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Bilderberg 2012: bigger and badder and better than ever
Bilderberg 2012: bigger and badder and better than ever As the conference gets into full swing, Charlie Skelton meets the alternative media and their $700 cameras, as they remain convinced their mainstream brethren are missing the story “Not to be used as safety barriers” was the warning on the safety barriers that the police laid … Continue reading
US trade deficit hits $52.6 billion in January
US trade deficit hits $52.6 billion in January WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit surged to the widest imbalance in more than three years in January as imports hit an all-time high, reflecting big demand for foreign-made cars, computers and food products. U.S. exports to Europe fell, raising concerns that the debt crisis … Continue reading
30,000 drones in American skies, civil liberties in jeopardy
30,000 drones in American skies, civil liberties in jeopardy Washington – A bill passed last week allocating more than $63 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration would increase the existence of drones in civilian airspace across America and is expected to be signed into law by President Barack Obama. As America’s drone war begins … Continue reading
Obama proposes $800 million in aid for “Arab Spring”
Obama proposes $800 million in aid for “Arab Spring” (Reuters) – The White House announced plans on Monday to help “Arab Spring” countries swept by revolutions with more than $800 million in economic aid, while maintaining U.S. military aid to Egypt. In his annual budget message to Congress, President Barack Obama asked that military … Continue reading
Germany refuses to sign the ACTA anti-piracy treaty in wake of online protests
Germany refuses to sign the ACTA anti-piracy treaty in wake of online protests Some big news this morning from the front lines of the debate over how to regulate online piracy. Germany, which had said it would follow along with the rest of the European Union in support of ACTA, (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement), has decided … Continue reading
Ron Paul: Focus On Delegates, Not ‘Must-Win’ States
Ron Paul: Focus On Delegates, Not ‘Must-Win’ States ARDEN HILLS, Minn.– Rep. Ron Paul said Saturday evening that he did not consider any states “must-win” for his campaign, though he acknowledged the need to continue to win delegates. Mr. Paul, speaking to reporters following a rally before an estimated 1,500 at Bethel University, said … Continue reading
The Ron Paul Media Blackout Is Back On
The Ron Paul Media Blackout Is Back On by John Hudson After a brief spike in interest, the mainstream media coverage of GOP candidate Ron Paul is back to nearly nothing, according to the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism. This week, less than 5 percent of all campaign stories focused on Paul, the lowest … Continue reading
Obama Signs Global Internet Treaty Worse Than SOPA
Obama Signs Global Internet Treaty Worse Than SOPA Months before the debate about Internet censorship raged as SOPA and PIPA dominated the concerns of web users, President Obama signed an international treaty that would allow companies in China or any other country in the world to demand ISPs remove web content in the US with … Continue reading
News Topic: SOPA, PIPA
WHAT IS SOPA + PIPA? Additional Information: —http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/22/2648219/stop-online-piracy-act-sopa-what-is-it Update: SOPA & PIPA legislation halted. (For now). SOPA Stopped After Unprecedented Online Protests: http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/20/sopa-stopped-after-unprecedented-online-protests/ Congress Puts SOPA, PIPA on Hold: http://www.pcworld.com/article/248468/congress_puts_sopa_pipa_on_hold.html SOPA and PIPA Postponed Indefinitely After Protests: http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/20/technology/SOPA_PIPA_postponed/ US Congress Pulls SOPA Legislation: http://business.financialpost.com/2012/01/20/u-s-congress-pulls-sopa-legislation/ Megaupload Fed Shutdown During the protests taking place in lieu of … Continue reading
News Topic: NDAA
The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) What is the NDAA? Obama Breaks Promise to Veto NDAA: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daphne-eviatar/promises-promises-preside_b_1182067.html http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/01/obama-says-bill-breaks-with-our-values-signs-it-anyway/250828/ http://www.aclu.org/blog/national-security/president-obama-signs-indefinite-detention-law http://www.politico.com/blogs/under-the-radar/2011/12/obama-pulls-veto-threat-on-defense-bill-107514.html http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/12/civil-liberties-activists-howl-after-obama-backs-down-defense-bill-veto-threat/46226/ Obama Administration Specifically Asked to Keep the Indefinite Detention Provision In: (Proving that Obama saying he was going to veto it was more empty rhetoric) Myth busted: Yes, … Continue reading
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