Ralph Nader: End the War on Drugs + Book Fair with Ralph Nader and Chris Hedges

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“Only the Super Rich Can Save Us”
with Ralph Nader
C-SPAN Video Library
Nov. 15, 2009
Ralph Nader talked about his novel “Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!” Seven Stories Press; September 22, 2009. In his book he speculates on what could happen if America’s wealthiest individuals decided to work for the collective good. Mr. Nader, a consumer [...]

Max Keiser on dollar: Buffet’s toilet paper opium for China

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RussiaToday
November 13, 2009
Chinese President Hu Jintao has called for free trade and investment liberalisation during his address at the Asia-Pacific Economic Summit in Singapore. The Chinese leader has also put forward a four-point proposal to boost economic growth and revive the world economy. Financial expert, Max Keiser says that China, who’s economy is dependent [...]

Plan Colombia – Cashing In on the Drug War Failure (2004)

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Free-Will Productions website
56:20
Video Documentary Directed by Gerard Ungerman – Narrated By Ed Asner
Plan Colombia: Cashing in on the Drug War Failure documents what many believe to be dangerous hypocrisy on the part of the American government. The film gives particular attention to the reasons behind the drug trade (Colombia is the world’s biggest cocaine [...]

El Salvador’s gold fight goes international

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TheRealNews
November 12, 2009
After activists block its mining permit, Canadian gold mining corporation is using a US free trade agreement to sue the government of El Salvador

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Jane D’Arista: Strong dollar, lower wages and relaxed regulations – Wall Street got what they wanted, Pts 3-4

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http://therealnews.com
Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.3
Jane D’Arista: Strong dollar, lower wages and relaxed regulations – Wall Street got what they wanted

Ellen Brown: Financial Meltdown: Why it Happened and How It Can Be Reversed (1.17.09)

with Dr. Ellen Brown
Featured Writer
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webofdebt.com
Nov 13, 2009
Ellen Brown – Democracy for America, Tucson AZ – Jan. 17, 2009
1:10:04
Ellen’s explanation of the roots of the current economic crisis and a way out

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A Little Populist Retribution: Making Wall Street Pay Its Fair Share by Dr. [...]

America’s Dismal Future By Paul Craig Roberts

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By Paul Craig Roberts
ICH
November 12, 2009
It did not take the Israel Lobby long to make mincemeat out of the Obama administration’s “no new settlements” position. Israeli prime minister Netanyahu is bragging about Israel’s latest victory over the US government as Israel continues to build illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land.
In May President Obama read [...]

Mishkin’s Bubblenomics and the Crash of ‘08 by Mike Whitney

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by Mike Whitney
November 11, 2009 “Information Clearing House“
The Fed’s monetary stimulus is driving the market higher. What started as a trickle has turned into a torrent buoying stocks and commodities on a river of liquidity. Oil has more than doubled in the last 8 months while stock indexes have gained 50 percent or more [...]