Category Archives: Democrats

Democrats Big New Push: Punish “Corporate Deserters”

There’s nothing better than bringing back ideas that failed before even when Democrats controlled the Senate, and never seemed to get a vote in the Democrat controlled Senate about stopping corporate tax inversions, just a failed vote on slapping on extra taxes (The Hill) Congressional Democrats said Tuesday they would seek any and all avenues […]

AP Fact Checks Obama’s SOTU, Finds It Wanting

No, I did not watch Obama’s State Of The Union speech. I haven’t bothered with most of his SOTU campaign speeches, nor do I bother watching any of his speeches. They are a raft of campaign speeches, replete with lies, half truths, and insults aimed at those who disagree with him. He typically calls for […]

Surprise: Obama Chief Of Staff Takes Blame For Paris Absence

Previously, we learned that no one told Obama, who holds the position of President Of The United States, the most powerful position in the world, that the Paris march was going to be so big. Politico’s money line was White House aides were so caught off guard by the march’s massive size and attention that […]

On MLK, Jr. Day Obama Celebrates Obama

I chose, unintentionally, not to mention Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the same way I choose not to mention many federal holidays. Obama went a different route (via Daily Caller) "Today, we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." —President Obama: http://t.co/n7wtFm4W9I #MartinLutherKingDay pic.twitter.com/DTyu5nhnij — White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2015 Which leads […]

Surprise: Republicans Doubt Obama’s Willingness To Negotiate

They also expect bitter confrontations. I’m not quite sure what would make them think that, you guys! (Washington Times) House and Senate Republicans came away from their joint retreat in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this weekend bracing for bitter confrontations with President Obama and skeptical that the president is willing to make deals even on the handful […]

Semi-Retired President To Propose Tax Increases On The Rich

Last time he tried this, all his rich buddies, who were making massive donations to Obama’s campaign, along with other Democrats, Democrat groups, and outside Democrat groups, felt this was great. They were like “yeah, raise my income tax.” I doubt they’ll be so enthusiastic this time (Huffington Post) During his State of the Union […]

Obama Tells Cops He’ll Continue Giving Them Military Equipment, Just Don’t Be Racist

One of the early issues surrounding what happened in Ferguson was the use of military styled equipment against protesters. While many were reserving judgement regarding what happened between Michael Brown and Officer Darren Wilson, which ended up with Brown dead, many people were concerned over the use of said military style equipment, even after the […]

Obama To Push Paid Leave Schtick Again

Even though he cannot run for his office again, he’s still trying to buy votes, much like with his recent community college schtick. Let’s face it, this is also really about attempting to gin up a fight with the GOP controlled Congress. Obama’s first inclination is always to create strife. It’s who he is. Let’s […]

McConnell Will Allow A Vote On Bernie Sanders’ Nutty Climate Change Amendment

Doomed to fail, but, hey, nothing like people who take fossil fueled trips from all over the country complaining about the use of fossil fuels, eh? (The Hill) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he will allow the Senate to vote on an amendment asking if they agree that climate change is impacting […]

Apparently, No One Asked Most Powerful Man In World If He Wanted To Attend Paris Anti-Terrorism March

Obama’s aides were apparently caught off guard or something White House was out of step as Paris march grew Aides were caught off-guard by Sunday’s event. Wait, White House aides said Sunday, as they saw coverage come in of the anti-terrorism march in Paris — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is there? Jordan’s King Abdullah? The […]

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