Tag Archives: government

Obama Gun Policy Agenda Comes To Maddening End

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Sam Stein & Jennifer Bendry It ended in a flash. Months of work aimed at revamping the nations gun laws prompted by one of the worst shooting tragedies in U.S. history met an inglorious conclusion on the floor of the U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gallery of Cowards

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Yesterday’s vote in the Senate is again proof that Congress is out of touch with the wishes of the American people. They don’t just cower and are the minions of special interests but they also succumb to their own greed and … Continue reading →

Posted in News from the Soul Brother, Thoughts of the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In blow to gun control backers, background check compromise falls 6 votes short

Posted on April 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Carrie Dann, Kelly ODonnell and Kasie Hunt Despite an impassioned push by President Barack Obama and an emotional lobbying effort by the families of mass shooting victims, proponents of a compromise measure to expand gun background checks on Wednesday fell … Continue reading →

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Initial tests show ricin in letter to Obama

Posted on April 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Peter Eisler, Kevin Johnson and Aamer Madhani Federal authorities are investigating a letter containing a “suspicious substance” that was addressed to President Obama, the agency confirmed Wednesday, and at least four U.S. senators also reported receiving suspicious mail. FBI spokesman Paul Bresson said … Continue reading →

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Never Say ‘Never Again’

Posted on April 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Our foolish obsession with stopping the next attack. By Juliette Kayyem There will be no politicians at the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. They are no longer invited. Organizers of the memorial have now … Continue reading →

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Slow Jam The News: The Debt Ceiling

Posted on January 30, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Jimmy Fallon and The Roots with an assist from Brian Williams gives us a melodic and funny discourse on the debt ceiling.

Posted in Soul Brother's Funny Bone | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Debt-Limit

Posted on January 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Ran across this vid explaining the U.S. Debt Limit. It’s good introductory information to the serious debate about to occur in Washington D.C. this is a short, good watch.

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A True Statement of Affairs

Posted on July 5, 2012 by The Soul Brother

Jeff Parker’s take on the electorate. Do you agree?

Posted in Soul Brother's Funny Bone, Thoughts of the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

South Sudan to become new nation amid war worries

Posted on July 7, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Saturday will be a historic moment for all the people of the diaspora. Hopefully, war will not rear it’s ugly and painful head. The Associated Press: South Sudan to become new nation amid war worries.

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Michele Bachmann stands by slavery comment

Posted on June 29, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Michele Bachmann will not and cannot become the 45th President of the United States. Remember this! Michele Bachmann stands by slavery comment – Alexander Burns – POLITICO.com.

Posted in News from the Soul Brother | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment