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The New Union Busting Tactic…Just Drown ‘em in Paperwork…
Who is Grover Norquist? He is a GOP hack conservative anti-union lobbyist and President of the tax lobbying group, Americans for Tax Reform. Norquist, along with Bill Kristol, Ralph E. Reed, Jr., Clint Bolick and David McIntosh is one of the so-called “Gang of Five” identified in Nina Easton‘s 2000 book by that name, which gives … Read more
Jesus Sells Out at Wal-Mart (Update)…
There’s been much written about the scarcity of Nintendo’s Wii this holiday season, but last week Wal-Mart sold out of another popular toy: the Talking Jesus Messenger of Faith doll. The 12-inch doll is made by one2believe of Valencia, Calif., which also sells Nativity scenes and other Bible action figures such as Samson and … Read more
Ann Coulter Gets a Pass on Voter Registration Fraud in Florida…No Surprise There…
We thought, here at ShadowDemocracy.org, that we would publish Ann Coulter’s long and infamous timeline of voter fraud crime, and how this two year trail of deceit has ultimately led to no conviction…only revealing more corruption at the highest levels. If you had any doubt that the political machine is at work in Florida, there won’t be … Read more
Huckabee No Flash in the Pan…Carries Iowa Momentum to South Carolina…
Reprinted from CNN Political Ticker… In the course of just a few weeks, Mike Huckabee has capitalized on his Iowa surge and roared to the front of the Republican pack in South Carolina, largely on the strength of social conservatives frustrated with the current crop of candidates. “We’ve been on the stove simmering for about … Read more
Does God Have a Future? Part II…The Conundrum Between Spirituality, Religion, and God
This is article #2 in a 10 part series that will appear each Sunday: Does God Have a Future? Digest of past articles… Link to article #1 here…Does God Have a Future? Part I…An Introduction Overall, a diverse body of data shows that spirituality is up everywhere including the U.S., while church attendance and alliance … Read more
You Know the GOP is in Trouble When Huckabee is Surging in Iowa…
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has vaulted over all major GOP challengers to take a commanding lead in the race to win the Iowa caucuses, while Barack Obama continues to edge ahead of Hillary Clinton among Democrats likely to participate. This is according to a new NEWSWEEK poll. The most dramatic result to come from the … Read more
An Update on Congressional Investigation into Mega-Churches…
A second Christian ministry is refusing to meet a Thursday deadline for a Senate investigation into preachers’ salaries, perks and travel, The Associated Press has learned. See related Shadow Democracy post and comment thread here… Benny Hinn of World Healing Center Church Inc. and Benny Hinn Ministries of Grapevine, Texas, said in a statement … Read more
Bush Approval Among Military Families Down 50% Since 2004
Reprinted from RawStory.com Support for President Bush and his Iraq war policy is nearly as anemic among US military families as it is in the general population, according to a new Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll. The survey finds that almost 60 percent of the military community — which was defined as active and former service … Read more
Quick! Who’s Position is This…Bush or Giuliani???
Okay, time for a little fun. Can you guess who said the following regarding various issues??? U.S. Policy toward Africa He said the United States should focus its policy toward Africa on increases in trade. “U.S. government aid is important, but aid not linked to reform perpetuates bad policies and poverty.” In May 2007, he … Read more
Petraeus Says Things are Getting Better in Iraq, but are They?
David Petraeus, Bush’s top American general in Iraq, has expressed his satisfaction on the progress made in Iraq, but said the military was still far from any victory. “Nobody in uniform is doing victory dances in the end zone,” Petraeus told reporters. Gates said on Wednesday that the violence in Iraq had dropped to levels not seen since the … Read more
Democrats Ready to Fold Once Again on War Funding…
A quick spine check of the Democratic Party has revealed Jell-O once again… Reprinted fron the Washington Post By Jonathan Weisman Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, December 5, 2007; Page A03 Facing increasing evidence of military progress in Iraq, some Democratic congressional leaders are eyeing a shift in legislative strategy that would abandon a link … Read more
Ron Paul Appears on ‘The View’ and Gets Grilled on Abortion Position…
Ron Paul wasted no time crossing the writer’s picket line to defend his anti-abortion position on the daytime talk show, The View…and he took a verbal beating while he did it. “I don’t think we’re ever going to reach a stage where there will no abortions,” Paul said, before indicating he would like to see Roe … Read more
Extreme Workers and the Ripple Effect of Long Hours on the Job…
I’ve always been perplexed by those who are content with working their lives away. Of course I’m no one to talk. On more than one occasion I have been labeled a work-a-holic. But now there is a new term – ‘Extreme Worker. I first heard it on the radio a few years back but more … Read more
Texas Science Director Fired for Mentioning Evolution…
A Texas science education official was forced to resign in October for doing her job. The Austin-American Statesman has reported that. Chris Corner, science curriculum director, was fired following an email she circulated announcing an upcoming speech by Barbara Forrest, co-author of Creationism’s Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design and an expert witness in Kitzmiller v. Dover, the lawsuit brought … Read more
Does God Have a Future? Part I…An Introduction
(This post is part one of a 10 part series that will appear each Sunday) The past several years have seen a remarkable turn of events in the socio-political conscious of Americans and indeed people worldwide. The Cold War is fifteen years over, but the prospects of a New World Order, an order designed and … Read more
Happy Holidays from Your Friends at the Vermont Department of Social Services…
Reprinted from the Canadian Press… A homeless man thought he was doing some good by standing at a supermarket for 10 hours a day to get shoppers to donate money into a red Salvation Army kettle. The shelter where Paul Tucker lives doesn’t see it that way. The Good Samaritan Haven ordered him out by … Read more
I Know Bush is at War with the English Language but…
I stumbled on some more recent gems…enjoy “There are some similarities, of course (between Iraq and Vietnam). Death is terrible.” –George W. Bush, Tipp City, Ohio, April 19, 2007 “I’ve been in politics long enough to know that polls just go poof at times.” –George W. Bush, Tipp City, Ohio, April 19, 2007 “Suiciders are … Read more
States Sue Over Poison Released Into the Environment…
This a follow-up to a recent post on illegal chemical testing on U.S. citizens… Twelve states sued the Bush administration Wednesday to force greater disclosure of data on toxic chemicals that companies store, use and release into the environment. The state officials oppose new federal Environmental Protection Agency rules that allow thousands of companies … Read more
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After only three months of regular posting, our blog has achieved the 10,000+ hit mark! I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of our readers that are growing this blog at a rate of 100% per month! Look for new features and content in the coming months as we continue to strive toward … Read more
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Bush Comments on Past Alcoholism…but Curious Behavior Still Surounds Him…
President Bush offered rare public comments yesterday on his past problems with alcohol, President Bush said that he had never been a “knee-walking drunk,” but that “I doubt I’d be standing here if I hadn’t quit drinking whiskey, and beer, and wine and all that.” Bush has previously said he often drank too much as … Read more
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