** The Wilderness Society **
The oil industry and its friends in the Monkey King Bush Administration are engaged in a misleading campaign to link today's high gas prices with a last-ditch effort to secure the right to drill in America's last pristine places. They are pushing Congress to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. We need your help today to stop them.
Drilling the Arctic Refuge will not lower gas prices, but it will cause permanent harm to a fragile Arctic ecosystem and the more than 250 species that depend on it. Tell your Representative and Senators not to sacrifice the Arctic Refuge to Big Oil.
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** Natural Resources Defense Council **
In the seven years since the Monkey King Bush and shoot-you-in-the-back Dick Cheney began a "Drill and Spill" rampage worthy of nineteenth century oil barons, the price of oil has skyrocketed 100 dollars and the price of gasoline has more than doubled.
But don't wait for them to admit failure. The White House is too busy exploiting our pain at the gas pump in order to hand Big Oil the ultimate prize: access to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and America's spectacular coastlines.
Their plan is simple and cynical. The President and his Congressional allies will sell America the big lie: If we'd only let the oil giants drill where they want, our problems at the pump will be over.
Tell your Senators and Representative you are not buying it. And tell them now, before they go home for the July 4th break and feel even more heat to sacrifice our natural heritage.
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** VoteVets **
On Sunday, June 29, General Wesley Clark put into perspective what it takes to lead our nation’s military and veterans – the right judgment. In doing so, he pointed out, quite correctly, that Senator old and senile McCain’s honorable and heroic experience does not necessarily qualify him to be commander in chief, if he does not show the right judgment on the major issues of our time.
Sign our petition to General Clark, thanking him for speaking honestly and bluntly at this most important time.
Monday, June 30, 2008
FYI for June 39, 2008: Exposing the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos!
** Media Matters **
Investor's Business Daily cited old and senile McCain's " 'maverick' positions" on taxes and immigration, failed to note his reversal on those issues.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806270009
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CNN's right-wing Whore Blitzer on old and senile McCain: "I know he's a straight-talker".
Nice to know that Blitzer is still a lying whore when it comes to old and senile McCain.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806270006
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Faux News contributor, right-wing whore and Presidential wanna-be loser Mike Huckabee falsely claimed "not one drop of oil was spilled" during Hurricane Katrina.
Of course, most of those in the right-wing can't stand or ignore facts!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806270005
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PBS's Charlie Rose did not challenge right-wing Court Justice/whore Antonin Scalia's false claim that "the press unanimously" agreed that Bush won Florida in 2000.
You may be a Supreme Court Justice, but you are still a right-wing ignorant whore.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806270003
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Faux News Bitch Hume falsely claimed Obama "contradicted what he wrote in his book" about town hall meetings.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806260005
Investor's Business Daily cited old and senile McCain's " 'maverick' positions" on taxes and immigration, failed to note his reversal on those issues.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806270009
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CNN's right-wing Whore Blitzer on old and senile McCain: "I know he's a straight-talker".
Nice to know that Blitzer is still a lying whore when it comes to old and senile McCain.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806270006
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Faux News contributor, right-wing whore and Presidential wanna-be loser Mike Huckabee falsely claimed "not one drop of oil was spilled" during Hurricane Katrina.
Of course, most of those in the right-wing can't stand or ignore facts!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806270005
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PBS's Charlie Rose did not challenge right-wing Court Justice/whore Antonin Scalia's false claim that "the press unanimously" agreed that Bush won Florida in 2000.
You may be a Supreme Court Justice, but you are still a right-wing ignorant whore.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806270003
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Faux News Bitch Hume falsely claimed Obama "contradicted what he wrote in his book" about town hall meetings.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806260005
Friday, June 27, 2008
June 27, 2008: Your Fight the Right-Wing Wacko Activists Links!
** The Wilderness Society **
The Monkey King Bush and the oil and gas industry have renewed calls to open up the Arctic Refuge and other protected American lands to drilling. They are suggesting that more drilling will lower gas prices.
Want to know the truth? We are already drilling like crazy without lowering gas prices.
Right now, America contains more operating drilling rigs than the entire rest of the world. Of the 44 million acres currently leased for oil and gas development, more than 30 million acres have not been used by the oil and gas industry.
Let Congress know that you won't fall for the Bush administration's fear tactics.
Speak out against irresponsible drilling in our most cherished and fragile wild places.
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** Move On **
FOX: Stop the smears
FOX has really gone over the line this past month--using racism, prejudice, and fear to smear Barack Obama. Each time they apologize--then they do it again.
First, a paid FOX commentator accidentally confused "Obama" with "Osama" and then joked on the air about killing Obama. Next, a FOX anchor said a playful fist pound by Barack and Michelle Obama could be a "terrorist fist jab." And then, FOX called Michelle Obama "Obama's baby mama"--slang used to describe the unmarried mother of a man's child.
FOX won't stop until it becomes too painful to continue--until the public calls them out and advertisers start getting worried. Nearly 100,000 Americans have already expressed their outrage. Can you express yours by adding your name to his message?
http://pol.moveon.org/stopthesmears/
The Monkey King Bush and the oil and gas industry have renewed calls to open up the Arctic Refuge and other protected American lands to drilling. They are suggesting that more drilling will lower gas prices.
Want to know the truth? We are already drilling like crazy without lowering gas prices.
Right now, America contains more operating drilling rigs than the entire rest of the world. Of the 44 million acres currently leased for oil and gas development, more than 30 million acres have not been used by the oil and gas industry.
Let Congress know that you won't fall for the Bush administration's fear tactics.
Speak out against irresponsible drilling in our most cherished and fragile wild places.
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** Move On **
FOX: Stop the smears
FOX has really gone over the line this past month--using racism, prejudice, and fear to smear Barack Obama. Each time they apologize--then they do it again.
First, a paid FOX commentator accidentally confused "Obama" with "Osama" and then joked on the air about killing Obama. Next, a FOX anchor said a playful fist pound by Barack and Michelle Obama could be a "terrorist fist jab." And then, FOX called Michelle Obama "Obama's baby mama"--slang used to describe the unmarried mother of a man's child.
FOX won't stop until it becomes too painful to continue--until the public calls them out and advertisers start getting worried. Nearly 100,000 Americans have already expressed their outrage. Can you express yours by adding your name to his message?
http://pol.moveon.org/stopthesmears/
FYI: Exposing the lies and stupidity of the Right-Wing Wackos! June 27, 2008
** Media Matters **
Convicted drug abuser and Viagra user Fats Limpballs falsely suggested Hamas supports Obama.
Of course, no proof is necessary for the stupid lemmings that watch this convicted drug abuser.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806240009
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Discussing FEC confirmations, Wash. Post omitted that Bush withdrew nomination of chairman who questioned old and senile McCain's loan.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250006
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Faux News right-wing whore Sean Hannity compared carbon offsets to "cheat[ing] on your wife," ignored Murdoch's efforts to make News Corp. carbon neutral.
Of course, I really don't expect News Corp to do nothing more the lip service in being carbon neutral but you would think Hannity would be a little bit more brighter then this. I mean, come on whore Sean, you should at least attempt to play the nice corporate bitch and understand what your Head Whore Rupert MurDick is saying he's attempting to do.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250009
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MSNBC again hosted Loser right-wing whore Trent Lott in discussion of old and senile McCain's energy policy without disclosing that Lott is a lobbyist for gas and oil companies.
Nice try whore Lott but the thinking Americans out there figured out you were the oil companies' Bitch a long time ago!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250012
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Hugh Hewitt (Who the hell is this idiot and is he someone of any importance?) on OSU-USC football game: "[I]t's probably the last football game we'll ever get to see before the United States gets blown up by the Islamists under Obama".
Hmm, I think this whore knows something the Government does not. I suggest we take him to Gitmo and not torture him to get him to tell us what he knows about Islamists blowing up the US.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806260004
Convicted drug abuser and Viagra user Fats Limpballs falsely suggested Hamas supports Obama.
Of course, no proof is necessary for the stupid lemmings that watch this convicted drug abuser.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806240009
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Discussing FEC confirmations, Wash. Post omitted that Bush withdrew nomination of chairman who questioned old and senile McCain's loan.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250006
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Faux News right-wing whore Sean Hannity compared carbon offsets to "cheat[ing] on your wife," ignored Murdoch's efforts to make News Corp. carbon neutral.
Of course, I really don't expect News Corp to do nothing more the lip service in being carbon neutral but you would think Hannity would be a little bit more brighter then this. I mean, come on whore Sean, you should at least attempt to play the nice corporate bitch and understand what your Head Whore Rupert MurDick is saying he's attempting to do.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250009
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MSNBC again hosted Loser right-wing whore Trent Lott in discussion of old and senile McCain's energy policy without disclosing that Lott is a lobbyist for gas and oil companies.
Nice try whore Lott but the thinking Americans out there figured out you were the oil companies' Bitch a long time ago!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250012
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Hugh Hewitt (Who the hell is this idiot and is he someone of any importance?) on OSU-USC football game: "[I]t's probably the last football game we'll ever get to see before the United States gets blown up by the Islamists under Obama".
Hmm, I think this whore knows something the Government does not. I suggest we take him to Gitmo and not torture him to get him to tell us what he knows about Islamists blowing up the US.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806260004
Thursday, June 26, 2008
June 26, 2008 -- Your Fight the Right-Wing Wacko Links of the Day.
** Common Cause **
It's been a tough few years for "we the people."
We've endured repeated abuses of power by the Executive Branch of our government. Time after time, we've watched Congress fail to stand up for what's right. We've seen the very symbols of our democracy tarnished, as our nation's reputation suffers at home and abroad because of these abuses.
It's time to demand better. Join with us by signing the Recapture the Flag Petition. Our goal is to gather 25,000 signatures before 4th of July – so please add your name today!
Join today by signing our petition and Recapture the Flag!
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FYI: Exposing the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 26, 2008
** Media Matters **
NY Times, Wash. Post reported old and senile McCain's plan for offshore drilling in response to gas prices, but not that it would have no impact for years.
I don't care how much you drill. Unless the speculators are reigned in, it will remain high and all that will still come out of your pockets!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806230006
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CNN's right-wing Whore Blitzer did not challenge Repulsive Republican Pig Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's false claim that under Obama plan, taxes will increase if "you have an IRA or a 401(k)".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806230008
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LA Times, Wash. Times uncritically repeated old and senile McCain camp's false assertion that Obama "propos[es] to raise taxes on millions of small businesses".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806240002
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NBC's Today hosts Dickhead Morris, who says people are debating whether Obama will be seen as "sleeper agent".
Um, what people? Fellow Repulsive Republican Pigs?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806240001
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Convicted Drug Addict and Viagra abuser Fats Limpballs: "Democrats will bend over, grab the ankles, and say, 'Have your way with me' " to African-Americans and gays.
How much crack is this man-whore is smoking?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806240008
NY Times, Wash. Post reported old and senile McCain's plan for offshore drilling in response to gas prices, but not that it would have no impact for years.
