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Showing posts with label Democracy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Democracy. Show all posts
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
MAIN ST. NEWS: POLITICS- MoveOn "What If Everyone Saw This Message From Robert Redford?"
Uploaded by NRDCflix on Jan 20, 2012
President Obama has rejected a permit for the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline -- a project that promised riches for the oil giants and an environmental disaster for the rest of us. Robert Redford thanks President Obama for making the right decision. Learn more: http://www.nrdc.org/energy/keystone-pipeline/
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
MAIN ST. NEWS: Citizen Reporter- Enter United Republic
United Republic is a new organization fighting the corrupting influence of well-financed special interests over American politics and government. We welcome the energy and creativity of citizens of all stripes – progressive, conservative and independent – who envision a nation where the needs and ideas of the many aren’t drowned out by the influence of the wealthy few.
We believe our political system is dangerously out of balance. Thousands of lobbyists, billions of dollars in campaign contributions, shadowy political attack groups, and career politicians are distorting the government’s priorities at a time of great national need. We Americans no longer have the government or leadership we need to get the country back on the track of collective prosperity and responsibility. The Wall Street bailouts are the biggest example of this problem.
Making matters worse, recent Supreme Court decisions have not only stood in the way of common-sense reforms of the system but have actually knocked down many of the remaining safeguards against large-scale corruption and cooptation of the political process. What results? The kind of overconcentration of power that our nation’s founding fathers repeatedly warned against.
Enter United Republic.
We aim to transform our nation’s outrage over corruption, gridlock, and cronyism into a powerful political force that can demand and deliver lasting change. We will hold politicians accountable; expose how corporate lobbyists hurt ordinary Americans; build a coalition of supporters from left, right and center; and provide financial support to the best people and organizations working on solving the problem.
Already our coalition is growing. In the fall of 2011, we joined forces with Rootstrikers, a group founded by Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig that shares the goal of ending the domination of Big Money over the political process. The group’s name is inspired by the Henry David Thoreau quote, “There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.” And we've recently merged with the Get Money Out campaign, an effort started by MSNBC host Dylan Ratigan that shares similar goals.
Stay tuned. Over the next several months, we’ll be rolling out a better website (this one is temporary) and tools to empower people to get involved in the fight.
Friday, February 3, 2012
MAIN ST. NEWS: OCCUPY WALL ST.- Shut Down the Corporations
Uploaded by PortlandActionLab on Feb 1, 2012
Occupy Portland calls for a national day of non-violent direct action to reclaim our voices and challenge our society's obsession with profit and greed by shutting down the corporations. We are rejecting a society that does not allow us control of our future. We will reclaim our ability to shape our world in a democratic, cooperative, just and sustainable direction. Already 30+ cities are planning actions. Get involved and find out more at www.shutdownthecorporations.org.
The Portland Action Lab is a direct action spokes council organizing as part of Occupy Portland. More info at www.portlandactionlab.org.
Below you can find the national call to action made by the Portland GA. If your city or organization is participating please let us know by filling out this form!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
MAIN ST. NEWS: POLITICS - Political Kicks (Election Year Parody of "Pumped Up Kicks")
Uploaded by MikeandthePoliticos on Jan 31, 2012
A tribute to both the 2012 primary season and to Foster the People's smash "Pumped Up Kicks." Thanks for listening! Lyrics below...
Danny was a Democrat, in every election he would vote like that
He never missed one debate, lived all his life in a battleground state
It feels like a long time, since he took down his Hillary Clinton yard sign
But Danny sure was surprised
When a Herman Cain ad somehow caught his eye...
Presidential picks and political kicks
We're getting in the habit of filling out the ballot
Presidential picks and political kicks
Bachmann or Rick Perry, Huntsman or Mitt Romney
Politics is Danny's game
He can spell every governor and senator's name
His friends are in disbelief since Danny started checking out the GOP
My buddy found him in Des Moines, eating corn dogs at a Romney rally
His bumper sticker says it all, "In 2012 I support Ron Paul"...
Danny likes to share his views
He tweets and he blogs and keeps up with the news
He even has a Facebook page, a political junkie in the digital age
We heard he had quite a hoot, knockin' on doors in New Hampshire for Newt
But now he wears a sweater vest, supports Santorum and says he's the best...
Thursday, January 5, 2012
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