** The Real McCain **
Friday, May 30, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 30, 2008
** The Wilderness Society **
The Bush Administration wants to cut essential funding for our National Forests and for nearby rural communities. Adding insult to injury, the Administration has even proposed the sell-off of National Forest lands to make money (H.R. 3058).
On June 3, the House of Representatives will vote on legislation to continue funding for National Forests and communities. Please use our letter below to tell your Representative to support H.R. 3058, the Public Land Communities Transition Act, so rural communities and National Forests will receive the funding they urgently need.
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** ACLU **
A recent compromise offered by Right-wing wacko Senator Kit Bond would create loopholes for Bush to engage in unchecked spying on Americans, and could cut off lawsuits against telecom companies that broke the law.
Tell your representative to demand accountability and reject bad spying compromises.
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** Stop Big Media **
We scored an amazing victory two weeks ago when the Senate voted overwhelmingly to reject the Federal Communications Commission's latest handout of local outlets to Big Media. Our senators heard the more than a quarter-million activists who contacted Washington.
Now, the fight has moved to the House, where we're building support for a similar resolution.
Tell Your Representative: Turn Up the Heat Against Big Media
The Bush Administration wants to cut essential funding for our National Forests and for nearby rural communities. Adding insult to injury, the Administration has even proposed the sell-off of National Forest lands to make money (H.R. 3058).
On June 3, the House of Representatives will vote on legislation to continue funding for National Forests and communities. Please use our letter below to tell your Representative to support H.R. 3058, the Public Land Communities Transition Act, so rural communities and National Forests will receive the funding they urgently need.
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** ACLU **
A recent compromise offered by Right-wing wacko Senator Kit Bond would create loopholes for Bush to engage in unchecked spying on Americans, and could cut off lawsuits against telecom companies that broke the law.
Tell your representative to demand accountability and reject bad spying compromises.
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** Stop Big Media **
We scored an amazing victory two weeks ago when the Senate voted overwhelmingly to reject the Federal Communications Commission's latest handout of local outlets to Big Media. Our senators heard the more than a quarter-million activists who contacted Washington.
Now, the fight has moved to the House, where we're building support for a similar resolution.
Tell Your Representative: Turn Up the Heat Against Big Media
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 30, 2008
** Media Matters **
Despite evidence to the contrary, NPR's Horsley called old and senile McCain "ordinarily straight-talking".
Still don't care how many times you repeat a lie: It won't make it any more truthful then the first time you opened your filthy mouth and lie to the American People.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805280009
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CNN's right-wing wacko whore Crowley, Fox News' right-wing wacko whore Rosen cite old and senile McCain attacks on Obama's Iraq knowledge without noting McCain's misstatements about conditions in Iraq.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805290002
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Fox News' right-wing wacko whore Cavuto did not challenge Vets for Freedom's false claim that Obama has "never met with General Betray-us Petraeus".
Lying fuckers like "Vets for Freedom" needs to be stripped of their veterans status.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805300007
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Right-wing wacko whore Boortz: "Muslims, making tortillas? ... [W]ith all of the illegal Mexicans in this country, we can't find some Mexicans to make those tortillas?".
Remember, this is the same whore that said "I would make a lousy Mexican..."
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805300003
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Convicted drug addict and Viagra abuser Fats Limbaugh called Brazilian indigenous tribe "savages".
Look in a mirror asshole limppy!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805300006
Despite evidence to the contrary, NPR's Horsley called old and senile McCain "ordinarily straight-talking".
Still don't care how many times you repeat a lie: It won't make it any more truthful then the first time you opened your filthy mouth and lie to the American People.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805280009
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CNN's right-wing wacko whore Crowley, Fox News' right-wing wacko whore Rosen cite old and senile McCain attacks on Obama's Iraq knowledge without noting McCain's misstatements about conditions in Iraq.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805290002
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Fox News' right-wing wacko whore Cavuto did not challenge Vets for Freedom's false claim that Obama has "never met with General Betray-us Petraeus".
Lying fuckers like "Vets for Freedom" needs to be stripped of their veterans status.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805300007
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Right-wing wacko whore Boortz: "Muslims, making tortillas? ... [W]ith all of the illegal Mexicans in this country, we can't find some Mexicans to make those tortillas?".
Remember, this is the same whore that said "I would make a lousy Mexican..."
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805300003
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Convicted drug addict and Viagra abuser Fats Limbaugh called Brazilian indigenous tribe "savages".
Look in a mirror asshole limppy!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805300006
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 28, 2008
** People for the American Way **
People For the American Way's work to expose false-Pastor John Hagee for the hate-monger that he is helped lead to his repudiation by old and senile McCain. But old and senile McCain adviser gop-whore wanna-be Joe Lieberman hasn't gotten the message yet.
Tell gop-whore wanna-be Lieberman to cancel his keynote address at Hagee's Christians United For Israel Summit.
http://www.pfaw.org/go/RejectHagee
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** Earth Justice **
The Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska is the crown jewel of our nation's wild forests. At 17 million acres, the Tongass is home to a stunning variety of wildlife, including wild salmon, bears, eagles, and wolves. This key piece of our natural heritage should be preserved for future generations to enjoy, yet the Bush administration wants to open up 2.3 million acres of Tongass backcountry for roads and clearcut logging.
Tell the Forest Service that this pristine forest must be protected!
http://action.earthjustice.org/campaign/tongass_0508/
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** The Petitionsite **
Tired of neocons, extremist evangelical Christians and right-wing Jewish leaders co-opting what it means to be "Pro-Israel?" For too long, these have been the loudest voices in American politics when it comes to Israel and the Middle East.
It's time to give voice to our values -- and call for real peace and security for Israel, the Palestinians and the entire Middle East. Stand strong against the politics of fear.
We can create the political power to promote real peace and security, without the hatred and fear-mongering from the extremists. Together, we can fight for a truly "pro-Israel" perspective: real American leadership for a negotiated end to the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts.
Please take a moment to stand for a new pro-peace, pro-Israel political voice »
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/364864641
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** Fresh and Easy Facts **
A new non-union grocery chain called Fresh & Easy is opening in communities throughout Southern California, Nevada and Arizona.
What’s different about this non-union grocery chain is that Fresh & Easy is owned by Tesco, one of the largest and most aggressive corporations in the world. Tesco is known as the "Wal-Mart of Britain" and they’re now opening stores in the United States under the name Fresh & Easy.
Tesco has refused to meet with UFCW leaders, and just like Wal-Mart, they want their stores to be non-union.
Tesco has already opened over 60 stores and are planning to open a further 150 by the end of the year. We cannot afford another company like Wal-Mart in our communities. Here’s what you can do:
Go to FreshandEasyFacts.com today to sign the pledge not to shop at Fresh & Easy.
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** FiredogLake **
For the first time in our history, the American military has turned its operational apparatus upon the American public. And it's high time that it stop.
On April 21, the New York Times ran a shocking expose on a Pentagon program to generate favorable news coverage of the Iraq war. Starting with the run up to the war, the program fed talking points and information to a set of retired military officials who appeared on TV thousands of times parading as objective pundits.
We're teaming up with some other groups like Freepress to send a letter to the five members of Congress - Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Armed Service Committee Chair Ike Skelton, Senate Armed Service Committee Chair Carl Levin and House Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs Chair John Tierney - who can start up Congressional hearings on this despicable program.
Add your name to the letter:
http://action.firedoglake.com/page/s/propagandapundit
People For the American Way's work to expose false-Pastor John Hagee for the hate-monger that he is helped lead to his repudiation by old and senile McCain. But old and senile McCain adviser gop-whore wanna-be Joe Lieberman hasn't gotten the message yet.
Tell gop-whore wanna-be Lieberman to cancel his keynote address at Hagee's Christians United For Israel Summit.
http://www.pfaw.org/go/RejectHagee
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** Earth Justice **
The Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska is the crown jewel of our nation's wild forests. At 17 million acres, the Tongass is home to a stunning variety of wildlife, including wild salmon, bears, eagles, and wolves. This key piece of our natural heritage should be preserved for future generations to enjoy, yet the Bush administration wants to open up 2.3 million acres of Tongass backcountry for roads and clearcut logging.
Tell the Forest Service that this pristine forest must be protected!
http://action.earthjustice.org/campaign/tongass_0508/
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** The Petitionsite **
Tired of neocons, extremist evangelical Christians and right-wing Jewish leaders co-opting what it means to be "Pro-Israel?" For too long, these have been the loudest voices in American politics when it comes to Israel and the Middle East.
It's time to give voice to our values -- and call for real peace and security for Israel, the Palestinians and the entire Middle East. Stand strong against the politics of fear.
We can create the political power to promote real peace and security, without the hatred and fear-mongering from the extremists. Together, we can fight for a truly "pro-Israel" perspective: real American leadership for a negotiated end to the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts.
Please take a moment to stand for a new pro-peace, pro-Israel political voice »
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/364864641
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** Fresh and Easy Facts **
A new non-union grocery chain called Fresh & Easy is opening in communities throughout Southern California, Nevada and Arizona.
What’s different about this non-union grocery chain is that Fresh & Easy is owned by Tesco, one of the largest and most aggressive corporations in the world. Tesco is known as the "Wal-Mart of Britain" and they’re now opening stores in the United States under the name Fresh & Easy.
Tesco has refused to meet with UFCW leaders, and just like Wal-Mart, they want their stores to be non-union.
Tesco has already opened over 60 stores and are planning to open a further 150 by the end of the year. We cannot afford another company like Wal-Mart in our communities. Here’s what you can do:
Go to FreshandEasyFacts.com today to sign the pledge not to shop at Fresh & Easy.
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** FiredogLake **
For the first time in our history, the American military has turned its operational apparatus upon the American public. And it's high time that it stop.
On April 21, the New York Times ran a shocking expose on a Pentagon program to generate favorable news coverage of the Iraq war. Starting with the run up to the war, the program fed talking points and information to a set of retired military officials who appeared on TV thousands of times parading as objective pundits.