I don't care how much you drill. Unless the speculators are reigned in, it will remain high and all that will still come out of your pockets!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806230006
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CNN's right-wing Whore Blitzer did not challenge Repulsive Republican Pig Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's false claim that under Obama plan, taxes will increase if "you have an IRA or a 401(k)".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806230008
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LA Times, Wash. Times uncritically repeated old and senile McCain camp's false assertion that Obama "propos[es] to raise taxes on millions of small businesses".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806240002
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NBC's Today hosts Dickhead Morris, who says people are debating whether Obama will be seen as "sleeper agent".
Um, what people? Fellow Repulsive Republican Pigs?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806240001
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Convicted Drug Addict and Viagra abuser Fats Limpballs: "Democrats will bend over, grab the ankles, and say, 'Have your way with me' " to African-Americans and gays.
How much crack is this man-whore is smoking?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806240008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
June 25, 2008 -- Your Fight The Right-Wing Wacko Links
** The Wilderness Society **
The beauty and untouched wilderness of Roan Plateau are in grave danger. The oil and gas industry is closing in on this island of biological diversity, and the Bureau of Land Management is helping them do it with its plan to sell leases to 55,000 acres of sensitive and critical land.
Colorado's political leadership and conservation groups have objected to the sale, but a strong statement from citizens like you is necessary to have a real impact. Join us in telling the BLM that this unique area must be protected from the ugly hand of oil and gas industrialization. Comments from citizens like you will assist in stopping the sale.
Stop Lease Sales in Roan Plateau.
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** Lieberman Must Go **
Joe Lieberman is a war hawk, plain and simple. He staunchly supports George Bush's War in Iraq and John McCain's plan to stay in Iraq for 100 years. But Lieberman's new alliance with the Republican Party runs even deeper. He has endorsed and stumped for McCain, wants to be the star of the Republican National Convention, and has even served on a 527 group that smeared Barack Obama with a nasty attack ad.
And yet Lieberman still holds a top rank within the Senate Democratic Caucus as chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The Senate Democratic Steering Committee needs to know just how much of a conflict of interest this is. That's why we created Lieberman Must Go.
Watch the video, and Sign the Petition. Lieberman must Go!
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The beauty and untouched wilderness of Roan Plateau are in grave danger. The oil and gas industry is closing in on this island of biological diversity, and the Bureau of Land Management is helping them do it with its plan to sell leases to 55,000 acres of sensitive and critical land.
Colorado's political leadership and conservation groups have objected to the sale, but a strong statement from citizens like you is necessary to have a real impact. Join us in telling the BLM that this unique area must be protected from the ugly hand of oil and gas industrialization. Comments from citizens like you will assist in stopping the sale.
Stop Lease Sales in Roan Plateau.
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** Lieberman Must Go **
Joe Lieberman is a war hawk, plain and simple. He staunchly supports George Bush's War in Iraq and John McCain's plan to stay in Iraq for 100 years. But Lieberman's new alliance with the Republican Party runs even deeper. He has endorsed and stumped for McCain, wants to be the star of the Republican National Convention, and has even served on a 527 group that smeared Barack Obama with a nasty attack ad.
And yet Lieberman still holds a top rank within the Senate Democratic Caucus as chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The Senate Democratic Steering Committee needs to know just how much of a conflict of interest this is. That's why we created Lieberman Must Go.
Watch the video, and Sign the Petition. Lieberman must Go!
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FYI: Exposing the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 25, 2008
** Media Matters **
Faxu News 'Special Report' whore, Bitch Hume whines: "[W]e regret the error" in report of Jerusalem Post story about Obama's half brother.
Except Bitch Hume is suggesting that his only "error" was in repeating a flawed report in the Post did not acknowledge that he had falsely claimed Malik Obama had spoken with The Jerusalem Post.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250005
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MSNBC whore Andrea Mitchell did not challenge right-wing wacko Senator Richard Burr's (R-NC) false assertion that "there wasn't a drop" of oil "that was spilled in the Gulf" due to Category 5 hurricanes.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250007
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Wash. Post ignored attack ads on Obama, asserting, "To date, no conservative 527 groups have materialized".
Nice try wacko Post whores. The lemmings might fall for your lies, but thinking people will not.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806200003
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Ben Smith ignored Politico's own reporting in claiming "the only outside attack ads to run this cycle have been financed by Obama allies".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806200010
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Racist, bigot, homophobic, Michael Savage whines: "We're getting refugees now who have never used a telephone, a toothbrush, or toilet paper. ... [T]hey never assimilate. And then their children become gang-bangers".
Typical right-wing wacko.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250001
Faxu News 'Special Report' whore, Bitch Hume whines: "[W]e regret the error" in report of Jerusalem Post story about Obama's half brother.
Except Bitch Hume is suggesting that his only "error" was in repeating a flawed report in the Post did not acknowledge that he had falsely claimed Malik Obama had spoken with The Jerusalem Post.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250005
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MSNBC whore Andrea Mitchell did not challenge right-wing wacko Senator Richard Burr's (R-NC) false assertion that "there wasn't a drop" of oil "that was spilled in the Gulf" due to Category 5 hurricanes.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250007
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Wash. Post ignored attack ads on Obama, asserting, "To date, no conservative 527 groups have materialized".
Nice try wacko Post whores. The lemmings might fall for your lies, but thinking people will not.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806200003
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Ben Smith ignored Politico's own reporting in claiming "the only outside attack ads to run this cycle have been financed by Obama allies".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806200010
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Racist, bigot, homophobic, Michael Savage whines: "We're getting refugees now who have never used a telephone, a toothbrush, or toilet paper. ... [T]hey never assimilate. And then their children become gang-bangers".
Typical right-wing wacko.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806250001
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 24, 2008
** Media Matters **
Faux News whore, Bitch Hume, falsely claimed Obama's half brother told The Jerusalem Post that Obama had a "Muslim background".
Nothing like lying to keep the right-wing lemmings ignorant about facts.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180008
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KSFO's (second place to KGO 810 AM) Right-Wing whore, Bitch Sussman, invited so-called theologian Charlie Self to talk about his claim that "gay and lesbian radicals actively recruit through our schools and the media".
No facts are needed because he's a bible thumper right?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180009
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Ignoring right-wing attacks, Politico's Bitch Smith claimed "well-funded attacks from independent groups on behalf of old and senile John McCain" have "so far [been] absent".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190003
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NY Times, WSJ reported old and senile McCain "has been a champion of public financing," but not that he may be breaking the law.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190005
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Blasting Al Franken's "vulgarity," Wash. Post's whore Michael Gerson touted old and senile McCain's "civility," ignoring old and senile McCain's "vulgarity" and tolerance of it.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190011
Faux News whore, Bitch Hume, falsely claimed Obama's half brother told The Jerusalem Post that Obama had a "Muslim background".
Nothing like lying to keep the right-wing lemmings ignorant about facts.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180008
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KSFO's (second place to KGO 810 AM) Right-Wing whore, Bitch Sussman, invited so-called theologian Charlie Self to talk about his claim that "gay and lesbian radicals actively recruit through our schools and the media".
No facts are needed because he's a bible thumper right?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180009
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Ignoring right-wing attacks, Politico's Bitch Smith claimed "well-funded attacks from independent groups on behalf of old and senile John McCain" have "so far [been] absent".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190003
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NY Times, WSJ reported old and senile McCain "has been a champion of public financing," but not that he may be breaking the law.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190005
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Blasting Al Franken's "vulgarity," Wash. Post's whore Michael Gerson touted old and senile McCain's "civility," ignoring old and senile McCain's "vulgarity" and tolerance of it.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190011
Monday, June 23, 2008
June 23, 2008 -- Your Fight the Right-Wing Wacko Links of the Day.
** American Civil Liberties Union **
( 1 ) At the prison at Guantánamo Bay, convictions can be based on evidence derived from torture, hearsay and secret evidence. Many of the accused have been held in secret prisons, denied access to lawyers for years and even tortured.
The Guantánamo military commissions are a serious mistake. It's time to shut down Guantánamo Bay, and move proceedings to a civilian court of law or a traditional military court operating in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice where constitutional guarantees apply.
We must also end indefinite detention without charge. Detainees who are not charged or convicted must be sent to countries where they will not be tortured or abused.
Sign the petition: Close Guantánamo
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** American Civil Liberties Union **
( 2 ) In the ongoing fight over FISA, privacy and the rule of law are again on the line. That was the case yesterday when the House of Representatives caved and overwhelmingly passed a bill that creates loopholes for Bush to engage in unchecked spying on Americans and cuts off lawsuits against telecom companies that broke the law.
There's a deeply disturbing premise behind this dangerous FISA legislation: The president simply has to claim his request was legal for immunity to be granted to telecom companies that illegally handed over personal information to the government.
No matter how illegal, offensive or intrusive a company's invasion of your privacy has been, it won't make a difference if this legislation passes because if the president gave the company a note claiming their behavior was legal, they're completely off the hook.
The Senate is expected to be vote on the bill early next week. Don't let your senators cave in now.
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** National Parks Conservation Association **
( 3 ) For the past few years Congress and the Administration have steadily reduced the amount of money available for national parks from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is one key way the National Park Service acts to protect our national parks from private development—by acquiring land within park boundaries from willing private sellers.
Did you know more than 50 of our national parks are incomplete and have private land within park boundaries?
If we don't acquire these lands soon, there is very little we citizens will be able to do to prevent homes or commercial development from being built—right in the middle of our national parks!
Please sign this petition to Congress now — to tell them to step up and fund these critical land purchases!
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** Human Rights First **
( 4 ) On June 4, 2008, famous Burmese comedian and renowned human rights activist Zarganar was detained by ten officials from Burma's State Peace and Development Council at his Rangoon home. Zarganar's arrest came just hours after he appeared in a BBC report about public anger over the military junta's handling of humanitarian aid to cyclone victims.
In the month since Cyclone Nargis brought devastation to the Irrawaddy delta, Zarganar has mobilized hundreds of Burmese volunteers to bring aid to 42 devastated villages. Zarganar's continuing arbitrary detention by the Burmese junta is in violation of international law and directly threatens such relief efforts.
Demand that the Burmese government immediately release human rights defender Zarganar in conformity with both international and domestic law. Burma must also stop hindering the work of private citizens trying to bring relief to victims of the cyclone.
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** League of Conservation Voters **
( 5 ) In a misguided attempt to address rising gas prices, some Members of Congress beholden to Big Oil are adding amendments to bills that call for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, off our coasts, and other pristine areas. Instead of drilling for dirty energy we should be promoting efficiency and clean, renewable energy to address our nation's growing energy crisis.
Tell your Members of Congress to resist calls for drilling and instead promote efficiency and clean energy solutions!
( 1 ) At the prison at Guantánamo Bay, convictions can be based on evidence derived from torture, hearsay and secret evidence. Many of the accused have been held in secret prisons, denied access to lawyers for years and even tortured.
The Guantánamo military commissions are a serious mistake. It's time to shut down Guantánamo Bay, and move proceedings to a civilian court of law or a traditional military court operating in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice where constitutional guarantees apply.
We must also end indefinite detention without charge. Detainees who are not charged or convicted must be sent to countries where they will not be tortured or abused.
