You Won't Believe These Suez Canal Conspiracies
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Granholm: Jobs must be created here, not overseas
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new program on current. cenk and Keith are also on current. not available on charter
birther nonsense dismissed Show Me Progress Missouri's Progressive Politics Community
Show Me Progress Missouri's Progressive Politics Community
http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/general/2011/12/22/0956827.pdf
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birther nonsense dismissed. alas, many Missouri teabaggers on lawsuit.
http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/general/2011/12/22/0956827.pdf
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birther nonsense dismissed. alas, many Missouri teabaggers on lawsuit.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Guest commentary: Jobless benefits aren't welfare
Guest commentary: Jobless benefits aren't welfare
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snip from article
Opponents of continuing the extension of unemployment insurance often make one of the following arguments: (1) the program is welfare for the undeserving; (2) it subsidizes leisure and is a major contributor to the high unemployment rate; or (3) the extension does little to create jobs. The critics have it wrong on all counts.
The mischaracterization of unemployment insurance as welfare is a fundamental misunderstanding of the program — and insurance in general. Welfare is society's means of ensuring that the poorest among us have their basic needs taken care of, regardless of prior contributions to the system. Insurance is a financial instrument where individuals pay a premium in exchange for compensation in the case of an adverse event.
For instance, people have health insurance so that if they get appendicitis, they will not have to bear the large and sudden costs of the operation and hospital stay. Unemployment insurance works the same way. Workers pay premiums in the form of a tax remitted by their employer while they are employed. If, suddenly, they lose their job through no fault of their own, they do not have to bear the full cost of the loss of their earnings.
Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/guest-commentary-jobless-benefits-aren-t-welfare/article_56df881b-64d7-56b4-acff-446fd1c5c2c8.html#ixzz1hkXB4hUS
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snip from article
Opponents of continuing the extension of unemployment insurance often make one of the following arguments: (1) the program is welfare for the undeserving; (2) it subsidizes leisure and is a major contributor to the high unemployment rate; or (3) the extension does little to create jobs. The critics have it wrong on all counts.
The mischaracterization of unemployment insurance as welfare is a fundamental misunderstanding of the program — and insurance in general. Welfare is society's means of ensuring that the poorest among us have their basic needs taken care of, regardless of prior contributions to the system. Insurance is a financial instrument where individuals pay a premium in exchange for compensation in the case of an adverse event.
For instance, people have health insurance so that if they get appendicitis, they will not have to bear the large and sudden costs of the operation and hospital stay. Unemployment insurance works the same way. Workers pay premiums in the form of a tax remitted by their employer while they are employed. If, suddenly, they lose their job through no fault of their own, they do not have to bear the full cost of the loss of their earnings.
Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/guest-commentary-jobless-benefits-aren-t-welfare/article_56df881b-64d7-56b4-acff-446fd1c5c2c8.html#ixzz1hkXB4hUS
Paul Krugman: Red danger
Paul Krugman: Red danger
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snip from article
Consider the following picture: Recent growth has relied on a huge construction boom fueled by surging real estate prices, and exhibiting all the classic signs of a bubble. There was rapid growth in credit — with much of that growth taking place not through traditional banking but rather through unregulated 'shadow banking" neither subject to government supervision nor backed by government guarantees. Now the bubble is bursting — and there are real reasons to fear financial and economic crisis.
Am I describing Japan at the end of the 1980s? Or am I describing America in 2007? I could be. But right now I'm talking about China, which is emerging as another danger spot in a world economy that really, really doesn't need this right now.
I've been reluctant to weigh in on the Chinese situation, in part because it's so hard to know what's really happening. All economic statistics are best seen as a peculiarly boring form of science fiction, but China's numbers are more fictional than most. I'd turn to real China experts for guidance, but no two experts seem to be telling the same story.
Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/paul-krugman/paul-krugman-red-danger/article_27713fea-c8d8-5e4d-b22d-fae9247a7897.html#ixzz1hkVAT1hG
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I feel full impact of economic disaster is not known
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snip from article
Consider the following picture: Recent growth has relied on a huge construction boom fueled by surging real estate prices, and exhibiting all the classic signs of a bubble. There was rapid growth in credit — with much of that growth taking place not through traditional banking but rather through unregulated 'shadow banking" neither subject to government supervision nor backed by government guarantees. Now the bubble is bursting — and there are real reasons to fear financial and economic crisis.
Am I describing Japan at the end of the 1980s? Or am I describing America in 2007? I could be. But right now I'm talking about China, which is emerging as another danger spot in a world economy that really, really doesn't need this right now.
I've been reluctant to weigh in on the Chinese situation, in part because it's so hard to know what's really happening. All economic statistics are best seen as a peculiarly boring form of science fiction, but China's numbers are more fictional than most. I'd turn to real China experts for guidance, but no two experts seem to be telling the same story.
Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/paul-krugman/paul-krugman-red-danger/article_27713fea-c8d8-5e4d-b22d-fae9247a7897.html#ixzz1hkVAT1hG
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I feel full impact of economic disaster is not known
Monday, December 26, 2011
OWS albany protestors abused by police pt.1
use of force against nonviolent protesters quite common and is American as apple pie
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Bank Of America Minority Home Loan Settlement - $335 Million
Bank of America was not the only one doing this is my understanding. Countrywide was bought by bank
Nullify Obamacare Forum Part 1: Intro & Ed Martin's Opening Remarks
there is more a youtube site. some of these folks running for office in Missouri. pay attention for these folks are not playing and will try to remake the state.
although I do not agree with these folks, they do have a mission and will try to limit government.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tax the rich: Burning money on premium firewood and a mayor who wanted t...
alas, I only use ugly wood
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
White House backs a payroll tax compromise, they don't know how they're ...
