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Books / Ann Coulter’s ‘Guilty’ : Offensive as Charged
Coulter: ‘Liberals’ hysterical obsession with the “Republican Attack Machine” turns Democratic primaries into a contest of: “Who’s the Biggest Pussy?”‘By Greg Lewis / January 4, 2009 As Media Matters for America has noted, author and syndicated columnist Ann Coulter recently … Continue reading
Russell Weiner : This Rockstar Hits Sour Notes
‘He is a “chip off the old block” and donates significantly (using his Rockstar profits) to many many many far right causes.’By Thomas Cleaver / The Rag Blog / December 7, 2008 It’s always amazing what you can discover, reading … Continue reading
Paul Krugman on the Republican Rump : Hard Right All That’s Left
Anger from the Republican right: Gayle Quinnell who calls Barack Obama an Arab during town hall meeting, in Lakeville, Minn. on Oct. 10, 2008. Photo by Jim Money / AP.‘What will defeat do to the Republicans?’By Paul Krugman / November … Continue reading
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Tagged Extremism, Paul Krugman, Racism, Republican Party, Republican Right, Right Wing
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Bachmann to Talk Radio : Obama’s Views are ‘Against America’
“I’m very concerned that he may have anti-American views… “The people that Barack Obama has been associating with are anti-American, by and large…”U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, Republican of Minnesota. Bachmann Doubles Down:‘Barack Obama’s Views Are Against America’By Matt Corley / … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Matthews, Michele Bachman, MSNBC, Obama Smear Campaign, Right Wing, Right Wing Media, Talk Radio
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Keith Olbermann : Special Comment: Divide and Conquer, Again?
Keith Olbermann offered a “Special Comment” tonight on his show Countdown, criticizing the McCain campaign and other Republicans, like Michele Bachmann, for their use of divisive politics during the campaign. The full text follows. ‘A Special Comment tonight about the … Continue reading
Bill Ayers? McCain Campaign Connected to REAL Terrorists
McCain’s terrorist: Eduardo Arocena.Convicted murderer Eddie Arocena, being taken from FBI headquarters. Photo by Marice Cohn / Miami Herald.‘McCain’s campaign and advisers find themselves allied with and/or supporting militants who have committed acts that any reasonable observer would define as … Continue reading
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Tagged Counter-Revolutionaries, Cuba, Cuban Exiles, Extremism, Joe Lieberman, McCain Campaign, Right Wing, Terrorism
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Playing With Fire : McCain and the Raging Right
‘McCain’s own campaign is playing with powerful extremist themes to denigrate Obama’By E. J. Dionne Jr. / October 14, 2008 McCain pastor tells rally that non-Christians want Obama victory. Story and video, Below. Are we witnessing the reemergence of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Conservatives, Extremism, McCain Campaign, Obama, Obama Smear Campaign, Political Ethics, Racism, Right Wing
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Palin Mixes State With Religion, Adds a Dash of Extremism
Tattoo art by Flames – Skin Flixx Ink.She used state money to pay for religious activities; has ties to Dominionism and Alaska Independence PartyBy Sherman DeBrosse / The Rag Blog / October 13, 2008 Sarah Palin has said that she … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, Alaskan Independence Party, Dominionism, November Election, Religious Right, Right Wing, Sarah Palin
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Towards Market Fascism : America’s Political Cannibalism
Even got too hot for John: McCain takes the microphone from a woman at a rally Friday in Lakeville, Minn., after she said: “I don’t trust Obama. … He’s an Arab.” Photo by Jime Mone / AP. This should be … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitalism, Corporate Corruption, Economic Collapse, Fascism, Free Market, Right Wing
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Who Hangs With Extremists? Sarah Palin and the AIP
‘The Alaskan Independence Party is part of a network of extreme right wing groups around the US, some of which have links to white supremacist organizations.’By Sherman De Brosse / October 6, 2008 Sarah Palin has courted and developed close … Continue reading
Wall Street Bailout and the Republican Right : Far from Populist Heroes!
Sandra Hines, of Detroit, who said she lost her home after 40 years, speaks at the Spirit of Detroit statue to protest the government bailout of financial institutions on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 in Detroit. Photo by Rashaun Rucker / … Continue reading
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Tagged Bank Bailouts, Campaign Finance, Economic Collapse, Republican Party, Right Wing, Wall Street, Wall Street Bailout
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Ron Paul : My Convention is Bigger Than Your Convention
Joyous Ron Paul supporters lined the street Tuesday in front of the Target Convention Center in Minneapolis. Paul appeared on stage to the roars of fervent followers, most of whom traveled long distances and waited as long as eight hours … Continue reading
