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Kenyans on Twitter explain how M-Pesa, a mobile-phone based money transfer and micro-finance service, has changed their lives since the service was introduced seven years ago.

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One of the Supreme's is a lying perverse sexual harasser..

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Former Baltimore Black Panther Leader Marshall “Eddie” Conway Released from Prison After 44 Years

Back home after 44 years!! Some Black Panther members are still in exile . President Obama free them from Cointelpro and let the set up innocent Freedom fighters come home

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Here’s the video from my CNBC appearance tonight debating Obamacare. My point? If Obamacare is such a failure, why have 4 million people signed up for exchanges? Why are 3.6 million new people getting health care from Medicaid expansion? Why did the Republican-controlled New Hampshire State Senate vote yesterday to expand Medicaid? And why do only 28% of Americans want to repeal it?

The clip on the website cut this out, but I also discussed the well-funded misinformation campaign against Obamacare and spoke about Perry Bacon’s piece last month on a Kentucky Republican woman who hates Obama but just signed up for Obamacare.

When you break down the law’s components, most Americans actually like the Affordable Care Act. They like coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. They like kids being able to stay on parents’ health care plans until they turn 26. And they like banning insurance companies form imposing lifetime limits on coverage.

Finally, the truth is any new major initiative will create some problems that can be exploited. When Social Security was started in 1935, it created massive government headaches dealing with duplicate surnames and no computers, and it took years to fix the problems and develop a system to cover 22 million workers.

Truth nuggets about the ACA.

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Russian legislators vote unanimously to approve use of military force in Ukraine. http://t.co/wAoMKyCUK1

UPDATE: Russian parliament wants to recall ambassador in DC over Obama comment. http://t.co/NS3KqyqmDl

UPDATE: UN Security Council to meet on Ukraine at 2 p.m. Saturday

UPDATE: Russian minister: Parliament’s authorization of troops in Ukraine doesn’t mean immediate deployment. http://t.co/pqBdzlmPel

UPDATE: Ukraine military bases have been sealed off by Russian forces in Crimea. http://t.co/eSMg54UAxK

UPDATE: Sen. Corker: Congress To Consider Targeted Sanctions On Russia. http://t.co/wQWe1G1rd9”

UPDATE: Ukraine’s Acting President Oleksandr Turchynov says military is on ‘highest alert’

UPDATE: Donetsk calls for referendum, votes to restore Russian’s official status. http://t.co/xjLcT7iwjV

UPDATE: Ukraine puts its forces on combat alert and warns Russia that any military intervention would lead to war. http://t.co/UshEShAbHd

UPDATE: Top officials at White House meeting on Ukraine. http://t.co/tQQNeCh6NX

UPDATE: Obama warns Russia on Ukraine. http://t.co/ZIfkEW01Ww

UPDATE: Ran into Podesta leaving WH Asked whether Ukraine is a test for US Russian relations, he responded “that goes without saying.” -Jim Acosta CNN

UPDATE: Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN asks Security Council to “do everything possible” to stop Russian “aggression”. http://t.co/oFvfcdTXrn

UPDATE: Sec. of State Kerry calls Russia’s movements an “invasion and occupation of Ukrainian territory” - AliABCNews

UPDATE: Kremlin statement~> “Russia reserves right to protect its interests and those of Russian speakers living in Ukraine.” http://t.co/ysF9nQgT5s

UPDATE: White House Confirms Obama Chose Not To Attend National Security Briefing On Ukraine/Russia Crisis. http://t.co/QoBTnl8uch

UPDATE: In 90-Minute Phone Call, Obama Expresses ‘His Deep Concern’ over Violation of Ukrainian Sovereignty. http://t.co/6w7wREKjNN

UPDATE: Barack Obama remarks on Ukraine… http://t.co/8MOruNuiYH

UPDATE: Obama is using the OSCE to give Russia an exit strategy …if it wants one. http://t.co/yWJYMY2yO5

UPDATE: Canada pulls ambassador from Russia and pulls out of upcoming Group of Eight preparations. http://t.co/Mt58GlLuLH

UPDATE: David Cameron calls Putin over Ukraine. http://t.co/RspIpKs5bB

UPDATE: US ‘Suspends’ Role in Russia G8 Summit After Obama, Putin Speak. http://t.co/oYqkhieXOQ

UPDATE: Pro-Russia protesters in Kharkiv, Ukraine beat supporters of the interim government. Video~> http://t.co/02GpmhGKgc

UPDATE: Putin’s Crimea aim is to make the West look weak. http://fw.to/2lRsn0J

UPDATE: Russian Embassy to UK: “Russia remains open to cooperation with all partners … to seek a political solution to the crisis” in Ukraine.

UPDATE: Russian servicemen take weapons from Ukrainian radar and navy training facilities in Crimea region, Interfax says. http://t.co/9O2MGFinf7

UPDATE: WikiLeaks Cables Foreshadow Russian Instigation of Ukrainian Military Action. http://t.co/HCEVrkzz4e

UPDATE: A convoy of Russian troops is heading toward Crimea’s capital, Simferopol. http://t.co/EYtQMl6Ol

_______________________ INTERFAX LIVE TEXT: http://www.interfax.com/news.asp

REUTERS LIVE FEED: Independence Square http://t.co/9B1CKvyX18

WSJ LIVE BLOG: http://on.wsj.com/1oOslW

TELEGRAPH LIVE BLOG: http://t.co/Sh3ByKSCTf

BBC LIVE BLOG: http://t.co/rzGohBniVl _________________________

UPDATE: Ukraine calls up reserves as Russian troops advance in Crimea.

UPDATE: John Kerry says Russia’s move into Ukraine is ‘an incredible act of aggression,’ …Russia G8 status at risk …could face visa bans, asset freezes, trade and investment penalties. http://t.co/fAV4Abd5Rq

Pope Francis urges world leaders to promote dialogue as a way of resolving the crisis in Ukraine. http://t.co/3Is5KsJJYD

Ukrainian Ambassador to U.N.: “We are preparing to defend ourselves” http://t.co/13aieolviT

UPDATE: @maxseddon reporting from Ukraine: Russian Troops Swarm Crimea. http://t.co/TRgroxC47K

Hagel weighs in on Ukraine: “This could be a very dangerous situation.” http://t.co/Je929sOoDR

UPDATE: Thousands are marching in a pro-invasion rally in downtown Moscow one day after Russia’s parliament gave President Vladimir Putin a green light to use military force in Ukraine.

At least 10,000 people bearing Russian flags marched freely through Moscow on Sunday, while dozens of people demonstrating on Red Square against an invasion of Ukraine were quickly detained by Russian riot police. The Associated Press witnessed over 50 detentions and spotted at least five police vans, which carry between 15 and 20 protesters, driving away from the square. (AP)

BREAKING: Ukraine’s Navy Chief swears allegiance to people of Crimea. http://t.co/pMF8nWBomL

CHATTER: Ukrainian warships voluntarily leave Sevastopol.

UPDATE: Ukrainian official: head of Black Sea fleet removed, under investigation for treason -AP

UPDATE: NATO secretary-general: Military action against Ukraine by Russian Federation is breach of international law. http://t.co/3aFTfRQq1Y

CHATTER: Russian forces in complete operational control of Crimea, Ukraine. Some 6,000 naval/airborne troops believed to be there.

Also… US working to develop a OSCE mission to go in to replace Russian forces if they can be persuaded to pull back.

Also… Kerry will travel to Kiev on Tuesday to meet with new government and support Ukraine politically and economically.

NOW: Reports of a loud explosion in Simferopol, Ukraine

MORE: Chiefs of Border guards, Internal affairs, Emergency situations, Security service, Navy, take oath to Crimea -RT

NOW: More explosions heard in Simferopol Crimea’s capital.

UPDATE: Putin accepts Merkel’s plan for a “contact group” to help work through Ukraine crisis. http://t.co/JvrrjATO5i

UPDATE: Sr. admin. official: US “not focusing” on notion of military intervention in Crimea; not viewed as “effective” right now - AliABCNews

Also… Asked if Putin is listening, sr admin official: “We in this administration have not made it a practice to look into Vladimir Putin’s soul.”

