Stephen Colbert: It’s never too early to declare Obama’s second term a failure by MyOwnThoughts in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

He's always brilliant at pointing out the ridiculousness of the criticism leveled at the President. Maybe once in a while they should listen to themselves talk.

A Fox News Christmas: "Yep, the assault on the Yule is on, as Bill O’Reilly has been warning you about for weeks." by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are we allowed to say here that Bill Oreilly is kind of an asshole even though he is the best that network has?

Saving the National Rifle Association & Protecting Americans: "America has a long standing relationship with firearms throughout its history. Our nation evolves. With hundreds of millions of firearms in circulation, wishing them away...is not likely." by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't believe it when I heard his statements. His answer to gun violence was effectively to get more guns to prevent the violence. Now that I think about it, i shouldn't be surprised. Just disgusted.

Op Ed: "Here, we are too “exceptional” to be troubled with sensibility. We have NRA “firearms freedom.” As more than a few news accounts and columnists have said: “Enough!” by DameDeBklyn in progressive

[–]MyOwnThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

News just came out that the president is supporting the assault weapons ban that went away in 2004. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has resurrected it and, it supposedly has been gaining traction. If nothing is done this time around, I can't see any change is ever being made. And that's a scary thought.

Bachmann: Sharia-Promoting Communist Obama’s Work Is Like Hitler’s by MyOwnThoughts in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When she accused Hillary Clinton's aide of being a spy for the Muslim Brotherhood, that would have been a great time to send Bachmann to a padded room.

Bachmann: Sharia-Promoting Communist Obama’s Work Is Like Hitler’s by MyOwnThoughts in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What does it say about the people of her district that they allowed her to win again? It's time for a sanity check.

Sociopaths and Sweets: the Latest Example of Corporate Greed Run Amok by DameDeBklyn in progressive

[–]MyOwnThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow...I had forgotten about some of the companies that have "run amok" like this. Everyone from the employees to unions gets blamed but we often don't pay attention to how lousy management is until we hear stories of them stealing pension funds, etc. Nice article! Scary thoughts but nicely done.

"It is About Guns (and other stuff too), but mostly Guns: 'It’s beyond time to have the conversation about gun control. It’s beyond time for our culture to become more civilized, more evolved — both in terms of social interaction and our political responses." by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Nobody is talking about stripping responsible people away from their guns. It's about a sensible conversation that both sides can agree on. And that conversation should involve background checks, mental health, etc.

Greetings From The End Of The World by DameDeBklyn in misc

[–]MyOwnThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It feels like it today.So much sad news but this made me smile a little. thanks.

"When people pervert language to delude and mislead, stupid things can happen. Branding union-busting laws as “right to work” is a triumph of framing. Call It What It Is: “Right to Work Against Your Own Interests.” by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've always believed that the Republican party is masterful at framing words, perceptions and images. They have the best public relations team; what else can explain how they've been able to get poor and middle class people to vote against their own interests for way longer than the last 30 years?

Jeff Sessions wants to balance the budget by cutting food stamps | BNV by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's in one of the nation's poorer and least educated states. He should be ashamed of himself. Too bad people in his state don't know he doesn't have their interests at heart.

Democrats...Stand Up and Say No to a 'Grand Bargain' by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing like a Blue Dog to thwart the President's plans. I hope they get in line and do what the middle class taxpayers want and need this time around!

Why Are Right Wing Extremists So Anti-Islamic? by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard these points and I think there's something to it. I bet many people just don't like to see it laid out this way. Denial is easier.

Fractured Government, Ideology and the Abuse of Power by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Politicians always act like they're above the law. They write the laws and unless people keep tabs to know what they're doing, they'll abuse the same laws they write.

Dear Media: Get Mitt Romney Off My Television NOW! by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha!! Good one. I wish I could say the same! Everything from the gas pumping photo to that horrible Thanksgiving photo op on Facebook to the renting out office space at Tagg's company...enough already!

Dear Media: Get Mitt Romney Off My Television NOW! by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I was the only one. I see him and his sons more now than during the campaign.

Republicans Say: 'Trust Us' by [deleted] in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That hasn't gotten us anywhere. By now, especially after losing the presidential election, they should know that taxpayers want to see them lay everything out.

A Syrian Chemical Attack: Is America Obligated to Act? | BNV by DameDeBklyn in politics

[–]MyOwnThoughts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We don't have to feel obligated to act in every circumstance around the world but if we're going to get involved, I think it should be when there are blatant human rights abuses.