Representative Gabby Giffords, a true profile in courage, has announced that she is stepping down to focus on her recovery.

Please join us in sending our thanks for all she has done. 

After agreeing to a compromise to extend the payroll tax cut, John Boehner is now doing a back flip, and saying he won't support it after all. 

Unbelievable.

Well, actually, quite believable...

 

 

Have you stopped by the Left Action Facebook page lately?  (the FB page for our sister site).

If not, pop by, and join 400,000+ of your closest friends, all taking action! 

http://Facebook.com/LeftAction

 

Have you stopped by the Left Action Facebook page lately?  (the FB page for our sister site).

If not, pop by, and join 400,000+ of your closest friends, all taking action! 

http://Facebook.com/LeftAction

 

Another truly brilliant effort from these folks.

(I saw this on FB and had to take a moment to pop on back here and promote this absolutely freaking incredible piece! - promoted by faultguy)

After watching the debate rage about the "Occupy" movement over the past several days, I have come to the conclusion there is a lot of misinformation that has gone unchallenged by even some of the more perspicacious in the broadcasting industry. This is not surprising given that Republican pundits brought on to discuss and defend their positions, tend to throw as much monkey dust in the air as possible to obscure the real issues.

It seems that to be a Republican these days, cognitive abilities are not required. All one need do is memorize the talking points and jump in front of the nearest camera. You can hear the same arguments parroted over and over again. See if you recognize any of these arguments.  

Folks, have you checked out our sister site, "Left Action"? If not, click here to do so now.

And make sure to check out the Facebook page as well, which is approaching 400,000 fans! 

 

It feels like every week there's a new front-runner in the GOP race.  Frankly, it's hard to keep up.

And it's even harder to predict what the ultimate outcome will be.  Will Romney win out in the end?  Will "Cain-mentum" prove real, or just a blip?  Will Perry mount a comeback after all?

Make your predictions... speak your piece!

If you've not seen this already... enjoy!

Googling for wisdom:

"Sean Hannity" and "American hero" = 110,000 results
"Sean Hannity" and "American idiot" = 143,000 results

Discuss.

Well, this effort seems to be gaining momentum in a big way.  And frankly, that's kinda exciting.  

What do people think?  Anyone involved themselves?  

(Congratulations on the job!! Lovin' the diary. Been kinda sparse round here, I know. Long story that I won't bore anyone with.

You always have an interesting take on "politicking" things. Hope you ride by more often!
- promoted by lamb12)

Well, I haven't been 'round these 'chere parts fer a while.  Wee doggies! Lookit all them tumble weeds a-blowin' through Leftake Gulch.

Well, lemme tie up my horse and beat the trail dust off'n myself and I'll write up one of them thar diaries you folks used to talk so much about.

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Why have I been away from here?

Well, I got a job and for the first time in thirty years I do not have a desk at work!  No desk equals no computer or internet access.

I'm working in a motor pool building at Fort Bragg as part of a crew of contract employees who fix up mobile communication centers.

One of the guys in the crew is a nice older man who blasts conservative talk radio all day long.  All. Day. Long.

Mostly, it is but a dull roar of Beck, Limbaugh and Hannity.  The sounds of the shop help drown out the specifics of what they are spewing, but every so often it becomes quiet enough to make out some of their breathless talking points.

My conclusion?

It is permanently "Opposite Day" in right wing media land.

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Good Monday morning everyone! How about a little bit of humor to start your week?!

Mitts the S**t!, and the reality of "job" creators as only Bill could explain!
Have a great weekend everybody, I'm off to NYC!

Why I won't even consider voting for a Republican.

I have voted for Republican candidates before. My first election where I could vote was in 1988. I was 19. I voted for Bush 1. I was not in any way political. I voted for him because I knew the name, nothing more.

In the state where I used to live, Florida, I voted both parties in and out for both state and local races.

In the last few national elections I voted for Clinton twice, Gore, Kerry and yes, Obama.