Also… Responding to criticism of Obama on Ukraine admin official says, ‘When it comes to soft power … Vladimir Putin has no game’

UPDATE: U.S. Laying Groundwork to Kick Russia Out of G8. http://t.co/Jb4FJUTLIU

UPDATE: G-7 Leaders Condemn Russia In Scathing Statement. http://t.co/ZzowNVozvR

Also… US stocks sink at open as worries mount over possible Russian intervention in Ukraine. http://t.co/Bbc9IBujP3 Also… Russian shares plummet

UPDATE: Ukraine defense ministry: Russian fleet issues ultimatum to Ukraine forces in Crimea to surrender by 10pm ET or face ‘storm’. -interfax MORE: http://t.co/SyJ52iEwOv MORE: http://t.co/Ce5JaxzqM7

Also… Russia has said China is largely “in agreement” over Ukraine. -Sky News

Also… Biden called Russian PM Medvedev this morning, urged Russia to pull back forces and begin meaningful dialogue with Ukrainian gov’t -NBC News

Also… Angry Angela Merkel questions whether Putin is ‘in touch with reality’. http://fw.to/ehbkppK

Also… U.S. Will Not Send Presidential Delegation to Paralympics in Russia. http://t.co/o5i9t5eikJ

UPDATE: US preparing sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis. http://t.co/rfJWv0dqug

Also… The Obama administration says any Russian threat to Ukraine’s navy would be a ‘dangerous escalation’. http://t.co/cVqjtbLW4K

Also… Obama says Russia ‘on the wrong side if history’ on Ukraine, actions violate international law. -AP

Also… Human rights group UN Watch launches campaign to remove Russia from UN’s Human Rights Council. http://t.co/OTugW7mK1p

Also… Crimea Navy chief gets into heated exchanges with officers as he tries to convince them to defect. http://t.co/jfxXzf9rlh

Also… U.S. President Obama says U.S. will examine steps to “isolate Russia” if government continues incursion into Crimea, Ukraine. -NBCNews

BREAKING: Armed men seize Ukrainian border checkpoint at terminal of ferry between Russia and Crimea. -euronews MORE: Three truckloads of soldiers brought through Russia-Crimea ferry crossing after Russian forces seize border guard checkpoint. -Reuters

UPDATE: Russia’s UN enovy Churkin tells Security Council Ukraine’s ousted Pres. Yanukovich asked Putin to use military force in Ukraine. -Reuters

Also… oil skyrockets ..ie gas prices to increase dramatically.

Also… US Ambassador to the UN: Samantha Power rips into Russia at an emergency Security Council meeting. http://t.co/o6d3rOUyIn

Also… Ukraine tells UN that 16,000 Russian troops have been deployed to Crimea.

RAW VIDEO: Pres Barack Obama says Russia’s actions violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and international law. http://t.co/Oht3NybWmH

NOW: US House exploring loan guarantees for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia.

UPDATE: Pentagon announces all military-to-military engagements between US and Russia put on hold. -PZFEED

Also… Ukrainians say they’re ready to fight for their country. http://t.co/LlQ43knt4A

Also… Pentagon severs ties with Russian military. http://t.co/Aq47J7mlo1

Also… More WH outreach on Ukraine: VP Biden speaks separately with Ukrainian PM Arseniy Yatsenyuk & Estonian Pres Toomas Ilves.

UPDATE: Crimean authorities to cut power, water to Ukrainian troops. http://t.co/jEHj0WqBYr

CHATTER: missile batteries mounted on 4 more Russian APCs outside Belbek base.

BREAKING: Putin reportedly orders troops in western Russia, near Ukraine, back to bases after military exercises. -WP

CHATTER: Commander of Ukraine’s Belbek base just got a call from Russian counterpart. Another ultimatum: surrender by 16:00

_____________________________________ ☆Belbek Standoff☆

CHATTER: Airforce column stopped in Belbek base. Russians block the way. Fire warning shots.

MORE: Ukrainians keep marching

NOTE: See pics of real time events on blog 

CONT. Russians call commander to negotiate. Troops have RPGs and machine guns trained on the column of unarmed Ukrainian soldiers.

CONT. Russians back down, allow 10 Ukraine soldiers to take up positions at occupied base, but still awaiting orders from Moscow

CONT. Standoff not over yet …facing each other, not moving Dozens of guns trained on Ukrainians

CONT. UNCONFIMED… The Ukraine commanders just received word that Putin ordered the Russian troops to withdraw.

CONT. Talks with Russians failed. Ukrainian soldiers at Belbek prepare to march to their aircraft under threat of gunfire

CONT. Wives of Ukrainian officers prepare to join the men marching on Belbek airbase …see blog for pics.

