poverty level be if the R’s have their way? Yet things aren’t nearly as bad as they could have been. The safety net is helping to hold the line against poverty and hardship, as the latest available figures in several areas show. 1. Without government assistance programs, the poverty rate would have been nearly twice as high in 2010: an estimated 28.6 percent, compared with the actual figure of 15.5 percent, based on a measure of poverty that includes the impact of programs like food stamps and housing assistance and tax credits (including the Earned Income Tax Credit). If the safety net hadn’t existed, another 40 million people would have been poor. 2.Just one part of the safety net — six temporary federal initiatives enacted in 2009 and 2010 to bolster the economy by lifting consumers’ incomes and purchases — kept an estimated 7 million people out of poverty in 2010. » Posted By bito On December 15, 2011 @ 12:14 pmComments Posted By bito
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_VOTER_ID_SOUTH_CAROLINA?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
(Among Republican Primary Voters)
71% economy–20% social
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/
No no, nothing can be *THAT* cute. youtube.com/watch?v=NJHiov… #obama2012
December 20, 2011
Now to my point,with all the PBO bashing from both the far left and the right:
If he chooses to be a “Definer of Civilization”, perhaps he needs to define his own life first, is it scamer, philanderer, money grubber or opportunist? He would last about 3 hours on the floor as an RN and I would be hitting the buzzer if he walked into my room as an aide or a “candy-stripper” let alone a nurse.
He gives public service, even politicians, a bad name.
OK, I made that up, but what a bloody idiot. How can an person so empty as he is even know emptiness? Cheating on his vows and his wives was “just trying to do so much”?
Sorry Sally, I don’t mean to seem to be picking on you, I’m just sick and tired of people not realizing that the R’s in the House can stop, the R’s in the Senate can stop, and who suffers but the economy, the working poor, the sick, elderly and infirm. The R’s have stated quite plainly, they didn’t mince words, their number one goal is to defeat PBO and the economy be damned.
~William E. Gladstone
~Harry S. Truman
I admit, freely, I do have a pet peeve about not sourcing or not linking to something that is paraphrased, taken out of context. I want to be able to read the article. Must be all those 3X5 note cards and footnotes I always had to have. 🙂
Much of Mitt Romney’s life as a Mormon missionary in France was not as poor or arduous as he has claimed, say those who knew him at the time.
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