Friday, August 31, 2012

'He lies without a conscience' - Current TV hosts tackle the lies of lyin' Ryan's acceptance speech

Hello! Here are the three hottest progressive videos and graphics that we found on the web today, August 31, 2012.
Bravo to Current TV for covering these when the mainstream media ignored or downplayed them.

'He Lies Without A Conscience' - Current TV Hosts Tackle The Lies Of Lyin' Ryan's Acceptance Speech

The well-known Republican nailed it in a report to Congress in 1906.

Why Didn't We Listen To Teddy Roosevelt Over 100 Years Ago?

Really, this is such a simple concept.

A Simple Flowchart For Anyone Who Feels They Are Entitled To Legislate A Vagina

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Check it out! DuPage Young Dem Moises Garcia on WBEZ

Story on Wayne Precinct Committeeman and DuPage Young Dem Moises Garcia!!

http://www.wbez.org/news/politics/delegate-has-high-hopes-dupage-democrats-101918

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Your Fun Guide to the Republican Nat'l Convention

Wow, the GOP really know how to choreograph a diabolically effective build-up to their convention. From party officials begging Rep. Akin to shut up and stand down to skinny-dipping freshmen Congressmen, could the party do anything more to make Mitt's gaffes seem trifling and few and far between?

For a funny preview and guide to the Republican National Convention, enjoy local writer Jeff Burdick's blog on the Chicago Tribune blog site: http://www.chicagonow.com/fluffington-post/2012/08/republican-national-convention/

Sunday, August 19, 2012

WashPost: Big gulf between political parties, divisions within


Big gulf between political parties, divisions within

By Dan Balz
American politics has long been defined as red vs. blue, and everything about the 2012 election speaks to the chasm that separates the two parties. But a major new study highlights how those divisions are only a part of the dynamic shaping the political landscape.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Where's the Butter, Mr Ryan?

Ryan's Recipe for Ruin: All Guns, No Butter 

By Walt Zlotow 



The media picture of Vice Presidential pick Paul Ryan is that of a fiscally conservative budget cutter. All the attention is focused on how he will save trillions over the next decade by cutting medicare, medicaid, social security and other vital threads of the social safety net.

Alas, that is only half the Ryan plan for America. He has spent 14 years in Congress voting to fund every dollar of our senseless trillion dollar wars of murder and mayhem in the Middle East that are bankrupting America while its infrastructure rots. The Ryan you never see resides deep within the Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex, defending every in-defensible weapons system regardless of how ineffective and unnecessary they may be.

The vast majority of Americans are unaware of his 2011 address before the Alexander Hamilton society in which he trumpeted the need for American world-wide hegemony, preposterously claiming the Obama administration has chosen for America to decline and let China and Russia lead the world. Ryan's budget proposals include increased military spending far above current levels while cutting money for state department diplomatic efforts and foreign aid not tied to rampant militarism.

Besides being foolhardy and self destructive, Ryan seeks to fund this guns-only policy by cutting off the butter that nourishes the poor and rebuilds our crumbling infrastructure. Yet, talk of using domestic spending cuts to promote a bloated war and military budget never crosses Ryan's lips so there are none to read about this heartless sleight of hand. But the ultra-conservative crowd is jubilant over the prospect of a true all guns, no butter ideologue  who's just one heartbeat away from the Presidency.

The millions of folks who are in the vast 99% yet, inexplicably find this prospect of a bleak American future appealing, better be thinking about their next meal or their next medical crisis when they enter the voting booth November 6.



Walt is a member of the Milton Township and DuPage Democratic Organizations and has a blog at
Heartland Progressive

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Nice work if you can get it

Well, the "Do Nothing" Congress is on vacation for the next 5 weeks. They will be back in September; their legislative calendar says for eight days. In October, they are expected to legislate for five days. So, this is what we pay our legislators $174,000 per year for . . .absolutely the least amount of legislation done since the "Do Nothing" Congress of Harry Truman's day. Not to mention the best health care we taxpayers can buy for them.

