Displaying 2,731 To 2,760 Of 16,275 Comments AdLib it seems to be a hit! » Posted By bito On November 3, 2011 @ 8:19 pm k’es Just for you: VIDEO- Tea bagger heckler to Elizabeth Warren: “You’re a socialist whore.” » Posted By bito On November 3, 2011 @ 8:02 pm AdLib, a review from ABL: AngryBlackLady Imani ABL @PlanetPOV “at least to those who aren’t in the GOP and know that “pejorative” doesn’t mean “pajamas that you can eat”” hilarity. And this: @PlanetPOV “To the disappointment of many gullible, angry white people for whom gravity is just an elitist theory…” BEST EVER » Posted By bito On November 3, 2011 @ 7:41 pm Perfect Khirad, you just about matched my thoughts exactly, but the the Antenori one. He thinks anyone disagreeing with him is just wrong and/or stupid. He is a pompous arse IMO. The rest, perfect. » Posted By bito On November 1, 2011 @ 10:34 pm Oh, you little Perkins, what have you done now? So sorry to hear about you back and getting “burners” down you leg is not a good indication. Not at all! Thank You for all your insight and explanations/clarifications and I do think that this is maneuver on the Dems more than anything, a put up or shut up to the R’s. I wonder if there is not some confusion, on purpose or not, with some of the terminology. Mighty Woof quoted the one section off the fact sheet that uses the term “reform” and both the Left and Right hear CUTS! Reforms in the administration of HC are needed (pharmaceuticals being a large one) and would save billions,but the Left reads “Benefit cuts.” As does the Right hear Defense cuts when a new cold war missile system or new aircraft carrier/w battle group won’t get built. Too much “hair on fire” and too little indifference. » Posted By bito On November 1, 2011 @ 4:48 pm They won’t be happy until AZ goes back to being a territory and everyone straps on a pistol. Every man, woman and child for themselves. Tucson will be back in Mexico like before the Gadsden Purchase and Frank Antanorri can be the Territorial Marshall. YeeHaw! » Posted By bito On November 1, 2011 @ 4:20 pm The Ravin’ – A Political Parody I like that Em, a lot! Very good imagery. » Posted By bito On November 2, 2011 @ 12:24 pm Can I fib? 😉 » Posted By bito On October 31, 2011 @ 11:25 am DOJ and Voter Suppression Activities Oh, she’s become a twitter fool! 😆 Sue if you have room in your tweets add @PlanetPOV and we will see them and retweet them. You should give out your @ here on the site, so other members can follow you — if you want to. » Posted By bito On November 4, 2011 @ 3:26 pm Sue, the Brennen Center has published a report on voter suppression called: Voting Law Changes in 2012 And here is their summery: http://www.brennancenter.org/content/resource/voting_law_changes_in_2012#summ They also have a PDF of the report on that page and dozens of links to associated stories from many publications. More than an hours worth of reading and enough info for 10 posts 😉 Those damn law students! 🙂 » Posted By bito On November 4, 2011 @ 2:03 pm Try as I may, I cannot find a case or instance where the DOJ initiates an action on voting rights unless it concerns fraud, intimidation or civil rights in a non “covered” state or jurisdiction. It appears to me that states have initiate lawsuits in those states or have cause for investigation presented to a Federal District Attorney by the state or harmed party. I would love to be wrong. I did find this informative site. http://www.brennancenter.org/content/section/category/voter_id » Posted By bito On October 31, 2011 @ 1:36 pm Murph according to wikipedia Section 5 covers those state requiring preclearence not any or all states, if you know different I would appreciate it. That does seem to be a question any when the DOJ can get involved when a state is covered. Section 5 – Preclearance Section 5 of the Act requires that the United States Department of Justice, through an administrative procedure, or a three-judge panel of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, through a declaratory judgment action “preclear” any attempt to change “any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting…” in any “covered jurisdiction.”[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_Rights_Act » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 8:22 pm Murph that was posted earlier today on this thread from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_Rights_Act » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 8:13 pm As much as we complain about voter suppression, and we should, remember that only 40% of people that are eligible to vote actually vote. » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 6:16 pm Yeppers. » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 5:45 pm Thank You Cher for looking that up, I got busy. I did cite the decision awhile ago but where I got it, I can’t remember. Edit: after reading the article, it did refresh my feeble memory and this was the turning point in the decision. Indiana provides IDs free of charge to the poor and allows voters who lack photo ID to cast a provisional ballot and then show up within 10 days at their county courthouse to produce identification or otherwise attest to their identity. Stevens said these provisions also help reduce the burden on people who lack driver licenses. » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 5:35 pm Question, C’lady, the states not subject to “preclearence” by the DOJ, do challenges have to come not have to begin in their own state courts and not federal courts? » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 5:17 pm Sue, I would say that it all depends on how much information you can gather and if you want to say something about them. If it’s lengthy, I suggest a new post. » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 1:14 pm Cher, I don’t even