Why Republicans Want Jobs to Stay Anemic
• Common DreamsJob-growth is sputtering. So why, exactly, do regressive Republicans continue to say “no" to every idea for boosting it —
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Facing a Recall After Supporting Stronger Gun Laws in Colorado
• nytimes.comAs he prepared to vote for some of the strictest gun control measures in the country earlier this year, John Morse, a former police chief and president of the State Senate, knew he would infuriate some constituents.
GARRY KASPAROV: It's Now Clear That Vladimir Putin Has 'Declared War On The Opposition'
• Business InsiderRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his former business partner were released from custody Friday, one day after they were each sentenced to at least four years in an embezzlement case.
Eric X. Li: A tale of two political systems
• ted.comIt's a standard assumption in the West: As a society progresses, it eventually becomes a capitalist, multi-party democracy. Right? Eric X. Li, a Chinese investor and political scientist, begs to differ.
Political Earth - A cartoon that shows us as animals - Infowars Paul Revere Contest Entry
• Daily Paul.comWarning: The following program features graphic footage of political animal attacks and cultural corruption. Viewer discretion is advised.
Lindsey Graham Doesn't Think Donating to Ron Paul Should Disqualify You From a Security Job
• slate.comI spent Tuesday in the Senate talking to the people who could, if they so chose, pass legislation in response to the Edward Snowden contretemps.
A Bridge Too Far
• http://www.vinsuprynowicz.com, Vin SuprynowiczEvery once in awhile Harry Reid realizes another six years have sped by. He then feels obliged, like a salmon seeking out the quiet stream of its birth, to fly to Nevada.
Judge Napolitano Slams DOJ Over Gibson Guitar Raid: 'Unjustifiable, Use Of Force Was Criminal
• Daily Paul.comThe judge said he'd like to know who in the Department of Justice gave the okay on the military-style raid. "The raid was unjustifiable. The use of force in the raid was criminal."
Requiem for a Grand Old Party
• lewrockwell.com, by Patrick J. BuchananHas the bell begun to toll for the GOP?
'Let the People In!': NY Senate GOP Bars Public From Public Hearing
• Common DreamsSenate blocks entry to hearing on campaign finance reform
Merkel Is Losing Ground, And We're Getting 'Ominous Long-Term Vibes' Out Of Germany
• Business InsiderGermany's September national elections are rapidly approaching, and there are signs that it could start to get interesting.
Nigel Farage and His UKIP Party Win Big in Britain Once More
• The Daily BellBig news. Drudge is featuring the news prominently – and it is certainly noteworthy. It looks like British voters are going to have a choice once more. Bully for them.
Reactions to Sen. Rand Paul's Speech at Howard University
• http://reason.com, Nick Gillespie & Meredith Bragg"I come to Howard today, not to preach, or prescribe some special formula for you but to say I want a government that leaves you alone, that encourages you to write the book that becomes your unique future."
Report: 'Gang of Eight' to Oppose Amendments to Their Immigration Bill
• http://www.breitbart.com, by Matthew BoyleAll the members of the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” pushing immigration reform in the U.S. Senate will band together to block any efforts by other senators to offer amendments to their legislation once it is introduced, the Washington Post reported on
Rand Paul-backed group attacks Republicans
• http://www.politico.com, By KATE NOCERASen. Rand Paul, the tea party favorite and possible 2016 presidential candidate, is raising money for a conservative gun rights group that’s targeting fellow Republicans, including House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.
Democrats propose $10,000 fine for gun owners who don’t have insurance
• dailycaller.comA contingent of liberal Democrats in Congress is proposing a new federal gun control idea: mandatory liability insurance for gun owners.
Finally, A Way To Only Date People Who Agree With You On Politics
• Business InsiderAlex Fondrier doesn't think politics should be the proverbial "third rail" in a relationship.
The GOP on Foreign Policy: Rhetoric v. Reality
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com,As thousands of young true believers gather this weekend for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), the Republican Party and the broader conservative movement continue to operate on a fundamental contradiction.
How Republicans Can Solve The Party's Gay Marriage Problem, And Still Stay Conservative
• Business InsiderOhio Republican Senator Rob Portman rocked his party on Friday with his announcement that he has changed his mind about same-sex marriage, a startling reversal that Portman said was sparked by the revelation that his own son is gay.
Paul Ryan Unveils His Balanced Budget Plan Today
• Business InsiderToday at 10 AM, Paul Ryan will unveil his plan to balance the budget within 10 years.
Cancelled! CPAC 2013
• The Political CommentatorDue to decisions that are beyond my control, CPAC 2013 has been cancelled for The Political Commentator. If things change, TPC will hopefully be in attendance at CPAC 2014!
36 Hours That Changed The Republican Party
• Business InsiderWith his 13-hour filibuster on civil liberties, Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul has emerged as a national political leader, having unexpectedly unified, if only briefly, divergent wings of the Republican Party on the issue of civil liberties.
IT'S WAR: John McCain And Lindsey Graham Just Ripped Into Rand Paul On The Senate Floor
• Business InsiderU.S. Sen. John McCain blasted fellow Republican Rand Paul on the Senate floor this morning for his 13-hour filibuster to block John Brennan's confirmation as CIA Director.
Liberal actor, John Cusack, on Filibuster "For God's Sake, Where Are Democrats?"
• Daily Paul.comLiberal Actor (John Cusack) on GOP-Led Filibuster Over Drones: "For God's Sake, Where Are Democrats?"
Italy paralysed as Grillo plots exit route from euro
• telegraph.co.ukItaly plunged deeper into political chaos this weekend after Beppe Grillo, the quixotic former comedian who holds the balance of power in parliament, suggested that the country may have to abandon the euro and return to the lire.
Obama's Immigration Plan? (cartoon)
• Tristan ShoubtMarco Rubio said this week that Obama's immigration plan was "dead on arrival." Cartoonist Tristan Shoubt interpreted that a bit differently than most would. ;-) To share with friends, link to source page.
2 Reasons People Are Still Really Nervous About The Polls Ahead Of The Big Italian Election
• Business InsiderItaly goes to the polls Sunday to select a new government.
Florida's Republican Governor Has Caved On Obamacare Medicare Expansion
• Business InsiderFlorida governor Rick Scott, one of the sharpest critics of President Obama's healthcare law, announced late Wednesday that he wanted the state to participate in an optional portion of the law after all.
THE DIGITAL 50: The 50 Hottest People In Online Politics
• Business InsiderIn the months since President Barack Obama's re-election, the 2012 campaign cycle has become synonymous with digital politics.
Paul Craig Roberts - Republicans are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Israel Lobby.
• Daily Paul.comAmericans have been shamed many times by their elected representatives who cravenly bow to vested interests and betray the American people.
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