All Blog Posts Tagged 'Politics' (17)

Are Black and Latino neighborhoods treated like Occupied Territory?

According to The Call for the 16th Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression, and the Criminalization of a Generation throughout "the U.S., Black, Latino, and poor neighborhoods are treated like occupied territory by increasingly militarized armies of law enforcement. People are criminalized and brutalized for their perceived status –…

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Added by Mike Jones on October 24, 2011 at 3:14am — No Comments

10/18/2011 GOP Debate - Border Fence Policy

One big issue discussed in the GOP debate on 10/18/2011 in Las Vegas, NV was how the candidates would deal with illegal immigration. CNN's Anderson Cooper opened the first question of this series to Herman Cain by simply asking if Cain would attempt to build a border fence across the entire border between the US and Mexico?  
Herman Cain
"Yes, I believe we should secure the border for real, and it would be a combination of a…
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Added by Mike Jones on October 20, 2011 at 1:52am — No Comments

10/18/2011 GOP Debate - Occupy Wall Street Impressions

During the Republican Primary Debate, the candidates received a question via twitter that asked: "How do you explain the Occupy Wall Street movement happening across the country? And how does it relate with your message?" CNN's Anderson Cooper opens this question with Herman Cain because "two weeks ago, [he] said 'Don't blame Wall Street, don't blame the big banks. If you don't have a job, and you're not rich, blame yourself.' That was…

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Added by Mike Jones on October 20, 2011 at 1:45am — No Comments

10/18/2011 GOP Debate - Taxes - Cain's 9-9-9 Plan, Romney's 59 Point Plan, and the others

The first question of the night asked of the candidates was "What's your position on replacing the federal income tax with a federal sales tax?" After asking the general question to all the candidates, CNN's Anderson Cooper specifically asked Congresswoman Michele Bachmann why she believes Hermain Cain's 9-9-9 plan, which calls for a 9% sales tax, a 9% income tax, and 9% corporate tax, would destroy our country?…

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Added by Mike Jones on October 19, 2011 at 8:36pm — No Comments

Which Candidate won the Western Republican Presidential Debate in Las Vegas?

The Republican Candidates for president met in Las Vegas, Nevada to participate in the Western Republican Presidential Debate. The entire debate is provided as well as the following blogs and polls covering the positions the candidates have taken on several issues:

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Added by Mike Jones on October 19, 2011 at 6:26pm — No Comments

Should America stop Israel from building more settlements?

Israel has recently announced the construction of 1100 more settlements in East Jerusalem. According to Voice of America

U.S., European and Palestinian leaders have condemned Israel's plan to construct 1,100 new housing units in east Jerusalem, a…
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Added by Mike Jones on September 28, 2011 at 8:10am — No Comments

President Obama bids to avert the Palestinian Vote at the UN - Is this in the Best Interest of the US?

Listen to the video below (from MorningJoe.com) concerning the discussion ofPresident Obama's actions towards the Palestinians moving forward with their bid at the UN to vote for…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 22, 2011 at 7:37pm — No Comments

Should the US Oppose/Support the Palestinian UN bid for Statehood?

Cenk Uyger, from MSNBC News, recently made the video attached for The Young Turks arguing why a Palestinian State should be supported by all. Listen to the video, and then answer:

 

To finish reading this article, to view the video, to vote in the poll and leave a comment, please visit WhosRight.com by clicking the link below!

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Added by Mike Jones on September 22, 2011 at 8:23am — No Comments

Is Google Treating Anti-Gay GOP Candidate Rick Santorum Unfairly?

 

Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum is sick of the disgusting associations with his name. No, not his political beliefs: the hilarious campaign launched by columnist and gay rights activist Dan Savage in retaliation for Santorum's aggressive anti-gay messages. (If you're not in the know, a simple Google search reveals all …
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Added by Mike Jones on September 22, 2011 at 7:45am — No Comments

Buffet Rule - Obama's Millionaire Tax Rate Increase: Is it the correct path for our country?

