Blogging for the 99% and the preservation of our Democracy against the Corporatists and the Citizens United ruling.
Sarah Palin has a problem. She doesn’t seem to be able to foresee that when she visits the scene of Paul Revere’s famous ride that she will be asked questions about it. Instead, she is totally taken off-guard by what she termed was a “gotcha” question. Her answer was so vague and so ridiculous that you almost feel sorry for her.
But that was not the end of it. She had her... 
When you think of the reality of the wars costing us more than 6 trillion dollars, and the fact that every American stands in danger of losing Medicare and Social Security benefits, as well as social safety-net programs for the poor such as children’s health care, school lunch programs, and food stamps because of constant fears about the deficit, remember that this same Republican Congress voted... 
Are you ever struck by the notion that perhaps the unemployment insurance debate is really just a responsible approach to addressing the huge federal deficit? Do you believe that continuing the tax cuts for the wealthy is the key to job creation in this country?
Despite the tons of disinformation about this debate, our government is not being reasonable or responsible with the taxpayer’s money. ... 
A few thoughts regarding Keith Olbermann’s “indefinite suspension” at MSNBC by Phil Griffin:
I wonder why someone that works as a political commentator would have to report that they have donated money to a campaign when they have kept that donation private and have not campaigned for the person.
If Keith had requested the right to donate, and he was turned down, what would that mean? Would it... 
Michael Moore points out what is at stake in this sad election next week. We may be disgusted with the lack of enthusiasm our elected leaders have had for following their campaign promises. At least these are failures of omission. The Republicans campaign promising voters the Flag, Mom, jobs, lower taxes, and, oh yes, apple pie, but deliver us fascist government operations, the loss of civil... 