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Two Great Ladies in Two First Districts
The First districts of Louisiana and Kentucky both have great Democratic women running to win their seats. Heather Ryan in Kentucky's first, and Gilda Reed in Louisiana's first are definately what ...
RDemocrat 02/17/2008 48 22 2 25
Congressional Elections: Lets Make 2008 The Year of the Woman!!
I am proud to be supporting a woman for my Congressional seat. She is Heather Ryan, in Kentucky's First District. However, just clicking on the sig lines of fellow Kossacks I see that all over our ...
RDemocrat 02/19/2008 48 18 - 14
Conservatives Run Ad on McConnell's Ridiculous "Jesus" Comparison
Conservatives are becoming increasingly ridiculous. We know they have long used religion to divide our country. We know that they are desperate after losing all over the country. However, their ...
RDemocrat 02/19/2009 48 19 - 16
Will Corporate Democrats Sink the Public Option??
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. One of the quotes I remember most from the Presidential primary last year was this, "We simply cannot replace ...
RDemocrat 06/12/2009 47 28 - 28
60 Votes Shows Differences Between Parties
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. In last year's elections Progressives everywhere gave their time, money and passion to do several things to change ...
RDemocrat 07/06/2009 47 24 - 373
Pray in Jesus Name??
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. We have detailed both ...
RDemocrat 08/24/2009 47 35 2 207
Republicans Turn Their Backs on Small Businesses
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. We all hear the bluster from the modern Republican Party ...
RDemocrat 07/22/2010 47 18 2 38
Kossacks Beware: The Lies of Dish Network
I know this is a political site, but I want to let as many people know about this as possible. I recently had Dish Network Satellite service, and want to warn my fellow Kossacks who have the service,
RDemocrat 10/31/2007 46 8 - -
The "Successful" Presidency of George W. Bush
Like millions of my fellow Democrats across this great nation of ours, I have always regarded George W. Bush as a complete imbecile. I felt he was the spoiled-rotten black sheep of an elitist, ...
RDemocrat 07/30/2008 46 15 1 31
John Edwards is THE Candidate to Defeat the Status-Quo
With all this talk of polls lately, I wanted to take a break from that and look at which candidate we have that will truly take on the status-quo and bring about real change in Washington. Many of ...
RDemocrat 11/20/2007 45 46 1 5
Russ Feingold: A Keeper
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. You know, as much as Progressives are always forced to speak out against their ...
RDemocrat 07/06/2010 45 14 - 23
Reclaiming the Democratic Party
There are many reasons why different people are supporting different candidates for President. As candidates have come out with their various plans for different problems, many of their suppporters ...
RDemocrat 07/22/2007 43 23 - 5
Ron Santo: What is Missing Today
Today, two very deserving players, Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn will be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. However, one very deserving player will still be on the outside looking in. That ...
RDemocrat 07/29/2007 43 16 - 13
Republican Incompetence Crashed the Post Office Too
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. In the fight against Universal Healthcare and a government-run option I keep hearing one argument pop ...
RDemocrat 09/07/2009 43 75 7 292
Taiwan Arm Sales are Hopefully a Good Beginning in New Chinese Relations
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. In a long overdue move that is ...
RDemocrat 01/31/2010 43 9 - 9
Christian Leader Calls for Beck Boycott
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. I ...
RDemocrat 03/11/2010 43 37 - 24
Must Read: McConnell Ignores Navy Veteran, Then Gets Her Fired
We all know what a complete and total disgrace Mitch McConnell has been as a Senator. We all know that he has constantly put the concerns of President Bush, and the rich Corporate donors that fuel ...
RDemocrat 01/22/2008 42 88 2 276
Kentucky House on the Verge of a Huge Mistake
In Kentucky, a huge mistake is on the way. In the Kentucky House, a bill originated in the Senate cleared committee, a bill which will raise a moratorium on the building of Nuclear Power plants in ...