We're teaming up with some other groups like Freepress to send a letter to the five members of Congress - Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Armed Service Committee Chair Ike Skelton, Senate Armed Service Committee Chair Carl Levin and House Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs Chair John Tierney - who can start up Congressional hearings on this despicable program.
Add your name to the letter:
http://action.firedoglake.com/page/s/propagandapundit
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 28, 2008
** Media Matters **
Fox News highlighted RNC accusations following Obama's WWII comments, ignored old and senile McCain's numerous foreign policy errors.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805280008
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AP reported old and senile McCain's offer to "educate" Obama on Iraq trip without noting old and senile McCain's false claims about Iraq.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805270006
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Print media noted trophy wife Cindy McCain's limited financial release, but not how GOP whores, the McCains, benefit from tax cuts.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805270007
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Amid spate of high-profile stories, Russert continues to ignore "the story about... old and senile... Senator McCain and lobbyists and ethics and money" on Meet the Press.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805280004
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Print media reported old and senile McCain's call for nuclear arms talks with Russia, without noting his proposal to exclude Russia from the G8.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805280007
Fox News highlighted RNC accusations following Obama's WWII comments, ignored old and senile McCain's numerous foreign policy errors.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805280008
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AP reported old and senile McCain's offer to "educate" Obama on Iraq trip without noting old and senile McCain's false claims about Iraq.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805270006
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Print media noted trophy wife Cindy McCain's limited financial release, but not how GOP whores, the McCains, benefit from tax cuts.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805270007
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Amid spate of high-profile stories, Russert continues to ignore "the story about... old and senile... Senator McCain and lobbyists and ethics and money" on Meet the Press.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805280004
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Print media reported old and senile McCain's call for nuclear arms talks with Russia, without noting his proposal to exclude Russia from the G8.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805280007
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 27, 2008
** Media Matters **
Ignoring his reversal, media mention old and senile McCain's immigration bill in context of his attempt to gain Hispanic support.
This is why I refuse to rely on ONE source of news. If the ignorant fools out there continue to just watching the whores on Faux News, they will always be the the repulsive republicans always seem.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805270005
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Fox News' whore Cavuto ignored Hagee's Hitler comments, old and senile McCain's courting of his endorsement.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805230001
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Ignoring Tennessee GOP and McCain staffers, Politico claimed "smears" against Obama "have not been traced back to GOP sources".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805220010
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AP misled on old and senile McCain's position on "an amendment to the Constitution to ban same-sex unions".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805220008
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LA Times ignored old and senile McCain flip-flop on whether he believed Falwell was an "agent of intolerance".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805230003
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Wash. Post asserted that old and senile McCain did not "launch political attacks" on Obama on Memorial Day, ignoring AP report that he did.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805270003
Ignoring his reversal, media mention old and senile McCain's immigration bill in context of his attempt to gain Hispanic support.
This is why I refuse to rely on ONE source of news. If the ignorant fools out there continue to just watching the whores on Faux News, they will always be the the repulsive republicans always seem.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805270005
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Fox News' whore Cavuto ignored Hagee's Hitler comments, old and senile McCain's courting of his endorsement.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805230001
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Ignoring Tennessee GOP and McCain staffers, Politico claimed "smears" against Obama "have not been traced back to GOP sources".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805220010
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AP misled on old and senile McCain's position on "an amendment to the Constitution to ban same-sex unions".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805220008
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LA Times ignored old and senile McCain flip-flop on whether he believed Falwell was an "agent of intolerance".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805230003
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Wash. Post asserted that old and senile McCain did not "launch political attacks" on Obama on Memorial Day, ignoring AP report that he did.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805270003
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 22, 2008
** Wilderness Society **
The Bush administration is moving at breakneck speed with plans to drill and destroy some of the most stunning wilderness areas in Utah.
The architects of these plans believe they can sneak this land grab past us in their waning days of power.
Please take urgent action. Protect 11 million acres of pristine public lands from sprawling oil development and off-road vehicles (ORVs).
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** Earth Justice **
After months of stalling, the Bush administration's recent decision to list polar bears as a "threatened" species -- while failing to provide any real protections for these magnificent Arctic animals -- rings pretty hollow.
The Polar Bear Seas Protection Act, introduced last week by Representatives Jay Inslee and Maurice Hinchey, seeks to protect these critical polar bear habitats until essential environmental impact questions are answered and the Department of the Interior clearly designates critical, protected habitats.
Tell Congress that you support creating real protections for polar bears!
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** International Fund for Animal Welfare **
Whales are not saved. Although commercial whaling has been banned for more than two decades, Japan, Iceland and Norway continue to fire harpoons into these gentle creatures. More than 30,000 whales have been killed since the 1986 ban on whaling. You can help make the world a safer place for whales by protecting one of the largest whale habitats.
IFAW will be campaigning vigorously to convince IWC members to approve the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary. But we can’t do it alone. Please sign the petition now to help create the sanctuary.
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** BioGems **
Two proposed mining schemes could despoil the Canadian headwaters of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park -- one of the wildest places in North America and part of our Greater Rockies BioGem.
We need your urgent action to block these disastrous proposals, which would pollute the pristine Flathead River with contaminated waste and threaten the outstanding fish and wildlife of Montana's Glacier National Park.
Please go to http://www.savebiogems.org/yellowstone/takeaction
and urge the Canadian government to prohibit industrial mining activities and coalfield developments in the headwaters of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
The Bush administration is moving at breakneck speed with plans to drill and destroy some of the most stunning wilderness areas in Utah.
The architects of these plans believe they can sneak this land grab past us in their waning days of power.
Please take urgent action. Protect 11 million acres of pristine public lands from sprawling oil development and off-road vehicles (ORVs).
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** Earth Justice **
After months of stalling, the Bush administration's recent decision to list polar bears as a "threatened" species -- while failing to provide any real protections for these magnificent Arctic animals -- rings pretty hollow.
The Polar Bear Seas Protection Act, introduced last week by Representatives Jay Inslee and Maurice Hinchey, seeks to protect these critical polar bear habitats until essential environmental impact questions are answered and the Department of the Interior clearly designates critical, protected habitats.
Tell Congress that you support creating real protections for polar bears!
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** International Fund for Animal Welfare **
Whales are not saved. Although commercial whaling has been banned for more than two decades, Japan, Iceland and Norway continue to fire harpoons into these gentle creatures. More than 30,000 whales have been killed since the 1986 ban on whaling. You can help make the world a safer place for whales by protecting one of the largest whale habitats.
IFAW will be campaigning vigorously to convince IWC members to approve the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary. But we can’t do it alone. Please sign the petition now to help create the sanctuary.
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** BioGems **
Two proposed mining schemes could despoil the Canadian headwaters of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park -- one of the wildest places in North America and part of our Greater Rockies BioGem.
We need your urgent action to block these disastrous proposals, which would pollute the pristine Flathead River with contaminated waste and threaten the outstanding fish and wildlife of Montana's Glacier National Park.
Please go to http://www.savebiogems.org/yellowstone/takeaction
and urge the Canadian government to prohibit industrial mining activities and coalfield developments in the headwaters of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
FYI: Old and senile McCain Flip Flop and Breaking Campaign Finance Laws
** Media Matters **
Wash. Times ignores old and senile McCain's flip-flops on immigration, taxes.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805210004
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On Hannity & Colmes, right-wing whore Conway falsely suggested old and senile McCain has been consistent on voting for war funding.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805210008
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The Hill reported old and senile McCain's immigration bill "damaged his credibility with conservatives," but not that he responded by now opposing it.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805220003
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NY Times, ABCNews.com reported on old and senile McCain's loan, but not that its terms may mean McCain is breaking campaign finance laws.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805210005
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Boston Globe reported old and senile McCain's attack on Obama on campaign finance, but not that McCain may be breaking campaign finance laws.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805220006
Wash. Times ignores old and senile McCain's flip-flops on immigration, taxes.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805210004
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On Hannity & Colmes, right-wing whore Conway falsely suggested old and senile McCain has been consistent on voting for war funding.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805210008
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The Hill reported old and senile McCain's immigration bill "damaged his credibility with conservatives," but not that he responded by now opposing it.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805220003
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NY Times, ABCNews.com reported on old and senile McCain's loan, but not that its terms may mean McCain is breaking campaign finance laws.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805210005
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Boston Globe reported old and senile McCain's attack on Obama on campaign finance, but not that McCain may be breaking campaign finance laws.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805220006
Anti-repulsive Repuke Websites for May 22, 2008
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 20, 2008
** Gay Men's Health Crisis **
More than a million people are now living with HIV/AIDS in the United States. Half of those people are not in care. Another person is infected every 13 minutes. Infection rates have not fallen in more than 15 years. Clearly we need a plan.
While the U.S. requires other countries to come up with a National AIDS Strategy in order to receive our funding, we lack one of our own. Tell your Members of Congress to support a National AIDS Strategy today.
Tell Congress to Support a National AIDS Strategy
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** People For the American Way **
Repulsive Republican Pigs are in a panic about their chances this election year. And they're pulling out all the stops to keep voters away from the polls.
Their favorite vote-suppressing tactic of 2008? State laws requiring government-issued photo ID in order to vote.
Good thing we have champions in the states like Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, who just yesterday vetoed a harmful voter ID law in that state correctly noting that it would "only work to disenfranchise many of the electorate and serve as a barrier to their participation in the democratic process."
And thanks to champions like Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, who worked tirelessly with voting rights advocates in Missouri to urge the legislature not to pass the voter ID bill it was considering. On Friday, defying previously-held expectations, that bill went down with the end of the legislative session.
Voters in every state deserve leaders like Gov. Sebelius and Secretary of State Carnahan who will stand up for their rights.
Please sign our petition right now urging YOUR secretary of state to fight burdensome voter ID laws in your state.
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** Securing America **
Senator Jim Webb's New GI Bill, which would give our returning soldiers the education benefits they need, is up for a Senate vote this week. We're so close to reaching that critical 60-vote majority to overcome unprecedented filibusters and the opposition of President Bush and John McCain, but we need your help. That's why VoteVets has just released a TV ad demanding that John McCain do the right thing and vote for the New GI Bill.
