Monthly Archives: June 2009
Zombies!
. . Twitter Is Dead — Found Murdered! Users treated like tools for war and inundated by brokers, spammers and porn on the popular user application known as Twitter today and yesterday was bludgeoned, beaten, butchered, stabbed and shot through … Continue reading
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28 June 2009 – Brief
Honduran President Is Ousted in Coup The Honduran president, Manuel Zelaya, was ousted by the army on Sunday after pressing ahead with plans for a referendum that opponents said could lay the groundwork for his eventual re-election, in the first … Continue reading
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26 June 2009 – Brief
QOTD: We have plenty of money, we’re just putting it all in the wrong places, giving it to the wrong people, who are using it for the wrong reasons. . . Dollar Falls on China Call for World Currency; Stocks … Continue reading
Financial Reform, Words and Deeds
It’s good that Barack Obama is an agile basketball player because on financial regulatory reform he’s having to straddle an ever widening chasm between his words and his deeds. Obama said: “Millions of Americans who have worked hard and behaved … Continue reading
25 June 2009 Brief
It’s That Time of the Decade As a result of widespread concern and perhaps out of frustration with the survey, several websites have been set up to provide public forums for recipients of the ACS. According to some accounts, those … Continue reading
S. 604 Federal Reserve Sunshine Act of 2009
us indentured slavery . financial terrorist cards We Own Hotels! . DEFEAT! Senators Vote For Wall Street Banks It’s now a Disclosure . Victory! Federal Reserve Must Disclose Bank Bailout Records The Federal Reserve Board must disclose documents identifying financial … Continue reading
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Obama’s Bush Policies
Bushbama . White House Is Drafting Executive Order to Allow Indefinite Detention; Move Would Bypass Congress Obama administration officials, fearing a battle with Congress that could stall plans to close the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, are crafting language for … Continue reading
The Health Care Cartel
Updates Sen Sanders confirmed today that he will introduce a public option amendment during the health care bill reconciliation debate. . Bernie Sanders offers public option . The Grayson Medicare-For-All Bill HR 4789 and the public option: the way forward … Continue reading
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Who is Mousavi?
Mousavi responsible for the killing of 5,000 political dissidents when he was prime minister. A New American and Iranian Alliance The Iranian People have made a very loud statement, but now I think they have reached an impasse. It’s time … Continue reading
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22 June 2009 – Brief
Art Basel Pensioners ‘kidnap and torture’ Financial Adviser The incident began on Tuesday last week as he made his way home after enjoying a drink at an outdoor café with a friend. Mr Amburn, the boss of an investment firm … Continue reading
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Weekend Brief June Week III
The History and Truth About Father’s Day . . . . . . feels like… . . . . . . . . ciao bella, don’t look back . . not your boyfriend! . . . Breaking the Bank Party’s … Continue reading
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Obama’s A Bad Boyfriend
In my new series, Obama’s a Bad Boyfriend, I’m giving voice to those who spot the broken promises of President Obama. Quite honestly, I’ve got to ask, when will people stop trusting politicians? Don’t you know it’s not just your … Continue reading
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16 June 2009 – Brief
Dear AMA, I quit. Sincerely, Chris McCoy MD Mayo Clinic . . . Crony Capitalists Almost 30 key lawmakers helping draft landmark health-care legislation have financial holdings in the industry, totaling nearly $11 million worth of personal investments in a … Continue reading
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The Torment of Saint Anthony
Torture of St. Anthony – Michelangelo? Anthony the Great
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