22 Oct, 2008
Posted by: James In: Outrage| Politics| Propaganda
The Republican Party has spent the last few days in an awkward spiral of jingoism, as evidenced by a slew of controversial statements. Let’s review the events of the last few days:
Friday, 10/17:
Representative Michele Bachman (R-Minnesota) states that she is “very concerned that [Barack Obama] may have anti-American views”
Saturday, 10/18
Representative Robin Hayes (R- [...]
15 Oct, 2008
Posted by: James In: Family Values| Outrage
According to The Hill, Susan Bruce, a campaign blogger for New Hampshire Representative Carol Shea-Porter, was recently forced to resign after she raised the legitimate concern about Sarah Palin’s abysmal public treatment of her children, including her down syndrome afflicted son, Trig:
“I don’t think that putting a scarlet letter on your own teenager and [...]
Americans ought to be ashamed that today is a National Holiday dedicated to Christopher Columbus.
Columbus Day has it’s origins in the archaic and discredited myth that Christopher Columbus was a brave explorer who “discovered” America and initiated widespread contact between Europeans and Native Americans. The fact that Columbus Day is still a national holiday [...]
A Quick Tact Quiz for My Readers:
Question: You are a prominent politicians hosting a political rally. While talking about your opponent, your supporters yell “TERRORIST!”, “TRAITOR”, and “KILL HIM!”. Which of the following choices is the right course of action:
A) Calmly ask your supporters to refrain from such inappropriate language
B) Have security remove and detain [...]
