Tag Archives: politics

How the unemployed have become a scapegoat for Congress

Posted on July 5, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Dr. Watkins as always gets to the heart of the matter. How the unemployed have become a scapegoat for Congress.

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Unemployed Working Hard To Find Jobs, Despite Depiction As Spoiled Brats

Posted on July 5, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Fantastic article by Jason Linkins. To believe that there are fellow Americans running for public office who have the audacity to call fellow brethren “spoiled” because of  their unemployment and misfortune of not having a job is un-American and disgustingly … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July 1776, 1964, 2010

Posted on July 4, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Fantastic article from Frank Rich. It is appropriate for today. Op-Ed Columnist – Fourth of July 1776, 1964, 2010 – NYTimes.com.

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War, the Fourth, and Struggling Americans

Posted on July 4, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This commentary from Gary Hart is thoughtful and insightful. Gary Hart: War, the Fourth, and Struggling Americans.

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Jobless Benefits End, Senate Exits, History Repeats

Posted on July 2, 2010 by The Soul Brother

If you are one of the 2 million Americans who is on unemployment this directly affects you. However, all Americans need to pay attention to what our elected legislators are doing in Washington and make sure they are truly acting … Continue reading →

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The Recession Will Have Long-Term Effects on Black Kids

Posted on July 2, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This information was not a surprise. As the saying goes, “When America sneezes, Black America has the flu.” However, the devastating impact to children was very surprising. Yes, they will live with the generational debt that the current and previous administration … Continue reading →

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ColorLines’ Fantasy Supreme Court

Posted on June 29, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Yesterday afternoon as the hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan began I read this fantastic article from Kai Wright. The diversity and legal aptitudes of the people chosen by Kai are exceptional and in many cases very interesting. COLORLINES … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck Says Race Relations Were “Moving Right On Track” Before Civil War

Posted on June 26, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Sensationalism trumps journalism, Mis-education trumps education, money and ratings appears to secure anything on television today. He is espousing a dangerously, revisionist, incorrect history of America. To many his misinformation is information and that is a BIG problem. Glenn Beck … Continue reading →

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Shadow Elite: McChrystal, Through the Looking Glass

Posted on June 25, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Informative article on Gen. McChrystal, voicing discontent with civilian authority, and the war strategy-COIN. Linda Keenan: Shadow Elite: McChrystal, Through the Looking Glass.

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Russell Simmons: Democrats, Don’t Do This to the Poor!

Posted on June 24, 2010 by The Soul Brother

So true and nicely said Russell! Thank you for standing up. Russell Simmons: Democrats, Don’t Do This to the Poor!.

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