Map of the pan-asian pipeline. One of 2 reasons we are in Afghanistan.

Source: US department of state.

Cheney's map

This is the map that cheney had on his desk when he had the "energy" conference during the first months of the Bush administration. long before 9/11 ever happened. this is how they were splitting up the loot earned by the blood of Americans.

The blue country you see there is Iran. It is one of the richest oil deposits in the world and our oil industry WANTS IT. It is the only reason you even know the word "Iran", but they'd have you believe Iranians are all terrorists so you will go kill them and they can have their oil

This is what imperialism looks like. We have a military presence in nearly every country in the world. Wonder what we'd say if some foreign country was installed on our continent? Would we welcome them or would we try to get rid of them. If we tried to rid our land of their presence, would we be called terrorists like those who try to get us out of their countries are?

Hello,

First of all, I would like to say that I make no claim of any formal
education beyond high school in the poorest district in the state of
Texas. There was not much motivation to keep me in the classroom.
However, having said this, I feel that knowledge can be obtained in
many other ways, sometimes within our own thoughts and inner wisdoms. I
also feel that education -- in this country -- in many cases, is wanted
purely for monetary purposes and gains and thus, breeds arrogance;
instead of a higher purpose, that can enriching our lives and those of
others. So, I wrote this with good intentions, that it may shed light
on the darkest corners of the people who truly love this nation and
truth, as oppose to corruption and corporate greed. Thank you. --

Subject: The Core Cause Of A Lost Democracy

Corporate Lobbying And “Campaign Contributions”

The real election scandal and what has become of “democracy” by way of
lobbying. Lobbying in America has become the apparent cause of a false
democracy and an ownership of the vast majority of
lawmakers/politicians and our government. This in fact, is the very
core that has destroyed our nation and the beliefs put forth by the
founding fathers of this great nation.

The corporate criminals repeatedly found guilty of felony fraud, and
various other charges, continue to earn hundreds of billions of
tax-payer dollars through th
e years. Although, they pay out billions in
fines for crimes, this is merely the cost of doing business as usual in
America today and for many years past. This is in no way an accident.
This is a systemic fraud that has become part of the American business
model. The war industry, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance
industry and others are in control of our country through these
sellouts who in the best interest of the government embedded
corporations, mislead the American people daily.

The funneling of contract money back into the campaign war chest of the
typical politician -- republicans and democrats alike -- in return for
the guarantee of war and extreme protectionism of criminal defense
contractors; behind-closed-door lawbreaking agreements, extreme
protectionism and subsidies for the felon pharmaceutical companies,
corrupt health insurance industry, Monsanto and others who are also
found guilty of countless crimes and criminal acts against the American
people, (in our courts of law) has become business as usual in the
U.S.A. Corporate "campaign contributions" come at a very steep price to
the average American. Everything we once knew to have been, is no more.
All that is left is the propaganda of a fake democracy; the illusion of
freedoms and other liberties; the dept we are left with and must pay,
only for them to continue on their current path of greed and
destruction, all in our name and with our tax dol
lars.

The media is an intricate -- and likely the most vital -- part of a
Democracy. Without freedom of the press and accountability within
journalism itself, of which the corporate media currently has a strong
choke-hold on, the truth is hidden from the common American in an array
of daily distractions, misleading headlines and outright lies. For
years the corporate media has become a storyteller, a liar, to create
fear, to distract us from who and what truly controls our so called
democracy and thus, our lives. The widespread systemic fraud along with
the lies of the media go virtually unnoticed, while our Democracy, and
we, become the sacrificial lamb.

What will it take for us to organize, come together as one, to defend
our nation and constitution against the greatest invasion -- foreign or
domestic -- our America has ever seen?

Sincerely,

Felix L. Cruz

Gallup: Obama’s Mideast Policies Have Not Disproportionately Hurt Him With Jews | The Plum Line

The Plum LineGreg Sargent's blog

Gallup: Obama’s Mideast Policies Have Not Disproportionately Hurt Him With Jews

A fascinating new poll from Gallup finds that Obama’s standing among American Jews is higher than among any other religious group, suggesting he still has domestic political breathing room as he deals with Iran and enters into grueling Arab-Israeli negotiations.

It finds that his approval rating among Jews is at a healthy 64%, besting his numbers among catholics (54%), protestants (47%) and adults overall (54%).

At first glance, the poll also seems to suggest warning signs, finding that his approval rating has slipped among Jews, from 83% in January. But Gallup says that this is actually proportional with his overall slippage, and concludes:

Importantly, the decline in approval of Obama among Jews since January is no greater than that seen among the general public. This suggests that since Obama became president, his actions on Middle East policy issues — particularly relating to Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian dispute — have not had a disproportionately negative (or positive) impact on his image.

A great deal of this is driven by disproportional Jewish loyalty towards Dems, obviously, but it seems worth keeping in mind, given the escalating attacks on Obama as soft on Israel and Iran.

Gallup: Obama’s Mideast Policies Have Not Disproportionately Hurt Him With Jews | The Plum Line

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Rachel Takes on ACORN hysteria

Guess what? Right wing media are liars. What a shock!

