There’s a lot of listening, clapping and jumping up and down at a Democratic state convention. Other than that, very little for delegates to except try to mobilize voters for Elizabeth Colbert Busch.
Most addicts are still on the young side, but an increasing number of middle-aged and elderly are joining their ranks and dying from drugs
Elizabeth Colbert Busch had to try to appeal to Democrats, Republicans and Independents in her Monday night debate with Mark Sanford.
This evening at the Citadel, the two candidates for the SC District 1 Congressional seat, will debate for an hour and fifteen minutes. Here is what you need to know.
The state of Texas continues to claim that there were 14 deaths in the recent fertilizer explosion. There are logical reason to suspect more.
The capture of Boston bombing suspect Dzhoklar Tsarnaev was and will continue to be tragic theater with an endless stream of unanswered questions.
A self-inspected Fertilizer Company storing Anhydrous Ammonia blew up Wednesday killing and injuring around 200. OSHA last inspected 2007
More troubles for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District candidate, Mark Sanford. He’ll face a judge after his special election. This presents an opportunity for Elizabeth Colbert-Busch
At 2:50 PM Eastern Time, late finishers of the Boston Marathon heard 2 bomb explosions near the finish line. Over 100 injured, 3 killed
By any measure, America is in decline. The fault lies almost completely with male Republicans. Democratic women must usurp the power.
In all likelihood the 2014 South Carolina Governor’s race is going to be a replay of the 2010 race, not good news for incumbent Nikki Haley
After the brutal slayings of 20 precious Sandy Hook children, the son of Pastor Rick Warren shoots himself with an unregistered gun purchased on the Internet, and still the NRA doesn’t care.
15 states with Republican governors are refusing to expand Medicaid even though the first 3 years are free and never more than 10% in state costs.
POTUS Obama has revived a plan that will cost those who can least afford it, money. Elderly seniors could lose up to $1,000 monthly by 85.
Most of the perpetrators of recent mass shootings were already identified as being mentally disturbed. None legally purchased their guns.
Former Congressman and South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is about as immoral and unethical as they get, but God is reviving his career.
A prominent Senator, the AFL-CIO and the Chamber of Commerce have sent the Senate an agreement on an low-skilled immigrant worker visa.
Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Sarah Palin seem to have captured the spirit of the current crop of Republicans; still extreme and still anti-Obama.
The Society of Actuaries conducted a study on the costs of medical claims and draws some scary conclusions. Exactly what the client paid for.
South Carolina Democrat Jaime Harrison is a powerful lobbyist for the Podesta Group. He’s about to become the Chairman of the state party.
The five Democrats who killed the assault weapons ban will further embolden the million caliber wackjobs to make this the most dangerous county on the planet, wars notwithstanding.
An increasing number of states have passed a bill whose main component is increasing reading skills. It’s really another privatizing effort
The legislation being proposed by the GOP House is pathetic. Yet, little is heard from Democratic constituents. Activism is the answer.
The U.S. has an enormous number of military personnel and weaponry in the U.S. territory of Guam. It’s legit, but are other ‘occupations?’
The primary purpose of House Bill 933 is to perpetuate the bloat of the defense budget and decimate domestic programs.
After years of manipulation and buying off elected officials, a large percentage of radical right-wingers are planning a civil war.
There’s a national email movement to demand the defunding of ACA. It’s spearheaded by Heritage Action for America (HAA), an offshoot of the Heritage Foundation.
On March 1st a decision will be made that could impact millions for at least 9 years. Jobs will be lost and people will go hungry, but not the rich.
Texas Republican Representative, Louie Gohmert is convinced Sharia law is trying to take over the U.S. legal system. So, he’s packing.
Olympic star Oscar Pistorius’s shooting of his girlfriend, whether it was an accidental infliction of a mortal wound or premeditated murder, explodes gun nut myths.
A long-time and oft-repeated Republican criticism of Democrats is the tendency to regulation. But, so do Republicans, especially for friends.
It’s clear that there will be no effective gun legislation passed as long as the House remains in Republican hands, but fashion has the answer.
Right wing “patriots” are constantly complaining of losing their freedoms and liberty. I would ask what these freedoms and liberties are.
A planned, walled-in Patriot Community called the Citadel Project is being planned for a mountainous region of Idaho. It’s all about guns
The American government persists in shutting out communist Cuba while welcoming communist Vietnam and China. It’s time to bring Cuba aboard.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and presidential hopeful has been casting himself as a jolly moderate. I invite you to check the record.
Get ready to say bye to the Postal Service as we know it and hello to near-monopoly private providers who will charge high prices, pay low wages, hire a majority of their workers on a part-time basis.
As long as they’ve got decent insurance, a few bucks in the till, political contributions to the right people and a Supreme Court majority, corporations will always receive preferential treatment.
While the Senate may indeed find a bi-partisan path to citizenship for undocumenteds, look for any positives to be scuttled by the House.
The “Liberal Media”, is a tiresome and wholly inaccurate screed that is the centerpiece of right-wing propaganda.
The gun movement radicals are coming out of the woodwork post-Obama Executive Orders. The worst of them has threatened death for gun reform
President Barack Obama and a number of other speakers and entertainers brightened up an inauguration that struck just the right tone.
The President’s 23 Executive Orders on gun control are now public. The Republicans are pushing back implying some may be unconstitutional
President Barack Obama gave a moving speech on gun reform, but House Republicans have already chosen the gun lobby over children’s lives.
Reporting on the recent Assad defiant speech and a recent story on Russia’s role in the Syrian civil war. Syria may explode
The Firearms Freedom act legislation is passing in a number of states. It establishes state laws that override the feds; a waste of time
Unlike most of the words that come out of Republicans like John Bolton’s mouths, Sec. of State Hillary Clinton was telling the truth about her concussion and now blood clot.
The Syrian civil war drags on. Russia is sending ships and marines to Syria and both the U.S. and Russia are pressuring Assad to negotiate.
While the population still grieves over the loss of young lives at Sandy Hook, the NRA and Congress dig in to prevent meaningful curbs on guns.
South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley has made history in appointing a black Republican, but was the move historical or hysterical?
An obscure investment player of many years experience has emerged to buy the NYSE. He’s a big derivatives guy with powerful insider contacts
The NRA held a press event today. Wayne LaPierre presided. He suggested police in all schools. He mentioned no new gun laws to be passed
Politicians (a few at least) are making loud gun control noises. They do that every time there’s another mass murder. Nothing ever happens.
Eric Cantor has gotten his orders from Koch/ALEC headquarters, and there is no mistaking their intent; continue to make life hell for the President and Democratic House members.
Five decent, caring, dedicated and hard working adults were wiped out in Sandy Hook Elementary School by someone brandishing two 9mm pistols (a Glock and Sig Sauer) and a Bushmaster .223 AR-15 rifle. Tragically, 20 little boys and girls were also killed, either kindergartners or first graders. The school was populated by 5-10 year olds….
South Carolina is a prime example of right-wing attempts to destroy the public school system and replace it with private school profiteers
Many right-wing state governors are opting out of the ACA Medicaid expansion opportunity. Too much money say their governors. That’s a lie!
Little progress has been made on the debt issue. Donald Trump weighed in on the question a dozen years ago, and a few conservatives are pushing his plan as the answer.
An explanation of where the real influential power centers are inside and outside of state legislatures. Hint: it’s all about the money.
Jim DeMint is leaving the Senate to take over the Presidency of the Heritage Foundation. Another extremist will undoubtedly take his place
The Emancipation Proclamation ostensibly freed the slaves back in the midst of the Civil War. Modern day slavery camouflaged as grotesque unemployment numbers and economic status exists today.
The ongoing debate about the fiscal cliff continues as the U.S. approaches the current debt ceiling. Republicans are responsible for problem
With schools hotbeds of electronic teaching devices, cursive writing instruction is being phased out, no longer considered necessary
In calling in a missing paper report I was surprised to learn that my small newspaper used an overseas call center to respond to my concerns
I joined 10 other worker sympathizers in protest Walmart’s treatment of their Part-time workforce. Inside the store our petition was refused
Kim Kardashian is heading for the mid-east to open 2 new Milk Bars. She’ll also learn move about the region after a twitter controversy.
The 2012 election was especially satisfying for the Presidency and the new faces that will show up in Congress, especially the Senate.
