Day: February 17, 2012

No He Didn’t! Gov. Christie Uses His Veto Power

by goodolewoody, posted in CIVIL RIGHTS, Democracy, MARRIAGE EQUALITY, Politics, Religion

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that would allow same-sex couples to wed.

The General Assembly passed the measure Thursday, and the state Senate approved it Monday. Lawmakers have until the legislative session ends in January 2014 to attempt to override Christie’s veto. [CNN]

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Whitney Houston’s Homegoing SATURDAY ON CNN AT 11am

by goodolewoody, posted in BLACKS, CIVIL RIGHTS, INDEPENDENT VOTERS, LGBT, MIDDLE-CLASS, Religion, Women

CORRECTION

Whitney Houston
1963-2012
R.I.P.

“For complete coverage of Whitney Houston‘s death, tune in to CNN and HLN. On Saturday, CNN’s Piers Morgan, Soledad O’Brien and Don Lemon remember the music legend at 11 a.m. ET, and a special CNN Presents at 8 p.m. ET takes a look at her life and death.

(CNN) — Saturday’s funeral for legendary pop singer Whitney Houston is expected to be made available for television and web streaming from the New Jersey church where she grew up, Houston’s publicist said Wednesday.

The services, to be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, will be in a much smaller, more intimate setting than the concert halls and arenas Houston packed during her heyday.

In every sense, she will be going home.” [CNN]

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“GOD DON’T LIKE UGLY,” PAT!

by goodolewoody, posted in BLACKS, CIVIL RIGHTS, CORRUPTION, Democracy, economic justice, Latinos, MARRIAGE EQUALITY, RACISM

Newsmax.com
Breaking from Newsmax.comPat Buchanan Out for Good at MSNBC

NEW YORK — MSNBC dropped conservative commentator Pat Buchanan on Thursday, four months after suspending him following the publication of his latest book.

The book “Suicide of a Superpower” contained chapters titled “The End of White America” and “The Death of Christian America.” Critics called the book racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic, charges Buchanan denied.

NJ Legislature Passes Same-Sex Marriage….Gov. Christie Plans a Veto! :(

by goodolewoody, posted in CIVIL RIGHTS, CORRUPTION, Democracy, gay, Latinos, LGBT, Religion, Women, workers

Showing that it is a part of the evolving mainstream of America, the New Jersey Legislature passed a same-sex marriage law yesterday. Catholic Governor Chris Christie went on TV to say that as he promised, he will veto the bill.  Governor, you are letting your personal beliefs and those of your church when you deny this civil right that more and more states are passing to stop discriminating against a part of the population based upon what the Pope in Rome teaches and your personal feelings. It is your choice to veto, just like it is your choice to not take 1 or 2 doughnuts BUT abscond with the whole platter before your staff arrives for the meeting. 🙂

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, The Garden State
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“WHO GETS FEDERAL BENEFITS?”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2012_ELECTION, BLACKS, DEMOCRATS, economic justice, ENTITLEMENTS, FINANCIAL SYSTEM, Jobs, Latinos, Politics

MOTHER JONES February 17, 2012

THIS WEEK IN THE BLOGOSPHERE

Who Benefits From Federal Benefits?

Republican candidates have lately been parroting Charles Murray‘s argument that our “entitlement society” has created a nation of deadbeats who would rather live off government benefits than find a job. In response, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released a study earlier this week showing the fraction of government benefits that go to able-bodied workers…

 

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WILL ROMNEY LOSE HIS “HOME” STATE?

by goodolewoody, posted in 2012_ELECTION, CORRUPTION, INDEPENDENT VOTERS, Mitt Romney, Politics, Re-Elect_Obama, Women, workers

Daily Show – Indecision 2012 – Mitt Romney

I believe Mitt Romney has 5 homes.  For the purpose of the Michigan Primary… He is from Michigan.