Click here to watch the new VoteVets ad that is airing across the country. Then email your Senators, demanding that they provide our troops with the education they deserve today!
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More than a million people are now living with HIV/AIDS in the United States. Half of those people are not in care. Another person is infected every 13 minutes. Infection rates have not fallen in more than 15 years. Clearly we need a plan.
While the U.S. requires other countries to come up with a National AIDS Strategy in order to receive our funding, we lack one of our own. Tell your Members of Congress to support a National AIDS Strategy today.
Tell Congress to Support a National AIDS Strategy
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** People For the American Way **
Repulsive Republican Pigs are in a panic about their chances this election year. And they're pulling out all the stops to keep voters away from the polls.
Their favorite vote-suppressing tactic of 2008? State laws requiring government-issued photo ID in order to vote.
Good thing we have champions in the states like Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, who just yesterday vetoed a harmful voter ID law in that state correctly noting that it would "only work to disenfranchise many of the electorate and serve as a barrier to their participation in the democratic process."
And thanks to champions like Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, who worked tirelessly with voting rights advocates in Missouri to urge the legislature not to pass the voter ID bill it was considering. On Friday, defying previously-held expectations, that bill went down with the end of the legislative session.
Voters in every state deserve leaders like Gov. Sebelius and Secretary of State Carnahan who will stand up for their rights.
Please sign our petition right now urging YOUR secretary of state to fight burdensome voter ID laws in your state.
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** Securing America **
Senator Jim Webb's New GI Bill, which would give our returning soldiers the education benefits they need, is up for a Senate vote this week. We're so close to reaching that critical 60-vote majority to overcome unprecedented filibusters and the opposition of President Bush and John McCain, but we need your help. That's why VoteVets has just released a TV ad demanding that John McCain do the right thing and vote for the New GI Bill.
Click here to watch the new VoteVets ad that is airing across the country. Then email your Senators, demanding that they provide our troops with the education they deserve today!
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FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 20, 2008
** Media Matters **
CNN, MSNBC's First Read repeated old and senile McCain adviser's false claims about campaign manager's lobbying history.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805200006
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Faux News whore Cameron said McCain "suggested Obama is naïve" for Iran stance, but didn't note that Defense Secretary Robert Gates also reportedly said the U.S. should "talk with" Iran.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805200005
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NY Times has yet to challenge claim by old and senile McCain adviser and war-monger Bush "Pioneer" Charlie Black that he doesn't lobby candidates he works for.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805200004
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NPR's right-wing whore Juan Williams, Faux's whore Morris asserted that old and senile McCain went against GOP on immigration without noting his reversals.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805200003
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CNN, MSNBC's First Read repeated old and senile McCain adviser's false claims about campaign manager's lobbying history.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805200006
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Faux News whore Cameron said McCain "suggested Obama is naïve" for Iran stance, but didn't note that Defense Secretary Robert Gates also reportedly said the U.S. should "talk with" Iran.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805200005
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NY Times has yet to challenge claim by old and senile McCain adviser and war-monger Bush "Pioneer" Charlie Black that he doesn't lobby candidates he works for.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805200004
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NPR's right-wing whore Juan Williams, Faux's whore Morris asserted that old and senile McCain went against GOP on immigration without noting his reversals.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805200003
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 19, 2008
** United Farm Workers **
On April 14, a delegation of workers from Beef Northwest met with Whole Foods' Vice-President Edmund La Maccia and presented a copy of the online petition that you and more than 13,000 people signed. During the meeting, the Whole Foods representative said he was moved by the workers' stories. He said he would contact Beef Northwest and urge that they sit down with the UFW to resolve this issue. He told the workers he'd let us know how Beef Northwest responded.
His promises excited the workers. However, it appears they were only words. To date, Whole Foods is back to ignoring the UFW’s e-mails and phone calls.
Send Whole Foods an e-mail today. It's time for Whole Foods to do the right thing and not just talk.
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** Center for Biological Diversity **
The federal government is once again proposing to allow longline fishing for swordfish in the waters off California and Oregon. Longlining, in which a single vessel can lay out over 60 miles of line and 1,000 hooks at a time, is one of the most destructive fishing practices ever invented. In addition to depleting the oceans of the targeted swordfish and tuna, longlines hook, entangle, and kill tens of thousands of seabirds, sea turtles, marine mammals and sharks. The critically endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle has been reduced from over 100,000 nesting females to fewer than 3,000 over the past 25 years, primarily due to the impacts of longline fishing.
Swordfish longlining has been banned in waters off the West Coast since 2004, following a successful lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity. Just last summer, the Center led opposition to a proposal to allow an experimental longline fishery in these waters, which are crucial to the Pacific leatherback. Even though the California Coastal Commission has already denied that proposal before, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the permit applicant are once again pushing to allow longline fishing in these waters.
Please let the agency know that you oppose the introduction of this deadly fishing gear to the West Coast by submitting comments on the proposed fishing permit.
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** Food and Water Watch **
Rather than admit to chronic staffing and funding shortfalls, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed outsourcing some of its inspection duties to "third parties." The enforcement of federal food safety standards is too important a job to hand off to the private sector.
Tell the FDA not to shirk its responsibility to protect the U.S. food supply.
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On April 14, a delegation of workers from Beef Northwest met with Whole Foods' Vice-President Edmund La Maccia and presented a copy of the online petition that you and more than 13,000 people signed. During the meeting, the Whole Foods representative said he was moved by the workers' stories. He said he would contact Beef Northwest and urge that they sit down with the UFW to resolve this issue. He told the workers he'd let us know how Beef Northwest responded.
His promises excited the workers. However, it appears they were only words. To date, Whole Foods is back to ignoring the UFW’s e-mails and phone calls.
Send Whole Foods an e-mail today. It's time for Whole Foods to do the right thing and not just talk.
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** Center for Biological Diversity **
The federal government is once again proposing to allow longline fishing for swordfish in the waters off California and Oregon. Longlining, in which a single vessel can lay out over 60 miles of line and 1,000 hooks at a time, is one of the most destructive fishing practices ever invented. In addition to depleting the oceans of the targeted swordfish and tuna, longlines hook, entangle, and kill tens of thousands of seabirds, sea turtles, marine mammals and sharks. The critically endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle has been reduced from over 100,000 nesting females to fewer than 3,000 over the past 25 years, primarily due to the impacts of longline fishing.
Swordfish longlining has been banned in waters off the West Coast since 2004, following a successful lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity. Just last summer, the Center led opposition to a proposal to allow an experimental longline fishery in these waters, which are crucial to the Pacific leatherback. Even though the California Coastal Commission has already denied that proposal before, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the permit applicant are once again pushing to allow longline fishing in these waters.
Please let the agency know that you oppose the introduction of this deadly fishing gear to the West Coast by submitting comments on the proposed fishing permit.
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** Food and Water Watch **
Rather than admit to chronic staffing and funding shortfalls, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed outsourcing some of its inspection duties to "third parties." The enforcement of federal food safety standards is too important a job to hand off to the private sector.
Tell the FDA not to shirk its responsibility to protect the U.S. food supply.
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FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 19, 2008
** Media Matters **
CNN Right-wing whore Carol Costello reported that old and senile McCain "would" support AZ ban on same-sex marriage, but not that he did in 2006 -- and it lost.
Hey old and senile McCain: You and your policies are a joke and you should be ashamed of yourself. But since you are a repulsive republican pig, I doubt you even feel shame.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805190006
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Sun-Sentinel uncritically reported Florida disgraced GOP official's comment that "I wish Obama would not pretend to care about the Jewish community".
Fuck you Florida GOP. You are a bunch of sick bastards.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805190005
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Ignoring flip-flops, NY Times cited old and senile McCain's "history" on immigration, relationship with "religious conservatives" as appealing to Oregonians' "libertarian streak.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805190004
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In one article, Wash. Post contradicts own suggestion that Dems responsible for "torpedoing" three FEC nominations.
I wonder if intelligent people even READ the Post anymore or just lemmings?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805190003
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Reuters reported some Hispanics "like the fact" that old and senile McCain co-sponsored immigration bill, but not that old and senile McCain has reversed his position.
Flip Flopping Bitch!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805180001
CNN Right-wing whore Carol Costello reported that old and senile McCain "would" support AZ ban on same-sex marriage, but not that he did in 2006 -- and it lost.
Hey old and senile McCain: You and your policies are a joke and you should be ashamed of yourself. But since you are a repulsive republican pig, I doubt you even feel shame.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805190006
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Sun-Sentinel uncritically reported Florida disgraced GOP official's comment that "I wish Obama would not pretend to care about the Jewish community".
Fuck you Florida GOP. You are a bunch of sick bastards.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805190005
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Ignoring flip-flops, NY Times cited old and senile McCain's "history" on immigration, relationship with "religious conservatives" as appealing to Oregonians' "libertarian streak.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805190004
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In one article, Wash. Post contradicts own suggestion that Dems responsible for "torpedoing" three FEC nominations.
I wonder if intelligent people even READ the Post anymore or just lemmings?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805190003
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Reuters reported some Hispanics "like the fact" that old and senile McCain co-sponsored immigration bill, but not that old and senile McCain has reversed his position.
Flip Flopping Bitch!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805180001
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 18, 2008
** Save Darfur **
Recent rebel attacks in and around Khartoum have raised fears of widespread atrocities against Darfuris.
The White House must use all diplomatic tools to stop retaliatory attacks against innocent civilians.
Urge President Bush to take immediate action to help protect the people of Darfur.
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** Jobs with Justice **
After Hurricane Katrina, billions of dollars poured into the Gulf Coast region to rebuild.
Unfortunately, many corporations used these funds to enrich themselves instead of investing in the devastated communities. When Signal International needed workers to rebuild the shipping industry, they did not hire and train the local population. Instead, Signal used the exploitive “guest worker” visas and corrupt recruiters to hire cheap labor.