CONT. Ukraine commander demands to guard the base jointly with Russians, who pledge to give their commanders’ response by 12:00, in 2 hours MORE: http://fxn.ws/1cyAoOU

CONCLUSION: Ukrainians left base ..Yuliy Mamchuk tells press ..there was no compromise, no solution during negotiations w/ Russian side at Belbek Airfield. Time will be doing a story on one of the ballsiest moves of the Crimean conflict so far ..and some of you were there TT ;)~

RAW VIDEO: http://t.co/cTWbyG04SM _____________________________________

UPDATE:  Putin to hold first press conference since the start of the Ukraine Crisis at 9.30am

UPDATE: Putin’s statement on Ukraine summary. http://t.co/vhE2K96vQv

UPDATE: Turkey reveals it scrambled eight F-16 fighter jets on Monday after a Russian plane flew along its Black Sea coast. http://t.co/DO4lvCR4bd

UPDATE: Russia has declined invitation for talks with Ukraine, senior U.S. administration official tells CNN.

Also… Obama: ‘Putin can throw a lot of words out there but facts on ground indicate right now he’s not abiding by intl law’ Obama: ‘We’re prepared to make sure that the rights of all Ukrainians are upheld’ Obama: ‘We believe the Ukrainian people should be able to decide their own future’

Also… US prepared to take further steps to isolate Russia if it choses not to de-escalate. -John Kerry

UPDATE: Russian navy ships blocking channel between Russia and Crimea.

Also… Russia says it will retaliate for any US sanctions over Ukraine. -Reuters

BREAKING: Russia just tested-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile. -interfax

MORE: Missile was an RS-12M Topol ICBM from southerly Astrakhan region near Caspian Sea. MORE: White House confirms Russia’s ICBM test launch was ‘routine’ http://t.co/TKcvetB77D

UPDATE: Ukraine is stepping up its protection of nuclear power plants across the country because of ‘a grave threat to the security.’ -BBCNews

UPDATE: Crew of a Ukrainian navy ship has reportedly fought off an attempted seizure by an armed group on board a tug boat. -BBC

Also… Russian forces occupying Crimea are jamming cell phones and severing Internet connections.

UPDATE: U.S. SAO says there won’t be a Sochi G-8 unless Russian forces pull back into their bases in Crimea.

CHATTER: Sevastopol civilians are changing in Ukrainian soldiers uniforms.

Also… 40 Russian troops in full uniform & with weapons arrive @ Yevpatoria military base.

UPDATE: US will not participate in G8 Summit in Sochi. http://t.co/ZRm9BroJWC

UPDATE: Hillary Clinton Weighs in on Ukraine, Compares Putin to Hitler. http://t.co/Jp8yIYuObz

UPDATE: Russian warships cross Bosphorus into Black Sea. http://t.co/lI1XsnTEyE

UPDATE: Russian social site is looking for young men to cross into Ukraine to offer “moral support.” http://t.co/dfAOMibunU

_____________________________ ◇The First Shot?◇

UNCONFIRMED: There was information coming through the media center of the State Executive Service that Putin’s conversation was intercepted with his commander in Crimea.

'Why aren't they shooting?'

'They just aren't.”

'But how do you behave? Do you provoke them?'

'Yes, we provoke them'

'Do you remain defiant?'

'Yes, we are defiant, but they aren't shooting.'

'Why aren't they shooting?'

'I don't know why, but they don't' ______________________________

UPDATE: (OSCE) is sending a delegation which includes representatives from the US and 14 other nations to observe the situation in Crimea amid tensions in Ukraine.

UPDATE: US Lawmakers probe spy agency differences over Russia’s intentions in Ukraine. http://t.co/vF9cgWwXcU

UPDATE: Russia preparing bill to confiscate property, stocks, accts of US/European firms as answer to floated sanctions, Russian senator tells RIA.

BREAKING: Russia sold record $11.3 bln in interventions to support ruble -AFP

UPDATE: The Ukrainian ships in Sevastopol have been told by the Russians to surrender …see blog for pic.

Also… Belbek military base was attacked by Russian troops. All Ukrainian troops forced out from their base area -5channel PR News

________________________________ □STRANGE TWIST VIA RT NEWS□ (Side note.. RTdoes lean Russian)

Estonian FM confirms recording of his conversation on Kiev snipers with EU foreign policy chief is authentic. http://t.co/RLfLl3x4CG BuzzFeed’s article: http://t.co/KftEbyaVkW

MORE: RT contacted Ashton’s Spox “we don’t comment on leaked phone conversations.

