** Media Matters **
ABC News blog post about McCain touting Obama's "near gaffe" ignored McCain's repeated misstatements related to Al Qaeda.
It's nice to see ABC trying to be newsworthy ala Faux News!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804110010
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On MSNBC's crapshow Softball, Matthews and Shuster critiqued Obama's "weird" beverage selection at Indiana diner.
Well, apparently, they have NO OTHER real issues to "discuss" on softball! Like WTF is wrong with you bitches on Softball? Talking about his drink?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804110004
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Washington Examiner senior White House correspondent Bill Sammon falsely attributed the term "nuclear option" to Senate Democrats.
Another fine example of becoming old and senile to function in decent society.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804110002
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Faux news radio John Gibson told African-American caller: "You're sticking with Obama, because he's ... a brother".
Tell me again who is playing the race card?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804100010
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And now for your viewing pleasure: The Monkey King Bush throwing the First Pitch and the fans respond!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 10, 2008
** True Majority **
Just when you think it can't get any worse, the Bush Administration finds a new way to shock the conscience. Yesterday, ABC News reported that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice chaired explicit White House discussions about which torture techniques should be used on prisoners.
They "were so detailed" that "some of the interrogation sessions were almost choreographed -- down to the number of times CIA agents could use a specific tactic."
This is the first time that we have evidence that senior officials, "not only discussed specific plans and specific interrogation methods, but approved them". Given these new revelations, Condoleezza Rice can not continue as Secretary of State.
Sign our Petition demanding that Rice resign: http://www.truemajority.org/condi
** Jobs with Justice **
Despite widespread opposition to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement in the United States and Colombia, President Bush has sent the agreement to Congress, trying to force a vote before he leaves office. Take action now and tell your Representative to vote NO on the Colombia FTA.
** Avaaz.org **
Robert Mugabe's government has withheld the results of the national elections--and threatens to use violence and fraud to hold on to power.
Mugabe has resisted international pressure--but South Africa's Thabo Mbeki, who has Mugabe's ear, might listen. A global outcry is needed to ensure that Mbeki knows his status as a global and regional leader is on the line: the world is turning to him to help bring justice for the people of Zimbabwe.
This petition will be delivered through diplomatic channels, media--and an event on Wednesday, April 16, when Mbeki travels to the United Nations to chair a special meeting of the UN Security Council.
** Amnesty International **
One million children have been forced from their homes. Over two million Darfuri civilians have been displaced by the violence that has gripped the region around Darfur. Countless families, friends and communities require humanitarian assistance. The price for supporting the peacekeeping mission and restoring stability in Darfur is high. Your actions can be worth millions. Tell Congress to ensure funding for peacekeeping efforts in Darfur.
Just when you think it can't get any worse, the Bush Administration finds a new way to shock the conscience. Yesterday, ABC News reported that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice chaired explicit White House discussions about which torture techniques should be used on prisoners.
They "were so detailed" that "some of the interrogation sessions were almost choreographed -- down to the number of times CIA agents could use a specific tactic."
This is the first time that we have evidence that senior officials, "not only discussed specific plans and specific interrogation methods, but approved them". Given these new revelations, Condoleezza Rice can not continue as Secretary of State.
Sign our Petition demanding that Rice resign: http://www.truemajority.org/condi
** Jobs with Justice **
Despite widespread opposition to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement in the United States and Colombia, President Bush has sent the agreement to Congress, trying to force a vote before he leaves office. Take action now and tell your Representative to vote NO on the Colombia FTA.
** Avaaz.org **
Robert Mugabe's government has withheld the results of the national elections--and threatens to use violence and fraud to hold on to power.
Mugabe has resisted international pressure--but South Africa's Thabo Mbeki, who has Mugabe's ear, might listen. A global outcry is needed to ensure that Mbeki knows his status as a global and regional leader is on the line: the world is turning to him to help bring justice for the people of Zimbabwe.
This petition will be delivered through diplomatic channels, media--and an event on Wednesday, April 16, when Mbeki travels to the United Nations to chair a special meeting of the UN Security Council.
** Amnesty International **
One million children have been forced from their homes. Over two million Darfuri civilians have been displaced by the violence that has gripped the region around Darfur. Countless families, friends and communities require humanitarian assistance. The price for supporting the peacekeeping mission and restoring stability in Darfur is high. Your actions can be worth millions. Tell Congress to ensure funding for peacekeeping efforts in Darfur.
FYI: Faux News lies again, right-wing wacko news for April 10, 2008
** Media Matters **
Fox's E.D. Hill falsely claimed that "U.N. meteorologists" say "the planet may actually cool off for the 10th year in a row".
Too bad this idiot never mentions the NAMES of these UN meteorologists nor does he provides any real proof of his ramblings. But then again, this is Faux news, no proof is needed.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090013
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CNN's Blitzer asserted Petraeus and Crocker are not "political appointees" -- but Bush appointed both to current positions.
Wolfie must be suffering from Alzheimer's disease since he can't remember his facts either.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090012
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700 Club's Robertson: "Islam is not a religion, it is a political system ... bent on world domination".
Right-wing wacko, fundie, bible-thumping asswipe opens fat mouth and inserts (foot). Not the first time either. Look in a fucking mirror with your religion whore Robertson before you slam anyones religion.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090011
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Scarborough trots out the most-Americans-don't-know-the-difference defense of McCain's Sunni-Shiite "confus[ion]'.
Well Scar-face, most Americans are not running for president. If Old and Senile McCain still can't figure out who are our enemies are, then how the hell is this idiot going to protect our country?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090009
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During all-GOP Fox News panel, Fleischer touted "stature gap," McCain as "look[ing] like he is best prepared to be commander in chief".
Hey Faux News: This is not the Teen Academy Awards. There are no "Best Dressed" awards out here in real life.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090005
Fox's E.D. Hill falsely claimed that "U.N. meteorologists" say "the planet may actually cool off for the 10th year in a row".
Too bad this idiot never mentions the NAMES of these UN meteorologists nor does he provides any real proof of his ramblings. But then again, this is Faux news, no proof is needed.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090013
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CNN's Blitzer asserted Petraeus and Crocker are not "political appointees" -- but Bush appointed both to current positions.
Wolfie must be suffering from Alzheimer's disease since he can't remember his facts either.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090012
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700 Club's Robertson: "Islam is not a religion, it is a political system ... bent on world domination".
Right-wing wacko, fundie, bible-thumping asswipe opens fat mouth and inserts (foot). Not the first time either. Look in a fucking mirror with your religion whore Robertson before you slam anyones religion.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090011
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Scarborough trots out the most-Americans-don't-know-the-difference defense of McCain's Sunni-Shiite "confus[ion]'.
Well Scar-face, most Americans are not running for president. If Old and Senile McCain still can't figure out who are our enemies are, then how the hell is this idiot going to protect our country?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090009
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During all-GOP Fox News panel, Fleischer touted "stature gap," McCain as "look[ing] like he is best prepared to be commander in chief".
Hey Faux News: This is not the Teen Academy Awards. There are no "Best Dressed" awards out here in real life.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804090005
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 9, 2008
** Union of Concerned Scientists **
To avoid the worst effects of global warming, we must replace electricity generated from dirty coal and other fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy from sources like the wind, sun, and energy crops. One option for fulfilling our clean energy needs is carefully-sited offshore wind initiatives like the proposed Cape Wind project.
Help Cape Wind Move Forward. Send an e-mail today to Director Randall Luthi, Minerals Management Service.
** The PetitionSite **
Despite rallying cries around the world, China continues its harsh crackdown on protesters in Tibet and internal dissent, most recently by imprisoning noted human rights activist Hu Jia.
The Monkey King Bush has a unique opportunity to speak out for those who are silenced. By boycotting the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, Monkey King Bush can join other world leaders in urging China to stop its repression of activists and work to improve human rights at home and in Darfur and Burma where China wields great influence.
Sign the Petition today!
** Amnesty International **
The Monkey King Bush recently announced that he would be attending the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing. We are urging him to pressure China for human rights improvements before the Games. Despite promises to improve its human rights record, China has become increasingly repressive in the run up to the Olympics. Human rights activists are detained without trial, journalists are harassed and imprisoned, “re-education through labor” programs and executions continue unabated.
Send an e-mail to Monkey King Bush and demand the man-bitch to change his simple mind.
** People for the American Way **
Please help us give Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee the grassroots support they need to halt consideration of any more controversial Monkey King Bush judicial nominees.
There's a longstanding practice, popularly known as the "Thurmond Rule," of processing only non-controversial nominees in the several months before a presidential election.
It's time for the Committee Dems to invoke this rule. Tell them by adding your name to our petition at:
http://www.pfaw.org/go/StopBadJudges
** United Farm Workers **
New Government Report Shows FDA Fails to Protect the Public. (Does this really surprise you though?)
Please take immediate action and tell your congress members to make food safety a priority. Let them know we are tired of the FDA putting our safety at risk.
To avoid the worst effects of global warming, we must replace electricity generated from dirty coal and other fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy from sources like the wind, sun, and energy crops. One option for fulfilling our clean energy needs is carefully-sited offshore wind initiatives like the proposed Cape Wind project.
Help Cape Wind Move Forward. Send an e-mail today to Director Randall Luthi, Minerals Management Service.
** The PetitionSite **
Despite rallying cries around the world, China continues its harsh crackdown on protesters in Tibet and internal dissent, most recently by imprisoning noted human rights activist Hu Jia.
The Monkey King Bush has a unique opportunity to speak out for those who are silenced. By boycotting the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, Monkey King Bush can join other world leaders in urging China to stop its repression of activists and work to improve human rights at home and in Darfur and Burma where China wields great influence.
Sign the Petition today!
** Amnesty International **
The Monkey King Bush recently announced that he would be attending the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing. We are urging him to pressure China for human rights improvements before the Games. Despite promises to improve its human rights record, China has become increasingly repressive in the run up to the Olympics. Human rights activists are detained without trial, journalists are harassed and imprisoned, “re-education through labor” programs and executions continue unabated.
Send an e-mail to Monkey King Bush and demand the man-bitch to change his simple mind.
** People for the American Way **
Please help us give Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee the grassroots support they need to halt consideration of any more controversial Monkey King Bush judicial nominees.
There's a longstanding practice, popularly known as the "Thurmond Rule," of processing only non-controversial nominees in the several months before a presidential election.
It's time for the Committee Dems to invoke this rule. Tell them by adding your name to our petition at:
http://www.pfaw.org/go/StopBadJudges
** United Farm Workers **
New Government Report Shows FDA Fails to Protect the Public. (Does this really surprise you though?)
Please take immediate action and tell your congress members to make food safety a priority. Let them know we are tired of the FDA putting our safety at risk.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
FYI: Faux News Whore O'Reilly race baits, lies of right-wing wackos.
** Media Matters **
Faux News Whore O'Reilly race baits by declaring to "race hustlers" and "race-baiters": "[T]he gloves are off"
Can you say hypocrite?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804080006
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Another Faux News Radio Bitch Tammy Bruce repeating Chelsea/9-11 falsehood, and thinks she's a medical doctor, purported to diagnose Hillary Clinton with a mental disorder.
Do you see the pattern here? One right-wing wacko lies, the other lemmings repeat.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804080004
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Discussing NY Times/CBS poll, Cokie Roberts, Reuters' Decker claimed McCain is ahead of, or even with, Obama, Clinton -- poll says otherwise.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804070009
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Faux News whore Chris Wallace refused to acknowledge inconsistency in McCain's statements on Iraq as South Korea, accusing Kerry of "conflating" them.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804070007
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Brzezinski and McCain adviser agree that old and senile McCain admitted lack of economic knowledge once -- but he's done so several times
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804070004
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Michael the Whiner Savage on Obama: "Now we have an unknown stealth candidate who went to a madrassas in Indonesia and, in fact, was a Muslim".
Hey jackass, no one believes your lies anymore. That's why your show got kicked off the #1 radio station in the SF Bay Area...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804070001
Faux News Whore O'Reilly race baits by declaring to "race hustlers" and "race-baiters": "[T]he gloves are off"
Can you say hypocrite?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804080006
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Another Faux News Radio Bitch Tammy Bruce repeating Chelsea/9-11 falsehood, and thinks she's a medical doctor, purported to diagnose Hillary Clinton with a mental disorder.
Do you see the pattern here? One right-wing wacko lies, the other lemmings repeat.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804080004
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Discussing NY Times/CBS poll, Cokie Roberts, Reuters' Decker claimed McCain is ahead of, or even with, Obama, Clinton -- poll says otherwise.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804070009
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Faux News whore Chris Wallace refused to acknowledge inconsistency in McCain's statements on Iraq as South Korea, accusing Kerry of "conflating" them.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804070007
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Brzezinski and McCain adviser agree that old and senile McCain admitted lack of economic knowledge once -- but he's done so several times
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804070004
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Michael the Whiner Savage on Obama: "Now we have an unknown stealth candidate who went to a madrassas in Indonesia and, in fact, was a Muslim".
Hey jackass, no one believes your lies anymore. That's why your show got kicked off the #1 radio station in the SF Bay Area...
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804070001
Sunday, April 6, 2008
FYI: Old and senile McCain, 10 things to know about McCain
** Moveon.Org **
10 things you should know about John McCain (but probably don't):
1. John McCain voted against establishing a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now he says his position has "evolved," yet he's continued to oppose key civil rights laws.
2. According to Bloomberg News, McCain is more hawkish than Bush on Iraq, Russia and China. Conservative columnist Pat Buchanan says McCain "will make Cheney look like Gandhi."
3. His reputation is built on his opposition to torture, but McCain voted against a bill to ban waterboarding, and then applauded President Bush for vetoing that ban.
4. McCain opposes a woman's right to choose. He said, "I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned."
5. The Children's Defense Fund rated McCain as the worst senator in Congress for children. He voted against the children's health care bill last year, then defended Bush's veto of the bill.
6. He's one of the richest people in a Senate filled with millionaires. The Associated Press reports he and his wife own at least eight homes! Yet McCain says the solution to the housing crisis is for people facing foreclosure to get a "second job" and skip their vacations.
7. Many of McCain's fellow Republican senators say he's too reckless to be commander in chief. One Republican senator said: "The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine. He's erratic. He's hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me."
8. McCain talks a lot about taking on special interests, but his campaign manager and top advisers are actually lobbyists. The government watchdog group Public Citizen says McCain has 59 lobbyists raising money for his campaign, more than any of the other presidential candidates.
9. McCain has sought closer ties to the extreme religious right in recent years. The pastor McCain calls his "spiritual guide," Rod Parsley, believes America's founding mission is to destroy Islam, which he calls a "false religion." McCain sought the political support of right-wing preacher John Hagee, who believes Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment for gay rights and called the Catholic Church "the Antichrist" and a "false cult."
10. He positions himself as pro-environment, but he scored a 0—yes, zero—from the League of Conservation Voters last year.
Sources:
1. "The Complicated History of John McCain and MLK Day," ABC News, April 3, 2008
"McCain Facts," ColorOfChange.org, April 4, 2008
2. "McCain More Hawkish Than Bush on Russia, China, Iraq," Bloomberg News, March 12, 2008
"Buchanan: John McCain 'Will Make Cheney Look Like Gandhi,'" ThinkProgress, February 6, 2008
3. "McCain Sides With Bush On Torture Again, Supports Veto Of Anti-Waterboarding Bill," ThinkProgress, February 20, 2008
4. "McCain says Roe v. Wade should be overturned," MSNBC, February 18, 2007
5. "2007 Children's Defense Fund Action Council® Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard," February 2008
"McCain: Bush right to veto kids health insurance expansion," CNN, October 3, 2007
6. "Beer Executive Could Be Next First Lady," Associated Press, April 3, 2008
"McCain Says Bank Bailout Should End `Systemic Risk,'" Bloomberg News, March 25, 2008
7. "Will McCain's Temper Be a Liability?," Associated Press, February 16, 2008
"Famed McCain temper is tamed," Boston Globe, January 27, 2008
8. "Black Claims McCain's Campaign Is Above Lobbyist Influence: 'I Don't Know What The Criticism Is,'" ThinkProgress, April 2, 2008
"McCain's Lobbyist Friends Rally 'Round Their Man," ABC News, January 29, 2008
9. "McCain's Spiritual Guide: Destroy Islam," Mother Jones Magazine, March 12, 2008
"Will McCain Specifically 'Repudiate' Hagee's Anti-Gay Comments?," ThinkProgress, March 12, 2008
"McCain 'Very Honored' By Support Of Pastor Preaching 'End-Time Confrontation With Iran,'" ThinkProgress, February 28, 2008
10. "John McCain Gets a Zero Rating for His Environmental Record," Sierra Club, February 28, 2008
10 things you should know about John McCain (but probably don't):
1. John McCain voted against establishing a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now he says his position has "evolved," yet he's continued to oppose key civil rights laws.
2. According to Bloomberg News, McCain is more hawkish than Bush on Iraq, Russia and China. Conservative columnist Pat Buchanan says McCain "will make Cheney look like Gandhi."
3. His reputation is built on his opposition to torture, but McCain voted against a bill to ban waterboarding, and then applauded President Bush for vetoing that ban.
4. McCain opposes a woman's right to choose. He said, "I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned."
5. The Children's Defense Fund rated McCain as the worst senator in Congress for children. He voted against the children's health care bill last year, then defended Bush's veto of the bill.
6. He's one of the richest people in a Senate filled with millionaires. The Associated Press reports he and his wife own at least eight homes! Yet McCain says the solution to the housing crisis is for people facing foreclosure to get a "second job" and skip their vacations.
7. Many of McCain's fellow Republican senators say he's too reckless to be commander in chief. One Republican senator said: "The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine. He's erratic. He's hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me."
8. McCain talks a lot about taking on special interests, but his campaign manager and top advisers are actually lobbyists. The government watchdog group Public Citizen says McCain has 59 lobbyists raising money for his campaign, more than any of the other presidential candidates.
9. McCain has sought closer ties to the extreme religious right in recent years. The pastor McCain calls his "spiritual guide," Rod Parsley, believes America's founding mission is to destroy Islam, which he calls a "false religion." McCain sought the political support of right-wing preacher John Hagee, who believes Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment for gay rights and called the Catholic Church "the Antichrist" and a "false cult."
10. He positions himself as pro-environment, but he scored a 0—yes, zero—from the League of Conservation Voters last year.
Sources:
1. "The Complicated History of John McCain and MLK Day," ABC News, April 3, 2008
"McCain Facts," ColorOfChange.org, April 4, 2008
2. "McCain More Hawkish Than Bush on Russia, China, Iraq," Bloomberg News, March 12, 2008
"Buchanan: John McCain 'Will Make Cheney Look Like Gandhi,'" ThinkProgress, February 6, 2008
3. "McCain Sides With Bush On Torture Again, Supports Veto Of Anti-Waterboarding Bill," ThinkProgress, February 20, 2008
4. "McCain says Roe v. Wade should be overturned," MSNBC, February 18, 2007
5. "2007 Children's Defense Fund Action Council® Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard," February 2008
"McCain: Bush right to veto kids health insurance expansion," CNN, October 3, 2007
6. "Beer Executive Could Be Next First Lady," Associated Press, April 3, 2008
"McCain Says Bank Bailout Should End `Systemic Risk,'" Bloomberg News, March 25, 2008
7. "Will McCain's Temper Be a Liability?," Associated Press, February 16, 2008
"Famed McCain temper is tamed," Boston Globe, January 27, 2008
8. "Black Claims McCain's Campaign Is Above Lobbyist Influence: 'I Don't Know What The Criticism Is,'" ThinkProgress, April 2, 2008
"McCain's Lobbyist Friends Rally 'Round Their Man," ABC News, January 29, 2008
9. "McCain's Spiritual Guide: Destroy Islam," Mother Jones Magazine, March 12, 2008
"Will McCain Specifically 'Repudiate' Hagee's Anti-Gay Comments?," ThinkProgress, March 12, 2008
"McCain 'Very Honored' By Support Of Pastor Preaching 'End-Time Confrontation With Iran,'" ThinkProgress, February 28, 2008
10. "John McCain Gets a Zero Rating for His Environmental Record," Sierra Club, February 28, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
FYI: Disgusting Republican Pig Rep. McHenry (NC) calls U.S. soldier in Iraq a 'two-bit security guard.'
** Think Progress **
Your typical chickenhawk, repulsive republican, never made a sacrifice for my country GOP Pig Patrick McHenry (NC-10) talking about a US Soldier in the Green Zone:
We spent the night in the Green Zone, in the poolhouse of one of Saddam’s palaces. A little weird, I got to be honest with you. But I felt safe. And so in the morning, I got up early — not that I make this a great habit — but I went to the gym because I just couldn’t sleep and everything else. Well, sure enough, the guard wouldn’t let me in. Said I didn’t have the correct credentials.
It’s 5:00 in the morning. I haven’t had sleep. I was not very happy with this two-bit security guard. So you know, I said, “I want to see your supervisor.” Thirty minutes later, the supervisor wasn’t happy with me, they escort me back to my room. It happens. I guess I didn’t need to work out anyway.
Yet ANOTHER repulsican PIG who thinks they are exempt from the rules. Who the hell do you think you are pig? You and everyone else in your 10th Congressional district that voted for your sorry ass are disgusting, un-American pigs. I am sure the filth in that district and perhaps the state is proud of you, Pig McHenry.
Of course, the repulsive republican spin machine is ONLY NOW making claims that the Pig was talking about a "contractor" working as a "security guard" inside the green zone. VERY convenient don't you think when the people working for the Pig at his Office and the gop lemmings, who lie to protect their own, took a while to make this claim.
I have no reason to believe you Pig, nor the lemmings that are willing to lie to protect your sorry Pig Ass.
Watch the Video @ Think Progress and contact the Pig by calling his D.C. office. Of course, his e-mail is restricted to NC Residents.
(202) 225-2576
Your typical chickenhawk, repulsive republican, never made a sacrifice for my country GOP Pig Patrick McHenry (NC-10) talking about a US Soldier in the Green Zone:
We spent the night in the Green Zone, in the poolhouse of one of Saddam’s palaces. A little weird, I got to be honest with you. But I felt safe. And so in the morning, I got up early — not that I make this a great habit — but I went to the gym because I just couldn’t sleep and everything else. Well, sure enough, the guard wouldn’t let me in. Said I didn’t have the correct credentials.
It’s 5:00 in the morning. I haven’t had sleep. I was not very happy with this two-bit security guard. So you know, I said, “I want to see your supervisor.” Thirty minutes later, the supervisor wasn’t happy with me, they escort me back to my room. It happens. I guess I didn’t need to work out anyway.
Yet ANOTHER repulsican PIG who thinks they are exempt from the rules. Who the hell do you think you are pig? You and everyone else in your 10th Congressional district that voted for your sorry ass are disgusting, un-American pigs. I am sure the filth in that district and perhaps the state is proud of you, Pig McHenry.
Of course, the repulsive republican spin machine is ONLY NOW making claims that the Pig was talking about a "contractor" working as a "security guard" inside the green zone. VERY convenient don't you think when the people working for the Pig at his Office and the gop lemmings, who lie to protect their own, took a while to make this claim.
I have no reason to believe you Pig, nor the lemmings that are willing to lie to protect your sorry Pig Ass.
Watch the Video @ Think Progress and contact the Pig by calling his D.C. office. Of course, his e-mail is restricted to NC Residents.
