Ruinous Right

Obama-Ayers Smear Campaign

2008-08-26T12:32:00.005-04:00

If you think you know John McCain, you should read on.

Earlier this year, John McCain was interviewed on television, and he promised that he would work against these shadowy outside groups that spread lies and pollute our country with their smears. He was asked specifically about the “swiftboat” people from 2004 in that question.

Then, when he’s behind in the polls, one of those new groups pops up, funded entirely by one billionaire who was part of those swiftboat people in 2004. And it’s again spreading lies.

You may have heard about it. They dragged up some obscure 60s radical who happens to live in the same neighborhood as Barack Obama, and they try to say that they have this big connection. Months ago, the Chicago papers called this a “phony charge.” They have no connection (Obama attended one reception at the guy’s house once, and has condemned what the guy did way back in the 60s, when Obama was 9 years old).

So these are obvious lies, just like John McCain said he’d condemn. But instead of condemning them, he actually suck even lower than George W. Bush did in 2004. He repeated the attacks in his own campaign statements!

This is a shockingly dishonorable thing to do. And I’m just tired of it. Broken promises, lies, shadowy groups funded by billionaires, we need to get rid of all of it.

The only way to do that is to pass this along, tell everyone you know what John McCain is doing. You won’t hear all this on the news, probably. So we need to tell everyone what’s going on.

We need to have politicians that talk about us and how they can fix things, not talk about the latest lies and smears some shadowy group dredges up.

Learn more:

Barack Obama Barely Knows William Ayers
Fact Check on Obama and Ayers

(story source: TruthFightsBack.com)

Arm Yourself

2008-08-25T10:29:00.004-04:00

When in doubt, smear.

That's the strategy of today's GOP, right-wing pundits and many conservative blogs. The Right doesn't seem to be capable of debating the issues. They spend more time name-calling and digging up bogus facts than trying to support their own positions. It's quite pathetic, very predictable and now a common part of today's political atmosphere.

Arm yourself with knowledge and fight back!

Below you'll find links to various sources that track, debunk and counter the misinformation, smears and flat-out lies coming from the Right.

Truth Fights Back
Barack Obama: Fight the Smears
FactCheck.org
PolitiFact

The Republican Propaganda Channel, FOX News, often participates in smearing Democrats and Democratic candidates. Just take a look at these humorous videos that expose their distortions:

The Fox Is Wrong - Obama 1
The Fox Is Wrong - Obama 2

Ignorance and Name Calling Prominent In Right-Wing Blogs

2008-07-24T20:15:00.013-04:00

It amazes me how pathetic, ridiculous and ignorant some right-wing bloggers are. Blog after blog, forum post after forum post, many on the right demonstrate just how hateful and dishonest they truly can be. Instead of arguing the issues and backing their party's position with facts, they simply resort to misinformation, name calling and lies. I guess they get their playbook from Fox News, Bill O'Reilly, Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and other right-wing nuts. Just take a look at some of these samples:

The Hill Chronicles

"We know she is smarter than Aunt Jeremiah, but she talks like Buckwheat." (reference to Michelle Obama)

"You do not believe Obama is another Hitler? You are insulted by the reference to him and Mein Kampf? I suggest you listen to Hail Obama." (with embedded video comparing Obama to Hitler)

"Let me see here. Osama oops, I mean Obama, you know that “Hussein” guy that wants us to call him Barack?"

"Bring it on all you liberaltards!"

This blogger also professed to have 'proof' that Obama is a Muslim and determined to destroy America. The so-called 'proof' was an email from missionary friends in Africa, but this story and other distorted facts and lies were removed when visitors began questioning the authenticity of her so-called facts.

Visit The Hill Chronicles and see what I'm talking about for yourself, but don't try and post opposing comments - you'll be banned from the site in short order.

Autorotate's Flying Circus

This guy just makes stuff up. Here's an excerpt from a post titled "Obama's Convention Speech: Intercepted by the Circus":

"My fellow Americans: As your future President I want to thank my supporters, for your mindless support of me, despite my complete lack of any legislative achievement, my pastor's relations with Louis Farrakhan and Libyan dictator Moamar Quadafi, or my blatantly leftist voting record..."