MORE: Conversation with Ashton took place last week right after I returned from Kiev. _________________________________

VIDEO: Russian navy block Ukrainian military ships from leaving Sevastopol bay. Ukr captain appeals to the media. http://t.co/fXxK3xDDbw

VIDEO: Pro-Russian men in Crimea confront women demonstrating for Ukraine. http://t.co/uHGsv9c8WM

UPDATE: Crowd waving Russian flags storms government HQ in Ukraine city of Donetsk - AP, -Reuters

UPDATE: John Kerry, met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.  Lavrov: ‘soldiers deployed to Crimea were not Russian, and that he could not order the “self defence” forces back to their bases because they did not answer to Moscow.’ However, he stated: “We will not allow bloodshed. We will not allow attempts against the lives and wellbeing of those who live in Ukraine and Russian citizens who live in Ukraine.”

Also… Send in the U.N. monitors, White House pleads with Putin.

_____________________________ ●Robert Serry kicked out of Crimea●

BREAKING: UN envoy walking to hotel after his car seized by armed men.

MORE: Robert Serry confronted by unidentified armed men in Crimea. “He is physically in good shape. He is not kidnapped.  -pzfeed

MORE: Deputy UN Sec-Gen Eliasson denies reports UN Represenative Serry was kidnapped, says Serry was threatened -Reuters

MORE: via James Mates: Robert Serry not kidnapped, but held in a coffee shop. Some men outside prevent him from leaving …see pic on blog

Cont. Robert Serry has now agreed to go straight to the airport and end his mission in Crimea.

Cont. Serry finally on his way to the airport, police having forced a way through an angry crowd.

Cont. Crowd chant Russia Russia as UN envoy leaves coffee shop and scrambles into waiting car.

Cont. Robert Serry said “very happy to leave Crimea if it helped de escalate the situation.”

Cont. Serry now in business lounge blocked by pro-Russia militia members. Agrees to fly out at 935 local. Only flight at that time is to Istanbul. -Nick Schifrin

CONCLUSION: Serry on flight to Istanbul, according to pro-Russian MP who spoke at airport.

James Mates’ first-hand account of the UN envoy being trapped in Crimea cafe by militia. VIDEO: http://t.co/bnFHLSjEyk ______________________________

UPDATE: Sergei Lavrov says after meeting John Kerry that they agreed Ukraine Govt and opposition need to stick to February’s EU peace deal. -Sky New

UPDATE: Russian & Ukrainian FMs both at French Foreign Ministry now -AFP

Also… NATO chief says alliance suspends meetings with Russia, puts ‘entire cooperation under review’. -AP

Also… The United States plans to expand military cooperation with Poland and Baltic states to show “support” for its allies after Russia’s intervention in Ukraine. -Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel

Also… Ukraine willing to give Crimea more autonomy. http://t.co/H7xisFYpnf

UPDATE: US warship (possible USS George H.W. Bush) given permission to traverse Bosphorus en route to Black Sea. http://t.co/uh4QlF8CgC

Also… U.S. official says Pentagon to send six additional F-15s to Baltic air policing operation. -Reuters

CHATTER: Russian military leaving Feodosiya and moving towards Russian base of Black Sea Fleet due to OSCE mission.

UPDATE: People waving Ukrainian flags on the street as Obama arrives in Cambridge, Mass, for DNC fundraiser. -pzfeed …see pic on blog

UPDATE: Russia Today America (RT) anchor just resigned on air says “cannot be part of a network that whitewashes the actions of President Putin. http://t.co/Jx3aNTOzu6 RT reacts to Liz Wahl’s resignation http://t.co/oZCPVoax5C

CHATTER: US mercenary army Blackwater now in Crimea.

VIDEO: When Ukraine Prime Minister tells AP Crimea situation resembles a ‘coup’ http://t.co/1qA3cciEZs

CHATTER: Russian military were noticed near Sudak, Ukraine. Residents say they may be hiding in the forests.

