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'''Liberal hypocrisy''' is the act of a [[liberal]] saying or doing a certain thing for which they condemn others in doing. Liberal [[hypocrisy]] can extend as far as condemning a [[conservative]] position yet embracing the same postion it if it becomes a liberal position. A recent example of liberal hypocrisy is that liberals will often criticize [[George W. Bush]] for drinking and alleged [[cocaine]] use however do not criticize [[Barack Obama]] who blatantly admitted to using [[drugs]] and [[alcohol]].

'''Liberal hypocrisy''' is the act of a [[liberal]] saying or doing a certain thing for which they condemn others in doing. Liberal [[hypocrisy]] can extend as far as condemning a [[conservative]] position yet embracing the same position it if it becomes a liberal position. A recent example of liberal hypocrisy is that liberals will often criticize [[George W. Bush]] for drinking and alleged [[cocaine]] use however do not criticize [[Barack Obama]] who blatantly admitted to using [[drugs]] and [[alcohol]].

==Gun control==

==Gun control==

On her television show, April 19, 1999, [[Rosie O'Donnell|O'Donnell]] had this to say about gun owners:

On her television show, April 19, 1999, [[Rosie O'Donnell|O'Donnell]] had this to say about gun owners:

:''"I don't care if you want to hunt. I don't care if you think it's your right. I say, 'Sorry.' It is 1999. We have had enough as a nation. You are not allowed to own a gun, and if you do own a gun I think you should go to prison."''

:''"I don't care if you want to hunt. I don't care if you think it's your right. I say, 'Sorry.' It is 1999. We have had enough as a nation. You are not allowed to own a gun, and if you do own a gun I think you should go to prison."''

Several months later, her bodyguard applied for a concealed gun permit from the Greenwich (Connecticut) Police Department.  [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=19448]

Several months later, her bodyguard applied for a concealed gun permit from the Greenwich (Connecticut) Police Department.  <ref>http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=19448</ref>

'''Janeane Garafalo, actress and commentator'''

'''Janeane Garafalo, actress and commentator'''

On August 2, 2007, Edwards made a demand of fellow Democratic presidential candidates that they refuse to accept money from Rupert Murdoch.  He said this while speaking in Chapel Hill, North Carolina:

On August 2, 2007, Edwards made a demand of fellow Democratic presidential candidates that they refuse to accept money from Rupert Murdoch.  He said this while speaking in Chapel Hill, North Carolina:

:''"News Corp's purchase of the Dow Jones Co. and The Wall Street Journal should be the last straw when it comes to media consolidation. The basis of a strong democracy begins and ends with a strong, unbiased and fair media — all qualities which are pretty hard to subscribe to Fox News and News Corp. The reality is that Americans deserve more news outlets — not fewer. It's time for all Democrats, including those running for president, to stand up and speak out against this merger and other forms of media consolidation.''

:''"News Corp's purchase of the Dow Jones Co. and The Wall Street Journal should be the last straw when it comes to media consolidation. The basis of a strong democracy begins and ends with a strong, unbiased and fair media — all qualities which are pretty hard to subscribe to Fox News and News Corp. The reality is that Americans deserve more news outlets — not fewer. It's time for all Democrats, including those running for president, to stand up and speak out against this merger and other forms of media consolidation.''

:''"Moreover, given Fox News' consistent efforts to demean Democrats — they have attacked the character of Senator Obama, Vice President Gore, and many others — no Democrat running for president should accept campaign money from top News Corp executives. So, today, I'm challenging every Democratic presidential candidate to refuse contributions from News Corp executives and return any they've already taken, beginning with Rupert Murdoch. The time has come for Democrats to stop pretending to be friends with the very people who demonize the Democratic Party."'' [http://johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/20070802-media-consolidation/]

:''"Moreover, given Fox News' consistent efforts to demean Democrats — they have attacked the character of Senator Obama, Vice President Gore, and many others — no Democrat running for president should accept campaign money from top News Corp executives. So, today, I'm challenging every Democratic presidential candidate to refuse contributions from News Corp executives and return any they've already taken, beginning with Rupert Murdoch. The time has come for Democrats to stop pretending to be friends with the very people who demonize the Democratic Party."'' <ref>http://johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/20070802-media-consolidation/</ref>

John Edwards is the recipient of some $800,000 in advance royalties for a book he wrote titled "Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives", from HarperCollins Publishers, which is owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.  When asked if he would return the royalties, the answer was "no". [http://www.nypost.com/seven/08032007/news/nationalnews/edwards_in_a_biz_hate__witch_nationalnews_charles_hurt__bureau_chief.htm]

