Saturday, June 18, 2011
Report: Paul Ryan May Personally Benefit From Preserving Billions In Taxpayer Oil Subsidies--Think Progress
Major policy shifts shape state spending plan
In the state budget are cuts to higher education, giant changes in Medicaid which may effect the most vulnerable and even seniors in nursing homes. It short changes mental health services with possibly disastrous outcomes. Of course the tax breaks will go to high income and businesses.
Privitzation of prisons, may cause Ohio to be less safe, with a higher incarceration rate. If you want to know more on the fiasco about privatized prisons press here.
Businesses, such as American Greetings who received millions from Ohio, never had confirmed offers from other states.
Privitzation of prisons, may cause Ohio to be less safe, with a higher incarceration rate. If you want to know more on the fiasco about privatized prisons press here.
Businesses, such as American Greetings who received millions from Ohio, never had confirmed offers from other states.
Beyond Politics GOP Attacks Democracy Itself
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America's Dirty Little Secret--Motivated In Ohio
I was on Twitter yesterday, and I was looking at #Americandream. Most people's American Dreams, were to be able to take care of their families, have healthcare, and not to have our democracy sold to the highest bidder.
Many Americans are now simply in survival mode, with little hope of things changing. This was dramatically shown when over one million people applied at McDonald's for 62,000 jobs. Speculation in oil by the Koch brothers and others have driven up gas prices. Food speculation is running rampant. Deregulation and "Free Markets" have failed us. It is time for us to take a different direction. We need to shout it from the roof tops, write our elected officials, and quit blaming the person who actually has some benefits left.
New Trouble for Dems--Hardball
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Uygar to Democrats No More Excuses
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Papantonio: The Sissy Conservatives Are Afraid of Everything
The new voices of hate, from the right wing.
Rep. Matt Lundy, Gov. Kasich at odds over info release « The Chronicle-Telegram - Lorain County's leading news source
Our oh so secretive Governor is at it again. What is he doing that can't be subject to the public view? Is it anything good? I doubt it.
Rep. Matt Lundy, Gov. Kasich at odds over info release « The Chronicle-Telegram - Lorain County's leading news source
Rep. Matt Lundy, Gov. Kasich at odds over info release « The Chronicle-Telegram - Lorain County's leading news source
The Kasich Project | College Democrats of Ohio
If you have found yet another way our Governor is failing the state, please visit this site and post it.
The Kasich Project | College Democrats of Ohio
The Kasich Project | College Democrats of Ohio
Jim Hightower | ALEC'S LEGISLATIVE BAWDY HOUSE
Jim Hightower has a wonderful piece on the secretive ALEC. Definitely worth the time to read.
Jim Hightower | ALEC'S LEGISLATIVE BAWDY HOUSE
Jim Hightower | ALEC'S LEGISLATIVE BAWDY HOUSE
Bloggers Unite! How the Netroots Rallied in Wisconsin --Netroots Nation
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A Tax Cut Republicans Seem To Hate--The Ed Show
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PolitiFact Ohio | Gov. John Kasich still claiming Obama made a dozen campaign trips to Ohio
Another misleading statement from John Kasich!
Ed Calls Beck "the garbage Roger Ailes took out the back door"
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Detroit School's 11th Hour Salvation--TRMS
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Go The F*** To Sleep--A Profane Lullaby for Exhausted Parents--TRMS
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Progressives--Hold The Line
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Right Wing and Fascism Yesterday and Today
Republicans have been trying to get rid of Social Security since its inception. They even had a coup against FDR in 1934, led by Prescott Bush, (G.W.'s grandfather)
Before WWII, The right wing of the Republicans, wanted to stay out of the war, so that they could do business with Hitler, pappy Koch was working with Stalin on Oil.
They even had their own mascot for religion, Father Charles Coughlin, the antisemetic priest, filled the airwaves with a vitriol that is only rivaled by Beck and Limbaugh today. He even went so far as to promote the theories of Hitler and Mussolini. The current economy and political landscape is very much the same.
This isn't new. But it seems since we didn't learn anything from history, we are doomed to repeat it.
I originally posted this as a response to a comment on Moveon.org. I decided That I would expand my thoughts a little and post it here--MIO
Before WWII, The right wing of the Republicans, wanted to stay out of the war, so that they could do business with Hitler, pappy Koch was working with Stalin on Oil.
