The Spies Who Love You

In this animation from Mark Fiore, Snuggly Bear explains why the government needs to spy on you.

Why Congress Can't Get Anything Done

Remember the US Attorney firing scandal?? Well, that whole mess was never resolved...

In the summer of 2007, the Judiciary Committee had issued subpoenas for the testimony of Harriet Miers & Josh Bolton. Then Bush turned around and claimed executive privilege and said they didn't have to show up. Today, Congress convened to address the matter and issue contempt charges against both Miers and Bolton, under House Resolution 982.

First up was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). She laid out the platform of the resolution, why it's necessary, and then pointed out that Bush's executive privilege nonsense doesn't apply.


Next came Representative Robert Wexler (D-FL), who reminded Congress that checks & balances are a primary function of the Legislative Branch of government.


And so, when faced with the fact that they would actually have to do their jobs and uphold the laws they were elected to protect, the GOP decided to throw a massive hissy-fit. Lead by Representative John Boehner (R-OH), the republican members of Congress staged a walk-out.


When you go the polls this November, remember who was willing to work, and who could care less about the Constitution and the rule of law.

UPDATE: I take it back! Congress actually accomplished something today! Democratic members of the House were able to pass HR 982, despite the Republican temper tantrum. Harriet Miers and Josh Bolton have both been sited with contempt of Congress. I guess this means they might be forced to testify now?? The Gavel has loads more video from today's proceedings.

Hey There I Lied, Yeah

Vote pro-war democrats out of Congress and the Senate.

Vermont Might Arrest Bush and Cheney

Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks reports on new legislation presented by the people of Battleboro, VT, to arrest George W. Bush & Dick Cheney for high crimes against the citizens of the United States.

Why Is Impeachment Important?

While Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) continues to fight for impeachment hearings, The Real News Network checked in with scholars David Swanson & Bruce Fein to find out if impeachment is really the answer.

The Daily Show - Wait and Switch

Samantha Bee investigates the latest attack on Washington lobbyists.

Randi Rhodes - We Believe

This is the complete "We Believe" speech by Air America's Randi Rhodes, at the 50th anniversary party for Peace Action, in Detroit, Michigan on November 11th, 2007.

It's like a new constitution for America, complete with standing ovations.

FCC and Media Consolidation

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin is trying to fast track new legislation that will allow corporations to own even more media outlets in local markets, despite overwhelming opposition from the American public. This attempt at deregulation is so blatantly corrupt that both democrats & republicans in congress have joined together to say they will overturn any decision by the FCC.

Countdown - Rewriting History

Keith Olberman & Arianna Huffington discuss Karl Rove's recent comments that the US Congress is to blame for the Iraq War and that the Bush Administration did not want them to authorize military force.

The only shocking thing, to me anyways, is that Charlie Rose didn't start singing "Liar Liar" to Rove's face.

No Healthcare? No Photo-ops!

America's children are protesting Bush's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

On Notice: Dennis Kucinich

Stephen Colbert puts Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich on notice for having too many things in his pockets.

Case of the Drunken Blackwater Shooter

During today's Congressional Hearing on the Blackwater Security Firm, Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) asked Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, about accountability for the drunken contractor who killed the guard of the Iraqi Prime Minister.

Countdown - Playing Politics With Fear

Keith Olberman spoke with Bruce Fein about the Bush administrations use of bogus terror threats to con the congress into expanding the FISA domestic spying program.

Bush Pardoned Himself

CNN's Jack Cafferty took notice of a blurb in a recent bill that Bush proposed to the House, which would retroactively exempt him and his administration from prosecution for war crimes. This video aired just after the Congress passed the bill and before the Senate had a chance to vote on it. The Senate then went on to pass the bill as well. So, Bush has effectively granted himself immunity.

The Daily Show - Crazytown

Jon Stewart takes a look at Bush's latest press conference - in which he declared Nelson Mandela dead - and then rates the progress of the Democrats in the House.

Republicans Jumping Ship

Josh Marshall of TPMTV takes a look at all the Republicans, in both the House and the Senate, that will not be running for reelection in 2008. Looks like the Democrats have a good chance to widen their control of the government and maybe actually start to get things done. Wouldn't that be nice?

The Story of Blue Dog

Petraeus Hearing: Lantos' Opening

Representative Tom Lantos' (D-CA) opening statements today at the Congressional hearing for the General Patraeus Report, in which he slammed the administration for its complete lack of credibility, astounding incompetence, short-sited diplomacy, financial mismanagement, and blatant lies about the Iraq War.

Congressman Gilmore Found Dead

Holy yikes! No details yet. Some suspect it was a heart attack.

The Muck Gap

Josh Marshall of TPMTV has discovered that even though the democrats are the ruling party in Congress, the republicans still dominate when it comes to scandals. Here's a quick rundown of all of the criminal investigations since the democrats took over.