55% of terror are RIGHT WING EXTREMISTS in the US It is past time for FOX to talk about Right Wing Terror.

From neo-Nazi killers like Page, to a string of abortion clinic bombings, as well as bloody assaults on law enforcement from anti-government insurrectionists, acts of right-wing extreme violence continue  to terrorize victims in the U.S. (" Fifty-six percent of domestic terrorist attacks and plots in the U.S. since 1995 have been perpetrated by right-wing extremists.") But Fox News is not concerned. And Fox News does not try to affix collective blame.
It's clear that Fox is only interested in covering and hyping a single part of the War on Terror; the part that targets Muslims and lets Fox wallow in stereotypes.


http://www.alternet.org/wheres-fox-news-when-white-right-wing-extremists-commit-acts-terror?akid=10375.294211.o1eWRQ&rd=1&src=newsletter832014&t=11

Absurdity Today with Juliana Forlano

A satirical look at current events.

http://crooksandliars.com/julianna-forlano/americas-most-dangerous-tumors-ar

HOW RENEWABLE ENERGY OUTPERFORMS Fracking

In 2012, renewable energy accounted for 55 percent of all the new domestic energy created in the U.S. For the first time in history, renewable energy (primarily wind and solar) has become the dominant electrical energy of choice within this nation.
Over the past ten years,  wind energy capacity within the U.S. has grown by more than 960 percent. Last year wind  alone accounted for 42 percent of the total new U.S. electrical capacity installed, and wind energy capacity grew an astounding 22 percent in 2012 alone.

n 2011, annual domestic natural gas production rose to 24,000,000 million cubic feet (growing by about 20 percent since 1995). An import fact often overlooked in discussions concerning this recent spike in production is that, while output has indeed increased, the number of gas wells needed to produce this gas has increased at a much greater rate (up about 180 percent over the same time period). 
Perhaps the real story in these numbers is that the amount of natural gas per well continues to decline. A sign of an industry past its peak, with declining reserves and lower productivity.


http://www.alternet.org/fracking/fact-vs-fiction-how-renewables-outshine-fracking?akid=10374.294211.nI6F_T&rd=1&src=newsletter831565&t=21

In honor of the GW Bush Library Opening A song for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Country Joe and the Fish,  I feel like I'm fixin to die Rag.  For GW Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and the other draft dodgers who intentionally stayed out of Vietnam but really liked to start two UNPAID FOR WARS for us to pay off by losing Social Security.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBdeCxJmcAo

Juanita Jean: Louie Gomert, Republican, Texas, gets a bag to put over his head.

Republican Louie will allow us to be any kind of Baptist we choose - that is freedom of Religion, Louie style.

http://juanitajean.com/2013/04/28/louie-put-that-bag-back-over-your-head/

UNEMPLOYED: Inaction by Congress but they took care of flight delays

Melissa Harris-Perry is so very great.

http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/heather/melissa-harris-perry-if-only-congress-cons

REEFER MADNESS: I had to watch this when I was in the Army.

I thought it was funny back then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P_qjLhtA74&feature=player_embedded

Bill Maher: Why is redemption so much easier for Republicans than for Democrats?

I have thought this myself but Maher states it so very well.

http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/heather/maher-why-redemption-so-much-easier-republ

Bill Maher: Craziest Congressman Contest

There are quite a few fools and idiots to choose from.  Hard to choose.

http://rackjite.com/bill-maher-craziest-congressman-contest-steve-king-or-joe-barton/

NEW RULES: Bill Maher

Just the usual topics of the week:  Bombers, Sanford, Wiener and penis's

http://rackjite.com/new-rules-with-bill-maher-sit-on-my-facebook-april-26-2013/

SAVE THE POST OFFICE: A Bill to save it is being put forth

Maybe, finally, we'll see a sensible resolution to this GOP-fabricated crisis. Wouldn't that be nice? Ha ha, just kidding! The Republican-controlled house is incapable of doing the right thing -- but that doesn't mean we shouldn't push them:

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has introduced legislation to try to save the US Postal Service from its incipient bankruptcy, and he is asking for the public to help him pass it.DeFazio’s bill would repeal the needless requirement — one no other business or entity must face — that the Postal Service pre-fund 75 years’ worth of employee health benefits. That requirement has hugely contributed to the USPS defaulting for the first and then second time in its history last year.
Analysis from 2012 estimated that the USPS would have a $1.5 billion surplus without the benefit requirement.

http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/support-legislation-will-save-postal-

BENZENE FOUND AT MAYFLOWER, AR OIL SPILL Benzene in the air causes CANCER.

The Faulkner County Citizens Advisory Group conducted independent tests on the air and water from Lake Conway in response to the Exxon tar sands oil spill, and presented the findings during a Townhall gathering in Mayflower, Arkansas this week. Residents were alarmed by what they heard.
KTHV 11:

John Hammons lives near an area known as "The Cove," a body of water sitting across from Lake Conway in Mayflower.
"We can smell it. So I know it's there," Hammons said, who is concerned about his three children and wife, who is seven months pregnant.
"She's broken out in hives, had nose bleeds, (and) respiratory problems," he explained.
The Hammons were among a group of concerned people in the area who met for the town hall meeting.
Chemist Wilma Subra said ExxonMobil is being attentive to those inside the Northwoods subdivision, where thousands of gallons of heavy crude oil spilled nearly one month ago, but others in the area have suffered with little attention.
"There's a population all around that's been made very, very sick by the emissions," Subra said.
To evaluate the situation, Subra independently analyzed air and water data captured from the Lake Conway area, claiming the carcinogen Benzene is present in the region. 

http://occupyamerica.crooksandliars.com/diane-sweet/independent-analysis-mayflower-finds-b

EXPLOSION NEAR DETROIT! A Tar Sands Refinery. Evacuations now taking place.

DETROIT (WWJ) – BREAKING – There has been an explosion at the Marathon Detroit Refinery and a mandatory evacuation order is in effect for the area just off of Schafer from Ropp down to Dix and all the way down to Outer Drive per Melvindale police.
Reports of the explosion came in from several listeners to WWJ Newsradio 950 just before 6 p.m. and it appears that one of the tankers on the site may have exploded.
Marathon Detroit Refinery told WWJ that they were trying to get the situation under control but could not comment further.

http://crooksandliars.com/breaking-news/explosion-reported-detroit-refinery

Koch Brothers Video: Those 2 fellows are evil and actively work to make life hard for the middle class

2 Hour video about the evil deeds of the Koch Brothers.  The are destroying much of the life and environment for the middle class as well as working hard to destroy social security and unions.

http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/koch-brothers-retool-machine-2014-midterms

Rick Perry, TX Gov, is in his high chair throwing a fit.

I will let Juanita Jean explain.  (Rick Perry owes the people of West Texas an apology!  Gov Perry had policies which allowed the company to stock over 1000 times the allowable dangerous and flammable chemicals without telling the Federal Authorities, which is required.  GOV PERRY'S POLICIES ALLOWED THE TOWN TO BE BLOWN UP. )

http://juanitajean.com/2013/04/26/dont-hold-your-breath/

Here is a 2nd article about Gov Rick Perry and the cartoon which has him upset.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/27/1205200/-West-Texas-explosion-political-cartoon-strikes-a-nerve-with-Rick-Perry#

Was oldest Boston Bomber part of a Triple Murder a year ago?

One of the oldest Bombert's friend and 2 others were killed a year ago.  Was he involved in the killing of the 3?  They have re-opened the case.

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/26315908/#51627294

Monologue: Bill Maher, The week in review: Bombing, Republicans, Reese Witherspoon and Pot.