Other informative titles and buried gems...

"Napalm in the Morning: Biden's an Abortion Machine"

"Okay so basically he's promoting taxing the oil companies to pay for more hand-outs to the poor. Awesome, Robin Hood."

"I told ya people, this is how sick the left is. Thankfully, the envelope was sent to the McCain office and not the Obama office, for fear that it might have been snorted and confused for another suspicious white powdery substance from Obama's formative years." (referring to recent threatening letters sent by Arapahoe County Jail inmate Marc Harold Ramsey to McCain campaign offices in Colorado and New Hampshire. Manipulated photo of Barack Obama sitting behind pile of white substance inferring he's a coke head or behind the attack.)

Don't bother visiting. The author seems about as sane as Colonel Kurtz from the film Apocalypse Now which he's obviously obsessed with. Reading this blog is like a trip up the Nung River.

UPDATE: Autorotate responds with smears and name calling. Thanks for proving my point.

Stop Obama-Vote McCain 2008!!

The author uses the names "Barack 'Hussein' Obama" and "Hollywood Hussein" in post after post. He's obviously trying to infer that Obama is possibly Muslim plus a threat to America and his popularity is all hype. There are so many posts tainted with lies and misinformation on this site it's too much to list here. See for yourself and comment where you find dishonest posts (most everywhere). This blogger also likes to plant misinformation in blog forums like BlogCatalog, but rarely defends his positions.

Not all conservative bloggers are full of hate and inclined to spread misinformation and lies like those above. I find the following blogs to be more balanced and factual although I don't always agree with their assessments:

Right Commentary

(Sorry, I only found one. Balanced, sane, right-wing bloggers are hard to find and I'm open to suggestions here.)

Whatever blog post or news article you may encounter - left or right - it's a good idea to fact check: http://www.factcheck.org/

Regarding Barack Obama: http://www.fightthesmears.com/

Barack Obama: Fight The Smears

2008-06-12T17:08:00.004-04:00

Presidential nominee, Barack Obama has decided to take a more aggressive approach to the rumors that have been popping up online about him and his family. The Obama campaign has built what might best be described as a Web-based rumor clearinghouse, located at FightTheSmears.com, in which it hopes all the shady stories about Obama's faith, his family and his rumored connections with controversial figures can go to die.

Media Reform & Real Journalism

2008-06-09T20:36:00.009-04:00

The National Conference for Media Reform is for anybody who wants to be involved in efforts to reform our media. Activists, policymakers, journalists and other media workers, scholars, students, artists, and concerned citizens all find opportunities to learn, share, network, and engage at the conference.

This years conference was held June 6th - 8th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ironically FOX News sent a few team members to the event. Here you can view Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films addressing a crowd and two FNC crew members:

Robert Greenwald calls out FOX News crew

At another point during the conference Bill Moyers, former White House Press Secretary and journalist, was ambushed by one of Bill O'Reilly's minions:

FOX News ambushes Bill Moyers

Per usual, Bill-O put his distorted SPIN on things:

Bill O'Reilly's SPIN

It's true, all media has some level of bias, but FOX News has an orchestrated agenda that cannot be denied. It's not even journalism.

We wouldn't mind FOX so much if they would just come clean and replace 'Fair and Balanced' with 'The Republican Propaganda Channel'. No other cable or network news source even comes close to their level of bias and misinformation.

What can you do as a concerned U.S. citizen?!

You can also add a RR Channel to your website. Choose any channel from the sidebar on the right of our home page or any playlist from our YouTube channel. Email your choice(s) to info@ruinousright.com and we'll help with the set-up at no charge. We're more interested in spreading awareness than making a quick buck.

Obama Clinches Democratic Nomination

2008-06-04T11:38:00.009-04:00

Barack Obama has won the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. It was a long journey and an especially close race with Hillary Clinton. Now one phase is complete and the final race against John McCain for President begins. Choosing a running mate for vice president and uniting the party are the next tasks at hand. Several names have been highlighted for consideration including Hillary Clinton.