Welders and pipe-fitters from India paid recruiters up to $20,000 for the promise of temporary visas for themselves and their families. Upon arrival to the U.S. these workers were placed in cramped, unsanitary housing, charged exorbitant rent, had their passports taken from them, and were even physically beaten when they spoke out against these unacceptable conditions. Their working and living conditions in the Gulf Coast amounted to modern day human slavery.
On March 6, more than 100 workers broke the human trafficking chain and quit their jobs at Signal in protest.
Wednesday April 14th, these brave workers are starting a hunger strike to demand action from our elected officials.
You can help! Please urge your Representatives in Congress to hold hearings on Signal International and to grant asylum to the workers.
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** Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee **
Millions of Americans are losing their homes in the worst foreclosure crisis in recent memory, and the Bush Republicans in Washington are content to sit on their hands.
That's not good enough for the American people, so Democrats are doing everything we can to rush federal assistance to people devastated by the mortgage crisis. But again this week George Bush threatened to veto House legislation to provide immediate assistance to those in need.
You can help us show our opponents that the American people are serious about solving these problems. Please join our efforts today.
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** National Parks Conservation Association **
With less than 10 years before the 100th anniversary of the National Park System, the time to take action is now. The National Park Centennial Fund Act is one of the best ways to do it. The bill could ultimately provide up to $100 million in federal funds each year for ten years, to be matched with a similar amount of financial support from the community.
This bill helps us take a critical step towards restoring the parks--but only if Congress acts on it.
TAKE ACTION: For nearly 100 years the parks have been inspiring visitors. Let's make sure they are there to continue to inspire Americans well into their second century. Urge your Representative to pass the National Park Centennial Fund Act before its too late.
Recent rebel attacks in and around Khartoum have raised fears of widespread atrocities against Darfuris.
The White House must use all diplomatic tools to stop retaliatory attacks against innocent civilians.
Urge President Bush to take immediate action to help protect the people of Darfur.
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** Jobs with Justice **
After Hurricane Katrina, billions of dollars poured into the Gulf Coast region to rebuild.
Unfortunately, many corporations used these funds to enrich themselves instead of investing in the devastated communities. When Signal International needed workers to rebuild the shipping industry, they did not hire and train the local population. Instead, Signal used the exploitive “guest worker” visas and corrupt recruiters to hire cheap labor.
Welders and pipe-fitters from India paid recruiters up to $20,000 for the promise of temporary visas for themselves and their families. Upon arrival to the U.S. these workers were placed in cramped, unsanitary housing, charged exorbitant rent, had their passports taken from them, and were even physically beaten when they spoke out against these unacceptable conditions. Their working and living conditions in the Gulf Coast amounted to modern day human slavery.
On March 6, more than 100 workers broke the human trafficking chain and quit their jobs at Signal in protest.
Wednesday April 14th, these brave workers are starting a hunger strike to demand action from our elected officials.
You can help! Please urge your Representatives in Congress to hold hearings on Signal International and to grant asylum to the workers.
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** Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee **
Millions of Americans are losing their homes in the worst foreclosure crisis in recent memory, and the Bush Republicans in Washington are content to sit on their hands.
That's not good enough for the American people, so Democrats are doing everything we can to rush federal assistance to people devastated by the mortgage crisis. But again this week George Bush threatened to veto House legislation to provide immediate assistance to those in need.
You can help us show our opponents that the American people are serious about solving these problems. Please join our efforts today.
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** National Parks Conservation Association **
With less than 10 years before the 100th anniversary of the National Park System, the time to take action is now. The National Park Centennial Fund Act is one of the best ways to do it. The bill could ultimately provide up to $100 million in federal funds each year for ten years, to be matched with a similar amount of financial support from the community.
This bill helps us take a critical step towards restoring the parks--but only if Congress acts on it.
TAKE ACTION: For nearly 100 years the parks have been inspiring visitors. Let's make sure they are there to continue to inspire Americans well into their second century. Urge your Representative to pass the National Park Centennial Fund Act before its too late.
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 18, 2008
** Media Matters **
Asserting that Obama "wants to talk to" Iran, CBS' senior right-wing whore Jeff Greenfield did not mention that Defense Secretary Robert Gates also advocates talking to Iran.
Nice try asshole, but some people in the USA does have a brain and we are quite capable of using it ourselves. And people wonder why CBS is not exactly on everyones mind when we think of "news".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805160009
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Wash. Post ignored own prior reporting that Sec. Gates agrees U.S. should "sit down and talk" with Iran.
Of course, since this is "news" paper is owned by a bunch of right-wing wackos, it does not surprise me these assholes "forgot" Gates also wants to talk to Iran.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805160002
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NBC's ignorant whore Brian Williams touts Bush administration "milestone" in listing polar bears as "threatened," but doesn't note lawsuits forced its hand.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805160005
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Asserting that Obama "wants to talk to" Iran, CBS' senior right-wing whore Jeff Greenfield did not mention that Defense Secretary Robert Gates also advocates talking to Iran.
Nice try asshole, but some people in the USA does have a brain and we are quite capable of using it ourselves. And people wonder why CBS is not exactly on everyones mind when we think of "news".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805160009
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Wash. Post ignored own prior reporting that Sec. Gates agrees U.S. should "sit down and talk" with Iran.
Of course, since this is "news" paper is owned by a bunch of right-wing wackos, it does not surprise me these assholes "forgot" Gates also wants to talk to Iran.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805160002
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NBC's ignorant whore Brian Williams touts Bush administration "milestone" in listing polar bears as "threatened," but doesn't note lawsuits forced its hand.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805160005
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Your Fight the Right-Wing Wackos Activist links for May 15, 2008
** Greenpeace USA **
We've said for a long time that Japan's so-called research program is actually commercial whaling in a flimsy disguise. But today, we have the evidence in our hands.
After a four-month long undercover investigation, Greenpeace exposed evidence of widespread embezzlement of whale meat occurring right under the noses of the public officials who run the whaling program.
The best cuts of whale meat, used to make whale bacon, are smuggled into crew cabins, preserved in salt, and then shipped home in boxes marked "cardboard" or "salted stuff" to be sold on the black market. Greenpeace intercepted one such box -- worth up to $3,000.
Greenpeace has evidence that more than a ton of whale meat was snuck from the whaling ship this year alone. One of our sources claims to have heard a crew member boast of building a house on the proceeds from his illegal take.
And, after all of this, we're still supposed to believe that the hunt is all in the name of scientific research to help the whales? Come on! Nobody is buying that line anymore.
Now is the time to rock the boat in Japan. The whaling program has been an embarrassment to Japan's Foreign Affairs department all year. Your letters helped cancel the humpback hunt - and now in the spotlight of this scandal, it's time to cancel the rest.
Take action and send a message to the Prime Minister asking him to end whaling for good! We need your help to put an end to "research" whaling once and for all.
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** Democracy For America **
Republicans can't win elections based on their failed philosophies, so, they've latched onto a new plan: make it as hard and expensive as possible for people to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote.
Since the Supreme Court decided two weeks ago to uphold a draconian law in Indiana that requires citizens show a government issued photo ID to vote, Republican legislatures across the country have started moving fast to pass their own version of this horrible law.
And just like the poll taxes and literacy tests of the past, Republicans hide their real purpose under the banner of preventing possible voter fraud. But these laws are really about stopping senior citizen, low income, and newly registered Americans from voting. Why? Because they typically vote for Democrats.
We must stand together and protect every American's right to vote. SIGN THE PETITION NOW!
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** LiUNA **
The U.S. House/Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee has agreed on a final version of a bill to reauthorize the nation's farm policy. In addition to its critical importance to our nation's farmers, the Farm Bill would provide needed federal loan guarantees to help expand the renewable fuels industry, creating thousands of construction jobs with family-supporting prevailing wage protections.
The full House and Senate will soon vote on the bipartisan conference agreement, which President Bush has threatened to veto.
Fight to build America so America works - tell your Senators and Representatives to pass the final conference agreement on our nation's farm policy with a veto-proof two thirds majority in both Houses of Congress.
Send a message to your members of Congress telling them to expand our country's renewable fuels industry and create thousands of good construction jobs by passing the Farm Bill.
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** Credo Action **
Earlier this year the House of Representatives—thanks in large part to pressure from the grassroots and the netroots—stood strong and refused to pass the Senate version of "FISA reform." That legislation, you'll recall, would have granted retroactive immunity to the Bush administration and the telecom companies that reportedly helped him eavesdrop on Americans without legally-required warrants.
Now, however, our allies on the Hill are telling us that high-ranking members in the House are working behind closed doors with the Bush administration and conservatives in Congress to negotiate a compromise bill -- a bill that will give the administration practically everything they've asked for.
Click here to tell Speaker Pelosi: no compromises on illegal wiretapping.
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We've said for a long time that Japan's so-called research program is actually commercial whaling in a flimsy disguise. But today, we have the evidence in our hands.
After a four-month long undercover investigation, Greenpeace exposed evidence of widespread embezzlement of whale meat occurring right under the noses of the public officials who run the whaling program.
The best cuts of whale meat, used to make whale bacon, are smuggled into crew cabins, preserved in salt, and then shipped home in boxes marked "cardboard" or "salted stuff" to be sold on the black market. Greenpeace intercepted one such box -- worth up to $3,000.
Greenpeace has evidence that more than a ton of whale meat was snuck from the whaling ship this year alone. One of our sources claims to have heard a crew member boast of building a house on the proceeds from his illegal take.
And, after all of this, we're still supposed to believe that the hunt is all in the name of scientific research to help the whales? Come on! Nobody is buying that line anymore.
Now is the time to rock the boat in Japan. The whaling program has been an embarrassment to Japan's Foreign Affairs department all year. Your letters helped cancel the humpback hunt - and now in the spotlight of this scandal, it's time to cancel the rest.
Take action and send a message to the Prime Minister asking him to end whaling for good! We need your help to put an end to "research" whaling once and for all.
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** Democracy For America **
Republicans can't win elections based on their failed philosophies, so, they've latched onto a new plan: make it as hard and expensive as possible for people to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote.
Since the Supreme Court decided two weeks ago to uphold a draconian law in Indiana that requires citizens show a government issued photo ID to vote, Republican legislatures across the country have started moving fast to pass their own version of this horrible law.
