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US Politics & Gov't

The U.S. & Iran: A History of Imperialist Domination, Intrigue and Intervention
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Imperialism, Military )

Walter L
- 8 minutes ago - revcom.us
For over 100 years, the domination of Iran has been deeply woven into the fabric of global imperialism, enforced through covert intrigues, economic bullying, military assaults, and invasions. This history provides the backdrop for U.S. hostility toward Ir
VIDEO: Child Protective Services Is Destroying Lives and Families [9:48]
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: child kidnapping, Child Protective Services, CPS, government, kidjacked, rogue government agency )

Ellyn
- 41 minutes ago - brasschecktv.com
It truly is a frightening story of how overzealous the agency can be when intervening in the lives of children and families. What is at issue here, in this post, is what the agency does with these children once they intervene.
What Really Lies Behind the 'War on Women'
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Naomi Wolf, abortion rights, gender, feminism, social control, anonymous comments/internet, survellance, propaganda, secret videotaping, Planned Parenthood, war on women, U.S. Constitution, Civil Liberties, Occupy Movement )

Judy
- 42 minutes ago - guardian.co.uk
It would be a mistake to see these attacks as simply a backlash against women. This is about empire struggling for social control.
100 Million Americans Out of Work, This Is a Recovery?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Central Banking, Corporatocracy, Economic Collapse )

Walter L
- 43 minutes ago - thedailybell.com
The dominant social theme of the power elite is that the system of "capitalism" is the best in the world and that developing countries ought to fully adopt it. In fact, this is happening but endorsement is a signifier of popularity not reality. The realit
Imperialism, Neo-Colonialism and War. The Role of US Imperialism.
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Imperialism, Military )

Walter L
- 55 minutes ago - socialistalternative.org
Since the Second World War, the USA has been by far the most powerful capitalist state, achieving the status of a superpower. The over-riding aim of its foreign policy has been to maintain its hegemony over the capitalist world, including the underdevelop
Has the FBI Launched a War of Entrapment Against the Occupy Movement?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, constitution, corruption, cover-up, dishonesty, ethics, freedoms, Govtfearmongering, lies, media, politics, propaganda )

Kit
- 59 minutes ago - truth-out.org
Is the government unleashing the same methods of entrapment against OWS that it has used against left movements and Muslim-Americans?
As Commandos Raid Tampa, US State Dept Demands Power to Declare War?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Police State, Imperialism )

Walter L
- 1 hour ago - thedailybell.com
Clinton Goes Commando, Sells Diplomats as Shadow Warriors ... Clinton, wearing pearls and a silver and black blouse, climbed the stage and began to speak. And soon it all made more sense. She had an idea to sell -- and to defend ... She described a vision
Outside Money Making The Race A Rich Man's Game
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: campaign 2012, campaign financing, Citizens United v. Federal Election Comm, contributions, Super PAC's, Supreme Court, 100 richest in U.S., 80% PAC money Republican, transparency not required, Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS )

Judy
- 1 hour ago - npr.org
"...Campaigns and candidates themselves have less control over the narrative, less control over the media, less control over the story -- and you now have this finance system that's unlike any we've ever seen."
The FBI Is Now (Officially) Spying On Your Internet Activity
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: law, society, rights, government, crime, freedoms, police, usa, news, terrorism )

Kevin
- 2 hours ago - disclose.tv
The FBI has almost certainly been monitoring the web activity of random citizens for fairly some time, but today, as Cnet reports, the law enforcement bureau has formed a dedicated unit for the function of web surveillance.
Toxic Roulette - Chicagotribune.Com IMPORTANT INFO
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: )

Robert
- 2 hours ago - chicagotribune.com
At a time when consumers clamor for more information about their exposure to toxic substances, the chemical safety law allows manufacturers to sell products without proving they are safe and to treat the formulas as trade secrets.
Tribune Watchdog: Playing With Fire -- Chicago Tribune
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: )

Robert
- 3 hours ago - media.apps.chicagotribune.com
The average American baby is born with 10 fingers, 10 toes and the highest recorded levels of flame retardants among infants in the world. The toxic chemicals are present in nearly every home, packed into couches, chairs and many other products.
Michael Mann: "I'Ve Been Subjected to a Crescendo of Attacks" Video | Environment | Guardian.Co.Uk
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: )

