Are You For or Against the U.S. Senate Practice of Filibuster?

It seems this is something else Senator Joe Lieberman has flip-flopped on! Way back in 1995 he co-sponsored legislation to curtail the use of the filibuster but now, in 2009, he's using it as a...

"Seasonal Greetings" to my Democrat and Republican Friends

For My Democrat Friends: "Please accept, with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral...

Was "Sarah From Alaska" Scared Off By Native Hawaiians?

I'm going to really GET IT for this, but I can't help myself. If this story were about a liberal with some of the details being changed I can only imagine how many discussions would have already been...

If....IF this is true then, we have a problem, a big problem...

***Please read this entire post and all responses carefully before responding. Also note that I am not ready to totaly believe this yet.***** I hesitated in going with this story. I am not one to...

No cost of living raise...Social Security

I don't know about you but I think the people in the Department of Labor have been asleep for the last 2 years, or they have been on vacation on some deserted island somewhere. They claim that based...

Senator Bernie Sanders pulls amendment after being told to read it aloud

I think this is a big victory for the country here. Senator Bernie Sanders attempted to put a 767 page single-payer amendment into the health care bill without letting anyone read it. Senator Coburn...

What Do You Say To Jehovah's Witnesses When They Come To Your Door?

Knock! Knock! Who's there?In most places folks can expect a visit every year or so from those who adhere to the Watchtower Society--Jehovah's Witnesses. I am wondering what some of you might...

Another WTF Moment in American Politics

From The Canadian Free Press.... Michele Obama does not get paid to serve as the First Lady and she doesn't perform any official duties. But this hasn't deterred her from hiring 22 staffers to...

Democrats are going after Joe Lieberman's wife now

This shouldn't really surprise anyone since Democrats have shown a clear willingness to attack the families of their opponents, but it still disgusts me. As most of you know, Joe Lieberman votes with...

Can Obama Do This?

Barack Obama has awarded himself 'a good solid B-plus' grade for his first year as President of the United States, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on US television last night Now,...