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Unplugging Americans From The Matrix
Seeded on Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:57 AM EDT (shiftfrequency.com)
Americans, the British, and Western Europeans are accustomed to thinking of themselves as the representatives of freedom, democracy, and morality in the world. The West passes judgment on the rest of the world as if the West is God and the rest of the world are barbarians in ne …
What the hell is going on in Michigan!!! Maddow exclusive report
Seeded on Fri Apr 6, 2012 3:30 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Rachel Maddow had a great exclusive report about how Republicans in Michigan have essentially circumvented the law and eliminated democracy in that state. This is a must see for everyone whether Democrat, Independent or Republican. A truly amazing report.
The Last Word : Police Video of Zimmerman Shows No Sign of Scuffle
Seeded on Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:16 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Video: The Last Word : Police Video Shows No Sign of Scuffle
US Congress passes authoritarian anti-protest law
Seeded on Sat Mar 3, 2012 1:25 PM EST (World Socialist Web Site)
A bill passed Monday in the US Congress and Thursday in the Senate would make it a felony—a serious criminal offense punishable by lengthy terms of incarceration—to participate in many forms of protest associated with the Occupy Wall Street protests of last year.
'Gasland' Journalists Arrested At Hearing By Order Of House Republicans (UPDATES)
Seeded on Thu Feb 2, 2012 5:58 AM EST (The Huffington Post)
WASHINGTON -- In a stunning break with First Amendment policy, House Republicans directed Capitol Hill police to detain a highly regarded documentary crew that was attempting to film a Wednesday hearing on a controversial natural gas procurement practice.
Politifact Has Decided That A Totally True Thing Is The "Lie Of The Year," For Some Reason
Seeded on Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:06 AM EST (The Huffington Post)
Oh, you say that the program has "dramatically changed" for people who are not currently 55 or older, in that "the program" would no longer be "the program," but, in fact, be a totally different program based on a totally different idea? Okay then! That new idea ends Medicare …
Anthony Weiner's Uncensored Penis Picture Plus 10 Other Images That Are Even More Obscene (Warning: Graphic) | News & Politics | AlterNet
Seeded on Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:49 AM EDT (AlterNet.org)
But Weiner's wiener wasn't the first obscene photograph to zoom around the Internet, and it won't be the last.
FEMA Declares Eric Cantor a Disaster Area
Seeded on Wed May 25, 2011 8:25 PM EDT (The Borowitz Report)
The Danger of American Fascism
Seeded on Tue Mar 1, 2011 2:27 AM EST (New York Times - Henry A. Wallace, Democracy Rebor)
Was listening to KPHX today and this article was referenced. Good read for everyone. It's from 1944 but seems to be one of those timeless pieces.
Wisconsin Pension Plan Fully Funded
Seeded on Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:14 PM EST (WUWM Milwaukee Public Media)
Milwaukee County and other local branches of government, and other states, are facing great difficulties in meeting their pension obligations to retirees. One shining exception is the state of Wisconsin.
BREAKING: Wisconsin Police Have Joined Protest Inside State Capitol
Seeded on Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:29 AM EST (The Understory)
Video Included of a police officer talking to the protestors (and the Govenor).
The Less Discussed Part of Walker's Wisconsin Plan: No-Bid Energy Assets Firesales.
Seeded on Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:00 AM EST (Rortybomb)
16.896 Sale or contractual operation of state−owned heating, cooling, and power plants. (1) Notwithstanding ss.
Egyptian Union Leader to Wisconsin Protesters: 'We Stand with You as You Stood with Us'
Seeded on Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:52 AM EST (Care2)
The role of labor unions in the Cairo demonstrations was one of the most underreported stories about the pro-democracy movement in Egyp. Many were protesting against neoliberal right-wing economic policies just as much as they were protesting against the Mubarak dictatorship.
Green Bay Packers Sound Off Against Gov. Scott 'Hosni' Walker
Seeded on Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:58 PM EST (The Nation)
Walker, after the Super Bowl victory, bathed himself sensuously in the team's triumph, declaring at a public ceremony that February was now Packers Month. He oozed praise for the franchise named in honor of the state's packing workers.
Day in the Life of Joe Middle-Class Republican
Seeded on Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:21 PM EDT (TvNewsLIES)
Joe gets up at 6:00am to prepare his morning coffee. He fills his pot full of good clean drinking water because some liberal fought for minimum water quality standards. He takes his daily medication with his first swallow of coffee.
Alan Greenspan: Extending Bush Tax Cuts Without Paying For Them Could Be 'Disastrous'
Seeded on Sun Aug 1, 2010 6:13 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)
Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said that the push by congressional Republicans to extend the Bush tax cuts without offsetting the costs elsewhere could end up being "disastrous" for the economy.
VIDEO: Canadian Banks Vs American Banks
Seeded on Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:16 AM EDT (YouTube)
This is a video which relates to an article I posted earlier.
Canada's economy envy of world
Seeded on Sun Jun 27, 2010 12:36 AM EDT (The Seattle Times)
The 20 world leaders at an economic summit in Toronto next weekend will find themselves in a country that has avoided a banking crisis, and where the economy grew at a 6.1 percent annual rate in the first three months of this year.
Gov. Bobby Jindal Still Hasn't Deployed Louisiana's National Guard Forces
Seeded on Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:41 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)
All along the Gulf coast, local officials have been demanding more help from the federal government to fight the spill, yet the Gulf states have deployed just a fraction of the National Guard troops the Pentagon has made available, CBS News Chief Investigative Correspondent Ar …
Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling
Seeded on Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:09 AM EDT (The Huffington Post)
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply curtailed prosecutors' use of an anti-fraud law that was central in convicting politicians and corporate executives in many of the nation's most prominent corruption cases.
"Save Our State" Rally Swarms Springfield
Seeded on Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:14 PM EDT (Progress Illinois)
After the rally, the protestors headed into the state capitol. On their way there, they chanted "Raise our taxes! Raise our taxes!"
Jim Cramer slammed on CNBC
Seeded on Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:53 PM EDT (YouTube)
A little clip from CNBC describing SEC charge against Goldman Sachs. You just need to watch it. It's great!
Dylan Ratigan Battles Debbie Wasserman-Schultz on Health-Care Bill
Seeded on Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:57 AM EST (The Huffington Post)
Ratigan pointed to the rise in insurance company stocks as a sign that the Senate health care bill's coverage mandate is good for the industry and not for struggling Americans.
Barack Obama, Inc.
Seeded on Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:13 PM EST (The Huffington Post)
The man who said he was going to challenge the system, fight corporate lobbyists and change the system now appears to be fighting for the status quo and corporate America at every turn.
Healthcare Rationing Gets Put Into Bill and Everyone Is Silent
Seeded on Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:41 PM EST (YouTube)
Healthcare rationing gets put into bill by private healthcare companies and now everyone is silent? There's no public option, medicare buy in will get stripped, and cost containment was really dead from the get go. Wow. Got to love the US of A!
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Unplugging Americans From The Matrix
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