(202) 225-2576
Friday, April 4, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 4, 2008
** Center for Biological Diversity **
One-third of America's national forests are protected from road-building and other industrial development by the Roadless Area Conservation Rule -- but now the administration is working state-by-state to open these treasured places to logging, mining and other development. As it gets ready to head out the door, the Bush government seems intent on handing the keys to our national forests over to the timber and mining industries. Without your help, their future is at risk. The Forest Service needs to hear from you by Monday, April 7th.
** Labour Start **
It has been nearly a month since the murder of Leonidas Gomez Rozo, a leader of the National Union of Bank Workers of Colombia.
His murder in early March was one of several violent attacks against trade unionists in that country.
Today we've been asked by UNI Global Union -- a global union federation to which Rozo's union was affiliated -- to flood Colombian embassies around the world with messages of protest next week.
** Credo Action **
This week the Chinese government called the Dalai Lama a "wolf in monk's robes" and his followers the "scum of Buddhism." It's just the latest outrage as China continues its brutal crackdown on courageous Tibetans who are demonstrating for greater political autonomy.
Let's all tell the Chinese government to end its violent crackdown in Tibet. Sign our petition here.
** Defenders of Wildlife **
Bison once numbered in the tens of millions across the Great Plains until a wholesale slaughter nearly wiped them out.
Now some of America's last free-roaming wild bison are being slaughtered on a scale not seen since the 1800s. And hundreds more could to be killed.
Take action now! Write the Montana Promotion Division -- the state's tourism officials -- and speak out for sensible wildlife management of these American icons!
** The Real McCain **
Old and Senile McCain still has not shown the backbone to be President and has turned his back on veterans. Why won't old and senile McCain sign on to the the New GI Bill?
One-third of America's national forests are protected from road-building and other industrial development by the Roadless Area Conservation Rule -- but now the administration is working state-by-state to open these treasured places to logging, mining and other development. As it gets ready to head out the door, the Bush government seems intent on handing the keys to our national forests over to the timber and mining industries. Without your help, their future is at risk. The Forest Service needs to hear from you by Monday, April 7th.
** Labour Start **
It has been nearly a month since the murder of Leonidas Gomez Rozo, a leader of the National Union of Bank Workers of Colombia.
His murder in early March was one of several violent attacks against trade unionists in that country.
Today we've been asked by UNI Global Union -- a global union federation to which Rozo's union was affiliated -- to flood Colombian embassies around the world with messages of protest next week.
** Credo Action **
This week the Chinese government called the Dalai Lama a "wolf in monk's robes" and his followers the "scum of Buddhism." It's just the latest outrage as China continues its brutal crackdown on courageous Tibetans who are demonstrating for greater political autonomy.
Let's all tell the Chinese government to end its violent crackdown in Tibet. Sign our petition here.
** Defenders of Wildlife **
Bison once numbered in the tens of millions across the Great Plains until a wholesale slaughter nearly wiped them out.
Now some of America's last free-roaming wild bison are being slaughtered on a scale not seen since the 1800s. And hundreds more could to be killed.
Take action now! Write the Montana Promotion Division -- the state's tourism officials -- and speak out for sensible wildlife management of these American icons!
** The Real McCain **
Old and Senile McCain still has not shown the backbone to be President and has turned his back on veterans. Why won't old and senile McCain sign on to the the New GI Bill?
FYI: Right-wing wacko news, Faux News whore O'Reilly obsessed with gay stuff
** Media Matters **
First up, we have your typical right-wing wacko and Faux News whore Bill O'Reilly being obsessed with anything that has to do with "gay stuff". I want to know why those on the right have this have this fetish about "gay stuff" all the time?
O'Reilly apparently still not relaxing "on all this gay stuff".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804040006
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On Hannity & Colmes, Coulter again made Obama-Hitler comparison, said Clinton "would enjoy torturing" detainees.
The Bitch known as Ann Coulter still does not stay in the kitchen where she belongs. Never mind the fact it was the Monkey King Bush that has allowed torturing detainees because he thinks he's above the law.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804040005
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Whore on MSNBC known as Joe Scarborough still panders to old and senile McCain.
Scarborough, Cameron failed to challenge McCain's false suggestion that Obama only recently proposed a "strike force" in Iraq.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804040003
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And yet another example of old and senile McCain flip-flopping:
MSNBC, CBS political blogs note McCain's schedule for MLK anniversary, but fail to report prior opposition to MLK holiday.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804030012
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Someone tell the Bitch Coulter to get to the kitchen and make us some pie.
Coulter: Obama's memoir is "Dimestore 'Mein Kampf' "
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804030010
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And finally, we have CBS leaving out facts in their "news" reports:
CBS report on "mind-numbing" national debt made no mention of Republican-led Congress' years of deficit spending on Bush tax cuts, Iraq
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804030008
First up, we have your typical right-wing wacko and Faux News whore Bill O'Reilly being obsessed with anything that has to do with "gay stuff". I want to know why those on the right have this have this fetish about "gay stuff" all the time?
O'Reilly apparently still not relaxing "on all this gay stuff".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804040006
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On Hannity & Colmes, Coulter again made Obama-Hitler comparison, said Clinton "would enjoy torturing" detainees.
The Bitch known as Ann Coulter still does not stay in the kitchen where she belongs. Never mind the fact it was the Monkey King Bush that has allowed torturing detainees because he thinks he's above the law.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804040005
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Whore on MSNBC known as Joe Scarborough still panders to old and senile McCain.
Scarborough, Cameron failed to challenge McCain's false suggestion that Obama only recently proposed a "strike force" in Iraq.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804040003
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And yet another example of old and senile McCain flip-flopping:
MSNBC, CBS political blogs note McCain's schedule for MLK anniversary, but fail to report prior opposition to MLK holiday.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804030012
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Someone tell the Bitch Coulter to get to the kitchen and make us some pie.
Coulter: Obama's memoir is "Dimestore 'Mein Kampf' "
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804030010
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And finally, we have CBS leaving out facts in their "news" reports:
CBS report on "mind-numbing" national debt made no mention of Republican-led Congress' years of deficit spending on Bush tax cuts, Iraq
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804030008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 2, 2008
** Defenders of Wildlife **
In its latest assault on America’s wild places, the Bush/Cheney Administration has proposed opening up more than 6 million acres of irreplaceable roadless backcountry in Idaho to logging, mining, and oil and gas exploration -- a move that would permanently damage vital habitat for grizzlies, wolves and other wildlife.
We have just a few days to help. The deadline for comments is Monday, April 7th, so please take action now to stop the Bush Administration from putting special interests over the public interest.
** Sierra Club **
The Teshekpuk Lake area in Alaska is one of the most important wetland complexes in the entire Arctic, supporting millions of migratory ducks and geese that winter in the lower 48. Now it's under the threat of the drill.
Please tell the Bureau of Land Management to keep Alaska's wildlife-rich Teshekpuk Lake protected!
** Union of Concerned Scientists **
Hybrid technology has the potential to provide us with cleaner, more fuel-efficient options in every vehicle class, as exemplified by the Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Toyota Prius.
Yet GM continues to make that same mistake. Its new “two mode” hybrid SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids, actually feature larger gasoline engines than most conventional versions of these models. The electric motor provides an additional power boost but only a modest gain in overall fuel economy.
General Motors has recently initiated an online program to open dialogue between consumers and the corporation. They want to hear from you! Please write to GM’s chairman and chief executive officer, Richard Wagoner, and tell him that his company can only be a true market leader by using hybrid technology to its fullest potential.
** Conservation International **
Add your voice to the growing number of people who pledge to STOP the clock on species extinction!
In its latest assault on America’s wild places, the Bush/Cheney Administration has proposed opening up more than 6 million acres of irreplaceable roadless backcountry in Idaho to logging, mining, and oil and gas exploration -- a move that would permanently damage vital habitat for grizzlies, wolves and other wildlife.
We have just a few days to help. The deadline for comments is Monday, April 7th, so please take action now to stop the Bush Administration from putting special interests over the public interest.
** Sierra Club **
The Teshekpuk Lake area in Alaska is one of the most important wetland complexes in the entire Arctic, supporting millions of migratory ducks and geese that winter in the lower 48. Now it's under the threat of the drill.
Please tell the Bureau of Land Management to keep Alaska's wildlife-rich Teshekpuk Lake protected!
** Union of Concerned Scientists **
Hybrid technology has the potential to provide us with cleaner, more fuel-efficient options in every vehicle class, as exemplified by the Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Toyota Prius.
Yet GM continues to make that same mistake. Its new “two mode” hybrid SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids, actually feature larger gasoline engines than most conventional versions of these models. The electric motor provides an additional power boost but only a modest gain in overall fuel economy.
General Motors has recently initiated an online program to open dialogue between consumers and the corporation. They want to hear from you! Please write to GM’s chairman and chief executive officer, Richard Wagoner, and tell him that his company can only be a true market leader by using hybrid technology to its fullest potential.
** Conservation International **
Add your voice to the growing number of people who pledge to STOP the clock on species extinction!
FYI: Right-wing wacko lies, Old and Senile McCain Lies
** Media Matters **
2000 campaign video shows McCain hyping time in Vietnam, despite his -- and media's -- false claims to the contrary
Why is the media constantly sucking up to Old and Senile McCain?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804010011
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CNN's Crowley repeated accusation that Obama "distort[ed]" McCain's "100 years" remark, without reporting what McCain actually said.
More sucking up to old and senile McCain from CNN:
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804020008
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Kelly O'Donnell highlighted McCain's overseas trip "to pump his international image," ignored misstatements, fundraiser.
NBC Today should be ashamed of themselves:
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804020006
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McClatchy "newspapers" reported "McCain listens" to "both sides" of supply-side debate -- but he's also spouted "both sides".
I was expecting more from old media. Should of known better.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804020005
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Scarborough, Brzezinski advance myth that McCain "stayed with" his immigration position.
Of course, this IS MSNBC though.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804010010
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And finally we have Michael the Whiner Savage:
Savage: "I would round up every member of the ACLU and of the National Lawyers Guild and I'd put them in a prison in Guantánamo and I'd throw the key away"
I wonder why this right-wing pig is so afraid of the ACLU?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804010007
2000 campaign video shows McCain hyping time in Vietnam, despite his -- and media's -- false claims to the contrary
Why is the media constantly sucking up to Old and Senile McCain?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804010011
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CNN's Crowley repeated accusation that Obama "distort[ed]" McCain's "100 years" remark, without reporting what McCain actually said.
More sucking up to old and senile McCain from CNN:
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804020008
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Kelly O'Donnell highlighted McCain's overseas trip "to pump his international image," ignored misstatements, fundraiser.
NBC Today should be ashamed of themselves:
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804020006
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McClatchy "newspapers" reported "McCain listens" to "both sides" of supply-side debate -- but he's also spouted "both sides".
I was expecting more from old media. Should of known better.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804020005
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Scarborough, Brzezinski advance myth that McCain "stayed with" his immigration position.
Of course, this IS MSNBC though.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804010010
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And finally we have Michael the Whiner Savage:
Savage: "I would round up every member of the ACLU and of the National Lawyers Guild and I'd put them in a prison in Guantánamo and I'd throw the key away"
I wonder why this right-wing pig is so afraid of the ACLU?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200804010007
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 1, 2008
** Amnesty International **
Demand the release of 15 Tibetan monks who were detained on March 10 for staging a peaceful demonstration in Barkhor, Lhasa, the capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. There is no information on their current whereabouts or of any charges brought against them. They are at high risk of torture and other ill treatment.
** American Jewish World Service **
The genocide in Darfur has entered its sixth year. The Sudanese government has reinvigorated its campaign to frighten, displace and kill civilians, raising fears of an increasingly deadly cycle in the ongoing conflict.
Congress will soon determine funding levels of U.S. international assistance—money that can be used immediately to help meet the needs of the Darfuri people. AJWS needs your help to ensure that Congress provides adequate funding for both humanitarian aid and peacekeeping.
