Rachel Maddow Illustrates Republican Stealing Democracy In 90 Seconds (VIDEO)
Republicans have continuously attempted to describe America as a Center Right country. Unfortunately most of the media have bought into this fallacy as well. This false sense of reality has consequences. It skews the daily news narrative and with that legislation. Why are Republicans driving that narrative? It has everything to do with human psychology. [...]
Jon Stewart Grills Governor Chris Christie On Inconsistent Republican Philosophy (VIDEO)
For much too long the mainstream media has given the abject failure of Republican philosophy a pass. They have themselves succumb to talking points based on information from conservative think tanks that are notorious for fudged data. One need only remember that the Heritage Foundation came up with the idea of a mandate in order [...]
Obamacare Will Morph To Single Payer Healthcare In The Long Run
If Obamacare Saved $1.5 Billion Last Year Think What Single Payer Would by Egbert Willies December 6th 2012 The Huffington Post article titled “Obamacare Health Insurance Rules Saved Customers $1.5 Billion Last Year: Study” should leave everyone scratching their heads. Obamacare ensures that at least 80% of premiums for individual policies and 85% of [...]
Jon Stewart Gets ‘Legends of The Fault’ McCain & Graham Attack On Susan Rice Just Right (VIDEO)
I must admit, I was waiting for Jon Stewart to come out with his “analysis” on Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham attacks on Susan Rice. Satirists have been doing a much more sensible and fact based analysis on issues than our mainstream media. In this short video Stewart hits all the points that should [...]
I Am A Tough Man But This Made Me Cry And Resolved To Continue Fighting This Class Warfare
by Egberto Willies I have been mad at our political/economic system for some time. After leaving my activism in college I settled in a good corporate job as an engineer for 5 years. I then “built “my own software company. While insulated from today’s and yesteryears’ ills of working for companies that continue wage depression [...]
Naiveté of Tavis Smiley & Cornel West’s Attacks On Obama A Danger To Poor Generally & Blacks Specifically
Originally Poster HERE. Tavis Smiley and Cornel West have been running around the country for some time disparaging the president on his progressive values and on his specific action to attack poverty in general and on problems in the black community specifically. While there is much merit to what they say, generally their failure to [...]
Warren Buffett On Fiscal Cliff: GOP Needs To Put ‘Country Over Party’
Warren Buffett On Fiscal Cliff: GOP Needs To Put ‘Country Over Party’ The Huffington Post | By Harry Bradford Posted: 11/14/2012 5:32 pm EST Updated: 11/14/2012 5:32 pm EST Rest assured. Despite the fiscal cliff hysteria currently gripping the nation, an Oracle has spoken, and he says there’s nothing to fear. Billionaire philanthropist and [...]
Nancy Pelosi Announcement: House Democrat Reportedly Remaining Minority Leader
Nancy Pelosi Announcement: House Democrat Reportedly Remaining Minority Leader Posted: 11/14/2012 9:14 am EST Updated: 11/14/2012 9:23 am EST Nancy Pelosi will keep her post as House Minority leader in the next congressional term, according to CNN and ABC News. The California Democrat was expected to announce her plans for her political future on [...]
Angus King To Caucus With Senate Democrats
Angus King To Caucus With Senate Democrats By ANDREW MIGA 11/14/12 09:15 AM ET EST WASHINGTON — Independent Senator-elect Angus King of Maine says he has decided to caucus with Democrats, which will add to the party’s voting edge. His decision ends months of speculation about which party he would align with. The former [...]
(VIDEO) GOP Lee Atwater Detailing Southern Strategy “By 1968 You Can’t Say Nigger” But?
(VIDEO) GOP Lee Atwater Detailing Southern Strategy “By 1968 You Can’t Say Nigger” But? Many of the Republican operatives like to hide from the strategy they have decided to embark on. The Southern Strategy practiced by Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush, and George W Bush was always done subliminally. They stay behind [...]
