Top House Democrat wants hearing on "secret" bank loans from Federal Reserve
A Bloomberg report said that said the Fed secretly loaned more than $7 trillion to the Big Banks at below-market rates, and that the banks "reaped an estimated $13 billion of income"... during a...
View ArticleThe White House responds to my email about vetoing the Defense bill... sort of.
Yesterday, I posted about my phone call and email to the White House regarding the Defense Bill that was passed by Congress. The Comment Line operator suggested I email the White House and then she...
View ArticleMinnesota gay & lesbian community to Amy Koch: We're so sorry for causing you...
Via Amy Koch, a member of the Minnesota Senate and its former Majority Leader, got a "heartfelt" apology from the gay and lesbians in her state. After all, their own love for their own significant...
View ArticleVIDEO: Mitch McConnell "is absolutely lying."
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Congressman John Yarmuth: Mitch McConnell "is absolutely lying" about the Affordable Care Act. See for yourself: Ltr to Sen...
View ArticleMike Huckabee: Pres. Obama surrounds himself "with morally repugnant...
Huckabee Via Buzzfeed, above is a rather jaw-dropping fundraising letter from former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. And what a letter it is! It informs readers of the formation of "Obama Fundraising...
View ArticleCongressional Black Caucus plans to walk off House floor during Holder...
ICYMI: The real story behind the Fast and Furious “scandal” The Congressional Black Caucus is planning to walk off the House floor during the vote to hold AG Holder in contempt. Good. Via Politico,...
View ArticleCHART, VIDEO- Pres. Obama in Ohio on Romney's Tax Plan: Mitt would INCREASE...
BarackObamadotcom: Today, at a grassroots event in Mansfield, Ohio, President Obama highlighted a new report from the Tax Policy Center -- a nonpartisan policy think tank -- that concludes that Mitt...
View ArticleVIDEO- Heckler to Paul Ryan: “Why did you lie about accepting stimulus funds?”
“Why did you lie about accepting stimulus funds?” This took place at a Virginia town hall meeting. Of course, Paul Ryan wouldn't answer the question. Who can blame Coupon Paul after being caught...
View ArticleSen. Boxer: "Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu: I am stunned by the remarks that...
My Senator, Barbara Boxer, posted this press release today on her website. You can read the whole letter here: Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu: [snip] ... I am stunned by the remarks that you made this...
View ArticleConservatives to Queen of England after Obama victory: "Find it in your heart...
Please note the spelling of the word "disdain": An Open Letter to the Queen of England Nov. 6, 2012 | Edwin R Williams Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 8:52:46 PM by Blue Collar Republican Your...
View Article97 GOP House members to Pres. Obama: We "strongly oppose any efforts to...
Entire letter here. Ninety-seven House Republicans believe their own rabidly partisan, whacked-out conspiracy theories about Ambassador Susan Rice's ultra super duper evil plan to mislead America...
View ArticleLawmakers write letter to President Obama asking for details on drone policy
"Authorizing the killing of American citizens and others has profound implications for our Constitution, the core values of our Nation, our national security and future international practice. The...
View ArticleVIDEO: Pres. Obama on common-sense measures to reduce gun violence, Hartford,...
Via @navyvet50 and @catonahill Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy "What's more important to you, our children or an A grade from the gun lobby?" "Shouldn't we...
View ArticleWTF Moment: Sen. James Inhofe to #Newtown families: Gun debate has nothing to...
Yesterday, President Obama was in Connecticut speaking on common-sense measures to reduce gun violence: “What’s more important to you, our children or an A grade from the gun lobby?” “Shouldn’t we...
View ArticleDems blast GOP over "false, extremely irresponsible" Benghazi charges, demand...
Link Which party was it again, that withheld all that money for embassy security improvements, the money that would have kept our diplomats abroad safer? As I posted previously, per a fascinating post...
View Article7-year-old boy gets handwritten letter from Joe Biden
What a mensch. I'd let him take a stab at the Presidency. Can we do a Kickstarter for the chocolate bullets? MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin boy wrote Vice President Joe Biden with an unusual suggestion for...
View ArticleMore candidates for jail in IRS "scandal?" In 2011 GOP Congressmen demanded...
Via David Horsey Link, April 2011 Link, December 2011 One more time: It’s important to clarify to those who miss the point more often than not, that this isn’t about defending the IRS. It’s about the...
View ArticleGroup finds that ALEC falsified signatures on "stand your ground" letter to...
We've posted about ALEC a lot here at TPC. For example: Education dean at Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison: ALEC is still at it. Goal: Privatize, “eliminate school districts, boards” ALEC, meat/poultry...
View Article"By destroying the financial integrity of the US, you will free us of all the...
I've written about my buddy Jeff Wilfahrt in the past, someone who you should get to know: VIDEO: Gay soldier's "sexual orientation was the least interesting thing about him" VIDEO: Rachel Maddow,...
View ArticleChris Christie to teachers: "I am tired of you people!" Teacher: "If you vote...
H/t: Blue Jersey VIDEO ADDED: Teacher basher Chris "Photo Op" Christie is at it again. Jersey Jazzman has the exclusive interview: @GovChristie to Teacher: "I Am Tired Of You People!" I asked him: "Why...
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