Sign the petition: Close Guantánamo
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** American Civil Liberties Union **
( 2 ) In the ongoing fight over FISA, privacy and the rule of law are again on the line. That was the case yesterday when the House of Representatives caved and overwhelmingly passed a bill that creates loopholes for Bush to engage in unchecked spying on Americans and cuts off lawsuits against telecom companies that broke the law.
There's a deeply disturbing premise behind this dangerous FISA legislation: The president simply has to claim his request was legal for immunity to be granted to telecom companies that illegally handed over personal information to the government.
No matter how illegal, offensive or intrusive a company's invasion of your privacy has been, it won't make a difference if this legislation passes because if the president gave the company a note claiming their behavior was legal, they're completely off the hook.
The Senate is expected to be vote on the bill early next week. Don't let your senators cave in now.
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** National Parks Conservation Association **
( 3 ) For the past few years Congress and the Administration have steadily reduced the amount of money available for national parks from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is one key way the National Park Service acts to protect our national parks from private development—by acquiring land within park boundaries from willing private sellers.
Did you know more than 50 of our national parks are incomplete and have private land within park boundaries?
If we don't acquire these lands soon, there is very little we citizens will be able to do to prevent homes or commercial development from being built—right in the middle of our national parks!
Please sign this petition to Congress now — to tell them to step up and fund these critical land purchases!
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** Human Rights First **
( 4 ) On June 4, 2008, famous Burmese comedian and renowned human rights activist Zarganar was detained by ten officials from Burma's State Peace and Development Council at his Rangoon home. Zarganar's arrest came just hours after he appeared in a BBC report about public anger over the military junta's handling of humanitarian aid to cyclone victims.
In the month since Cyclone Nargis brought devastation to the Irrawaddy delta, Zarganar has mobilized hundreds of Burmese volunteers to bring aid to 42 devastated villages. Zarganar's continuing arbitrary detention by the Burmese junta is in violation of international law and directly threatens such relief efforts.
Demand that the Burmese government immediately release human rights defender Zarganar in conformity with both international and domestic law. Burma must also stop hindering the work of private citizens trying to bring relief to victims of the cyclone.
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** League of Conservation Voters **
( 5 ) In a misguided attempt to address rising gas prices, some Members of Congress beholden to Big Oil are adding amendments to bills that call for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, off our coasts, and other pristine areas. Instead of drilling for dirty energy we should be promoting efficiency and clean, renewable energy to address our nation's growing energy crisis.
Tell your Members of Congress to resist calls for drilling and instead promote efficiency and clean energy solutions!
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 23, 2008
** Media Matters **
MSNBC hosted "old and senile McCain supporter" Frank Donatelli to discuss offshore oil drilling, did not mention his former post as energy lobbyist.
Imagine that: A Repulsive Republican Pig putting their own interests before their country!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180004
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The Hill, Bloomberg uncritically reported old and senile McCain's false suggestion that Obama would increase taxes on 21.6 million small businesses.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806170011
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Wash. Times' Pruden falsely claimed that "the earth has been measurably cooling for the last decade".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180002
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CNN Right-Wing whore who failed math in Junior High, Glenn Beck inflated estimated ANWR oil production by nearly 7,000 percent.
I want to know about those out there who can't figure out this man-whore was totally wrong when he belched out "100 million barrels a day". Like WTF people? Are there people out ther ethat are that stupid?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180007
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NY Times reported that old and senile McCain is "looking to distance himself" from Bush, but not that old and senile McCain has voted with Bush, fundraised with Bush, and praised Bush.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806220002
MSNBC hosted "old and senile McCain supporter" Frank Donatelli to discuss offshore oil drilling, did not mention his former post as energy lobbyist.
Imagine that: A Repulsive Republican Pig putting their own interests before their country!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180004
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The Hill, Bloomberg uncritically reported old and senile McCain's false suggestion that Obama would increase taxes on 21.6 million small businesses.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806170011
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Wash. Times' Pruden falsely claimed that "the earth has been measurably cooling for the last decade".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180002
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CNN Right-Wing whore who failed math in Junior High, Glenn Beck inflated estimated ANWR oil production by nearly 7,000 percent.
I want to know about those out there who can't figure out this man-whore was totally wrong when he belched out "100 million barrels a day". Like WTF people? Are there people out ther ethat are that stupid?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180007
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NY Times reported that old and senile McCain is "looking to distance himself" from Bush, but not that old and senile McCain has voted with Bush, fundraised with Bush, and praised Bush.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806220002
Thursday, June 19, 2008
June 19, 2008 -- Fight the Right-Wing Wacko Links
** Union of Concerned Scientists **
With your help, momentum is growing in Congress for strong national global warming legislation—just this month, the Senate had their first vote on major climate legislation. Now we need to turn to the House and educate lawmakers about key issues they must address in any final climate policy. Please urge your representative to commit to getting the details right by signing a climate principles letter, which will be sent to Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Strong support for the letter will help the speaker press for a strong global warming bill in the House. The letter contains important recommendations for ensuring that any final legislation succeeds in preventing the worst consequences of warming, moves the United States to a clean energy economy, minimizes economic impacts, and aids vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
Urge Your Representative to Support Strong Climate Legislation.
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** Greenpeace **
Old and senile McCain, monkey king Bush, and former House Speaker Loser Gingrich are pushing hard to open our national coastlines to oil drilling. In fact, loser Gingrich has put together a petition like this that more than 750,000 people have signed! They’re using high gas prices and economic concerns to help their friends in the oil industry make even more money.
But here’s the real truth behind drilling offshore:
-- Seismic testing to locate oil creates decibel levels of 260 – twice as loud as an ambulance – underwater. Exposure to these levels of noise underwater can cause disorientation, brain hemorrhaging, or even beaching for whales and dolphins.
-- Offshore drilling creates an increased risk of oil spills close to our beaches and coastlines.
--The need to address global warming means it is time to invest in renewable energy sources. Drilling for oil in dangerous locations will take years to reach the market and will only serve to increase global warming impacts when it does.
Tell old and senile John McCain that if he wants to stop global warming, he needs to stop helping the big oil companies and start making real change.
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** True Majority **
WHY do politicians vote for energy plans which only help Big Oil?
--> Follow the money and find out <--
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** Sierra Club **
Americans are fed up with runaway gas prices and bloated oil-company profits, but Senator John McCain and President Bush's proposal1 to drill for oil along our coastline will only increase Big Oil's bottom line. Their move to open up our coasts for Big Oil is making headlines all across the country today -- I woke up to commentators on NPR talking about coastal oil drilling.
The truth is that offshore oil drilling won't help with high oil prices or ease the pain at the gas pump for American families.
We're launching a petition with our friends at MoveOn.org urging Congress to reject the plan to help Big Oil drill along our coastline. Will you add your name to our petition telling Congress to stop Big Oil's drilling plan? Click here:
http://action.sierraclub.org/offshoreoil
With your help, momentum is growing in Congress for strong national global warming legislation—just this month, the Senate had their first vote on major climate legislation. Now we need to turn to the House and educate lawmakers about key issues they must address in any final climate policy. Please urge your representative to commit to getting the details right by signing a climate principles letter, which will be sent to Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Strong support for the letter will help the speaker press for a strong global warming bill in the House. The letter contains important recommendations for ensuring that any final legislation succeeds in preventing the worst consequences of warming, moves the United States to a clean energy economy, minimizes economic impacts, and aids vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
Urge Your Representative to Support Strong Climate Legislation.
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** Greenpeace **
Old and senile McCain, monkey king Bush, and former House Speaker Loser Gingrich are pushing hard to open our national coastlines to oil drilling. In fact, loser Gingrich has put together a petition like this that more than 750,000 people have signed! They’re using high gas prices and economic concerns to help their friends in the oil industry make even more money.
But here’s the real truth behind drilling offshore:
-- Seismic testing to locate oil creates decibel levels of 260 – twice as loud as an ambulance – underwater. Exposure to these levels of noise underwater can cause disorientation, brain hemorrhaging, or even beaching for whales and dolphins.
-- Offshore drilling creates an increased risk of oil spills close to our beaches and coastlines.
--The need to address global warming means it is time to invest in renewable energy sources. Drilling for oil in dangerous locations will take years to reach the market and will only serve to increase global warming impacts when it does.
Tell old and senile John McCain that if he wants to stop global warming, he needs to stop helping the big oil companies and start making real change.
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** True Majority **
WHY do politicians vote for energy plans which only help Big Oil?
--> Follow the money and find out <--
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** Sierra Club **
Americans are fed up with runaway gas prices and bloated oil-company profits, but Senator John McCain and President Bush's proposal1 to drill for oil along our coastline will only increase Big Oil's bottom line. Their move to open up our coasts for Big Oil is making headlines all across the country today -- I woke up to commentators on NPR talking about coastal oil drilling.
The truth is that offshore oil drilling won't help with high oil prices or ease the pain at the gas pump for American families.
We're launching a petition with our friends at MoveOn.org urging Congress to reject the plan to help Big Oil drill along our coastline. Will you add your name to our petition telling Congress to stop Big Oil's drilling plan? Click here:
http://action.sierraclub.org/offshoreoil
FYI: June 19, 2008 -- The Racists and Sexist Pigs of the GOP
** Media Matters **
MSNBC's racist pig man-bitch Pat Buchanan called Obama "exotic," said "[h]e's like the guys in the Harvard faculty lounge" who "don't know anything about their country".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160007
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Right-wing whore Heidi Harris on MSNBC Softball: Women vote for Dems because they "tend to think with their hearts and not with their minds".
Back to the Kitchen with ya woman and make me some pie!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160010
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Right-wing whore Neal Boortz again referred to victims of Hurricane Katrina as "parasite[s]".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190009
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Whore Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Obama: "[H]e seemed for a while more willing to give the fist bump to Ahmadinejad than our own General 'Be-Trey-Us' Petraeus".
And your proof of this crap is? STFU Bitch.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190007
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Loud mouth, bigot, sexist, homophobic, right-wing racist pig Michael Savage: "The children's minds are being raped by the homosexual mafia".
Where do you get this idea?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180005
MSNBC's racist pig man-bitch Pat Buchanan called Obama "exotic," said "[h]e's like the guys in the Harvard faculty lounge" who "don't know anything about their country".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160007
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Right-wing whore Heidi Harris on MSNBC Softball: Women vote for Dems because they "tend to think with their hearts and not with their minds".
Back to the Kitchen with ya woman and make me some pie!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160010
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Right-wing whore Neal Boortz again referred to victims of Hurricane Katrina as "parasite[s]".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190009
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Whore Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Obama: "[H]e seemed for a while more willing to give the fist bump to Ahmadinejad than our own General 'Be-Trey-Us' Petraeus".
And your proof of this crap is? STFU Bitch.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806190007
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Loud mouth, bigot, sexist, homophobic, right-wing racist pig Michael Savage: "The children's minds are being raped by the homosexual mafia".
Where do you get this idea?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180005
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Your Fight The Right-Wing Wackos for June 18, 2008
** Campaign Money Watch **
Lobbyists for foreign governments, politicians, and corporations can avoid disclosing who they work for and how much they're paid if they don't attend meetings about their clients in the U.S. This loophole allows lobbyists to hide their work for brutal regimes and interests working against our values.
