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The fight over Trump’s foreign policy

By Charles | April 10, 2017

Nikki Haley and Rex Tillerson may need to talk. The Trump administration’s two most prominent foreign-policy figures went on the Sunday shows to sell the President’s Syria strikes — and made two … Continue reading The fight over Trump’s foreign policy

Good Reporting

Bill Moyers Journal: Buying the War

By Charles | April 9, 2017

A documentary exploring how mainstream media failed to question the war in Iraq. Watch the first 3 minutes of this video…. can you see any parallels to today … Continue reading Bill Moyers Journal: Buying the War

Syria – Repeat

By Charles | April 8, 2017

Here is an episode regarding Syria that we made a few years back… funny (or not) how history repeats itself! Here is the original post. Continue reading Syria – Repeat

Economists have to let go of the delusion that they have all the answers

By Charles | April 8, 2017

Economics isn’t always the best starting point in understanding our world. Sometimes a philosopher, sociologist, or historian might be better for analysis Or, rather, they need to stop sticking to ideas that have been proven time and time again to be false, such as the idea that austerity is needed when the … Continue reading Economists have to let go of the delusion that they have all the answers

Winning

U.S. Withdraws Summons for Twitter Records on Account Critical of Trump’s Muslim Ban, So Twitter Drops Lawsuit

By Charles | April 7, 2017

U.S. Withdraws Summons for Twitter Records on Account Critical of Trump’s Muslim Ban, So Twitter Drops Lawsuit Phew.. close call.. an attempt by the government to unmask a twitter account probably by … Continue reading U.S. Withdraws Summons for Twitter Records on Account Critical of Trump’s Muslim Ban, So Twitter Drops Lawsuit

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How Middle-Class America Got Fleeced – Bloomberg

By Charles | April 7, 2017

Boomers and Gen Xers thought they had it made. But free markets, deregulation and financial errors cost them dearly. One partially correct answer is that your prosperity was … Continue reading How Middle-Class America Got Fleeced – Bloomberg

Senate Republicans Deploy ‘Nuclear Option’ to Clear Path for Neil Gorsuch

By Charles | April 6, 2017

With the filibuster done, Republicans abandoned long-held practices and lifted President Trump’s nominee, Neil M. Gorsuch, with a simple majority vote. Say goodbye to the filibuster with regards to the Supreme Court … Continue reading Senate Republicans Deploy ‘Nuclear Option’ to Clear Path for Neil Gorsuch

Media Fail

Trump May Have Changed His Syria Policy And The Pentagon Is Confused

By Charles | April 5, 2017

The three defense officials told BuzzFeed News they believe Assad may have launched Tuesday’s attack to test the president, particularly after members of his administration had indicated Assad could stay in power. … Continue reading Trump May Have Changed His Syria Policy And The Pentagon Is Confused

Pepsi’s bad idea for a commercial

By Charles | April 5, 2017

Responses: ““Be Young, Have Fun, Drink Pepsi.”” Source: Donald J. Trump on Twitter (parody account) Imagine putting your life on the line like this to fight for justice only to have it parodied … Continue reading Pepsi’s bad idea for a commercial

Congress Votes! – Week of 4/3/17

By Elin | April 3, 2017

House of Representatives Monday H.R. 54: Reaffirming the U.S.-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina’s economic reforms Declares the House of Representatives must uphold their commitment towards the partnership between the United States and Argentina, reaffirming that Argentina is a major US ally, encourages the Department of State to create a strategy in order to increase … Continue reading Congress Votes! – Week of 4/3/17

Tracking Congress In The Age Of Trump | FiveThirtyEight

By Charles | April 3, 2017

FiveThirtyEight is tracking which senators and representatives agree and disagree most with Donald Trump. See how often members of congress vote WITH or AGAINST the president. Source: Tracking Congress In The Age … Continue reading Tracking Congress In The Age Of Trump | FiveThirtyEight

Senate Democrats Appear Poised to Filibuster Gorsuch Nomination

By Charles | April 3, 2017

The Senate Judiciary Committee was in position to approve the nomination of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch of Colorado later on Monday and send it to the deeply divided Senate. If the Democrats … Continue reading Senate Democrats Appear Poised to Filibuster Gorsuch Nomination