They even had their own mascot for religion, Father Charles Coughlin, the antisemetic priest, filled the airwaves with a vitriol that is only rivaled by Beck and Limbaugh today. He even went so far as to promote the theories of Hitler and Mussolini. The current economy and political landscape is very much the same.
This isn't new. But it seems since we didn't learn anything from history, we are doomed to repeat it.
I originally posted this as a response to a comment on Moveon.org. I decided That I would expand my thoughts a little and post it here--MIO
America For Sale--Dylan Ratigan
We are selling our public lands and rights to the same people who caused this in the first place. What are they thinking?
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Josh Mandel is back from private fund-raiser with D.C. lobbyists, lips sealed | cleveland.com
For those who don't know, this guy is the Treasurer of Ohio, who it looks like is using Ohio funds, to visit campaign donors in DC. He is rumored to want to run against Sherrod Brown. Sherrod Brown, stands up for people who work for a living. So unless you are in the top 1%, I doubt he is your man.
Tale of the tape: Is Target anti-union?--The Ed Show
I used to think that Target was an alternative to WalMart. I no longer think that.
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Ed Goes After GOP Hypocrisy on Spending Cuts
This goes after the most vulnerable in society. Their actions remind me of a quote, "What profit a man if he gains the world, but loses his soul".
Robert Reich Explains Why We Need More Socialism, Generally
This is why we have the budget problems that we do. It is easily changeable, why are we putting up with this crap? Why do we put up with Republicans signing Grover Norquist's pledge? Where is the Tea Party on this? Oh, I know they are funded by the Koch Brothers, so they only get the information that is good for the Kochs. Medicare is on the table, what is wrong with these people.
In the last ten years we have had the greatest redistribution of wealth, from poor and middle class, to the ultra rich. We gave the rich a tax cut, and jobs weren't created, deficits were. Since we paid for the rich peoples tax cuts, they can pay for our deficit.
Without the Bush tax cuts, there would be no deficit. It would have been paid off by now.
In the last ten years we have had the greatest redistribution of wealth, from poor and middle class, to the ultra rich. We gave the rich a tax cut, and jobs weren't created, deficits were. Since we paid for the rich peoples tax cuts, they can pay for our deficit.
Without the Bush tax cuts, there would be no deficit. It would have been paid off by now.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
At the age of 14, William discovered a way to save his town.
Earlier today, I said there had to be a genius out there that could come up with some new ideas. Here is one of those geniuses.
Pawlenty Plan Would Cut Income Taxes for Richest 400 Americans by 73 Percent--CTJ
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Pawlenty Plan Would Cut Income Taxes for Richest 400 Americans by 73 Percent
Pawlenty Plan Would Cut Income Taxes for Richest 400 Americans by 73 Percent
RFK, Jr. On The Last Mountain--Goleftv
Since the theme of today is saving our home, I thought this fit in really well. RFK is great at explaining it.
GOP Cuts To Food Aid For Seniors And Food Banks Equals One Day Of Bush Tax Cuts For Millionaires | ThinkProgress
The Koch's need more money, so grandma can starve.
This shows where are priorities are as a nation. To keep the Bush Tax cuts for the wealthy, this is what we have to give up. I for one would rather see an elderly or shut in get a meal, than have the Koch Brothers keep more money, so they can fund our politicians into believing that pollution is good.
Dear Governor
This is what I want to yell from the roof tops. Gov. Johnny Wall Street you need to watch.
h/t Working America
h/t Working America
Disqus Topic of the Day--June 15--Taking care of Our Home (Combating Pollution)
"Polluted drinking waters are a problem for about half of the world’s population. Each year there are about 250 million cases of water-based diseases, resulting in roughly 5 to 10 million deaths."
"Death is Not the Only Toll of Exposure to Pollutants
Pollution causes chronic illness, neurological damage and shortened lifespan. For instance, the presence of lead in children lowers I.Q. by an estimated 4-7 points for each increase of 10 μg/dL.3 Our database identifies populations around the globe with blood lead levels ranging from 50 -100 μg/dL, up to 10 times the WHO reference levels for protection against neurological damage."
To read more on climate change click here.
Tea Party Child Indoctrination "Camps" | Crooks and Liars
A simply chilling account of what is going on in the Tea Party. They are indoctrinating their children and then they have the nerve to call liberals the "Brownshirts".
