Tag Archives: Progressives
Political Divisions Between Conservatives, Liberals Have a Genetic Basis
I’ve said this many times: Conservatives look backwards with fear, while Progressive/Liberals look forward with hope. Now there seems to be scientific evidence to back up my observations. All I can say is, if it is Genetic and they can’t … Continue reading
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The Evolution of One Southern Liberal or Some Thoughts on Martin Luther King Day
I’ve spent the day on planes traveling on a business trip, but I can’t let today go without commenting on Dr King’s day…. Airline travel is so exhausting, I’m taking the lazy way out and reposting a post from my … Continue reading
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Ben & Jerry’s Backs Occupy Wall Street Protesters
Another reason to go out and buy some ice cream! From HuffingtonPost.com: The Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Board of Directors has announced their support for the Occupy Wall Street protests writing in a press release: We, the Ben & … Continue reading
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White House on Occupy Wall Street: `We understand’ – The Washington Post
The fact that the mainstream media is finally paying attention and that the White House is having to address this is a really, really big change…. This movement is getting too big to ignore- which is a very good thing! … Continue reading
Filed under Elections, Occupy Wall Street, Politics, The Economy
Progressives Launching ‘October Offensive’ To Rival Tea Party?
This is starting to get interesting….. Former White House adviser Van Jones says that progressives are going to launch an “October offensive” to rival the Tea Party, in the spirit of the Arab Spring protests across the Middle East. “Everybody … Continue reading
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Anthony Weiner Admits He Tweeted Lewd Photos, Will Not Resign
Personally, I think this is much ado about nothing… Not a real bright move, but no big deal since this was between consenting adults… I also think Anthony Weiner is an incredibly effective Progressive politician, with an unfortunate name, who … Continue reading
Daily Kos: Introducing the People’s Budget
Now, we’re talking… This is the kind of budget I could really support! From DailyKos: One of the complaints the progressive blogosphere commonly levels against the Democratic leadership in DC is about negotiating strategy. Generally, the complaint is that the … Continue reading
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Reclaiming the Politics of Freedom | The Nation
Another great article from The Nation… The Conservatives really are PR geniuses. They also have Street Smarts. The Democrats have to look to history to frame their arguments in ways that have worked before. This article has some good advice…. … Continue reading
Brain structure differs in liberals, conservatives: study | The Raw Story
Well, I always knew I never really thought like a Conservative and now I know why… I’ve always analyzed and dissected complex issues instead of going for the easy solutions…. I question everything. I always have… Fear isn’t something I … Continue reading
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ThinkProgress » Schumer’s Deficit Reduction Steps: Millionaires Tax, Prevent Corporate Tax Dodging, Cut Wasteful Subsidies
Of course this will fail… It makes too much sense for Congress to pass it…. First, Schumer revived his proposal from last year to institute a surtax on millionaires and billionaires. “I must say I noted with interest that … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Tea Party, The Economy
