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The earth's core, consisting largely of iron, helps balance our spinning planet. On the other hand, the core of too many of today's prominent political leaders consists almost entirely of unintended irony, which tends to make them go all wobbly on their political stands. This might be comical were it not so destructive for our nation.
Rooty-toot-toot, here comes the Newt!
Monday, November 21, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
O joy – the generous gods of political commentary love me!
The poli-gods have delivered a magnificent gift for me: Newt.... [read more]
The GOP loves the federal spending it hates
Friday, October 7, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Whatever else you think about tea party-infused Republican leaders in Congress, at least they're consistent in their opposition to big government intrusion in the economy, right?
Absolutely! Unless you count... [read more]
CUTTING BACK THE MIDDLE CLASS TO SUBSIDIZE YACHT OWNERS
Monday, July 18, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
With a tsunami of economic pain swamping America's working families, our stalwart national leaders are rushing to provide aid and comfort. Unfortunately, not to workers, but to CEOs, Wall Street speculators, and every pampered plutocrat... [read more]
A LYING HYPOCRITE FOR PRESIDENT
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
If you find it necessary to declare on national television that "I am a serious person," you're probably not.
Meet Michele Bachmann. She's currently running for president, but suffering a few... [read more]
THE GOP'S ASSAULT ON MEDICARE
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Remember the hoorahs from Republicans just 4 months ago, when House budget chairman Paul Ryan issued the GOP's "bold" plan to slash federal spending? Gosh, how quickly that cheering turned to silence.
... [read more]
DEBT CEILING HYPOCRISY
Monday, July 11, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
"No," shout Republican leaders at President Obama, like pouty two-year olds. "We won't raise the government's statutory debt limit in order to avoid a national default," they cry.
Four whiney GOP... [read more]
AND THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE IS: [BLANK]
Friday, May 13, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Nothing personal, my Republican friends, but – Good God! – is this all there is?
You're barely a year away from choosing your contender for president of the U.S.A., and... [read more]
GOP HOUSE CHOOSES BIG OIL OVER GRANNY
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Republican congressional leaders don't seem to be the quickest bunnies in the litter.
Having taken their blunt budget ax to Medicare, Medicaid, Head Start, EPA, NPR, and dozens of other popular... [read more]
TRUMP SHOWS WHAT HE'S MADE OF
Monday, May 2, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Who says America lacks innovations to create new industries these days? Why, in just the past few months, a huge growth industry sprang up from nothing but a novel theory, and it quickly swept across... [read more]
Shhh, people – Mitt's Trying to think
Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams once offered this advice to rookies: "If you don't think too good, don't think too much."
Mitt Romney would do well to take Ted's tip... [read more]