Tell your Senators it's time to close the foreign lobbying loophole.
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** Greenpeace **
You can help save the oceans every time you go grocery shopping. Consumers buy half their seafood at supermarkets, yet most supermarkets don’t consider where the seafood they sell comes from or how it was caught. Destructive fishing practices and overfishing are two of the gravest threats facing our oceans, and experts predict if current trends continue, global fisheries will collapse in 40 years. Take action – Flex your power as a consumer.
Tell the largest U.S. supermarket retailers to adopt sustainable seafood policies, stop selling destructively fished seafood, and provide informative labeling so customers, like us, can choose the most sustainable seafood and avoid the most imperiled fish. Don’t delay, ocean protection starts with all of us.
Tell Supermarkets, No More Fishy Business!
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** ACLU **
A sham spying “compromise” similar to the one we warned you about last week could be rammed through both the Senate and House this week. It’s moving that fast.
In a proposal that makes a mockery of the rule of law, telecom companies that broke the law by supplying mountains of personal information to the government without a warrant will be let off the hook
There’s a deeply disturbing premise behind this dangerous FISA legislation: The president simply had to claim his request was legal for immunity to be granted to telecom companies that illegally handed over personal information.
No matter how illegal, offensive or intrusive a company’s invasion of your privacy has been, it won’t make a difference, because if the president gave the company a note claiming their behavior was legal, they’re completely off the hook.
Congress needs to reject this sham for what it is and
Tell your members of Congress to reject a sham immunity "compromise."
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** Center for Biological Diversity **
Last month the Bush administration was forced to recognize the serious threats to polar bear survival, listing the bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
But just as it made one step forward to protect the bear, the administration took two steps back -- refusing to address the effects of global warming on the rapidly melting sea ice and allowing environmentally damaging oil and gas development to continue in the Arctic.
To counter this massive loophole, representatives Jay Inslee and Maurice Hinchey have introduced a bill to halt oil and gas leases in the bears' Arctic habitat until scientists can fully assess the environmental impacts and designate protected critical habitat.
Support the "Polar Bear Seas Protection Act" and ensure that polar bears get the protection they need to survive.
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** Common Cause **
Congress is wheeling and dealing this week with the White House over whether to give a "get-out-of-jail-free" card to telecom companies that helped eavesdrop on Americans without legally-required warrants.
Just a few weeks ago, the House stood strong and refused to give immunity to the phone companies that engaged in illegal wiretapping. But now, Congress is considering a "compromise" bill that could make it impossible for us to find out the details of the domestic spying program and hold accountable anyone who broke the law.
Tell your members of Congress: No deal on telecom immunity.
Lobbyists for foreign governments, politicians, and corporations can avoid disclosing who they work for and how much they're paid if they don't attend meetings about their clients in the U.S. This loophole allows lobbyists to hide their work for brutal regimes and interests working against our values.
Tell your Senators it's time to close the foreign lobbying loophole.
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** Greenpeace **
You can help save the oceans every time you go grocery shopping. Consumers buy half their seafood at supermarkets, yet most supermarkets don’t consider where the seafood they sell comes from or how it was caught. Destructive fishing practices and overfishing are two of the gravest threats facing our oceans, and experts predict if current trends continue, global fisheries will collapse in 40 years. Take action – Flex your power as a consumer.
Tell the largest U.S. supermarket retailers to adopt sustainable seafood policies, stop selling destructively fished seafood, and provide informative labeling so customers, like us, can choose the most sustainable seafood and avoid the most imperiled fish. Don’t delay, ocean protection starts with all of us.
Tell Supermarkets, No More Fishy Business!
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** ACLU **
A sham spying “compromise” similar to the one we warned you about last week could be rammed through both the Senate and House this week. It’s moving that fast.
In a proposal that makes a mockery of the rule of law, telecom companies that broke the law by supplying mountains of personal information to the government without a warrant will be let off the hook
There’s a deeply disturbing premise behind this dangerous FISA legislation: The president simply had to claim his request was legal for immunity to be granted to telecom companies that illegally handed over personal information.
No matter how illegal, offensive or intrusive a company’s invasion of your privacy has been, it won’t make a difference, because if the president gave the company a note claiming their behavior was legal, they’re completely off the hook.
Congress needs to reject this sham for what it is and
Tell your members of Congress to reject a sham immunity "compromise."
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** Center for Biological Diversity **
Last month the Bush administration was forced to recognize the serious threats to polar bear survival, listing the bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
But just as it made one step forward to protect the bear, the administration took two steps back -- refusing to address the effects of global warming on the rapidly melting sea ice and allowing environmentally damaging oil and gas development to continue in the Arctic.
To counter this massive loophole, representatives Jay Inslee and Maurice Hinchey have introduced a bill to halt oil and gas leases in the bears' Arctic habitat until scientists can fully assess the environmental impacts and designate protected critical habitat.
Support the "Polar Bear Seas Protection Act" and ensure that polar bears get the protection they need to survive.
--
** Common Cause **
Congress is wheeling and dealing this week with the White House over whether to give a "get-out-of-jail-free" card to telecom companies that helped eavesdrop on Americans without legally-required warrants.
Just a few weeks ago, the House stood strong and refused to give immunity to the phone companies that engaged in illegal wiretapping. But now, Congress is considering a "compromise" bill that could make it impossible for us to find out the details of the domestic spying program and hold accountable anyone who broke the law.
Tell your members of Congress: No deal on telecom immunity.
FYI: Exposing the lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 18, 2008
** Media Matters **
Roll Call flags absence of American flag lapel pins in Obama's campaign store, but not their absence in McCain's store.
Hypocrite is a word I am thinking right now.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160001
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MSNBC's whore Chris Matthews affirmed Republican strategist's false claim that "it was Senator McCain who called for Don Rumsfeld to be sacked".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160002
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Despite own reporting on flip-flop, Wash. Times asserts old and senile "Maverick" McCain's support of bill "to overhaul immigration" "could help more than harm".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160005
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Chicago Tribune's Zuckman repeated old and senile McCain's suggestion that Obama had no bipartisan record -- but old and senile McCain has previously thanked Obama for bipartisanship.
Caught you in yet ANOTHER lie Bitch!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180006
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MSNBC's Watkins falsely claimed that "unemployment is at an all-time low ... the lowest it's been in decades".
Yet another lying whore @ MSNBC. Almost as bad as Faux News...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806170007
Roll Call flags absence of American flag lapel pins in Obama's campaign store, but not their absence in McCain's store.
Hypocrite is a word I am thinking right now.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160001
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MSNBC's whore Chris Matthews affirmed Republican strategist's false claim that "it was Senator McCain who called for Don Rumsfeld to be sacked".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160002
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Despite own reporting on flip-flop, Wash. Times asserts old and senile "Maverick" McCain's support of bill "to overhaul immigration" "could help more than harm".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806160005
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Chicago Tribune's Zuckman repeated old and senile McCain's suggestion that Obama had no bipartisan record -- but old and senile McCain has previously thanked Obama for bipartisanship.
Caught you in yet ANOTHER lie Bitch!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806180006
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MSNBC's Watkins falsely claimed that "unemployment is at an all-time low ... the lowest it's been in decades".
Yet another lying whore @ MSNBC. Almost as bad as Faux News...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806170007
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
FYI: Exposing the lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 17, 2008
** Media Matters **
Reporting on efforts to woo Clinton voters, LA Times, CNN quoted old and senile McCain flack praising Clinton -- but not his prior smears.
This is what we call two-faced.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806110011
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MSNBC's right-wing whore Chris Matthews says Obama's running mate should be "[s]omeone who's palpably patriotic," calls women voters "low-hanging fruit".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806120003
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On right-wing whore Sean Hannity's radio program, Loser Tom DeLay falsely claimed Obama supports "a bill to fingerprint every American in this country".
Do repulsive republican pigs even TRY to get facts? Or do they still just take crap out of their collectives assess and shove it for their right-wing lemmings to listen to?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806120007
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MSNBC shows great interest in purported Clinton "enemies list," despite NY Times article's absence of on-the-record evidence.
"Evidence? What's evidence?" says monkey king Bush.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806120009
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NBC's media whore Brian Williams heard old and senile McCain's attacks on Obama's economic plan, but didn't ask how old and senile McCain would pay for his.
No need to ask silly questions to get answers most Americans won't like right?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806130004
Reporting on efforts to woo Clinton voters, LA Times, CNN quoted old and senile McCain flack praising Clinton -- but not his prior smears.
This is what we call two-faced.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806110011
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MSNBC's right-wing whore Chris Matthews says Obama's running mate should be "[s]omeone who's palpably patriotic," calls women voters "low-hanging fruit".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806120003
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On right-wing whore Sean Hannity's radio program, Loser Tom DeLay falsely claimed Obama supports "a bill to fingerprint every American in this country".
Do repulsive republican pigs even TRY to get facts? Or do they still just take crap out of their collectives assess and shove it for their right-wing lemmings to listen to?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806120007
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MSNBC shows great interest in purported Clinton "enemies list," despite NY Times article's absence of on-the-record evidence.
"Evidence? What's evidence?" says monkey king Bush.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806120009
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NBC's media whore Brian Williams heard old and senile McCain's attacks on Obama's economic plan, but didn't ask how old and senile McCain would pay for his.
No need to ask silly questions to get answers most Americans won't like right?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806130004
Monday, June 16, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for June 16, 2008
** Greenpeace **
Last year, millions of toys were recalled from China because of lead contamination. But lead isn’t the only toxin in our children’s toys. Millions of vinyl toys—from rubber ducks to teething rings—are contaminated with toxic chemicals called phthalates. Phthalates aren’t there by accident—toy makers use them to make the vinyl soft and flexible—despite growing evidence that it also makes them toxic. And when kids put these toys in their mouths, the toxic chemicals can leach out and enter their tiny bodies.
Fortunately, Congress has the opportunity to make toys safer for children. A new piece of legislation is making its way through Congress that would ban the use of Phthalates. They have no place in children’s toys, especially since safe alternatives exist.
Take action by writing to your member of Congress and urging them to support the strongest version of this legislation. Together, we can make the planet a safer place for our children.
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** Human Rights First **
William Haynes, the former General Counsel of the Department of Defense, once advised the Bush Administration that waterboarding and death threats were "legally available" options.
Haynes will go before the Senate Armed Services Committee tomorrow. The members of that committee have a unique opportunity to question him on the administration's interrogation policies.
Ask the Senators to demand answers!
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** BioGems **
The Bush administration has released a plan that would put vast swaths of the Tongass rainforest -- America's largest national forest -- on the chopping block. The new scheme opens 2.3 million acres of pristine forestland to clearcutting and roadbuilding -- threatening many of the undisturbed old-growth stands that form the wild heart of the Tongass. This ancient rainforest is a haven for grizzly bears, thriving salmon runs, bald eagles by the thousand and the elusive Alexander Archipelago wolf. Since taking office, the administration has repeatedly attempted to hand over the Tongass and our other remaining unspoiled forests to industry logging, mining and road-building -- but again and again, we've staved off these attacks on our natural heritage.
Tell the Bush administration to protect the extraordinary wild habitat of the Tongass National Forest.