RDemocrat 02/27/2009 42 4 - 2
Unions May Turn the Tables With Capitalism
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. A couple of the things corporate America and the Republican Party are always using to exuse their ...
RDemocrat 05/23/2009 42 34 - 36
Gun Control Groups Urge Common Sense
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. I believe strongly in a responsible American's right to bear arms. ...
RDemocrat 04/19/2010 42 3 - 34
Rand Paul: Dangerous
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. As many know I stayed neutral in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Basically I ...
RDemocrat 05/18/2010 42 18 - 46
Conway Proves Superior in First Kentucky Senate Debate
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. The first Kentucky Senate debate took place today ...
RDemocrat 10/03/2010 42 28 - 62
Former Republican Contributor Announces for Democratic Senate Primary in Kentucky
Kentuckians hoping to ditch Mitch in the Senate race here in our state got some bad news today. Millionaire Bruce Lunsford, a Democrat in name that can self finance has gotten into the Democratic ...
RDemocrat 01/29/2008 41 15 - 7
Corporate Democrats Stall Healthcare in the House
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Well, just when we thought the House was doing some very good and essential work on Healthcare Reform ...
RDemocrat 07/10/2009 41 20 1 15
John Edwards Offers Bold New Direction for Education in America
Today John Edwards gave a major policy speech in Des Moines, IA, where he laid out his vision for the Educational system in One America. Of course, John Edwards was educated in public schools like ...
RDemocrat 09/21/2007 40 17 - 16
Heather Ryan Fires up Madisonville
You know, thousands of First District Democrats here in Kentucky came to get fired up by a great lady who is running for office. Well, in the end, they got fired up by TWO great ladies running for ...
RDemocrat 03/30/2008 40 16 - 11
Mitch McConnell Attacks Obama, Looks Ridiculous!!
Here in Kentucky we have what is possibly the worst, most partisan Senator in the nation. Out of blind partisanship, Mitch McConnell has rubber-stamped every failed vision and policy of the Bush ...
RDemocrat 06/11/2008 40 32 1 21
A Republican's Take on Sean Hannity's Lies
Most people who have seen me post on here know I usually use my daily diary to promote John Edwards for President. While I am still as committed to the Edwards campaign, I wanted to use my diary ...
RDemocrat 07/20/2007 39 40 1 17
Will Karl Rove Still be Above the Law?
I know I am a little late to this story, but I was really busy yesterday. We all remember the U.S. Attorney firings, and the firestorm it justifyably created. Of course, nobody ever had to answer ...
RDemocrat 02/24/2009 39 18 - 18
The Real Weakness of Democrats
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. You know, living in a red area that has a Democratic tradition I constantly hear one thing when trying ...
RDemocrat 10/28/2009 39 20 - 60
Goodbye and Good Riddance
Crossposted from HillbillyReport Today Democratic Party leaders got what they will consider bad news. However, I ...
RDemocrat 12/22/2009 39 27 - 97
Obama Wants to Take Your Fishing Poles??
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Man for so many years in rural America we have heard that ...
RDemocrat 03/10/2010 39 21 1 97
The Hard Truth of Another Betrayal
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. It is just a sign of the times. Once again Progressives and those of us ...
RDemocrat 09/03/2011 39 12 - 179
John Edwards Offers NOLA Much More Than Talking Points
Many people know that John Edwards chose New Orleans to announce his campaign kickoff this time around. While supporters like me saw this as him wanting to highlight the problems in NOLA as proof of ...
RDemocrat 07/15/2007 38 33 - 34
Service-Type Jobs Drive Working Poverty in America
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. With the apparent death of manufacturing in America ...
RDemocrat 02/15/2010 38 33 1 33
One Industry Would be Crippled by the Employee Free Choice Act
We keep hearing all the fear and propoganda that is being spread by the enemies of an American middle-class about the Employee Free Choice Act. They say it will take your right to a secret ballot. ...
