Republican Rep. Don Young uses slur to refer to latinos

Listen as Republican Rep. Don Young of Alaska refers to the workers his father employed on the family ranch as “wetbacks.”

In a statement released following his racist remarks, Rep. Young stated he “meant no disrespect” when he used a racial epithet to refer to latinos. “During a sit down interview with Ketchikan Public [...]

Man caught on tape firing gun during road rage incident & altercation he initiated (VIDEO)

Watch as gun owner Bradley Turner initiates a physical altercation following a road rage incident, only to pull out a gun once the physical altercation doesn’t go his way.

Both Turner and his wife have been charged with multiple criminal charges as a result of his decision to discharge his firearm, a decision which [...]

Rachel Maddow Does the Math On Assault Weapons

This is about the Sandy Hook shootings and Senate hearings about gun violence…some of it is hard to watch…

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New Ad for Incumbent DPI Superintendent Tony Evers

Although I haven’t always agreed with Superintendent Evers on some of his decisions with the DPI, he has shown the ability to work with Governor Walker. He is a far better supporter of public education than nearly anyone currently resident in state government. And his opponent, State Representative Don Pridmore (R – Hartford) who recently [...]

VIDEO: Lena Taylor explains her support for Republican efforts to downsize Milwaukee County Board

Watch as Democratic State Senator Lena Taylor explains to constituents that she signed on as a co-sponsor of impending Republican-authored legislation to downsize the Milwaukee County Board because she thinks it’s a “happy medium.”

H/T to Cognitive Dissidence.

Paul Ryan: “we’re not going to give up on destroying the health care system for the American people.” (VIDEO)

Watch as House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan explains how he’s “not going to give up on destroying the health care system for the American people.”

VIDEO: The SportsKids of the year

This isn’t at all political, but it’s still worth watching.

Brendon Ayanbadejo: Players have to say they’re straight to keep draft stock (VIDEO)

This is worth watching.

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While I certainly applaud Brendon Ayanbadejo for his support for equality and tolerance, it certainly seems like the NFL has a long way [...]

VIDEO: “Milwaukee Sheriff: Arm Yourselves!”

Found on Rick Horowitz’s YouTube channel.

McConnell Brags About Filibuster ‘Reform’ Bill

From DonkeyHotey at Flikr

As reported by my colleague, Nathaniel Downes here at Addicting Info, the Senate passed a filibuster reform bill last Thursday receiving mixed reviews by both conservatives and progressives alike. According to The Heritage Foundation:

Reid envisions a Senate that procedurally mirrors the House of Representatives, not the Senatorial saucer where [...]