John Edwards is the recipient of some $800,000 in advance royalties for a book he wrote titled "Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives", from HarperCollins Publishers, which is owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.  When asked if he would return the royalties, the answer was "no". <ref>http://www.nypost.com/seven/08032007/news/nationalnews/edwards_in_a_biz_hate__witch_nationalnews_charles_hurt__bureau_chief.htm</ref>

'''Harry Smith, co-host of CBS' ''The Early Show'''''

'''Harry Smith, co-host of CBS' ''The Early Show'''''

On July 24, 2007, home and garden expert Danny Lipford demonstrated a product that can water a parched lawn from underground.  Referring to the cost ($140.00), Smith said this:

On July 24, 2007, home and garden expert Danny Lipford demonstrated a product that can water a parched lawn from underground.  Referring to the cost ($140.00), Smith said this:

:''"Now that the minimum wage is up, maybe we can afford it."''

:''"Now that the minimum wage is up, maybe we can afford it."''

The minimum wage is $5.85 per hour.  Smith can afford the product on his $3,000,000 a year salary.  [http://newsbusters.org/blogs/justin-mccarthy/2007/07/24/cbss-harry-smith-pretends-be-minimum-wage-earner]

The minimum wage is $5.85 per hour.  Smith can afford the product on his $3,000,000 a year salary.  <ref>http://newsbusters.org/blogs/justin-mccarthy/2007/07/24/cbss-harry-smith-pretends-be-minimum-wage-earner</ref>

'''Dianne Sawyer, co-host of ABC's ''Good Morning America'''''

'''Dianne Sawyer, co-host of ABC's ''Good Morning America'''''

''Good Morning America'' on July 18, 2007 criticized Rupert Murdoch as the “the man with everything” just after he bought the [[Wall Street Journal]].  Sawyer elaborated with this:

''Good Morning America'' on July 18, 2007 criticized Rupert Murdoch as the “the man with everything” just after he bought the [[Wall Street Journal]].  Sawyer elaborated with this:

:''“You think he has everything? I'll bet the day after tomorrow there is something new he wants,”''

:''“You think he has everything? I'll bet the day after tomorrow there is something new he wants,”''

Sawyer herself makes $12,000.000 a year. [http://newsbusters.org/blogs/julia-seymour/2007/08/03/tv-anchors-make-millions-still-attack-rich]

Sawyer herself makes $12,000,000 a year. <ref>http://newsbusters.org/blogs/julia-seymour/2007/08/03/tv-anchors-make-millions-still-attack-rich</ref>

====Taking money (taxation)====

====Taking money (taxation)====

In 2001 the state legislature and many liberals in Arkansas clamored for Republican governor [[Mike Huckabee]] to raise taxes to shore up an estimated $142 million budget deficit.  In response, Huckabee create the "Tax Me More" Fund, in which liberals who feel they are guilty of not contributing more to the government can voluntarily do so and, according to spokesman Rick Nelson, "assuage their guilt".  "We share responsibility for the [budget] fiasco," said state Senator John Riggs, a Democrat who represents Little Rock. "I am responsible for my actions and am as guilty as everyone else for letting the governor's budget go through."

In 2001 the state legislature and many liberals in Arkansas clamored for Republican governor [[Mike Huckabee]] to raise taxes to shore up an estimated $142 million budget deficit.  In response, Huckabee create the "Tax Me More" Fund, in which liberals who feel they are guilty of not contributing more to the government can voluntarily do so and, according to spokesman Rick Nelson, "assuage their guilt".  "We share responsibility for the [budget] fiasco," said state Senator John Riggs, a Democrat who represents Little Rock. "I am responsible for my actions and am as guilty as everyone else for letting the governor's budget go through."

Riggs ponied up $100 for the fund.  One week after inplementing the fund at the end of November, 2001, the fund amounted to $260.  By the following April, the amount was between $2,000-$3,000. The program ended in June, 2002.[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,40100,00.html][http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2002/1/22/182422.shtml][http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2001/12/3/171750.shtml][http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/04/08/politics/main548369.shtml][http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=1620]

Riggs ponied up $100 for the fund.  One week after implementing the fund at the end of November, 2001, the fund amounted to $260.  By the following April, the amount was between $2,000-$3,000. The program ended in June, 2002.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,40100,00.html</ref><ref>http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2002/1/22/182422.shtml</ref><ref>http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2001/12/3/171750.shtml][http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/04/08/politics/main548369.shtml][http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=1620</ref>

====Spending Money====

====Spending Money====

Senator [[Charles Schumer]] wants an investigation into whether or not credit card companies are demanding that relatives of deceased card holders pay the bills.  "These companies call surviving relatives, often shortly after the death of a loved one, to coax or cajole them into making payments on the deceased relative's credit card," Schumer said in a recent email sent to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Jon Leibowitz. "To say the least, this practice is distasteful and unethical. Moreover, this practice may very well violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act."[http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090311/ap_on_bi_ge/debt_collectors_deceased_1].