RDemocrat 03/11/2009 37 39 - 31
Arlen Specter Lovefest Shows Our Party's Weakness
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. You know, as a grassroots activist for the Democratic Party in a tough area it seems I always here one thing. Many ...
RDemocrat 06/07/2009 37 14 1 48
Sestak is the Democratic Option in Pennsylvania
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Tuesday in Kentucky we will go to the polls and choose ...
RDemocrat 05/14/2010 37 21 - 28
Trouble in California?
As everyone knows, in the last few Presidential elections one state that has been consistently blue is California. Despite having a Republican Governor, it seems California can be depended on to ...
RDemocrat 07/31/2007 36 12 - 17
John Edwards Supports Us!!
As we all know, there have been many calls for John Edwards to drop out of the race, or for his supporters to join the campaign of Barack Obama. As for me, I will continue to support John Edwards. ...
RDemocrat 01/11/2008 36 37 - 11
Ryan For Congress: What is Your Question?
Heather Ryan needs your help to win the Congressional seat in Kentucky's First District. That is no secret. She is not only up against Exxon Ed Whitfield and his funding, but against the well-oiled ...
RDemocrat 02/15/2008 36 9 - 3
REPUBLICANS are Responsible for High Energy Prices
A funny thing is happening all across America. With the cost of Gas, and Energy, and correspodingly high prices of everything because of it, the Republicans seem to be forgetting exactly who caused ...
RDemocrat 08/13/2008 35 7 - 2
Kentucky Races: Ryan and Lunsford Races Heating Up!!
In Kentucky we are fighting hard to expand our Congressional majorities. Bruce Lunsford is giving Mitch McConnell all he can handle, and in the First Congressional District, Heather Ryan is proving ...
RDemocrat 10/23/2008 35 15 1 16
The Republican Model for Labor in America
No matter what your opinion on the auto bailout, one lasting image of that fight was Mitch McConnell, and his fellow facist neo-con flock "informing" Americans how we are too fat and sassy because ...
RDemocrat 01/06/2009 35 23 2 23
Employee Free Choice Act: The Fight is On!!
In last year's election, Organized Labor contributed greatly to and helped Democratic candidates all over the country in their historic victories. Of course, that is no surprise. The Republican ...
RDemocrat 03/09/2009 35 23 2 29
Rand Paul: "The Real Answer to Medicare Would be a $2000 Deductible"
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Seniors in Kentucky who are thinking ...
RDemocrat 09/28/2010 35 24 - 140
Unforgivable???
Mitch McConnell came out and described the behavior of one of his most valued colleagues in the Senate, Larry Craig. Of course, McConnell was all for his fellow rabid right-winger as they were rubber-
RDemocrat 09/01/2007 34 6 - -
What Has Big Money Donations Really Bought for Clinton and Obama?
You know, with all this talk of who is a viable candidate because of how much money they can raise, and with all this talk of this or that candidate should drop out because they can't raise any money,
RDemocrat 10/01/2007 34 6 - -
Lt. Col. Andrew Horne: Lets Make Him McConnell's Worst Nightmare
While the primary drags on and sucks up much of the oxygen in the room, national Democrats should remember we have another tall order in the fall. That order is beating the symbol of Republican ...
RDemocrat 01/08/2008 34 16 1 -
John Edwards Work for Foundation was no Myth
You know, since the piece by the NY Times, many people have tried to make it look like John Edwards was running a non-profit for his own benefit, and acting unethical because he knew he was running ...
RDemocrat 06/25/2007 33 17 - 11
Amid Rising Poll Numbers Edwards Calls on Congress to Provide Sanity on Iraq
We all remember before our Congress capitulated to Bush on the Iraq Supplemental vote how John Edwards called for Democrats to fight. We all remember how John Edwards also called for Democrats to ...
