June 12, 2015

As you watch the Village Theater production today keep one thing in mind

A LOT of planning and effort goes into making these votes so darn close. It is not easy to create that special "reality show" quality. So a heart thanks to President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, Boner, McConnell, and the hundreds of supporting cast that bring us such quality entertainment. I will grow to love TPA; I'm sure of it.

June 9, 2015

Major TTIP vote at European Parliament postponed due to 'political divisions'

"A key vote on the controversial TTIP resolution was postponed by European Parliament last minute on Tuesday. While a large number of amendments have been cited as the reason for the delay, some believe the "mounting public pressure" is "bearing fruit."



The plenary Wednesday vote on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) resolution was postponed by the European Parliament's president on Tuesday evening. The vote on the controversial report following the ongoing EU-US TTIP trade and investment negotiations will not take place "in view of the fact that more than 200 amendments and requests for split or separate votes have been tabled," President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz announced."

http://rt.com/news/266107-ttip-vote-parliament-postponed/



YES, WE CAN STOP THIS CRAP

June 5, 2015

From Occupying Banks to City Hall: Meet Barcelona’s New Mayor Ada Colau

http://www.democracynow.org/2015/6/5/from_occupying_banks_to_city_hall

(Sorry if this has been posted already)


An Occupy protester has been elected Mayor of a European city of 1.6 million people. Her acceptance speech had lawmakers jaws dropping on the floor. She invoked Iceland and Greece (and it looks like the EU is doomed at long last) and talked about grand programs to turn the tide of power against the banksters. She plans to take empty homes and house the homeless, for example.

It is worth listening to Amy Goodman's interview at the link above.

June 5, 2015

Cross post from Bernie Group - HEADS-UP! Bernie about to live Brunch with Bernie on FSTV

starting at nooon. https://www.freespeech.org

June 5, 2015

HEADS-UP! Bernie is about to do Brunch with Bernie on FSTV

https://www.freespeech.org

The live stream should open right up. He is scheduled to start at Noon Eastern time.