TrueProgressive

Happy New Year! It's been a nice run on blogspot, but I've decided to move my blog over to the Wordpress platform which is effective immediately. But if you still want to read my past gems don't be alarmed because those are moving also! Everything has been transferred over. I think you will find that Wordpress is more user friendly to the eyes and easier to navigate. Another factor in my decision was the ability create separate pages(for politics, sports, and entertainment) I intend to make... Read Full Story

I figured the day would come, but not this soon. I’ve now come to the definitive conclusion that the Democratic Party and President Obama no longer represent me or my values as a progressive. When I first registered as a Democrat at the age of 18 I never would have imagined how awful this party would turn in the years after 2003.  In 2006, when the Democrats won the House and Senate everyone was rejoicing at the fact they would stand their foot down and end the Iraq War. I was never one of... Read Full Story

Last Friday I watched the big speech by President Obama in front of the Human Rights Campaign [HRC], and I have to say that it was a complete failure as far as taking a next step towards gay rights. When President Obama was on the campaign trail he promised to overturn 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' and the Defense of Marriage Act, but during this speech he didn't take any steps forward. President Obama failed to offer any timelines. I would have liked to hear Obama say something like "We're working... Read Full Story

This is a listing of all the New York City Council Members who voted to extend term limits for Mayor Bloomberg and all New York City politicians by overturning the will of the people and their primary opponents for the upcoming election on September 15th. Several incumbents on this list are running unopposed, but don't feel obligated to vote for them. You can still protest them by leaving that race BLANK when you vote on September 15th. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (Manhattan) Council... Read Full Story

Best Picture : Slumdog Millionaire Best Actor : Mickey Rourke "The Wrestler" Best Actress: Melissa Leo "Frozen River" Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger "The Dark Knight" Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis "Doubt" Best Director: Danny Boyle "Slumdog Millionaire" Best Original Screenplay: Courtney Hunt "Frozen River" Best Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy "Slumdog Millionaire" Best Animated Feature: Kung Fu Panda Best Animated Short: Presto Best Foreign Language Film: Waltz With Bashir Best... Read Full Story

Here is my Oscar analysis for the Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Animated Film, and Best Original Screenplay categories. Best Picture The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Frost/Nixon Milk The Reader Slumdog Millionaire I've seen all 5 of these movies. There are two movies nominated here that have no business being nominated; "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "The Reader". Benjamin Button just might be one of the most... Read Full Story

Even as someone who didn't vote for Barack Obama this inauguration ceremony was a must watch for obvious reasons. It only happens every 4/8 years, and most of all Barack Obama is the first African-American President in U.S. History. But I have to admit the reason why I enjoyed this ceremony most was not because of President Barack Obama, but because of George W. Bush. Bush To me Bush leaving office was more significant than Obama becoming President primarily because I believe (and others also... Read Full Story

After 17 weeks of continuous football picks w/ spread I ended up batting .515 (132/256). Let's see how I did with my pre-season playoff predictions... NFC EAST - COWBOYS NFC NORTH - LIONS NFC SOUTH - SAINTS NFC WEST - SEAHAWKS WILDCARD - GIA NTS , EAG LES AFC EAST - PATRIOTS AFC NORTH - BROWNS AFC SOUTH - COL TS AFC WEST - CHARGERS WILDCARD - STEE LERS , JAGUARS Superbowl Prediction COWBOYS vs BROWNS Superbowl Winner : COWBOYS As you can you see I did pretty bad in my pre-season playoff... Read Full Story

It's been a very wild NFL season with many twists and turns! Down to the final Week.... My picks have been decent for most the season. I need 6 picks right to clinch a .500 record. Favorite vs Underdog bold =Home team My pick Falcons vs Rams 14.5 RAMS Patriots vs Bills 6.5 PATRIOTS Bengals vs Chiefs 3.0 BENGALS Packers vs Lions 9.5 PACKERS Titans vs Colts 3.0 TITANS Vikings vs Giants 6.5 GIANTS Panthers vs Saints 3.0 PANTHERS Steelers vs Browns 10.5 STEELERS Buccaneers vs Raiders 13.0... Read Full Story

Favorite vs Underdog bold =Home team My pick Colts vs Jaguars 6.0 COLTS Cowboys vs Ravens 4.0 COWBOYS Browns vs Bengals 3.0 BENGALS Saints vs Lions 7.0 SAINTS Steelers vs Titans 2.0 STEELERS Dolphins vs Chiefs 4.0 DOLPHINS 49ers vs Rams 5.5 49ERS Patriots vs Cardinals 7.5 PATRIOTS Buccaneers vs Chargers 3.5 CHARGERS Broncos vs Bills 7.0 BRONCOS Texans vs Raiders 7.0 TEXANS Jets vs Seahawks 4.5 SEAHAWKS Vikings vs Falcons 3.5 FALCONS Eagles vs Redskins 5.0 EAGLES Giants vs Panthers 3.0... Read Full Story