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dems should call the pubs bluff. alas, no spine and appearently no balls
Friday, December 16, 2011
Countdown with Keith Olbermann from Current.TV - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
this is entire countdown from yesterday. important info for group in this
Martin Baker tracks the tracker
this occured at same time as democratic party in St. Louis in case you missed event
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Iraq War Over - The Real Cost
sorry the ad
my nephew was injured in this mess. his buddies were all killed in unarmored humvee.
they let nephew stay for awhile in America. he is now in Afghanistan.
common story.
goddamm the neocons for their bullshit
12-15-11 1a - New MediScare Plan, with Nicole Lamoureux - Countdown with...
dems know better
how do the troops sell democrats next year?
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Robert Reich Puts An Offer On The Table For President Obama
this is why the occupy folks are saying. good going Reich
Cenk: 'I hope to God President Obama vetoes' Defense Authorization Act
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agree with Cenk. no need for martial law in America
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Saint Louis scrooge of 2011--- Jobs with Justice crown winner
Rex Sinquefield Elected "Scrooge of the Year"
St. Louis Scrooge of the Year Election Results
Scrooge of the Year: Rex Sinquefield -- 3154 votes
Rep Todd Akin -- 2722 votes
Rep Darrell Issa -- 1737 votes
Frank Kartmann -- 395 votes
Rex Sinquefield is a St Louis multi-millionaire intent on buying laws that help the 1% and screw over the 99%. This year St. Louisans voted YES on Prop E, retaining the City’s Earnings Tax. The only reason why we had to vote on Prep E this year – and every five years from now until eternity – is because of Rex’s radical anti-tax ideology.
Sinquefeld’s agenda also includes repealing the state income tax in favor of the Everything Tax, which would cause almost every single item and service you buy - from home sales to health care - to include a sales tax. The Everything Tax means more taxes for everyone but the rich. Rex seems to think that since the “free market” made him so much money, it must be good for everyone.
He makes no secrets about his out-of-this-world lobbying efforts in order to get in good with the Missouri Legislature. For example, towards the end of 2010, Rex gave $200,000 to Speaker of the House Steven Tilley, even though he ran unopposed in his election. Rex isn’t the only candidate for Scrooge of the Year, but he’s well overdue to receive the crown.
St. Louis Scrooge of the Year Election Results
Scrooge of the Year: Rex Sinquefield -- 3154 votes
Rep Todd Akin -- 2722 votes
Rep Darrell Issa -- 1737 votes
Frank Kartmann -- 395 votes
Rex Sinquefield is a St Louis multi-millionaire intent on buying laws that help the 1% and screw over the 99%. This year St. Louisans voted YES on Prop E, retaining the City’s Earnings Tax. The only reason why we had to vote on Prep E this year – and every five years from now until eternity – is because of Rex’s radical anti-tax ideology.
Sinquefeld’s agenda also includes repealing the state income tax in favor of the Everything Tax, which would cause almost every single item and service you buy - from home sales to health care - to include a sales tax. The Everything Tax means more taxes for everyone but the rich. Rex seems to think that since the “free market” made him so much money, it must be good for everyone.
He makes no secrets about his out-of-this-world lobbying efforts in order to get in good with the Missouri Legislature. For example, towards the end of 2010, Rex gave $200,000 to Speaker of the House Steven Tilley, even though he ran unopposed in his election. Rex isn’t the only candidate for Scrooge of the Year, but he’s well overdue to receive the crown.
12-09-11 1a - Occupy DNC, with Luis Rodriguez - Countdown with Keith Olb...
remember occupy in St Louis next saturday at noon
Missouri students lack knowledge of presidential candidates
what is new
this could have been any election in the past
Murdoch Fights For Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)
bad bill. this would affect all bloggers in the negative.
how does anyone know what is pirated or not in these days and times?
Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Declining By Degrees
excellent doc
sad little has changed for the good
doc from 2004 about higher education
Is modern capitalism sustainable? - Opinion - Al Jazeera English
Is modern capitalism sustainable? - Opinion - Al Jazeera English
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I do not totally agree, but some interesting points
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I do not totally agree, but some interesting points
Tea party, Big money, Twisted maps - Fault Lines - Al Jazeera English
Tea party, Big money, Twisted maps - Fault Lines - Al Jazeera English
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interesting doc about teabag party
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interesting doc about teabag party
Monday, December 5, 2011
Rep. Akin: Don't Leave Unemployed Missourians Out in the Cold!
Rep. Akin: Don't Leave Unemployed Missourians Out in the Cold!
Ballwin, MO
December 8, 2011 12:00PM to 12:30PM
Hosted by Cathy Sherwin
Event Description:
Too many in St. Louis County and St. Charles County would be left out in the cold if unemployment insurance benefits aren't extended. Join us Dec. 8 at Rep. Todd Akin's office to urge the congressman to support his constituents.
Sponsored by:
State Federation
Local Missouri AFL-CIO
Event Type: Other
Location:
301 Sovereign Ct., Ste. 201
Ballwin, MO
63011
Ballwin, MO
December 8, 2011 12:00PM to 12:30PM
Hosted by Cathy Sherwin
Event Description:
Too many in St. Louis County and St. Charles County would be left out in the cold if unemployment insurance benefits aren't extended. Join us Dec. 8 at Rep. Todd Akin's office to urge the congressman to support his constituents.
Sponsored by:
State Federation
Local Missouri AFL-CIO
Event Type: Other
Location:
301 Sovereign Ct., Ste. 201
Ballwin, MO
63011
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