Sunday, April 29, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
6 Kinds of Pills Big Pharma Tries to Get You Hooked on for Life | | AlterNet
6 Kinds of Pills Big Pharma Tries to Get You Hooked on for Life | | AlterNet
Why would Pharma deal itself out of the game?
Killing the competetion with laws against weed too...
Why would Pharma deal itself out of the game?
Killing the competetion with laws against weed too...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
’Ed Show’ playbook: Wed., Apr. 25
’Ed Show’ playbook: Wed., Apr. 25
Would Mitt Romney implement Scott Walker's job-killing policies as president?
yES
98%
Would Mitt Romney implement Scott Walker's job-killing policies as president?
yES
98%
Poll: Would Mitt Romney implement Scott Walker’s job-killing policies as president?
Poll: Would Mitt Romney implement Scott Walker’s job-killing policies as president?
Would Mitt Romney implement Scott Walker's job-killing policies as president?
yES
98%
Would Mitt Romney implement Scott Walker's job-killing policies as president?
yES
98%
Obama and Fallon slow-jam the news
Obama and Fallon slow-jam the news
I watched the entire show and it was Great, @Don't double my interest rate... smile :-)
I watched the entire show and it was Great, @Don't double my interest rate... smile :-)
Marine who criticized President Obama on Facebook to be discharged
Marine who criticized President Obama on Facebook to be discharged
Don't criticize your Commander in Chief first and foremost...! Facebook is and can be used as evidence in court dumb a$$.... sigh
Don't criticize your Commander in Chief first and foremost...! Facebook is and can be used as evidence in court dumb a$$.... sigh
Please join me in supporting Bernies Progressive Budget!
Please join me in supporting Bernies Progressive Budget!
"Thank you for standing with Senator Bernie Sanders and Daily Kos in our fight for a progressive budget and a progressive America."
"Thank you for standing with Senator Bernie Sanders and Daily Kos in our fight for a progressive budget and a progressive America."
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Boehner: ’1-in-3’ shot GOP will lose House
Boehner: ’1-in-3’ shot GOP will lose House
"If John Boehner were a betting man, he’d give it a “one-in-three “ shot of the GOP losing control of the House in the November races."
I'm curious what the Vegas odds are considering it's the worst Republican controlled Congress in History..?
"If John Boehner were a betting man, he’d give it a “one-in-three “ shot of the GOP losing control of the House in the November races."
I'm curious what the Vegas odds are considering it's the worst Republican controlled Congress in History..?
Monday, April 23, 2012
2012 RNC 'Presidential Platform' Questionnaire Wants to Know How Much You Hate Obama
2012 RNC 'Presidential Platform' Questionnaire Wants to Know How Much You Hate Obama
"Notice how they also add “and order HIS justice department”. Not THE Justice Department but HIS Justice Department."
Very Sad indeed... sigh
"Notice how they also add “and order HIS justice department”. Not THE Justice Department but HIS Justice Department."
Very Sad indeed... sigh
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Rubio: George W. Bush ‘did a fantastic job as president’ | The Raw Story
Rubio: George W. Bush ‘did a fantastic job as president’ | The Raw Story
"And so I think that George W. Bush, in my opinion, did a fantastic job as president over eight years, facing a set of circumstances during those eight years that are different from the circumstances that a President Romney would face.”
I just find it hard to believe that Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio could suck a$$ this bad....
"And so I think that George W. Bush, in my opinion, did a fantastic job as president over eight years, facing a set of circumstances during those eight years that are different from the circumstances that a President Romney would face.”
I just find it hard to believe that Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio could suck a$$ this bad....
Wellness for the REAL World Online Radio by DrVeronica | Blog Talk Radio
Wellness for the REAL World Online Radio by DrVeronica | Blog Talk Radio
"NOT just another doc giving advice. She's fun, fiery and fascinating. Join Wellness for the REAL World with Dr. Veronica for something honest and different! Co-hosted by Russell Cook."