UPDATE: Femen beaten and dragged through the streets in Crimea. VIDEO: https://t.co/ocup65qcyA

BREAKING: Crimean lawmaker: referendum on whether Crimea becomes part of Russia to be held March 16. -AP …see blog for pic of resolution. MORE: http://t.co/DDaZrpTxSM http://t.co/sN9Oz7PNNb

Also… Ukraine’s economy minister says referendum on Crimea’s status planned by the region’s pro-Russian leaders would be illegitimate -Reuters

UPDATE: EU freezes assets of Yanukovich and 17 other Ukranians. http://t.co/SSKDRn6S9n

UPDATE: US imposes visa restrictions on Russian officials. http://t.co/sPgoIAed5N

Also… Russian foreign minister Lavrov says US sanctions against Russia continue to add pressure, are not constructive -Reuters

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"Oh but there’s no racism anymore…"

Well, there isn’t. The south has come a long way and my friend is black. So what about it?

THIS JUST IN: white boy tumblr user theallamericanboyblog has ONE black friend, racism declared officially over

i have a feeling that at least some of the people who have viewed this post forget that barack is a shitty president in general

i mean he’s cool

but not cool in that job

mr. obama is just a cool man in general

Exactly what makes him a “shitty” president? I’m not saying he’s perfect. But half the people in this country have no idea what he’s accomplished so far (despite having a GOP controlled congress that is hell bent on obstructing him on everything) and how many of his campaign promises he’s actually kept. I’d be more than happy to share some information and resources for you. Point is, I would gladly take him in a heartbeat over the Bushes and that prick Ronald Reagan. Take that for what it’s worth.

America was prosperous under Ronald Reagan, Bush 1, and Bush 2. Why do people say they’d prefer Obama? The cool factor? Gay marriage? Because “he cares”? This is how liberals think. That’s the extent of their intellect.

America was prosperous under Reagan? Are you serious? Reagan’s economic policies PERMANENTLY crippled the middle-class. He destroyed the American dream for so many people and to this day the middle-class is still feeling the effects of his policies. The middle-class was never able to recover from him. The only ones that actually prospered during Reagan’s presidency were the 1%. The rich. Not just that but…

1. Reagan cut taxes for the Rich, increased taxes on the Middle Class -

Ronald Reagan is loved by conservatives and was loved by big business throughout his presidency and there’s a reason for it. When Reagan came into office in January of 1981, the top tax rate was 70%, but when he left office in 1989 the top tax rate was down to only 28%. As Reagan gave the breaks to all his rich friends, there was a lack of revenue coming into the federal government. In order to bring money back into the government, Reagan was forced to raise taxes eleven times throughout his time in office. One example was when he signed into law the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982. Reagan raised taxes seven of the eight years he was in office and the tax increases were felt hardest by the lower and middle class.

2. Tripling the National Debt -

As Reagan cut taxes for the wealthy, the government was left with less money to spend. When Reagan came into office the national debt was $900 billion, by the time he left the national debt had tripled to $2.8 trillion.

3. Iran/Contra -

In 1986, a group of Americans were being held hostage by a terrorist group with ties to Iran. In an attempt to free the hostages, Ronald Reagan secretly sold arms and money to Iran. Much of the money that was received from the trade went to fund the Nicaragua Contra rebels who were in a war with the Sandinista government of Nicaragua. When the scandal broke in the Untied States it became the biggest story in the country, Reagan tried to down play what happened, but never fully recovered.

4. Reagan funded Terrorists -

The attacks on 9/11 by al-Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden brought new attention to international terrorism. All of a sudden, Americans coast to coast wore their American flag pins, ate their freedom fries and couldn’t wait to go to war with anyone who looked like a Muslim. What Americans didn’t realize was that the same group that attacked the United States on 9/11 was funded by Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. Prepping for a possible war with the Soviet Union, Ronald Reagan spent billions of dollars funding the Islamist mujahidin Freedom Fighters in Afghanistan. With billions of American dollars, weapons and training coming their way, the Taliban and Osama Bin Laden took everything they were given and gave it back to the United States over a decade later in the worst possible way imaginable.

5. Unemployment issues -

When Ronald Reagan came into office 1981, unemployment was at 7.5%. After Reagan cut taxes for the wealthy, he began raising taxes on the middle and lower class. Corporations started to ship more jobs out of the United States while hiring cheap foreign labor in order to make a bigger profit. While corporations made billions, Americans across the country lost their jobs. As 1982 came to a close, unemployment was nearly 11%. Unemployment began to drop as the years went on, but the jobs that were created were low paying and barely helped people make ends meet. The middle and lower class had their wages nearly frozen as the top earners saw dramatic increases in salary.

