Research: including polls, the history of Republican Tea Party legislation, the rise of Christian fundamentalism, hate speech, and issues. This research page is a work in progress. Suggestions for posts or categories are welcome in the comments.
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Congressional Republican Approval Has Plummeted 21 Points Since January
After Downgrade Boehner, McConnell, and GOP Approval Ratings Plunge
67% of Voters Say A Debt Ceiling Deal Should Include Tax Hikes On The Rich
LEGISLATION:
On March 14 we first published a list of thirty pieces of Republican legislation “that Republicans are using to destroy America.” That list was updated on March 17 with several new items and categories, and again on June 11. On July 14 we presented a completely updated list, the most important addition to which is a section on Tentherism, “The War on the Federal Government.” Our newest additions are sections on “The War on Jobs” and “The War on Democracy.” One thing is certain: the list will only grow longer. There is also a special surprise category at the end.
It has become impossible, due to the sheer volume of nihilistic Republican and Tea Party legislation, to keep this list to a reasonable length or to limit either categories or items. Wherever possible, links have been provided to the actual legislation under discussion. It has become difficult, again due to the volume of this legislation, to update the status of these various bills and reader feedback in this regard is appreciated. Every attempt will be made to keep the list current and accurate.
Again, it is important to note up front that long as this list is, it is not a complete list of questionable Republican/Tea Party legislation; 26 states are under Republican control as of this compilation and that is a lot of crazy material to cover.
Driving a Stake Through America’s Heart – Tea Party Style
As of January 30, 2012: The Dirty Thirty – the GOP’s Rights Killing Agenda for America
TRACKING THE INFILTRATION OF RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM INTO AMERICAN POLITICS:
What is Dominionism? God, Guns and Greed
Following the Dominionist Thread Through the GOP’s 2012 Candidates
The Fundamentalist Christian Plan for America
America’s Lethal Admixture of Politics and Religion
The Rise of American Fundamentalism Series:
The Antecedents of American Fundamentalism 1606-1925
The Rising Tide of American Fundamentalism in the 1940s and 50s
The Cresting Tide of American Fundamentalism in the 1960s
American Fundamentalism in the 70s – The Rise of the Moral Majority
The Rise of American Fundamentalism – The Year 1980
The Rise of American Fundamentalism – the Reagan Decade
The Rise of American Fundamentalism 1990-1993
The Rise of American Fundamentalism 1994-1997
The Rise of American Fundamentalism 1998-2001
The Rise of American Fundamentalism 2002-2003
Obama Throws His Campaign’s Weight Behind the Wisconsin Recalls
Justice Rears Her Head in Wisconsin As Kathy Nickolaus is Investigated by GAB
Facing Surplus, Wisconsin Republicans Go After Firefighters and Police
UNION/COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS:
FEMINISM:
Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann Give Birth to Hooters Democracy
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Prosser Allegedly Chokes Female Justice
The Preamble Is Gone But the Enslavement in FAMiLY LEADER Pledge Remains
RIGHT WING NARRATIVES/FRAMING DEBUNKED:
RIGHT WING DOMESTIC TERRORISM:
Political Talk Radio Deploys Another Murderous Obama Seeking Missile
HATE SPEECH, INCITEMENT OF VIOLENCE:
RUPERT MURDOCH’S NEWS OF THE WORLD/NEWS CORP INVESTIGATIONS:
REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS/ ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council):
ALEC Exposed
ALEC: Puppetmaster for Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann and Scott Walker (also known as who really killed the Public Option)
Governor Rick Snyder, (R) Michigan
Rachel Maddow Exposes Michigan Republicans Secret War On Democracy
Martial Law in Michigan and Republicans’ End Game
Governor Synder’s Martial Law Prompts Michigan Recall Law Questions
