Mississippi’s Haley Barbour won’t denounce proposed KKK license plates

Despite what he says to the contrary I suspect Haley Barbour has been a closet racist for a long, long time. Now it’s becoming more obvious. Read this story of ignorance in Mississippi.

A MadMike Commentary: How the Dems can turn the GOP into “goats”

The Democrats are slow to catch on and they are not as ideologically aligned as the Republicans. In my memory it has always been that way. In light of the insanity that is the Republican budget proposal, however, there is an opportunity. Read my commentary and let me know what you think.

Do you have an “Olive” complexion? If so you are illegal says KC GOP Rep. O’Brien

I never cease to be amazed at the lack of sensitivity [not to mention brains] of our duly elected representatives. Read the full story here.

WMD terrorism: How scared should we really be?

Is WMD terrorism just around the corner? It could be. Read this intriguing story and please leave your thoughts in the comments section.

South Dakota Republicans want to legalize murder

Let’s face it! Some legislators, almost always Republicans, are loonies. Some, like those in South Dakota, are downright dangerous. Read this shocking story of religion gone amuck.

Don’t give them water: Rabid Republicans foaming at mouth over Obama budget

The Right Wing monsters and some hard left liberal progressive types are taking aim at the president’s first budget proposal submission. Watch the video for more…

Atlanta police take hands off approach to the videotapers

Everyone seems to have a camera these days and lots of those cameras are video enabled. The police have decided, at least in Atlanta, Georgia, that there is little they can do about that. Read the full story.

Anderson Cooper angers journalists by being a real journalist

CNN’s Anderson Cooper tells it like it is. There’s no beating around the bush with AC. Read this summary and don’t forget to show your appreciation by clicking the Google ads.

Customs officer says WMD found in U.S.

What’s going on? Have weapons of mass destruction been found in the United States and was that fact covered up by authorities? Watch this disturbing video.

California’s Pete Stark pokes at Religious Right with “Darwin Day” resolution

From time to time Congress surprises me. In this case I was pleasantly surprised by Congressman Peter Stark of California, and not surprised by the conservative reaction. Read the full story.

Romantic love “not suitable” for Muslims

If you live in Malaysia and want to tell your sweetheart you love her this St. Valentine’s Day, just to be on the safe side, best wait until February 15, don’t want to piss the “Love Police” off.

Justice Clarence Thomas believes silence is golden-hasn’t uttered a syllable for years

Clarence Thomas, not the brightest light in the sky, may be aware of his own shortcomings as he hasn’t said a word from the bench in years. Read this quick summary with a link to the NYT.

Kentucky senate passes bill to create bible curriculum for public schools

Kentucky is another one of those “red” states, and like the other “red” states Jesus and his followers have a lot of pull. Good government and common sense take a back seat in Kentucky and that’s just the way the good people want it. Read this astonishing story and watch the video:

Republicans declare war on Big Bird, Smokey the Bear, Clean Air

The Republicans are after the common man. They are after you and me, and those of us want to be free. They want the wealthy to love them, to fill their pockets and to wind their watches. The Republicans are dangerous to America. Read the story…..