And just like the poll taxes and literacy tests of the past, Republicans hide their real purpose under the banner of preventing possible voter fraud. But these laws are really about stopping senior citizen, low income, and newly registered Americans from voting. Why? Because they typically vote for Democrats.
We must stand together and protect every American's right to vote. SIGN THE PETITION NOW!
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** LiUNA **
The U.S. House/Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee has agreed on a final version of a bill to reauthorize the nation's farm policy. In addition to its critical importance to our nation's farmers, the Farm Bill would provide needed federal loan guarantees to help expand the renewable fuels industry, creating thousands of construction jobs with family-supporting prevailing wage protections.
The full House and Senate will soon vote on the bipartisan conference agreement, which President Bush has threatened to veto.
Fight to build America so America works - tell your Senators and Representatives to pass the final conference agreement on our nation's farm policy with a veto-proof two thirds majority in both Houses of Congress.
Send a message to your members of Congress telling them to expand our country's renewable fuels industry and create thousands of good construction jobs by passing the Farm Bill.
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** Credo Action **
Earlier this year the House of Representatives—thanks in large part to pressure from the grassroots and the netroots—stood strong and refused to pass the Senate version of "FISA reform." That legislation, you'll recall, would have granted retroactive immunity to the Bush administration and the telecom companies that reportedly helped him eavesdrop on Americans without legally-required warrants.
Now, however, our allies on the Hill are telling us that high-ranking members in the House are working behind closed doors with the Bush administration and conservatives in Congress to negotiate a compromise bill -- a bill that will give the administration practically everything they've asked for.
Click here to tell Speaker Pelosi: no compromises on illegal wiretapping.
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FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 15, 2008
** Media Matters **
Loudmouth bigot Michael "The Whiner" Savage praises comments by controversial old and senile McCain supporter Rev. Parsley advocating destruction of "false religion" Islam.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805150009
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Convicted drug abuser and Viagra user Fats Limpballs says "If Barack Obama were Caucasian, they would have taken this guy out on the basis of pure ignorance long ago".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805150008
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Ignoring old and senile McCain's falsehoods, NY Times' Bai claimed McCain has "notable honesty" on Iraq.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805150006
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AP cited old and senile McCain's immigration record as evidence that he "has worked with Democrats," but didn't note that he now opposes own bill.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805150004
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Loudmouth bigot Michael "The Whiner" Savage praises comments by controversial old and senile McCain supporter Rev. Parsley advocating destruction of "false religion" Islam.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805150009
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Convicted drug abuser and Viagra user Fats Limpballs says "If Barack Obama were Caucasian, they would have taken this guy out on the basis of pure ignorance long ago".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805150008
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Ignoring old and senile McCain's falsehoods, NY Times' Bai claimed McCain has "notable honesty" on Iraq.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805150006
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AP cited old and senile McCain's immigration record as evidence that he "has worked with Democrats," but didn't note that he now opposes own bill.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805150004
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 14, 2008
** Media Matters **
MSNBC right-wing whore Contessa Brewer did not note that McCain acknowledged soliciting Hagee's endorsement.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805140005
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Wash. Post, Special Report reported religious freak Hagee's apology to Catholics, without noting his other smears.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805140003
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Claiming old and senile McCain "tangled with conservatives before" on taxes and immigration, MSNBC right-wing whore David Shuster didn't note reversals.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805140008
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Ignoring McCain's own votes, media again air old and senile McCain campaign attacks on Obama over funding for war, veterans.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805140002
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On Faux News, GOPAC Number One Whore Michael Steele misled on old and senile McCain's opposition to tax cuts, support for spending cuts.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805130009
MSNBC right-wing whore Contessa Brewer did not note that McCain acknowledged soliciting Hagee's endorsement.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805140005
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Wash. Post, Special Report reported religious freak Hagee's apology to Catholics, without noting his other smears.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805140003
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Claiming old and senile McCain "tangled with conservatives before" on taxes and immigration, MSNBC right-wing whore David Shuster didn't note reversals.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805140008
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Ignoring McCain's own votes, media again air old and senile McCain campaign attacks on Obama over funding for war, veterans.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805140002
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On Faux News, GOPAC Number One Whore Michael Steele misled on old and senile McCain's opposition to tax cuts, support for spending cuts.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805130009
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Your Fight the Right-Wing Wackos Activist links for May 13, 2008
** AFL-CIO **
As the first on the scene during local and national emergencies, public safety officers deserve the right to speak out and be heard at work.
Still, tens of thousands of our nation’s firefighters and police officers on the front lines of homeland security are unfairly denied this basic protection.
S. 2123 would ensure all public safety officers have the opportunity to meet with local officials to discuss their jobs and how best to protect the public.
Please click here to tell your U.S. senators to support the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 2123).
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** Campaign Money Watch **
As you might have heard, over the weekend two of John McCain's lobbyist supporters resigned from his campaign almost immediately after news came to light that they had lobbied for the brutal military junta in Myanmar.
We're glad to see them go. But it's not enough. McCain still has plenty of other lobbyists — 112 by our count — working on his behalf, ones with ties to unsavory dictators and polluters of the environment.
It's time to send McCain a message: Fire the lobbyists. Add your name to our petition to tell the senator it's time to give these people the boot.
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** Environmental Defense **
The moment we've been working for is just a few short weeks away. The Senate is set to vote on landmark global warming legislation in early June. We need your help to urge your Senators to seize this historic opportunity to cap and reduce America's global warming pollution.
Email your Senators Today.
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As the first on the scene during local and national emergencies, public safety officers deserve the right to speak out and be heard at work.
Still, tens of thousands of our nation’s firefighters and police officers on the front lines of homeland security are unfairly denied this basic protection.
S. 2123 would ensure all public safety officers have the opportunity to meet with local officials to discuss their jobs and how best to protect the public.
Please click here to tell your U.S. senators to support the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 2123).
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** Campaign Money Watch **
As you might have heard, over the weekend two of John McCain's lobbyist supporters resigned from his campaign almost immediately after news came to light that they had lobbied for the brutal military junta in Myanmar.
We're glad to see them go. But it's not enough. McCain still has plenty of other lobbyists — 112 by our count — working on his behalf, ones with ties to unsavory dictators and polluters of the environment.
It's time to send McCain a message: Fire the lobbyists. Add your name to our petition to tell the senator it's time to give these people the boot.
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** Environmental Defense **
The moment we've been working for is just a few short weeks away. The Senate is set to vote on landmark global warming legislation in early June. We need your help to urge your Senators to seize this historic opportunity to cap and reduce America's global warming pollution.
Email your Senators Today.
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FYI: Exposing the Lies of the right-wing wackos, May 13, 2008
** Free Press Media Reform Daily **
More Revelations About Pentagon's Media Propaganda Campaign -- Using Military 'Pundits'-- Emerge.
The New York Times article exposing the Pentagon's use of retired military officers to push the Iraq war in the media has received relatively little follow-up from the news outlets involved. But bloggers are taking up the slack.
Greg Mitchell, Editor & Publisher
Read more about it here @ http://freepress.net/node/39728
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** Media Matters **
WSJ's Henninger called trophy wife Cindy McCain's refusal to release tax returns "a fairly marginal issue," but WSJ urged Heinz Kerry to release hers.
Nothing like being a hypocrite now is there WSJ?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805110001
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Convicted Drug addict and Viagra abuser Limbaugh asserted that "gas prices didn't start going through the roof till [Democrats] took over the House in 2006".
Nice try druggie. Pop some pills bitch and try to think for yourself once and a while asshole.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805130006
More Revelations About Pentagon's Media Propaganda Campaign -- Using Military 'Pundits'-- Emerge.
The New York Times article exposing the Pentagon's use of retired military officers to push the Iraq war in the media has received relatively little follow-up from the news outlets involved. But bloggers are taking up the slack.
Greg Mitchell, Editor & Publisher
Read more about it here @ http://freepress.net/node/39728
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** Media Matters **
WSJ's Henninger called trophy wife Cindy McCain's refusal to release tax returns "a fairly marginal issue," but WSJ urged Heinz Kerry to release hers.
Nothing like being a hypocrite now is there WSJ?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805110001
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Convicted Drug addict and Viagra abuser Limbaugh asserted that "gas prices didn't start going through the roof till [Democrats] took over the House in 2006".
Nice try druggie. Pop some pills bitch and try to think for yourself once and a while asshole.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805130006
Monday, May 12, 2008
Your Fight The Right Wing Wackos for May 12, 2008
** BioGems Defenders **
Right now the U.S. Senate is considering legislation (S. 2834) that would permanently protect a spectacular stretch of wildlands in southwestern Utah. But the bill doesn't go nearly far enough and we need your help to make it stronger -- before the Senate casts its vote!
Please go to http://www.savebiogems.org/redrock/takeaction
and tell your senators to oppose S. 2834 unless its flaws are fixed.
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** Oxfam **
Natural resources shouldn't be a burden on the poor.
Yet in many countries around the world, revenues from natural resources are propping up dictators, fueling conflict, and deepening poverty. But you can help change that today.
Instead of allowing payments from oil, gas, and mining companies to their host governments to be made in secret, the EITD Act would require both American and foreign companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission to publish these financial transactions as part of their annual filing.
Ask your member of Congress to co-sponsor the Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure (EITD) Act.
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Right now the U.S. Senate is considering legislation (S. 2834) that would permanently protect a spectacular stretch of wildlands in southwestern Utah. But the bill doesn't go nearly far enough and we need your help to make it stronger -- before the Senate casts its vote!
Please go to http://www.savebiogems.org/redrock/takeaction
and tell your senators to oppose S. 2834 unless its flaws are fixed.
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** Oxfam **
Natural resources shouldn't be a burden on the poor.
Yet in many countries around the world, revenues from natural resources are propping up dictators, fueling conflict, and deepening poverty. But you can help change that today.
Instead of allowing payments from oil, gas, and mining companies to their host governments to be made in secret, the EITD Act would require both American and foreign companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission to publish these financial transactions as part of their annual filing.