Bill even got in Carnival Cruise and the GW Bush library opening, 'A library in Texas - really'

http://rackjite.com/bill-maher-monologue-boston-bombers-dumber-than-harold-and-kumar-april-26-2013/

EPA SAYS PEBBLE MINE COULD WIPE OUT SALMON RUNS!! Finally!!

Pebble Mine is just a bad idea!!  700 Foot Earthen dams of toxic chemicals above a pristine watershed is just a disaster waiting to happen.  (It is also an earthquake zone.)  Any stream or river in that area will be wiped out.

http://www.adn.com/2013/04/26/2880762/epa-says-pebble-could-wipe-out.html#emlnl=Morning_Newsletter

Norristown, Penn: A Battered Woman can be evicted for reporting Domestic Violence. People don't report being battered to stay in their homes.

A woman gets stabbed but does not report it because she knows she could face eviction.  This is just wrong.  I am glad the ACLU has taken the case.

http://www.ibtimes.com/domestic-violence-victims-threatened-eviction-aclu-sues-norristown-pa-over-so-called-nuisance

Large 9/11 AIRPLANE PART FOUND blocks away from Twin Towers - let the conspiracies begin.

A strange place to be found, for sure.  They are now running tests to see if it was dropped there the day of 9/11 or was it placed there afterwards.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/911-Plane-Part-Found-Alley-Near-World-Trade-Center-Towers-Placed-There-204997571.html

Price Manipulation by BIG BANKS!! Sounds bad and impacts you and I!

In layman’s terms, Taibbi explains, “if you can imagine paying 20 bucks for a crappy PB&J because some evil cabal of agribusiness companies colluded to fix the prices of both peanuts and peanut butter, you come close to grasping the lunacy of financial markets where both interest rates and interest-rate swaps are being manipulated at the same time, often by the same banks.” 

http://www.alternet.org/austerity-brings-unemployment-new-highs-spain-and-france-so-why-do-pols-keep-pushing-it-us?akid=10373.294211.lRLE8j&rd=1&src=newsletter831496&t=17

HIGHER UNEMPLOYMENT IN AUSTERITY BUDGET COUNTRIES! Unemployment is higher than a year ago.

Spain, Greece and Portugal have higher unemployment than a year ago!  Their unemployment rates are 26, 26 and 17.5.  THESE COUNTRIES HAVE USED AUSTERITY BUDGETING TO DEAL WITH THE DOWNTURN IN THEIR ECONOMY!!!   Those countries that used a stimulus (US) are much less than those who used AUSTERITY BUDGETING.

The clamping down on the US Budget (Sequester) is an AUSTERITY BUDGET MOVE AND WILL DEPRESS THE ECONOMY.  When will we ever be able to look around the world and learn something from the various approaches taken?  With the Republicans insisting on 60 votes to pass anything, we are forced down the AUSTERITY PATH even though THE AUSTERITY PATH DOES NOT WORK.

http://www.alternet.org/austerity-brings-unemployment-new-highs-spain-and-france-so-why-do-pols-keep-pushing-it-us?akid=10373.294211.lRLE8j&rd=1&src=newsletter831496&t=17

Boston Bombing: IRRESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM and bad speculation

Big Event mean lots of cell phone cameras and video cameras of every sort.  It was the same with the Boston Marathon, many cameras were taking pictures at the finish line.  To do a criminal act in such a place will be on camera and that fact exposed the bombers.  Some video is held back for court but we can be assured that the police and prosecutors have solid proof of the what and how the bombing took place.  Of course, those who prosecute the case must spend their time and effort developing their case and going through the evidence and have interviews of thousands of people.  If you look at any big case, you will find discrepancies.  The killing of Bin Laden with only dozens of highly trained individuals still ended up with lots of discrepancies.  Discrepancies happen in all cases and have to be analyzed and evaluated by the prosecution.