Rachel Takes on ACOR

Should Acorn Lose it's Government Contract?

sorry, i didn't know that thsi was someone else's work. thought my friend wrote it up.. linked above.


#1 - Can the illegal and/or unethical actions of a few individuals operating on their own and not under the sanction of their organizational entity automatically indict an entire organization?

#2 - If the answer to #1 is "YES", should that entity be barred from having any government contracts?

                     Federal      Instances        
Government                      Contract    Misconduct Misconduct $
Contractor                        $(FY2007)    (Since 1995) (Since 1995)

1. Lockheed Martin            $34234.9m      50             $ 577.2m
2. Boeing Company            $24304.9m      31             $1561.4m
3. Northrop Grumman       $18506.5m      27             $ 790.4m
4. General Dynamics          $14687.7m        9             $ 63.2m
5. Raytheon Company       $12233.2m      17             $ 475.8m
6. BAE Systems                  $10119.2m        3             $ 1.3m
7. L-3 Communications      $6802.2m         5             $ 41.3m
8. United Technologies       $5874.1m        13            $ 383.0m
9. SAIC                              $5230.9m        10            $ 14.5m
10. KBR                             $4872.5m        18            $ 103.0m

Bush Dow vs Obama Dow

What Stupid Looks Like

Conservative Non-Socialist Pledge

I, ________________________, do solemnly swear to uphold the principles of a socialism-free society and heretofore pledge my word that I shall strictly adhere to the following:

I will complain about the destruction of 1st Amendment Rights in this country, while I am duly being allowed to exercise my 1st Amendment Rights.

I will complain about the destruction of my 2nd Amendment Rights in this country, while I am duly being allowed to exercise my 2nd Amendment rights by legally but brazenly brandishing unconcealed firearms in public.

I will foreswear the time-honored principles of fairness, decency, and respect by screaming unintelligible platitudes regarding tyranny, Nazi-ism, and socialism at public town halls. Also.

I pledge to eliminate all government intervention in my life. I will abstain from the use of and participation in any socialist goods and services including but not limited to the following:

• Social Security
• Medicare/Medicaid
• State Children’s Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP)
• Police, Fire, and Emergency Services
• US Postal Service
• Roads and Highways
• Air Travel (regulated by the socialist FAA)
• The US Railway System
• Public Subways and Metro Systems
• Public Bus and Lightrail Systems
• Rest Areas on Highways
• Sidewalks
• All Government-Funded Local/State Projects (e.g., see Iowa 2009 federal senate appropriations)
• Public Water and Sewer Services (goodbye socialist toilet, shower, dishwasher, kitchen sink, outdoor hose!)
• Public and State Universities and Colleges
• Public Primary and Secondary Schools
• Sesame Street
• Publicly Funded Anti-Drug Use Education for Children
• Public Museums
• Libraries
• Public Parks and Beaches
• State and National Parks
• Public Zoos
• Unemployment Insurance
• Municipal Garbage and Recycling Services
• Treatment at Any Hospital or Clinic That Ever Received Funding From Local, State or Federal Government (pretty much all of them)
• Medical Services and Medications That Were Created or Derived From Any Government Grant or Research Funding (again, pretty much all of them)
• Socialist Byproducts of Government Investment Such as Duct Tape and Velcro (Nazi-NASA Inventions)
• Use of the Internets, email, and networked computers, as the DoD's ARPANET was the basis for subsequent computer networking
• Foodstuffs, Meats, Produce and Crops That Were Grown With, Fed With, Raised With or That Contain Inputs From Crops Grown With Government Subsidies
• Clothing Made from Crops (e.g. cotton) That Were Grown With or That Contain Inputs From Government Subsidies

If a veteran of the government-run socialist US military, I will forego my VA benefits and insist on paying for my own medical care

I will not tour socialist government buildings like the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

I pledge to never take myself, my family, or my children on a tour of the following types of socialist locations, including but not limited to:

• Smithsonian Museums such as the Air and Space Museum or Museum of American History
• The socialist Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Monuments
• The government-operated Statue of Liberty
• The Grand Canyon
• The socialist World War II and Vietnam Veterans Memorials
• The government-run socialist-propaganda location known as Arlington National Cemetery
• All other public-funded socialist sites, whether it be in my state or in Washington, DC

I will urge my Member of Congress and Senators to forego their government salary and government-provided healthcare.

I will oppose and condemn the government-funded and therefore socialist military of the United States of America.

I will boycott the products of socialist defense contractors such as GE, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Raytheon, Humana, FedEx, General Motors, Honeywell, and hundreds of others that are paid by our socialist government to produce goods for our socialist army.

I will protest socialist security departments such as the Pentagon, FBI, CIA, Department of Homeland Security, TSA, Department of Justice and their socialist employees.

Upon reaching eligible retirement age, I will tear up my socialist Social Security checks.

Upon reaching age 65, I will forego Medicare and pay for my own private health insurance until I die.

SWORN ON A BIBLE AND SIGNED THIS DAY OF __________ IN THE YEAR ___.

_____________ _________________________

Signed Printed Name/Town and State