May 19, 2013

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fired From ‘The View’?

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*Quoting anonymous sources, Us Weekly reports that Elisabeth Hasselbeck is being fired from “The View” after internal research found that her political views are turning away audiences. Co-host Joy Behar announced last night that she will leave the show when her contract is up at season’s end. According to multiple sources, it appears as if [...]




Cable Network to Show Anti-Obama Film for Free

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*One cable provider certainly looks like it has a vendetta against the president. The Armstrong Cable company, run by Romney supporters, is airing the anti-Obama documentary, “2016: Obama’s America,” for free in swing states. Although the film was viewed en mass, reviews were scathing; and many of the films so-called truths have been debunked by [...]




Anita Moncrief Ex-Liberal Turned-Republican: ‘It’s Time to Stop Voting on Color!’ (Video)

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*Seems there is a personal vendetta behind the blowing of every whistle. You just have to dig deep enough to find it. In the case of one Anita Moncrief, a black republican, former ex-liberal, who voted democrat in the 2008 election (we know, you’re confused already, but stay with us) you may know her better by the name, “Whistle-blower.” Moncrief’s beef [...]




‘Fox & Friends’ Oversteps with Anti-Obama Ad (Video)

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*It’s never been a secret that Fox has been and remains at the top of irresponsible and inaccurate journalism. They play the game of simply reporting the news, but anyone with eyes and ears can see that it is news with a slant … a conservative slant. But, now they’ve taken it a bit too [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: The Essence of Liberty

Trevor Brookins

*Last week I wrote that conservatives are focused on the wrong time period. This was an attempt to give them a little credit and benefit of the doubt. I was trying to allow for the idea that conservatives genuinely have the country’s best interests at heart, but because they think about America as if the [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: Every Changing America

Trevor Brookins

*The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said: On cannot step into the same river twice. The point being that change is constant. More importantly constant change implies different circumstances and different responses. Conservatives, be they fiscal (lower taxes), social (gay marriage), political (bearing arms), or cultural (religiosity in society) in nature, look to years gone by and [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: The Protect Life Act

Trevor Brookins

*The gauntlet has been thrown down. Pro-lifers have shown just how far they are willing to go to avoid instances of abortion. Led by social conservatives, mostly Republicans, the House of Representatives recently passed HR 236. This is a bill that would allow healthcare providers to deny women abortions should the woman’s life be in [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: Going Green

Trevor Brookins

*A few weeks ago I used this forum to take what seemed like a pro-nuclear energy anti-environmental position in the wake of the meltdown at one of Japan’s nuclear reactors. The point of that article was to hold a mirror up to society and show the numerous justifications we make to satisfy our desires. The [...]




New Jersey Gov. Christie Feeling First Lady’s Health Efforts

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*First Lady Michelle Obama has stood in the face of criticism from those who say her national campaign against childhood obesity is a scam. Most of the remarks and outrage come from the conservative side, but one Republican governor is saying she’s doing a bang up job. New Jersey’s governor, Chris Christie, has struggled with [...]




Clarence Thomas Breaking the Law with Wife?

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*If you didn’t ever like Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, you might be saying, ‘Karma is a motha.’ The judge thought he could get away with something, possibly thinking he was above the law. But, it looks like things are starting to come back around for the conservative. Common Cause, a watchdog group, told the [...]




Video: Conservative Talk Show Host Wants to take on Obama in 2012

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*Herman Cain, a conservative Atlanta-based author, talk show host and former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza says he’s serious about running for president in 2012 against President Obama. Yes, he knows his chances are slim and none, but he’s vowing to go for it. Watch: For more on Herman Cain’s local radio show in Atlanta, click [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: The Conservative’s Question

Trevor Brookins

*Even as the establishment of the United States was a radical idea and the Constitution was an entirely new way of governing, once the country was formed conservative forces once again controlled positions of authority. Over the course of the country’s history, liberals have been making efforts to have the United States live up to [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: Definition of Conservative

Trevor Brookins

*In the first session of each history class I teach, I take the time to explain the difference between liberals and conservatives. My typical explanation involves describing many changes to American society that we consider positive progress. The distinction between the two camps is their reaction to these changes; liberals are typically fighting for the [...]




Video: Guess Who’s Got a Crush on President Obama?

Elisabeth Hasslebeck on 'The View' fawning over Pres. Obama

*So just what’s up with Dizzy Lizzy (Elisabeth) Hasselbeck? One minute she’s on Hannity telling him how President Obama’s response to her jobs question was “crafty” and the next she drooling all over the Prez with praise. Hmm, it looks like she’s developed a crush on him. Say what?! Yep, after watching the video below [...]




Joseph C. Phillips: Clarity and the New Black Panther Party

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*In its coverage of the Philadelphia voter intimidation case, conservative media has unfortunately chosen sensationalism over clarity.   There are layers to this case to be explored that might highlight the idealism of the right and expose the pessimism of the left. Unfortunately, those layers of exploration are not as sexy as the continuous video loop [...]