O-mama - Opinionated Moms

• BILLS TO PAY: GOP's New Anti-Abortion Laws
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 10/13/11

Republicans took over the House with a battle cry about jobs, the deficit and lower taxes.  Their talking points were super focused.  So, since they came to power in January, they have been working on...wait for it...wait for it...multiple bills restricting abortion. Why are we playing abortion politics today?  14 million people are unemployed and we are trying to rewrite laws on women's...

• MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING: Do you think money corrupts our politics?
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 9/28/11

The Dylan Ratigan Show

We hate it when people whine about things, but don't do anything to actually solve the problem, right MAMAS? Well, Dylan Ratigan is on mission to get money out of politics (#getmoneyout) and he's using his tv megaphone to do it.  So, we're wondering if it's just the price of doing business in Washington or if the process can actually be changed?

Dylan has worked with lobbyist and the show's...

• ELEPHANTS ON PARADE: Are You Going To Watch The GOP Debate In Orlando Tonight?
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 9/22/11

Walt Disney

Not exactly Tinkerbell, Pinocchio, Mickey, Goofy and friends, but entertaining nevertheless...there is another Republican debate tonight in Orlando, FL.  Regardless of your political persuasion, it's important to know where the candidates stand on the issues YOU care about.  In Walt Disney's famed Dumbo, the MAMA elephant was protective of her baby with big ears.  He was misunderstood and...

• LABOR PAINS: Labor Union Protests in Wisconsin
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 8/9/11

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UPDATE 8/9/11:  The big ta-doo in March spurred a recall campaign.  In Wisconsin today, voters will turn out to cast their ballots to recall up to 9 senators (6 Republicans and 3 Democrats). What happens in WI today will have implications for national politics. 

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Originally posted 3/1/11: This is a complicated, yet kinda simple situation.  The Governor of Wisconsin wants to balance his...

• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Taxpayer Protection Pledge
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 7/18/11

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Have you heard about The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence Upon Marriage and Family or the Tax Payer Protection Pledge?  Our politicians are taking all sorts of promises to lobby groups with specific agendas. Hmmm?  

In the news this week is the fact that anti-tax advocate and powerful lobbyist, Grover Norquist, has convinced politicians to pledge NEVER to raise taxes.  Never ever...