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Monday July 15, 2013 · 6:54 AM PDT

2013/07/15 · 06:54

You've heard this particularly vile argument now being made by the inglorious right wing media. "If people care so much about children dying, why aren't they doing more about black-on-black violence? Why is the Zimmerman case such a big deal?" To my right wing colleagues, let me say this to you, now... STOP! This will not end well for you, not now, not ever!

You have been on the wrong side of history for far too long, and you're about to add one more page to the book that dooms you; the book that holds you accountable for every racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic statement/law/policy/group mantra you've ever made, held, or defended.

What's different in the two cases? Let me tell you!

Denni

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Friday October 26, 2012 · 2:50 PM PDT

2012/10/26 · 14:50

While sporting events often have clever names by which they are remembered, election campaigns do not. If you were to argue that they should not be trivialized by cute titles like "The Thilla in Manila", I would have certainly agreed with you, in any other year. This year, however, we have a campaign that has been trivialized unlike anything in recent history. We have an incumbent President who is charged with not fixing his predecessor's and current political opponents' messes fast enough - despite the positive economic turnaround and a Republican candidate whose only real turnaround involves the number of positions he' s taken on every value he claims to hold. The latter's turnarounds often take place over the course of hours, not days, weeks, or months.

Denni

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Wednesday April 27, 2011 · 11:09 AM PDT

2011/04/27 · 11:09

If you're too young to remember Helms' "White Hands - Black Hands" ad, be grateful. If you continue reading, then forgive me for introducing to you an ad that would have remained dead in my memory (and never introduced into yours) if it weren't for a sad intentional/unintentional collaboration between an uncomfortably lazy media -airing any ridiculous story that comes its way, and Donald Trump.

Denni

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Monday January 17, 2011 · 8:28 AM PST

2011/01/17 · 08:28

First the pleasantries: Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day AND Happy Birthday, First Lady Michelle Obama!!!

Now the unpleasant: The Teapublican Maoist Revolution

This past week, I watched roughly five minutes of "The View". I don't have many experiences of watching more than five minutes of "The View" other than the separate appearances of President and First Lady Obama and an occasional clip. On the day in question, however, there was a discussion of the Arizona tragedy and a defense of Sarah Palin by Barbara Walters and Elizabeth Hasselbeck. The defense from the latter would be unremarkable and easily expected if it weren't for one thing - Hasselbeck's history of commenting on the power of the media and suggested violence in regard to her own safety and the safety of her family.

Denni

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Thursday October 28, 2010 · 1:40 AM PDT

2010/10/28 · 01:40

I am a genetic Democrat. I was "born a Democrat" and despite my musings that I will at some point declare my independence from the party on some occasion, I know that I will remain a Democrat. Why independence? There are times when I'm angered and appalled by the Democratic Party's inability to fight back and articulate its vision for America, articulate it in a way that allows voters to realize that there really is no choice between the two parties. One party wants to move the country forward. The other wants to divide us. The opponent party screams about its love for a constitution it continuously threatens to amend to limit the freedoms of others. That party screams about "personal responsibility", a mantra that allows it to turn a blind eye to individual human suffering while engaging in corporate coddling. The opponent party waxes poetic about a strong resilient America, but spends most of it's time creating fear "the other", an other that will destroy us, they claim, if they are not around to aggressively protect us. Thank you, Keith Olbermann, for putting that party in perspective.

Denni

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Saturday May 15, 2010 · 4:11 AM PDT

2010/05/15 · 04:11

As reported at Huffington Post and through Media Matters, 'Uncle Pat' reflects on Kagan's nomination:

Indeed, of the last seven justices nominated by Democrats JFK, LBJ, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, one was black, Marshall; one was Puerto Rican, Sonia Sotomayor. The other five were Jews: Arthur Goldberg, Abe Fortas, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan.

If Kagan is confirmed, Jews, who represent less than 2 percent of the U.S. population, will have 33 percent of the Supreme Court seats.

Is this the Democrats' idea of diversity?

But while leaders in the black community may be upset, the folks who look more like the real targets of liberal bias are white Protestants and Catholics, who still constitute well over half of the U.S. population.

