“There comes a time when silence becomes betrayal,” proclaimed Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as he took a risk and spoke out forcefully against the War in Vietnam. As more Americans debate whether to leave the sidelines and join the Occupy Wall Street movement, we should heed Dr. King’s words. Our individual silence is…
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Watch: Norquist says don’t raise taxes because Republicans spend too much
When asked why he wouldn’t accept ten dollars in cuts for every dollar in revenue, he points to Republicans who didn’t honor their agreements, spent too much, and raised taxes. He then goes on to talk about unicorns.
8,000 Foot high dust storm roils through Texas South Plains
Dust kicked up by westerly breezes ahead of a strong cold front restricted visibility in Lubbock to about 5 miles all afternoon, said National Weather Service Lubbock meteorologist Matt Ziebell. That was nothing compared to the 8,000-foot-high rolling dust cloud that moved through the city just before 6 p.m., dropping visibility to between zero and…
Disturbing Video: Police Abduct Bank Customer off the Street
In what may be one of the most disturbing videos yet to come from the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations, a Citibank customer is seen snatched off the street by police, and forced into the bank, presumably to be held and then arrested. In the video, the woman, wearing business attire, is confronted by a man…
“Occupy” Movement Spreads Around the World
Apparently inspired by the so-called Arab Spring movements in the Middle East and North Africa, the Occupy Wall Street movement began almost as a curiosity, largely ignored by the media, political leaders, and even NYC law enforcement. However, the movement began to grow. As conservative elements began to denigrate OWS and distance themselves, and liberal elements…
Fact Check: Mayor Menino Falsely Claims Arrested Occupy Boston Members Are ‘Outsiders’ From ‘Another Country’
On early Tuesday morning, Boston police violently arrested 141 members of Occupy Boston for expanding their peaceable assembly to a new encampment without city authorization. The number of activists participating in the occupation of the Rose Kennedy Greenway in the heart of Boston’s financial district has steadily grown since the beginning of October,…
Occupy Wall Street vs. The Arab Spring
A short film juxtaposing the two movements, with words from our leaders.
Republican Presidential Debate Turns Into Strange Faculty Lounge
Charlie Rose’s famous oak table ended up looking like the faculty lounge of the world’s strangest economics department. On speed. Rick Santorum wants to “beat” China. Mitt Romney warns that “if you don’t stand up to China, you will be run over by China.” Herman Cain denies that the criticism of his “9-9-9” plan’s arithmetic…
Debate In 100 Seconds: Repeal Everything!
The Republican presidential candidates gathered in New Hampshire to come up with bold solutions for solving the American economy. What did they come up with? Repeal Everything! Oh, and jail Barney Frank. via Debate In 100 Seconds: Repeal Everything! | Election 2012.
President Obama’s Press Conference – October 6, 2011
This is not a game; this is not the time for the usual political gridlock. The problems Europe is having today could have a very real effect on our economy at a time when it’s already fragile. But this jobs bill can help guard against another downturn if the situation in Europe gets any worse….
House Republican: Grover Norquist ‘is paralyzing Congress’
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) is one of just six Republican in Congress who haven’t signed Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge. On the House floor Tuesday, he attacked Norquist for single-handedly enforcing this hard line within the GOP, creating a destructive impasse in the legislative process. “Everything must be on the table and I believe how the…
Reports Of Arrests And Pepper Spraying At Wall Street Protests
There have been multiple reports of arrests and pepper spraying of protesters on Wall Street tonight. According to the Guardian, “there’s a flashpoint on the intersection of Broadway and Cedar Street, with reports of a number of arrests. Police have deployed orange netting to contain protesters. Subway trains have been ordered not to stop at…
“The top is not paying the price of civilization”
American economist Dr. Jeffry Sachs, author of the new book “The Price of Civilization,” on “Morning Joe” talking about the economic state of the United States; education, stagnating wages, the wealth gap, and all the charts you could want. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
ESPN Pulls Hank Williams Jr. Song From ‘MNF’ Over Hitler Remark
ESPN says it won’t use Hank Williams Jr. in tonight’s Monday Night Football program, after the singer compared President Obama to Adolf Hitler. Williams made the remark Monday on Fox News while talking about Obama playing golf with House Speaker John Boehner. Appearing on Fox & Friends, Williams brought up the round of golf after…
Russell Simmons: All My Employees Paid Less Taxes Than I Did
Russell Simmons: All My Employees Paid Less Taxes Than I Did
Elizabeth Warren on Debt Crisis, Fair Taxation
via Elizabeth Warren on Debt Crisis, Fair Taxation – YouTube.
Wall Street Protesters Penned and Maced
While on a peaceful march near Union Square in downtown Manhattan, multiple female protestors were penned up in the street by orange mesh baricade, then maliciously maced. The women were peaceful and unarmed. They were secured by barricade with an overwhelming police presence. And they were then sprayed directly in the face with pressurized mace……