Did you know that there are 8 different kinds of marriage described in the Bible? We hear a lot about “Biblical marriage” these days, particular from right-wing conservatives battling the idea of same sex marriage or unions. The problem is that most of them are not clear on what that means. Here is a helpful […]
It’s time to call out conservative poverty myths and racial stereotypes. MYTH 1: Nearly all the primary recipients of assistance through federal benefit programs are African-Americans. Reality: 35.7 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients and 43 percent of those on Medicaid—two of the largest public benefit programs—are white. MYTH 2: The main […]
There is a series of road signs mocking President Obama about 88 miles south of Seattle along the I-5 corridor. You will love these signs if you are a fan of Teabonics. If higher “Taxe” concerns you, if you are “prabably” a terrorist or if you are concerned ordinary American citizens are being replaced by […]
Republicans like to spread around the myth that they are strong supporters of the military, and while it is true that they support military actions (often times without thinking matters through) they have neither been supportive of our troops or successful in attaining the desired goals. As far back as the American Revolution, conservatives have […]
Armed rebellion is a viable alternative to elections: ”Our nation was founded on violence. The option is on the table. I don’t think that we should ever remove anything from the table as it relates to our liberties and our freedoms.” —Tea Party-backed Texas GOP congressional candidate Stephen Broden, suggesting the violent overthrow of the […]