Click here to take action now.
** Working America **
We are approaching a critical moment in the campaign to stop the foreclosure crisis. The U.S. Senate is considering a bill (S. 2636) with a key provision that would fix bankruptcy policies to allow borrowers to restructure their mortgages in bankruptcy court.
Right now, more than 600,000 families may lose their homes. We can stop this from happening, but we need our senators to do the right thing.
Can you urge your senators to vote to let families restructure their mortgages in bankruptcy?
** League of Conservation Voters **
2007 was the earth's second warmest year on record - only 2005 was warmer. And last week scientists discovered a piece of Antarctica the size of Connecticut is breaking off.
Please join me in telling the House: Global warming is the greatest environmental crisis we face, and we need solutions now!
** Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA!) **
Now more than ever America needs relief from the housing and mortgage crisis. As many as 3 million families face foreclosure. In 2007 alone, 232,000 construction workers lost their jobs. And the crisis threatens retirement security.
But under a little-known provision of the Foreclosure Prevention Act pending in Congress, corporate homebuilders would get as much as $33 billion in tax breaks—even though they made billions in profits through subprime lending and speculative investors that helped create the current crisis.
Much of the Foreclosure Prevention Act provides needed help for families in distress, but it should not reward corporations that put them in distress. Tell your Senators now!
Demand the release of 15 Tibetan monks who were detained on March 10 for staging a peaceful demonstration in Barkhor, Lhasa, the capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. There is no information on their current whereabouts or of any charges brought against them. They are at high risk of torture and other ill treatment.
** American Jewish World Service **
The genocide in Darfur has entered its sixth year. The Sudanese government has reinvigorated its campaign to frighten, displace and kill civilians, raising fears of an increasingly deadly cycle in the ongoing conflict.
Congress will soon determine funding levels of U.S. international assistance—money that can be used immediately to help meet the needs of the Darfuri people. AJWS needs your help to ensure that Congress provides adequate funding for both humanitarian aid and peacekeeping.
Click here to take action now.
** Working America **
We are approaching a critical moment in the campaign to stop the foreclosure crisis. The U.S. Senate is considering a bill (S. 2636) with a key provision that would fix bankruptcy policies to allow borrowers to restructure their mortgages in bankruptcy court.
Right now, more than 600,000 families may lose their homes. We can stop this from happening, but we need our senators to do the right thing.
Can you urge your senators to vote to let families restructure their mortgages in bankruptcy?
** League of Conservation Voters **
2007 was the earth's second warmest year on record - only 2005 was warmer. And last week scientists discovered a piece of Antarctica the size of Connecticut is breaking off.
Please join me in telling the House: Global warming is the greatest environmental crisis we face, and we need solutions now!
** Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA!) **
Now more than ever America needs relief from the housing and mortgage crisis. As many as 3 million families face foreclosure. In 2007 alone, 232,000 construction workers lost their jobs. And the crisis threatens retirement security.
But under a little-known provision of the Foreclosure Prevention Act pending in Congress, corporate homebuilders would get as much as $33 billion in tax breaks—even though they made billions in profits through subprime lending and speculative investors that helped create the current crisis.
Much of the Foreclosure Prevention Act provides needed help for families in distress, but it should not reward corporations that put them in distress. Tell your Senators now!
FYI: Right-wing lies, Faux News suck up to old and senile McCain
** Media Matters for America **
Touting report on Clinton aide's connection to subprime lender, Fox News ignored report on McCain's aides' lobbying for "notorious lender"
Faux News have constantly attacked Senator Clinton from the start with their unsubstantiated lies and it's high time that the American people finally woke up and realized they were being feed what to believe.
Read about it here at
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310015
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NY Times reported McCain's "reluctan[ce]" to support "bailout for greedy lenders and reckless buyers" -- but he reportedly approved of Bear Stearns aid
It would be nice to see the New York Times keep things in perspective. And it would be better if old and senile McCain could for once in his pathetic life not appear to be a hypocrite.
Read about yet another case of flipflopping for old and senile McCain here at
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310014
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Charlie Rose falsely asserted McCain "call[ed] for the firing of Secretary Rumsfeld"
On the March 28 edition of his Public Broadcasting Service program, during an interview with Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE), Charlie Rose falsely asserted that Sen. John McCain "early on call[ed] for the firing of [former Defense] Secretary [Donald] Rumsfeld." In fact, McCain did not call for Rumsfeld to be fired, nor did he call for his resignation. Indeed, the McCain campaign itself reportedly admitted the falsehood when The Washington Post reportedly contacted the campaign challenging McCain's campaign stump claim "that he was 'the only one' who called for Donald H. Rumsfeld's resignation as defense secretary." While McCain expressed "no confidence" in Rumsfeld in 2004, the Associated Press reported at the time that McCain "said his comments were not a call for Rumsfeld's resignation." Further, when Fox News host Shepard Smith specifically asked McCain, "Does Donald Rumsfeld need to step down?" on November 8, 2006 -- hours before President Bush announced Rumsfeld's resignation -- McCain responded that it was "a decision to be made by the president." Indeed, on the October 31, 2005, edition of Rose's program, McCain said of Rumsfeld: "I don't have confidence in him," but later added: "I don't go out and seek a confrontation with the secretary of defense. And I won't. He serves at the pleasure of the president. I want to do whatever I can to help win this conflict."
Read more about the suck-ups here at
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310001
Monday, March 31, 2008
FYI: WSJ lies, Old and Senile McCain Lies, right-wing lies...
** Media Matters for America **
First up, we have the Wall Street Journal making a total assess of themselves when in their editorial pages have falsely claimed "Senate Intelligence Committee found" that Wilson "had lied" about Niger trip and that his report "produced no information of any intelligence value".
Hell, the only one lying here is the Wall Street Journal and the bastards that sit on their editorial board. Remember, these are the same dinkwads that have pushed the Monkey King Bush upon the right-wing lemmings in their "newspaper" in the 2000 and 2004 elections.
That's right WSJ, take a page out of Faux News and make yourselves less credible then you already are.
You can read it here @ mediamatters.org
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310005
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Next up, we have MSNBC talking head Chris Matthews putting on knee pads, licking his lips and really SUCKING up to old and senile McCain in his claims that old and senile McCain "has campaigned brilliantly against" the Monkey King Bush, but not according to old and senile McCain...
Wear the rubber boots when reading this article about the press really sucking it up with the old and senile McCain.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310011
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And in other sucking and kissing ass news, the media are reporting about old and senile McCain's recent efforts to flaunt his so-called military record but not that he told Senator Kerry NOT to do so in the 2004 election.
In reports on Sen. John McCain's recent efforts to highlight his Vietnam War experience as part of his presidential campaign, several media outlets -- including The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today -- have failed to mention that, in 2004, McCain reportedly told then-Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (MA) that he should not use his own Vietnam War record during his campaign, or that McCain falsely asserted in 2004 that he "didn't talk about" his own service during his 2000 presidential campaign "because," he said, "I didn't need to."
First off, who the HELL does ths repulsican think he is (besides old and senile) telling Senator Kerry how to run his campaign and then why the hell did Kerry's handlers not address this better?
Secondly, if old and senile McCain didn't need to talk about his military service in 2004, why is it necessary to bring about it now?
Read about it here and YOU decide.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310009
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Finally, we have a story about CBS and their news reporters lacking memory recall.
Ignoring his last presidential campaign, CBS' Higgins claimed McCain "didn't speak about" time as Vietnam POW until now.
I don't know why people are sucking up and kissing old and senile McCain's ass so much but it's getting annoying. Seriously...
Media Matters has documented it here for your reading pleasure.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310004
First up, we have the Wall Street Journal making a total assess of themselves when in their editorial pages have falsely claimed "Senate Intelligence Committee found" that Wilson "had lied" about Niger trip and that his report "produced no information of any intelligence value".
Hell, the only one lying here is the Wall Street Journal and the bastards that sit on their editorial board. Remember, these are the same dinkwads that have pushed the Monkey King Bush upon the right-wing lemmings in their "newspaper" in the 2000 and 2004 elections.
That's right WSJ, take a page out of Faux News and make yourselves less credible then you already are.
You can read it here @ mediamatters.org
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310005
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Next up, we have MSNBC talking head Chris Matthews putting on knee pads, licking his lips and really SUCKING up to old and senile McCain in his claims that old and senile McCain "has campaigned brilliantly against" the Monkey King Bush, but not according to old and senile McCain...
Wear the rubber boots when reading this article about the press really sucking it up with the old and senile McCain.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310011
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And in other sucking and kissing ass news, the media are reporting about old and senile McCain's recent efforts to flaunt his so-called military record but not that he told Senator Kerry NOT to do so in the 2004 election.
In reports on Sen. John McCain's recent efforts to highlight his Vietnam War experience as part of his presidential campaign, several media outlets -- including The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today -- have failed to mention that, in 2004, McCain reportedly told then-Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (MA) that he should not use his own Vietnam War record during his campaign, or that McCain falsely asserted in 2004 that he "didn't talk about" his own service during his 2000 presidential campaign "because," he said, "I didn't need to."
First off, who the HELL does ths repulsican think he is (besides old and senile) telling Senator Kerry how to run his campaign and then why the hell did Kerry's handlers not address this better?
Secondly, if old and senile McCain didn't need to talk about his military service in 2004, why is it necessary to bring about it now?
Read about it here and YOU decide.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310009
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Finally, we have a story about CBS and their news reporters lacking memory recall.
Ignoring his last presidential campaign, CBS' Higgins claimed McCain "didn't speak about" time as Vietnam POW until now.
I don't know why people are sucking up and kissing old and senile McCain's ass so much but it's getting annoying. Seriously...
Media Matters has documented it here for your reading pleasure.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200803310004
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Martch 31, 2008
** Pysicans Committee for Responsible Medicine **
PCRM needs your help to retain two important amendments in the Farm Bill. The first amendment, the Pet Safety and Protection Act, offered by Rep. Mike Doyle and Sen. Daniel Akaka, will prevent unethical animal dealers from stealing cats and dogs to sell them to researchers. The second amendment, offered by Rep. Steve Israel, bars the use of live animals in sales demonstrations of medical devices, as well as raises fines for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
Despite having passed both the House and Senate, the Pet Safety and Protection Act may still be in jeopardy! The Act would prohibit experimentation facilities from buying dogs and cats from Class B animal dealers. Class B animal dealers, also known as “random source dealers,” often acquire animals through theft and deception and are known to sell lost and stolen cats and dogs to laboratories. As the Senate and House work out other differences between the two versions of the Farm Bill, animal experimenters are pressuring Congress to drop the pet safety provisions altogether.
The Israel Amendment bars the use of live animals in sales demonstrations for the marketing of medical devices for sales purposes. The amendment was offered in response to an incident in which a man artificially created a brain aneurysm in a dog to further his sales pitch for a medical device. This horrific procedure was repeated several times on the dog, who was later killed. The Israel amendment also raises the maximum fine for a violation of the AWA from $2,500 to $10,000.
Send an e-mail to your senators and representative and ask them to support the Akaka/Doyle Amendment and the Israel Amendment in the Farm Bill.
** Public Campaign Action Fund **
There's only one way to end the dependence of congressional and presidential candidates on big money, special interest campaign donors, and that's with comprehensive public financing.
Old and senile Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has refused as a presidential candidate to support legislation that meets this litmus test of serious campaign finance reform: Clean Elections-style public financing for all federal races. Read about the old and senile Monkey King Wanna-be Here.
We need you to help us hold him accountable. Add your name to our letter urging Old and senile Sen. McCain to get behind real change in Washington.
** Oxfam America **
Right now, governments around the world are using children as frontline soldiers, porters, and spies. The UN estimates that hundreds of thousands of children are actively involved in armed conflicts. A bipartisan bill to curb misguided US military aid to these countries could see movement in the Senate this month, and your action today is critical.
