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Hillary Clinton recipient of most donations from the Defense Industry
2008-02-05 10:12:00 This is from opensecrets.org, and it doesn’t appear to say anything good about Hillary Clinton ’s intentions, in the case that she may owe favors. Â It appears Ms. Clinton receives the most money in donations from the defense sector. Here is the data below: Defense Clinton, Hillary $199,926 Dodd, Chris $172,500 McCain, John $158,321 Paul, Ron $143,829 Romney, Mitt $100,859 Obama, Barack $99,085 Giuliani, Rudy $87,200 Thompson, Fred $48,854 Richardson, Bill $41,625 Edwards, John $28,015 Hunter, Duncan $26,150 Huckabee, Mike $23,376 Tancredo, Tom $13,391 Biden, Joe $7,150 Gilmore, Jim $4,850 Brownback, Sam $4,100 Kucinich, Dennis $3,732 Gravel, Mike $250 Thompson, Tommy $250 Given John McCain’s stance on the war in Iraq and the length of time he intends to keep us there, one would have to question why Clinton donations rank higher... More About: Industry
ACLU Action Alert - Call your senators now to urge them to stop the FISA bi
2008-02-05 08:25:00 From the ACLU: By Wednesday night, the debate over government eavesdropping will end in the Senate. In less than three days, we will know who stood up for civil liberties and who failed freedom. Help put Senator Feinstein on notice before the Senate votes. Our demands are simple and unwavering. Stay true to your oath to protect the Constitution. Stand up against an overreaching executive branch. And, don’t grant blanket immunity to huge corporations that sold out Americans’ privacy. Call Senator Senator Feinstein at (202) 224-3841 or any of these phone numbers: San Francisco: (415) 393-0707 Los Angeles: (310) 914-7300 San Diego: (619) 231-9712 Fresno: (559) 485-7430 and say something like this: I am calling about the spying bill currently being considered by the Senate. I urge you to fight for a bill that’s constitutional and respects the rule of law. Please vote NO on the current Senate Intelligence Committee spying bill, and keep telecom immunity out of any bill that comes u... More About: Action , Stop , Alert , FISA
Support Dennis Kucinich in his Re-Election Campaign
2008-02-05 08:13:00 Dennis Kucinich has fought hard to preserve our rights. He has been a strong courageous voice in the House. He needs support to continue his campaign in pushing back against the same corporate interests that sought to exclude him from the presidential race. Please consider dropping by his website to donate what you can to ensure his voice remains in Congress. What happens in Ohio’s 10th district affects us all. Please contribute generously. Donate here More About: Campaign , Support , Election , Dennis
Urgent Impeacment Action Alert?.
2008-02-04 08:20:00 Reposted from before. This bill needs to be addressed before February 8, 2008 From David Swanson: Impeachment I learned something priceless and powerful today. Members of The Senate Rules Committee keeps lists of requests to “pull” bills. That means that the bills are given consideration by Rules Committee before being sent to a vote by the entire Senate. ... More About: Action , George Bush , Dick Cheney , Alert , Urgent
The Real News Looks At Obama and Clinton on Nuclear Weapons - Leaves out Mi
2008-02-04 08:09:00 On the Democrat side, there is more than Obama and Clinton - Mike Gravel More About: News , Barack Obama , Nuclear , Hillary Clinton
Message From Dennis Kucinich
2008-02-04 06:22:00 Call and donate. We need Kucinich to stay in Congress. More About: Message , Dennis , Mess
Find Out Who Donated to Campaigns in Your Area
2008-02-04 05:42:00 From the Huffington Post: Fundrace 2008 More About: News , Find , Campaigns , Area
Bush?s version of Iraq surge success misleading
2008-02-04 05:39:00 George Bush ’s version of troop surge success leaves many details missing. The reality is now we’ve armed both sides of the religious groups, many people are homeless, many children orphaned, and more. The following, from The Real News , explains what is happening: More About: Iraq , Iraq War , George Bush
Bush Seeks To Limit Press From Freedom of Speach - Bush Needs to be Impeach
2008-02-04 05:22:00 This is serious as on top of big corporate interests presenting their agenda as “news” and limiting what they want the public to hear, we also have Bush threatening the press for publishing issues that are significant to the American people with respect to what the government is doing. Glenn Greenwald wrote the following yesterday: Is Michael ... More About: Freedom , George Bush , Press , Impeach
Bush legacy: Setting a standard in fear-mongering
2008-02-03 06:47:00 Richard A. Clarke is former head of counterterrorism at the National Security Council. He has had words with Michael Scheuer, head of the bin laden unit of the CIA. Scheuer has blamed Clarke for his lack to attention to warnings sent to him. Clarke has previously apologized to the American people stating that “the government ... More About: News , Bush , George Bush , Standard , Fear
Olbermann Remarks on the FISA Bill - More Fear From Bush
2008-02-03 06:43:00 More discussion on this legislation will ensue next week in Washington. More About: Bush , George Bush , Dick Cheney , Fear , Olbermann
Impeach Dick Cheney Action Item
2008-02-03 00:14:00 Six waffling Democrats on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution: John Conyers (Michigan) ? 202-225-5126 Jerrold Nadler (New York)? 202-225-5635 Artur Davis (Alabama) ? 202-225-2665 Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Florida) ? 202-225-7931 Robert Scott (Virginia) ? 202-225-8351 Melvin Watt (North Carolina) ? 202-225-1510 impeach bush impeach cheney More About: Action , Dick Cheney , Item , Dick , Cheney
Impeachment Action item alert!