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** Natural Resources Defense Council **
Most scientists are now warning that global warming could eliminate the polar bear's summer sea-ice habitat by 2040. Without dramatic cutbacks in global warming pollution, Alaska's polar bears could face extinction by 2050. Yet the Bush Administration's new plan to protect polar bears under the Endangered Species Act will do nothing to reduce global warming pollution or stop oil development in the heart of polar bear habitat.
Tell the Bush Administration to close the polluter loopholes and give polar bears full-fledged protection as an endangered species.
Last year, millions of toys were recalled from China because of lead contamination. But lead isn’t the only toxin in our children’s toys. Millions of vinyl toys—from rubber ducks to teething rings—are contaminated with toxic chemicals called phthalates. Phthalates aren’t there by accident—toy makers use them to make the vinyl soft and flexible—despite growing evidence that it also makes them toxic. And when kids put these toys in their mouths, the toxic chemicals can leach out and enter their tiny bodies.
Fortunately, Congress has the opportunity to make toys safer for children. A new piece of legislation is making its way through Congress that would ban the use of Phthalates. They have no place in children’s toys, especially since safe alternatives exist.
Take action by writing to your member of Congress and urging them to support the strongest version of this legislation. Together, we can make the planet a safer place for our children.
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** Human Rights First **
William Haynes, the former General Counsel of the Department of Defense, once advised the Bush Administration that waterboarding and death threats were "legally available" options.
Haynes will go before the Senate Armed Services Committee tomorrow. The members of that committee have a unique opportunity to question him on the administration's interrogation policies.
Ask the Senators to demand answers!
--
** BioGems **
The Bush administration has released a plan that would put vast swaths of the Tongass rainforest -- America's largest national forest -- on the chopping block. The new scheme opens 2.3 million acres of pristine forestland to clearcutting and roadbuilding -- threatening many of the undisturbed old-growth stands that form the wild heart of the Tongass. This ancient rainforest is a haven for grizzly bears, thriving salmon runs, bald eagles by the thousand and the elusive Alexander Archipelago wolf. Since taking office, the administration has repeatedly attempted to hand over the Tongass and our other remaining unspoiled forests to industry logging, mining and road-building -- but again and again, we've staved off these attacks on our natural heritage.
Tell the Bush administration to protect the extraordinary wild habitat of the Tongass National Forest.
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** Natural Resources Defense Council **
Most scientists are now warning that global warming could eliminate the polar bear's summer sea-ice habitat by 2040. Without dramatic cutbacks in global warming pollution, Alaska's polar bears could face extinction by 2050. Yet the Bush Administration's new plan to protect polar bears under the Endangered Species Act will do nothing to reduce global warming pollution or stop oil development in the heart of polar bear habitat.
Tell the Bush Administration to close the polluter loopholes and give polar bears full-fledged protection as an endangered species.
FYI: Exposing the Lies and stupidity of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 16, 2008
** Media Matters **
With "pro-family" reference to old and senile McCain, CNN's right-wing whore Carol Costello continued CNN pattern of equating conservatives with "family" and "values".
Pro-family my ass. Let's not forget that McCain has already been divorced once before. Much like many others in the right-wing side of the fence.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806100013
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Faux News whore O'Reilly on teenagers' topless photo scandal: "[T]his isn't ... the inner city; you would think that these kids would have some kind of a values system".
Like you have any idea of what "Values" are jerkwad.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806110003
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KSFO's right-wing wacko Lee Rodgers on voting gender gap: For "a lot of women in this country who get knocked up ... the government becomes Daddy in terms of paying the bills".
There is a reason as to why KSFO is NOT a highly rated radio station in the SF Bay Area...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806120001
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MSNBC right-wing whore Chris Matthews: Is Obama "too University of Chicago or too South Side Chicago" for working-class voters?
What exactly are you trying to say Chris?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806110006
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Wall Street Journal (A company owned owned by Faux News whore Rupert Murdoch) editorial falsely claimed Obama bought "property at a discount ... from Tony Rezko".
Well, to be fair, The Wall Street Journal was always aligned to the right-wing wackos...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806110007
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With "pro-family" reference to old and senile McCain, CNN's right-wing whore Carol Costello continued CNN pattern of equating conservatives with "family" and "values".
Pro-family my ass. Let's not forget that McCain has already been divorced once before. Much like many others in the right-wing side of the fence.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806100013
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Faux News whore O'Reilly on teenagers' topless photo scandal: "[T]his isn't ... the inner city; you would think that these kids would have some kind of a values system".
Like you have any idea of what "Values" are jerkwad.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806110003
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KSFO's right-wing wacko Lee Rodgers on voting gender gap: For "a lot of women in this country who get knocked up ... the government becomes Daddy in terms of paying the bills".
There is a reason as to why KSFO is NOT a highly rated radio station in the SF Bay Area...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806120001
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MSNBC right-wing whore Chris Matthews: Is Obama "too University of Chicago or too South Side Chicago" for working-class voters?
What exactly are you trying to say Chris?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806110006
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Wall Street Journal (A company owned owned by Faux News whore Rupert Murdoch) editorial falsely claimed Obama bought "property at a discount ... from Tony Rezko".
Well, to be fair, The Wall Street Journal was always aligned to the right-wing wackos...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806110007
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FYI: NPR Podcast --> God vs. Science: Keeping Creationism out of School
** National Public Radio **
On Friday, June 13, 2008, NPR had a broadcast on their Science Friday show about what the right-wing religious wing-nuts are doing to shove their false religious opinions in public schools about the Theory of Evolution vs their phony "intelligent design" crap.
Keep the ignorant fools out of public schools folks. If the right-wing religious nuts want their stupid kids ignorant, they can either home school the brats or send them to private schools. Don't allow their phony religious beliefs degrade our public schools with their BS.
Listen to their broadcast here @ NPR --> God vs. Science: Keeping Creationism out of School
On Friday, June 13, 2008, NPR had a broadcast on their Science Friday show about what the right-wing religious wing-nuts are doing to shove their false religious opinions in public schools about the Theory of Evolution vs their phony "intelligent design" crap.
Keep the ignorant fools out of public schools folks. If the right-wing religious nuts want their stupid kids ignorant, they can either home school the brats or send them to private schools. Don't allow their phony religious beliefs degrade our public schools with their BS.
Listen to their broadcast here @ NPR --> God vs. Science: Keeping Creationism out of School
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
FYI: Exposing the Lies and stupidity of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 12, 2008
** Media Matters **
CNBC's Chief Washington whore John Harwood still referring to old and senile McCain as a "maverick".
Again, no matter how much you lie about old and senile McCain, it still won't make it any more the truth then the first time you lied about old and senile McCain.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090015
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Citing old and senile McCain, Faux News' whore Steve Doocy asserted, "Under a Barack Hussein Obama administration, you will wind up with higher taxes".
And I bet of old and senile McCain told Faux News lemmings the world is flat, you'd believe it too?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090013
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MSNBC's Brewer uncritically aired Bush's misleading assertion that ANWR, continental shelf drilling would "give this country a chance to help" with gas prices.
No one of any intelligence believes this crap!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090012
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Faux Radio whore John Gibson to caller: "You just like [Obama] because he's ... like you and you want to see one of you up there".
Repulsive Republican Racist Pig #1
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090009
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Savage repeatedly called Obama an "Afro-Leninist".
Repulsive Republican Racist Pig #2
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806100014
CNBC's Chief Washington whore John Harwood still referring to old and senile McCain as a "maverick".
Again, no matter how much you lie about old and senile McCain, it still won't make it any more the truth then the first time you lied about old and senile McCain.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090015
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Citing old and senile McCain, Faux News' whore Steve Doocy asserted, "Under a Barack Hussein Obama administration, you will wind up with higher taxes".
And I bet of old and senile McCain told Faux News lemmings the world is flat, you'd believe it too?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090013
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MSNBC's Brewer uncritically aired Bush's misleading assertion that ANWR, continental shelf drilling would "give this country a chance to help" with gas prices.
No one of any intelligence believes this crap!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090012
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Faux Radio whore John Gibson to caller: "You just like [Obama] because he's ... like you and you want to see one of you up there".
Repulsive Republican Racist Pig #1
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090009
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Savage repeatedly called Obama an "Afro-Leninist".
Repulsive Republican Racist Pig #2
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806100014
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for June 11, 2008
** Natural Resources Defense Council **
Although lead causes brain, kidney, developmental and cardiovascular damage in children, the EPA has proposed new airborne lead standards that are weaker than scientists recommend. Send a comment by the July 21st deadline telling the EPA to strengthen the standards to levels that will protect children from this dangerous toxin.
Tell the EPA to protect children from dangerous airborne lead
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** Human Rights First **
Can you imagine the U.S. government leaving soldiers behind in Iraq, giving them little or no chance to return to safety?
That's not unlike U.S. treatment of thousands of Iraqi citizens who risked life and limb to act as translators for the U.S. military.
Thanks in part to the voices of concerned individuals like you, the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act became law earlier this year, making 5,000 special visas available each year for the next five years to Iraqi translators and other Iraqis who helped the U.S. And in May, Congress passed a second law clarifying that these visas should be made available immediately.
But while these translators struggle to stay alive, bureaucratic red tape - shamefully – is delaying the resettlement process.
Send a letter to be delivered to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff! Urge them to make the visas available without delay.
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** True Majority **
The Monkey King George Bush's self-styled junta will come to an end less than eight months from now. Unfortunately he still has the power to appoint federal judges -- who would serve for a lifetime, carrying out his right-wing agenda far beyond the end of his term.
One man can block these nominations: Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy.
Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the United States Senate -- so the Senate has the power to put an end to Bush's practice of stacking our nation's courts with ultraconservative ideologues. Our friends at Credo Action are running a campaign to simply say no to any more of his judicial nominations and they need our help. Can you take a minute to help them by sending a message to Senator Leahy?
Click here to tell Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy: No more Bush judges.
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** The PEW Environment Group **
Our oceans are in trouble. Fish stocks are being overfished to the point of collapse, runoff pollution is creating vast dead zones, and global warming is causing the death of corals. Now the Bush Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a rule that would gut the environmental review process for fishery management actions and limit the public’s right to participate in those decisions.
Tell the NMFS to go back to the drawing board! Our oceans deserve better.
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** Free Press **
Faux News owner and right-wing whore Rupert Murdoch launched a laughable attack against you, the media reform movement, and journalism itself.
His on-air bully, right-wing wacko whore Bill O'Reilly called us "crazy" and "fascist" --- you, me, and the millions of others who want media reform. These people are "doing a lot of damage to America," O'Reilly yelled. Our crime? Calling for journalism that's more honest, just and accountable to the public.
When Bill O'Reilly goes after you, you must be doing something right. So we've decided to return the favor, and tell him two things: (1) Thanks so much for the compliment and (2) please stop pretending to be a journalist.
Tell fascist pig whore Bill O'Reilly: Stop Pretending to Be a Journalist
Although lead causes brain, kidney, developmental and cardiovascular damage in children, the EPA has proposed new airborne lead standards that are weaker than scientists recommend. Send a comment by the July 21st deadline telling the EPA to strengthen the standards to levels that will protect children from this dangerous toxin.
