We’ve all been there. In a conversation with a thinking Republican, then all of a sudden, the conversation shifts and we’re stuck on a totally different topic thinking, what the hell just happened? Turns out that’s not an accident. This new species of what I like to call Republican Operatives have learned a new skill. The art of the pivot. The goal is pretty … Continue reading How to Talk to a Republican Operative
Dear fellow liberals, co-workers and friends I haven’t met yet: Now that the election is finally over, Progressives need to consider what to do next. There’s a lot of talk, even among progressives that I trust, about supporting the new President in the name of peace. I disagree. Why? Basically because of this. There will always be two sides of an issue and with a … Continue reading What To Do Now…
As the Hurricane Sandy issue plays on, it becomes more and more clear that to many a politician this is all just a big game. We praise New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for postponing his ongoing criticism of President Obama in place of a willingness to work with the opposition and even going as far as thanking the President for his swift response. However, one cannot forget that … Continue reading Playing the game of Campaign Finance
With all of the news lately of turmoil in the middle-east, it’s important to note where the outrage originates and who may be helping to perpetrate it. Take for example, the anti-Muslim film that was recently released on the Internet. While the film was produced by an independent filmmaker and distributed through independent channels, it has sparked outrage from Muslim groups all over the world. Now, I have … Continue reading An Industry of Rage
Often in political discussions I hear someone say “he’s just doing that to get votes”. It makes me think. What’s wrong with that? Don’t we want our politicians to do things to get votes? Sure, it’s nice when they take action from the bottom of their hearts, or when they go up against all odds because it’s just the right thing to do, but in the end, … Continue reading Who Are You Working For?
Look, we get it. It’s an election year. One thing that’s a guarantee is that the Presidents spending is going to be called into question. The problem with that is that it’s not always the true story. In fact, rarely is it. In this post, we’re going to break down the common lies being spread about the President and show in detail why the rumors are … Continue reading Fact-checking Presidential Spending….and other lies
No matter what side you’re on in American politics these days, there’s at least one thing we both believe. Our media has failed us. Between media consolidation and the challenge of filling 24 hours a day with ‘news you can use’, we’ve somehow created a culture where there’s more information out there than we can process, but the news programs and media outlets we’ve come … Continue reading The Science of Entertainment
Let’s face it, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. The 2012 Presidential election has been plagued with more propaganda and false claims than ever before. Looking at the statistics of those who think Obama is a Muslim, the Stimulus didn’t work, Iraq attacked us…ever; it can feel overwhelming at times. We’re battling two enemies in this fight. The Manipulators and the Manipulated. The Manipulators spread false information in order to … Continue reading The Fight Against Misinformation
Governmental conspiracy theories can shape the way we live. We all have them at some point. I’m not talking about “the FBI is putting signals in my ear” type paranoia, I’m talking about the typical every-day issues we have with Government. Granted a lot of is warranted. Most of us our not buying the story told about how 9 guys from a third world Country … Continue reading Conspiracy Theories and Quantum Mechanics
This post is dedicated to those who believe in using social networks and take the time to spread unity, opinion and truthfulness to anyone who may be listening. I’m not talking about any kind of Religious order, I’m talking about countering the negative press coming from top media outlets. Turn on the TV to any “news” program these days and the same thing happens. Some … Continue reading Reaching out through New Media
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