Thank you Doctor, smile :-)
"NOT just another doc giving advice. She's fun, fiery and fascinating. Join Wellness for the REAL World with Dr. Veronica for something honest and different! Co-hosted by Russell Cook."
Thank you Doctor, smile :-)
Saturday, April 21, 2012
VIDEO: It’s time to lengthen short attention spans, or we’ll be shortening lives.
VIDEO: It’s time to lengthen short attention spans, or we’ll be shortening lives.
"Nothing has changed since 1979. Encouraging, huh? Including the part about the competition among politicians over who’s more pro-drilling. To use the technical term, WTF?"
"Nothing has changed since 1979. Encouraging, huh? Including the part about the competition among politicians over who’s more pro-drilling. To use the technical term, WTF?"
MF Global: The Untold Story of the Biggest Wall Street Collapse Since Lehman | | AlterNet
MF Global: The Untold Story of the Biggest Wall Street Collapse Since Lehman | | AlterNet
"This is not a flashback to the rotting financial carcasses of 2008."
AIG insurance... rolling eyes'
"This is not a flashback to the rotting financial carcasses of 2008."
AIG insurance... rolling eyes'
Friday, April 20, 2012
Old man Doug: An ode to a 17-year-old dog
Old man Doug: An ode to a 17-year-old dog
"He stood at the edge of the bed and looked up at us with eyes filled with sorrow."
Ah, How sad.... sigh
"He stood at the edge of the bed and looked up at us with eyes filled with sorrow."
Ah, How sad.... sigh
Shocking Conflict of Interest: Private Water Companies Partner With Fracking Lobby | | AlterNet
Shocking Conflict of Interest: Private Water Companies Partner With Fracking Lobby | | AlterNet
"The situation -- which some watchdogs describe as a troubling conflict of interest -- underscores the complex issues raised by the nationwide push to privatize infrastructure and services like water, prisons, and roads."
Don't Frack with our Water...
"The situation -- which some watchdogs describe as a troubling conflict of interest -- underscores the complex issues raised by the nationwide push to privatize infrastructure and services like water, prisons, and roads."
Don't Frack with our Water...
Thursday, April 19, 2012
What's in a Name? George W. Regrets Dubbing Those "Bush Tax Cuts"
What's in a Name? George W. Regrets Dubbing Those "Bush Tax Cuts"
"I wish they weren't called the 'Bush tax cuts,'" he said of the decade-old rate reductions that bear his name.
History cannot be rewritten... ☺
"I wish they weren't called the 'Bush tax cuts,'" he said of the decade-old rate reductions that bear his name.
History cannot be rewritten... ☺
Sprint Nextel Accused of Being Tax Dodger, Skipping $100 Million in State, Local Sales Taxes - ABC News
Sprint Nextel Accused of Being Tax Dodger, Skipping $100 Million in State, Local Sales Taxes - ABC News
"Everyone else had no trouble figuring out what the tax law was, except for Sprint," Schneiderman said during a conference call. "
☺
"Everyone else had no trouble figuring out what the tax law was, except for Sprint," Schneiderman said during a conference call. "
☺
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Jon Stewart Checks Republicans' Math on the Buffett Rule - Entertainment - The Atlantic Wire
Jon Stewart Checks Republicans' Math on the Buffett Rule - Entertainment - The Atlantic Wire
"How much greater is $47 billion than $300 million? A lot, since that first figure is an two orders of magnitude larger than the second. But you wouldn't know it from listening to Senate Republicans debating the Buffett Rule."
"How much greater is $47 billion than $300 million? A lot, since that first figure is an two orders of magnitude larger than the second. But you wouldn't know it from listening to Senate Republicans debating the Buffett Rule."
Bet You Didn
Bet You Didn
"Reagan enacted a form of universal healthcare and we’ve been paying dearly ever since."
Thank goodness President Obama and Democrats passed HCR....
"Reagan enacted a form of universal healthcare and we’ve been paying dearly ever since."
Thank goodness President Obama and Democrats passed HCR....
