This graphic from an email sent out by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in a fundraising email this week tells you everything you need to know about the relationship between American union members and the GOP: DEFEAT THE UNIONS IN 2012!!! Remember, in Wisconsin, the front line in the GOP’s war against American labor unions, it is NOT about […]

I watched the Academy Awards for awhile last night, mostly because I like train wrecks and the Oscars are always good for one or two of those. The biggest one that I saw before I gave up and went to bed was when 94 year-old Kirk Douglas took the stage. Honestly, I could barely watch it was so horrible. Its […]

This is Kona. 90% blind from diabetes. Mostly deaf. But she still enjoys a good nap. Kona is solid evidence that not everything about getting old sucks. This little dog has a lot to teach me about life, I think. I’m just sayin’…

So, maybe you’re thinking to yourself, “Well, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is a jerk but he has a good point. Why should Wisconsin taxpayers pick up the tab for all those unionized teachers’ and public employees’ pensions and benefits? They should pick up more of that tab themselves.” And we could have a valid conversation about that. We could debate […]

Obama is not a brown-skinned, anti-war socialist who gives away free healthcare. You’re thinking of Jesus. — John Fugelsang, stand-up comedian I’m just sayin’…

There have now been FIVE federal court rulings on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Of this, only two of them have gone against the ruling and one of them was only against part of it (the federal mandate). So, how has the media discussed these rulings? Here’s the answer in graphical from House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi: Steve Benen at […]

Lots and lots and lots of talk these days about “shared sacrifice”. But, somehow all the sacrifice seems to be on those in the middle class or below. Comic by Mike Thompson – Detroit Free Press But there’s an example of TRUE shared sacrifice right in front of us today. And it worked. It’s the bailout and subsequent recovery of […]

I try not to be too preachy about my vegetarianism. It’s a lifestyle choice, for sure, but, more importantly for me, it’s also a moral choice. Still, it’s MY choice and I’m not judgmental of others. That said, I was reading an interesting Daily Kos diary by Beach Babe in Florida and came across this shocking statistic: Americans eat one […]

Several years ago under Democratic Governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, the state Congress passed a very tidy set of tax cuts for filmmakers setting up shop in Michigan. The result has been large numbers of films being made here, spin-off companies starting up and a new movie industry being born in the Midwest. It’s safe to say that, at least […]

Paris Hilton’s boyfriend, Cy Waits, is SUCH a prankster! Check out the tweet she sent on her 30th birthday: “My boyfriend is such a prankster. As a practical joke when he surprised me with the car. He first had them pull up a yellow Lexus. I was in shock! The car is amazing! But yellow! So not my style! Ha. […]

Two of my favorite lefty lesbian artists, Margaret Cho and Ani DiFranco, team up to creat a fun tune with an awesome video: Captain Cameltoe: Margaret Cho is a freakin’ rock star, superhero bitch. Hey, she said it, not me! I’m just sayin’…