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Michael Ware, Former CNN War Correspondent, Speaks Out On Alleged War Crime CNN Refused To Air
The tortures of war. Not just the soldiers or civilians are affected but the reporters covering it are too. Michael Ware’s coverage of the two American wars reminded me of Walter Cronkite’s coverage of the Vietnam War, outstanding. Gripping account and great job … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, CNN, Iraq, Jason Linkens, media, Michael Ware, reporters, Vietnam War, Walter Cronkite, war, War correspondent
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Violence will not rule Afghanistan
As always some items are not covered completely by our news outlets. Over the weekend there was coverage of elections in Afghanistan. That news was overshadowed by domestic events. This is an interesting perspective from the former Prime Minister of Denmark and current Secretary General … Continue reading
Race, Wealth, and Intergenerational Poverty
This is an eye opening article from Darrick Hamilton and William Darity Jr. from The American Prospect. A African-American or Latino family will have to work three years and save 100% of their income to even attempt to close the wealth gap? Wow! … Continue reading
The Defining Issue: Who Should Get the Tax Cut — The Rich or Everyone Else?
The former Secretary of Labor succinctly provides a very logical and coherent argument why tax cuts for the richest two percent of Americans should end and be extended for the remaining 98 percent. The common folks of America. Robert Reich: … Continue reading
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Tagged commentary, economy, politics, Robert Reich, tax cuts, taxes, wages
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Recession Ended in June 2009, Group Says
Hmmm. The recession ended and we moved to a depression. The National Bureau of Economic Research says the recession ended in June last year. How many unemployed and broke economists are there? Let’s stop looking at statistics and formulas and … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, family, life, money, National Bureau of Economic Research, recession, unemployment
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30 Years Later, Freedom in a Case With Tragedy for All Involved
The Innocence Project has successfully proven that Phillip Bivens and Bobby Ray Dixon did not commit. How many others are serving prison time for crimes they did not commit? How many others were coerced to admit to crimes by police detectives who … Continue reading
Fighting to Protect Consumers
Elizabeth Warren personally delivers to all of us the importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Hopefully, the organization and the vision that President Obama and Ms. Warren share will not be derailed by the party of “NO.” Elizabeth Warren: Fighting … Continue reading
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Tagged CFPB, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, economy, Elizabeth Warren, money, Obama, politics
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How Can We Bring About a Compassionate Society?
This is a good question to ask of us today. To change the world we must change ourselves first. The most powerful statement in the article is by Matthieu Ricard, “Developing our own positive inner qualities is the best way … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddhisim, compassion, inspiration, living, Matthieu Ricard, meditation, spirituality
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Poverty Rises as Wall Street Billionaires Whine
Les Leopold hits the nail on the head with this commentary. What will the billionaires and corporations do to help reduce the poverty problem in America? Les Leopold: Poverty Rises as Wall Street Billionaires Whine.
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Repairing the GOP’s relationship with the black community
A dialogue must begin between the Republican Party and African-Americans. The question is, Will anyone listen? This is a great piece from Sophia A. Nelson on a very provocative topic. In my experience being black and a Democrat is a learned, … Continue reading →