Finally we get a Republican politician to explain why our country will remain stagnant for a while. The Republicans know that inasmuch as President Obama has so far governed in a center right manner which while ideal for the corporate structure is less ideal for the middle class, given a second term his community organizer […]
Perry fundraising raises questions on relief funds
Statesman.com Editorial Board – Published: 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 A national audience got a look last week at Gov. Rick Perry’s fundraising prowess. Perry reported raising $17 million in the month and a half since he announced his presidential bid. The showing restored some momentum Perry lost in two debates and a […]
New National Movement Aims to “Take Back the American Dream” by Ken A. Epstein
By Ken A. Epstein October 7, 2011 Ken A. Epstein is a journalist and educator who lives in Oakland, CA. He has worked as editor of the Oakland Post and reported for the now defunct East Bay Guardian. He can be reached at ksteincali@gmail.com. New National Movement Aims to “Take Back the American Dream” […]
Republicans 2012–Keeping Millions Out Of Work To Put One Man Out Of A Job–OccupyTogether
If the statement was not so true it would actually be funny. Where is the morality? Where is the outrage. Well I think our brethren in the OccupyTogether is the beginning of something big. Whereas the Tea Party was corporate induced Astro Turf, this is real. While the movement is not associated with any party […]
Cody Pogue Of Kingwood TX Editorial In Kingwood Observer 2011-10-05
Kingwood Area Democrat Cody Pogue wrote the following “It’s My Turn” Editorial this week. He shows he knows the history of both Texas and the United States that seemed to be lacking by our State Representatives in Austin. We all know why knowing history is essential. We all know why we want at least our […]
How the Texas Governor Created His State’s Budget Crisis : The Washington Spectator Online Edition
RICK PERRY’S BUDGET HUSTLE How the Texas Governor Created His State’s Budget Crisis by Lou Dubose | September 1, 2011 He Was Warned "As of this moment, this legislation is a staggering $23 billion short of the funds needed to pay for the promised property tax cuts over the next five years. … These […]
OccupyHouston A Resounding Success – Large Orderly, Intelligent, & Organized Crowds
I attended the OccupyHouston event on October 6th, 2011 taped some of the event and interviewed several people. The event was orderly, well organized, intelligent, and orderly. One could not be prouder of how well the youth leaders (20s and 30s) kept control of the crowds and event. Most interesting is that the crowds were […]
Occupy Your City Today. This Must Be The New American Autumn
Working Middle Class America is being taken for granted. The mainstream media though shamed into covering OccupyWallStreet is giving it a less than flattering narrative if not a dismissive narrative. This cannot be allowed. This is one time that we must not back down. Support the continuation of this movement till it makes the Arab […]
Interview w/ Van Jones, President of Rebuild The Dream & Fmr Obama Green Czar (VIDEO)
I had the opportunity to interview Van Jones, President of Rebuild the Dream & previous “Green Czar” for President Obama. Amazing how things stay the same.
Marc Croes Of Kingwood TX Editorial In Kingwood Observer 2011-09-28
Kingwood Area Democrat Marc Croes wrote the following excellent Letter To The Editor relative to jobs, taxes, spending, and economic activity. Marc understands what seems completely oblivious likely because of willful ignorance of most Republican leaders and their followers. Marc is a physicist and understands better than most why most of the gibberish being articulated […]