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kairos12's JournalElection Night Conversation
On election night I spent it with like-minded political friends. In one of our discussions I mentioned that I hated Rmoney and everything he stood for. My friend was taken aback by this and asked if I really hated him. Upon reflection, two weeks later, I can answer I still absolutely hate the guy. He reminds of unearned privilege, he smacks of rampart hypocrisy, narrow paternalism, overbearing religious dogma, and two loathsome s's--smug and smirk.
I still hate him, but will think of him no more. He is a loser footnote in history. I don't hate that.
Iceberg Republican Strategy
According to the logic of the following article, the Titanic would have saved more passengers if it had fewer lifeboats. I say, sail on Republican ship, the Crazy One Percent.
http://crooksandliars.com/blue-texan/wingnuts-romney-lost-election-because-h
Broadwell Loses Security Clearance/Petreaus Keeps His
According to this article Petreaus has been allowed to keep his security while Broadwell's was revoked. The wording in the article describes this Top Secret Clearance as a "golden ticket" which allows Petreaus access to lucrative private contracts.
Too bad Lilly Ledbetter can't be enforced here.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/16/paula-broadwell-fbi-agent.html
No State Funding for Libraries In Louisiana
Is is possible for Red State voters to become more low-informationed, so to speak? Louisiana will give it a try. Libraries, not a priority. I don't see an improvement in Teabagger spelling anytime soon.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/11/17/1162601/-Did-you-know-that-Louisiana-state-library-funding-has-been-eliminated
Lincoln Film and the Affordable Care Act
I watched the movie yesterday and quite liked it. As the film mostly deals with the passage of the 13th Amendment (banning slavery) I was struck by the debate currently going on in our society today. In witnessing the wave of red state governors refusing to set up their state for Health Care exchanges it reminded of the debate portrayed in the film over the passage of the anti-slavery amendment. In many ways today the debate over whether someone is afforded health care by nature of being a human being versus something you "earn" echos the debate as to whether a person only has value if he is deemed employable, and thus is entitled to health care. The linkage between work and health care chains a person to their job even if other opportunities come available to them that would benefit them, their families, and society in general. In the end, it seems that some debates never end, Democrats see people, who, at a basic level are deserving of health care regardless of economic status or birth right. Republicans see people as chattel whose existence is only worthwhile as property and can be discarded without remorse, especially if they no longer serve an economic purpose. End the linkage between health care and work. Free people.
National Prayer (political hackery) Day
Focus on the family Stooge Dobson admits National Prayer Day called for Obama's Defeat.
I'm shocked, shocked, to find fundies praying for Obama's defeat. Hey Bozo Dobson, how'd that praying work out for you?
http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/dobson-admits-national-day-prayed-obama-defeat
Olympian at White House
Real Story behind visit: McKayla and the Pres give Rmoney's claims of gifts to the unwashed the Maroney Face.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/17/obama-mckayla-maroney-_n_2150140.html
Old Man McCain yelling at Rules He Doesn't Like
McCain is out his committee chairmanship in the Senate because of committee term limits. What does he do? Suggest a Watergate Style Committee on Benghazi and than offer to chair it himself. What an ass!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/16/john-mccain-benghazi-committee_n_2145457.html
GOP Trap-Obama and Dems Don't Fall for It
It is a given that a large majority of Rethugs in the House will not vote for any "Grand Bargain" simply because Obama is for it. Where does that leave the Dems and the scenario that plays out:
1. A bargain is struck that cuts Social Security and Medicare in return for a few crumbs from the thugs.
2. Boner has to get a large number of Dems to support it because his party won't vote for it. The Dems vote for it because Obama is behind it.
3. In 2014 the Rethugs get to run ads during the election that say the Democrats voted to cut Social Security and Medicare.
4. Result--more Teabaggers in Congress and the rethugs have the momentum going into 2016.
President Obama-the Grand Bargain is a trap, don't fall it.
Humans Getting Dumber
Decline inversely proportional to Fox News Ratings.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/11/12/human-intelligence-slowly-declining-says-leading-geneticist/
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