6. Ignoring AIDS-

By the time the 1980s came around, AIDS had become one of the most frightening things to happen to the country in recent memory. No one understood what AIDS and HIV really was and when people don’t understand something, they become scared of it. The fear of the unknown was sweeping across the country and Americans needed a leader to speak out about this horrible virus, that leader never came. Instead of grabbing the bull by the horns and taking charge, Reagan kept quiet. Reagan couldn’t say the words AIDS or HIV until seven years into his presidency, a leader not so much.

7. Reagan gave amnesty to 3 million Undocumented Immigrants -

In today’s GOP, the idea of any immigrant staying in the United States whether they are legal or illegal isn’t something that conservatives embrace. What might shock them is that in 1982 Ronald Reagan gave nearly 3 million undocumented workers amnesty. The biggest reason for undocumented workers coming to the United States is because corporations hire them at a cheaper rate than they would an American citizen. All the laws that would have cracked down on companies who hire undocumented workers were, of course, removed from the bill.

8. His attack on Unions and the Middle Class - The Republican war on unions and the middle class has been heating up in states like Wisconsin and Ohio, but it has been going on for a long time. Unions are formed to give a united voice to the workers in an attempt to create fairness between the corporations and their employees. On August 3rd, 1981, PATCO (Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization) went on strike in an effort to get better pay and safer working conditions. Two days later, taking the side of business, Ronald Reagan fired 11,345 workers for not returning to work.

I see a’lot of Republicans wishing President Obama was more like Reagan. In that case…

Now as for George W. Bush…

A new report in theWashington Postdetails exactly how the Bush Administration destroyed the American economy.

According to the Bush Administration’s own records, when Bush was elected in 2000, he inherited a federal budget surplus of $236 billion from the Clinton Administration.

But in 2008, after eight years of George W. Bush, the federal budget deficit soared to $454.8 billion almost triple the $161.5 billion recorded in fiscal year 2007. How did Bush squander the huge budget surplus, when he had a Republican controlled House and a Republican controlled Senate? There were many factors involved in creating the Bush Deficits, including the normal ebb and flow of the economy, but presidential mismanagement was by far the biggest factor. Bush Republicans abandoned three key conservative principles: a balanced budget, a strong military, and service to country. Instead Republicans implemented several other conservative ideas, including lower taxes for the rich and deregulation of the financial industry. The result was a fiscal disaster. The first to go was the call to make sacrifices for your country. After the 9/11 attacks, the entire country was united behind the President. But instead of asking Americans to make sacrifices for their country in a time of war, Bush told us to go on vacation.

Instead of asking Americans to pay higher taxes to pay for the War On Terror, Bush threw away the balanced budget and choose to borrow money instead. Americans understood why taxes needed to be raised for the war effort, but Bush and the Republicans didn’t. Republicans thought that holding down taxes was more important than paying for the war. Republicans thought that lowering taxes on the wealthy and deregulating the financial industry would spark the economy. Exactly the opposite happened. The wheels came off. Bush’s greatest mistake was gutting the military by illegally invading Iraq, instead of crushing Al Qaeda and killing or capturing Osama bin Laden. The war in Iraq stretched the military to the breaking point, shattered the budget, and divided the country in a time of war. No matter what you think of Bill Clinton (draft dodger, philanderer, cheat), you have to admit that he is highly intelligent and that he did a great job with the economy. George W. Bush, on the other hand, is a man of average intelligence who presided over a historic collapse of the American economy. For those of us who staunchly believe in conservative principles such as a balance budget, a strong military, and service to our country, the question is simple. Why would you ever vote for a Republican again? The Republicans are the ones who got us into this mess. Why would you trust them to get us out of it?

