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Wall Street Bailout, explained on Fresh Air’s show Sept. 23, 2008

A fantastic interview on Fresh Air regarding our current state of the economy and the proposed bailout plan, where we are encouraged to not look at the details and just buy…  The Wall Street Bailout: A Conflict Of Interest? Henry Paulson: The Treasury secretary’s $700 billion bailout plan awaits congressional approval.Getty Images Fresh Air from WHYY,September 23, 2008 · With financial markets in flux and a massive government rescue package in the works, financial reporter and New York Timescolumnist Gretchen Morgenson looks into what’s involved in the nearly $700 billion deal.

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Grand Central – Project CARE (phone numbers for the homeless)

I’ve been using grand central for a while, but noticed this today: http://www.grandcentral.com/about/projectcare/ <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;"> Project CARE (Communications and Respect for Everybody) recognizes the desire for those in need to get back on their feet and begin a new life. An essential element to that proposition is a consistent and reliable phone number &#8211; a place where anyone (family, friends, social workers, health care providers, potential employers, etc.

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Satirical voting republican

www.ImVotingRepublican.com I’m Voting Republican is a satirical look at the likely outcome of another four years of Republican government. The not-so-subtle message behind the film is the importance of a united bloc of citizens willing to take the time and effort to vote Democrat in order to improve America’s domestic and foreign policy.

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A Great post on a friend’s blog

US Contractors in Iraq’s motto: “What happens here today stays here today.” The Most Privatized War in US History. Blackwater USA: The US State Department pumps $700 million worth of security contracts into the soldier-for-hire company of a major Republican funder. Meanwhile, Paul Bremer signs Order 17 granting immunity to private contractors in Iraq, “effectively barring the Iraqi government from prosecuting contractor crimes in domestic courts.” Havoc ensues. Jeremy Scahill’s “Making a Killing” in the Oct.

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I’m voting for Andrwe Horne, for the Senate

Not that it matters to most of you, but a friend of mine reminded me that I should indicate who I am voting for…  If for nothing else I like the following line: I offer trustworthy, competent and genuine leadership. I am not a Politician. Of course, anyone can say that – but my general feeling is that he would be a good Senator. Powered by ScribeFire.