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Michael Steele, Sometimes it’s the Messenger and the Message

Once again RNC Chairman Michael Steele has taken the rhetoric a bit too far.  Last Thursday while speaking at a Republican fundraiser Steele said he found the dismissal of Gen.

One Should Not Defend the Indefensible

In Seattle on Monday, Jun 14th while arresting 19 year old Marilyn Levias, Officer Ian Walsh was pushed by a 17-year-old friend of Ms. Levias’, resulting in Officer Walsh punching the 17-year-old in the face. Both Ms. Levias and her friend were placed under arrest. Levias has since been cited for jaywalking and charged with obstruction. Her friend has also been cited and charged with third degree assault.
 

Black Republicans in 2010, Symbolism vs. Practical Politics

In the wake the election of President Obama a number of analysts and pundits have been calling the 2010 mid-term elections the “year of the Black Republican”. According to the New York Times, “… at least 32 African-Americans are running for Congress this year as Republicans,” and they “… are running with a confidence they have never had before.

Mr. President, Please Move Closer to the Rght

Mr. President, please move closer to the right. No, not closer to the politics and conservative ideology of Senator’s McConnell (R-KY), Kyl (R-AZ) or Congressman Boehner (R-OH).  Please move closer to the right side of the issue; the right side of history; law, and morality.
 

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