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Citizen Joe

 

Thom Hartmann

The nation's #1 progressive radio talk show host and the New York Times bestselling, 4-times Project Censored winning author of 21 books in print. In its eighth year, The Thom Hartmann Program  airs live daily, NOON – 3pm, ET simulcast as both radio and TV on over 120 radio stations. into more than 50 million homes via both nationwide satellite TV systems (DirecTV and Dish Network). http://www.thomhartmann.com

CONSIDER THIS

Should Iran Be Attacked To Prevent Violence?

In the year 2000, it was observed that a new generation of Iranians, 20 years removed from conflict with the United States, were prepared to accept America as a peacefully co-existing entity.  Today, this has all changed. We have committed violence, and the goodwill of the world toward America, very much in evidence immediately after September 11th, 2001, has beensquandered.

Iran has not attacked another nation in 200 years.

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Sins of the Father

Sins of the Father

Violence Follows Iraq, Afghanistan Vets Back Home

“Now who … would you like … to say goodbye to?” my father panted into my face. The chords stood out on his neck, his face the piercing red of rage, just inches above my own. I was pinned to the floor, scrawny beneath his adult brawn. He held a lethal-looking hunting knife tight across my throat. He was threatening to murder me for refusing to drink a beer.

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Happy New Year!

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  2012 not only marks a new beginning on the calendar it offically rings in the moment for great change. No matter what you are doing or what you currently think and believe this will be a year of waking up, adjusting and finding new ways of living or coping. 

   While it seems like a movement to empower the people has taken over the world, the rich and powerful will be fighting back. There should be no turning back for this empowerment movement but confusion over what empowerment and justice means may create unrest within groups of people and nations that should be allied.

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Take Control With Your Money

The individual act of removing your money from The Big Six banks (JP Morgan/Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs) may be the most effective and empowering steps you can take in response to the bailouts.  Send them a message and feel GOOD about it.  Put your money in smaller, safer banks or credit unions closer to home.

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Republican Debates Far Cry From Valuable

Newt Gringrich is a bully. He lacks respect of the citizenry and sensitivity to those he once loved. This man is a cocky, conservative, with racist and sexist leanings.  His loud arrogrant attitude may make for a good show and rile up an audience of angry conservatives but it does nothing to bring our nation together. Is this what we want in a President?

The Republican debates have been a distraction from what needs to be addressed in America.  Imagine the money that has been spent. What's worse is the hours of air time spent to confuse and lie to voters. 

There are plenty of good Republicans out there, I'm married to one but this group of people lack what the party needs to win an election.  Of course if we are more interested in a

Where is the real America, the 99% ignored by the media and that the Republicans deny exists.

Chasm Closing Between Left and Right

     If there were a footbridge over an ideological Grand Canyon between progressives and libertarians, it would be missing about 60 feet of plank in the middle. That's not an impossible gap to fill – and it is shrinking.

     The progressive left, supportive of democracy (government by We the People) and every of the encroachment of corporate power, hasawakened to the fact that the Federal Reserve – a quasi-private corporation– is not serving “We the People,” but the largest p
rivate banks.

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yes to plastic bag ban in San Luis Obispo County

January 11, 2012 San Luis Oispo, CA

Tonight San Luis Obispo County's Integrated Waste Management Authority board vote yes to a plastic bags effective October 1st in San Luis Obispo County effective.

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January 2012 Astrology

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAPRICORN! Change continues to be the “name of the game” for you during your personal new year. Forming a solid plan for the future that requires a great deal of time to formulate appears to have a wealth of staying power. Be certain to think through as many contingencies as possible while in the state of preparation. You may have a tendency to take a more creative approach than usual.  Combining your unbridled imagination with unwavering determination sets the stage for successful results.Innovative thoughts can make a valuable contribution to your ideas.  If you are career oriented, take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way. Friendships and group-related activities come into focus as 2012 progresses. Teamwork tends to take on more importance than usual. The January 8 full moon is a good target date to consider if wrapping up an important business venture. Money matters take on a healthy glow. A raise, promotion or other form of recognition is probable. The domestic scene is enlivened with the onset of the January 22 new moon phase.

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