NPR Politics
- Jury Deadlocks On Jodi Arias Sentencing 2013/05/24The jury that convicted her of first-degree murder earlier this month in the brutal killing of her ex-boyfriend were unable to decide whether to give the death penalty. […]
- Evolution Saves Cockroaches From Taking The Bait 2013/05/24A new study unravels the mystery of a peculiar transformation: sometime in the 1990s, the insects developed a sudden aversion to sweet-tasting poisons. […]
- Srinivasan's Confirmation First For D.C. Circuit In 7 Years 2013/05/23The partisan war over judicial nominees has accelerated in recent years. It took nearly a year to win Senate confirmation for Sri Srinivasan to the important federal appeals court for the District of Columbia, though he had no formal opposition. […]
- Boy Scouts Vote To Admit Openly Gay Members 2013/05/23The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has voted to allow gay Scout members, but to continue a ban on openly gay adult Scout leaders. The policy change would take effect Jan. 1, 2014. […]
- Head Of IRS Tax-Exempt Division Reportedly Placed On Leave 2013/05/23Lois Lerner has been at the center of a scandal over the tax agency's targeting of conservative groups. […]
- Alabama Republican Jo Bonner Says He's Leaving Congress 2013/05/23The congressman says he will step down in August to take a senior position at the University of Alabama. […]
- The Weight Of A Med Student's Subconscious Bias 2013/05/23A test of third-year medical students in North Carolina revealed biases against the obese. The author of the study says these thoughts, often subconscious, could affect how doctors treat their patients and whether those patients trust them. […]
- Black Caucus Leader: We Disagree With Presidents, Even Obama 2013/05/23Rep. Marcia Fudge, the head of the Congressional Black Caucus, says any immigration overhaul significantly boosting the numbers of highly skilled immigrants could negatively affect African-Americans with similar skills. […]
- Justice Sotomayor Takes Swing At Famed Baseball Case 2013/05/23The Supreme Court justice and noted Yankees fan showed her baseball acumen Wednesday while presiding over a re-enactment of the 1972 case that challenged the sport's antitrust exemption. […]
- Breaking Down Obama's New Blueprint For Fighting Terrorism 2013/05/23In a major speech, the president rejects the idea that the country can fight an opened-ended "global war on terror." In setting his own guidelines, he defines the standards for using drone strikes and again calls for closing the Guantanamo Bay prison. […]
FAIR
- Yes, You Can Be for Press Freedom and Still Think Journalists Ought to Do Their Jobs Well 2013/05/23The reality is that it is possible to both protest government intrusions on press freedom and to condemn bad journalism of the sort practiced by Jonathan Karl. It's important for protect journalism from official control for the same reason that it's important for media outlets to do a good job. […]Jim Naureckas
- What an Anonymous U.S. Official Says About Iranians in Syria 2013/05/22Suggesting that the Free Syrian Army believes Iranians are in Syria--which is probably true--is not the same thing as saying "Iran has sent soldiers to Syria" to fight on Assad's behalf. […]Peter Hart
- Problems at PBS, From Rose to Koch 2013/05/21If you think public television exists to offer challenging, independent news and public affairs shows that bring us stories the stories the commercial media too often ignore, free of the influence of big sponsors and corporate owners... well, this hasn't been a good week. […]Peter Hart
- Bum Rap: The U.S. Role in Guatemalan Genocide 2013/05/20The New York Times report, "Trial on Guatemalan Civil War Carnage Leaves Out U.S. Role," raises at least one obvious question: How much has U.S. coverage of the Ríos Montt trial talked about U.S. support for genocide? […]Peter Hart
- You're to Blame for Factory Deaths. Well, You and Walmart 2013/05/17The New Yorker's James Surowiecki has figured out who's to blame for unsafe working conditions for garment workers: people who wear clothing: "The problem isn't so much evil factory owners as a system that's great at getting Western consumers what they want but leaves developing-world workers toiling in misery." […]Jim Naureckas
- FAIR TV: The IRS & Obama's Scandal Trifecta, Matthews Praises Reagan, Newseum Scandal 2013/05/17What should we make of the so-called "trifecta" of scandals hitting the Obama White House? And what questions should we ask about the IRS/Tea Party story? Also this week: Chris Matthews wants Obama to take charge–just like the union-busting Ronald Reagan. And the Newseum decides two Palestinian journalists shouldn't be considered part of their […]Peter Hart
