Posts Tagged ‘ US ’

Adventures in Credit Card Land

September 25, 2009
By bicyclemark
Adventures in Credit Card Land

Michael Moore has been appearing and speaking in alot of interview programs that I happen to listen or watch over the past week, in connection with his new movie - Capitalism: A Love Story.  Moore ce
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What is Behind the Texas Secession Movement? (podcast#314)

September 16, 2009
By bicyclemark
What is Behind the Texas Secession Movement? (podcast#314)

None of them were alive the last time Texas was located outside the borders of the US, but they're demanding to go back to that status. They're angry at the Obama administration, frustrated with the U
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To Save Itself

August 25, 2009
By bicyclemark
To Save Itself

Australia's ABC Radio National (Background Briefing) recently featured one of those speeches that I consider a huge must-listen no matter who you are.  The topic: The US's place in the world, empire,
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Will War on Drugs Finally End?

November 7, 2008
By bicyclemark
Will War on Drugs Finally End?

The US government answered back to the Bolivian government's charge that they have actively encouraged drug trafficing. The answer, as you would expect, was a denial. It was earlier this week that
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National Self Esteem

October 7, 2008
By bicyclemark
National Self Esteem

There is no shortage of blog posts and online commentary about the US elections right now.  Despite being dedicated to under reported news, today I'm going to add just a little more to this excessivel
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The Super Rich vs The Super Poor in the US

September 15, 2008
By bicyclemark
The Super Rich vs The Super Poor in the US

Normally I prefer to NOT talk about the US elections. I'm not very impressed or excited by the actions and promises of either candidate of the 2 parties that share control of the country.  Sure Obama
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Manufacturing Their Cold War

August 15, 2008
By bicyclemark
Manufacturing Their Cold War

For almost 2 decades, the military alliance known as NATO has been expanding to include most of Eastern Europe.  Originally founded to oppose the Soviet Union and it's allies, NATO leaders have insist
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Work on the Candidate

June 30, 2008
By bicyclemark
Work on the Candidate

Many of you know I've lived outside the United States since late 2001.  If I were trying to seem poetic or sentimental I would mention that it was 2 months after 9/11.  Or I would bring up the extreme
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