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Tuesday Evening News Roundup

Posted on: January 8th, 2013 by ecthompsonmd 2 Comments

 

Tuesday Evening News Roundup

With President Obama set to nominate former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to lead the Pentagon, there's been a surprising amount of opposition coming from Republican ranks. On Sunday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell signaled that it would be rough sailing for Chuck Hagel in the Senate. Hagel's former friend, John McCain, looks like he is going to lead the opposition. Remember that Chuck Hagel and John McCain really separated ways over the Iraq war. This is going to be a good knock-down drag-out fight. I'm just not sure what the Republicans hope to gain by opposing Hagel.

So, former Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head by a crazed gunman last year, decided to visit some of the families who suffered losses in the Newtown shooting. For some reason, Rep. DebraLee Hovey decided to post the following welcoming statement, "Gabby Giffords, stay out of my towns!!!" She went on to say that Gifford's visit must be politically motivated. Within less than 24 hours, she retracted her venomous statements. Craziness.... Read More →

Veterans Day News Roundup

Posted on: November 12th, 2012 by ecthompsonmd

 

Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day. I hope that you've taken some time today to thank a veteran for their sacrifice. (Hurricane Sandy resources for Vets.)

It is clear to me that Republicans don't believe that they lost the election. Sure, Barack Obama is still the President. Somehow, John Boehner believes that he should dictate the terms of the budget negotiations.

Just as when Obama was elected four years ago and the conservatives went crazy, they've decided not to hold back the crazy this time. One pastor in Texas has decided that reelection of President Obama will lead to the reign of the antichrist.

Speaking of right wing craziness, we have Denise Helms from California. The fact that she decided to pull out a racial epithet to describe President Obama is not surprising. The fact that she decided to post this on her Facebook page is a little over the top. I don't know why people don't understand that Facebook is almost the exact same thing as being on TV or the radio. You're broadcasting your opinion throughout the country. Sure, it is possible that nobody will read it. It is also possible that your opinion could get forwarded and tens of thousands of people will read it. When Ms Helms decided to amplify her thoughts by saying that "maybe he will be assassinated," she ratcheted up the crazy. She got fired from her job. Her Facebook page has been taken down. I wonder how long it will be before Sean Hannity will have her on his show?... Read More →

Hurricane Sandy Resources for Veterans

Posted on: November 10th, 2012 by ecthompsonmd

 

From the MaddowBlog:

Veteran’s Day Weekend 2012 Events

Sandy resources:

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