- Is There Really a 'Scandal Trifecta'? 2013/05/17Benghazi, the Justice Department seizing AP phone records, and the IRS targeting Tea Party groups: Much of the Beltway press corps--which has pushed the Benghazi story for months--is seeing the Obama presidency in a state of near free-fall. But what's actually happening? […]Peter Hart
- The Supreme Court Is an Ass 2013/05/16From Free Press's helpful explainer of the AP phone records scandal, noting the legal background: Smith v. Maryland — In this 1979 decision, the Supreme Court found that people have no expectation of privacy when it comes to the numbers they call because they understand it has to be transmitted through a third party (telephone company). Thus, the [Digit […]Jim Naureckas
- Matthews: Obama Needs to Break a Union Like Reagan 2013/05/15Praise for a conservative president's breaking the air traffic controllers' union--that's what you hear on the liberal cable channel. […]Peter Hart
- The Problem With Journalism? Scott Pelley Blames the Internet 2013/05/15CBS anchor Scott Pelley declared, "We are getting big stories wrong, over and over again.'" Well, that sounds like pretty dramatic self-criticism. But, as usual with corporate media self-critiques, Pelley's criticism mostly misses the mark. […]Peter Hart
CNN Politics
- 5 things we learned from Obama's counterterrorism speech 2013/05/24President Barack Obama recast the U.S. fight against terrorism as no longer a "boundless global war" but a targeted effort to dismantle specific extremist networks. […]
- 'Crossroads' in terror fight 2013/05/24President Barack Obama recast the U.S. fight against terrorism as no longer a "boundless global war" but a targeted effort to dismantle specific extremist networks. […]
- Coburn: My bogus dilemma on aid 2013/05/24Sen. Tom Coburn says he agrees with FEMA funding for tornado relief, but if it runs out, he will stick to his policy. […]
- Holder: Drone strikes have killed 4 Americans since 2009 2013/05/24Counterterrorism drone strikes have killed four Americans overseas since 2009, Attorney General Eric Holder acknowledged on Wednesday. […]
- Lerner pleads the 5th 2013/05/24A six-hour congressional hearing Wednesday on Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups lacked one thing -- answers from the woman who heads the unit responsible for a scandal dominating Washington politics. […]
- Sessions takes on Senate immigration gang 2013/05/23What's wrong with the "Gang of Eight" comprehensive immigration reform bill? […]
- Bergen: 9 myths about drones, Gitmo 2013/05/23Peter Bergen says there's lots of misinformation about the counterterrorism policies President Obama will address Thursday. […]
- Why Issa is the sounding alarm on Capitol Hill 2013/05/23He is best known as the Viper car alarm voice that instructs would-be thieves to "Please step away from the vehicle." […]
- When politics gives you a second chance 2013/05/23First Mark Sanford. And now Anthony Weiner. The media loves a comeback story. […]
- 5 things you should know about immigration reform 2013/05/22Advocates for comprehensive immigration reform won their first major legislative victory this week when the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to approve the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" plan. […]
MSNBC Politics
- Obama gives robust defense of targeted killing program 2013/05/24[…]
- Obama acknowledges protester 'is worth paying attention to' 2013/05/24[…]
- Why Obama gave this counterterrorism speech now 2013/05/24[…]
- President Obama makes case for end of the war on terror 2013/05/24[…]
- After speech, what will change in how Obama acts? 2013/05/24[…]
- Obama reframes counterterrorism policy with new rules on drones 2013/05/24In a major address Thursday President Barack Obama sought to reframe the nation’s counterterrorism strategy, saying, “Our systematic effort to dismantle terrorist organizations must continue. But this war, like all wars, must end. That's what history advises. That's what our democracy demands.”Speaking at the National Defense University in Washingt […]
- Obama’s prom photos emerge 2013/05/24[…]
- Republican minority outreach hits more road bumps 2013/05/23[…]
- Sharpton on his sleep schedule and why he supports the president 2013/05/23[…]
- Obama refines counterterrorism strategy 2013/05/23[…]
EgbertoWillies.com
