I was just browsing my newsfeed and came across the video below of a friend that I grew up with in Panamá, Ray Henry on his “Road to Hajj”. Ultimately his visa did not come through. I trust we will have Part 3 to append to this blog next year. It is great seeing Ray’s […]
Dems Say They’ll Pursue Health Care Reforms After Legislation #hcr #politics
This is the smart move. Start the ball rolling now. Show you can govern by getting legislation passed and modify incrementally. Senate Democrats are already lowering expectations for the final health care bill, insisting that there will more efforts at reform to come. In a conference call with reporters on Friday, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) […]
My Last Words on the Public Option #politics #hcr
This is an interesting characterization on where we are. Nate is generally on point. by Nate Silver We’ve been a little light on health care coverage this week. But to be honest, it’s probably not a bad thing that I’ve been out of the country. Any time I write about the public option — which […]
Progressives Should Not Blame Obama For Health Care Reform Failures – We Failed #politics #hcr
We Progressive Liberals must grow up and learn how to fight to win. President Obama did not betray us. We are betraying ourselves. President Obama has always worded his support for all his policies carefully as any great politician would in order to maintain the ability to accept victory for whatever framing of his policies […]
President Obama Nobel Peace Prize Speech w/Video #political
President Obama presented one of his best speeches to date at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. The analysis of war, peace, humanity and their sometime seemingly incongruity was astounding. This is what we need in these times, a thinking President. Click here for text. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for […]
David Vitter and the advantages of single-payer health care #hcr #politics
This article is funny. The reality is one of the best ways to get a huge amount of monies to insure and reduce insurance costs is to remove the monies insurance companies skim from premiums simply to be a middle man between you and your doctor (30% or more). All objections to current proposed legislation, […]
Bank Of America Repays $45 Billion In TARP Funds #politics
Wow. The politicians will attempt to make it seem that they made a sound investments in these banks given that they are getting paid back with interest. ALERT! Review your bank statement and you will notice increased fees, lower savings account interest, and more fees for service. As usual, we have become the suckers to […]
Sign Petition – Tell Joe to Listen to Joe Lieberman #politics #hcr
Did you know that in 1995, Joe Lieberman actually sought to abolish the filibuster? In 1995, Sen. Lieberman co-sponsored legislation to stop abuse of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. The bill, co-sponsored with Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), would have ended the filibuster as we know it, making it easier to pass legislation through […]
Joe v Joe Lieberman Hypocrisy – He Previously Hated The Filibuster
This should be played on the Senate floor for all to see. Senator Lieberman along of many Senators paid off by the insurance companies have sold their souls. In the process many Americans will die for the policies they refuse to let get effected. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for more insightful commentary […]
Britain Unveils Whopping Tax On Bank Bonuses; U.S. Windfall Tax Proposal Going Nowhere #politics
It is shameful that our Congress will not pass a similar Windfall Tax on these guys. After all were it not for taxpayer money, they would have no bonuses. While many are quick to hold the lower classes responsible for their failings and make any temporary handouts to them a negative issue, the lack of […]
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