RDemocrat 08/29/2007 33 25 - -
The Most Compelling Case for John Edwards: UNITY!!
As an Edwards supporter, I can think of about a thousand reasons to vote for John Edwards. In fact, I really wish I had a dollar for every reason to support John Edwards. We would then have the ...
RDemocrat 01/24/2008 33 32 - 28
Mitch McConnell Falling Fast in Western Kentucky
You know, one thing I have been talking about whenever possible is how our party should fight for every Democratic voter in every district they appear. Conceding huge swaths of our country is just ...
RDemocrat 04/29/2008 33 52 1 193
After Tragic Storm, Western Kentucky Still Hurting
Superbowl Sunday was not a festive occasion for many in Western Kentucky. On last Tuesday night a major, devastating weather event in the form of an ice storm swept through our region and several ...
RDemocrat 02/02/2009 33 27 - 21
Obama's Approach on Afganistan Shames Predecessors
Crossposted from HIllbilly Report. I have been somewhat critical of Barack Obama on a few things lately. One of them has been the buildup of forces ...
RDemocrat 07/02/2009 33 8 - 18
A New Revolution is Needed
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Two-hundred and thirty three years ago our forefathers spawned a revolution against tyranny. Now, two ...
RDemocrat 07/04/2009 33 12 - 18
The Cowardly Attack of George W. Bush Speaks Volumes
Is George W. Bush kidding us, or just himself? I know the story of his attack on Barack Obama is known well here. This was wrong on so many different levels, who knows where to begin? I would ...
RDemocrat 05/16/2008 32 15 1 -
Healthcare Arguments Boiling my Blood
As one of the almost 50 million Americans that does not have health insurance I have been following the fight for healthcare very closely. Lately, with even a Democratic President and a Democratic ...
RDemocrat 06/17/2009 32 26 - 30
Mike Ross and the Blue Dogs Sell Their Souls
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. With "friends" like Mike Ross and the Blue Dog Coalition who needs the Republicans?? With the House ...
RDemocrat 07/17/2009 32 14 - 115
Corporate Democrats Defeat Public Option in Finance Committee
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. As many people suspected, the Max Baucus ...
RDemocrat 09/29/2009 32 7 - 22
Jeb Bush Shows America Rand Paul's True Colors
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Remember when Rand Paul was running in the primary?? He ...
RDemocrat 07/18/2010 32 37 1 54
Road to America Day One: Edwards Adds Initiatives for Workers
Today, John Edwards began his "Road to One America tour". After announcing his excellent plan to revive New Orleans, today he travelled from Louisiana to through Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
RDemocrat 07/17/2007 31 31 1 34
John Edwards in My Old Kentucky Home
A few weeks back, John Edwards had a demand a visit contest, and a small town 45 miles from me in Paducah called Columbus, Kentucky won, due to the online efforts of that town. Many people, ...
RDemocrat 09/25/2007 31 27 - 20
Christian Hate Groups Signing Their Own Death Certificate
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Jesus is stated to have visited the Temple in Jerusalem, Herod's Temple, at which the ...
RDemocrat 09/08/2009 31 19 - 48
Opinion: The Progressive Curse is Running Around in Circles
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. It is no secret to many of us that this country has needed a Progressive direction to correct many of ...
RDemocrat 11/28/2009 31 10 - 233
Oil To Spill Unabated in the Gulf Indefinitely
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. As widely reported the attempt to stop the hundreds of ...
RDemocrat 05/10/2010 31 32 - 54
Mitch McConnell: Self Serving Bastard
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. One thing we know around here that other Kentuckians just cannot ...
RDemocrat 12/21/2010 31 21 1 87
Herman Cain's 9-9-9 Plan is Off a Domino's Pizza Box
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Here at Hillbilly Report we always love to catch a ...
RDemocrat 10/11/2011 31 15 - 245
Grassroots Edwards Donations DID Matter
I know we were all disappointed when Edwards supporters online failed to reach our very lofty goal of $7 million dollars in a day of grassroots fundraising. While there was nothing wrong with ...
