by Dave Johnson | Dec 13, 2013 | Conservatism
This article first appeared at AlterNet. The word is out that Republicans are attempting to rebrand themselves as compassionate conservatives (again). “Compassionate conservatism” is a term that typically comes up after Republicans have taken things to such an extreme...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 12, 2013 | Conservatism, Economy, Progressive Vision, This Is The GOP
While conservatives obsessed over “selfies," handshakes, and pseudo-symbolic statements, President Obama honored legacy of Nelson Mandela, and underscored how relevant and urgently needed it is today. The “Selfie.” So What? A handful photos of President Obama chatting...
by Digby | Dec 11, 2013 | Budget Talks, Conservatism, Economy, The Jobs Challenge
So it looks like Capitol Hill may get to have a holiday this year: The deal, which was negotiated over the past few weeks by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-Wash.), would set spending for the...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 9, 2013 | Conservatism, Progressive Vision, This Is The GOP
Conservatives have turned Nelson Mandela’s death in to another reminder of how firmly Republicans stood, and still stand, on the wrong side of history. Here are some of the worst conservative reactions to Mandela’s death. 1. “Don’t mourn for Mandela.” In his December...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 9, 2013 | Conservatism, Progressive Vision, This Is The GOP
Besides black people, nobody wants racism to be "over" more than white conservatives, if the RNC’s tweet honoring Rosa Parks for “ending” racism is any indication. Why are white conservatives so ready declare racism “over”? They just want to get off the hook. Almost...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 6, 2013 | Budget Talks, Conservatism, Economy, Minimum Wage
Despite the excitement over the latest jobs report, it’s too soon to celebrate. Millions of Americans are still struggling with long-term unemployment and hunger. Now is not the time to abandon them. Democrats, in particular, shouldn’t be fooled. A good-but-not-great...