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GoodOleWoody’s Morning News

by goodolewoody, posted in 2012_ELECTION, Congress, Eric Cantor, FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INDEPENDENT VOTERS, Jobs, John Boehner, Politics, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senator Harry Reid

IT’S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

DAILY BEAST

U.N. to Hold Symbolic Syria Vote

It looks like Jay Carney was right to call Bashar al-Assad‘s promised referendum “laughable.” A day after the Syrian president promised reform, his troops launched an attack on the cities of Deraa, Hama, injuring an estimated 50 people. Also on Thursday, Syrian forces reportedly arrested blogger Razan Ghazzawi, who is considered one of the icons of the uprising. Meanwhile, France says it is negotiating a new U.N. resolution with Russia that would create humanitarian corridors to bring aid to civilians. The U.N. General Assembly will vote Thursday on the symbolic resolution condeming Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s brutal crackdown.

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AlJazeera

UN condemns crackdown in Syria

General Assembly passes non-binding resolution calling for halt to violence, as military forces pound protest hubs.
Last Modified: 17 Feb 2012 06:34 GMT
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ALJAZEERA Opinion
Joseph S. Nye, Author

HIGHLIGHT

Inside Story17 Feb 2012 09:16 GMT
As talks between the US, Pakistan and the Taliban get under way we ask if they will result in real peace in Afghanistan.
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THE GUARDIAN

Santorum strikes a populist tone

Rick Santorum in Detroit

Santorum has a working-class appeal to go with his faith – and that has made him the favourite in Michigan, reports Paul Harris
English: President Bashar al-Assad of Syria . ...
THE PRESIDENT OF SYRIA: CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY?
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Stephen Colbert, God Bless Your Mom with a Speedy Recovery —-Your Fans

by goodolewoody, posted in ENTERTAINMENT, Politics, Religion, Uncategorized

—GoodOleWoody and all of your fans

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Whitney Houston’s Homecoming Today

by goodolewoody, posted in BLACKS, CIVIL RIGHTS, INDEPENDENT VOTERS, LGBT, MIDDLE-CLASS, Religion, Women

Whitney Houston
1963-2012
R.I.P.

“For complete coverage of Whitney Houston‘s death, tune in to CNN and HLN. On Saturday, CNN’s Piers Morgan, Soledad O’Brien and Don Lemon remember the music legend at 11 a.m. ET, and a special CNN Presents at 8 p.m. ET takes a look at her life and death.

(CNN) — Saturday’s funeral for legendary pop singer Whitney Houston is expected to be made available for television and web streaming from the New Jersey church where she grew up, Houston’s publicist said Wednesday.

The services, to be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, will be in a much smaller, more intimate setting than the concert halls and arenas Houston packed during her heyday.

In every sense, she will be going home.” [CNN]

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N A N C Y P E L O S I ! (Mad as Hell!)

by goodolewoody, posted in Congress, CORRUPTION, Healthcare, Politics, Women

HUFFINGTONPOST HILL

By Eliot Nelson, Ryan Grim & Arthur Delaney

PELOSI: DOES MY GOOD FRIEND, THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, KNOW WHAT THE HIP BONE IS CONNECTED TO?– If you’re a Democratic minority leader in the House, your duties mostly consist of tossing off good one-liners and making sure Heath Shuler and co. don’t propose that Discovery Communications Inc

Nancy Pelosi and women in The House are very angry!

take over the Education Department. Nancy Pelosi succeeded at the former today. Jen Bendery: “House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday ripped House Republicans for holding a contentious hearing on birth control that included next to no female witnesses and even prevented one progressive woman from testifying, suggesting that she may need to step in and teach her male GOP colleagues a thing or two about the issue… “What else do you need to know about the subject?…If you need to know more, tune in, I may, I may at some point be moved to explain biology to my colleagues.” [HuffPost]

Carolyn Maloney and Eleanor Holmes Norton walked out of the hearing held in Darrell Issa‘s oversight committee.

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) Is Fired UP!!!
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