Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Accused in U.S. District Court of Intent to Kill

By Jerry Markon Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, August 29, 2009 The founder of Blackwater USA deliberately caused the deaths of innocent civilians in a series of shootings in Iraq, attorneys for Iraqis suing the security contractor told a federal judge Friday. The attorneys singled out Erik Prince, a former Navy SEAL who is the [...]

Exclusive: The Slow Demise of Social Security by Gary Sudborough

by Gary Sudborough Featured Writer Dandelion Salad Aug 30, 2009 Capitalism Originally uploaded by Lorri37 It has been often claimed that Social Security was the third rail of American politics. No one dared touch it because it affected old people so much and their wrath was something not to be desired. Tip O’Neill, the Speaker [...]

Front Groups – The Hidden Persuaders

TheLeftLibertarian August 30, 2009 more about “Front Groups – The Hidden Persuaders“, posted with vodpod If you’re interested in learning more, check out the websites below. They have excellent resources and news on the latest PR, front group, and think tank offensives. Front groups do not stay around for long. They pop up like mushrooms, [...]

Real Time: Bill Moyers on Health Care as a Human Right

TULLYCAST more about “Bill Moyers With Bill Maher Aug 28, 2…“, posted with vodpod h/t: ratcatcher2 *** (shorter clip)

Honduran resistance goes it alone

TheRealNews August 26, 2009 60 days of anti-coup protests show persistence in civil disobedience and little faith in int’l community more about “Honduran resistance goes it alone Video“, posted with vodpod see Military Coup Honduras Zelaya