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  • Why Stock Markets are Collapsing
    11 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)

    The stock market began as a means for companies to raise money and for “shareholders to invest in business ventures and get a share of profits.” At some point, it turned into a casino resembling a Ponzi scheme, which held true until 2008 when the Ponzi scheme collapsed.
    The causes for this collapse are diverse. Some of its aspects and repercussions have already been discussed here, and will be discussed further in the future. If you would like to know how far the markets have slipped, (…)

  • Thank You, Republican Party
    10 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)

    Why I’m Not Now and Have Never Been the Democrats’ "Rush Limbaugh"
    Huffington Post
    I have watched with mild amusement this week the self-immolation of the Republican Party as it bows before the altar of Rush Limbaugh, begging for mercy, pleading for forgiveness, breathlessly seeking guidance and wisdom from The Oracle.
    President Obama and the Democratic Party have wasted no time in pointing out to the American people this marriage from hell, tying Rush like a rock around the collective (…)

  • Video: “Loopholes” in Gov. O’Malley’s Law to Curb Police Spying
    10 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)

    On March 9, 2009, Ms. Cynthia Boersma, the Legislative Director of the ACLU in Maryland, discussed the status of legislation pending in the General Assembly to curb the widespread practice of “police spying” on peace and social justice activists in violation of their First Amendment Rights. The ACLU is supporting the “Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009.” It’s HB 182 and SB 256. Ms. Boersma expressed her concerns about the legislation being pushed by Governor Martin (…)

  • Video: Sister Prejean on the Death Penalty, Dubya and Gonzo
    10 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)

    On March 9, 2009, Sister Helen Prejean spoke out for the repeal of the Death Penalty in Maryland. Her remarks were made at the Parish Hall of the historic St. Anne’s Church, in Annapolis, MD, near the State House where the General Assembly meets. Sister Prejean also ripped former President and ex-Texas Governor, George W. Bush, and his then legal counsel, Alberto “Gonzo” Gonzales, for the cursory manner in which they carried out hundreds of executions of condemned prisoners in Texas. Ms. (…)

  • Bush Visit to Canada: Pressure building - Bar or Prosecute: lawyer
    6 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)

    As George W Bush’s St. Patrick’s Day visit to Calgary draws near, the federal government is facing pressure from activists and human rights lawyers to bar the former US president from the country or prosecute him for war crimes and crimes against humanity once he steps on Canadian soil.
    http://ffwdweekly.com/article/news-...
    War Criminal George Bush World Tour: Calgary, March 17, 2009
    The People Vs Bush
    http://www.peoplevbush.ca
    btb

  • Video: Kathy Mattea Sings “Cool of the Day”
    6 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)

    A huge and spirited rally demanding “Climate Justice,” was held in Washington, D.C., on March 2, 2009. In between speakers at the event, Ms. Kathy Mattea, a popular country and bluegrass performer and also a social activist, entertained the crowd. The stage was set up across the street from the Capitol Power Plant, which was the subject of the demonstration. One of the ballads, Ms. Mattea sang was “Cool of the Day,” written by Jean Ritchie. Ms. Mattea is a native of South Charleston, WV. Her (…)

  • Bush Not Bashir
    5 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)
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    By People vs. Bush
    The American war criminal George W Bush has been invited to speak in Calgary, Alberta, Canada by a large lawfirm connected to the oil industry - Bennett Jones. He will arrive on March 17, 2009. There are more foreign dates planned as well.
    He will be travelling for the first time, without immunity, across an international border into a foreign jurisdiction. He should immediately be arrested and held for war crimes. He has much to answer for.
    Canada must be made to (…)

  • BASTARDIZING HISTORY: Obama’s Betrayal on Iraq
    5 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)

    JAZZMAN CHRONICLES. DISSEMINATE FREELY.
    “I want to be very clear: We sent our troops to Iraq to do away with Saddam Hussein’s regime… We kept our troops in Iraq to help establish a sovereign government… And we will leave the Iraqi people with a hard-earned opportunity to live a better life.”
    Barack Obama, February 27 2009 Address to Marines at Camp Lejeune.
    “I don’t oppose all wars… What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war. What I am opposed to is the (…)

  • When America’s Stealth Monopoly Ends, What’s Next?
    4 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)

    Air Power Australia - Australia’s Independent Defence Think Tank
    Air Power Australia NOTAM 4th March, 2009 Dr Carlo Kopp, SMAIAA, MIEEE, PEng
    PAK-FA rendering by NPO Saturn. Unlike the JSF, the stealthy PAK-FA is being designed with air superiority performance and high agility as the primary consideration. To date only speculative renderings have been released, making assessments difficult (Saturn NPO).
    For three decades the United States has held the undisputed monopoly on the most (…)

  • Obama’s First Full Month Significant And Telling
    3 March 2009 par (Open-Publishing)
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    President Barack Obama’s first full month as president will be marked as historically significant for its shift away from the fraudulent "trickle down" economic model begun by Ronald Reagan almost 30 years ago. The first significant policy vote was to approve and increase the State Children’s Health Insurance Program or SCHIP. This program provides health coverage for children of working parents who are not eligible for Medicaid and whose parent’s employers do not provide health insurance. (…)