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A Moment of Truth with Bill Moyers, Marcy Kaptur, and Simon Johnson
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 16:56:58 in Business
“Hey, me too. Where in Toledo do you live?”
tjb22 replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 13:22:20
“I live in southwest Toledo.”
A Moment of Truth with Bill Moyers, Marcy Kaptur, and Simon Johnson
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 16:56:03 in Business
“That lady is my Representative from Ohio's 9th district, Marcy Kaptur. She is amazing! The right has been trying like hell to unseat her for a decade or so (she's been in the spot for almost 30 years because we love her) and they have never even come close because she fights so hard for her constituents. Not many of them do, anymore. They are mostly in it for themselves.”
dnegri replied on Oct 09, 2009 at 18:00:52
“Doesn't she have just the right "tone" on those cultural issues to make her not exactly a Progressive (i.e., anti-choice). Or am I confusing her with someone else.”
The Supreme Leader's Gamble: Iran's Crisis Deepens
Commented Jun 20, 2009 at 09:11:20 in World
“Well put. It is bravery on a par with the lone student in Tiananmen Square.”
The Supreme Leader's Gamble: Iran's Crisis Deepens
Commented Jun 20, 2009 at 09:04:05 in World
“Little rich kids? Boy are you off the mark. This is not an uprising of just college students like it was in 2004 when a quick crackdown on campus shut down the protests. This is across every strata of Iranian life. Young and old, rich and poor, they are all rising up.
The Iranian government is more afraid of this uprising than they have been of any other since the Islamic Republic was founded. That is why they are trying so hard to pin this on the US. That is the only thing that will rally the Iranian people to their support because there is still a lot of animosity (and rightfully so) toward the US for installing the Shah 50 years ago. However, the people know that this was a home-grown uprising and the chant of "down with America" doesn't even factor in here. The only chant they are using is Allahu akbar!
The same one they used in the '79 uprising and it worked. This may, too.”
The Iranian government is more afraid of this uprising than they have been of any other since the Islamic Republic was founded. That is why they are trying so hard to pin this on the US. That is the only thing that will rally the Iranian people to their support because there is still a lot of animosity (and rightfully so) toward the US for installing the Shah 50 years ago. However, the people know that this was a home-grown uprising and the chant of "down with America" doesn't even factor in here. The only chant they are using is Allahu akbar!
The same one they used in the '79 uprising and it worked. This may, too.”
Tuckerndfw replied on Jun 20, 2009 at 10:20:59
“Real well informed, I see.
Congress authorized $10 million in September 2006 to be used to hire protesters (or anyone else) willing to try to overthrow Iran's government:
Why do you think they hired stupid college kids?
This is not a "home grown" effort, it is a US gov't financed effort.
Public Law 109-293
109th Congress
TITLE III--PROMOTION OF DEMOCRACY FOR IRAN
SEC. 301. DECLARATION OF POLICY.
SEC. 302. ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY FOR IRAN.
(a) Authorizat
" (1) In general.--
the President is authorized to provide financial and political
assistance (including the award of grants) to foreign and
domestic individuals, organizations, and entities working for
the purpose of supporting and promoting democracy for Iran.
Such assistance may include the award of grants to eligible
independent pro-democracy radio and television broadcasting
organizations that broadcast into Iran."
Approved September 30, 2006.
Source: Government Printing Office (GPO)
link: http://frw
Iran's gov't is telling the truth, the US gov't is LYING. As usual.”
Congress authorized $10 million in September 2006 to be used to hire protesters (or anyone else) willing to try to overthrow Iran's government:
Why do you think they hired stupid college kids?
This is not a "home grown" effort, it is a US gov't financed effort.
Public Law 109-293
109th Congress
TITLE III--PROMOTION OF DEMOCRACY FOR IRAN
SEC. 301. DECLARATION OF POLICY.
SEC. 302. ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY FOR IRAN.
(a) Authorizat
" (1) In general.--
the President is authorized to provide financial and political
assistance (including the award of grants) to foreign and
domestic individuals, organizations, and entities working for
the purpose of supporting and promoting democracy for Iran.
Such assistance may include the award of grants to eligible
independent pro-democracy radio and television broadcasting
organizations that broadcast into Iran."
Approved September 30, 2006.
Source: Government Printing Office (GPO)
link: http://frw
Iran's gov't is telling the truth, the US gov't is LYING. As usual.”
View From Cairo: What About the People, Obama?
Commented Jun 05, 2009 at 08:40:43 in World
“Very informative and enlightening. Thanks for the insights.”
Newspaper Bailout Hypocrisy
Commented May 21, 2009 at 09:34:24 in Media
“Republicans have spent the last 40 years bashing newspapers as "the liberal media" to devastating effect. I suggest you ask the RNC for a bailout.”
