Too bad more companies don't yank their advertising from substandard television programs:
According to Think Progress, other companies have also withdrawn their advertising from Beck's offensive program, including Proctor & Gamble, Progressive Insurance, Lexis-owned Lawyers.Com, Men's Wearhouse and Sargento Cheese.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Good Marks
President Obama did an excellent job at his town hall meeting in New Hampshire yesterday.
He debunked the ridiculous myths circulating about healthcare reform with ease and clarity. His steady-hand makes the right-wing faux protesters appear even more absurd in their continued fanaticism.
It's unfortunate not all town hall meetings can be conducted in such a civilized and productive manner.
He debunked the ridiculous myths circulating about healthcare reform with ease and clarity. His steady-hand makes the right-wing faux protesters appear even more absurd in their continued fanaticism.
It's unfortunate not all town hall meetings can be conducted in such a civilized and productive manner.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Blurred Litany
Is it any wonder Sarah Palin can't be taken seriously?
The fact that she commends Michele Bachmann in her statement is another red flag as to her intellectual density, although it fits into the right-wing fear-mongering party mould. Palin and Bachmann are cut from the same warped cloth. Anyone who listens to either of them and believes what they say is most likely uneducated, gullible, and predisposed against President Obama in the first place. It has naught to do with solutions or working together as Americans. Frankly, Palin's divisive nature and lack of intellect leads me to believe she has no idea what it is to be an American.
There is no such thing as a "death panel" in President Obama's healthcare plan, but Palin and her ilk continue to press the issue despite the facts.
An explanation of "end of life" care in the President's plan:
"This provision, which has been supported by the AARP, would allow senior citizens access to a professional medical counselor who will provide them with any information they might need about preparing a living will, providing medical power of attorney, and—if they are seeking this kind of advice—end of life decisions. These counseling sessions are not mandatory; they are simply made available to those who wish to use the service because they are unable to receive the information from another source. This means that if a senior is seeking such advice and guidance, Medicare would cover it. This measure would allow Medicare to compensate doctors for discussing with their patients the most difficult care choices—those that happen at the end of life. It would actually empower individuals to make the best decisions for themselves and their families, and better ensure that their wishes will be followed."
To get the real facts about the proposed healthcare plan, peruse the Health Insurance Reform Reality Check web site.
The fact that she commends Michele Bachmann in her statement is another red flag as to her intellectual density, although it fits into the right-wing fear-mongering party mould. Palin and Bachmann are cut from the same warped cloth. Anyone who listens to either of them and believes what they say is most likely uneducated, gullible, and predisposed against President Obama in the first place. It has naught to do with solutions or working together as Americans. Frankly, Palin's divisive nature and lack of intellect leads me to believe she has no idea what it is to be an American.
There is no such thing as a "death panel" in President Obama's healthcare plan, but Palin and her ilk continue to press the issue despite the facts.
An explanation of "end of life" care in the President's plan:
"This provision, which has been supported by the AARP, would allow senior citizens access to a professional medical counselor who will provide them with any information they might need about preparing a living will, providing medical power of attorney, and—if they are seeking this kind of advice—end of life decisions. These counseling sessions are not mandatory; they are simply made available to those who wish to use the service because they are unable to receive the information from another source. This means that if a senior is seeking such advice and guidance, Medicare would cover it. This measure would allow Medicare to compensate doctors for discussing with their patients the most difficult care choices—those that happen at the end of life. It would actually empower individuals to make the best decisions for themselves and their families, and better ensure that their wishes will be followed."
To get the real facts about the proposed healthcare plan, peruse the Health Insurance Reform Reality Check web site.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Discord or Die
Yet another conflict-ridden offering from Fixed News:
I don't know why I even bother mentioning the latest round of aid-and-abet right-wing antics. They are now so transparent in their divisive and hypocritical dealings that it's commonplace, perhaps a future footnote when history attempts to describe their laughingstock of a party.
I don't know why I even bother mentioning the latest round of aid-and-abet right-wing antics. They are now so transparent in their divisive and hypocritical dealings that it's commonplace, perhaps a future footnote when history attempts to describe their laughingstock of a party.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Trickle of Acuity
CNN's "report card" on the second one hundred days of the Obama administration is interesting. Almost every category in the report – including the behavior of the media – received poor to failing grades.
However, "votes" submitted to form the report card were cast by a minuscule portion of the population so it's hard to take the statistics too seriously. For example, only 8,384 people voiced their opinion on President Obama's second one hundred days in office (rendering a C+ average grade).
Other "grades" included the performance of the Democratic Party in Congress (57% in the right direction based on 1,010 votes) and Republican leaders in Congress (53% in the wrong direction based on 1,010 votes).
As for President Obama personally, 72% of 1,026 votes indicate he inspires confidence while 53% felt he has clear plans for solving the country's problems.
The report card perhaps gives a hint of public evaluation, although I would be more apt to take it seriously if the number of participants numbered in the millions rather than the thousands.
However, "votes" submitted to form the report card were cast by a minuscule portion of the population so it's hard to take the statistics too seriously. For example, only 8,384 people voiced their opinion on President Obama's second one hundred days in office (rendering a C+ average grade).
Other "grades" included the performance of the Democratic Party in Congress (57% in the right direction based on 1,010 votes) and Republican leaders in Congress (53% in the wrong direction based on 1,010 votes).
As for President Obama personally, 72% of 1,026 votes indicate he inspires confidence while 53% felt he has clear plans for solving the country's problems.
The report card perhaps gives a hint of public evaluation, although I would be more apt to take it seriously if the number of participants numbered in the millions rather than the thousands.
Mob Misrule
The deliberate interference of recent town hall meetings reminds me of the McCain-Palin rally attendees during last year's election. In news clips, most of the disrupters appear as uneducated, uninformed and southern-drawled. I also believe many of the incoherent exhibitions are racially motivated because there is a certain faction of the population who still refuse to accept Barack Obama as President.
As is typical, the right-wing would rather spread fear and lies through staged outrage instead of offering their own viable solutions. They also seem intent on stopping other people from making their own choices, whether it has to do with healthcare, abortion or other social issues.
If any group of people projects from a Nazi-like stance, it is the extreme members of the GOP who scream and shout over anyone who doesn't agree with them. Promoting real progress and rational discussion is beyond the scope of their abilities at this point, which renders them virtually ineffectual in the scheme of things.
- Woman Who Said She Was 'Just A Mom' At Town Hall Meeting Is Exposed As A Republican Operative
- Inspired By Glenn Beck, Protesters Overwhelm Town Hall Meeting With Cat Calls And Banging On Windows
- Contrary to Steele's Claim, State GOP Are Actively Promoting Town Hall Mobs
- Right-Wing Rage Cultivated At McCain-Palin Rallies Being Harnessed To Oppose Obama's Agenda Today
- Crowd laughs and applauds at Rep. Akin's comment about lawmakers almost being 'lynched' at town halls
- More 'Town Halls Gone Wild': Angry Far Right Protesters Disrupt Events With 'Incomprehensible' Yelling
As is typical, the right-wing would rather spread fear and lies through staged outrage instead of offering their own viable solutions. They also seem intent on stopping other people from making their own choices, whether it has to do with healthcare, abortion or other social issues.
If any group of people projects from a Nazi-like stance, it is the extreme members of the GOP who scream and shout over anyone who doesn't agree with them. Promoting real progress and rational discussion is beyond the scope of their abilities at this point, which renders them virtually ineffectual in the scheme of things.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Pretense Be Gone
You had to know this was coming:
The GOP doesn't even make a pretense of working anymore.
The GOP doesn't even make a pretense of working anymore.
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