Now it's time to turn the page on the policies of the past and bring new energy and new ideas to the challenges we face. America will soon decide between the stay the course policies of John McCain or change we can believe in from Barack Obama.

CNN: Obama urges unity, thanks all who made victory possible
CNN: Obama's potential running mates
Change vs. Stay The Course

In Memory of our Fallen Soldiers

2008-05-26T12:36:00.006-04:00

Memorial Day is a United States Federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. This year that is today, May 26th. Many friends and families will head to the park or beach for a day of fun and relaxation. The smell of hot dogs, hamburgers and barbeque will fill the air along with sounds of sports, music and children playing. It's a wonderful opportunity for U.S. citizens, but the real reason for this holiday should not go unrecognized.

Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who perished while in military service to their country. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I to include casualties of any war or military action. Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. US Eastern time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers usually place an American flag upon each grave site located in a National Cemetery.

Learn more about the sacrifice our nation and many families have made for our freedoms:

Wikipedia: Memorial Day

Shock Jocks: Hate Speech and Talk Radio

2008-05-24T17:46:00.008-04:00

Written by veteran media critic and Emmy winner Rory O'Connor, Shock Jocks features unsparing profiles of the ten worst conservative radio talkers in America, including Michael Savage, Bill O' Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, Don Imus and the rest. Shock Jocks highlights the politicized and often factually challenged world of talk radio that dominates a sizable portion of America's airwaves, and shows how misogyny, racism, and utter contempt for other human beings is disguised as “free speech”. This scathing account also details the progressive alternatives fighting for airtime, and what you can do to help.

"Talk radio is one of America's most popular and influential media formats. In his book, Shock Jocks: Hate Speech and Talk Radio, Rory O'Connor reports on the shocking number of top radio talk show hosts who regularly spout hate speech over our public airwaves. This intriguing, eye-opening and hugely important work is a must read account of the dangers of blurring opinion, journalism and entertainment -- at the expense of our democratic discourse and ideals." - Walter Cronkite

Shock Jocks: Hate Speech and Talk Radio

Change vs. Stay the Course

2008-05-20T19:32:00.006-04:00

A wise man learns from his mistakes.

If broken it is, fix it you should.

Many would agree these phrases make common sense. They are logical, reasonable and speak of experience. However, these ideas don't seem in tune with today's Republican party. They especially don't seem to jibe with the views of 2008 presidential candidate John McCain. While Barack Obama, the likely Democratic nominee, speaks of change, John McCain and many Republicans want to stay the course.

Iraq
McCain, Obama in heated exchange over Iraq
Obama, McCain argue over Iraq

Iran
McCain, Obama trade jabs over Iran policy
Hagel criticizes McCain over Iran comments

Cuba
McCain, Obama argue over Cuba policy

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi

The Real McCain
The John McCain Channel
The Bush-McCain Challenge

Flag Pin Lunacy

2008-05-20T11:12:00.006-04:00

We all know that wearing a flag pin on your lapel is much more important than any issue facing our nation today. The presence of a flag pin can cure the ills of a nation. It can stabilize a troubled economy, provide healthcare to those in need, resolve international conflicts and ultimately bring world peace.

Sound absurd? It is... but so is the scrutiny that Barrack Obama has received from some people regarding this useless, tiresome and distracting issue.

Roland Martin has posted an excellent commentary on CNN.com regarding the all-important flag pin issue.

Commentary: Make wearing the flag pin the 28th amendment

Bloggers Unite: Human Rights Stifled In Myanmar

2008-05-15T09:27:00.011-04:00

The death toll from the killer cyclone in Myanmar could be in the region of 100,000 or even more. The U.N. had already confirmed 38,491 deaths which is much more than the 22,000 figure from Myanmar's government. Forecasted weather could bring flooding to low-lying areas thus endangering more citizens.

Meanwhile, Myanmar's government is announcing that a military-backed constitution was overwhelmingly approved by voters in last week's referendum. State radio says the draft constitution was approved by more than 92% of the 22 million eligible voters and it put turnout at more than 99%.

Human rights groups have denounced the referendum as a way for the junta to solidify military rule. Voting in the badly-affected Irrawaddy delta and Yangon areas was postponed until May 24th, but state radio said results of the late balloting could not change the outcome. The junta says the new constitution which guarantees 25 percent of parliamentary seats to the military and allows the president to hand over all power to the military in a state of emergency, will lead to a general election in 2010.

Meanwhile, people are dying. The secretive military junta that rules Myanmar has restrained the access of aid agencies. Some relief flights have arrived, but the regime desires the supplies and not the international aid workers. That lack of access makes it hard to bring the scale of destruction into sharp focus. There's a huge frustration that while aid workers may be able to get into the country and into Yangon, they're not at the moment able to move into the affected areas and carry out the tasks they normally carry out. The restricted access imposed by the junta will surely lead to more deaths and is a violation of basic human rights.

Amnesty International has repeated its urgent call on the government to allow aid, expertise, and materials to reach all cyclone-affected areas, while ensuring that aid is provided on the basis of need without discrimination.

Find out more about this tragic situation:

TAKE ACTION: Ensure humanitarian aid for Cyclone Nargis victims

This post is part of Bloggers Unite - an online event where bloggers come together on a single day to blog about important issues. If you blog, come join us!

U.S. Pentagon: Domestic Propaganda Campaign

2008-05-12T12:02:00.007-04:00

"In war, truth is the first casualty" - Aeschylus

Propaganda (prŏp'ə-gān'də) - a concerted set of the messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behaviors of large numbers of people.

More and more, media analysts are having a greater impact on the television media network coverage of military issues. They have a huge amount of influence on what stories the networks decide to cover proactively with regard to the military. Consequently, they influence the views on related issues so we should be concerned when we discover that many of these so-called 'independent analyst' were part of a program orchestrated by the Pentagon to shape our views on the Iraq war, Guantanamo Bay and other hot military issues.

Major television and cable news networks may have been complicit in this program. The military analysts most commonly used by MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, ABC, CBS and NBC routinely received instructions about what to say in their appearances from the Pentagon. Since the story first broke, there has been a deafening silence from many of these networks since it reflects so poorly on them. Media outlets and their corporate parents rely on the Government for all sorts of favors and access and, in return, do nothing to displease them. The Bush administration itself proudly touts its ability to control media content and ensure the presence only of pro-Government voices with regard to war and military matters.

It's true that there are plenty of people who understand the core government-amplifying function of the establishment media, but there are also plenty of people -- likely far more -- who don't. That's precisely why the television networks are so eager to suppress and conceal these revelations and the endlessly illuminating evidence which supports them.

David Barstow of the New York Times first broke the story:

Behind TV Analysts, Pentagon’s Hidden Hand

The Pentagon has been forced to release roughly 8,000 pages and audio tapes regarding their "military analyst" program. You can review them yourself here and draw your own conclusions:

Documents released to the New York Times regarding the Pentagon's Military Analyst program.

Excerpts within this story were gathered from two articles posted by Glenn Greenwald at Salon.com:

Related coverage from various websites:

Rush Limbaugh: Manipulating Democracy

2008-05-08T11:50:00.008-04:00

Rush Limbaugh, the godfather of ruinous right propaganda, is at it again. Here are some of the latest headlines gathered from around the web. We report, you decide.

Chris Matthews Slams Rush Limbaugh for Election Shenanigans
crooksandliars.com — “I have to offer a ‘Keith-style’ Special Comment on that. Anyone who voted to screw up the political system of this country with the purpose of mischief should carry that with them the rest of their lives. What a ridiculous way to use the vote for which people fought and died — to use that vote to make mischief. I hope you’re proud of yourself."

Kerry: Limbaugh's 'tampering' gave Clinton Indiana victory
rawstory.com — "If it hadn't been for Republicans taking Democratic ballots, he likely would have won in Indiana," Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) said Wednesday on a conference call hosted by the Obama campaign. "Rush Limbaugh was tampering with the primary and the GOP has clearly declared they want Clinton as a candidate."

