The Republicans are in a difficult position when it comes to Libya because they generally love any war they can set their eyes on but at the same time their position on every single policy issue is defined entirely as “the opposite of whatever Obama’s position is.” How can they support the military effort in [...]

The lying Republican Governor Scott Walker has a history of lying: Also worth noting: The Koch brother billionaires (the guys who created the Tea Party in its present form) are pulling the strings in Wisconsin. This is all about destroying the rights of average workers so that billionaires can make even more billions. This is [...]

The “facts” on Fox News are as real as unicorn meat. Related: Michelle Bachmann’s PolitiFact file (all lies.)

This is a really brilliant video by Rachel Maddow that puts the accomplishments of President Obama and the Democratic congress in perspective. Maddow really makes a great case that for the most part they put the future of this country ahead of their own immediate political futures. And that history will judge these two years [...]

Not too long ago Senator Harry Reid’s chances of winning another term in Nevada looked to be quite slim. But then the right wing Tea Party extremists that make up a significant portion of the Republican base propelled their chosen candidate, Sharron Angle, to the Republican nomination. And now that Nevada’s voters are getting a [...]

The original Boston Tea Parties were a protest against taxation without representation. These modern right wing “tea bagging” events are a protest against a 3% tax hike for the very rich (who are of course extremely well represented.) Hmm… Not exactly in the same ball park is it? What exactly is the point they are [...]

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on the same subject: Who Is Sarah Palin?

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on John McCain’s ridiculously bad week: