I think Gov. Perry may need to reconsider leaving the Union...
From Think Progess:
Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX), who was last making headlines for suggesting that Texas may consider seceding from the Union, is requesting help from the federal government to deal with a possible swine flu pandemic:
Gov. Rick Perry today in a precautionary measure requested the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide 37,430 courses of antiviral medications from the Strategic National Stockpile to Texas to prevent the spread of swine flu. Currently, three cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Texas.
According to a recent DailyKos/Research 2000 poll, "37% of Texans and 51% of Lone Star Republicans agree with Gov. Rick Perry’s recent suggestion that Texas may need to leave the United States. ... Imagine the outcries of patriotism (or lack thereof) if Massachusetts or New York hinted at secession during the Bush years," writes NBC's Mark Murray. And imagine how Texas would deal with the swine flu without federal assistance.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Secessionist Rick Perry Wants Federal Aid
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Chavez and Obama
The below is from Venezuelan television, basically a propaganda station for the South American leader. The GOP has been up in arms about "the handshake" but as you can see below, this exchange was much less cordial to say the least.
Per Jake Tapper:
Regardless of GOP criticism of President Obama for his smiling appearance with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan state television -- "Venezolana de Television" -- has video of some more private moments between Presidents Obama and Chavez after the Summit of the Americas' closing ceremony.
It's unclear what they were talking about, but certainly the body language reflects a sterner President Obama than the grip-and-grin before the cameras
Rough translation:
"At the end of the whole meeting President Barack Obama returned to approach President Hugo Chavez again, he took him again by the shoulder and told him, "Bye bye, my friend," which means, "Goodbye, my friend." We're going to replay for you exclusive images from Venezolano de Television (station name), a world introduction. It was the only media of all the press teams that have worked here on coverage of the 5th Summit of the Americas, that has obtained images of this encounter -- images, in video as well as photo, which can be seen by the whole world on the internet as well as, of course, the weekly offering of Venezolana de Television.
"This encounter, which we remind you took place today, would be the second opportunity in which the heads of state shared a moment at the 5th Summit of the Americas. The first was yesterday, if you will remember. President Hugo Chavez gave a gift [indiscernible] to Barack Obama, the book 'Open Veins of Latin America' by Eduardo Galeano. And we correct that that would not have been the first meeting. The first meeting was precisely during the inaugural session, when President Barack Obama approached to greet President Hugo chavez. And President Hugo Chavez in reciprocity gave him this gift by Eduardo Galeano, which, as we commented before, since that moment has risen in sales on an international scale. This meeting marked yesterday's summaries by the media. Not only here in Trinidad and Tabago, but the photo of this meeting was in the world, of this handshake between Barack Obama and Hugo chavez.
"As we were telling you, in the press releases we have been able to read, it is reported that this meeting between both heads of state has been of respect, cordiality and trust. For his part, Barack Obama has committed to not interfering the in internal affairs of the countries of this hemisphere. All have faith in these meetings that have taken place here, the meeting between Barack Obama and UNASUR, and the meeting between central American countries..." Sphere: Related Content
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Boehner Uses Cow Farts To Dismiss Global Warming
This is the same Boehner who embarrassed himself a few years ago by repeatedly mispronouncing the Tuskegee airmen as "Tush E gEE".
HuffPo is reporting:
John Boehner described the overwhelming scientific consensus that carbon dioxide is contributing to climate change as "comical" during an appearance on Sunday, noting that cow flatulence contributes CO2 to the environment all the time.
Appearing on ABC's This Week, the Ohio Republican was asked what to describe the GOP plan to dealing with greenhouse gas emissions, "which every major scientific organization said is contributing to climate change."
Boehner replied: "The idea that carbon dioxide is a carcinogen that is harmful to our environment is almost comical. Every time we exhale, we exhale carbon dioxide. Every cow in the world, you know when they do what they do you've got more carbon dioxide."
"It's clear we've had change in our climate," he added. "The question is how much does man have to do with it and what is the proper way to deal with this? We can't do it alone as one nation."
Unbelievable. Cow flatulence is being used to dismiss global warming despite the overwhelming evidence that proves otherwise. To be honest, I am not as passionate on this subject as some of my colleagues but nonetheless it is a problem that needs to be addressed. This interview speaks to a larger point-the GOP is truly bereft of ideas and it is failing in its role as an opposition party. When Stephanopoulus repeatedly question the minority leader on his ideas to fight global warming, Boehner could not provide any concrete ideas.
Monday, April 6, 2009
60 Minutes Segment on Healthcare
If you missed 60 Minutes last night, below is a clip showing why we need a national health plan.
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