Bernie Sanders Opens Up A Can Of Whoop Ass On The GOP Regarding The Buffett Rule
Bernie Sanders Opens Up A Can Of Whoop Ass On The GOP Regarding The Buffett Rule
Common Dreams -
1. They've Taken All the Middle Class Wage Increases
2. They've Mismanaged Key American Industries
3. They've Benefited from 50 Years of Public Research
4. They've Increased Their Incomes By Not Paying Taxes
5. They've Contributed Little to Society
Common Dreams -
1. They've Taken All the Middle Class Wage Increases
2. They've Mismanaged Key American Industries
3. They've Benefited from 50 Years of Public Research
4. They've Increased Their Incomes By Not Paying Taxes
5. They've Contributed Little to Society
FBI at Kodiak Station to Investigate CG Killings | Military.com
FBI at Kodiak Station to Investigate CG Killings | Military.com
"The shooting occurred almost 11 years after another fatal shooting involving the Coast Guard on another Alaska island, St. Paul Island, which is about 660 miles west of the city of Kodiak."
Very Sad indeed... sigh
"The shooting occurred almost 11 years after another fatal shooting involving the Coast Guard on another Alaska island, St. Paul Island, which is about 660 miles west of the city of Kodiak."
Very Sad indeed... sigh
Ted Nugent Gets Noticed by the Secret Service
Ted Nugent Gets Noticed by the Secret Service
“We’ll conduct an appropriate follow up”
Ted Nugent avoids Vietnam but runs his pie hole.... pffftttt
“We’ll conduct an appropriate follow up”
Ted Nugent avoids Vietnam but runs his pie hole.... pffftttt
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Rossen Reports: Are you getting what you pay for at the pump?
Rossen Reports: Are you getting what you pay for at the pump?
"American drivers have filed class-action lawsuits against gas station chains in 21 states, calling the practice fraud and hoping to force gas stations to install the high-tech pumps."
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley buy futures in advance that account for approximately $0.68 of every gallon of Gas...
"American drivers have filed class-action lawsuits against gas station chains in 21 states, calling the practice fraud and hoping to force gas stations to install the high-tech pumps."
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley buy futures in advance that account for approximately $0.68 of every gallon of Gas...
Rossen Reports: Are you getting what you pay for at the pump?
Rossen Reports: Are you getting what you pay for at the pump?
"American drivers have filed class-action lawsuits against gas station chains in 21 states, calling the practice fraud and hoping to force gas stations to install the high-tech pumps."
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley buy futures in advance that account for approximately $0.68 of every gallon of Gas...
"American drivers have filed class-action lawsuits against gas station chains in 21 states, calling the practice fraud and hoping to force gas stations to install the high-tech pumps."
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley buy futures in advance that account for approximately $0.68 of every gallon of Gas...
Bald eagles make comeback in the Windy City
Bald eagles make comeback in the Windy City
High up a tree, across the street, is a family of bald eagles.
“This is a gift of nature that has been bestowed upon us,” he said.
Best Story of the year...
High up a tree, across the street, is a family of bald eagles.
“This is a gift of nature that has been bestowed upon us,” he said.
Best Story of the year...
Monday, April 16, 2012
5 Countries That Do It Better: How Sexual Prudery Makes America a Less Healthy and Happy Place | Sex & Relationships | AlterNet
5 Countries That Do It Better: How Sexual Prudery Makes America a Less Healthy and Happy Place | Sex & Relationships | AlterNet
1. The Netherlands
2. Switzerland
3. Spain
4. France
5. Germany
1. The Netherlands
2. Switzerland
3. Spain
4. France
5. Germany
Sunday, April 15, 2012
GA Cops Repeatedly Taser and Pepper Spray 57 Year Old School Teacher Who Called for Help
GA Cops Repeatedly Taser and Pepper Spray 57 Year Old School Teacher Who Called for Help
Smith resigned as a result of the incident. The other officer involved, Tim Murphy of Richland PD, was fired for using pepper spray while trying to arrest Wells.
Smith resigned just as Ogle started the process to fire him, the chief said. Smith now works for the Chattahoochee County Sheriff's office.
Smith resigned as a result of the incident. The other officer involved, Tim Murphy of Richland PD, was fired for using pepper spray while trying to arrest Wells.
Smith resigned just as Ogle started the process to fire him, the chief said. Smith now works for the Chattahoochee County Sheriff's office.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Filmmaker Spotlights Coast Guard's Surfboats | Military.com
Filmmaker Spotlights Coast Guard's Surfboats | Military.com
"The training for this work is extremely demanding and it can take from one to six years, according to the Coast Guard's website."
Love it.... smile :-)
"The training for this work is extremely demanding and it can take from one to six years, according to the Coast Guard's website."
Love it.... smile :-)
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Video: USCG’s Mk 38 Cannon Sinks Japanese Ghost Ship | Defense Tech
Video: USCG’s Mk 38 Cannon Sinks Japanese Ghost Ship | Defense Tech
"The cutter's guns tore holes in the 164-foot Ryou-Un Maru on Thursday, ending its long, lonely journey across the Pacific that began when the deadly tsunami set it floating more than a year ago."
"The cutter's guns tore holes in the 164-foot Ryou-Un Maru on Thursday, ending its long, lonely journey across the Pacific that began when the deadly tsunami set it floating more than a year ago."
Greenspan: Not ending Bush tax cuts would be 'disastrous'
Greenspan: Not ending Bush tax cuts would be 'disastrous'
"You don't agree with Republican leaders who say tax cuts pay for themselves?" asked NBC's David Gregory.
"They do not," Greenspan replied firmly.
"You don't agree with Republican leaders who say tax cuts pay for themselves?" asked NBC's David Gregory.
"They do not," Greenspan replied firmly.
Monday, April 9, 2012
CBS Affiliate Will Stop Airing Limbaugh
CBS Affiliate Will Stop Airing Limbaugh: pPhiladelphia CBS affiliate WPHT will no longer broadcast Rush Limbaugh’s show, replacing the hate radio host with the far more moderate talker Michael Smerconish. While “the move does not appear to be directly related to the recent ad boycott” against Limbaugh in the wake of his sexist attacks on Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke, it’s [...]/p
"Limbaugh will likely move to an AM station in the city."
Moving on up.... smile :-)
"Limbaugh will likely move to an AM station in the city."
Moving on up.... smile :-)
Prosecutor: No grand jury for Trayvon Martin case
Prosecutor: No grand jury for Trayvon Martin case
A violation of Trayvon's rights as I see it... sigh
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Deciphering Right-Wing Code: What Conservatives Are Really Saying When They Seem to Spew Nonsense | | AlterNet
Deciphering Right-Wing Code: What Conservatives Are Really Saying When They Seem to Spew Nonsense | | AlterNet
"To my ears, it was a very loud and clear tip-off that conservatives are gearing up an all-out frontal assault on funding for America's public universities."
I do appreciate your insite.... sigh
"To my ears, it was a very loud and clear tip-off that conservatives are gearing up an all-out frontal assault on funding for America's public universities."
I do appreciate your insite.... sigh
Capitalism's Dirty Secret: Corporations Don't Create Jobs, They Destroy Them | | AlterNet
Capitalism's Dirty Secret: Corporations Don't Create Jobs, They Destroy Them | | AlterNet
"Corporations are kind of like wild horses. They can run you down. Or sweep you around in circles till you’re exhausted."
Perfect Analogy....
"Corporations are kind of like wild horses. They can run you down. Or sweep you around in circles till you’re exhausted."
Perfect Analogy....
Capitalism's Dirty Secret: Corporations Don't Create Jobs, They Destroy Them | | AlterNet
Capitalism's Dirty Secret: Corporations Don't Create Jobs, They Destroy Them | | AlterNet
"Corporations are kind of like wild horses. They can run you down. Or sweep you around in circles till you’re exhausted."