Tell Congress to stop US military support to countries using child soldiers.
** The Wilderness Society **
For those of us who love wilderness, there is no state outside of Alaska more prodigiously blessed with it than Idaho. There are more than nine million acres of wild, untouched forestland in Idaho. But most of it could be opened to energy development, mining, logging, and road construction if the Bush Administration gets its way.
The Administration and the state of Idaho are seeking to change the way more than seven million acres of roadless forests are managed. The change could impact a full 2/3 of Idaho's unprotected wilderness and result in an eight-fold increase in logging on roadless forests.
We can't allow this to happen. Please click here to take immediate action.
PCRM needs your help to retain two important amendments in the Farm Bill. The first amendment, the Pet Safety and Protection Act, offered by Rep. Mike Doyle and Sen. Daniel Akaka, will prevent unethical animal dealers from stealing cats and dogs to sell them to researchers. The second amendment, offered by Rep. Steve Israel, bars the use of live animals in sales demonstrations of medical devices, as well as raises fines for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
Despite having passed both the House and Senate, the Pet Safety and Protection Act may still be in jeopardy! The Act would prohibit experimentation facilities from buying dogs and cats from Class B animal dealers. Class B animal dealers, also known as “random source dealers,” often acquire animals through theft and deception and are known to sell lost and stolen cats and dogs to laboratories. As the Senate and House work out other differences between the two versions of the Farm Bill, animal experimenters are pressuring Congress to drop the pet safety provisions altogether.
The Israel Amendment bars the use of live animals in sales demonstrations for the marketing of medical devices for sales purposes. The amendment was offered in response to an incident in which a man artificially created a brain aneurysm in a dog to further his sales pitch for a medical device. This horrific procedure was repeated several times on the dog, who was later killed. The Israel amendment also raises the maximum fine for a violation of the AWA from $2,500 to $10,000.
Send an e-mail to your senators and representative and ask them to support the Akaka/Doyle Amendment and the Israel Amendment in the Farm Bill.
** Public Campaign Action Fund **
There's only one way to end the dependence of congressional and presidential candidates on big money, special interest campaign donors, and that's with comprehensive public financing.
Old and senile Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has refused as a presidential candidate to support legislation that meets this litmus test of serious campaign finance reform: Clean Elections-style public financing for all federal races. Read about the old and senile Monkey King Wanna-be Here.
We need you to help us hold him accountable. Add your name to our letter urging Old and senile Sen. McCain to get behind real change in Washington.
** Oxfam America **
Right now, governments around the world are using children as frontline soldiers, porters, and spies. The UN estimates that hundreds of thousands of children are actively involved in armed conflicts. A bipartisan bill to curb misguided US military aid to these countries could see movement in the Senate this month, and your action today is critical.
Tell Congress to stop US military support to countries using child soldiers.
** The Wilderness Society **
For those of us who love wilderness, there is no state outside of Alaska more prodigiously blessed with it than Idaho. There are more than nine million acres of wild, untouched forestland in Idaho. But most of it could be opened to energy development, mining, logging, and road construction if the Bush Administration gets its way.
The Administration and the state of Idaho are seeking to change the way more than seven million acres of roadless forests are managed. The change could impact a full 2/3 of Idaho's unprotected wilderness and result in an eight-fold increase in logging on roadless forests.
We can't allow this to happen. Please click here to take immediate action.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 30, 2008
** American Civil Liberties Union **
Ongoing efforts by the ACLU and its members helped get the House of Representatives to do the right thing and stand up to the administration's fear mongering, including rejecting the Monkey King Bush's unconstitutional spying bill, and, just before Spring recess, passing the FISA Amendments Act -- a far cry from the blank check that the Monkey King Bush demanded so strenuously.
Tell your representative and Speaker Pelosi to stand strong against a spying bill that harms the Constitution.
** National Parks Conservation Association **
Any day now, the Senate could vote on a package of public lands bills that will greatly benefit our national parks and public lands. Some of NPCA's top priorities-- reauthorization of the Park Service's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, the Cesar Chavez Study Act, and the Acadia National Park Improvement Act to name a few--are all in the mix. These bills have strong bi-partisan support, and yet they’ve been held up for more than a year.
Write your Senators and urge them to vote in favor of S. 2739.
** Jobs with Justice **
In the tomato fields of south Florida, modern-day slavery still thrives. As part of the week of action, students across the country are demanding that Burger King and food industry leaders work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to improve the wages and conditions for the workers who pick tomatoes and join an industry-wide effort to eliminate human rights abuses from Florida’s fields.
Click here to sign the National Petition to End Sweatshops & Slavery in the Fields.
** Working Families **
Another petition to eliminate modern-day servitude in America produce fields.
** Sierra Club **
The good news is that thanks to the support of our Sierra Club members and supporters we were able to block a staggering 5,000-acre timber sale in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
But the bad news is our fight to protect the majestic Giant Sequoias is not over. More than half of the remaining groves — located in Giant Sequoia National Monument — are in jeopardy because, despite being rebuked by the federal courts, the Monkey King Bush Administration is refusing to back off its plan to log this irreplaceable ancient forest. That’s why we are asking you to act now and sign our petition to Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell, asking her to implement the strongest possible protections for Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Ongoing efforts by the ACLU and its members helped get the House of Representatives to do the right thing and stand up to the administration's fear mongering, including rejecting the Monkey King Bush's unconstitutional spying bill, and, just before Spring recess, passing the FISA Amendments Act -- a far cry from the blank check that the Monkey King Bush demanded so strenuously.
Tell your representative and Speaker Pelosi to stand strong against a spying bill that harms the Constitution.
** National Parks Conservation Association **
Any day now, the Senate could vote on a package of public lands bills that will greatly benefit our national parks and public lands. Some of NPCA's top priorities-- reauthorization of the Park Service's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, the Cesar Chavez Study Act, and the Acadia National Park Improvement Act to name a few--are all in the mix. These bills have strong bi-partisan support, and yet they’ve been held up for more than a year.
Write your Senators and urge them to vote in favor of S. 2739.
** Jobs with Justice **
In the tomato fields of south Florida, modern-day slavery still thrives. As part of the week of action, students across the country are demanding that Burger King and food industry leaders work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to improve the wages and conditions for the workers who pick tomatoes and join an industry-wide effort to eliminate human rights abuses from Florida’s fields.
Click here to sign the National Petition to End Sweatshops & Slavery in the Fields.
** Working Families **
Another petition to eliminate modern-day servitude in America produce fields.
** Sierra Club **
The good news is that thanks to the support of our Sierra Club members and supporters we were able to block a staggering 5,000-acre timber sale in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
But the bad news is our fight to protect the majestic Giant Sequoias is not over. More than half of the remaining groves — located in Giant Sequoia National Monument — are in jeopardy because, despite being rebuked by the federal courts, the Monkey King Bush Administration is refusing to back off its plan to log this irreplaceable ancient forest. That’s why we are asking you to act now and sign our petition to Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell, asking her to implement the strongest possible protections for Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Friday, March 28, 2008
FYI: Asswipe McCain thinks he's above the law like the Monkey King Bush!
The next in-line to the Monkey King Regime, John McCain admits to breaking the law. His latest spending report has him $4 million over the limit he imposed on himself when he accepted public financing.
Typical of your goper tactics thinking he's above the law, don't allow another line of Monkey Kings destroy our country by having "King" mentality.
Sign this Complaint Letter to the FEC now!
Typical of your goper tactics thinking he's above the law, don't allow another line of Monkey Kings destroy our country by having "King" mentality.
Sign this Complaint Letter to the FEC now!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 27, 2008
For five decades, the Tibetan people have suffered greatly under China's brutal rule. The Chinese government has swamped Tibet with Chinese settlers, poured money into mega-infrastructure projects like the railway that solidify its control, and ruthlessly attacked Tibetan culture and religion. As the Olympics approach and the world's eyes turn to Beijing, the current outpouring of frustration in Tibet is the natural consequence of China's ongoing repression.
Please take immediate action by sending an e-mail to your congressional representative urging him/her to speak out in support of Tibetans inside Tibet.
** Earth Justice **
Idaho contains more unspoiled wild forest than any state outside Alaska, providing the last intact forest habitat for countless fish, wildlife, and plant species. These areas are enjoyed by hunters, anglers, hikers, and all who treasure the backcountry. Yet the Bush administration is making a play in its last days to hand this natural gem over to its friends in the oil, natural gas, timber, and mining industries by weakening the Roadless Area Conservation Rule protections that currently guard it.
Let the Bush administration know that you are against removing Roadless Rule protections for the forests of Idaho.
** League of Conservation Voters **
The Clean Water Act of 1972 implemented broad federal protections for all our nation's waters. But misguided Supreme Court rulings in 2001 and 2006 opened the door for polluters to contaminate various waters that had previously been protected – putting the drinking water for millions at risk!.
Contact your Members of Congress TODAY to insist that they support the Clean Water Restoration Act.
** Conserve Our Ocean Legacy **
Bluefin tuna are having a hard time surviving. Once abundant and thriving, the bluefin tuna population declined by 99 percent between 1963 and 2007, bringing this overfished species to the brink of extinction.
In the next few weeks, NMFS will present new annual catch limits and environmental review rules. We need your voice to remind the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that it’s not just a good idea to set rules that will help fish like bluefin tuna survive, it’s the law.
** The Wilderness Society **
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is Montana's largest. Within it are nearly 2 million roadless acres - more unprotected roadless lands than any other forest in the state and an irreplaceable part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Without lasting Wilderness protection these landscapes will be overrun by the explosive growth of off-road vehicles that spread noxious weeds, stress wildlife, and wound the landscape with illegal motorized routes. Year after year new illegal routes are carved through the forest. But you can stop this abuse.
Please take immediate action by sending an e-mail to your congressional representative urging him/her to speak out in support of Tibetans inside Tibet.
** Earth Justice **
Idaho contains more unspoiled wild forest than any state outside Alaska, providing the last intact forest habitat for countless fish, wildlife, and plant species. These areas are enjoyed by hunters, anglers, hikers, and all who treasure the backcountry. Yet the Bush administration is making a play in its last days to hand this natural gem over to its friends in the oil, natural gas, timber, and mining industries by weakening the Roadless Area Conservation Rule protections that currently guard it.
Let the Bush administration know that you are against removing Roadless Rule protections for the forests of Idaho.
** League of Conservation Voters **
The Clean Water Act of 1972 implemented broad federal protections for all our nation's waters. But misguided Supreme Court rulings in 2001 and 2006 opened the door for polluters to contaminate various waters that had previously been protected – putting the drinking water for millions at risk!.
Contact your Members of Congress TODAY to insist that they support the Clean Water Restoration Act.
** Conserve Our Ocean Legacy **
Bluefin tuna are having a hard time surviving. Once abundant and thriving, the bluefin tuna population declined by 99 percent between 1963 and 2007, bringing this overfished species to the brink of extinction.
In the next few weeks, NMFS will present new annual catch limits and environmental review rules. We need your voice to remind the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that it’s not just a good idea to set rules that will help fish like bluefin tuna survive, it’s the law.
** The Wilderness Society **
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is Montana's largest. Within it are nearly 2 million roadless acres - more unprotected roadless lands than any other forest in the state and an irreplaceable part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Without lasting Wilderness protection these landscapes will be overrun by the explosive growth of off-road vehicles that spread noxious weeds, stress wildlife, and wound the landscape with illegal motorized routes. Year after year new illegal routes are carved through the forest. But you can stop this abuse.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
FYI: McCain's free ride from the media, and wakeupwalmart
Media Myth: Is McCain Really a Maverick?
The media sure thinks so -- in January and February of 2008 alone, McCain was called a "maverick" more than 1,300 times in newspapers and on television.
Visit McCainsFreeRide.com to find out more about this and other Media Myths of McCain.