Ask your member of Congress to co-sponsor the Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure (EITD) Act.
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FYI: Exposing right-wing wacko lies, May 12, 2008
** Media Matters **
Faux News Whore Bill Hemmer failed to challenge GOP strategist's false and misleading statements about Obama and flag, flag pin, Senate record.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805120006
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Previewing old and senile McCain's environment speech, Reuters did not mention his voting record or include criticisms of his positions.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805120003
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Closet case whore Matt Drudge highlighted Financial Times quote echoing false rumor about Senator Obama's religion.
Get this through your heads, you ignorant fuckers, Senator Obama is NOT a Muslim. I don't care how many times you bastards keep repeating this lie, it won't make it a fact.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805120002
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Faux News' whore MacCallum allowed GOP strategist to falsely claim Obama is "pushing for this global tax that would require America to pay tax to the U.N."
Where do you Faux news whores pick up your information? Out of a hat or out of your fat assess?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805080007
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NBC's Curry did not challenge trophy wife Cindy McCain on claim that "[m]y husband is absolutely opposed to any negative campaigning at all".
I guess the trophy wife didn't get the memo: Shut your mouth woman and get to the kitchen already.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805080004
Faux News Whore Bill Hemmer failed to challenge GOP strategist's false and misleading statements about Obama and flag, flag pin, Senate record.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805120006
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Previewing old and senile McCain's environment speech, Reuters did not mention his voting record or include criticisms of his positions.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805120003
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Closet case whore Matt Drudge highlighted Financial Times quote echoing false rumor about Senator Obama's religion.
Get this through your heads, you ignorant fuckers, Senator Obama is NOT a Muslim. I don't care how many times you bastards keep repeating this lie, it won't make it a fact.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805120002
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Faux News' whore MacCallum allowed GOP strategist to falsely claim Obama is "pushing for this global tax that would require America to pay tax to the U.N."
Where do you Faux news whores pick up your information? Out of a hat or out of your fat assess?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805080007
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NBC's Curry did not challenge trophy wife Cindy McCain on claim that "[m]y husband is absolutely opposed to any negative campaigning at all".
I guess the trophy wife didn't get the memo: Shut your mouth woman and get to the kitchen already.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805080004
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 11, 2008
** Amnesty International USA **
Please ask the phony government of Myanmar to ensure delivery of international aid in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis.
Send an e-mail to the assholes in charge of the government of Myanmar to ensure that humanitarian aid is distributed to the victims of Cyclone Nargis and that they cooperate with international relief efforts.
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** Defenders of Wildlife **
Ship strikes are taking their toll on the North Atlantic right whale as these gentle giants migrate through busy shipping lanes on the eastern seaboard. But the Bush/Cheney Administration refuses to intervene -- choosing instead to do nothing as these marine mammals continue to move toward extinction.
But there’s new hope in the Senate as legislation introduced by Sens. John Kerry and Olympia Snowe makes its way through Congress.
Tell your Senators to support The Ship Strike Reduction Act of 2008 (S. 2657) -- vital legislation to protect right whales.
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** Credo Action **
In this very important election year, will a small handful of companies gain even more control over what we see, hear and read every day?
Click here to tell your senators and Majority Leader Reid to reverse the FCC's recent decision to allow greater media consolidation.
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** Oxfam America **
Faced with a global food crisis, Congress has a major opportunity to provide desperately needed funding to help those facing increased hunger due to high food prices. Congress is in final negotiations on the farm bill right now and this legislation could help address the crisis. Currently farmers making $1 million a year receive support from the farm bill, but the poor affected by the food crisis do not. Does that sound right to you?
Tell Congress to shift funds from wasteful subsides for wealthy farmers and help address the unprecedented challenge of skyrocketing food prices.
Please ask the phony government of Myanmar to ensure delivery of international aid in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis.
Send an e-mail to the assholes in charge of the government of Myanmar to ensure that humanitarian aid is distributed to the victims of Cyclone Nargis and that they cooperate with international relief efforts.
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** Defenders of Wildlife **
Ship strikes are taking their toll on the North Atlantic right whale as these gentle giants migrate through busy shipping lanes on the eastern seaboard. But the Bush/Cheney Administration refuses to intervene -- choosing instead to do nothing as these marine mammals continue to move toward extinction.
But there’s new hope in the Senate as legislation introduced by Sens. John Kerry and Olympia Snowe makes its way through Congress.
Tell your Senators to support The Ship Strike Reduction Act of 2008 (S. 2657) -- vital legislation to protect right whales.
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** Credo Action **
In this very important election year, will a small handful of companies gain even more control over what we see, hear and read every day?
Click here to tell your senators and Majority Leader Reid to reverse the FCC's recent decision to allow greater media consolidation.
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** Oxfam America **
Faced with a global food crisis, Congress has a major opportunity to provide desperately needed funding to help those facing increased hunger due to high food prices. Congress is in final negotiations on the farm bill right now and this legislation could help address the crisis. Currently farmers making $1 million a year receive support from the farm bill, but the poor affected by the food crisis do not. Does that sound right to you?
Tell Congress to shift funds from wasteful subsides for wealthy farmers and help address the unprecedented challenge of skyrocketing food prices.
FYI: Expose the Right-wing lies for May 11, 2008
** Media Matters **
CNN whore Blitzer failed to challenge Romney's suggestion that he had not attacked old and senile McCain's lack of accomplishment "in the world of business".
Nice try Blitzie, but the people do have a memory of Mitty's lack of couth.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805090009
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Reuters reported old and senile McCain attack on Senator Obama on campaign finance, did not mention that old and senile McCain may be breaking campaign finance laws.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805090007
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Fox News' whore Banderas ignored old and senile McCain's smear of Obama, while repeating old and senile McCain's charge that Senator Obama was making "a dig at John McCain's age".
What's to make a dig of old and senile McCain?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805090005
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Discussing trophy wife Cindy McCain's tax returns, NBC's Curry did not note effect on old and senile McCain of wife's fortune or benefit to Cindy of tax cuts her husband now supports.
Nothing like being your old fashioned hypocrite now is there?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805080011
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Fox News whore Williams cited old and senile McCain's immigration record as evidence of "working across party lines," but not his abandonment of bipartisan position.
You see, this is the problem with Faux news... They always ignore facts while pushing their own agenda.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805080010
CNN whore Blitzer failed to challenge Romney's suggestion that he had not attacked old and senile McCain's lack of accomplishment "in the world of business".
Nice try Blitzie, but the people do have a memory of Mitty's lack of couth.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805090009
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Reuters reported old and senile McCain attack on Senator Obama on campaign finance, did not mention that old and senile McCain may be breaking campaign finance laws.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805090007
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Fox News' whore Banderas ignored old and senile McCain's smear of Obama, while repeating old and senile McCain's charge that Senator Obama was making "a dig at John McCain's age".
What's to make a dig of old and senile McCain?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805090005
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Discussing trophy wife Cindy McCain's tax returns, NBC's Curry did not note effect on old and senile McCain of wife's fortune or benefit to Cindy of tax cuts her husband now supports.
Nothing like being your old fashioned hypocrite now is there?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805080011
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Fox News whore Williams cited old and senile McCain's immigration record as evidence of "working across party lines," but not his abandonment of bipartisan position.
You see, this is the problem with Faux news... They always ignore facts while pushing their own agenda.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805080010
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 6, 2008
** Democracy for America **
America will not stand for a Secretary of State who approved torture and then misled Congress. We call on the Presidential candidates to ask Secretary of State Rice to resign
Our movement calling on all three presidential candidates to reject torture and demand Sec. Rice resign is growing. Click here to add your voice.
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** NRDC **
For years, BioGems Defenders have fought to halt the U.S. government's systematic capture and killing of Yellowstone's bison -- better known as American buffalo -- as they roam beyond the boundaries of the park in search of food during the harsh winter months. But this year the rate of slaughter has reached unprecedented proportions with more than 1,400 buffalo dead -- fully 30 percent of the buffalo population. In response, the NRDC Action Fund, our partner organization, is mobilizing a massive outcry to stop the killing.
Tell the National Park Service to stop the slaughter of Yellowstone's wild buffalo.
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** Common Cause **
We all learned in elementary school how a bill becomes a law. First it's passed by Congress, then the President signs it.
But Rep. Don Young (repulsive republican-Alaska) seems to think we all skipped a step. He claims he did nothing wrong when he secretly changed the 2005 highway act, after it had been passed, to redirect $10 million to a new transportation project favored by one of his wealthy campaign donors!
You read that right. Rep. Young acted in the dead of night – without Congress' knowledge or approval, without the American people's awareness – to change the language in a bill after it had been passed by Congress, but before it got to the President's desk.
Ask your Representative to call for an investigation of Rep. Young today!
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** League of Conservation Voters **
After seven years of watching Big Oil pay off politicians to block all global warming legislation, we may finally break through.
The Climate Security Act, which will soon be voted on in the Senate, shows promising first steps by calling for significant reductions in the emission of global warming pollutants.
But it's not enough in the face of a global warming catastrophe, and this is a critical opportunity to demand the precise solutions we need. For one, the bill needs to cut global warming pollution levels 80% by 2050.
Send your senators a note TODAY urging them to strengthen the Climate Security Act and pass a strong bill.
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America will not stand for a Secretary of State who approved torture and then misled Congress. We call on the Presidential candidates to ask Secretary of State Rice to resign
Our movement calling on all three presidential candidates to reject torture and demand Sec. Rice resign is growing. Click here to add your voice.
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** NRDC **
For years, BioGems Defenders have fought to halt the U.S. government's systematic capture and killing of Yellowstone's bison -- better known as American buffalo -- as they roam beyond the boundaries of the park in search of food during the harsh winter months. But this year the rate of slaughter has reached unprecedented proportions with more than 1,400 buffalo dead -- fully 30 percent of the buffalo population. In response, the NRDC Action Fund, our partner organization, is mobilizing a massive outcry to stop the killing.
Tell the National Park Service to stop the slaughter of Yellowstone's wild buffalo.