Senator [[Charles Schumer]] wants an investigation into whether or not credit card companies are demanding that relatives of deceased card holders pay the bills.  "These companies call surviving relatives, often shortly after the death of a loved one, to coax or cajole them into making payments on the deceased relative's credit card," Schumer said in a recent email sent to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Jon Leibowitz. "To say the least, this practice is distasteful and unethical. Moreover, this practice may very well violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act."[http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090311/ap_on_bi_ge/debt_collectors_deceased_1].

Schumer himself voted ''NO'' on raising the [[Estate tax]] exemption to $5M from $1M (Kyl Amendment; Bill S.Amdt.4191 to S.Con.Res.70 ; vote number 08-S050 on Feb 13, 2008); voted ''NO'' on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million (Kyl Amendment; Bill S.Amdt.507 on S.Con.Res.21 ; vote number 2007-083 on Mar 21, 2007); voted ''NO'' on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts (Bill H.R. 5970 ; vote number 2006-229 on Aug 3, 2006); voted ''NO'' on phasing out the estate tax (Bill HR 8 ; vote number 2000-197 on Jul 14, 2000) [http://www.ontheissues.org/Economic/Charles_Schumer_Tax_Reform.htm]

Schumer himself voted ''NO'' on raising the [[Estate tax]] exemption to $5M from $1M (Kyl Amendment; Bill S.Amdt.4191 to S.Con.Res.70 ; vote number 08-S050 on Feb 13, 2008); voted ''NO'' on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million (Kyl Amendment; Bill S.Amdt.507 on S.Con.Res.21 ; vote number 2007-083 on Mar 21, 2007); voted ''NO'' on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts (Bill H.R. 5970 ; vote number 2006-229 on Aug 3, 2006); voted ''NO'' on phasing out the estate tax (Bill HR 8 ; vote number 2000-197 on Jul 14, 2000) <ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Economic/Charles_Schumer_Tax_Reform.htm</ref>

==The Environment==

==The Environment==

'''Al Gore, former United States Vice-President'''

'''Al Gore, former United States Vice-President'''

:''"There are many who still do not believe that global warming is a problem at all. And it's no wonder: because they are the targets of a massive and well-organized campaign of [[disinformation]] lavishly funded by polluters who are determined to prevent any action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming out of a fear that their profits might be affected if they had to stop dumping so much pollution into the atmosphere."''

:''"There are many who still do not believe that global warming is a problem at all. And it's no wonder: because they are the targets of a massive and well-organized campaign of [[disinformation]] lavishly funded by polluters who are determined to prevent any action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming out of a fear that their profits might be affected if they had to stop dumping so much pollution into the atmosphere."''

Sean Hannity reported on Fox News Channel's ''Hannity & Colmes'', February 18, 2007, that when Al Gore was running his campaign:  ''"On January 27th, 2000, Gore campaign in Concord and Manchester, New Hampshire, and on that very same day reimbursed the Thomas Lee Company $1,400 for the use of their corporate jet. That evening he left New Hampshire and flew back to Washington aboard Air Force Two, the vice president's official plane is a 757, which means that the flight from New Hampshire to Washington, well, the vice president emitted more than 22,000 pounds of CO2."'' [http://newsbusters.org/node/10951]

Sean Hannity reported on Fox News Channel's ''Hannity & Colmes'', February 18, 2007, that when Al Gore was running his campaign:  ''"On January 27th, 2000, Gore campaign in Concord and Manchester, New Hampshire, and on that very same day reimbursed the Thomas Lee Company $1,400 for the use of their corporate jet. That evening he left New Hampshire and flew back to Washington aboard Air Force Two, the vice president's official plane is a 757, which means that the flight from New Hampshire to Washington, well, the vice president emitted more than 22,000 pounds of CO2."'' <ref>http://newsbusters.org/node/10951</ref>

'''Leonardo DiCaprio, actor'''

'''Leonardo DiCaprio, actor'''

'''Oil tanker SS ''Prestige'''''