This past week was a week of speculation and conspiracy theories.  Glenn Beck and FOX were just two of many who are pushing another bomber and/or the government agents behind the bombing and/or coverup of the bombing.  What a bunch of losers.  Can we let our prosecutors develop their case please.

http://www.alternet.org/glenn-beck-comes-most-absurd-conspiracy-theory-about-boston?page=0%2C1

Jon Oliver on Gun Control and how it worked in Australia

Shooting rates have gone down dramatically since Gun Control implemented in Australia.  They had the same paranoia about Gun Control when it was pushed through BUT GUN CONTROL STOPPED THE RISING VIOLENCE RATES.

http://rackjite.com/daily-show-john-oliver-australian-gun-control-and-the-ninja-police/

ROUNDUP: A Herbicide looks like it could be linked to Cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases

Heavy use of the world's most popular herbicide, Roundup, could be linked to a range of health problems and diseases, including Parkinson's, infertility and cancers, according to a new study.

The peer-reviewed report, published last week in the scientific journal Entropy, said evidence indicates that residues of "glyphosate," the chief ingredient in Roundup weed killer, which is sprayed over millions of acres of crops, has been found in food.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/25/roundup-herbicide-health-issues-disease_n_3156575.html

Rachel Maddow: Poop Cruise, Short Memories and GW Bush Library

People forget things fast in the US.  The Poop Cruise is proof as is the GW Bush Library.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/maddow-compares-bush-library-to-poop-cruise-both-banking-on-the-fact-that-americans-have-short-memories/

YOU DESERVE RAPE - This guy needs to join Westboro Baptist Church, if they would have him.

To use religion to say rape is OK is sure a load of crap.  Fast forward to about half way.  To me, it is kind of like those who say waterboarding is not torture - They should be waterboarded because they are so macho.  When someone says, You Deserve Rape.  Should he be saying, I deserve Rape.  He should wish for himself what he wishes on others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKgFNf4Mhf0&feature=player_embedded

Worst Congress Money can buy!!

THIS NEW BREED OF CONGRESS rarely have the voter in mind at all, unless, of course, that voter’s a cash-laden heavy hitter with the clout to keep an incumbent on the leash and comfortably in office.
How else to explain a Congress that still adamantly refuses to do anything, despite some 90 percent of the American public being in favor of background checks for gun purchases and a healthy majority favoring other gun control measures? Last week, they ignored the pleas of Newtown families and the siege of violence in Boston and yielded once again to the fanatical rants of Wayne LaPierre and the National Rifle Association. In just the first three months of this year, as it shoved back against the renewed push for controls, the NRA spent a record $800,000 keeping congressional members in line.

http://www.salon.com/2013/04/26/tk_5_partner_13/

What does it mean to be an 'American' Corporation?

2 hours and 20 minute film about Corporations taking over the power of people and governments in the US and worldwide  Interesting.

http://crooksandliars.com/dave-johnson/what-does-it-mean-be-american-corpora

Chemotherapy: $70,000 in US but 2,500.00 in India! Why the difference?

India’s Supreme Court has rejected a bid from Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG to patent an updated version of its cancer drug Gleevec (known as Glivec in Europe).
Patents allow companies to block competitors from making and selling the same product. The ruling means that Novartis can’t stop drug makers in India from manufacturing generic versions of Gleevec, which cost much less than the original.

http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/oncologists-rise-against-big-pharma

Bush Library Opens: Chemical Weapons used by Syrian Govt. BUSH WOULD PROBABLY HAVE US IN A NEW WAR! What to do?

 it's gratifying to see that the current President is trying to not get us into another decade-long Middle Eastern ground war.
The Obama administration shares the suspicions of several of its allies that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons, a senior official said Wednesday, but it lacks the conclusive evidence that President Obama has said would lead to American intervention.

Faced with mounting pressure to act against Syria — including a new assertion by an Israeli military intelligence official on Tuesday that Syria repeatedly used chemical weapons — the United States is waiting for the results of an exhaustive analysis of soil, hair and other material to determine whether chemical warfare agents have been used. 

