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Cheney Impeachment: Are we there yet?
2008-01-24 01:59:00 By Marjorie Cohn, AlterNet Nine out of 23 Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee favor starting impeachment hearings against Vice President Dick Cheney . Six of the nine are co-sponsors of H.R. 799, which contains three articles of impeachment. Articles I and II of H.R. 799 accuse Cheney of purposely manipulating intelligence to deceive Congress and the ... More About: Politics , Impeachment
Canada puts USA on torture list
2008-01-18 17:34:00 Bad news for the US. The United States has been listed as a country where prisoners are at risk of torture in a training document produced by the Canadian foreign ministry. It also classifies some US interrogation techniques as torture. The manual - part of a training course on torture awareness for diplomats - also includes Israel, China, ... More About: Politics , Canada , List , Torture
Iran speed boats were no threat: US media sensationalist journalism
2008-01-14 15:18:00 Another good reason why you should not turn your television sets on to CNN, CBS and all the rest. Democracy Now provides real journalism and investigates what really happened. Listen to the audio (real audio) of Gareth Porter explaining the situation. Gareth Porter: this alleged crisis or confrontation on the high seas is really much less than ... More About: Media , Iran , Journalism , Boats , International Politics
The Chinese Chengguan beat a man to death in public
2008-01-11 16:13:00 Every country has their own problems. For the Chinese , one of their problems is the lack of control they have on the chengguan. From BBC: The dispute was began when local people attempted to stop a rubbish truck from dumping refuse at a site that they argued was too close to their village, China state media reported. Members ... More About: Public , Asian Affairs , Death , Beat
HR 1955: Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Bill
2008-01-10 05:19:00 Full text of the bill every American should be aware of is at the following link: “Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act.? http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd? bill=h110-1955 This is really scary, we are moving far from democracy folks and its right in front of our eyes. The mass media is controlled and our government is corrupt and ran by corporations. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wJsovPRTE M Ward ... More About: Politics , Bill
Liberian former President Charles Taylor faces an international war crimes
2008-01-07 15:50:00 I was just listening to a report of a man that had been victim of former President Charles Taylor’s policies. His right hand was chopped off and his story was just heartbreaking. More below… From BBC Mr Taylor - who is accused of trading weapons for diamonds - showed no emotion as the first witness, an expert on ... More About: International , Faces , War Crimes , Crimes
U.S. government allows other countries to steal nuclear weapons secrets
2008-01-07 01:14:00 Well this is a story you won’t find in American press since the press is owned by big corporations. But its glad that the foriengn press is following it. I might add too that “The Times U.K.” is not some one man newspaper either. Excerpt: A WHISTLEBLOWER has made a series of extraordinary claims about how corrupt ... More About: Government , Nuclear , International Politics , Secrets , Countries
Dennis Kucinich?s Viable Speech at the 100 Club
2008-01-06 14:23:00 Simply wonderful, the video speaks for itself. War Crimes, violating the constitution…I say impeachment is in order. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1wqHgB1UD k Bookmark to: More About: Politics , Club , Kucinich , Speech , Dennis
Dennis Kucinich excluded from NH Debate by ABC and Disney
2008-01-06 14:17:00 The main stream media (MSM) is alive and well as it has excluded Dennis Kucinich from last night’s debate by ABC whose parent company is Walt Disney . Let’s not be fools, the MSM will pick the next president. Let’s get out there and show our support anyway we can for Dennis Kucinich. http://www.dennis4president.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyQo5ZrYbS M Bookmark to: More About: Politics , Debate
Robert Parry: ?Bush won?t be held accountable?
