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How the Middle Class in America Became Third World - - e
When Reagan and Greenspan stole the Social Security Trust Funds in the 80s and then gave the money to their wealthy friends, that began the demise of the middle class. But if you were one of the wealthy, it began an unprecedented shift of wealth from the workers to the manipulators; a period of... Submitted 9 days 2 hours ago.

Elizabeth Warren to Ayn Rand: “Checkmate” - Gregory Lewis
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Ayn Rand projected her libertarian delirium tremens through her characters in the novel The Fountainhead. The Tea Party affiliates, most of whom have not read the book and have no idea what it is about, as gauged by the fact that any conversation with them on the subject... Submitted 139 days 5 hours ago.

Looking Back – Frank Zappa Warned Against Constitutional Theocracy - Gregory Lewis
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Thanks to a Facebook friend I found this oldie but goodie Crossfire episode form 1986, with guests Frank Zappa (hardly needs introduction) squaring off against Washington Times journalist John Lofton (virtual nobody who needs introduction). The subject of debate (if you could... Submitted 141 days 23 hours ago.

Tea Party Members, Satan has Claimed Your Soul - Gregory Lewis
TAMPA, FL – The Pro Death Party. The Tea Party Express debate from Tampa Florida on September 12 was supposed to ameliorate suspicions that it is not an organization mainly comprising fringe extremists. In that it failed. On Monday, September 12 in Logan, Utah a group of heroic... Submitted 150 days 1 hour ago.

How to be Liberal and Proud - - Paul Schroeder
I AM PROUD TO BE A LIBERAL Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said that she is not trying to reach "the liberal elites" on her book tour, but instead is focusing on "everyday, hard-working Americans." She reiterated this often while on her tour. Palin expounded: "I'm not trying to... Submitted 2 years 68 days ago.

The GOP – Lessons in Civility (or, How NOT to Behave) - Gregory Lewis
“I want my president to be smart!” – seen on bumper sticker. FT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Republican Party has lost its moral compass. The GOP has allowed itself to be absconded by its juvenile delinquent child, the Tea Party (yeah, we get it, they are not a... Submitted 148 days 23 hours ago.

Things Just Aren’t Going Well For Obama And The Libs - Joel Hendon
It seems that, each time President Obama opens his mouth, another bit of his ratings drop out. Every incentive he advocates, his ratings drop. Those who are leading proponents of his, are becoming frantic. Back in late January or early February, Obama called on the public to return to... Submitted 149 days 2 hours ago.

Altogether Remarkable People: The Noble Voices of Liberalism - Gregory Lewis
God is a Liberal. So was Jesus. You may find the voice of Liberalism tucked away in the independent café or the anarchist reading room. You may find the voices of Liberalism at McDonalds and the mall food court. Liberalism is everywhere and everyone. It is an idea whose time has come... Submitted 167 days ago.

The Conservative Master Plan - - e
Just before Reagan took office in the 80s, a few super wealthy ideologs got together and mapped out a plan to accumulate all of America’s wealth into the hands of a few. There were four priorities. Their first priority was to gain control of the poor and middle class working families who... Submitted 191 days 22 hours ago.

Paul Krugman's Anti-Biography - Walter Rhett
Paul Krugman, Nobel Winner in Economics Here's food for thought. It's a counterpoint to the “global food crisis” Paul Krugm Submitted 1 year 4 days ago.

I Had No Idea That I Was Not A Patriot - - Dan Bimrose
Just to be clear I am also not an idiot, fascist, un-American, non-Christian, Nazi sympathizer, baby killer or granny killer. Perhaps though, before I make this claim I should examine the evidence. Recently I sat down with my children to watch The Sound of Music. As I cheered on Mr. Von... Submitted 1 year 293 days ago.

Massachusetts Senate Race Means Much More Than Meets The Eye - - Joel Hendon
Today is election day in Massachusetts to fill the empty Senate seat left open by the death of Ted Kennedy. The results can mean the Senate has lost their super majority that can avoid a filibuster, even if they do have to buy a vote here and there. If Brown wins, they will find the additional... Submitted 2 years 22 days ago.

Liberal Talking Points to Right Wing Lies (Part 3) - - e
In Parts one and two I mentioned that these are counterarguments to right wing lies, and perhaps the last chance at civility. If this doesn’t work with the kind of sociopaths we hear all day on hate radio and faux news, then there is perhaps no other option than what Danny Schechter... Submitted 169 days 19 hours ago.

