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Living in a Culture of Cruelty: Democracy as Spectacle
Society & Culture  (tags: americans, society, culture, rights, freedoms, safety, corporate, corruption, dishonesty, business, money, politics, americans, consumers, government, republicans, democrats, Govtfearmongering, lies, cover-up, congress, dishonesty, media, beck, rush )

Tom
- 76 days ago - truthout.org
What is it about a culture of cruelty that causes many Americans to believe that government is the enemy of health care reform, and to allow corporate and market-driven interests to continue to deprive millions of an essential right?
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Early Retirement Claims Increase Dramatically
Society & Culture  (tags: society, culture, government, retirement, social, security, claims, medicare, healthcare, americans, money, politics, economy, business, americans, investments, consumers )

Tom
- 182 days ago - latimes.com
Instead of seeing older workers staying on the job longer as the economy has worsened, the Social Security system is reporting a major surge in early retirement claims that could have implications for the financial security of millions of baby boomers.
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NIGA Calls for Hogen's Resignation
Society & Culture  (tags: Indians, American Indians, Native Americans, Gaming, culture, society, business, consumers, ethics, politics, news, interesting, rights, ethics )

Kat
- 210 days ago - indiancountrytoday.com
PHOENIX - The National Indian Gaming Association has called for the immediate resignation of National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Philip Hogen and asked the Obama administration to ensure that future appointees respect tribal governments by...
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420: Thoughts on Pot Vs. Alcohol From a Former Police Chief
Society & Culture  (tags: world, violence, mexico, america, economy, marijuana, obama, law, government, drug war, narco-terrorism, freedom, culture, crime, rights, corruption, politics, war, medicine, drugs, consumers, civil rights, health )

Tom
- 216 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
Hundreds of alcohol overdose deaths occur annually. There has never been a single recorded marijuana OD fatality. There have been no documented cases of lung cancer in a marijuana-only smoker, nor has pot been scientifically linked to any type of cancer.
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A Change In How The Rich Are Seen
Society & Culture  (tags: money, society, ethics, economy, corporate, greed, corruption, dishonesty, consumers, americans, culture, rights, abuse )

Tom
- 248 days ago - latimes.com
A few years ago it was common to think of the rich as a special breed. We may soon come around to George Orwell's view that the only difference between rich and poor is income: "The average millionaire is only the average dishwasher dressed in a new suit"
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Neb. Woman With Hearing Disability Sues McDonald's
Society & Culture  (tags: disabilities, McDonalds, corporate, business, consumers )

Michael
- 494 days ago - forbes.com
Karen Tumeh of Lincoln says in the lawsuit that a local McDonald's refused to let her order food at the drive-thru window, insisting that she either order at the electronic speaker along the drive-thru lane or come inside to order.
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Consumers Abused By Default Choices
Society & Culture  (tags: consumers, consumer protection, consumer culture, business )

Joel
- 593 days ago - associatedcontent.com
Consumers are routinely tricked by companies offering free products but burdening consumers with future no-action purchases.
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Top London Store Stops Selling Foie Gras
Society & Culture  (tags: consumers, business, money, animals, humans, usa, violence )


- 842 days ago - news.yahoo.com
LONDON (AFP) - Top London store Harvey Nichols has decided to stop selling foie gras following protests by animal r"Once our stocks are being sold, we'll be no longer be purchasing anymore. It's a commercial decision," a spokeswoman for the store in the
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Heads Up! We'Ve Won Some Victories! Backlash Against Chinese Goods
Society & Culture  (tags: China, Chinese, Goods, Senate, bushadministration, bush, congress, world, china, iraq, consumers, business, americans, financial, environment, safety, risks, health, contamination, alert, toxins, food, dog, cats, animals, companionanimals, pets )


- 856 days ago - canadafreepress.com
So many in the freedom movement are quick to accept the idea that we cannot win against the forces of tyranny. They are dragging their chins on the ground and sit in despair. Darned if I understand why. 2007 and the Democrat-controlled Congress has been
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Welcome to We Are NOT Buying It!!!!!!!!!!
Society & Culture  (tags: congress, white house, impeach, consumers, representatives, boycott, bush, pelosi )

Blue
- 1008 days ago - wearenotbuyingit.org
A national coalition of citizens, including war veterans, distinguished academics, students, journalists, artists, and elected officials have joined with us to call for a nationwide boycott of all consumer activity, for one week in April.
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