President Barrack Obama is expected to seek a new tax rate for millionaire's in America. The purpose of the new tax rate is to ensure millionaire's pay an equal percentage of their wealth as do taxpayers from the middle class. 



According to White House spokesmen, Obama will announce this new plan as part of his proposal on Monday for long term deficit…
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Added by Mike Jones on September 18, 2011 at 7:36am — No Comments

Should Congress pass President Obama's "American Jobs Act?"

In his "American Jobs Act" speech, President Obama said that recovery of the US economy will not occur in the White House, but rather in US companies. He also claimed there was nothing controversial in the bill so both Republicans and Democrats could both support it without bickering because everything in the bill is something that was previously supported by both parties. He continued saying "everything in this will be paid for, Everything." The Purpose of the Bill, according to the…
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Added by Mike Jones on September 13, 2011 at 11:54am — No Comments

Boycott Rupert Murdoch and News Corp.

Rupert Murdoch and Newscorp has gotten itself wrapped up in quite the scandal. The video gives a great summary of everything going on.



A few campaigns have started to boycott Rupert Murdoch and his Media Empire. The following is a list of a few of those in which you can join
To vote, view videos, find links to join Boycott campaign, and to read the…
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Added by Mike Jones on July 12, 2011 at 6:32am — No Comments

Is this the beginning of the end for Fox News, Rupert Murdoch, and News Corp.?

Rupert Murdoch was recently forced to close his first news publication News of the World following the scandal involving hacking 9/11 survivors families, Gordon Brown medical records, and many other alarming circumstances. The video provides a good summary of the scandal and how it could effect Fox News. 

To vote, view a video, and finish reading…
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Added by Mike Jones on July 12, 2011 at 6:30am — No Comments

Verdict Not Guilty: But Did Casey Anthony Get Away With Murder?

The tabloid news media and its ravenous viewers have been captivated by the twisted story of twenty five year-old Casey Anthony who is accused of multiple charges including capital murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter of a child and misleading law enforcement in the death of her two year-old daughter, toddler Caylee, in 2008-- facing the death…
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Added by Mike Jones on July 6, 2011 at 5:22am — No Comments

Casey Anthony found not guilty of first degree murder, has our justice system failed us?

Casey Anthony was found not guilty of 1st degree murder of her daughter Caylee Anthony. The charges against Anthony and their verdict are as follows:

  1. Count One, First Degree Murder - Not Guilty: "The Grand Jurors of the County of Orange, duly called, impaneled and sworn to inquire and true presentment make in and for the body of the County of Orange, upon their oaths do present…
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Added by Mike Jones on July 6, 2011 at 5:00am — No Comments

Casey Anthony vs OJ Simpson Trials: Which Verdict was the most Shocking?

Casey Anthony was on trial for the murder of her 2 year old daughter, Caylee Anthony, and was found not guilty. Like the OJ Simpson trial that found the former football player not guilty in 1995 for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, the general reaction has been shock. How could what seemed like such a clear cut case result in a not guilty verdict and most likely allow Casey to walk…

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Added by Mike Jones on July 6, 2011 at 4:23am — 2 Comments

Should US Citizens sailing on Gaza Aid Flotilla face Fines and Incarceration as Obama has warned?

Obama Admin War

ns of “Fines and Incarceration” if U.S. Citizens Set Sail with Gaza Aid Flotilla



A group of U.S. citizens is rejecting the Obama administration’s attempt to thwart their aid mission to the Gaza Strip, which threatens to leave them stranded in Greece. They are set to sail from a Greek port on a U.S.-flagged ship called “The Audacity of Hope,” part of an international humanitarian flotilla carrying aid for Gaza’s 1.5 million Palestinian residents. Flotilla…

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Added by Mike Jones on June 29, 2011 at 6:20am — No Comments

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