** Wake Up Walmart **
On April 5th, the WakeUpWalMart.com campaign will celebrate three years of making Wal-Mart a more responsible company. As you know, it's been a grueling fight for substantive change at Wal-Mart. And, for all of the movement's success, we still have one question for you.
Is Wal-Mart helping you "live better?"
Your tax dollars are still subsidizing Wal-Mart's health care crisis. Your good jobs are still being shipped overseas so Wal-Mart can import over 70% of its goods from communist China. Your neighbors are still earning poverty-level Wal-Mart wages so America's richest family can line their pockets with Wal-Mart's $12 billion in profits.
Are you living better yet?
This year, we can't settle for anything less than real change from Wal-Mart. We know change won't come unless we work together to bring our campaign's message to new audiences in new ways. That's why we're launching the first in a series of new WakeUpWalMart.com videos: "Living Better." Please, do your part and pass it along.
Watch "Living Better" and help spread the word
The media sure thinks so -- in January and February of 2008 alone, McCain was called a "maverick" more than 1,300 times in newspapers and on television.
Visit McCainsFreeRide.com to find out more about this and other Media Myths of McCain.
** Wake Up Walmart **
On April 5th, the WakeUpWalMart.com campaign will celebrate three years of making Wal-Mart a more responsible company. As you know, it's been a grueling fight for substantive change at Wal-Mart. And, for all of the movement's success, we still have one question for you.
Is Wal-Mart helping you "live better?"
Your tax dollars are still subsidizing Wal-Mart's health care crisis. Your good jobs are still being shipped overseas so Wal-Mart can import over 70% of its goods from communist China. Your neighbors are still earning poverty-level Wal-Mart wages so America's richest family can line their pockets with Wal-Mart's $12 billion in profits.
Are you living better yet?
This year, we can't settle for anything less than real change from Wal-Mart. We know change won't come unless we work together to bring our campaign's message to new audiences in new ways. That's why we're launching the first in a series of new WakeUpWalMart.com videos: "Living Better." Please, do your part and pass it along.
Watch "Living Better" and help spread the word
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 25, 2008
** Rainforest Action Network **
Nonviolent peaceful protest should never be met with violent repression.
Today, RAN need your help to ensure that some of our closest allies are safe as they protest tomorrow (Wednesday) at a Cargill facility in San Pedro, Paraguay.
These allies -- members of the Inter-District Assembly for Sovereignty in San Pedro -- have called for a major protest against soy expansion in Paraguay. More than 1,500 campesino and Indigenous people are mobilizing tomorrow outside a Cargill soy silo to defend their land rights and food sovereignty.
In Paraguay, the use of state-sanctioned violence and repression is common in attempting to silence campesino and Indigneous movements. Agribusiness giants, like Cargill, benefit from this practice.
Please email Paraguayan officials and Cargill executives today!
Nonviolent peaceful protest should never be met with violent repression.
Today, RAN need your help to ensure that some of our closest allies are safe as they protest tomorrow (Wednesday) at a Cargill facility in San Pedro, Paraguay.
These allies -- members of the Inter-District Assembly for Sovereignty in San Pedro -- have called for a major protest against soy expansion in Paraguay. More than 1,500 campesino and Indigenous people are mobilizing tomorrow outside a Cargill soy silo to defend their land rights and food sovereignty.
In Paraguay, the use of state-sanctioned violence and repression is common in attempting to silence campesino and Indigneous movements. Agribusiness giants, like Cargill, benefit from this practice.
Please email Paraguayan officials and Cargill executives today!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 24, 2008
** StandUpCongress.org **
Five Years is Five Years Too Many. Win Without War wants Rep. John Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, to provide funding only for the safe and timely redeployment of U.S. troops out of Iraq. Please sign their letter.
** True Majority **
President Hu Jintao of China is under mounting pressure right now to decide between a path of violence, and one that respects international human rights and will lead to peace.
We urgently need to call on the Chinese government to live up to its obligations by resolving the situation peacefully and open up a direct dialogue with the Dalai Lama.
Sign our petition to the Chinese President and make sure he renounces force in resolving the crisis.
** Public Citizen **
The Bush administration believes it can simply ignore Congress and the will of the people when it comes to safety on our highways.
Despite overwhelming opposition to a dangerous plan to give selected Mexico-based trucking companies full access to U.S. roads -- and legislation he signed into law that cuts off its funding -- Bush is barreling ahead.
At Public Citizen we are relentlessly pursuing proper safeguards for this program. Recently we had our day in court to demand the administration adhere to the law and permit the implementation of crucial safety standards.
The Bush administration is rushing ahead with this pilot project without any safety measures. We have outlined many of these problems in our latest YouTube video.
Check it out and be sure to tell your Representatives that Monkey King Bush must abide the law... especially those he signs!
** Credo Action **
The federal government has stepped in recently with huge bailouts for the big Wall Street firms like Bear Stearns...so where's the help for regular Americans?
Tell your Senators: Support the Foreclosure Prevention Act.
Five Years is Five Years Too Many. Win Without War wants Rep. John Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, to provide funding only for the safe and timely redeployment of U.S. troops out of Iraq. Please sign their letter.
** True Majority **
President Hu Jintao of China is under mounting pressure right now to decide between a path of violence, and one that respects international human rights and will lead to peace.
We urgently need to call on the Chinese government to live up to its obligations by resolving the situation peacefully and open up a direct dialogue with the Dalai Lama.
Sign our petition to the Chinese President and make sure he renounces force in resolving the crisis.
** Public Citizen **
The Bush administration believes it can simply ignore Congress and the will of the people when it comes to safety on our highways.
Despite overwhelming opposition to a dangerous plan to give selected Mexico-based trucking companies full access to U.S. roads -- and legislation he signed into law that cuts off its funding -- Bush is barreling ahead.
At Public Citizen we are relentlessly pursuing proper safeguards for this program. Recently we had our day in court to demand the administration adhere to the law and permit the implementation of crucial safety standards.
The Bush administration is rushing ahead with this pilot project without any safety measures. We have outlined many of these problems in our latest YouTube video.
Check it out and be sure to tell your Representatives that Monkey King Bush must abide the law... especially those he signs!
** Credo Action **
The federal government has stepped in recently with huge bailouts for the big Wall Street firms like Bear Stearns...so where's the help for regular Americans?
Tell your Senators: Support the Foreclosure Prevention Act.
FYI: Follow the Oil Money!
Follow the Oil Money is an interactive tool that tracks the flow of oil money in US politics. Click on one of the search tools on the right to find out which companies are pumping their dirty oil money into politics, who is receiving it, and how it correlates to key climate, energy and war votes. You can also read their key findings.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 23, 2008
** The Petition Site **
The violence against protesters, monks and civilians in Tibet is quickly escalating as the deadly crackdown continues. This week, overwhelmed by the violence affecting innocent civilians, the Dalai Lama said he would resign as leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile "if things become out of control." We can't remain silent while these abuses are taking place. Take action to stand with the people of Tibet.
** Defenders of Wildlife **
The Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge -- a pristine conservation area adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska -- is one of the greatest waterfowl breeding areas in North America.
Take action now to protect these birds and other species from new oil and gas operations that could wreck important habitat..
** Humane Society **
Disgusting perverts in Canada are preparing for the 2008 seal hunt. They are going to murder over 275,000 BABY seals. It's appalling that civilized society continue this barbaric practice for seal skin. Contact the Canadian Minister of International Trade and tell the bastard to end the seal hunt.
The violence against protesters, monks and civilians in Tibet is quickly escalating as the deadly crackdown continues. This week, overwhelmed by the violence affecting innocent civilians, the Dalai Lama said he would resign as leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile "if things become out of control." We can't remain silent while these abuses are taking place. Take action to stand with the people of Tibet.
** Defenders of Wildlife **
The Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge -- a pristine conservation area adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska -- is one of the greatest waterfowl breeding areas in North America.
Take action now to protect these birds and other species from new oil and gas operations that could wreck important habitat..
** Humane Society **
Disgusting perverts in Canada are preparing for the 2008 seal hunt. They are going to murder over 275,000 BABY seals. It's appalling that civilized society continue this barbaric practice for seal skin. Contact the Canadian Minister of International Trade and tell the bastard to end the seal hunt.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 18, 2008
** PETA **
Every year in Canada, hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals are mercilessly slaughtered for their skins, and we want you to help get this cruel practice banned by signing PETA's seal petition.
Add your name to the petition urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to end Canada's cruel seal hunt.
** NRDC **
We must halt the brutal killing of Yellowstone’s buffalo by the National Park Service and Montana’s Department of Livestock. It is unconscionable that more than 1,000 buffalo from America’s last wild, free-roaming herd have been sent to the slaughterhouse this winter. Tell the National Park Service to be the guardian of our country’s wild bison.
** Food and Water Watch **
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule that would let factory farms get out of reporting their releases of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and other toxic air pollutants caused by the breakdown of animal manure in massive lagoons. We have a right to know what toxic chemicals we're being exposed to.
** AVAAZ **
After decades of repression under Chinese rule, the Tibetan people's frustrations have burst onto the streets in protests and riots. With the spotlight of the upcoming Olympic Games now on China, Tibetans are crying out to the world for change.
Sign the Petition and tell the Chinese government to respect Tibetans demand for change.
Every year in Canada, hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals are mercilessly slaughtered for their skins, and we want you to help get this cruel practice banned by signing PETA's seal petition.
Add your name to the petition urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to end Canada's cruel seal hunt.
** NRDC **
We must halt the brutal killing of Yellowstone’s buffalo by the National Park Service and Montana’s Department of Livestock. It is unconscionable that more than 1,000 buffalo from America’s last wild, free-roaming herd have been sent to the slaughterhouse this winter. Tell the National Park Service to be the guardian of our country’s wild bison.
** Food and Water Watch **
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule that would let factory farms get out of reporting their releases of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and other toxic air pollutants caused by the breakdown of animal manure in massive lagoons. We have a right to know what toxic chemicals we're being exposed to.
** AVAAZ **
After decades of repression under Chinese rule, the Tibetan people's frustrations have burst onto the streets in protests and riots. With the spotlight of the upcoming Olympic Games now on China, Tibetans are crying out to the world for change.
Sign the Petition and tell the Chinese government to respect Tibetans demand for change.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 13, 2008
** The Wilderness Society **
The BLM is busy greasing the skids so big oil companies can commercially develop more than two million acres of oil shale and tar sands in the West, no matter that the technology is unproven and may not be commercially viable for decades.
At risk: places like the spectacular Roan Plateau in Colorado and the San Rafael Swell in southeastern Utah, renowned for its spiraling sandstone cliffs and rugged solitude.
Help The Wilderness Society stop this misguided plan.
** BioGems Defender **
Tell the Monkey King Bush administration to protect sensitive wildlands in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah for future generations and promote cleaner sources of energy instead.
For too long Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson has used his position to weaken regulation meant to protect the environment. The latest abuse of his position was his denial ofCalifornia
Tell Congress to remove EPA administrator Johnson!
The BLM is busy greasing the skids so big oil companies can commercially develop more than two million acres of oil shale and tar sands in the West, no matter that the technology is unproven and may not be commercially viable for decades.
At risk: places like the spectacular Roan Plateau in Colorado and the San Rafael Swell in southeastern Utah, renowned for its spiraling sandstone cliffs and rugged solitude.
Help The Wilderness Society stop this misguided plan.
** BioGems Defender **
Tell the Monkey King Bush administration to protect sensitive wildlands in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah for future generations and promote cleaner sources of energy instead.
** People Over Profits **
Read about how scum-sucking car dealers screw people over with Binding Mandatory Arbitration Here.
Now Tell Congress to Support HR. 5312 and have them stand up for car buyers!
