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Republican Hot Air Threatens Planet!!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

Recent scientific studies dealing with the age of dinosaurs pose serious issues to the United States of America. Huge plant eating dinosaurs produced enough greenhouse gas by breaking wind to generate enormous quantities of methane. Scientists believe “microbes living in Sauropod dinosaurs could have produced enough methane to have an important effect on Mesozoic climate. An estimated 472 million tons of hot air were generated by dinosaurs.

We are concerned since the United States has millions of Republicans and members of the Tea Party. If you think dinosaurs produced a lot of hot air, just imagine the enormous quantities produced by Republicans and Tea Party folk? Imagine the daily out put of Newt Gingrich alone! We believe there is need for new legislation that will limit hot air comments by any Republican seeking office.

PROTECT THE PLANET, LIMIT REPUBLICAN HOT AIR EMISSION!!!

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Remember Fall Of 2001?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

I recall vividly the fall of 2001 when our gallant president informed the nation that he was sending troops into battle in Afghanistan since we “had to fight them there rather than here.” Fox News charged that anyone who opposed the war was simply a friend of terrorism. That was then, and, alas, now is now. Latest polls reveal that 66% of Americans oppose the war in Afghanistan. About 48% do agree the presence of US troops helps Afghanistan to be stable while 36% say it leads to more instability.

Americans had a love affair with war, with a president who promised to end terrorism and bring democracy to the world. I recall how FOX News smeared the names of an American senator who had lost both arms and legs in Vietnam by charging him with being disloyal. It would be wonderful to show those videos at a time when those who are against the war might be reminded how they were for the war. Ah, but that was a long, long time ago!

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Democracy In Iraq

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

Nine long, long years ago, the American people were informed by their beloved leader, George Bush, and the dynamic duo of Dick Cheney and Don Rumsfeld that we simply had to invade Iraq, not only to destroy the WMD which threatened our existence, but to bring the benefits of democracy to the people of Iraq. We sent in troops, we killed Saddam Hussein, we ended his dictatorship and in the process we forced 500,000 of Iraq’s 800,000 Christians to flee for their lives. Instead of Saddam, they now had the “democratic” government of Shiite leader, Nouri al-Maliki.

Maliki has instituted a reign of terror against the former dominant Sunni community. After allowing a Sunni to become vice prime minister, he then charged Tariq al-Hashemi with creating death squads whose goal was to gain control of the government. Hashemi fled the nation and now will be tried in absentia. He has decided not to attend this trial. “I have a great lack of confidendce and mistrust about the standards of justice.”

I wonder if George Bush during those hours chopping wood ever ponders about the “democracy” he brought to Iraq??

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Republican Plan In 2009-GRIDLOCK!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

It is not surprising to learn from a new book written by Robert Draper that Republican leaders from day one of the Obama administration planned to oppose any idea proposed by the president in order to make him come across as being unable to govern. As we all know, Barack Obama was naive enough to believe Republicans wanted to work with Democrats in solving America’s economic problems. In Draper’s ”Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the US House of Representatives, he pinpoints a meeting held on January 20, 2009 where Republicans planned to obstruct and refuse to compromise.

The meeting took place at an upscale Washington restaurant, the Caucus Room, and was attended by such people as Eric Cantor, Paul Ryan, Keven McCarthy, Senators Jim DeMint, Tom Coburn and John Ensign. Good old Newt Gingrich and strategist Steve Lutz laid out the agenda of obstruction. As one person commented, “we’ve gotta challenge them on every single bill, and challenge them on every single campaign.” They decided to unleash a negative ad campaign against Democrats.

And Mitt Romney blames Barack Obama for the current hostile environment in Washington D.C.!!

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US CATHOLIC BISHOPS BLAST REPUBLICANS!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

American Catholic Bishops agree with many Republican ideas such as opposing abortion or use of contraceptives, but they completely disagree with Republican economic ideas. The Bishops sent a protest about the proposed Paul Ryan budget(Mitt says it is “marvelous”). They were upset at reducing taxes on the wealthy while cutting economic aid to poor people and those on Medicaid as well as college students seeking loans.

It is ironic how Catholic Bishops are so hostile to social liberal ideas dealing with women, but when it comes to social action and concern for poor people and the middle class they line up with liberals. It is sad how their views on women prevent them from becoming a force for social action on behalf of those who are economically hurting.

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Supreme Low For Supreme Court

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

Many Americans actually believe that members of the US Supreme Court decide cases on the basis of law. The current conservative majority which ensured that George Bush would become president in 2000 because they did not want Democrat Al Gore to win continue their crusade against the rights of poor people, and women. Latest Pew poll results indicate more and more Americans are tired of the conservative bent which rules the day. Only 52% of Americans have a favorable view of the Supreme Court and 29% have an unfavorable view.

It increasingly is clear Americans do not wish the Supreme Court to over rule decisions of the US Congress because they do not like a law. Justice Scalia sarcastically commented requiring all to join a health plan was the first step toward making us eat broccoli. All are compelled to purchase auto insurance, all must have seat belts in cars, and we used to draft all men into the armed forces. Frankly, being forced to eat broccoli seems much nicer than facing enemy fire.

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HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | 1 Comment

Each we offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald: ‘New Kids On Block”

They are called the Tea Party and they sure are childish intellectuals.

USA, NY Post: ”A Model Capitalist”

One who pays more than 20% in taxes.

South Africa, Mail & Guardian: “Latest Casuality”

The American people who daily get screwed by the wealthy.

Norway, Norway Post: ”Clueless and Bankrupt”

The state of Republican economic thinking.

Belgium, Expactaca: “Dutch Escape Speedy From Fires In Belgium”

Better there than here is the motto.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald: “Spanish King Apologizes For Hunting Trip”

The apology was acknowledged by the deer.

Russia, Moscow Times: ”Putin’s Latest Mockery”

He looked into the mirror and saw the real Putin!

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Where Have Immigrants Gone?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Fred Stopsky | Leave a comment

During the seemingly endless series of Republican presidential nominee debates an ongoing topic was concern over hordes of immigrants crossing the border. President Obama was accused of not doing anything to halt this attack of hungry people seeking work. Actually, during the past four years more illegal immigrants have been returned to Mexico than were sent back during the eight years of Bush. For some strange reason, no Republicans or Tea Party folk were upset at failure of George Bush to return immigrants.

Lastest figures indicate at least one million FEWER illegal immigrants are now in the US due to actions by the Obama administration. A combination of deportations, more effective border security and bad economic conditions have resulted in fewer illegals. Border violence and sending illegal immigrants to detention for several months has compelled them to remain in Mexico in order to support their families.

Barack Obama– enemy of the illegal immigrant?

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