Liberal Talking Points to Right Wing Lies (Part 2) - e
In Part one I mentioned that these are counterarguments to right wing lies, and perhaps the last chance at civility. If this doesn’t work with the kind of sociopaths we hear all day on hate radio and faux news, then there is perhaps no other option than what Danny Schechter suggested in his... Submitted 170 days 20 hours ago.

Now I Understand…The Liberals Perception Is Lacking, or Missing - Joel Hendon
I’m past the average lifetime of American males, and I have witnessed quite a lot of things in these 80+ years. And I have wondered a lot of times why some people act the way they do. I’ve known men who would kill you if you kicked their dog. I’ve even watched a big, mean ugly... Submitted 238 days 17 hours ago.

Economic Recovery Solutions Exactly Opposite To This Administrations’ - - Joel Hendon
The American people, the voters themselves, have more savvy as to what the needs of this nation currently are than does our government. Read here an excerpt from President Obama's "State of the Union" address. But to create more of these clean energy jobs, we need more production, more... Submitted 2 years 1 day ago.

Why Obama's Poll Numbers Are Falling - - Richard Vail
Mr. Obama's numbers are falling simply because the country has woken up to the bait and switch that was pulled on the majority of people after the last election. Many people voted for a candidate they thought was a "pragmatic moderate" only to wake up and discover that they'd elected a far left... Submitted 2 years 3 days ago.

Secession Mania Spreads to Long Island, NY - - Aurelia Masterson
Executive Summary Contrary to what most people are aware of a part of a state can secede to form their own state. Maine separated from Mass. in 1820. West Virginia left Virginia during the civil war. Now Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York wish to leave New York. New York is a crime-ridden... Submitted 2 years 252 days ago.

Are You Secure in America? - - Aurelia Masterson
Introduction - This information is widely available on the Internet. Many of you may not be aware of it. Since the USA is in the midst of a financial meltdown you should perhaps familiarize yourself with some of these things. If civil unrest sets in like riots, protests demonstrations, states... Submitted 2 years 252 days ago.

Obama, James, Kevin, Joe the plumber, and sagging - - James Bond
November 4, 2008 did indeed mean something to me. It meant a lot to me personally, and, through my conversations with others I have learned what it meant to them. The conversations I've had with a variety of individuals has allowed me to challenge some of my beliefs about them, myself, and the... Submitted 3 years 88 days ago.

The Bible and Pro-Choice - - Tex Norman
If you are a fundamentalist Christian then you believe that the Bible is written by God, that men, moved by the Holy Spirit, put down on paper the words God wanted on paper, and therefore, every word of the Bible comes from God, that the Bible is the Word of God. People that hold such beliefs... Submitted 3 years 92 days ago.

"Higher Ground": Obama's Bubble is a Rising Ballon! An Open Answer to Joel - - Walter Rhett
Joel, I believe you to be honest and devoted to fairness, but your recent article, "Obama's Bubble is About to Burst!" is simply guilt by association and doesn't amount to much! Regarding William Ayers: Ayers was and is a child of privilege--his father was President of Chicago's Commonwealth... Submitted 3 years 119 days ago.

Obamas Bubble Is About To Burst - - Joel Hendon
Exactly 3 weeks from today, the citizenry of the United States will elect a new president. For better or for worse. And, although Obama is leading in the national polls, and even if he leads right up to November 4, I believe on the morning of the fifth, you will see a picture of McCain with a... Submitted 3 years 119 days ago.

Conservatism and Liberalism (An Introduction) - - David Tanguay
Defining Liberalism and Conservatism as some of us choose to select a party which suites our philosophy. After reading these descriptions of the two parties provided by wikipedia encyclopedia I ask that the reader read another article I have submitted on search warp titled “Uniting... Submitted 4 years 74 days ago.

Purpose, and the Religious Left - - e
An excerpt from Wikipedia.org (Religious Left): The Christian Left holds that social justice, renunciation of power, humility, forgiveness, and private observation of prayer (as opposed to publicly mandated prayer) are clearly mandated by the Gospel text . . . Bible scholars observe that... Submitted 4 years 133 days ago.