Rush Limbaugh Calling For Riots At Democratic National Convention
thedenverchannel.com — DENVER -- Talk show host Rush Limbaugh is sparking controversy again after he made comments calling for riots in Denver during the Democratic National Convention this summer. He said the riots would ensure a Democrat is not elected as president, and his listeners have a responsibility to make sure it happens.

Limbaugh's Democratic primary 'dirty tricks' being investigated
rawstory.com — Conservative talker Rush Limbaugh is taking credit for Clinton's continued presence in the race after encouraging GOP voters to switch parties before Ohio and Texas voted, and he has called on Pennsylvania Republicans to do the same thing. Limbaugh's listeners are worried about an election fraud investigation in one Ohio count.

Rush Limbaugh and Voter Fraud - Political Machine
news.aol.com — Voting under false pretenses might be a problem. But encouraging someone to vote under false pretenses would have to be an allegation of conspiracy or even a federal prosecution under RICO.

Will Rush Limbaugh Be Indicted for Voter Fraud?
alternet.org — As Ohio election officials investigate illegal crossover voting in the 2008 primary, questions arise on Limbaugh's role.

UPDATE:
So-called 'fair and balanced' Fox News gets behind Operation Chaos.
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Outright Barbarous

2008-04-30T10:04:00.010-04:00

Since September 11, 2001, most attempts at reasoned political debate in America have been severely limited by the violent language of the Right. In books and on television, it has become a regular ritual for conservative pundits and intellectuals to infuse violence—particularly against Democrats or liberals—into discussions of the major issues of the day, such as terrorism, immigration and gun violence. The result is the creation of a shrill discourse that silences opposition and destroys any chance for serious, civil debate.

In Outright Barbarous: How the Violent Language of the Right is Poisoning American Democracy, political language expert Jeffrey Feldman analyzes the words of leading conservative figures Ann Coulter, Dinesh D’Souza, James Dobson, Wayne LaPierre, Pat Buchanan and Bill O’Reilly to show how the Right’s language of violence is polluting our public discourse and limiting the free exchange of ideas. In addition to exposing the conservative obsession with violence, Feldman also shows how the civic discussion in America can be reshaped without the use of violent language, creating a healthier political climate.

“Outright Barbarous turns the spotlight on the rhetorical thuggery of the Right, exposing how the verbal excesses are being perpetrated not just by media blowhards like Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh but by conservative thought leaders. But Feldman does more than point fingers; he offers practical steps for cleaning up our too-often-toxic political discourse.” - Arianna Huffington

“Since 9/11, America has been contaminated by the violence of right-wing language, in the speeches of Republican politicians and the rantings of the talking heads on Fox News and on conservative talk radio. Jeffrey Feldman’s insightful and important book cuts through the violence, and shows how we can restore the democratic ideals that America was founded upon.” - Thom Hartmann

“Jeffrey Feldman warns us to ignore the right wing noise machine at our own peril. Backed by right-wing think tanks, foundations and millionaire families, conservative standard bearers will continue to enrich themselves at the cost of a more civil, equitable society. Read Outright Barbarous to find out what they're really saying, and how we can stop it!" - Sam Seder

Available May 1st 2008

Outright Barbarous @ Ruinous Right Store
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Shiites, Sunnis, What?!

2008-04-22T18:48:00.011-04:00

Enlighten me, please.

Our military is befriending and arming the Sunnis in Iraq to help us temper the Shiites according to various reports. It's all part of the surge.

The Shiites are the predominate force within the Iraqi government.
Nouri al-Maliki, the Prime Minister of Iraq, is a Shiite.
Moqtada al-Sadr, theologian, political leader and militia commander, is a Shiite.
Moqtada al-Sadr seems to have the backing of Iran.
The leader of Iran, a predominately Shiite nation, thinks Israel was most likely behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks thus providing an excuse for the Afghanistan and Iraq invasions.
Most Sunni's don't care for Shiite's and vice-versa.

al Qaeda is a Sunni organization.
The 2nd in command of al Qaeda, Al-Zawahiri, denied the conspiracy theory that Israel carried out the September 11 attacks on the U.S., and he blamed Iran and Shiite Hezbollah for spreading the idea to discredit the Sunni al Qaeda's achievement.

