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Quote of the Day: It is an unfortunate human failing that a full pocketbook often groans more loudly than an empty stomach. - Franklin Delano Roosevelt 

Hour One: Why did Obama sell out his progressive base to make a deal with Republicans?

Hour Two: Topic:Is Big Brother is coming to a Wal Mart near you?  

The tax cut debate may be nearing an end…and it looks like progressives are going to get screwed.  Over the weekend – Vice President Joe Biden met with top Democrats in the House of Representatives to discuss a way forward on a tax cut compromise with the Republicans.  While much of the focus has been on the Senate - and whether or not they can secure 60 votes to pass tax cuts legislation – the real test will be getting enough progr

Quote of the Day: "All that serves labor serves the nation. All that harms is treason. If a man tells you he trusts America, yet fears labor, he is a fool. There is no America without labor, and to fleece the one is to rob the other." -- Abraham Lincoln

Hour One: What does the weekend's lack of Presidential leadership say about Obama's chances in 2012? 

Sat 09 Jun 2007 : The United what of America?

It has been frequently noted that many corporations exceed nation states in GDP. It has been less frequently noted that some also exceed them in population (employees).

Quote of the Day: Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles. ~ Abbie Hoffman

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Hour  One: "Brunch With Bernie" - Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spends the hour with Thom discussing the issues and taking your calls - www.sanders.senate.gov

You need to know this about the tax cuts debate.  The House yesterday passed legislation to extend the Bush tax cuts for ALL Americans on their first $250,000 of income per year.  In response – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is planning on holding two similar votes tomorrow – extending tax cuts for everyone on their first quarter-million in income, but no tax cuts above that.  However – all of this – may be for naught.  New

You need to know this.  Forget about the $700 billion dollars in federal aid known as TARP that went to the banksters back in 2008.  That was just the tip of the iceberg.  According to new secret documents released yesterday by the Federal Reserve – between 2007 and this year – the Fed pumped more than 3 trillion dollars into the hands of banks and businesses to stave off financial collapse.  3 trillion dollars!

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Quote of the Day: Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition.  ~Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations, 1776

Hour One: NOTHING FOR THE LITTLE GUY!! Blank Checks For Banks, But 2 Million Unemployed Get Cut Off?!

Looks like America could be screwed in the 21st century.  Energy Secretary Steven Chu warned today that China is throttling the US when it comes to new energy innovation.  As far as world markets go – the Chinese are responsible for manufacturing more than 20% of high tech exports – the US – less than 15%.  Of the 50 new nuclear reactors being built around the world – China has built 30 – the US – 2.  And when it comes to clean