Mark Sovel and Elliot Hill | (TheLipTV) | – “Michele Bachmann spoke about the coming End of Times and the return of Jesus Christ to Earth in an interview with Understanding the Times radio host Jan Markell on Sunday where the former US Congresswoman criticized President Obama’s Middle East policy following the recent announcement of […]
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Republican Party
Does Rand Paul have Anger Issues?
Wochit News | – “Straight out of the gate, Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul has confirmed his tendency to become prickly and frustrated with the press. In an interview with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday morning, the Senator accused the “Today” show co-host of editorializing on perceived changes in his political views since his election […]
President Rand Paul’s Middle East Policy
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) declared his candidacy today to be the Republican standard bearer in the 2016 election. So what would a Rand Paul presidency look like with regard to Middle East policy? Although Paul has a reputation as a Libertarian non-interventionist, he isn’t actually either one. As […]
Indiana: Church of Marijuana founded to Exploit Religious Freedom Act
Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian | (The Young Turks) – ““In a classic case of “unintended consequences,” the recently signed Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in Indiana may have opened the door for the establishment of the First Church of Cannabis in the Hoosier State. While Governor Mike Pence (R) was holding a signing ceremony […]
Do GOP Frontrunners have an Iran policy besides Sanctions and Bombs?
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – President Barack Obama’s negotiations with Iran to ensure that its nuclear enrichment program remains purely civilian, for generating electricity, ought to be bipartisan in spirit. Achieving that goal would benefit all Americans. The GOP presidential field in particular and the Republican Party in general have decided to treat […]
Will Indiana ‘Religious Freedom’ Law permit anti-Gay Discrimination?
Jackie Koppell and Jo Ankier | (TheLipTV) “Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed a religious freedom bill into law amid pressure from opponents who argue that the measure is a secret way for states to condone discrimination against the LGBT community. We look at the story on the Lip News with Jackie Koppell and Jo Ankier. […]
Ted Cruz Thinks Non-Christians Have Too Much Power
Cenk Uygur, John Iadaola and Jimmy Dore | (The Young Turks) – “Cenk Uygur, John Iadaola and Jimmy Dore host of The Young Turks discusses Sen. Ted Cruz and his message for his conservative pals. Presidential Hopeful equivalent of a ‘first!’ YouTube comment for 2016 and Republican Senator of Texas Ted Cruz has come out […]
Old GOP Realist James Baker’s hard Ride among Neocons
By Carlyn Meyer | (Informed Comment) – (Washington, D.C.) – Neoconservatives are beside themselves over James Baker’s speech at the recent Fifth National Conference of J Street, the pro-Israel lobby. Even before he spoke, some called on Baker to withdraw from the event, then urged Jeb Bush to ‘distance’ himself, even repudiate Baker, one of […]
Obama: GOP has no Alternative to Obamacare b/c it was their Plan
CBSnews.com | (Web extras) “On the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the president slams Republican critics for their unfulfilled predictions of doom and gloom.” CBSnews.com: “Obama pokes fun at GOP critics of healthcare reform”