'''Oil tanker SS ''Prestige'''''

Spain, a member of the [[Kyoto]] accords, refused to permit a stricken oil tanker, SS ''Prestige'' into a safe harbor; the reason given was to prevent pollution in Spanish waters.  On November 19, 2002, the ''Prestige'' sank in the open ocean, spilling more then 77,000 tons of fuel oil which washed ashore on much of the Atlantic coastal areas of Spain, Portugal, and France. [http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0311/S00074.htm]

Spain, a member of the [[Kyoto]] accords, refused to permit a stricken oil tanker, SS ''Prestige'' into a safe harbor; the reason given was to prevent pollution in Spanish waters.  On November 19, 2002, the ''Prestige'' sank in the open ocean, spilling more then 77,000 tons of fuel oil which washed ashore on much of the Atlantic coastal areas of Spain, Portugal, and France. <ref>http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0311/S00074.htm</ref>

====The New York ''Times'' on waste====

====The New York ''Times'' on waste====

In an article published in the New York ''Times'' on February 25, 2009, Dr. Allen Hershkowitz of the Natural Resource Defense Council, stated emphatically that “No forest of any kind should be used to make toilet paper.”  The writer of the article, Leslie Kaufmann, called her piece "What Mr. Whipple Didn't Say: Softer Paper Is Costly to Forests," seemingly lecturing Americans on wastefullness via the subject of toilet paper, and emphasizing how countries other than America use more recycled content in creating toilet paper than in the U.S. (20% vs. 2% respectively). [http://newsbusters.org/blogs/clay-waters/2009/02/26/dead-tree-hypocrisy-nyt-massive-paper-user-lectures-toilet-paper][http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/science/earth/26charmin.html?_r=1]

In an article published in the New York ''Times'' on February 25, 2009, Dr. Allen Hershkowitz of the Natural Resource Defense Council, stated emphatically that “No forest of any kind should be used to make toilet paper.”  The writer of the article, Leslie Kaufmann, called her piece "What Mr. Whipple Didn't Say: Softer Paper Is Costly to Forests," seemingly lecturing Americans on wastefulness via the subject of toilet paper, and emphasizing how countries other than America use more recycled content in creating toilet paper than in the U.S. (20% vs. 2% respectively). <ref>http://newsbusters.org/blogs/clay-waters/2009/02/26/dead-tree-hypocrisy-nyt-massive-paper-user-lectures-toilet-paper</ref><ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/science/earth/26charmin.html?_r=1</ref>

The New York ''Times'' prints over one million newspapers daily; it admitted to an ordinary blogger that its own use of recycled paper is 21% to 28%; he further stated that it ''"takes 75,000 trees to print the Sunday edition of the New York Times"'' [http://ecologycenter.org/recycling/articles/20071115_paper_waste.html].  Taking away the top percentage for recycling leaves well over 50,000 trees cut down.  

The New York ''Times'' prints over one million newspapers daily; it admitted to an ordinary blogger that its own use of recycled paper is 21% to 28%; he further stated that it ''"takes 75,000 trees to print the Sunday edition of the New York Times"'' <ref>http://ecologycenter.org/recycling/articles/20071115_paper_waste.html</ref>.  Taking away the top percentage for recycling leaves well over 50,000 trees cut down.  

==Labor==

==Labor==

'''Exploitation of the poor'''

'''Exploitation of the poor'''

By the 21st century, Unions began outsourcing picket lines to non-union, scab labor. The un-unionized workers were recruited from the most vulnerable of society willing to take on the most undignified type of work.  The Unions offered no benefits, no healthcare, no job security, low pay, and intolerable working conditions.  The Unions likewise paid in cash and did not collect taxes due to either federal, state, or local governments. Further, the Union's exploitation of workers on outsourced picket lines contributed absolutely nothing to the workers [[Social Security]] retirement fund.  Unions did not pay required [[Workers Compensation]] premiums for a hazardous job known to be risking life and limb.  All this, so the greedy employer, in this case the Union membership, could enjoy higher living standards for themselves. <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/23/AR2007072302011_pf.html Outsourcing the Picket Line], By Keith L. Alexander, ''Washington Post'', July 24, 2007.</ref>