And to answer your question why I would prefer Obama over those numbskulls, it’s easy. Because I truly believe that President Obama is trying to do the best he can with what he’s got. President Obama inherited a mess and he is still cleaning it up. Now I know what you’re gonna say: “All Liberals do is blame Bush for their problems”. Friend, it’s not that we love blaming Bush for all our problems. It’s just that we love rubbing Republicans’ noses in their fuck ups as a grim reminder that they are the reason we are in the mess we are still in. And the reality of the situation is that NOBODY has completely gotten over the clusterfuck Bush left behind. Yes, Americans prefer President Obama for those reasons. He is for equality, education, clean energy, reasonable gun control (as opposed to what the NRA and gun enthusiasts are saying) and a realistic stance on foreign relations. The economy is actually improving under his administration…

On top of that, he has overseen the least amount of federal spending since President Eisenhower…

http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2012/05/24/who-is-the-smallest-government-spender-since-eisenhower-would-you-believe-its-barack-obama/

He actually tries to solve things diplomatically as opposed to going in all gun-ho. Here’s a list as to why many Americans prefer President Obama…

 1) One of the biggest and most-criticized Obama-backed reforms is the historic Affordable Care Act. Five presidents actually failed to create a health insurance plan that was not exorbitant and that Americans, across the aboard, could participate in. This year, more than 30-million Americans will finally gain access to quality and affordable healthcare insurance coverage. Bravo!

2) Former President George W. Bush could not do it, but our Prez did! After nine long and debilitating years in Iraq, 4,000 U.S. soldier deaths, and 32,000 U.S. troop injuries, the war that began in March 2003 under Bush’s watchful eye came to an end in December 2011. Obama had fulfilled one of his central campaign promises to end the war that he once referred to as “dumb,” vowing at the time to bring the troops home under his administration.

3) Osama Bin Laden was a dastardly terrorist who masterminded a devastating attack on these shores. The Al Qaeda terrorist group leader and the most-hunted man on the planet, who had eluded the CIA and the U.S. military for nearly a decade, was finally killed in May 2011. The defining moment in the American-led fight against terrorism that took place under Obama’s command gave further impetus to the President’s agenda of finally bringing the American troops home. Bin Laden’s demise came nearly 10 years after Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four American passenger jets on September 11, 2001, crashing three of them into the World Trade Center in New York City and the U.S. Pentagon outside Washington D.C. The fourth hijacked jet, United Flight 93, crashed into the Pennsylvania countryside after passengers fought the militants.

4) Our president is one of the eco-friendliest we’ve had in power. Obama pushed federal agencies to become more eco-conscious. More than four years ago, he issued an executive order requiring all federal agencies to make plans to curb their environmental impacts by 2020. Goals included a 30 percent reduction in fleet gasoline use, 26 percent boost in water efficiency, and sustainability requirements for 95 percent on all federal contracts. Since the federal government is the country’s single biggest purchaser of goods and services, the push is very likely to have ripple effects throughout the economy for years to come.

5) With his First Lady Michelle by his side, together, they fought the good fight of putting in place healthier school meals in an effort to wipe out childhood obesity. President Obama signed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010, mandating that $4.5 billion be allotted toward developing higher nutritional and health standards for this country’s children’s lunches. The bill meant that the amount of nutritional fruits and veggies are doubled and require that only whole grains in food be served to school-aged children.

These five Obama accomplishments are just a drop in the bucket in the string of successes that he has secured under his belt. What the man got done in the first two years in office is mind-boggling, even though he has been met with combative opposition from Conservative populist, social, and political Tea Party members. Obama has steered this country out of what many economic forecasters were saying would have resulted in a second Great Depression.

Yet through it all and then some, Barack Obama has maintained his cool-like-dat ‘tude, dashing smile, and confident stride. We also admire the President because he is also a loving husband, doting dad and nurturing friend. One day we’ll look back on this time as one where a glorious icon lived in American politics.  And speaking of accomplishments, here is a long list of things that President Obama has accomplished with citations…

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/02/15/a-long-list-of-president-obamas-accomplishments-with-citations/

And here is also a long list of every campaign promise he has kept so far…

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/obameter/rulings/promise-kept/

So there you have it in a nutshell. Hope it helped. And yes, it also helps that he’s one cool cat. Like I said, he ain’t perfect. But I will gladly take him over Reagan and the Bushes.

Good luck trying to “snuff out the left”. At this rate, the right is on the endangered list. And unless they realize that what they offer ain’t working anymore and the American people ain’t liking what they are selling, they will go the way of the Dodo. Either that or become a minority. I didn’t ditch the Republican party for no reason, friend. Quite frankly I am ashamed to have voted Republican for a good portion of my life. Republicans need to get their shit together fast.

Awesome analysis