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** Common Cause **
We all learned in elementary school how a bill becomes a law. First it's passed by Congress, then the President signs it.
But Rep. Don Young (repulsive republican-Alaska) seems to think we all skipped a step. He claims he did nothing wrong when he secretly changed the 2005 highway act, after it had been passed, to redirect $10 million to a new transportation project favored by one of his wealthy campaign donors!
You read that right. Rep. Young acted in the dead of night – without Congress' knowledge or approval, without the American people's awareness – to change the language in a bill after it had been passed by Congress, but before it got to the President's desk.
Ask your Representative to call for an investigation of Rep. Young today!
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** League of Conservation Voters **
After seven years of watching Big Oil pay off politicians to block all global warming legislation, we may finally break through.
The Climate Security Act, which will soon be voted on in the Senate, shows promising first steps by calling for significant reductions in the emission of global warming pollutants.
But it's not enough in the face of a global warming catastrophe, and this is a critical opportunity to demand the precise solutions we need. For one, the bill needs to cut global warming pollution levels 80% by 2050.
Send your senators a note TODAY urging them to strengthen the Climate Security Act and pass a strong bill.
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Monday, May 5, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for May 5, 2008
** Public Citizen **
Legislation to protect us from defective and dangerous products is on the move.
With your help, we recently pushed the House and Senate to pass legislation that will make consumer products safer. Now we're heading to the finish line. Today, members of the House and Senate will begin negotiating differences in the legislation they passed and writing a final bill.
You can make a difference - by urging Congress to produce the strongest possible bill to protect consumers.
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** Center for Biological Diversity **
A February 2008 study funded by the National Park Service documented extensive chemical contamination in 20 western U.S. parks. Researchers found that persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like the pesticide endosulfan are threatening park ecosystems and wildlife health. Alarming levels of these chemicals were found in some of America's most seemingly pristine areas, including Rocky Mountain and Glacier national parks along with 18 other western parks from Texas to the far northern reaches of the Arctic.
POPs are among the most dangerous compounds ever produced. POPs persist in the environment, build up in body fat of animals (including humans), and travel the globe on air and water currents. Some of the human health effects now linked to POP exposure include cancer, learning disorders, impaired immune function, reproductive problems, and diabetes. Many POP pesticides, such as DDT and chlordane, have been banned for years in the United States.
Endosulfan is one dangerous POP pesticide still being used in this country, currently under review by EPA. Leaders in Congress should press for a ban of endosulfan and other POPs still in use that are contaminating national parks and threatening wildlife.
Add your name to the petition below to be delivered to the leaders of the committees in Congress charged with protecting our national parks and wildlife.
Tell Congress: Protect our Parks and Wildlife From Pesticides!
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** John Kerry **
Over a week ago, the New York Times published a major investigative article, detailing a secret Pentagon program the Times said was designed to recruit and cultivate the "military analysts" you see on the major news networks in an attempt to create coverage favorable to the Bush Administration's policy in Iraq.
The Times described an extensive program, with dozens of television analysts involved, some of whom had extensive business ties to the Defense Department -- in fact they called it "an effort to transform the analysts into a kind of media Trojan horse -- an instrument intended to shape terrorism coverage from inside the major TV and radio networks."
Since that story ran, there's been a virtual news blackout, and we haven't gotten any closer to finding out the real story.
You can change that. I sent a letter to the Government Accounting Organization requesting an investigation, and I'd like you to show your support by virtually "co-signing" the letter with me. Only with an overwhelming display of grassroots energy can we put this story in the spotlight and press for answers.
Click here to co-sign the letter with me:
http://www.johnkerry.com/pentagonpundits
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** ACLU **
In February, the House of Representatives heard the demands of voters like you and stood up to Bush administration demands for expanded surveillance powers and immunity for big phone companies that broke the law. But now, House leadership is on the precipice of caving in and handing over everything the President has demanded.
Your representative must hear that there will be a major backlash if he or she caves on FISA. Let your representative know you're watching.
Legislation to protect us from defective and dangerous products is on the move.
With your help, we recently pushed the House and Senate to pass legislation that will make consumer products safer. Now we're heading to the finish line. Today, members of the House and Senate will begin negotiating differences in the legislation they passed and writing a final bill.
You can make a difference - by urging Congress to produce the strongest possible bill to protect consumers.
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** Center for Biological Diversity **
A February 2008 study funded by the National Park Service documented extensive chemical contamination in 20 western U.S. parks. Researchers found that persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like the pesticide endosulfan are threatening park ecosystems and wildlife health. Alarming levels of these chemicals were found in some of America's most seemingly pristine areas, including Rocky Mountain and Glacier national parks along with 18 other western parks from Texas to the far northern reaches of the Arctic.
POPs are among the most dangerous compounds ever produced. POPs persist in the environment, build up in body fat of animals (including humans), and travel the globe on air and water currents. Some of the human health effects now linked to POP exposure include cancer, learning disorders, impaired immune function, reproductive problems, and diabetes. Many POP pesticides, such as DDT and chlordane, have been banned for years in the United States.
Endosulfan is one dangerous POP pesticide still being used in this country, currently under review by EPA. Leaders in Congress should press for a ban of endosulfan and other POPs still in use that are contaminating national parks and threatening wildlife.
Add your name to the petition below to be delivered to the leaders of the committees in Congress charged with protecting our national parks and wildlife.
Tell Congress: Protect our Parks and Wildlife From Pesticides!
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** John Kerry **
Over a week ago, the New York Times published a major investigative article, detailing a secret Pentagon program the Times said was designed to recruit and cultivate the "military analysts" you see on the major news networks in an attempt to create coverage favorable to the Bush Administration's policy in Iraq.
The Times described an extensive program, with dozens of television analysts involved, some of whom had extensive business ties to the Defense Department -- in fact they called it "an effort to transform the analysts into a kind of media Trojan horse -- an instrument intended to shape terrorism coverage from inside the major TV and radio networks."
Since that story ran, there's been a virtual news blackout, and we haven't gotten any closer to finding out the real story.
You can change that. I sent a letter to the Government Accounting Organization requesting an investigation, and I'd like you to show your support by virtually "co-signing" the letter with me. Only with an overwhelming display of grassroots energy can we put this story in the spotlight and press for answers.
Click here to co-sign the letter with me:
http://www.johnkerry.com/pentagonpundits
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** ACLU **
In February, the House of Representatives heard the demands of voters like you and stood up to Bush administration demands for expanded surveillance powers and immunity for big phone companies that broke the law. But now, House leadership is on the precipice of caving in and handing over everything the President has demanded.
Your representative must hear that there will be a major backlash if he or she caves on FISA. Let your representative know you're watching.
FYI: Lies of the Right-wing wackos for May 5, 2008
** Media Matters **
Wash. Post, WSJ editorial pages urged release of tax returns by Teresa Heinz Kerry, but have yet to call for Cindy McCain's.
During the 2004 presidential campaign, the editorial pages of The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal called on Sen. John Kerry's wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, to release her tax returns, with The Wall Street Journal citing the role Heinz Kerry's wealth purportedly played in her husband's presidential campaign. But according to a Media Matters for America search of editorials since January 1,* the Post and Journal have yet to call for the release of Cindy McCain's tax returns, despite the role her personal fortune has reportedly played in the presidential campaign of her husband, old and senile Sen. John McCain.
Read more @
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805050001
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CNN again uncritically aired McCain's false suggestion that Dems are proposing a "nationalized health-care system".
Despite the fact that neither Clinton nor Obama has proposed a nationalized health-care system, Acosta twice described McCain rejecting government-run health care. During the 3 p.m. program, Acosta stated that McCain "reject[ed] proposals for a government-run, universal health-care system," while during the 5 p.m. hour, Acosta said that McCain is "essentially coming out against, very strongly, any kind of government-run, government-managed universal health-care system."
Read more @
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805050002
Wash. Post, WSJ editorial pages urged release of tax returns by Teresa Heinz Kerry, but have yet to call for Cindy McCain's.
During the 2004 presidential campaign, the editorial pages of The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal called on Sen. John Kerry's wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, to release her tax returns, with The Wall Street Journal citing the role Heinz Kerry's wealth purportedly played in her husband's presidential campaign. But according to a Media Matters for America search of editorials since January 1,* the Post and Journal have yet to call for the release of Cindy McCain's tax returns, despite the role her personal fortune has reportedly played in the presidential campaign of her husband, old and senile Sen. John McCain.
Read more @
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805050001
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CNN again uncritically aired McCain's false suggestion that Dems are proposing a "nationalized health-care system".
Despite the fact that neither Clinton nor Obama has proposed a nationalized health-care system, Acosta twice described McCain rejecting government-run health care. During the 3 p.m. program, Acosta stated that McCain "reject[ed] proposals for a government-run, universal health-care system," while during the 5 p.m. hour, Acosta said that McCain is "essentially coming out against, very strongly, any kind of government-run, government-managed universal health-care system."
Read more @
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805050002
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for May 4, 2008
** Union of Concerned Scientists **
According to a new Union of Concerned Scientists report, the true cost of meat and milk produced in massive CAFOs (confined animal feeding operations) includes billions in unaccounted-for taxpayer dollars that pay for the economic, health, and environmental problems CAFOs create.
CAFOs are supported by misguided government policies. Meanwhile, modern, alternatives are already in practice today that can produce the quantity of food we need, often without government subsidies. These alternatives can safeguard our health while protecting the foundations of our food supply—like healthy soil and fresh water. Please sign our petition to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), asking him to end policies that give an unfair advantage to the polluting CAFO industry and to support modern alternatives instead.
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** Environmental Defense **
Senator George Voinovich (R-OH) proposed legislation that would postpone meaningful action on global warming pollution for at least twenty years.
In the meantime, the proposal would take away state authority to control global warming pollution, undermining efforts in dozens of states, including California, Florida, and the Northeast members of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which have set ambitious emissions reduction targets.
We need to do everything we can to defeat Senator Voinovich's sham proposal. Email your Senators today.