By the 21st century, Unions began outsourcing picket lines to non-union, scab labor. The non-unionized workers were recruited from the most vulnerable of society willing to take on the most undignified type of work.  The Unions offered no benefits, no healthcare, no job security, low pay, and intolerable working conditions.  The Unions likewise paid in cash and did not collect taxes due to either federal, state, or local governments. Further, the Union's exploitation of workers on outsourced picket lines contributed absolutely nothing to the workers [[Social Security]] retirement fund.  Unions did not pay required [[Workers Compensation]] premiums for a hazardous job known to be risking life and limb.  All this, so the greedy employer, in this case the Union membership, could enjoy higher living standards for themselves. <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/23/AR2007072302011_pf.html Outsourcing the Picket Line], By Keith L. Alexander, ''Washington Post'', July 24, 2007.</ref>

==Commodities==

==Commodities==

While a co-host for the NBC morning news program ''Today'', she said this on August 15, 2005:

While a co-host for the NBC morning news program ''Today'', she said this on August 15, 2005:

:''“I had to take out a loan to fill up my minivan. It’s crazy.”''

:''“I had to take out a loan to fill up my minivan. It’s crazy.”''

At the time, she had a contract with NBC worth $15,000,000 a year. [http://newsbusters.org/node/284]

At the time, she had a contract with NBC worth $15,000,000 a year. <ref>http://newsbusters.org/node/284</ref>

====Cigarette smoking====

====Cigarette smoking====

The state of Tennessee in July 2007 enacted in increase in the tax on cigarettes; the plan was to discourage smoking by youths, new smokers, and get others to break the habit.  The state's treasury also expects to see an increase in revenue from the resulting taxation.  Among the organizations supporting the new tax is Campaign for a Healthy and Responsible Tennessee (CHART), which has this written on their website:

The state of Tennessee in July 2007 enacted in increase in the tax on cigarettes; the plan was to discourage smoking by youths, new smokers, and get others to break the habit.  The state's treasury also expects to see an increase in revenue from the resulting taxation.  Among the organizations supporting the new tax is Campaign for a Healthy and Responsible Tennessee (CHART), which has this written on their website:

:''"For the past six years, CHART has taken a public stand on key issues related to tobacco policy. Among other victories, the coalition helped to secure a 7 cent increase in the state's tobacco excise tax in 2002 which has reduced youth and adult smoking rates, generated vital state revenues and provided significant health care savings."'' [http://www.tnchart.org/issues.htm]

:''"For the past six years, CHART has taken a public stand on key issues related to tobacco policy. Among other victories, the coalition helped to secure a 7 cent increase in the state's tobacco excise tax in 2002 which has reduced youth and adult smoking rates, generated vital state revenues and provided significant health care savings."'' <ref>http://www.tnchart.org/issues.htm</ref>

The only way to generate the vital state revenues that Tennessee needs from this cigarette tax is for people to continue smoking.

The only way to generate the vital state revenues that Tennessee needs from this cigarette tax is for people to continue smoking.

====Fast Food====

====Fast Food====

John Banzhaf III is a legal professor at George Washington University [http://banzhaf.net/] who has filed public-interest lawsuits against cigarette manufacturers and fast food restaurants.  Among the defendents was McDonald's, which was targeted in 2002 [http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20020330/ctvnews854709/] for contributing to obesity.  This was posted on his website:

John Banzhaf III is a legal professor at George Washington University <ref>http://banzhaf.net/</ref> who has filed public-interest lawsuits against cigarette manufacturers and fast food restaurants.  Among the defendants was McDonald's, which was targeted in 2002 <ref>http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20020330/ctvnews854709/</ref> for contributing to obesity.  This was posted on his website:

:''McDONALD'S TRANS FAT:  McDonald's was sued after it announced, with great fanfare and publicity, that it would remove trans fat from its offerings, and then quietly reneged on its promise.  McDonald's agreed to make the requested disclosure, and to pay $8 million to settle the law suit.'' [http://banzhaf.net/suefat.html]

:''McDONALD'S TRANS FAT:  McDonald's was sued after it announced, with great fanfare and publicity, that it would remove trans fat from its offerings, and then quietly reneged on its promise.  McDonald's agreed to make the requested disclosure, and to pay $8 million to settle the law suit.'' <ref>http://banzhaf.net/suefat.html</ref>

At about the same time Banzhaf began his suit, he made an appearence on Morgan Spurlock's documentary about obesity from fast food, ''Super Size Me'' (2004), and Banzhaf is clearly shown in the film eating a large McDonald's hamburger, fries, and drink. [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390521/]

At about the same time Banzhaf began his suit, he made an appearance on Morgan Spurlock's documentary about obesity from fast food, ''Super Size Me'' (2004), and Banzhaf is clearly shown in the film eating a large McDonald's hamburger, fries, and drink. <ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390521/</ref>

==See Also==

==See Also==