Tag Archives: obama
On my return
As the 2012 presidential election geared up, it seems, I lost the stamina to keep a regular political writing habit. With the election of Trump, battle lines have been drawn, and no one can remain silent and not be complicit. I will return to my regular political writing, and do all I can to organize for a better future for all of us. Continue reading
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Tagged clinton, obama, protest
The Avengers
“There’s just no other word for it. It is a campaign of terror – highly effective terror – regardless of what noble progressive sentiments one wishes to believe reside in the heart of the leader ordering it.” –Glenn Greenwald on … Continue reading
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Tagged drones, obama, pakistan, war
Ministry of Truth
Despite that important journalism — or, more accurately, because of it — Shaye is now in prison, thanks largely to President Obama himself. For the past two years, Shaye has been arrested, beaten, and held in solitary confinement by the … Continue reading
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Tagged media, obama
Messaging
“Little of that [bad news] is expected to be mentioned publicly at the Chicago meeting [of NATO]. Mr. Obama and the NATO allies, European and American officials said, must instead present a picture of success that includes the possibility of … Continue reading
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Tagged afghanistan, obama, war
Trust Us
“That’s not how the Constitution works, buddy.” -Jonathan Turley explains the woefully inept reasoning behind Obama’s assassination program
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Tagged obama, war
Spurned
“Obama Wall Street Fundraising Evaporates As Donors Flee To Romney” –Headline at The Huffington Post. Apparently allowing Too Big To Fail banks to thrive and escape prosecution has not paid off. Might as well welcome their hatred, Mr President.
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Tagged election 2012, finance, obama
Life After Death
Egalitarians must work to take over the Democratic party as the Tea Party has recently taken over the Republicans. Action in the streets will lead the way, but we must have electoral strength to make our leaders follow through with the changes we demand. Continue reading
Charlotte 2012
“–good luck to Obama as he tries to channel his economic populism at Bank of America Stadium.” –Cole Stangler weighs in on the Ron Paul thing.
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Tagged election 2012, obama, politics
A Simple Question
“How can you pretend to vehemently oppose the slaughter of foreign civilians, the deprivation of due process, a posture of Endless War, radical secrecy, etc., when the President behind whom you’re faithfully marching is an aggressive advocate and implementer of … Continue reading
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Tagged liberty, obama, war
Peace Prize
“I wonder what all those guys Obama beat out for the Nobel Peace Prize are doing now.” -The Onion raises a valid point
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Tagged obama, war