Introduction In 2016, the reason for and role of third party candidates is very different. So is their impact. In most election years, third party candidates are viewed as an expression of protest that ultimately weakens a more viable candidate. Sometimes the expression of protest is a petty and superficial reaction by those who didn’t win… Continue reading Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016
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Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.
Jill Stein of the Green Party has been an increasingly popular candidate choice for progressives, especially those who may be disenfranchised Bernie Sanders supporters, or those looking to support a woman for president as an alternative to Hillary Clinton. She’s the new Bernie Sanders, and being treated as such. In what seemed to be an… Continue reading Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.
Donald Trump: Praising Hillary Clinton, Universal Healthcare and Taxing the Rich (Videos)
The videos below show a civilized Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump saying nice things about each other. I Like Hillary Clinton Trump: “I like her and I like her husband… He’s a really good guy and she’s a really good person and woman.” (Speaking of Hillary and Bill Clinton) A Democrat Trump: “I probably identify… Continue reading Donald Trump: Praising Hillary Clinton, Universal Healthcare and Taxing the Rich (Videos)
Progressives with concerns about Hillary Clinton are labeled sexist and dishonest
I read an interesting exchange on Facebook recently between a Liberal-Progressive and a Hillary Clinton supporter. It reinforced a common pattern I’m seeing where those critical of Hillary are called sexist. The Progressive offered the following list of concerns regarding Hillary: She has supported the corporate and the rich at the expense of the working classes. She… Continue reading Progressives with concerns about Hillary Clinton are labeled sexist and dishonest
Thirteen major news stories that the media got wrong about Donald Trump — and why you should care.
Update: 7 Nov 2024 Over the eight years from 2016 to the 2024 election, U.S. news media and late night talk shows gradually became more critical of Joe Biden and more favorable to Donald Trump. This seemed to be an effort to correct for public perceptions of bias. By May of 2023, CNN helped platform… Continue reading Thirteen major news stories that the media got wrong about Donald Trump — and why you should care.
Here’s Why Corporate Mainstream Media is Failing to Defeat Donald Trump
Corporate owned and controlled mainstream media is placating Democrats, liberals, and progressives by providing fluff pieces and sensationalized tabloid-style articles critical of Donald Trump. Unfortunately, the independent media, entertainment/comedy news, bloggers, and YouTubers are following that example. Eight Media Misrepresentations about Donald Trump Initially Trump’s hair and skin color were the focus of much attention. For… Continue reading Here’s Why Corporate Mainstream Media is Failing to Defeat Donald Trump
Videos of Latinos, Muslims, Women, and African Americans who support Donald Trump
According to most media reports, Donald Trump is running a presidential campaign based on hatred, divisiveness, bigotry, vulgarity, insults, sexism, racism, and nationalistic anti-immigrant fear-mongering. In contrast to that narrative, and the selective soundbites that support it, among those who support Donald Trump and have attended his rallies there a surprising number of Latinos, Muslims, African Americans, women,… Continue reading Videos of Latinos, Muslims, Women, and African Americans who support Donald Trump
Here’s Why Republicans are Sometimes Better on Liberal and Progressive Initiatives Than Democrats
Next week Apple CEO Tim Cook will be hosting a fundraiser to support U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other House Republicans. Cook has supported Democrats and Republicans in the past. What business leaders recognize is that, despite differences on some issues, they must work with politicians in both parties to help advance common… Continue reading Here’s Why Republicans are Sometimes Better on Liberal and Progressive Initiatives Than Democrats
Videos that Help Explain the Rise of Donald Trump
For many people, the rise of Donald Trump has been perplexing. Trump has spent millions of dollars of his own money, seemingly in an effort to offend as many people as possible, beginning with harsh criticisms of the Republican party and all it’s top leadership. He’s an equal opportunity offender, insulting Black, White, Mexican, Muslim,… Continue reading Videos that Help Explain the Rise of Donald Trump
Yes, Bernie Sanders Was Invited to the Vatican – Detractors’ Claims Are False and Misleading
Shortly after Bernie Sanders was invited to the Vatican, some media outlets, starting with a Bloomberg report, began spreading a rumor stating that Bernie Sanders hadn’t been invited to the Vatican, but instead had invited himself in violation of proper protocol. The Bloomberg report quoted Margaret Archer, president of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, saying that Sanders… Continue reading Yes, Bernie Sanders Was Invited to the Vatican – Detractors’ Claims Are False and Misleading
Election 2016: Is it finally time for Hillary Clinton to drop out?
Some Democratic Party members are beginning to ask if it’s finally time for Bernie Sanders to drop out. For reasons explained below, it may be a better question to ask if it’s finally time for Hillary Clinton to drop out. As the First Lady for eight years, and later as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has had decades of… Continue reading Election 2016: Is it finally time for Hillary Clinton to drop out?
Election 2016: Is it finally time for Bernie Sanders to drop out?
Some Democratic Party members are beginning to ask if maybe it’s time for Bernie Sanders to drop out. Given that he’s up against the political Goliath that is Hillary Clinton, it’s a reasonable question to ask. As the First Lady for eight years, and later as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has had decades of experience… Continue reading Election 2016: Is it finally time for Bernie Sanders to drop out?