Archive for September 15th, 2010

by David Galland FinancialSense.com Wed, 15 Sep 2010 Just last week, it was reported that the turnout for the Democratic primary was the lowest in 80 years. While the Republicans are clearly energized by their concerns about the direction the Democrats are taking the country in, the Democrats themselves seem to have decided to... »

by D Sherman Okst FinancialSense.com Wed, 15 Sep 2010 In 2008 I came across a disturbing article about 401k and IRA confiscation. The article appeared in the Carolina Journal Online. I’ve been following this closely. In fact as recently as February 1, 2010 I became the 93rd person to provide “Informational Comments” on the... »

by Washington’s Blog First they tortured a U.S. citizen and gang member … I remained silent; I wasn’t a criminal Then they tortured a U.S. citizen, whistleblower and navy veteran … I remained silent; I wasn’t a whistleblower Then they locked up an attorney for representing accused criminals … I remained silent; I wasn’t... »

Michael Snyder, The Economic Collapse BusinessInsider.com Sep. 15, 2010 Many economists have been mystified that even though the recession is “over”, American consumers have not opened their wallets and started spending again like they normally do at the end of a recession. News report after news report has encouraged Americans to grab their credit... »

Constitution Day rally deemed “too political” by Ohio Township trustees Steve Watson Prisonplanet.com Wednesday, Sept 15th, 2010 Local government representatives in an Ohio town have taken it upon themselves to prohibit a Tea Party celebration of the US Constitution, prompting a lawsuit over restrictions on First Amendment rights. Members of the Andover Tea Party... »

Koran burning may not be protected free speech, indicates Supreme Court Associate Paul Joseph Watson Prison Planet.com Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer was indecisive when answering a question about whether or not Pastor Terry Jones’ proposed Koran burning was protected by free speech, suggesting that “globalization” now trumps the... »

Poorrichard’s blog.com Wednesday, September 15, 2010 The United States has long been heralded as the leader of the free world. America’s economic prosperity has ushered in advances in technology, medicine and defense. However, we are currently struggling to hold onto that position as we battle with high deficits, growing unemployment and a rising police... »

Eric Blair Activist Post.com Wednesday, September 15, 2010 On June 10th, 2010, amidst the chaotic 24-hour oil spill coverage, Barack Obama quietly signed an Executive Order that some claim lays the foundation for implementing Codex Alimentarius, which is a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines, and other recommendations relating to foods,... »

CNN.com Washington (CNN) – A new poll indicates that only one in four Americans say they trust the government to do what is right always or most of the time, one explanation for the anti-incumbent sentiment in the country today. According to CNN/Opinion Research Corporation national survey released Tuesday, 25 percent of the public... »

Joe Weisenthal BusinessInsider.com Sep. 15, 2010 Usually it’s simple: Sometimes the Fed is your friend (when it’s loosening) and sometimes the Fed is your enemy (when it’s tightening). Right now we’re not really in either mode, and answering this question is a little more complicated than normal. But the Fed is your enemy now,... »