Of course, John Boehner and Mitch McConnell wanted this calendar so that the Tea Party, which believes in small, limited government, would be able to obstruct governing for the entire congress. What they left on the table was legislation for jobs--two pieces--one for infrastructure, and one for the addition of public workers, you know, teachers, police officers, firemen, etc. They also left legislation for farmers to help with the drought, immigration legislation, etc. BUT, they did work on repealing the President's Affordable Care Act thirty-three times!

We must work together, all Americans, for the sake of the future of this country, to defeat this "Do Nothing" Congress. Oh yes, by the way, the most productive Congress ever? That would be the 111th Congress, led by Nancy Pelosi, who shepherded more than 900 pieces of legislation through Congress (not all passed), but the Affordable Care Act, the Dodd-Frank bill passed, along with numerous others. This President needs our help to improve the lives of all Americans through policy and legislation. Electing Democrats who will work with him in that regard is critical.

That's what we pay our representatives to do in Congress. To work hard for the American people, liberal, conservative and independent. All of us.


Cathy Sewell
1st Vice-Chair
York Township Democratic Organization

Monday, August 13, 2012

Paul Ryan doesn't want you to know he said this about Ayn Rand


But we have it on video, plus two must-see, must-share images. Here's the hottest stuff for today, August 13, 2012.
She latched on early to a selfish ideology and tricked a lot of people into thinking it was a good thing. Yep, it sounds exactly like what Paul Ryan and his ilk want to be when they grow up.

Is Ayn Rand Really The Person Republicans Want To Imitate?

Does this look right to you?

What Paul Ryan's Budget Could Mean For Your Family

Keep this in mind next time you see one of them holding an offensive sign.

Al Franken's Awesome Quote On Why Republicans Are Like 4-Year-Olds

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Great Graph or Nugget of Fact you'd like to share with the centrist and skeptics of the world?

Send it to:
Info@dupagedemocrats.com and we'll put it up on our blog, twitter and Facebook accounts!
Naturally, this information must support the president and/or the 99% of us whose money makes our great country run.
Thanks!

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates on why the wealthy need to pay more taxes

Hello! Here are the three hottest progressive videos and graphics that we found on the web today, August 04, 2012.
Why does our government give huge benefits to the rich, and little relief to anyone else?

Warren Buffett And Bill Gates On Why The Wealthy Need To Pay More Taxes

A proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman will appear on the Minnesota ballot in November 2012. In response to the news, one eight-year-old Minnesotan kid wrote this tear-jerker of a letter:

This 8-Year-Old With Two Moms Wrote An Amazing Letter That WILL Make You Teary-Eyed

Be sure to grab more paper as the skeletons start to march out of his closet.

Here's A Handy List To Keep Track Of The Current Romney Scandals

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Barack's birthday card

Today is Barack's 51st birthday, and the girls and I are pulling together his birthday card.

Last call for names: Want to sign it?

Clicking on the link below will add your name to Barack's card automatically:

http://my.barackobama.com/Baracks-Birthday

This election's only going to get tougher, so I know it would mean a lot to Barack to know he has your support on his birthday.

Thanks,

Michelle
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Friday, August 3, 2012

Save the life of a woman you love by sharing this today

Hello! Here are the three hottest progressive videos and graphics that we found on the web today, August 02, 2012.
August 1 is a momentous day for women in America. Share this in solidarity with your sisters, mothers, wives, and friends!

Save The Life Of A Woman You Love By Sharing This Today

The frightening modern-day version of the old classic,

What Happens When 'Schoolhouse Rock' Goes Horribly Wrong

How do you like them apples?

Dear Cameraman Who Attacked Teachers In Front Of Matt Damon And His Mom

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20 years of GOP strategy in one little cartoon

Hello! Here are the three hottest progressive videos and graphics that we found on the web today, August 03, 2012.
Deceptively simple.

20 Years Of GOP Strategy In One Little Cartoon

Exactly.

This Girl Has A Question That'll Stump Your Conservative Friends

Ha!

Someone Made This Random Meme About Immigration And It's Awesome

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