George Will writes about an agency founded and briefly run by newly-elected Senator Elizabeth Warren. Will tells many half-truths and lies.
The crazy has bubbled to the surface, and Republican loonies are running amok in post-Obama reelection America.
There are 2 prominent women who could assume their party’s mantle as Presidential candidates in 2016. They are Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton.
Army General, David Patraeus was destined for greatness from his first year at West Point. Sadly, an affair tainted his stellar reputation.
Ohio Secretary of State, Jon Husted wants to dramatically change electoral votes to favor Republicans, and make it nearly impossible for Democrats to win Ohio.
As the absentee vote count continues in Miami-Dade county. Post-election, Rick Scott should be investigated
Incredible amounts of money were spent on the 2012 General Election. And lots of that money was wasted when expensive attack ads didn’t work
There could be no worse selection for President than money-monger, Mitt Romney. He himself admits, 47% of the population will be sidelined.
I have been a poll worker for numerous local, primary and general elections. There’s no area that has not been emphasized with one exception, voter fraud.
Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan in the only Vice Presidential nominee debate. Biden is expert in Foreign Affairs and very learned domestically.
It was generally conceded that Mitt Romney won the first debate. The question is can you trust anything he said? He is not to be trusted.
Mitt’s handlers will give him talking points, while President Obama will be armed with the truth at the first presidential debate.
I paid a recent visit to an Upstate South Carolina Republican Party Headquarters to look at its campaign literature. FreedomWorks dominated.
In the span of a little over a day, there have been 3 blatant examples of Republican racism including Newt Gingrich and John Sununu
80% of prescription medication ingredients are made overseas, mostly in China and India, yet inspection of those factories has been alarmingly inadequate.
The Inspector General of the Justice Department has issued a 471-page report on Fast & Furious. AG, Eric Holder, was telling the truth.
The Republicans are trying to manipulate tragic events in the Middle East to the benefit of foreign-policy challenged, Mitt Romney.
Sunday night, South Carolina Representative, Trey Gowdy was sitting in his car when a woman walked up and stuck a gun in his face.
Howard Rich is one of a number of extremely wealthy old men who are not only buying congressmen and women, but state legislators was well.
Bill Clinton delivered what may have been his finest speech in entering Barack Obama’s name into nomination at the Democratic Convention.
There’s lots of pressure on the remaining party ‘stars’. For today (Wednesday), you know prime time (10-11:00) speakers Bill Clinton and Elizabeth Warren won’t disappoint, but this is already a great convention.
Tuesday is the opening day of the Democratic Convention. The speakers must speak the truth. The Bush administration screwed everything up.
The Republican vicious and unrelenting attacks on the U.S. Postal Service is the canary in the coal mine for our future if Democrats and particularly minorities (10% vote in mid-terms) stay home on November 6th.
The usual BS’ers took to the podium on the last night of the GOP convention. An addled Clint Eastwood was the sad highlight of the night.
The speakers are all plugged into the same outlet. Obama as job-killing monster; the end is near and the ongoing distortion of the President’s you didn’t build that statement.
Ann Romney targeted women voters with a speech that was a mix of pure corn syrup, and blatant lies.
Republicans delayed their convention a day, taking no chances with Isaac. There will be no political chances taken with the base either.
An South Carolina Democratic Luncheon meeting attendee challenging the presence of a Republican spy, triggers a DINO defense of Republicans.
There are 20 churches in Prague, OK, and one high school valedictorian who was denied her diploma for saying hell.
60 Minutes Romney/Ryan interview Romney & new VP questioned by Bob Schieffer TV interview exposes BS of Mitt and Paul.
So Romney picked Paul Ryan, eh? And at the decidedly unmedia-worthy time of 7 a.m. ET on a Saturday morning. Who’s staffing newsrooms on early Saturday mornings? Well, Clyde, the 75-year-old ex- 6 & 11 p.m. anchorman now doing weekends and still threatening an age discrimination suit if they let him go and ace weekend…
Incumbent Congressional Representative, Trey Gowdy has a healthy lead over his Democratic opponent. He’s sending major money to help pals.
Agriculture is being threatened by the worst drought in memory. Ranchers are selling their herds and still no effective climate change bills are being passed.