Why do people vote against their own best interests?
This question has stymied political strategists and pundits for a long time. As an expert in the women's market, I too am baffled by the way people, especially women, vote against those who share their...
View ArticleAre Republicans the real stars of the Wizard of Oz?
The Wizards of Wall Street and other financially elite in America certainly believe in paving a gold brick road all the way to their bank accounts. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written in 1896 depicted...
View ArticleInstead of being just a Republican or Democrat, why not be an American first?
Instead of voters picking politicians, why are politicians deciding on who has the right to vote?
View ArticleWar--The Republican Cry
Whether it is Iraq, women, the poor, the elderly, college students, healthcare, Medicare, Social Security, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), public education, the post office, hardworking Americans or...
View ArticleThe BLACK man in the WHITE house: Racism is alive and well in America
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. While this law was created to protect...
View ArticleFor Dummies books should top the Republican Party’s reading list
The highly popular and proliferate series of Dummies books has more than 1,800 titles with more than 250 million books in print around the world. With these numbers and a stable of authors who write on...
View ArticleThe Injustices of the Justices: Supreme Court style
Throughout history, there have been controversies over various Supreme Court rulings, but like most Americans, I didn’t really pay much attention to many of their decisions. As I got older, I realized...
View ArticleRepublican Governors show their true colors turning down billions in Medicaid...
In a 2012 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that states could decide to take the Medicaid expansion or not. In a purely political, but predictable move, Republican governor after Republican governor...
View ArticleRepublicans aren’t Pro-Life
One of the main platforms of the Republicans is that, as a party, they say they are definitively Pro-Life. But, if you really look closely at their stance on weapons, abortion, food stamps, global...
View ArticleWhy I’m no longer a Republican
In 1988 when I voted for George H. W. Bush for president, there was nothing unusual about it. From the time I turned 21, I had always voted Republican. But, after he broke his promise not to raise...
View ArticleDespicable Me: Which Republican wins the title
I must admit, I didn’t see the movie, but figured the main character must be evil and, well despicable. When I read the plot, I found out I was partially right. Gru started out evil, but when he...
View ArticleNever mind what the Constitution says; our prison system has run amuck
The practice of charging fines and billing fees to defendants dates back to the 1970s. The number of people behind bars has increased 700% by 2010. In the last 30+ years, prisons and courtrooms have...
View ArticleIf you don’t vote, you get what you deserve
Have you ever thought…my vote doesn’t matter so why hassle with it? Or, decide not to vote because you didn’t want to wait in line or drive to your designated polling location? Have you ever chosen not...
View ArticleRepublican Hatred Overshadows America’s Founding Values
Many politicians in Washington do not agree with one another but, the Republican Party seems to go beyond disagreement and promote hatred. They hate Obama, science and climate change, immigrants,...
View ArticleBenghazi…Benghazi…Benghazi
How many more millions of taxpayer dollars are the Republicans in the House going to waste on the Benghazi witch hunt? The continuing question Republicans ask is: “Did the Obama administration mislead...
View ArticleI’m sad: People often choose to show their worst side, not their best
The weather is sunny, the grass is green and the roses are blooming, but as I watch the news and read the paper, I become sad at the violence, poverty and brutality in the world we live. I worry...
View ArticleAll in the Family: The more things change, the more they stay the same
Forty-three years ago, a groundbreaking television show transformed the American viewing audience when All in the Family debuted in 1971. By the end of the first season, 60 million people were watching...
View ArticleMinimum Wage, Minimum Age: Republicans Continue to Fight
The media, Congress and American workers are talking about raising the minimum wage nationally. So why hasn't an increase been passed? Who opposes raising the minimum wage? Not average Americans. Not...
View ArticleWhy you should vote Republican
You should vote Republican if you think it is better for corporations to pay little or no taxes while hardworking Americans pay more.You should vote Republican if you think privatizing roads and...
View ArticleThe Republican Clown Car
Everyone loves a circus! We are dazzled by the trapeze artists, awed by the elephants, amazed by the aerial acrobats and astonished by the high-wire daredevils. The clowns and clown cars always bring...
View ArticleInequality for All: The Republican Goal
As inequalities increase in America over the next couple of decades, life for some will become bleak. Income inequality is just one aspect of the fight for inequality for all. It extends into...