Tell the EPA to protect children from dangerous airborne lead
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** Human Rights First **
Can you imagine the U.S. government leaving soldiers behind in Iraq, giving them little or no chance to return to safety?
That's not unlike U.S. treatment of thousands of Iraqi citizens who risked life and limb to act as translators for the U.S. military.
Thanks in part to the voices of concerned individuals like you, the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act became law earlier this year, making 5,000 special visas available each year for the next five years to Iraqi translators and other Iraqis who helped the U.S. And in May, Congress passed a second law clarifying that these visas should be made available immediately.
But while these translators struggle to stay alive, bureaucratic red tape - shamefully – is delaying the resettlement process.
Send a letter to be delivered to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff! Urge them to make the visas available without delay.
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** True Majority **
The Monkey King George Bush's self-styled junta will come to an end less than eight months from now. Unfortunately he still has the power to appoint federal judges -- who would serve for a lifetime, carrying out his right-wing agenda far beyond the end of his term.
One man can block these nominations: Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy.
Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the United States Senate -- so the Senate has the power to put an end to Bush's practice of stacking our nation's courts with ultraconservative ideologues. Our friends at Credo Action are running a campaign to simply say no to any more of his judicial nominations and they need our help. Can you take a minute to help them by sending a message to Senator Leahy?
Click here to tell Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy: No more Bush judges.
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** The PEW Environment Group **
Our oceans are in trouble. Fish stocks are being overfished to the point of collapse, runoff pollution is creating vast dead zones, and global warming is causing the death of corals. Now the Bush Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a rule that would gut the environmental review process for fishery management actions and limit the public’s right to participate in those decisions.
Tell the NMFS to go back to the drawing board! Our oceans deserve better.
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** Free Press **
Faux News owner and right-wing whore Rupert Murdoch launched a laughable attack against you, the media reform movement, and journalism itself.
His on-air bully, right-wing wacko whore Bill O'Reilly called us "crazy" and "fascist" --- you, me, and the millions of others who want media reform. These people are "doing a lot of damage to America," O'Reilly yelled. Our crime? Calling for journalism that's more honest, just and accountable to the public.
When Bill O'Reilly goes after you, you must be doing something right. So we've decided to return the favor, and tell him two things: (1) Thanks so much for the compliment and (2) please stop pretending to be a journalist.
Tell fascist pig whore Bill O'Reilly: Stop Pretending to Be a Journalist
FYI: Exposing the Lies and stupidity of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 11, 2008
** Free Press **
More Faux News: O'Reilly Segment on Conference Features No One Who Attended It.
So this idiot wants to have "news" broadcast but does not want to interview those who attended it? What is wrong with this picture?
http://freepress.net/node/41427
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** Media Matters **
Ignoring reversal, NBC News Capital Hill right-wing whore Kelly O'Donnell said old and senile McCain "believes he's stronger among Hispanic-Americans, especially because of his immigration stance".
Why do these wacko, nutjobs continue to ignore old and senile McCain's flip-flopping?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806080001
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MSNBC hosted Sens. John Breaux (D-LA) and Trent Lott (R-MS) to defend oil and gas companies -- but failed to note they're lobbyists for them.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806100005
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Sun-Times reported old and senile McCain's criticism of "land swaps" that benefit "wealthy developers," but not that he's reportedly facilitated them.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090007
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Disregarding the facts, Faux News' whore Carl Cameron, NBC's Andrea Mitchell downplayed McCain's economic knowledge admissions.
Of course, since this IS Faux News, why would small things like "Facts" interfere with a broadcast filled with lies and BS?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806100015
More Faux News: O'Reilly Segment on Conference Features No One Who Attended It.
So this idiot wants to have "news" broadcast but does not want to interview those who attended it? What is wrong with this picture?
http://freepress.net/node/41427
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** Media Matters **
Ignoring reversal, NBC News Capital Hill right-wing whore Kelly O'Donnell said old and senile McCain "believes he's stronger among Hispanic-Americans, especially because of his immigration stance".
Why do these wacko, nutjobs continue to ignore old and senile McCain's flip-flopping?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806080001
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MSNBC hosted Sens. John Breaux (D-LA) and Trent Lott (R-MS) to defend oil and gas companies -- but failed to note they're lobbyists for them.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806100005
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Sun-Times reported old and senile McCain's criticism of "land swaps" that benefit "wealthy developers," but not that he's reportedly facilitated them.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090007
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Disregarding the facts, Faux News' whore Carl Cameron, NBC's Andrea Mitchell downplayed McCain's economic knowledge admissions.
Of course, since this IS Faux News, why would small things like "Facts" interfere with a broadcast filled with lies and BS?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806100015
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 10, 2008
** People for the American Way **
Shortly after old and senile Sen. John McCain publicly rejected the endorsements of hate mongers John Hagee and Rod Parsley, Parsley released his own statement rescinding his endorsement and then sort of disappeared from sight.
Sometime since then, Parsley apparently decided that he had a bit more to get off his chest and so he released a video on his Center for Moral Clarity website in which he reiterated many of the points he made in his initial statement but added some attacks on what he claimed were the "politically vicious and misguided" hit-squads who exposed his radical views, claiming that his views on Islam are "very much in the mainstream" and insisting that he made a "clear distinction between Muslim terrorists and the vast majority of peaceful Muslims."
Watch the Video: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/2008/06/rod_parsley_pla.html
Read more about the antics of the right-wing wackos at Right-Wing-Watch's blog here --> http://www.rightwingwatch.org/
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** Media Matters **
Michael "The Whiner" Savage's answer to homelessness: "Why not put them in work camps?".
I have a better idea, how about we put loudmouth, second rate radio hosts (he was fired from KGO 810 AM radio, the NUMBER 1 radio station in the San Francisco Bay Area) into fat boy camps? I am sure he could stand (or sit?) to lose about 100 lbs...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090014
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LA Times editorial falsely claimed "unusually centrist" (but still old and senile) McCain "oppose[s] a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage".
Get the facts people. Old and senile McCain does not support equal rights.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806080004
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NY Times ignored old and senile McCain flip-flop on whether he believed Falwell was an "agent[] of intolerance".
Not sure if Falwell is still relevant. He's dead after all (Thank God). At the same time, there are others like Falwell but still wasting breathable air and needs to be exposed as the hate-mongers that they are.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090001
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Gannett, AP claimed McCain opposes a constitutional amendment banning abortion -- but McCain said he supports it.
Where the hell are the newsies getting their information? They are all becoming like Faux News and just lie for the hell of it!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090011
Shortly after old and senile Sen. John McCain publicly rejected the endorsements of hate mongers John Hagee and Rod Parsley, Parsley released his own statement rescinding his endorsement and then sort of disappeared from sight.
Sometime since then, Parsley apparently decided that he had a bit more to get off his chest and so he released a video on his Center for Moral Clarity website in which he reiterated many of the points he made in his initial statement but added some attacks on what he claimed were the "politically vicious and misguided" hit-squads who exposed his radical views, claiming that his views on Islam are "very much in the mainstream" and insisting that he made a "clear distinction between Muslim terrorists and the vast majority of peaceful Muslims."
Watch the Video: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/2008/06/rod_parsley_pla.html
Read more about the antics of the right-wing wackos at Right-Wing-Watch's blog here --> http://www.rightwingwatch.org/
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** Media Matters **
Michael "The Whiner" Savage's answer to homelessness: "Why not put them in work camps?".
I have a better idea, how about we put loudmouth, second rate radio hosts (he was fired from KGO 810 AM radio, the NUMBER 1 radio station in the San Francisco Bay Area) into fat boy camps? I am sure he could stand (or sit?) to lose about 100 lbs...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090014
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LA Times editorial falsely claimed "unusually centrist" (but still old and senile) McCain "oppose[s] a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage".
Get the facts people. Old and senile McCain does not support equal rights.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806080004
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NY Times ignored old and senile McCain flip-flop on whether he believed Falwell was an "agent[] of intolerance".
Not sure if Falwell is still relevant. He's dead after all (Thank God). At the same time, there are others like Falwell but still wasting breathable air and needs to be exposed as the hate-mongers that they are.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090001
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Gannett, AP claimed McCain opposes a constitutional amendment banning abortion -- but McCain said he supports it.
Where the hell are the newsies getting their information? They are all becoming like Faux News and just lie for the hell of it!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806090011
Monday, June 9, 2008
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 9, 2008
** Media Matters **
Without noting Obama's denunciation of Hamas, Wash. Post reported many Israelis "turned off" because Hamas "expressed a preference for Obama".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050006
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AP ignored Def. Sec. Gates' support for diplomacy with Iran, reported Obama is "inexperienced in foreign affairs".
I am shocked (but not really surprised) that Associated Press are siding with the nit-wits of the right-wing wackos and continue to forget their facts. I mean, ignoring facts and lying is Faux News standards and not AP.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050010
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Right wing whore Mark Levin and total bitch Martha MacCallum falsely accused Obama of inconsistency on whether Iranian Revolutionary Guard should be designated a terrorist group.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060008
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USA Today uncritically reported old and senile McCain's reference to Obama as National Journal's "most liberal senator".
Another Trash "newspaper" I refuse to read. More suitable for the bird cage or shreddings for the hamster!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060003
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"[G]ullible" Fox & Friends escape lawsuit for repeating yet another false news story.
Gullible, ignorant, stupid, foolish, dumb assess, lying whores... What else can I call these sub-human waste of flesh?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060010
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Without noting Obama's denunciation of Hamas, Wash. Post reported many Israelis "turned off" because Hamas "expressed a preference for Obama".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050006
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AP ignored Def. Sec. Gates' support for diplomacy with Iran, reported Obama is "inexperienced in foreign affairs".
I am shocked (but not really surprised) that Associated Press are siding with the nit-wits of the right-wing wackos and continue to forget their facts. I mean, ignoring facts and lying is Faux News standards and not AP.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050010
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Right wing whore Mark Levin and total bitch Martha MacCallum falsely accused Obama of inconsistency on whether Iranian Revolutionary Guard should be designated a terrorist group.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060008
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USA Today uncritically reported old and senile McCain's reference to Obama as National Journal's "most liberal senator".
Another Trash "newspaper" I refuse to read. More suitable for the bird cage or shreddings for the hamster!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060003
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"[G]ullible" Fox & Friends escape lawsuit for repeating yet another false news story.
Gullible, ignorant, stupid, foolish, dumb assess, lying whores... What else can I call these sub-human waste of flesh?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060010
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Friday, June 6, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for June 6, 2008
** National Gay and Lesbian Task Force **
Recently, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced that the initiative to pass a constitutional amendment to ban marriage for same sex couples in California has qualified for the November ballot.
The initiative would amend the California constitution to only recognize marriages "between a man and a woman."
Our challenge is clear. Those who oppose the dignity of our love and relationships are determined to deny us the fundamental freedom, fairness and equality we have worked so hard to achieve. We must get Californians to vote "No," and it all starts with you.
Join our coalition at Equality For All to fight this initiative. Click here and sign the pledge."Vow To Vote No" today!
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** Change to Win **
The time has come for a new trade and globalization model - one that ensures economic security here at home while offering opportunities for sustainable development in countries around the world.
