Author: Ring of Fire Radio

Candidates Kiss the Koch Ring

Candidates Kiss the Koch Ring

Posted by | Mar 11, 2015 | |

After the Supreme Court’s democracy-mugging decree that let corporations dump unlimited amounts of money into our elections, a guy named Larry sent me an email that perfectly summed it all up: “Big money has plucked our eagle!” Thanks to the court’s freakish Citizens United ruling, the Koch brothers have already amassed an unprecedented $900-million electioneering fund for the 2016 cycle, making them the godfathers of tea party Republicanism. Thus, such presidential wannabes as Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, and Scott Walker are shamelessly scurrying to kiss the Koch ring and pledge fealty to the brotherhood’s extremist plutocratic agenda. But big money isn’t only corrupting...

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Fugelsang needs his own show again; a progressive without borders

Fugelsang needs his own show again; a progressive without borders

Posted by | Feb 16, 2015 | , |

Comedian John Fugelsang went on CNN’s Reliable Sources to discuss who would replace Jon Stewart as the counterpoint to mainstream, especially conservative, media outlets. Host Brian Stelter nominated Fugelsang to take over The Daily Show after Stewart leaves. “The idea that Jon Stewart did only liberal-oriented stuff is wrong,” said journalist Carl Bernstein. “He went after the left. He went after political correctness.” “It is wrong,” said Fugelsang. “However … that is liberal. Liberal is not defending the Democratic Party. It’s going after all sides and power and questioning all authority.” “It’s not that there’s a liberal counterweight to Fox,”...

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Why are So Few in Washington Vocal about Banking Criminals?

Why are So Few in Washington Vocal about Banking Criminals?

Posted by | Feb 11, 2015 | , |

As the Department of Justice considers whether or not to bring criminal charges against mega-bank HSBC and its executives over its role in helping American clients avoid paying taxes, only a handful of members of Congress have spoken up about punishments for those involved. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has said that prosecutors should “come down hard” on HSBC if the claims against it are true. In a statement to The Guardian, Warren said, “The government comes down hard on individuals who break the law time after time, and it should do the same for large financial institutions. The new...

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Mind Numbing GOP Ignorance Surfaces Again. Watch.

Mind Numbing GOP Ignorance Surfaces Again. Watch.

Posted by | Feb 6, 2015 | , |

Head of the Catholic League Bill Donohue went on Fox News yesterday to criticize President Obama’s remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast about heinous acts committed in the name of religion. Donohue was upset that Obama actually spoke about the terrible things Christians have done throughout history and because he didn’t condemn acts of Islamic extremists enough. “Humanity has been grappling with these questions throughout human history,” said Obama. “And lest we get on our high horse and think this is unique to some other place, remember that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people committed terrible deeds in...

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