2008-02-02 22:37:00 Submitted by davidswanson on Sat, 2008-02-02 15:52 Impeachment I learned something priceless and powerful today. Members of The Senate Rules Committee keeps lists of requests to “pull” bills. That means that the bills are given consideration by Rules Committee before being sent to a vote by the entire Senate. FOLKS, THEY MAKE SPREAD SHEETS OF CALLS AND ... More About: Action , Dick Cheney , Item , Alert
Iraq Documentary - Taxi To The Dark Side
2008-02-02 21:53:00 Oscar nominated documentary about the abuses committed by the United States with regard to Iraq is, by Alex Gibney. Interview with Gibney by Democracy Now. Part 2 Military Commissions Act excuses our current administration from war crimes. The Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law - The Rules More About: Iraq War , George Bush , Documentary , Dick Cheney
Montel Williams Loses Job after Defending Troops on Fox News
2008-02-02 20:04:00 by Brandon Friedman Wed Jan 30, 2008 at 11:39:14 PM PST For just over three minutes on Saturday morning, TV talk show host Montel Williams owned the hosts of Fox and Friends. A former Marine and Naval officer, Montel lectured the stunned hosts on the stupidity of spending air time on the death of Heath Ledger, ... More About: News , Iraq War , Fox News , Troops
Minnesota?s Al Franken is doing well in his campaign for the Senate
2008-02-02 19:46:00 Al Franken is running for Norm Coleman’s seat in Minnesota , and doing well. Franken has opposed the troop surge and has been a vocal critic of the Iraq war for years. He believes that pensions and Social Security should be protected. He wants to cut tax breaks for oil companies, increase money available ... More About: Al Franken , Campaign , Senate
Chris Matthews Sexist Views and Misinformation Prompt Internet Response
2008-02-02 18:23:00 In response to Chris Matthews sexist comments and misinformation, Media Matters develops new action site: Matthews Monitor With women, Matthews administers the “Chris Matthews test” Summary: A Media Matters for America review of MSNBC host Chris Matthews’ commentary has found a history of degrading comments about women, in which he focuses on the physical appearances of his female ... More About: Internet , Views , Prompt
Media Matters on the Democratic Presidential Debate
2008-02-02 18:08:00 The Weekly Update from Media Matters for America Rich media, poor debates During the Los Angeles Democratic presidential debate, the journalists conducting the questioning asked Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton about how they would “pay for” their health care proposals. Los Angeles Times Washington bureau chief Doyle McManus began the discussion by asking: McMANUS: Senator Obama, one ... More About: Presidential , Hillary Clinton
Exxon-Mobile Rakes in the Largest Profit of any company in history
2008-02-02 07:53:00 This year Exxon-Mobile has made the most profit of any company EVER in history. Exxon defends their profits by stating that for every dollar they earn, they pay two and a half dollars in taxes that go to schools, roads, etc. But that doesn’t yet explain why they have to still make the largest profit of ... More About: News , History , Company , Profit
Statement in Defense of Free Speech
2008-02-02 07:16:00 The National Mall has been the site of peaceful demonstrations for many years. For George Bush to decide to stop this civil right to expression is unthinkable. Statement in Defense of Free Speech Rights on the National Mall Sign the Statement We the undersigned are supporting the emergency mobilization of the people demanding that there ... More About: News , Fascism
Obama Gains Endorsements of LA Times and Moveon.org - Does Moveon know abou
2008-02-02 07:11:00 From The Nation: Moveon Endorses Barack Obama :Today Barack Obama earned the endorsement of MoveOn, one of the largest grassroots membership organizations in the United States, after clobbering Hillary Clinton by 40 percent in Internet balloting. Obama led the final tally 70.4% to 29.6%, clearing the supermajority required for the endorsement. MoveOn, which ... More About: News , Mike Gravel