For too long Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson has used his position to weaken regulation meant to protect the environment. The latest abuse of his position was his denial of
Tell Congress to remove EPA administrator Johnson!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 12, 2008
** Ocean Conservancy **
Last year, Ocean Conservancy activists helped convince Congress to increase funding for programs that protect sea turtles. These crucial increases were a repudiation of efforts by the Bush administration to slash funding. But here they are again, right back at it, trying to cut funding this year. Programs designed to help sea turtles and similar efforts that protect rhinos, tigers, elephants, great apes and certain migratory birds need more funding not less.
Tell Congress to increase funding for these programs and provide the additional support that these animals desperately need.
** Courage Campaign **
From the Associated Press: "Military security contractor Blackwater Worldwide has pulled its plans to build a training facility in a remote area about 45 miles east of San Diego."
Send a message of congratulations to the people of Potrero by clicking here:
http://www.couragecampaign.org/congratulations
** Wilderness Society **
The BLM is busy greasing the skids so big oil companies can commercially develop more than two million acres of oil shale and tar sands in the West, no matter that the technology is unproven and may not be commercially viable for decades.
Tell the agency these special places should be protected from the ravages of such destructive energy development - not targeted for it.
Last year, Ocean Conservancy activists helped convince Congress to increase funding for programs that protect sea turtles. These crucial increases were a repudiation of efforts by the Bush administration to slash funding. But here they are again, right back at it, trying to cut funding this year. Programs designed to help sea turtles and similar efforts that protect rhinos, tigers, elephants, great apes and certain migratory birds need more funding not less.
Tell Congress to increase funding for these programs and provide the additional support that these animals desperately need.
** Courage Campaign **
From the Associated Press: "Military security contractor Blackwater Worldwide has pulled its plans to build a training facility in a remote area about 45 miles east of San Diego."
Send a message of congratulations to the people of Potrero by clicking here:
http://www.couragecampaign.org/congratulations
** Wilderness Society **
The BLM is busy greasing the skids so big oil companies can commercially develop more than two million acres of oil shale and tar sands in the West, no matter that the technology is unproven and may not be commercially viable for decades.
Tell the agency these special places should be protected from the ravages of such destructive energy development - not targeted for it.
FYI: The Truth about John McCain -->
From the AFL-CIO: McCain Revealed: The Briefing Book
From NARAL: Meet The REAL McCain
From one of their own right-wing nut and former supporter of John McCain: nojohn.com
From NARAL: Meet The REAL McCain
From one of their own right-wing nut and former supporter of John McCain: nojohn.com
Monday, March 10, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 10, 2008
** Defenders of Wildlife **
The elusive pacific fisher is a member of the weasel family, an excellent climber, one of the rarest and most vulnerable creatures in the entire western half of the United States… and one of 280 imperiled species awaiting Endangered Species Act protections.
Take action now to ensure that fishers get the help they need. Urge your U.S. Representative to support needed funding for federal programs to protect threatened and endangered wildlife.
** The Wilderness Society **
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is moving to hand over 110,000 acres in the pristine Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil and gas exploration. In addition, they plan to transfer 97,000 acres of subsurface mineral rights to Doyon, Ltd, a for-profit corporation hoping to profit from oil and gas development in the refuge.
Take action today to protect this wildlife habitat!
** People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals **
Once again, defying international opposition and all standards of human decency, the Canadian government is sanctioning the mass killing of helpless baby harp seals.
Sign PETA's worldwide petition to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper demanding an end to the slaughter of seals!
The elusive pacific fisher is a member of the weasel family, an excellent climber, one of the rarest and most vulnerable creatures in the entire western half of the United States… and one of 280 imperiled species awaiting Endangered Species Act protections.
Take action now to ensure that fishers get the help they need. Urge your U.S. Representative to support needed funding for federal programs to protect threatened and endangered wildlife.
** The Wilderness Society **
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is moving to hand over 110,000 acres in the pristine Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil and gas exploration. In addition, they plan to transfer 97,000 acres of subsurface mineral rights to Doyon, Ltd, a for-profit corporation hoping to profit from oil and gas development in the refuge.
Take action today to protect this wildlife habitat!
** People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals **
Once again, defying international opposition and all standards of human decency, the Canadian government is sanctioning the mass killing of helpless baby harp seals.
Sign PETA's worldwide petition to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper demanding an end to the slaughter of seals!
FYI: What is in YOUR water? March 10, 2008
** First up, we have the Associated Press reporting that many kinds of drugs can be found in YOUR local drinking water. And what do the water companies have to say? "No Problem"
** Secondly, we know that the Monkey King Bush and his anti-American administration likes to start wars and kill innocent people. Well we now know that his no-bid contractor KBR (in which VP DICK Cheney used to be CEO) also likes to take short-cuts on much needed supplies to the same soldiers they put into harm in the first place. How about poisoning our troops with contaminated water?
** Secondly, we know that the Monkey King Bush and his anti-American administration likes to start wars and kill innocent people. Well we now know that his no-bid contractor KBR (in which VP DICK Cheney used to be CEO) also likes to take short-cuts on much needed supplies to the same soldiers they put into harm in the first place. How about poisoning our troops with contaminated water?
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 5, 2008
** Public Citizen **
Tell your US Senators to vote FOR the Consumer Product Safety bill (S. 2663) and against ANY amendments that put industry interests before consumers!
** People over Profits **
Tell Congress to Pass the CPSC Reform Act.
** Public Citizen **
Tell your US Senators to support renewable energy by CUTTING oil industry handouts!
** Democracy in Action **
Tell your US Senators to CUT big oil subsidies!
** Earth Justice **
Tell the US Park and Forest services to stop senseless killing of Bison!
Tell your US Senators to vote FOR the Consumer Product Safety bill (S. 2663) and against ANY amendments that put industry interests before consumers!
** People over Profits **
Tell Congress to Pass the CPSC Reform Act.
** Public Citizen **
Tell your US Senators to support renewable energy by CUTTING oil industry handouts!
** Democracy in Action **
Tell your US Senators to CUT big oil subsidies!
** Earth Justice **
Tell the US Park and Forest services to stop senseless killing of Bison!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 3, 2008
** Defenders of Wildlife **
Send a message to the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the use of Sodium Cyanide and Compound 1080!
To learn more about these poisions in use right now in YOUR backyard!-->
* Sodium Cyanide
* Coumpound 1080
** Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance **
Send a message to your US Senators and tell them to protect Utah BLM (Bureau of Land Management) roadless areas.
Send a message to the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the use of Sodium Cyanide and Compound 1080!
To learn more about these poisions in use right now in YOUR backyard!-->
* Sodium Cyanide
* Coumpound 1080
** Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance **
Send a message to your US Senators and tell them to protect Utah BLM (Bureau of Land Management) roadless areas.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
FYI: The Humane Society's Mid-Term Scorecard
The Humane Society has released their new Humane Scorecard. The scorecard provides the records of US Senators and US Representatives on major animal welfare policies. This scorecard covers the first half session of the 110th Congress.
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 2, 2008
** American Rights at Work **
Workers at Atria Senior Living are being threatened and intimidated for trying to form a union. Tell Corporate ghouls at Altria and Lazard CEO Bruce Wasserstein to stop being a$$holes and stop unionbusting!
** ACLU **
Tell Congress to stand firm against the Monkey King Bush and his fear mongering.
** Public Citizen **
Tell your Senators to support renewable energy by cutting off OIL INDUSTRY HANDOUTS!
Workers at Atria Senior Living are being threatened and intimidated for trying to form a union. Tell Corporate ghouls at Altria and Lazard CEO Bruce Wasserstein to stop being a$$holes and stop unionbusting!
** ACLU **
Tell Congress to stand firm against the Monkey King Bush and his fear mongering.
** Public Citizen **
Tell your Senators to support renewable energy by cutting off OIL INDUSTRY HANDOUTS!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 28, 2008
** Defenders of Wildlife **
Send a message to the US Fish and Wildlife Service and tell them to adopt a National Wolf Recovery Strategy.
** BioGems **
Tell the Monkey King Bush administration to halt the oil and gas project in the Baca National Wildlife Refuge until a thorough study of its potentially devastating environmental impacts is carried out.
** National Campaign for Fair Elections **
Tell your chief elections official to prepare for November 2008 elections!
** Human Rights First **
Tell the Monkey King Bush that Torture is NOT an American Value and have that jackass sign the Intelligence Authorization Bill (HR 2082).
** The Democratic Party **
John McCain abused the system to keep his campaign afloat until he could raise more money from special interests and lobbyists. Taxpayers don't want their money to be used by Washington politicians to help raise more money from lobbyists -- is this McCain's idea of ethics and reform?
Send a message to the US Fish and Wildlife Service and tell them to adopt a National Wolf Recovery Strategy.
** BioGems **
Tell the Monkey King Bush administration to halt the oil and gas project in the Baca National Wildlife Refuge until a thorough study of its potentially devastating environmental impacts is carried out.
** National Campaign for Fair Elections **
Tell your chief elections official to prepare for November 2008 elections!
** Human Rights First **
Tell the Monkey King Bush that Torture is NOT an American Value and have that jackass sign the Intelligence Authorization Bill (HR 2082).
** The Democratic Party **
John McCain abused the system to keep his campaign afloat until he could raise more money from special interests and lobbyists. Taxpayers don't want their money to be used by Washington politicians to help raise more money from lobbyists -- is this McCain's idea of ethics and reform?
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Your Activist links for Feb. 26, 2008
** Global Aids Alliance **
Email your Representatives to demand the reauthorization of the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEFFAR)
** Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation **
Another email to send to your Representatives to support Global HIV/AIDS Legislation.
** Natural Resources Defense Council **
The House is expected to vote tomorrow on Clean energy so sell your Representatives to vote Yes for Clean, renewable energy Now!
** People for the American Way **
If you have not done so, please sign this petition to STOP TELECOM Immunity!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 25, 2008
** Wake-Up Wal-Mart **
Send a message to your Senators and tell them Wal-Mart should not be allowed to be their own Bank!
** Council for a Livable World **
TOMORROW, the Senate will be voting on S2633 and S2634.
--> S2633 is a bill that will prohibit spending any more $$$ on the so-called war in Iraq and will be spent specifically to removing the toops within 120 days.
--> S 2644 is a bill that requires the Monkey King Bush and disgraceful administration to report to Congress the US Strategy for fighting al-Qaeda, something the Monkey King refuses to do.
Tell your Senators to Vote YES on S2633 and S2634.
** True Majority **
True Majority asks that you send a message to your Senators that there is noting left to debate and to bring our Troops Home.
** Veterans of Foreign Wars **
Tell Congress to demand real care for our Troops and Veterans!
** Food and Water Watch **
Send a demand to the USDA to find out where exactly 143 million pounds of meat that was recalled was sold to so WE do NOT consume it!
Send a message to your Senators and tell them Wal-Mart should not be allowed to be their own Bank!
** Council for a Livable World **
TOMORROW, the Senate will be voting on S2633 and S2634.
--> S2633 is a bill that will prohibit spending any more $$$ on the so-called war in Iraq and will be spent specifically to removing the toops within 120 days.
--> S 2644 is a bill that requires the Monkey King Bush and disgraceful administration to report to Congress the US Strategy for fighting al-Qaeda, something the Monkey King refuses to do.
Tell your Senators to Vote YES on S2633 and S2634.
** True Majority **
True Majority asks that you send a message to your Senators that there is noting left to debate and to bring our Troops Home.
** Veterans of Foreign Wars **
Tell Congress to demand real care for our Troops and Veterans!
** Food and Water Watch **
Send a demand to the USDA to find out where exactly 143 million pounds of meat that was recalled was sold to so WE do NOT consume it!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
FYI: The League of Conservation Voters 2007 National Environmental Scorecard
The League of Conservation Voters (http://www.lcv.org) has just released their 2007 National Environmental Scorecard.
See how your members of Congress measure up to environmental standards.
