“President Obama’s recitation of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is sparking hysteria from the right-wing media who slammed the president for omitting the phrase “under God.” But ironically, in their hurry to attack the president, they omitted the fact that Obama was reading the first draft of the speech — a draft that did not include “under God” — at the …
Elizabeth Warren Nails It On Social Security
“Add Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to the growing chorus of voicescalling for the expansion of Social Security benefits. The progressive favorite implored Democrats on the Senate floor Monday not to chain Social Security benefits to the rate of inflation or the rise in prices, which is known in shorthand as the Consumer Price Index. Warren said it’s “simply not …
Smoking Age Increased To 21 In Major US City
“Mayor Bloomberg signed a bill into law Tuesday raising the legal age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21 — making New York the first major city in the country to enact such a restrictive law. The law will take effect in 180 days after Bloomberg put his signature on the measure, passed by the City Council last month. …
Don’t Mix Coke With A Vote To Drug Test Welfare Recipients
“A provision in the House-version of the farm bill that would give states the option to require food stamp recipients to be drug tested is garnering renewed attention after a congressman who voted in favor of it pleaded guilty to cocaine possession charges. Rep. Trey Radel voted in favor of the final version of the House farm bill that …
Cops Shoot Minivan Full Of Kids [DRAMATIC VIDEO]
“A Tennessee woman on vacation with her five children led cops on a wild pursuit that ended shortly after an officer fired upon her minivan. Newly released video recorded by a police cruiser’s dashboard camera shows an officer with New Mexico State Police fire three shots at a vehicle. It was driven by 39-year-old Memphis resident Oriana Ferrell during …
Terrible Woman All Smiles After Killing Lion
A Minnesota-based host of a big-game hunting program caused a worldwide controversy after she posted a picture of herself posing with a male lion she had just shot in South Africa. “An incredible day hunting in South Africa! Stalked inside 60-yards on this beautiful male lion,” Melissa Bachman tweeted. “What a hunt!” The response was swift, including Facebook group …
Date to Leave Afghanistan, Abortion Laws, & VA Senator’s Tragedy
In today’s Wildcard Wednesday, Cenk Uygur discusses stories including a date for U.S. forces to pull out of Afghanistan. Meanwhile, New Mexico has rejected a bill that would severely limit women’s reproductive rights and rights to abortions. However, Texas is upholding actions to do nearly the opposite for women’s health. Lastly, more details have been released in the tragic …