Bottom line: Our current administration has created one gigantic mess! The next U.S. President will certainly have his/her hands full and if it's a Democrat, the Right will be quick to point the finger if there are any missteps.

The Myth of the Surge offers more details.

I welcome a response from anyone (left, right, middle) who can unravel this mess and explain the best path forward.

info@ruinousright.com

Michael Franti: Music and Messages

2008-04-10T19:11:00.016-04:00

"We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into peace"
- Michael Franti / Bomb The World

Thank goodness for people like Michael Franti. This world-renowned musician and human rights worker delivered two outstanding works of artistic expression and political awareness in recent years.

In 2005 Michael traveled to Iraq, Palestine and Israel to explore the human cost of war with a group of friends, some video cameras and his guitar. This resulted in the powerful film I Know I'm Not Alone.

A compelling soundtrack, visual and musical montages, and Franti's intimate voiceovers make the film speak to the MTV, X, Y & Z generations, as well as the baby-boomers. A true armchair travel film pulling the audience into these war zones in the company of Michael's guitar, eloquence and wit - you feel the humanity, artistic resilience and sometimes horrific experience of what it's like to live under the bombs and military occupation.

With its guerrilla style footage captured in active war zones, the documentary is unlike the many academic and politically driven pieces in the marketplace, instead offering the audience a sense of intimate travel and the opportunity to hear the voices of everyday people living, creating and surviving under the harsh conditions of war and occupation.

In 2006 Michael and his band Spearhead released one of the best albums of the decade. The collection of songs from the album Yell Fire! has been praised by fans, critics, activists and others. The tracks are not only fun and danceable, they contain some very important messages for a public burdened with a ruinous war.

Michael Franti and Spearhead just put the finishing touches on their new album, All Rebel Rockers, which was recorded in San Francisco and L.A., but mostly in Kingston, Jamaica. They say it's their tuffest recording yet and travels deeper into the reggae/rock/dancehall groove than they've gone before.

I Know I'm Not Alone

"Watch this film then insist that Michael Franti becomes President of the United States!"
- Anthony Minghella (Academy Award Winning Director, English Patient, Cold Mountain)

"Michael Franti is the most important artist recording and touring today who has yet to reach the mass audience. The subjects he sings about are totally genuine and derived from personal experiences."
- Chris Blackwell (Founder-Palm Pictures, Island Life)

"Michael's (Franti) a modern minstrel weaving stories of war and occupation into his heart of peace, giving us hope, not just tears. The film is powerful, honest, and touching."
- Serj Tankian (Musician-System Of A Down)

"Michael Franti so easily embodies the kind of artist we must all yearn to be, forever connected to the heart of the people and always giving us something meaningful to dance to, even and especially, in the face of war and despair."
- Saul Williams (Musician, Actor, Poet)

"I Know I'm Not Alone" is an antidote to despair. With soulful music and boyish charm, Michael Franti sings his way through two brutal occupations--Iraq and Palestine, breaking through the hate and revealing the oneness of our human family.
- Medea Benjamin (Founder-Global Exchange)

Yell Fire!

"Michael Franti is in] the pantheon of political pop."
- Boston Globe

"the album blends Franti's hip-political-hop with Spearhead's body-moving funkadelica"
- Paste Magazine

Michael Franti and Spearhead Website
Michael Franti @ Wikipedia
I Know I'm Not Alone DVD @ Artist's Website
I Know I'm Not Alone DVD @ Ruinous Right Store
Yell Fire! Album @ Artist's Website
Yell Fire! Album @ Ruinous Right Store
Yell Fire! MP3 Album Download @ Ruinous Right Store

Michael Franti and Spearhead - Streaming Concert Video

Body of War

2008-04-10T11:47:00.008-04:00

Body of War is an intimate and transformational feature documentary about the true face of war today. Meet Tomas Young, 25 years old, paralyzed from a bullet to his spine - wounded after serving in Iraq for less than a week.