You mean we're actually waiting to gather evidence ourselves before making it up and plunging the country into combat?  How novel.

http://zandarvts.blogspot.com/2013/04/last-call-not-blowing-up-in-our-faces.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ZVTS+%28Zandar+Versus+The+Stupid%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

Climate Change: A hero speaks: James Hansen. Stop Keystone XL and make a carbon agreement with China.

But what's a little disappointing is that we've reached a point where we should really be pounding on the desk of leaders and saying, “Hey, you've got to do something. You have to do something in a hurry or we're going to leave our children and grandchildren a situation that's out of their control. There will be large impacts, which they simply cannot do anything about.” And the basic physics for that is very well understood that the climate system has tremendous inertia, it does not respond quickly as humans or nature applies forces to the system. But now we know those forces, those human made forces — the CO2 amount and how it's changing is known very precisely.

The only way to solve the problem is to put an honest price on the fossil fuels. And it's going to need to be international. So the United States and China are going to have to get together and agree on the fact that they both will need to put a gradually rising price on carbon emissions. And I feel that's a doable thing because China knows that they will suffer from climate change more than most places. They have their 50 million people that are living near sea level. They have tremendous pollution, air and water pollution from fossil fuels. So they have a strong incentive for wanting to deal with this problem.

...we just continue to go after every fossil fuel we can find including those that are very hard to get at, it takes a lot of energy to extract them and they're particularly dirty and cause other environmental problems as well as climate change.

I'm hoping that the Obama administration is beginning to understand this and that they will reject the Keystone Pipeline.


http://www.alternet.org/environment/james-hansen-one-thing-we-should-be-doing-prevent-catastrophic-climate-change?page=0%2C1&akid=10366.294211.GEu7S1&rd=1&src=newsletter830898&t=3

Republican Strategist says Rush Limbaugh is a problem setting Repub against Republican.

Frank Lutz, the message man for the Republican Party says Rush Limbaugh and right wing talk radio are putting Republican against Republican and it is a problem.  I bet he wishes he had chosen his words better:  Such talk upsets Rush, Levine, Alex Jones and Beck.

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/04/26/gop-consultant-tells-college-students-off-the-record-limbaugh-is-a-problem/

Boston Bombing: Changing Facts and Conspiracy Theorists

Facts in big cases change after the dust settles.  With the Boston Bombing:  The Gun facts appear to be changing.  The Conspiracy Theorists who love to say the bombing was a Government operation use any and all changes in facrts to say it was Government Agents that set the bomb to take away their guns , rights or President Obama is a Muslim who is using it to make the Governement Muslim.  You have to get into the Glenn Beck, Alex Jones crazy mind to think like a Conspiracy person.

the Conspiracy Theories have begun.  After the capture, the courts basically wants to seal information so it will not create problems when the case goes to trial.  So, the facts may not be known until the court case is adjudicated.  It is a good article and the Conspiracy Folks have a lot of noise to make.  This case is money in the bank for them.  Just like the Gun Law Changes, most people are glad it is over and have high praise for the police and government response.  A few will make a lot of noise, write  a lot of emails and call the politicians lots so the minority will appear to be the majority when it is not even close to being that way.

http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/facts-keep-changing-about-boston-bombings-and-its-fueling-conspiracy-theory?akid=10366.294211.GEu7S1&rd=1&src=newsletter830898&t=11

Jon Stewart slams FOX for wanting to SHRED OUR BILL OF RIGHTS!

From this Wednesday evening's The Daily Show, Jon Stewart took the bed-wetters over at Faux "News" to task for wanting to shred our Constitution and Bill of Rights, ever since the suspect was arrested for the Boston Marathon bombings.
As Stewart noted at the end of the segment, they're ready to rip just about every amendment to shreds, there is one of course that they're willing to defend -- the 2nd.


http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/heather/hayes-bush-presidency-it-was-just-bad-you