2008-01-04 22:01:00 This is of no surprise that Hillary Clinton would not hold Bush accountable for his illegal actions during his term if she was elected President. Listen to the interview: (Real Audio) Excerpt: ROBERT PARRY: Right, but if he indeed is telling the truth?and I presume they have talked about this?that if the first thing, as he put it, ... More About: Politics , Robert , Robe , Held
Leading presidential candidates involved in world atrocities
2008-01-04 17:41:00 Independent journalist Allan Nairn and American Conservative correspondent Kelley Beaucar Vlahos discuss a little-addressed facet of the 2008 campaign: many of the top advisers to leading presidential candidates are ex-U.S. officials involved in atrocities around the world. Listen to real audio here Source: Democracy Now AMY GOODMAN: Presidential candidates are scrambling to win last-minute support in Iowa ahead ... More About: World , Candidates , International Politics , Atrocities
Israeli defense firm that tallies the Iowa caucus
2008-01-03 17:44:00 Hummm I found this interesting article today. I can’t say it is much suprise to me but it would be easy to see how fraud could take place. By Christopher Bollyn The Iowa caucus is only a few days away and the nation’s attention will be directed to the results, which signify the beginning of the U.S. ... More About: Politics , Defense , Iowa Caucus , Israeli
Rep. Henry Waxman on impeachment
2008-01-02 22:26:00 Well, Rep. Henry Waxman still doesn’t support impeachment. However, this is what the people have to say. A round of applause to the attorney at the end who gave a great comment and was supported by the people attending the meeting! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_GQCjSzC k Bookmark to: More About: Politics , Impeachment , Henry Waxman
Massacre at church, Kenyans burned alive
2008-01-02 18:32:00 My heart goes out to the families and victims of this massacre. A mob torched a Kenyan church on Tuesday, killing villagers cowering inside, as the death toll from ethnic riots triggered by President Mwai Kibaki?s disputed re-election soared to nearly 200. The opposition said around 250 people had died. In the most grisly incident, about 30 people ... More About: Church , Massacre , Alive , African Affairs , Burn
John Deady, Co-Chair for New Hampshire?s Veterans for Rudy: ?Muslims very s
2007-12-28 17:25:00 Guys, I can’t write this stuff, I mean this guy is a complete moron and a bigot. See for yourself… Muslims are very smart in their OWN way?? Hummmm and he is working for Mr. 9/11, what a surprise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu_79X9HT PQ ?(Rudy Giuliani has) the knowledge and judgment to attack one of the most difficult problems in current ... More About: Politics , John , New Hampshire , Veterans
War Crimes by the CIA and Bush Administration
2007-12-28 16:47:00 If you have not read the below article, take some time to read it now about the war crimes done by the CIA under the direction of the Bush Administration. Personal accountability has all but disappeared from the American political system. Bill Clinton lied to his entire cabinet about Monica Lewinsky and not a single cabinet ... More About: Politics , Bush administration , International Politics , War Crimes
Philadelphia Inquirer Ad: Impeach Cheney now
2007-12-27 18:04:00 Good for the Philadelphia Inquirer for running this ad. Let’s hope more newspapers will run this ad. It’s time to impeach now! Last month, the House of Representatives voted to send a resolution of impeachment of Vice President Cheney to the Judiciary Committee. As members of the House Judiciary Committee, we strongly believe these important hearings ... More About: Politics , Impeach , Philadelphia Inquirer
America: Freedom to Fascism
2007-12-25 05:35:00 Determined to find the law that requires America n citizens to pay income tax, producer Aaron Russo (”The Rose,” “Trading Places”) set out on a journey to find the evidence. This film which is neither left, nor right-wing is a startling examination of government. It exposes the systematic erosion of civil liberties in America since 1913 ... More About: Politics , Freedom , Fascism
Congressman Wexler Live on Blog Radio
2007-12-20 18:06:00 Congressman Wexler Live on Blog Radio : WHEN: Thursday, December 20, 9:00 pm (EST)/6:00 pm (PST) WHERE: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fpc (a link will be posted at www.wexlerwantshearings.com and www.wexlerforcongress.com) WHO: Rep. Wexler will appear live on Florida Progressive Radio with host Kenneth Quinnell of the Florida Netroots Caucus, Bob Fertick of Democrats.com, as well as Dave Lindorf, author of “The Case ... More About: Politics , Congressman
Congressman Wexler outlines the case for impeachment hearings of VP Dick Ch
2007-12-17 22:29:00 Please sign the petition! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQDLyKGX26 8 “Our Constitution mandates that the House of Representatives hold Presidents and Vice-Presidents accountable when they commit High Crimes… Accountability and the rule of law are not partisan; they are American. They supersede politics and strategy. We must hold all of our leaders accountable. No exceptions,” Bookmark to: More About: Politics , Impeachment , Dick , Case , Congressman
Brown Eyed Soul Vol. 2 - The Wind, The Sea, The Rain
2007-12-15 15:38:00 Another good CD from the talented Korean group Brown Eyed Soul . Listen to one of the songs entitled “My Story”. Have a good weekend everyone! Bookmark to: More About: Music , Wind , Rain
Empress Myeongseong aka Queen Min of Korea
2007-12-13 20:23:00 On my recent trip to Seoul one can honestly feel a sense of pride and hatred even if one is not Korea n in terms of the Japanese occupation and brutal killings of Koreans and how the Koreans never lost hope of gaining back their country. Learning about Korean history in the short time I was ... More About: Asian Affairs , International Politics , Queen
Christmas and Christians are important: H.Res. 847
2007-12-12 15:21:00 Christmas and Christians are important, H.Res. 847….humm important enough to have a law?? Seriously, congress is wasting our time with this crap. Isn?t there anything else they should be doing like criminal investigations on Bush and Cheney and the many illegal scandals that have plague this administration for years. Hummm I guess not, we need to ... More About: Christmas , Politics
Israel to be ?wiped off the map?; The biggest lie still being told
2007-12-11 02:07:00 Well maybe it isn’t the biggest lie still being told but it is a good one which the U.S. government will keep on saying even know the facts are out there. See below…. THE ACTUAL QUOTE: So what did Ahmadinejad actually say? To quote his exact words in farsi: “Imam ghoft een rezhim-e ishghalgar-e qods bayad ... More About: Israel , International Politics , Told
Iran drops dollar from oil deals
2007-12-09 23:50:00 They said they would be doing this for some time…that time has finally arrived. TEHRAN (AFP) ? Major crude producer Iran has completely stopped carrying out its oil transactions in dollars, Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari said on Saturday, labelling the greenback an “unreliable” currency. “At the moment, selling oil in dollars has been completely halted, in ... More About: Dollar , International Politics
9/11 Truth Movement: U.S. Government involved in 911 attacks
2007-12-07 23:59:00 Spread the word. Show the world that Americans do care what happens in their own country instead of what the latest superman movie will be released. Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNkw5r54op 0 Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqiisZ5t5C E Bookmark to: More About: Politics , Truth , Government , Iraq , Attacks
Bush is an Irrational Chicken Little Of A President
2007-12-07 17:53:00 WOW, again I must give two thumbs up to Keith Olbermann ’s Special Comment. He tears Bush apart for lying to the American people. But after one day on the news this has fallen back into the waste lands. I mean, HELLO AMERICAN PEOPLE?.Bush was caught lying to us in which his lies could cause another ... More About: Politics , Iraq , President
Scarborough and Pat Buchanan want hearings over White House lies on Iran
2007-12-05 21:54:00 Great clip, it speaks for itself. And I can’t actually believe I agree with Pat Buchanan for once. http://todayshottopic.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2007/12/buchanan-scarborough-on-iran- 120507.wmv Bookmark to: More About: House , Iran , White House , White , International Politics
White House continues to lie about the threat of Iran
2007-12-05 15:27:00 Good news coming out lately about the lies the White House has been spinning for years. Of course I have been saying all along that Iran is no threat. Now we know! *************** The National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) released yesterday concludes that ?in fall 2003, Tehran halted its nuclear weapons program.? It adds that ?Tehran had not restarted ... More About: White House , International Politics
Wonder Girls: Tell me
More articles from this author:2007-12-05 00:06:00 Well it is Tuesday so that means another edition of Tuesday’s music. During my recent trip to Seoul, i can’t tell you how popular the Wonder Girls are. I mean, they had me doing their trade mark dance to the video Tell Me. This group has everyone hooked. I remember I was ... More About: Music , Wonder Girls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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