Tag Archives: 2016

Rachel Maddow: Bernie Sanders Consistency

Source: The New Democrat This video of Bernie Sanders would have been much more enjoyable to watch if Rachel Maddow wasn’t in it, or I didn’t have to hear her speak. She’s just one example of why MSNBC is so … Continue reading

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Russia Today: Thom Hartmann & Thor Benson: ‘Stop Calling Bernie Sanders a Socialist?’

Source:The New Democrat I believe the best way to differentiate a Socialist, or Democratic Socialist from someone who is way Far-Left and a statist like a Communist, would be to put the two factions in separate groups. Democratic Socialists, which … Continue reading

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Brookings Institution: Thomas Mann: ‘Election 2016: The Dumbing Down of American Politics’

Source:Brookings– The commander in chief of American political stupidity. He just beat out both Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann for that dishonor. Source:The Daily Review “Donald Trump and the chorus of Republican presidential aspirants may have appeared to monopolize the … Continue reading

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Politico Magazine: Barney Frank: ‘Why Progressives Shouldn’t Support Bernie’

Politico Magazine Just to be clear, I’m not writing this because I believe Bernie Sanders will ever be President of the United States, or believe he can even beat Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. The second part, I’m not … Continue reading

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Reason Magazine: Steve Chapman: ‘Martin O’Malley – Unknown But Not Implausible’

“CEDAR RAPIDS—In a party that produced such talented speakers as Mario Cuomo, Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, this year’s presidential race looks like a slog through an oratorical desert. Yet last week, the Iowa Democratic Party hosted a … Continue reading

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USA Today: Senator Tom Coburn: ‘A Deficit of Debt Discussion’

Source:USA Today– former U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (Republican, Oklahoma) 2005-13. You can also see this post at FRS FreeState, on WordPress. “The 2016 presidential race is beginning in earnest with new candidates entering the crowded field weekly. The Republican Party boasts … Continue reading

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Emily Goldstein: ‘Yes, Diversity is About Getting Rid of White People & That’s a Good Thing’

“In “Yes, Diversity Is About Getting Rid Of White People (And That’s A Good Thing)” the author Emily Goldstein (who is either a master troll or incredibly ignorant — but probably a troll) makes an enthusiastic case for the end … Continue reading

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Huffington Post: David Woolner: ‘Seeking The Four Freedoms is as Important Today as it Was 74 Years Ago’

Source:The Huffington Post– in Chicago, Illinois, to cover Hillary Clinton’s presidential announcement. “Hillary Clinton’s decision to hold the first major public rally of her campaign at Four Freedoms Park in New York City reminds us not only of the many … Continue reading

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US News: Eric Schnurer: ‘Don’t Look Back to Move Forward’

Source:US News– former Governor Martin O’Malley (Democrat, Maryland) announcing his 2016 presidential campaign. “I once had dinner with Martin O’Malley – who announced his presidential candidacy last weekend – at a National Governors Association meeting. From what I knew of … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: ‘Jeb Bush Presidential Campaign Announcement’

Source:C-SPAN– with Governor Jeb Bush’s campaign announcement. “Former Governor Jeb Bush (R-FL) announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. He made the announcement at Miami Dade College in Miami, FL. Watch the complete Jeb Bush Presidential Campaign Announcement event here… … Continue reading

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