RDemocrat 01/25/2008 30 38 - 10
Type 1 Diabetes and Some Real Heros Who Provide Hope
Some of you may have caught my diary yesterday in which I told about recieving the news of having Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. It has opened my eyes to a lot of things in the last several days. One of ...
RDemocrat 02/24/2008 30 21 - 12
Time to Mobilize for Healthcare Fight
Despite some indications that Universal Healthcare may have an easier path this time around, it appears the status-quo in the Insurance Lobby are saying not so fast. I never believed they would give ...
RDemocrat 12/07/2008 30 14 1 2
Democrats May Use Muscle on Public Option
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. A refreshing story has emerged today. It seems as if some Democrats are becoming frustrated with "...
RDemocrat 06/22/2009 30 31 1 20
Lets Hope Pelosi's Place is Fighting for Sanity in Afghanistan
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Nancy Pelosi has long ruffled the wingnut feathers. Just the mere mention of the city she hails from, ...
RDemocrat 10/08/2009 30 5 - 56
Thank You Maurice Hinchey
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Many of us for a long time have believed that Osama bin-Laden was given a free ...
RDemocrat 12/01/2009 30 15 - 179
Despite Failing Infrastructure Bush Calls For More Corporate Welfare
Despite the fact that our infrastructure in America is falling apart. Despite the fact that he inherited a huge surplus and quickly turned it into a deficit. Despite the fact that he has squandered ...
RDemocrat 08/09/2007 29 19 - 12
Ky-Sen: Greg Fischer Understands Working Families
In the Democratic Primary to face Mitch McConnell in the fall, one candidate truly understands the plight of working Kentuckians, and Americans. Greg Fischer has no illusions, he knows that the ...
RDemocrat 04/21/2008 29 10 - 3
Mitch McConnell's Twisted View of Christianity
One thing I am sick and tired of is men like Mitch McConnell lecturing us on morals, and Christian values. Who is Mitch McConnell to lecture me on Chirst and his teachings? What makes him think he ...
RDemocrat 07/16/2008 29 15 - 99
The Mayor of Las Vegas Misses the Point
I am no Obama apolegist. I did not vote for him in the primary and have been troubled by some of his appointments since his election. However, I must rise to his defense against the Mayor of Las ...
RDemocrat 02/11/2009 29 9 - 1
Specter Faces the Music on Two Fronts
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Many Democrats across the nation like myself have questioned Arlen Specter's motives in switching ...
RDemocrat 06/25/2009 29 12 - 20
Blue Dogs Have Their Day
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Who is profiting handsomely by the debate over Universal Healthcare?? The almost 50 ...
RDemocrat 07/23/2009 29 10 - 3
Rand Paul and the Right to Work for Less
Crossposted from Hilllbilly Report. The Rand Paul campaign was really proud of the $2500 their ...
RDemocrat 07/05/2010 29 26 - 64
Obama and Compromise: Here We Go Again
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. Here we go again. President Obama is "reaching out" in an attempt ...
RDemocrat 11/29/2010 29 8 1 103
Paycheck Fairness Act Defeat Is Part Of A Greater War
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. It is not hard to see all that is wrong in this country today. Everyday, everywhere you look it is easy to understand why this country has gone to hell if you ...
RDemocrat 06/05/2012 29 37 1 263
Edwards to Bush and Giuliani: Get Real!!
This has been a really busy week for the Edwards campaign. Besides the unveiling of new Progressive policy proposals their has been a wealth of not so bright things said by President Bush and Rudy ...
RDemocrat 08/10/2007 28 27 - 38
Will Hillary Follow the Lead Once Again?
You know, all throughout this primary for the Democratic nomination, Edwards supporters have repeatedly pointed out how John Edwards has taken the lead on most issues. From healthcare to worker's ...
