Tag Archives: Barack Obama

The NRA Picks a New Prez, and it’s Not Pretty!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by theHoundDawg

If you thought Wayne LaPierre was a piece of work, you haven’t met Jim Porter, the incoming president of the NRA. Mr. Porter has been in the news in the past, following a speech he made a year ago to … Continue reading →

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I’m Very Tired of References to “Those Guys” As If They Were “Different”

Posted on April 23, 2013 by theHoundDawg

We hear so much from gop elected officials and spokespersons, and commentators from all sides of the spectrum, referring to the outrageous statements and actions of some members of the extreme right, both during their campaigns for public offices, and … Continue reading →

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Obama Budget a Slap in the Face to the Democratic Base

Posted on April 18, 2013 by theHoundDawg

Next year, it may be “buy chicken instead of beef” for seniors, but in a few more years for some, it may well be “buy cat food instead of chicken”. THAT could be the eventual result of changing Social Security … Continue reading →

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More on Harold Simmons and the Power of Unlimited Campaign Financing

Posted on February 18, 2013 by theHoundDawg

A few days ago we wrote about why in the world “… Does a Texas Billionaire Want to Elect the Next Mayor of Los Angeles?”. As Harold Simmons-financed TV ads extolling the virtues of conservative and former talk-show host Kevin … Continue reading →

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They Deserve a Vote

Posted on February 13, 2013 by theHoundDawg

The highlight of President Barack Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address, as he tells America and the world, that now is the time for a Congressional vote on laws to help bring an end to gun violence:

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Ohio, Where Memories Are Short and Lessons are Ignored

Posted on November 14, 2012 by theHoundDawg

A myriad of various analyses can be used to demonstrate that one voting block or another was the “Difference” in the Presidential election. It was the Latino vote, it was the young vote, it was the African American vote, it … Continue reading →

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A Renewed Level of Sanity Reigns, Part 1

Posted on November 7, 2012 by theHoundDawg

The morning after, we can now relax, as Pres. Obama has been re-elected, as Californians will not see $6 Billion cut from education, and as many, many right wing whack jobs, some of whom until now have actually been holders … Continue reading →

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Mitt’s Lies Have No Bounds – Even Chris Christie Can Do Without Him

Posted on October 30, 2012 by theHoundDawg

GOP Presidential nominee willard mitt romney has waged a campaign of lies and deceit, pure and simple. In just the last couple of days, he has reinforced an untrue campaign statement that Jeep will be closing its Ohio plants and … Continue reading →

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The Right Way to Respond to Mitt Romney’s Lies

Posted on October 5, 2012 by theHoundDawg

As fact-checker after fact-checker verifies the work of pure fiction that Mitt Romney foisted as fact on the American public during Wednesday night’s debate, it is Jon Stewart on the Daily Show who, after reviewing President OBama’s actual response, provided … Continue reading →

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Third Party Candidate Wears Romney Suit, Debates President

Posted on October 3, 2012 by theHoundDawg

Who was that guy in the Romney suit at the debate tonight? You know, that moderate guy who says he will not lower taxes on the wealthy, who says he will lower taxes on the middle class, who says he … Continue reading →

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10 Things Guaranteed to Happen in Tonight’s Debate

Posted on October 3, 2012 by theHoundDawg

President Obama and gop nominee Willard Mitt Romney will square off in the first 2012 Presidential Debate tonight. Moderated by Jim Lehrer, this first debate will focus on domestic issues. Here are 10 things guaranteed to happen during tonight’s debate: … Continue reading →

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Etch-A-Sketch Mitt At His Worst on Climate Change

Posted on September 30, 2012 by theHoundDawg

It is a matter of public record that Willard Mitt Romney has changed his position, sometimes again and again, on virtually all major issues confronting him through his several quests to be elected to political offices, from his race for … Continue reading →

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