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Tag Archives: Mitt Romney
America the Segregated
If you read one long form web article this week make it ProPublica’s authoritative piece, by Nikole Hannah-Jones, on segregation in America and the unfulfilled promise of the Fair Housing Act. The article is packed with revealing facts about the political cowardice … More after the jump
Posted in Civil Rights, Education, Elections, National Politics, Social Services
Tagged civil rights, George Romney, HUD, Mitt Romney, Nixon, Obama, segregation
Best endorsement of the 2012 election
From my man Joss Whedon: lets vote for the candidate who is most likely to hasten the zombie apocalypse. “Mitt is ready. He’s not afraid to face a ravening, grasping horde of subhumans, because that’s how he sees poor people already…Lets all embrace the … More after the jump
Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, Elections, National Politics
Tagged 2012 Election, Joss Whedon, Mitt Romney, The Walking Dead, zombies
You Have No Rights at Work
This election season has done an excellent job of showcasing an important, and little understood, truth about political freedom in the American workplace. In short: There isn’t any, unless you happen to be the boss. Last Sunday, In These Times’ Mike Elk … More after the jump
Posted in Business, Labor and Unions, Miscellany
Tagged Josh Eidelson, Koch Brothers, Mike Elk, Mitt Romney, NFIB
Philadelphia AFL-CIO Reacts to Romney’s Plan for Public Education
Now this is a story all about how Mitt Romney’s education policy got flipped, turned upside down. And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there, I’ll tell you how Mitt became the Prince of Bluford Charter School. … More after the jump
Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, Education, Labor and Unions, Philadelphia and suburbs
Tagged Liz McElroy, Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney is Wrong for Working Pennsylvanians, Says PA AFL-CIO
Today, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO released a memorandum drilling down on the specifics of Mitt Romney’s positions and proposed plans that would affect working, middle class families across the Commonwealth. The memorandum is based on Romney’s past statements and his campaign … More after the jump
Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, Elections, Labor and Unions, National Politics
Tagged AFL-CIO, Mitt Romney
Asher Picks His Horse, and Its Name is Romney
From PoliticsPA: Asher has been one of Pa.’s RNC committee members for over two decades. An influential donor, his support is seen as key in the state – particularly his home base in southeast Pa. In a statement from the … More after the jump
Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, Elections, National Politics
Tagged Bob Asher, Mitt Romney
[VIDEO] Allentown Mayor Blasts Mitt Romney For Smack Talk
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski isn’t so happy with Mitt Romney talking smack on the Queen City. (Smack talk – that’s what the kids call it, right?) Anyway, here he is on the Ed Show, which, amazingly, is a thing.
Dan Aykroyd Easily Tops Romney Crowd Size in Allentown
Susan Koomar: Romney’s feisty remarks drew a smattering of applause from a few dozen onlookers. Across town, a much bigger crowd waited in line to buy expensive vodka and meet movie star Dan Aykroyd during an event at a liquor … More after the jump
