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Ten-Point Program for Systemic Economic Transformation

By Rebecca Em Campbell
October 6th, 2008

TEN-POINT PROGRAM FOR SYSTEMIC ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

1. Nonviolent secession of North American bioregions from the American empire, breaking the power of its criminal federal government that has seceded from the American people, and is actively violating human and natural rights throughout the planet. more »

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Foreign Disservice

By Tom Sullivan
October 5th, 2008

Two items this weekend reminded me of the Foreign Service Exam. To be considered for the U.S. diplomatic corps, applicants have to pass a test which includes a challenging section on English usage. An English professor of mine once said he'd known college deans who couldn't pass it. Too bad passing it isn’t a requirement for American heads of state. more »

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Is Bailout Constitutional?

By Jeff Watkins
October 4th, 2008

According to our Constitution, all appropriation bills must start in the House of Reps. So, here is my question and thought. Is the bailout bill that started in the Senate Constitutional? more »

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Biden: 1, Nanobot: 0. My debate response in brief.

By Cynthia Boaz
October 3rd, 2008

Okay, I never took a formal debate class in high school, but I'm pretty sure that a key component of a victorious debate is the ability to effectively convey a somewhat nuanced and in-depth knowledge of the issue at hand. By that criterion, Sarah Palin failed epically. more »

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Today's Jobs Report: We're Poorly Prepared For the Storm Ahead

By Charles McMillion
October 3rd, 2008

Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report shows jobs losses worsened sharply in September. Hours worked fell even more sharply than jobs suggest losses in October could be quite severe. Because the number of paid hours worked per week was reduced sharply in September, weekly wages also fell even before adjusting for inflation. This is an ominous sign for households that already face unprecedented financial pressures with little or no current savings. more »

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Retooling a Developed Economy’s Energy Base: Germany

Submitted by Philip Palij
October 2nd, 2008

Its happening. Breaking step with big oil is much harder in the US and catching up is vital. Support for Big Oil is retarding US development

"...Germany is at the forefront of this wave of change. Energy consumption in Germany dropped 5.6% - the equivalent of 18.5..." (MILLION) "... tons of oil - in 2007 as its economy grew 2.5%..."

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http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/37553
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This Bailout Is Still A Bad Deal

By Robert Borosage
October 2nd, 2008

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a bad bailout bill last night. Nothing to kick-start the real economy, except tax breaks for business. No help for homeowners.. No mandate for taxpayers to get shares in the banks that are bailed out. Virtual unchecked discretion for the Treasury Secretary to dispense $700 billion. more »

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Welcome to Gilead, Governor Palin

From truthout.org
October 1st, 2008
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truthout.org — My recent piece on Truthout.org which compares Sarah Palin to an "aunt" from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, "The Handmaid's Tale."

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Don't cry for the bailout plan

By Hank Kalet
From channel-surfing.blogspot.com
September 30th, 2008
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channel-surfing.blogspot.com — The failure of the House to pass what was a flawed rescue of the financial sector should be viewed as an opportunity to create a better plan.

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A Progressive Plan for Health Care

By Roger Hickey
September 30th, 2008

Long before anyone had been nominated or elected, the voters of 2008 had gotten one message across loud and clear: Fix our dysfunctional health care system! For obvious reasons (and big reasons that aren't so obvious), the leaders of 2009 must heed that call.

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