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Anti-Government Domestic Terrorists Are A Real Threat to Our Republic

August 30, 2012 / Catherine Crier / No comments

As inflammatory rhetoric and ideological warfare threaten the very pillars of democracy, true patriots must join the battle armed with facts, not deadly weapons and destructive plots. Anti-government “Patriot” groups that engage in domestic terrorism are a real threat to our Republic.

Read this story from Huffington Post Crime about an anarchist militia group under indictment in Georgia, then take a look at the DHS report on Muslim extremism and home grown terrorists discussed in the Economist. Notice any similarities?

LUDOWICI, Ga. — Four Army soldiers based in southeast Georgia killed a former comrade and his girlfriend to protect an anarchist militia group they formed that stockpiled assault weapons and plotted a range of anti-government attacks, prosecutors told a judge Monday. Russ Bynum, Associated Press

From The Huffington Post

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Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg Claims Corporations and Lobbyists Are the ‘Solution’

August 29, 2012 / Catherine Crier / No comments

As lobbyists make record sums and taxpayer dollars continue to flood Wall Street accounts, voters must realize that the fundamental principles of American democracy—capitalism, free-enterprise—are being dismantled by elected officials who claim they support traditional conservative principles.

When officials like Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg, currently running for a Republican seat in the Senate, claim corporations and lobbyists are working for pro-American policies it is an absolute sham. Read about Rehberg’s remarks to the American League of Lobbyists and consider whether these men truly represent the American public interest.

"Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg has been pounding Democratic Sen. Jon Tester over lobbyist fundraising in their tight Senate race, but Rehberg declared last year in a meeting with the influence peddlers that he probably would have chosen their profession over his own if he had been 'smart.'" Michael McAuliff, Huffington Post

From The Huffington Post

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Two “Dark Money” Groups Outspending All Super PACs Combined

August 18, 2012 / Catherine Crier / No comments

A recent ProPublica analysis of political spending shows the two largest non-profit super PACs, Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS and the Koch brothers’ Americans for Prosperity, have outspent all other super PACs combined. Our political process has been so corrupted by anonymous corporate money that public campaign funding must be implemented to save American democracy.

Our elected officials and judges know how corrosive big money is, yet they refuse to reform campaign finance laws for fear of losing political advantage. What are your thoughts on how super PAC money will affect the billion dollar 2012 presidential election?

"Two conservative nonprofits, Crossroads GPS and Americans for Prosperity, have poured almost $60 million into TV ads to influence the presidential race so far, outgunning all super PACs put together, new spending estimates show." Kim Barker, ProPublica

From Kim Barker, Propublica

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Conservative scholars disown attempts to rewrite our nation’s religious history.

August 16, 2012 / Catherine Crier / No comments

Our founders knew religion provided invaluable moral and ethical instruction, but they established a secular, not religious, government. Their writings or public remarks that allegedly “prove” America was founded as a Christian nation are, instead, comments on the valuable role religion plays in a civilized society.

David Barton and WallBusters have been promoting anti-secular pseudo-scholarship for over two decades in an attempt to rewrite our nation’s religious history. Now, even conservative Christian scholars have had enough. The following article details the fallout over Barton’s most recent book, The Jefferson Lies. What are your thoughts on American historical revisionism taking place today?

From The Daily Beast

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ICYMI: PoliticsNation on MSNBC

August 14, 2012 / Catherine Crier / One comment

Paul Ryan may prove to be a hazardous running mate as the Romney campaign pushes forward on the campaign trail. Working class Republicans – when they really pay attention to the Ryan budget plan – are going to be extremely nervous about the economic possibilities that come with a Romney/Ryan ticket. Conversely, many economic conservatives will find themselves very uncomfortable with some of Ryan’s relatively radical social positions.

On Monday, August 13, I joined Reverend Al Sharpton and Margie Omero on PoliticsNation to discuss the latest feedback on Romney’s choice of running mate. Watch the clip below for a more in-depth analysis of what it is going to take for the Romney campaign to consolidate its base without ostracizing conservatives on the fence.

"As conservative as Rep. Paul Ryan is on budget matters, he is even further to the right on social issues. He co-sponsored a personhood amendment and is against abortion in all situations. Catherine Crier, author of "Patriot Acts: What America Must Do to Save the Republic", and Margie Omero, Democratic Strategist, join PoliticsNation to discuss Ryan's social beliefs." PoliticsNation

From PoliticsNation

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Divisive rhetoric continues to distract voters this election season.

August 13, 2012 / Catherine Crier / No comments

Americans are being sidelined this election season by conflicting rhetoric on concepts of individual liberty, the nature and size of government, and the influence of special interests. Voters can’t let themselves be distracted by class and cultural divisions, worried that the other guy’s beliefs and freedoms are somehow a threat to the country.

What we desperately need is tough, independent-minded Americans demanding an honest assessment of our problems. If either the idealists or the “aristocrats” take control, the game is surely over.

From The Economist

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The one federal agency designed to ensure our electoral process is currently leaderless.

August 4, 2012 / Catherine Crier / No comments

Without careful oversight, faulty voting machines could put our entire electoral process at risk. But as November fast approaches, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission currently operates without any leadership whatsoever due to congressional attempts to defund the agency.

Republican lawmakers nationwide risk disenfranchising millions of voters with harsh Voter ID laws and voter roll purges, yet they continue to obstruct the one federal agency designed to ensure the honesty of our electoral process. Are they really concerned about voter fraud, or is there something more underway?

From The Huffington Post

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Huma Abedin, the latest victim of radical McCarthy-esque allegations from the far right.

July 26, 2012 / Catherine Crier / 2 comments

Michelle Bachmann’s McCarthy-esque witch-hunt against imaginary Congressional ‘infiltrators’ is inexcusable.

Huma Abedin, a dedicated public servant and patriotic American, is just the latest victim of outrageous allegations of Islamic and communist plots within the government by radical, irresponsible elected officials on the far right. Arizona Tea Party leader Wes Harris even threatened Senator John McCain for defending Ms. Abedin. Such fear-mongering must be denounced by all true patriots.

From The Huffington Post

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Why is Romney continuing to stonewall despite pleas for complete disclosure?

July 18, 2012 / Catherine Crier / 3 comments

On PoliticsNation with Reverend Al Sharpton, I joined Bloomberg’s Joshua Green and Huffington Post’s Ryan Grim to discuss Mitt Romney’s continued stonewalling on the tax return issue and asked these questions: Is it possible that Romney participated in the 2009 IRS Amnesty program for Americans with undeclared off-shore bank accounts? If so, might this doom his campaign? Some viewers objected to my “boneheaded partisan attack.” As you read this, change the name ‘Romney’ to ‘Obama’, then ask if GOP supporters would look the other way.

From PoliticsNation with Reverend Al Sharpton

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Peddling partisan rhetoric is not the same as objective reporting.

July 18, 2012 / Catherine Crier / No comments

Allowing government officials or politicos final approval on press quotes enables them to manipulate a story’s narrative while undermining media objectivity and credibility. As the New York Times reported on Sunday, ‘quote approval’ has now become common practice among journalists who protest that their only alternative is an absence of sources. Nonsense.

It’s time for the many journalists who cringe at peddling political talking points to support the resurgence of hard-hitting, watchdog journalism.

From The New York Times

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