Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Tag: 2016 Presidential Elections

Virginia Governor Bypasses Court Ruling to Help 200,000 Ex-Felons Vote

Virginia Governor restores the voting rights of thousands of ex-offenders so they can vote come November.

Understanding Trump

Be prepared. You have to understand Trump to stand calmly up to him and those running with him all over the country.

Bernie Broke My Heart; but Dr. Jill Stein Heals the Wound.

“In a season of political hacks claiming they have suddenly ‘found religion’ regarding our civil and human rights; all I can say to Jill is, Amen.”

Five Glaring Trump Contradictions that Drive Away Key Centrists

Trump is a walking, talking contradiction machine: a guy drenched in money pitching working class crowds who think they deserve more but, instead of getting retrained, blame minorities for “stealing their jobs, if not “their country.” Where else but in America would the “people’s billionaire,” selling out his campaign in an NY second, look the aggrieved masses in the face and promise the moon: jobs galore, great salaries and perks, lower taxes, and more security against all foes? And all delivered just for voting Trump. Long elections mean contradictions eventually come home to roost.

Why Do Veterans Support Donald Trump?

Many military vets wrote in to say they absolutely do not support Trump, and are afraid that he would put our troops in more danger.

People’s Summit Seeks to Take ‘Political Revolution’ to the Next Level

“Something transformative could potentially happen in our political system, in which the fading of a presidential campaign gives birth to a political force that could have far more impact than a single presidency. this will be worth watching.”

The State Convention Gambit: How Sanders Lost Delegates in Minnesota

“Sanders and his surrogates have made it clear that his hopes for the nomination depend primarily upon Superdelegates abandoning Clinton and voting for him to make up his deficit of pledged delegates.”

Trump, Like Citizen Kane, Will ‘Get More Than One Lesson.’ Voters...

Since Trump the winner thinks his crass, fire-at-whatever-moves belligerence works, why change? Like every bully, lying he’s only a “counter-puncher,” this gutter fighter will start more battles than a horny mountain goat in the rutting season. That will reveal more about Donald to more people than whatever Democrats manage. And since Trump per one pundit preys on the “Republican Id,” there will be “lessons” aplenty for the stunned centrist electorate.

Save America from Amerika… REJECT the Empire!!

“Too many good and decent fellow citizens fall prey to the propaganda thrown at them about the need (believe it or not) for more not less of our taxes going towards military spending.”

Hillary and Bernie Both Take Home Primary Victories

Hillary Clinton wins New Jersey and California, but Bernie vows to fight on.

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Bernie Sanders slams Congress for claiming ‘no money’ for housing and healthcare while approving...

The senator criticizes lawmakers for prioritizing the military-industrial complex over working families as the Senate advances a near $1 trillion defense budget.

Mitch McConnell and Tommy Tuberville gave Democrats the blueprint for anti-Trump opposition

Democrats can stymie a significant chunk of his legislative agenda if they’re willing to commit to four years of steadfast opposition.

GOP-led states risk leaving 10 million children hungry by rejecting $1.14 billion summer food...

Twelve Republican-led states face a January 1 deadline to join the Summer EBT program, a lifeline for millions of hungry kids, as advocates urge governors to act amid rising food insecurity and economic challenges.

How billionaires have sidestepped a tax aimed at the rich

Lawmakers created a new type of Medicare tax to capture the kinds of income the rich often enjoy, but a host of billionaires have managed to avoid paying it.

Palestinian families sue US over arms transfers to Israel amid alleged rights abuses

Lawsuit claims U.S. violates domestic and international law by funding Israeli military accused of gross human rights violations.