Category Archives: Elections

The Definition of a Petulant Child

Posted on July 28, 2011 by DRenegade

Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following comment today: “Aren’t we at the point where the closer we get to chaos, the more concern that  there should be about coming to the table and compromising with Democrats? This is not leadership. … Continue reading →

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Standard & Poor’s Statement on the Credit Rating of the United States

Posted on July 26, 2011 by DRenegade

The following video from Standard & Poor’s explains their position for downgrading the United States’ credit rating within the next 90 days. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhOUw0jO0gg Keep in mind that they expect the debt ceiling to be raised and this is not a factor … Continue reading →

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Obama Thinks He Is President of a Democracy

Posted on July 25, 2011 by DRenegade

President Obama spoke at the National Council of La Raza’s annual conference on July 25, 2011. It appears that his base from the 2008 elections is abandoning him and he is branching out. Since his first re-election campaign video is … Continue reading →

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TREASURY SEC. GEITHNER REVEALS FAILURE OF LEFT by Frank Roche

Posted on July 25, 2011 by DRenegade

On this week’s, Fox News with Chris Wallace, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner aggressively revealed a damming truth while laying out his case for raising America’s debt ceiling. Geithner, on the defensive (seems like he has been since he was plucked … Continue reading →

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Boehner Says Republicans Must ‘Sacrifice’ to Avoid Default

Posted on July 24, 2011 by DRenegade

The Speaker of the House of Representatives has announced that Republicans must sacrifice to avoid default by raising the debt ceiling. I have several issues with Mr. Boehner’s statement. Not raising the debt ceiling does not mean default. Raising the … Continue reading →

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The Tea Party is Playing Russian Roulette and They Will Lose

Posted on July 23, 2011 by DRenegade

John Boehner will present a plan to raise the debt ceiling by Sunday (July 24th) evening. This deadline is to prevent a “roil” when the Asian stock markets open tomorrow night. Keep in mind that this will only be a … Continue reading →

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Any Doubt Left on Obama’s Immigration Policy

Posted on July 23, 2011 by DRenegade

The following video may be the first Democrat National Campaign advertisement for president Obama’s re-election. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnSIAPiFAXc

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CongressCritter Price and the Debt Ceiling

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Hans

Dear CongressCritter Price I did not write to you to solicit your view on the debt ceiling… I gave you a specific instruction: DO NOT RAISE THE DEBT CEILING. Do not lie to me by implication. “Default” is a threat … Continue reading →

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Wasserman Schultz vs. West: South Florida Rumble – Rounds 3 and 4

Posted on July 20, 2011 by DRenegade

Debbie Wasserman Schultz again attacked Rep. Allen West today on the Andrea Mitchell Reports program. Her assertion that it is not surprising that Rep. West would ‘crack under the pressure’ has ratcheted the rhetoric in the battle between the two Florida … Continue reading →

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Honor Must Be Defended

Posted on July 20, 2011 by DRenegade

We finally have a politician who will stand up and defend their honor in Washington, DC. The following story from tampabay.com reports how Rep. Allen West responded to criticism by Debbie Wasserman Schultz concerning the debt ceiling crisis. It is very … Continue reading →

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FBI arrests Obama Donor as Pakistani Agent

Posted on July 19, 2011 by DRenegade

Actually the FBI arrested Syed Ghulam Fai for making contributions to both Republicans and Democrats.  From Politico.com: Report: NRSC, Obama donor arrested as Pakistan agent Fai’s largest contribution, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, was to the National Republican … Continue reading →

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Durham Receives the Government that It Deserves

Posted on July 18, 2011 by DRenegade

Representative Larry Hall from NC Carolina District 29 spoke at the rally to support Governor Perdue’s override of the voter ID legislation in front of the general assembly. Ms. Morgan introduced Rep. Hall as their “activist on the inside”. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjFX-n66YUM … Continue reading →

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Was Moveon.org Right?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by DRenegade

I received the following email (again) and it reminded me of the video that I made at the Moveon.org organizational meeting in Garner, NC on March 15th. I encourage you to watch this short movie concerning how to deal with the Tea … Continue reading →

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Rally at the General Assembly Supporting the Governor’s Veto for Voter ID

Posted on July 13, 2011 by DRenegade

Is this what you want? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQb3NfVg0No

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I Agree That A Day of Action Is Overdue

Posted on July 13, 2011 by DRenegade

I am sure that there are other events scheduled across the state on Saturday for a Day of Action. The information below is for Raleigh’s event. I keep waiting for Americans to stand up with me: what will it take? … Continue reading →

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