pretend to understand all the in’s and out’s on the enforcement of voting rights. That is why I am cautious about condemning the DOJ for inaction. Perhaps they are doing an outstanding job with in their legal boundaries or maybe they aren’t. Daily Kos did have it right, under the Bush Admin. They did any number of questionable things regarding voting rights. » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 1:08 pm Very good job Sue and if I may add to your list: Voter Suppression Wiki Home And this was sent to us via our Twitter: Voter ID Laws Prompt Black Caucus Tour for Black Political Survival » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 12:24 pm Cher, I am largely in agreement with you as I understand it. The DOJ can’t just wade into just any change in voting laws in most states but they can/do in states requiring “preclearnce.” [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/32/Us_s5_cvr08.PNG/800px-Us_s5_cvr08.PNG[/img] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_Rights_Act States that require photo ID’s has gone to the SCOTUS and approved by them. » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 12:12 pm Occupy – The Finest Form of Patriotism Sue, not to be OT but perhaps as a tangent to your thoughtful post. Yes, I went “huh?” and he went on to explain what it meant to them and how they often used that term in their writings. disinterested Far from uninterested but disinterested was the highest form of patriotism to them. What is best for the country, society, not me my party or enhancing ones personal wealth. Is that what many politicians lack in these times? I think so. » Posted By bito On October 30, 2011 @ 2:41 pm Welcome Kenn and thanks for your informative post, however it is NOT really necessary to post the same long comment on five times on multiple threads all at the same time. » Posted By bito On November 9, 2011 @ 12:36 pm “Ahem,” (clearing throat and speaking in Admin voice) many things get double/tripled posted on our very informative and thoughtful site. Not every member can possibly read read every comment and post or every item on the news and twitter widgets. I, know , I try. We cannot expect everyone to be here 24/7. (Admin voice over.) » Posted By bito On October 24, 2011 @ 9:35 pm Weekend Music Thread: Better the Second Time Around? Soon to be set to music: (has Willie ever stayed “on beat”? 😉 ) » Posted By bito On October 22, 2011 @ 6:42 pm LFer, place a “v” after the http: (example: https: and most music Youtube videos will appear. » Posted By bito On October 22, 2011 @ 1:37 pm And that is why he is Mr.Mittens. His Mr. Thumb and Mr. Finger are stuck inside a dark, lonely and confined place never seeing any light. » Posted By bito On October 21, 2011 @ 1:49 pm That’s also trure, Sue, and Cain’s not even understanding what a FDIC bank is either complete ignorance or deception. FDIC banks make an agreement to stay solvent and in return are insured along with their depositors. That “creative” junk is what gets them in trouble. I can’t remember the exact numbers that is in Dodd-Frank that banks have to increase on their holdings but it’s around 1.5-2%. They can probably find that much in exec. salaries and bonuses. » Posted By bito On October 22, 2011 @ 12:01 pm I tried to count all the of the overbearing rules and regulations that are stopping the banks from negotiating on home loans that Mr. Cain gave in his interview but I lost count… Oh, wait, he did mention that the FDIC requires the banks to be solvent which stops them from “getting creative.” Regulations, regulations, regulations is so much of their drumbeat, yet they can never cite one and actually show how it is stopping banks/recovery from their investing. » Posted By bito On October 22, 2011 @ 10:58 am And I hear you, Cher. I meant it only as an FYI nothing more. I have only soiled the bottom of my shoes 3 or 4 times crossing the threshold of an anti-Union/wokers/women Wal-Mart , only because I had to buy a replacement part for some one else. » Posted By bito On October 20, 2011 @ 8:04 pmComments Posted By bito
http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2011/11/03/video-tea-bagger-heckler-to-elizabeth-warren-youre-a-socialist-whore/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Given that fact, that is why voter/registration suppression is all that more important. A 1% change per precinct can change a state election.
http://www.votersuppression.net/
http://politic365.com/2011/10/28/voter-id-laws-prompt-black-caucus-tour-for-survival/
I watched an historian on the “founding fathers” on C-Span and he touched on this issue. He said that the best of the framers were those that were the most and attempted to be, “disinterested” and that G. Washington was at the top of class.
unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
It would be great if every one read everything first before they made a comment but it ain’t gonna happen and
if things get reposted, so be it, it’s bound to happen, its not competition of news that is is important but members POV’s on the news is important.
Keep in mind that we have readers from around the globe and many time zones and while it would be great that everyone read down a thread, links will be reposted.
Willie Nelson gets behind Occupy Wall Street movement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9oZefVZc0A&feature=player_embedded
And welcome to the Planet.
Mitt, can you remove a sock with those mittens on? Good Take one off and stuff one you mouth.
Quick, Mitt, how many years has it been since GWB’s “Mission Accomplished?”
But your the banker and you know all that and more. 😉
Wasn’t that one of problems, and still is, of the crash? That “creative” stuff?
Exactly what part of Dodd-Frank is hurting banks, Mr. Cain?
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