Perfect Analogy....
"Corporations are kind of like wild horses. They can run you down. Or sweep you around in circles till you’re exhausted."
Perfect Analogy....
Cops: Dad dies after shielding son, 8, from barrage of bullets
Cops: Dad dies after shielding son, 8, from barrage of bullets
Fredrick Martin and his son, Tre, were in front of their garage Tuesday night when gunfire broke out, police said.
When he heard the shots, the man pushed his son to the ground and covered him with his body. Martin suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen and upper torso and later died at the hospital."
Whoa, I would have done the same....
Fredrick Martin and his son, Tre, were in front of their garage Tuesday night when gunfire broke out, police said.
When he heard the shots, the man pushed his son to the ground and covered him with his body. Martin suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen and upper torso and later died at the hospital."
Whoa, I would have done the same....
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Obama Justice Department indicts ex-CIA agent for exposing torture
Obama Justice Department indicts ex-CIA agent for exposing torture
Thursday’s indictment of John Kiriakou for exposing CIA torture of detainees confirms yet again that the Obama administration is continuing and deepening the crimes carried out by the Bush White House.
Thursday’s indictment of John Kiriakou for exposing CIA torture of detainees confirms yet again that the Obama administration is continuing and deepening the crimes carried out by the Bush White House.
Friday, April 6, 2012
10 Unbelievably Sh**ty Things America Does to Homeless People | | AlterNet
10 Unbelievably Sh**ty Things America Does to Homeless People | | AlterNet
"For decades, cities all over the country have worked to essentially criminalize homelessness, instituting measures that outlaw holding a sign, sleeping, sitting, lying (or weirdly, telling a lie in Orlando) if you live on the street."
St. Pete and Tampa also make it a crime.... sigh
"For decades, cities all over the country have worked to essentially criminalize homelessness, instituting measures that outlaw holding a sign, sleeping, sitting, lying (or weirdly, telling a lie in Orlando) if you live on the street."
St. Pete and Tampa also make it a crime.... sigh
Source of Iraq WMD Claim Admits He Lied | Military.com
Source of Iraq WMD Claim Admits He Lied | Military.com
"A man whose lies helped to make the case for invading Iraq -- starting a nine-year war costing more than 100,000 lives and hundreds of billions of dollars -- told British television Monday that his tales of WMD were lies."
Seems like a good case for prosecution....
"A man whose lies helped to make the case for invading Iraq -- starting a nine-year war costing more than 100,000 lives and hundreds of billions of dollars -- told British television Monday that his tales of WMD were lies."
Seems like a good case for prosecution....
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Fire on Coast Guard Cutter in NC Delays Patrol | Military.com
Fire on Coast Guard Cutter in NC Delays Patrol | Military.com
"He said the crew will get the aging cutter to fully mission capable status as soon as possible "in order to provide critical persistent presence in the maritime domain.
The 49-year-old Diligence and the other medium endurance cutters are slated for replacement by a new class of cutters."
She's getting up there in age but still lots of life left....
"He said the crew will get the aging cutter to fully mission capable status as soon as possible "in order to provide critical persistent presence in the maritime domain.
The 49-year-old Diligence and the other medium endurance cutters are slated for replacement by a new class of cutters."
She's getting up there in age but still lots of life left....
Capitalism's Dirty Secret: Corporations Don't Create Jobs, They Destroy Them | Economy | AlterNet
Capitalism's Dirty Secret: Corporations Don't Create Jobs, They Destroy Them | Economy | AlterNet
"The U.S. Department of Commerce found that from 2000 to 2009, U.S. transnational corporations, which employ about 20 percent of all American workers, cut their domestic employment by 2.9 million even as they boosted their overseas workforce by 2.4 million."
Here we find the truth... sigh
"The U.S. Department of Commerce found that from 2000 to 2009, U.S. transnational corporations, which employ about 20 percent of all American workers, cut their domestic employment by 2.9 million even as they boosted their overseas workforce by 2.4 million."
Here we find the truth... sigh
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