Paul Ryan, Republican chair of the House Budget Committee, is attempting to Raid the Railroad Retirement fund by introducing a ‘poison pill’ that would effectively steal the… Read more “Paul Ryan’s crusade to “Raid the Railroad” is being framed as an attempt to “save” taxpayers money. Where have we heard this language before?”
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A closer look at Governor Scott Walker’s budget shortfall frame: Dennis Kucinich pulls back the curtain on the so called “debt crisis” affecting Wisconsin and other states around the nation.
Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin is in the process of being recalled after he used a fake “deficit crisis” to justify his actions of stripping workers of… Read more “A closer look at Governor Scott Walker’s budget shortfall frame: Dennis Kucinich pulls back the curtain on the so called “debt crisis” affecting Wisconsin and other states around the nation.”
Governor Scott Walker receives the NRA’s ‘defender of freedom’ award: Proof that we truly are living in a land of George Orwell.
For those who may not have been paying attention to politics in Wisconsin in the past year, Governor Scott Walker is in the process of being recalled. … Read more “Governor Scott Walker receives the NRA’s ‘defender of freedom’ award: Proof that we truly are living in a land of George Orwell.”
David Cay Johnston sheds light on two critical “frames” conservatives use to manipulate us: Government “Picking winners and losers” and a “Transfer of wealth.”
David Cay Johnston wrote an article entitled, “Taxed by the boss” where he discussed the implications of the more than 2,700 companies in the Unites States that… Read more “David Cay Johnston sheds light on two critical “frames” conservatives use to manipulate us: Government “Picking winners and losers” and a “Transfer of wealth.””
The top 1% took in 93% of all income gains in 2010. What does this transfer of wealth mean for our country?
The most critical issue affecting the majority of American citizens that is rarely discussed by political pundits, including those on the left, is the fact that in… Read more “The top 1% took in 93% of all income gains in 2010. What does this transfer of wealth mean for our country?”
Two visions for America: One Progressive the other regressive. Which path will our elected representatives choose?
In reference to the choices we make today that will decide the fate of our nation tomorrow, Jim Wallis mentioned in a recent article, the choice Paul… Read more “Two visions for America: One Progressive the other regressive. Which path will our elected representatives choose?”
Poll-tested, Focus group approved! How Frank Luntz manipulates public perception.
The Motto Frank Luntz uses is “Its not what you say, It’s what people hear.” What this means to Frank Luntz is that he is not manipulating… Read more “Poll-tested, Focus group approved! How Frank Luntz manipulates public perception.”
H.R. 5: The GOP plan to protect the “privileged sector” from prosecution, otherwise framed as a plan to “save” Medicare.
Paul Ryan admitted on C-span that the George Orwell Party’s (GOP) plan to “save” Medicare involves one of the top 5 priorities of the Republican Party since… Read more “H.R. 5: The GOP plan to protect the “privileged sector” from prosecution, otherwise framed as a plan to “save” Medicare.”
George Lakoff on the Santorum Strategy: Why we’re all in trouble if this strategy is successful in 2012.
George Lakoff wrote an article recently in the Huffington Post describing what he calls the Santorum Strategy. He began this article by stating, “The Santorum Strategy is… Read more “George Lakoff on the Santorum Strategy: Why we’re all in trouble if this strategy is successful in 2012.”
David Cay Johnston explains why it pays to be a bus driver in Sweden: Made possible by the ‘S’ word – “Socialism”
You hear it every day on right-wing talk radio, Fox news, and even by Conservative politicians, who repeatedly say that we are headed down a path toward… Read more “David Cay Johnston explains why it pays to be a bus driver in Sweden: Made possible by the ‘S’ word – “Socialism””
STOP Framing "US" 