by Terrance Heath | Jun 30, 2015 | Blog, Conservatism, Current Issues, Election 2016, This Is The GOP
It’s official. Chris Christie is running for president. The only reason for Christie’s run appears to be either his outsized ego or deep delusion about his chances of winning. Yesterday, the two most common reactions to news that New Jersey governor Chris Christie...
by Terrance Heath | Jun 29, 2015 | Conservatism, This Is The GOP
There was much rejoicing among proponents of equality and fairness on Friday, when the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality in all 50 states. Among fans of discrimination and inequality, there was despair. After more than a century of defending marriage as a...
by Terrance Heath | Jun 26, 2015 | Conservatism, This Is The GOP
It’s been a rough week for right wingers. First, the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare. The next day, it legalized gay marriage across the country. Nothing enrages wingnuts like the “wrong” people enjoying health and happiness. Everyone knew it was coming. Everyone knew...
by Terrance Heath | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog, Conservatism, Health, This Is The GOP
Now that the Supreme Court has one again upheld the Affordable Care Act, it’s time for Republican governors to stop denying coverage to millions and expand their Medicaid programs. The Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision upholding federal subsidies in the Affordable Care Act...
by Terrance Heath | Jun 24, 2015 | Conservatism, Election 2016, Reviving Strong Unions
Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal is finally running for the GOP 2016 presidential nomination. Jindal was a rising star in the Republican party, when he passed on the chance to run in 2012. Now, he’s entering the 2016 race at the bottom of the ever-growing pile of GOP...
