Tag Archives: Debt Ceiling

We Need the REAL Republicans Back

Hopefully you know that this is a Left-leaning blog. On a whole range of issues, Texas Leftist espouses what most would consider to be "Liberal" values, and those values tend to be more on the Democratic side of the current political spectrum.

All that being said, I really miss the … Continue Reading ››

Coalition EXPOSED: Post Cliff, The House GOP’s new reality

Well, now we know. Thanks to tireless work on behalf of Vice President Biden, President Obama, and Congressional leaders, the big bad Fiscal Cliff was officially averted. After a rousing show of Senate Bi-Partisanship, the 'Fiscal Deal' was also approved by the House 257-167.

Most pundits today … Continue Reading ››

The ABCs of the GOP: D is for

Distraction

The careful art of distraction has been a central tenet of the GOP campaign strategy. Modern Democrats aren't as good at the "slight of hand" techniques, but Republicans have it down to a science. So let's take a look at some of the more popular political distractions waged by the GOP. … Continue Reading ››