Archive for December, 2011
Game playing and “manufacturing crises” by “Tea Party Republicans” called out by John Carney
There is a lot to like in this short statement by John Carney on the House Republicans plan to oppose the tax cut extension passed 89-10 by the Senate.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative John Carney (D-DE) released the following statement tonight after House Republicans announced their intention to vote down a payroll tax cut extension passed overwhelmingly by the Senate:
“Tomorrow, House Republicans intend to vote down a payroll tax cut passed overwhelmingly by Senate. Tea Party Republicans are playing games and manufacturing crises.
“The bill passed by the Senate isn’t perfect, but it ensures that middle class families don’t receive a tax hike in January, and it gives us time to pass a broader package. I hope that House Republicans come to their senses — and soon.”
That pretty much hits…
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DeLuca Has A Primary Opponent
Senate Pro-Tem and Colin Bonini BFF Tony DeLuca is not only facing a primary opponent next year, he will also face a primary challenger. Attorney Bryan Townsend will challenge Senator DeLuca for the Denocratic nomination.
Carney statement on Afghanistan hits the right notes
Congressman John Carney recently went to Afghanistan. Upon his return he released this statement. [In anything like this, there is usually a bunch of congratulating the troops on doing such a great, professional job. There is some of that, but not as much as I’d expect. Anyway, I’ll cut that stuff out and just post the meat.]
Globalization has worked. Now what?
The answer is…be a part of the plutocratic 1% and enjoy unimaginable wealth, or be a part of the technocratic 2% and enjoy very impressive wealth, or be a part of the impoverished 97%. The outlook for the American style, post-war, semi-affluent middle class is pretty dang bleak.
Monday Open Thread [12.19.11]
Republicans sure are a fickle lot. I see now that Gingrich is coming back to Earth and now Ron Paul is the flavor of the month. With the latest Public Policy Polling survey showing Newt Gingrich fading fast in Iowa, Nate Silver’s forecasting model gives Ron Paul a 44% chance of winning Iowa, Mitt Romney a 32% chance of winning, while Gingrich’s chances have sunk to just 15%.
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Breaking News – Kim Jong Il is Dead
The NYT is reporting that North Korean State television has reported that Kim Il Jong has died. More details as they become available.
So Much for Checks and Balances
Apparently Newt Gingrich doesn’t believe in our system of checks and balances. Continuing his crusade against the courts, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich railed against judges “imposing secularism” on the country on this morning’s Face The Nation. Arguing that “activist judges” who make disagreeable decisions should be held accountable before Congress, he told Bob Schieffer […]
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Late Night Video — It’s Beginning to Look Alot Like Gingrich!
This is very funny and very clever, even though Gingrich’s support seems to be crashing (at least in Iowa)
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