Barack Obama Wins South Carolina
2008-01-27 01:14:00 Amid strong allegations of the Clinton campaign’s use of racial bias, Barack Obama appears to have won the South Carolina primary. The mainstream media continues to play up the racial issue, however it appears that Obama’s victory was not based on racial bias. Among categories of voters most interested in Obama were well-educated, young, and ... More About: Hillary Clinton , Bill Clinton
Call Your California State Senator Monday Morning - Healthcare Bill Vote Mo
2008-01-26 23:02:00 Time Sensative Action Alert Please Call Your Senator Today! Urge a ‘NO’ Vote on ABX1 - The Flawed Healthcare Bill You have a chance to make a big difference on healthcare in California . The Senate Health Committee will vote Monday on ABX1, the deeply flawed healthcare bill by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez. This is ... More About: Morning , State
Nancy Pelosi Ignores ?March In My Name? Marcher John Nirenberg
2008-01-26 11:42:00 After walking 500 miles to deliver signatures calling to put impeachment back on the table, John Nirenberg is ignored by Nancy Pelosi . It is notable that she didn’t even find it necessary to act as an appropriate elected official in meeting with Mr. Nirenberg for 10 minutes. Instead her office had a ... More About: Dick Cheney , March
Dennis Kucinich Withdraws from Presidential Race
2008-01-26 09:17:00 Dennis Kucinich claims that the same forces that worked to ban him from the presidential debates are working to “buy” his congressional seat. His seat is being challenged by four candidates in the upcoming primary. To focus his effort on remaining a voice in Congress, Kucinich is ending his presidential bid and focusing ... More About: Presidential , Race , Dennis
Kucinich Needs Donations to Maintain his Congressional Re-Election Campaign
2008-01-24 15:56:00 Corporate interests are staging attacks in his home area of Cleveland. He needs donations to air commercials in response for his Congressional re-election campaign. Click here to donate. More About: Campaign , Election , Kucinich , Donations , Needs
Pres Bush and Company Reportedly Made at Least 935 Lies About Iraq
2008-01-24 03:54:00 From the Center for Public Integrity False Pretenses: By Charles Lewis and Mark Reading-Smith Following 9/11, President Bush and seven top officials of his administration waged a carefully orchestrated campaign of misinformation about the threat posed by Saddam Hussein’s Iraq . President George W. Bush and seven of his administration’s top officials, including Vice President Dick Cheney , National Security ... More About: George Bush , Company
Canadian Manual Describes Torture Watch List - Yet Now States That U.S. Wil
2008-01-23 03:40:00 Apparently, Canada has a torture watch list, and it was recently leaked, the United States was on it. Within a short time of this being leaked, suddenly Canada has taken the U.S. off the list. Wow, wouldn’t it be great if folks could prior approval for a medical procedure that fast? Watch the Real ... More About: News , Canadian
Time For a Big Push To Put Impeacment Back on The Table
2008-01-22 16:27:00 During these days MarchInMyName’s John Nirenberg is in Washington D.C. after walking 500 miles to meet with Nancy Pelosi. He is waiting to meet with her to present the petition. On the day he arrived, Ms. Pelosi met with Ben Affleck, who is studying for a movie part having to do with a ... More About: News , George Bush , Dick Cheney , Time , District
Democracy Now Adds Dennis Kucinich to NBC Debate
More articles from this author:2008-01-22 07:59:00 Dennis Kucinich was excluded from the NBC Debate last week. While an initial judge upheld his right to participate and vowed to block the debate if he was excluded, NBC appealed and won. Many prime TV news media have been inviting Kucinich and then have moved to block him at the last minute. Perhaps they ... More About: Democracy , Dennis 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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