View ArticleRepublican Governors Questionable Behavior
While some Republican governors’ behavior is criminal, others are morally and ethically wrong. Below are some of the choices made by our brilliant elected officials…
View ArticleThe Presidents of Mount Rushmore: Could any of them win the election today?
One of the nation’s renowned historic sites is Mount Rushmore, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It took 14 years to carve Mount Rushmore, cost just under a million dollars, and has nearly...
View ArticleThe Republican Dictionary
See how Republicans see today's issues...their thoughts and buzzard ideas that might affect your life and life style.
View ArticleThings You Will Never Hear Republicans Say
“We have a mandate since we won the mid-term election: to work with the Democrats in order to help the middle-class and grow the economy for all.”“John Boehner should work with all House members...
View ArticleWhere are the Democrats and their values?
In the recent mid-term election, Democratic voters failed to show up at the polls. Who abandoned the party? The voters, the leaders or the candidates? The answer: all of the above.
View ArticleWhat is America? A Republic? A Democracy? An Oligarchy? A Plutocracy? A...
I’m not sure what America’s form of government is anymore but, it is definitely not a democracy.
View ArticleRepublicans Control both Houses of Congress; Democrats the Presidency
Republicans Control both Houses of Congress; Democrats the Presidency: So What Does the Future Hold?
View ArticleMitch McConnell, Really!
Mitch McConnell failed on his pledge to make Obama a one-term president, but he did succeed in obstructing the passage of many bills that would have grown the economy and helped the American people....
View ArticleIs John Boehner really the most “do-nothing” Speaker of the House in history?
As we look at John Boehner and what he has accomplished as speaker, or rather not accomplished, I believe he is the most “do-nothing” Speaker of the House in history. Recently he opened the 114th...
View ArticleR is for Republican and Reverse
Democrats keep trying to drive our country forward with policies designed to help Americans in the 21st century. Unfortunately, Republicans are stuck in reverse.Attorney Louise Raggio drafted and...
View ArticleWhat I hate...
I hate Republican congressional climate deniers who pick up snowballs in March to prove there is no such thing as climate change or global warming. Solution: Political parties and voters should look...
View ArticleScary Stupid Senators’ Stunts
Republicans seem to act first, and think second; or not at all. They fail to look at the consequences of their actions. The most recent example of this behavior occurred when Sen. Tom Cotton, and his...
View ArticleWhat Are the Democrats Doing?
While I disagree with a lot the Republicans say and do, they are visible and vocal on a daily basis. The Democrats, on the other hand, are nowhere to be seen and nowhere to be heard. They lack...
View ArticleMoney…Money…Money
The three issues I want to address in this blog are:1. Campaign finance reform 2. Taxes 3. Income inequalityThere is an old saying, “Money is the root of all evil.” While money may not cause...
View ArticleThe Republicans are for Smaller Government Except…
While most Republicans think there is no role for government in job creation, some of our best Presidents have proven otherwise. FDR knew the importance of government when he created the New Deal that...
View ArticleTexas, Our Texas: Will Republicans Continue to Make Things Even Worse?
There are many competitions in our society, in our country, and in our world. Children, adults, colleges, corporations, etc. are constantly striving to be ranked at the top. States even compete so they...
View ArticleTexas, The Sequel: The State That Continues to Provide the National News and...
Between March and June, 2015, making national news seemed to be a frequent occurrence for Texas as Austin, Garland, Waco, Overton, and McKinney experienced unprecedented media coverage. Meanwhile, as...
View ArticleThe Republican Clown Train is Chugging Along with Donald Trump as Engineer
Like many TV programs, I’m going to take a break for a few months to renew thoughts and prepare for a long election process…but first, here is the initial blog of my four-part series on the evolving...
View ArticleThe Republican Clown Train is Chugging Along - Part 2
As both parties hold debates, candidates continue to spew lies and make unbelievable statements. My previous post included Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, and Ted Cruz.Check out the next four (in...
View ArticleLet's Look at the Facts
Who should we really fear, ISIS or the NRA?Everyone believes ISIS is a threat to democracy, religious freedoms, and human rights. While I concur with these beliefs, I worry far more about domestic...
View ArticleWhy Today’s Media is Unreliable and How that Affects Our Vote
In his 2008 book, The Assault on Reason, Al Gore wrote: “A free press is supposed to function as our democracy's immune system against... gross errors of fact and understanding.” But it doesn't - as...
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