Body of War is Tomas' coming home story as he evolves into a new person, coming to terms with his disability and finding his own unique and passionate voice against the war. The film is produced and directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, and features two original songs by Eddie Vedder. Body of War is a naked and honest portrayal of what it's like inside the body, heart and soul of this extraordinary and heroic young man.

Body of War is an award-winning film that will be in select theaters beginning April 11th.

Visit the Body of War Website to view the trailer and for more information.

Follow the lead of anti-warriors like Tomas and take action to help end the war and bring our troops home!

Vote!
Stop the next war now!
Support GI resistance
Demand the best for our vets
Go on record against the war
Twist the arm of Congress

Hear the songs that inspired an Iraq War veteran. The double-disk album includes tracks from:

Eddie Vedder
Pearl Jam
Bruce Springsteen
John Lennon
Neil Young
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Ben Harper
Roger Waters
Many more

Album CD
Album digital download
Album website

Women Shouldn't Vote & Jews Need To Be Perfected

2008-04-06T23:39:00.013-04:00

Well, at least that's what conservative author and pundit Ann Coulter believes. Her spin and rhetoric are a perfect example of the Ruinous Right. Conservatives should be ashamed to be associated with this kind of garbage, but Fox News and other right-wing media keep inviting her back to 'stir up the pot'.

Below is a sampling of more Ann Coulter quotes and beliefs:

"My only regret with Timothy McVeigh is he did not go to the New York Times Building."
"I was going to have a few comments on the other Democratic presidential candidate, John Edwards, but it turns out that you have to go into rehab if you use the word 'faggot,' so I'm - so, kind of at an impasse, can't really talk about Edwards, so I think I'll just conclude here and take your questions"
"Faggot isn't offensive to gays; it has nothing to do with gays. It's a schoolyard taunt meaning 'wuss'"
"If only we could get Muslims to boycott all airlines, we could dispense with airport security altogether."
"...It would be a much better country if women did not vote. That is simply a fact. In fact, in every presidential election since 1950 - except Goldwater in '64 - the Republican would have won, if only the men had voted."
"If we took away women's right to vote, we'd never have to worry about another Democrat president. It's kind of a pipe dream, it's a personal fantasy of mine, but I don't think it's going to happen. And it is a good way of making the point that women are voting so stupidly, at least single women."
"It also makes the point, it is kind of embarrassing, the Democratic Party ought to be hanging its head in shame, that it has so much difficulty getting men to vote for it. I mean, you do see it's the party of women and 'We'll pay for health care and tuition and day care -- and here, what else can we give you, soccer moms?'"
"Jews need to be perfected."

Ann has also stated that if John McCain won the Republican nomination for president, she would support and campaign for Hillary Clinton.

Judge for yourself:

Wikipedia: Ann Coulter
Ruinous Right: The Ann Coulter Channel

The Myth of the Surge

2008-04-04T00:57:00.006-04:00

Nir Rosen wrote an in depth piece for Rolling Stone last month disputing the effectiveness of the surge in Iraq. Fortunately for the Right it appears to be working, but if you dig a little deeper it's more like a ticking time bomb. Click here for more.

WMD Lies

2008-04-03T23:31:00.004-04:00

Was it simply bad intelligence or was the truth distorted in the march to war? We've compiled four videos that show our leaders contradicting themselves and each other before and after the start of the Iraq war. You view, you decide.

Here we go!

2008-04-03T16:58:00.005-04:00

I simply cannot sit back and take it anymore. The past seven years of the Bush Administration and it's destructive policies driven by greed is astonishing. In addition, the conservative right propaganda machine led by pompous television and radio personalities has become a cancer to fair and balanced news reporting. Now that a new presidential election season is underway, this destructive group seems intent on spreading fear and misinformation while promoting bigotry in the hopes of keeping a Democrat from leading this nation forward. This blog has been established as a venue for sharing news, stories, opinions, music, videos and more regarding the Ruinous Right.