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Michele Bachmann Meets Occupy Wall Street – The Encounter

Michele Bachmann, one of the Republicans trying to become the nominee to take on President Obama in the 2012 Presidential election, was doing what she does best, giving a speech about something she knows nothing about- in this case, foreign policies.

Then, in a manner of communication perfected by seasoned protesters, someone – believed to be from the Occupy Wall Street movement – began a call and response chant for several minutes, saying “Mike check. This will only take a minute. We have a message for Ms. Bachmann.”

The chant and response continued, and the message was delivered. Audience members tried shouting the protesters down, but the messengers continued until Bachmann was briefly escorted from the podium.

She later returned and continued her speech, first commenting on something else she’s shown she knows little about – the first amendment.

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Oops! Rick Perry Did It Again – Video

OMG!

Rick Perry might as well pack it up and leave the race for the Republican nominee. As a matter of fact, after tonight’s performance in the debate, he might as well pack it up and leave America. I’m sure we produce more intelligent people in this country to run as a presidential candidate than the Rickstar… well, with the exception of George Bush.

This was a planned debate. Every Republican contender knew that on November 9th, 2012, they would be on stage and asked to describe why they and their policies are different from those of their fellow Republican competitors. Every other contender studied, dotted their i’s, and crossed their t’s. They had their talking points down and were able to spew their nonsense without even thinking, but what exactly was Rick Perry doing to prepare?

Apparently, absolutely nothing if he simply couldn’t remember his own three policy proposals.

And this man wants to be president of the United States? HAH!!!

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Poor-Man Romney Says Government Employees Making More Than He Is

With all you government workers making hundreds of millions of dollars a year, you will expect the economy to be a lot better than it is now. You will also expect everyone to drop their present jobs and flock to the government for jobs.  After all, why would anyone settle for anything less than $35 million a year!

According to Mitt Romney, who made up to $37.5 million in 2010,  government employees are making “a lot more money” than he is. Speaking at a fabrication plant on Monday, Romney targeted government employees, saying that if he becomes president, he will reduce the work force by 10%.

Wearing his best plaid work shirt and Tommy Bahama blue jeans, the candidate explained to workers at Giese Manufacturing that he would slash the number of federal employees if elected.

“We have to cut back on the scale of the federal government,” Romney declared. “And for me that will start by reducing federal employees by 10 percent. You do that through attrition.”

“And then something else that is just as important, and that’s to make sure the people who work for government don’t get better pay and better benefits than people that work in the private sector.”

He added: “The tax payers shouldn’t have to have money taken out of their pay checks to pay people in government who are our servants who are making a lot more money than we are.”

It’s a good thing we have the poor-man Romney looking out for us, having his finger on the pulse of exactly who is bringing down the economy – at last check, Romney was worth over $250 million. But that was about two hours ago. We’re sure a few more millions were added since then.

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Occupy Wall Street To March To Washington D.C

Wednesday will be a great day to start a 240 mile march.

A small group of activists plan to leave Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park at noon Wednesday with hopes of arriving in Washington D.C. on Nov. 23. That is the deadline for a congressional committee to decide whether to keep President Barack Obama’s extension of tax cuts enacted under former President George W. Bush. Protesters say the cuts benefit only rich Americans.

Kelly Brannon is organizing the 240-mile march with a dozen others. They hope to pick up supporters along the way. They liken the effort to long-distance walks led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.

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Our Blacks vs Their Blacks – A Conservative Point Of View

Republican Ann Coulter said it last week while tripping over herself to defend Herman Cain from the recent sexual harassment claims, “Our blacks are so much better than their blacks” she said, because “you have fought against probably your family, probably your neighbors. . . that’s why we have very impressive blacks.”

We know, these people makes no sense. But trying to understand how Republicans think about black people, we found the illustration below.

This must be what they’re talking about.

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Conservative Group Forms Website Called “Not Mitt Romney”

Next up for the Conservatives and Republicans? Putting an end to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign, or trying to put an end to it. A group of hard right conservatives, including Ali A. Akbar – Republican consultant at the Vice and Victory Agency, John Hawkins, founder of Right Wing News and Matt MacKowiak,  consultant and president of Potomac Strategy Group LLC., have come together to create a website for Conservatives called, NotMittRomney.com

The group’s main concern with Mitt Romney is that he is too flaky, blows too easily in the wind from one position to another, usually in regards to the same topic. Some of the points they list in are;

Romney was pro-abortion until a decade ago. He is now pro-life.

Romney was pro-amnesty in 2006, saying about the McCain-Kennedy bill, “Those [immigrants] that are here paying taxes and not taking government benefits should begin a process towards application for citizenship.” He now opposes amnesty and attacks other candidates on their immigration records.

Romney broke with a tradition followed by his three immediate Republican predecessors and refused to sign the Americans For Tax Reform’s “no tax” pledge, which his spokesman then called “government by gimmickry” in 2002 when running for governor of Massachusetts. As governor, he raised taxes by hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the New York Times. In 2007, once he decided to run for president, he signed the pledge.

