US Chamber Of Commerce: Attack Mode

The Article: The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan by Sasha Abramsky in The Nation.

The Text: “Obamacare will be a nightmare for Florida seniors,” a grim voiceover announces. “Did Bill Nelson consider the consequences when he cast a deciding vote for Obamacare?”
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“Tell Jon Tester: the Washington way isn’t the solution,” another intones. “We need less government and lower taxes.”
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“Sherrod,” a third asks, referring to Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, “what planet are you on?”

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Life: Ruined By Lawyers

“Welcome to life: do you wish to continue?”

How Taxes Work And Fail

But apparently they’re not sitting on enough money, which is completely unfair and class warfare and by the way Obama’s not even from the United States so you should vote Romney/Ryan because they care about creating jobs.

Helen Keller’s Letter To Eugene Debs

The Article: by Helen Keller in Marxists.

The Text: Of course, the Supreme Court has sustained the decision of the lower court in your case. To my mind, the decision has added another laurel to your wreath of victories. Once more you are going to prison for upholding the liberties of the people.

I write because my heart cries out, and will not be still. I write because I want you to know that I should be proud if the Supreme Court convicted me of abhorring war, and doing all in my power to oppose it. When I think of the millions who have suffered in all the wicked wars of the past, I am shaken with the anguish of a great impatience. I want to fling myself against all bruite powers that destroy life and break the spirit of man.

In the persecution of our comrades there is one satisfaction. Every trial of men like you, every sentence against them, tears away the veil that hides the face of the enemy. The discussion and agitation that follows the trials define more sharply the positions that must be taken before all men can live together in peace, happiness and security.

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Noam Chomsky On US Foreign Policy

“Our task is to condemn the crimes of [our] own states, not praise them”. Well said, as always.