The TRADE Act is a new bill just introduced in Congress that would make this a reality by moving from the broken, discredited "free" trade model to a more equitable fair trade system. It would articulate the outcomes that any future trade deals will be expected to produce, and require that existing trade deals be renegotiated to remove their inequities.
Tell your Members of Congress to support the TRADE Act by signing on as co-sponsors today!
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** Public Citizen **
After years of fighting against expansion of the failed NAFTA/ WTO model, we're thrilled to announce a new trade bill we can all be for.
The Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment (TRADE) Act, cosponsored by fair trade champions Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Rep. Mike Michaud (D-Maine), was introduced Wednesday with over 50 House and Senate original cosponsors! This landmark legislation sets forth in concrete, detailed terms a progressive vision for good trade agreements in the future and criteria to renegotiate existing failed pacts like NAFTA and the WTO.
Please write your representative and senators and urge them to cosponsor the TRADE Act today.
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** NARAL Pro-Choice America **
In 1970, this fundamental belief spurred a bipartisan coalition in Congress to set up a new program for low-income Americans, called the Title X ("ten") family-planning program.
Title X provides vital services, including pap smears, mammograms, and birth control to five million women and men every year. Family-planning services prevent unintended pregnancies and thus reduce the need for abortion. By investing in preventive health care, Title X saves taxpayers money in the long run.
Now, as our country faces a health-care crisis, anti-choice ideologues in Congress are trying to deny women access to this successful and proven program.
Click here to tell your member of Congress to fight back and fully fund Title X.
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** True Majority **
Remember January 2001? Those were the good old days before George Bush and Dick Cheney took office. At the time, gas cost just a dollar eighty-seven a gallon. And now? $3? $3.50? Even four dollars for a gallon of gas.
The cost of driving to work and flying to visit family keeps going up. Meanwhile, Exxon-Mobil made more profits last year than any corporation in human history.
It's long past time for real energy independence in America and that starts by making sure oil companies pay their fair share.
Send a message to your Senator right now:
http://www.TrueMajority.org/StopPainAtThePump
Recently, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced that the initiative to pass a constitutional amendment to ban marriage for same sex couples in California has qualified for the November ballot.
The initiative would amend the California constitution to only recognize marriages "between a man and a woman."
Our challenge is clear. Those who oppose the dignity of our love and relationships are determined to deny us the fundamental freedom, fairness and equality we have worked so hard to achieve. We must get Californians to vote "No," and it all starts with you.
Join our coalition at Equality For All to fight this initiative. Click here and sign the pledge."Vow To Vote No" today!
--
** Change to Win **
The time has come for a new trade and globalization model - one that ensures economic security here at home while offering opportunities for sustainable development in countries around the world.
The TRADE Act is a new bill just introduced in Congress that would make this a reality by moving from the broken, discredited "free" trade model to a more equitable fair trade system. It would articulate the outcomes that any future trade deals will be expected to produce, and require that existing trade deals be renegotiated to remove their inequities.
Tell your Members of Congress to support the TRADE Act by signing on as co-sponsors today!
--
** Public Citizen **
After years of fighting against expansion of the failed NAFTA/ WTO model, we're thrilled to announce a new trade bill we can all be for.
The Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment (TRADE) Act, cosponsored by fair trade champions Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Rep. Mike Michaud (D-Maine), was introduced Wednesday with over 50 House and Senate original cosponsors! This landmark legislation sets forth in concrete, detailed terms a progressive vision for good trade agreements in the future and criteria to renegotiate existing failed pacts like NAFTA and the WTO.
Please write your representative and senators and urge them to cosponsor the TRADE Act today.
--
** NARAL Pro-Choice America **
In 1970, this fundamental belief spurred a bipartisan coalition in Congress to set up a new program for low-income Americans, called the Title X ("ten") family-planning program.
Title X provides vital services, including pap smears, mammograms, and birth control to five million women and men every year. Family-planning services prevent unintended pregnancies and thus reduce the need for abortion. By investing in preventive health care, Title X saves taxpayers money in the long run.
Now, as our country faces a health-care crisis, anti-choice ideologues in Congress are trying to deny women access to this successful and proven program.
Click here to tell your member of Congress to fight back and fully fund Title X.
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** True Majority **
Remember January 2001? Those were the good old days before George Bush and Dick Cheney took office. At the time, gas cost just a dollar eighty-seven a gallon. And now? $3? $3.50? Even four dollars for a gallon of gas.
The cost of driving to work and flying to visit family keeps going up. Meanwhile, Exxon-Mobil made more profits last year than any corporation in human history.
It's long past time for real energy independence in America and that starts by making sure oil companies pay their fair share.
Send a message to your Senator right now:
http://www.TrueMajority.org/StopPainAtThePump
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos, June 6, 2008
** Media Matters **
Media outlets noted old and senile McCain's efforts to woo Clinton supporters, but not prior distortions and personal attacks challenging sincerity of his current praise.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050003
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Faux News' right-wing whore Steve Doocy failed to challenge religious nut-ball and Presidential Loser Mitt Romney's false claim that Rezko "financed [Obama's] house"
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050009
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Wash. Post quoted right-wing loon Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA) claiming Dems plotting "largest tax increase" in history -- but by his standard, that was the GOP.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060005
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CNN, Faux News falsely suggested Senate report finding Monkey King Bush administration "misled Americans" about Iraq-Al Qaeda link was approved only by Dems.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060002
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Convicted Felon G. Gordon Liddy smeared undocumented Mexican immigrants, claiming they "want to reconquer America, they say".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060004
Media outlets noted old and senile McCain's efforts to woo Clinton supporters, but not prior distortions and personal attacks challenging sincerity of his current praise.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050003
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Faux News' right-wing whore Steve Doocy failed to challenge religious nut-ball and Presidential Loser Mitt Romney's false claim that Rezko "financed [Obama's] house"
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050009
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Wash. Post quoted right-wing loon Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA) claiming Dems plotting "largest tax increase" in history -- but by his standard, that was the GOP.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060005
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CNN, Faux News falsely suggested Senate report finding Monkey King Bush administration "misled Americans" about Iraq-Al Qaeda link was approved only by Dems.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060002
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Convicted Felon G. Gordon Liddy smeared undocumented Mexican immigrants, claiming they "want to reconquer America, they say".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060004
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for June 5, 2008
** True Majority **
You might have heard that the Supreme Court of California ruled that marriage is a fundamental civil right and must not be restricted on the basis of sexual orientation. Now, on June 17th, California is poised to become only the second state in America to practice full marriage equality. Over the past decade the public has rapidly been embracing equal rights and with this clear ruling we finally have an opportunity to put equality over the top.
Now we're coming out. We support full marriage equality.
We all have our own issues: budget priorities, labor rights, reproductive rights, election integrity, telecom immunity, anti-war, pro civil rights, this list goes on and on. But, this is bigger than that. Marriage equality comes down to human rights. That's why we're circulating this open letter for all progressives to take a second to step back from our respective corners and come out in support of same sex marriage.
Sign this open letter for equality today:
www.TrueMajority.org/Equality
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** Public Citizen **
When scientific research is altered or suppressed, government contractors waste millions of taxpayer dollars, or national security documents are falsified, witnesses need to know that they can blow the whistle without reprisals endangering their careers and their lives.
Last year, strong whistleblower protection bills were passed in both houses of Congress. Now it's time for Congress to finish the job by passing a final bill.
We will continue to push for strongest possible protections for government employees who blow the whistle on waste, fraud and abuse -- and you can still make a difference.
TAKE ACTION: Demand that Congress pass the strongest possible bill for consumers!
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** VoteVets **
Yesterday, along with officials from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and two Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who are battling the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability claims, I attended a hearing and press conference with the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, on issues regarding PTSD diagnosis and claims.
All of this came about because of the work VoteVets.org and CREW did, to expose an email from a Temple, Texas VA administrator urging psychologists to diagnose veterans with "adjustment disorder" over PTSD, as a cost-cutting measure.
Now, we need the Inspector General to expand its investigation into VA procedure, specifically focusing on how we treat those with mental injuries, including how they are diagnosed, why so many are having claims issues, and a pay bonus program that rewards administrators who quickly move veterans from VA care. You cannot imagine the number of stories I have heard, and others have heard, about veterans not getting the proper diagnosis. Even when they do get it, they have far too many problems getting their just disability payment.
SIGN OUR PETITION TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE VA HERE.
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** Food and Water Watch **
The Chinese government and some big agribusiness players want to export processed chicken from China to the U.S. However, the Chinese food safety system doesn't have the best track record. In the past year alone, American consumers have been exposed to dangerous imports ranging from deadly pet food and blood thinners, to toxic toys and fish. Now is not the time to add chicken to the list of imported products from China.
Now is not the time to allow more food from China. Tell Congress to say "No thanks!"
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** ACLU **
At the prison at Guantánamo Bay, convictions can be based on evidence derived from torture, hearsay and secret evidence. Many of the accused have been held in secret prisons, denied access to lawyers for years and even tortured.
The Guantánamo military commissions are a serious mistake. It's time to shut down Guantánamo Bay, and move proceedings to a civilian court of law or a traditional military court operating in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice where constitutional guarantees apply.
We must also end indefinite detention without charge. Detainees who are not charged or convicted must be sent to countries where they will not be tortured or abused.
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You might have heard that the Supreme Court of California ruled that marriage is a fundamental civil right and must not be restricted on the basis of sexual orientation. Now, on June 17th, California is poised to become only the second state in America to practice full marriage equality. Over the past decade the public has rapidly been embracing equal rights and with this clear ruling we finally have an opportunity to put equality over the top.
Now we're coming out. We support full marriage equality.
We all have our own issues: budget priorities, labor rights, reproductive rights, election integrity, telecom immunity, anti-war, pro civil rights, this list goes on and on. But, this is bigger than that. Marriage equality comes down to human rights. That's why we're circulating this open letter for all progressives to take a second to step back from our respective corners and come out in support of same sex marriage.
Sign this open letter for equality today:
www.TrueMajority.org/Equality
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** Public Citizen **
When scientific research is altered or suppressed, government contractors waste millions of taxpayer dollars, or national security documents are falsified, witnesses need to know that they can blow the whistle without reprisals endangering their careers and their lives.
Last year, strong whistleblower protection bills were passed in both houses of Congress. Now it's time for Congress to finish the job by passing a final bill.
We will continue to push for strongest possible protections for government employees who blow the whistle on waste, fraud and abuse -- and you can still make a difference.
TAKE ACTION: Demand that Congress pass the strongest possible bill for consumers!
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** VoteVets **
Yesterday, along with officials from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and two Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who are battling the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability claims, I attended a hearing and press conference with the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, on issues regarding PTSD diagnosis and claims.
All of this came about because of the work VoteVets.org and CREW did, to expose an email from a Temple, Texas VA administrator urging psychologists to diagnose veterans with "adjustment disorder" over PTSD, as a cost-cutting measure.