Condi Rice Pulls A Nixon: When the President Does It, That Means It is Not Illegal
Commented May 01, 2009 at 08:56:46 in Politics
“Actually, the Justice Department is part of the Executive Branch, not the judicial. But I agree with your larger point that this is the purview of the Justice Department and not the President's Office. Holder should begin his investigation immediately and, if enough evidence exists (and who at this point besides Hannity and Beck thinks there is not enough), then prosecutions MUST begin.”
Give Bibi a Chance
Commented Apr 13, 2009 at 15:34:42 in World
“Yes, that one. The absolute picture of open-mindedness! I'm sure he is willing to do whatever is necessary to promote peace in the region...a
The Question Tim Geithner Refuses To Answer
Commented Mar 31, 2009 at 08:55:14 in Business
“Only if they are planning to start unnecessary and illegal wars. THEN they will be neocons.”
Jon, You're Wrong. It is a Game, and You're a Player!
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 10:34:45 in Media
“Boy, howdy!”
Jon, You're Wrong. It is a Game, and You're a Player!
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 10:33:40 in Media
“Absolutely. If Cramer was doing his job, he would not just take the word of the CEOs. He'd do a little investigative journalism. Oh, that's right, he's not a business journalist. He just has a business news program.
DOESN"t MAKE SENSE!!!”
DOESN"t MAKE SENSE!!!”
Jon, You're Wrong. It is a Game, and You're a Player!
Commented Mar 14, 2009 at 10:30:35 in Media
“"And Jon Stewart is not a journalist
No, he just plays one on TV.
And it does a much better job of it than those who actually CLAIM to be journalists. I'd rather have a fake journalist doing real journalism that a "journalist' writing what their corporate handlers tell them to.”
No, he just plays one on TV.
And it does a much better job of it than those who actually CLAIM to be journalists. I'd rather have a fake journalist doing real journalism that a "journalist' writing what their corporate handlers tell them to.”
tgbrendaj replied on Mar 14, 2009 at 11:30:47
“Right on the mark!!!! Yes, Stewart has a comedy show. So does Colbert. So does HBO's Bill Maher.
Yes, Stewart, Colbert, and Maher are comedians, and yes they have found a WEALTH of material in the politico and news casting realm. What they have done is to expose the manure that has been going on in politics and by the news and commentary segments.
Are they funny? Yes, as satires go. Are they exposing peoples idiocy and hypocrisy? Yes, and the people they are exposing deserve this type of attention. In a way, Stewart, Colbert, and Maher are the lions that make people think twice before they attempt to spread their manure out on the general public using the television media. As far as I'm concerned their shows are always welcome in my living room television set.”
Yes, Stewart, Colbert, and Maher are comedians, and yes they have found a WEALTH of material in the politico and news casting realm. What they have done is to expose the manure that has been going on in politics and by the news and commentary segments.
Are they funny? Yes, as satires go. Are they exposing peoples idiocy and hypocrisy? Yes, and the people they are exposing deserve this type of attention. In a way, Stewart, Colbert, and Maher are the lions that make people think twice before they attempt to spread their manure out on the general public using the television media. As far as I'm concerned their shows are always welcome in my living room television set.”
George Soros: I Made Money from the Crisis (VIDEO)
Commented Jan 30, 2009 at 09:20:17 in Business
“YES! Corporations who off shore their profits have been milking the system to our disadvantage for way too long.”
The Most Ridiculous Political Quote of 2008
Commented Jan 02, 2009 at 09:31:28 in Media
“Obama was actually referring to the number of Primary elections he would ultimately take part in. If you add in the fact that some states have both a primary and a caucus, include the various protectorates (Guam, Puerto Rico, etc) and Washington D.C., there were 57 contests. My goodness but you Obama haters won't let go of a damn thing, no matter how stupid or thoroughly debunked it may be!”
rustygriswold replied on Jan 02, 2009 at 10:10:48
“So you will make an excuse for anything Obama says and attack anything a Republican says? Love that liberal hypocrisy.”
UrbanRube replied on Jan 02, 2009 at 09:46:36
“Kind of sad how many times we have to repeat basic ideas to trolls in order for them to begin to get it, FastMovingCloud. I, for one, appreciate your commitment.”
The Most Ridiculous Political Quote of 2008
Commented Jan 02, 2009 at 09:29:39 in Media
“Obama was actually referring to the number of Primary elections he would ultimately take part in. If you add in the fact that some states have both a primary and a caucus, include the various protectorates (Guam, Puerto Rico, etc) and Washington D.C., there were 57 contests. My goodness but you Obama haters won't let go of a damn thing, no matter how stupid or thoroughly debunked it may be!”