Tea Party Child Indoctrination "Camps" | Crooks and Liars
Tea Party Child Indoctrination "Camps" | Crooks and Liars
Who's Getting Screwed by Ohio's Budget Cuts? | Mother Jones
Mother Jones is keeping an Eye on the Battle in Ohio, as only they can. Wonderful piece.
How the Right Views Liberals
Today, I just found a site on Twitter that chilled me. On the site, (I wish I had saved it), the author said, that all media, except Fox, was against the country. While I do believe that corporate interests control the media, I don't think that Fox is an exception, I believe they are worse. (Sheppard Smith, seems to be a real news anchor).
So, I did a search on why people like Fox News and what the right thinks about liberals. The results were chilling.
1. They believe we kill babies. (I assume that is because we leave the abortion question up to the woman, not the government.) I haven't seen any liberals, rounding up women and forcing them to have abortions, and not all the women who have abortions are liberal.
2. They believe that Liberals do not contribute more to charity. I know Ann Coulter has been saying this for years, but I haven't found anything to back it up. Check out Rick Perry's charitable donations
3. They believe that all Liberals are Atheists. Just because we don't hate people who question faith, doesn't mean that none of us have it. We believe that is a personal choice.
4. They think that Liberals hate people who are successful. While most Liberals do want the well off to pay at least the same percentage of income in tax, that the median income pays, (I think they should pay more) we all want success, we just don't always agree on what it is. A teacher, who doesn't make great financial gains, can be more of a success, than a billionaire. We also, don't want people with tons of money, starting "grass roots" organizations, to pollute our planet, and take away our rights.
I understand, a little better what these people think, but most of them are not rich, they are following Ralph Reed. Watch This for more information on him. Or following Ayn Rand.
So, I did a search on why people like Fox News and what the right thinks about liberals. The results were chilling.
1. They believe we kill babies. (I assume that is because we leave the abortion question up to the woman, not the government.) I haven't seen any liberals, rounding up women and forcing them to have abortions, and not all the women who have abortions are liberal.
2. They believe that Liberals do not contribute more to charity. I know Ann Coulter has been saying this for years, but I haven't found anything to back it up. Check out Rick Perry's charitable donations
3. They believe that all Liberals are Atheists. Just because we don't hate people who question faith, doesn't mean that none of us have it. We believe that is a personal choice.
4. They think that Liberals hate people who are successful. While most Liberals do want the well off to pay at least the same percentage of income in tax, that the median income pays, (I think they should pay more) we all want success, we just don't always agree on what it is. A teacher, who doesn't make great financial gains, can be more of a success, than a billionaire. We also, don't want people with tons of money, starting "grass roots" organizations, to pollute our planet, and take away our rights.
I understand, a little better what these people think, but most of them are not rich, they are following Ralph Reed. Watch This for more information on him. Or following Ayn Rand.
Kentucky swimming pool bans gays citing the Bible. I called the City of Hazard and asked if this was normal. |
I am going to have to ask my friend Cletis L. Stump, to write these people a letter. This is wrong, stupid, and illegal. Don't use religious beliefs to justify bigotry, It just gives all people of faith a bad name.
ProgressOhio In The News: New Bill Would Allow Concealed Carry At Daycare Centers, College Campuses - ProgressOhio
What are these people thinking? They don't seem to be thinking. I am not anti-gun, but do they really want a parent who is involved in a custody dispute, showing up at daycare, with a gun? Do they want a young person, who is mentally unstable, to get their grades while carrying a gun? This is just dumb.
ProgressOhio In The News: New Bill Would Allow Concealed Carry At Daycare Centers, College Campuses - ProgressOhio
ProgressOhio In The News: New Bill Would Allow Concealed Carry At Daycare Centers, College Campuses - ProgressOhio
Christie makes no apologies for chopper ride -The Ed Show
This guy is so out of touch, that he thinks he is the only person who has limited time, and wants to watch his child play ball. How about the people who can't get off work, even without pay, to see their child play. What about the countless others who have to spend time in traffic. This guy is so out of touch, that he only knows what the millionaires want. The fact that he sent the limo to take him a 100 yards, tells me about his sense of entitlement.
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Todays Topic For Discussion--Pollution and Global Warming
Today at 11:00 EDT the topic for Discussion will be Pollution and Global Warming. Come join us if you can. We need to help save our home.