- Fraud On The Middle Class–The Real Story On Taxes 2013/05/23While we continue to be distracted by manufactured scandals, Middle Class America, Working America, & Poor America continue to get their clocks cleaned. There is real news out there, good and bad. The deficit has fallen much faster than anticipated. Nobody is talking about this with the interest that it deserves. This decline means that [...]The post Fra […]Egberto Willies
- Deborah Mowrey Kingwood Observer LTE ‘Failing Our Community. Failing Our Kids’ (2013-05-22) 2013/05/23Kingwood Area Democrat Deborah Mowrey. Deborah Mowrey writes a must read letter to the editor about the funding of community colleges and voting. Folks, it is necessary that we engage in the voting process. We are getting our clocks cleaned by those who flourish in ignorance. LIKE My Facebook Page – Visit My Blog: EgbertoWillies.com [...]The post Deborah Mow […]Egberto Willies
- Radio: Move to Amend Reports w/Laura Bonham & Egberto Willies – Thurs 7:00 PM 2013/05/22Thursday 7:00 PM Central Call and listen at 646-652-2345 Listen Live & Podcast Here. Move to Amend Reports Hosted by National Leadership Team members Laura Bonham and Egberto Willies, will air every Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM PT. The show will feature guests who specialize in movement building, amending the Constitution, grassroots organizing, […]Egberto Willies
- New Sarah Palin Essay Going Rogue In The Wrong Direction On IRS ‘Scandal’ 2013/05/22We should have known it would not be long before Sarah Paling entered the fold. She is now fully engaged in the false narrative. She has just posted an essay on Facebook on the IRS ‘Scandal’. One might ask who cares what Sarah Paling thinks. I care and you all should care as well. You [...]The post New Sarah Palin Essay Going Rogue In The Wrong Direction On […]Egberto Willies
- Did Tiger Woods Win Incite Racists Remark By This Pro Golfer? (VIDEO) 2013/05/22It is known that Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia does not like Tiger Woods and it seems the feelings are mutual. Many blacks and other minorities are usually accused of playing the race card when they attribute certain occurrences on race. The problem is racism unarticulated is mostly invisible. But then, sometimes like a bottle of [...]The post Did Tiger Woods […]Egberto Willies
- If Liberals Can’t (Wo) man-up On IRS ‘Scandal’ Middle Class Doomed 2013/05/21America needs strong leaders. America needs leaders that are willing to stand up for an ideology that shamelessly looks out for the middle class and the poor. America needs strong leaders that do not allow the striving for true moral values to be framed as a weakness . America needs strong leaders that will not [...]The post If Liberals Can’t (Wo) man-up On […]Egberto Willies
- Manufactured Scandals? Obama’s New Poll Indicate Americans Fooled Once Too Many? 2013/05/20Sequester is decimating Indian land schools and Military base schools. We all know that military personnel are transient and as such there are special needs like counselors and programs to reintegrate children that move constantly. Impact Aid which Indian Reservation Schools, Military Schools, and low income area schools depend on are being cut. These cut [. […]Egberto Willies
- 5 Reason Republicans Should Be Charged With Treason–Bill Maher Agrees (VIDEO) 2013/05/19UPDATE: My post below created a stir on the Coffee Party main Facebook page. Before I begin, I am one of many voices in Coffee Party. I have never attempted to hide that I am what most consider left in my ideology. I became part of the Coffee Party because I do not believe that [...]The post 5 Reason Republicans Should Be Charged With Treason–Bill Maher Agr […]Egberto Willies
- All Three GOP Manufactured Scandals Falling Apart 2013/05/18I stated from the beginning that all of the current scandals (Benghazi, IRS, AP) afflicting the President at this time have been manufactured, manufactured through lies, deception, and misinformation by the GOP. Most importantly, the President and many Liberals have found it expedient to accept more responsibility that is not necessary in the attempt to [... […]Egberto Willies
- What Scandal? Republicans Doctored Benghazi Emails 2013/05/17Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. The mainstream media should be tired of being shamed. Democrats should be tired of being shamed. But most of all, every American citizen should be tired of being shamed. Shortly after the Benghazi terrorist attack where Ambassador Christopher Stevens was murdered, Fox News [...]The post What Scandal? Re […]Egberto Willies
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