Robert
- 4 hours ago - guardian.co.uk
The scientist on being at the centre of 'climate wars' and becoming 'battle-hardened' by the daily attacks he and other scientists have received after the publication of his book The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars
What Has The Affordable Care Act
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, economy, GoodNews, healthcare )

Kevin
- 5 hours ago - seniorinfo4u.com
Here are just a few things the Affordable Care Act has done/is doing and will do for Medicare that is obvious to seniors as they use Medicare.
Tell Corporations to Stop Funding the Heartland Institute Immediately.
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: )

Robert
- 5 hours ago - forecastthefacts.org
The Heartland Institute is a radical climate change-denying think tank which recently claimed that the "most prominent advocates of global warming" are "murderers, tyrants, and madmen" like Ted Kaczynski, Charles Manson, and Osama Bin Laden. What crap!!!
Former GOP Congresswoman Blasts New GOP Women's Caucus.
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: congress, elections, republicans, GOP women's caucus )

Kevin
- 5 hours ago - thinkprogress.org
Former Rep. Schneider says that there is "obviously not" a room for centrist women in today's Republican Party, noting that "moderates have been pushed out in every primary" or retired to avoid being bullied by leadership.
The 2000+ Words and Phrases That Trigger Your Search Engine to Collect Your Personal Information And Give It to Homeland Securit
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, corruption, terrorism, weather forecast, conspiracy theory, New World Order )

Green
- 10 hours ago - opednews.com
OK. I can understand words and phrases like "Infrastructure Security", "Anonymous" "Terrorism" and "Conspiracy Theories" but not words and phrases like "Tucson", "Meditation Techniques" and "10-day Weather Forecast"?????
"ETERNAL PEACE ~ USS Arizona Memorial   video
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, military, memorial day )

Mm
- 10 hours ago - youtube.com
With Memorial Day here, I had this special video that was sent to me and thought I would share with you! This is about the suvivors that did not die that day on the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor. POWERFUL!
Maddow: Republicans Practicing "Reverse Robin Hood" Economics
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: )

Robert
- 12 hours ago - rawstory.com
A President Romney would raise taxes on households making less than $20,000 a year by 60 percent, Maddow reported, referring to an AP story from Thursday, whereas people making more than a million dollars per year would get tax cuts averaging 15 percent.
Missouri Taxpayers Fund 24-Hour Security Camera for Limbaugh Statue | Video Cafe
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: republicans )

Melva
- 13 hours ago - videocafe.crooksandliars.com
State House Clerk Adam Crumbliss on Thursday told The Associated Press that he had authorized the $1,000 camera after Republican lawmakers expressed concerns about vandalism. Limbaugh's statue is the only one in the Rotunda with 24-hour security.
America's 23-Year War
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse )

Michael
- 14 hours ago - informationclearinghouse.info
nationalism+ pride + military might= violent racism...
WHO IS BARACK OBAMA??? ... NO, REALLY!!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, obama-administration, politics, government, democrats, republicans, president-obama, barack-obama, election-2012, campaign-2012, reelection, interesting, news, videos, youtube, ethics, cover-up, society )

PinkMindy
- 16 hours ago - facebook.com
President Obama sealed-up all of his personal records, transcripts and other related documents right after his Inauguration Day 2009, so how do we absolutely know for certain that he is indeed a certified 'Lawyer' or anything else for that matter???
Afghanistan – We Forgot History and We Repeated It
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Imperialism, Military )

Walter L
- 16 hours ago - lewrockwell.com
The Mighty US and Its Dragooned Western Allies Have been bested in Afghanistan by a bunch of mountain warriors from the 12th century
U. S. Imperialism: A Century of Slaughter
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Imperialism, Military )

Walter L
- 16 hours ago - isreview.org
Under the pretext of responding to a bombing on the USS Maine anchored in Havana, Cuba, the U.S. went to war with Cuba's colonial overlord, Spain, in 1899. After routing Europe's weakest colonial power, the U.S. made off with all of Spain's colonial posse
   

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