People United Means Action
From the category archives:
Below is a post that explains Who We Are. This is a short post to explain WHY we are. There are THREE abiding reasons for the Puma Movement. They don’t change with the daily headlines: The leadership of the Democratic Party proved itself corruptible to the questionable influences and tactics of the Obama Movement. They [...]
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Frequently Asked Question: “Can I be a Puma if I’m a Republican?” Answer: Who you vote for or how you like to think of yourself politically is up to you — this really IS a free country. I can’t say that a person who is registered as a Republican can’t be a Puma. Of course [...]
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Good news goes well with cofffee, no? “A growing number of consultants and corporate leaders swear by a new strategy to boost the bottom line, one that departs from the standard bag of tricks: put more women in charge. Several studies have linked greater gender diversity in senior posts with financial success. European firms with the [...]
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Yesterday the House passed H.R. 1913, a renewal of the Hate Crime Bill, 234-190. Not one Republican voted in favor. In fact, Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina said it was a “hoax” that Matthew Shepherd was killed because he was gay. Of interest is that this version of the bill greatly expands the coverage [...]
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(h/t rancho) You HAVE watched Iron Jawed Angles, right? If not, order it HERE now or borrow it from your library (it is widely available at libraries). Here’s a trailer: The Puma PAC NEW Era Team has organized a PROWL, led by the indomitable Rancho, to support a House effort to award Alice Paul the [...]
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In case you missed this yesterday: “Even as rival Democrats are lining up to challenge to Kirsten E. Gillibrand next year, the new senator is acquiring a major advantage: much of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s extensive New York network of campaign operatives, donors and advisers. Since Ms. Gillibrand was appointed in January, top Clinton aides have signed on to [...]
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He’s the only independent voice left at the New York Times. He may be wrong, but he doesn’t lie and he doesn’t hide his mistakes. How refreshing. The rest is TRASH. The NYT wanted Kennedy and they are PISSED OFF that she wasn’t appointed. So they plan to destroy Gillibrand as quickly as possible, and [...]
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Good news from Governor Paterson’s office: two-term, upstate Representative Kirsten Gillibrand will replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate. Gillibrand is young, centrist, and kick-ass. I like her. Harking back to yesterday’s conversation on the blog, she also has two young children, which makes her unique in Congress. Best of luck to Gillibrand and congratulations to [...]
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ACTION ALERT!! Please sign the petition to NY Gov. Paterson, urging him to appoint Rep. Carolyn Maloney to the US Senate to replace Hillary Clinton. The petition [...]
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Ruth Marcus in the Washington Post this morning gives succor to the enemy. Yeah, Larry Summers is right Ruth — math is too hard for girls. Puma comments needed. Send Ms. Marcus an email telling her that her science is junk, her analysis laughable, and her contribution to the public debate mind-numbingly incoherent. marcusr@washpost.com
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