Psycho Talk: Beck says ‘get a gun’ because of Obama--The Ed Show
Beck is going to end up getting someone killed because of his rants. I live in rural Ohio, I understand the need for a gun, but because a person doesn't like the President, that is Crazy. He has delegitimized our President at every turn. Support our President, turn off Beck. (Ok, if you read here, you probably don't watch Beck).
Wisconsin Union Stripping Reinstated--TRMS
They may have won the battle, but they didn't win the war, we are going to be taking back the rights of the unions.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Pawlenty Promises To Appoint ‘Conservative Justices’ Who Will Ignore The 14th Amendment--Think Progress
Don't worry about that little Constitution of the United States, TPaw will fix it.
Gibbs on how Obama Would Do Against The GOP--The Ed Show
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Rewriting Agricultural Socialism--The Last Word
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A Few Words About the Republican Platform--BigGuyDon
Not sure how Republicans can run against healthcare now that their own plan is so widely panned.
To the Elderly: "Two years ago we tried to scare you about a plan that had little to no impact on you, just widened the group of Americans that will get the same services you are already on. Now, we are championing a plan that actually will take services away from and open you up to paying for your own costs at the time when you can least afford it and are most likely to need it. Oh, and we're doing all this so we can lower taxes on the rich (again). But vote for us because 'Obamacare' sounds so scaaaaaaarrry".
I think the tag line for Ryan's plan should be "this plan won't need death panels because Granny's death is built right into the plan".
This was originally a comment to Who will come under more fire, Obama or Romney? on Political Wire.
To the Elderly: "Two years ago we tried to scare you about a plan that had little to no impact on you, just widened the group of Americans that will get the same services you are already on. Now, we are championing a plan that actually will take services away from and open you up to paying for your own costs at the time when you can least afford it and are most likely to need it. Oh, and we're doing all this so we can lower taxes on the rich (again). But vote for us because 'Obamacare' sounds so scaaaaaaarrry".
I think the tag line for Ryan's plan should be "this plan won't need death panels because Granny's death is built right into the plan".
This was originally a comment to Who will come under more fire, Obama or Romney? on Political Wire.
Disqus Topic of the Day--June 13--Why should we relinguish our sovereignty and allow the World Trade Organization to dictate policy for the United States
The WTO prevents us from reinstating Glass-Steagall. This will lead to continued economic problems.
The WTO is keeping "Dolphin Safe" labeling on tuna cans. People have been killed in this country protesting the WTO. Why would a sovereign nation, hand over control to an outside group?
Why are we still in the World Trade Organization? Who is Really in Charge of the United States?
The WTO is keeping "Dolphin Safe" labeling on tuna cans. People have been killed in this country protesting the WTO. Why would a sovereign nation, hand over control to an outside group?
Why are we still in the World Trade Organization? Who is Really in Charge of the United States?
Why isn't the Tea Party trying to get their country back from this?
Bashir: Why the Democrats uphold family values
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
The thoroughly American soul of John Brown - War Room - Salon.com
Growing up in Ohio, we were told often about John Brown and his raid on Harpers Ferry (WV, isn't far away). We were shown the houses of the underground railroad, and were taught the difference between an Anti-Slavery Position, and an Abolitionist Position.
@MotivatedinOhio
I have broken down and joined a social networking site, Twitter. Twitter seems to be made for me, since it has a limited number of words that one can post at once. Since I am not very verbose, (unless I am on a rant), it seemed like the perfect choice for me.
I would appreciate anyone on Twitter to follow me there also.
Thanks,
MIO
I would appreciate anyone on Twitter to follow me there also.
Thanks,
MIO
How Religious Right Brainwash kids with Creationism
Religious instruction is an important aspect of life for people throughout the world but what Ken Ham has done, and continues to do, is far more an act of brainwashing than instruction. Children do not belong to their parents. They are given to their parents to be protected so they may grow to be caring, independent adults. The techniques employed by Ham and many others have the opposite effect and border on child abuse. Ham is a snake oil salesman of old and a catchy tune does not make behemoth a dinosaur.
Thank you Cletis, for the wonderful explanation. It is my personal belief, that arguing about evolution versus creationism, keeps us from ever focusing on the tough stuff, like "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself."
Thank you Cletis, for the wonderful explanation. It is my personal belief, that arguing about evolution versus creationism, keeps us from ever focusing on the tough stuff, like "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself."
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