See how your members of Congress measure up to environmental standards.
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 21, 2008
** The Petition Site **
The morons in the Monkey King Bush/DICK Cheney Administration eliminated federal protections for wolves in Yellowstone National Park and the Northern Rockies. Sign this petition to let the idiots know you oppose their stupidity.
** The Wilderness Society **
Send a message to Forest Supervisor Mark Stiles and tell him to support strong protections and long term management plans for the San Juan National Forest in Colorado.
** People for the American Way **
Sign this emergency petition to Stop Telecom Immunity!
** American Rights at Work **
Read about Bush flunkie Elaine Chao and then send an e-mail to Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and tell here she has done a terrible job in protecting workers' rights.
The morons in the Monkey King Bush/DICK Cheney Administration eliminated federal protections for wolves in Yellowstone National Park and the Northern Rockies. Sign this petition to let the idiots know you oppose their stupidity.
** The Wilderness Society **
Send a message to Forest Supervisor Mark Stiles and tell him to support strong protections and long term management plans for the San Juan National Forest in Colorado.
** People for the American Way **
Sign this emergency petition to Stop Telecom Immunity!
** American Rights at Work **
Read about Bush flunkie Elaine Chao and then send an e-mail to Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and tell here she has done a terrible job in protecting workers' rights.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
FYI: Idiot Faux News Bill O'Reilly --> "lynching party against Michelle Obama"
** Media Matters **
Idiot loud mouth O'Reilly and Faux News is a disgrace to our Country and True American Principles.
Websites to check out -->
** Voters For Peace **
** Impeach Bush **
Idiot loud mouth O'Reilly and Faux News is a disgrace to our Country and True American Principles.
Websites to check out -->
** Voters For Peace **
** Impeach Bush **
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 20, 2008
** AFL-CIO **
Tell Congress to say NO to Colombia Trade Deal unless they can PROTECT Colombia's Union Members Rights!
** IFAW **
Tell your Senators to Stop Ships from killing Endangered Right Whales!
Tell Congress to say NO to Colombia Trade Deal unless they can PROTECT Colombia's Union Members Rights!
** IFAW **
Tell your Senators to Stop Ships from killing Endangered Right Whales!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 19, 2008
** Human Rights First **
Sign this Petition and Elect to End Torture.
** Vote Vets **
Join Veterans to demand investigations into Pentagon contrats and Substandard Helmet Procurement!
** Public Citizen **
Send a note to your Senators and Demand the return of the Presidental records to the Public.
Sign this Petition and Elect to End Torture.
** Vote Vets **
Join Veterans to demand investigations into Pentagon contrats and Substandard Helmet Procurement!
** Public Citizen **
Send a note to your Senators and Demand the return of the Presidental records to the Public.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 15, 2008
** ACLU **
Send a "Thank you" to House leaders for finally standing up to King Bush on his unconstitutional spying bill and rejecting his fear-mondering.
** Earthworks **
Tell Panasonic, Sharp Electronics and Philips to take responsibility for their electronic waste.
** Defenders of Wildlife **
Stop another Bush proposal to weaken protections in our National Forests in Colorado!
** National Parks Conservation Association **
Tell your Senators to vote NO on Senator Coburn's (S.2619) bill and keep Loaded Guns OUT of our National Parks!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 13, 2008
** United Farm Workers **
Sign the Petition to tell Whole Foods and Beef North West to respect the UFW Representation for it's workers.
** Save the Internet **
Tell your members of Congress to stop Internet Blocking and censorship and save Network Neutrality.
** Credo Action **
Tell the House to remove retroactive immunity from FISA legislation.
** True Majority Action **
Another link: NO Immunity for Telecom Companies!
** Vote Vets **
Demand Congress to investigate how Sioux Manufacturing received a contract from King Bush's to produce Kevlar helmets for our troops, AFTER the company was found to have sold defective helmets in the past!
Sign the Petition to tell Whole Foods and Beef North West to respect the UFW Representation for it's workers.
** Save the Internet **
Tell your members of Congress to stop Internet Blocking and censorship and save Network Neutrality.
** Credo Action **
Tell the House to remove retroactive immunity from FISA legislation.
** True Majority Action **
Another link: NO Immunity for Telecom Companies!
** Vote Vets **
Demand Congress to investigate how Sioux Manufacturing received a contract from King Bush's to produce Kevlar helmets for our troops, AFTER the company was found to have sold defective helmets in the past!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 12, 2008
** Amnesty International **
Tell the US Senate to Vote Against Torture.
** Food and Water Watch **
Email your Representatives and Senators to adopt improvements in the Farm Bill.
** National Parks Conservation Association **
Let the NPCA know how important the National Mall is to you.
** NARAL **
Tell your Senators to Reject right-wing wacko Honaker!
** Media Matters **
Sign this petition: "I agree with Media Matters: NBC News President Capus, the time for apologies has passed. We call on your network to change the demeaning tone that its coverage all too often takes and truly address this disturbing pattern once and for all.".
** Wilderness Society **
Send a message to Forest Supervisor Alice Carlton and tell her the Plumas National Forest needs to be protected from even more roads and motorized trails.
Tell the US Senate to Vote Against Torture.
** Food and Water Watch **
Email your Representatives and Senators to adopt improvements in the Farm Bill.
** National Parks Conservation Association **
Let the NPCA know how important the National Mall is to you.
** NARAL **
Tell your Senators to Reject right-wing wacko Honaker!
** Media Matters **
Sign this petition: "I agree with Media Matters: NBC News President Capus, the time for apologies has passed. We call on your network to change the demeaning tone that its coverage all too often takes and truly address this disturbing pattern once and for all.".
** Wilderness Society **
Send a message to Forest Supervisor Alice Carlton and tell her the Plumas National Forest needs to be protected from even more roads and motorized trails.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 10, 2008
** Working Assets **
Tell Congress to reject Monkey King Bush's cuts to Public Broadcasting!
** United Farm Workers **
Contact the US Department of Labor and tell them Bush's so-called reforms to H2A is nothing more then a work-around to strip workers rights.
** True Majority **
US Army tells the Veterans Administration: Don't help vets with their disability paperwork. Tell Secretary Geren: Disabled soldiers should be getting ALL the help they need.
** LiUNA! **
Sign this petition to Build America.
Tell Congress to reject Monkey King Bush's cuts to Public Broadcasting!
** United Farm Workers **
Contact the US Department of Labor and tell them Bush's so-called reforms to H2A is nothing more then a work-around to strip workers rights.
** True Majority **
US Army tells the Veterans Administration: Don't help vets with their disability paperwork. Tell Secretary Geren: Disabled soldiers should be getting ALL the help they need.
** LiUNA! **
Sign this petition to Build America.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 7, 2008
** ACLU **
Tell your Representatives to Oppose Telecom Immunity.
** The People's Email Network **
Another email to send to your Reps. to Oppose Telecom Immunity!
** True Majority Action **
Tell the FDA that CLONED ANIMAL products should be clearly labeled as such!
** Amnesty International **
Tell your Senator to Vote Against Torture!
** Wilderness Society **
Tell the Bureau of Land Management to protect Utah's Red Rock Wilderness.
** United Farm Workers **
Tell the EPA to ban toxic pesticide called endosulfan.
Tell your Representatives to Oppose Telecom Immunity.
** The People's Email Network **
Another email to send to your Reps. to Oppose Telecom Immunity!
** True Majority Action **
Tell the FDA that CLONED ANIMAL products should be clearly labeled as such!
** Amnesty International **
Tell your Senator to Vote Against Torture!
** Wilderness Society **
Tell the Bureau of Land Management to protect Utah's Red Rock Wilderness.
** United Farm Workers **
Tell the EPA to ban toxic pesticide called endosulfan.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 5, 2008
** Change to Win **
Tell your Senators to support stimulus package that works for WORKING PEOPLE.
** Consumers Union **
Tell Congress to protect us, the consumers, not the Big Credit Card Companies!
** American RIGHTS at Work **
Bush cronie and general dinkwad by the name of Richard Stickler used to be a coal mining MANAGER and executive. King Bush has bypassed the senate TWICE to appoint this fool to be in charge of mine safety. According to American Rights at Work, The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) failed to fine more than 4,000 safety & health violations over the last six years for mines that broke regulations. Click here to send a message to the Dink and tell him to fix his mistakes.
Tell your Senators to support stimulus package that works for WORKING PEOPLE.
** Consumers Union **
Tell Congress to protect us, the consumers, not the Big Credit Card Companies!
** American RIGHTS at Work **
Bush cronie and general dinkwad by the name of Richard Stickler used to be a coal mining MANAGER and executive. King Bush has bypassed the senate TWICE to appoint this fool to be in charge of mine safety. According to American Rights at Work, The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) failed to fine more than 4,000 safety & health violations over the last six years for mines that broke regulations. Click here to send a message to the Dink and tell him to fix his mistakes.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 4, 2008
** AFL-CIO Working Families **
#1) Tell your Senators to include unemployment benefit extensions in the Stimulus Package.
#2) On behalf of Working America and AFL-CIO members, ask the Top Banks in America to Stop the Foreclosures.
** Credo Action, Working Assets **
Send an e-mail and tell your Senators: NO Retroactive Amnesty for Telecom Companies for their illegal wiretapping of Americans.
#1) Tell your Senators to include unemployment benefit extensions in the Stimulus Package.
#2) On behalf of Working America and AFL-CIO members, ask the Top Banks in America to Stop the Foreclosures.
** Credo Action, Working Assets **
Send an e-mail and tell your Senators: NO Retroactive Amnesty for Telecom Companies for their illegal wiretapping of Americans.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 3, 2008
** ACLU **
Join with the American Civil Liberties Union and tell your Senators to say NO to Telecom Immunity or illegal spying on Americans!
Don't forget to check out the ACLU's action center.
** People for the American Way **
Protect your right to vote. Super Tuesday is coming. Are you a citizen in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachuse s, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia?? Check out PFAW's vote flyer
Be the eyes and ears to protect this election. Do you see your rights being violated? Do you feel something if wrong and that it might be a violation of others right to vote? Call the PFAW Election Protection toll-free line: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
Other actions to take at the PFAW's action center.
Join with the American Civil Liberties Union and tell your Senators to say NO to Telecom Immunity or illegal spying on Americans!
Don't forget to check out the ACLU's action center.
** People for the American Way **
Protect your right to vote. Super Tuesday is coming. Are you a citizen in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachuse s, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia?? Check out PFAW's vote flyer
Be the eyes and ears to protect this election. Do you see your rights being violated? Do you feel something if wrong and that it might be a violation of others right to vote? Call the PFAW Election Protection toll-free line: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
Other actions to take at the PFAW's action center.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 1, 2008
** Union of Concerned Scientists **
This is your last chance to let your legislators know you want to improve the Food and Farm Bill!
** Human Rights First **
Elect to End Torture! Sign the Petition Today!
** AFL-CIO Working Families **
Presidential hopeful (aka loser) Mitt Romney's firm that he co-founded, Bain Capital, continues to undermine worker agreements between farm workers and other loser companies like McDonalds. Tell the jerk to restore dignity to farm workers!
** Friends of the Earth **
Tell your Senators to either fix the Lieberman-Warner bill, by scrapping the corporate pork and delivering needed pollution reduction targets, or ditch it!
This is your last chance to let your legislators know you want to improve the Food and Farm Bill!
** Human Rights First **
Elect to End Torture! Sign the Petition Today!
** AFL-CIO Working Families **
Presidential hopeful (aka loser) Mitt Romney's firm that he co-founded, Bain Capital, continues to undermine worker agreements between farm workers and other loser companies like McDonalds. Tell the jerk to restore dignity to farm workers!
** Friends of the Earth **
Tell your Senators to either fix the Lieberman-Warner bill, by scrapping the corporate pork and delivering needed pollution reduction targets, or ditch it!
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