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joeascanio — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:37:01 -0400

Boston Marathon bombing: Knee jerk optimism versus sensitivity

joeascanio — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:36:13 -0400

Boston Marathon bombing: Knee jerk optimism versus sensitivity:

While the nation breathes easy for the moment and revels in the capture of the offenders, we need to remain sensitive to the few that will not be sharing in the mutual jubilation and will instead be working to rebuild their lives.

America’s character and compassion – from the initial first-responders and citizen-heroes at the Marathon to the final showdown with Tsarnaev – is evidence that the human spirit was on high alert. But sadly, this does not mark a total failure on the part of the bombers, particularly in the eyes of the families who have been grotesquely victimized by their homegrown munitions.

think-progress: Gun violence victims detained, put through...

joeascanio — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:02:31 -0400

think-progress:

Gun violence victims detained, put through background check for yelling ‘shame on you’ at senators

abaldwin360: One of my favorite quotes.

joeascanio — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:53:44 -0500

abaldwin360:

One of my favorite quotes.

How one Sandy Hook father’s testimony puts gun control in perspective

joeascanio — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:52:00 -0500

How one Sandy Hook father’s testimony puts gun control in perspective:

Neil Heslin, as many parents and families of the Sandy Hook Elementary school did that evening, went home to an empty house without their child. Theirs was not and will never be a safe and happy ending. Exposed to and victimized by an unspeakable and nearly unimaginable horror, they will never see their child’s next birthday, or hear them laugh or run or play. They will never realize the relief that comes over a parent when the word comes that the child is going to be fine.

http://www.onewhiteduck.com/2013/02/28/how-one-sandy-hook-father%E2%80%99s-testimony-puts-gun-control-in-perspective/

abaldwin360: rabbleprochoice: abaldwin360: think-progress: To...

joeascanio — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:51:57 -0500

abaldwin360:

rabbleprochoice:

abaldwin360:

think-progress:

Top Conservative publication says God wants you to have an assault rifle

While He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him. ”Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him.

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.“

-Matthew 26: 47-52

Funny how what God wants always seems to align with what conservatives want, especially when the Bible and Jesus said are almost always in direct contrast to the wants of conservatives.

Gosh, it’s like they’ve never even read the book they’re so obsessed with.

Love,

Rabble

Reminds me of this:

You can safely assume that you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do.

- Anne Lamott

Love is Louder LOVE IS LOUDER.

joeascanio — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:48:01 -0500

Love is Louder

LOVE IS LOUDER.

winningprogressive: demnewswire: Thousands rally in Washington...

joeascanio — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:46:27 -0500

winningprogressive:

demnewswire:

Thousands rally in Washington for gun control

Eliza Collins | USA Today

In the wake of several recent mass shootings, thousands of people gathered Saturday in front of the Capitol for a silent march urging Congress to act on legislation to control guns. Despite chilly temperatures and snow-covered ground, supporters came from around the country came to make their statement.

About 100 residents of Newtown, Conn., took part in the march, which was organized in response to the December shooting there that killed 20 first-graders and six teachers.

Keep up the pressure for sensible gun safety laws.

Thousands rally in Washington for gun control

novenator: All wealth is created by labor. All wealth is...

joeascanio — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:45:59 -0500

novenator:

All wealth is created by labor.

All wealth is created by labor..

freedomtomarry: Last night, the Rhode Island House voted in...

joeascanio — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:41:56 -0500

freedomtomarry:

Last night, the Rhode Island House voted in favor of the marriage bill! Click the heart to celebrate! http://bit.ly/YqHQJk (Via Rhode Islanders United for Marriage)

We Can Do It……..right?

joeascanio — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:09:12 -0500

We Can Do It……..right?

think-progress: Someone say Obama’s second inaugural was a “far...

joeascanio — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:22:37 -0500

think-progress:

Someone say Obama’s second inaugural was a “far left” speech?

It wasn’t, just show them this.

Far-left, my ass.

Republican strategy on guns: When all else fails, blame "welfare moms"

joeascanio — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:14:48 -0500

Republican strategy on guns: When all else fails, blame "welfare moms":

abaldwin360:

think-progress:

We kid you not.

For fuck’s sake.

winningprogressive: The 2nd Amendment was intended to help the...

joeascanio — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:24:29 -0500

winningprogressive:

The 2nd Amendment was intended to help the state and federal governments create standing armies, not to help every American get armed to the teeth.
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theheritagefoundation: Heritage Media Christmas Party! Just...

joeascanio — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:07:03 -0500

theheritagefoundation:

Heritage Media Christmas Party!

Just look at all the Christ that was kept in Christmas!

politicalprof: More cops! Cops in schools! But remember, cops...

joeascanio — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:55:56 -0500

politicalprof:

More cops! Cops in schools! But remember, cops are the agents of the authoritarian state!

ht: Bartcop

michaonthemoon: French journalist from the TV show “Le Petit...

joeascanio — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:24:59 -0500

michaonthemoon:

French journalist from the TV show “Le Petit Journal” interviewing an Obama supporter during the presidential campaign:

- What is LGBT?
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender.

- It’s something you stand for?
- Yeah, sexual minorities, sexual preference minorities, since Obama is for them, I’m for him.

- You think it’s important?
- Yes. Everyone should — no matter who they love — should be equal.

- How old are you?
- I’m eleven.

thepoliticalnotebook: Protesters in New Delhi are hit with a...

joeascanio — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:20:43 -0500

thepoliticalnotebook:

Protesters in New Delhi are hit with a police water cannon blast during their demonstration following the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old woman, which has sparked powerful protests in India’s capital in recent days.

[Saurabh Das/AP]

"After Trayvon Martin was shot, I don’t remember the NRA saying that every black teenager should go..."

joeascanio — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:18:19 -0500

“After Trayvon Martin was shot, I don’t remember the NRA saying that every black teenager should go out and get a gun for protection…”

- Twitter / OlaBetiku (via azspot)

Activate the Mechanism!: There are so many problems in the country that we actually could make...

joeascanio — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:16:06 -0500

Activate the Mechanism!: There are so many problems in the country that we actually could make...:

abaldwin360:

There are so many problems in the country that we actually could make some progress on, except the GOP is just dead-set on obstructing anything the Democrats want and holding to totally outdated dogma.

Look at abortion. Even Pro-Choice people don’t like abortion, and no one on that side is…