Here is one way we know we're not conservative Republicans. If we were, we would clearly claim an affinity with The Watchmen. Their leader is blue. He's in great shape. And he and his crackerjack team are protecting humanity from … [Read more...]
A 21st Century Ghost Dance: Rush Limbaugh, The Radical Right and the Politics of Obstruction
In the closing days of the 1880s, beset by far reaching societal change, the Indians of the American West embraced a messianic practice called the Ghost Dance. The Ghost Dance religion, put forth by a Paiute medicine man named Wovoka, … [Read more...]
Revving Up The Kamikazes On The Right
In 1281 medieval Japan was spared a Mongolian invasion thanks to a massive typhoon that swept across Kyushu Island, thereby destroying the invading fleet and drowning the Mongolian warriors. The storm was deemed a divine wind or kamikaze, … [Read more...]
Keynote Speaker for Ebenezer Baptist’s MLK Day. Guess Who?
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." --MLK, Jr. cross-posted at Pam's House Blend. … [Read more...]
Yes We Can!
In 1980, Ronald Reagan was elected president. He proclaimed that it was "morning in America". He then proceeded to ignore every long term problem facing the country and the world, while busting unions, doubling the military … [Read more...]
Rick Warren: An Opportunity for a Teachable Moment?
It seems difficult to square Rick Warren's statements with a progressive agenda. There has been much discussion about the religious and social aspects of this issue. The Salem News (Mass.) has an excellent article providing … [Read more...]
Fierce Advocate? More like Fierce Hypocrite.
So pissed off. So hurt. So let down. First off, I can't believe Obama had the gall to say he was a "fierce advocate for gay and lesbian Americans". Excuse me, but you do NOT get to call yourself a fierce advocate when you … [Read more...]
Help Shatter a Glass Ceiling….Appoint Mary Beth Maxwell!
So what are you up to next week on December 17-19? How about helping to shatter a glass ceiling? This week, EQUAL REP was formed calling on people across the nation to urge President-elect Obama to appoint Mary Beth Maxwell the next … [Read more...]
Here’s one group that should be disenfranchised.
Barack Obama isn't president-elect-at least not until Monday. On Monday, 538 officials you've probably never heard of will gather at state houses across the country and cast the only ballots that really count in the presidential … [Read more...]
Obama Cabinet takes shape [Cabinet Open Thread]
State - Hillary Clinton looks like a done deal, with apparently concerns about her husband's connections worked out. Defense - It looks like Robert Gates will stay on. Was he pushing for pullout of Iraq behind the scenes? … [Read more...]
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