Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Southern Baptists Continue Bigotry

Why would anyone be surprised that the Southern Baptist Convention would be anti-gay?

The Southern Baptist Convention was organized in 1845 to protect, defend, and preserve their sacred institution of slavery.

Cong LaTourette Votes Against Renewable Energy Act

Cong. Ryan voted for the Renewable Energy Act. Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (236-182, 11 Not Voting)The House voted to repeal certain tax deductions for oil and gas companies in order to pay for the extension of renewable energy and energy conservation tax credits for individuals.Rep. Tim Ryan voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Wellington has Opponents

Seeing Wellington as vulnerable, independents line up to run against Mahoning County Sheriff Wellington. http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/mar/04/three-file-to-run-against-sheriff/

Business Investments Affect Supreme Court

Because of his business investments, Chief Justice Roberts was unable to vote in a crucial case before the supreme court. This meant a tie. Perhaps it is time that we require Justices of the Supreme Court to divest themselves of all holdings to prevent this type of problem. After all, they hold this job for life and the pay is very good.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/washington/04scotus.html?th&emc=th

Proof Trickle Down Does Not Work

If it wasn't enough proof that trickle down doesn't work when wages have kept lowering as companies got richer, now comes proof that selfish business owners just hoard their riches.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/business/04cash.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin