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[[Image:1915b7ec753fa9d0352885dc23da4469.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Liberalism has made repeated claims to care for the environment; they have had laws passed calling for severe penalties on anyone or any corporation who would harm it.  However, the opposite is fully demonstrated here following the inauguration of [[Barack Obama]] on January 20, 2009.  One hundred tons of trash were removed from the National Mall in the days following, all of it thrown on the ground by liberals.]]

[[Image:1915b7ec753fa9d0352885dc23da4469.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Liberalism has made repeated claims to care for the environment; they have had laws passed calling for severe penalties on anyone or any corporation who would harm it.  However, the opposite is fully demonstrated here following the inauguration of [[Barack Obama]] on January 20, 2009.  One hundred tons of trash were removed from the National Mall in the days following, all of it thrown on the ground by liberals.]]

'''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 in his youth, although they do not criticize [[Barack Obama]] who blatantly admitted to using [[drugs]] and who smoked <ref>

'''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 in his youth, although they do not criticize [[Barack Obama]] who blatantly admitted to using [[drugs]] and who smoked <ref>

http://www.rightpundits.com/?p=4155</ref> well after sponsoring a harsh tobacco bill and drinks [[alcohol]].<ref>http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/offbeat/073009_obama_beer_summit_bud_light_red_stripe_blue_moon</ref>  Several years later, Obama realized he was exhibiting liberal hypocrisy to his children regarding his smoking, and in a rare display of common sense, finally stopped.<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/244859-obamas-reason-to-stop-smoking-his-daughters</ref>  This demonstrates that openmindness can overcome liberal hypocrisy, even among its most ardent practitioners.  Sadly, liberals did not follow Obama's example, and still (unfairly) heap criticisms on others.

http://www.rightpundits.com/?p=4155</ref> well after sponsoring a harsh tobacco bill and drinks [[alcohol]].<ref>http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/offbeat/073009_obama_beer_summit_bud_light_red_stripe_blue_moon</ref>  Several years later, Obama realized he was exhibiting liberal hypocrisy to his children regarding his smoking, and in a rare display of common sense, finally stopped.<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/244859-obamas-reason-to-stop-smoking-his-daughters</ref>  This demonstrates that [[open-mindedness]] can overcome liberal hypocrisy, even among its most ardent practitioners.  Sadly, liberals did not follow Obama's example, and still (unfairly) heap criticisms on others.

==Politics==

==Politics==

===Rep. Rosa DeLauro===

===Rep. Rosa DeLauro===

Representative Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat from Connecticut, voted for a massive aid bill totaling $26 billion, which was passed into law and signed by President Obama on August 10, 2010; the bill would distribute money to states to aid teachers and first responders (fire fighters, police).  DeLauro said this in an email to Fox News:  

Representative Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat from Connecticut, voted for a massive aid bill totaling $26 billion, which was passed into law and signed by President Obama on August 10, 2010; the bill would distribute money to states to aid teachers and first responders (firefighters, police).  DeLauro said this in an email to Fox News:  

:''"I fought very hard for the food assistance money in the Recovery Act, and the fact is that participation in the food stamps program has jumped dramatically with the economic crisis, from 31.1 million persons to 38.2 million just in one year."  "But I know that states across the nation and my own state of Connecticut also desperately need these resources to save jobs and avoid Draconian cuts to essential services for low income families."''<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/08/10/democrats-advocacy-groups-blast-cuts-food-stamps-fund-m-jobs/</ref>

:''"I fought very hard for the food assistance money in the Recovery Act, and the fact is that participation in the food stamps program has jumped dramatically with the economic crisis, from 31.1 million persons to 38.2 million just in one year."  "But I know that states across the nation and my own state of Connecticut also desperately need these resources to save jobs and avoid Draconian cuts to essential services for low-income families."''<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/08/10/democrats-advocacy-groups-blast-cuts-food-stamps-fund-m-jobs/</ref>

The "food assistance" money she is referring to is the [[Food stamp]] program, which provides money to needy families who live at or below the poverty line.  For the aid bill, Delauro voted to remove approximately $12 billion from the food stamp program.   

The "food assistance" money she is referring to is the [[Food stamp]] program, which provides money to needy families who live at or below the poverty line.  For the aid bill, DeLauro voted to remove approximately $12 billion from the food stamp program.   

===Actress Carrie Fisher===

===Actress Carrie Fisher===

:''"Yup, and the fact that they chose to call themselves "teabaggers," which is slang for a certain act involving (deleted profanity). It sort of says a lot. I would say a mouthful. Looks like it's very upsetting for them, but he's brilliant. The thing is, he's half white but that's still not enough -- for them it's all white or (deleted profanity). I think we don't deserve him and certainly teabaggers don't deserve him."''

:''"Yup, and the fact that they chose to call themselves "teabaggers," which is slang for a certain act involving (deleted profanity). It sort of says a lot. I would say a mouthful. Looks like it's very upsetting for them, but he's brilliant. The thing is, he's half white but that's still not enough -- for them it's all white or (deleted profanity). I think we don't deserve him and certainly teabaggers don't deserve him."''

Fisher ignored the fact that the Tea Party was created in response to an increasingly-repressive, over-taxing, and power-grabbing central government; it has its origins with the [[Boston Tea Party]] and the conditions which caused the [[American Revolution]], conditions which are cited within the [[Declaration of Independence]].  Fisher herself played Princess Leia in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' films, which involved her character being on the side of a rebellion against a corrupt, repressive, and power-grabbing central government.<ref>http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2010/06/18/carrie-fisher-obama-hes-brilliant-and-racist-tea-baggers-dont-deserve-hi</ref><ref>http://www.popeater.com/2010/06/14/carrie-fisher-interview-tea-party-star-wars-wishful-drinking/</ref>

Fisher ignored the fact that the Tea Party was created in response to an increasingly repressive, over-taxing, and power-grabbing central government; it has its origins with the [[Boston Tea Party]] and the conditions which caused the [[American Revolution]], conditions which are cited within the [[Declaration of Independence]].  Fisher herself played Princess Leia in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' films, which involved her character being on the side of a rebellion against a corrupt, repressive, and power-grabbing central government.<ref>http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2010/06/18/carrie-fisher-obama-hes-brilliant-and-racist-tea-baggers-dont-deserve-hi</ref><ref>http://www.popeater.com/2010/06/14/carrie-fisher-interview-tea-party-star-wars-wishful-drinking/</ref>

===NBC, MSNBC, and Keith Olbermann===

===NBC, MSNBC, and Keith Olbermann===

The former host of ''Countdown With Keith Olbermann'' is not shy about where his ideology lies; he has used his nationally known broadcast to disparage conservatives, Republicans, Christians, and anyone else who disagrees with his liberal philosophy. On November 5, 2010, Olbermann was suspended indefinitely without pay by MSNBC for giving contributions to three Democratic candidates without first notifying his bosses, one of whom appeared on his show just after receiving a contribution. Citing NBC policy that states ''"Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest. Such activities may include participation in or contributions to political campaigns or groups that espouse controversial positions. You should report any such potential conflicts in advance to, and obtain prior approval of, the President of NBC News or his designee" '', MSNBC President Phil Griffin gave the order for suspension.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/11/05/msnbc-suspends-keith-olbermann-indefinitely-contributing-democratic-campaigns/</ref><ref>http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=224525</ref>

The former host of ''Countdown With Keith Olbermann'' is not shy about where his ideology lies; he has used his nationally known broadcast to disparage conservatives, Republicans, Christians, and anyone else who disagrees with his liberal philosophy. On November 5, 2010, Olbermann was suspended indefinitely without pay by MSNBC for giving contributions to three Democratic candidates without first notifying his bosses, one of whom appeared on his show just after receiving a contribution. Citing NBC policy that states ''"Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest. Such activities may include participation in or contributions to political campaigns or groups that espouse controversial positions. You should report any such potential conflicts in advance to, and obtain prior approval of, the President of NBC News or his designee" '', MSNBC President Phil Griffin gave the order for suspension.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/11/05/msnbc-suspends-keith-olbermann-indefinitely-contributing-democratic-campaigns/</ref><ref>http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=224525</ref>

"Contributions" to a cause does not have to be in terms of money; it can also involve using the public airwaves.  MSNBC has continually presented programing and hosts hostile to conservatives and the Republican Party, while at the same time being supportive of the Democratic Party and liberalism in general.  MSNBC currently presents nightly programing similar to Olbermann's, hosted by Chris Matthews and Rachel Maddow, both of whom are on record as using their shows in support of Democratic causes.  Further, parent company NBC uses its ''Today'' show and ''NBC Nightly News'' in much the same way.

"Contributions" to a cause does not have to be in terms of money; it can also involve using the public airwaves.  MSNBC has continually presented programming and hosts hostile to conservatives and the Republican Party, while at the same time being supportive of the Democratic Party and liberalism in general.  MSNBC currently presents nightly programming similar to Olbermann's, hosted by Chris Matthews and Rachel Maddow, both of whom are on record as using their shows in support of Democratic causes.  Further, parent company NBC uses its ''Today'' show and ''NBC Nightly News'' in much the same way.

Liberal hypocrisy may have been one of the factors that caused Microsoft to divest itself from MSNBC in 2012—although the mainstream media would not have, and did not, report on this issue.<ref>http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-16/msnbc-website-renamed-nbcnews-com-after-microsoft-split.html</ref>

Liberal hypocrisy may have been one of the factors that caused Microsoft to divest itself from MSNBC in 2012—although the mainstream media would not have, and did not, report on this issue.<ref>http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-16/msnbc-website-renamed-nbcnews-com-after-microsoft-split.html</ref>

===Nazism and Fascism===

===Nazism and Fascism===

* ''See [[Obamunism]]''

* ''See [[Obamunism]]''

Democrat Steven Cohen stooped to comparing Republicans to [[Nazi]] propagandist [[Joseph Goebbels]] for pointing out the enormous costs of [[Obamacare]].  Meanwhile, the socialism underlying Obamacare is closely ideologically related to 20th century fascism.<ref>http://www.politicsdaily.com/2011/01/19/tennessee-democrat-accuses-republicans-of-nazi-big-lie-on-heal/</ref>

Democrat Steven Cohen stooped to comparing Republicans to [[Nazi]] propagandist [[Joseph Goebbels]] for pointing out the enormous costs of [[Obamacare]].  Meanwhile, the socialism underlying Obamacare is closely ideologically related to 20th-century fascism.<ref>http://www.politicsdaily.com/2011/01/19/tennessee-democrat-accuses-republicans-of-nazi-big-lie-on-heal/</ref>

==Religion==

==Religion==

====ACLU antics====

====ACLU antics====

For years, the [[American Civil Liberties Union]] has been filing lawsuits against Christians in the country over prayers and gatherings in public places, prayers in public schools, the teaching of [[Creationism]] or [[Intelligent design]], or anything that has to do with the [[Bible]].  On August 3, 2010, the City of New York passed a unanimous resolution granting the building of an Islamic mosque just blocks away from the site of the twin towers of the [[World Trade Center]], which was totally destroyed by fanatical adherents of [[Islam]] on [[September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11, 2001]], killing nearly 3,000 people there and in simultaneous attacks in Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.  Utterly-condemned by the nation at large, the ACLU and its sister group New York Civil Liberties Union said in a joint statement about the new resolution ''"We congratulate the Landmarks Preservation Commission for promoting our nation's core values and not letting bias get in the way of the rule of law.  The free exercise of religion is one of America's most fundamental freedoms. For hundreds of years,our pluralism and tolerance have sustained and strengthened our nation."''<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/08/03/new-york-city-panel-clears-way-mosque-ground-zero/</ref>

For years, the [[American Civil Liberties Union]] has been filing lawsuits against Christians in the country over prayers and gatherings in public places, prayers in public schools, the teaching of [[Creationism]] or [[Intelligent design]], or anything that has to do with the [[Bible]].  On August 3, 2010, the City of New York passed a unanimous resolution granting the building of an Islamic mosque just blocks away from the site of the twin towers of the [[World Trade Center]], which was totally destroyed by fanatical adherents of [[Islam]] on [[September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11, 2001]], killing nearly 3,000 people there and in simultaneous attacks in Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.  Utterly-condemned by the nation at large, the ACLU and its sister group New York Civil Liberties Union said in a joint statement about the new resolution ''"We congratulate the Landmarks Preservation Commission for promoting our nation's core values and not letting bias get in the way of the rule of law.  The free exercise of religion is one of America's most fundamental freedoms. For hundreds of years, our pluralism and tolerance have sustained and strengthened our nation."''<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/08/03/new-york-city-panel-clears-way-mosque-ground-zero/</ref>

==Values==

==Values==

'''George Clooney, actor'''   

'''George Clooney, actor'''   

    

    

Mocked fellow actor and guns-rights advocate, [[Charlton Heston]]. When Clooney was told Heston suffers from Alzheimer's disease, he responded:   

Mocked fellow actor and gun-rights advocate, [[Charlton Heston]]. When Clooney was told Heston suffers from Alzheimer's disease, he responded:   

:''"I don't care. Charlton Heston is the head of the [[National Rifle Association]]. He deserves whatever anyone says about him."'' <ref>http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/charlton_heston/2008/04/10/86950.html</ref>

:''"I don't care. Charlton Heston is the head of the [[National Rifle Association]]. He deserves whatever anyone says about him."'' <ref>http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/charlton_heston/2008/04/10/86950.html</ref>

[[George Clooney|Clooney]] stared in the film ''The Peacemaker'', in which he played an American military man defending the country from a nuclear attack; scenes in the film showed him using a gun to defend himself and others.   

[[George Clooney|Clooney]] starred in the film ''The Peacemaker'', in which he played an American military man defending the country from a nuclear attack; scenes in the film showed him using a gun to defend himself and others.   

      

      

'''Mark Wahlberg, actor'''   

'''Mark Wahlberg, actor'''   

For Christmas, 2000, Sarah Brady bought her son, James Brady Jr., a Remington .30-06 hunting rifle, complete with scope and safety lock, at a Lewes, Del., gun shop.

For Christmas, 2000, Sarah Brady bought her son, James Brady Jr., a Remington .30-06 hunting rifle, complete with scope and safety lock, at a Lewes, Del., gun shop.

:''"I can't describe how I felt when I picked up that rifle, loaded it into my little car and drove home," she writes. "It seemed so incredibly strange: Sarah Brady, of all people, packing heat."''<ref>http://www.allsafedefense.com/news/Outdated%20News/SarahBuysRifle.htm</ref>

:''"I can't describe how I felt when I picked up that rifle, loaded it into my little car and drove home," she writes. "It seemed so incredibly strange: Sarah Brady, of all people, packing heat."''<ref>http://www.allsafedefense.com/news/Outdated%20News/SarahBuysRifle.htm</ref>

Sarah Brady fought for gun laws to make it tougher for the average citizen to purchase and own one, which was the end result of her husband being seriously wounded by John Hinckley in March, 1981, when he tried to assassinate President [[Ronald Reagan]].  "We hope that it's innocuous and there's been no laws violated," said James Jay Baker, chief lobbyist for the National Rifle Association. "It's obviously interesting that Sarah would be purchasing firearms of any kind for anybody, given her championing of restrictive guns laws for everyone."

Sarah Brady fought for gun laws to make it tougher for the average citizen to purchase and own one, which was the end result of her husband being seriously wounded by John Hinckley in March 1981, when he tried to assassinate President [[Ronald Reagan]].  "We hope that it's innocuous and there's been no laws violated," said James Jay Baker, chief lobbyist for the National Rifle Association. "It's obviously interesting that Sarah would be purchasing firearms of any kind for anybody, given her championing of restrictive guns laws for everyone."

'''John Kerry, United States Senator'''   

'''John Kerry, United States Senator'''   

'''John Edwards, Democratic Presidential candidate'''

'''John Edwards, Democratic Presidential candidate'''

Liberals have long purported to promote equality and acceptance of women in the marketplace, and oppose [[hate speech]].  Former U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential candidate [[John Edwards]] while campaigning for the [[Democratic]] [[2008 Presidential Election#Declared Democratic Party Candidates|Presidential nomination]] in 2007 in the same breath after calling social commentator [[Ann Coulter]] a "she-devil," said  "people like Ann Coulter, they engage in hateful language." <ref>[http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/08/edwards-calls-c.html Edwards Calls Coulter 'She-Devil'], ''ABC NEws'', August 17, 2007.</ref>

Liberals have long purported to promote equality and acceptance of women in the marketplace and oppose [[hate speech]].  Former U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential candidate [[John Edwards]] while campaigning for the [[Democratic]] [[2008 Presidential Election#Declared Democratic Party Candidates|Presidential nomination]] in 2007 in the same breath after calling social commentator [[Ann Coulter]] a "she-devil," said  "people like Ann Coulter, they engage in hateful language." <ref>[http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/08/edwards-calls-c.html Edwards Calls Coulter 'She-Devil'], ''ABC News'', August 17, 2007.</ref>

==Racism==

==Racism==

On his Fox News program, Glenn Beck declared to a guest that Obama is a "racist" with "a deep-seated hatred for white people," based on the present political situation and Obama's past.  Declaring the comment to be racist in and of itself, the organization "Color of Change,"  a liberal activist group headed by current "green czar" [[Van Jones]] - a declared communist - wrote a large number of letters to the sponsors of Beck's program, demanding they distance themselves from the show and cease sponsoring.  A number of these companies (Wal-Mart, GEICO, etc.) did just that.  What they want to do is to make Beck a liability; James Rucker, Color of Change's executive director, stated in an interview "They have a toxic asset. They can either clean it up or get rid of it." [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090824/ap_en_ot/us_tv_beck_s_advertisers;_ylt=Aj2_7MFUopZwh_fvkRpRlSOs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNiNGZvZzNjBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkwODI0L3VzX3R2X2JlY2tfc19hZHZlcnRpc2VycwRjcG9zAzEwBHBvcwM3BHB0A2hvbWVfY29rZQRzZWMDeW5faGVhZGxpbmVfbGlzdARzbGsDMzNhZHZlcnRpc2Vy]

On his Fox News program, Glenn Beck declared to a guest that Obama is a "racist" with "a deep-seated hatred for white people," based on the present political situation and Obama's past.  Declaring the comment to be racist in and of itself, the organization "Color of Change,"  a liberal activist group headed by current "green czar" [[Van Jones]] - a declared communist - wrote a large number of letters to the sponsors of Beck's program, demanding they distance themselves from the show and cease sponsoring.  A number of these companies (Wal-Mart, GEICO, etc.) did just that.  What they want to do is to make Beck a liability; James Rucker, Color of Change's executive director, stated in an interview "They have a toxic asset. They can either clean it up or get rid of it." [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090824/ap_en_ot/us_tv_beck_s_advertisers;_ylt=Aj2_7MFUopZwh_fvkRpRlSOs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNiNGZvZzNjBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkwODI0L3VzX3R2X2JlY2tfc19hZHZlcnRpc2VycwRjcG9zAzEwBHBvcwM3BHB0A2hvbWVfY29rZQRzZWMDeW5faGVhZGxpbmVfbGlzdARzbGsDMzNhZHZlcnRpc2Vy]

Racism doesn't stop Color of Change from selling T-shirts emblazoned with the words "Kanye was Right" [http://www.zazzle.com/kanye_was_right_tshirt-235287472366274585], referring to the hostile remarks made by rapper Kanye West during a fundraising for victims of [[Hurricane Katrina]] in September, 2005, in which he declared that the federal response to the disaster was deliberately slow because the victims were black.  "We already realize a lot of people that could help are at war right now, fighting another way -- and they've given them permission to go down and shoot us!"  He added a moment later "George Bush doesn’t care about black people." [http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/beck_bush_racist_kanye/2009/08/23/251371.html]    [http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/beck_bush_racist_kanye/2009/08/23/251371.html][http://www.defendglenn.com/behind_the_lies.html]

Racism doesn't stop Color of Change from selling T-shirts emblazoned with the words "Kanye was Right" [http://www.zazzle.com/kanye_was_right_tshirt-235287472366274585], referring to the hostile remarks made by rapper Kanye West during a fundraising for victims of [[Hurricane Katrina]] in September 2005, in which he declared that the federal response to the disaster was deliberately slow because the victims were black.  "We already realize a lot of people that could help are at war right now, fighting another way -- and they've given them permission to go down and shoot us!"  He added a moment later "George Bush doesn’t care about black people." [http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/beck_bush_racist_kanye/2009/08/23/251371.html]    [http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/beck_bush_racist_kanye/2009/08/23/251371.html][http://www.defendglenn.com/behind_the_lies.html]

==Discrimination==

==Discrimination==

'''[[Michael Moore]]'''

'''[[Michael Moore]]'''

In a short interview by CNS News on October 1, 2009, liberal documentary film maker Michael Moore was asked by reporter Nicholas Ballasy "Critics would say he’s [Moore] been very successful under a capitalist system. How would you justify making a movie where you paint capitalism as evil?"  Moore replied ''"Well, capitalism did nothing for me, starting with my first film.  You know, I had to pretty much beg, borrow and steal,"'' he said. ''"The system is not set up to help somebody from the working class make a movie like this and get the truth out there."''

In a short interview by CNS News on October 1, 2009, liberal documentary filmmaker Michael Moore was asked by reporter Nicholas Ballasy "Critics would say he’s [Moore] been very successful under a capitalist system. How would you justify making a movie where you paint capitalism as evil?"  Moore replied ''"Well, capitalism did nothing for me, starting with my first film.  You know, I had to pretty much beg, borrow and steal,"'' he said. ''"The system is not set up to help somebody from the working class make a movie like this and get the truth out there."''

To date, all of Moore's films and books have amassed more than $300,000,000 in profits due to America's capilalist system; one, ''Fahrenheit 9/11'' - a film suggesting the United States Government caused the events of September 11, 2001 - earned more than $200,000,000 alone. [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/54833]

To date, all of Moore's films and books have amassed more than $300,000,000 in profits due to America's capitalist system; one, ''Fahrenheit 9/11'' - a film suggesting the United States Government caused the events of September 11, 2001 - earned more than $200,000,000 alone. [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/54833]

====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 created 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 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>

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>

====Taking taxes while avoiding them====

====Taking taxes while avoiding them====

On March 29, 2009, Gore further compounded his global warming hypocrisy by keeping many of his lights on at his Belle Meade (Nashville), Tennessee home - including his floodlights - when they should have been off for the [[Earth Hour]] that he helped to promote. [http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jeff-poor/2009/03/29/report-gore-s-lights-left-media-hyped-earth-hour][http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/03/al-gore-takes-a-pass-on-earth-hour/][http://www.kxmc.com/News/Nation/352029.asp]

On March 29, 2009, Gore further compounded his global warming hypocrisy by keeping many of his lights on at his Belle Meade (Nashville), Tennessee home - including his floodlights - when they should have been off for the [[Earth Hour]] that he helped to promote. [http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jeff-poor/2009/03/29/report-gore-s-lights-left-media-hyped-earth-hour][http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/03/al-gore-takes-a-pass-on-earth-hour/][http://www.kxmc.com/News/Nation/352029.asp]

On January 2, 2013 a deal was completed between Gore and the [[Qatar]]-owned [[Al Jazeera]], allowing the sale of [[Current TV]] to the Middle Eastern news organization infamous for being the mouthpiece of terrorists like [[Osama bin Laden]] and [[Hamas]].  Being a green-energy man, Gore wouldn't allow advertizing from oil companies on his network, yet he sold it to a country whose prime source of revenue is from oil.  "Al was always lecturing us about green," said one disgruntled staffer. "He kept his word about green all right—as in cold, hard cash!"<ref>http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/current_situation_XLE3W50v6I9Gbyqe6Z4pFP</ref><ref>http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2013/01/06/inconvenient-truth-al-gores-al-jazeera-current-tv-deal/</ref>

On January 2, 2013 a deal was completed between Gore and the [[Qatar]]-owned [[Al Jazeera]], allowing the sale of [[Current TV]] to the Middle Eastern news organization infamous for being the mouthpiece of terrorists like [[Osama bin Laden]] and [[Hamas]].  Being a green-energy man, Gore wouldn't allow advertising from oil companies on his network, yet he sold it to a country whose prime source of revenue is from oil.  "Al was always lecturing us about green," said one disgruntled staffer. "He kept his word about green all right—as in cold, hard cash!"<ref>http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/current_situation_XLE3W50v6I9Gbyqe6Z4pFP</ref><ref>http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2013/01/06/inconvenient-truth-al-gores-al-jazeera-current-tv-deal/</ref>

====More exhaust, less walking====

====More exhaust, less walking====

'''Outsourced picketers'''

'''Outsourced picketers'''

For decades [[Labor Unions]] allegedly presented themselves as defenders of the oppressed, and against the "capital exploitation of labor."  Labor Unions were supposed to have won for workers certain rights, guarantees, benefits, and fair wages.  Unions were said to have forced businesses to be accountable for "fair labor practices," and through the higher pay scales they won for themselves paid more taxes on income collected from their paychecks by employers which had the support of government. Trade Unionism had been an important part of the liberal coalition within the [[Democratic party]].  In the late 1990's, Unions began protesting the loss of jobs through [[outsourcing]].

For decades [[Labor Unions]] allegedly presented themselves as defenders of the oppressed, and against the "capital exploitation of labor."  Labor Unions were supposed to have won for workers certain rights, guarantees, benefits, and fair wages.  Unions were said to have forced businesses to be accountable for "fair labor practices," and through the higher pay scales, they won for themselves paid more taxes on income collected from their paychecks by employers which had the support of the government. Trade Unionism had been an important part of the liberal coalition within the [[Democratic party]].  In the late 1990's, Unions began protesting the loss of jobs through [[outsourcing]].

'''Exploitation of the poor'''

'''Exploitation of the poor'''

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>

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==

'''Tennessee'''

'''Tennessee'''

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 an 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."'' <ref>http://www.tnchart.org/issues.htm</ref>

:''"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.