Now, we need the Inspector General to expand its investigation into VA procedure, specifically focusing on how we treat those with mental injuries, including how they are diagnosed, why so many are having claims issues, and a pay bonus program that rewards administrators who quickly move veterans from VA care. You cannot imagine the number of stories I have heard, and others have heard, about veterans not getting the proper diagnosis. Even when they do get it, they have far too many problems getting their just disability payment.
SIGN OUR PETITION TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE VA HERE.
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** Food and Water Watch **
The Chinese government and some big agribusiness players want to export processed chicken from China to the U.S. However, the Chinese food safety system doesn't have the best track record. In the past year alone, American consumers have been exposed to dangerous imports ranging from deadly pet food and blood thinners, to toxic toys and fish. Now is not the time to add chicken to the list of imported products from China.
Now is not the time to allow more food from China. Tell Congress to say "No thanks!"
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** ACLU **
At the prison at Guantánamo Bay, convictions can be based on evidence derived from torture, hearsay and secret evidence. Many of the accused have been held in secret prisons, denied access to lawyers for years and even tortured.
The Guantánamo military commissions are a serious mistake. It's time to shut down Guantánamo Bay, and move proceedings to a civilian court of law or a traditional military court operating in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice where constitutional guarantees apply.
We must also end indefinite detention without charge. Detainees who are not charged or convicted must be sent to countries where they will not be tortured or abused.
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FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, June 5, 2008
** Media Matters **
Despite GOP's nominations record, Babbin claimed Dems are too "racist" and "sexist" to "take a risk" on a black man and a woman on ticket.
Talk about the pot calling the kettle... Oh forget it...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806030006
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Chicago Tribune cited immigration reform as an example of old and senile McCain's "credentials as a maverick" but didn't note his flip-flop on the issue.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806040010
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ABC's Tapper claimed that old and senile McCain has "work[ed] in a bipartisan way" on immigration, did not note reversal.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050007
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LA Times ignored old and senile McCain's immigration reversal while writing about his electoral prospects with Latinos.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050008
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CNN noted old and senile McCain's efforts to woo Clinton supporters, but not his prior distortions of her record and personal attacks against her.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050004
Despite GOP's nominations record, Babbin claimed Dems are too "racist" and "sexist" to "take a risk" on a black man and a woman on ticket.
Talk about the pot calling the kettle... Oh forget it...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806030006
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Chicago Tribune cited immigration reform as an example of old and senile McCain's "credentials as a maverick" but didn't note his flip-flop on the issue.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806040010
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ABC's Tapper claimed that old and senile McCain has "work[ed] in a bipartisan way" on immigration, did not note reversal.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050007
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LA Times ignored old and senile McCain's immigration reversal while writing about his electoral prospects with Latinos.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050008
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CNN noted old and senile McCain's efforts to woo Clinton supporters, but not his prior distortions of her record and personal attacks against her.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806050004
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for June 4, 2008
** Defenders of Wildlife **
Senate debate on the first truly comprehensive global warming bill -- known as the Climate Security Act (S. 3036) -- is underway. Lawmakers are poised to take an important step to protect polar bears and other wildlife threatened by global warming.
But an amendment proposed by Senator Corker (R-TN) would eliminate the vitally important funding in the bill to help wildlife survive a changing climate.
Urge your Senators to oppose the Corker amendment and strengthen and pass the Climate Security Act (S. 3036).
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** Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation **
For the past two months, the Senate has been at a standstill, remaining silent on critical global HIV/AIDS legislation that could provide important HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services to children, women, and families in urgent need.
It's time Congress stopped playing politics and started helping women and children suffering from HIV/AIDS around the world.
Tell your senator it's time to act! Urge Congress to protect those most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
Senate debate on the first truly comprehensive global warming bill -- known as the Climate Security Act (S. 3036) -- is underway. Lawmakers are poised to take an important step to protect polar bears and other wildlife threatened by global warming.
But an amendment proposed by Senator Corker (R-TN) would eliminate the vitally important funding in the bill to help wildlife survive a changing climate.
Urge your Senators to oppose the Corker amendment and strengthen and pass the Climate Security Act (S. 3036).
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** Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation **
For the past two months, the Senate has been at a standstill, remaining silent on critical global HIV/AIDS legislation that could provide important HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services to children, women, and families in urgent need.
It's time Congress stopped playing politics and started helping women and children suffering from HIV/AIDS around the world.
Tell your senator it's time to act! Urge Congress to protect those most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, June 4, 2008
** Media Matters **
SF Chronicle did not report that old and senile McCain's claim, "We have drawn down to pre-surge levels," was false.
I really wonder why people continue to believe the lies coming out of old and senile McCain's filthy mouth.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806010001
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Ignoring old and senile McCain's own votes against troop funding, AP, LA Times uncritically quoted his attacks on Obama.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806040002
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Gannett News Service ignored old and senile McCain's shifting explanations on why he voted against tax cuts.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806020004
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Despite contrary evidence, CNN's right-wing ignorant whore Fran Townsend insisted "facts" show neither Rove nor Libby outed Plame as CIA operative.
Get your head out of your ass, you lying bitch. The fact you also choose to ignore is that you are a lying whore and needs to be spanked for your constant lying.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806020002
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Despite available audiotape, Faux News whore O'Reilly asserted, "[T]he Hagee thing isn't going to take off because there's no tape on Hagee".
No tape my ass whore. It's called youtube asshole.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806030007
SF Chronicle did not report that old and senile McCain's claim, "We have drawn down to pre-surge levels," was false.
I really wonder why people continue to believe the lies coming out of old and senile McCain's filthy mouth.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806010001
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Ignoring old and senile McCain's own votes against troop funding, AP, LA Times uncritically quoted his attacks on Obama.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806040002
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Gannett News Service ignored old and senile McCain's shifting explanations on why he voted against tax cuts.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806020004
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Despite contrary evidence, CNN's right-wing ignorant whore Fran Townsend insisted "facts" show neither Rove nor Libby outed Plame as CIA operative.
Get your head out of your ass, you lying bitch. The fact you also choose to ignore is that you are a lying whore and needs to be spanked for your constant lying.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806020002
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Despite available audiotape, Faux News whore O'Reilly asserted, "[T]he Hagee thing isn't going to take off because there's no tape on Hagee".
No tape my ass whore. It's called youtube asshole.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806030007
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Anti-repulsive Repuke Websites for June 3, 2008
** Bush or Chimp **
Have you ever thought the current president looked like a chimp? You are not alone. Check out this website and see the proof for yourself!
http://www.bushorchimp.com/
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** President Bush Sucks **
Lots of good information about the current King wanna-be.
http://www.presidentbushsucks.org/
Have you ever thought the current president looked like a chimp? You are not alone. Check out this website and see the proof for yourself!
http://www.bushorchimp.com/
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** President Bush Sucks **
Lots of good information about the current King wanna-be.
http://www.presidentbushsucks.org/
Your Fight the Right Activist links for June 3, 2008
** Food and Water Watch **
A deceptive and questionable technology approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration is making its way onto supermarket shelves. Carbon monoxide gas is being used in meat and fish packaging to create a red color typically associated with freshness. Meat treated with carbon monoxide will retain its color and mask spoilage even when improperly stored for weeks at a time.
The worst part is consumers don't know if their meat has been treated with carbon monoxide, because it doesn't have to be labeled. Thankfully a bill has been introduced in Congress (HR 3115) that would require all meat, poultry, and seafood treated with carbon monoxide to be labeled.
Ask your Member of Congress to support this important legislation and demand to let consumers know if carbon monoxide was used in meat packaging!
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** Free Press **
In his explosive new memoir, former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan reveals that the mainstream media played a prominent role in "enabling" pro-war propaganda: The mainstream media didn't live up to its watchdog reputation, McClellan writes. "If it had, the country would have been better served."
Our democracy is in peril when mainstream media fail to question the official view and put the interests of ordinary Americans first. This watchdog role is especially critical during a time of war.
Please sign this letter to make media more accountable for selling the war.
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A deceptive and questionable technology approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration is making its way onto supermarket shelves. Carbon monoxide gas is being used in meat and fish packaging to create a red color typically associated with freshness. Meat treated with carbon monoxide will retain its color and mask spoilage even when improperly stored for weeks at a time.
The worst part is consumers don't know if their meat has been treated with carbon monoxide, because it doesn't have to be labeled. Thankfully a bill has been introduced in Congress (HR 3115) that would require all meat, poultry, and seafood treated with carbon monoxide to be labeled.
Ask your Member of Congress to support this important legislation and demand to let consumers know if carbon monoxide was used in meat packaging!
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** Free Press **
In his explosive new memoir, former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan reveals that the mainstream media played a prominent role in "enabling" pro-war propaganda: The mainstream media didn't live up to its watchdog reputation, McClellan writes. "If it had, the country would have been better served."
Our democracy is in peril when mainstream media fail to question the official view and put the interests of ordinary Americans first. This watchdog role is especially critical during a time of war.
Please sign this letter to make media more accountable for selling the war.
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FYI: Expose the Lies of the Right-Wing Wackos! June 2, 2008
** Media Matters **
Convicted drug addict and viagra abuse Fats Limbaugh on Obama: His "only chance of winning is that he's black".
Nice to see Fatty Limpballs is still the racist pig I knew he always was.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806020006
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Faux News whore falsely suggested Obama only now -- in wake of McCain criticism -- contemplating trip to Iraq.
Nice try bitch but not everyone is as ignorant as YOUR viewers.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805290009
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Faux News whore Bill Hemmer aired ad "blasting" Obama from Vets for Freedom PAC, without noting McCain's denunciation of independent ads or campaign advisers' link to VFF.
Vets for Freedom my ass. You are a disgrace and should be stripped of your citizenships AND your vet status. You are supporting a dictatorship and are worse then the lemmings who follow any other petty dictator with your false sense of patriotism.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805290010
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Ignoring the Keating Five scandal, LA Times described Charles Keating simply as an "influential friend" who raised money for McCain.
I have no idea how to respond to something so ignorant...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805300005
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Vanity Fair finds no "proof" of Clinton affairs -- but spreads rumors anyway.
Give me a break fools. Save the "Sex Sells" mantra for Faux News please.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806020003
Convicted drug addict and viagra abuse Fats Limbaugh on Obama: His "only chance of winning is that he's black".
Nice to see Fatty Limpballs is still the racist pig I knew he always was.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806020006
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Faux News whore falsely suggested Obama only now -- in wake of McCain criticism -- contemplating trip to Iraq.
Nice try bitch but not everyone is as ignorant as YOUR viewers.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805290009
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Faux News whore Bill Hemmer aired ad "blasting" Obama from Vets for Freedom PAC, without noting McCain's denunciation of independent ads or campaign advisers' link to VFF.
Vets for Freedom my ass. You are a disgrace and should be stripped of your citizenships AND your vet status. You are supporting a dictatorship and are worse then the lemmings who follow any other petty dictator with your false sense of patriotism.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805290010
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Ignoring the Keating Five scandal, LA Times described Charles Keating simply as an "influential friend" who raised money for McCain.
I have no idea how to respond to something so ignorant...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805300005
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Vanity Fair finds no "proof" of Clinton affairs -- but spreads rumors anyway.
Give me a break fools. Save the "Sex Sells" mantra for Faux News please.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200806020003
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