By Michael J.W. StickingsOne of the questions following President Obama’s recent announcement of his support for marriage equality was how, and not just if, it would impact his support among blacks, who, it is supposed, are less enthusiastic about gay …

U.S. President Barack Obama is playing hardball in his effort to get re-elected later this year. And if last week is any indication, a second term will be even more of a slam dunk than I thought it would be. In a move that led some to dub him “t…

From the United States of America Dear World,I am embarrassed. In the months to come, we here in the United States are going to be talking about some stupid ass sh*t. I know you will laugh at us and make fun of us. You will talk about us behind …

By Richard K. Barry Not Reince Priebus.Do conservatives actually listen to themselves when they speak? I’m really not sure.Reince Priebus, Republican National Committee Chairman, has been doing the circuit recently re-stating the GOP position that…

By Michael J.W. StickingsHere, via Politico, is the upcoming cover of Newsweek, which, as you can see, will feature a cover story by Andrew Sullivan on President Obama’s support for same-sex marriage, announced just last week.Don’t get me wrong. It was…

By Michael J.W. StickingsThis past week, before her state’s vote on Amendment One, North Carolina Governor Beverly Purdue, a Democrat, said that passing the amendment would be “bad for business,” hurting the state’s “brand.” But she also rightly ident…

By Michael J.W. StickingsMitt Romney tried hard to avoid the same-sex marriage issue after President Obama announced his support for it, not surprising given that the president had the upper hand, but, when pushed, he decided to keep sucking up to his …

By Michael J.W. StickingsCNN:Sen. Rand Paul on Friday brushed off Barack Obama’s recent reversal on same-sex marriage by saying he didn’t think the president’s views “could get any gayer.”The remarks from the Republican senator from Kentucky scored l…

Or has he been diagnosed with a deadly Cancer and is trying to get right with Jesus?  (or whoever Jewish folk try to get right with when they realize their time is nigh ).  Seriously, the guy could almost be described as “compassionate&…

Or has he been diagnosed with a deadly Cancer and is trying to get right with Jesus?  (or whoever Jewish folk try to get right with when they realize their time is nigh ).  Seriously, the guy could almost be described as “compassionate” these…

By Richard K. Barry Don’t know if everyone remembers the old joke about Willie Sutton, famous bank robber of the early-mid 20th century in America. He was once asked why he robbed banks and replied, “That’s where the money is.”Thursday night in Lo…

By Infidel753One of the few remaining Republican giants of the old school, Senator Richard Lugar, was teabagged into political oblivion this week. The Nutty faction of Republicans, no longer able to stomach Lugar’s record of compromise with Democrat…

By Richard K. BarryEver since President Obama decided to come out forcefully for marriage equality, the response by opponents of his move has been fascinating. I get the sense that they were not only not expecting it, but are somewhat conflicted about …

By RamonaThe big news yesterday — no, the HUGE news — was President Obama’s interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, set up specifically so that he could air his own personal views about gay people being able to marry their same-sex partners: After muc…

You do NOT have a right…by Kent McManigalAs originally posted on: Kent’s “Hooligan Libertarian” BlogMay 9, 2012Since all legitimate rights are “negative rights”, or, as some people put it “rights are imaginary”- what does that mean?It means you do N…

First thing’s first. Barack Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage yesterday should be celebrated. On the heels of similar pronouncements by Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, this marks the first time that a sit…

Barack Obama, who ran for President in 2008 with a position on same-sex marriage…

By Richard K. BarryI thought this was the point.On the theme of Obama’s support for marriage equality, I was wondering what the dumbest right-wing response would be. There were so many to choose from, but I found my favourite at Gateway Pundit.The blaz…

By Richard K. BarryThe news of the day yesterday was obviously the culmination of President Obama’s evolution on marriage equality. Great news. Meanwhile, Mitt Romney is sticking to his guns, so to speak. As The New York Times reports:Asked by Fox News…

By Carl Some may think Barack Obama’s hand was forced.Some may think it was a cynical ploy to garner Gay Money campaign contributions or to pander to the youth vote.Some may simply shoot themselves and the right wing in the foot, talking a…