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** Natural Resources Defense Council **
Recently, the Bush Administration stripped endangered species protection from gray wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies. These wolves face a range of threats, including the use of two toxic chemicals in government-run predator control programs. Please ask your Representative to support HR 4775, a bill banning two deadly poisons that kill gray wolves and many other wildlife species.
Tell Congress to Ban Wildlife Poisons!
According to a new Union of Concerned Scientists report, the true cost of meat and milk produced in massive CAFOs (confined animal feeding operations) includes billions in unaccounted-for taxpayer dollars that pay for the economic, health, and environmental problems CAFOs create.
CAFOs are supported by misguided government policies. Meanwhile, modern, alternatives are already in practice today that can produce the quantity of food we need, often without government subsidies. These alternatives can safeguard our health while protecting the foundations of our food supply—like healthy soil and fresh water. Please sign our petition to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), asking him to end policies that give an unfair advantage to the polluting CAFO industry and to support modern alternatives instead.
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** Environmental Defense **
Senator George Voinovich (R-OH) proposed legislation that would postpone meaningful action on global warming pollution for at least twenty years.
In the meantime, the proposal would take away state authority to control global warming pollution, undermining efforts in dozens of states, including California, Florida, and the Northeast members of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which have set ambitious emissions reduction targets.
We need to do everything we can to defeat Senator Voinovich's sham proposal. Email your Senators today.
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** Natural Resources Defense Council **
Recently, the Bush Administration stripped endangered species protection from gray wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies. These wolves face a range of threats, including the use of two toxic chemicals in government-run predator control programs. Please ask your Representative to support HR 4775, a bill banning two deadly poisons that kill gray wolves and many other wildlife species.
Tell Congress to Ban Wildlife Poisons!
FYI: Lies of the right-wing, May 4, 2008
** Media Matters **
Networks again refuse to go on the record about NY Times' military analyst expose.
I wonder why the "networks" are so quiet about this? What are you people hiding?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805020010
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In criticizing Obama, Will falsely claimed that Social Security taxes are levied on household income.
Of course, the lemmings who read his trash, probably don't even know HOW Social Security taxes are levied because their over-paid tax accountant never told them.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805020007
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AP report on old and senile McCain criticism of "Mission Accomplished" banner did not report his previous promotion of its message.
Can you say flip-flopper?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805020005
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MSNBC's whore Matthews: "[W]hat do you have with McCain? Integrity"
Did you forget the Keating 5 already?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805020003
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Networks again refuse to go on the record about NY Times' military analyst expose.
I wonder why the "networks" are so quiet about this? What are you people hiding?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805020010
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In criticizing Obama, Will falsely claimed that Social Security taxes are levied on household income.
Of course, the lemmings who read his trash, probably don't even know HOW Social Security taxes are levied because their over-paid tax accountant never told them.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805020007
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AP report on old and senile McCain criticism of "Mission Accomplished" banner did not report his previous promotion of its message.
Can you say flip-flopper?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805020005
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MSNBC's whore Matthews: "[W]hat do you have with McCain? Integrity"
Did you forget the Keating 5 already?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805020003
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for May 1, 2008
** We Can Solve It **
As climate change causes the continued shrinkage of Arctic sea ice, polar bears are increasingly at risk. Leading American scientists say placing the polar bear on the federal Endangered Species list is key to its survival.
A federal court has given the Bush administration until May 15 to decide if it will list the polar bear as endangered. Click here to tell Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne that the polar bear, and its fragile Arctic habitat, requires protection from the effects of global warming.
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** American Jewish World Service **
Tonight marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, when we honor the memory of the six million Jews who were slaughtered while the world stood silently by. As Jews, we have a deep understanding of the danger of inaction in the face of genocide. And so Yom HaShoah also serves as a reminder that as global citizens and advocates for justice, there is much more that we can do - especially for the people of Darfur.
This Yom HaShoah, please join me and other members of the AJWS community by signing an open letter that calls on President Bush not to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. AJWS will deliver signatures to the White House on Monday, May 12.
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** Consumers Union **
Ever had food poisoning? Whew! It's not pretty. And for thousands every year, it's deadly.
The FDA inspects U.S. food processing plants only once every five to ten years, even less overseas. Yet more uninspected food is coming from China and elsewhere.
The recent recall of 143 million pounds of beef, after undercover video showed processors shoveling sick animals to slaughter, spurred an outcry about our failing food safety system. Now leaders in Congress vow to make real change. But it won't happen with out strong support from you.
Take a moment right now to support strong food safety bills in Congress.
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** ACLU **
So far, John Conyers has no takers.
The powerful and persistent Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has invited a number of the leading figures in the Bush torture scandals -- John Ashcroft, George Tenet, John Yoo, Douglas Feith and others -- to appear at a crucial hearing on May 6th.
As of yet, not a single one of them has agreed to show up. In fact, John Yoo and John Ashcroft -- central figures in the Bush strategy for defending torture -- have already refused.
The recent revelations about the Bush administration confirm our worst fears about subversion of the Constitution and betrayals of the rule of law by top government officials -- that they met regularly and approved the CIA’s use of “combined” “enhanced” interrogation techniques.
We must get to the bottom of these allegations, and now we need your help. We’re flooding Chairman Conyers and the whole House Judiciary Committee with “Citizens’ Subpoenas.”
Let Chairman Conyers and the Judiciary Committee know you want them to go all the way by issuing real subpoenas, legally compelling Bush’s torture team to show up.
Stop the Stonewalling: Send your own “Citizens’ Subpoena” now.
As climate change causes the continued shrinkage of Arctic sea ice, polar bears are increasingly at risk. Leading American scientists say placing the polar bear on the federal Endangered Species list is key to its survival.
A federal court has given the Bush administration until May 15 to decide if it will list the polar bear as endangered. Click here to tell Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne that the polar bear, and its fragile Arctic habitat, requires protection from the effects of global warming.
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** American Jewish World Service **
Tonight marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, when we honor the memory of the six million Jews who were slaughtered while the world stood silently by. As Jews, we have a deep understanding of the danger of inaction in the face of genocide. And so Yom HaShoah also serves as a reminder that as global citizens and advocates for justice, there is much more that we can do - especially for the people of Darfur.
This Yom HaShoah, please join me and other members of the AJWS community by signing an open letter that calls on President Bush not to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. AJWS will deliver signatures to the White House on Monday, May 12.
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** Consumers Union **
Ever had food poisoning? Whew! It's not pretty. And for thousands every year, it's deadly.
The FDA inspects U.S. food processing plants only once every five to ten years, even less overseas. Yet more uninspected food is coming from China and elsewhere.
The recent recall of 143 million pounds of beef, after undercover video showed processors shoveling sick animals to slaughter, spurred an outcry about our failing food safety system. Now leaders in Congress vow to make real change. But it won't happen with out strong support from you.
Take a moment right now to support strong food safety bills in Congress.
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** ACLU **
So far, John Conyers has no takers.
The powerful and persistent Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has invited a number of the leading figures in the Bush torture scandals -- John Ashcroft, George Tenet, John Yoo, Douglas Feith and others -- to appear at a crucial hearing on May 6th.
As of yet, not a single one of them has agreed to show up. In fact, John Yoo and John Ashcroft -- central figures in the Bush strategy for defending torture -- have already refused.
The recent revelations about the Bush administration confirm our worst fears about subversion of the Constitution and betrayals of the rule of law by top government officials -- that they met regularly and approved the CIA’s use of “combined” “enhanced” interrogation techniques.
We must get to the bottom of these allegations, and now we need your help. We’re flooding Chairman Conyers and the whole House Judiciary Committee with “Citizens’ Subpoenas.”
Let Chairman Conyers and the Judiciary Committee know you want them to go all the way by issuing real subpoenas, legally compelling Bush’s torture team to show up.
Stop the Stonewalling: Send your own “Citizens’ Subpoena” now.
FYI: Lies of the Right-wing wackos for May 1, 2008
** Media Matters **
MSNBC right-wing whore Scarborough uncritically cited National Journal label of Obama as having "most liberal record in the Senate".
It's nice to see this whore pick and choose his sources when the source itself picks and chooses what Senate votes that took place to make Senator Obama "most liberal".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805010007
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Faux News right-wing whore Cavuto falsely suggested Obama has expressed willingness to meet with Hamas.
I wish you bitches and whores @ Faux News would get your facts straight for once in your damn lives. But that will be a cold day in hell before that happens.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805010006
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On CNN's Glenn Beck, Bitch Coulter asked if Obama is "a Manchurian candidate".
What is this bitch smoking?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805010004
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Media that reported Lieberman's hacking charge against Lamont supporters have yet to report FBI found "no evidence of (an) attack".
I am guessing this idiot Lieberman just hates being irrelevant. Why did you people in Connecticut re-elect for this person again?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804290009
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** Huffington Post **
Why Big Media Is Mum About Its Propaganda Habit?
Big surprise - the American people are taking it upon themselves to stop pro-war propaganda in the news, and the corporate media aren't reporting on it.
Timothy Karr and Megan Tady, Huffington Post
MSNBC right-wing whore Scarborough uncritically cited National Journal label of Obama as having "most liberal record in the Senate".
It's nice to see this whore pick and choose his sources when the source itself picks and chooses what Senate votes that took place to make Senator Obama "most liberal".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805010007
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Faux News right-wing whore Cavuto falsely suggested Obama has expressed willingness to meet with Hamas.
I wish you bitches and whores @ Faux News would get your facts straight for once in your damn lives. But that will be a cold day in hell before that happens.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805010006
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On CNN's Glenn Beck, Bitch Coulter asked if Obama is "a Manchurian candidate".
What is this bitch smoking?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200805010004
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Media that reported Lieberman's hacking charge against Lamont supporters have yet to report FBI found "no evidence of (an) attack".
I am guessing this idiot Lieberman just hates being irrelevant. Why did you people in Connecticut re-elect for this person again?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804290009
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** Huffington Post **
Why Big Media Is Mum About Its Propaganda Habit?
Big surprise - the American people are taking it upon themselves to stop pro-war propaganda in the news, and the corporate media aren't reporting on it.
Timothy Karr and Megan Tady, Huffington Post
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