Category Archives: Politics

Mittens distinguishes himself again

Posted on May 10, 2012 by oddmanout215

How awful is Mitt Romney? Is there anything he won’t do or say to improve his chances of being elected? Here’s a for instance: … On Thursday morning, as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton conducted tense negotiations with the … Continue reading →

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A lie is a lie is a lie is a lie

Posted on May 6, 2012 by oddmanout215

Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something. ― Gertrude Stein How many of you English majors knew that Gertrude Stein took the side of Frenchmen … Continue reading →

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PA voter ID battle not over

Posted on March 15, 2012 by oddmanout215

Pennsylvania legislators on Wednesday pushed through a bill requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls. Gov. Tom Corbett quickly signed the bill into law, and said it sets a “simple and clear standard to protect the integrity of … Continue reading →

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Santorum, the ‘stealth lobbyist’

Posted on March 13, 2012 by oddmanout215

The headline alone was enough to make me laugh: “Santorum accuses Fox News of shilling for Romney.” This is like Madonna accusing a rival diva of lip-synching. It’s another example of why many of us use the words “Christian” and … Continue reading →

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AIPAC puts foot down — on Obama

Posted on March 4, 2012 by oddmanout215

Benjamin Netanyahu is a lot like former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, who once bragged he would “make Attila the Hun look like a faggot.” The Israeli PM has not only publicly scolded Barack Obama, he has warned him. He is … Continue reading →

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Cheeseheads battle billionaires

Posted on March 3, 2012 by oddmanout215

Not long ago, the people of Wisconsin were dumb enough to elect Gov. Scott Walker, a dull-eyed lapdog for a group of billionaires that wants to destroy organized labor and do business without paying taxes. Now Wisconsin citizens are trying … Continue reading →

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NPR’s new goal — be ‘fair to the truth’

Posted on March 1, 2012 by oddmanout215

A new ethics handbook released by National Public Radio would seem to indicate the network is reacting in a positive way to persistent criticism of its “he said, she said” approach to the news. According to Jay Rosen of PressThink, … Continue reading →

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Santorum throws up on himself

Posted on February 28, 2012 by oddmanout215

From The Raw Story: Rick Santorum wished Tuesday morning that he could rescind his statement of wanting to “throw up” after hearing former President John F. Kennedy’s 1960 speech on the separation of church and state. Appearing on the Laura … Continue reading →

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Obama: Love me, I’m a liberal

Posted on February 23, 2012 by oddmanout215

Once I was young and impulsive I wore every conceivable pin Even went to the socialist meetings Learned all the old union hymns But I’ve grown older and wiser And that’s why I’m turning you in So love me, love … Continue reading →

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‘Central Government for Dummies’

Posted on February 3, 2012 by oddmanout215

Last week I wrote that the Tea Party is a dead end, mainly because its members don’t seem to understand they’re serving the rich and powerful, and surrendering power in the process. They love the idea of a “maverick” Republican … Continue reading →

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