Denni

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Saturday May 01, 2010 · 7:20 AM PDT

2010/05/01 · 07:20

UNLESS you're considered an 'undesirable'. You can equate the words 'immigrant' or 'immigration supporter' with undesirable. Evidence that 'patriotic' anti-government, destroy-the-union, divide-the-nation rhetoric is all about 'loving' your country in the hands of the teapublican party? (at least, as they see it):

"There's a lot of different scenarios," Perry said. "We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what might come out of that. But Texas is a very unique place, and we're a pretty independent lot to boot." -- Texas Governor Rick Perry addressing the Dallas tea party

Denni

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Thursday April 15, 2010 · 5:36 PM PDT

2010/04/15 · 17:36

While "not-a true-grassroots-movement" Tea Party members are out and about protesting today, I just wanted to thank those of you who pay your taxes. Most of you probably do it begrudgingly - you wouldn't be human if you didn't. There is no joy in giving up hard earned cash, but there is honor in it. Many of us pay taxes with a greater purpose in mind. Thank you for doing whatever it takes to make sure our system of government is able to provide various benefits and protections to those who need them.

I have a very personal reason for thanking you for your efforts, today of all days.

Denni

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Tuesday April 13, 2010 · 6:29 PM PDT

2010/04/13 · 18:29

I know that undocumented workers are at fault for California's 23.6 BILLION dollar budget crisis because I've read comments on various news sites suggesting that California is in part falling apart because the state is trying to survive under the weight of illegal immigration. Sadly Teapublicans aren't just annoying, they aren't even original. They have zero idea how the tea bag philosophy they so stubbornly tout as 'pure American' is 'pure hogwash', and racist. It's a revival of an earlier anti-tax movement, the very anti-tax movement that's been linked to California's CURRENT budget woes. Find out how teapublican philosophy has significantly impacted the Californian economy by following me below the fold:

Denni

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Sunday April 11, 2010 · 8:51 AM PDT

2010/04/11 · 08:51

This diary is a cost free call to action. If you've seen "The Seeker: The Dark is Rising" You know that it's an improbable film (fantasy) about a seventh son of a seventh son who learns that he is an immortal warrior whose fate it is to save the world from the rising darkness. For now, I'll ignore the misogynistic plot differences of seventh son vs. seventh daughter films to make this seemingly unrelated point: President Obama's economic plan is WORKING. Unfortunately, he's getting very little support for the things he's done right from some would be allies. He's also getting very little recognition from the traditional media, which has chosen to prop Sarah Palin and the teapublican party. The TM has seemingly devoted more time to regurgitating the half truths and flat out lies of the President's staunchest and least reputable critics than reporting his successes.

In order to win, the baggers, in particular, have to convince the angry mobs that: "The Dark Is Rising" (and you can take that any way you want to).

Denni

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Wednesday April 07, 2010 · 7:02 PM PDT

2010/04/07 · 19:02

Mike Allen: Thursday, July 14, 2005

It was called "the southern strategy," started under Richard M. Nixon in 1968, and described Republican efforts to use race as a wedge issue -- on matters such as desegregation and busing -- to appeal to white southern voters.

Ken Mehlman, the Republican National Committee chairman, this morning will tell the NAACP national convention in Milwaukee that it was "wrong."

If you think the Southern Strategy is dead, I'm sorry to tell you that you're wrong. It's just less blatant. The GOP leadership appears to have developed a symbiotic relationship with those who are reviving and working to evolve the Southern Strategy (though is it fair to use 'evolve' and 'Southern Strategy'in the same sentence?). The GOP leadership is both led by this strategy and seem to follow it gladly. The only thing 'NEW' about the strategy is that, this time, the plan seems to be to spread the Southern Strategy Virus nationwide. Follow me after the fold.

Denni

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Sunday October 26, 2008 · 2:20 PM PDT

2008/10/26 · 14:20

You guessed it! SENATOR OBAMA!

The endorsement states

Gov. Palin's nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency -- but it does not overwhelm all other judgment. The election, after all is said and done, is not about Sarah Palin, and our sober view is that her running mate, Sen. John McCain, is the wrong choice for president at this critical time for our nation.

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