Larry Summers: The Country Needs Him
Commented Nov 07, 2008 at 09:03:34 in Politics
“If he were being suggested for Secretary of Education, then I would have a serious problem with his appointment. But, since the post is for Treasury, even though it was a bone-headed comment, it h as no bearing on the treasury. We need the best and the brightest to take charge at this moment to undo the damage that the crony system of Bush/Cheney has wrought. If Summers is the best person to help undo that damage, than I am all for it. And, I am a woman.”
I Owe My Interest in American Politics to Sarah Palin
Commented Oct 24, 2008 at 09:42:47 in Politics
“I had to click on your bio to find out who you are but I did so only after reading your wonderful piece here. I never really followed sports (except baseball and even there I don't read about it; I only watch it) so I had never heard of you but I am impressed with your writing (party because I completely agree with it, of course, and partly just due to your style).
I do hope you took the time to register to vote, even though your vote won't do much in Kansas (early in the general election, I hoped that Kansas would come around to Obama because his mother is from there but, apparently, that is not enough to move so many strict conservatives and creationists). My poor brother lives in Utah and claims that the Democratic party meetings are held in a phone booth but he still goes to the polls regardless of the futility of the action. It just makes him feel better and more connected to other free thinkers.”
I do hope you took the time to register to vote, even though your vote won't do much in Kansas (early in the general election, I hoped that Kansas would come around to Obama because his mother is from there but, apparently, that is not enough to move so many strict conservatives and creationists). My poor brother lives in Utah and claims that the Democratic party meetings are held in a phone booth but he still goes to the polls regardless of the futility of the action. It just makes him feel better and more connected to other free thinkers.”
hardesty replied on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:03:11
“Don't paint all Kansans with the same brush. A lot of us think they are a bunch on loonies, too!”
Rush Limbaugh Hates Mexicans (But in a Funny Way)!
Commented Sep 20, 2008 at 07:51:53 in Media
“I'd sign!”
Women, Where Are You?
Commented Sep 14, 2008 at 18:55:07 in Politics
“YAY!!! Count me in and I will forward your site to my friends!”
The McCain-Palin Lies and the Neil Armstrong Principle
Commented Sep 11, 2008 at 17:43:44 in Media
“I know it's stupid to bother to fight the trolls but we did not start those rumors. In fact, with what I have seen of the neo-Republican party, the perceived air of victimization has such a central role in their platform that I would not have put it past Karl Rove to start such a rumor to garner sympathy. They really are just that cynical.”
The McCain-Palin Lies and the Neil Armstrong Principle
Commented Sep 11, 2008 at 17:40:43 in Media
“I hate to say it but I am inclined to think they will choose "lapdog". They have become very comfortable in the role and the cocktail parties are to die for.
This sucks. They have let down the American people, the Constitution and our Forefather
The press has a CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILTY which they abdicated long ago.”
This sucks. They have let down the American people, the Constitution and our Forefather
The press has a CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILTY which they abdicated long ago.”
redsongia replied on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:53:04
“The election isn't over, so instead of being defeatest, volunteer to sign up voters or call into a battle ground state and support Obama.”
We're Gonna Frickin' Lose this Thing
Commented Sep 08, 2008 at 12:01:14 in Media
“Unfortunately, the people watching network TV are never going to see this article and will continue to blindly believe whatever the lying sacks tell them on the TV machine.
I am so afraid that McSame will win and, when things go the way I am sure they will if he's in office, the next depression will begin. Not to mention the effects of global warming will become more and more obvious. There will be more people trying to live on less and less land with less and less resources, including food. It will get really ugly. Of course, Democrats will be blamed because they have the thinnest of majorities in congress so it must be all their fault.
At least, that is how the press will spin it. And people will continue to believe it as long as it doesn't interrupt their reality programming.
The real disasters won't even register with the pinheads until it is tooooooo late!
Democracy works for Republicans because they consistently and effectively pander to the lowest common denominator.”
I am so afraid that McSame will win and, when things go the way I am sure they will if he's in office, the next depression will begin. Not to mention the effects of global warming will become more and more obvious. There will be more people trying to live on less and less land with less and less resources, including food. It will get really ugly. Of course, Democrats will be blamed because they have the thinnest of majorities in congress so it must be all their fault.
At least, that is how the press will spin it. And people will continue to believe it as long as it doesn't interrupt their reality programming.
The real disasters won't even register with the pinheads until it is tooooooo late!
Democracy works for Republicans because they consistently and effectively pander to the lowest common denominator.”
Jerome Corsi's "NonFiction Bestseller" Is Neither
Commented Aug 23, 2008 at 08:40:36 in Home
“Count me in!”
Jerome Corsi's "NonFiction Bestseller" Is Neither
Commented Aug 23, 2008 at 08:11:17 in Home
“I've read Obama's. Why on earth would anyone want to give money to the smear machine by buying Corsi's screed? Ya know, we don't have to read it to find that out, it's what they do!”
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