RDemocrat 12/20/2007 28 21 1 -
Three Kentucky Races
Kentucky's Democrats are turning the corner. Although we only picked up one Congressional seat in 06, we did win back the Governor's mansion last year. The truth of the matter is that Kentuckians ...
RDemocrat 05/12/2008 28 7 - 13
KY-Sen: Lunsford Responds to McConnell's Slime Ad With Ideas
Not long ago our old pal Moneybags Mitch McConnell resorted to his old tricks of misleading tacticts to win elections. I mean, when your record of rubber-stamping every failed policy which has ...
RDemocrat 07/25/2008 28 10 - 3
KY-Sen: Mongiardo Announces Fundraising Numbers
One of the reasons many think that Dan Mongiardo will be a great candidate both for the primary, and general elections for Kentucky's Senate seat in 2010 is his position and name recognition. As ...
RDemocrat 04/06/2009 28 6 - 4
Obama Makes First SCOTUS Pick
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. With the retirement of David Souter, President Obama gained the first opportunity for his ...
RDemocrat 05/26/2009 28 6 - 144
John Boehner Continues Ultimate Republican Hypocrisy
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. The current Republican hypocrisy on the Economy is simply mind-boggling. Foremost among a myriad of ...
RDemocrat 07/22/2009 28 9 - 70
Hey Rush, We Know the Feeling Too Well
Crossposted from Hillbilly Report. As many of you probably already know, the other day President Obama ...
RDemocrat 04/03/2010 28 16 - 29
John Edwards in Prestonsburg: The Video Tells the Story
I read a diary last night on another blog in which the author stated he had gone to the Edwards event in Prestonsburg, Ky, my home state, and that the crowd there was not very excited and the ...
RDemocrat 07/19/2007 27 20 - 35
Georgia: Here Comes Edwards!!
In my diary last night I had a brief conversation with MadGeorgiaDem about Georgia being a Feb. 5 state. I was glad to hear that it appears Edwards has plenty of support there and mentioned that it ...
RDemocrat 01/03/2008 27 32 1 4
How the Battle was Lost
One thing Progressives have constantly been up in arms about since we helped the Democrats win back Congress in 2006 is the FISA fight. Many of us think that this bill was completely unneccesary, ...
RDemocrat 06/24/2008 27 9 - -
Heather Ryan at Fancy Farm: Shame on You Ed Whitfield
Saturday in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, St. Jerome's Parish held the 128th annual Fancy Picnic. Besides a great place to sample Western Kentucky Bar-B-Que, and get a tan in the sweltering heat, the Fancy ...
RDemocrat 08/03/2008 27 13 1 14
Heather Ryan Comes Out Firing Again at St. John's Picnic
Just down the road from Paducah, Kentucky sits St. John's Catholic Church. Every year, they have an annual picnic with games and political speaking. While not as famous, and a lot tamer than the ...
RDemocrat 09/06/2008 27 25 2 25
Tell NBC to Shun Rick Scott's Propaganda
Crossposted from . HillbillyReport. Rick Scott brings ...
RDemocrat 05/29/2009 27 15 - 162
Is Boehner Joking, Lying, or Forgetting??
Crossposted from HIllbilly Report. You know, much adeu has been made of comedian Al Franken joining the Senate. Well, it comes to find ...
RDemocrat 07/08/2009 27 9 - 61
KY-Sen: Democratic Race Sizzles in Fancy Farm
Ah, Fancy Farm. A throwback to the old days of politicking when candidates could not use huge dollars to run 30 second ads and ...
RDemocrat 08/02/2009 27 7 1 45
John Edwards: Rebuild the Middle-Class Through 21st Century Manufacturing
There has been a lot of discussion on here lately, and rightfully so about the effects of free trade, and of new free trade deals. NAFTA, and corresponding trade deals have slaughtered American ...
RDemocrat 11/14/2007 26 34 - 7