Romney was not a registered Republican until December 1993. He has admitted voting in the Democratic primary in Massachusetts in 1992 for Paul Tsongas for president, rather than voting for Vice President George H.W. Bush. In 2005, Romney claimed that Ronald Reagan is a personal hero.

Romney opposed the Brady Bill in 1994. But in August 2006, when seeking the Republican nomination for president, he signed up for a lifetime membership in the NRA, because, as he said to an audience in Derry, N.H.: “I’m after the NRA’s endorsement.”

On Jan. 10, 2007, Romney said, “I have a gun of my own; I go hunting myself” on the Glenn and Helen Show. Four days later, Romney admitted at a gun show that he does not personally own any guns.

And the list goes on.

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Playa Herman Cain For President – Of the Playboy Mansion

The count goes up. It’s now woman number 4 accusing Herman Cain of sexual harassment. If this keeps up, Herman Cain will not be running for president of the United States, but president of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion.

A fourth woman accusing Herman Cain of sexual harassment during his time at the National Restaurant Assn. plans to go public with her allegations at a news conference Monday in New York.

The woman is represented by powerhouse Los Angeles attorney Gloria Allred. Allred had a similar news conference earlier this year on behalf of one of the women who was enmeshed in the Twitter scandal that brought down New York Rep. Anthony Weiner.

Allred’s office said the woman “is not one of the three women who have previously been reported to have alleged sexual harassment by the Republican presidential candidate ” and that she will be “the first to give her name and to speak out about details of what she alleges occurred between her and Cain.”

More here.

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Did You “Take Your Money And Run” Last Saturday?

November 5th was officially “take your money and run” day. A day set aside for the people to hit the big Corporate banks where it hurts most, in the vaults. “Take your money and run” came about after Bank Of America decided to create a $5.00 monthly fee for any customer deciding to access their money by using their bank card.

The impact of Saturday’s “take your money” event is not yet known, but some very interesting details are coming out since the greed of big banks manifested itself in Bank Of America’s decision. A study by the Credit Union National Association shows that from September 29th to November 4th, hundreds of thousands have joined Credit Unions.

At least 650,000 consumers across the nation have joined credit unions in the past four weeks, reflecting consumers’ reactions to rising fees at banks, according to a survey by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA).
They have joined credit unions since Sept. 29, when Bank of America (BofA)  unveiled its plans to charge $5 a month for debit cards. The public outcry the past month has forced BofA and other big banks to reconsider their debit fees.

Americans finally taking matters into their own hands? That’s what this country is all about!

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The Occupy Movement Forming A Political Party

If the Teaparty could be misguided into forming a party to protect the rich and their investments, why can’t the Occupy Movement form a party to protect the middle class. The leaders of the Ohio Occupy Movement is trying to take the movement to that next level.

Spokesman Tyrone Givens tells The Associated Press that he and other Cincinnati-based protesters traveled to New York’s Occupy site to pitch the idea. He says the party is vetting six potential candidates for local office from Ohio, New York and Kentucky.

The party’s website lists a 10-point platform, with items including reversing the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision granting corporations the right to spend an unlimited amount of money on political campaigns, limiting the influence of lobbyists and prosecuting those responsible for the recent recession.

Givens says the ultimate goal is to elect members of the “Occupation Party” to Congress.

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In Rick Perry’s Texas, D.N.A. Evidence May Not Be Enough

His life is scheduled to end next week through lethal injection, but DNA evidence could prove that Mr. Hank Skinner did not commit the crimes he is condemned to die for.

His lawyers have requested the DNA be provided for testing, but the prosecution is refusing.

Welcome to Rick Perry’s Texas!

With just days to go before Hank Skinner is set to die by lethal injection, his lawyers are battling to persuade the federal and state courts to intervene to delay the execution and force prosecutors to hand over the materials for testing. The legal fight over the items has already lasted a decade, but time is now running out.

Skinner, 49, was put on death row in 1995 for the multiple murders of his live-in girlfriend Twila Busby and her two adult sons. He has consistently maintained his innocence, saying that he was virtually unconscious on the night of the murders having consumed a mixture of vodka and codeine.

I though Republicans were pro-life.  If  DNA evidence could prove someone’s innocence, why would they be against him living?

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Next Republican Debate To Focus On Protecting The Rich – Video

Sticking to their usual talking points, the next Republican Presidential Debate will be in accordance with all that Republicans hold dear… how to protect the rich at the expense of middle class America.

The video below is a promo for the debate which will be held on CNBC. Listen to the announcer.

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Banking 101: Fractional Reserve Lending – Video

Your bank is required to keep only a fraction of your cash deposit in its vault. The bulk of your money gets loaned out, paid off and redeposited into the banking system. This happens an exponential amount of times, creating a “virtual” accumulation of wealth for your bank off of your one deposit.

Is there the possibility of corruption and fraud based on such a system…uh, yeah!

Watch this video from THRIVE:

 

THRIVE is an unconventional documentary premiering online on 11.11.11 at   http://thrivemovement.com/.

 

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