The Boehner from another planet

Quote of the week:
"We just come from two different planets."
John Boehner, House Speaker (R-Ohio) about him & President Obama

We have known for a long time that Boehner was from another planet (Planet GOP). Bit the question is what did we do to Planet GOP to make them want to destroy life on earth?

Gingrich's Extremist Anti-Palestinian Stance Follows Millions from Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson

Although Thom Hartmann said today that Gingrich (according to Florida polls) had imploded for the second time, it's still worth noting how easily he can be bought (although he doesn't come cheap). He is, in fact, the Israeli candidate for president. The real question is why doesn't he have to register as an agent of foreign government.

Gingrich's Extremist Anti-Palestinian Stance Follows Millions from Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson

The New York Times today on Penn South: A positive view

The lead story in today's New York Times Arts Section "Towers of Dreams: One Ended in Nightmare" by Michael Kimmelman is very positive toward Penn South (our home), an attitude that's very unusual for Times' reporters. In this case Kimmelman is comparing the history of the late Pruitt-Igoe development in St. Louis (demolished in 1972) with the success of Penn South and trying to explain the differences which led to such different outcomes. The immediate peg for the story is a documentary, "The Pruitt-Igoe Myth."

Ralph Nader Responds to Obama's State of the Union Address

"He Says One Thing and Does Another": Ralph Nader Responds to Obama's State of the Union Address

Egypt: Sharif Abdel Kouddous Reports from Cairo Marking 1 Year of Rebellion in Tahrir Square; HBO documentary tonight

HBO will mark the 1st anniversary of the uprising in Egypt with "In Tahrir Square" showing Democracy Now correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous reporting from Tahrir Square in the first 18 days of the rebellion. Unfortunately the discussion with the filmmakers at the end of the broadcast is cut-off.

Egypt: Sharif Abdel Kouddous Reports from Cairo as Crowds Mark 1 Year of Revolution in Tahrir Square

We must stop this corporate takeover of American democracy - Newsroom: Bernie Sanders - U.S. Senator for Vermont

We must stop this corporate takeover of American democracy - Newsroom: Bernie Sanders - U.S. Senator for Vermont

GOP/Tea Party debate

Looking at photos from last night's Republican clown show it definitely looks more like a GOP event now that the five white guys got rid of the black guy & the woman