September 22, 2012
Romney Threatened To Cancel Univision Forum If Organizers Didn’t Allow Him To Bus In Supporters
Romney Threatened To Cancel Univision Forum If Organizers Didn’t Allow Him To Bus In Supporters: Mitt Romney packed the audience for a Univision forum earlier this week, BuzzFeed’s McKay Coppins reports, busing in local supporters “after exhausting the few conservative groups on campus.” The campaign threatened to “reschedule” the event if organizers did not allow the “rowdy activists from around southern Florida in order to fill the extra seats at [...]/p
September 21, 2012
Take a Look at What Paul Ryan Did to His Own Congressional District, and Be Very Scared for Your Country | Alternet
Take a Look at What Paul Ryan Did to His Own Congressional District, and Be Very Scared for Your Country | Alternet
"Ryan trumpeted the $1.2 trillion in Bush tax cuts showered largely on the richest 1%, pushed for the deregulation of Wall Street financial manipulations, opposed 2007 efforts to rein in the financial industry’s increasingly risky practices but then voted for a virtually unconditional bailout of the big banks after the meltdown in 2008 in order to “save the free enterprise system.” Ryan also voted for the auto bailout without any provisions to prioritize US jobs including those in his district. Further, Ryan has been a consistent supporter of the “free trade” deals with low-wage, repressive regimes that have fueled the offshoring of jobs.
"Ryan trumpeted the $1.2 trillion in Bush tax cuts showered largely on the richest 1%, pushed for the deregulation of Wall Street financial manipulations, opposed 2007 efforts to rein in the financial industry’s increasingly risky practices but then voted for a virtually unconditional bailout of the big banks after the meltdown in 2008 in order to “save the free enterprise system.” Ryan also voted for the auto bailout without any provisions to prioritize US jobs including those in his district. Further, Ryan has been a consistent supporter of the “free trade” deals with low-wage, repressive regimes that have fueled the offshoring of jobs.
In recent years, Ryan’s home district has lost thousands of family-sustaining jobs. Its economic foundations have been dangerously hollowed out: Delco in Oak Creek shut down at a cost of 3,800 jobs, mostly going to Mexico; Chrysler in Kenosha had 850 jobs sent to Mexico with the help of auto industry “bailout” funds; and General Motors in his hometown of Janesville eliminated 2,800 jobs directly with its pre-Christmas 2008 plant closing, while GM kept open a low-wage plant with parallel capacities in Silao, Mexico. The GM shutdown in Janesville wiped out another 3,000 jobs in nearby supplier plants.
The three major industrial counties in Ryan’s district have endured devastating manufacturing job losses since 2000, with Kenosha County losing 30%, Racine County 33%, and Rock County an astonishing 54%.
Obama campaign calls on Romney to release full 20 years, not just summary
Obama campaign calls on Romney to release full 20 years, not just summary
"And one of those questions is, as Greg Sargent wrote earlier, what Mitt Romney's actual net tax rate was during that 20 year period. Remember, the figure Romney released was theaverage tax rate per year—not the cumulative tax rate. That means years in which he had lower income but a higher tax rate are weighted the same as years in which he had higher income and a lower rate. It's sort of a like a baseball player hitting .600 as a rookie in five games and then hitting .250 the next year in a full season, and then claiming a .425 lifetime batting average. It just doesn't add up."
"And one of those questions is, as Greg Sargent wrote earlier, what Mitt Romney's actual net tax rate was during that 20 year period. Remember, the figure Romney released was theaverage tax rate per year—not the cumulative tax rate. That means years in which he had lower income but a higher tax rate are weighted the same as years in which he had higher income and a lower rate. It's sort of a like a baseball player hitting .600 as a rookie in five games and then hitting .250 the next year in a full season, and then claiming a .425 lifetime batting average. It just doesn't add up."
Domestic Terrorism: Senate Hears Testimony About the Rise of the Right-Wing Threat
Domestic Terrorism: Senate Hears Testimony About the Rise of the Right-Wing Threat
"In reality, right-wing domestic terrorism is occurring at a remarkable rate, more than twice that of the "Islamist" domestic terrorism that has so preoccupied people like Rep. Peter King and the House Homeland Security Committee in the past couple of years."
"In reality, right-wing domestic terrorism is occurring at a remarkable rate, more than twice that of the "Islamist" domestic terrorism that has so preoccupied people like Rep. Peter King and the House Homeland Security Committee in the past couple of years."
State economies need help getting to the express lane | Economic Policy Institute
State economies need help getting to the express lane | Economic Policy Institute
"As state budget cuts continue to take a toll on state economies, what is needed now is a concerted effort to put every state firmly on the path to recovery. The best way to achieve this is throughfederal aid to state and local governments. Significant new investment in public infrastructure,such as schools, highways and bridges, would also make a big difference in state economies."
"As state budget cuts continue to take a toll on state economies, what is needed now is a concerted effort to put every state firmly on the path to recovery. The best way to achieve this is throughfederal aid to state and local governments. Significant new investment in public infrastructure,such as schools, highways and bridges, would also make a big difference in state economies."
Mitt's desperate Friday news dump
Mitt's desperate Friday news dump
"In the near future, I think we might be able look back to say that this was the week the Mitt Romney campaign entered its death throes. I suppose some miracle cure is still possible, but given that his vice presidential pick is getting pelted by boos from seniors and he himself was caught on tape calling half the nation shiftless moochers, sending things so off the rails that Mitt now wants to talk about his tax returns, of all things, you know the Romney camp is in quite a panic. That's a hell of a Friday news dump."
"In the near future, I think we might be able look back to say that this was the week the Mitt Romney campaign entered its death throes. I suppose some miracle cure is still possible, but given that his vice presidential pick is getting pelted by boos from seniors and he himself was caught on tape calling half the nation shiftless moochers, sending things so off the rails that Mitt now wants to talk about his tax returns, of all things, you know the Romney camp is in quite a panic. That's a hell of a Friday news dump."
By Romney’s Own Standard, His Tax Returns Would Disqualify Him From The Presidency
By Romney’s Own Standard, His Tax Returns Would Disqualify Him From The Presidency: Mitt Romney will disclose his 2011 tax on Friday, along with a summary going back 20 years. The campaign has published the following summary: In 2011, the Romneys paid $1,935,708 in taxes on $13,696,951 in mostly investment income. The Romneys’ effective tax rate for 2011 was 14.1%. The Romneys donated $4,020,772 to charity in 2011, [...]/p
Disdain for Workers | Common Dreams
Disdain for Workers | Common Dreams
"By now everyone knows how Mitt Romney, speaking to donors in Boca Raton, washed his hands of almost half the country — the 47 percent who don’t pay income taxes — declaring, “My job is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them that they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” By now, also, many people are aware that the great bulk of the 47 percent are hardly moochers; most are working families who pay payroll taxes, and elderly or disabled Americans make up a majority of the rest."
"By now everyone knows how Mitt Romney, speaking to donors in Boca Raton, washed his hands of almost half the country — the 47 percent who don’t pay income taxes — declaring, “My job is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them that they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” By now, also, many people are aware that the great bulk of the 47 percent are hardly moochers; most are working families who pay payroll taxes, and elderly or disabled Americans make up a majority of the rest."
Ryan Lies And Gets Booed At The AARP
Ryan Gets Booed At The AARP: The address didn’t go over well. One man called Ryan a “liar” and the audience repeatedly booed his critique of President Obama and health reform.
Koch Cash: As American Income Decreased, Billionaires' Brothers' Wealth Skyrocketed | Alternet
Koch Cash: As American Income Decreased, Billionaires' Brothers' Wealth Skyrocketed | Alternet
"The billionaire Koch brothers, Charles and David, richest men on earth #7 and 8 (but together with more wealth than #1) have been in the headlines all summer thanks to their pouring funds into SuperPACS designed to unseat President Obama and the Democrats. Oh, and as ofrecently they're also funding a bogus "astroturf" anti-Occupy protest.
"The billionaire Koch brothers, Charles and David, richest men on earth #7 and 8 (but together with more wealth than #1) have been in the headlines all summer thanks to their pouring funds into SuperPACS designed to unseat President Obama and the Democrats. Oh, and as ofrecently they're also funding a bogus "astroturf" anti-Occupy protest.
But how have they been doing personally? Is all that SuperPAC and fake-protest spending making a dent in their massive family fortune? Sadly the answer is no."
Better Know An Anti-LGBT Senate Candidate: Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
Better Know An Anti-LGBT Senate Candidate: Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ): Eleventh in a series examining how anti-LGBT Senate candidates have worked to hurt the cause of equality. In late August, Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) won his party’s nomination for the open seat of retiring Sen. Jon Kyl (R). He faces former George W. Bush administration Surgeon General Richard Carmona (D), a former independent. Unlike Carmona, [...]/p
Former Romney Campaign Chairman Turned Bank Lobbyist: Banks Should Regulate Themselves
Former Romney Campaign Chairman Turned Bank Lobbyist: Banks Should Regulate Themselves: Former Minnesota Governor and unsuccessful presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty announced yesterday that he was stepping down as co-chairman of the Romney campaign in order to take over the top spot at the Financial Services Roundtable, a lobbying group that represents the largest financial services companies in the country. Pawlenty assumed the role as a top [...]/p
National Security Brief: Afghanistan ‘Surge’ Ends
National Security Brief: Afghanistan ‘Surge’ Ends: – The Pentagon announced that the last of the 33,000 “surge” troops President Obama ordered to Afghanistan in December 2009 are now out of the country. There are now 68,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. There were 32,800 American soldiers there when Obama took office in January, 2009. – The White House said yesterday that the [...]/p
The Trillion-Gallon Loophole: Lax Rules for Drillers that Inject Pollutants Into the Earth | Common Dreams
The Trillion-Gallon Loophole: Lax Rules for Drillers that Inject Pollutants Into the Earth | Common Dreams
"The waste – the byproduct of oil and gas drilling – was described in regulatory documents as a benign mixture of salt and water. But as the liquid rushed from the trucks, it released a billowing vapor of far more volatile materials, including benzene and other flammable hydrocarbons."
"The waste – the byproduct of oil and gas drilling – was described in regulatory documents as a benign mixture of salt and water. But as the liquid rushed from the trucks, it released a billowing vapor of far more volatile materials, including benzene and other flammable hydrocarbons."
Radical Rich Rage
Radical Rich Rage
"Anyone who has read "Atlas Shrugged" recognizes the underlying subtext in Mitt Romney's appeal to those attending the $50,000/plate fundraiser: he's stroking those supermen egos and all but threatening to go Galt on 47% of the American population. He feed into their notions of how much these uber-wealthy are giving to the undeserving moochers."
"Anyone who has read "Atlas Shrugged" recognizes the underlying subtext in Mitt Romney's appeal to those attending the $50,000/plate fundraiser: he's stroking those supermen egos and all but threatening to go Galt on 47% of the American population. He feed into their notions of how much these uber-wealthy are giving to the undeserving moochers."
Backlash Culture: White Supremacy and the Music of Hatred
Backlash Culture: White Supremacy and the Music of Hatred
"For the angry right, hatred is a symphony of duplicity, orchestrated by turning the truth on its head - which is how they came to compose an operatic backlash in which a rampaging neo-Nazi was transformed into an insidious tool of the left."
"For the angry right, hatred is a symphony of duplicity, orchestrated by turning the truth on its head - which is how they came to compose an operatic backlash in which a rampaging neo-Nazi was transformed into an insidious tool of the left."
Papantonio: Voter Backlash Anger Will Destroy Republican Party
Mike Papantonio appears on The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann (RT America) to talk about the GOP's laundry list of problems heading into this election, including the numerous court decisions striking down their voter suppression efforts.
The 'victims' according to Romney
Mitt Romney's remarks about the "47 percent" on a secret tape is failing to distract from his secret tax returns. And Romney's remarks are making headlines -- and editorials -- in must-win swing states.
Karl Rove’s Super PAC Accepts $1 Million From Notorious Rape Defender
Karl Rove’s Super PAC Accepts $1 Million From Notorious Rape Defender: Karl Rove’s American Crossroads super PAC reported Thursday that it raised over $9.4 million in August — $1 million of which came from Clayton Williams Energy Inc. in Midland, Texas. That company’s chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer is, unsurprisingly, Clayton Williams, Jr. Williams was the Texas Republican gubernatorial nominee who lost [...]/p
Obamacare Will Help Seniors Save $5,000 Over The Next Decade
Obamacare Will Help Seniors Save $5,000 Over The Next Decade: According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the health care reform law will help the average American under a traditional Medicare plan save $5,000 from 2010 to 2022. Medicare beneficiaries who have high prescription costs will save even more — over $18,000 in the same time period — [...]/p
Every State Taxes Its 1 Percent At A Lower Rate Than Low-Income Households
Every State Taxes Its 1 Percent At A Lower Rate Than Low-Income Households: As ThinkProgress has noted, the “47 percent” that Mitt Romney derided for paying no federal income tax, and thus taking no “personal responsibility and care for their lives,” actually pay a slew of other taxes at rates higher than Romney himself pays. The lion’s share of the tax breaks handed out by the U.S. don’t [...]/p
VoteVets.org on the Ed Show About Romney Tape
Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran and Chairman of VoteVets.org, appears on the Ed Show to discuss the tape of Mitt Romney at a fundraiser
Billionaires and Ballot Bandits: Karl Rove and the Republican Dark Art of Election Theft | Alternet
Billionaires and Ballot Bandits: Karl Rove and the Republican Dark Art of Election Theft | Alternet
"Congressman Tim Griffin is a big, BIG supporter of the XL Pipeline. And the Kochs are big, BIG supporters of Congressman Griffin. Koch interests lined up $167,183 for Griffin’s run in 2010. Let me put that in perspective: for $167,183, the average member of Congress would be willing to wash your car—with his tongue.
"Congressman Tim Griffin is a big, BIG supporter of the XL Pipeline. And the Kochs are big, BIG supporters of Congressman Griffin. Koch interests lined up $167,183 for Griffin’s run in 2010. Let me put that in perspective: for $167,183, the average member of Congress would be willing to wash your car—with his tongue.
That kind of money doesn’t come into a GOP candidate’s hands without the helpful hand of Karl Rove.
If you remember, voting-rights attorney Kennedy said Griffin “should be in jail.” A federal prosecutor expressed the same sentiment to me. How Griffin ended up in Congress, not in prison, is the more intriguing story."
Romney's real view of workers
The Romney campaign is out with a misleading new commercial on the coal industry. Ed Schultz sets the record straight on the ad and takes a deeper look into Mitt Romney's view on workers by looking at yet another clip from the "47 percent" video.
September 20, 2012
Hiding In Plain Sight - Paul Ryan's Plan to Privatize SS
Hiding In Plain Sight - Paul Ryan's Plan to Privatize SS
"A writer for America, the Catholic weekly, decided to transcribe the rest of Paul Ryan's 2005 speech at the Atlas Society (which was conveniently shortened on their website), and guess what he came up with? Ryan's stated objective to privatize Social Security and Medicare! Or, as Ryan put it, to convert them from “collectivism” to believers in a “capitalistic individualistic” philosophy. Gee, you have to wonder why the Atlas Society left that out of the transcript."
"A writer for America, the Catholic weekly, decided to transcribe the rest of Paul Ryan's 2005 speech at the Atlas Society (which was conveniently shortened on their website), and guess what he came up with? Ryan's stated objective to privatize Social Security and Medicare! Or, as Ryan put it, to convert them from “collectivism” to believers in a “capitalistic individualistic” philosophy. Gee, you have to wonder why the Atlas Society left that out of the transcript."
AIPAC Thanks Obama for 'Steadfast Support' : Information Clearing House: ICH
AIPAC Thanks Obama for 'Steadfast Support' : Information Clearing House: ICH
"The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) thanked US President Barack Obama and other elected leaders for "steadfast" support of Israel, in a rare statement issued Sunday ahead of Rosh Hashana."
"The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) thanked US President Barack Obama and other elected leaders for "steadfast" support of Israel, in a rare statement issued Sunday ahead of Rosh Hashana."
Jon Stewart Takes Down Fox and Their 'Chaos on Bulls#%t Mountain' Defense of Romney
Jon Stewart Takes Down Fox and Their 'Chaos on Bulls#%t Mountain' Defense of Romney
"After explaining that Mitt Romney's so-called "reboot" this week was thrown off by the leak of the tapes of him trashing half of the country as a bunch of lazy, mooching freeloaders at a wealthy donor's fundraiser earlier this year, The Daily Show's Jon Stewart explained that it set off a "firestorm everywhere, but nowhere more acutely than at Romney campaign headquarters," otherwise known as Fox "News"."
"After explaining that Mitt Romney's so-called "reboot" this week was thrown off by the leak of the tapes of him trashing half of the country as a bunch of lazy, mooching freeloaders at a wealthy donor's fundraiser earlier this year, The Daily Show's Jon Stewart explained that it set off a "firestorm everywhere, but nowhere more acutely than at Romney campaign headquarters," otherwise known as Fox "News"."
Republicans kill veterans' jobs bill
The bill was fully paid for, and entirely bipartisan -- Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) had his own set of ideas for the bill, and Murray incorporated all of them into her legislation.
And yet, all but five Senate Republicans voted to kill it anyway, 48 days before a national election. Even Burr sided with his party to defeat the bill, and it was filled with his provisions.
The Taxing Terms of the GOP Plan Invite Class Carnage
The Taxing Terms of the GOP Plan Invite Class Carnage
"It is no exaggeration to say that the rich, obscenely, would get richer directly on the backs of the poor(er) getting poorer under the Romney/Ryan tax proposal. So why would anyone not a member of the top 2 percent sign up for this?"
"It is no exaggeration to say that the rich, obscenely, would get richer directly on the backs of the poor(er) getting poorer under the Romney/Ryan tax proposal. So why would anyone not a member of the top 2 percent sign up for this?"
"Won't Back Down" Film Pushes ALEC Parent Trigger Proposal
"Won't Back Down" Film Pushes ALEC Parent Trigger Proposal
"Well-funded advocates of privatizing the nation’s education system are employing a new strategy this fall to enlist support for the cause. The emotionally engaging Hollywood film “Won’t Back Down” -- set for release September 28 -- portrays so-called “Parent Trigger” laws as an effective mechanism for transforming underperforming public schools. But the film's distortion of the facts prompts a closer examination of its funders and backers and a closer look at those promoting Parent Trigger as a cure for what ails the American education system. While Parent Trigger was first promoted by a small charter school operator in California, it was taken up and launched into hyperdrive by two controversial right-wing organizations: the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and the Heartland Institute."
"Well-funded advocates of privatizing the nation’s education system are employing a new strategy this fall to enlist support for the cause. The emotionally engaging Hollywood film “Won’t Back Down” -- set for release September 28 -- portrays so-called “Parent Trigger” laws as an effective mechanism for transforming underperforming public schools. But the film's distortion of the facts prompts a closer examination of its funders and backers and a closer look at those promoting Parent Trigger as a cure for what ails the American education system. While Parent Trigger was first promoted by a small charter school operator in California, it was taken up and launched into hyperdrive by two controversial right-wing organizations: the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and the Heartland Institute."
Paul Ryan Called for Ending Social Security in Speech to Ayn Rand Fans | Alternet
Paul Ryan Called for Ending Social Security in Speech to Ayn Rand Fans | Alternet
"So, what would be more articulate way of making that point? How about describing Social Security and Medicare as “collectivist” and “socialist” systems that must end, as Ryan did in a 2005 address he delivered to the Atlas Society, a group of Ayn Rand devotees, asreported Wednesday on the Web site of the Jesuit magazine, America"
"So, what would be more articulate way of making that point? How about describing Social Security and Medicare as “collectivist” and “socialist” systems that must end, as Ryan did in a 2005 address he delivered to the Atlas Society, a group of Ayn Rand devotees, asreported Wednesday on the Web site of the Jesuit magazine, America"
Isn't it Time to Impeach Ethically Challenged Scalia
Americans have lost faith in their government. Congress' approval rating is at an historic low of 10%. And the Supreme Court's approval rating, according to a Rasmussen poll this month, is nearing an historic low at just 29%. But luckily for these institutions - I have the perfect plan to boost the approval ratings of both: Impeach Justice Antonin Scalia. Here's why....
VIDEO: How The Media Cares More About Trivia Than Poverty
VIDEO: How The Media Cares More About Trivia Than Poverty: According to new Cenus Bureau data released last week, the United States remains stuck with a high poverty rates. As of 2011, 46.2 million Americans — 15 percent of the national population — were living at or below the federal poverty line, which is set at $23,000 a year for a family of four. The [...]/p
Romneyhood...steal from the poor and give to the rich...
Mitt Romney's "off the cuff" remarks are continuing to make waves - as he proudly stands behind them - saying he has no regrets. But who exactly makes up Romney's 47 percent? Working class Americans screwed over by three decades of Reaganomics - or the Romney-level wealthy elite?
Ryan Returns To Washington To Vote Against Welfare Policy He Once Backed
Ryan Returns To Washington To Vote Against Welfare Policy He Once Backed: Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan is returning to Washington today to cast what will likely be his last vote before the November election. House Republicans are holding a vote to block the much-maligned welfare waivers that the Obama administration granted states that wanted to experiment with their welfare-to-work programs. Ryan will likely vote with [...]/p
Feast of Fools and the Rule of Money | Common Dreams
Feast of Fools and the Rule of Money | Common Dreams
"The ritual performance of the legend of democracy in the autumn of 2012 promises the conspicuous consumption of $5.8 billion, enough money, thank God, to prove that our flag is still there. Forbidden the use of words apt to depress a Q Score or disturb a Gallup poll, the candidates stand as product placements meant to be seen instead of heard, their quality to be inferred from the cost of their manufacture. The sponsors of the event, generous to a fault but careful to remain anonymous, dress it up with the bursting in air of star-spangled photo ops, abundant assortments of multiflavored sound bites, and the candidates so well-contrived that they can be played for jokes, presented as game-show contestants, or posed as noble knights-at-arms setting forth on vision quests, enduring the trials by klieg light, until on election night they come to judgment before the throne of cameras by whom and for whom they were produced."
"The ritual performance of the legend of democracy in the autumn of 2012 promises the conspicuous consumption of $5.8 billion, enough money, thank God, to prove that our flag is still there. Forbidden the use of words apt to depress a Q Score or disturb a Gallup poll, the candidates stand as product placements meant to be seen instead of heard, their quality to be inferred from the cost of their manufacture. The sponsors of the event, generous to a fault but careful to remain anonymous, dress it up with the bursting in air of star-spangled photo ops, abundant assortments of multiflavored sound bites, and the candidates so well-contrived that they can be played for jokes, presented as game-show contestants, or posed as noble knights-at-arms setting forth on vision quests, enduring the trials by klieg light, until on election night they come to judgment before the throne of cameras by whom and for whom they were produced."
Mitt Romney: A Corporation Masquerading as a Person for President | Common Dreams
Mitt Romney: A Corporation Masquerading as a Person for President | Common Dreams
"There was something missing from the release of a tape showing Mitt Romney pandering to fat cats in Boca Raton, Florida with these very inflammatory words: “There are 47 percent who are with him, (Obama) who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you name it. These are people who pay no income tax.” Romney said his job “is not to worry about those people"."
"There was something missing from the release of a tape showing Mitt Romney pandering to fat cats in Boca Raton, Florida with these very inflammatory words: “There are 47 percent who are with him, (Obama) who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you name it. These are people who pay no income tax.” Romney said his job “is not to worry about those people"."
GOP Kills Veterans Jobs Bill, Grants Themselves a Vacation
GOP Kills Veterans Jobs Bill, Grants Themselves a Vacation
"Let's talk about how dedicated Republicans really are to creating jobs. While they talk pretty about the unemployment rate and publicly tear their clothes, don sackcloth and spread on ashes over higher veterans' unemployment rates, they do everything they can to kill any possibility of actually employing veterans."
"Let's talk about how dedicated Republicans really are to creating jobs. While they talk pretty about the unemployment rate and publicly tear their clothes, don sackcloth and spread on ashes over higher veterans' unemployment rates, they do everything they can to kill any possibility of actually employing veterans."
STUDY: Agriculture Giant Monsanto’s Products Cause Tumors, Organ Damage In Rats
STUDY: Agriculture Giant Monsanto’s Products Cause Tumors, Organ Damage In Rats: A new study out today may hurt efforts by America’s largest biotechnology company, Monsanto, to defeat a California ballot initiative that would require labels on genetically modified foods (GMOs). The French study found that rats who were either fed a lifetime diet of Monsanto’s genetically modified corn or exposed to the company’s popular herbicide, Roundup, [...]/p
The Looming Threat That Could Initiate the Next Economic Collapse | Alternet
The Looming Threat That Could Initiate the Next Economic Collapse | Alternet
"Most people now realize big banks aren’t their friends. Only in the fairy tale movie world of It’s a Wonderful Life does banker George Bailey lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors to build a prosperous Bedford Falls.
"Most people now realize big banks aren’t their friends. Only in the fairy tale movie world of It’s a Wonderful Life does banker George Bailey lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors to build a prosperous Bedford Falls.
But many people have no idea that the regulated banking system is only one part of a gigantic problem. Lurking behind regulated banks is the shadow banking system. And it’s from out of these shadows that the next big shock to the global financial system, threatening everyone’s nest egg, might come."
9 Big Myths We're Being Peddled to Scare Us About Iran | Alternet
9 Big Myths We're Being Peddled to Scare Us About Iran | Alternet
"The truth about Iran's nuclear designs is almost nowhere to be found in the corporate media."
"The truth about Iran's nuclear designs is almost nowhere to be found in the corporate media."
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